Dr Ibe Kachikwu has denied news reports that the Federal Government is planning to increase the pump price of petrol, which is currently being sold at N145 per litre. A statement issued on Thursday night, January 4, 2018 by the Director of Press in the ministry, Idang Alibi clarified things up. “The Ministry of Petroleum Resources would like to categorically state that the Honourable Minister never mentioned nor insinuated the need or plans by the Federal Government to increase the current pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)”, Alibi said. “The Committee has been in rounds of deliberations in the…
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Nasir El-Rufai has blasted Senator Ben Murray-Bruce over the rail line that traverses Abuja and Kaduna. President Muhammadu Buhari recently commissioned 10 new coaches and two additional locomotives at Rigasa train station in Kaduna State. Photos were seen of President Buhari and Governor El-Rufai sharing a laugh and then some, as they embarked on the train ride on the new coaches; while basking in the Kaduna sunshine. Senator Bruce was not amused and sent out a tweet that read; “I hope President Muhammadu Buhari remembers to say thank you to former President Goodluck Jonathan for the train ride he enjoyed…
Dr. Oby Ezekwesili has promised to campaign against the ruling All Progressives’ Congress (APC) and the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2019 general elections. She said, “I have a political agenda for 2019 elections. It is that neither APC nor its twin brother (yes, how does 6 differ from half a dozen?) PDP should win the 2019 state and federal legislative and executive elections. I am totally committed to this agenda. “I am committed to this political agenda because we must disrupt and end the political and governance stagnation & retrogression that our cyclical low equilibrium political Russian…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has ordered the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to resign from his position amid reports that he has been appointed as President Muhammadu Buhari’s national campaign coordinator for his 2019 reelection bid. The statement read, “If APC has any strand of dignity, then Amaechi must resign as the Minister of Transportation having been appointed and already functioning as the DG of President Buhari’s Campaign. “Under the constitution of Nigeria, Mr. Amaechi cannot combine the job of a minister of the Federal Republic with another responsibility such as the DG of a campaign organisation. “Amaechi’s action…
Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai recently announced a partnership between the Army and Innoson Motors, an indigenous vehicle manufacturing company, the production of locally made military equipment for the fight against Boko Haram. The Army would acquire 100 variant of utility vehicles from the company to support its operations, especially in the northeast. The South East Revival Group (SERG) has commended the COAS over this move. Charles Mbani from the group said the partnership further shows the commitment of the Army towards the growth of business in the Southeast. His words: “The patronage of Innoson Motors Manufacturing Company may appear insignificant, or…
Okezie Ikpeazu has said he would only seek re-election in 2019, after successful completion of projects initiated by his administration across the state. “There are a few things which I am saying if we are able to finish by the grace of God, in the future I would think that we can answer the call to seek for re-election in 2019,’’ he said. He named some of the ongoing projects as the construction of Ifeobara basin, the reconstruction of Arochukwu road, the Osisioma interchange as well as the revival of the School of Nursing in Aba. He also said that…
Ibrahim Idris has said the country is well secure after holding crisis talks with President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, January 5, 2018. “I think Nigeria is well secure. I have to be frank. I think what we should be praying for is for Nigerians to learn to live in peace with each other, I think is very important,” he said. He said, “Every time we meet with the President, he gives a charge. He said that we should go and take care and ensure that we tighten our security. “Definitely we are doing all we can to see we maintain…
The family of Salomi Pagu, the Chibok schoolgirl who was rescued by Nigerian troops on Thursday, January 4, 2018, has thanked the Nigerian Army for securing her freedom. Ayuba Aloson, a relative to Pagu, said her rescue is evidence of the army’s commitment to rescuing all the abducted girls. He said, “I am happy over the development; our abducted daughters are still with their captors. This demonstrates the commitments of the military to the rescue of the girls.” The Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) activist group that has campaigned relentlessly for the return of the girls confirmed Pagu’s identity hours…
Femi Fani-Kayode has been accused of constantly beating his wife, Precious Chikwendu. According to reports, Fani-Kayode constantly deals with his wife over alleged infidelity. Reports have said that Mr. Fani-Kayode started physically abusing Precious from the first year of the marriage, a fate that befell her three predecessors. “The violence increased as the years went by. He was said to have ordered her to abort the pregnancy that resulted in their son. Precious ignored him but got savage beating, including on her belly, for the recalcitrance. “It has grown worse with the allegation of infidelity. A source said when Mr.…
Yung6ix had a decent outing in 2017 with the release of his sophomore album “High Star” which was received with rave reviews. With his current single – ‘Gbe Seyin’ featuring raving Afro-House singer – Niniola still burning up the airwaves, Yung6ix has decided to start off the year by letting go of another single off his “High Star” album entitled ‘Ferragmo (Ankara)’.
