There are fresh reports over Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) decision to freeze Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose’s Zenith Bank account. According to a report by SaharaReporters, sources at anti-graft commission revealed that Fayose’s account was frozen in connection with over N1.2billion he allegedly got in 2014 from the National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki for his re-election campaign. It was further reported that sources claimed Fayose received sums of money from the office of the NSA with which he bribed security officials and voters to get into the Ekiti governorship for the second time. A deposit of N500m…
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The Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh has revealed that the Federal Government has dumped the controversial idea of establishing grazing reserves and opted for the construction of ranches. Ogbeh made this revelation on Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Palace of the Lamido Adamawa. The minister said states that are not in support of the establishment of grazing reserves will not be forced. Ogbeh also called on Nigerians not to let religious and ethnic sentiments cloud their judgement. He said “The business of government is to find equitable solution to the problem as such the government will not force…
The new Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has said that he will do everything in his power to deliver quality service to Nigerians. Idris also said he will display accountability and integrity in the discharge of his duties. Daily Post reports that the police boss said “That is the issue of integrity and accountability, issue of respect for diversity, issue of compassion, issues of ensuring that our streets, our neighbourhoods, our communities remain safe. “We are going to do everything possible to ensure that we provide the best service to this country.” The outgoing police IG, Solomon Arase, also…
Wife of the president, Aisha Buhari has reacted to allegations by Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state that she was indicted in the Halliburton Scandal. In a series of Tweets late hours of Tuesday, June 21, 2016, Mrs Buhari described the Ekiti state governor as an “Unchained Mad Dog.” “Enough is Enough Fayose. A mad dog that isn’t chained. I refuse to keep quiet. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH FAYOSE IS AN UNCHAINED MAD DOG If Buhari is 73 years old, I Aisha am 45 years old, I have more than enough energy to face you,” she tweeted. Meanwhile, the Federal Government…
Mavin act, Di’ja was pranked on MTV Base Africa’s Bigger Friday Show with the help of label mate Reekado Banks. Di’ja was called by fellow label mate Reekado Banks who told her Don Jazzy was complaining of her too covered up outfits. According to him she needs to start wearing revealing dresses. Di’ja known for her conservative choice of clothes seemed unconvinced until her manager stepped in advising her to wear it or her contract gets terminated. Meanwhile, the singer who recently got married in a secret wedding at the beginning of this year shared some reddish promo photos of…
At the beginning of this month, Annie Idibia, was dragged into an online war with sister of one of 2face Idibia’s baby mamas Pero Adeniyi. The whole drama started when Annie Idibia made an Instagram post about child abuse. “Am all about child abuse for the last few weeks… And I realize that they are so many forms of it! Even as parent we do this without even knowing!!! Let’s love our children more than the situations!!! Shout out to all the separated parent /EX who don’t stress the other parent over seeing their own kid!!! God bless you.. Your…
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo’s son, Festus was 17 years old yesterday, June 20, 2016, and the proud mum of two took to Instagram to celebrate him. Iyabo while also appreciating God for His goodness wrote, “It wasn’t easy been a father & a mother @ d same time even when I was married but today all I can say is thank u lord!” adding, “My first fruit, my first true love, my joy, my strength, my weakness, my pride, u are my jewel of inestimable value. I loved u In my womb, loved u when u came out, loved u…
Drake would have to pay a sum of $60,000 to French Montana for losing a bet he placed during the NBA finals. According to E! Online, Drake bet against LeBron James for the Cleveland Cavaliers who took home the championship against the Golden State Warriors. French Montana who couldn’t hold down his excitement gloat about his winning on a snapchat video he posted and shared. “Shout-out to my brother Drizzy Drake for that 60 bands, ‘cause you ain’t believe in LeBron.” Montana said. Drake recently went head to head with Kevin Hart at this year’s NBA Celebrity All-Star Game in…
The power couple and their lovely daughter Blue Ivy are on a vacation in Hawaii. The pop singer shared adorable photos of her husband and daughter on her Instagram page as they enjoy the beauty of Hawaii. According to E! Online, the Carter family took a mini break before the commencement of the European leg of Beyoncé’s Formation World Tour. Jay Z and Blue Ivy can be seen having a lovely father and daughter moment as they play on the sand at the beach, Beyoncé wasn’t left out of the fun, she was covered up in Lemonade-yellow beach dress taking…
Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold has recently been signed as an ambassador at large for the Sickle Cell Aid Foundation (SCAF) in Nigeria. The foundation took to Instagram today, June 21, 2016 to announce the ‘Ready’ singer as an ambassador. “Meet the SCAF Brand Ambassadors, Ms. Zahra Buhari & Mr. Adekunle Kosoko (Adekunle Gold), ready to tackle Sickle Cell Disorder . We are so humbled to have brand ambassadors dedicated to our cause to #breakthesicklecycle. ❤️ #WSCD16 #nurasstory #SCAF #BrandAmbassadors #BreakTheSickleCycle,” they captioned a photo of Adekunle Gold and Zahra Buhari. The foundation is aimed at generating more awareness and raising…
