The Presidency has denied claims made by the UK Telegraph that President Muhammadu Buhari is using funds donated for the fight against terrorist group, Boko Haram to persecute his enemies. The Telegraph made the accusation in an article titled “Children Face Death by Starvation in Northern Nigeria” and published on July 30, 2016. The Presidency’s denial was contained in a statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu on Monday, August 1, 2016. The statement reads: The London Telegraph’s article “Children Face Death by Starvation in Northern Nigeria” (30th July, 2016)…
Author: David Folami
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned persons seeking to be employed by the commission to stop paying for the recruitment process. The EFCC said further that some scammers had been deceiving job seekers by collecting fees to guarantee employment. “It has come to the knowledge of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, that some unscrupulous members of the public have been defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians in the on-going recruitment exercise by the Commission,” the EFCC said via a statement. “The modus operandi of the scammers is to request for applications from job-seeking Nigerians and later inform the…
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Asiwaju Bisi Adegbuyi as the Post-Master General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Postal Services (NIPOST). Adegbuyi’s appointment was announced via a statement released by Bolaji Adebiyi, the Director (Press) of the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. The new Post-Master General is a lawyer from Ogun State and he replaces Dr Richard Balang who has been serving in the position since the sack of previous occupant, Enoch Ogun in March.
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Sunday Dare, spokesman to the National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, as the south-west Executive Commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, made this known in a statement. Adesina said the President has sent a request to the senate to confirm Dare’s appointments and other nominees into top positions in the commission. “In a letter dated August 2, 2016, sent to President of the Senate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye (South West) was nominated as Chairman, while Mr.…
Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson has joined the likes of Toke Makinwa and Ali Baba in giving love tips and advice to fans. The actress took to Twitter on Sunday, July 31, 2016 advising girls to “never settle for anyone who isn’t absolutely, insanely and foolishly happy to be with you.” According to her, “One mans “annoying female” is another mans “damn baby where you been all my life.” Meanwhile, Yvonne Nelson has just resolved her dispute with long time friend John Dumelo. The duo who ‘fell out of love’ early last year following the #Dumsormuststop campaign brouhaha have reconciled. Yvonne…
Yesterday (Monday, August 1, 2016) it was reported that Nigerian superstar D’banj had left the Mike Adenuga led telco GLO for the rival MTN telecommunications outfit. Later in the day D’banj confirmed these reports to be true by announcing his new venture with MTN on his Instagram page. The ‘Oliver Twist’ singer has entered a venture (via his record label DKM) with MTN to create a platform for creative people called Cream Platform. “A partnership with MTN and DKM to launch a platform of Visible hope for the creative industry where Creative contents will be found , housed , financed…
Seems like rapper Kanye West is really serious about running for USA’s president come 2020. In an interview with BBC Radio 1, Kanye said he still has plans to make a White House run in 2020. According to him, “We are numb, we’re numb to 500 kids getting killed in Chicago a year, we’re numb to the fact that it was seven police shootings in the beginning of July. We’re numb to places on the Earth that we don’t live – like our life is okay but it’s okay for other people’s lives to not be okay.” He told host…
Star Trek actor, Anton Yelchin, who died in June 2016 following a car accident at his residence did not leave a will before he died, based on legal documents presented by his parents. According to the BBC News, Yelchin left behind a $1.4m worth estate, which is home in Los Angeles, United States. His parents, Victor and Irina Yelchin, have now filed to become the administrators of the properties which the young actor owned before his demise. BBC reported that the deceased “left behind at least $641,000 (£486,000) in personal property and had $731,000 (£554,000) in equity in his home”.…
On August 2, pioneer of the Afrobeat music genre, human rights activist and political maverick, Fela Kuti passed on. Forever etched in our hearts, his children took to social media in remembrance of their late dad. His daughter, Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti, took to her Instagram page writing, “Nineteen years ago our Icon father, leader and father of the Nation left the world stage. He lives in us forever and continues to guide and protect us. That is why Nigeria didn’t go to war against all predictions. Rest in peace Fela. We miss you.” “The powers that be, beat him mercilessly. Fela…
Nollywood power couple, Gbenro Ajibade and Osas Ighodaro just keep giving us family goals. Osas who recently welcomed her baby is working on her baby fat and guess who is helping her with it? Yes! Gbenro her husband! The actor shared a photo of them at the gym today, August 2, 2016 on Instagram with the caption, “Bout that postpartum workout routines, @officialosas I got u!!#proudinstrutor”. The new parents welcomed their baby girl on July 21, 2016. The celebrity couple welcomed their little ray of sunshine earlier than expected. Recall that, Gbenro Ajibade and Osas Ighodaro were on the May…
