Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho lauded his players’ “beautiful football” after they overwhelmed West Ham United 4-1 to set up a League Cup semifinal date with Hull City. United are toiling in the Premier League, where a run of four consecutive home draws has contributed to their worst start to a top-flight campaign since 1989. But they produced some irresistible football against West Ham at Old Trafford on Wednesday, prevailing through a brace apiece from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Anthony Martial. “I’m pleased with the goals because the performance is something that we are used to,” Mourinho told Sky Sports, before…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said its Anchor Borrowers Programme for the promotion of Agriculture has set the country to begin exportation of rice by 2017. The Anchor Borrowers Programme of the CBN and the Presidential Committee on Rice Production launched in July has jointly set the target. The Acting Director of Corporate Communications of the apex bank, Mr Isaac Okorafor, said this on Tuesday, November 29, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, at a sensitisation workshop for farmers. The theme of the workshop is entitled: “Promoting Stability and Economic Development.” According to him, farmers in Kebbi, Jigawa, Ebonyi, Sokoto…
The Minister of state for petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu has revealed that the Federal Government saved $15.4b as a result of removing fuel subsidy. The minister also thanked members of the House of Reps for supporting the price modulation template when it was introduced. According to Punch, Kachikwu said this while meeting with the House committee on Petroleum at the ministry of petroleum in Abuja. He also listed the achievements of the ministry of petroleum since he came on board. The minister said the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries have been partially restored. Kachikwu also revealed that “Nigeria was able…
The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has revealed that the Federal Government spent $1b on importation of kerosene in 2015. Osinbajo also revealed that the government had to spend so much on importing kerosene because a lot of families in Nigeria depend on the product. Adding that “The low LPG consumption in Nigeria has resulted in heavy dependence on kerosene and firewood as primary domestic cooking fuel. The government has undertaken huge subsidy of over $1bn in 2015 on kerosene subsidy.” The VP also said that a lot of women and children have been killed by diseases related to the use…
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that the two million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in refugee camps across the country must be properly resettled if the country was to avert possible social discontent. The President gave the warning when he met with the world leader of Tijjaniyya Islamic Movement, Sheikh Sharif Mohammed Kabir Ibn Mohammad, at the State House, Abuja on Tuesday. A statement by Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, stated that Buhari also expressed regret over the destruction of public institutions in the North East by Boko Haram insurgents. He said “government is…
Gov. Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara on Tuesday in Abuja briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on security situation in Zamfara. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that about 155 people were killed and 40 others kidnapped in the last three months when groups of bandits invaded some villages in Zamfara. The kidnapped persons were, however, later released following negotiations between the state government and the kidnappers. Yari, who spoke to State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with the President, commended Federal Government’s prompt deployment of security agents to the state to address the challenge. He said “I am here…
The Senate committee on privatisation has called for a ban on the importation of used cars. According to Daily Post, the Chairman of the committee, Senator Ben Murray Bruce revealed this while on an oversight visit to the assembly plant of Volkswagen of Nigeria Automobile Limited in Lagos. He said “We want one million cars a year. Everybody who has a job should have a brand-new car. I will propose a ban on the importation of Tokunbo cars; but first, every Nigerian should be able to buy a brand new car in 10 seconds after we put up the ban,…
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Tuesday presented the 2017 budget of N812.99 billion to the state House of Assembly. The budget, tagged: “Golden Jubilee Budget” is N150.4 billion higher than the 2016 budget of N662.58 billion. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2017 budget has a Capital Expenditure of N512.464 billion and a Recurrent Expenditure of N300.535 billion. The capital and recurrent ratio of the budget stood at 63:37 respectively. Ambode said that large part of the budget would be expended on road construction and rehabilitation, health, among others. According to him, Phase 2 of…
Adebayo Shittu, Nigeria’s minister of communication says the federal government has not ordered telecommunication providers to increase the price of data. The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) had directed all telecom operators to enforce a new tariff regime of 90 kobo per megabyte for big operators, effective on Thursday, 1st December 2016. But speaking on RayPower’s Fact File on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, Shittu said there was no reason for the planned increase. “But I want to say that I was not privy to it, I was not a party to it, the government never gave any such instruction and the…
