Former Senate Majority Leader, Ali Ndume has reacted to the Senate’s rejection of Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Senate, on Wednesday, March 16, refused to confirm Magu due to a report against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). According to Ndume, if Magu could be rejected due to allegations of corruption, then Senate President, Bukola Saraki should not be occupying the position because he has also been accused of same. “We have all been accused, I have been accused of sponsoring Boko Haram, the senate president is still going to…
Author: David Folami
Many villagers have been reported dead in the Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State following an attack by Boko Haram members. The attack is said to have occurred at about 6pm on Wednesday, March 16, when terrorists invade the village in six trucks and several motorcycles. The terrorists reportedly shot sporadically at villagers and also set houses on fire. “Our town is under heavy attack this evening, the insurgents large in number stormed Magumeri at about 6:30pm when Muslim Ummah were performing Magrib prayers,” a fleeing resident, Ali Baba Umar told Vanguard. “I cannot ascertain the number of casualty…
Born on March 17, 1972, the actor is a native of Anambra State. Chidi Mokeme made his acting debut in 1995, with the movie “Goodbye Tomorrow”. He studied Computer Science at the Institute of Management Technology, Enugu. In 2004, the actor made his debut as the Gulder Ultimate Search host.
Nigerian singer Banky W has renewed his contract with tech company, Samsung. This comes few days after he lost some properties to a fire incident in his Lekki residence. The excited ‘Made for you’ singer took to Instagram today, March 17, 2017, to share the news. “Feeling really #blessed today as I’ve just renewed my contract for yet ANOTHER year with my @samsungmobileng family. Working with and repping the brand has been an amazing honour.. big shout out to the MD Emmanouil Revmatas, the brand manager, and the entire team in the building. I’m proud of the work we have…
Wizkid has joined the blonde gang! The music star debuted his new look on Instagram today, March 17, 2017. “Issa Vibe,” he captioned it. Joining the likes of Olamide and Lil Kesh who have also gone blonde. Are you feeling his new look? Do you think he should maintain it or ditch the blonde?
Gabriel Oche Amanyi, popularly known by his stage name Terry G, is a Nigerian musician and producer. Described by the Punch as ‘One of the world’s weirdest singers, Terry is known for his eccentric dress sense, controversial lyrics and awkward identity. In 2013, he released his fourth album titled Book of Ginger. Gabriel Amanyi was born in Lagos State on March 17, 1986 and started singing in the choir of his local church. He has cited 2face Idibia as his greatest musical mentor.
2Face Idibia’s brother, Hyacient Idibia has debunked viral reports that he was denied entry into the United States. The US-based artist took to Instagram on March 10, 2017, saying the news came from a fake Facebook and Twitter page. According to him, “On a serious note, the rumour going around that I was stopped from entering the state is not true. It is absolutely fake. It’s not true. The Twitter account and the Facebook account used is not mine. I do not post anything on my account so I don’t know how that came in.” This comes after a fake…
Born March 14, 1995 as Keshinro Ololade, Lil Kesh, is a Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter. He rose to fame after his chart-topping song titled “Shoki”. Lil Kesh born and raised in Bariga started his music career in 2012 while rapping among his peers in Bariga until he released ‘Lyrically a single that quickly became popular. In 2015, he was nominated for the Best New Act to Watch category at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
Senator Shehu Sani has said that Ibrahim Magu’s rejection by the Senate is the result of a civil war in President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet. The Senate, on Wednesday, March 15, refused to confirm Magu as the substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The upper legislative chamber based its decision on a report by the Department of State Services (DSS) in which it accused Magu of corruption and said he had failed the integrity test. “Magu is a victim of the civil war in the President’s kitchen cabinet. It is high time the President stood his feet…
Federal public servants who retired since January 2016 on Thursday staged a protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja over their unpaid pensions to the tune of N200 billion. The retirees under the auspices of the League of Federal Service Contributory Pension Retirees, led by the Coordinator, Mr Chike Ogbechie said that workers who retired 15 months ago were yet to receive their pension. He said the association had made a submission to the National Assembly on the 2017 budget to look into their plight. ‘’The next time we come here, we are going to occupy this premises;…
The House of Representatives says the March 30 deadline set for the passage of 2017 Appropriation Bill by the National Assembly is not sacrosanct. Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Abdulrazak Namdas, made this known on Thursday in Abuja. Namdas said that the new software used in the process was slowing down the work of the Appropriation committee. “I want to say that the March 30 deadline, just for the purpose of records, may not be actually sacrosanct because of the new development that has risen. “We have new budget software and it is different…
