West African governments should overhaul their drug laws to decriminalize personal use and prioritize treatment as a response to rising substance abuse in the region, former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo said on Tuesday. In an interview before he was due to present a model drug law to regional officials in Senegal, Obasanjo urged authorities to channel resources into fighting large-scale trafficking, which he said was undermining regional democracy. “The use of substances like cocaine, heroin and amphetamines is rising in West Africa despite strict drugs laws.Countries that once served primarily as transit points for trade between South America and Europe…
Author: David Folami
Adams Oshiomhole has blamed former president, Goodluck Jonathan, for introducing vote-buying into Nigerian politics during the 2015 general elections. According to him, Jonathan introduced the practice when he tried to buy the electorate in an attempt to win re-election in the 2015 presidential election. While speaking during an interview published on Channels Television on Monday, September 10, 2018, Oshiomhole said Jonathan engaged in massive vote-buying where he churned out dollars. He said, “I cannot be chairman of a party and celebrate anything that tends to distort the actual wishes of the electorate, but your recollection of history is not complete.…
Femi Otedola has accepted to contest for the Governorship of Lagos state on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This was made known by the owner of ovation magazine, Dele Momodu on Twitter. Momodu revealed that the PDP offered Otedola the ticket and he accepted. He said “Breaking news: Lagos 2019 promises to be interesting. PDP offers Femi Otedola governorship ticket. He’s accepted and personally confirmed to The Boss newspaper.” Otedola had earlier denied nursing plans to run for the office of Governor of Lagos State. He s aid “My attention has been drawn to a news piece…
Yakubu Dogara has said that he will heed the people’s call to run for office in 2019. Dogara said this on Twitter on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 while speaking to some of his supporters in Abuja. The Speaker said “It was a heartwarming moment today when I received hundreds of constituents who visited my Abuja home, imploring me to recontest in 2019. “Representing the people of Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa federal constituency has been a great honour and today, I saw many people who began this journey with me in 2007. “The voice of the people is the voice of God; even…
Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki joined other PDP Presidential Aspirants at a meeting with the party leadership and State Governors. Saraki made this known on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 on Twitter. He said: “We just concluded a successful meeting of PDP Presidential aspirants with the party leadership and State Governors. I am proud of the level of collaboration, commitment and camaraderie amongst all those in attendance. “There was a general determination and commitment to ensure that the party holds successful, credible and transparent presidential primaries that Nigeria will be proud of. We remain a happy family — flying the flag of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that it will not allow jailed former Governor of Plateau state, Joshua Dariye to run for any office. According to Daily Post, the APC spokesman, Yekini Nabena said this in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. The party said this following reports in the media on Monday, September 10, 2018, that Dariye had purchased and filled its nomination form. Nabena also said that he could not confirm if the former Governor actually bought the form as reported. He said “I have gone to the list for Plateau State, I…
Nollywood actress, and fast growing business mogul, Chika Ike, is really a boss of her own that she has been able to create time to make herself happy. The actress is currently enjoying her vacation in faraway Monte-Carlo, in Monaco, and trust me, she really needs it considering the stress she has gone through already to get her book ‘BOSS UP,’ published. Chika has really pushed herself to the top and now she does not have to wait on any man to come into her life before she makes her money as she also has a movie production outfit where…
According to reports, sources close to Cardi B revealed that the “I Like It” MC feels zero remorse about her dustup with Nicki this weekend at a New York Fashion Week event. The sources are even adamant Cardi was simply defending her daughter’s honor after hearing Nicki had been talking trash about her family and she’d still sling her stiletto if she had to do it all over again. According to Cardi B, Nicki Minaj has some nerve saying she needs an intervention, when Nicki is the one who incites people almost for sport. Nicki denied speaking ill about Cardi’s…
Ciara is making a serious comeback. She warned us of all the heat she was preparing with an earth-shattering photoset. The latex-goddess is serving us some new looks on what seems to be the cover of her next single, “Dose.” The Crunk princess adorns one of her ears with a George Michael-esque dangling jewel. Her honey-colored curly hair seems to be inspired by Whitney Houston’s famous ‘do. Although Houston was wearing the bright colors that were popular during the era of “How Will I know,” Ciara opts for a more low-key vibe. Another inspiration could also be Janet Jackson. Either…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Tobi, has shared new insight on his current relationship with Cee-C since they left the big brother show. Speaking with NET TV on the AMVCA red carpet during the weekend, Tobi refused to respond to questions concerning why he was always begging Cee-C while they were on the show. He even went on to further describe the relationship between him and his fmr BBNaija sweetheart as ‘past’ tense. Tobi also shared his thoughts on the AMVCA amongst other things.
