Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has reshuffled his cabinet with a call on all the appointees to prioritise service delivery to the people. This he stated, was in a bid to re-energise the work of government and bring new impetus to service delivery. “The little delay in assigning portfolio to the four appointed cabinet members was due to the budget defence by various ministries at the state legislature. All commissioners and other heads of parastatals have successfully concluded their budget defence and the House of Assembly has now passed the 2018 budget,” he explained. The nine commissioners reassigned…
Author: David Folami
A former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Power, Ambassador Godknows Igali has described ex-President Goodluck Jonathan as one of Nigeria’s poorest former leaders. Ighali speaking with journalists in Abuja over the weekend revealed that Jonathan was still struggling to pay borrowed money for 2015 election. Igali further described Jonathan as an insolvent person living on his pension. He said: “Am glad that some of you Journalists are privileged to know where he (Jonathan) lives and where he has his private offices in this country. I do not think President Jonathan can be considered a very rich man. “You must…
Celebs kicked off Super Bowl weekend with the star-studded NFL Honors in Minneapolis, Minnesota Saturday. During the VIP event starlet Ciara turned heads in a semi-sheer gown which left little to the imagination. Elsewhere on the red carpet Lea Michele also dared to bare in plunging tuxedo-inspired wrap dress. Ciara, 32, simply smoldered in the longsleeved, floor-length Uel Camilo gown which offered up an eyeful of cleavage with a keyhole bust. On bottom a very sheer skirt made an excellent display of the Flame songstress’s toned stems. She styled her hair into twin buns while painting her pout with cherry…
DMW returns. The record label founded and owned by Davido are pushing for something as a unit in 2018, and top of the menu is a love song titled ‘Mind’. The new record is produced by the in-house producer, Fresh VDM, who has been on a hot streak since his ‘FIA’ record got the entire country losing their home training. This time, Davido, the buzzing Mayorkun, Dremo and his swag, and newly signed member, Peruzzi all take turns in unleashing their best romantic selves, and promising the world and all the stars on earth to a lady (or all their…
2baba has revealed an unknown side of his life to fans. The living music legend Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2baba revealed in a snippet of his interview has revealed that if he had not found himself on the path of music, he would have ended up being a goalkeeper. Going further in the interview, the singer had revealed the three things he does early in the morning when he wakes up: “I thank God, I drink water and I take a piss” .
Dr Bukola Saraki has disclosed the details of a conversation he had with superstar Nigerian musician, Wizkid. Saraki said that the artiste, who is widely regarded as Nigeria’s biggest music export, told him how he (Wizkid) sold out 40,000 tickets for a concert in Gabon, a Francophone country. The former Kwara state governor said “Wizkid told me that he was astonished that Gabonese fans could fill the venue of his concert despite not understanding a word of his lyrics. “Our Entertainment industry, which has grown tremendously over the last 20 years – provides us with value addition and a comparative…
Afro-pop singer Kiss Daniel enters into the month of love with his second single since floating his label, FlyBoy INC, titled: “4Dayz.” “4Dayz” is a mid-tempo love song dominated by heavy percussion sounds accompanied by rhythmic strings. Here, Kiss Daniel sings about the end of his search for love as he has found just the perfect girl. He then tries to woo her by describing how deeply he is in love with her. Some of the lyrics to the song are: “Girl I am loving you ‘4 dayz’,” “Anytime you call my name e be like I dey craze.” In…
Pop star Beyonce would not be as popular if she had darker skin, her father has implied. Matthew Knowles, Beyonce’s father and former manager, recently highlighted the issue of colourism – prejudice within a race against someone because of their skin tone – in an interview with Ebony magazine. “When it comes to black females, who are the people who get their music played on pop radio?” he said. “Mariah Carey, Rihanna, the female rapper Nicki Minaj, my kids (Beyonce and Solange), and what do they all have in common?” “When I was growing up, my mother used to say,…
The singer watched the Gunners take victory at Emirates Stadium last night (February 3). Rihanna was the talk of the town last night (February 3) as she attended the Arsenal-Everton match at London’s Emirates Stadium. The singer watched the Gunners take a 5-1 victory, enjoying a tour of the stadium, and meeting players after the match. She was there with her brother Rorrey. The singer posed with player Mesut Özil after the game, and he posted the picture on Twitter with the caption: “Still unbeaten with Riri”, calling her the team’s “lucky charm”. Football correspondent James Olley reported that Rihanna…
Kylie is a mother and the congratulations will not stop coming. This time it’s from sister Kim Kardashian West, who re-posted Jenner’s sweet “To Our Daughter” video montage along with a heartfelt message to her youngest sister. “Mommy Kylie!!! You did it!!!” wrote Kardashian West, 37, on her website. “I’m so incredibly proud of the woman you have grown up to be and I know that you are going to be the best mom to your new baby girl!” The new mom of three and husband Kanye West welcomed their own baby girl, Chicago, on Jan. 15 — just 17…
Dencia has frozen her eggs to secure her future. She revealed this in a series of Snapchat posts on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Dencia took to her Snapchat to share shots of herself in her doctors office in the process of freezing her eggs. The singer and entrepreneur noted that though she was advised by her doctor to do it when she’s much older, Dencia insisted on having the procedure done now. In October 2016, Reports had it that Pogba was involved in a loud sex romp with singer Dencia at the Lowry Hotel.
