The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi has been appointed as chancellor of University of Nigeria, Nsukka by President Mohammadu Buhari. This makes Oba Adeyeye the youngest chancellor in Nigeria. This appointment was confirmed in a statement issued by Yera Moses Olafare, the director of media, Ooni’s palace. The statement said ”Ile Oodua is thankful to the people’s President Mohammadu Buhari of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for the appointment of Ooni, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, as the chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN,” saying the development would further enable the monarch to build more bridges of friendship especially…
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The federal government reportedly has no plans to rescind its decision on the dismissal of 13 vice chancellors appointed by ex president Goodluck Jonathan. Minister of education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, reaffirmed the action at the flag off of the 2015/2016 annual school census in Abuja on Thursday, February 18. Last weekend, the government announced the sacking of 13 Vice Chancellors of newly established federal universities including VC of National Open Universities of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Vincent Tenebe. When asked about the motive behind Tenebe’s sack, the minister explained that the professor was removed because of the petitions against him. Adamu…
The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmud Yakubu, is slated to speak at this year’s international conference on deepening democracy in Nigeria. The conference organized by the Department of Political Science of the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, provides a platform to generate intellectual discussions with a view to assessing how elections could effectively serve as a catalyst for entrenching democracy in Nigeria. A statement signed by the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Prof. Ayo Dunmoye, stated that free and fair elections are core to democracy adding that the Nigerian experience has been mixed on so many fronts.…
President Mohammadu Buhari has reportedly sacked the Vice Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, Prof. Vincent Tenebe. Buhari reportedly laid off Vice chancellors of the 12 federal universities established by the immediate past administration of Goodluck Jonathan. The directive for them to exit their post was contained in a statement by Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu. The statement simply revealed that Buhari has approved the appointment of new vice chancellors for the universities. It was gathered that while the Vice Chancellor of NOUN was replaced with Prof. Abdalla Uba Adamu of the Department of Mass Communication,…
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria remains fully committed to free international trade despite its present economic circumstances. Buhari gave the assurance during audience with the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Amb. Roberto Azevedo in Abuja on Monday. The President assured him that Nigeria would remain part of the world market, in spite of the dwindling price of oil. “I am glad that you are aware of the position we have found ourselves, the state of our economy, our consumption pattern, and many others. “Despite it all, we remain committed to the ideals of free international trade…
Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari has again ruled out Naira devaluation saying his administration would encourage local production and efficiency. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President spoke made this revelation at the Africa 2016: Business for Africa, Egypt and the World at Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt on Saturday, February 20, 2016. While contributing to the Presidential Panel Roundtable on Investment and Growth Opportunities at the opening of the event, President Buhari said, “Developed countries are competing among themselves and when they devalue they compete better and manufacture and export more. But we…
A controversy is currently brewing over the alleged attack on an identified All Progressive Congress agent, Agbo Icha Emmanuel at Idabi Polling Booth, Otukpo. According to a report by Vanguard Newspaper, Agbo Icha had claimed he was attacked by thugs when he resisted attempts to hijack electoral materials but the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, claimed that the agent was the one who tried to hijack election materials at the polling booth. The PDP further claimed that Agbo Icha was apprehended by youths in the area who resisted his attempt and handed him over to the police for further questioning. Meanwhile,…
Immediate past Senate President, David Mark has won the Benue South Senatorial District re-run election with a total of 84, 192 votes. According to recent report, the Independent National Election Commission, INEC, declared the PDP candidate winner of the rerun polls which took place on Saturday, February 20, 2016. A confident Mark had earlier expressed confidence at the polls after he voted in his Otukpo ward in the early hours of February 20, 2016. It was further gathered that Mark defeated his major contender, Daniel Onjeh of the All Progressive Congress with a total margin of 12, 571 votes after…
The Game has commented on 50 Cent‘s response to G-Unit member Lloyd Banks taking a photo with him in Dubai. ‘In response to ’50’…’, The Game writes on Instagram, ‘When I heard banks was in Dubai, I told my niggas, ‘we’re goin thru to holla’…. My team thought I was on some bullshit & thought we was going thru to kick off some bullshit… ‘I then told them, ‘Naw, we ain’t on that… We on the other side of the world enjoying ourselves, 1/2 y’all ain’t never even left LA…So we gone go thru, show banks party love & im…
