The authorities of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, have reportedly issued a statement saying that Dino Melaye and his likes were allowed to graduate for peace to reign. According to Vanguard, the ABU Dean of Students, Bar. Ahmed Tanimu made the statement on social media. Tanimu also said the Senator is a bonafide graduate of the institution who has his original transcripts and certificate. The Dean said “Dino had not wanted to graduate from the school, the institution, however, graduated him and his likes so that peace may reign.” Sahara Reporters has also alleged that Melaye’s classmate revealed that he…
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Talk about tall, dark, handsome and endowed! Dwayne Wade is all that and more and Gabrielle Union wants you to know. The Hollywood actress shared tweets about her love for University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA, on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, and we can understand seeing as she is a graduate of the institution. She also went on about how impressed she is with Lonzo Ball. Of course, trolls saw an in and decided to take advantage. A troll tweeted at her saying, “U want his d*ck too?” Knowing exactly what she’s got, Gabrielle was quick to reply, “Ummm… no.…
On Sunday, March 19, 2017, TTT became the sixth housemate to leave the Big Brother Naija house. During his stay in the house, the former housemate who is married with two kids had kept his marital status a secret and was romantically involved with Bisola. In an interview with Pulse Nigeria, TTT shared his reasons for not mentioning his marriage to his fellow housemates. He also spoke about his emotional campaign which had him strip on Live TV. “Before I went into the house, I discussed with my wife. We agreed that my family should not be part of the…
Day 59 of the Big Brother Naija show was about a diary session, an altercation, a music video shoot and more. In case you missed some of the interesting events, check out five things that happened. 1. Bally jokingly said to Debie-Rise “who go marry dis one sef,” after she had joked about being married. The statement didn’t go down well with Debie-Rise, who took it very personal. TBoss chipped in that Bally shouldn’t have said that, to which Bally responded “when she dey do her own, nobody dey complain, so I no go apologise” 2. During his diary session,…
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has called for a state of emergency to be declared in Benue state. Wike made this call while speaking to members of the University of Port Harcourt Governing Council in the Rivers Government House on Thursday, March 23, 2017. The Governor also accused his Benue counterpart, Samuel Ortom of fuelling violence in the country, adding that it has now consumed his state. Wike said Ortom has lost control of the state, adding that he does not have the capacity to protect the lives of Benue people. The Governor also said “Benue governor has lost…
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has called on the police to handle its investigations into the Ile-Ife crisis without any form of bias. The Governor also wondered why only 20 Yoruba people were arrested in a clash that involved Yorubas and Hausas. Fayose also said the way which the police is handling the issue, will not build unity in Nigeria. According to Punch, he said “If there was a clash between Yoruba people and Hausas in Ile-Ife, are the police now saying that only the Yorubas took part in the crisis? “Both Yorubas and Hausa were attacked. Properties belonging…
The Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom has condemned his Rivers state counterpart, Nyesom Wike’s call for a declaration of a state of emergency in Benue. Wike had earlier slammed Ortom over the recent killings in Zaki-Biam, saying he does not have the capacity to stand up for his people. Gunmen had attacked Zaki-Biam on Monday, March 20, 2017, leaving many people dead and properties destroyed. Governor Wike also alleged that Ortom had been politicising the issue of insecurity in the country. In his response, Ortom said the Rivers state Governor should face his state and work hard to stop the…
Barcelona and Brazil star Neymar says Philippe Coutinho would “totally fit” at the Camp Nou, and counted his countryman as a Premier League player he would like to see join the Blaugrana. Neymar and Coutinho are in Uruguay ahead of Brazil’s top-of-the-table World Cup qualifier against La Celeste on Thursday. However, the former Santos man said in a pre-recorded interview with PokerStars that he sees the Liverpool maestro as natural to one day put on a Barcelona shirt, despite having recently signed a new contract with the Reds. “A Premier League player that I would like to have in Barcelona…
If there can be such a thing in professional sport, England suffered a “positive defeat” against Germany in Dortmund on Wednesday. Gareth Southgate’s team showed signs of being able to adapt to an unfamiliar defensive formation with three at the back, their use of the ball was an improvement on recent encounters with elite opponents, and the likes of Adam Lallana, Dele Alli and Eric Dier all underlined their growing importance within England’s World Cup plans. But with Southgate’s side losing 1-0 to Lukas Podolski’s spectacular second half goal at the Westfalenstadion, the outcome of the friendly also reminded the…
As Juventus flew to Portugal last month for the first leg of their round-of-16 tie with Porto, a club official approached Gigi Buffon and congratulated him. The Juventus captain was about to make his 100th appearance in the Champions League. “I’ll be honest with you. I was a little upset about it,” he joked. “I thought I had played a lot more of them. Let’s just say it was a terrible blow to my ego.” It could have been more too. As his agent, (and former Genoa, Torino and Lazio keeper) Silvano Martina, revealed this week, Buffon had an agreement…
