Gov. Aknwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Thursday said that the sum of N2.698 billion had been earmarked in the 2017 budget for the construction of five Elderly Care Centres across the state. Ambode, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Idiat Adebule, made the disclosure at the 2016 Pensioners Day Celebration in Lagos with the theme ‘Take a Stand Against Ageism’. He said the move was to ensure that pensioners from the state recreate from time to time. According to him, it is a demonstration of his administration’s commitment to the welfare of the retirees from the Lagos State…
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The Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike inaugurated the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Killings/Violence that attended the Rerun/supplementary elections on Dec. 10 in the state. Mr Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Governor on Electronic Media said Wike charged the panel to find out the number of those killed and who was responsible for their deaths. Wike also charged the Commission to ascertain the names of those who were killed. The governor stated that it was not within the purview of the Commission to investigate how the elections were conducted. “This Judicial Commission of Inquiry is not to investigate…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged people of the South East zone to shy away from the spirit of individualism and unite to achieve the political aspirations that had eluded them for the development of the region. Speaking on Thursday at the South East Security and Economic Summit in Enugu, Obasanjo, said that the zone would not achieve much with continued individualism and lack of cohesion amongst them. He said the people of the area seemed to have forgotten their spirit of enterprise and communal efforts, which stood them apart from other ethnic groups in the country. He said the…
He might get a bad rap for not being sure what his real age was or be accused of being a little cocky, but there’s no denying that Kiss Daniel does know how to make good music. And he was the biggest winner of the night at the 2016 Headies, carting away three plaques in the Best R&B/Pop album, Hip Hop World Revelation and Album of the Year categories. The G-Worldwide signee was initially absent when the first category was announced and his label mate Sugarboy had to pick it up on his behalf. It seemed as though it would…
As the 2016 Headies went down at the Eko Convention Centre yesterday night, several stars were conspicuously missing. Among the most notable were YBNL boss Olamide and his whole crew; Don Jazzy and his entire Mavins team; Chocolate City and its roster of stars; Davido, who had a show only the previous day at Oriental Hotel; Tekno, P-Square, Yemi Alade, Ill Bliss, Waje, Omawumi, Cynthia Morgan, Reminisce and several others. It came as a shock to many fans who were eager to catch a glimpse of their favourite artistes, but to their dismay they didn’t bother to show up. Olamide,…
For the first time since he announced the cancellation of his December and January concerts, Wizkid yesterday made a triumphant return to the Lagos circuit as he picked up the Artiste of the Year award at the 2016 Headies. His attendance at the annual awards ceremony was unexpected as he was said to be observing a bed rest on doctor’s orders. Causally strolling in with his manager Sunday Are towards the end of the show, the Eko Convention Centre which was filled to capacity went up in cheers. Soon after he made his entrance, he was announced as the Artiste…
The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) have released their final three-man shortlist for the 2016 African Player of the Year award. CAF cut a long list of nominees to just three ahead of the Glo-CAF Awards night in Abuja where the winner will be announced in January 2017. Holder Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang makes the list; he won the award in 2015 for his impressive form for Bundesliga side, Borussia Dortmund. Algeria international Riyad Mahrez also makes the list and is favourite to win the award after leading Leicester City to a shocking Premier League win in the year under review. He…
Former captain of the Super Eagles, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has revealed that lack of playing time prompted him to retire early from football. Okocha surprised many by announcing his retirement in 2008 when he was playing at Hull City at the age of 34. “I must confess that [not getting a lot of playing time] was one of the main reasons why I retired from playing at a very young age,” Okocha told newsmen at a press conference. “I believe that it is not worth it to train from Monday to Friday just to have 20 minutes on the…
Tottenham Hotspur and France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has extended his contract until 2022, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. “We are delighted to announce that Hugo Lloris has signed a new contract with the club, which will run until 2022,” Spurs announced on their official Twitter account. Lloris, 29, moved to White Hart Lane from Lyon in 2012 and has been a key member of Mauricio Pochettino’s side while also winning 85 caps for France. “I’m very pleased with this new contract. It shows how much I believe in this project. and hopefully the best year is ahead,” Lloris…
