The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Monday mourned the late Mrs Bola Kuforiji-Olubi, a former Minister of Commerce. He described her as an accomplished administrator who discharged all her duties with passion, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yusuph Olaniyonu, said in a statement. Saraki said, “it is sad that our dear mother has taken her final journey at age 80; the purpose-driven life she led would continue to inspire present and upcoming generations, particularly women. “In her humble way, she proved that women can attain the zenith of their career if only they can…
Author: David Folami
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has reassured Nigerians that there will be no famine due to the massive food production in the country. Ogbeh said this in Abuja while addressing newsmen on the sidelines of the three-day 11th African Economic Conference which began on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference was organised by the African Development Bank (AfDB), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). “How can there be famine when there is so much food production?’’ he asked. He, however, noted that the cost…
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has uncovered at least five foreign bank accounts allegedly operated by ex-appropriation committee chairman, Abdulmumin Jibrin. Ifeanyi Okonkwo, coordinator of NYCN disclosed this on Monday, November 5, 2016, in Abuja when he presented copies of the petition to Ossai Ossai, the House committee chairman on ethics and privileges. The sort codes and bank accounts numbers uncovered are; Barclays Bank International Account, SC 204744 AC33471268; Barclays Bank Reserve Account, SC 204744 AC 43707164; Barclays Bank Mortgage Account, SC 204744 AC 94030664; Barclays Bank Euro Currency Account SC 204744 AC 52339433 and Barclays Bank USD…
Nigerian music stars, Wizkid, Falz, Tekno and Yemi Alade have been nominated for the 2016 Future Awards. Nollywood act Adesua Etomi and media personality Stephanie Coker also made the nomination list which consists of 21 categories. Wizkid, who is scheduled to perform at his Homecoming concert this December in Lagos, is nominated in the Young Person of the Year category alongside Hollywood star John Boyega. Falz on his part is nominated in a rather strong Prize for Music category that also comprises Tekno, Yemi Alade, Kiss Daniel and Mr. Eazi. Also nominated are Nigerian footballers Kelechi Iheanacho and Odion Ighalo…
Kendall Jenner‘s schedule these days is a tight one, not that the model and reality TV star is complaining though. Fresh off walking the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Paris a week ago, the 21-year-old just saw her shoot for the Love Magazine‘s advent season calendar released. The model donned on a sexy two-piece sheer underwear and high-heeled biker boots with very little make-up on. And she channelled her sexiness through her hazel brown eyes. The young Kardashian-Jenner was preceded by Bella Hadid who began the Love Magazine countdown for December and did not disappoint with her…
2016 has been Drake’s year. He has shone brighter than any music star with his album Views. Yesterday, December 5, the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) announced that the album has been officially certified 4x platinum by them. Earlier this year, on June 9, Views was certified gold, platinum, and double platinum. By August 3, the LP went triple platinum. It will be recalled that Drake was named the most streamed artiste of 2016 by Spotify with 4.7 billion streams last week. Also, back in September, Apple Music honoured him with a plaque for being the first artiste to…
Victor Moses is Chelsea’s most complete player according to his teammates, Pedro. Moses has been on form since he was deployed as a wing-back in Antonio Conte’s 3-4-3 formation. The Nigeria international in November won two Man of the Match awards and was also named the PFA Fans Player of the Month. Speaking on his teammate, Pedro said Moses has developed into a complete player under Chelsea manager, Conte. “Victor is playing very well, he’s on fire and performing well in every game,” Pedro told Chelsea’s official website. “In the last few matches he’s been our best player and it’s…
Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi has revealed that Manchester City star Kelechi Iheanacho is his best mate in the national team. Since joining the national team, Iwobi and Iheanacho have struck up a friendship which is easy to see in pictures. On the pitch also, the Premier League stars have also struck up a partnership for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. In a recent interview, Iwobi reveals why Iheanacho is his favourite roommate. “He’s always entertaining and making people laugh. He is down-to-earth as well, so I love rooming with him,” Iwobi said. The Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles…
Atletico Madrid can make club history at Bayern Munich on Tuesday as the Spaniards look for a record sixth group stage win with both teams through to the last 16. Diego Simeone’s men arrive in Munich as the only side with a 100 percent record after five wins from five Champions League games. The Group D leaders are six points clear of second-placed Bayern, who they beat 1-0 in Madrid in September, thanks to Yannick Carrasco’s first-half winner. Only five teams have achieved the feat of winning all six Champions League group stage games: Real Madrid (twice, 2011/12, 2014/15), AC…
