Master Bakers in Kogi have resolved to hike the price of bread and other confectioneries in the state in response to high production costs. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the decision was reached at a recent meeting of the state chapter of the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers in Lokoja. Chief Gabriel Bamidele, chairman of the association in the state, told NAN in an interview on Saturday that as a result of the increase in the price of baking items, his members were left with no other choice. Bamidele hinted that the bakers had been incurring…
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The sack of 13 Vice Chancellors of 12 Federal Universities and National Open University Nigeria in Nigeria has been met with a strong protest by the Coalition of Civil Society Groups (CCSG). According to multiple reports, the group has demanded the reversal of the decision, which was signed by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu on the orders of the President, Muhammadu Buhari. The group maintained that the action contravenes the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act No.11 of 1993 (as amended) by decree No.25, 1996 and further amended in 2003 and 2012 respectively and other agreements as…
Mr Kola Sodipo, the Commissioner of Police in Osun, on Saturday said that two police men were killed during a bank robbery in Ikirun, Ifelodun Local Government Area on Friday. Sodipo, who disclosed this at a news conference in Osogbo, said that two bank officials were also killed by the dare-devil robbers during the operation. He said that the deceased were the first target of the robbers on arrival. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a gang of armed robbers invaded Skye Bank, First Bank and Union Bank in Ikirun on Friday evening. The police boss, who said…
President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the virtues of one of the famous donors to his election campaign in 2015, Hajiya Fati Koko, popularly called Maitalla Tara, who passed away at age of 95 years. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the president. The statement recalled that late Koko, who had waited nine hours in Kebbi early 2015, to donate one million naira to Buhari as the then presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Buhari described her as “a woman with a good…
Mr Godwin Osiyi, the erstwhile factional speaker of Kogi House of Assembly, has said that the leadership crisis in the House has been resolved. Osiyi, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lokoja, said it took the intervention of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to resolve the impasse. He said that the Acting National Chairman, Mr Uche Secondus, summoned members of the party in both factions to Abuja and advised them against allowing the executive arm to influence their choice of who led the house.…
KOWA party and its supporters have boycotted Saturday re-run election for Numan/Lamurde/Demsa Federal Constituency of Adamawa. Speaking on the development, the chairman of the party, Alhaji Umar Bobboi, said the party decided to boycott the election because it was illegal as there was an existing Abuja High court order stopping its conduct. “Our candidate, Mr Laori Kwamoti, who was prevented from participating by INEC, has on Friday obtained a court order stopping the election and that is why you can see that the turn-out is very low. “What they are doing today is like scoring a goal after the referee…
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo‘s PA, Gbeminiyi Valentyno will clock 31 years tomorrow, February 14, 2016, and the ‘Silence’ actress, has bought a beautiful Toyota Corolla as birthday present. Iyabo Ojo presented her the gift earlier today in her house at Omole, Lagos and also shared the photo of the presentation via Instagram. ‘Happy birthday in advance world best PA @valentynoh u deserve it girl ???️ rock as u clock 31 tomorrow,’ she captioned the photo.
Orezi celebrates the season of love with the release of a new single titled ‘Sweet Yarinya’. Produced by ‘Reggae Blues’ producer Dr. Amir, ‘Sweet Yaringa’ sees the “Gehn Ghen” master serenade with a afro-pop/R&B fusion enriched with the language Hausa. The track showcases the stellar vocals of the ‘Shoki’ performer.
American singer Ciara has confirmed she’ll be in Nigeria for the third edition of ‘Love Like a Movie’. The singer revealed she would be performing at Nigerian singer Darey’s concert. The 30-year-old singer famous for her hits such as ‘Goodies’, and ‘Like a boy’ will be performing live at the love-themed concert on February 28, 2016 at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Lagos. “The long wait is over! Love Like A Movie 3 is everything you’ve dreamed and more! We’re building new worlds and exploring some very interesting concepts. Looking forward to sharing this beautiful experience with you”, Darey shared…
Nigeria’s biggest Artistes Yemi Alade, Iyanya, Tecno, Olamide & Selebobo celebrates mothers all around the world with visuals for “Mama Oyoyo” ‘Mama Oyoyo’ is a local Nigerian slang popularised by majek fahek and used whenever the mother of the house arrives home and her children run towards her to welcome her in excitement. The lovely single hit “Mama Oyoyo” is a song by Comedian AY Makun‘s Premium Music that featured the five Nigerian musical act. The video was directed by Nigeria’s finest directors, AJE Filmworks.
