Award-winning singer, 2face Idibia has called on Nigerians to join him in protesting against the bad leadership and mismanagement of funds and recovered monies. He took to his Instagram to announce the planed protest, which is scheduled to hold in February. See what he wrote below: ‘FIRST MASSIVE NATIONWIDE PROTESTS ON THE 5TH OF FEBRUARY, 2017. A call for good governance. A call for urgent explanation into the reckless economic downturn nationwide. A call for nationwide protests as we say No to the Executive, No to legislatures, No to judiciary… You have all failed us. We the people are tired.…
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The 37-year-old is restarting his exercise regimen as his ex-wife stars on the first series of her new fitness show Revenge Body With Khloe Kardashian. In an Instagram photo, Lamar Odom could be seen lunging forward, his mouth tightening as he lifted a large yellow and burgundy ball above his head. The former basketball player seems to want to get his body fit, but will it be enough to get Khloe back?
The battle for 25 million Naira and a brand new KIA Sorento is on and all it involves is staying in a house for 78 days with cameras watching your every move 24/7. The only privacy you get is when you are taking a dump or a shower. Sunday, January 22 saw the return of Big Brother Naija – 10 years after the first season was introduced to Nigerians in 2006. Despite the 2017 edition of the reality TV show being tagged ‘Naija’ with 12 Nigerian ‘housemates’ representing different states in the country, ironically the “Big Brother Naija” house is…
Real Madrid were eliminated from the Copa del Rey quarterfinals following a 2-2 draw away to Celta Vigo on Wednesday that left the La Liga leaders on the wrong end of a 4-3 aggregate scoreline. Celta Vigo found their opener just before half-time at the end of a well-worked team move that left John Guidetti wide open at the penalty spot. The Sweden international’s shot was turned away by Kiko Casilla, but the rebound fell right in the path of Danilo, who inadvertently swept home an own goal — the second in his last three appearances. Cristiano Ronaldo would level…
Jurgen Klopp believes refereeing decisions have not been going in Liverpool’s favour in recent weeks after his side crashed out of the EFL Cup on Wednesday night. The Reds lost their League Cup semifinal tie with Southampton 2-0 on aggregate, with their fate sealed when Saints striker Shane Long netted a stoppage-time winner in the second leg at Anfield. Klopp insists Liverpool were denied a certain penalty late in the second half when Long appeared to handle the ball. He then said there was another fair shout for a spot kick as Divock Origi went down following a challenge by…
Southampton secured their first League Cup final since 1979 with a stunning 1-0 victory at Anfield, deservedly claiming a 2-0 aggregate semifinal win over Jurgen Klopp’s team, who are now under threat of seeing their season unravel. While Claude Puel and Southampton can plan for next month’s trip to Wembley, with Shane Long’s stoppage-time winner at Anfield banishing any fears of a late Liverpool fight back, Klopp must now find a way to get his faltering team back on track to avoid another cup exit this weekend. Liverpool have now scored just six goals in their past seven games, been…
The source or sources of the rumoured death of President Muhammadu Buhari have been penned down for punishment, Lai Mohammed has said. The minister of Information and Culture made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in Abuja. Mohammed stressed that the full wrath of the law will be brought to bear on the authors of the subversive messages being circulated on the health of President Buhari. “The source/sources of the fabricated messages are already being investigated and the authors should be prepared to face the consequences of their actions,’’ the minister said. Continuing, he said:…
Hakeem Bello, the special adviser on communications to Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has denied reports alleging his involvement in a N166 billion contract. In a statement by Bello on January 25, 2017, the Minister’s media aide outrightly denied the allegation as reported by Premium Times. Bellow said examining the report published by Premium Times readily shows the obvious contradictions and the less than altruistic intentions therein. He said: “To start with, the report established the fact that there was an Evaluation Committee made up of a Chairman and Members who are ranking professionals in their own…
Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa says any worker who stays away from office will be sacked. Dickson made the remark at the launch of “Operation no work, no pay” by the State Government in Yenagoa on Wednesday. He said the policy would not only improve the workforce but fortify plans to move the state forward. He said the state government was spending heavily on workers’ development without improved revenue. Dickson explained that the launch was necessary to ensure that state, local governments and parastatals did not collapse. The governor, who decried the way workers stayed out of work, said only…
The presidency has refuted reports that the acting President, Yemi Osinbajo is being compelled by some state governors to resign. This is contained in a statement by the special adviser political in the presidency, former Senator, Babafemi Ojudu. Describing the news as a mere fabrication Ojodu reiterated that the story is untrue as the VP is carrying out his task as posed on him by the country. He said: “I have read many ridiculous stories saying the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo is being held hostage by some governors who are trying to compel him to resign. “I have equally…