Oritsefemi’s manager, Danku and artiste, Rayce have been seriously injured in a car crash. The duo were reportedly hit by a Dangote truck at Sango-Ota, Ogun State on Sunday, July 31, 2016. Danku who was in the car with his new artiste, Rayce, his label boss, Ebony and a bouncer told NET, “my brother, imagine we were coming from a show in Illorin and nothing happened to us until we got to Sango. This Dangote truck just slammed into me from behind and it caused a ripple effect ramming into about four other cars. Everyone in my car including Rayce…
Rumoured to be dating on an on and off relationship, US based singers, Drake and Rihanna, thrilled fans when they performed an erotic dance at OVO Fest 2016. This happed on the evening of Monday, August 1, 2016, in Canada, where the event was being held. Bringing her female swag in a surprise stage appearance, Rihanna wore a pair of tiny hot pants as twerked with Canadian singer, Drake, on stage. The ‘Hotline Bling’ singer did not hold back as he showed some matching dance moves which got the audience in an exciting mood. According to the Daily Mail, Rihanna…
Media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu was a guest at a party over the weekend along with his wife, Cynthia Obianodo. The crooner shared a video of himself trying to work his stripper moves. According to him he pissed his wife off and was trying to warm his way back into her heart. “When you’ve pissed her off and your poor stripper skills ain’t really helping your case,” he wrote alongside the video. We are pretty sure they resolved things as soon as possible. Just recently, his wife Cynthia took to social media to gush over him. She shared some words to…
Ghanaian veteran actor George Williams has passed away at the age of 87. According to Starrfmonline.com, he died Sunday at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. A close relative told told Starr FM that he complained of some ailment at his home and was rushed to the hospital where he gave up the ghost. Mr. Williams who taught at the Accra Film School is known for his pioneering role in the movie industry in Ghana. He featured in several Ghanaian movies and series including, Ultimate Paradise, Mama, Genesis Chapter X and Bloody Kids.
Nigeria international, John Mikel Obi has officially changed his name after a mistake in 2003. Mikel was born John Michael Nchekwube Obinna but a mistake during the registration process for the 2003 FIFA Under-17 World Cup changed it to Mikel. The Nigeria Football Association (NFF) mistakenly submitted ‘Michael’ as ‘Mikel’ for the tournament in Finland. A young Mikel obi impressed in that tournament scoring for Nigeria during a win over Australia. Despite sticking with the name since then, the midfielder has been using his original name ‘Michael’ for official purposes like drivers licensee, car documents, international passports, etc. According to…
Lionel Messi has made his name as one of the best footballers ever, but he’s still a disappointment to Argentine-born model, Xoana Gonzalez. Xoana is claiming to have had sex with the Barcelona star and described it as ‘having sex with a dead body’. Speaking with in an interview, the model claimed that he slept with Messi some years ago. “It was many years ago. In truth he was very young. But he knew what he was doing, was not minor, that was the important thing,” she told Peruvian TV show called ‘the value of truth’. According to Xoana, her…
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri says he can’t wait to start working with his 90 million euro man Gonzalo Higuain but warned the striker not to come to Turin expecting his place in the side is assured. “It will not be easy for us to win the championship again,” said Allegri, who’s team are going for a sixth straight Serie A title. “Of course I am looking forward to having Gonzalo Higuain as part of the squad. He is an important signing but he is one of a number of them who will all be fighting for positions.” It’s been a…
Former Barcelona and Brazil attacker Rivaldo is convinced Neymar will become the best player in the world. Rivaldo was a two-time LaLiga winner during his five-year stay at Camp Nou and was named FIFA World Player of the Year in 1999. He believes Neymar can reach similar heights in his career, though he admits he is not yet at the level of Barca team-mate Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo – the pair winning the past eight Ballons d’Or between them. “Today he [Neymar] has Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in front of him, but Neymar is doing a good job and…
Premier League clubs have already splashed out £475 million since the transfer window reopened in July, according to business analysts Deloitte. Bolstered by the increased revenue from the Premier League’s new £5.1 billion television deals, the 20 top-flight teams have been throwing money at a host of new signings and Deloitte say the spending could shatter the £1 billion mark for the first time in the pre-season window. The current figure of £475 million is slightly less than the £515 million spent by Premier League teams at the same stage in 2015, which led to an eventual £870 million outlay…
Nemanja Vidic has told FourFourTwo that he “nearly” signed for Liverpool before joining Manchester United. Vidic signed for United from Spartak Moscow in 2006 and went on to win numerous trophies with the club, including five Premier League titles and the Champions League. Before agreeing to head to Old Trafford, where Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge at the time, he had discussions with then-Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez. The former Serbia international said: “Yes. Rafa Benitez called me and I nearly went there. I was interested in going but my English wasn’t good and I was struggling to communicate. “Then…