The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating former Ebonyi State governor, Martin Elechi on allegations of fraud, reports say. The agency is also said to be probing Elechi’s son, Nnanna over the alleged approval of fraudulent contracts during the former’s tenure, according to Punch. The investigation has led to the arrest of a former Commissioner for Public Utilities in the state, Benjamin Okah. This was disclosed by EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren via a statement. It reads: “The EFCC on Monday arrested a former Commissioner for Public Utilities in Ebonyi State, Benjamin Okah, for alleged abuse of office and…
Author: David Folami
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that in order to move Nigeria forward, his government must avoid the mistakes of the past. Buhari made the statement on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, while meeting with members of the Association of Africa Automotive Manufacturers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. According to a statement released by Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the president said: “We must avoid the mistakes made in the past by both government and manufacturers, and we are ready to get investment from all quarters, so that we can improve the lives of our people.” Buhari…
According to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the convoy of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike was attacked by security agents to prevent him from attending the party’s National Convention. The PDP made the claim today, August 17, 2016, via its official Twitter handle. The opposition party tweeted: “BREAKING NEWS!!! Security agents attack the convoy of Governor Nyesom Wike whilst trying to prevent him from leaving his official residence.” “BREAKING!!! Security agents use an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) to smash into Gov Nyesom Wike’s convoy.” The PDP convention, which is currently holding in Port Harcourt, has been the subject of much…
Veteran legendary singer Daddy Showkey in song titled ‘One day’ drops a thoughtful note to inspire his listeners to keep at it inspite of any setbacks on their way, assuring of victory coming around someday. The singer who has been away for a long time is signed to Lionclan records and currently being managed by Plantashun Entertainment Management Company. The song is also very catchy and melodious as the ‘Galala’ singer seems not to have aged a day with an impressive rendition. Check it out and share.
The Voice Nigeria first runner-up, Chike Osebuka recently spoke on his audition, being nervous, among other interesting topics. According to Osebuka, Patoranking taught him what he needed to appear as a complete artist. He also spoke on his thoughts as regards winning the competition, and his plan for the future. On his audition: There is this thing about when you get to a place where they want to select singers, and there are a lot of other talented singers, and sometimes you’re distracted by listening to every other person around you. It can be very scary, but all I did…
Tyga can’t stay out of trouble! The rapper has reportedly prompted a lawsuit from a Los Angeles based jeweller who claims the rapper owes him almost quarter of a million dollars after he settled his landlord. A celebrity jeweler has hired lawyers to collect the $200,000 owed him by Tyga. TMZ reports bespoke jewellery designer Jason Arasheben has been granted a $200,000 judgement after failing to receive payment for a diamond studded Pantheon watch and solid gold neck chain. This comes after a judge issued a warrant for his arrest on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, after he failed to show…
Will Smith has just revealed he and his wife actress, Jada Pinkett Smith, have had marriage counselling to save their relationship. The “Suicide Squad” actor revealed he and his wife sorted out their marital problems by attending couples theraphy together. He told The Sun, “I’ve done a lot of marriage counselling. What happens in a marriage once you do counselling, the truth comes out. And you sit across from your wife and you’ve said all of your truth and she has said all of her truth. You look at each other and you can’t imagine you could ever possibly love…
“Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star, Khloe Kardashian has revealed she once had a skin cancer scare. She took to her app yesterday, August 16, 2016 writing about how she had eight inches of skin removed. She wrote, “There was one mole I had on my back that was skin cancer. I had eight inches of skin removed. It was definitely painful because it was a lot of skin, but most of the time, the removals haven’t been that bad. A couple years ago, I noticed one growing under my breast. I immediately looked it up online and found out…
Popular singer and internet sensation, Falz The Bahd Guy is on a roll this year! From nabbing a big win as the 2016 BET Viewer’s Choice Best International Act, singer, Falz has gotten a million followers on Instagram. He took to the photo sharing app yesterday, August 16, 2016 writing, “As a thank you gesture, 10 lucky fans ave shanze toe ‘ang out wit me! Stay tuned for the simpu taks u wee do toe qualivy!” According to him, 10 lucky fans will get a date to hang out with him in appreciation of the new feat. Falz has continued…
Controversial media personality, Charly Boy airs his opinion on homosexuality. According to him, times are changing and what is evil to him are the men in uniform who sold Nigeria and rendered most people hopeless, future less, obnoxiously poor in a land filled with plenty. He wrote on his website, “Judge Not. Recently, there was this trending story of an American who married his Nigerian gay partner, David Shoen-Ukre, in New York on July 30, who accused Nigerian bloggers, of causing the couple harm by publishing their stories without permission. The rain of curses/abuse, and the terrible judgemental comments that…
