Former aide to ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Doyin Okupe has said that All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Bola Tinubu is losing his political power. Okupe made the comment in reaction to the defeat of Tinubu’s candidate, Olusegun Abraham at the APC’s recent primary elections in Ondo State. The former presidential aide’s remarks were expressed via a post on his Facebook wall. Okupe said: “Yes indeed Akeredolu has won a deserved victory in the apc primaries in Ondo state. I salute the SAN’s courage and sagacity and I actually wish him well.” “However, media wise, the juicy news seems to be…
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The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr Abdullahi Muhammadu, on Wednesday directed the deployment of 10,000 personnel to Edo for Saturday’s governorship election. Muhammadu also directed the acting Deputy Commandant-General in charge of Operations, Mr Hillary Madu, to relocate to Edo for the exercise. The directive is contained in a statement by Muhammadu in Abuja. Muhammadu further directed the Assistant Commandants-General in charge of Zone G, Benin and Zone E, Owerri, to move to the state to assist the deputy commandant-general. He said that the deployment was to ensure a free and fair election devoid…
The federal government has declared Monday 12 and Tuesday 13, September, 2016 as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Kabir Sallah celebration. Abdulrahman Dambazau, the minister of interior, made the declaration in a statement signed by the acting permanent secretary in the ministry, Muhammadu Maccido. The minister said that government was aware of the current economic challenges the nation was facing. He assured that appropriate steps were being taken to address the challenges. The minister expressed optimism that the current economic difficulties would soon be over, urging all to continue to support the government in building a new formidable Nigeria. He…
The Inspector-General of Police(I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris said the police would collaborate with the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) to fight crimes and other anti-social vices in the country. Idris said this when a delegation of the council led by its President, Mrs Gloria Shoda paid him a courtesy visit on Wednesday in Abuja. “I will like to seek the cooperation of your organisation and the Nigerian citizenry at large in the fight against crime. “The force has taken cognizance of the vulnerability of Women in our present society. “Societal ills against Women such as sexual violence, domestic violence,…
Mr Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Power, Works and Housing, says the challenge in the electricity sector is not technical but artificial. Fashola made the assertion when received the management of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company in Abuja on Wednesday. According to him, the challenge can be surmounted with stakeholders collaboration. The minister, however, charged the company to be more customers’ friendly and to keep the public abreast of its operations in order to win their confidence. He said that the purchase of electricity transformers by private individuals should stop henceforth; stressing that it was the responsibility of electricity distribution companies…
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of Chief Michael Ibru, who passed on Tuesday, at age of 85. A statement in Abuja on Wednesday by the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, said that Buhari also commiserated with the Government and people of Delta, and the Urhobos. He said that he had joined the bereaved in mourning an accomplished businessman “whose edifying role in the corporate world and private sector in Nigeria would continue to inspire generations to come’’. Buhari stated that the late Ibru would be long remembered for his hardwork and dedication…
Over the past year, Lil Wayne‘s public feud with Birdman and Cash Money Records has dramatically impacted his career and ability to put out music. The issues originally stem from Wayne’s frustrations over money reportedly owed to him and the label not releasing his long-awaited album, Carter V. Since then however, Wayne has only become more vocal about his displeasure with the label and has yelled ‘Fuck Cash Money’ at a number of concerts recently. Lil Wayne has let his frustration out on social media, telling fans that he’s now ‘defenseless’, ‘mentally defeated’ and wants to leave rap gracefully. Later…
Kim Kardashian has shown us she is part of the Beyhive by taking to her favourite app to share birthday wishes to Beyonce. Beyonce turned 35 on Sunday, September 4 and Kim who continues to show her admiration for the singer delivered a bee-inspired birthday song in honour of Queen Bey on Snapchat. Using one of her favorite filters, Kim transformed into a beautiful bumble bee with big eyes and yellow stripes as she sang. “Happy birthday Beyonce! #kim #kimkardashian #kimkardashianwest #kimksnapchat #kimksnapchats #kimkardashiansnapchat #kkw #fashion #style #swag #london #paris #milan #newyork #la #miami #atlanta #snapchat #kimye #kuwtk #yonce #kingbey…
Nigerian pop star, D’banj, who has had a pretty impressive run in 2016, is hoping to wrap up the year in style by returning to the UK for the first time in four years for a three-city tour. His last trip to the UK was in the summer of 2012, when his hit tune ‘Oliver Twist’ was a global phenomenon topping the African charts in 2011 and was a top 10 hit in the UK singles chart in 2012, reaching number two on the UK R&B charts. But later in November, D’banj will be performing in Manchester, Birmingham and London…
