The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi says the Federal Government will inaugurate 10 new coaches and two locomotives for the Abuja-Kaduna rail service on Dec. 10. Amaechi said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Saturday while highlighting his achievements to mark his two years in office. The minister recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had told the National Assembly that the new coaches would arrive in November. According to him, every arrangement has been made to make it feasible. “The President has already announced to the National Assembly that on the 10th of…
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The Lagos State Government on Sunday said it would begin to shut the corporate headquarters of organisations that had defaulted in remitting statutory taxes to the government from Nov. 20. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr Akinyemi Ashade, who made the disclosure on Sunday in Lagos, said some banks had failed to remit statutory taxes, including withholding taxes on banks’ interests for more than 10 years. Ashade said that the government had resolved to resort to all lawful means to ensure compliance with statutory tax remittances. “Any company found to have evaded tax will not be spared. “It is in the…
Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the culture of impunity inherited at the inception of his government, two years ago, is receding. The statement was made in excerpts of a Book entitled: ‘‘Making steady, sustainable progress for Nigeria’s peace and prosperity: a mid-term scorecard on the President Muhammadu Buhari administration’’, authored by the Presidential Media Team. The book, which will be presented to the public on November 16 in Abuja, was sighted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). ‘‘Corruption, insecurity and the parlous economy were the challenges inherited at inception. ‘‘They have been addressed and are still being addressed boldly…
Rotimi Amaechi has narrated how Governor Nyesom Wike’s security aides attacked his convoy and vandalised his car for no reason. In a statement on the clash, the minister’s aide explained how the clash between Amaechi and Governor Wike occurred in Port Harcourt on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Amaechi, the immediate past governor of Rivers, said the governor’s security aides tried to shoot him after vandalizing his car. The statement reads: “In a blatant show of nak*d raw power, minister of transportation, Rt Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, this afternoon narrowly escaped being shot by security men attached to the Governor of…
The actress who has been married to fellow actor Olu Jacobs for over two decades, said on how to ensure a happy home. “The issues that tend to break marriages are issues that are so small. They are just made to become hydra headed,” she said. “If you can just realize that you’re approaching things from different perspectives. You say “Potato,” because probably you went to a school on the Island, and then you say “Potahto,” probably you went to school on the mainland. “So talk about it and if you have to argue about it, argue about it. And…
Ace music producer – Masterkraft who recently the visuals to his single ‘I Go Dance’ returns with the remix of “Yapa”. The song features Starboy – Wizkid, indigenous rapper – CDQ and Mavin Records act – Reekado Banks.
As expected, Davido Music Worldwide boss – Davido premieres the visuals to his latest buzzing single –FIA. The video was directed by the well versed Clarence Peters.
African stars converged to stir the crowd at the AFRIMA 2017 Music Village at the Waterfront, Bar Beach, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, November 10, 2017. The stage showcased an array of upcoming acts, major comebacks and A-list artistes in the continent. The venue was packed, as fans connected with their favourite stars in a secure environment provided by the Federal Government and host city, Lagos State. The showcallers, Gbenga Adenuja and Olisa Adibua, who are also entertainment industry buffs, made the right cuts on the artistic performances which left the audience wanting more African music. Ace African DJ, DJ…
Singer Dammy Krane releases a new single, and this one is titled “Your Body”(Odoo Esisi Mi).” This groovy afropop tune was produced by the hitmaker Kiddominant.
