Akinwunmi Ambode has urged Lagos residents to register with the National Identity Card Management Commission (NIMC) because of its numerous benefits. The governor said it was in the best interest of residents to do so, just as it was good for data and financial planning. “I just finished registering as a proud Nigerian. “I also urge all Lagosians to do the same,’’ Ambode said. He also called on all Lagosians to register, saying there are were many benefits attached to the registration. According to him, the national identity cards that will be eventually issued to those who register have 18…
Author: David Folami
Major-General Rogers Nicholas has assured Nigerians that troops are relentlessly closing down on Boko Haram militants in a bid to end the terrorist group’s nine-year insurgency. He said, “Camp Zairo has been taken by our troops on several ocassions. This is an assymetric warfare; there’s no boundary. We take it today, they leave the place and move to another place occupy it again. They continue to run round; but this time around, I’ve decided we’re going to stay with them in that bush. “We’re pursuing them round the bush, so we’re with them there.” He further urged Boko Haram militants…
Umar Ganduje has denied reports that children voted during the just concluded Local Government election in the state. He said “That was propaganda. You can ask the national observers who went there. They held a press conference. All those pictures were children during a school assembly. It is not true, it is part of the propaganda. “Let them go back to the states and ask the people did they queue up and vote in the election? “So, we don’t even need to respond to such falsehood. Ask those who are credible and who witnessed the election, I think that is…
Olusegun Obasanjo has once again blasted President Muhammadu Buhari for his administration’s handling of the fight against corruption. According to him, the president could do more in how he goes about the war that’s been one of the centrepieces of his administration. He said, “I would make sure people in charge of anti-corruption institutions are people of integrity. There is no point in fighting corruption beyond you and you have corruption on your nose.” He said, “It (Coalition for Nigeria) is not an old wine in a new bottle, but a new wine in a new bottle. I will not…
Solomon Dalung has attacked the response of Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, to the killing of over 73 people in his state, describing it as ‘shameful’. He said, “I have not made up my mind whether to contest any election in 2019, not even Councilorship let alone governorship. I don’t know where the speculations of my contesting for the governor of Plateau State is coming from. “One office I don’t envy in my life is the office of the governor in Nigeria. I told the governor of Lagos State so. The responsibility of the governors is so enormous and anybody…
DJ Consequence has finally dropped one of the most anticipated videos in recent times, the visuals for the viral hit – ‘Assignment’, featuring king of the streets – Olamide. Directed by the fast rising and incredibly talented Dammy Twitch, “Assignment” video exudes what a fun video should be, with cameos from Josh2Funny, Oluwadolarz and much more. Very inspiring jam.
Viewers have called for Cee C’s disqualification for injuring fellow Big Brother Naija housemate, Lolu. She injured him during a disagreement after the harness used to bind them together hit him. Yesterday, Biggie scolded the pairings and asked the housemates to avoid conversations with anyone that isn’t their bond partner. He paired Cee C with Lolu; two housemates who had never been friendly towards each other. For hours, the pair had nothing to say to each other and simply sat far apart with deje cted looks on their faces. They followed each other around without having any sort of conversation.…
Flyboy Inc. and Kiss Daniel has not hesitated at all when it comes to dropping the visuals for his latest single – ‘4Dayz’, just in time for the Valentine’s season. Directed by Sesan, the video truly shows Kiss Daniel’s growth as an artiste with a video quite different from the norm.
Olamide has dropped his second single of the the year, and it is a collaboration with UK rapper, Skepta. The new single is titled ‘Sheevita Juice’, and features production from YBNL in-house creator, Bbanks.
Olamide has signed two new acts to his record label, YBNL. The two acts are rappers, named Limerick and Lyta. Olamide made the announcements on Instagram, welcoming them to his label, and teasing new videos with them. With the addition of these artist, it boosts the ranks of talents at YBNL to four. Asides Olamide, the record label is already home to Temi Ovwasa and Davolee. YBNL has a history of signing and ‘graduating’ artists with talent. The record label was once home to Adekunle Gold, Lil Kesh and Viktoh. The trio left in 2016, by mutual consent, after spending…
Tiffany Haddish has said that Beyonce stepped in when a lady touched her husband Jay Z. “I was talking to JAY-Z for a little bit, and there was another actress that was there who was also talking to JAY-Z. She touched JAY-Z’s chest and Beyonce came walking up… her demeanor, her body from the way she walked upon them said, ‘Get your hands off my man’s chest,’” she said. The beautiful went to reveal during the interview that it didn’t just end as things took a different turn “So then she also started talking to the other actress and some…
A rare sexy photo of Florence Otedola popularly known as DJ Cuppy has got guys drooling on social media. Cuppy stripped down to only underwear, with some costume accessories and a white sneakers to-go. Born to a billionaire father, Femi Otedola, DJ Cuppy is trying so hard to prove that her rising profile is not due to her father’s influence, and she is gradually getting the credit she deserves. Welldone to her.
