Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said that Boko Haram is now attempting to dominate the media space following its defeat by the Nigerian Army. Mohammed also said that the government had recovered some treasured items belonging to the sect. The minister made the disclosure on Tuesday, January 31, in Abuja. “The decimated group has shifted its strategy towards dominating the media space, propagating a perverted version of Sharia law and giving the impression that it is still holding territory,” he said according to Vanguard. “We must all unite against terrorism by denying Boko Haram our platforms to…
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The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, on Tuesday solicited for support of the National Assembly in the passage of pending labour bills. Ngige made the appeal during an oversight visit by members of the House of Representative Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity led by Mr Ezenwa Enyewuchi to the ministry in Abuja. Ngige, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Clement Illo, said that the ministry was confronted with some challenges. “The challenges confronting the ministry include amongst others the non-passage of pending labour bills in the National Assembly since 2006. “These…
Former Delta State governor, James Ibori has said that he will return to Nigeria “in a matter of days.” Ibori was released from a United Kingdom prison on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, after being convicted of money laundering. Ibori spoke of his return to Nigeria via a statement released by spokesman, Tony Eluemunor on Tuesday, January 31. The statement reads in part: “The British government had attempted to withdraw the case from court five, before Justice Garnham to either the Queen’s Bench Division or the Crown Court. Ibori’s lawyers argued that this was a delay tactic by the Crown and…
Tuesday, January 31, 2017, was day 9 of the Big Brother Naija reality show. In case you missed the events of the day, We have put together five things that happened yesterday on the reality show. From Bisola’s fight with Cocolce to Miyonse’s makeout session with Tboss, check out four interesting things you missed on day 9 of Big Brother Naija. 1. In a surprising turn of events, Efe usurped Cocolce’s head of house crown and became the head of the house. His position however doesn’t exempt him from eviction. During her diary session with Biggie, CocoIce got emotional and…
Nigerian comedian cum actor AY Makun is celebrating his daughter, Michelle as she turns a year older today. The jester who revealed he had to catch a flight from South Africa, where he just finished shooting his movie “10 Days in Sun City”, also disclosed he watched her come out of an operation alive ten days ago. He shared the photo above writing, “I had to catch a flight yesterday to make sure I am home for your special day my darling. Heaven knows that i am one of those parents that are busy in their everyday lives and forget…
Timaya releases new music titled ‘Woyo’. This follows his ‘Bang bang’ tune, which made a statement in 2016. ‘Woyo’ was produced by Orbeats, the producer behind D’banj’s ‘Emergency’.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas says he is motivated by persistent rumours linking either Manchester United’s David De Gea or Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois with a move to the Bernabeu in the summer. Spain No. 1 and former Atletico Madrid keeper De Gea, 26, is a long-time target of Madrid president Florentino Perez, with a deadline-day move famously breaking down in summer 2015. Courtois, 24, is another with experience playing at Atletico, and the Belgium international is regularly linked with a return to the Spanish capital one day, with local reports claiming recently that he expected an offer from Madrid this…
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes the club will make several new signings in the summer. Liverpool failed to recruit any players during the January transfer window, despite manager Jurgen Klopp saying in November that the squad was short of wide players. The Reds failed to record a win in January, but still sit one point off second place in the Premier League — 10 points adrift of leaders Chelsea. Speaking on BT Sport after the Reds’ 1-1 draw with Antonio Conte’s side on Tuesday night, Gerrard said: “I think come the summer you’ll see four or five additions.” Fellow…
Manchester United have appointed Radoslaw Kucharski from Legia Warsaw as a scout to search for talent in Central and Eastern Europe. Kucharski was the Polish club’s director of scouting and is the latest addition in the reorganisation of United’s recruitment process. The Pole is credited with bringing through defender Krystian Bielik, 19, who Arsenal signed from Legia in January 2015 and made captain of their FA Youth Cup team. Kucharski told Legia’s official website: “I have had a great time at Legia Warsaw, but it is time to take a step forward. “It is a great honour that Manchester United…
Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas has said that his teammate Cristiano Ronaldo “hurts” when he is whistled by his own team’s supporters, however the club’s record-top scorer does still “love all the fans “at the Bernabeu. Ronaldo has been criticised at the Bernabeu on and off over recent years, even as he became Madrid’s record all-time scorer and helped the team win two Champions League trophies in the last three years. There were more whistles and boos after some poor early touches in Sunday’s 3-0 La Liga win at home to Real Sociedad, with video appearing to show the Portugal…
