Few hours after fire razed Birnin Kebbi Central market, the Abubakar Rimi Market, was razed leaving shop owners with losses running into billions of naira. According to a recent report, the inferno that razed the market was the second in three months, the first one last December affected mainly the furniture section. It was further reported that no fewer than 6,000 shops including make shift stalls were wiped out by yesterday’s fire which raged for about 12 hours. A nearby branch of First Bank was also affected with several documents burnt. It was also reported that the fire was ignited…
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Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a Senior Army Officer, Col. Samaila Inusa on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Punch Newspaper reports that Col. Inusa was kidnapped around the Kamazo area in Chikun Local Government of Kaduna State. Colonel Inusa, it was further reported, was in the company of his wife when the incident occurred. Said to be serving with the Nigerian Army School of Infantry in Jaji, near Kaduna State, it was gathered that the gunmen dropped off Col Inusa’s wife and zoomed away with him. Confirming the abduction, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, One-Mechanized Division, Kaduna, Col. Usman Abdul confirmed…
Filling stations in strategic locations across the nation have been directed by the Department of Petroleum Resources to operate on a 24 hours starting from the Easter period and beyond. The announcement was made public on Saturday, March 26, 2017 by the DPR Director of Petroleum resources, Mordecai Ladan. Ladan disclosed that while the DPR had constituted special intelligence monitoring teams to ensure prompt delivery, it has also ordered oil marketers to commence massive loading of the products to petrol stations across the country. In his words, “The DPR, hereby, directs All depots with liftable petroleum products to truck out…
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Timi Frank, says the continued trial of Sen. Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) is worrisome. Frank said this in a statement signed by him and released to newsmen in Abuja on Friday. According to the statement, Saraki’s travails at the CCT were undeserved. The statement said: “I sincerely hold that the current trial of Saraki is not only underserved, but amounts to paying a good man with evil. “I also want to say that the leaders of our great party have unfortunately remained quiet…
Wiz Khalifa is finally setting the record straight about his epic Twitter dispute with Kanye West. Featured in the April issue of GQ, Wiz briefly explained he didn’t apologize to West. From Wiz yelling out ‘F–k Kanye’ at a concert in Argentina to West taking a merciless shot at his son Sebastian with Amber Rose,—things got complicated. READ: Wiz Khalifa speaks on Kanye West’s apology and current relationship with Amber Rose As he was probed about the public war of words, Wiz was reluctant to talk about the matter. When asked if he regretted starting the beef with Kanye, he…
On Saturday, March 26, 2016 the Nigeria Police force as part of its ‘Police Week’ activities held a walk against ‘Crime’ at the nation’s capital, Abuja. Mavin act, Korede Bello who was unveiled as the first ‘Young Ambassador’ of the Nigerian Police force led other celebrities like Darey Art Alade, John Fashanu, Kanu Nwankwo and others to be part of the walk against crime.
Popular stand-up comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile commonly known as Seyi Law and his delectable wife, Stacey Ebere are celebrating their 5th wedding anniversary today. In celebration of their wedding anniversary, Seyi took to Instagram to share their photos along with a message which reads: ‘Finally, the day is here. It’s our 5th wedding anniversary. Lord, we are grateful. It is also Easter. Everything good is resurrected in our lives in Jesus name. Ondo State-born Seyi Law and Ebere, an Igbo woman from Abia state, got married in an elaborate wedding on March 27, 2011
Kendall Jenner has shared the secrets to her Instagram success, insisting the key is to not overthink every post. The ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ star doesn’t like to plan her posts on the photo sharing site too much and says the secret is to be ‘organic’. She explained to Vogue magazine: ‘I mean, it’s so crazy to me, because it’s so not real life – to stress out about a social media thing. ‘It has to be organic … It means you can’t totally plan it out. You don’t want to do too many posts. You want to leave…
After Kiss Daniel’s age falsification was brought to the public notice by a twitter fan, Wikipedia had since edited the singer’s data on the site putting his age at 28-years-old It all started when Kiss Daniel revealed he graduated with a 4.32GPA in ‘Water Engineering’ from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, in 2013, putting his age, as at the time of graduation, at 18. Previously, Wikipedia had put his age at 21 and fans on Twitter had kicked off a debate on the singer’s real age. While some of the fans criticised him others criticized the irregularities surrounding his…
Popular Vlogger and On Air Personality, Toke Makinwa, has returned to discussing relationship months after her marriage ended. The Rhythm 93.7FM radio presenter recently released an edition of her Vlogs, where she discussed male ad female relationship. Makinwa released this week’s edition of her Vlog series which is entitled ‘Before you say ‘I Do.” The media celebrity also made it known that she is no longer afraid or ashamed to talk about her past relationship and bitter experience as well as all she learnt from it. According to her: “Before you say “I Do”… The Vlog of the week is…
