A national leader of Hope Democratic Party, Chief Ambrose Owuru, has advised politicians to in the country to eschew utterances capable of heating up the polity. He told newsmen in Port Harcourt on Monday that the nation’s democratic space would be better if politicians avoided unnecessary blame games and accusations. According to him, members of the two dominant political parties in the country were enmeshed in unnecessary media attacks that had created tension in the system. Owuru, who was the presidential candidate of his party in the 2015 general elections, also urged politicians in Rivers to put the state first…
Author: David Folami
Pep Guardiola has told Sky Sports that Manchester City could be his toughest managerial challenge yet. Having previously inherited Barcelona and Bayern Munich teams that included Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Manuel Neuer, Philipp Lahm and Thomas Muller, Guardiola thinks it could take some time before he is able to put together a squad he is completely happy with. “It will take a longer time to put the team out I want,” he said. “The other clubs, for many other reasons, were a little bit closer. Here it will take more time. “That’s what I like. It is the first…
Big Brother Naija 2017 ex-housemate, Coco Ice, launches her music venture with first single titled ‘Feeling Ma P”. This was produced by Jambo. Listen and let’s have your thoughts.
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed that its share of the Paris-London Club refund from the Federal Government, was judiciously and prudently utilized. This was made known to us by Dr. Muideen Akorede, who is the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication to the Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed. There are reports that the first tranche of the refund from the Presidency to the States was mismanaged by certain Governors. Akorede said this wasn’t the case with Kwara. He also said Kwara State share of the refund was used for infrastructure projects, to support small and medium scale businesses…
The Nigerian Army has warned that any civilian caught in wearing military camouflage will be jailed. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Sani Usman, stated this in an interview with Punch. He said the offense attracts one-month prison term, which according to him is in line with the law of the land. Usman said: “It is an offence. I expected journalists to have done their homework very well. The Penal Code is there. And I think the punishment is even mild. “Knowing what the law says about wearing military camouflage is part of basic civic responsibility. I also know…
A fire incident on Saturday, March 18, has destroyed a warehouse in the office premises of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in Oshodi, Lagos State. The fire started from the power house around 3.15pm, the General Manager of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Adesina Tiamiyu, said in a statement. “The inferno started from the power house, escalating to the nearby warehouse where chemicals were stored,” Tiamiyu said. According to the statement, “other buildings including the administrative building housing the central laboratory complex of the Agency were salvaged by the combined team of…
Pioneers in the art of comedy in Nigeria, Ali Baba, Opa Williams and Koffi led a host of Nigerian comedians to storm Club Rumours, Victoria Island, Lagos last night to witness the launch of a first-of-its kind comedy platform, Comedy+. The app, developed by MTN in partnership with Huawei, compiles comedy content in six categories: skit, animation, stand-up comedy, episodes, pranks and live comedy. Subscribers can access these contents and keep up with their favourite comedians by downloading the app on their mobile phones from the respective app stores. An initial one-month free access period is available upon first time…
Whatever you do, do not address Dewy Oputa as Charly Boy‘s (last) child. The gorgeous model gave the stern warning on Instagram earlier today when @234stars_ posted a hot new photo of her. ‘Please don’t address me as Charlyboy’s last child. I have a name,’ she wrote. That would be a little bit of an instruction to heed seeing as we don’t know her for any other thing other than being the veteran artiste’s daughter; but we’ll try.
