The Acting Inspector-General of Police , Mr Ibrahim Idris, has called for collaboration between the Police and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to combat crimes and other security challenges. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by DCP Don Awunah, the Force spokesman. Idris made the call when he paid a courtesy visit to the Comptroller-General of the NCS, retired Col. Hameed Ali on Friday in Abuja. He said that the police partnership with other security agencies makes the tasks of crime control and management much easier. He said that the establishment of Joint Control Centre…
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Hakan Cakil, the ambassador of Turkey to Nigeria has advised the federal government to close down 17 Turkish schools over alleged link with the failed coup in his country on Friday, July 15, 2016. Mr Cakil gave the charge when Shehu Sani, vice chairman of the Senate committee on foreign affairs paid him a visit. The ambassador denied the Turkey’s relationship with the school adding that the country does not have any school in Nigeria. He stated that the schools offer scholarships to children of government officials and sends them to Turkey for continue their university education. The schools include…
Hajiya Aisha Abubakar, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, has called on the U.S. to support Nigeria to attract more investors into the country. Abubakar made the call when the officials of Nigerian- American Chamber of Commerce paid her a courtesy visit in Abuja on Friday. “America is a world leader in terms of investment and we will need your support in assuring investors that Nigeria is open and safe for business,’’ she said. Abubakar said there has been a lot of improvement in the relationship between the two countries in the last one year. She added…
South Africa’s rap King, Cassper Nyovest has finally released the long anticipated video for his hit song ‘428 To L.A.’ The super hit track which features Los Angeles’s finest, Casey Veggies and was produced by Anatii, blew up the airwaves in 2015, topping music charts for months. The video was directed by Cassper Nyovest and Cidefx films and has been released exclusively to MTV Base. However, it will be released on Youtube on Monday, the 1st of August,2016. The video is a depiction of Cassper’s journey to stardom. The movie-like video shows the rapper on a trip to Los Angeles…
Mavin singer and Roc Nation singer Tiwa Savage drops the visuals to her song ‘Bad’ featuring Wizkid,off her sophomore album “R.E.D”. The Mavin Records singer’s international management deal with Jay Z’s Roc Nation has been confirmed by her label boss Don Jazzy following weeks of uncertainty. Tiwa also gave a strong hint of the deal being sealed as she rounded off her performance at the One Africa Music Fest held July 22, 2016 with the Jay Z signature move – throwing and joining both her hands in the air. Roc Nation has also officially welcomed the singer to the fold.…
Kanye West is apparently still out to draw blood from Taylor Swift in the ongoing feud and he chose Drake’s concert to do it again. The rapper who has been basking in various controversies in recent times, reportedly crashed Drake’s concert which was taking place in Chicago on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Kanye used the opportunity to address the issues between his wife, Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift, shading her to the crowd. Addressing the audience packed into the United Center, the 39-year-old father-of-two said: “All I gotta say is, I am so glad my wife has Snapchat. Because now…
After just signing an endorsement deal with huge social digital wallet, Nairabox, Yemi Alade has just hit 1million followers on photo sharing app, Instagram. The actress took to Instagram yesterday, July 28, 2016 to share the exciting news with fans and followers. The “Johnny” crooner recently shared a beautiful photo of herself traveling in a private jet via her Instagram page today, July 8, 2016. Alade who is pictured reading a book while relaxing on the trip, alludes to her humble beginning in the caption of the photo. Sharing the snap, Alade wrote: “From okada to taxi to rickety cars…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Adebayo Salami aka Oga Bello is a proud dad right now! The actor’s daughter, Tobi Adebayo recently graduated from the University of Roehampton, London. The news was shared by her brother and Yoruba actor, Femi Adebayo. He took to his Instagram page July 27, 2016 to share a photo of the graduand writing, “Yaaaayyyy,University of Roehampton London just produced another freshest finest graduate of Department Drama,theatre and performance, A big congratulations blood sis, Tobi Adebayo.” Femi Adebayo, who is now a Special Adviser to the Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, recently revealed that his father, Adebayo…
American actor Dwayne Johnson is one adorable daddy! The “Ballers” star took to Instagram yesterday, July 28, 2016 to share a sweet photo of himself changing his daughter’s diapers. The actor clearly on daddy duties shared this sweet photo with his daughter Jasmine, writing, “Regardless of where we’re at.. when #2 happens with my baby girl.. I’m the #1 man for the job.#TheWorkinManDaddysGotU #JustKeepPlayinWithYourToysMama #IWillDealWithMyBackSpasmsLater.” Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson recently showed off his handsome looks and physique on the latest cover of British GQ. The wrestler turned actor talks depression, delinquency and his interest in politics. “I’ll be honest, I…
Justin Bieber might be secretly rooting for Hillary Clinton seeing as he has reportedly turned down a $5 million offer to perform at a Republican event. TMZ reports that a promoter called the singer’s talent agency asking that he perform at the event which was allegedly non-political, and would not connote that Bieber was endorsing Republican Presidential candidate, Donald Trump. Bieber was reportedly supposed to perform for 45 minutes at the venue close to Quicken Loans Arena where the RNC would be held. The contract reportedly stated that the $5 million payment would be paid for by GOP donors, adding…