Jurgen Klopp said he told the fourth official that “no one can beat us” after Chelsea missed a late penalty in the 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Tuesday but apologised for his behaviour. Chelsea won a penalty when Diego Costa tangled with Joel Matip but Simon Mignolet saved the Spain international’s 77th-minute spot kick, prompting celebrations from the Liverpool boss. Klopp said he had been “a little angry” that referee Mark Clattenburg had not stopped the play in the build-up to the penalty for what he felt was a foul on Dejan Lovren and, after the match, he revealed the…
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard should not be dancing on social media when the club are not in the Champions League positions. United midfielder Pogba posted on Instagram that he was “having fun with my bro” underneath a video of him and teammate Lingard dancing. Ferdinand told BT Sport: “I’ve just seen a video of the lads dancing in the changing room. I’m all for having a bit of fun on social media and stuff. But not when you’re fifth [sic: sixth] in the league and you’re not in the Champions League…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers has expelled Mr Benibo Fredrick Anabraba, the Minority Leader in the state House of Assembly, over alleged anti-party activities. This is contained in a copy of the expulsion letter signed by Chief Davies Ikanya, the APC Chairman in the state, and made available to journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Anabraba is the APC legislator representing Akuku-Toru Constituency 2 in the assembly. The letter stated that the State Working Committee (SWC) of the party expelled Anabraba for allegedly failing to attend meetings to clear the…
Cynthia Morgan is out with a low-tempo tune titled ‘In love’. The song bordering on romantic reminds the listener of her 2014 love themed song ‘Don’t break my heart’. Enjoy the mushy side of Cynthia in the tune inspired by her true life experience.
Barcelona will be without Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets once more as they face old foes Atletico Madrid in a fifth two-legged clash between the sides in four seasons with a place in the Copa del Rey final at stake on Wednesday. The presence of the Spanish international duo was badly missed as Barca slipped further behind Real Madrid at the top of La Liga in a controversial 1-1 draw at Real Betis at the weekend. Atletico have won only once in nine games against Barca in the three years since Luis Enrique took charge, but Los Rojiblancos have knocked…
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has charged new staff of the agency to detest corruption. Magu told the new cadets that corruption is the mother of all crimes, saying they must hate it. He stated this on Monday, January 30, at the opening of the second phase of the Detective Assistant course II programme at the EFCC Academy, Karu, Abuja. Magu urged the cadets not to be part of any action capable of compromising their official duties while stressing that every evil is rooted in corruption. He added that courage, discipline, commitment,…
Unknown gunmen on Sunday night shot dead Ben Onyechere, the former Media Adviser to former Governor Theodore Orji of Abia. A source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Owerri that Onyechere was kidnapped around 8 p.m in Ikenegbu axis of Owerri where he had gone with his driver to do some shopping. The source who spoke under condition of anonymity, said “the gunmen numbering five trailed Onyechere to a popular supper market in Ikenegbu and forced his driver out of his car before they sped off with Onyechere’’. It is sad, the following day for the…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Otunba Mohammed Ilupeju, has assured that President Muhammadu Buhari will return home safely. According to a report by Tribune, the Chieftain urged Nigerians to stop ridiculing the nation’s leaders before International community with the death rumour. Ilupeju reportedly made this known on Monday, January 30, 2017 while speaking to newsmen in Abuja. In his words: “President will return to the country safely with his two legs ,contrary to the wicked expectations of the few of our People and their Foreign collaborators. “We should have fear of God and stop ridiculing our leaders with…
A reunion is definitely going on between Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz. The duo who have been spotted together since late last year are reportedly currently working on rekindling their love. We gathered that reconciliation talks are going on between the couple who were spotted at their son’s school over the weekend. The three were celebrating with their Chinese friends on Friday, January 27, 2017, the Chinese Year of the Cockerel. Sources close to the couple tells Pulse the pop queen, Tiwa Savage is back with her husband and former manager Tunji ‘Tee Billz’ Balogun. We learnt Tee Billz is…
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh is tired of the media onslaught following controversy trailing her marriage. We reached out to the actress’ reps following controversies trailing her marriage. We learnt the mum of one is not ready for such questions. So, if you’ve been meaning to ask the actress personal questions, she’s not going to answer them! According to her manager, “she’s not sure she’s ready to answer those questions. She doesn’t want to talk about it.” At least not now… So, keep her marriage out of your mouth. Meanwhile, Tonto is currently busy with her Back to School project. Her…