Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has requested redeployment of some police officers attached to the state’s Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences Unit for arresting innocent citizens. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde, said in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday that the governor had sent the request to the state commissioner of police. Ayorinde said Gov. Ambode asked for the redeployment following raids carried out in different parts of the state by officers of the taskforce on Friday. “The governor has sought an immediate redeployment of several of the taskforce officers from the unit,…
Author: David Folami
The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Bayo Onanuga has said that reports of economic hardship in Nigeria are being exaggerated by the media to discredit the Muhammadu Buhari administration. Onanuga also dismissed the news reports of economic crisis as “mere propaganda” being sponsored by the opposition. The NAN MD made the comments via a Facebook post on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. He said: “I was in Bauchi and Jos at the weekend, I also found that food was cheap everywhere. In our hotel, we paid about N700 for a plate of semovita, or eba with a…
Prominent lawyer, Dr Olisa Agbakoba has said that Nigeria might be in recession till 2020 if the Federal Government doesn’t take urgent steps to resolve the situation. Agbakoba also urged the FG to take hold of the banking sector and exert more regulatory control. The lawyer made the comments while speaking to journalists in Lagos on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. “We must spend our way out of recession. When you go to the hospital and the doctor says you’re anaemic, only one thing is done – transfusion. So, how can the government present an austerity programme?” he said. “The government…
In a dramatic twist, journalists and photojournalists assigned to report President Muhammadu Buhari’s engagements ‘abandoned’ him for his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan. Ex-president Jonathan, former heads of state, Abdusalami Abubakar, and Ernest Shonekan were at the Villa today, September 7, 2016 for President Buhari’s first Council of State Meeting. The council comprises all former presidents and heads of states, as well as vice president, governors, Senate president and House of Representative speaker. President meeting which is currently ongoing is being chaired by President Buhari. Jonathan stole the show as journalists and photographers turned their attention on him. This is the first…
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has expressed shock at the death of business mogul, Olorogun Michael Christopher Onajirevbe Ibru. Ibru died in the United States on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, where he was receiving treatment, at the age of 86. Saraki, who also condoled with Ibru’s family, described him as a trailblazer who impacted lives positively. According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki said “Olorogun Ibru, as he was fondly called, was a pioneer of great repute who contributed immensely in entrenching private entrepreneurship and business development in Nigeria. “Simply put,…
On Wednesday, September 7, 2016, the Council of State approved the appointment of the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris. President Buhari appointed Idris as the police IG on June 21, 2016, to replace ex IG, Solomon Arase, who attained the mandatory retirement age of 60. The Council also approved the appointment of six Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) and five National Population Commission (NPC) commissioners. Reports say the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, were absent when the meeting started around 11:08 am. An interesting incident took…
After three months of dating, Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston have called their whirlwind romance quits. A source reveals to Us Weekly that the 26-year-old singer is behind the split saying, “She was the one to put the brakes on the relationship. Tom wanted the relationship to be more public than she was comfortable with. Taylor knew the backlash that comes with public displays of affection but Tom didn’t listen to her concerns when she brought them up.” Following the split, the source reveals that Hiddleston is “embarrassed that the relationship fizzled out.” Although things had started out hot and…
A drama about a family dynasty, the third season of “Empire” will premiere its third season on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Titled “Jamal Lyon is Back,” a new preview for the show features new scenes from the anticipated third season of show. “Empire” centers around a hip hop music and entertainment company, Empire Entertainment, and the drama among the members of the founders’ family as they fight for control of the company. “Empire” which revolves around the Lyon family and their media company, Empire Entertainment, stars Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere “Yazz” Gray, Trai Byers, Grace Gealey,…
Comedian Ay Makun’s first produced movie “30 Days In Atlanta,” has been officially recognized by the 2017 Guinness World Records. The comedy movie has been recognized as one of the films with the highest domestic gross in the territories of Bollywood, Nollywood and Hollywood, listed alongside “PK” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” The actor took to his Instagram page to share the news with his followers. “This is the first time ever that the Nigerian film industry which is one of the largest in the world, will be achieving such a tremendous success that will be registered by the…
Popular comedian, Basketmouth was robbed at gunpoint in his home in Lekki today September 7, 2016. According to Bovi, the father of two was robbed between the hours of 2am-4am at gun point. He took to Instagram writing, “Basketmouth was robbed this morning in his home in lekki phase 1 between the hours of 2am and 4am, 7th of September 2016. He and his family were held at gun point while the sad episode lasted. Nobody was hurt. Valuables were taken including the CCTV device. A report has been made at the police station. He can’t be reached at the…
