Satguru Maharaj ji, the Founder of the One Love Family, says the APC will rule Nigeria beyond 2019 in spite of the acrimony in the party. The sect leader said this in Ibadan on Friday at a press conference to mark the 36th year anniversary of the group. He said what the ruling APC needed to do was to ensure that those who defected from the PDP to the party were monitored to ensure that they do not tarnish the good intention of President Muhammadu Buhari. Maharaj ji also said the defection of some PDP members to APC was to…
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Taiwo Obasanjo, an ex-wife of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is Nigeria’s problem. She also defended a comment made by President Muhammadu Buhari that his wife, Aisha belongs in the kitchen. Mrs Obasanjo made the comments during an interview with Vanguard. You are on a voyage of forming a new political party at a time when some of our leaders think a woman should belong to the kitchen. How far do you think this will go? I think the statement attributed to President Muhammadu Buhari has been misconstrued to another thing entirely and…
The Presidency has denied claims that President Muhammadu Buhari donated $500 million to the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign. The allegation was made by US non-governmental group, the American Black Group for Democracy which claimed that the money was pledged to the US Secretary of State, John Kerry in Abuja. However, the Senior Special Assistant to Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu has described the accusations as crazy. Shehu also said that Nigeria doesn’t have that kind of money to throw around. “What is the craziest accusation made against President Buhari? That he donated $500m to Hillary’s campaign and that…
A group, Wailing Wailers has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to resign honourably due to the economic crisis in the country. The group also said that Buhari has been rejected by the same people who voted for him in 2015. The Wailing Wailers made the comments after some youths in Sokoto urged former president, Goodluck Jonathan to return to office. Read the group’s statement, released by Acting National Publicity Secretary, Usman Abubakar, below: He (Buhari) has been rejected by the same people who massively voted him in in 2015. We are calling on President Muhammadu Buhari for the second time within…
President Muhammadu Buhari and his deputy, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo will lead a mega campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday, Nov. 19 ahead of the Ondo State governorship election. At the rally, which will hold in Akure, the APC national leadership will be marketing its candidate in the November 26 polls, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu to the people of Ondo. The Ondo State APC Publicity Secretary, Chief Abayomi Adesanya, disclosed this in a statement issued in Akure on Friday. Adesanya noted that the visit of the president with other leaders of the party will enhance the support of…
President Muhammadu Buhari is concluding agreements to retrieve funds looted from Nigeria and stored in US banks. This was disclosed by Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Friday, November 18. “As we speak, President Buhari is concluding agreements with the U.S. to return our stolen money in their banks. A FGN account has already been given for the return of one million Dollars from Alamisiegha,” Shehu said via Twitter. “Judgement on the USD 480 million Abacha loot has been won and our Attorney-General, Malami (SAN) will be in the US next week to speak to…
Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has mourned the death of Chief Rasheed Gbadamosi. Gbadamosi, a former Minister of National Planning, died on Wednesday, November 16, at his home in Ikorodu, Lagos. Soyinka, who enjoyed a cordial relationship with Gbadamosi, expressed his sadness via a statement titled “Goodbye Rasheed.” The statement reads: “He still owes me a visit. After he spied a rug from his factory years ago, on which a lion had been emblazoned, it became even more pressing. He revealed that he had seen that design and decided that it belonged to me, nowhere else, so he commandeered it and…
Mr President has signed eight bills sent to him by the National Assembly into law. He assented the bills on Friday, November 18. This was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Ita Enang, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to him, the development is unprecedented in the history of the Buhari administration.
