The Federal Government on Sunday said all 500,000 graduates to be employed under the N-power scheme would be provided with tablet devices to equip them with new skills. Mr Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity said this when he appeared on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja. He said that the provision of the tablet devices would enable the graduates to be skillful, knowledgeable and empowered in their own area of specialization. Akande said this was part of the present administration’s plan to tackle massive youth unemployment under its…
Author: David Folami
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has charged troops wipe out all elements of Boko Haram from the country by December. As contained in a statement issued by the Army Headquarters on Sunday, December 4, Buratai called on the soldiers to end insurgency once and for all. The statement reads: “I am sending to you all, the troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE best wishes as the Yuletide period approaches, I commend you for your sacrifices, commitment, loyalty and courage in the service of our fatherland. I wish to make this call to action and wake up call to…
Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity on Sunday gave the assurance that the Federal Government would soon generate 7000 megawatts (MW) of power. Akande said this when he appeared on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja that government was working assiduously to step up power generation from 5000mw to 7000 mw. He said that the country began to experience low electricity supply due to pipeline vandalism and the bombings in the Niger Delta region. “When the administration came in as a matter of fact we were doing less than…
The Nigerian government has been forced to buy warplanes and helicopters from Russia and Pakistan due to the refusal of the US to sell weapons to the country. The US has refused to lift a ban placed on the sale of weapons to Nigeria due to allegations of human rights abuse levelled against the country’s security agencies. The disclosure was made to BBC by Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Sadique Abubakar. Abubakar said further that the warplanes and helicopters had been ordered, and would be delivered to the country soon. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army was recently accused of killing…
The Presidency on Sunday in Abuja said that the Fed eral Government’s Economic team is strong and competent to discharge its duties. Mr Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, said this when he appeared on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja. He was reacting to the allegation in some quarters that the country remained in recession due to poor handling of the economy by officials. According to him President Muhammadu Buhari’s economic team is composed of competent and tested people with significant private sector experiences.· “The major problem of…
Despite the growing acceptance of Nollywood films in Nigerian cinemas, foreign blockbusters, especially those from Hollywood still massively outsell Nigerian content. This was disclosed by Filmhouse CEO, Kene Mkparu when he appeared on CNN‘s Marketplace Africa. Replying to a question about what the taste of Nigerians who patronise cinemas was, Mkparu, whose outfit owns a total of 12 cinemas around the country said, ‘At the moment, it’s about 60-65% Hollywood and 35% Nollywood Nigerian content.’ He continued, ‘But what we are finding out is that Nollywood films are generating the kind of revenue that Hollywood films are generating in cinemas.’…
Alter Ego starring Omotola Jalade who’s been off screen for almost three years, is ready for release in 2017. The Nollywood movie, directed by Moses Iwang, also stars Wale Ojo, Tina Mba, Francis Ochie, Elvina Ibru and Kunle Remi. ‘With this project you will either love me more or outrightly begin hate me… I’m doing something I’ve never done,’ the actress who’s been busy promoting her musician son, M.J Ekeinde, said in August. The 2005 AMAA Best Actress in a Supporting Role has featured in over 50 Nollywood films in her acting career that has lasted for two decades. Now…
The Nollywood star reminded us of her red carpet queen status with her beautiful outfit to the premiere of The Wedding Party at Eko Hotel on November 26, 2016. The Wedding Party is directed by Kemi Adetiba and features Richard Mofe Damijo, Adesua Etomi, Sola Sobowale, Ireti Doyle, Hafiz Oyetoro, Banky W, Beverly Naya and several others. This post first appeared on TNS.
Top Nigerian disc jockey and record producer, DJ Jimmy Jatt is out with the visuals of ‘Eleda masun’, one of the latest tracks released by the vet. Sheliroy, an Over The Top Entertainment singer also featured in the video of the hot track. Hi-Que Beats provided the production work, while the video directing came from Lucas Ried. Expect nothing but dopeness on this one.
