The minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has denied using the Army and police to hijack results during the Saturday, December 10, 2016 rerun election. Governor Nyesom Wike had earlier alleged that Amaechi used security operatives during the election to rig the poll, reports say. Responding to the allegation, the minister called on Wike to stop disgracing the office of the Governor with his allegations. “Wike must allow INEC to collate and announce the results of the rerun elections. As governor, Wike cannot be INEC or dictate to INEC how and when to announce election results. “It’s sad, very sad that…
Author: David Folami
Manchester United will take on Saint-Etienne in the last 32 of the Europa League, with Jose Mourinho’s side hosting the French club in the first leg, after Monday’s draw. The tie will see United and France midfielder Paul Pogba, the world’s most expensive player, come up against his elder brother Florentin, the Guinea international defender. “That’s a nice thing,” said Mourinho at a press conference on Monday. “Paul was already laughing about it and for sure his brother is also laughing. “It has happened a few times in the history football and it’s a nice thing.” The teams met in…
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp bemoaned his side’s defending and lack of composure after they fell behind in the Premier League title race with a 2-2 draw at home to struggling West Ham. Divock Origi scored for the fourth consecutive match after Darren Randolph’s blunder to save a point for frail Liverpool, who sit third, six points behind leaders Chelsea. Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius last week gifted Bournemouth a winner and Klopp’s side — so good going forward and top of the table last month — are being regularly undermined by their defensive failings. Karius’ positioning on Sunday for West Ham…
Jose Mourinho admits he was scared when he saw Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan stretchered off the field during his team’s 1-0 Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Mkhitaryan scored the winning goal against Tottenham on Sunday and is finally displaying the sort of form that had convinced United to sign him from Borussia Dortmund in the close-season. But late in the game at Old Trafford, the Armenian went down under a foul from Spurs defender Danny Rose and had to be carried from the field with what appeared a nasty injury to his ankle. Speaking on Monday about the…
Rapper, Lil Kesh, comes through with the visuals of his recent song, ‘Shele gan gan’. The YAGI head honcho gives fan a different feel in the party themed video directed by Unlimited L.A. Check it out!
Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy has urged Nigerian youths to challenged the government. The entertainer who has never minced words when it comes to corruption, made the call, on Monday, December 12, 2016. He wrote, “My dear Nigerian youths, jungle Don mature my people. GET off Social Media and Make your Country Proud. I challenge Docile Nigerians to Take the Battle to Every Arm of Government, Every State Capital and Every Banking Office in Nigeria and See if our President will not Fight with us for the Greater Good of NIGERIA. I think therefore I am; I fight…
Chika Ike has opened up on the reasons for her failed first marriage and her hope for another which would be successful this time atound. During a recent interview with The Nation, the Nollywood actress was asked if she regretted getting married at the time that she had, and if it had led to the tragic end of the union. Ike said, “I think it has to do with so many reasons; one of them might be being young. Some people get married that young and have been able to make their marriages work. But if you’re young, you’re young.…
Nigerians have been urged not to lose faith in the current administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari made this known on Sunday, December 11, 2016 in his 2016 Eid-el-Maulud message to the nation. “As we use the memorable occasion of this celebration to reflect on our current challenges, I urge you not to lose faith in the ability of this administration to make a difference in the lives of our people,” he said. The president further said the reality of the temporary challenges should not undermine the hopes of Nigerians and neither should it reverse the collective will…
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State will on Tuesday host the 10th Edition of the annual Town Hall Meeting on Security under the auspices of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). The Executive Secretary of the LSSTF, Dr Abdulrazaq Balogun, said in a statement in Lagos on Sunday that the Town Hall Meeting would focus on the theme “Optimising Security Funding in a Recession.” “Sustaining the funds in the face of recession might be a tough task, hence the need to fashion out new strategies to help donors and partners continue to see the need for supporting the organisations,”…
The Police Command in Niger has commenced aggressive mop-up of criminals in the state with a view to providing safe atmosphere during the forth-coming Christmas and New Year festivities. Mr Zubairu Muazu, Commissioner of Police in Niger disclosed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Monday. He said that various forms of security measures have been put in place to guarantee safety of lives and property of the people. He explained that the command would intensify its community policing to enable it gather intelligence reports towards apprehending criminals. He said that already Area Commanders…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued Senate President, Dr Bukola Sakari and House of Representatives Speaker, Yakubu Dogara over the sum of N500 billion which was allegedly spent as running cost by the National Assembly between 2006 and 2016. SERAP is suing Saraki and Dogara for failing to give account of how the amount was spent and the monthly income and allowances of each Senator and member. The group filed the case at the Federal High Court Ikoyi in line with the Freedom of Information Act. SERAP argued that the information being requested does not fall within…
