Senate President, Bukola Saraki has said that his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) is an act of persecution. Saraki made the comment today, February 26, 2016, while speaking at a Social Media Week event in Lagos. “It is not a fight against corruption, it is more about being persecuted,” the Senate President said when he was asked by Declan Galvin of Sahara Reporters why he had refused to resign. “We are public servants and you must fill your asset declaration form when you get in office and I did mine 13 years ago. “The charges have…
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The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has said that the party has suffered enough for its mistakes. Sheriff made the comment on Thursday, February 25, 2016, during a meeting with a delegation of the Arewa Social Media Forum (ASMEFO) in Abuja, The Cable reports. The PDP Chairman also reportedly said that he would not work with “recalcitrant and unrepentant party members”. “We have the mandate of the party members and leaders to re-position the party and we will not work with anyone who will create crisis or violence in the party, no matter their positions,”…
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Oyegun, today, February 26, says President Muhammadu Buhari is “an international salesman” marketing Nigeria abroad. While defending the continued foreign trips of the President, Oyegun said the travels are opening up the country to more investors, noting that the move is “necessary at this point in time”. The APC leader was speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja. He assured that Nigerians will reap the dividends of the trip by the time it starts manifesting in the coming months. Oyegun said Buhari’s current visit to the Middle East…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disassociated itself from a fake online portal opened in the name of the party. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Richard Ihediwa, Special Assistant to the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Olisa Metuh, on Saturday in Abuja. It stated that the fake online portal: www.pdpmembership.org/register; was demanding Nigerians to register as members of PDP through an electronically guided form. “The PDP states categorically that this online portal does not belong to it; is not associated to it, and has nothing to do with it at any level and in anyway whatsoever.…
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, on Friday urged political leaders and government officials to entrench good governance and shun all forms of corruption. Adebule gave the advice while speaking with journalists at the funeral service of the late Mrs Olayemisi Johnson, wife of the former administrator of Lagos State, retired Brig. Gen. Mobolaji Johnson. She appealed to those in authority to always uphold the trust reposed in them and ensure transparency in the running of government affairs. Adebule described the late Johnson as a worthy role model, a mother of all, and a woman of high integrity…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the continued operation of Joint Projects Account by the Kwara State Government, describing it as illegal. Mr Iyiola Oyedepo, PDP Chairman in the state, told newsmen in Ilorin on Sunday that the account, set up to finance joint projects between the state and local councils, was unconstitutional. According to him, the move is to strip local councils of their autonomy as guaranteed by the Constitution. Oyedepo challenged the state government to declare to the public, the total number of projects executed through the joint account in any of the 16 local councils in…
Sophie Rammal who hit the limelight a few years ago after featuring in Wizkid’s Holla at Your Boy music video has welcomed her first child with husband, Wale Alakija. Congrats!
TMZ reported that Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill are on thin ice after a blowout fight over his impending house arrest. Nicki has reacted, branding the rumour as a fake story …
They were plagued by break up rumours last week…but they are doing fine and looking fabulous!
With the recent controversies in the camp of Psquare, one-half of the duo, Paul Okoye has spoken on the issue, saying all is well. In this recent interview with Naij, he says people will always ask for more and expect more from Psquare. He also spoke on the reason why he set up RudeBoy Records and the signing of Muno to the label. Towards the end of the interview, he expressed regret on not signing some pop acts earlier. When asked to list them, he mentioned 9ice, Phyno and Kiss Daniel. He blamed it on the multiple CEOs at Square…
Next World Music boss, Jaywon is gearing up for the release of his first album under his label titled ‘Oba Orin’. Jaywon teased his fans on what to expect from the album with the release of his track with Ancestral records boss, 9ice on the tune ‘Jolly Muke‘. The former Kennis Music act’s album is one to watch out for, as the album also features inputs from Small Doctor, Reminisce, Seriki and Kefchild. The singer has also recently presented pictures from his photoshoot and he looks quite dapper.
Following Ciara’s arrival to Nigeria for Darey Art Alade’s ‘Love Like A Movie 3’, popular media personalities Toolz and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu already met up with the international star.
