The industrial action called by the factional President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba Wednesday failed as workers in the public and private sector disobeyed the sit-at-home order and showed up to perform their duties. A survey carried out by the Vanguard showed that the Federal Secretariat, the office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the National Assembly indicated that civil servants showed up at their duty posts. At the National Assembly complex civil servants were seen going about their normal businesses…
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A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC), in Delta State and National Organising Secretary for Grassroot Mobilisers for Buhari, High Chief Igho Osiebe, Wednesday, adjudged President Muhammadu Buhari, the best President in the history of Nigeria, saying Nigerians should be grateful to God who through the forces of change and accelerated development thrust up the Daura-born retired General and politician. The High Chief of Agbon Kingdom in Ethiopia East area of the oil-rich state, cited the recovery of looted funds starched away in foreign banks by politicians, who corruptly enriched themselves in the past by the President Buhari-led APC administration…
The Nigeria National Summit Group, NNSG, has criticised the announced increase in the price of petroleum pump price by the Federal Government from N86 per litre to N145. Rising from an emergency meeting in Lagos, the group called on the federal government to revert to the old price. Addressing newsmen after the meeting, the Executive Secretary of the Group, Mr Tony Uranta said that the increase runs contrary to all acceptable tenets of human existence. Uranta said “It is unfathomable that a government that came in with promises to make life better for the people have now worsened the alleged…
Nigeria’s army on Wednesday confirmed that a girl rescued in a Boko Haram enclave in the northeast is one of 219 abducted from their school in Chibok more than two years ago. “This is to confirm that one of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls… was among rescued persons by our troops,” army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman said in a statement. Usman gave the girl’s name as Falmata Mbalala and said she was found in Baale, near the town of Damboa, which is 90 kilometres (56 miles) southwest of the Borno state capital, Maiduguri. Activists and community leaders said she was found…
One of the 219 schoolgirls abducted in Chibok in northeast Nigeria has been found, the first such development since their seizure by Boko Haram more than two years ago, according to activists, the head of a support group and a community leader. Boko Haram, an armed group fighting against Western influence, has been waging a campaign against the Nigerian government for the last several years, attacking both Christian and Muslim targets. One of the abducted Chibokgirls, Amina Ali Darsha Nkeki from Mbalala have been found in Kulakaisa area at the fringes of Sambisa Forest — Tsambido Hosea Abana (@tsambido) May…
YBNL front man Olamide is aiming to take his ‘Shakitibobo’ dance more viral. The rapper who was in England with frequent collaborator Phyno had announced his ‘Shakitibobo’ dance competition on Instagram. The rules were simple. Post a video of you doing the dance on Instagram. The video with the highest number of likes wins. The winner of the competition won a gold PS4 pad pimped out by luxury designer Malivelihood.
Nigerian rapper, Phyno, has played down plans to get married anytime soon, after bluntly admitting in a chat that he is currently married to his music. Phyno mentioned this when he was having a chat on Beat FM on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, where he was to promote his second studio album provisionally called ‘Phyno the Playmaker’. When he was asked about plans to get married, he said, “I think Flavour is right about entertainers and marriage. Right to some extent and wrong to some extent. Depends on your wife. If your wife is jealous, she may not be able…
Nigerian movie maker, Kunle Afolayan took to Instagram yesterday, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 to show off his ‘Beverly Hills’ styled mansion. The son of veteran actor, Adeyemi Afolayan revealed he’s grateful to God for rewarding his hardwork. “Some people may see this as show off but the wise will see beyond the surface . My main motive of putting this video out is firstly, To appreciate the goodness of God in my life,” he wrote. Afolayan also talks about Nigerian artistes having to live in Nigeria like their counterparts in the United States. Read his full note below: “Hmmmm! Some…
Popular Nigerian singer, Flavour, has been appointed as the brand ambassador for energy drink, Bullet. On May 18, 2016, Flavour shared his excitement about the opportunity on his Twitter page, where he announced the new partnership between him and the brand. He wrote, “I’m proud to announce that I am now an ambassador of BULLET ENERGY drink! BLESSED FlavourofAfrica”. The singer, who is somewhat a cult hero, would no doubt help to increase the popularity of Bullet among music lovers all over the country. Flavour began his music career at the age of 19, playing as a drummer and pianist…
Popular Nigerian comedian, Bovi Ugboma, who has been married to his wife, Christabel for over six years has never been seen with his wedding ring on. The funny man however has a good explanation for it. The comedian was a guest on Beat FM this morning, May 18, 2016 and he spoke on what keeps his marriage going. According to him, “Marriage? It affects many artistes. But there are married successful entertainers. What’s good for the goose may not be good for the gander.” “My wedding ring lasted only one week. I don’t like rings. And my wife understands. We…