Nigerian pop star, Dapo Oyebanjo better known as D’banj has reiterated his readiness to work with former partner, Don Jazzy. D’banj, who was one of the performers at the 60th birthday gig of Senator Ben Murray-Bruce last night, made the announcement during his performance. D’banj was joined on stage by Bruce who requested that the former Mo’hits Records co-owners make a song together as a birthday present for him. Responding to Bruce’s ‘please do this for me, it is my birthday request’ plea, D’banj revealed that he is ready to work with the Mavin boss whenever he is ready. ‘I…
Last night, Senator Ben Murray Bruce held his 60th birthday party at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. At the event, top Nigerian pop stars like 2face idibia, Timaya, Dr Sid, D’banj and others all performed. During D’banj’s performance, Bruce went on stage and requested that the former Mo’hits Records co-owners, D’banj and Don Jazzy, make a song together as a birthday present for him. Responding to Bruce’s ‘please do this for me, it is my birthday request’, D’banj revealed that he is ready to work with the Mavin boss whenever he is ready. ‘I have given serious consideration…
It’s six years since the marriage between Nigerian singer, 9ice and his wife Toni Payne packed up. Ms Payne, who has since moved back to the US, has opened up like never before in a phone-in interview with Gloria Maduka and Terrel of Inspiration FM, Lagos, and she inadvertently revealed another angle to the saga. Toni called in on the Lunch Time show from California and alleged that the wedding separation press release sent out by 9ice’s publicist at the time, Ayeni Adekunle started the rumour. Ayeni, a former THISDAY and Punch journalist, is the founder of Nigerian Entertainment Today.…
While Nollywood actress, Toyin Amaikhu was trending yesterday on account of the video she shared on Instagram, which saw her crying emotionally and pleading with her comedian friend, Twyse not to commit suicide, she never knew that her woes will seemingly be compounded by her lover, Seun Egebede, who allegedly was not happy with the situation. Following the Instagram post, Seun Egbegbe, who many say is a serial-woman beater and jealous lover, allegedly stormed the location where Toyin was filming to take her away forcefully while also taking possession of her phones. ‘ Pls we noticed aunt Toyin Aimakhu was…
Nollywood actress, Cossy Orjiakor, has moved to Abuja, capital city of Nigeria. And that’s not all, she has just taken delivery of a brand new Porsche sport car. Speaking with Entertainer (Sun), Orjiakor revealed why she left her Lekki home for Abuja. ‘I just got an Abuja apartment. I guess I needed a change of environment. Besides my new car will develop problems in my Lagos home because the road won’t be nice for it. ‘The road to my Lagos home has plenty of big stones and I won’t be able to take my car home because of its low…
The 2016 edition of the African Movie Academy Awards is set to take place on Saturday, April 30, Theinfostride has gathered. The event, which is reputed to be the biggest movie award on the African continent, will be holding its 12th edition since it was founded by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe in 2005. This year’s AMAA will be preceded by a nominee unveiling in Dubai, UAE later this month as the awards seek to get more global partnership with prospective investors. The 2015 edition of the award was held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on Saturday, September 26, 2015 with top industry…
Following Peter Okoye of Psquare’s mid-week rant where he said his elder brother Jude Okoye who also doubles as their manager should be fired and his subsequent apology, he’s now clarified that his apology is for his fans and not his brothers in a tweet. Psquare have been in the news all week and it seems they are on the verge of breaking up. This clarification by Peter now makes it clear that the Okoye brothers are still not in unison.
I only do wealthy activities! The number one wealth killer is when a person of promise hangs out in places of poverty. Many times, people put themselves in poor places, which surrounds them with poor people. Get away from poor places if you want to avoid poor people. Dwelling along with poor people in poor places will never make you rich. When I was a teenager, I used to play basketball with negative people in negative places. I constantly witnessed smoking, cursing, and other disrespectful behaviors every moment of the game. Even though I didn’t partake in their antics, I…
A Lagos based legal practitioner, Abiodun Olamide Akinola has come for top Blogger, Linda Ikeji over recent controversy surrounding her purchase of ‘fake’ Hermes bags. See the full post below… When Linda Ikeji bought a huge house in the luxury Banana Island, most people were happy for her and wished for such to happen to them too. In fact, I sent her an email congratulating her and hoping I can write for her blog someday. Yesterday, Linda Ikeji showed off two Hermes Birkin bags on her Instagram page as new acquisitions. Before anyone could say jack, internet trolls had sent…
World Cup winner Romario has named himself the second best player of all time, leaving Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo out of his top-five list. Romario described Pele as the greatest, with himself second, while Argentine striker Diego Maradona was placed third. Fellow former Brazil striker Ronaldo claimed fourth and Real Madrid’s new coach Zinedine Zidane took fifth. “I think I deserve to be on the list for my height, for the things that I did, for not being an athlete and to get where I got,” Romario, who stands a little over 5ft 5ins, told Esporte Ponto Final. As…
Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller has revealed that he turned down offers from elsewhere before committing his future to the Bundesliga champions. Muller was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United ahead of the 2015-16 campaign, but the Germany forward then ended any speculation by signing a new long-term deal at the Allianz Arena in December. “Yes, there were offers from other clubs,” Muller told AZ. “But when you look at the sporting aspect, Bayern are among Europe’s best three clubs together with Barcelona and Real Madrid. “The English clubs obviously have a lot of money, but it remains…