The Lagos State Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Hyginus Omeje has warned articulated vehicle drivers against loading their vehicles above bridge heads and electrical installations. Omeje gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. He said that some trucks in the city centre usually took the risk of carrying containers or loads that were higher than electrical cables, foot and flyover bridges. The FRSC boss said that such truck drivers use long poles or sticks to lift electrical cables, saying that they risked being electrocuted. Omeje advised…
Author: David Folami
The House of Representatives has reportedly discovered that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) did not remit a total of $81.2bn crude oil proceeds to the Federation Account in four years. The House ad hoc committee investigating the alleged export of $17 billion worth of undeclared crude oil and gas resources was said to have uncovered this. The committee has demanded answers from the corporation, as the investigation, which covers the year 2011 to 2014, intensifies. The committee is chaired by Mr. Abdulrazak Namdas, a member of the All Progressives Congress from It was gathered that before committee concluded on…
The wait is nearly over – Game Of Thrones season 7 starts on July 16 for fans in the US and July 17 in the UK. The new episodes will air in the US on HBO at 9pm Sunday evenings and simultaneously in the UK at 2am Monday morning on Sky Atlantic. We’ll also be able to watch them on NowTV and, repeated, on Monday evenings at 9pm. Here’s six important things you need to know. 1. Season 7 will have seven episodes, not the usual 10 However, the shooting window was the same length as previous seasons, suggesting that…
Akon has unveiled Patrick Elis as his official video director for Konvict Africa. Acknowledging and endorsing the video director on a video posted via Elis’ Instagram page, Akon playfully advises those who already have a relationship with him keep it tight as he’s about to get very expensive. “Your eyes can only see what is delivered to you and this man can deliver you the best, and he’s getting very expensive, so if you gat a relationship, you might wanna keep that relationship… ” Akon says, complimenting Elis. Patrick Elis of Patrick Elis Film, a renowned Nigerian creative director and…
Just hours after releasing his latest album, DAMN. Kendrick Lamar has inspired talk that he might just be better than Eminem. Actually, Hot 97 personality Peter Rosenberg played just as big a role in that conversation earlier this morning. “Best rapper who’s ever lived. There’s not a person who can rap on planet earth better than Kendrick Lamar. Eminem can rap as well. Nas can rap as well,” Rosenberg proclaimed to the world. Predictably, Twitter has had a ton to say about the matter—specifically in regards to Slim Shady. Hot 97 personality Scottie Beam helped spark more of the convo,…
Monaco forward Kylian Mbappe did his burgeoning reputation no harm on Wednesday night with a stunning display in his side’s 3-2 win against Dortmund. The 18-year-old scored twice as Leonardo Jardim’s side gained a one-goal advantage going into the second leg in France. Despite still being a teenager, Mbappe’s been linked with a world record move to a host of European giants and Monaco are believed to value him at around £130million. Manchester United are heavily interested in the France international and supporters took to social media to beg Jose Mourinho to sign the wonderkid. “I hope Mourinho is watching…
Everton have set their asking price for striker Romelu Lukaku. According to the Liverpool Echo, the Toffees have placed a world-record £100million fee on the Belgium international. Lukaku, 23, is wanted by former club Chelsea, as well as Manchester United, and some other big clubs around Europe including Bayern Munich. But Everton have made it clear that they want to keep hold of this season’s Premier League leading scorer even though he is yet to sign a new contract. It is understood that Lukaku wants to leave Goodison Park this summer and join a Champions League club but the Toffees…
No secret that Andrea Belotti is one of Europe’s most wanted strikers at the moment as the 23-year-old has netted 24 Serie A goals so far this season and is the league’s top scorer alongside former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko. Belotti is a transfer target of Chelsea and Manchester United. The Blues have already taken the first steps to sign the player in the summer although Antonio Conte is reportedly not willing to match the player’s € 100 million release clause although he will make a second offer to Torino in the next few days. Torino President Urbano Cairo…
Senator representing Ogun east, Buruji Kashamu has expressed disappointment at former president Goodluck Jonathan for his handling of the Peoples Democratic Party crisis. Kashamu faulted Jonathan for presiding over a meeting of the party where he said Ali Modu Sherrif was “disregarded” as the National Chairman of the party despite his authentication by a competent court. Speaking in an interview on Sunday, Kashamu said the incident would be a setback to the ongoing reconciliation efforts in the party. The Senator said Sheriff, who walked out of the meeting on Thursday, April 6, did not disrespect Jonathan by the action but…
Nigerian rap star, Falz will embark on a U.S. tour in April following the release of his second music video this year, ‘Baby Boy’. The ‘Baby Boy’ visual, directed by Clarence Peters, stars Nollywood actors including Jide Kosoko, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and IK Ogbonna. Recall that Falz toured UK in 2016 to promote his debut album, Stories That Touch, and was joined by Simi, DJ Em, Moelogo, and DJ Afro B. This time, the ‘Soldier’ rapper will be performing in Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Maryland, Houston, New York, and Dallas. Falz’s fans expect to see Simi on this tour, more so…
