Buhari has talked about how his commitment to free, fair, credible and violence-free polls is not a scam or yet another vain political promise, saying “my word is my bond.’’ He mentioned that he had already warned the security and law enforcement agencies to secure ballot boxes and ensure that “the outcome of the polls reflects the will of the Nigerian people’’. “It is a sworn declaration on the advancement of Nigeria, the future and safety of our young and unborn generations. “Let us tell the world that, indeed, ‘‘something good’’ can come out from Nigeria. And it will happen,…
Author: David Folami
Has Atiku been caught in a lie? He took to his Twitter account on Sunday to claim that he spoke to the widow of Lt. Col. Ibrahim Sakaba, who was one of the casualties of the Boko Haram attack on the 157 Task Force Battalion in Metele village in Guzamala local government area of Borno State on November 18. “This Christmas, I urge all Nigerians to spare a thought for our military on the frontlines on the war on terror. I had cause to telephone Lt. Col. Ibrahim Sakaba’s widow this Yuletide. I am touched by her devotion & love…
As we prepare for Super Bowl LIII, which kicks off on February 3rd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, the three-night Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest will happen at the city’s State Farm Arena, Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Aerosmith, Ludacris and Bruno Mars are among the festival’s performers. It runs January 31st through February 2nd. Accepting the area’s steady hip-hop scene, hometown artists Ludacris, Migos, Lil Yachty, Lil Baby, Metro Boomin and Lil Jon will perform on January 31st. Aerosmith, with Post Malone scheduled to join the rockers for their set the next day. And Bruno Mars and Cardi B…
Mitchelle Obama rounded up the first part of her book tour for her memoir Becoming in front of a sold-out crowd at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Wednesday night. Chatting with actress Sarah Jessica Parker, the former first lady discussed her childhood in Chicago, what she thought of Obama at first and life since leaving the White House. Her memoir, the fastest-selling book of the year, takes an in-depth look at the events that defined Obama’s rise into the public eye, rarely running away from the most difficult moments during her eight years in the White House. “It’s sort of my…
The New Yorkers are here to make you happy with their music. Nas and Swizz Beatz joined forces over a smooth guitar lick loop and enchanting soul vocal sample as Nas rhymes retrospectively in the balletic video for Swizz Beatz’s “Echo.” This track is featured on Swizz’s album Poison released last month. Amazing tune.
If you want to own a dog anytime soon but cannot afford the exact type you want, do not read this. Lol It will probably make you quite jealous of newlyweds Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin. Christmas is here in a couple of days but Hailey and Biebs decided to start early with the gifts this year and just got the MOST adorable and tiny puppy I ever did see. They named the little one Oscar. Thankfully, both Hailey and Justin posted pictures of Oscar so that we could all bask in the dog’s adorableness.
Rick Rooss is now an actor too?. Reports have it that the rapper has been casted to feature in season two of Irv Gotti’s hit series, Tales. Tales is a cute show that take lyrics from previous and presnt Hip Hop songs and turn it into drama. Other stars slated to appear in the second season include, Bella Thorne, Scarface, DeRay Davis, and Grace Byers, among others. So many hip hop songs are also in line to be used. Tales season two with BET promises to be even bigger and more entertaining than the first season,” Irv Gotti said in…
The Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Emmanuel Oriakhi, has shared his joy at seeing his beer brand successfully sponsoring Wizkid’s ‘VIP Concert’ which held at Eko Hotel and Suites and couldn’t hide his love for the Star Boy. “Wizkid is one of the biggest acts from our country, and Star Lager Beer takes pride in encouraging as well as celebrating national treasures like him. We are a proudly Nigerian beer brand, brewed to finest standards, and Wizkid’s success across Africa and the world is proof that our local talents and resources are of great quality,” he said Having announced the…
Burna Boy has had a great year and has decided to round it all up by acquiring a brand new Range Rover Autobiography. He took to his Instagram page where he posted videos of the car on his InstaStories. Let’s just Burna boy’s hard work for 2018 has payed off. Congratulations OluwaBurna.
FunnyBone is a happy man right now as he has just been blessed by E Money. This amazing blessing happened during a party in E Money’s residence where he hosted artistes, family and friends including Duncan Mighty and Sammy Okposo. The major point was the gods of fortune looking FunnyBone’s way as he received a Mercedes Benz Coupe from the music mogul. He could not hide his joy at the remarkable gesture. Congratulations Funny Bone.
