President Muhammadu Buhari says that the Federal Government will do everything within its capacity to secure the freedom of the remaining Chibok schoolgirls in captivity of Boko Haram. The President, who said this in a message to mark the 3rd anniversary of the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls on April 14, noted that the administration was willing to bend over backwards to make the abductors of the girls release them. According to him, the Federal Government has engaged local and international intermediaries in reaching out to members of Boko Haram for the safe release of the Chibok girls. “Like I…
Author: David Folami
American music star Alicia Keys has won the prestigious Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience Award for 2017. Alicia Keys has released a statement on her latest award. “To receive the Ambassador of Conscience award from Amnesty International is a huge honour. Especially as an activist, as a woman, here in this world, who is driven to recognise the injustice in the world and recognise the unfairness the inequality, the things that have to change, the ways that we as everyday people, all of us, have a part to play in that. It is one of the most proud moments of…
Chelsea have failed with an £85 million bid for Torino striker Andrea Belotti, according to reports in Italy. Tuttosport claim that the Premier League leaders have offered £51m up front along with another £34m in add-ons related to appearances, goals, Champions League qualification and trophies. But Torino have rejected Chelsea’s approach and are instead holding out for a club who are willing to pay the Italy international’s £85m release clause in full. Belotti is reportedly high on Antonio Conte’s summer shortlist as the Italian looks to bolster his attacking options ahead of Chelsea’s campaign in the Champions League next season.…
Today is Omawumi’s birthday and her best friend, Waje has some sweet words for her. Waje took to Instagram full of words of appreciation for a friend she met in 2009. She wrote, “I met her in 2009 and we connected immediately, so many years, many fights, many tears and laughter, yab and hailings….. husband, children and so many beautiful things I thank God for cos you are an example of that virtuous woman who burns her candle while everyone is asleep. I learn daily from you. Never afraid to tell me the truth. You ve taught me so much…
Omawumi Megbele, born April 13, 1982, popularly known as Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress. Born to Chief Dr. Frank and Mrs. Aya Megbele, Omawumi attended Nana Primary School during her pupilage, and later attended the College of Education Demonstration Secondary School. She graduated from Ambrose Alli University with a Law degree. After graduating in 2005, she moved to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where she worked with her family’s law firm called “O.S Megbele & Associates”. She also studied French at Alliance Francaise. Omawumi rose to prominence as a contestant on Idols West Africa. Since then, she has…
Nollywood actress Chika Ike shared this beautiful portrait of herself. Shot by Ty Bello, Chika Ike wrote praises towards God alongside the stunning shot. “I bow in awe of God…. He has shown me immeasurable blessings, unmerited Favour and Divine grace. He has continuously proven that he is God and comforted me when I was at my lowest point…. Even with my flaws and imperfections he loved me before my birth…. Most times I can’t wrap my head around how much he loves and cares for me. It just keeps getting better against all odds…. when he chooses to bless…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says it will soon introduce electronic Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) system to help reduce fraudulent certificates. Mr Kola Okunola, Director ICT, FIRS, said this in a presentation at the ongoing training by Journalism.com Ltd., in collaboration with FIRS on Thursday in Abuja. He said that the implementation of the e-TCC verification system had reached an advanced stage, adding that it was undergoing user’s acceptance test before deployment to production. “TCC will be out in the next four weeks. It will provide an e-repository of all TCCs issued by FIRS.” “It will enable FIRS Staff…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday said that inflation dropped by 0.52 per cent in March, the second decline recorded on the year- on- year basis. The first decline was recorded in February when inflation dropped by 0.94 per cent. In its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March released in Abuja, the bureau stated that the index, which measured inflation increased by 17.26 per cent year-on-year. It, however, stated that the increase was a slower pace in March when compared to February consumer activities, which was 17.78 per cent. “This is the second consecutive month of a…
The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has expressed optimism that the remaining kidnapped Chibok school girls would be freed as negotiations with their captors, Boko Haram is ongoing. “There is a lot of negotiation going on,” he said. He said the government has “gone quite far” with negotiations to free more girls. He said one of the major challenges that is stalling their rescue is the existence of two factions in the Boko Haram leadership. Speaking to journalists and activists on Tuesday, April 11, at the state house in Abuja, the Vice-President disclosed that the each faction is holding on to…
Chelsea stars Eden Hazard and N’Golo Kante, as well as Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, are among the six candidates for this season’s PFA Player of the Year award. They are joined on the shortlist by Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur, Everton’s Romelu Lukaku and Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez. Both Kane and Lukaku are also nominated for the Young Player of the Year. Hazard, who was named best young player in 2013-14 and won the senior award in 2014-15, has bounced back from a poor season in the last campaign to be a crucial figure behind Chelsea’s march towards the…
