The Abia state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has congratulated Governor Seriake Dickson on his victory at the Supreme Court. Ikpeazu also described Seriake’s victory as an affirmation of the fact that Baylesans in their majority, gave the Governor their mandate. The Abia state Governor said the judgement is also a victory for the judiciary, whom he said have continued to give rulings without fear, According to Vanguard, Ikpeazu also urged Dickson “to continue to deliver on his laudable programmes that have endeared him to the people.” The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) also congratulated the Bayelsa state Governor following the ruling of…
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Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan has said that women were robbed in the US elections due to the defeat of Hillary Clinton by Donald Trump. Hillary Clinton would have been America’s first female President if she had won the polls. “I am very sad about the outcome of the elections; we women have been robbed again,” Alhassan told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday, November 9 in Jos. Alhassan had, in 2015, come close to becoming the first female governor of Taraba State but was defeated in the courts by opponent Darius Ishaku.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers, on Thursday accused Gov. Nyesom Wike of interfering with police investigation of those arrested allegedly printing fake INEC result sheets. This is contained in a statement issued by the party’s Chairman in the state, Chief Davies Ikanya, in Port Harcourt. The News Agency of Nigeria [NAN] recalls that the police had on Saturday arrested some individuals allegedly involved in printing the fake result sheets, few days after the national electoral commission fixed Dec. 10 for legislative re-run elections in the state. Gov. Wike was reported to have accused the police of plotting to…
Madam Grace Egbon an elderly lady in Benin City, the Edo capital, has donated a goat to President Muhammadu Buhari to show her admiration for “his selfless lifestyle and passion to liberate the masses.” The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo received the `unique gift’ on behalf of the president. Egbon, a supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), registered in Ward 7, Oredo Local Government Area of Edo. She said she had longed to meet the President to show her admiration for his quality of leadership. NAN reports that a window of opportunity…
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has said he won’t destroy his United States’ residency permit until President elect, Donald Trump is inaugurated in 2017. In a report by Vangaurd Newspaper, Soyinka reportedly made this known on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. The writer reportedly said he will not destroy his residency permit until he sees what becomes of Trump’s administration after inaugurated into office. “Why don’t we wait until Trump actually takes office? I am just going about my normal commitments, but definitely not getting into any more commitments. Let’s put it that way for now,” he said. Days before the…
Fani Kayode appeared before the court on Thursday, November 10, 2016, on money laundering charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He will be required to provide a surety in like sum as part of the bail requirements. Fani-Kayode was taken into custody by EFCC agents on Friday, October 21, outside the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, Punch reports. He had visited the court for a continuation of his trial on fraud charges brought against him by the EFCC. Fani-Kayode had said, on Thursday, October 20, that the EFCC was planning to re-arrest him…
Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa has said that she doesn’t own a Facebook account. She also warned members of the public to avoid making contact with the administrators of these accounts. Dabiri-Erewa made the comments via a statement released by her media aide, Abdur-Rahman Balogun. The statement reads: It has come to the attention of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa that some fake `Facebook’ accounts have been opened in her name. It was also brought to our notice that these hackers…
Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh has said that Nigerians in the US can come back home if they find life difficult under Donald Trump’s presidency. Trump shocked the world on Wednesday, November 9, when he emerged winner of the presidential elections defeating former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. Ogbeh made the comments on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja. “I’m in a bit of shock, but we’re witnessing some very dramatic changes in the world, and I think some of these things began many years ago,” he said according to The Cable. “The current economic theory…
Gov. Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has urged Nigerians to support the families of gallant servicemen, who died in the course of defending the sovereignty of the country. El-Rufai made the call in Kaduna on Thursday when he paid a condolence visit to the widow and children of the late Lt.-Col. Abu Ali, who lost his life along with other soldiers in Malam Fatori area of Borno. He said: “I am here to condole with the wife and children of our gallant and courageous military officer, Lt.-Col. Muhammad Abu Ali and other soldiers, who paid the supreme sacrifice for the…
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Walter Onnoghen as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Onnoghen was sworn in on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at the council chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He replaces former CJN, Mahmud Mohammed whose tenure ended on Wednesday after he reached the mandatory retirement age of 70.
