Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff has told the party’s workers to resume their duties at the national secretariat in Abuja. Some staff of the party rejected Sheriff’s leadership and refused to resume at the secretariat unless their safety was guaranteed. Sheriff issued the order via a statement released by his spokesman, Bernard Mikko. The statement reads in part: “Members of the PDP Welfare Association and indeed all committed staff of the national secretariat who have not resumed duties should immediately get back to work, as they are neither on trial nor involved in any crisis or litigation…
Author: David Folami
Oritsefemi drops visual for ‘Happy day’, track two on his “Corporate Miscreant” album. The musical taliban is basically having fun and inspiring viewers in some type of way not to continually strive to prosper. Watch the visuals.
Following the release of songs like ‘J’ete’ and ‘Jigi Jigi’, Naija review singer Niniola teams up with super producer Sarz in ‘Maradona’. Download, listen and share your thoughts.
X3M Music singer Praiz serves the remix of song ‘Heartbeat’ which features the veteran American R&B singer Kenny Lattimore. The ‘Folashade’ singer rolls this out to mark his birthday. Gospelondbeatz produced this. Listen.
Black Diamond Entertainment singer Wande Coal releases visuals for ‘Ballerz’, one of the singles released late 2016. The video was directed by Ani James for Aje Filmworks, with cameo appearance by Maleek Berry. Enjoy the party tune.
Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has commended the Federal Government over inauguration of the Lagos-Ibadan fast rail project. The governor while speaking with newsmen in Ibadan on Wednesday, described it as the “best thing that happened to the state’’. Ajimobi said the state gain more from the project as it would open it to a new vista of development. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo had on Tuesday inaugurated the rail project at Yaba, Lagos. The governor said that the project would boost the earning capacity of the government and the people.…
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja said on Wednesday that there was no reason for Nigerians with valid visas to postpone or cancel their travel to the United States. The Embassy said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. It explained that: “Nigeria is not named in the Executive Order on Immigration issued on March 6. “And there is no prohibition against Nigerian lawful permanent residents or persons with a valid visa or other U.S. Government authorisation from entering the U.S”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and…
The Nasarawa State Government says it has purchased food items worth N20 million to feed students in its 29 boarding secondary schools, this month. The Commissioner for Education, Aliyu Tijjani, who made the disclosure on Wednesday in Lafia, during a meeting with the state chapter of the Parents Teachers Association, said that principals and PTA officials had been co-opted into the procurement team. “We involved the PTA officials to ensure transparency and accountability; we particularly wanted to be sure that quality is not compromised,” he said. The commissioner expressed optimism that parents’ presence on the procurement team would guarantee quality…
Paris Saint-Germain manager Unai Emery admitted his team “lost everything” after referee decisions went against them as they let slip a 4-0 first-leg lead over Barcelona in a 6-1 second-leg capitulation at the Camp Nou in the Champions League round of 16. The hosts were up 2-0 at half-time through a Luis Suarez strike and a Layvin Kurzawa own goal, and Lionel Messi added Barca’s third early in the second half from the penalty spot to give hope to those looking for a comeback. But an Edinson Cavani goal at the 62-minute mark seemed to give PSG breathing room until…
Barcelona needed to become the first team in European history to overcome a 4-0 first-leg Champions League deficit and did so against Paris Saint-Germain as they scored six goals to knock out the French champions despite Edinson Cavani’s away goal, ending the tie 6-5 on aggregate. With the win on Wednesday, Barcelona reached the quarterfinals. Inside two minutes, they had one back. Luis Suarez took advantage of mayhem in the PSG backline as they failed to deal with a bouncing ball and the Uruguayan headed over the line in front of goalkeeper Kevin Trapp before Thomas Meunier could try and…
Just when everything seemed to be going swimmingly for Manchester City, their past provided an unexpected obstacle. Mark Hughes, the first manager of the Sheikh Mansour era, frustrated Pep Guardiola, the latest and, in terms of exploits elsewhere, greatest. Stoke City held Manchester City, and a run of four consecutive Premier League wins ended with a stalemate. The chance to close the gap from leaders Chelsea to eight points was spurned. City remain behind Tottenham, albeit on goal difference. Chances, however, were few and far between. There had been an abundance of excitement at the Etihad as Monaco were beaten…
Kemi Lala Akindoju fondly called “Lala” is an actor, drama instructor, casting director and producer. She grew up in Lagos and started acting professionally in 2005. She has since featured in over 70 stage and film productions around the world. She was announced Actor of the Year at The Future Awards 2010 and was also nominated for the same award in 2012. She holds a Masters Degree in Mass Comunication from the Pan-African University. She is a member of the faculty at the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts (LAPA), where she functions as a facilitator and teaches improvisation drama.