Jose Mourinho has said that Manchester United can miss out on Champions League football for the next four years and still compete with the best. United are currently attempting to qualify for next season’s competition, either through finishing in the Premier League’s top four or winning the Europa League. However, Mourinho says that if United, who have been in the Champions League just once in the last three seasons, were to miss out again, it would not be too much of a problem given their stature in the game. “We need and we don’t need,” Mourinho told a news conference.…
As Diego Simeone prowled the touchline in the Vicente Calderon during Atletico Madrid’s 1-0 Champions League quarterfinal first leg victory over Leicester City on Wednesday, the sense of unity between the coach, his players and the club’s supporters was tangible. Simeone understands the Atleti fans, who adore the Argentine in return, while the 46-year-old also has the players in the palm of his hand, with each one dancing to his tune and sacrificing individuality for the greater good of the team. Whether it be the golden talent of Antoine Griezmann or the understated excellence of Gabi, Koke and Juanfran, Simeone…
Ycee drops visuals for the new single, “Juice” and boy is it dripping juice. The track which is off his recently released EP titled “The First Wave,” the Tinny Entertainment front-line act came through with a very colourful and entertaining video for the song featuring Maleek Berry. The video was directed by Teekay. Enjoy!
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that no politician worth his salt would defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The opposition party also said that the APC has ruined Nigeria’s economy and brought it to an odious level. The comments were made by PDP South West leaders loyal to the Ahmed Makarfi faction of the party via a communiqué released after a meeting on Tuesday, April 11. The communiqué reads: “No politician worth his salt should consider decamping to the ruling Party that has ruined the economy and impoverish Nigerians to this odious level.” “We are resolved to…
Manchester City’s move for Alexis Sanchez would enable Pep Guardiola to rectify some of the problems he has faced so far in England. “We need to improve in both boxes, both offensively and defensively, to score goals and not concede,” has been a theme the City boss has returned to throughout his debut season at the club. While the defence will be the main focus of this summer’s overhaul, with at least two full-backs and a centre-half expected to arrive at the Etihad, Guardiola is determined to improve his forward line. And the Catalan knows all about the qualities of…
British star Ed Sheeran has settled the lawsuit with two songwriters who claim his hit song “Photograph” was derived from their work. The songwriters Martin Harrington and Thomas Leonard were seeking at least $20 million in damages in a copyright infringement lawsuit after claiming that their song “Amazing” was copied “verbatim, note-for-note.” According to Just Jared, the case was dismissed with prejudice but noted that a California federal court would be able to enforce the terms of an agreement. The exact terms of the settlement is still unknown.
As a lawyer, as a teacher, and perhaps most importantly, as a mother, I have a pretty good sense of when people are telling me the truth and when they’re being other than their authentic selves. Perhaps that is why I have turned down opportunities from time to time to meet people whose work I hold in high regard—I’m afraid that if I meet them I will be disappointed by the disconnect between who they really are and who I want them to be. So I was simultaneously optimistic and cautious when I sat down with Mike Rosenberg, the English…
In what promises to become the union of 2017, Ponfa Binfa popularly known as Blackah has hooked up with showbiz impresario, Sound Sultan. The union which is already yielding dividend to Jos, Plateau State born performing and recording artiste, gearing to take the cold city on a major deal this month. The Jos indigene signed to top notch record label -Naija Ninja is the brain behind International Almajiri and also the Jos Jump and Jams Initiative International. In a chat with the media in Lagos penultimate week, the easy going young man explained that,”International Almajiri’s – Jos Jump and Jamz…
Ali Modu-Sheriff has said that he visited Governor Ben Ayade with a view of uniting all factions of PDP and moving the party ahead. According to him, he has paid similar visit to Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi states with the sole purpose of uniting all factions of the party. “As a great party, we need to work in unity and peace so that we can win the 2019 general elections.’’ He commended Ayade for his infrastructure development in the state, adding that he was the party’s best performing governor. “If I am asked who the best performing governor of the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State says it remains a united and progressive platform through which the state will be developed. Mr Olawale Sadare, APC Director of Publicity and Strategy in the state, said in a statement on Wednesday in Ibadan that the party was not enmeshed in crisis as being speculated. “Insinuation that all is not well with the state chapter of the APC is a figment of the imagination of some mischief makers who would wish that the party became scattered for their selfish benefits only. “As much as we would have desired to see the…