Former Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan has warned supporters of his predecessor, James Ibori to stop publicizing their visits to him. Uduaghan said further that Ibori’s supporters are causing more problems for him with their loud celebration on social media. Ibori was released from a UK prison on Wednesday, December 21, after spending four and a half years in prison for money laundering. “For those going to London to see Chief James Ibori and posting pictures and making comments, please stop it,” Uduaghan said via Facebook. “We appreciate your love for him but you can go quietly without the unnecessary…
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Suspended House of Reps member, Abdulmumin Jibrin has denied that he snuck out of the United Kingdom. According to Premium Times, Herman Hembe, the Chairman of House Committee on Federal Capital Territory, earlier alleged that Jibrin left the UK because he was being investigated for corruption. According to Hembe, “I understand that the suspended Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin has fled back to Nigeria after report of his ownership of five foreign accounts in Barclays Bank and property located at No. 81, Cotswold Gardens, London, NW2, 1PE in London was published. “I wish to remind Jibrin that there is no longer hiding…
Hollywood actor John Boyega is clearly proud of his Nigerian roots. And every opportunity he gets, he shows it. Days ago, the actor showed off a picture of him wearing something Nigerian. The day before, he shared a photo of his meal; jollof rice, proudly to his 1.2 million followers all the way from Lagos. Then yesterday, the Star Wars actor took to his Instagram to show off matching ankara outfits with his Dad. The photo was captioned, ‘Stunting with my Daddy’. You may remember that before now, Boyega revealed he had no qualms dating a Nigerian chic. Clearly, he…
TV host, Emma Ugolee needs to undergo kidney surgery but can’t afford the cost. As a result, music stars, Wizkid and 2face Idibia have led the charge asking Nigerians to support the movement to raise N50m for him. 2face on his part dropped an appeal on his Instagram. “My brother, my friend Emma Ugolee needs your support. He has battled this kidney problem by himself for 5years and needs us now. I have known him for over 20years. He is a great inspiration to me and I do not want to loose him. Please show this love for my sake.…
Dear Olamide, what HAPPENED? What?! I attended OLIC2 and without a doubt, it was by far my BEST event last year. I talked, and talked about it; everyone around me that didn’t go, knew they had to this year. Imagine my excitement when I saw these pictures by TY Bello, I knew OLIC3 was definitely going to be a hit. I needed to see ‘Olamide Live In Concert’ *coughs. In my life, not even at either Canaanland or Redemption Camp had I EVER been stuck in such traffic. No clear plans on controlling humans (forget that we are peculiar here).…
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Wednesday presented N470 billion budget to the State House of Assembly for services in 2017. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the fiscal policy is christened as “Golden Jubilee Budget for accelerated development’’. NAN recalls that in 2016, the Rivers Government budgeted N307 billion. Wike explained that the budget was designed to herald the historic 50 years of the state in 2017. He said the budget was premised on the need to consolidate on achievements of 2016 and restore the state’s economy back to a sustained growth path and expand economic opportunities…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday assured that as the Chairman of ECOWAS Contact Group on Guinea Bissau, he would do his best to ensure that the country did not relapse into crisis. The President gave the assurance when he received the Prime Minister of Guinea Bissau, Umaro El-Mukhtar Sissoco-Embola, at the State House, Abuja. The President expressed satisfaction with the gradual return of normalcy to the West African country. While assuring the visiting Prime Minister of Nigeria’s continued support for political stability in Guinea Bissau, Buhari urged the leaders to work hard to reach a lasting solution to the political…
Governor Olusegun Mimiko has described a clash between indigenes of Ondo and Ogun states as an embarrassment. According to Punch, the Ondo state Governor said the matter needs to be resolved urgently to forestall loss of lives. Governor Mimiko also told newsmen that the boundary dispute will be sorted out so peace can be restored. He said “The government considered this unacceptable and therefore deemed it necessary to urgently integrate Atijere with her Ilaje kinsmen of Ilaje Local Government through the provision of good road network.” According to reports, two border town communities engaged in a free for all fight…
On Tuesday, December 27, 2016, Mr. Toyin Suarau, the Commissioner for Agriculture in Lagos State has assured citizens of the state of the availability and supply of the Lagos-Kebbi rice (LAKE Rice). In the past days, certain centers where the LAKE rice ought to be available for purchase have been faced with a scarcity of the rice and insufficient supplies. According to Suarau, “As from Wednesday, December 28, 2016, all designated retail outlets and centers will have enough supply of the product to meet growing demands of residents.” “The product, which is packaged in 50kg, 25kg, and 10kg bags, is…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja met behind closed door with the Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Embalo. Speaking to State House correspondents through an interpreter after the meeting, Embalo said he was in Abuja to deliver President Jose Vaz’s message to Buhari, requesting him to pay an official visit to Guinea-Bissau. According to him, he used the opportunity of the visit to brief the Nigerian leader on the socio-political development in that country. “We should not forget that Nigeria leads the Contact-Group for Guinea-Bissau and of course also because of the weight of Nigeria in the comity of…
According to reports from The PUNCH, the APC-led Federal government plans to purchase cars worth over N400m for former Nigerian Presidents and heads of states and their deputies in the year .2017. Details of the 2017 Appropriation Bill shows that whooping sums of over N280.099 million for the purchase of cars for seven former Presidents and Head of States. To benefit from the generosity of the Buhari-led APC administration are; Alhaji Sheu Shagari, General Ibrahim Babangida (retired), General Yakubu Gowon, Chief Ernest Shonekan, General Abdul salami Abubakar (retired), Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Mr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. From the list of…
Today is also the birthday of top Yoruba actress Tayo Sobola. She broke into the big scene in 2011 when she released her self-produced movie titled ‘Arewa Onijogbon’. Since then the graduate of Public Administration from Olabisi Onabanjo University hasn’t looked back since.
