President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said the Federal Government would ensure that the released 21 Chibok school girls would be fully integrated into the society and their needs provided. The president stated this while receiving the girls at the Presidential Villa from the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the girls regained freedom from their Boko Haram abductors on Thursday while the president was leaving to Germany on official visit. They were kidnapped in their Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, Borno, on April 14, 2014. Buhari said that the girls had experienced the…
Author: David Folami
Nigeria will double down in its efforts to bring home the rest of the more than 200 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram in the northeastern town of Chibok in 2014, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Wednesday. “We shall redouble our efforts to bring the rest back home,” Buhari said while meeting 21 Chibok girls which were released by Boko Haram last week after talks with the government brokered by Switzerland and the International Red Cross.
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has expressed shock over the death of Ken Saro-Wiwa (Jnr), the son of the late Rivers-born environmental activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa. A statement by the governor’s Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Mr Simeon Nwakaudu, on Wednesday in Port Harcourt quoted Wike as saying that the death was a huge loss. “This death is needless, untimely and a huge loss to Rivers, Nigerians and the whole of humanity,’’ he said. Wike said that the late Saro-Wiwa (Jnr) devoted his life to the service of humanity, adding “his transition to glory has left a vacuum that will be…
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has sacked three members of his cabinet. The commissioners involved are Folorunsho Folarin-Coker (Tourism), Dr. Mustapha Akinkunmi (Finance) and Dr. Ekundayo Mobereola (Transport). This was disclosed via a statement released by Secretary to the State Government, Tunji Bello on Wednesday, October 19. The statement added that the Special Adviser on Arts and Culture would take over as the Acting Commissioner for Tourism and Culture while the Special Adviser on Transportation will take over as Acting Commissioner for Transportation. Also, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance will take over as the Acting Commissioner for…
Two commissioners in Enugu, Charles Egumbe and Rita Mba, have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Punch reports that the commissioners were arrested in connection to their alleged involvement in a N23billion allegedly disbursed by Diezani Alison-Madueke in the run-up to the 2015 general election. Before their appointments as Commissioners for Water Resources – Charles Egumgbe and Commissioner for Tourism – Rita Mba, the politicians held sway as the chairman and secretary for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign in the state during the 2015 election. “They were detained, they made statements and they were later…
The governor-elect in Edo, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday pledged his loyalty to the throne of Oba of Benin and the Bini traditional institution. In a statement in Benin by his Transition Committee’s Media Team, Mr John Mayaki, Obaseki said “my loyalty to the royal family, the Benin tradition and the entire traditional institutions in the state is unalloyed.” “For guidance and advice, I will be counting on the Oba to succeed as governor. “It is particularly auspicious and most heart-warming that the events leading to the Oba’s coronation are coming at a time when I am fortunate to be…
Abubakar Marafa, an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) has reiterated that bail remains free. The man in charge of Zone 6 re-affirmed that bailing of suspects remain free while road blocks remains banned. Marafa said this in on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State when he visited the state police command. “There should not be any form of payment for bail as the Inspector-General of Police has mandated that this instruction should be carried to the latter,” he said. Continuing, the AIG said: “I have received many cases of loss of firearms and any officer who is careless…
Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United will entertain Fenerbache in the UEFA Europa League at Old Trafford on Thursday night. The football tie will see Robin van Persie return to a club where he once scored goals for fun. The reunion of Van Persie and Manchester United in the Europa League however had a small glitch ahead of the fixture. A plane carry the Fenerbache team to Manchester for the UEFA Europa League game had an emergency landing after a bird shattered the windscreen. Although Fenerbache says there was no panic over the incident, the Turkish club had to land in Budapest,…
Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City cannot be expected to compete on equal terms with Barcelona due to the clubs’ respective history in the Champions League ahead of their showdown clash on Wednesday. Guardiola won the Champions League twice in four glorious years as Barca coach between 2008 and 2012 and returns to the Camp Nou for the second time as a visiting boss just two months into his reign at City. “Manchester City was 35 years without competing in Europe. That is a long time,” Guardiola said on Tuesday. City reached the last four for the first time in their…
Nollywood actor has reached out to actors and Nigerians to help out Nollywood veteran Prince James Uche, who has been ill for over two years now. Desmond took to his Instagram page to share a photo of the actor in the hospital with the caption below; “When God blesses u, remember others, Prince James Uche Nollywood actor has been in hospital struggling to live for over one year now (kidney failure), my fellow artists, great people & friends pls support him, he needs dialysis, medical care & food to survive. Prince James Uche, WEMA bank PLC 0232151677 or Zenith bank…
Organisers of the 2016 edition of ZAFAA African Film Academy Awards have unveiled the nominees. The nominees include Bovi Ugboma, Frederick Leonard, Linda Ejiofor, Ini Edo among others. Check out full list below. Best Lead Actor Bovi Ugboma – “It’s Her Day” Stan Nze – “Just Not Married” Frederick Leonard – “Woeman” Toosweet – “Royal Diadem” Yemi Blaq – “Number One Fan”.
