The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, Chapter on Tuesday urged the State Government to pay over N2 billion subvention it owed the institution. The Chairman, ASUU-TASUED, Dr Bayo Adesanya, said this at a news conference organised by the union in its secretariat . Adesanya said the union was issuing a warning notice to Governor Ibikunle Amosun-led government to pay the debt in the next couple of months or the institution would be grounded. He said the state government “owes the university 15 months subvention, running into over N2 billion which…
Author: David Folami
Dr Maikanti Baru, Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has assured collaboration with the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) to promote business interest in the hydrocarbon value chain. This is contained in a statement signed by Alhaji Garba Deen Muhammad, NNPC Group General Manager,Group Public Affairs Divisio, in Abuja on Tuesday. Baru gave the assurance when he received the new Managing Director of the NLNG, Mr Anthony Attah, at the NNPC Towers in Abuja. According to him, the collaboration will help in overcoming the challenge of militancy and dwindling oil and gas prices. He described the NLNG business…
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has faulted the recent statement by the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, that the army would use force on militants if they fail to embrace the proposed peace offering from the Federal Government. Buratai had made the declaration on Monday, July 25, while speaking at the inauguration of the newly built ultra-modern 2 brigade headquarters complex and Olympic-sized swimming pool in Port-Harcourt, Rivers state. The army chief, who was represented by the General Officer commanding, 82 division, Ibrahim Attahiru, had said: “Government is still committed to dialogue and where…
It is official. The CW hit show “The Vampire Diaries,” which has entertained us for years, is coming to an end. It was announced on Saturday, July 23, 2016, during The CW drama’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con by executive producers Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec. On Nina Dobrev’s character Elena returning, Plec responded, “Not to put too much pressure on anything Nina Dobrev, but a promise was made. An emotional promise that I’d like to see come to life.” “At the end of the day, we’d love to have her back. This show wouldn’t be what it is without…
Rob Kardashian has deleted all his Instagram posts, raising speculations that all may not be well with him. The 29-year-old cleared out his Instagram account last night, and also unfollowed Blac Chyna on the social medium. This is hardly the first time the reality star has deleted all of his Instagram posts and every time, it had to do with a meltdown on his part. The fact that he has unfollowed his pregnant fiancee only makes matters worse. Seeing as Chyna has been responsible for most of Rob’s social media activity in recent times, it only makes sense that a…
Justin Bieber’s look-alike, Toby Sheldon, has been revealed to have died from a strong cocktail of drugs. The 32-year-old who was found dead in a San Fernando Valley motel on August 21, 2015, after he was announced missing for three days. TMZ reports that Toby whose real name is, Tobias Strebel, had different kinds of narcotic painkillers as well as prescription drugs in his system at the time of his death. The L.A. County Coroner, following an autopsy on the Internet sensation, disclosed that Strebel had a combination of oxycodone and hydrocodone, diazepam (Valium), sleep aids zolpidem and temazepam, alprazolam…
Selena Gomez seems to be doubting herself, if her latest post on Instagram is anything to go by. The singer took to her Instagram page on Saturday, July 23, to shares a disturbing post in which she describes herself as “unauthentic” and “unconnected” to herself and her music. The fact that the post was shared a few hours after her concert in Indonesia, is one of the reasons for concern. Sharing a write up, Gomez spoke about her thought on materials, wardrobes and videos, and how she had always thought they could not define her but that might have changed.…
Don Jazzy, who is currently in the US, has shared a photo of himself with rapper, T.I. With Nigerian celebrities working on more and more foreign collaborations, the Mavin boss’ photo might be a sign of another collaboration in the offing. The pair were pictured with the American rapper’s arms around his shoulder, while Don Jazzy pointed a finger at T.I. Don Jazzy who shared the photo via his Instagram page today, July 25, 2016, captioned the snap simply, “Good guy.” The music producer seems to allude to the fact that T.I is more of a bigger celebrity than he,…
Guinean model Sira Kante who is based in the United States of America and who started dating Nigerian pop act Davido in late 2014 has said that she would always be in love with him. On her Instagram page on July, 23, 2016, Sira Kante posted a video of her at One Music Africa Fest in Brooklyn in New York of her singing along to Davido’s smash hit ‘Aye’ while he was performing the song. In the caption of the video the 20-year-old beauty wrote “We may not be together but I’ll always have love and support for Davido no…
Emma Nyra has had enough of online trolls and negative criticisms, and she’s definitely done keeping quiet too. Following accusations that she had stolen her new song, “Work Hard”, the singer took to her Instagram page today, July 2, 2016, to answer the criticisms. Nyra went on threaten prosecution of anyone who defames her name or that of her company, making sure to add that it would be the last time she would be addressing any of such issues. Speculations that the 23-year-old may have secretly tied the knot with boyfriend, Liam Hemsworth, have arisen after her new selfie showed…