Nigerian pop singer May D is a year older today. May D whose real names are Mayokun Awodumila was born in Lagos, Nigeria to a family of 5 boys. He comes from Ekiti State Nigeria. The University of Lagos Mass Communication graduate, attended King’s College where he mimed songs of popular artistes. After featuring on a few notable singles May D was signed to Square Records in the year 2012 and released a few hit tracks such as ‘Ile Ijo’, and ‘Soundtrack’. The relationship with Square Records did not last long as he left the label shortly after. He dropped…
Today is the birthday of Nigerian actress Uche Jombo. Uche Jombo-Rodriguez was born in Abia state. She has two degrees; Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Calabar and Computer Programming from the Federal University of Technology, Minna. She started acting in 1999 when she appeared in the movie ‘Visa To Hell’. Since her debut she has appeared in over 60 movies. Uche Jombo got married to Kenny Rodriguez in 2012. They have a son together, Matthew Rodriguez.
<A clergyman named Olagorioye Faleyimu, has prophesied that Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, may stay barren for a long time if not steadfast with prayers. Faleyimu, who is the founder, Mountain of Blessing and Miracle Church of Christ, however claimed that marrying a pastor can put an end to her problems, Punch News reports. The prophesy reads, "A popular actress in Nollywood, Funke Akindele, who was once in the Yoruba movie industry should pray deeply so as to have children. “Another grace she has is to marry a pastor who can fight the battle on her behalf with prayers.” This however…
Jennifer Lopez and Drake are fueling romance rumours with their latest cosy photo. So, it all started on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, when they posted a pretty intimate photo of them all snuggled up on a couch, looking like a pair of lovebirds. The photo shows Drake’s arms wrapped tightly around her while Lopez lies on his lap with her eyes closed. Recall that JLo and Drake sparked rumours of a romance earlier this month when he attended two of her Las Vegas “All I Have” shows, and also invited her to a private dinner party at West Hollywood’s Delilah’s…
Obviously, the economic recession has got nothing on Davido! The crooner took to Snapchat flaunting wads of cash and a new 2017 Range Rover. He wrote alongside the white gleaming car, “Zero recession”. Zero recession it is actually! Meanwhile, the singer took to Snapchat on Christmas day sharing various videos of himself and one-year-old Imade on a lunch date. Just recently, he was captured dressing up his little girl who laid innocently on a bed. In the latter part of the video, the Sony Music Entertainment artiste was seen feeding her, but she appeared not to have much of an…
On Jan. 4, 2016, Florentino Perez announced that Rafael Benitez would no longer be Real Madrid’s coach. The following day, the president introduced Zinedine Zidane as the squad’s new manager. At first, it did look as though Perez had rushed things by throwing the inexperienced Zidane on the Santiago Bernabeu bench. Few thought that 51 weeks later, the team would find themselves where they are right now: proud winners of another Champions League title, leading La Liga with a three-point cushion and a match in hand over Barcelona and surviving in both the Copa del Rey and the Champions League.…
When Jack Wilshere left Arsenal in August to join Bournemouth on loan for the season, his explanation was that he needed to play regular football. It was an understandable motivation, although it still feels as if he made his decision in a fit of pique having been left out of the England squad. At that point he was being eased into action by Arsene Wenger, with two substitute appearances, and there was never any real doubt that he’d get playing time at Arsenal had he stayed. When Santi Cazorla picked up an injury in October, it might have been just…
Andres Iniesta has expressed his desire to retire at Barcelona as the club prepare to offer him a new deal in the New Year. Iniesta’s current contract is due to expire in 2018, but reports in Catalan newspaper Diario Sport on Wednesday named him as one of the five figures Barca are keen to renew in 2017. Lionel Messi, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ivan Rakitic and coach Luis Enrique are the other four. And club captain Iniesta, who has made over 600 appearances for Barcelona’s first team since joining the club as a 12-year-old in 1996, is keen to commit his…