The Immediate past governor of Ekiti State and current Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday distributed several gift items to Ekiti residents ahead of Christmas and New year celebrations. The News Agency of Nigeria,(NAN), reports that beneficiaries, estimated at 6,000, got gift which included rice and cash, at a ceremony in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. The exercise was carried out under the auspices of a body known as “John Kayode Fayemi (JKF) Centre”, an advocacy conglomerate instituted some years ago by the former governor, to support the needy in the society. NAN reports that…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday refuted the purported deployment of 47 career ambassadors-designate to various countries. Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, in a statement in Abuja, disowned a purported deployment list of the ambassadors in circulation. He described the list as totally unauthorised as it did not emanate from government, adding that the publication did not attribute the story to any source in government. According to him, the deployment of ambassadors-designate will be released only when agreements (consent) have been sought and obtained from prospective countries. “Members of the diplomatic community and the general public…
The 21 rescued Chibok schoolgirls are to enjoy Christmas and New Year festivities with their parents, Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President has disclosed. Shehu, who stated this on his Facebook page, said already the Department of State Security (DSS) had taken the liberated girls to their respective families. He also dismissed social media reports that more Chibok schoolgirls had been rescued from their captors saying that the girls sighted in Yola were the ones rescued in October. Shehu, however, revealed that negotiation was ongoing by the DSS to secure the release…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has spoken on challenges confronting the present administration as well as plans to develop small businesses. He assured them of government’s commitment and determination to support the growth of small and medium scale enterprises in the country as efforts were ongoing to fix the challenges in the system. The Vice President said: “We are progressing but it is slow and the reason it is slow is because there have been a lot of damages in the past. “For instance look at what is happening in the Niger Delta; that is where we get most of the…
Again, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, has released 22 things that would happen in Nigeria in 2017. According to him, the ‘prophecies’ were inspired by the Holy Spirit. In a statement on Friday, December 23, 2016, Governor Fayose noted that about 90 percent of his 2016 predictions came to pass. “Fellow Nigerians, remember I predicted 20 things that will be experienced this year 2016. Almost 90 percent of what the Holy Spirit led me to predict came to pass,” Fayose said. “The Holy Spirit has once again led me to tell Nigerians what may happen in 2017. We therefore…
The Presidency has denied reports that more Chibok girls have been released by terrorist sect, Boko Haram. Earlier media reports had it that 21 more girls had been released by the sect on Thursday, December 22, and taken to the Yola International Airport in Adamawa State. However, presidential spokesman Garba Shehu explained that the girls seen at the airport were the same ones who were freed by Boko Haram in October. “To my friends spreading the news of a further release of Chibok Girls, we are not there yet. The negotiations are ongoing and the Department of State Service, DSS…
An unknown young lady, Peace, claims popular Nigerian rapper, Skales, is the father of her baby boy. The young mother in a private chat with blogger, Zetbra Daily, said she met Skales two years ago at a party, where they hooked up. According to her, she tried to reach out to the singer through numerous means, but the rapper paid no attention to her and his baby boy. We have reached out to Skales, so far no word back. Recall that Skales has ended his affair with girlfriend, Sasay and is now dating an Ethiopian babe known as Leyla Konjo.…
Celebrity couple, Lilian Esoro and Ubi Franklin continue to fuel rumours they have both gone their separate ways. The duo were spotted at the just concluded Headies awards at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos seperately. Ubi was seen arriving with pals AY Makun and Kcee few minutes before the event started while Lilian Esoro came in later in a dazzling evening dress. Unlike celebrity couple Gbenro and Osas Ajibade who presented an award at the Headies together, Lilian and Ubi had to do theirs seprately. One could tell Ubi wasn’t really happy after his estranged wife left the stage.…
The 2016 Headies is finally over! But what will forever be ingrained in the hearts of the audience was when Baba Nla crooner snubbed Eva Alordiah’s fiancé, Caesar. Wizkid walked into the venue almost at the last hour sending the crowd into a frenzy! While walking past the crowd he reached out to hug someone, Caesar thinking it was him, stretched his arms only for Wizkid to ditch him and hug Eva. Of course the singer doesn’t know Cool TV presenter Caesar and might have been reaching out for Eva.. Recall that Caesar is the same guy who proposed to…
The 2016 Headies was going well without too much drama until comedian Bovi hit the stage to present an award. The jester while announcing the names of nominees threw a subtle shade at media personality daddy Freeze. The new dad first started with calling out the number of beefs the entertainment industry witnessed this year. According to him, Wizkid and Linda Ikeji be put in far away from each other in the hall, same thing for Olamide and Don Jazzy and Shina Peller with Oritsefemi but Freeze would not get an invite but Basketmouth would be allowed in. “Freeze dem…
Demilade Martins Alejo, popularly known as YCEE is the cover of maiden edition of Vibe.ng Magazine. In the Interview tagged “The Rise And Rise Of YCEE”, the Jagaban crooner reveals the challenges he faced and how he overcame them to become the musician he is today. From going to cyber cafes to download beats for recording his freestyles, to signing a record deal with Sony Music West Africa. The down-to-earth Omo Alhaji, reveals juicy details about his personal life, celebrity crush, relationship, and what his girlfriend should expect from him. Speaking to Vibe.ng, YCEE talks about his first EP, which…