Good character has been identified as the basis of achieving good governance in Nigeria. Ezekwesili who was the keynote speaker, noted that the world is suffering from leadership famine and it can only be redeemed by the moulding of good character. “Whether it is a male or female leader, the character is the underlying factor that will define how our nation will make progress. If you want competency, capacity you can buy them but character is not available to be bought. In this fourth industrial revolution of biotics, stimulations, signs and all kinds of science solution driven, all we need…
Author: David Folami
Chief Ayodele Fayose, yesterday told the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state that it should be ready to wait for more years in the trenches as Ekiti people would not vote for it in the July 14, 2018 governorship election. The governor asked,” How can the APC win? How can it convince Ekiti people that it will do better if it gets back to power ? What meaningful project does the Fayemi administration has to its credit for the APC candidate to campaign with? May be the huge debt it plunged the state into. Certainly, no teachers will like…
Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has said the government is gradually, but sustainably, addressing power sector problems to achieve uninterrupted supply. In a recent interview, he explains how the government is resolving tariff issues, generation, transmission and distribution challenges, milestones achieved and consumers’ responsibilities in making the sector work. He was told Tariff is a major problem of the power sector. And then asked What the government was doing to resolve the issue? “People must understand that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) doesn’t fix tariffs. NERC approves tariffs. How do you set tariff? Under the multi-year tariff order (MYTO), there…
Nyesom Wike has said he has no intention to run for Vice President in 2019. He said, “I am a first term governor. How can I leave my state to go and vie for the post of Vice President?” Wike further spoke against call for micro zoning of office of the national Chairman at the convention, while insisting that all the party needed now were leaders that would drive it to victory in 2019. He added, “No region has been left out. PDP is not in power. PDP is an opposition party. “We are working for a chairman that will…
Dbanj recently partnered with Dugout in UK today that will see football fans across Nigeria and Africa get exclusive BTS actions live at their favourite clubs in Europe as well as present the fans opportunities to meet their favourite superstars in locker rooms. Dugout offers best unique & exclusive behind the scenes content from the world’s best clubs & players, all in one place. has was created by some of the world’s biggest footballs – Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, AC Milan, Juvetus, Paris Saint-Germain and about 20 other major football clubs Dbanj quest for megadeals and success…
Ubi Franklin, CEO of Made Men Music Group (MMMG), has revealed the two dreams he desires to accomplish before he quits the entertainment business. The young entrepreneur said he would love to manage 2face Idibia as an artiste and also sign a gospel artiste to his record label. Franklin made this known in a recent chat. He said “My dream is to manage 2face as an artiste and signing a gospel artiste to my record label. 2face will never lose relevance, till he dies. He is a good guy” When asked about his relationship with his former business partner, Iyanya…
Shatta Wale has subbed Nigerian singer, Timaya calling him a shame. Shatta Wale says it is a shame that the music industry has an artiste like Timaya, adding that he should be out there, selling plantain chips. This is sequel to a fan’s comment calling Timaya the king of african dancehall following controversies that trailed Wale’s statement on Wizkid. The fan @teolee_ wrote”Wizkid alone is more than a whole Ghana….Timaya alone is more than all Africa dancehall..Timaya king of Africa dance hall king.” Shatta Wale in response tweeted “This poultry farm nonsense before i use you for indomie and chicken…
It is December, which means rapper, philanthropist and businessman Ludacris is firing up his jet, punching holes in the atmosphere and torpedoing through the Caribbean or Western Europe. This year, Luda and his love, Eudoxie, took a crew of folk into the Caribbean paradise known as Barbados. Before they revved up the jet, Luda’s pals posed for a photo and said adios to last year’s companions, Kevin Hart and wife Eniko. For obvious reasons, they cannot attend, as Eudoxie noted in her caption of the above photo: “Annual Vacation time! @kevinhart4real and @enikonhart we miss you and understand nothing right…
Last month, Meek Mill (born Robert Rihmeek Williams) was sentenced to two-to-four years in prison following a judge’s ruling that he violated his probation. On November 15, his lawyers filed a motion to appeal the sentencing. The next day, they filed another motion for the modification of his bail. Later that month, Meek’s team filed an emergency bail motion. On the 28th, the Pennsylvania Superior Court denied the motion but ordered Judge Genece Brinkley to rule on the bail petition. In a December 1 ruling, Brinkley has denied Meek Mill a bail hearing. In her official opinion, obtained by Pitchfork,…
As you’ve almost certainly heard by now, Kylie Jenner is pregnant with her first child. Of course, she has yet to confirm the news, which is strange and sort of impressive, considering she usually documents every second of her life on social media. Kylie hasn’t stopped posting, mind you, she’s just very strategic in terms of what she reveals to her followers. Yes, the never-ending flood of Kylie nudes has continued unabated, despite the fact that Kylizzle is several months pregnant and doesn’t want anyone to know. As you can see, Kylie has discovered a way to go naked and…
