The nomination of two judges for the Supreme Court by President Muhammadu Buhari has been backed by Senate President, Bukola Saraki. In a tweet by the Senate President on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, Saraki said that the nomination of two new justices is in order. “Nomination by @NGRPresident is in order. It’s to replace Justice Galadima from North Central & CJN from North East both turn 70 this year,” he tweeted. President Buhari had, during the Senate’s Tuesday session, forwarded the names of the two justices, Paul Jauro and Sidi Bage, to replace Justice Galadima the Chief Justice of Nigeria.…
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has affirmed that no one will be spared in the ongoing anti-corruption war. Osinbajo said even those close to President Muhammadu Buhari and are culpable will face the full wrath of the law, stressing that Buhari will not cover anyone. The Vice President stated this on Tuesday, October 11 while speaking to a group of radio journalists and producers at the Presidential Villa. “No one will be spared in the fight against corruption because even the close friends of the president know that they will not be spared. He (President Buhari) will not cover for them.…
The Oba of Lagos has said Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo is behind the state not having a special status. Oba Rilwan Akiolu made the comment after the Senate rejected a bill to officially recognize Lagos as Nigeria’s commercial capital on Wednesday, October 5. “Obasanjo is the reason Lagos has not got a special status. I personally led eminent Lagosians to meet him during his tenure to ask for a special status for Lagos,” Oba Akiolu said on Tuesday, October 11, during a Town Hall meeting in Surulere. “Obasanjo told me and others that he had already drafted the special status plan…
President Muhammadu Buhari is set to travel to Germany on Thursday, October 13, for an official visit. This was disclosed via a statement released by Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. The statement reads in part: “In furtherance of the administration’s objective to attract more foreign investment and create economic opportunities in the country, President Buhari will participate in a Business Forum in Berlin with leading German companies already active in Nigeria and other prospective investors.” “Before returning to Abuja, the president is expected to meet with representatives of the Nigerian community in Germany.” Buhari will be…
Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has denied reports that he’s suffering from a secret illness. Earlier reports had it that Okowa collapsed in his office last week and has been unable to attend public functions since the incident. Okowa made the denial on Wednesday, October 12, while speaking at the Government House chapel. “It is unfair and uncharitable to disseminate false information. It is very unfortunate at this age and time that people will intentionally misinform others when there are opportunities to find out what might have happened,” he said. “I’m told that certain section of the social media reported…
The bold 19-year-old has finally posed half nude, but she managed to protect her dignity with her hands held over her boobs. Well done, Kim Kardashian, you’ve been a good teacher so far. Will the student outdo the teacher? We wait.
Superstar rapper, M.I Abaga had an incredible moment while performing at Star Music The Trek in Abuja, after he spotted a core fan called Archie. M.I asked that Archie be brought on stage as they both performed and played a game of throwback songs to the admiration of the concertgoers. The Chocolate City rapper was impressed that Archie could sing all his songs with so much dexterity that he gifted him a gold bracelet.
A Trip to Jamaica by Nigerian comedian, AY has generated over N80m in just over two weeks after premiering. A source told True Nollywood Stories: ‘I can confirm that the box office figure is accurate, the number is now actually N80m.’ The new Nollywood film is set to surpass the recent box office record set by Ayo Makun’s first movie, 30 Days in Atlanta as the highest-grossing film in Nigeria. 30 Days in Atlanta generated about N160m during its time in the country’s cinemas. A trip to Jamaica premiered at the Filmhouse IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos on September 25.…
Urban music and lifestyle channel, Nigezie is 10 and to celebrate the anniversary, the channel has announced a huge concert tagged ‘Freedom Fest 2016’ to mark the occasion. The festival will feature performances by 9ice, Reminisce, Sound Sultan, Praiz, Kiss Daniel, Sean Tizzle, Orezi, Pasuma Wonder, Obesere, Idris Abdulkareem, Niniola, Modenine, Ruggedman, Jaywon, Olu Maintain, Terry Apala, Ras Kimono and many more. DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Neptune and DJ Humility will be on the wheels of steel while comic performances will be provided by AY, Gbenga Adeyinka and Ali Baba. The Freedom Fest will hold on Saturday October 29, 2016…
It was all thrills and excitement on Saturday, October 8, 2016, as Darey challenged dancer, Kaffy to a dance-off during his performance at Star Music Trek in Abuja. The duo made the night a memorable one as Kaffy swiftly beat Darey in the challenge, retaining her crown as the ‘Queen of Dance’ in Nigeria.