Ciara might be mistaken for a model as the singer has released some seductive braless photos. She took to her Instagram account on Thursday, January 4th, 2017 where she released some really seductive but cute photos. Ciara who was once in a relationship with rapper, Future, after the relationship failed moved on. She later got engaged and married Russell Wilson in a very beautiful wedding. The couple welcomed their first child in April 2017. Ciara shared the happy news via her Instagram page, revealing that she was delivered of her baby girl on Friday, April 28, 2017.
Ebuka-Obi Uchendu is filled with excitement right now; His little girl, Jewel Obi-Uchendu, who is barely one-year-old is talking! Some of her first few words were however weird. “Up Nepa” is one of them and according to her actor dad, she hasn’t even said mummy yet! He shared the information via a series of tweets and apparently, his daughter’s nanny and PHCN are to blame for this. She says daddy very well so Ebuka can just chill.
Toke Makinwa is saying she was assaulted at a restaurant, Crossroads, in Lagos by the bodyguard of John Boyega. She appeared to be really angry over the incident took to her Instagram page on Thursday where she wrote a really detailed account of what happened at the said restaurant which is situated in the premises of Eko Hotel and Suites. She said she had an early flight to catch, she wanted to make clear her experience in the hands of the bodyguard to Hollywood actor, John Boyega. She feels that if she was a guy she wouldn’t have been treated…
Wole Ojo and Kehinde Bankole have featured in Bachelor’s Eve, a romantic comedy, with a blend of twist, suspense and visual opulence. The movie, which was directed by Rotimi Raji and produced by Adefajo Ayobami, tells the story of a handsome player, Uche, who is ready to finally tie the marital knot with the love of his life. Their relationship is made in Heaven and married life is destined to be great. ‘24’ hours before d-day, Uche hangs out with his team of Casanovas to bid bachelorhood good bye. All goes well until a dark secret rears its ugly head…
9ice is expecting his fifth child with a fourth woman known as Olori Oluwayemisi. 9ice has reportedly gotten the lady pregnant and is expecting a child with her. It is also reported that the lady in question is a skin care expert. When 9ice’s camp was reached out to, his manager, Taiwo made it clear that they don’t want to talk about this story. This would be the fifth child 9ice will be welcoming if this is confirmed. In 2008 when 9ice got married to Toni Payne, they had a child together. After the marriage collapsed, 9ice got into a…
D’banj has been conferred with an Igbo chieftaincy title, adding another feather to his cap. His manager, Franklin Spice took to his Instagram page on Friday to announce the good news. According to Franklin, the music star was conferred with the title of ‘Enyi Ka Nwanne’ of Amuzi Obowol Autonomous Community in Imo State. He also posted a number of photos of other photos from the ceremony. A happy D’banj couldn’t hide his joy as he was all smiles all through the conferrment. D’banj is going to be having a great year as he starts the year with a chieftaincy…
Mercy Aigbe might be showing signs of reconciliation with her estranged husband, Lanre Gentry as she has followed him back on Instagram. Well, these guys have been hinting us with their reconciliatory moves for a while now. First of all, Lanre Gentry sent her a heartfelt birthday post via his Instagram account. Mercy Aigbe was a guest at an occasion back in 2017 and she was spotted wearing her wedding ring. Reports say she just might be returning to her ex-husband. According to the magazine, severally efforts have been made to reconcile both parties but have met brick walls until…
John Boyega is still single in 2018 and he wants that to change. He spent the yuletide season in Nigeria with close family and friends took to his Twitter account on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 where he expressed his disappointment. “Holiday coming to an end and no wife. I really don’t get it,” he tweeted. His fans who found this funny and exciting as they replied his tweets. Some ladies even offered to become his wife. Others were even ready to cook for him a well homemade meal. Hilarious right? John Boyega who is presently holidaying in Nigeria spoke about…
Cardi B’s boyfriend, Offset is reportedly in another sex tape scandal as a video of the rapper with another girl who isn’t Cardi B has leaked on Twitter. Even though you can barely recognise if Offset is the one in the video, it shows an Offset look-alike with another lady having sex. This is not the first time Offset would be caught in a sex tape scandal. He was reportedly said to have cheated on his fiancée, with another lady who is said to be a South African lady and sex video of them was also leaked. In the clip,…
Radja Nainggolan has been dropped for their clash with Atalanta on Saturday after breaking club rules on New Year’s Eve. “Before you ask me about Radja, I’ll tell you about it,” Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco said at the start of a news conference on Friday. “What I have to say is important, but the game against Atalanta is even more important. “Given the club’s policies, and these are completely shared by me, and shared and accepted — and I repeat the word ‘accepted’ — by the player, who will not be called up to play Atalanta tomorrow. “This is…