The stranger who slapped Justin Timberlake during a golf tournament has been identified by the police. Police reports have revealed that the overenthusiastic fan, Keith Weglin, was beyond drunk at the time of the incident. According to TMZ, Douglas County Sheriff’s report states that following an alcohol test at the jail, Weglin’s BAC was 0.18% which is more than twice the legal limit. As previously reported, Timberlake was slapped during the 27th annual American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. Weglin could have walked away without being arrested but refused to the the golf course, forcing the police to arrest him…
Popular comedian, AY Makun has a question for fans concerning giving and receiving. The jester took to Instagram today, July 29, 2016 asking, “But at what point do people understand that givers also have needs? How many people can you give to in a place where those in need surpasses your income?” “Even when you follow the above quote by @Chrisrock and sets a limit, how do you also handle families and friends who blackmail you into believing its their right for you to give that which you have kept in your reserve to take care of your own problems?…
Nollywood actress, Lola Alao has just cleared the air over an alleged animosity between herself and Bukky Wright over a man. The rumour mill was agog with news that the newly converted actress and her ‘bestie’ Bukky were at war over an Austria-based prince known as Abbey whom Lola was reportedly close to getting married to. Lola Alao has however debunked such claims calling it rumours. According to her latest post on Instagram the pair’s friendship is still intact. She shared a photo on her Instagram page yesterday, July 28, 2016, writing, “Ajoke my bestie for life, they Said we…
Andre Gomes says Cristiano Ronaldo has congratulated him on his move to Barcelona, and that playing alongside Ronaldo for Portugal and Lionel Messi at the Camp Nou is not an issue. Gomes joined Barca from Valencia this week for an initial fee of €35 million, despite having been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid. Speaking to Catalan station TV3, the 22-year-old said he had already spoken with Portugal teammate Ronaldo about the Barca move and was now looking forward to enjoying playing alongside the two players acknowledged as the world’s best over the last decade. “I spoke with…
Jurgen Klopp believes the players he had added to his Liverpool squad this summer gives them the chance to compete right from the off. In his first summer in charge of the Reds, Klopp has welcomed seven new faces to the side — in Sadio Mane, Loris, Karius, Ragnar Klavan, Georginio Wijnaldum, Marko Grujic, Joel Matip and goalkeeper Alex Manninger — while letting 10 players depart Anfield in the process. The German manager, who replaced Brendan Rodgers on Merseyside in October, feels his acquisitions can help the squad build on last season’s two cup-final appearances and eighth-placed league finish. “I’m…
Manchester City have made a final take it-or-leave it offer of around £40 million for Everton defender John Stones, a source has said. Pep Guardiola confirmed that he wanted to sign the England international at a news conference following City’s International Champions Cup victory over Borussia Dortmund in China. A source said City have been in talks with the Goodison Park club but will not be held to ransom over a potential deal. Reports suggest that Everton are holding out for £50m for Stones, with 15 percent of any fee going to Barnsley as part of the deal that saw…
Manchester United and Juventus have finally agreed to all the details on Paul Pogba’s world-record transfer, sources have said, with the midfielder set to undergo a medical exam to complete the move to Old Trafford. United had already agreed to pay Juventus’ £101.3m (€120m) asking price for Pogba but had been in negotiations over extra fees. After protracted negotiations, United will pay a £95 million (€112.6m) transfer fee for the 23-year-old plus £20m (€23.7m) in agents’ fees. The amount that the clubs would pay Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola, was a main sticking point in talks, as Juve had insisted that…
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has praised new signing N’Golo Kante for his reserved personality, and has backed the France international to be a “fantastic” midfielder for the squad. Kante left Premier League champions Leicester City for a £30 million move to Stamford Bridge earlier this month. The former Caen midfielder has impressed new boss Conte during preseason training sessions, leaving the Italian convinced the 25-year-old will play a major role in his side this season. “We are very happy to have N’Golo with us because he is a player who does not speak a lot, but just does his job,”…
Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger on Friday announced his retirement from international duty with immediate effect. The 31-year-old Manchester United midfielder, who won his 120th and final cap in Germany’s 2-0 defeat to France in the semifinals of Euro 2016, revealed the news on his official Twitter account. “With Bastian Schweinsteiger, we are saying goodbye to a big name from the national team,” said German Football Association president Reinhard Grindel. Schweinsteiger retires from die Mannschaft with his Old Trafford future in the balance having reportedly been told by United’s new coach Jose Mourinho that he is one of nine players free…
Veteran Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic said he is delighted his compatriots will get to see the moment ‘everyone has been waiting for’, namely his debut for new club Manchester United in his homeland on Saturday. Ibrahimovic will lead United’s frontline in the pre-season friendly with Turkish side Galatasaray in Gothenburg, Sweden, after missing the club’s trip to China. Ibrahimovic, who has had to wait till the end of his career to play in the Premier League having won titles in Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands, said it pleased him his compatriots would be the ones to see him don…