Matteo Darmian has backed Manchester United teammate Marcus Rashford to become one of the world’s top forwards after seeing him score in Sunday’s 2-0 win at home to Premier League leaders Chelsea. Rashford opened the scoring at Old Trafford after being played in by man-of-the-match Ander Herrera, who scored United’s second goal as manager Jose Mourinho enjoyed a victory over his former club. It was Rashford’s ninth goal of a season that has seen the 19-year-old find life tough after a superb breakthrough campaign last term. “I think Marcus is a great player,” Italy fullback Darmian said. “He is still…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has urged Nigerians to see smuggling as a crime and support it to succeed in the war against smugglers. Mr Joseph Attah, Public Relations Officer of the Service, made the appeal while addresding the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. He said that the service anti-smuggling strategy was yielding positive dividend, adding that in the past three months, the service had seized 136,506 bags of rice. “All Nigerians should see smuggling as a crime so that they will support the service to succeed in our ongoing war against smugglers. “Seeing smuggling as…
Senator Ali Ndume has insisted that he did not do anything to warrant suspension from the National Assembly. Ndume was suspended for six months after he demanded that the Senate President Bukola Saraki be investigated for allegedly importing a vehicle with fake documents. He also called for the investigation of Senator Dino Melaye for allegedly forging his Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) degree. Saraki and Melaye both denied the allegations and were later cleared by the senate committee on ethics and privileges. Speaking to his constituents on Sunday, April 16, Ndume said he would rather be isolated in the Senate than…
A journalist, Famous Giobaro was on Sunday, April 16, shot dead by unknown gunmen. The victim, who worked at the state-owned Glory FM 97.1, was reportedly killed in his house. According to The Cable, the assailants invaded Giobaro’s apartment within a bungalow at INEC Road, Kpasia in Yenagoa, the state capital, around 5am. They were said to have gained access to the compound after scaling the fence with a ladder. They proceeded to his kitchen and pulled down the door. As soon as the armed men entered his bedroom, they shot him in the stomach, the report said. It was…
Monday’s joint announcement from Chelsea and John Terry that the captain will leave at the end of the season will come as no surprise to supporters accustomed to the club calling time on stalwarts’ playing, even if they still have a season or two of football left in them. At 36, Terry is very much at the veteran stage of a phenomenal career that, to date, has seen him make 713 appearances for Chelsea. Although his first-team opportunities have been scarce this season under Antonio Conte, an injury early in the campaign, coupled with a lack of European competition, limited…
Juventus have no reason to envy Barcelona, Real Madrid or Bayern Munich, says star forward Paulo Dybala. The Bianconeri will visit the Camp Nou on Wednesday, more than a week after a stunning 3-0 Champions League quarterfinal first-leg defeat of the Spanish giants in Turin. Dybala, who last week signed a new deal that will keep him at the Juventus Stadium until 2022, scored two goals in a breakout performance against the Catalans, and told TyC Sports on Monday the defending Serie A champs take a back seat to nobody. “It’s the best moment of my career. I feel really…
Arsenal kept alive their hopes of finishing in the top four of the Premier League with a narrow victory at second-bottom Middlesbrough. A dull opening was brought to life when Alexis Sanchez’s superb free-kick gave Arsenal the lead just before the break. Middlesbrough responded soon after the restart when Alvaro Negredo volleyed in Stewart Downing’s pinpoint cross. However, Mesut Ozil secured the much-needed three points for Arsenal with a first-time strike at the near post. The win – only Arsenal’s third in their past nine league games – moves the Gunners up to sixth, seven points behind fourth-place Manchester City…
Rapper Ice Prince, has revealed just how happy and proud he is to be a Nigerian artiste at the moment. The ABOKI crooner, speaking with Sunday Scoop , first dished out some advise for upcoming artistes saying: “I believe that everybody can make it. I’m not the finest boy and I am not the most educated but I’m here today. Even the northern part of the country where I come from is not so entertainment inclined and one may be tempted to conclude that no music star can come out of that region. But with persistence and the grace of…
Delectable Mercy Johnson attended the Glo Mega Music Tour in Akwa and she surprised her fans when she went on stage and twerked or, shaked her butt. Lol From the video shared by Comment Section on Instagram, it shows the actress dancing to Flavour’s hit song – “Shake Ukwu” ..and of course, she put her “ukwu” to work.. and she was cheered by an excited audience. This is the first time Mercy Johnson would be showing off her dance skill beyond the screen. Recently, the actress shared photos from her easter celebration in her home.
Meek Mill performs during V-103 Live Pop Up Concert at Philips Arena on March 25, 2017 in Atlanta. Since the release of his 2016 effort Dreamchasers 4, Meek Mill has been very productive in the studio. Over the weekend, the MMG star previewed three new songs on his Instagram, including one with Rick Ross. “Put my heart and my soul into this project! This gone be my best work by far! All this s–t bought the best out me and I love it! #wins&losses,” wrote Meek on an Instagram post. After his bold proclamation, he unleashed a flurry of snippets…