Controversial media personality, Kemi Olunloyo is here for Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro. Following rumours the Triple MG boss and actress, Lilian Esoro have split, Olunloyo has written a letter to the two ‘sulking couples’. In a post shared on Instagram on Monday, December 5, 2016, Olunloyo wrote, “My advice to these kids @Ubifranklintriplemg and @LilianEsoroo. How am I supposed to marry for the first time at 52yo when you two fucked up like this? Lawd, I want to slap you both silly. As for you Lillian, you don’t know the value of marriage. Don’t you dare try calling #MadamHNN…
There are rumours that celebrity couple, Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro have split. Seems like Ubi Franklin in a post shared on Sunday, December 4, 2016, might have just confirmed it. He took to Instagram sharing a very sober message reflecting on his marriage. According to the Triple MG boss, this time last year, he was in church with his wife but this time, he’s going to church alone. He wrote, “Last year, first Sunday of December I was in church with my wife, this year she wasn’t in church with me but I reserved her a seat. I shared…
Gary Cahill has called out Sergio Aguero for his “crazy tackle” on David Luiz In the aftermath of Chelsea’s stunning 3-1 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The England defender scored an own goal in the first half but Antonio Conte’s charges came storming back with goals from Diego Costa, Willian and Eden Hazard to cap off a solid victory for the league leaders. While the goals were of good quality, the game was marred by an ugly fracas in the dying seconds when Aguero went flying in and caught Luiz, sparking a free-for-all that saw…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has denied that he kicked Seamus Coleman in the head on purpose, saying that — if he wanted to do that — he would make an opponent “fall asleep.” The Manchester United striker was involved in a tangle with the Everton defender early in the second half of the their 1-1 league draw at Goodison Park on Sunday. Referee Michael Oliver appeared to miss the incident, meaning that there could be a threat of retrospective action from the FA. Ibrahimovic told MUTV: “It was a physical game. They played hard. “I heard one of the commentators say I…
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was quick to shrug off criticism of goalkeeper Loris Karius after Liverpool’s 4-3 defeat at Bournemouth on Sunday. Karius, a £4.7 million summer signing from Mainz, has displaced Simon Mignolet as the club’s No. 1 but has struggled to convince so far. The German appeared to be at fault for two of Bournemouth’s goals, firstly Ryan Fraser’s 76th-minute strike that gave the home side hope before he spilled Steve Cook’s 93rd-minute drive into the path of Nathan Ake for the winner. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, working as a pundit for Sky Sports, was damning in…
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has hit out at “distorted” claims from the media who he accused of twisting his words. Pogba, 23, was left unhappy with how the media had taken his tongue-in-cheek response of how he “went on holiday [to Juventus] and just came back” which he had made at an event during the week. Juventus director Beppe Marotta laughed off Pogba’s comment and said “we want to be good-hearted in interpreting what one says,” but parts of the media had suggested it showed disrespect to the Serie A champions. “Everything can be distorted,” Pogba wrote on social…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was unhappy with questions about his decision to bring on Marouane Fellaini as a late substitute in the draw at Everton. Fellaini replaced Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the 85th minute at Everton with United in front through Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s first-half goal. Two minutes later, the Belgium midfielder collided with Idrissa Gueye in the box and the home side rescued a 1-1 draw when Leighton Baines converted the subsequent penalty. Invited to justify his decision to send for Fellaini late in the game, Mourinho said: “I thought you would know more about football than you do, the…
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the the President-elect of The Gambia, Mr. Adama Barrow, on his victory. Buhari’s congratulatory message was made known in a statement issued on Saturday, December 3, by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina. The President also commended outgoing President of the country, Alhaji Yahya Jammeh, for conceding defeat. He described the gesture as uncommon and crucial in calming fears of unrest in the West African nation. Buhari, however, enjoined President-elect Barrow to be magnanimous in victory. “President Buhari said he looks forward to a smooth transition of power and working with…
Three points on Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. This was a performance of champions from Chelsea and a meltdown from nine-man Manchester City. Those are the basic tenets of this immensely impressive 3-1 away win but barely tell the story of this utterly remarkable match. City manager Pep Guardiola will regret a series of missed chances, defensive errors and referee calls, as City should have scored so much more than a fortuitous Gary Cahill own goal on the stroke of half time. That still shouldn’t take away from Chelsea’s reaction, though. This…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will reportedly arraign five more judges on corruption charges in the coming days. It was gathered that the agency has concluded investigation the five judges, and are set for trial. The justices are: Mohammed Nasir Yunusa; Hyeladzira Ajiya Nganjiwa; Musa Haruna Kurya; Agbadu James Fishim; and Uwani Abba Aji. The anti-graft Commission had last week arraigned one out of the six judges under corruption probe. Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia was arraigned on a 26-count charge of unlawful enrichment, taking property by a public officer, corruption by a public officer, forgery and giving false information…
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hinted he could sell exiled Mamadou Sakho in January after admitting the French defender is no longer in his first-team squad. Klopp was quizzed about his plans for the January transfer window this week and insisted he had no intention of selling England striker Daniel Sturridge or any other first-team player. “There is absolutely no thought or idea to sell any player from the first team squad. I don’t think it would make sense,” Klopp said. But the German indicated that rule does not apply to the out of favour Sakho. “Now you know, I…