The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has faulted the genuineness of the recent United States trip embarked upon by Aisha Buhari, the President’s wife. The party said that there is no proof that Mrs. Buhari was indeed at the George Mason University or the US Institute of Peace – the two institutions she supposedly visited. The President’s wife had travelled to the US last week where she was invited as a guest speaker at events in Washington DC. The US trip apparently proved allegations against her by Governor Ayodele Fayose wrong. The Governor had claimed that she was…
Author: David Folami
Osun State lawmakers on Monday, August 8, said they are going through hell due to the cash crunch in the state. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr Akintunde Adegboye, stated this at the 51st birthday lecture of the Speaker, Mr Najeem Salaam, in Osogbo, the state capital. Adegboye said the lawmakers have resorted to meagre earnings from their private investments to settle critical financial obligations. “As we speak, members of the assembly are still using their private cars to do oversight functions,” Adegboye said. “Most times, we sleep in darkness in our official quarters because we cannot…
Ghali Umar Na’Abba, a former speaker of the House of Representatives has described former president Olusegun Obasanjo as one of the most corrupt Nigerian. Na’Abba stated this while reacting to allegations by the former president that members of the National Assembly were thieves and rougues. “I don’t think there is anybody that is more corrupt in this country than the former president”, the former speaker said. “As the Speaker, I took Obasanjo on various expenditure offences which he committed, which he could not defend and didn’t show any remorse. In fact, that is why sometime in 2002, the National Assembly…
The former Director-General of the Nigeria Maritime Administration Agency (NIMASA),.Patrick Akpobolokemi, has denied having anything to do with the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA). Akpobolokemi was named as one of the prominent sponsors of the militant group by a break-away faction, Reformed Niger Delta Avengers (RNDSA). The former NIMASA DG said the accusation is malicious, adding that he is committed to Nigeria’s development. Akpobolokemi said “My attention has been drawn to a recent publication by a group named the Reformed Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA), who purportedly listed “alleged” sponsors of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA); a group that has claimed responsibility…
Former militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, has denied again disowned the Niger Delta Avengers, saying he is not sponsoring the group. In a statement issued on Monday, August 8, by Tompolo’s spokesman, Paul Bebenimibo, described the report linking him to the group as ‘voodoo’. A breakaway faction of the Avengers, Reformed Niger Delta Avengers, had named former President Goodluck Jonathan, Tompolo, Senator Godwill Akpabio, Raymond Dokpesi and other prominent individuals as sponsors of the group. “In the same report, my boss, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo was also mentioned as one of the sponsors of…
Senior Pastor of the Latter Rain Assembly, Tunde Bakare has said government officials in Nigeria have made corruption official. Bakare, who said the Nigeria was seen as a corrupt nation during the military era, added that it has not changed during the Buhari led administration. He said “Despite the emergence of a new government on the heels of a strong anti-corruption campaign, despite the credence lent to this anti-corruption promise by the antecedents of President Muhammadu Buhari, and despite global acknowledgment that Nigeria has taken shovel loads off the peak of this mountain of filth.” Adding that “For instance, given…
Kingsley Kuku, one of the notable Nigerians who was mentioned as a sponsor of the Niger Delta Avengers, has denied having any links with the militant group. Kuku was a Special Adviser to the former President Goodluck Jonathan on the Niger Delta. The former presidential aide, who is currently in the United States of America, healing from his knee surgery, said the accusation is an attempt to rubbish his reputation. He added that “This is yet another attempt to discredit my hard-earned reputation and defame my person after the earlier plot to rope me with terrorism by another fictitious Kano-based…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has stated once again, that Boko Haram has been defeated totally. Buratai said this at the palace of the Gbong Gwom Jos, His Royal Majesty, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, when he paid the monarch a courtesy visit. The Army chief also said the terror group does not have the capability to regroup in any part of Nigeria. Punch reports that Buratai said “You can see that our efforts in the North-East has really paid off as you can recall the incessant bombing of market places and different places of worships…
Gov. Sani Bello of Niger has advised residents of the Military/ Gbagyi clash to return to the various communities. Bello gave the advice when he received, Maj.- Gen Adeniyi Oyebade, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Mechanised Division of the Nigerian Army in Minna on Monday. The governor, represented by his deputy, Alhaji Ahmed Kets, urged them to report any suspicious persons or movements to appropriate security agencies in the state. Soldiers and civilians on Aug. 4 lost their lives in a clash between the Army and members of Gbagyi community of Boss Local Government Areas of the state. Bello described…
Queen of the big screen, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde promises shock value with her new movie role which she says will either make fans ‘love me more or hate me’. The seasoned Nollywood actress is a cast member in the forthcoming movie, Alter Ego, which also stars Wale Ojo, Francis Ochie, Elvina Ibru among others. On the unusual role she is set to take in the Moses Inwang-directed movie, Omotola shared on Instagram: ‘So I’m doing a shock project friends! I always strive to do projects that Move the narrative forward at different stages. Mortal inheritance, Blood sisters, Ije… We’re on to…
It is yet another endorsement deal for Nollywood actress and new mother, Tonto Dikeh. The Rivers State-native has penned another deal as an ambassador for a skin products company, NATURESSENCE in the United States. Tonto who was recently made an ambassador for a housing and property agency in Abuja describes her new deal as a ‘multi-million contract’.
