The Senate on Wednesday, passed the harmonised N241 billion budget of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for 2016. The passage of the budget followed presentation of report of the Committee on FCT by the Chairman, Sen. Dino Melaye. Melaye said that from the amount, the sum of N52.9 billion was for personnel cost, N34.4 billion as overhead costs, while balance of N154.1billion was for capital expenditure. He said that 80 per cent of the capital expenditure figure was for the completion of abandoned projects. He stated that while the territory’s 2015 budget had only 61 per cent budget performance, the…
Author: David Folami
Kiss Daniel is the funky lover boy in visuals for single, “Jombo.” The G-Worldwide singer is playful and hilarious in the song that describes the hassles he has to face for the love of his life.
Jaywon wins yet another award. The singer bagged the Award for the Best Indigenous Act Of The Year at the 2016 edition of ACIA Awards which took place in Atlanta. Sharing a photo of his award plaque via his Instagram page, on Sunday, July 17, 2016, he wrote: “From Atlanta Georgia. Thank you guys for the recognition @aciawards. My gift is making a large opening for me All Glory To God!!!!!!” Jaywon who released his new album, “Oba Orin”, must be assured that he is on the right track following his latest accolade. Big congrats to him.
Yesterday, July 19, 2016, it was reported that Lady Gaga and former fiance, Taylor Kinney broke up after five years. According to TMZ, the pair who got engaged on Valentine’s Day 2015, parted ways earlier this month. Now, the “American Horror Story: Hotel” star has finally opened up on their split. Taking to Instagram in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, Gaga revealed they ‘have been taking a break but still love each other. She wrote, “Taylor and I have always believed we are soulmates. Just like all couples we have ups and downs, and we…
Stunning singer, Tiwa Savage is celebrating 2million followers on Instagram. The yummy mum of one took to Instagram today, July 20, 2016 to celebrate fans and followers for such great feat. “#Speechless #Thankful #2million #RedTour #AfricaToTheWorld #ILoveYouAll,” she captioned a photo collage. We are not surprised by this great feat from the popular singer who was recently dubbed the Beyonce of Africa. Tiwa continues to succeed with this latest achievement. Recently, the “Standing Ovation” singer was honoured by South African media house, Reel African, as their ‘Hero of the Month.’ In a brief ceremony held in the southern African country,…
Popular Yoruba actress, Dayo Amusa is a year older today! Born to a family of five, Dayo Amusa grew up in Surulere Lagos, Nigeria along with her mother Mrs Abiola Amusa and her father Mr Kolawole Rasheed Amusa. Her acting kicked off in Nollywood in 2002 as an actress. In 2006, she ventured into movie production and within a short spate of her incursion into the Yoruba sector of Nollywood she has made a positive statement. Although Amusa acts mostly in Yoruba language films of Nollywood, she has also acted in English language films. She won the Best Lead Actress…
Fresh off celebrating 3 million followers on Facebook, Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has just made South Africa ELLE magazine’s list of 50 Incredible Women. The diva shared the exciting news to fans on her Instagram page yesterday, July 19, 2016. “Who’s that girl,” she captioned a screen grab of the post shared by Fashion editor Dimeji Alara. Other prominent Nigerian women including: former minister of solid mineral and education Dr Oby Ezekwesili, cosmetologist Modupe Ozolua and filmmaker Mildred Okwo were also featured in the magazine. Earlier this year, she was listed as one of Africa’s Top Fierce Women in the…
Ghanaian actor John Dumelo has finally revealed why he made up with his best friend. The duo who ‘fell out of love’ early last year following the #Dumsormuststop campaign brouhaha have reconciled. He took to Instagram yesterday, July 19, 2016 writing, “We might have different political ideologies. Our views might be different on many subjects, but at the end of the day we need to set a good example to people. Peace is one of the things I preach when I tour Ghana. So how can I preach peace when I’m not at peace with my friends? What example am…
News reports have revealed that Taylor Swift is not letting go of her feud with Kanye West, as she still intends to file a police report over the secret recording. Sources close to the singer have disclosed to TMZ that Swift insists that the rapper committed a felony for which she fully plans to file a police report. Although its been reported that Kanye and his wife, Kim Kardashian may not be facing prosecution after all since the phone conversation had not been confidential seeing as producer, Rick Rubin and other crew members had been privy to the call, sources…
The Game is quickly becoming legendary for his charity work as he gifts a mom with $1000 worth of groceries. The rapper carried out the benevolent act as a part of his ‘Yo Mama, My Mama’ campaign, which has gone a long way for the woman who was in need. Thanks to the woman’s frequent shopper card, The Game ended paying $700 for the $1000 worth of groceries. TMZ caught up with them at the parking lot of the shop where the rapper was seen helping to load the lucky woman’s car with the items she had gotten. The Game…
Denrele Edun, known for his eccentricities has debuted new photos of himself rocking female outfits and accessories. The media personality took to social media today, July 20, 2016, to share photos of him rocking outfits by Tiannah styling. Rocking a full red afro wig, Edun, strikes a raunchy pose while rocking a red dress over multi-coloured socks and read platform heels. A second photo shows the eccentric VJ, rocking a long sleeved shirt over the same socks and heels. Although many find it hard to come to terms with his diversity in fashion, there are others who admire him for…
