Unidentified gunmen have reportedly shot dead a Nigerian Army Major in Abonnema in Akuku-Toru local government area of Rivers state. According to SaharaReporters, the Major and three other soldiers were killed on Thursday, March 17, after they ran into an set up by militants. This is coming 48 hours to the re-run senatorial election in the state The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have however pointed accusing fingers at each in the killing of the major and the soldiers. In a tweet via its handle @APCNigeria, the party said thugs loyal to the state Governor,…
Author: David Folami
One of the Ekiti State’s lawmakers, Afolabi Akanni, who was reported dead in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), is alive. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) confirmed via Twitter that Akanni is not dead but sick. The Ekiti State Commissioner for Information, Youths and Sports Development, Lanre Ogunsuyi, had announced the death of the legislator at an emergency press conference today, March 17, 2016. “Information reaching us indicates that one of the abducted members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon. Afolabi Akanni has died in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS),” Ogunsuyi…
The Chief of Defence Staff, the Brigade Commander of Amphibious Brigade and the Chief of Army Staff have been restrained by the a Rivers High Court from deploying soldiers for Saturday’s rerun election in the state. Justice George Omereji of the Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt delivered the ruling in a suit filed by the state Chairman, of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Bro Felix Obuah and the party itself. He ruled that “an order of interim order be made and is hereby made restraining, Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Brigade Commander, 2nd Amphibious…
The House of Assembly in Taraba State has re-elected former speaker, Peter Abel Diah as the new speaker of the state house following the resignation of Hon. Mark Bako Useni. Useni resigned today, March 17, 2016, during the plenary session of the assembly, giving personal reasons for his action. The deputy speaker Hon. Muhamed Danladi Gwampo took over and presided over the session immediately after the former speaker’s resignation. The Clark of house Clark, Mr. Smaila Ukwen was therefore called to read the house standing rules. Ukwen sited Order (2) Rule (9) of the house standing order who empowered the…
The chief whip of the Kano State House of Assembly, Zubairu Mamuda, was on Thursday, March 17, impeached for recognizing the immediate-past governor of the state, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as the state leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The motion of Ibrahim Gama, a.k.a Lugard, arguing that chief whip is disloyal to the incumbent Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, led to Mamuda’s impeachment. In a unanimous decision, the House adopted the motion and immediately removed Mamuda, who represents Madobi constituency. The House thereafter named Labaran Madari, a member representing Warawa constituency, as the new chief whip. READ: ‘I will expose Kwankwaso’s atrocities’…
Rob’s mother Kris Jenner shared a heartfelt message to him via Instagram today. On the other hand, Rob Kardashian spent the eve of his 29th birthday with girlfriend Blac Chyna and her three-year-old son King Cairo. Clearly having a blast, he hopped on some of the rides with his new family at Legoland, California. Anyone notice how Happy he looks now? Lol.
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, who recently delivered her first child, has just confirmed that she’s left the D’banj-led DB records. This is coming barely a week after D’banj’s producer of 4 years, Deevee and personal assistant, JeiJei Lee announced their departure from the label. Tonto Dikeh ventured into music in October 2012, with the release of her controversial singles, Hi and Itz Ova, before signing with DB records in July 2014.
Yesterday, a curious fan asked American rapper, Wale a question which probably is running through the minds of other fans on Twitter about the possibility of seeing a Wale/Tiwa Savage Collabo. Wale was quick to reply in the positive saying he already has some songs for Tiwa. While we are not sure of what the future holds, we are sure Wale is open to doing a collabo with Tiwa. Wondering how soon the dreamt-of collabo will come through? You might want to ask Wale.
Psquare’s elder brother and manager, Jude Okoye just declared on Twitter some moments ago that he no longer manages the pop duo. Jude has been at the centre of the controversy trailing the brothers for the past month since Peter announced on Twitter that he no longer wants him as their manager, while Paul says he wants him. Having gone back and forth on social media for the past month, Jude has finally declared that he quit being their manager a month ago. Just yesterday, the duo’s former manager, Howie – T said that Peter said to him, ‘if Jude…
YBNL artist, Lil Kesh is celebrating his 21st birthday today. The singer who released his debut album to mark his new age also bought himself a new BMW car. He posted the photo on Instagram to share with his fans and captioned “#YAGI for you guys and this for me. Gift to myself. Thank you Lord for the ride. New age new whip #MrMeYagi” He also got a shout out from YBNL boss, Olamide who congratulated him on the new whip.