Mavin Records singer, Reekado Banks has upped the ante for his debut album, labelling it ‘the best album to be released in the last 10 years.’ The singer’s yet-to-be-titled album has been scheduled for an August release and Hip TV caught up with Reeky on what to expect from the project. ‘Expect some crazy packages, some mad jams ‘cos I’m taking it to the next level definitely,’ he confidently said. ‘It’s going to be the best album you’ll hear this year, or probably the last ten years, or in the next ten years.’ “YOU WOULDN’T SEE THIS IN THE NEXT…
On air personality, Freeze, took to his blog to write a response to the sermon made by RCCG General Overseer, Pastor Adeboye, which broke the internet a few days back. This week, I got so many emails and DMs asking for my opinion on Pastor Adeoye’s message about marrying a woman who cant cook etc. This, being a spiritual issue cannot be tackled with my usual ‘fayose’ approach, as I needed to hear from God first. There were four main issues raised and I will try my best to address all. I wasn’t in the service and I am relying…
Cool FM OAP Freeze has queried the reason ailing patient, Ahmed Mayowa Shukurat is still in Lagos, almost two weeks after money was raised for her treatment by the public. The fundraising had in the past week generated controversy when it was adjudged as a scam by Mayowa’s family, with actress Toyin Aimakhu right in the thick of things. Claiming he has a right to know if she has started receiving the said treatment, the expressive on air personality shared his concerns. ‘The public was asked to help Mayowa raise $100,000 about N32 million for treatment at Emory international hospital…
When it comes to fooling around by mocking friends and adversaries, American rapper 50 Cent is king. The rapper has taken his mockery antics up a notch as he shaded Daphne Joy, the mother of his three-year-old son, Sire Jackson. 50, who shares custody of his son with Daphne, shared a picture of the model cradling Sire and wrote: ‘He in Love with his mommy, that booty was super fat when she had the baby. Now she got a sexy little muscle butt. LMAO.’ On another picture, the G-Unit boss mocked the model’s swimsuits as he wrote: ‘One bathing suit,…
All rise! Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is a lawyer in her upcoming movie “Alter Ego.” The Nigerian actress continues to tease fans with pictures from the set of the production. In the image shared on Instagram on Sunday, August 17, 2016, Jalade-Ekeinde shares an image of herself alongside Elvina Ibru. Both of them are dressed as advocates in short wigs and a court dress and the Lagos State Judiciary logo can be seen in the background. On August 1, she revealed on Instagram she was working on a new movie. The talent fondly called ‘ Omosexy’ by fans, shared that she was…
Africa Magic and Multichoice are offering some major updates today, August 8, among which are the date of the upcoming 2017 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) and the call for movie submissions. The fifth edition of the AMVCAs are scheduled to hold on March 3 and March 4, 2017. The ceremony that honours film and TV talent across the continent has also called filmmakers, actors and technicians to submit their entries for next year’s award. Entries for the AMVCAs opens today and close on the October 15, 2016. Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Director for M-Net West Africa, said in a statement:…
Reality star Kourtney Kardashian has just disclosed she would be “so happy” if “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” ended. She made this revelation in a recent interview, with UK’s You Magazine, saying she sometimes gets tired of shooting. According to her, “I don’t want the show to end, but I sometimes think I would be so happy if it did, and I could just move away from it all,” she said. “By the end of every season I’ve had enough, but then once we have had a break I’m ready for more.” Talking about her life off screen she told…
Mariah Carey has joined in a guest starring role on “Empire.” With her episode to air on October 5, 2016, Carey will play Kitty, a superstar who comes to Empire to collaborate with Jamal Lyon on a new song. Carey joins latest additions including Taye Digg, Sierra McClain, French Montana, and Birdman. Speaking on Carey joining the show, Taraji P Henson said to E!, “She was great. She’s fabulous, she’s beautiful to look at,” Henson said. “Wish I could wear a leotard like that… What Mariah brings to the music industry, she brought to the show. I’m grateful she spent…
Timi Dakolo has a word of advice for fans today, Monday, August 8, 2016. The award winning singer dished out his Monday motivation to fans and followers on Instagram and we can’t get enough of it. He wrote, “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN 1.START NOW… TRUST ME YOU ARE ALREADY LATE.. 2.THE MIND IS LIKE A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN… DO ALL YOU CAN TO LOVE HER AND TREAT HER RIGHT. 3.PAINT A PICTURE OF YOUR FUTURE SELF AND START WORKING TOWARDS IT… 4.WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR DREAMS … EVERYBODY ELSE CAN BE WRONG… THE DREAM WAS GIVEN TO YOU ALONE…