The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued Senate President, Dr Bukola Sakari and House of Representatives Speaker, Yakubu Dogara over the sum of N500 billion which was allegedly spent as running cost by the National Assembly between 2006 and 2016. SERAP is suing Saraki and Dogara for failing to give account of how the amount was spent and the monthly income and allowances of each Senator and member. The group filed the case at the Federal High Court Ikoyi in line with the Freedom of Information Act. SERAP argued that the information being requested does not fall within…
Author: David Folami
The Federal Government has denied reports that it will pay a commission of $79 million to Switzerland to secure the return of $321 million looted and stashed there by late dictator, Sani Abacha. The denial was made by Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun via a statement released by her media aide, Festus Akanbi. The statement reads: “The attention of the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has been drawn to a misleading report, which erroneously claimed that the Federal Government has agreed to pay a $79 million commission to the Swiss government, as part of conditions for repatriation of the…
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the 2017 budget will get the country out of the current economic crisis. Buhari gave the assurance on Sunday, December 11, 2016, in his Eid-el Maulud message to Nigerians. “Again the calendar of life has brought us into another period of celebration, and deep reflection. Celebration, because we are marking the birth of Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him), and deep reflection, because it is another opportunity of pausing, taking a deep breath and reflecting on the current realities before us,” he said. “First of all, I wish all Muslims a happy and…
Ini Edo has revealed that she was meant to have been at the service that has cost hundreds their life and only narrowly escaped the disaster. The Nollywood actress revealed that she could have been among the victims, but for the traffic from Calabar to Uyo which lasted for seven hours. Explaining how the terrible traffic on her way to the church might have saved her life, Edo wrote via both of her Instagram accounts: “2 days ago, I was very bitter about the unreliable nature of some of our airlines cancelling flights without prior notice thereby hindering my plans…
Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze turns 39 today. Chinedu Ikedieze shot to fame after the popular character Aki he played alongside Osita Iheme in the movie Aki na Ukwa. Chinedu Ikedieze was born in Abia State and had his first degree in mass communication at The Institute of Management and Technology (IMT). The Nollywood actor also attended New York Film Academy in 2004 to study certificate worthy programme in film acting. Chinedu Ikedieze got married to his beautiful wife Nneoma Nwaijah in 2011 and they have a daughter together. Well known for his problem-child roles in movies he is currently featured…
King Sunny Ade celebrates turning 70 years old and 50 years of unbeatable art and musicianship. As was expected a befitting celebration was hosted in his honour on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. The event tagged ‘Sunny on Sunday’ saw a host of celebrities, Lagos socialites and fans come out to rock with the King. The festivity packed with energy and live music was hosted by comedian Tee-A, actress Funke Akindele and on air personality Lolo1. Here’s a list of seven types of celebrities who were present at the function. Music icons Ever wondered what…
Looks like it’s a new beginning for troubled rapper, Kanye West, following his public meltdown last month. Removal men were spotted on Thursday, December 8, 2016, clearing up his Calabasas studio where he created his art and worked on projects. Looks like it’s a new beginning for troubled rapper, Kanye West, following his public meltdown last month. Removal men were spotted on Thursday, December 8, 2016, clearing up his Calabasas studio where he created his art and worked on projects. Now it looks like the father of two is ready to start afresh as items of his clothing projects were…
Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro has a huge reason to celebrate. The mum of one who is currently embroiled in an ongoing rumour that she split up with her music executive husband Ubi Franklin, has just bagged the award for the Most Fashionable Actress of the Year at the Lagos Fashion Awards held in Lagos. The excited actress took to her Instagram page on to share this news with her fans. “We won the award,” she wrote alongside a video of herself dancing. Thanking fans for their unwavering support at this time she needs it most, “I appreciate every single one…
Estranged British wife of renowned Nollywood movie director, Yomi Fabiyi, Fran, has said the actor did not marry her because of green card. Fran in an interview with Punch debunked claims the movie producer married her in order to get his green card. It has been insinuated in some quarters that the actor married his wife in order to legalize his stay in the UK. This comes after Fabiyi, made known his plans to divorce his British wife of four years. According to Fran, her husband did not marry her because of a green card. When asked if she was…
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to crown a memorable year by being named the world’s best player for a fourth time on Monday night. The Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held in Paris on Monday while Ronaldo is thousands of miles away in Japan, ahead of Club World Cup duty for Real Madrid. However, Ronaldo is expected to pick up the main award after a remarkable year even by his own high standards. Real beat city rivals Atletico Madrid in May to become European champions for a record-extending 11th time, with Ronaldo once more playing a crucial role. Two months later…
