No fewer than 120 suspected drugs traffickers and addicts have been arrested by the NDLEA in Kaduna State from January to date. The State’s Commander, Mr Samuel Azige, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna on Sunday in an interview that 20 convictions were recorded in the period under review. Azige, who spoke on the sideline of road walk to mark the 2016 International Day against Drug Abuse and illicit Drug Trafficking, added that 15.599 tons of drugs were also recovered from the suspects. “The agency arrested 74 suspected drug traffickers, seized 15.342 tons of illicit drugs, secured…
Author: David Folami
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), an NGO, says the freezing of Gov. Ayodele Fayose’s account by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) is lawful under Section 308 of the 1999 constitution and international law. The Executive Director of SERAP, Mr Adetokunbo Mumuni, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. “The freezing of accounts of sitting governors and other high-ranking public officials accused of corruption is essential for the flow of investigation which is allowed under Section 308.’’ The group explained that “the freezing of the account…
The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has urged women to use this Ramadan period to pray for peace and security of the nation. This is contained in a Ramadan message issued on Sunday and sent to women in Oyo state. “As women we have to pray for the peace and security of the nation in this holy period,” she said. The wife of the president, who also sent foodstuff to the women, called on Nigerians to embrace peace and selflessness. Distributing the items, the Oyo State Governor’s wife, Mrs Florence Ajimobi, urged Muslims to emulate such act during…
The security details of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki are currently in the news for reportedly attacking photojournalists at the court premises. A tweet by SaharaReporters indicated that some of the policemen attached to the Senate President attacked the photographers who were trying to cover the proceedings of the Court trial involving Saraki. It was further alleged that the security aides didn’t only attack the journalists but barred them from entering the courtroom to cover his trial for alleged forgery. Senator Saraki is currently faced with charges bordering on forgery in the law court as well as a trial with…
Foremost disc jockey, DJ Jimmy Jatt has expressed satisfaction that the association of Nigerian DJs would henceforth be taken seriously, following Terry G‘s rude behaviour. Having lifted the ban placed on all Terry G’s music as a clamp down on the singer for slapping DJ Phreez, Jimmy Jatt says the power the association of turntable specialists wield is now evident. ‘The incident has sent a strong signal that there is a vibrant DJ association. Some other things have happened in the past that people have done and they got away with them but that would not happen again because an…
The one year feud between Nigerian act, Oritsefemi and his former manager, Danku (Yusuf Adepitan) may have hit its climax. Industry sources confirm to Theinfostride that the singer had Danku arrested by the Lagos State police command at Muson Centre right on the red carpet of the comedy concert ‘Pencil Unbroken’. ‘It was life a Hollywood movie, they just stormed the red carpet and whisked him away’ a source tells us. Sources from Oritsefemi’s camp also corroborate the arrest story saying, ‘After months of hide and seek, the long arm of the law caught up with Danku last night and…
Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar opened the 2016 BET Awards with an explosive performance on Sunday night. Opening the annual ceremony with a dramatic surprise show, Beyonce brought her Formation tour to the BET Awards with the giant stage pool for Freedom. She tore up the stage barefooted while in a pool, in formation and flanked by her female troupe of dancers. Taken from her latest album Lemonade, Beyonce sang: ‘Freedom, freedom! Where are you? ‘Cause I need freedom too.’ Beyonce is up for five BET Awards, which includes Video of the Year as well as Best Female R&B/Pop Artist.
Love or loathe Cool FM OAP Freeze, he always has interesting takes on social issues. Fresh from his box of opinions, the expressive media personality has subtly ‘shaded’ his colleagues, criticizing some for their ‘fake’ accents. With a foreign media outlet reporting that ‘foreign accent syndrome has no cure’, Freeze opines that the act is prevalent amongst Nigerian OAPs who don’t stay true to themselves. ‘Oyinbo people sha….. How could they say that ‘Foreign accent syndrome’ is rare and bizarre? It happens everyday here to Nigerian babes and radio presenters! Once they get a visa to Dubai or Malaysia they…
Nollywood veteran, Patience Ozokwor, recently became a born again christain. In an interview with Star Tells, the actress revealed that she fasted for 30 days this year which led to a revelation and personal encounter with God. Following the interview, rumours surfaced that the actress has quit Nollywood. In a recent interview with Saturday Beats, she revealed that she has not quit Nollywood. According to the “Submission” actress, God has not told her to quit Nollywood or the name ‘Mama G.’ She however revealed that she would quit if God asked her to. “It is not true that I said…
News reports have revealed that Taylor Swift is beside herself with shock and horror after hearing of Kanye West’s controversial video clip for single, “Famous.” The music video which the rapper debuted during an event at the Forum in Los Angeles on Friday, June 24, 2016, is every bit as controversial as the song itself. The clip shows a naked Kanye, 39, lying in bed next to his wife, Kim Kardashian, as well as George W. Bush, Anna Wintour, Donald Trump, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Ray J, Amber Rose, Caitlyn Jenner, Bill Cosby and of course, Swift were all spotted in…