Lolu Somuyiwa has opened up on his relationship with fellow show participant Anto. The former housemate in a chat with Nigerian Tribune revealed that though his feelings with Anto were true, they were not in a relationship. Lolu said, “The brand I am trying to build is not one that would be built overnight. What I am building requires a lot of hard work and groundwork, and a lot of determination and commitment. So far, so good! I have been working hard to bring that dream to reality. As much as I am working hard to bring make sure everything…
Basketmouth doesn’t have nice words for some of the staff of NAHCO as he drags them on Instagram. “I want to use this medium to appreciate NAHCO, you guys have been doing a great job handling our luggage at the airport…..however, I suggest you advice your staff to have small shame….just a little, I’m not asking for too much. Breaking into passengers checked in luggage isn’t romantic….it’s 2018. Charity begins @ home, not in the luggage of the airline passengers,” he wrote. This won’t be the first a celebrity will be calling out the staff of the airports in Nigeria…
Lil Wayne and a promoter in South Carolina have reached an agreement in their ongoing lawsuit. It’s not uncommon for venues and arenas to have metal detector security checks for artists before they perform. However, Lil Wayne clearly isn’t a fan of this practice. The rapper refused to go into an arena in Columbia last year because he would have to go through a metal detector screening first. Although he was scheduled to perform, he never made it to the stage and ended up being sued by the promoter of the concert. However, it looks like both Lil Wayne and…
Kim Kardashian has revealed her latest cherry blossom themed collection, which will include an eyeshadow palette, blush, lipstick and lip liners in different shades of “pink and pretty berries”. Sharing a nude photo of herself covered in cherry blossoms on Instagram, she wrote: “My new Cherry Blossom Collection is almost here and is inspired by my love for the pretty pink-colored trees (Chi’s baby shower was cherry blossom themed!) “The collection includes a 10-pan eyeshadow palette, 3 blushes, 8 lipsticks and 3 lip liners in shades of pretty pinks and berries, So excited for you guys to get this beautiful…
At only 21 Kylie Jenner has had a baby, become worth almost one billion dollars, admitted to cosmetic surgery and endured overwhelming pressure concerning everything from her looks to her business acumen. Thankfully, the youngest of Kris Jenner’s children, she has developed a thick skin, with a mature perspective. In an interview for British Glamour, the beauty mogul referenced back to a time where she was arguably under most scrutiny – when many had accused the then-teen of lip fillers, but she was yet to announce this personal choice. The new mother told the publication, ‘I was super insecure about…
Khloe Kardashian recently returned from a tropical holiday with her family. And Khloe Kardashian was certainly still reeling in the island vibes as she shared a photo of daughter True posing against a palm print background for a sweet snap shared to Instagram Tuesday morning. The 34-year-old fashionista gushed over her baby girl in the image posted for her nearly 79 million followers on the social networking site. Khloe captioned the adorable photo with the lyrics, ‘you are my sunshine! My only sunshine.’ The five-month-old little girl looked completely at ease wearing a sweet black onesie as she stuck out…
The hardest thing about being a hip-hop fan in 2018 is watching legends turn into cannibals. Not to suggest that rap should ever be above self-critique – that’s always been a major tenet of the genre. But certain artists seem to have forgotten what it’s like to be young, dumb and numb. In their hunger for lasting relevance, some have even begun to feast on their own babies. On Aug. 31, Eminem surprise released Kamikaze, his appropriately-titled 10th studio album. And by industry accounts he pulled off a successful suicide mission. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200…
Nigerian Afro pop star, Ayodeji Balogun a.k.a Wizkid is on top of the world as his new creation jersey, designed by athletic apparel giant `Nike’ sold out 10 minutes after launch. The `Soco’ crooner had announced and shared on his instagram handle @Wizkidayo that his Star Boy wears, a collaboration with Nike was coming out. After a much-anticipated wait, the `Star Boy’ jersey, which was released on Monday at selected Nike stores sold out in 10 minutes. It only took minutes for the pop star to return to his instagram handle and write: “That was fast! Sold out in 10…
Aside from having time and recipe to make hit songs, Nigeria’s Afropop star, Davido, also keeps two baby mamas. He recently set the social media on fire when he unveiled, for the first time together, photographs of the two daughters from the baby mamas, reports have said. So far, it’s been a remarkable year of groundbreaking feats, recognitions and gracing international stages for David Adeleke, better known by his stage name, Davido . The singer, songwriter and record producer has also been in the news, making headlines and top stories in entertainment columns and magazines. Just about a week ago,…
Karol G surprised her fans with a new tattoo that she recently got in honor of three of her favorite singers: Selena Quintanilla, Rihanna — and herself. Although she has yet to show it on her Instagram feed, she did share a video on her IG stories over the weekend, which was also published on her official photographer’s social media. In the video, we see the Colombian singer walk into Ink for the Soul by Johan Avila in Doral, Fla. and a recap of her tattoo sesh from the moment it was designed to the moment she got it inked…