Monday, October 17, 2016, was Wyclef Jean’s birthday and guess who was there to celebrate with him? Omawumi! The singer is currently in New York where she hooked up with the Haitian singer. “Feel This Composition… @wyclefjean @obiasika and my humble self… Happy Birthday Oga Wyclef. May your reign be long and sweet. #omawumi #cabaltins #timeless,” she captioned the shot. By the way, Omawumi is undeniably glowing! She also attended the Tidal concert over the weekend detailing her journey on social media. Meanwhile, Omawunmi has got a clap back for people fat shaming her. She took to Instagram on Thursday,…
Another birthday boy is Nollywood actor, Kunle Remi. Oyekunle Oluwaremi Opeyemi was born on October 18, in the early 80’s. Professionally known as Kunle Remi, an actor, model, dancer and a TV host. He started acting while in the University and by 2009, he had taken part in several soap operas and television shows across the country. Kunle also holds a degree from the New York Film Academy, Los Angeles.
Pop singer Wande Coal turns 31 today! The award winning Nigerian singer was born on October 18, 1985 in Lagos Island, Lagos state, Nigeria. Wande coal had his primary school education at Staff Nursery and Ijaniki Primary School, and his secondary education in Federal Government College Ijanikin in Lagos State, and went on to University of Lagos (Unilag), Lagos State, where he studied Curriculum Studies. He rose to fame with his debut album, “Mushin To Mo’hits” released in 2009. “Thank God For Another Year…Grateful,” he wrote on Instagram today.
Curvy on air personality, Toolz has replied those accusing her of photoshopping most of her Instagram pictures. The Beat FM personality was dragged on social media over the weekend for sharing a photoshopped photo of herself. A photo of an unflattering Toolz was shared to social media alongside a shot of herself that same day. Fans and followers dragged her for sharing photoshopped pictures and preaching fake body goals. Toolz however has the last laugh with this epic reply she shared on October 18, 2016. “#TreeADem #KnockYourselvesOut,” she captioned the same photo. Toolz who got married to her beau on…
Seems like Ycee is in no mood to give out freebies. The Omo Alhaji crooner on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, shunned a fan who asked him for an iPhone in the most epic way. So, a fan asked Ycee on twitter, to buy him an iPhone 7 if he got some retweets. Clearly expecting a good reply, Ycee however dashed his hopes by telling him to ask Apple. Meanwhile, Ycee was recently spotted at Shoprite in Festac. Apparently it was his first day on the job and he was working the counter like a pro. “So I resumed work today…
Popular singer, Tiwa Savage, in an interview talks about her new deal with Roc Nation, negativity from the media and others. The sexy mum of one opened up to Premium Times on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, on her plans for the future. On handling the press, “Generally speaking all that has been written about me doesn’t really affect me anymore. When I got into the industry initially, it was very difficult for anybody to realise this. But now, I have come to the realisation that the hard work you put in and the positive things that you do as an…
Wizkid is in love and we know that! The crooner who ‘sort of’ confirmed his relationship with US singer, Justin Skye, shared a photo of her with love struck emojis. He tweeted a photo of Justine Skye today, Wednesday, October 19, 2016, from the ‘Tidal X 10/15’ Concert in Brooklyn, New York this week. “Look at this one!” he tweeted. In June 2016, rumours began to surface that Wizkid, 26 and Skye, 20 had started dating. According to music industry sources, the pair are in a romantic relationship. He once shared a photo of him and Skye with the caption,…
Keeping Up With The Kardashian’s star (KUWTK), Khloe Kardashian, has responded to reports Donald Trump made rude and offensive comments about her physical appearance while she filmed Celebrity Apprentice. The Republican nominee was reported to have said Khloe was fat and ugly. “Why don’t we fire Khloe? She is a fat piglet. Why did we get the ugly Kardashian?” a source who worked on Celebrity Apprentice told Huffington Post. Speaking to the Los Angeles Times, Khloe said, “I didn’t think he was saying those things about me. But he says those comments about a lot of women — really derogatory…
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, was surprised by her hubby who got her a 2017 Lexus LX 570. The excited mum of one took to Instagram on October 19, 2016, to make the huge revelation. “I am indeed speechless by you love for me. Everyday I applaud myself for marrying such an awesome husband as you. Thank u MY DEAREST husband for gifting me such a wonderful gift as dis cutie(LEXUS LX 570 2017). May God bless and enrich u dearly for me,You SHALL KNOW NOT LACK. Your Love has made me a better woman and I am grateful to God…