Kourtney Kardashian is allegedly with child! the fourth one. According to TMZ’s sister site, Fishwrapper, Kardashian could be pregnant again after she was recently spotted wearing one-piece swimsuits instead of a bikini. About who’s the baby daddy, the webloid reports that its either Scott Disick or the one of the other persons she’s really been linked to after splitting from Disick like Justin Bieber. Meanwhile a source close to Kardashian has assured people that the reality star isn’t pregnant.
Author: David Folami
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) on Wednesday begged the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to sustain the current tempo of distribution of petrol to eliminate scarcity in the country. He said that improved loading of petrol in different depots in Lagos had resulted in availability of petrol in Lagos and Abuja. “It is now easy for motorists to enter filling stations and get petrol without spending extra time or money. “We should give kudos to our Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr Ibe Kachukwu, because he is a man of his words. “We urge…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commended Gov. Adams Oshiomhole for raising the minimum wage for Edo State workers to N25,000. NLC president Ayuba Wabba gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NLC) on Wednesday in Abuja. NAN recalls that Oshiomhole announced the wage increase on Workers’ Day. “He has demonstrated that it is about priorities; he has actually shown that if there is a will, these governors can actually find the resources to implement the minimum wage. “To us, that is a demonstration of good faith; even before we negotiate and agree on a…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that the former minister of petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke is under critical investigation for allegedly trying to rig the 2015 elections. There were revelations in the media that Diezani bribed officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was revealed when the EFCC arrested and questioned the Managing Director (MD) of Fidelity bank PLC, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo for allegedly receiving the sum of $115m from the former minister. Diezani’s son, Ugonna was said to be the one who handled the disbursement of the funds as a middleman. The EFCC spokesman, Wilson…
The House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has set up an account on picture sharing platform, Instagram. Dogara announced his presence on the site today, Wednesday, May 4, 2016, while adding that his handle is @speakerdogara. He also shared pictures from his inauguration in June 2015, and asked Nigerians to send their feedback on his page. We can report that Dogara said “On June 9th, 2015, I assumed the mantle of leadership of the House of Representatives. I have always believed that as representatives of the people, we must use all tools at our disposal to ensure that those we represent…
Ekiti state Governor, Ayo Fayose has been criticised heavily for saying he will not support the chairmanship bid of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Bode George. George condemned Fayose’s comments, adding that the Ekiti Governor was going against the South-West PDP agenda. The PDP chieftain also called the Ekiti state Governor an ingrate and an immature politician. George said Fayose was wrong to ask the founding fathers of the PDP to take the back stage, adding that age was an asset and not a barrier. The PDP chieftain also said “The kind of chairman the PDP needs is someone that…
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has described President Muhammadu Buhari as his “grandfather” whom he cannot disrespect. Speaking at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) World Press Freedom Day lecture held on Tuesday, May 2, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Fayose said Buhari “being his grandfather” however does not stop him (Fayose) from criticising him (Buhari) when going in the wrong direction. Fayose, who spoke on the topic “Journalism and Politics : Two Sides of A Coin,” said he will rather die than conceal the truth. He said criticising the President is healthy for Nigeria and Nigerians to achieve economic…
The election petition tribunal in Rivers State on the recently conducted re-run poll has relocated to the High Court in Apo, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. The tribunal was siting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital before the relocation. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 by the secretary to the tribunal, Mr. Sirajo Gusau. “I am directed to inform the general public and all lawyers concerned that the election tribunal has been relocated to the High Court Apo, Abuja, FCT with immediate effect,” the statement. On what necessitated the sudden relocation, Gusau, who spoke to…
Hopes of many Nigerians who were looking forward to the passage of the now controversial 2016 budget, might have been dashed. Reports say President Buhari has returned the budget to the National Assembly again, over some discrepancies. The 2016 budget was sent to Buhari on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at about 1:00 am, but was returned to the lawmakers swiftly by 12 noon, according to reports. A source who spoke to Vanguard said “The budget got to the State House at about 1.10 am and Mr. President went through it early this morning (yesterday) and still had some issues with…