DJ Khaled has established himself as one of the top motivators in Hip Hop thanks to his inspirational encouragement about the threatening word ‘THEY’ – shadowy figures who don’t want you to succeed. Fans now think they know exactly who ‘they’ is, after hearing Rick Ross’ Birdman diss track ‘Idols Become Rivals,’ which was released yesterday, March 17 on Rozay’s Rather You Than Me album. Many point to the end of the track where Rozay gives a sort of outro after he finishes his third verse with ‘Can all producers please get paid?’ One of DJ Khaled’s taglines is ‘Bless…
Muhammadu Buhari cannot renominate Mr. Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the third time. The Senate last week failed to confirm Magu as the substantive chairman of the anti-graft agency, making it the second the lawmakers would reject him. Melaye, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), said there is a provision of the Senate rules which would not allow members consider Magu for the same position again. As contained in a statement signed by Melaye, the lawmaker disclosed this while commenting on the debate in the media about…
A memo allegedly written by the Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai to President Buhari on the state of the economy has surfaced. According to Sahara Reporters, El-Rufai told Buhari that he is losing the vision and the momentum with which they started the change campaign. The Governor also called on the President to communicate constantly with Nigerians, so they will know the plans of his government. El-Rufai, in the memo, acknowledged that there is a cabal that is working hard to alienate the President from those who even worked hard to secure his victory during the 2015 election. He said…
A Civil Society group has condemned the Senate over the rejection of Ibrahim Magu as the substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The group, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), said the lawmakers are refusing to confirm Magu because they have something to hide. The Senate last Wednesday refused to confirm Magu for the second time in three months. In a statement released on Saturday, March 18, the group’s director, Ishaq Akintola, said corruption is the underlining reason Magu is being rejected. “Senate has shown that it is not fighting corruption. On the contrary, it is fighting for…
Senator Shehu Sani has berated Governor Nasir El-Rufai for allegedly leaking the memo he wrote to President Muhammadu Buhari to the media. Sani, who is the Vice-Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, urged the All Progressives Congress (APC), to punish El-Rufai for the action. In a statement, he released in Abuja on Saturday, march 18, the Kaduna Senator said it is ironic that El-Rufai, who he said cannot stand constructive criticism, has the audacity to criticise the President. In the memo, which went viral last Thursday, El-Rufai was quoted as saying that Buhari is losing the vision and the momentum…
At least seven people have been reported dead after three suicide bombers attacked a village in Maiduguri, Borno State. A mother, her two children, and four other persons were reportedly killed in the attack which occurred on the night of Saturday, March 18.The attackers were said to have been attempting to infiltrate Maiduguri through Umarari village in Molai General Area when they were challenged by a Civilian Joint Task Force personnel. When they realised their cover may have been compromised, they fled in different directions and detonated explosives strapped to their bodies while on the run. Eight other persons were…
Senate President Bukola Saraki has said that the rejection of Ibrahim Magu as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was not based a report by the Department of State Service (DSS). The DSS report, which was submitted to the Senate before Magu first appeared before the red chamber for screening, questioned his (Magu) integrity and declared him unfit for the job. It was based on this report the Senate said it initially rejected Magu’s nomination. But Saraki said the acting EFCC boss was not confirmed – for the second time – just because he did not…
The Big Brother Naija Live Eviction show is set to hold tomorrow, Sunday, March 19, 2017. TTT, Debbie-Rise, Tboss and Efe are up for possible eviction this weekend. We asked readers to predict who will get evicted this weekend and 40.1% of the readers chose TTT. TBoss followed with 32.3% of the votes, Efe had 15.0% of the votes, while Debbie-Rise had 12.6% of the votes, emerging the housemate least expected to leave the house. It’s less than 24 hours before viewers find out which of their loved housemate will leave the Big Brother Naija show this weekend.
Sarkodie wins with this song ‘Gboza’ produced by M.O.G Beatz and mixed by Possigee. The hook and melody is everything. Enjoy.
Rita Dominic and Joseph Benjamin lead the cast in an upcoming blockbuster “Desecration”, a star-studded cinematic thriller to be released in all Nigerian cinemas from Friday, 21 of April, 2017. Already premiered in London to a full house of ecstatic movie goers and celebrities, including a special performance by “Send Down The Rain” legend, Majek Fashek. Set and shot in London, UK, the film also stars Nollywood veteran, Rykardo Agboh, alongside UK actors of both Nigerian and British backgrounds, such as popular British TV actress, Nicola Alexis (currently starring in Harry Porter musical), Max Cavenham, Moji Bamtefa and talented eight-year-old,…
The game intensity continued on day 55 of the Big Brother Naija reality show as the contestants cooled off pressure with a house party on Saturday. DJ Crowd Kontroller was on hand to dish out some songs while the housemates ponder in their minds about who is going to get the boot at the next eviction gathering. Getting the day started, ThinTallTony received a free massage from a masseuse, his reward for winning the Payporte Arena games. Joining TTT in the treat was Efe who he picked to enjoy the prize with him. The game winner also openly told Bisola…
Oladunni Churchill, the estranged husband of Tonto Dikeh has revealed details of the actress’ violent behaviour which has cost him close to 66 million Naira. Churchill, who spoke in an interview with the Media Room Hub made clarifications concerning earlier claims by Dikeh who alleged that her husband assaulted her and their son, King. According to her estranged husband, it is almost impossible to pacify the actress whenever she begins her aggressive behaviour. He provided a video evidence to refute claims made by the actress who alleged that her husband inflicted injuries on her body. The clip revealed a heap…