Muhammadu Buhari has urged residents of Plateau state to learn to live in peace with one another. The President said this on Tuesday at a meeting with stakeholders on the current security situation in Plateau. It would be recalled that scores of the people were killed in several communities across four local government areas of the state. Vice President Yemi Osibanjo was in the state on Monday where he assessed the situation and also interacted with stakeholders. Less that 24 hours, the President came himself to console the people and interact with them. “I have contested elected elections to protect…
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Adams Oshiomhole has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to hold former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, to account on the $16 billion he spent on power projects during his tenure. Buhari and Obasanjo recently engaged in a public war of words when the incumbent raised questions over the $16 billion allegedly spent on power projects during Obasanjo’s administration. While speaking at the Presidential Villa on May 22, 2018, Buhari remarked, “One of the former Heads of State was bragging that he spent more than 15 billion USD on power in Nigeria. Where is the power?” He said, “I watched our president recently asking…
Prof. Oluremi Sonaiya has told the Federal Government to overhaul the Nigeria Police Force, to make the force to live up to its responsibilities. Sonaiya, who is seeking the presidential ticket of the Kowa Party in the upcoming general elections, spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday. She said it would be difficult to stop the rampaging herdsmen, unless the police were equipped adequately to counter the bloody onslaught of the herdsmen. “Do the police not know their jobs anymore? Is their responsibility not to protect lives and property? Don’t they know how to fish…
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is among the new members invited to join the group behind the Oscars film awards. The actress, alongside Nigerian filmmaker Femi Odugbemi [Battleground, Gidi Blues] are among the 928 people who’ve been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science. Including a 14-year-old actress Quvenzhané Wallis, 86-year-old Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina, and new members from 59 different countries, this year’s invitees marks the academy’s largest and most diverse class ever, topping last year’s 774 new members, which itself was a jump over the previous year’s 684 invitees. Other new members from different countries include South…
Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has said the ongoing national convention of the All Progressives Party (APC) is a sign that the party will win the 2019 general elections. On his expectation about the convention, Ajiomobi said: “That Oshiomhole is coming as the party’s chairman is a sign that APC will win 2019 election.” On his part, a chieftain of the party and ex-governor of Bayelsa, Chief Timipre Sylva, said: “We are expecting a very great and successful convention.” Another party chieftain from Abia, Mr Emeka Nwogu, said his expectation was high and it would be met. “We are going…
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has notified People Democratic Party (PDP) of his intention to contest the 2019 presidential poll and called for free, fair and transparent primaries. He said free and transparent primaries would boost the party’s chances in the presidential election as well as restore its lost glory. Abubakar commended the party for the conduct of a free and fair primary election which produced its candidate for the July 14 governorship poll in Ekiti. He pledged to work in the interest of the party, whether he won or lost its ticket. “Whether I become the presidential candidate or not, I…
Sunday Akinniyi has dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives’ Congress (APC), alleging that the PDP is in crisis. Akinniyi disclosed his defection to the media on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, alleging that the “high-handedness and disrespect” of state governor, Ayodele Fayose, for party leaders forced him out of the party. He noted that the party is currently experiencing a mass defection of influential members due to the same reason. The Ekiti House of Assembly suspended Akinniyi on June 13 for allegedly breeding terrorism within the chamber and neglecting to pay attention to his people. Akinniyi was…
The Nigerian Police Force has released a press statement over the death of D’banj’s son, Daniel the third. The police in its statement condoled with the music star and his family over the demise of his son. “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Edgal Imohimi, on behalf of officers and men of Lagos State Police Command, wishes to commiserate with the family of Mr. and Mrs. Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo a.k.a D’BANJ @iambangalee on the death of their one-year-old son, Daniel(Jnr) Oyebanjo whose sad event took place yesterday 24/06/2018, at the Ikoyi-Lagos residence of the family,” it read. The statement…
Runtown has unveiled his independent music platform, ‘Sound God Music Group’. The singer made the announcement at a launch party in Los Angeles, US where he has been based for a while. During the event, Runtown stated that “Over time, we have been blessed with the talent and wisdom to apply it to use. It’s time we take it a step higher, and carry the sound and the message to where it belongs; the top,”. Sound God Music Group will be a full 360 music and entertainment company aimed at redefining the business of music in Africa, and more. Runtown,…
Davido is already back home recording new music ahead of the release of his sophomore album due for later in the year. Barely 48 hours after his big win at the 2018 BET Awards, where he bagged the award for the Best International Act, the Pop Star is not about to take a break as he is already back at his home in the US, recording new music ahead of his album which he has severally announced will be released sometime this year. According to his manager, Asa Asika who was with him at the BET Awards, Davido is back…