Controversial rapper, Kanye West makes it to the top of Time Magazine’s list of The 30 Most Influential People On The Internet. “The artist and entrepreneur has perfected the art of the Twitter spree, sharing candid thoughts that are often just as provocative—if not more so—than his music. His tweets can be controversial and confusing but many do offer constructive criticism of the fashion and music industries. West also used the Internet to shake up the idea of an album as we know it, treating his latest LP, The Life of Pablo, like a work in progress by refusing to…
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw, has successfully sought for help for a sick child found with his mother begging for alms around the bridge descent to Muson centre, Lagos a few days ago by Instagram user named Temeetee. The actress who solicited for financial support for the child, Michael yesterday, took to her Instagram page to announce help has come for the child. According to her, the doctors at LUTH diagnosed his illness as “Ulcerated Infected Facial Haemangioma” which is bening and congenital. She took to Instagram and wrote, “Good day all…. Thank you all for the calls, text, care and…
Ibinabo Fiberisima following her five year jail sentencing for manslaughter has reportedly submitted a bail application with the Court of Appeal, Lagos. The Court of Appeal in Lagos, today, Thursday, March 17, 2016, has reportedly fixed April 7 to hear the bail application submitted by Ibinabo. The Nollywood actress had earlier been to five years in jail by Justice Deborah Oluwayemi of a Lagos High Court, for reckless driving and causing death. Ibinabo is alleged to have recklessly driven a car resulting in an accident along the Lekki-Epe expressway, Lagos, causing the death of a Lagos State government hospital staff,…
Rihanna is the sultry, stunning cover girl for US Vogue Magazine’s April issue. The 27-yr-old currently on her ANTI tour was super sexy as she covered the magazine’s latest edition, looking sultry in a multi-coloured sequin Tom Ford dress. Riri stuck to a sequin theme for all her outfits for the cover feature, looking sultry and sexy through out. The ‘Work’ singer talked her reasons for being single, blaming an increasingly choked schedule, as she is set to make bigger moves this year. Speaking on her tight schedule and relationship, Rihanna said: “I probably am going to have like four…
News reports have revealed that Ibinabo Fiberesima is presently recovering from a medical procedure which saw a tumour being removed from her breast. The revelation had been made in a bail appeal submitted to the Lagos state Court of Appeal today, Thursday, March 17, 2016. The Nollywood who recently bagged a five year jail term over charges of manslaughter, has appealed for an over turn of her sentence. NAN reports that a six paragraph affidavit of urgency deposed by one Victor Eden, revealed the deponent asserting that Ibinabo was currently recovering from a surgery in which a tumour had been…
Following actions which has led up to the conclusion that singing and dancing duo, Peter and Paul Okoye of the P Square brand, have split up, the formers new manager has denied the claims. Peter’s new manager, Olatunde Michael, have dismissed the claims that the duo have split up, despite the fact that his charge has revealed a new stage name and management. Olatunde made the revelation during a chat with WG, revealing that the duo were still together despite being at odds. While speaking with WG, the manager said: “Peter is still very much with his brother, Changing his…
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is aware that his side will need to improve on their performance against AS Roma on Tuesday if they are to mount a serious Champions League bid after the Italians squandered several opportunities. Second half goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodriguez earned Madrid a 2-0 win at the Bernabeu and a 4-0 aggregate victory in the Round of 16 tie, yet there were plenty of signs that Zinedine Zidane’s men are far from the finished article. Bosnia international Edin Dzeko could have put Roma ahead on 14 minutes when he received the ball in…
Nigeria international striker Odion Ighalo says helping Watford knock out Arsenal, the reigning champions of the FA Cup, out of the competition was a “dream”. Ighalo scored once as the Hornets tore the form books to shreds to shock the holders at their stately patch and he is now looking to strut his stuff at Wembley. The Nigerian last scored for Watford on January 23 but Ighalo said he received words of encouragement from the club’s manager, Quique Sanchez Flores. “It’s a dream because I’ve never played at Wembley before. It’ll be a dream come true for me to play…
Manuel Neuer was bullish following Bayern Munich’s stunning comeback against Juventus in the Champions League, insisting victory was not necessary for his team-mates to know how good they are. Substitutes Thiago Alcantara and Kingsley Coman struck in extra time as Bayern fought back from 2-0 down on Wednesday to progress to the quarter-finals thanks to a 4-2 victory and 6-4 aggregate win at Allianz Arena. Thomas Muller had equalised in the 91st minute to force another 30 minutes of football in Munich, after Robert Lewandowski pulled a goal back 18 minutes earlier, as Bayern cancelled out goals from Paul Pogba…
Luis Suarez has returned to the Uruguay squad for the forthcoming World Cup 2018 qualifiers against Brazil and Peru having served a nine-game suspension. Suarez was handed a four-month ban from all football and prohibited from representing his country for nine competitive matches as punishment for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during World Cup 2014. The striker was subsequently sidelined for the first few months of his debut season at Barcelona, while he was unable to feature at the 2015 Copa America, where Uruguay were eliminated at the quarter-final stage by eventual winners Chile. Suarez has been in sensational form…