Mercy Johnson’s husband, Prince Odi Okojie has penned down a very cute message to her on Valentine’s day. The businessman and politician took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, in his short but direct words spoke about his love for Mercy who he called his baby. “My Valentine Baby……I Love you Irrevocably and Lavishly! You’re my All in All. Happy Valentine’s Day @mercyjohnsonokojie,” he wrote. It would be recalled that back in January 2018, the gist of a possible marriage crisis in the Okojie’s family began to filter the air after Mercy Johnson deleted all her husband’s…
Shatta Wale has been reportedly invited over by the Ghana Police Authority over comments he made about burning down churches. A certain prophet in Ghana, Prophet E. K. Mensah of the Christ Vision Prayer Ministry suggesting that Shatta Wale has been marked to kick the bucket before December unless he repents from his sinful ways. Well, Shatta Wale didn’t take it likely with prophet as he went on to release a video where he called out the prophet for making such a prophesy. He also went on to declare that if he still is alive by December 2018, he will…
Wizkid has joined the many celebrities who are sending love messages on valentine’s day to their special ones. “Happy valentines day to all the women in my life! Daddy sending love to all,” he tweeted. Now, who are the women in Wizkid’s life? Maybe he is talking about his biological mother, Mrs. Balogun. Well, there are other women we’ve come to realize have played a major role in his life. Yes, Wizkid has three baby mamas and he just might be referring to all of them. From the latest of them, Jada Pollock who doubles as his manager. The American…
The referee who booked Mario Balotelli while the Nice striker was complaining of racist abuse has said he “didn’t hear insults or shouts from the stand” during Saturday’s match at Dijon. “I can understand such a reaction from a player affected by these kinds of insults,” he added. Balotelli was booked for gesticulating angrily at the crowd in the game on Saturday. He then complained to the referee that he had been subjected to racist abuse. French football authorities said the league’s disciplinary commission will look into the case on Thursday. An appeal was launched by two French anti-discrimination organisations…
Manchester City are more than ready to break into the European elite but Fernandinho admitted they’ve found it hard in the Champions League in past seasons. “I’ve been here for five years and I’ve shared some painful days in the Champions League with [Kompany], so we want to change it,” Fernandinho said. “I know the way is hard but we’re working a lot to try to end with the hegemony of those three clubs. “Like I’ve said: game by game. We’ve made a great performance and we have to make it again at home to think about the quarterfinals.” “We…
Beppe Marotta has said he cannot afford Harry Kane, amid reports in Spain that the Bianconeri were set to bid €250 million. “There’s not one Italian club who, as things stand today, could afford to buy Harry Kane,” Marotta told Italy’s Mediaset television. “He’s a phenomenal player, but Italian clubs cannot compete with foreign rivals at such figures.” Meanwhile, Marotta says there is no update on the future of Gianluigi Buffon, who is considering his future with his contract expiring in the summer. “The most important thing is that we’ve got him back with us in this crucial part of…
Christian Eriksen has praised Tottenham Hotspur’s progress and resilience under Mauricio Pochettino, saying the team he joined five years ago would have lost by six goals after their nightmare start against Juventus on Tuesday. “Tottenham has become, compared to what it was when I came to what it is now, completely different,” Eriksen said. “That’s up to the manager, up to the players and the quality we have in the squad really. “When I arrived here, the games against the top teams when you are 2-0 down after nine minutes, you’d lose 6-0. That’s the thing we’ve changed with this…
Pep Guardiola was happy that Manchester City have effectively already won their Champions League round-of-16 clash against Basel with his side still competing in four competitions. “It’s an amazing result but of course the Champions League is 180 minutes, but we are almost there in the quarterfinals,” Guardiola told a news conference. “I’m not saying it’s already done because in football anything can happen and we have respect for Basel, but it’s an amazing result. “We were clinical today and that’s so important in this competition. Overall, I’m delighted. “It’s so important [to win well]. Of course we will be…