Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said some of those in power “lack focus, commitment, and sometimes proper knowledge about economic and development issues.” He said for Nigeria to make significant progress, the issue of poor leadership must urgently be fixed. Obasanjo stated this at a seminar in Kaduna state on Monday, February 27. He said if the country does not resolve the issue to bad leadership, it would just be a case of taking “one step forward and another step backward.” “Nigerian leaders must be tough and ready to bite the bullet, because Nigeria cannot have it easy and until…
Author: David Folami
<The Presidency has assented to 22 House of Representatives bills since the beginning of the Muhammadu Buhari administration. Of the 25 non-budget related bills assented to by the Presidency, 22 emanated from the House committee charged with the responsibility of reviewing obsolete laws and updating the nation's statutes books, Speaker Yakubu Dogara revealed this in a statement on his website. The committee, comprising of erudite scholars and renowned legal luminaries, was set up by Dogara in August 2015. In December 2015, the House passed a record 130 bills through first reading, with another 100 bills introduced in one sitting a…
President Mohammadu Buhari[/caption]House leader, Femi Gbajabiamila, says President Muhammadu Buhari should have bowed to pressure and addressed Nigerians through a live video call. Gbajabiamila believes that the call would have addressed concerns about the President’s health and prolonged stay in London. He noted that it was better to address the nation one time as against speaking to individuals and small groups of people, in different instances, from London. His words: “If I were in President Buhari’s shoes, I would do a video call to speak to Nigerians. I would advise him to do it, if I were in a position…
The Oscars are presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to honour the best films of the year under review, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. And the musical, La La Land‘s winning streak in the awards season continued with six awards, including for Best Actress and Best Director. It was initially announced as Best Picture winner as well, only for the presenters to realise their mistake and call the cast and crew of Moonlight on stage to receive the award. Best actor Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea Best actress Emma Stone (La La…
Meek Mill caught the side eye of the Internet over the weekend when a video surfaced showing the Philadelphia rapper making a homeless man do push ups … all for $20. ‘We ain’t going to give out no free money,’ Meek said. The video, which was captured on his Instagram stories, doesn’t actually show Meek’s face but viewers hear his voice. In the video, the homeless man is seen doing push ups while Meek records it for his 11 million followers. After the video was posted, many online found the act to be rude and dehumanising. Afterwards in something unrelated,…
While the Oscars was full of memorable cute moments, some people were not exactly having the best time, like Kris Jenner who did not know what the ACLU ribbons which most of the night’s nominees had pinned to their dresses stood for. While covering the Oscars live on the E! show, the momager’s innocent ‘what’s that little thing she has on her dress?’ became one of the worst moments of the night as all of Twitter’s gone into a meltdown following her disappointing inability to understand what the ACLU – American Civil Liberties Union was about. You need to keep…
Music producer and Mavin boss has got a heart of gold. The star helped a final year student of the University of Osun state to pay his school fees. The fan tweeted today, February 27, 2017, “Baba don, abeg for Christ’s sakes I need you to help pay my school fee. I go do anything in return sir.” Immediately The Don asked for his account details and sent him some cash. Meanwhile, the maverick producer has partnered with a tech company to give us the best thing ever- free WiFi. Yes, Don Baba J in partnership with WiFi company Flobyt…
Our Man Crush Monday this week is rapper/comedian, Falzthebahdguy. Falz the Bahd Guy is known, loved and respected by everybody. His net worth continues to increase, and his talent wows on many fronts! Bill Paxton has passed away at the age of 61 following complications during a surgery procedure. Us Weekly reports that a representative for the family confirmed the sad news with a statement that read, We’re crushing on him and so are countless others too! Falz began his career while in secondary school after forming a group called “The School Boys” with his friend before his professional career…
Bill Paxton has passed away at the age of 61 following complications during a surgery procedure. Us Weekly reports that a representative for the family confirmed the sad news with a statement that read, “It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery. “A loving husband and father, Bill began his career in Hollywood working on films in the art department and went on to have an illustrious career spanning four decades as a beloved and prolific actor and filmmaker. Bill’s passion for the arts was felt by all…
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has hit back at critics who claim he always does the same trick on the pitch. Robben, 33, has become renowned for cutting in from the right hand flank on to his stronger left foot before shooting. In recent weeks, he fired Bayern ahead with a trademark goal past David Ospina in their 5-1 Champions League victory over Arsenal and repeated his signature move at the weekend with the league leaders’ final goal in an 8-0 Bundesliga drubbing of Hamburg. Speaking about defences’ continued inability to deal with his well-established traits, Robben said that he…
