The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says President Muhammadu Buhari is eager to reflate the economy and deliver to the people the gains of his administration. Amaechi stated this in a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations Department of the Ministry, Mrs Yetunde Sonaike, on Friday in Abuja. He said that one of the core mandates of the present administration was to fulfil the needs and aspirations of Nigerians, adding that government would ensure it achieve its promises. The minister said the ministry was able to complete the Abuja–Kaduna Railway modernisation project and provided safety measures at…
Author: David Folami
The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, has called for decentralised policing to get the country out of its numerous security and economic challenges. He also stressed the need for respect for the rule of law and to ensure inclusive governance. Ekweremadu made the call at the South East Economic and Security Summit held at the Government House in Enugu. According to statement released by his Special Adviser on Media, Uche Anichukwu in Abuja on Friday, Ekweremadu said “unless we restructure our security architecture, we will continue to have problems. “The simple suggestion is that this is the…
Boboye Oyeyemi, Corp Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps recently disclosed that no less than 306 persons lost their lives in 2016 as a result of Petroleum tanker accidents across the country. Speaking at the flag off of the Special End of Year 2016 Patrol in Makurdi, Oyeyemi claimed that the losses from tanker crashes have been estimated to be causing the nation about N7billion annually. Oyeyemi, who was represented by Assistant Corps Marshal Julius, enjoined all Nigerians and stakeholders to collaborate in reducing road accidents to the barest minimum. The FRSC also called on the Nigerian government to…
President Muhammadu Buhari has issued a statement explaining why he did not attend the South-East security summit which held in Enugu state. Several speakers at the event expressed surprise that the President did not attend the event that was organised to discuss on how to improve security in the region. According to Punch, Buhari also denied reports in the media that he snubbed the event, adding that stakeholders in the South-East region asked him not to attend. The President made this known in a statement issued by Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity. The statement reads:…
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers says he did not sponsor anyone to protest against the Federal Government. He added that those who planned to protest in his favour must have taken a cue from those who protested against him in Abuja. Wike stated this when he granted audience to the Rivers State Elders Council of Ministers (RISECOM), in Port-Harcourt on Friday. “If they like, let them bring all manner of accusations daily, it will not cow me. Three days ago, they sponsored protests against me in Abuja with the police leading the protesters. “It is so unfortunate how they can…
Wizkid came on stage at exactly 4:23am on December 24 during the 2016 Rhythm Unplugged concert in Victoria Island, Lagos. ‘Doctor say make Wizkid no do show in December,’ said Wizzy as he told DJ Xclusive to stop the music in order for him to speak about his health before performing his global anthem ‘Ojuelegba’. He went on to perform his other hits including ‘Jaiye Jaiye’, ‘Caro’, ‘My Bed’, and ‘Show you the money’. By the crowd’s wild reaction and enthusiastic singing along, it was apparent that he still has the golden touch with his fans. He concluded his set…
Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro have inadvertently added more fuel to the rumours of their estrangement as they arrived and left the Headies separately. And all through the duration of the awards ceremony at the Eko Convention Centre, Ubi and Lilian were not spotted together at any point in time. This comes after a series of happenings that make us believe all is not well between the couple. Most of all was in early November when Ubi posted about their first wedding anniversary on social media. Lilian on her part posted on everything but their anniversary; including wishing former MMMG…
In a move that caught the audience by surprise, just as it did the recipient of the hitherto unannounced award; Basketmouth was presented with the Flytime Appreciation Award. Unaware of the plan to honour him, he was tricked on stage by friend, Bovi who was host of the night. The two had come on stage to give out raffle prizes at the end of which a short documentary that told Basketmouth’s story from when he was a scrawny rapper till now that he is one of the best comedians in Nigeria. The documentary featured friends and associates like the aforementioned…
Tiwa Savage’s husband, Tee Billz, is on a healing journey. The talent manager shared a video of himself and son, Jamil Balogun, with the caption, “Thank you Ma G for teaching me how to have fun and be happy for no reason.” He also shared another photo of little Jam Jam with the caption, “The Most Amazing feeling.” Meanwhile, Tee Billz, has just revealed he’s undergoing therapy. Although not your usual therapy sessions, it seems the artiste manager is using exercise as a form of therapy. He took to Instagram on, December 8, 2016, sharing a photo of himself at…
Popular actress, Funke Akindele and sweetheart, JJC Skillz were present at the just concluded Headies awards. The event which took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, saw the couple step in hand in hand. Looking so perfect together, the duo barely left each other for a second making everyone around jealous. The lovebirds who whisked themselves away for a private wedding back in August, were obviously smitten with each other and could barely let go. On August 30, 2016, the couple released a press statement explaining why Funke Akindele opted for a private ceremony with her new husband,…