Seems like Rihanna and Drake’s widely talked about romance has reportedly come to an end. Reports have it that the duo reportedly called time on their relationship, just weeks after the pair got matching shark tattoos. Drake and Rihanna made their relationship official in July and have been hanging out nonstop ever since. They’ve partied together, performed together, hung out together and now it seems like they would be going their separate ways. Even though Drake publicly confessed his love for Riri at the 2016 MTV VMAs, the pair have reportedly split. An insider told American news outlet E! Online,…
A clip of media personality, Toke Makinwa, has been trending on Twitter for the past few days now. In the short video, Toke gave advice to her army of fans who are mostly women if not only women. In this clip which lasts for 60 seconds, Toke Makinwa tells her ladies that they should have all the fun they want till they hit the age of 25. She wants them to live life on the edge, kiss strangers, have one night stands, pierce multiple parts and have a tattoo. Ever since then Nigerians have been trolling her on the issue…
Nicki Minaj is the cover star for Marie Claire’s November issue where she talked about her relationship and other things. The ‘Anaconda’ star also spoke on nudity double standard between black and white women in the industry, competing with male rappers, gender equality and lots more. On young women’s goals, “Nowadays, I feel like [young women] see marrying into money—I think that’s a big thing now. I don’t want that to be a woman’s goal in life. I want your goal in life to be to become an entrepreneur, a rich woman, a career-driven woman. You have to be able…
Ace comedian Basketmouth lost his mum on October 3 this year. The bereaved comedian who was recently robbed at gunpoint in his home took to Instagram today, October 12, 2016, to mourn the loss of his angel. Today would have been his mum’s 60th birthday. “Happy 60th Birthday Mummy. You’ll always be my angel and you belong where you are right now…..with the man that gave me life through you,” he wrote alongside some photos of her. His best friend, Bovi, also joined the comedian in mourning his mum. “Another mother has slept. Heaven just gained another Saint. Rest in…
Kylie Jenner is back and this time she goes topless for ComplexCon October/November 2016 issue. The 19-year-old reality star talks about lying about her lip fillers, her on-and-off relationship with Tyga and lots more. On kicking the men out of her topless shoot, “I’m comfortable with my body, but not that comfortable. I’m not going to be walking around like that with a bunch of guys there.” On getting lip injections, “It has been an insecurity of mine all my life. This guy I kissed was like, ‘Your lips are really small but you’re a really good kisser. I didn’t…
Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, John Mikel Obi has urged unity within the squad after their 2-1 victory at Zambia. The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Sunday, October 9 beat Zambia 2-1 in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier. After the win Mikel Obi who played the whole 90 minutes in the win wants the Super Eagles to be united and also urged support from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). “I have belief that we can reach new heights with this team. The boys are so committed that it makes you happy. The coaching crew is made up…
Spanish giants Real Madrid on Tuesday relaunched their 400 million euro ($443 million) bid to modernise their Bernabeu stadium paid for by an Abu Dhabi investor. The project, less ambitious than the previous version blocked by the courts, includes the creation of a 6,000m2 public garden alongside the stadium, will be financed by Abu Dhabi-based sponsor IPIC, who will be given naming rights. “It will be a spectacular transformation of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, which is one of the icons of our city and which we want to make one of the best stadiums in the world,” said club president…
Algeria sacked national team coach Milovan Rajevac on Tuesday, just over three months after he took charge, according to Algerian public television. “The Algerian Football Federation have decided to amicably terminate the contract of Milovan Rajevac,” the station reported, with the Serb having only replaced Christian Gourcuff in June. Algeria drew 1-1 at home to Cameroon on Sunday in the opening round of matches in the final phase of African 2018 World Cup qualifiers. Assistant coaches Nabil Neghiz and Yazid Mansouri are expected to replace the 62-year-old Rajevac on an interim basis until a successor is appointed. FAF president Mohamed…
Arsenal star Alex Iwobi says he got very scared when a fan followed him home after a game. Iwobi’s popularity has soared in the past one year since he became a regular for Arsenal. Speaking to Arsenal’s weekly podcast, the winger who has made seven appearances so far this season, recalled the time he was trailed on his way him by a fan. “I remember the last home game we played. For 15 minutes there was one fan following me and I was getting a bit scared,” the 20-year-old said. “I was getting close to my destination. I was thinking,…
Neymar will one day be the best player in the world, according to former Barcelona and AC Milan star Ronaldinho. Brazil forward Neymar was included in the three-man shortlist for the 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or alongside Barca team-mate Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi took the trophy – the fifth of his career – with Ronaldo beating Neymar to second in the voting, but Ronaldinho is confident the 24-year-old will soon be the game’s best. “Neymar is a friend who is making history in the same club I did and will one day be the best player in the world,”…