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, 31, took to Instagram today, August 17, 2016 celebrating her little boy as he becomes four months old. She shared a sweet photo of her little ray of sunshine with the caption, “Lord I’m so grateful for a beautiful past 6months filled with Joy,Laughter and Pure Love.. Lord thank you for doing this(Parenting) with me.. Thank you for this Unending joy in my heart(King).. Lord Bless each day of his Life,Guide him and jealously Protect him.. Lord I know your words for King and I speak it to him everyday of his life. Lord LET those…
Rapper Yung6ix has just revealed he was betrayed by a friend. The KASH KAMP TRICK BILLIONAIRE MUSIQ (KKTBM) star took to Twitter yesterday, August 16, 2016 revealing he was almost shot in broad day light by a trusted friend. “Some nigga just tried to shoot me in broad day light, It’s shame what jealousy in the heart of men can do, all I ever did was show your love and support you since we met.” “Be careful of people you call your friends, this is the greatest lesson I have learnt in this life. Thank you lord I’m grateful to…
Controversial media personality, Daddy Freeze has weighed in on singer Jhene Aiko‘s divorce from producer and husband of 11 months, Dot Da Genius. In a post titled, “I don’t think Jhene deserved to be slaughtered on social media”, Freeze talks about his respect for Jhene. According to him, he respects her for deciding to end a ‘fungating’ relationship. “I watched with utter amazement, as a 44 year old spinster, tore Jhene to shreds over her cheating allegations/divorce, calling her all sorts of unprintable names. Because of this social media, that gives every Tom, Dick and Harry a microphone, a 44…
Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez says only “two or three clubs” in the world could tempt him to leave the Premier League champions. Mahrez had been linked with a move to Arsenal earlier this summer, though Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has been confident the Algerian would stay with the Foxes. In an interview with France Football, Mahrez said he would prefer to stay in England, though he could be tempted abroad by a select few teams. “[The Premier League] is a super league and I would like to stay here as long as possible,” he said. “Now, there are two…
Manchester United’s Paul Pogba “looks like he never left the club,” David De Gea says, as the marquee signing returns to Old Trafford after three years with Juventus. Sir Alex Ferguson may have allowed the midfielder to leave the club for next to nothing, but Pogba has now returned following a world-record transfer and could start on Friday against Southampton. De Gea says the 23-year-old, who revealed a new hairstyle on Tuesday ahead of his expected debut, feels at “home” in Manchester. “I think he is something special. Signing for this club, he played here before and I think he’s…
Wayne Rooney now appears overweight and faces a battle to prove he has a future at Manchester United, according to former Red Devils defender Paul Parker. United captain Rooney, 30, started both the Community Shield and Premier League opener, with Jose Mourinho using the England international in a position behind striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. However, there have been concerns about his form for some time and he could find his place under threat from record signing Paul Pogba, who is now available after suspension, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who has so far been utilised from the bench. “This is a defining season…
Former Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has opened about his departure from the club for the first time, believing he was portrayed as a “traitor” during his exit. Torres left Anfield in January 2011 in a controversial £50 million move to Premier League rivals Chelsea after it had been made known that the player handed in a transfer request to push the deal through. However, in a new book to be released later this month — “Ring of Fire: Liverpool FC Into the 21st Century — The Players’ Stories” — Torres has given his side of the story. Torres, who is…
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has said a deal for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is “not very straightforward” and insisted James Rodriguez will stay at the Bernabeu. Antonio Conte left Fabregas on the bench for Chelsea’s 2-1 win over West Ham on Monday and, while the new Blues boss says the 29-year-old can force his way back into the team, his omission has raised doubts over his future. A number of clubs around Europe have been linked with Fabregas, including Madrid, but Zidane said a deal for the former Barcelona player may not be practical. Speaking to reporters after Madrid’s…
Pep Guardiola has told Raheem Sterling he must remain focused after the Manchester City forward’s impressive start to the season. Sterling was in sparkling form in City’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Steaua Bucharest in their Champions League playoff first leg — setting up the opening two goals and winning an early penalty that Sergio Aguero missed. Guardiola has been full of praise for the England international but insists he can improve even further. “Until now, Raheem is playing really good but he’s only 21-years-old so he has to learn a lot,” Guardiola said. “The best advice is to keep calm…
Former Nigerian coach, Kadiri Ikhana has charged the Dream Team VI to keep tightly to their tactics against Germany. The Nigerian U23 side will confront the European giants in Wednesday’s Rio Olympic football semifinals clash at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ikhana said though the Germans have a dominant and progressive football culture the nation’s campaigners can still go ahead to upset the bookmakers predictions. “Judging from the Dream Team VI past performances except the last group game against Colombia they have proven to be compact, disciplined, highly tactical and tight side. “The only minus compared with their…