Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate Miyonse is working on a cooking show. Miyonse, who was the first housemate to leave the reality show, explained that his new TV show will focus on cooking and confectionery. “My TV show is coming out soon; it is a cooking show; however, I would not like to disclose more because the people I signed the contract with have not released an official statement,” Miyonse said to NAN. “Also I do not like to make noise about my works before they come out. I will like them to speak for themselves.” The 25-year old also explained…
Author: David Folami
Base one has dropped the visuals of his ‘Gbefun’ track featuring Small Doctor. The clip which was released under label, Aquila Records is a funny and well detailed video designed to help with the memorization of the song. Video directing credit goes to DJ Gabcos, who picked up the reins from Phantom, who produced the jam.
Today marks one year since veteran music producer and singer, OJB Jezreel passed on. OJB died aged 49 on June 14, 2016, following a long-term battle with Kidney disease. Jezreel suffered from a kidney ailment in 2013 and had a successful kidney transplant within the same year after several contributions from friends and artists in the music industry. Sadly he passed on a month to his 50th birthday. The late singer was a creative force behind the numerous hits of a countless number of artistes. From Ruggedman, 2Face Idibia, Jazzman Olofin, the late Nomoreloss to Raskie, K-Show & Six-O, C-mion,…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has given a 30-day ultimatum to 19 state governors to pay its workers’ salary arrears or face an indefinite action strike from the union. The ultimatum was announced yesterday, June 14, 2017, by the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) headed by Comrade Michael Alogba Olukoya. Speaking after the council’s meeting in Ibadan, Olukoya listed the 19 states that were included in the ultimatum. He read, “Benue (10 months); Ekiti and Cross River (six months each); Kogi (15 months with half salary being paid since 2013); Ondo (five months), Taraba (four months); Niger (three months),…
The Abuja Federal High Court has granted an order to allow prosecution witnesses in the trial of former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki, to testify behind a protective screen. Justice Ahmed Mohammed handed down the ruling today, June 15, 2017, after the prosecution team’s application for witness protection. The ruling means the 14 witnesses will testify behind a screen provided by the court. Despite the screen, the witnesses will still be visible to the judge, defendant and the legal teams of the prosecution and defence. Only members of the public will be disallowed from getting a look at the…
The Lagos Airport Police Command has cautioned its officers against flouting the Federal Government’s Executive Order on Ease of Doing Business at Nigeria’s airports. The spokesperson for the Lagos Airport Police Command, DSP Joseph Alabi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that the warning was issued by the police commissioner at a recent meeting with the officers. He said that the Commissioner, Mr Basan Gwana, had warned that any officer caught flouting the order, which is already being implemented at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, would be dealt with accordingly. “The Airport Police Command is fully…
Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore has been called a thief and blackmailer by Mr. Bamikole Omisore, aide to Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Omisore has fired back at Sowore, who had accused Saraki of bribing the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) to get a favourable ruling of his case before the Danladi Umar-led tribunal which he won yesterday, June 14, 2017. Sowore had accused Saraki of bribing Danladi $2 million to gain victory at the tribunal in charge of his case of false assets declaration filed by the Federal Government in 2015. Omisore said the allegations were baseless and was…
In a bid to protect lives and property, the Anambra State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has procured a flood detection equipment with in-built warning signals. The state Commissioner for Environment, Chief Ifeanyi Ejikeme, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Awka. Ejikeme commended the SEMA for purchasing the equipment, which, he said could detect imminent flood no matter the level. “It works in such a way that when it approaches the yellow light, people are advised to leave the flood-prone areas with their personal effects.” “It must not get to the…
The Kogi State Government has assured all its citizens, that its plan to reconstitute the Grazing Reserve Management Committee, in the interest of all and not intended to harm anyone or group. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Kehinde Oloruntoba said that the exercise is not targeted at any particular section of the state. Oloruntoba also said that the move is aimed at forging lasting peace between the herdsmen and farmers. The Kogi state government, in a statement sent to Pulse News, said “Our attention has been drawn to an erroneous interpretation of our memo dated 20th May, 2017 with reference number…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it has lost one of its respected leaders, Mr Olisaemeka Akamukali, a member of its yet to be inaugurated Board of Trustees (BoT). Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party`s National Publicity Secretary, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, adding that the party received the news of his death with shock. He said the deceased, aged 57, died in a tragic motor accident in Abuja on Tuesday and prayed that the Almighty God grants his immediate family the fortitude to bear the loss. Abdullahi said that the deceased served the APC as…
