Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano has raised alarm about the current recession in the country and urged state governments to pay their staff’s salaries. Obiano also said that any state that doesn’t pay its workers in these hard times is looking for trouble. The governor made the comments on Wednesday, September 14, during the launch of the Anambra State Fire and Safety Summit in Awka, Punch reports. “A state that does not pay its workers is inviting calamity. Payment of workers’ salaries energizes the economy. We saw this recession early and made agriculture one of the pillars of our administration,”…
Author: David Folami
Prominent cleric, Bishop Matthew Kukah has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to stop complaining about the past and solve Nigeria’s problems. Kukah also informed Buhari that the head of a family does not enter his home crying no matter how bad things are. The cleric made the comments on Wednesday, September 14, during the Catholic Bishops Conference Dinner in Akure, Ondo State. “And I think the business of government is not our business; our business is: if the previous government did badly, that is why we voted a new government. We did not vote a government to complain about yesterday, if…
Nigeria will not increase its gasoline prices, President Muhammadu Buhari told his oil minister and state oil firm head, summoned to his villa last week, sources at the compound said. Oil Minister Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, the head of state oil firm NNPC Maikanti Baru and the entire government have stepped up efforts to keep fuel flowing into Nigeria without repeating the price increase of May and risking civil unrest. Shortly before the meeting former Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) bosses had said such an increase may be needed. A steep devaluation of the naira currency has made sales of petrol…
Former Special Adviser to ex- President Goodluck Jonathan on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati has said that being a presidential spokesman was like going to war. Abati also defended President Muhammadu Buhari’s many travels saying that the foreign trips are necessary for Nigeria’s number one citizen. How was the experience of moving from the critical mass into the other side of the divide? I think it was a great experience. And in the process, I must have acquired some additional skills and experience. Also, it was an office that offered me additional responsibility – and it was a very…
Former first lady, Patience Jonathan is set to sue the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for freezing accounts which she claims contain her personal funds. The EFCC placed a restriction on the accounts as part of investigations into the affairs of former Special Adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Domestic Affairs, Waripamowei Dudafa. However, after the accounts were blocked, Mrs Jonathan, through her lawyer, announced that the money in question belonged to her. News of the impending court case was confirmed to BBC by a source within the EFCC. Mrs Jonathan is also reportedly set to sue Skye Bank,…
Vocal Nigerian performer, Eedris AbdulKareem has once again bared his thoughts on the current economic situation of the country. Questioning the direction Nigeria is headed, Eedris, who once had a squabble with former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, expressed his displeasure with the government in a new interview with Hip TV. ‘It’s so sad Nigeria has been pregnant since 1960’, he said. ‘She was sixteen years old when she was pregnant, how many years old is Nigeria now? About 53-55years or something.’ ‘So you can imagine, she is already old and still in labour room, crying. Who raped Nigeria? Who slept with…
While performing in Makurdi, the controversial singer made some statements about the country’s economic situation that some might consider a little too much, even for him. He clearly stated that Nigeria is currently experiencing this challenge because of the recycle in leadership of the country. A sub that goes all the way up. He can be heard asking the crowd ‘how many of una never chop today?’
Kim Kardashain, who is well-known for a number of things, including her love for selfies, recently revealed on younger sister, Kendall Jenner‘s app that she took over 6000 selfies while holidaying in Mexico with her kids and a few friends. Wowza, Kim! She also revealed that she wore nine different swimsuits and consumed a total of 10 watermelon smoothies with the help of daughter, North while there. The reality star also jammed to 19 different songs from her ‘Mexico Mix’, which featured tunes by Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and a few others. Way to go, Kimmy! Think you…
Lagos fans of international soul singer, Asa have never had so much of her in recent times as they have this year. On May 1, 2016, she headlined her first ever solo-concert in Lagos and it was a huge success. And on October 1, 2016 at the Eko Atlantic, Lagos, Asa will be live in Lagos for yet another huge concert, but this time she won’t be alone. She’ll be joined by 70-year-old Juju veteran King Sunny Ade, D’banj, Wizkid and 2face Idibia to headline the 2016 Supremacy Concert. This will be the first time these entertainers would grace the…
Music producer, Timbaland has left his role on TV show Empire after two seasons. Timbaland led the musical team, alongside co-songwriter Jim Beanz, to craft songs to fit episodes of the show and give them an idea of where the plot is headed. ‘We were happy to work with Timbaland during the first two seasons’, Shawn Holiday, senior VP of A&R at Columbia Records, which releases Empire’s music said. ‘But we wanted to take a different approach for season 3. We dealt a lot with family drama in the first season through songs like ‘Good Enough’ when Lucious Lyon threw…
