Joachin Iroko, the man who named his dog Buhari and was arraigned for conduct likely to cause breach of peace has finally regained freedom, four days after he was remanded in Ibara Prisons in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Iroko, 40, a father of two and a native of Delta State was arraigned on Monday before an Ota Magistrate’s Court, Ogun State, on a two-count charge and was subsequently granted bail in the sum of N50,000 with two sureties, who must be regular tax payers in the state, in like sum. However, the accused could not perfect the bail conditions until yesterday.…
Author: David Folami
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has restated that the process of switching over from analogue to digital broadcasting “is very much on course’’. The minister stated this at a dinner organised by Radio, Television and Theatre Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU) in honour of the newly appointed Chief Executive Officers of Federal Government-owned media houses. The Federal Government owned media houses are News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Voice of Nigeria (VON) and National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The minister, who was represented by a director in the…
Appalled by criticism that a detainee, Desmond Nunugwo, died in its detention, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, yesterday, threw open its holding facilities to journalists for assessment and that the commission fear nobody expect God. Apparently to prove its innocence in the death of Nunugwu, the Chairman of the commission, Ibrahim Magu, flanked by some of his media managers, conducted journalist round the facilities located in its ‘Idiagbon House’ by is headquarters in Wuse 2, Abuja. Facilities shown to journalists were the interrogation room, medical and toilet facilities as well as the cells where detainees are kept pending investigations…
The Secretary to the Abia Government (SSG), Dr. Eme Okoro, has said that the state lacked the financial capacity to handle emergencies that may arise from possibe flood disaster in the area. Okoro made this known in an interview with newsmenin Umuahia on Friday. He spoke against the backdrop of the recent forecast of possible flood disaster in many states of the federation in 2016. He said that the intervention from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) would not be able to tackle flood disaster in any part of the state He said, “the funds for the immediate intervention in…
The Movement for Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, today, accepted that former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark, should head the pan Niger Delta group that will dialogue with the Federal Government. The group conveyed its readiness to disband its Aaron Team 2, headed by Odein Ajumogobia and work with Chief Clark. Secretary of Aaron Team 2, Timipa Okponipere, who conveyed MEND’s position to the elder statesman in Warri, however, gave some conditions. Chief Clark, who commended MEND for accepting the outcome of the meeting of Niger Delta monarchs, leaders and stakeholders , last Friday, in Warri, said…
Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph has proven celebrities can sometimes, also get caught up in tight situations, as she revealed her most embarrassing moment yet. Anita, in a recent chat, recounted a day she was left stranded at an airport. ‘I never believed I would have to ever beg for money in my entire life but it happened to me this unforgettable and embarrassing day at the airport. Jesus, I was so embarrassed. I was at the airport and needed to use the ATM because I didn’t have a dime on me,’ she recalled. ‘But for some reason, the ATM didn’t…
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe’s school of drama has graduated its first set of students, weeks after the first round of training. Mercy launched the school to help aspiring actors achieve their dreams in acting, scriptwriting, movie making and stage management in July and according to her, the first set of students is now ready to take Nollywood by storm.
A few hours ago, photos of Nigerian pop icon 2face Idibia in Italy went viral online. In the photos taken barely 48 hours after 2face wrapped up on the set of The Voice Nigeria that was shot in South Africa, 2face was seen taking a stroll in Milan, Italy. We zoomed into one of the photos and saw 2face Idibia standing right infront of the famous Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano).
Can you believe it’s been 20 years since Tee-A started his career as a comedian? The popular comedian and host has released new photos to celebrate this milestone in his career, and it looks like the coming edition of ‘Tyme out with Tee-A’ is going to be a huge anniversary party.
Adekunle Gold’s parents, Mr and Mrs Kosoko were special guests last night at their son’s album listening party. His mum and dad arrived early and were comfortably seated in the VIP section as they enjoyed every bit of the show dancing and singing along as their son performed. Adekunle Gold, a graduate of Graphics from the Lagos State Polytechnic is the only son of his parents.