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has nominated the recent past Chief Judge of the State, Justice Ayotunde Philips for Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission. The Governor wants Justice Philips to replace the retired Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Justice Fatai Adeyinka. In a letter addressed to the State House of Assembly, which was read on the floor of the House on Tuesday, May 3, Ambode said the decision to nominate Justice Philips is pursuant to the powers conferred on him by Section 2 (1) and (2) of the LASIEC Act, 2008. The Governor said the nomination…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has slammed President Mohammadu Buhari saying he lacks the needed ideas to run the country. Fayose made this comment in Ibadan while addressing members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Oyo state chapter. The Ekiti Governor also made it clear that he does not criticise Buhari because he hates him. Fayose said “People say that I abuse Buhari, I am not abusing him because he is like my grandfather but I know the history. Eighty per cent of people that voted for Buhari in the South-West did not know him. They are between…
Cristiano Ronaldo is not the only threat to Manchester City’s hopes of reaching their first Champions League final, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini. Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane confirmed that the three-time Ballon d’Or winner was “100 percent fit” for Wednesday’s semifinal second leg at the Bernabeu. Ronaldo missed the goalless draw in the first leg with a thigh strain and while Pellegrini admitted that the Portuguese forward can make a big difference on his return to the side, he insisted that he is not the only player that City have to worry about. Pellegrini told a news conference: “Cristiano…
Jose Mourinho has congratulated Claudio Ranieri and Leicester on their Premier League title triumph. The Foxes were confirmed as English champions for the first time in their history on Monday night after closest challengers Tottenham Hotspur could only draw 2-2 with Chelsea. Mourinho guided Chelsea to the Premier League title last season, before a disastrous start to the current campaign led to him departing Stamford Bridge. However, the Portuguese said he is delighted that Ranieri — the man he replaced as Chelsea boss at the start of his first spell with the club in 2004 — has taken the crown.…
Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri insists he will snub superstar signings after winning the Premier League. The Italian also wants to keep his squad together and told them they will be kings if they stay at the new champions. The Foxes, 5,000-1 outsiders at the start of the season, claimed an improbable title after Tottenham blew a 2-0 lead at Chelsea to draw 2-2 on Monday, leaving Leicester seven points clear with just two games left. They have qualified for the Champions League but despite their new status, Ranieri will not upset the squad dynamic by buying big. He said: “We…
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone hailed his side’s character and fighting spirit after they lost Tuesday evening’s Champions League semifinal 2-1 at Bayern Munich but qualified for the final on away goals. Atletico went to Munich with a 1-0 lead from last week’s first leg, but Bayern soon evened things up when Xabi Alonso’s free kick was deflected past visiting Jan Oblak as reward for a super-fast start from Pep Guardiola’s side. Just after half-time, a lightning counter-attack brought a vital away goal for Atletico from Antoine Griezmann, and even though Robert Lewandowski headed the teams level on aggregate late…
Borussia Dortmund legend Mats Hummels is facing the wrath of his team’s angry fans, bitter that their club’s captain has agreed he wants to play for rivals Bayern Munich. Despite helping Dortmund to a 5-1 rout of Wolfsburg, Hummels was booed and whistled by a section of home fans in their 81 359 sell-out stadium each time he touched the ball on Saturday. The 27-year-old told Dortmund last Thursday that he wants to leave at the end of the season, with a year left on his contract, to join Bayern, who he left for Borussia in 2008. Bayern’s chairman Karl-Heinz…
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique believes the Spanish champions took a giant step towards winning the la liga title back to back as they overcame 10-man Betis 2-0 on Saturday. Enrique’s men still need to win their two remaining games against local rivals Espanyol and Granada to be assured of winning the league after Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid were also victorious on Saturday. Only Barca’s superior head-to-head record separates them from Atletico with Real Madrid just a point behind in third. “I have the sensation that it is closer all the time,” said Enrique. “The next game we have is…
Leicester City’s Robert Huth and Manchester United’s Marouane Fellaini were charged with violent conduct on Tuesday after clashing in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, the Football Association announced. Belgian midfielder Fellaini appeared to swing his elbow into Huth’s jaw after the German centre-back seemed to pull his hair in an incident missed by match referee Michael Oliver but picked up by television cameras. After referring the matter to a panel of three former elite referees, the FA elected to charge both players. “Marouane Fellaini and Robert Huth have both been charged for alleged acts of violent conduct which were…
Leicester City have the opportunity of making anything between £150 million and £250 million from their dazzling Premier League triumph, according to sports marketing experts. Even if they will gain this substantial windfall, they still have a long way to go to join the true big-money elite of world football. The club that had never won the top-flight crown in its history will cash in through the £90 million in prize money from the Premier League, and money from competing in Europe’s Champions League next season, as well as increased TV and match day revenue. With Leicester’s increasing attraction to…
Bale is the man fit and in form as Real looked to seal their place in a 14th European Cup final on Wednesday when Manchester City visit the Bernabeu with their semifinal delicately poised a 0-0 after the first leg. Bale has stood up to be counted in the absence of injured three-time World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo in recent weeks to keep Madrid’s hopes of a La Liga and Champions League double alive. For the first time in his three years in Madrid, the Welshman has stamped his authority on the side to demonstrate he could prove…