No to Pokemon Go at Rihanna’s concerts! Following the Pokemon Go fever that has hit the world, Rihanna has told fans she does not want anyone chasing after Pokemons at her concert. The singer took time to warn concert-goers in France that she would not condone Pokemon chases at her shows. In a video posted to Twitter, RiRi makes it very clear that people at her shows should be paying attention to her and not searching for elusive Vaporeons and Pikachus in the area. “I don’t want to see you texting your boyfriends or your girlfriends. I don’t want to…
Nigerian super star, 2Face Idibia has just revealed he is a hopeless romantic. Infact, he called himself “the world’s worst hopeless romantic. 2Baba as he likes to be called in a chat with Tosin Odunfa of EbonyLife TV, talks about growing up in Makurdi, his coronation, his life with Annie Idibia and more. When asked about how much of a charming husband he is, he told Tosin, “I am the world’s worst hopeless romantic. We just live, we they try We are not surprised about this latest declaration by 2Face. He and Annie Idibia have been spotted on several occasions…
Veteran comedian, Ali Baba insists on Tiwa Savage and estranged hubby, Tee Billz’ reconcilation. The comedian took to Instagram today, July 26, 2016 talking about the ‘force behind his predictions’. According to him, he predicted that the Okoye twins ‘Psquare’ were going to get back together and it happened. It is just a matter of time before Tee Billz and Tiwa reconciles. He wrote, “If I had placed my bet on these brothers coming back… I would have won. Anyway, one of the guys that was there the day I emphatically said they would sort their differences out and get…
American singer Justin Timberlake was hit on the face by an enthusiastic fan. The pop star was shockingly slapped on the face by a drunken stranger over the weekend while attending the 27th annual American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. TMZ reports the award winning singer was trying to walk through a crowd at the golf tournament when he was suddenly blessed with a light slap on the face. He slowed down to find the assailant who was then apprehended by police but Timberlake has declined to press charges. According to the gossip site, the slapper refused to be escorted…
After performing at the just concluded One Music Africa Fest in New York, Nigerian singer, Banky W is raving mad at American Airlines for not letting him ‘ball’ in Miami. The record label boss was to be hosted at a club party in LIV Miami on Sunday, July 24, 2016, unfortunately his plans were cut short after popular airline, American Airline moved his flight two hours ahead of their departure time. He took to Instagram yesterday, July 25, 2016 to share disheartening posts about the delayed flight. He wrote alongside an angry photo of himself, “Random thoughts: 1) @AmericanAir is…
2Face Idibia in a chat with Tosin Odunfa of EbonyLife TV, talks about growing up in Makurdi, his coronation, his life with Annie Idibia and more. When asked about his childhood in Makurdi and his fondest memory the ‘Officially blind’ singer said, “One of the memories I can never forget is going to the Zoo.” Talking about his rise to the top, “There’s no shame in entering Molue as long as you reach were you dey go. Because one thing about life is when you are down and you are ashamed of yourself that is the biggest set up you…
Popular singer, Simi in a recent interview with Genevieve magazine opens up about romance, finding true love, her parents divorce and God. When asked how much of a romantic she is, the ‘Love don’t care’ singer said, “I am a romantic for sure. If I could, I would fall in love everyday. I think romance is beautiful.” On her song ‘Love don’t care’, “People care, society cares, culture cares about class, status, tribe and even religion. But love itself couldn’t care less. You love who you love. I should add, though, that these factors can and will affect what we…
Not one to shy away from speaking his mind, veteran comedian, Ali Baba is back again and this time he writes on why people lose out on relationships. According to him, the reason many people have lost out in some good relationships is because they keep thinking the person they are losing is going after who they left them for. He took to Instagram today, July 26, 2016 writing, “One thing lots of people have missed in the #presidentialcampaigns in the USA is that same thing that makes many people lose out on relationships. Instead of making yourself the desired…
Nigerian pop singer Davido has just revealed plans to launch a scholarship programme. Fuelled by his father’s philanthropic act, the singer took to Instagram today, July 26, 2016 to reveal plans to float a scholarship programme name after his late mum. “So many people deserve education.. Starting from this year I plan to start the Veronica Adeleke Education Scholarship program .. I plan to send people to school every year … I’m starting from 4 students this year details will be released soon on how to apply…. DO YOUR PART TO MAKE THE WORLD BETTER , EVEN IF YOU START…
Veteran actor Richard Mofe Damijo popularly known as RMD is suing online giant Jumia over the unauthorized use of his photo. Jumia, is currently embroiled in a case of unauthorized use of image rights RMD on Jumia Fashion’s Instagram page without the actor’s permission. The actor in a press release shared today, July 26, 2016 has instructed his lawyer, Mena Ajakpovi of Messrs. Abraham & Co. to engage Jumia and seek redress at the law court if they are defiant. Further investigations show that Instagram’s term of use prohibits Jumia from using RMD’s pictures for any form of business. According…