Cozz season is upon us. On late Sunday night (Feb. 4), the Los Angeles-bred, Dreamville-repping rapper unveiled the official tracklist for his forthcoming debut album, Effected, which drops on Tues., Feb. 13. It looks pretty loaded. Checking in at a solid 14 tracks total, Effected includes features from Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Curren$y and Garren. He dropped his Curren$y featuring track, “Badu,” a couple weeks back. Cozz also dropped off some new music around the time he unveiled the Effected tracklist. This track’s called “Bout It,” and it features Garren. On the Meez-produced track, which features a subdued instrumental, Cozz…
Manchester United fans have responded to Jose Mourinho’s criticism about the weak atmosphere at Old Trafford. Mourinho said United’s supporters were “quiet” during Saturday’s 2-0 home win over Huddersfield in the Premier League. In a statement, the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust said: “We note our manager’s further comments regarding the poor atmosphere within Old Trafford following the Huddersfield home game. “The decline in atmosphere is by no means limited to Old Trafford. It’s an issue affecting clubs throughout the country. And it’s certainly not an issue specific to Manchester United supporters – our away support is widely acknowledged, by fair…
Olivier Giroud, has admitted he was not happy that Arsene Wenger brought in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the January transfer window. His arrival paved the way for Giroud to join Chelsea in a £18million deal. “A week before the end of the transfer window, I needed to hear his (Deschamps’) opinion. He didn’t encourage me to join Chelsea. But he encouraged me to change clubs. “Dortmund were interested but for a loan deal. There was Seville and my agent also received a phone call from Roma. But my choice was quite clear and obvious when I knew that Antonio Conte wanted…
Wayne Rooney believes the Chilean can help inspire the Red Devils, who have not won the Premier League since 2012-13. Alexis Sanchez is the perfect player for Manchester United, according to former captain Wayne Rooney, who believes the Chile star can bring out the best in team-mate Romelu Lukaku. Sanchez swapped Arsenal for rivals United during the January transfer window and scored on his Premier League debut in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town. United’s all-time leading goalscorer Rooney — now back playing for boyhood club Everton — believes Sanchez can help inspire the Red Devils, who have not won…
Pogba has flattered to deceive at times this season, drifting in and out of games, and speaking on 2FM’s Game On, Dunphy claimed that the United boss may be running out of patience with the French midfielder. “I more than anyone have questioned Pogba’s ability and I don’t think he has it. I don’t think he has the brains to play there. He doesn’t have the knowledge, he doesn’t have the instinct to be a playmaker and I’m not sure what he is. “If I was to chose between him and Juan Mata to play in midfield I’d chose Mata…
Thibaut Courtois has accused Watford winger Gerard Deulofeu of diving in the Blues’ embarrassing 4-1 loss at Vicarage Road on Monday night. “Obviously the penalty is a clear dive,” Courtois told Sky Sports. “Yesterday [in Liverpool and Tottenham’s 2-2 draw] we saw when the goalkeeper comes out and is late you make yourself small but the striker puts his foot there and it’s a penalty, every time this will happen. He left his foot and dives, it’s not a penalty. “I think we all know this kind of players it happens everywhere in the world, this type of striker sees…
Ronald Koeman is ready to be presented as coach of the Netherlands, Dutch news reports said on Monday, as the football-mad country seeks to revive its flagging fortunes. Koeman, 54, who was sacked by Everton in October after a string of defeats saw The Toffees fall into the relegation zone, will be taking over from Dick Advocaat — the latest in a raft of unsuccessful appointments since 2014. “Koeman’s appointment as the new trainer does not come as a surprise,” the ANP said, with news reports adding the blond-haired Koeman was already earmarked back in 2014 to replace Louis van…
Atiku Abubakar has hailed the Super Eagles of Nigeria despite their loss to Morocco in the final of the African Nations Championship (CHAN). He said, “I am ready and trust that you are too to give @NGSuperEagles our unflinching support.” “Happy that against all odds, our @NGSuperEagles have made it to the finals #CHAN2018. We can learn from their success – proof of what can happen when we are united, focused and committed.” He said The PDP chieftain posted on his official Twitter handle to congratulate the Super Eagles despite another heavy loss in the final. “Sad loss for all…
Mauricio Pochettino’s praised Harry Kane’s bravery after he bounced back from missing a penalty to net his 100th Premier League goal from a second spot-kick to salvage Tottenham Hotspur a point from a thrilling 2-2 draw at Liverpool. “He is one of the best strikers. He can miss a penalty or a chance, but the personality to score 100 Premier League goals is because you have big, big balls,” said Pochettino. The England international is the second quickest ever player to reach a Premier League century with only Alan Shearer bettering his return of 100 goals in 141 games. “It’s…