Professor Wole Soyinka has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to be cautious in sending out congratulatory messages. Addressing journalists on Monday, December 5, 2016, the Nobel Laureate advised that President Buhari should be wary of sending congratulatory messages like he did to the outgoing President of The Gambia, Alhaji Yahya Jammeh. President Buhari had lauded Jammeh for conceding defeat to the incoming President, Mr. Adama Barrow. However, Soyinka sees no need for the congratulatory message saying that Jammeh, who ruled for 22 years, represented sit-tight African leaders. Soyinka recently revealed plans to formally exit the United States, where he had been…
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerians to be patient with President Muhammadu Buhari. Osinbajo also assured that all Nigerians would come out of the recession happy. The Vice President made the comments during a town hall meeting in Kano State. “I’m confident everyone of us would come out of this recession happy. Let’s be patient, let’s work hard, and we are lucky with the kind of President we have, he is an honest man,” he said according to Vanguard. “This country needs honest leadership, we need somebody like Buhari who is not going to steal your money,” he added.…
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has announced his ‘WOLEXIT” as he announced his intention to hold a private funeral on Donald Trump’s inauguration, January 20, 2017. Soyinka, who addressed the media on ‘The green god and the idolatory of mutants,’ said he’s embarrassed occupying the same nation space with some Nigerians. Read Soyinka’s exact words at the news conference in Lagos. “Our common sense is totally lost. I am embarrassed sometimes that I occupy the same nation space with some people. “Where is the arrogance coming from? What right do they have to tell me that I have no right…
President Muhammadu Buhari will present the 2017 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Buhari made the disclosure in a letter written to the Assembly and read by Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Tuesday, December 6, during the Senate plenary session. The presentation will be made before a join sitting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Saraki had earlier assured Nigerians that the new budget would be passed sooner than the 2016 budget. “We are ready. Once the document comes to us, we are ready,” the Senate President said after a meeting with Buhari…
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said that corrupt people are trying to spoil the good word done by the Muhammadu Buhari administration. Mohammed made the comment on Sunday, December 4, while addressing staff of the Nigerian embassy in Abu Dhabi. According to a statement released by his media aide, Segun Adeyemi on Monday, Mohammed said: “Corrupt elements are doing everything possible to obfuscate the good work of the present administration, as a response to the government’s determined fight against corruption.” “As the government fights corruption, corruption is also fighting back, using even unsuspecting sources. This is the…
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday lauded Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode for raising death benefits for police officers to N10 million. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ambode on Monday announced an increment in the benefits for police officers who die in active service in the state to N10 million. The governor raised the benefits from N1 million for rank and file, and N2 million for senior officers, saying that his administration would stop at nothing to ensure the safety of all residents. The Spokesman for the House, Tunde Braimoh, told NAN that the gesture would increase…
Popular singer and actress, Lady Gaga has revealed she has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The singer shared this on a surprise visit to a centre for homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth in New York, saying kindness from friends and family had ‘saved her life’ Lady Gaga, real name Stefani Germanotta, spoke about her mental illness in November in but her statement was aired in an interview on Monday night, December 5, 2016. “I told the kids today that I suffer from a mental illness,” she said. “I suffer from PTSD. I’ve never told anyone that before,…
Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) artiste, Niyola, has come out of a long silence with a new song titled ‘Jo’. The soul singer sought help from fuji singer, Pasuma, who killed it on the track. This jam is the latest since Niyola’s ‘Love to love’ single which featured EME boss, Banky W, released in the year 2014. Check it out!
Pepe Sneh YBNL frontman Olamide drops new joint titled ‘Omo wobe anthem’ featuring Burna Boy. This comes pre-release of his sixth studio album “The Glory” set to drop December 26 alongside his “Olamide Live In Concert 3 (OLIC 3) Beast Mode concert. The tune is available for now only on iTunes.
Mavin artiste, Reekado Banks, is a year older today! Born Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon on December 6, 1993 in Lagos, Reekado is the last child in a music-loving family. Reekado was unveiled as one of the trio signed by Don Jazzy in the Mavin 2.0 class signed alongside Di’ja and Korede Bello. He came out with his first hit under Mavin called ‘Turn it up’ with Tiwa Savage and has since then featured on other Mavin music tracks like the famous ‘Dorobucci’ and ‘Adaobi’. The fast-rising singer is known for his popular singles like ‘Katapot’, ‘Sugar Baby’, ‘Chop Am’ and ‘Problem’.
Beninese-American Actor, Djimon Hounsou, has pulled a fast one on us! The actor popular for his role in the movie “Blood Diamond” quietly arrived Lagos, Nigeria on December 4, 2016. “In Nigeria #Lagos #234,” he captioned a post shared on his Instagram and Twitter handle. He also detailed his arrival on Twitter. Bukky Karibi-Whyte, head of Public relations firm- The Bobby Taylor, spotted the actor on board a craft. She confirmed via her Instagram handle that she boarded the same flight as the former model also noting that he is currently headed to Maiduguri for some project with OxFarm.