Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Charles Soludo has said that the buhari administration has worsened Nigeria’s economy. Soludo also said he acknowledges that the current government inherited a bad economy, but said they made it far worse than it was. According to Daily Post, he said Nigeria is not just in a recession, but in a massive compression. Soludo said this on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at an event – Big Ideas Podium, organised by the African Heritage Institution. The former CBN Governor also said “Nigeria is now, some say a fragile state, some say…
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The Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha has made a call for politicians to swear by deities before they take office. He also said politicians get away with anything because the Bible and Koran are too merciful. According to Daily Post, the Governor said this while speaking at the National Institute for Cultural Orientation Quarterly Public Lecture titled: Promoting Culture, Developing the Economy. Okorocha also said Nigerians have created a problem by abandoning our own cultures and embracing the western way of life. The Governor said “People that go outside their culture have automatically lost their identity. The removal of our culture…
The Senate on Thursday mandated its Committee on Customs, Tariff and Excise to investigate alleged unlawful raid of rice shops at Kayero Market, Sango Ota, Ogun by Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that officials of the service were said to have raided the market on Feb. 22 and allegedly carted away goods and other commodities described as contraband. The senate’s resolution followed a motion by Sen. Gbolahan Dada (Ogun-APC), who alleged that the Customs officers broke into shops and made away with goods worth billions of naira. Dada argued that by the provisions of the…
Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he does not know his real age. Obasanjo said this on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at an event program put together by the Centre for Human Security titled: Presidential Libraries Will Reduce Leadership Deficit in Africa. Speaking further, he said his mother only told him that he was born on a market day . Obasanjo also added that his mother was an illiterate and so, could not provide him with enough information regarding his date of birth. “When I continued to put pressure on my mother, she told me that she was…
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade is happy and you can’t take that away from her. The ‘Sugar and spice’ star shared this video of herself dancing to her song ‘Marry me’ in a lobby on March 2, 2017. Meanwhile, Yemi Alade and Effyzzie Music Group will be releasing an extended play titled “Mama Afrique”. Yemi shared the news via her Instagram account, saying the project will contain remixes, new songs and remakes of original songs off the Mama Africa sophomore album. She adds also that the EP, will serve as a precursor to the third studio album which is billed to…
Day 38 of the Big Brother Naija show was about IK’s visit to the house, return of Bally and Bisola and more. In case you missed some of the interesting moments of Wednesday, March 1, 2017, check out five things that happened on show. 1. Bisola and Bally who were ushered to an ‘island’ during the Live Eviction Show on Sunday, where they were wined and dined, while they watched the other Housemates on the TV screen, returned to the house after three days. 2. TV personality IK Osakioduwa was the latest celebrity to visit the housemates. IK ushered Bisola…
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh through her foundation has awarded 200 students in Delta state a scholarship. The Tonto Dikeh Foundation in Warri, Delta state Nigeria in collaboration with Cheeno HR, on February 24, 2017, have assisted young students, through their nationwide project tagged: TTDF BACK TO SCHOOL PROJECT. The National coordinator of the Tonto Dikeh foundation, Mr Bunmi Fagbuyiro unveiled the plans of the foundation, by pledging the renovation of some schools, free white board donation, School Uniforms for students and books. According to him, the foundation will continue in other parts of the country in the coming months, and…
Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright, on Thursday advised other celebrities to be careful about the personal information they post on social media. Wright said in a social media post that such information could be so sensitive that it could hinder their careers in the future. “I am a perfect example of one out of many celebrities who never post private life affairs on social media. “I’m very careful about what I post on social media. I post what is needed to be posted and not frivolities. “I don’t have to post, especially, if it has to do with my private life.…
Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has lost her father, Pa Badmus, aged 85. The “Omo Ghetto” star took to Instagram on March 2, 2017, to announce his passing. “RIP Daddy,” she wrote alongside a photo collage of her father. RIP Pa Badmus. Pulse has reached out to the actress’ reps. So far no word back. This comes after Eniola survived a fire scare at her Lagos residence. The actress took to Snapchat today, October 5, 2016, writing, “Thank you Lord for saving my life. Fire outbreak in my house.” Thank you Lord and thank you to my neighbours, I’m hail and…
Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike and his wife, Suzanne Emma, have finally parted ways. A Lagos Island Customary Court, South West Nigeria on Thursday, March2, 2017, dissolved their 17-year-old marriage. The panel dissolved the marriage in a judgment following a petition filed by Suzanne. “From all evidence before the court, the marriage between the couple had broken down, and it is irreconcilable, consequently, the marriage is hereby dissolved,” said the court. The court then proceeded to grant Emeka the custody of their four children, but ordered that Suzanne should be granted unhindered access to them. Either Suzanne or Emeka Ike has…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is hoping to win a new two-year deal at Manchester United and the club remain confident of keeping him at Old Trafford, sources have said. Ibrahimovic has been an instant hit at United since joining on a free transfer last summer from Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 26 goals in all competitions so far this season, including two in last weekend’s EFL Cup final victory over Southampton. The 35-year-old signed a one-year deal with the option of a further 12 months upon his arrival at United and Jose Mourinho has urged the club to resolve the striker’s future and even…
Arsene Wenger has warned younger managers that they have to live like “a football priest” and “sacrifice your life” in order to cope with the high demands of the job. The 67-year-old Wenger has insisted he has no plans of retiring any time soon, but said he can understand younger colleagues like Barcelona’s Luis Enrique who say they need a break from management. The 46-year-old Enrique announced on Wednesday he would leave the post after this season, in part because he felt tired after working such long hours. Wenger celebrated his 20th anniversary at Arsenal in October and hasn’t taken…
From a Premier League perspective, the immediate reaction to Luis Enrique announcing he will step down as Barcelona coach at the end of the season has centred solely on the managers who could be lured to Catalonia to replace him at the Nou Camp. Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger, perhaps? Or Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, the former Espanyol player and coach, whose blossoming reputation will have been noted by the Barca hierarchy? Jurgen Klopp also enjoys a lofty reputation in Europe following his achievements with Borussia Dortmund, while Ronald Koeman’s iconic status as a former Barcelona player ensures that the Everton manager’s…
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw at Deportivo La Coruna, though the result was marred by a late head injury to Fernando Torres. With Pepe Mel overseeing his first game since taking over as coach earlier this week, Depor took the lead in the 13th minute when Florin Andone capitalised on a mix-up between Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak and defender Jose Maria Gimenez. But though Depor greatly controlled the first half, Atletico were able to equalise through Antoine Griezmann’s spectacular strike in the 68th minute, as he caught out Depor keeper German Lux from 30 yards. However,…
Michael Carrick has ruled out a move to another English team if he leaves Manchester United this summer and told ESPN FC he will face a decision as to whether to call time on his career if the club chooses not to offer him a new contract at the end of the season. Carrick, 35, won his 10th major medal as a United player in Sunday’s EFL Cup final victory over Southampton at Wembley on Sunday and will be honoured with a testimonial at Old Trafford on June 4, 11 years after arriving at the club for £18.3 million from…
Mesut Ozil says Jose Mourinho once accused him of being a “coward” and “too nice to tackle” in a dressing room argument during their time at Real Madrid. The Arsenal midfielder describes the incident in his upcoming autobiography, saying Mourinho called him out in front of the entire team during the half-time break of one game after he had failed to exert enough influence. In an excerpt published in German magazine Bild, Ozil writes that Mourinho told him: “You think two beautiful passes are enough … You think you’re so good that fifty percent is enough. You think you are…
Reviews of Vector’s “Lafaiaji” 2016 album have been cominng thick and fast. On the album flaws, people hammered on Vector concentrating too much on punchlines, which sometimes stray to the corny side, He also talks about the lengthy stretch of the album tracklist as bordering on cumbersome, among other issues. On the positives, he shares his top five fave tracks, and ultimately the verdict comes through.
All hail Manchester United’s player of the season so far, who played such a decisive role in their EFL Cup triumph against Southampton. He was everywhere, adding an extra body in defence and endlessly creative in attack, finding his greatest precision when the game was at its most crucial point. The previous paragraph probably applies to Zlatan Ibrahimovic more than anyone else, but there is an arguable case that it also applies to Ander Herrera. The Spain international has been routinely magnificent, and has been the constant and understated presence in United’s superb run of form over the last two…
The Federal Government on Wednesday approved the appointment of two new directors for the Nigerian Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB). The bureau`s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mr Tunji Oketunbi, who said this in a statement in Lagos, said the appointees are: Mr Hashimu Wall, Director of Engineering and Capt. Dayyabu Dankara, Director of Operations. Oketunbi stated that the appointments were with immediate effect. “Before their appointments, Danraka was the Bureau’s General Manager (Operations), while Wali was an Aviation Safety Inspector with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). “The appointments followed the expiration of the tenures of the former Director of Engineering,…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed March 2 for ruling on admissibility of a document tendered before it in the trial of former Governor Rasheed Ladoja of Oyo State. Ladoja is facing trial alongside one of his aides, Waheed Akanbi, on eight counts charge bordering on N4.7 billion fraud filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Mohammed Idris fixed March 2 to decide on the admissibility of the petition by the prosecution witness. When the trial resumed on Wednesday, the prosecutor, Mr Festus Keyamo, called on his first prosecution witness (PW1), Mr Abdullahi…