Eedris Abdulkareem had a dig at singer 2face Idibia, who made a recent comment that saw the latter ridicule comments made by the rapper and Black face, a member of the defunct boy band, the Plantashun Boiz. Blackface shared interesting details of his relationship with Idibia in the past years. He reaffirmed a claim that the singer recorded some of his songs without permission. “Life is not about competition but about doing the right thing when God gives you the power to do it. My problem with Tuface is this, if he tells you good morning, go and check the…
Kenny Ogungbe wants pop duo Psquare to speedily settle their differences while also expressing a desire to see all musicians succeed in their endeavour. The Kennis Music label executive thinks nothing positive can result from the current state of rancour between the pair who already recorded over a 100 songs together. “The fighting between the P-Square will not bring out anything good; they are brothers and have produced over 100 songs, but they are fighting, it is going to affect their music. “I don’t care about what anybody says, it is a bad development for them; they should settle whatever…
Multi-Platinum international Artiste, Akon has arrived Lagos to host the 2017 All Africa Music Awards scheduled for Sunday, November 12, 2012 at the Eko Hotels and Suites. According to a statement by the organisers, the artiste “felt immediately at home in the host city” as fans gathered to catch a glimpse of stardom while the executive producer of AFRIMA, Mike Dada and some members of the international committee of AFRIMA welcomed him to Nigeria. The Senegalese born American superstar was announced as the host alongside Cameroonian-French entertainment broadcaster, Sophy Aiida by the international Committee of AFRIMA and the African Union…
She recently showed off an image of herself on Instagram wearing a nicely sewn fanciful white gown alongside a sash with the inscription “bride to be.” There is no guessing who the groom is at this point. R&B singer Banky W, on May 4, 2017, got engaged to her, a surprising event that went on to become a topic of discussion for weeks. It was a perfect match for a pair who were also co-stars in “The Wedding Party” sequel that saw both play the roles of a married couple. Aren’t they destined to be? Etomi was expectedly by the…
Nacho has said he does not believe Real Madrid need to sign a centre-back in the winter window, but conceded that they had been hindered by the departure of Pepe. Pepe won the Champions League three times and captured three La Liga crowns in 10 years at the Bernabeu before leaving this summer. And Nacho told Cadena Ser radio: “I learned a lot from him. He had a lot of experience and he left. That has been noticeable. “But I honestly don’t think .” Muscular problems have limited Raphael Varane to six league starts, while 20-year-old Jesus Vallejo, brought back…
She recently posted a video of herself yesterday, November 11, 2017, dressed in an over flowing attire with a colourful design of a rose flower, a black revealing top and a heel to match. Her outfit was also complimented with a bright shade of a pearl necklace, giving her the exotic look of a glam babe. Simi soon rounded up her fit for queen movement with a catchy and erotic twist of a female video vixen in between laughters. Clearly, she will have no problem showing off some of these moves in the visuals of her numerous songs. The singer…
Romelu Lukaku has told Sky Sports News he is “like a leopard in the box” after the Manchester United striker ended his recent goal drought with a brace for Belgium. Lukaku, 24, netted two second-half goals as Belgium drew 3-3 against Mexico in a friendly at King Baudouin Stadium following a seven-game drought for his club. “Yes, it’s a relief but I knew it would come,” he said. “I feel great to be honest. “I was born to score. I don’t think many strikers of my generation have as many goals as me. I am like a leopard in the…
Considering the Christmas season is almost upon us, this feels like as good a moment as any to give thanks. Yes, it is true that Manchester United are eight points behind Manchester City, and that their success worryingly seems to rely more upon individual brilliance than systemic excellence. But there is much for which to be grateful, and chief among them is probably the resurgent form of Anthony Martial. Much has happened in the past few months — so much that it’s easy to forget how close Martial once seemed to the exit at Old Trafford. That was a startling…
Luke Shaw’s future at Manchester United appears doomed after numerous injuries and Jose Mourinho unwilling to offer many opportunities on the pitch, but the Telegraph believes that Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea could offer the 22-year-old a lifeline. The former Southampton starlet has made just 32 Premier League appearances in three-and-a-half years since moving to Old Trafford in a £28 million move. United have taken up the option to extend Shaw’s contract until 2019, looking to minimise their loss on the player, and the Red Devils’ title rivals, as well as Everton, are monitoring the situation.
David Moyes has told Javier Hernandez he will be given the chance to establish himself in his West Ham attack but warned he would not be allowed special treatment. Hernandez, 29, was part of Moyes’ Manchester United squad during the 2013-14 season but started just five Premier League games over the course of his reign. That has prompted concerns that the Mexico international, who joined from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, could again find himself surplus to requirements following Moyes’ arrival at West Ham, but the former Everton boss said he would afford him the chance to impress. “He’s a…
Gareth Southgate believes the future is bright for England thanks to the mix of technical ability and athleticism coming through the ranks. Wembley witnessed one of the Three Lions’ most entertaining matches in a long while on Friday, despite the World Cup preparation friendly against holders Germany ending goalless. Ruben Loftus-Cheek was among the five players to be handed their senior international debuts and the 21-year-old justified his inclusion with a man-of-the-match display. Such talent could well be the tip of the iceberg given the unparalleled success of England’s development teams this year, winning the Under-17 and Under-20 World Cups…