The Federal Government has expressed appreciation to the European Union (EU) Commission for the 143 million Euros support package for the recovery and reconstruction needs in the North-East. The EU Commission announced the support on Thursday in Brussels, Belgium. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, gave the appreciation in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, James Akpandem in Abuja. According to Udoma, the package is for the provision of basic services including energy, education and health, job creation, strengthening, monitoring and evaluation systems as well as public financial management systems. The minister, who signed…
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday met behind closed doors with the Emir of Kano, Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting which took place at the Vice-President’s mini conference room, lasted for about two hours. When accosted by State House correspondents, the Emir declined to comment on the outcome of the meeting. Reports say the Emir was on a “Thank You’’ visit to the acting president, who recently joined other well meaning Nigerians to stop the Kano State House of Assembly from its investigation of alleged misappropriation…
The Minister of Information ,Culture and Tourism on Wednesday said culture could be the mainstay of the country’s economy if well preserved and given the value it deserved. Mohammed made the statement in Lagos when he declared open an exhibition of stolen artifacts recently repatriated from Europe and America. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exhibition of the no fewer than 150 artifacts was titled “Return of the Lost Treasure ” Some of the artifacts on exhibition at the National Museum include NoK Terracotta head, Oba Esige ivory pendant, Plague of One Ozolua Nibarami Eko and the…
Manchester United new signing Victor Lindelof seems to have getting settled at the city, having dinner at Wings on his first night after he was unveiled. Lindelof’s transfer from Benfica to Manchester United was completed on Wednesday, June 14. Immediately after his unveiling, the 22-year-old headed to Wing’s to have dinner. Wings is a popular Chinese restaurant in Manchester, a regular spot for Manchester United and City players. The Swede was pictured arriving the restaurant with his girlfriend Maja Nilsson. It was a busy evening for the defender who arrived Manchester United by jet before he was chauffeured to Carrington…
Globally, the Nigerian film industry is known as Nollywood. However, in recent years, the Nigerian film industry has gone from being just ‘Nollywood’ to being divided along regional and ethnic lines, thus, the distinct film industries like Kannywood, Callywood and the Yoruba film industry. In an interview with Pulse Nigeria, Ali Nuhu explained the idea behind the term ‘Kannywood.’ He also spoke on the cinema culture in the Northern part of Nigeria. “Globally, when you talk about the movie industry in Nigeria, it’s Nollywood. Why we call the films made in the North Kannywood movies is because the base is…
Big Brother Naija star Bisola Aiyeola and Nollywood actresses Chizzy Alichi and Ka3na Jones are cover stars for House of Maliq’s new issue. The stars chose bold looks for the individual June 2017 covers for the unconventional publication going all out colourful. Big Brother Naija’s Bisola chose a floral lace embellished number with mono shoulder cutout detail paired with tulle neckpiece and matching turban in an image while she opted for an emerald kaftan paired with beaded neckpiece in another look while she let her curly hair down in yet another cover image. Nollywood actress Chizzy Alichi sported a trumpet…
Nigerian Soul singer Waje has playfully worked on a cover of singer Ed Sheeran’s smash hit song ‘Shape of you’. She gives it a go but it doesn’t seem quite to be the best production nor the best vocal delivery from Waje, which could be partly due to the nature of the song.
The minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed has revealed that President Buhari speaks with Acting President Yemi Osinbajo everyday. This is coming on the heels of a statement issued by Eric Joyce, a former British military officer, calling on Buhari to prove that he is alive. Mohammed also said that the President is aware of Osinbajo’s activities, adding that there is so much trust between the both of them. Speaking on the agitation by some Nigerians for the country to be restructured, the minister said that it is not the priority of the Buhari administration. Mohammed also sad “The…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned leaders and Governors of the South-East region for meeting with Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. The meeting was organised to address issues arising from the quit notice given to Igbos living in the North. According to IPOB, the meeting was an insult to the sensibilities of Biafrans all over the world. The group also described those who attended the meeting as political jobbers who have no right to speak for Igbos, Daily Post reports. According to IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, “We the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the supreme leadership of Mazi…
Suspended member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin has debunked reports saying that he has been suspended by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jibrin also described the news as another round of character assassinations from career political antagonizers who are threatened by his advocacy for transparency. The embattled Rep member was recently invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to shed more light on the budget padding allegations which he levelled against the House Speaker, Yakubu Dogara. Jibrin, in a statement which he sent to Pulse News, said “My attention has been drawn to a false claim…