26-year-old singer, Taylor Swift, has reportedly broken up with her boyfriend of less than three months, Tom Hiddleston. Sources close to the couple told E! News that ‘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.’ Now that they’ve split, the source says, Hiddleston is ’embarrassed that the relationship fizzled out.’ Taylor and Tom first made news when they were spotted kissing on a beach back in June, barely two weeks after she…
In November 2015, 30 years after he instituted a suit against African Songs and its subsidiary, Juju maestro, King Sunny Ade was awarded a whopping N500m as damages for infringement on his works, with an additional N3m for prosecuting the suit in a judgement delivered by Justice Dosunmu of a Lagos High Court. However, till this minute, King Sunny Ade is yet to redeem the claims. In a chat in Lagos, KSA, who is making plans to celebrate his 70th birthday in a grand style said, ‘yes the case was won by me by God’s grace and they were told…
Davido might have started feeling the effects of lack of new music as he misses out on 2016 AFRIMA’s continental nominees list. Having previously missed out on the award’s regional nominees list few weeks ago, the singer was again conspicuously missing from 22 categories which feature Nigerian representatives such as Wizkid, Kiss Daniel, Tiwa Savage, Flavour, D’banj, Yemi Alade, Patoranking, Don Jazzy, Falz, Simi, Tekno and YCEE. Wizkid got three nods, with one being the prestigious ‘Artiste of the Year’ nomination along with Tiwa. Yemi (Best Female Artiste in Inspirational and Album of the Year), Falz and Simi (Revelation of…
Soul singer, Timi Dakolo celebrates his son, Alex Dakolo, who turned a year older today and took to social to congratulate him. Meanwhile over the time, Timi has shown he will always be there for his kids no matter what. A quick glance at his Instagram page and you can tell he is a family man. The singer who got married to his lovely wife, Busola Dakolo in 2012, is blessed with three adorable kids; a son and two daughters. The soul singer once mentioned that the highest point of his marriage was the birth of his kids. ‘The highest…
Comedian Bovi recently shared a snap with Basketmouth and friends, as they ‘celebrated’ the robbery that occurred at the latter’s home on Wednesday morning. The post was basically to express gratitude for life, and optimism that items taken away by the robbers would be replaced. Basketmouth was robbed at gunpoint in his Lekki home between 2am and 4am on September 7. Fortunately, he and his family were unhurt in the incident, though some valuable items were taken away.
A movie script writer based in Canada, Jude Idada, has accused Nollywood producer, director and actor, Omoni Oboli of copying the script for her film, Okafor’s Law, from him. The new movie is supposed to make its world debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Monday, September 12, 2016. The star-studded film features an ensemble cast of Richard Mofe Damijo, Toyin Aimakhu, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Ken Erics, Ufuoma McDermott, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Yvonne Jegede, Halima Abubakar, Mary Lazarus, Uche Nnaji, Betty Irabor, Tina Mba, Gabriel Afolayan, and Funke Bucknor. The movie tells the story of a slick serial seducer…
In his prime, Juju music veteran, King Sunny Ade was a ladies man, but come September 22, 2016, KSA – as he’s fondly called – will clock 70 and he has said that he won’t be taking a new wife. In the words of the Ondo State born musician, ‘taking a new wife? are you praying for me or cursing me? (laughs)’. He went on to say, ‘If you see some of my grand children, you’ll think they are my wives that’s why I don’t like to take them out because people greet them like they are my wives. So…
The 2016 edition of the annual nationwide concert, Star Music Trek will hold in five cities around the country – Markudi, Abuja, Calabar, Owerri and Lagos. This year, some of the finest Nigerian pop stars will perform across the five cities. Leading the star-studded list of performers are Africa’s music icon, 2face Idibia, Koko Master – D’banj, the delectable Tiwa Savage, Davido, Falz, Olamide, Phyno, M.I, and Tekno. Others set to perform include Wande Coal, Chidinma, Burna Boy, Darey Art Alade, Mr. Raw, Cynthia Morgan, Runtown, Kcee, Ice Prince, Ycee, Humblesmith and Flavour. Also on board for the Star Music…
Widely rumoured to be in a romantic relationship, Wizkid and Justine Skye apparently have something to tell fans as they have recorded a song together. Skye first teased a collaboration with Wizkid at the recently held 2016 MTV VMAs, and she has further confirmed the release date of the song, titled ‘U Don’t Know’, as September 9. The official handle of Skye’s record label, Roc Nation made the announcement with the tweet, ‘JustineSkye just announced her new single, ‘U Don’t Know’ (Feat. @Wizkidayo). Available 9/9 #UDontKnow.’ Justine Skye, who has two EPs; Everyday Living (2013) and Emotionally Unavailable (2015), is…
Fans of Davido, who have been hoping for new music from him soon, will have to wait a while longer for new music from the singer, as those hopes have been dashed. In the past weeks, the 23-year-old HKN Music head had excitedly promised that his first releases under Sony Music would be in September, but that possibility appears to have suffered a blow. Davido, obviously pissed at the new development, took to his Snapchat to vent about the seemingly unending delay, while also making an attempt to absolve himself of any blame. ‘I am saying it loud and clear…
Gareth Bale said Real Madrid are determined to wrest back the Spanish league title from Barcelona this season after going four years without tasting La Liga success. Bale has won the Champions League twice and the King’s Cup since joining the Bernabeu club in 2013, but the league title has proved elusive. Real missed out on the league to Barcelona on the final day of last season by a point and have not won the title since 2012, when they collected a record 100 points under Jose Mourinho. Real have won their opening two league games this season, with Bale…