Today marks the birthday of Nollywood actor, Adeniyi Johnson and amidst other goodwill messages other celebs have been posting, his estranged wife, Toyin Aimakhu has also shared her birthday message to him on Instagram. Toyin who has since moved on with Lagos socialite, Seun Egbegbe is praying God guides Adeniyi to the right path.
Nigerian rapper, Ruggedman has kicked off a social media competition for his latest song titled ‘Seyi Shay’ featuring YBNL boss, Olamide. According to Ruggedman, the winner of the contest will smile home with a Christian Louboutin shoe – and here’s how to win: * Download the song from http://cloud9.com.ng/ruggedman/seyi-shaysingle/ * Post a video of you singing or dancing to your favourite part of the track with the hashtag #SeyishayByRuggedman * Tag @RuggedyBaba @5ivemusicgroup @Cloud9musicng @baddosneh @iamseyishay * The craziest and first to get 300 likes wins.
Nollywood actress and producer, Kate Henshaw, has urged the minister for information and culture, Lai Mohammed to immortalise fallen movie an music stars. Henshaw raised the idea during a meeting with the honourable minister at News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Media Centre, Iganmu-Lagos. She urged the minister to see that Federal Government dedicate some days in a year for the remembrance of some industry actors and actresses who had passed away. Henshaw said that this would create events for Nigerians and people from other countries to come to celebrate great people in the industry who had given up the ghost.…
Award-winning musician and the Voice Nigeria coach Timi Dakolo was announced yesterday February 25, 2016 as the new brand ambassador by the creative director of OUCH, Uche Nnaji. OUCH made the unveiling at its 2016 collection at the rooftop of BLD By Play in Lekki. Timi recently celebrated his father with loving words as he became a year older. He wrote, ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY. ..MAY GOD BLESS YOU ….MAY GOD KEEP YOU…MAY THE STRENGTH OF GOD NEVER LEAVE YOUR BODY…THANK YOU FOR ALL THE PRAYERS…I LOVE YOU DADDY.’ Timi Dakolo won big at the Headies 2015. The singer won ‘Best…
Yesterday a photo of Olajumoke Orisaguna all glammed up with her husband, Sunday Orisaguna carrying a baby emerged and people commented on how money had turned Jumoke’s husband to a wife and maid. But, Yemi Alade having none of it took to Instagram to share her two thoughts concerning the issue. She shared the photo above and wrote, “What rubbish is this? Is a woman’s place on d side carrying A child ? Did she nt carry the child for 9 months already,endure labour alone? So after all this ,the husband decides to ASSIST his wife and carry their child…
Former Mavin records artiste, Wande Coal has just signed a deal with global management consultancy firm, Upfront & Personal. The excited singer took to Instagram to share the exciting news. Wande wrote, ‘Signed and sealed!! Upfront and Personal becomes Black Diamond’s booking,PR and management company. Iskaba!!!!” The firm becomes Black Diamond’s booking, PR and management company. Wande Coal recently debuted an all round skin cut, with a little hub of dreaded locks on the top of his head. This is a dramatic change for the singer and many have been vocal about how they feel concerning the new look.
Ghollywood actress, Yvonne Nelson has shared a new photo of herself and her gorgeous mum and we can tell where she got her good looks from. Nelson who has always referred to her beautifully stunning mum as the love of her life, shared the photo today via her Instagram page. The actress and her mum rocked matching white long sleeved shirts in the new selfie, looking stunningly alike in the studio shot. She shared the photo, commenting: “M O T H E R @yndaily.” Nelson had earlier revealed that her mother has single handedly raised her, and is more than…
Grammy award winning singer, Ciara, has finally been spotted at the airport as she arrives Nigeria ahead of Darey Art Alade’s annual event, ‘Love Like a Movie’. Ciara’s visit has been highly anticipated especially after she shared a video promising her presence at the event. The show which will hold at the Eko Convention Centre,Eko Hotels & Suite, Victoria Island Lagos on Sunday February 28 2016 will also feature star performances from some of Nigeria’s artistes including Yemi Alade, Adekunle Gold, Iyanya, Sound Sultan, Zaina, Omawumi, Sammy, Olamide, Vector, Kaffy, Simi, Tolu, Blackky, Styl Plus, Jazzman Olofin, Weird MC, Kenny…