Helen Paul has put ink to paper on another endorsement deal as the new ‘Face of the Telecom Consumer’ by the Nigerian Communications Commission. Premium Times reports that the comedienne signed the on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at the commission’s head office in Abuja. This happy development comes shortly after Kannywood actor, Ali Nuhu, was named the face of the Nigerian Telecom Consumer Campaign, which took off Wednesday in Abuja. A statement issued by the commission read, “Following their appointments, Ali and Helen will now feature in handbills, flyers, banners, posters, TV appearances, radio jingles, as well as on memorabilia…
If you are a romantic, brace up! We now know why Iyanya and Yvonne Nelson’s romance fell apart just when we thought happily ever after was in sight, and it’s cold. During a new interview with The Nation, the Mavin singer revealed why he was forced to put the brakes on his relationship with the svelte Ghanaian actress. According to him, money had to come before love, and seeing as his hustle made it difficult for them to keep a relationship, something had to give. Of course, who love done epp? He said: “We broke up because we hardly had…
Solidstar is one proud dad in love! The singer who welcomed a baby with his British girlfriend is obviously smitten with his baby mama. This happy development comes shortly after Kannywood actor, Ali Nuhu, was named the face of the Nigerian Telecom Consumer Campaign, which took off Wednesday in Abuja. A statement issued by the commission read, “Following their appointments, Ali and Helen will now feature in handbills, flyers, banners, posters, TV appearances, radio jingles, as well as on memorabilia and other iconography materials designed by the Commission for its series of activities scheduled to sensitise and celebrate the telecom…
President Buhari has revealed why he asked the state Governors not to visit him in London. Buhari made the revelation today, Thursday, March 16, 2017, during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting. The President said that he told the Governors not to come to London because he did not want government to be moved to London. President Buhari was away from the country for 49 days reportedly because of a medical issue. He returned to Nigeria in the early hours of Friday, March 10, 2017 and resumed work immediately on Monday, March 13, 2017.
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his successful return from a medical vacation in London. Mr Femi Adesina, the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, said the King congratulated Buhari via telephone conversation on Thursday. Adesina said the Moroccan monarch expressed delight and happiness at the kind of reception Nigerians gave Buhari when he returned home. Mohammed VI said the reception was evidence of a leader widely loved by his people. The Monarch, who had been in Nigeria on a state visit last December, invited Buhari to also visit Morocco. Responding, Buhari thanked the…
The Presidency says it is yet to receive the National Assembly’s final decision on the confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President stated this on his twitter handle on Thursday in Abuja. According to the presidential aide, the presidency will respond to the disqualification of Magu if it receives official communication in writing from the senate. He said: “The Presidency will respond to the non-clearance of Magu as EFCC boss, after it receives official communication in writing from the…
Lyon also advanced, holding on to get through 5-4 on aggregate despite a 2-1 loss at Roma. The French side carried a 4-2 lead into the Estadio Olimpico and an early goal from Mouctar Diakhaby gave the hosts an uphill climb. Kevin Strootman struck back in the 17th minute and a Lucas Tousart own goal at the hour mark complicated the tie, but Lyon held on to reach the last eight of the competition.
There is only one team in Manchester left in a continental competition, and manager Jose Mourinho and his side now have a quarterfinal to look forward to. The Europa League is looking to be Manchester United’s likeliest route back into the Champions League, and they advanced, not in a manner to justify their billing as the tournament favourites, but having negotiated another obstacle in the form of Rostov. United remain on course to win two trophies and play 64 games this season. If they do both, this may be among the more forgettable evenings. It at least illustrated the enduring…
“Manchester United sold players that I would never sell and bought players that I would never buy,” Mourinho told the BBC in a preview of an interview to be aired on Thursday night. United have lost their place as the dominant force in English football since Sir Alex Ferguson called time on his glory-laden reign in 2013. The Old Trafford giants turned to Mourinho after frustrating spells under David Moyes and Louis van Gaal — a period when United flashed the cash without much success. The Portuguese says he would never have moved for some of those brought in, with…