The EFCC is reportedly planning to interrogate Senator Dino Melaye over alleged theft of more than N630 million. Melaye, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on FCT, allegedly stole the money from the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). According to a statement by the Citizens Action To Take Back Nigeria (CATMAN), a civil society group, some principal officers of the National Assembly were also involved in the theft. The group named Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker Yakubu Dogara, Deputy Speaker Yusuf Lasun in the scandal. The statement signed on Thursday, February 23, in Abuja by the co-convener of CATBAN Ibrahim…
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Magnito returns with new music titled ‘Sikiru’ featuring Tekno. The singer follows up with the single ‘If I get money ehn’ and a subsequent remix ‘As I get money ehn’ featuring Patoranking. Listen to his mid-tempo collaboration with ‘Alhaji’ Tekno.
Tiwa Savage’s estranged husband, Tee Billz, is nowhere to be found on social media. The talent manager has gone cold months after starting a mental health campaign on Instagram. Tee Billz last post on Instagram was two weeks ago. He didn’t even surface online to wish his estranged wife Tiwa Savage a happy birthday on February 5, 2017. Recall Tee Billz has been talking about mental health and depression ever since he got back to social media following his hiatus from the networking platform. At one point the manager who has been undergoing therapy took to photo sharing app, Instagram,…
The news that Santi Cazorla is set to miss the rest of the season because of his ongoing Achilles injury is a blow, but hardly a surprise. The 32-year-old has been struggling for some time now, has undergone two separate operations, and even his setbacks have had setbacks. He last played for the club in October. Whenever Arsenal lose a game or go through a bad period, his absence is cited as a key factor. And while there might well be some element of truth to it, the wider issue is that the Gunners’ midfield is still an area of…
Faze was born Chibuzor Oji. He made a name for himself as the third member of the R&B group Plantashun Boyz. In 2004 the group split and the members embarked on a solo career. His first album ‘Faze Alone’ was released in 2004. He followed it up with his best album ‘Independent’ in 2006. Faze went on to release two more albums ‘Originality’ and ‘ReFAZEd’.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has urged factional chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff to pack up and go. The PDP lawmakers also said that the only chairman they recognize is former Kaduna State governor, Ahmed Makarfi. The caucus made its comments via a statement released by House Minority Leader, Leo Ogor on Wednesday, February 22. The statement reads: “It is the opinion of many that the honourable thing would be for the Ali Modu Sheriff and his cohorts to pack up and go.” “The PDP caucus of the house of representatives wishes to state categorically…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha does not exercise restraint before making statements. The party also said that Okorocha speaks like he’s desperately in need of a large dose of tranquillizer. The PDP made the comments in a statement released by the Makarfi faction spokesman, Dayo Adeyeye. The statement reads in part: “He (Okorocha) is not known to be a person who exercises caution or restraint before making unguarded statements. “In any case, what is Okorocha’s special interest in PDP matter? Need Nigerians any further conviction that the APC is the unseen hand…
Jose Mourinho’s fiercest managerial rivalries have tended to be with those who, in one way or another, represent an opposite of him. Pep Guardiola is the purist and the professor, Arsene Wenger the austere idealist and Roberto Mancini the Italian icon. Rafa Benitez spoke with robotic repetitiveness. Claudio Ranieri seemed a happy-go-lucky nearly man. None of those descriptions apply to the Manchester United manager. But if his enemies are often his antithesis, Mourinho faces another who qualifies for that category on Sunday. Like Manuel Pellegrini, one of the many predecessors or successors with whom Mourinho has feuded, Claude Puel projects…
Wayne Rooney has dismissed talk of a possible move to China and said he wants to remain at Manchester United. Rooney, 31, had been strongly linked with a transfer to the Chinese Super League, where the transfer window closes on Tuesday, with a source saying that his agent was in China to speak to interested clubs. However, the United captain, in a statement released by the Premier League club, said that while he was grateful of the interest, he has no intention of leaving Old Trafford this season. “Despite the interest which has been shown from other clubs, for which…
The reality was that Wayne Rooney was never going to rush into a lucrative move to China before next Tuesday’s transfer deadline but, by confirming his determination to “fight for success on four fronts” with Manchester United, he has bought time, both for himself and his club. The statement issued by Rooney on Thursday was a cleverly worded communication. Yes, he will stay for the remainder of this campaign but, beyond that, his future remains open to interpretation. There was no insistence, for example, that he wishes to remain at Old Trafford until his current contract expires in June 2018.…