The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards will hold this Sunday, August 28 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Beyoncé tops the 2016 list with 11 nominations, with Adele not far behind with eight nominations. Visuals of Justin Bieber‘s ‘Sorry’ and Adele’s ‘Hello’, which have gathered over one billion vevo views each, are nominated for ‘Video of the Year’. Adele’s ‘Hello’ is the most nominated video, appearing in seven categories. Taylor Swift, who is the highest earning celebrity of 2016, failed to make the list while rapper Kendrick Lamar only makes the list for his feature on Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom’.…
World’s fastest man, Usain Bolt is pretty much unconcerned about making scandalous headlines as he continues to party and spend a good time with several women in London. The sprinter, according to Daily Mail, headed to Libertine nightclub, London on Wednesday night and after partying till dawn, he was pictured hiring a taxi to convey five girls to his hotel. This comes on the back of the triple Olympic gold medalist making the headlines for hooking up with 20-year-old Brazilian, Jady Duarte. Already, Bolt’s girlfriend of two years, Kasi Bennett has started showing her displeasure at his escapades. And all…
Davido is set to make up for his lack of an album in four years with the release of a double Extended Play in September. A deal with Sony Music earlier in the year came with high expectations for the singer, and his teeming fans will finally have an opportunity to see the impact of the deal on his music. Yet to release a major solo song in 2016, he has announced that his double EP, titled Son of Mercy, will be released in a few weeks. Davido, who promised in July that he was working on the ‘best music…
Nigerian singer GT Da Guitarman is now the proud father of a baby girl. The former Storm Records act revealed on his Instagram page yesterday, August 25, 2016, that his wife put to bed . “Feels so good to say… Meet my DAUGHTER #Aramide #HappyBirthdayMySunshine #DaddyG” he announced on Instagram. Aramide was born on August 25, 2016, at 9a.m. GT Da Guitarman got married to his wife Annie on April 24, 2016, in Anambra state. They got engaged on January 12, 2016. In March 2016, they later had their marriage introduction in Nwenyi, Ebonyi state. On Saturday, April 23, 2016,…
Perhaps Sir Alex Ferguson could be forgiven for his enthusiasm brimming over. After all, Manchester United’s manager was in the midst of celebrating his 13th and final Premier League title, but he ended up placing a millstone around Phil Jones’ neck. “You saw Jones tonight,” Ferguson said after the youngster starred at centre-half during a 3-0 defeat of Aston Villa to secure United’s title in April 2013. “Arguably, the way he is looking, he could be our best-ever player.” Jones had an impossible accolade to live up to, yet Ferguson was not alone in making such bold predictions. In December…
Gabriel “Gabigol” Barbosa has landed in Milan ahead of a proposed move to Inter Milan from Santos, with Joao Mario’s loan move from Sporting Lisbon also close to completion. Gabigol, 19, starred for Brazil at the Olympic Games this summer and arrived at Milan’s Malpensa airport on Friday afternoon on a flight from Sao Paulo. Upon arrival he was met by representatives of Inter and taken for a medical, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Nerazzurri are reported to have agreed a fee of around €25 million with Santos for the services of the forward, who goes by the…
Cristiano Ronaldo says he wants to play for Real Madrid for another decade and retire when he is 41 years old. Ronaldo, 31, won UEFA’s Best Player in Europe award on Thursday after a year in which he had won the Champions League with Madrid and Euro 2016 with Portugal. Marca recently reported that Madrid will look to extend the forward’s contract, which is due to expire in June 2018, for at least two further seasons and Ronaldo said: “That’s what I want. “I’m in the best club in the world and I want to finish in this club at…
Arsene Wenger has confirmed Arsenal are closing in on signing striker Lucas Perez and centre-back Shkodran Mustafi but says the deals are yet to be completed. “We are working on the deals,” Wenger said on Friday at a news conference. “We are not close enough to announce to you today that they will sign for us. Will we sign anybody before the end of the transfer window? I’m 99 percent confident [we will].” Arsenal moved on Thursday to trigger a £17 million release clause for Perez, the Deportivo La Coruna striker who had also been a target for Everton. British…
Spain coach Julen Lopetegui has left former captain and all-time record appearance maker Iker Casillas out of his first squad since taking charge of the national team. Former Spain Under-21 and Under-19 coach Lopetegui also omitted Pedro and Cesc Fabregas from the squad for Spain’s friendly against Belgium on September 1 and their first World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein four days later. Striker Diego Costa, midfielder Juan Mata and forward Paco Alcacer, all left out of the Euro 2016 squad, were recalled. “I have spoken to Iker, he is a huge player for the national team, he is a current…
That a Manchester United side boasting world-record signing Paul Pogba have won their opening two games of the Premier League season is no surprise — but that newly-promoted Hull City have done so certainly is. United, managed by Jose Mourinho, who guided Chelsea to several English titles, splashed out £89 million (105 million euros, $116 million) to bring midfielder Pogba back from Juventus and have since beaten both Bournemouth and Southampton. Hull, by contrast, have no permanent manager, a squad of just 13 fit players and no new signings, while the owners of the northern club are contemplating a sale.…