That’s it! That right there is what we expect from Leicester City. We do not expect them to retain their title. We do not expect them to retain European football. But we do expect them to play with the same intensity that served them so well last season. We do expect them to run for each other, to cover each other, to make chances for each other. More than that, we expect them to ensure that 2016, this most wretched of years, doesn’t end with the sacking of everyone’s favourite grandfather figure. The team’s 4-2 result against, surely, has banished…
Arsene Wenger believes that Arsenal are handling the pressure better this season than they have done in recent years. Wenger’s side moved to the top of the Premier League table after their 3-1 win against Stoke on Saturday, albeit only for a day after Chelsea defeated West Bromwich Albion 1-0 on Sunday. The Gunners had to come from behind to beat Stoke after Charlie Adam’s penalty had given the visitors the lead — their sixth comeback after falling behind in all competitions this season, winning three and drawing three of those games. By this time last term, they had managed…
Chelsea’s ninth consecutive Premier League win did not come easily, but it will have been just as satisfying to manager Antonio Conte as any that preceded Sunday’s 1-0 win over West Brom. It required two substitutions, a shift away from the much-heralded back three and 76 minutes of patience, but like a stubborn jar of pickles, the visitors were eventually popped open. Having watched from the sideline as Tony Pulis’ team absorbed everything Chelsea could throw at them, Conte made his changes shortly after the hour. First he sent on Willian for Pedro, dumping the back three and reshuffling into…
Antonio Conte described Diego Costa’s discipline as “incredible” after the Spain international produced another controlled match-winning display against West Brom to fire Chelsea back to the top of the Premier League. Costa created and scored the only goal of the game at Stamford Bridge to take his tally to 12 goals in 15 matches as the Blues extended their winning streak to nine league games, despite being frustrated for long spells by a disciplined and organised West Brom side. After the match, Conte praised Costa — who has not been booked in Chelsea’s last nine matches after picking up four…
Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s injury is not serious and the midfielder should be back in a week or so, according to Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. Mkhitaryan’s thumping strike saw United overcome Tottenham and their Old Trafford struggles, but the Armenian’s injury (suffered after a tackle from Danny Rose) took the edge off Sunday’s much-needed victory. However, his manager confirmed that the midfielder won’t be out for long. “We don’t think it’s a serious injury,” Mourinho told the BBC. “We don’t think maybe Henrikh can play for a week. I was afraid it was serious but looks like it’s not. He does…
Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s first Premier League goal gave Manchester United victory over top-four rivals Tottenham. United, still six points behind fourth-placed Manchester City, led when Mkhitaryan raced on to Ander Herrera’s through ball and hammered into the roof of the net. Victor Wanyama should have levelled with a header from six yards out, although visitors Spurs created few chances despite plenty of possession. Paul Pogba almost made it more comfortable for Jose Mourinho’s side when he hit a free-kick against the post, but United ended a run of three games without a win in the league. The game ended in disappointment…
Harry Kane can learn a lot from Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s intelligent positioning and ability to convert chances, according to former Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur striker Teddy Sheringham. Kane, 23, is only in his third full campaign with Spurs, while 35-year-old Ibrahimovic is in his 17th senior season and has won major honours with Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. And Sheringham says the England international should look to United’s veteran frontman as the player he can emulate. “Harry is the epitome of an English centre-forward. He has a little bit of everything, which makes him an all-rounder,”…
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that the National Identification Number (NIN) be used to authenticate eligible voters in future. Osinbajo, who was represented by Mr Ade Ipaye, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, said this while addressing a policy roundtable on identity at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa. The vice-president added that the president also said NIN should be used to access health insurance, registration of SIM cards, social welfare programmes of the administration and all financial transactions. “It is the president’s charge that a NIN is used to authenticate…
Music superstar Rihanna continues to see her star shine brighter as her velvet Puma Fenty Creepers sold out less than two hours after it was available. Only recently, the Creepers beat Kanye West’s Yeezy Boost shoes to win Footwear News Achievement Awards’ 2016 Shoe of the Year gong in New York. The footwear became available at 10 a.m. on Thursday morning and were sold out by 11:20 a.m. The sneaker comes in grey, burgundy and black velvet colours, and sell for $150 (about N72,000) a pair.e Year gong in New York.
Kerry Washington’s snap back is beyond amazing! The actress who was pictured out with her Nigerian husband, Nnamdi Asomugha, has left many mouths gaping. Seeing as it’s the first time the “Scandal” star has been spotted out and about since the birth of her son, you can imagine why. In the rare photos showing her former NFL star hubby, the pair looked stunning while attending the Ambassadors for Humanity Gala Benefiting USC Shoah Foundation in Los Angeles on Thursday, December 8, 2016. Rocking a mini flower print dress with a plunging neckline showing off some serious cleavage, Washington looked sexy…