Kanye West has made it known that he runs all his ideas by his wife, Kim Kardashian for approval, and his controversial video for his single, “Famous” off his seventh studio album, “The Life of Pablo”, is no different. The clip which shows a naked Kanye, 39, lying in bed next to his wife, Kim Kardashian, as well as George W. Bush, Anna Wintour, Donald Trump, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Ray J, Amber Rose, Caitlyn Jenner, Bill Cosby and, Taylor Swift all nude has left everyone shocked. Defending the video clip which is every bit as controversial as the song itself,…
Mariah Carey brought an ecstatic, very pregnant Blac Chyna up on stage for a lap dance during her “#1 to Infinity” residency concert in Las Vegas. The model was beside herself with excitement as Carey serenaded her to the tune of her hit song, “Touch my Body” during the concert which took place on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Chyna, sitting on a bed on stage, was blindfolded while one of Carey’s male dancers gave her what should have been an intimate lap dance but for her baby bump. Sharing a video clip of the moment with her fans via her…
Tyga and Kylie Jenner found the perfect opportunity to solidify the reunion rumours at Kanye West’s “Famous” video premiere. The couple, who broke up for barely three weeks, turned up as a couple to the Forum on Friday, June 24, for the debut of the controversial clip. Prior to their first public outing since their split in May, the Rack City rapper posted a since deleted photo of Kylie sitting on his bed with the cocky caption, “They always come back..” Sources reveal that the couple never really cut off contact during their brief time apart, and have gone through…
Daddy Showkey has taken to social media to show off his son as a baby and as the adult that he has become. The veteran singer shared a photo collage of himself with his son starting from when he was a baby till now, all grown up. Apart from the uncanny resemblance the father and son share, the afro his protege rocks feels like a blast from the past as throwback photos of the singer has shown. Daddy Showkey used to rock an afro, much like his son’s back in the day and now, his son seems to be following…
Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim has warmed her way into the hearts of Nigerians with her great acting skills. In recent years, she has been in Nigeria quite often shooting videos, attending events and carrying out different projects. Now, Ibrahim in a recent interview with Thebriefng.com, dishes on her childhood, Instagram, music, acting, what keeps her coming back and much more! “Nigerians welcomed me into their industry with open arms without caring about my nationality, so Nigeria is my second home and I am in the process of bringing the Juliet Ibrahim Foundation as well as some other businesses I run…
Ghanaian actress, recently smoldered in an exotic, white flowing gown that portrayed her as a Greek goddess. Ibrahim, who hosted the 8th Edition of The Nigerian Queen 2016 Beauty Pageant in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on the June 25, 2016 left attendees in awe with her outfit. Styled by the award-winning stylist, Jeremiah Ogbodo of Swanky Jerry, Ibrahim left a lasting impression as she channeled a ‘Greek Goddess’ look at the event, which was complimented with her great hair, beautiful makeup. Ibrahim was married to Kwadwo Safo Jnr., but the couple divorced after four years of marriage. She has also…
Nollywood actress, Caroline Danjuma was a year older yesterday, June 26, 2016 and in celebration of her day, close pal, Jim Iyke took to Instagram to celebrate her. The actor yesterday, Sunday, June 26, 2016 shared a gorgeous photo of the actress writing, “Everything beautiful and not so beautiful that must be said has been said already. Most see the branch and fruit. I know the roots. A little over a decade ago we had a quiet conversation about God and timing. You ,dear Carol, has surmounted most of the odds against you. Allow me to add WARRIOR QUEEN to…
Lionel Messi is set to retire from international football following Argentina’s loss to Chile in the Copa America Centenario final on Sunday. For the third successive year, Argentina came up short in a final of a major tournament, following losses in the 2014 World Cup and 2015 Copa deciders. For Messi, it was his fourth loss in a tournament final – having played in their 2007 Copa defeat to Brazil – with Argentina still without a major trophy in 23 years. The Barcelona star admitted after the game that Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium was set to be his last…
England boss Roy Hodgson has insisted he is not unhappy about his attackers’ unconvincing performances at Euro 2016 and has been pleased by their group-stage displays. Hodgson started with Harry Kane up front in England’s opening two games, but dropped the Tottenham man in favour of Jamie Vardy versus Slovakia, while Daniel Sturridge and Marcus Rashford have also had playing time. None have made a huge impression, even if Vardy and Sturridge found the net in the 2-1 win over Wales, but Hodgson sees no reason for concern just yet. “I have always been happy with our strikers this tournament,”…
England captain Wayne Rooney has defended Raheem Sterling in the wake of recent criticism and has stressed the Manchester City winger’s attitude should not be questioned. Sterling has been struggling to find his best form at Euro 2016 and has been on the receiving end of negative comments following his underwhelming performances. Nevertheless, Rooney has made it clear Sterling is doing everything within his power to get back to his best and does not deserve harsh treatment. “Sterling is in a fine state of mind, he’s behaving as ever,” Rooney said at a news conference. “There is no problem whatsoever.…