Khloé Kardashian‘s baby bump is adorable. The first-time mom-to-be and sister Kourtney Kardashian had some fun Monday afternoon on Snapchat, playing with the popular app’s heart and seasonal snowy bears filters during a glam session. In the clips on Kourtney’s Snapchat account, Khloé is outfitted in yet another sports bra, giving her sister’s followers a tiny glimpse of her bared baby bump. The youngest Kardashian sister’s baby boy on the way will be her first child with boyfriend Tristan Thompson. The Cleveland Cavaliers pro is already dad to 11-month-old Prince Oliver, who celebrates his first birthday this month. Khloé and…
Our 2017 Christmas Card Is Shot Really Casually – Kim Kardashian Kim K’s Christmas card is coming for you. The reality TV family is famous for many things, of course, but our personal favorites are the gloriously extra holiday cards they release almost every year featuring their ever-expanding brood. After taking a hard pass on 2016, the KarJenners are getting into the spirit once again. This time around, Kim Kardashian is taking charge by releasing one piece of the photo at a time, like some advent calendar with gooey celebrity filling. Photographer Eli Linnetz kicked the reveals off with an…
A general rule worth following if you hope to achieve anything even close to fake happiness in this life is NEVER RESPOND TO TROLLS. There are a few exceptions to this rule, including instances in which trolls are actually just poorly disguised neo-Nazis and/or when you’re invited to respond in front of a camera for Noisey’s always watchable “The People vs.” series. For the latest episode, Cardi B responded to “Bodak Yellow” YouTube comments both good and bad with her usual dedication to realness. In response to one of multiple Dora the Explorer-related comments, Cardi noted the pedophiliac grossness of…
After years of being neither here nor there, his relationship with Karrueche Tran came to a nasty end when she filed a restraining order against him, citing threats of violence. But Chris Brown showed that he’s apparently happily moved on from his terrible romance, as he stepped out with a new lady on his arm when attending DJ Khaled’s star-studded birthday bash in Beverly Hills on Saturday night. The Look At Me Now hitmaker, 28, sported a broad grin as he arrived at the celebratory gathering with Indonesian pop sensation Agnez Mo, 31 – with whom he recently sparked romance…
Ernesto Valverde says Barcelona will take their responsibility to beat Sporting Lisbon seriously despite already guaranteeing top spot in their Champions League group. “We’re not playing for anything in theory as we are top of the group, but we know our opponent has a lot to play for and the difficulties they will pose us,” Valverde told a news conference on Monday. “The Champions League is a tournament we really like and we have a responsibility to try and win the game for our fans and to respect [the competition]. “This competition has given us a lot and it is…
Filipe Luis admitted it is “frustrating” not to be able to play alongside Diego Costa for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with former club Chelsea, and reiterated that the Premier League champions had no choice but to indulge the striker’s “most important desire” to return to the Spanish capital. “It is frustrating seeing him playing like an animal [in training], but he can’t play,” Luis said. “It’s just a month until he can play with us. He’ll help us a lot. I don’t have any doubts about it. He knows the club, he knows the way we play. “He has already…
Luis Suarez has said there is “no way” Neymar could play for Real Madrid in the future due to the “admiration” he has for his former teammates at the Camp Nou. Speaking in an interview, Suarez was asked whether he could see Neymar playing on the other side of the Clasico divide. “No way,” he said. “Sincerely, I don’t see it. I know how Neymar is and the admiration he had for Barcelona and his teammates. I don’t see him now going to play for Real Madrid.” The last player to move directly between the two clubs was Luis Figo…
Arsene Wenger will not accept he is no longer in the Premier League title race. “I am not Pochettino, I am Arsene Wenger,” the Arsenal boss said. “I am here to fight as long as I can. As long as mathematically it’s possible you have to fight. You cannot give any other message out.” Wenger believes the performance in the loss to United, who capitalised on two defensive howlers, has revived belief within his squad. “I believe from the game, it has to make us angry and even more determined,” Wenger added. “If I am a player, and I think…
Paul Pogba has said he hopes injuries to “important players” could derail Manchester City’s season. Speaking prior to United’s win, Pogba was asked on “Football Focus” whether he believed City might slip up before the end of the season. “I do,” he replied. “Someday I hope they’re going to slip. “I hope … it’s bad to say things like that but fortunately for us I hope they will get some very important players injured, like what’s happening with us, because people don’t see this, don’t speak about this, but every time we have, like, players injured, important players, they get…
In November, reports suggested Manchester United’s hopes of signing Tottenham’s Danny Rose had been boosted — and now report says Jose Mourinho “believes he will become United’s new first-choice left-back in a £50 million deal.” It reports that the United manager “is increasingly confident of landing Rose either next month or during the summer.” Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino omitted Rose from his squad for the North London derby, sparking an angry reaction from the England defender. And now reports says United — who had hoped to sign him in the summer — believe they can do so soon, although “agreeing…