Nigerian comedian cum actor, Ali Baba has reacted to the news of his wife, Mary Akpobome’s, suspension by Heritage Bank. According to him, his family is waiting to hear the banks position on the news. “Thank you to all who showed concern about the story concerning my wife. Let’s wait to hear the banks position.” This comes after Heritage Bank of Nigeria took an unprecedented step against one of its executive directors, Mary Akpobome. Mrs Akpobome was suspended indefinitely to go and recover loans she signed off on, reports Saharareporters. Mrs Akpobome and an unnamed account officer were sent packing…
Lil Kesh continues from where he left off in ‘Shele gan gan’ to gift the fans with new music titled ‘No fake love’. The song comes across as melodious and sees Lil Kesh go in expressing his disapproval of fake love shown to him.
Kim Kardashian has shared her very first photo with niece Dream Kardashian. “Hey beautiful girl,” she captioned the adorable photo that shows a happy Kim cradling baby Dream. Rob and Blac Chyna welcomed their bundle of joy, Dream Kardashian, on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California. Meanwhile, on Monday, February 27, 2017, Kim shared a series of cute selfies with her son, Saint West. “The Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star treated fans to some throwback photos of ‘Sainty’ sitting in his high chair and glaring at the lens. “Look at his cheeks…
Davido is expecting baby number two! At least, we think he is the father of the child his Atlanta-based girlfriend, Amanda also known as Mandy, is carrying. The 24-year-old student of Georgia State University was born to Cape Verdean and Togolese parents. Reports have it that Mandy’s baby will be due in April or May this year. According to the reports, Davido is currently visiting with his second babymama-to-be in Atlanta. The pair were spotted at a bowling joint on Tuesday, March 6, 2017, in the company of the music star’s older brother, Adewale Adeleke. However, Davido’s management, DMW, is…
Media personality Toke Makinwa is celebrating International Women’s Day today, March 8, 2017. The author is celebrating herself with a letter to her 18-year-old self. “Dear 18 year old TM, I bet you feel you are all grown up now but there’s still so much growing up ahead of you, stop with all the fuss, all the things you think matter now won’t even cross your mind in 5 years, that is a fact. In essence, don’t stress the little stuff. Enjoy the process, cherish the moment, cherish where you are. You are growing up so fast girl, you want…
The Italian government has deported another batch of Nigerians for committing immigration-related offences in the country, just two weeks after it deported 33 Nigerians. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the fresh 37 deportees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMlA) Lagos, on Tuesday night. The deportees,who are all males, were brought back in a chartered aircraft with registration number OM-IEX. DSP Joseph Alabi, the spokesman of the Lagos Airport Police Command, confirmed the development to NAN. The deportees were received by officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) , the National Agency for the Prohibition of…
Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo will pay an official visit to Sokoto State on Thursday, March 9. During the visit, Osinbajo will expectedly hold interactive sessions with stakeholders in the state. This was disclosed by Governor Aminu Tambuwal via his spokesman, Imam Imam. “While in the Seat of the Caliphate, the Acting President will take part in a two-day nationwide clinic organised for micro,small and medium enterprises (MSME), which is being hosted by the Sokoto State Government,” Imam said via a statement released on Wednesday, March 8. “During the events, the Acting President will hold interactive sessions with government agencies,…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara has called for more women participation in politics to enable them contribute meaningfully to the development of the country. Dogara made the call on Wednesday in Abuja to mark the 2017 International Women’s Day. The speaker also pledged to be bold for change, adding that it was in line with the theme for 2017 celebration. He stressed the importance of women inclusion in all fields of endeavour in the country, saying that anything short of that was unhealthy for nation building. According to him, a status quo that relegates women to…