The House of Representatives has reached out to the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on Nigeria’s security sector. Their cry followed a motion of Urgent Public Importance moved by the Chief Whip of the house, Rep. Mohammed Monguno, during a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila. According to Mohammed, road users on the Damaturu-Maiduguri road are now forced to suspend their journeys once it was 6 p.m due to security problems in the northeast. He added that these commuters are continuously getting exposed to the dangers of being murdered and kidnapped when they ply…
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Nollywood star, Tonto Dikeh has said if any relative is disrespecting your parent, it is always best to avoid them. She had her say on Instagram recently where she wrote that if they cannot respect the people you hold in high regard, they will never respect you too. According to her, anyone who detests should not be allowed anywhere close to your children because that would be exposing your kids to danger since the heart of man is extremely wicked. He added that every parent should shield his or her child from the wicked ones. Her words, “Avoid relatives that…
Leicester City coach, Brendan Rodgers is not sure if Wilfred Ndidi will be available for their EPL clash vs Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday. Speaking ahead of the game, Brendan said the Nigerian is a doubt for the match vs 9th-placed Wolves. According to him, Ndidi returned from his last injury too soon and he recently reacted to his operation. He added that he will have more details on his midfielder before kick-off. His words, “Wes [Morgan] is back in the squad. He’s come through that” “Ndidi is going to be doubtful for this game. He came back very quickly. He…
Ex-Spurs coach, Mauricio Pochettino has said he would love to manage in the EPL again. Poch is waiting for his next job to come along but is not ruling out the opportunity to coach in the same league he lost his job in. According to him, he knows how difficult his wish is but all he can do now is wait and expect the right employment opportunity to present itself. He added that he is ready and waiting for a new challenge because he believes in himself and his coaching methods. His words, “To be honest, I would love to…
The Minister of Health, Mr. Osagie Ehanire has said the Federal Government is currently screening every passenger traveling into the country to make sure the spread of Coronavirus into Nigeria is prevented. Osagie revealed this today as he declared open the Primary Healthcare summit organized by the Kano State government. The Minister urged Nigerians to rest easy because the ministry is doing everything possible to ensure the country is not affected by the deadly virus. He added that they are also working on emergency medical service and ambulance transport system for the whole nation to guarantee the safety of the…
Popular radio personality, Moet Abebe has flaunted braless pictures on Instagram. This is coming ahead of Valentine’s day on Friday and the photos are nothing but lovely. Her words alongside the images, “Valentine’s round the corner!!!” See the pictures, WOW.
Bayern Munich player, Philippe Coutinho has come out to say that he is not shocked to see Liverpool doing spectacularly well this season. Coutinho, however, added that he still does not regret leaving the club. According to him, he is pleased to see his ex team-mates in an amazing form but he has never thought about how his career would’ve developed if he stayed with the league leaders. He added that he is happy for his former club because he has several friends there. His words, “Liverpool is flying, and it doesn’t surprise me,” “We’ve seen it already last year…
The Presidency has come out to debunk rumors that President Muhammadu Buhari vowed to make a public declaration of his personal assets during one of his campaigns. FG said Buhari simply only disclosed that he would do anything the constitution required in the country because he is very loyal to the tile of law. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, PMB never made such vow and there is no evidence to back the recent claims up. He added that Buhari is a president who stands by the constitution and he is…
Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade who celebrated his 60th birthday recently has talked about his experience in the movie industry. The movie star categorically stated that some of his colleagues do not like him because they see his personality as arrogant and pompous. According to him, he was called all sorts of names when he was only trying to preach education within the industry for it to be taken to a greater height. He added that he is grateful to see that the sector is steadily accepting his idea of educated and articulate actors because this is the only way Nollywood…
England CB, Harry Maguire has made a great impact at Manchester United and deserves to be captain at the club, according to Axel Tuanzebe. Alex has said he is not shocked to see the commanding figure named the captain at the club because he has amazing leadership skills that is visible to the blind. According to him, Maguire has been a bright example to the players for always giving his all on the pitch. He added that this proves that it is not about how long you have been at a club but whether you are performing or not. His…
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has come out to say that the late Sen. Ignatius Longjang, until he passed on, was a peaceful bridge builder that showed commitment to the Nigerian project. In a recent statement issued by Ahmed’s Special Adviser on Media, Ola Awoniyi, Ahmed Lawan hailed the deceased when he led a high-powered delegation of the senate on a condolence visit to the late senator’s family in Abuja. The senate president commiserated with the wife of the late senator, Mrs Maureen Longjang, his daughter, Mikang Longjang and other family members. According to him, Ignatius was a super…
Popular singer, Burna Boy has jumped on social media to flaunt pictures of the regal outfit he wore to the Grammy Awards. The singer also showed off his proud mum and manager, Bose Ogulu, who looked ravishing. See the pictures, Classy.