Sen. Theodore Orji (PDP-Abia) on Wednesday, denied media reports that he was drawing pension from Abia government as former governor of the state. Orji was listed among 21 former governors and other officers, who are currently holding public office, including ministers, and earning salaries but still receiving pension for previous political positions. In a statement in Abuja, his media aide, Mr Eddie Onuzuruike, said that the senator could not enjoy double pay knowing full well the implication as a seasoned public servant. “Let it be known to all and sundry that Senator T.A. Orji is not drawing any of such…
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatisation, Sen. Ben Bruce, says he is against the further provision of electricity intervention fund. The intervention fund is billed for use as subsidy for operators or any increases in tariff in the country’s electricity sector. Bruce stated this during an oversight visit to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission in Abuja on Wednesday. He said the sector was yet to record any improvement despite the enormous finances invested in the sector after privatisation. He, therefore, said that the call for further subsidy for the sector and increase in electricity tarrif was uncalled for. “If there…
Acclaimed Nigerian Music producer, Cobhams Asuquo has given lovers of good music something to look forward to this new year by announcing plans to release his first album as a performing artiste. The album entitled ‘For You’ will be released at an exclusive album launch concert to hold in Lagos on March 12, 2017. For You is a 14 track album all of which was written and produced by the artiste himself. On Friday January 20, the talented songwriter and singer, shared a creative video where he announced to fans across the world about the impending release of the album.…
New mom, Blac Chyna is beautiful, fab and golden in sexy Instagram snaps that show her in a series of alluring poses. The former exotic dancer is dressed in a custom gold dress with a metallic gold custom bra made by Shane Justin and the photography is done by Orin Fleurimont. Her dark hair is packed in a bun atop her head with some tresses falling carelessly down her face. Go girl!
US pop superstar Madonna on Wednesday applied in person at a court in the Malawian capital Lilongwe to adopt two more local children, a court spokesman told AFP. Madonna, who visited the southern African nation last year to inspect work by her charity Raising Malawi, adopted Malawian children David Banda in 2006 and Mercy James in 2009. “The court is looking at the application now to determine whether Madonna can adopt these two children,” said Mlenga Mvula, spokesman of the Lilongwe High Court. “The… process requires the court to make a ruling on the adoption.” Local media reports said Madonna…
For a man whose father had wished would grow into a tout, Femi Kuti has done really well for himself and his kids. The Afrobeat act took to social media to celebrate his son who just graduated from the University of Lagos, Lagos state. Femi shared a photo of himself, his sister Yeni Kuti and his graduate son sporting full convocation regalia. He captioned the photo: “My Son “Kwame Joseph”who I’ve taken care of since his JSS 2, graduated today in Unilag (he has made me very proud)he has proven to me that most just need a little & will…
There is a difference between having a perfect life and a happy one and Mercy Johnson knows it. What’s even better is the fact that the mother-of-three knows this. The Nollywood actress shared a picture collage of herself and her husband, Prince Okojie, via Instagram on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Mercy not only said she was happy, but she looked it too. She goofed around with her hubby, as a wide smile split her face in the photo she captioned, “My Boyfriend teases me all the time. hmm with the kids in school it’s goofing time but he promised to…
Wonder what she’s on now. For some unknown reason, Paris Jackson is convinced that her father, Micheal Jackson, was murdered. The 18-year-old claims that she is not alone in her belief and that the rest of the Jackson family believe that the pop legend was killed by an unknown person. Paris said this during a recent interview with Rolling Stone magazine and was genuine enough to note that although her story sounds like a conspiracy story, she fully believed it. She said, “He would drop hints about people being out to get him. And at some point he was like,…
Ever since his £49 million move from Liverpool in the summer of 2015, Raheem Sterling has been the focus of intense scrutiny and has been jeered up and down the country, despite doing very little wrong. The transfer might have left a sour taste in the mouths of Liverpool fans, but it shouldn’t have affected supporters of other clubs as it seems to have done. A poor Euro 2016 from Sterling was almost the final nail in the Englishman’s coffin, as it ensured he’d be the pantomime villain for some time longer. However, it’s getting difficult not to wonder if…
It’s January and the Italian coach of a German team stocked with players from nine different countries is sitting on the terrace of a Swiss hotel in Qatar talking about his past clubs in France, Spain and England, as well as more esoteric stuff, like the Japanese restaurant he’s taking the staff to that evening, how to cook Pacific salmon and the bears he met in Canada. Globalization, eh? These particular bears — Coola and Grinder — weigh nearly a ton between them and live in Grouse Mountain, near Vancouver, where Carlo Ancelotti spent much of the 2015-16 season. “They…