Nigeria’s immediate ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan, has visited elder statesman, Olusegun Obasanjo in his Ibogun residence. According to multiple reports, Jonathan, who was allegedly invited for the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th American president was spotted with the former President on Friday, January 20, 2017. It was further reported that Jonathan visited Obasanjo, at his residence at noon and was received by community leaders, members of the Ibogun community. The two ex-Presidents reportedly went into a closed door meeting, which had in attendance former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola and others. The ex-Presidents have not been on…
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Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerians to be more committed to the right values of hard work, integrity and faithfulness. Osinbajo, who gave the advice at the 27th Annual Minister’s Leadership Conference at the Men of Issachar Vision Incorporation, Olororo-Ojoo in Ibadan, on Friday, said such values were the `principles of the gospel.’ “The principle of the gospel has transformed countries in Europe, America and many others. These principles are hard work, integrity and faithfulness. “Our people must have commitment to the right values. We must address the issue of integrity. “Imagine, someone stole 2.5 million dollars and the whole…
The Akwa Ibom Agency for the Control of AIDS (AK-SACA) says 262,447 persons living with HIV in the state do not take any anti-retroviral therapy (ART). The Project Manager, AK-SACA, Dr Nkereuwem Etok, disclosed this on Friday in Uyo while presenting situation reports at the Akwa Ibom 2017 HIV/AIDS Summit. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the summit has the theme, “HIV/AIDS in Akwa Ibom State: Taking charge of our destiny”. Etok explained that out of the 304,447 persons identified as having HIV in the state, only 24,000 patients are on anti-retroviral therapy (ART). He lamented that the…
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has told ex-President Goodluck Jonathan that there are more opportunities for him outside the country. Obasanjo made this known when the immediate ex-President Jonathan paid him a courtesy visit at his residence in Ibogun village, Ogun State. Obasanjo said: ” I have said to you before and I will say again that there are plenty of opportunities out there, within the country, within West Africa, within African and indeed in the larger world where people will want you to make contributions.” Speaking further, Obasanjo said: ”The first point I want to make is to thank you very…
CW has released an extended official trailer for the midseason of the third season of “The Flash.” “The Flash” midseason premiere is titled “Borrowing Problems From The Future” and is set to air Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Synopsis Barry is tormented by his vision of the future where Iris is murdered by Savitar. When a criminal named Plunder (guest star Stephen Huszar) shows up in Central City, Barry recalls the villain’s presence in his vision of the future and fears that if he catches Plunder, it will cement Iris’ fate. Confused about Barry’s hesitation to stop Plunder, Wally decides to…
Afro pop singer Mr 2Kay isn’t wasting anytime this year thrilling his fans. His first offering this year is an official dance remix to his well-received single, ‘In the morning’ from his acclaimed “Count it all joy” EP. The upbeat love song attracted international attention from fans and fellow artistes as well. This led to the release of an afro version which was remixed by UK based producers Team Salut. And now, demonstrating his versatility yet again, the Grafton records act releases an electronic dance version that shows there are many ways to enjoy the same song.
Eccentric media personality, Charly Boy Oputa is back with another one and this time, it’s directed at the ‘yahoo’ pastors. The music star took to Instagram on January 19, 2017, writing about Pastors scamming their congregations, the economic situation in Nigeria and how laws are not made to favour indigenous business and more. It reads, “Pastor’s Abegi make una stop all this Wayo. Jesus is not a gangster. Stop making people “offers they can’t refuse”. You promise Heaven if they accept your nonsense propaganda and threaten spiritual torment if they don’t. Na only una know God, Na only una God…
Tunde Ednut is also a year older today. Born in Katstina to a family of 5, Tunde started his University education at the University of Lagos but later proceeded to Kingsland University of London where he studied Graphics Arts. Tunde Ednut started out as a comedian and was once one of the most popular stand up acts in the UK before returning to Nigeria to pursue a career in music. Some of his popular songs include ‘Catching Cold’, ‘Baby Boo’, and ‘Jingle Bell Bell’.
Lola Rae, real name Rachel Akosua Funmilola Garton is a Nigerian-born British-Ghanaian recording artist and dancer. She gained recognition following the release of her debut single ‘Watch my ting go’. Lola Rae in 2016 signed a recording deal with Davido’s imprint Davido Music Worldwide (DMW).
Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe was called out by a fashion designer, Phoonmy Afrika, on Instagram for failing to fulfill an agreement. The seamstress on January 20, 2017, put up a picture of the mum of two in an Ankara blouse and skirt accusing her of rocking one of her designs without giving her credit as agreed. According to her, she reached an agreement with mercy and fellow actress Jumoke Odetola, Jumoke fulfilled her part of the agreement and Mercy didn’t but instead tagged another designer on Instagram. According to her, Mercy has refused to give the dress back after everything.…
A short while ago, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang bought a new house in Dortmund, a massive one with an underground swimming pool connecting two separate buildings. At least that’s what Bild claimed, hoping to give a new spin to the story of the wantaway striker. But there is no way to spin this story. As things stand, and as all recent interviews with the Gabon international suggest, the 27-year-old is set to leave the Westfalenstadion this summer, after four years with over 100 competitive goals in less than 200 games. He will go down as one of the best players in Borussia…
French international Dimitri Payet’s refusal to play for West Ham has led to his car being vandalised according to English tabloid The Daily Mail on Friday. The 29-year-old – who along with his wife Ludivine are keen to return to the south of France and are demanding he be allowed to join former club Marseille – has also been effectively closed out by his teammates who have deleted him from the team’s WhatsApp group. He has also been barred from team bonding sessions and dinners effectively being sent to ‘Coventry’ – the English term for shutting someone out and refusing…
Ycee serves up visuals for raving single ‘Link up’ featuring Mavin singer Reekado Banks. The video features shades of spookiness coming from the ladies. Watch video as directed by Mex and share your thoughts.
Manchester United’s visit to Stoke on Saturday offers the chance to exorcise some bad memories as Jose Mourinho’s side look to reel in the Premier League’s top four. United’s lowest point of last season came in this fixture when, amid fevered speculation about Louis van Gaal’s future as manager, they performed woefully and slipped to a 2-0 Boxing Day defeat. Van Gaal, as it turned out, held on to his job for another five months before he was sacked to make way for current United boss Mourinho. United are actually one place lower in the Premier League now than they…
Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has been called out by a fashion designer, Phoonmy Afrika, on Instagram for failing to fulfill an agreement. The seamstress on January 20, 2017, put up a picture of the mum of two in an Ankara blouse and skirt accusing her of rocking one of her designs without giving her credit as agreed. According to her, she reached an agreement with mercy and fellow actress Jumoke Odetola, Jumoke fulfilled her part of the agreement and Mercy didn’t but instead tagged another designer on Instagram. According to her, Mercy has refused to give the dress back after…
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sadness and regret over the accidental bombing of a civilian community in Rann, Borno, by the Nigerian Air Force. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Tuesday, the president condoled with families of the dead. The president, who expressed sympathy to the Borno Government, also wished those wounded during the incident divine succour, leading to full recovery. He pledged the Federal Government help for the state government in attending to “this regrettable operational mistake”. Buhari, who pleaded for calm, prayed God to grant…
The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu has denied reports that Buhari was specially excluded from the inauguration of US president-elect, Donald Trump. Earlier media reports had it that former president, Goodluck Jonathan was invited to the event while Buhari was shunned. However, Shehu denied the rumours via social media on Thursday, January 19, 2017. “Gentlemen, I think we should respond to refute this falsehood. The US does not invite Heads of State or President to the inauguration of their Presidents,” Shehu tweeted. “Our President could therefore not have been snubbed,” he added.…
The Nigerian Army has offered N500,000 reward for information that will lead to the arrest of suicide bombers or discovery of transit house of bombers or factory for making bomb. Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, said in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja that the cash reward for information followed the spate of suicide bombings in the North East, particularly in Maiduguri and Madagali which was “assuming a disturbing proportion”. “Consequently, the Nigerian Army is offering a reward of the sum of N500,000 for any information that leads to the arrest of a suicide bomber, the guide to the suicide…
Mrs Aisha Buhari, wife of the President, has commiserated with the families of victims of the erroneous bombing in Rann, Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno by the Nigeria Air Force fighter jet. This is contained in a condolence message by her Special Assistant on Media, Adebisi Olumide-Ajayi, in Abuja on Wednesday. “My thoughts are with the victims and families of the deceased and my fervent prayer is that God gives them the fortitude to bear the loss.” She also prayed for almighty God to continue to guide the armed forces and the citizens in their bid to rid…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has decried the scourge of Lagos area boys on movie sets. In a series of posts on Instagram and Twitter, the thespian shared photos and videos of the street urchins who were fighting her film crew. Writing and tagging Lagos State governor Akinwunmi Ambode in the posts, Oboli lamented the endless extortion by the area boys, saying that one of her crew members was stabbed in the mayhem. ‘I am totally fed up! Shooting in Lagos State is such a difficult experience. I’ve been settling area boys everyday yet they still fight us. The…