The Nigerian Senate has condemned the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for planning to increase the price of data in the country. The NCC ordered service providers in the country to increase the data price from Thursday, December 1. The upper legislative chamber however described the move as the height of irresponsibility and resolved that it should be stopped. “It is very important that we protect the people that brought us here this is the height of irresponsibility by NCC,” the Senate Twitter handle posted on Wednesday, November 30. “Senators in all totality condemned the increase of data Tariffs by the…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has said that the government’s plan to increase the price of data in the country will drive many Nigerians to suicide. The group also accused telecommunications operator, MTN of pushing for the increase. The TUC’s comments were made via a statement signed by President, Comrade Bobboi Bala Kaigama and Acting Secretary General, Comrade (Barr.) Simeso Amachree. The statement reads: “The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria warns against the on-going conspiracy between the Federal Government through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and some major telecom companies, especially MTN to further increase their data rates…
“Nolly Thursdays” which has been described as the new Industry Night” for the Nigerian film industry, is geared towards promoting and celebrating Nollywood movies (old and new) in the cinema. The next edition of GC’s Nolly Thursdays will hold on December 1, 2016, with the special guest as Ramsey Nouah, for the movie “76”. Nouah’s acting career kicked off when he starred in the Nigerian TV soap opera “Fortunes.” In 2010 Nouah won the African Movie Academy Award (AMAA) for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in “Figurine.” Synopsis: Six years after the civil war, a young…
So, Toke Makinwa released a book over the weekend and the Internet isn’t the same anymore. Toke in her new book “On Becoming” talks about her marriage scandal, growing up as a rebellious child, finding forgiveness and strengthening her faith in God. Fans have criticised her for being too revealing and airing her dirty laundry for money. The TV host who revealed she got a sexually transmitted disease from her estranged husband has since been dragged on Twitter but it seems like she has Chocolate City boss, MI Abaga’s full support. The rapper took to Twitter today, November 29, 2016,…
Toke Makinwa has just revealed D’banj donated a million naira during her book launch. She took to Instagram today, November 29, 2016 to make the narration. “There are friends, and there are FRIENDS!!!!! Dapooooooooo………We go way back and it’s always been support, kindness and more support. Thank you for your huge contribution to my book #OnBecoming. You really didn’t have to and I know you’ll be mad at me for making this public but we’ll talk it over. D’banj made a pledge of 1 million Naira, and he redeemed it. Thank you bro cc @iambangalee Oya blast me now but…
Osas Ighodaro Ajibade misses her husband, Gbenro Ajibade, along with their baby girl, Azariah. The “Tinsel” star took to Instagram on November 29, 2016, to share an adorable photo with their little girl. “I just couldn’t resist posting… our happy baby … we miss you papa @GbenroAjibade (hard at work #proud) #GodisGreat,” she captioned it. Meanwhile, little Azariah got a Range Rover e-vogue from her god father, Kare Ekewenu. An excited Gbenro took to Instagram yesterday, August 14, 2016 sharing photos of the new whip with the caption: “So I just landed Naija and was invited to AMBAVILLE by the…
Toyin Aimakhu’s ex-boyfriend, Seun Egbegbe, has broken the silence following his arrest. The movie producer was recently arrested for stealing iPhones in Computer Village, Ikeja and was rumoured to have being held in prison. According to him, he was not remanded in Kirikiri prison. Egbegbe who was granted bail in the sum of N1m following his arraignment in court for theft, says he wasn’t remanded in Kirikiri. Meanwhile, a new picture of the filmmaker who was seen pouring himself a glass of lager, was recently posted on Instagram by a user named Seun Oloketuyi. It was accompanied with a press…
After being married for 20 years, we can all agree that Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is in the best position to dish out tips on making celebrity marriages work. With the rate at which celebrity marriages are falling apart, the veteran Nollywood actress’ advice is much needed. Omotola who was one of the panellists at the Innovation Warehouse, a mentorship programme for aspiring filmmakers and actors during the just concluded Africa International Film Festival in Lagos, shared her own insight into the workings of a successful marriage. She emphasised that in marriages between those who work in the entertainment industry, partners must…
Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, has just shown us his off-screen girlfriend. Basketmouth who is currently on set of a new series, “My Flatmates” shared a shot of himself with Rekiya Yusuf. “Me and my girlfriend,” he captioned the shot shared to Instagram today, November 30, 2016. Meanwhile, Basketmouth, who vowed to run for Nigerian presidency if Trump wins, is keeping to his promise and has now declared his intention to run in 2019. He took to Instagram yesterday, November 9, 2016, writing, “My Esteemed people, in fulfillment of my threat/promise regarding the outcome of the just concluded #uspresidentialelection . I am…
Lady Gaga in a recent interview talks about her life, breakup and growing up. The Grammy award winning songstress told CBS Sunday Morning there was a lot of crying and pain while writing her new album, “Joanne”. The album which was written for Gaga’s late aunt, Joanne, also includes songs influenced by Gaga’s recent break up with actor Taylor Kinney. She shed light on the situation with Kinney by telling CBS Sunday Morning, “I think women love very hard. We love men. We just love with everything we have. And sometimes I don’t know that that love is met with…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed through the NCC has directed telecommunications giants to increase data tariffs. Nigerians have however trooped to social media protesting the increase also expressing their disappointment in the Nigerian government. Now, Nigerian rapper, Vector Tha Viper has taken to Instagram calling out the Federal Government over their lack of direction. Vector in a post shared on Instagram on November 30, 2016, wrote, “Dear federal government, You have come a long way with your policies and rule. You have concerned yourself with nothing but the present hence making it look like the constitution has to…