Maryam Ali Maiyanga, the latest Chibok schoolgirl to regain freedom from the captivity of Boko Haram, says the father of her ten-month-old son, has been killed. According to Lucky Irabor, theatre commander of 7 Division of the Nigeria Army, Maiyanga said this while undergoing screening on Saturday morning. Irabor said: “At about 6am, while screening some escapees from Boko Haram terrorists’ hideout in Sambisa forest, we discovered one of the abducted Government Secondary School Chibok girls named Maryam Ali Maiyanga, among them,” he said. “She was discovered to be carrying a 10-month-old son, named Ali. “She revealed to us that…
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The Provost, Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, Dr Dikko Goshe is dead. The News Agency of Nigeria( NAN)reports that, the deceased died on Saturday night at the Uthmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, after a brief illness. He was aged 54 and is survived by two wives, 17 children and grand children. His funeral prayer was led by the Chief Imam of the College, Dr Abubakar Mai-Hankali. The funeral prayer was attended by Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, former Deputy Governor in the state, Alhaji Chuso Abdullahi and the Secretary to the State Government,…
A Minna based legal practitioner, Taidi Jonathan on Sunday said the rescue of another Chibok school girl demonstrated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to national security. Jonathan said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna that the effort also reinforced the determination of the Federal Government to safeguard the lives and property of all Nigerians. He said that the Nigerian military have demonstrated professionalism and rare commitment to ending Boko Haram insurgency in the North East. The legal practitioner expressed confidence that the remaining school girls would also be rescued alive soon. He said…
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday said he planned to turn the Lagos Presidential Lodge to Heritage Centre for Leadership. Mr Steve Ayorinde, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, said in a statement that Gov. Ambode planned that the lodge would be designed and equipped for landmark research and as a tourist arena. The statement said it would be open to local and international visitors. It also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the hand-over of the Presidential Lodge at Marina to the Lagos State Government. The president’s gesture followed a request by Ambode for the presidential lodge…
Femi Adesina, President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity has said no serving minister or APC chieftain has been indicted with evidence. Adesina gave reasons for the alleged omission of chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and those in the president’s cabinet in corruption prosecutions by anti-graft agencies. Speaking as a guest on a radio programme, Sweet F.M’s Podium in Abeokuta, Adesina said no concrete evidence has been brought forward against any member of the president’s cabinet or APC chieftains. Arguing that the federal government’s anti-corruption fight was not selective, Adesina said,“The onus lies on he…
A Coalition of Anti-corruption groups has called on the Senate to urgently confirm Mr Ibrahim Magu as the substantive Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This is contained in a statement signed by Debo Adeniran of the Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. The group said this would give the ongoing anti-corruption fight the impetus it desperately needed and help to sustain the Buhari Administration in curtailing impunity in governance. “Section 2 of the EFCC Act says ‘there shall be a Chairman who…
A mosque and about 15 other shops in the Sokoto Central Motor park have been razed by fire on Sunday morning, November 6, 2016. According to a report by Leadership, the fire was reportedly caused as a result of fluctuating power supply. Properties worth millions of Naira were reportedly destroyed by the inferno which claimed no life even as some people reportedly escaped by whiskers when the inferno began. The fire was said to have been put out by the combined efforts of the Sokoto state fire service and travellers who were at the park during the incident.
A few days ago, news broke that the right leg of ailing veteran actor, Tunde Alabi had been amputated after attempts to raise money for treatment without amputation failed. The amputation was done to prevent further complications from his illness. However, the Village Headmaster’s actor’s troubles are far from over as his colleague, Paul Julius who has been solely caring for him revealed that the actor has no home to go to. He told Vanguard, ‘As I speak with you, the amputated leg has just been taken to the mortuary. But that is not our major concern right now but…
Nigerian actor, O.C Ukeje talks about the high points of his career in Nollywood on Accelerate TV’s Under The Influence. On dealing with criticism, Ukeje stated that he has learnt to separate the truth from insults. He also noted that most people are more destructive than constructive while criticising actors and works of the Nigerian movie industry. The Nollywood sweetheart has featured in movies like White Waters, Two Brides and A Baby, Black November, Chimamanda Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun amongst others.
Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State will come to life when 25 brides will be involved in a mass wedding courtesy Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo tomorrow, October 28. The event is in honour of a culture promotion, which seeks to exalt a historic tale of a one-breasted woman who became a deity, having helped an indigene of Shawo in Kwara. Tagged ‘Awon Mass Wedding’ festival, its theme follows the said woman’s instruction that the people of Shawo should always marry off their daughters in mass weddings. Femi Adebayo, the Special Assistant to Kwara State governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed on Arts, Culture…
Nollywood actress, Ronke Oshodi-Oke is angry about the ‘rubbish’ and ‘nasty’ things children now indulge in and she blames an uncontrolled internet access and social media for it. Speaking in a clip shared on her Instagram, the plump actress, after saying she is unhappy about some things she sees on the internet, advised other young mothers to ‘read our children very well, not even by age, when your children is grown, you’ll know that he or she is able or capable to go on the internet. Internet is rubbish now, I see the way we promote bad bad things. I…
Since embarking on their marital journey sixteen years ago, Omoni Oboli and her husband, Nnamdi continue to wax stronger in love, with the Nollywood actress’ better half lending an unwavering support for his wife’s career. Today, October 28 marks their 16th wedding anniversary and the couple continue to serve us ‘marriage goals’. From attending premieres to working bike pedals together, the couple have never let any opportunity to share their enviable bond slip by. Of their journey so far, Omoni shared, ‘How can someone love so unconditionally and completely? With you, I can almost understand how much God loves us.…
The fear of going back to her humble beginnings is the biggest drive that keeps Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson on her feet in her strive to achieve even more. Mercy made the declaration in a recently released video autobiography that detailed her journey to stardom, as she recalled how she ventured into the movie industry after she initially failed the JAMB exam. ‘Things weren’t extremely rosy, so I know what it means to be hungry. I know what it means to lack something. And I know what it means to work hard to achieve something,’ she said. ‘So, there goes…
The closest fans of Mercy Johnson have seen her cook was in a movie, but that is set to change, as the Nollywood star actress is set to show off her real cooking skills by dishing various mouthwatering delicacies that’ll give an insight to what goes on in her kitchen. The mother of three has announced her upcoming talk show, Mercy!!! Marriage, Cooking and Kids that will depict how she combines being an actress with her role as a wife and mother. With the show that’ll kick off in December 2016, Mercy aims to inspire ‘young marriages like mine, singles…
Nearly a month after her ordeal in the hands of robbers in Paris, reality star, Kim Kardashian is finally making a gradual return to the public as she was spotted again at her husband, Kanye West‘s Inglewood concert, Tuesday night. The 36-year-old mother of two posed with her husband Kanye West and Cameron Sterling, the son of the late Alton Sterling, the African American man who was fatally shot by police earlier this year.Nearly a month after her ordeal in the hands of robbers in Paris, reality star, Kim Kardashian is finally making a gradual return to the public as…
Pop singer, Jaywon is out with a new single titled ‘Another level’. He solicited for the input of Starboy Worldwide artiste, Mr. Eazi on the track.
Stand-up comedian, Basketmouth has declared that he will run for the 2019 General Elections if US Republican candidate, Donald Trump wins presidency. Trump is running against Democratic Party candidate, Hilary Clinton who is looking like the favourite to win the race. “If Donald Trump wins the US election, I’m so running for the Presidential election in Nigeria 2019”. In an interview with The Cable News, Basketmouth took time to comment on Nigeria’s last presidential election which was won by Muhammadu Buhari. He criticized Buhari’s predecessor, President Goodluck Jonathan, whose administration was dominated by allegations of corruption. The comic was not…
Veteran rapper, Ruggedman has set the date for an All White Fashion Party expected to hold in Lagos. The event is to be held on November 20, 2016 at the Troy Lounge, beside Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. R&B singer, 2face Idibia will headline the occasion. He will joined by other top performers such as Bman, Joel, Jaywon, Yaw, Ajebo and others. The rapper turned fashion designer launched his clothing line, Twentieth September Wears (TSW) on Saturday 29th, October, 2011. He recently unveiled his 2016/17 collection on September 25, 2016 at Troy Lounge Lagos, and the participation during this wasn’t…
American hip-hop personality and Roc Nation founder, Jay Z has made clear that he won’t be voting for US Republican candidate, Donald Trump in the 2016 election. Hova, as he also known joined many American celebrities in criticizing Trump who has angered observers for his divisive comments. At a campaign concert organised for Hilary Clinton in Cleveland, United States, Jay Z urged voters to consider voting for the Democratic candidate who seems a better choice than Trump. “His (Trump’s) conversation is divisive to me; he cannot be my president.” The rapper’s view was supported by his wife, Beyonce who was…
With his Sony Music deal back on track with the release of his EP, Son Of Mercy, Nigerian pop star, Davido continues to add more talents to his young record label, DMW (Davido Music Worldwide). The label, which already has four acts, Dremo, Danagog, Mayorkun and Ichaba has just unveiled sexy singer, Lola Rae as its first female act. Lola Rae, who made her debut on the Nigerian music scene in November 2012 with the singles ‘Watch My Ting Go’ and ‘High’, went off the scene for a while and was re-introduced by Twenty 20 Media, led by Kamal Ajiboye…