Fuji icon, Obesere is back on the air-waves with new single titled ‘Ebelesua’. The new joint featured YBNL rapper, Olamide in a song that is anticipated to rock the hearts of both fuji and hip-hop fans. Fans will be getting the best of both worlds, as the stars have acquired great repute and are highly rated in their music genre. According to recent reports, Ebelesua is a party song with focus on posh life and relaxation. It is no surprise that the fuji musician has featured Olamide on the song, as the rapper knows too much about posh life. Olamide…
Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola has revealed his plans to spoil his wife with a special gift on Sunday February 14, 2016 as the world celebrate Valentine’s Day. In a recent chat with Punch Newspaper, the Glo ambassador disclosed that he plans to spend the entire day with his wife and children and show them more love. “I will definitely take my family out on that day because it’s a day to share love with them and friends. I will dedicate that day to spending quality time with them,” he said. Speaking further, ‘I have arranged a special gift for my…
Four years after consolidating their romance with a traditional wedding, Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola and her hubby, Kayode Salako, are heading to exchange marital vows at the marriage registry. The couple, it was gathered have formally register their affair in the Nigerian marriage registry today February 13, 2016 as their fourth anniversary holds on Monday, February 15, 2016 Confirming the news, Foluke said the reason she has decided to go to the marriage registry is to renew her vows with her hubby, Kayode while celebrating their fourth anniversary. The busty actress however denied reports that she’s pregnant and expecting her…
Drake received the highest honour at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game yesterday (12 February), where he was on hand to coach Team Canada. Presented by Mayor John Tory who announced on Twitter yesterday (February 11) that the Canadian raper will be received an award at the game show. “They key to the city? Well, it’s the highest honor we can give,” Tory says in a video with “Trophies” playing in the background. “So when we give out a key to the city, we want it to be something really special. I believe the key should go to individuals who make…
Whether Kanye West is pulling a publicity stunt or not fans are almost getting tired of the confusion surrounding the release of is upcoming album ‘T.L.O.P’ now he say Chance The Rapper is the one to blame for the delay. The American Rapper, Kanye West had announced yesterday (12 February) he will reveal the expected release of his highly anticipated album “The Life Of Pablo” to the masses before the day ended. At around 10:30 p.m. PST, Kanye west took to Twitter to blame Chance The Rapper that the album was not yet commercially released. “It’s Chance’s fault the album…
Award winning contemporary Highlife singer Flavour thrilled fans to a point of hysteria on stage during his performance in Palais de la Culture in Treichville, Ivory Coast . The ‘Gollibe’ singer, Flavour lit up the stage as the performed shirtless, showing off his fit body plus an impressive physique. Flavour who is currently on his #FlavourOfAfrica tour shared photos of a female fan who almost pass out from excitement the moment he let her on the stage during his performance. “I was incredibly touched by so many of my fans reactions, including this girl. Bless!” Flavour caption the photo.
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has admitted to lying to fellow France international Mathieu Valbuena over a sex video at the centre of an alleged blackmailing attempt, Le Parisien reported on Friday. The French daily quoted extracts from Benzema’s hearing with a judge on Jan 28 in which the player reportedly said he did not watch Valbuena’s sex tape after telling the Olympique Lyonnais forward that he did. “I should have told him I had not seen it,” Benzema was quoted as telling the judge. “I was showing off, I was acting…It’s like when you describe a movie you have…
Paris St Germain opted for stability and extended coach Laurent Blanc’s contract until 2018 on Thursday, giving the former France boss two extra seasons to achieve European glory. The Ligue 1 club have yet to make it past the quarterfinals of the Champions League since Qatar Sports Investment (QSI) took over in 2011 although they claimed five of six possible domestic titles with Blanc. “With him, PSG has more than ever the ambition of … continuing its climb to the European summits,” PSG said in a statement. “All the conditions for stability are met. I have always had a lot…
Paris St Germain have what it takes to reach the Champions League final this season after three consecutive quarterfinal exits, Argentine winner Angel Di Maria said on Friday. “With the way we play, the fame of the players in the team, I think we have everything to go to the final,” Di Maria, who joined on a four-year contract after a forgettable season at Manchester United, told French sports daily L’Equipe. “Then, it’s always the same story. With Real (Madrid), we were so close to the final several times (2011, 2012, 2013) but every time we were knocked out. And…
Marco Verratti and Javier Pastore are not fit enough to start for Paris St Germain against Chelsea in their Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday at the Parc des Princes, coach Laurent Blanc said on Saturday. The Italian midfielder replaced the Argentine playmaker at halftime in PSG’s 0-0 home draw against Lille in Ligue 1 but Blanc said he would not take any chances against Chelsea. Verratti was back in the squad after a two-week layoff due to a groin injury while Pastore made his return this week in a French Cup game after being sidelined for a…