The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Mohammed Babandede, says the service is planning to establish Migration Institution for West African countries. Babandede made this known at a meeting with the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Rasheed in Abuja on Thursday. He said that the service was partnering with the commission to establish the institute which would be situated in Toga, Kebbi in Nigeria. He said that the institute would be affiliated to universities in Nigeria and few West African countries. “One thing we have to do if we want to develop our…
Author: David Folami
Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs ministry has apologised to Saudi Arabia over the sale of dates the kingdom had donated for free. To celebrate the holy month Ramadan, Saudi Arabia sent 200 tons of dates to Nigeria as gifts, but it has been repackaged and sold in Abuja markets. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it is investigating the matter, while also thanking the Saudi government for their generosity. The ministry released a statement through its spokesman, Clement Aduku, who said, “It is important to note that once the dates were delivered to their final destinations, the ministry of foreign affairs…
Senate minority leader, Godswill Akpabio says the trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki ‘slowed down Nigeria’s economy.’ Akpabio stated this during plenary on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Saraki was discharged and acquitted by the Code of Conduct (CCT) on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Akpabio said the price of shares at the Stock Exchange has risen since Saraki won his case at the CCT. “It’s a good sign that the economy is bouncing back as a result of the victory,” Akpabio said. “Mr President I was listening to Channels Television. I’m giving him an information of what happened at the stock…
After 22 illustrious years John Terry is no longer a Chelsea player, and he finds himself at a crossroads in his life as well as his career. Stay in the Premier League The days when Terry insisted he could never wear the shirt of another English club feel like a long time ago. Frank Lampard set the precedent for modern Chelsea legends playing elsewhere in the Premier League, and his name is still sung at every match by Blues supporters despite spending his final season in England trying to pip them to the title with Manchester City. Terry’s legacy would…
Diego Costa is prepared to miss six months of football to secure a move to Atletico Madrid from Chelsea despite their transfer ban, according to Marca. The Spain forward has revealed how Antonio Conte informed him he was not needed next season at Stamford Bridge, though La Furia Roja boss Julen Lopetegui has insisted the 28-year-old’s place at next summer’s World Cup will not be in jeopardy. Atletico will put together a special preseason training programme that will last until January, when Costa can be registered, in the ultimate sacrifice for Diego Simeone.
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is hopeful that star duo Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil will both stay with the club next season. Sanchez and Ozil have yet to agree new long-term contracts as they enter the final year of their current deals, with speculation growing that the former in particular may be looking for a move elsewhere. But Xhaka told Sport Bild that he thinks Ozil will stay, and that he would love to see Sanchez remain at the Emirates Stadium as well. “Of course, I hope that he won’t [leave],” Xhaka said of Sanchez. “His qualities on the field…
At the NBA Finals over the weekend Chris Rock was spotted with his beautiful girlfriend, Megalyn Echikunwoke. And we’re feeling their love story! The duo has been spotted at various events together. Megalyn Echikunwoke is of mixed heritage. Born to a Native American mother and a Nigerian father, the 34-year-old is also an actress. She’s popular for her roles in American TV series “24”, “CSI”, “Law and Order” and several others. Last month, Chris Rock in his cover interview with Rolling Stone Magazine had this to say about her, “Actually I’m dating a girl now. She’s got her own dough,…
Music star 9ice was speaking today, June 14, 2017. In a chat with the ‘Living things’ singer, 9ice disclosed he’s currently back to school studying criminal law and public safety in Kaduna University. He also cleared the air on his controversial statement during an interview with Funmi Iyanda. “I said during the days of our dad. You will see our mum kneeling down giving our dad food. And I said we guys of these days, we still expect that from our girls but we will never get that. What I’m saying is the guys of these days that still think…
It is impossible to dispute the fact that 2017 has been an amazing year for movie lovers. As a matter of fact, some of the movies that we’ve seen so far can only be described as outstanding. Here are our best five movies for the year 2017, so far 1. Get Out Released: February 24 Cast Daniel Kaluuya Allison Williams Catherine Keener Bradley Whitford Director: Jordan Peele About the movie From my point of view, the storyline of Get Out is classic enough to make the list of 2017 best movies. In the movie, Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) and his girlfriend,…
Media personality Denrele Edun in a recent interview has opened up on his failed marriage plan and more. The actor in a chat with Guardian Life magazine talks about how he started in the industry, marriage plans and more. On why his plan to marry his love ‘Yvonne’ failed, “They said there would be a lot of terms and conditions, that I would have to behave a certain kind of way. I thought about it but when I was “normal”, I didn’t have money, if I am broke how will I pay bride price…the girl and I are still friends.”…