The Federal Government has denied reports that it will pay a commission of $79 million to Switzerland to secure the return of $321 million looted and stashed there by late dictator, Sani Abacha. The denial was made by Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun via a statement released by her media aide, Festus Akanbi. The statement reads: “The attention of the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has been drawn to a misleading report, which erroneously claimed that the Federal Government has agreed to pay a $79 million commission to the Swiss government, as part of conditions for repatriation of the…
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the 2017 budget will get the country out of the current economic crisis. Buhari gave the assurance on Sunday, December 11, 2016, in his Eid-el Maulud message to Nigerians. “Again the calendar of life has brought us into another period of celebration, and deep reflection. Celebration, because we are marking the birth of Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him), and deep reflection, because it is another opportunity of pausing, taking a deep breath and reflecting on the current realities before us,” he said. “First of all, I wish all Muslims a happy and…
Ini Edo has revealed that she was meant to have been at the service that has cost hundreds their life and only narrowly escaped the disaster. The Nollywood actress revealed that she could have been among the victims, but for the traffic from Calabar to Uyo which lasted for seven hours. Explaining how the terrible traffic on her way to the church might have saved her life, Edo wrote via both of her Instagram accounts: “2 days ago, I was very bitter about the unreliable nature of some of our airlines cancelling flights without prior notice thereby hindering my plans…
Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze turns 39 today. Chinedu Ikedieze shot to fame after the popular character Aki he played alongside Osita Iheme in the movie Aki na Ukwa. Chinedu Ikedieze was born in Abia State and had his first degree in mass communication at The Institute of Management and Technology (IMT). The Nollywood actor also attended New York Film Academy in 2004 to study certificate worthy programme in film acting. Chinedu Ikedieze got married to his beautiful wife Nneoma Nwaijah in 2011 and they have a daughter together. Well known for his problem-child roles in movies he is currently featured…
King Sunny Ade celebrates turning 70 years old and 50 years of unbeatable art and musicianship. As was expected a befitting celebration was hosted in his honour on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. The event tagged ‘Sunny on Sunday’ saw a host of celebrities, Lagos socialites and fans come out to rock with the King. The festivity packed with energy and live music was hosted by comedian Tee-A, actress Funke Akindele and on air personality Lolo1. Here’s a list of seven types of celebrities who were present at the function. Music icons Ever wondered what…
Looks like it’s a new beginning for troubled rapper, Kanye West, following his public meltdown last month. Removal men were spotted on Thursday, December 8, 2016, clearing up his Calabasas studio where he created his art and worked on projects. Looks like it’s a new beginning for troubled rapper, Kanye West, following his public meltdown last month. Removal men were spotted on Thursday, December 8, 2016, clearing up his Calabasas studio where he created his art and worked on projects. Now it looks like the father of two is ready to start afresh as items of his clothing projects were…
Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro has a huge reason to celebrate. The mum of one who is currently embroiled in an ongoing rumour that she split up with her music executive husband Ubi Franklin, has just bagged the award for the Most Fashionable Actress of the Year at the Lagos Fashion Awards held in Lagos. The excited actress took to her Instagram page on to share this news with her fans. “We won the award,” she wrote alongside a video of herself dancing. Thanking fans for their unwavering support at this time she needs it most, “I appreciate every single one…
Estranged British wife of renowned Nollywood movie director, Yomi Fabiyi, Fran, has said the actor did not marry her because of green card. Fran in an interview with Punch debunked claims the movie producer married her in order to get his green card. It has been insinuated in some quarters that the actor married his wife in order to legalize his stay in the UK. This comes after Fabiyi, made known his plans to divorce his British wife of four years. According to Fran, her husband did not marry her because of a green card. When asked if she was…
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to crown a memorable year by being named the world’s best player for a fourth time on Monday night. The Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held in Paris on Monday while Ronaldo is thousands of miles away in Japan, ahead of Club World Cup duty for Real Madrid. However, Ronaldo is expected to pick up the main award after a remarkable year even by his own high standards. Real beat city rivals Atletico Madrid in May to become European champions for a record-extending 11th time, with Ronaldo once more playing a crucial role. Two months later…