It is no longer news that Cardi B secretly got married to Offset last year as the rapper slams those who went on to expose the private event. Cardi B took to her Twitter page on Monday, June 25, 2018, where she shared the reason behind the title of her decision to get married. “Our relationship was so new breaking up and making up and we had a lot of growing up to do but we was so in love we didn’t want to lose each other, was one morning in September we woke up and decided to get married,”…
Uti Nwachukwu has a message for those who use Instagram as a platform to beg, saying it wasn’t created for that purpose. The actor and model took his frustrations to his Instagram page on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, where he blasted those who take every single opportunity to beg and request for things. “I cant be the only one experiencing this tho…There are competitions and giveaways online …look for them and join NA…Everyone has their own wants and needs and family members and loved ones to take care of…you cant calculate their money for them and assume they have too…
Khloe Kardashian has revealed how she has been working on rebuilding her relationship with boyfriend, Tristan Thompson after the cheating scandal. The reality TV star revealed this when a fan tweeted about being disappointed with her for staying with the NBA star despite his cheating allegation. “I love, adore & root for @khloekardashian but I’m so disappointed she stayed with that wasteman Tristan. she preaches about women knowing their self-worth and when to walk away but when it’s time to walk the walk, she’s a hypocrite,” the fan tweeted. Khloe went on to reply to the fan about how she…
Francis Agoda popularly called ‘I Go Dye’ says corruption is worse than terrorist group, Boko Haram. I Go Dye stated this in Abuja when he was declared an Ambassador of the Make a Difference Against Corruption Today (MadACT) campaign by the Youth Alive Foundation (YAF). The Delta state born comedian also called on President Muhammadu Buhari to as a matter of urgency, publish names of corrupt politicians, “so that Nigerians will know their real enemies”. The comedian blamed Nigeria’s poor education and insecurity to the corruption. “Today, the reason why some of us lost our parents, brothers and relatives, is…
Caroline Danjuma is a proud mother again as she has adopted a baby girl. The beautiful actress and mother made this known on her Instagram page on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, where she shared a photo of herself holding the hands of the new addition to her family. “Meet my little angel .. an addition to my children. God who makes all things possible. #iadoptedachildtoday #sheissobeautiful. God who am I before you lord to deserve this .. pls don’t praise me but God,” she captioned the photo. Congratulations to Carolina Danjuma for this courageous move and for putting a smile…
Yomi Fash-Lanso has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari over the incessant killings in the country. The actor took to his Instagram page on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, where he wrote a really long open letter to the number one man in the country. “I won’t bother you sir Mr. President Muhammad Buhari – Chief Security Officer – of our SOVEREIGN NATION under GOD. NIGERIA. @muhammadubuhari I would’ve loved to write you a letter but I know you won’t get it even if it’s through DHL, UPS, FEDEX etc cetera, thus my reason of putting it up here…
The Nigerian Police Force has released a press statement over the death of D’banj’s son, Daniel the third. The police in its statement condoled with the music star and his family over the demise of his son. “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Edgal Imohimi, on behalf of officers and men of Lagos State Police Command, wishes to commiserate with the family of Mr. and Mrs. Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo a.k.a D’BANJ @iambangalee on the death of their one-year-old son, Daniel(Jnr) Oyebanjo whose sad event took place yesterday 24/06/2018, at the Ikoyi-Lagos residence of the family,” it read. The statement…
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is among the new members invited to join the group behind the Oscars film awards. The actress, alongside Nigerian filmmaker Femi Odugbemi [Battleground, Gidi Blues] are among the 928 people who’ve been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science. Including a 14-year-old actress Quvenzhané Wallis, 86-year-old Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina, and new members from 59 different countries, this year’s invitees marks the academy’s largest and most diverse class ever, topping last year’s 774 new members, which itself was a jump over the previous year’s 684 invitees. Other new members from different countries include South…
Davido is already back home recording new music ahead of the release of his sophomore album due for later in the year. Barely 48 hours after his big win at the 2018 BET Awards, where he bagged the award for the Best International Act, the Pop Star is not about to take a break as he is already back at his home in the US, recording new music ahead of his album which he has severally announced will be released sometime this year. According to his manager, Asa Asika who was with him at the BET Awards, Davido is back…
It is no longer news that Cardi B secretly got married to Offset last year as the rapper slams those who went on to expose the private event. Cardi B took to her Twitter page on Monday, June 25, 2018, where she shared the reason behind the title of her decision to get married. “Our relationship was so new breaking up and making up and we had a lot of growing up to do but we was so in love we didn’t want to lose each other, was one morning in September we woke up and decided to get married,”…