Veteran broadcaster and actor Patrick Doyle is saying Davido’s hit song ‘If’ is causing harm to the minds of the youth. According to him, the “30 billion for your account” catchphrase made popular by Davido’s hit song ‘IF’ is having a negative impact on pop culture in the society, especially on young people. “Entertainment is a glamour thing but a lot of the people who are inside of the business are really pawns in another person’s game because entertainment and pop culture impact the people in an insidious manner,” he told HIP TV. “When you start telling a young child…
The family of late Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya, on Monday, June 12, 2017, have finally revealed the cause of her death. In a statement by Moji’s brother, Femi Olaiya, the family dismissed rumours that the late actress was poisoned in Canada. The report indicates that Moji Olaiya died of a ‘natural cause’. Sadly Moji Olaiya has passed on and would be dearly missed by her family, friends and colleagues. Moji Olaiya died on Wednesday, May 17, from cardiac arrest, two months after giving birth to a baby girl and was given an intimate version of the public memorial held on…
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says the state government will train primary school teachers on the use of the new curriculum to be introduced in September for the new academic session. The governor disclosed this on Thursday when he inspected facilities at the Abudu campus of the College of Education, Ekiadolor, in Orhiomwon Local Government Area of the state. Obaseki said that his administration was seeking to change the school’s curriculum to a technology-based one which would allow the use of tablets and computers as teaching and learning tools. The governor , however, expressed dissatisfaction with the dilapidated state of…
The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), is investigating alleged diversion of some candidates’ registration fees for the National Examination Council (NECO) by two secondary school principals. Lawan-Bashir-Kano, the State Commandant of the NSCDC, made this disclosure to newsmen on Thursday in Lafia. He listed the two schools involved as Government Secondary School (GSS), Wakama in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area and GSS Shekkina, Argayaragu in Obi Local Government Area of the state. Bashir-Kano explained that the command received reports of the alleged diversion of the fees from the Area Inspectorate Officers of Education…
Bayelsa government has admitted receiving additional N6.61 billion as part of the state’s share of the first tranche of the N516.38 billion Paris Club refund. The state deputy governor, Rear Admiral John Jonah (rtd) said on Thursday in Yenegoa that the state received additional N6.61 billion in March 2017. He said that the Paris Club refund to states is not a gift from the Federal Government to pay salaries; it is state governments’ money that was deducted without consulting the states. “At a meeting, it was decided that the money should be paid in two installments. A chart was drawn…
The Senate on Thursday vowed that it would not concede its powers to the Executive. This followed a Point-of-Order raised by the Deputy Leader of the Senate, Sen. Bala Na’Allah at plenary. Quoting Order 43 of Senate Standing Rule, Na’Allah said that there were media reports credited to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to the effect that the National Assembly did not possess any power to alter the budget. He expressed concern that such statement was attributed to the acting president, saying that he was knowledge enough in law. ”We have operated the Constitution from 1999 to date and I have…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, on Thursday said that the National Assembly has powers to alter national budget according to the desire of the citizens. He stated this during plenary after Rep. Abubakar Lawal (APC- Adamawa) drew the attention of the lower chamber to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo’s remarks. Osinbajo was reported in the media to have said that the power of appropriation was vested with the executive. According to Dogara, it is left to the judiciary to interpret which arm of the government has the powers to alter the budget according to the Constitution.…
The Buhari Media Support Group (BMSG) on Thursday said Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, saw her husband during her recent visit to London, contrary to insinuations in some quarters. The group stated this in a statement signed by its Chairman, Mr Austin Braimoh and Secretary, Mr Cassidy Madueke, in Abuja. It said that the insinuation, also peddled by an online medium, was “a tissue of lies aimed at ridiculing the President, his office, wife and officials working with him“. It described the report as mischievous, malicious and wicked and was capable of bringing the office of the president to…
Inter Milan have told Manchester United that they will not drop their €55 million (£48m) asking price for winger Ivan Perisic, sources have said. United manager Jose Mourinho has identified the Croatia international as a key target in his summer rebuilding programme at Old Trafford, and sources confirmed that the Europa League winners and Inter discussed the player’s valuation earlier this week. But while United value the 28-year-old at no more than €40m (£35m), Inter are refusing to lower their demand for the former Borussia Dortmund player. United are prepared to offer Inter a performance-related add-on, but the Italian club…
Arsene Wenger, the Arsenal manager — if “manager” is not too demeaning a description of Wenger’s all-encompassing role at Arsenal — and Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition in Great Britain, have been joined at the hip for much of the last year or two. Both are associated strongly with the borough of Islington in North London: Corbyn represents the constituency of Islington North; Wenger works there. Corbyn is an Arsenal fan who has been quoted several times as saying that he believes Wenger is the best man for the job. (Wenger hasn’t yet returned the compliment, perhaps…