The Federal Government has commenced shortlisting candidates for the 500,000 jobs it promised. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja when a delegation of the National Council for Women’s Societies (NCWS) paid him a courtesy visit in his office. Mohammed said that applications were being received and government had started processing them for the recruitment. “The process for the recruitment has started. “About 1.2 million people applied and they classified them into categories including agriculture support officers, teachers, technical officers and so on,’’ he said. The minister also said that the payment…
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The Minister of Transportation, Mr Chibuike Amaechi, said on Tuesday that the ministry had been implementing inherited projects in aviation sector and had not initiated new ones. Amaechi stated this when members of the Transportation Growth Initiative (TGI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO0, visited him in Abuja. He stated that the ministry had made a decision to implement projects initiated by previous administrations instead of introducing new ones. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that TGI was led by former Aviation Minister, Mr Osita Chidoka, who is the body’s Chairman, Board of Trustees Chidoka is also former Corps Marshal and…
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has apparently found a new heartthrob as he is being romantically linked with former Miss Spain, Desire Cordero. According to Spanish magazine, Corazon, Cristiano and the 23-year-old model reportedly exchanged private messages on Instagram before starting an affair a month ago. Desire, after moving into a new place in the Spanish capital, has also reportedly been sighted several times at the gated VIP estate of La Finca on the outskirts of Madrid, where Cristiano lives. She once posted a cryptic message which read, ‘Good things take time but really great things happen in a blink…
Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola is set to make his first appearance in a soon-t0-be-premiered English movie titled The Grudge. Much has been said about the versatile actor’s inability to land roles in the English-speaking part of Nollywood due to him not having a fluent command of the language. He is however set to make his debut in the Funmi Holder-produced movie which also stars popular actors, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ireti Doyle and Jaiye Kuti. The Yemi Morafa-directed movie, about a grudge existing among two lovelorn spouses from separate marriages and a lonely widow, will premiere in Lagos on October 23, 2016.
Inspired by the Femi Odugbemi-directed movie Gidi Blues, Banky W releases this music video for ‘Gidi Love’, which he directed and even played multiple characters. The video also stars upcoming Nollywood actress Hauwa Allahbura as the leading lady, who also plays the lead role in the movie Gidi Blues.
Brad Pitt is saddened as his wife of two years, Angelina Jolie files for divorce citing irreconcilable differences. The Hollywood couple got married on August 23, 2014, at their Château Miraval estate in Correns, France after dating for 10 years. ‘I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids, I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time’, the actor said in a statement to PEOPLE. Pitt was previously with actress Jennifer Aniston between 2000 to 2005. Jolie also demanded for full custody of their…
The most famous Kardashian sister who is often dismissed as a celebrity without talent and only famous for being famous, Kim Kardashian has moved to dispel that idea by staking her fame for something much bigger than her. In reaction to an advert that appeared in the Wall Street Journal; which denies the Armenian genocide of 1915, and similar to Jay Z, the reality star took out a full page in the New York Times to criticise the reputable newspaper for being used to spread lies. ‘Money talks, and right now it’s talking crap’, she says. Kim, who’s of Armenian…
Effyzzie Music diva Yemi Alade collaborates with masked producer CHx to bring the infectious dance tune titled ‘Fine boy’. The song is full of Yemi Alade’s contagious energy delivering a good performance with her vocals over a CHx beat that will make you move. Enjoy.
Ikechukwu aka Killz returns with this new tune titled ‘Zamoku’. This is the first of three singles the rapper is to drop in the coming weeks. Just like his brother Uzi, Killz goes hard on this one. Listen up and share your thoughts.
Michael Stevens popularly known by stage name Ruggedman is a year older today, September 20, 2014. The singer has released four albums since he started out in 2004 and also owns a clothing line called TSW, ’20th Sept Wear’. He also has a varsity jackets line as part of his collection. Meanwhile, he produced his own songs and released two tracks in 1999, both which were well-played on radio. Ruggedman eventually became the most featured rapper in Nigeria in the early 2000s. His albums are all released on his personal label, Rugged Records. Happy Birthday once again Ruggedman!