Leicester City have sacked Claudio Ranieri just nine months after he led the club to their first Premier League title. Ranieri guided Leicester to the most unlikely of title wins last season and went on to win FIFA’s Coach of the Year for the achievement. However, Ranieri and Leicester have struggled this season, with the club sitting just one point and one position above the relegation zone, having failed to score a single league goal in 2017. Leicester are still in with a chance of qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Champions League following Wednesday’s 2-1 round-of-16 first-leg defeat to…
Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has said that it is moral insanity for anyone to be talking about succeeding President Muhammadu Buhari when he’s facing health issues. Shettima made the comment after the Deputy Speaker of the Borno Assembly, Danlami Kubo supposedly said the governor should succeed Buhari. The governor made the comments via a statement released by his spokesman, Isa Gusau. The statement reads: “It would amount to moral insanity for anyone to be discussing succession of President Buhari at this time.” “I received a Google alert of the story credited to a lawmaker in Borno State over issue…
Mi Casa and Yemi Alade collaborate on the lovely visuals for ‘Get through this’. The song talks about staying put and fighting for that special kind of relationship worth fighting for. The video was directed by Justin Campos and iCandiCam.
Liverpool plan to leave their longtime Melwood training ground and move their practice facilities to the Kirby area of the city instead, the Premier League club said Wednesday. The Reds have trained at Melwood since Bill Shankly took over as manager in the late 1950s and started the process that saw five-times European champions Liverpool become a major force in English football. However, their academy is already at Kirby and current manager Jurgen Klopp is understood to be keen on having first-team and academy facilities all on one site. Now Liverpool are seeking approval for a £50 million ($62 million,…
Off his “Billionaire Ambitions” EP, comes the visuals for Yung6ix’s ‘Money is relevant’ featuring Percy and Phyno. The Highlife tune sees the setting of a fashion runway, models and fashion backstage changing rooms prominent in the visual. The rap prowess of Phyno and Yung6ix, and Percy’s ‘relevant’ vocals are on display for your listening pleasure. Enjoy.
Korede Bello delivers a remix of his hit single ‘Do like that’ with a surprise guest in Kelly Rowland as a featured act. It’s a lovely collaboration. Enjoy listening.
A Lagos Lawmaker, Mr Segun Olulade on Thursday advised the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on the negative implications of Big Brother Naija on the nation’s culture and youths. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Big Brother Naija is a Reality TV Show sponsored by PayPorte, an online shopping platform, and aired by Africa Magic on Dstv. Olulade, Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Health Services, in a statement, said that the content of the programme was completely foreign to the indigenous culture which forbade immorality. According to him, the President Muhammadu…
Consumers of sachet water commonly in Ilorin, Kwara, have decried the sudden increase in the price of the commodity. The consumers expressed their views in separate interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) on Thursday. According to them, it is not fair for producers of sachet water to increase prices of the commodity indiscriminately. Mr Bayo Aina, a transporter said, “This pure water is what we buy on a daily basis while travelling to any state, it is the cheapest way to quench thirst.” “A sachet of water before now was sold for N5, but suddenly increased to two…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, on Wednesday evening inaugurated a new chapel, Federated Maritime Chapel, in addition to over 70 chapels of the council. The Chairman of the council, Mr Deji Elumoye and the Acting Secretary, Mr Odifa Adebayo, performed the inauguration at the council’s secretariat in Ikeja. They also supervised the conduct of the election of the chapel’s executives into the seven positions which were keenly contested. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports at the end of the election, Mr George Umunakwe won the chairmanship position with 45 votes to defeat Mr Obiajulu Agu,…
Hundreds of residents of Katsina metropolis on Thursday offered special prayers for the quick recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari. The prayers were offered at the frontage of the Emir of Katsina’s palace popularly called “Kangiwa Square’’. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the prayer session was organised by some Islamic organisations under the Council of Islamic Scholars. NAN also reports that President Muhammadu Buhari travelled to London on Jan. 19 on vacation and heath related matters after he had transmitted power to Vice- President Yemi Osinbajo in an acting capacity. Alhaji Aliyu Farin-yaro, the Vice-Chairman, Katsina Islamic Scholars,…