The standards the EPL is currently setting is unbelievable, according to Rickie Lambert. Rickie believes the quality bar having been raised to heights fans have never witnessed before. According to him, Liverpool has been doing incredible things this season and the entire city is right to be buzzing about it. He added that the work-rate he is seeing from the Reds is very commendable and Klopp should be praised for making the club tick again. His words, “It’s unbelievable what’s happening. “I can’t believe the levels they’re getting to, I’ve never seen it before. To see the Reds doing it…
Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State has come out to say that the Mambilla Power Project will boost industrial activities in the state and Nigeria once completed. Darius revealed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the inaugural meeting of the Sensitisation Committee on the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project. According to him, the power plant would transmit power to the national grid via 4 500kV DC transmission lines connecting Makrudi and one 330kV DC transmission line connecting Jalingo. Darius added that the project would attract great economic rewards in the state. His words, “It will raise the industrial base of the…
Popular celebrity, DJ Cuppy has come out to say that her stock price has gone up. She disclosed this after she was spotted on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. After the revelation, Nigerians have jumped on her comment section to praise her inspirational moves. They even wished her success in all her endeavors because she is an inspiration to young women. See what DJ Cuppy shared, Congrats to her.
Paris Saint-Germain will remain patient with Neymar’s recovery from injury, according to Thomas Tuchel. The Brazilian returned to training recently but Thomas has said he does not plan to rush his star man back onto the pitch. According to him, the club has to be patient with their talisman or they will risk worsening the injury. He added that he is still confused about his selection ahead of the next league game because of the many injuries he is having to deal with. His words, “Neymar is injured, we have to be patient and careful with him,” On Marquinhos, “Honestly,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB has come out to say that a total of 1,434,632 candidates have so far registered for its ongoing 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME and Direct Entry. JAMB insists that the closing date for the registration is still February 17 and candidates that are yet to register should do so before that day. According to the board, licensed Computer-Based Test, CBT, centres should stop avoiding candidates that bought their ePINS elsewhere because it is contrary to the terms of their agreement. Speaking via its Head of Media, Dr Fabian Benjamin, JAMB added that the centres…
Former BBNaija housemates, Esther and Frodd have been spotted enjoying themselves days before Valentine’s Day. The reality stars were recently pictured in Kigali, Rwanda and this has sparked several reactions from fans. In the pics, Esther was seen partaking in various activities such as ziplining, archery and so on. Is this a sign that they are now together? See the pictures, Lovely.
Liverpool goalkeeper, Adrian has come out to say that Alisson is the best goalkeeper in the world. Adrian, however, intends to fight for the first choice GK slot vs the impressive Brazilian. According to him, Allision is a great guy that deserves everything he has achieved in his career but he is at Liverpool to fight for a starting position. He added that the ex Roma goalkeeper is undoubtedly the best in his position across the globe. His words, “It was a moment I was hungrily waiting for. Not so soon, though. “Fortunately, I was both mentally and physically ready.…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has come out to say that ex-President of Kenya, Arap Moi, is one of the foremost leaders of African decolonization and a founding father of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Yemi’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a recent statement, revealed that Osinbajo represented Nigeria at the state funeral for the late Moi in Nairobi, Kenya. According to Osinbajo, Moi will be remembered for the pioneering work he did especially with respect to regional cooperation. He added that his work on earth will define the future of trade and relations in Africa His words,…