September 14, 2016 marked the fifth anniversary since the Nigerian music industry lost indigenous rapper, Obiajulu Kenneth Nwaozor popularly called MC Loph. MC Loph, who became popular through his hit remix of Late Osita Osadebe’s ‘Osondi Owendi’, was said to be driving down to the East along the Benin-Ore road when his car crashed on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. He was in the company of his sister and fiancée, who would have become his bride just a few days after. His bride-to-be survived the accident while his only sibling died. He was buried on Friday, October 28, 2011 along with…
The media mogul turned senator has consistently voiced his preference for Arik Air, often castigating President Buhari’s administration for not patronising the local airline. President @MBuhari I urge you to order your appointees to fly only Arik except Arik doesn’t fly to their destination #BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) February 16, 2016 If FG & States spend a fraction of the over 80 billion they’ve budgeted for travels on Arik, Naira will appreciate #BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) February 16, 2016 Few days ago, it was reported that the airline was suspending flights as a result of inability to buy…
On Wednesday, Kanye West’s prodigy and former producer, Kid Cudi posted a Meek Mill-style Twitter rant, targeting top rappers at the moment, Kanye and Drake. In a series of tweets, Cudi went in. ‘I need yall to know I got so many haters within the industry’ Now during Saint Pablo Tour stop on Wednesday night, Yeezy abruptly stopped the music in the middle of performing ‘I Don’t Like’ to address Cudi directly. ‘Kid Cudi, don’t ever mention ‘Ye name. I birthed you. We all dealing with that emo shit all the time – me, Pat, Don C. Don’t ever mention…
Nollywood actor and producer, Femi Branch, is angry with the ‘misinterpretation’ of Nollywood to foreigners. Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, visited Afrinolly, a studio which is using the latest technology to help make Nollywood films. During his visit on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, Zuckerberg met with some filmmakers including Kunle Afolayan, Rita Dominic, Adebola Williams, Richard Mofe Damijo, and Stephanie Linus. Others in attendance were Yemi Alade, Basketmouth, Chidinma, Ehiz among others. The actor shared a video which addressed all the above-mentioned entertainers as ‘major stars in Nollywood.’ He shared it with the below caption: “Was really pissed off at the…
It seems that the economic recession isn’t affecting everyone. Yesterday, September 14, 2016, pop singer Duncan Mighty, shared a photo of him holding a wad of crisp Pound Sterling notes on his Instagram page. According to the singer, he was blessed with the foreign currency from his “boss” who wanted him to launch his upcoming album. “What a morning surprise. My boss called me and said I heard ur album is dropping on Friday I said yes he brought out 1k pounds and gave to me saying, make I launch am first before e come out…. Am using part of…
Veteran Nollywood Richard Mofe Damijo, 55, has doled out advice to keep haters away. The legendary actor shared his advice today, September 15, 2016, on his Instagram page today. “Don’t expend energy fighting “haters” and “enemies”, rather walk in the light of God’s word and watch your “enemies” fall over themselves for your attention. #RMDsaysso “When a man’s ways pleases the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.” Proverbs 16:7 #Godfirst #Godsword #beatpeacewithallmen #walkwithGod #walkinlove” wrote RMD. Richard Mofe Damijo is set to star in the Nollywood movie ‘Dinner’ which also features Deyemi Okanlawon, Kehinde…
Nigerian pop queen, Tiwa Savage, 36, has once again stated that she would not be talking about her private life to the media again. In a recent interview with Fashion Bomb TV in New York, the Mavin Records singer didn’t speak about her marriage to Tee Billz when asked. “I did speak with ELLE Magazine recently in South Africa, and I said I would never address anything to do with my private life again because I just believe it is something sacred and that is one lesson that I have learnt,” said Tiwa Savage. In an interview with Elle South…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola replied to a simple question with the obvious answer. “Who is the best player in the Champions League?” a Spanish journalist asked on Monday. “Messi, Messi,” answered Guardiola. “There’s no one better than him.” It is now over four years since the pair worked together at Barcelona but (with apologies to the Cristiano Ronaldo contingent) little has changed in that regard since 2012. Guardiola, after three years at Bayern Munich, is beginning a new era at Manchester City and, although it is early days yet, perhaps a little further down the line, were he to…
Ahead of the Manchester derby, there was plenty of speculation over what Jose Mourinho’s starting XI would be. He revealed in his news conference that he had a fully fit squad following the international break, and that Henrikh Mkhitaryan was available to play his part. The Armenian was subbed off with an injury when playing against the Czech Republic during the international break, and had therefore been rumoured as a doubt for the clash against Manchester City. It therefore came as a surprise when Mkhitaryan was named in the starting lineup at the expense of Juan Mata, who has been…
Cristiano Ronaldo says Sporting Lisbon will always be in his heart but he remains determined to end his career at Real Madrid. Ronaldo, 31, faced his boyhood club Sporting on Wednesday as Real left it late to stage a comeback in a 2-1 Champions League victory. Of his decision not to celebrate his 89th-minute goal, the Portugal international said: “It was against the team where I learned my trade, the club has a place in my heart and I have a lot of respect for them, that’s why I couldn’t celebrate it.” Asked about his future, Ronaldo said he was…