American rapper T.I. and wife Tiny have come out to defend his 20-year-old step-daughter Zonnique Pullins after she was arrested for carrying a gun inside her bag at the airport. TMZ reports, that the rapper and his wife allowed Zonnique carry a semi-automatic handgun because she has been getting threat messages on social media. It was also gathered that Tiny actually went along with her daughter to get the 38 caliber pistol for her own protection. However, Zonnique was arrested at the airport after an X-ray machine revealed that she was carrying a semiautomatic pistol inside her bag. It was…
Australian rapper Iggy Azalea is a no nonsense woman, once is over, it is over. TMZ reports, the rapper has thrown out everything belonging to her ex, Nick Young out of her Los Angeles home. Now that Iggy Azalea is done with Nick she has no time to waste by leaving traces of him around her house or in her life. The “Team” rapper got a tow truck to move out Nick’s blue 1962 Chevy Impala out of her garage and she is also going to re-paint her house. Apparently, she is trying to wipe out every single drop of…
While anyone else may think that Taylor Swift moving on from her breakup with Calvin Harris to Tom Hiddleston was a slutty move, Amber Rose says it is a normal thing. Us Weekly reports, that the America model expressed her support for Taylor Swift’s growing romance with 35-year-old English actor Tom Hiddleston during an interview with The Daily Beast on Saturday, June 18, 2016. “And I feel like guys do that all the time they break up and the next day, they’re with another girl and nobody really says anything,” Amber Rose said. “But with Taylor it’s, you know what,…
American actor, Charlie Sheen, has opened up concerning some of his regrets, especially the mistakes that led to him acquiring the HIV disease. On an interview he had on the Today Show on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, the actor mentioned that he rues not using a condom in his different sexcapades and ruining his Two and a Half Men TV series. Sheen said, “I regret not using a condom the one or two times when this whole thing happened,” “I regret ruining Two and a Half Men. I regret not being more involved in my children’s lives growing up, which…
Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech said it was a “huge disappointment” to crash out of Euro 2016 after losing 2-0 to Turkey and finishing fourth in Group D on Tuesday. With both sides needing a win to retain hopes of advancing, Turkey took the lead early in the first half through Burak Yilmaz and Ozan Tufan ended Czech hopes in the 66th minute. Cech, 34, said his team knew their opening games against Spain and Croatia would be difficult, thereby making the final test crucial. “It’s a huge disappointment for us because prior to the tournament, we knew that we…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he will retire from international football after Sweden’s participation at Euro 2016. Last week, Ibrahimovic, 34, was included in Sweden’s provisional 35-man squad to play at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics this summer. However, the striker, who looks set to join Manchester United, said at a news conference on Tuesday that he will be calling time on his career with Sweden. Ibrahimovic said: “The last game for Sweden in Euro will be my last game with Sweden, so I hope it will not be tomorrow.” The striker added that he “will not participate in the Olympics”…
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan wants to secure a move to Manchester United to join “his dream club,” according to the player’s agent. Mkhitaryan, 27, has been linked with a move away from Dortmund this summer, even more so after contract talks over a new deal beyond 2017 broke down. And his agent Mino Raiola has claimed Manchester United have made a €24 million offer, while sources have told ESPN FC that Arsenal are very much interested in signing the Bundesliga player. Dortmund, meanwhile, have insisted that they don’t have any plans to sell Mkhitaryan and will force him to…
England’s under-fire goalkeeper Joe Hart is backing the Three Lions to to prove critics of their goalless draw with Slovakia wrong in the Euro 2016 knock-out phase. Hart acknowledged the “tension” caused by England’s second draw which left the side waiting to meet the Group F runners-up — either Iceland, Portugal, Hungary or Austria — in Nice on Monday in the last 16. The Three Lions arrived at the European championship finals among the favourites after winning all 10 of their qualifying games. But having finished second in Group B behind Wales, Roy Hodgson’s England has been hammered back home…
Burak Yilmaz and Ozan Tufan scored a goal in each half as Turkey beat Czech Republic 2-0 to keep alive slim hopes of reaching the Euro 2016 last 16 on Tuesday. The defeat eliminated Czech Republic, who had already suffered at Turkish hands at a past Euro finals. Turkey lost their first two Group D matches and were punished for their unruly fans. And there were more wild scenes in the stands as Turkey stole the match. Eighteen year-old Emre Mor, who has just been signed by Borussia Dortmund, burst down the right after 10 minutes, saw Yilmaz in the…
Eduardo Vargas will aim to extend his astonishing goalscoring record in the Copa America on Wednesday when holders Chile face Colombia in the semifinals at Soldier Field. After a remarkable four-goal display in the 7-0 destruction of Mexico in the quarterfinals, Vargas has now amassed 10 goals in two editions of the Copa America in the space of a year. The Hoffenheim forward spearheads one of the most potent attacking units in the tournament, with Chile scoring 14 goals on their way to the last four after steadily improving following an opening defeat by Argentina. Vargas has been supported by…