Nigerian pop singer, Wizkid, has denied intentionally snubbing Eva Alordiah’s fiancé, Caesar, when they met yesterday at the 2016 Headies. The artiste was reported to have greeted the female rapper but paid no attention to her boo who was sitting next to her. This incident was considered by many to be the biggest snub of the year. Wizkid however claimed through a Twitter post on Friday, December 23, 2016, that he did not see the TV presenter who made the first move to greet him as he was walking by the couple. The singer wrote, “Honestly didn’t see my man!…
Arsene Wenger has backed Mesut Ozil to respond to the criticism he faced after Arsenal’s 2-1 loss to Manchester City and defended the playmaker’s work rate off the ball. Ozil, 28, was targeted by pundits and fans after what many saw as a lack of effort when pressing City’s players in last week’s defeat at the Etihad Stadium, with the Germany international also failing to impose himself on the game offensively. “To be absolutely fair I did not hear or listen to all the criticism we got after the game,” Wenger said at his news conference ahead of Monday’s game…
Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Morgan Schneiderlin has asked to leave Manchester United, with West Bromwich Albion leading the race to sign the midfielder after lodging a £13 million bid. Schneiderlin, a £24m signing from Southampton in July 2015, has failed to start a Premier League game for United this season and has not appeared at all since making a substitute appearance against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Nov. 19. Everton manager Ronald Koeman is also keen to sign Schneiderlin, having worked with the Frenchman at Southampton. But with the transfer window due to open on Jan. 1, United manager…
Sam Allardyce is the new manager at Crystal Palace, the club announced on Friday. Allardyce, who was sacked as England boss after just 67 days on the job this summer, will replace Alan Pardew at the post. He has signed a two-and-a-half year contract with the London side. Pardew was sacked by the club on Thursday after managing just one win over the past 11 Premier League games. Palace are currently 17th in the league table. Allardyce will take charge of the club with immediate effect, and will be on the sidelines for the club’s Boxing Day clash with Watford.…
David Moyes has said Manchester United have moved away from their traditions of appointing British managers and spending money “the right way.” Moyes, whose Sunderland side travel to Old Trafford on Boxing Day, was sacked by United in 2014 after less than a full season in charge. He was succeeded by Louis van Gaal, who in turn was replaced by Jose Mourinho as United went on a summer spending spree that included breaking the world transfer record to sign Paul Pogba. Moyes said: “Manchester United was a club with a tradition where they tended to pick British managers. That tradition…
Raheem Sterling will improve as a goal-scorer, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said. Sterling, 22, has been criticised by some pundits for not scoring enough goals, despite finishing with 11 in each of his last two seasons. The England international has six so far this season and scored the winner against Arsenal last weekend when he cut inside to fire home a low strike. Guardiola praised his performance and said scoring should give him additional confidence. “In the last game, he came back to the level he started the season,” the City boss told a news conference ahead of…
David Moyes has said that Manchester United never needed to show they had the “biggest balls” in the transfer market in the past, but admitted that he was targeting Gareth Bale, Cesc Fabregas, Cristiano Ronaldo and Toni Kroos. Moyes took charge of United in summer 2013 and his only major signing during that transfer window was Marouane Fellaini on deadline day, from his former club Everton for £27.5 million. At the time, Bale was at Tottenham Hotspur, Fabregas at Barcelona, Ronaldo at Real Madrid and Kroos at Bayern Munich. Under new manager Jose Mourinho, United spent heavily during this summer’s…
President Muhammadu Buhari has requested state governors to settle outstanding salaries and entitlements of their workers with at least 25 per cent of refunds to them from excess deductions for external debt service. Malam Garba Shehu, the president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, stated this in a statement he issued in Abuja on Thursday. President Buhari recently approved N552.74 billion to be paid in batches to all the states that were owed. Thirty three of the affected states are, however, expected to receive 25 per cent of their approved sums in the first instance before this week runs…
Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez has added more spark to the transfer speculation surrounding him by admitting that like in London is stressful. Sanchez has just 18 months remaining on his Arsenal contract and is currently negotiating with the club for a new one. The negotiation has reportedly stalled over disagreements on his weekly wage because of Arsenal’s strict wage structure. Amidst the reports, Sanchez has admitted that living in London is stressful for him. “I like to go to London to eat something or have a drink with my friends,” the striker said in an interview with Arsenal magazine. “However,…
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has moved into a plush new home in Lagos. Funke Akindele shared photos on Snapchat yesterday, December 21, 2016, saying she is moving into her new home at Amen Estate, Eleko, Lagos. We guess she’s moving in with husband JJC Skillz. Congrats to her and JJC Skillz! Meanwhile, Funke Akindele has decked her halls already and is ready for Christmas! The “Jenifa” star was spotted in her Santa outfit at a school in Lagos. “#jenifathesantamama stopped by to see the children,” she captioned the photo shared to her 2.5million followers. Meanwhile, A new sitcom from Akindele…