Jamie Vardy said he could not identify the reason behind Leicester City’s stunning turnaround in Monday’s 3-1 win over Liverpool, their first Premier League win of 2017. Two days after issuing a denial that he and his teammates had a say in sacking Claudio Ranieri last week, Vardy was twice on target for caretaker manager Craig Shakespeare. And the forward said that while the improved performance from a side that clawed out of the relegation zone was obvious, he said it was not a case of merely better effort. “We’ve come in for a lot of unfair stick with things…
Tottenham striker Harry Kane believes he is in the form of his life after his first-half hat trick against Stoke on Sunday. Kane completed his quick-fire treble in the 37th minute at White Hart Lane before setting up Dele Alli to add a fourth in Spurs’ emphatic 4-0 win. It was Kane’s second hat trick in a week, and third in nine games, while the striker took his tally overall to 22 goals for the season. He has now scored 12 times in 11 matches this year. His total is all the more impressive given Kane missed seven weeks with…
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Jordan Henderson is a major doubt for Saturday’s game against Arsenal. The Liverpool captain missed the 3-1 defeat at Leicester City on Monday with a foot injury suffered in training. Scans revealed that Henderson has not suffered a broken foot, but his manager is uncertain when he will be able to return. When asked whether the midfielder would be absent for the long-term future, Klopp told a news conference: “What means long term? “I have no idea. It looks like that [he] will not be ready for Arsenal. That’s how it looks. I’m not sure.…
Jamie Vardy’s double inspired Leicester to victory over Liverpool as the champions sparked in to life following Claudio Ranieri’s sacking. The England forward ended the Foxes’ Premier League goal drought and secured a 3-1 win — their first since New Year’s Eve — to lift the hosts out of the relegation zone, four days after the departure of title-winning manager Ranieri. Danny Drinkwater netted a brilliant second goal between Vardy’s strikes, with Philippe Coutinho’s effort midway through the second half scant consolation for the lacklustre Reds. Caretaker manager Craig Shakespeare and his team made light work of the controversy and…
Southampton’s Oriol Romeu has urged football’s rule-makers to bring in video technology after the EFL Cup final was “dramatically” altered by an erroneous offside decision. Claude Puel’s men flew out the blocks at Wembley and found the net after just 11 minutes as Manolo Gabbiadini turned home from close range, sending the success-starved Saints fans wild. However, the goal was wrongly ruled off for offside on an afternoon that ended with United lifting the EFL Cup thanks to a 3-2 triumph at Wembley, where the International Football Association Board will convene this Friday. Video technology is on the agenda for…
Fake housemates Ese and Jon have been removed from the Big Brother Naija house after two weeks of stay. Their exit happened during the mock eviction show on Sunday, February 26. Ese and Jon were introduced to the house on the night of CoCoIce’s eviction to provide entertainment, cause drama and carry out secret tasks for Big Brother. They were not eligible for the N25 million grand prize as they were simply there on a mission. Show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu revealed that their job in the house was successfully done, hence their exit. Following last week’s cancellation of nominations, all…
The Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Diaspora Affairs, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has slammed the South African Minister of home affairs, Malusi Gigaba over his comments on the killing of Nigerians. According to reports, Gigaba said that the issue of the Xenophobic attacks will be settled at a diplomatic level. In her response, Dabiri-Erewa said that xenophobia has become a social disease which some South Africans need to be cured of. According to Vanguard, she also said that the Nigerian government will no longer sit and fold its arms while its citizens are being killed. The presidential aide said “It…
You just knew it would be him. Manchester United could wobble, they could squander their lead, and they could take the game to the very brink of extra time, but you knew, on some deeper, molecular level, that Zlatan Ibrahimovic would save the day. There was no one United fans would rather have seen presented with the golden chance to win the game than their totemic Swedish talisman. On and off the pitch, he leads by example. His first goal, a devilishly swerving free kick, should have set United on their way to a comfortable victory. His second one certainly…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the take-off of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Degree programme at the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete. With this approval, KWASU has become the first Nigerian university to institute a degree programme in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, according to Vice-chancellor of KWASU, Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’allah. The VC disclosed this in a statement on Monday. He said that the institution has formally submitted an invitation to NUC for accreditation, and assured that the university is fully ready for the exercise. Prof. Na’allah also congratulated and commended all the students and staff of the school’s College…
Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday, February 26, 2017, in Abuja, felicitated with former President and elder Statesman, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, on his 92nd birthday. In a statement by Mr Laolu Akande, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Osinbajo said he joined all Nigerians and Shagari’s family in celebrating selfless service, leadership and steadfast commitment to Nigeria. He said that decades after serving as the second republic President of Nigeria, Shagari had continued to advance the unity, peace and prosperity of the nation. According to him, the patriotism, principles and lofty values the former President displayed throughout…