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has insisted that the state government will not make land reservations for grazing in the state. Ortom disclosed this during the handing-over and inauguration of Daudu Shelter Project for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Guma Local Government Area of the state. The 100 bungalows project was initiated by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in collaboration with the state government and Benue Non-Governmental Organisation Network (BENGONET). Ortom, who was represented by his deputy, Mr Benson Abounu, said that 80 per cent of the people of the state are farmers which makes their situation a…
Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has said that Nigeria needs to make room for its best trained people to take over the public sector. Saraki said further that the 8th Senate under his leadership is working to create the legislative framework for inclusive economic prosperity to all citizens. The Senate President made the comments on Friday, November 18, while presenting the key note address at the inaugural National Chevening Alumni Leadership Summit organized by the British High Commission and the Nigeria Chevening Alumni Association in Lagos. According to a statement released by Saraki’s Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, the Senate…
Sound Sultan drops single ‘Feel good’ off his seventh studio album “Out of the box”. He features legendary DJ Jimmy Jatt and Blackah. The singer released a couple of singles before he released the album such as the trap infused conscious song ‘Kuku no worry’. Enjoy the collaboration between the singer and cool DJ Jatt.
Last night at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Jennifer Lopez and her ex-husband, Marc Anthony, after a surprise duet at the T-Mobile Arena, shared a passionate kiss, proving to the whole world that one could still be friends with one’s ex. They locked lips after their enthralling performance when the electrified crowd screamed ‘beso’ (meaning kiss in Spanish). Before they shared that kiss, Lopez gave a heartfelt speech in her mother tongue, about the father of her two children saying: ‘Marc is a living legend. He is a magical and pure artiste giving away classics that will stay…
Yung6ix is out with the video for new single ‘Let me know’ featuring Davido. ‘Let me Know’ displays Davido’s lyrical dexterity in ways never witnessed before with Yung6ix remaining true to his form and incredible wordplay. The single is expected on his next album out sometime next year 2017.
9ice rolls out new music titled ‘Living things’ which talks about making that cash. This follows a somewhat related track he titled ‘Economy’. ‘Living things’ has a nice ring to it.
Davido releases a video for ‘Coolest kid in Africa’ featuring SA rapper Nasty C. The upbeat track is off his “Son of Mercy” EP. The video directed by Sesan Ogunro showcases some sizzling hot ladies.
Talented rapper Dremo hits the studio which births a new jam titled ’12 Bang’ featuring OBO singer Davido. He comes with his dope energy and lyrical with Davido complementing on the hook. Dremo keeps cementing himself as a rapper to be reckoned with as he drops the rap songs that resonate well with the streets. Song was produced by Fresh.
It’s a happy day for P-Square as fans and associates celebrate the duo at 35 today, November 18, 2016. The Okoye brothers settled their fight in April after several months and Peter revealed to us earlier this year what has kept them together. ‘Now let me shock you: our wives, the three of them (including the wife of their older brother, Jude) are the closest set of people you can imagine. Even with all that’s going on. It’s really surprising. Somehow, they respect themselves and stayed out of the whole drama and I respect them a lot. And that’s somehow…
Raving rapper and actor, Folarin Falana, a.k.a Falz The Bahd Guy, and Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi will host the 11th edition of The Headies. In a statement by the organisers of the award ceremony, ‘The pair, chosen for their prowess and rare creativity, embody the theme of this year’s event ‘create, think, recreate.’ Falz and Adesua Etomi will go on to join past celebrity pairs like D’banj and Tana Adelana in 2007, Basketmouth and Dakore Egbuson in 2008, Banky W and Kemi Adetiba in 2009, Rita Dominic and Eldee in 2011, M.I Abaga and Omawumi in 2012, Tiwa Savage and…
Femi Anikulapo-Kuti has made some startling disclosures about his relationship with his father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and his ambitions for him. The legendary afrobeat singer says the late Afrobeat pioneer wanted him to forfeit his education for music and become an ‘area boy’. Femi says that Fela used him as a guinea pig to prove that formal education had no sway on being a success in life. Speaking during an interview with, Femi said, “My father didn’t want me to study music because I was more of an experimental guinea pig to prove a point that you do not need education…
Kanye West is pro-Donald Trump and is in full support of the US President-elect. Of course, his fans are not finding it funny. The controversial rapper’s stand should hardly come as a surprise as he has continually proved himself to be divergent. Kanye made his great reveal while on stage at a concert in San Jose, California, which was heralded with boos and shocked reactions on social media. Considering the fact that majority of his fellow artists and African American celebrities supported Trump’s rival Hillary Clinton, the rapper on-stage speech left much to be desired. Kanye told the audience on…