Popular comedian AY Makun’s YouTube channel has just been endorsed by YouTube for surpassing 100,000 subscribers. According to the comedian his channel is the most viewed comedy channel in Nigeria had has over a 100,000 subscribers. He shared a shot of himself with the caption, “Thanks to YOUTUBE for endorsing my AY TV Channel for surpassing 100,000 subscribers. #mostviewedcomedychannel.” Recently, the actor got a surprise party organised by his beautiful wife, Mabel, in celebration of his 45th birthday. The video footage of this was captured in a news report by Hip TV, showing the comedian as he enters the venue…
Nollywood actress, Ego Boyo was a year older yesterday September 6, 2016, and she got a lovely shoutout from RMD. According to the veteran actor, Boyo is his ‘original onscreen wifey’. “I remember walking into the room 20 something odd years ago and was introduced to a young lady who went to my school (Uniben),” he wrote. Adding, “It was the start of Checkmate which marked our first work relationship. Then it was Violated and much later, Keeping Faith. Each time we were “lit” like the young folks would say -lol- Happy birthday my “original onscreen wifey” @officialegoboyo I pray…
Pastor of Common Wealth of Zion Assembly COZA, Abuja, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo recently took a selfie with his $2, 490 Gucci Web Anmalier GG supreme bee tote and social media has gone crazy ever since. While some have been condemning the pastor for being extravagant, others have shown support for the charismatic leader. Freeze, however, has not kept mute on this issue. The media personality took to Instagram yesterday September 6, 2016, writing, “This was trending earlier on on social media! Is that a N1m Gucci bag in this recession? My congratulations pastor!!! I think it’s high time we reevaluated…
Today is the birthday of Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus. Popularly known as ‘Gbogbo big girls’ derived from her role in the popular movie “Jenifa”, Eniola Badmus stepped into movie industry in Nollywood in 1997. She started out acting English movies before switching to Yoruba films. A graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, she also holds a Second Degree from the Lagos State University (LASU). Happy birthday Eniola!
Toronto rapper, Drake has decided to stop singing about strippers and help set them up in business! The crooner has revealed plans to set up his very first strip club and are the strippers happy! According to Spin, the ‘One Dance’ singer at a recent event said he hoped to open an honest and genuine strip club in Houston, Texas. The rapper was reported saying, his club would be called ‘The Ballet’ and would be opened to the public in 2017. “There’s a culture out there of dancing and it’s not about no strip club shit. It’s about these amazing…
Popular Nollywood actress, Fathia Balogun opened up on her recent chieftaincy, growing up, being one of the 100 most influential Deltans and more. When asked about her new chieftaincy, the “Iya Alalake” actress said, “Iya Adinni Atesise is when you are very religious person. I can interpret any role. My new chieftaincy or religion does not change anything for my dressing or from who Fathia Balogun is. I’m still the same person, I can play any role, I can wear anything, my religion is in me. The God I serve is inside me. I don’t have to pretend to cover…
Neymar was the hero for Brazil as the home side overcame Colombia 2-1 in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. The 24-year-old, fresh off guiding Brazil to gold at the Olympic Games in Rio, netted the match-winner with 16 minutes remaining in Manaus. Brazil had a dream start after Miranda opened the scoring in the second minute at the Arena da Amazonia. The Inter defender headed the home side into the lead courtesy of Neymar’s early corner, but Colombia struck back in the first half. It was not a Colombia player who found the net, however, with Marquinhos putting the ball…
Manchester United youngster Marcus Rashford gave England coach Sam Allardyce a reminder of his talents by scoring a hat-trick on debut for his country’s Under-21 side on Tuesday. Rashford was part of England’s travelling party for Euro 2016 but missed out on Allardyce’s maiden senior squad for Sunday’s last-gasp 1-0 win in Slovakia, having failed to break into the United starting line-up under Jose Mourinho. But, on his first Premier League appearance of the season, Rashford came off the bench to net a stoppage-time winner at Hull City as Mourinho’s men made it three wins out of three in the…
Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles Gernot Rohr believes Nigeria need their best players to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. For the qualification series, Nigeria are in Group B with Algeria, Cameroon and Zambia. Rohr won his first game in charge of the Super Eagles as they beat Tanzania 1-0 in a dead rubber 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday, September 3. After Nigeria’s failure to win qualify for the 2017 AFCON, Rohr wants the best players available for the Super Eagles in their quest for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. “We will need all our…
Marcus Rashford hopes his debut hat-trick for England’s Under-21 side will put him contention to start in the Manchester derby this weekend. The 18-year-old Manchester United striker made his senior international prior to Euro 2016, when he also scored, but new Three Lions boss Sam Allardyce moved him to the U21s to gain valuable experience. And he duly took his opportunity with three goals as Gareth Southgate’s men thrashed Norway 6-1 in Colchester, Rashford opening the scoring just before the half hour. He completed his hat-trick in the space of six second-half minutes and hopes his display could help force…