Yay! Nollywood actress, Damilola Adegbite-Attoh and actor Kalu Ikeagwu are a year older today. Born Oluwadamilola Adegbite, May 18, 1985, Damilola Attoh is a Nigerian actress, model, and television personality. She had her acting debut with ‘Tinsel’ playing Thelema Duke in the soap opera and Kemi Williams in the movie ‘Flower Girl’. She won Best Actress in a TV Series at the 2011 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
Months after South African rapper AKA and Bonang Matheba were called out by DJ Zinhle for cheating on her, the power couple have openly professed their love for each other. AKA has clearly picked who he wants to be with and its Bonang Matheba! The duo took to Twitter over the weekend to declare their love for each other. They shared a photo showing them both jetting out to Mauritius together for a romantic getaway celebrating the rapper’s birthday. AKA, 28, and the 28-year-old media celebrity Bonang Matheba, are obviously smitten with each other. Bonang on his birthday wrote, “@akaworldwide…
Who would have thought a diva like Mariah Carey would show us a little of her sarcastic sense of humour? The pop diva who appeared on “Watch What Happens Live” hosted by Cohen threw shades at fellow musical divas Jennifer Lopez and Nicki Minaj. On the show, Carey was asked if she knew Jennifer Lopez, and her swift reply was NO! Even though they have in fact met each other on various occasions. “I don’t know her, what am I supposed to say? You know what, I I’m very forgetful, apparently I’m forgetful, because I don’t remember the fact that…
Star singer, Seyi Shay has landed a new endorsement deal with telecommunications company Samsson. The singer took to Instagram today, May 18, 2016 to make this announcement. She shared a photo of herself at their headquarters in Lagos where the contract was signed. Samsson are service providers for Etisalat and Cloud 9. Seyi Shay recently acquired a plot of land in Abuja. The star is one of the top celebrities in Nigeria who have been allotted plots of land in recognition of their success in the entertainment industry, an initiative of a former board chairman of lands and housing, Ondo…
Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu who recently got over her relationship problems with ex boyfriend, Seun Egbegbe, is addressing the baby mama trend. Aimakhu took to Instagram today, May 18, 2016 to give her take on the ‘baby mama’ trend, which has witnessed an influx in recent times. She shared a meme with the text, “Don’t let sex turn you into a mother until love makes you a wife! Be with someone who’s gonna change your life not just your relationship status” and captioned it #word #goodnight #toyintitans.” Do you think she’s right? Just recently Seun Egbegbe after making a veiled…
Former Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has hit out at Gareth Bale over the Welshman’s decision to instruct his agent to talk to club president Florentino Perez over his unhappiness rather than approach him directly. Bale was a key figure for Madrid in Ancelotti’s first season in charge, scoring crucial goals in both the Champions League and Copa del Rey finals. Ancelotti’s relationship with the former Tottenham star deteriorated in 2014-15, though, as Bale demanded to play in a more central position, much to his coach’s dismay. “One morning in March I received a phone call from the Madrid general…
Chelsea have agreed a £60 million-a-year kit deal with Nike according to Telegraph. The London club pulled out of a deal with Adidas because they were unhappy with £30million they received from the contract. Chelsea think they were being underpaid compared to the deals with the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid with the same shirt sponsor. So after six years with Adidas, Chelsea will be kitted by Nike after the 2016/17 season. Chelsea have reportedly agreed a deal with Nike which is worth double the sum they received from Adidas. With the new deal worth £60 million-a-year kit,…
David Alaba says that Bayern Munich are determined to give Pep Guardiola a winning send-off and a seventh title in three years in Saturday’s German Cup final. Bayern face Borussia Dortmund at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium in what will be Guardiola’s final game in charge before taking over at Manchester City next season. “We want to put everything into it once more to give him a gift,” said left-back Alaba on Tuesday. Bayern were presented with the German league title when the season finished on Saturday as they became the first club to win the Bundesliga four years in a row.…
A senior Uefa executive on Wednesday raised concerns about the quality of the Champions League final pitch just 10 days ahead of Europe’s biggest club match of the season. Keith Dalton, senior match operations manager with Uefa, said organisers face “a lot of challenges” in getting the surface ready at Milan’s San Siro stadium for the game on May 28 between Spanish rivals Real and Atletico Madrid. “We are facing a lot of challenges to get this pitch up to the level it needs to be for the Champions League final,” Dalton said in a speech at the World Stadium…
Spanish champions Barcelona’s scheduled friendly against Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli Saudi in Doha, Qatar, has been cancelled by the club’s Qatari sponsors just six days before the game was due to take place. “Qatar Airways, the host and sponsor of the friendly match between FC Barcelona and Al-Ahli Saudi FC, which was scheduled to be played on May 24 in Doha, has opted to postpone the game,” Barcelona said in a statement on Wednesday. “That same week, the region is also hosting the prestigious Emir Cup Final, as well as games being played in the AFC League. “The coincidence of…