Celebrity stylist and beauty entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, has some words for her critics. The mum of two is at her wits end with those criticising her of having two children with different fathers. According to her, she is also not happy concieving for two different people. She shared the photo above writing, “People will never stop to amuse me! So I should be ashamed that I have two children from different dads????? Do you think any woman is happy having kids with different men??? So if one fails, you won’t try again???? Too many hypocrites in this gidi, losers needs…
Known as the godfather of Nigeria’s hip hop music, Dayo Adeneye, is the Co-founder/CEO at PromeTime Ent, and Principal Consultant at Sierra Communications Limited. D1, as he is popularly called, has been on TV for many years with his business partner, Kenny Ogungbe. He is also a Commissioner of Information and Strategy for the Ogun state government. Adeneye attended the Catholic Primary School in Surulere, Lagos and the Federal School of Arts and Science, Victoria Island, Lagos. Thereafter, he proceeded to Southern University, Illinois in the United States, where he bagged his first degree in Business Administration and a Master’s…
Joel Amadi, best Known as (Joe El Everlasting A.K.A The Bakololo master) is a Nigerian singer, song writer and performer. He gained admission into Kaduna state college of education in affiliation with UNIJOS where he acquired his diploma in accounting and auditing in 2005.
Nigerian singer Skales paid a visit to Christ the King International Secondary School, Lagos today, Thursday, March 23, 2017. The singer was received with a warm welcome from students as he visited in the early hours of the day. Skales currently signed to Baseline Records went on to share his story with the enthusiastic students – narrating his humble beginnings and how imperative focus and dedication is in every young person’s life. He also went on to describe the ups and downs of his beginnings, further asserting life isn’t always a bed of roses – indicating why education should always…
In commemoration of 2face’s and Annie Idibia’s 4th wedding anniversary, the legendary musician released a special video for her! The loving husband is releasing a special video to celebrate his wife who featured in the original ‘African queen’ video in 2004. The video which was shot in South Africa, with exclusive clips from their Dubai wedding in 2013, is also one of the official motion Picture soundtracks for Ay’s new film “10 Days In Sun City”. The video sees Annie all smiles on her wedding day as she gets ready for the grand occasion. Arguably one of Nigeria’s finest artist…
We all agree that communication is key so we are not surprised to see that Flavour is towing the same line with his daughters, albeit from different mothers. The “Nabania” crooner shared a darling snap via his Instagram page on Thursday, March 23, 2017, of himself and his two daughters, Gabrielle and Sofia, having a conversation and we can’t help but wonder what they were talking about. The snap which was taken from behind the little girls who are barely one year apart age wise, shows the duo dressed in matching outfits as they seemed to pitch something to their…
The House of Representatives on Thursday mandated its Committee on Aviation to investigate activities at the Kaduna International Airport to ensure that international safety standard was met. The house also asked the committee to inspect ongoing rehabilitation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja and report back within one week. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion entitled “Need to Review and Ensure that Kaduna International Airport Complies with Operational and Safety Requirements as Contained in Prescribed Aerodrome Standard of Nigeria Civil Aviation Acts and Regulation’’. It would be recalled that due to a temporary closure of the…
It seems to be an unending battle for the flamboyant Kogi Senator, Dino Melaye. According to Sahara Reporters, Melaye’s classmate revealed that he stole a brand new television set when he was a student in Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. The incident also led to his impeachment as the president of ABU National Association of Geography Students, reports say. The online media platform had earlier accused the Senator of falsifying his academic credentials, saying he never graduated from ABU. Melaye, in a bid to clear his name, has also filed a suit in an Abuja High Court claiming damages of…
The Federal Government on Thursday ordered the suspension of work on the National Housing Scheme, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Mr Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, gave the ordered when he visited Ado-Ekiti on inspection of Federal Government projects in the state. He expressed dissatisfaction over the terrain, accessibility and the remote location of the project site. The minister blamed the Federal Controller of Housing in the state for failing to brief the ministry properly before starting work on the project. “If I give you a house or relocate your office to this place, will you like it?…
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has conceded there is a possibility that the “incredible” Antoine Griezmann could leave the club this summer and says he would not stand in his way. Griezmann, 26, is Manchester United’s primary target once the transfer window opens, sources have told ESPN FC, with the Premier League club prepared to pay his €100 million buyout clause. When asked if the France international, who is contracted to Atletico until June 2021, could leave at the end of the season, Simeone told AS: “Yes, because there is a release clause and there are no guarantees. From here…