House of Representatives majority leader, Femi Gbajabiamila has written a letter to the Chinese President, Xi Jingping, condemning Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state. Gbajabiamila also made a case for President Buhari’s loan request. Governor Fayose wrote a letter to the President of China on Thursday, April 14, 2016, asking him not to grant Nigeria any loan. An excerpt of Gbajabiamila’s letter, obtained from Punch reads: “Mr. President, perhaps our governor is not fully seized on the way budgeting works at the federal level. The Federal Government of Nigeria has a three-year budget rolling plan captured under a Medium Term…
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Mr. Warimopei Dudafa, who served as Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs in the Goodluck Jonathan administration, was arrested on Monday, April 18, 2016. Punch reports that Dudafa was arrested by men of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The DSS subsequently handed him over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Reports say Dudafa fled the country when GEJ’s ex Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Col. Ojogbane Adegbe was arrested by the EFCC. Adegbe and Dudafa were accused of disbursing N10bn to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) delegates. A source who spoke to Punch said “We…
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has said that his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal will not interrupt Senate proceedings, a statement said in Abuja on Monday. The statement was issued by Saraki’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yusuph Olaniyonu. It said the president of the Senate spoke following the announcement of the tribunal Chairman, Mr. Danladi Umar, that proceedings in the trial would hold daily henceforth. The statement said: “It would be recalled that at the preliminary stage of the trial, senators had always accompanied the Senate president to the tribunal each time…
An EFCC witness, Michael Wetkas, on Monday, told the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) that Senate President Bukola Saraki used different bank drafts to buy properties in Ikoyi, Lagos. Saraki is facing a 13-count charge bordering on allegations of false asset declaration and money laundering. He had earlier pleaded not guilty to the charges. At the resumed hearing of the case, the EFCC witness, who was led in evidence by prosecution counsel Rotimi Jacobs (SAN) said Saraki bought the properties through his companies. He said investigation revealed that House No. 15, Macdonald Street, Ikoyi, Lagos and Block 15, Flat 1…
Nigeria called on OPEC members to find a consensus on a freeze on oil production after talks among producers collapsed in Qatar on Sunday, the oil ministry said on Monday. A deal to freeze oil output by OPEC and non-OPEC producers fell apart on Sunday after Saudi Arabia demanded that Iran to join in despite calls on Riyadh to save the agreement and help prop up crude prices. “We are just going to work on it,” Nigeria’s oil minister Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu said in a statement issued by his ministry. “It is a supply and demand issue and we need…
Bello, while congratulating all the newly elected FCT Area Council Chairmen and Councilors, promised to work very closely with them irrespective of their political parties. The minister gave the assurance when the officials of the FCT Press Corps led by its Chairman, Mr. Ikharo Attah met with him on Monday, April 18, 2016 in his office at Area 11, Garki I District, Abuja. “The FCT Administration under my leadership would work very closely with all the elected Council officials irrespective of political parties they belong to, in order to bring rapid development to the Area Councils of the Territory,” Bello…
The Senate has reportedly summoned the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Justice Danladi Umar over allegations of corruption against him. Umar was summoned on Monday, April 18, 2016, by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions and asked to appear before it by 2pm on Thursday, April 21, The Nation reports The invitation was contained in a letter sent by the Clerk of the Committee, Freedom Odolo. The letter reads: “Your letter with reference number CCT/HQ/ 126/S/ 111/ 515 dated 1st April, 2016 in which you requested for more time to enable you attend the…
The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar has criticized senators who have been attending the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Umar further said that the Senate is not on trial before the tribunal hence there’s no need for the legislators to appear with Saraki every day. The CCT Chairman made the comment on Monday, April 18, 2016, when the Senate President’s trial resumed, The Guardian reports. “The Senate is not on trial. The senators should sit down and do their work. They don’t need to be here. It is shameful and disgrace to the nation,”…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the recent purchase of 108 brand new Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles by the Senate. The NLC further described the purchase as a crime against the people due to the current financial crisis in the country. The union’s comments were contained in a statement released by president, Ayuba Wabba on Monday, April 18, 2016. The statement reads: We consider appalling, insensitive and greedy the decision of the Senate to acquire 108 Toyota Land Cruiser jeeps (one for each member less the Senate President) after collecting car “loans” in August last year for the same…
April 5, 2016, marked the 40th birthday of the wife of popular actor, Funsho Adeolu, Victoria. To celebrate his better half, the Ondo State-born actor posted the birthday cake he got for her on Instagram with a caption which reads: ‘Come and join the party. My wife is 40yrs already, it’s like a dream’. Funsho Adeolu and his wife, who celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary on December 13, 2016, are blessed with two lovely boys. Happy birthday Mrs. Victoria Adeolu.