Niyola wants the ladies to know being rude and disrespectful doesn’t make them appear tough. According to her, “Ladies, being rude and disrespectful doesn’t make you boss or tough … No matter how attractive you are , it is nasty! You can be confident , assertive and still attractive without being a bitch ! I know some guys take the piss but girl ! Keep it together ! You already have an added advantage just being a woman, tap into that and you ll be A O K!” Niyola in a recent chat with Genevieve Magazine talked about her single…
Ali Baba, easily referred to as the king of shades, is at it again and this tim On Tuesday, September 20, Mrs Aisha Buhari took to her Twitter account to share a photo of herself poised and smiling with the American first lady, Michelle Obama at her Broadway event put together to help girls in New York City. Considering the fact that Fayose has alleged that the First lady was wanted in the United states of America in connection with the Halliburton bribery scandal, Mrs Buhari’s latest Instagram post was definitely unexpected and a slap on the face. As if…
Jurgen Klopp was pleased with his side’s display in the 3-0 win over Derby County in the third round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday night but insisted that there was still room for improvement. Liverpool progressed to the last 16 of the competition with ease after Ragnar Klavan pounced from a corner to give the visitors the lead in the 24th minute before Philippe Coutinho and Divock Origi added to the lead at the iPro Stadium shortly after the interval. Speaking at his postmatch news conference, Klopp praised the “professional” performance from his team and believes they can get…
Borussia Dortmund attacker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has admitted that Paris Saint-Germain tried to sign him during the summer transfer window but that talks “ended quickly.” The Gabon international said that the French champions made contact in their unsuccessful search to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic but he stayed with Thomas Tuchel’s men because of their lack of negotiating skills. “Yes, they happened,” Aubameyang confirmed to RMC radio’s Team Duga show with former player Christophe Dugarry when asked if talks happened over the summer. “They ended quickly though. Not because I did not want to join PSG but because they handled things poorly. “PSG…
Arsene Wenger admitted his surprise at Granit Xhaka’s penchant for scoring spectacular long-range goals. Xhaka blasted home a strike from outside the area for the second time in four days on Tuesday to set the Gunners on their way to a 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the EFL Cup. Fellow newcomer Lucas Perez also grabbed his first two goals for the club on a near-perfect evening for Wenger’s team, which was mainly made up of backups and academy players. Xhaka and Perez have yet to cement regular starting places at Arsenal, but both made a case for their inclusion…
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte praised two-goal Cesc Fabregas but insisted reputations mean nothing after their comeback victory at Leicester. The Spain midfielder scored twice in extra time to cap the visitors’ recovery in the EFL Cup third round as they won 4-2, having fallen 2-0 down inside 35 minutes. Fabregas is yet to start in the Premier League under Conte, with his only other start in the EFL Cup win over Bristol City last month, with Nemanja Matic, N’Golo Kante and Oscar preferred. But a gritty display from the 29-year-old — ahead of Saturday’s visit to former club Arsenal –…
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique insists Neymar’s skills should be enjoyed rather than criticised after the Brazilian’s penchant for showboating once again came under the spotlight. Former Barca and Real Madrid midfielder Michael Laudrup controversially slammed Neymar for displaying his full range of tricks towards the end of Barca’s 5-1 thrashing of newly promoted Leganes on Saturday. “Ney has his own style, a style I think is spectacular for football. We enjoy it a lot at Barcelona,” Enrique said on the eve of Barca’s blockbuster La Liga clash with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. “There are many players that interpret football like…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck twice on Tuesday as Borussia Dortmund romped to another big win with a 5-1 victory at VfL Wolfsburg to provisionally top the German Bundesliga. Having hammered both Legia Warsaw and Darmstadt 6-0 in their previous matches, Thomas Tuchel’s Dortmund handed out another drubbing with Gonzalo Castro setting up two of their goals. “Despite going 2-0 up early on, we were still made to suffer, but we got a grip and took our chances,” said Tuchel. “It’s an unbelievable result, which we worked hard for, and we’re very happy.” The thrashing left Dortmund top on goals scored, with…
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino confirmed on Tuesday that striker Harry Kane has damaged his ankle ligaments, but did not say how long he is expected to be sidelined. “He got a ligament ankle problem and we need to assess every day and see,” Pochettino told a press conference at the Tottenham training ground. “Today it’s impossible to give a time for a recovery. I am not a doctor. I can only explain what the doctors said to me.” Kane, 23, had to be carried from the pitch on a stretcher after rolling his right ankle during Tottenham’s 1-0 win…
“I will apologise to Guardiola if he will apologise to Pellegrini for what he did to him,” Seluk told Sky Sports News. “If you are a gentleman, this just does not happen. He signed a new contract last year then he gets pushed out for Guardiola to come in. Pellegrini was a gentleman. “Guardiola also needs to apologise to Joe Hart. It’s not right to come to England and then get rid of a few English players. “Guardiola wants a new future for Yaya, for Hart, and they won’t be the last.” Toure, who is in the final year of…