After a short spat over agreement and standards, “Lionheart”, a movie directed by Genevieve Nnaji has finally been approved to feature in cinemas all over Nigeria. Genevieve herself tweeted the development in a social media post mentioning the locations where the film can be viewed around Nigeria. The movie crew earlier felt unfair marketing practices were holding up their approval in the cinemas. We thank God that has proven to no be the case.
News circulating on social media are saying that DMW boss Davido is dating Ghanaian OAP, Serwaa Amihere. Kemi Olunloyo who claims to be the one who broke the news has come out to ridicule Davido and his girlfriend Chioma. Rumor has it that Davido was caught in a hotel with Serwaa Amihere and the singer is yet to come out to deny the report. Kemi Olunloyo took to her Twitter page to air her view: “I’m an investigative Journalist. Combine that with gossip news you have #HNNAmebo.@hnnafrica was the one who FIRST reported on Davido being in a secret affair…
Bode George has said that he not planning to quit PDP. As an aspirant for the National Chairmanship position of the PDP, I never threatened to dump the party despite that the South-West geopolitical zone was supposed to produce the Chairman in line with the party’s zoning formula,” he said. He also called on PDP zonal leaders in the South-South and South-East to come together as one. According to him, being self-centered as party members will not help the party’s presidential candidate win the 2019 election. George also said “We should not hold the party to ransom because of ambition.…
Atiku Abubakar has said to people from the South-East and South-West zones in Nigeria not to believe what President Buhari promises. Yemi Osinbajo at a rally recently, told leaders of the South-West that voting for Buhari will ensure that their region gets the ticket 4 years later. Also, reports have it that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, while speaking at Owerri recently, said Buhari will give power to a South-Easterner in 2023. Atiku has however accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of putting the presidency up for sale so as to retain power. He…
A group called the 21st Century Youths of Nigeria for Restructuring have vowed to deliver over 18 million votes for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. The group said it will mobilise its members across nine states in Nigeria to meet that figure because of Atiku’s readiness to restructure Nigeria. It also called on Nigerians to vote excessively for the PDP presidential candidate. The group leader, Izon Ebi said “We want to assure the PDP and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar that 18,077,427 votes are already intact waiting. “We urge all Nigerians to cast…
Six months ago, an FCT high court convicted Dariye for diverting N1.162 billion state ecological funds while he was governor. Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has now filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Lagos to order the Senate President Bukola Saraki to not pay former Plateau State governor, Senator Joshua Dariye’s monthly allowances while he serves out a 10-year prison sentence for corruption. According to SERAP, such payment cannot be in line with the Nigerian law and international obligations. According to SERAP’s lawsuit, Mr Dariye is still receiving the N750,000 salary and N13.5 million monthly allowances…
The Federal Government on Sunday said it was flabbergasted by the extent at which Nigerians engaged in boreholes drilling across the country, in a bid to find solution to potable water. The Minister of Water Resources, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, made the observation recently. Adamu, who mentioned the cause had to be the defects in provision of potable water, said such issue could have been reduced, if we had decent and achievable, workable water schemes in the country. “I am appalled at the rate at which boreholes are being drilled in urban centres. “There is really no need for it if…
Governor Dickson has appreciated the Nasir El-Rufai led committee for doing a decent job on its report on restructuring. He revealed this at a book launch in Abuja over the weekend. Dickson however called on President Buhari not to reject his party’s recommendation, adding that it is the only way to that Nigeria will succeed. “There is no way we can go forward as a country without going back to address the faulty structure that we are currently operating. “He (Buhari) has to use the power, influence and authority of his office to mobilise our country to do the restructuring…
Dedicated Supporters of Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday in Lagos embarked on solidarity rally to reassure the public on their commitment to the election of the governorship candidate of the APC, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in the 2019 general elections. Leader of the delegation and Director General of AMSG, Mr Akeem Sulaimon, said the walk was done to remind the public of the commitment of Gov. Ambode to the victory of the APC in 2019 elections at all levels across the state. Sulaimon said it was also vital for we all to know that Ambode had truly accepted the choice of…
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo continues his door-to-door campaign and this time he visited the Hausa commuity leader of Agege, Alhaji Musa Dogonkadai. The vice president who arrived at the palace in the evening, was greeted by a large audience who chanted President Muhammadu Buhari’s name in different songs as they went with him to the palace. A meeting, which was held in closed-door between the vice president and the leader with his council, lasted for about 45 minutes. Talking to newsmen, the Treasurer of Arewa Community in Agege, Alhaji Abdulkareem Abubakar, said the members felt pleased that the vice president decided…