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney admits his place in the side is under pressure following the arrival of new star names, but says it goes with the territory at Old Trafford. “You always feel you have to prove yourself every season, because it’s a dream to play for them,” the England skipper said after his first training session under new manager Jose Mourinho. The former Chelsea manager has already begun rebuilding at United, having signed defender Eric Bailly, midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan and striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. And 30-year-old Rooney acknowledges that puts extra pressure on him. “I think you always feel…
Striker Olivier Giroud is likely to stay at Arsenal, his agent Michael Manuello has said, playing down speculation linking the France international with a move to Italy’s Napoli. Uncertainty surrounding the 29-year-old’s future intensified after British media suggested that he had been included in a deal to bring Napoli’s Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain to the Emirates Stadium. Manager Arsene Wenger failed to sign Leicester City forward Jamie Vardy, and Manuello suggested that any incoming striker would be a replacement for the injured Danny Welbeck, not for Giroud. “Everything I’ve read on Giroud is not true. I personally have only said…
Granit Xhaka became the second most expensive signing in Arsenal’s history when he joined the club just before the European Championship this summer from Borussia Monchengladbach. The reported £35 million fee is just ahead of that paid to Barcelona for Alexis Sanchez in 2014 when all the add-ons and clauses are totted up, but behind the £42.4m spent on Mesut Ozil. For a manager often seen as overly parsimonious, it was seen as evidence that Arsene Wenger was embracing the new norm in the transfer market. There appears to be no such thing as value these days, at least not…
Manchester United are still chasing a potential world-record transfer for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, with executive vice chairman Ed Woodward reportedly staying behind from the club’s preseason tour in China to thrash out a deal for the Frenchman. The potential deal has been mooted for months, but it may finally be reaching its conclusion. It is expected to cost around £100 million for United to get their man, but what would Pogba’s return to Old Trafford signify beyond that? This is Woodward’s fourth summer in charge of transfers at Old Trafford. Since 2013, he has gained a mixed reputation for…
Ronaldinho has left the Indian Premier Futsal league to return to Brazil and undertake a role as ambassador of the 2016 Paralympics. The Goa star had shone in the tournament alongside former stars such as Hernan Crespo, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes, but wrote a letter to his teammates to inform them of his decision to head back to Brazil. A statement on the official Premier Futsal website read: “The Premier Futsal management is committed to have a long-term association with Ronaldinho and took his request into consideration, before allowing him permission to leave.” Ronaldinho will be replaced by former…
Michy Batshuayi made his Chelsea debut as Antonio Conte secured his first victory since being appointed head coach with a 3-0 win over RZ Pellets WAC. Despite not being on the official team sheet, Batshuayi came on as a second-half substitute for Diego Costa and almost immediately marked his first appearance with a goal, racing clear of the RZ Pellets defence before unleashing a fierce shot that was deflected over by a recovering defender. By that stage Chelsea were already a goal ahead thanks to Bertrand Traore, who slid in to convert a pinpoint Willian cross at the second attempt…
Carlo Ancelotti’s home debut as manager of Bayern Munich produced a 1-0 victory against Manchester City on Wednesday evening. A goal from 20-year-old Bayern debutant Erdal Ozturk was the only tally of the match to spoil Pep Guardiola’s return to Munich. Two experimental sides went in goalless at the break. City’s overworked goalkeeper Willy Caballero pulled out a series of tremendous reflex saves to keep Bayern at bay during the opening period. Austrian David Alaba, returning after his Euro 2016 break, was denied by Caballero on 17 minutes at point-blank range after exchanging passes with the lively Franck Ribery. U.S.…
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has revealed that he rejected a bid of €60 million “plus two or three players” from Atletico Madrid for striker Gonzalo Higuain. Higuain, 28, has been the subject of interest from Juventus and Arsenal and has a €94m release clause in his contract. However, it is Atletico, who are looking for a new striker this summer, who made the first move. “The only offer for Pipita came from Atleti,” De Laurentiis said of the Argentina international in quotes reported by AS. “Their president called me offering €60 million plus two or three players, but I…
Liverpool have accepted a £13 million bid from Stoke City for Joe Allen, sources tell Press Association Sport. The Wales midfielder, currently on leave after his exploits in helping his country to the semifinals of Euro 2016, is in the final year of his contract. Allen is looking for more playing time, having been restricted to mainly Europa League appearances last season. Stoke’s bid is roughly in line with Liverpool’s valuation of a player with less than 12 months remaining on his contract and would recoup most of the £15m they paid Swansea four years ago, so the decision is…