E.M.E label executive and Nigerian R&B singer, Banky W plans to quit music for marriage. In a recent interview with Channels Television’s Entertainment News, the E.M.E label boss hinted that he would be taking time off his musical career to set off on a marital journey. “Living an artiste’s life does not lend itself to (kind of) working on a relationship. It’s tough.” he began. ‘It’s something that I actively (really) want to do, so I want to take some time off, after I’m done releasing this music and touring, I want to take some time off. ‘Like I want…
John Legend and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, celebrated their baby shower for the second time hosted by Kim Kardashian and her family. The couple celebrated with friends and family on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the party which was hosted inside Kim Kardashian’s $20 million mansion in Los Angeles-she and Kanye renovated but are now selling. The couple, who threw a private baby shower party two weeks ago in New York, are set to welcome their baby, a girl, next month. Guest included the Kardashians that included Kris Jenner, actress Jenna Dewan Tatum, Malika Haqq, a Dash Dolls star and…
President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeke Ike has revealed plans to get the court to reprimand embattled actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima with a jail term. Emeka Ike, whose Presidency is still in court following a court ruling that stripped actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima, which she also appealed. In a recent interview with Punch Newspapers, Emeka Ike who had earlier dismissed the tale of him rejoicing over Ibinabo’s travail said he is ready to sue the former AGN for contempt of court alongside Segun Arinze. ”My victory at the court has nothing to do with Ibinabo’s predicament. This case is different…
Singing duo and twin brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye gave a thrilling performance on Friday night, March 25, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherland. The Okoye brothers, who have been going back and forth with their breakup, performed together for the first time after the prolonged feud. This is coming days after their elder brother, Jude Okoye, stepped down as the manager to his younger brothers. Active in the industry since 2003, with six studio albums and numerous awards to their credit, the duo reignited the Psquare passion in Netherland. Their recent performance together further proves that the crack in their relationship…
Arsenal fans calling for Arsene Wenger to leave the club should be careful what they wish for, according to former Gunners striker Luis Boa Morte. Boa Morte, 38, is now a scout for Arsenal in Portugal but played for the side that won the Premier League and FA Cup Double in 1998. Arsenal haven’t won the league since 2004, which saw a number of fans hold up banners saying “Arsene, Thanks for the memories but it’s time to say goodbye,” but Boa Morte believes they should heed the warning of what happened at Manchester United when they lost Sir Alex…
Sami Khedira lamented Germany’s “unnecessary, stupid defeat” to England, with teammate Mario Gomez conceding it was a “somewhat inexcusable” result. The world champions were given a shock in Berlin on Saturday night as Roy Hodgson’s men rallied rather than wilted after failing two goals behind. Toni Kroos’ fine strike from distance was followed by a lovely Gomez header in the second half, but England returned fire through Harry Kane’s impressive strike and an exceptional Jamie Vardy flick. Eric Dier’s stoppage-time header completed a famous 3-2 win at the Olympiastadion, leaving the hosts stunned. “It was an unnecessary, stupid defeat,” Germany…
Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels says his side are desperate to beat former manager Jurgen Klopp when they face Liverpool in the Europa League. Klopp, who arrived at Anfield to replace Brendan Rodgers in October, was handed a return to Dortmund — where he won two Bundesliga titles and reached the 2013 Champions League final — for the quarterfinals of the competition. Hummels, however, says there will be no room for sentiment once the game gets going. “The tie with Liverpool is one where we are simply desperate to beat Klopp. We have to beat him,” Hummels told ZDF. “Of…
Thierry Henry has said England coach Roy Hodgson faces a challenge to accommodate both Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane in his England team for Euro 2016. Henry, writing in the Sun on Sunday, said Hodgson may have to use Rooney in a No. 10 role if both he and Tottenham star Kane were to start in France. Kane scored an outstanding goal to put England back into Saturday’s friendly against Germany in Berlin, with further strikes from substitute Jamie Vardy and Eric Dier completing a stunning revival from 2-0 down. “The problem for Roy Hodgson is how he gets both…
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial said that he is shouted at by the club’s manager Louis van Gaal — but it makes him laugh. Martial, 20, knows that being told off is for his own benefit, which is why he does not take it to heart. The Frenchman revealed that he was also warned by his national team manager, Didier Deschamps, about not fulfilling his potential back in the autumn. Martial has impressed this season, including seven goals in 24 Premier League appearances, since joining from Monaco on September 1. He told RTL: “He [Van Gaal] yells at me. It…
Barcelona star Lionel Messi says that he does not want to be compared to Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, or anyone else. Messi, 28, is the world’s best player having picked up the 2015 Ballon d’Or ahead of Ronaldo and his Barcelona teammate Neymar. However, the Argentine is not keen to get involved in the debate over who is the best, and insisted that he prefers to focus on his own game. “The press looks to compare among other things. All I want is to help my team to grow each season,” Messi told Egyptian TV station MBC, in quotes reported…