Award winning Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji is a beautiful and stunning woman in all sense of the word, hence the reason why several entertainers admire and crush on her. In the past many entertainers have publicly declared their admiration for the screen goddess. Wizkid once said in an interview ‘I really had a crush on Genevieve until I met her and I realized she was my aunty. I love her. When I was a kid, I loved watching her movies. I met her when I was with my older uncles, they told her to come meet their boy (me) and…
Nollywood actress cum singer, Stella Damasus has announced that her new gospel album, ‘The Alternative’ will be released on April 24, 2016, which is also her birthday. The U.S-based actress made this disclosure via Instagram by sharing a promo artwork. “Finally!! #TheAlternativeAlbum will be released on #April24 which is also My Birthday! Wow! I’m excited about this and I know this album will change your life. Thanks for all the love and support so far. Let’s do this people. I’ve got the best team in the world & I can’t wait for you guys to hear what we’ve done with…
From the look of things, it seems Toyin Aimakhu ex-boyfriend, Seun Egbegbe is hell bent on wrecking the Alakada actress’ career, as he had earlier threatened to. Following their messy break-up, the Ebony Films boss has granted several interviews, in which he revealed a lot of things about the Edo-born actress and their relationship. In fact, he allegedly went as far as publicly disclosing how he used to make love to the actress. In a recent Interview with GoldmyneTV, Egbegbe narrated why he’s at war with Toyin Aimakhu. ‘I met Toyin 15 years ago. She was a little girl when…
Global Kidney Cancer advocates from around the world including actress and founder of the Juliet Ibrahim Foundation (JIF), Juliet Ibrahim and co-founder, Sonia Ibrahim are currently at this year’s 6th Annual International Kidney Cancer Coalition Conference holding in Chantilly, France. The actress is representing her country, Ghana, alongside her sister Sonia at the event which kicked off on Thursday April 14 and will run till Saturday 16th April 2016. This is the fourth time the screen sensation and her team are gracing the International Conference for Organisations Representing Patients with Kidney Cancer.
Actor, Aremu Afolayan was recently caught in the act, grabbing a lady’s breast in a picture that has surfaced from a recent event. The lady, the identity of who is also unclear at the time of filing this report, is seemingly not bothered by the action of the actor as far as we can see. The married actor, who has been tagged a cassanova by some within and beyond the movie industry, seems to be enjoying his day. It would be recalled that the actor got married in December 2013 and once said he doesn’t care what people think about…
Nollywood actor, producer and younger brother of acclaimed filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, Aremu Afolayan has announced the premiere date for his new movie, Happily Never After. The movie premiere will hold at Bowie Center Maryland, U.S.A on June 5, 2016. The role interpreter and son of late actor, Adeyemi Afolayan aka Ade Love, made this known to his fans via his Instagram page. Shot in Lagos early last year by renowned cinematographer, Adetokunbo Odubawo, better known as Dj Tee, the new flick features Aremu himself, John Njamah, Leye Adeshile among others. Aremu’s self-produced movies include The Score, Matade Maxwell among others.
Taylor Swift has landed the cover of Vogue Magazine again, and this time, she’s a blonde bombshell and a rockstar all rolled into one. We are not sure how they did it, but between Vogue photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, ‘girl next door’ Taylor transformed into ‘edgy’ Taylor, and we love it!
In an exclusive chat, Waje reveals that her favourite songs at the moment are Right Now by Seyi Shay, and Romantic by Tiwa Savage and Korede Bello.
Five Star music act, Harrison Tare Okiri ‘Harrysong‘ has disclosed plans to drop a brand new album in the coming weeks. With chart topping singles like ‘Reggae Blues’, ‘Baba For The Girls’ and others to his credit, Harrysong explained that the new album will tell his story. In a recent interview with Channels Television, he said ‘we are working on the new album titled ‘Spontaneous’ and I have a lot of my friends on it. The album is basically going to be about Harrysong all the way, from where I started to where I am right now to where I…
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed the hope that with the total commitment of the security agencies and the support of the international community, the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls will be eventually rescued. A statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, said Buhari was speaking on the second anniversary of the kidnap of the girls. President Buhari assured parents and relations of the affected girls that he “frequently reflects on the ordeal of the captives in the hands of Boko Haram terrorists and shares the pain of their…