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated US President-elect, Donald Trump on his election victory. Obasanjo also pledged to work with Trump to attain a “fairer world.” The former Nigerian president made the comments via a letter dated November 9. The letter reads: “I felicitate with you, your family and everybody in your campaign for winning the presidential elections to become the 45th President of the United States of America. “Let me assure you that most of us in Africa who believe in equitability in the global affairs will work with you for a fairer world and more so, those…
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state, has apologised to those he harassed in the cause of carrying out his duties as the state CEO. Oshiomhole added that he tried to make Edo state perfect, but realised that the more effort he put in, he could not achieve it. The Edo Governor also commended members of the state executive council for their steadfastness, which he said contributed to the success of his administration. Oshiomhole said “I also know that we have had to work long hours. I recall a meeting we had, starting at 9.00am, no adjournment and staying all the…
These days, mainstream music is made for the market, and artistry is sacrificed on the altar of all that is commercial and watered down for profit. Rarely does artistry and the business behind it mix in equal proportion. And that is why new EP ‘Chemistry’ is important. It is essentially old school; a throwback to that era of pure artistry that we miss and pine for. It is like a window to a world where purity and excellence exist and the world is bathed in perfectionism and goodness. A world where unicorns run free, and a crystal-clear fountain runs through…
African icon 2Baba releases video for classic love tune ‘Hate what you do to me’. Although the song dropped with his “Ascension” album back in 2014, it feels brand new and buttresses the timelessness of the legend’s music. The video illustrates the song’s theme of a complicated love-hate relationship and takes us through an array of his confused emotions. The video was directed by UK-based video director Luke Biggins who had worked with 2baba on other videos including the award winning ‘Let Somebody Love You’. Enjoy the new visuals.
Yemi Alade releases video for ‘Tumbum’. It comes after releasing ‘Gucci Ferragamo’. The singer was recently crowned Best African Act at the MAMAs 2016 but lost out to Aramide at the AFRIMA 2016 in the Best Female Act Western Africa category. She has however been voted in Artiste of the Year category for the Headies 2016.
Skales drops new joint titled ‘Temper’ produced by the Tekno ‘Pana’ producer Krisbeatz. This follows the Jay Pizzle produced up-tempo ‘Holiday’. Download and share your thoughts on ‘Temper’.
Today is the birthday of Nigerian soul singer Bez. Bez (Emmanuel Bezhiwa Idakula) was born in the musical city of Jos. He also grew up in a musical family. His mother sang, and his father played the guitar, and they recorded their duets. Bez had an early interest in painting and sketching. Bez’s father who was a politician died when the singer was just 12. The family fell on hard times. As fate would have it, an anonymous Samaritan paid for his secondary school education. In the university Bez started singing. His following grew during his performances at Taruwa. Shortly…
Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade is the latest pop star to get featured on New York’s Fader Magazine after the likes of Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy. In the article where Fader Magazine described Yemi Alade as the ‘Queen of Afrobeats’, she was asked, ‘As someone who doesn’t come from the wealthy background of, say, Davido, has it been harder for you to reach your goals?‘ In her response, Yemi Alade said, ‘Oooh, have I had to hustle more? There is a very big difference between Yemi Alade and Davido. You could call Davido the child of a moneyman. I am…
After thrilling ardent consumers and music lovers with the Pyjama Party as well as the ’90s themed party, premium flavoured whiskey, American Honey, will be hosting the biggest mansion party in Lagos this weekend for fun lovers and loyal customers. The event, which will hold tomorrow, Friday, November 11 at the Lagoon Crest in Lekki, will feature performances from some of the hottest young talents in Nigeria including Falz, Niniola, Koker, DJ Consequence among many others. Speaking on the forthcoming event, General Manager, Brian Munro Ltd, Abayomi Ajao commented, ‘Following numerous requests from lovers of American Honey who have had…
Nollywood actress, Tana Adelana and on-air personality, Yaw will host the upcoming Pearl Look 2016 beauty pageant holding at the Lagoon Front, Army Officer’s Mess in Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Speaking on the choice of hosts, one of the organisers of the event, Olatokunbo Deji said, ‘Both personalities are widely respected for their remarkable inputs in their professions. They are flawless at what they do. We couldn’t think of other people that exhume such charisma, laced with humility. They are the guys for the job.’ The duo will be joined on stage by some of Nigerian’s…