President Buhari has revealed that Boko Haram is being funded by the International terror group, ISIS also known as Islamic state or ISIL. Buhari also said that it is clear that the sect’s material resources are strong. Mr. President, in a statement released by his media aide, Femi Adesina said ‘‘Terrorist activities always have financial sponsorship and this can be seen in their acquisition of weapons, their movements and other logistics.” ‘‘Here in Nigeria, we saw that Boko Haram had strong material resources and they had a close link to ISIL. ‘‘We need a whole cultural orientation in order to…
Author: David Folami
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday said that the state’s experience and success with Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) was a sign that state police would succeed. Amobode spoke at the 6th Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Annual Lecture in Abuja with the theme “State Road Traffic Management Efforts: the LASTMA’s Experience.” He said LASTMA was established as a traffic management agency in the state to curb traffic issues and carry out the required enforcement responsibilities.. He said prior to the new regime of traffic management in the state, an estimated loss of N42 billion worth…
Former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva has accused Governor Seriake Dickson of trying to destabilize the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Sylva made the claim on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, via a statement released by his media aide, Doifie Buokoribo. It reads: “Of late, Dickson and his party, Peoples Democratic Party, have re-enacted their pastime of spreading falsehood about APC and its leaders in Bayelsa State and trying to create dissension where none exists. “They had tried that before and during the last governorship election in the state. When they failed miserably, they turned to forces external to…
Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has appealed to members of the party to follow the party’s constitution in pursuing their political ambition and other related matters. Sheriff gave the advice on Tuesday in Abuja, while inaugurating four special committees, ahead of PDP May 21 national conventions, scheduled to hold in Port Harcourt. The committees are national convention, reconciliation, zoning and finance. He said that there was need for members to be united and address party issues internally. “Every PDP members has the right to demand for what he intends to achieve within…
A former governor of Ogun, Chief Olusegun Osoba, said on Tuesday that two prominent traditional rulers in the state were instrumental to his return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He stated this in Abeokuta at the public presentation of a book authored by a leading politician, Chief Alani Bankole. Osoba, who was the special guest of honour at the programme, acknowledged the mediatory roles played by the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, and the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona. The former governor, who commended the two monarchs, described them as “bridge builders.’’ The News Agency of Nigeria…
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff has asked the All Progressives Congress (APC) to focus on proffering solution to the series of problems confronting the nation rather than blaming the PDP for its failure. Sheriff stated this on Tuesday, April 5, while inaugurating four committees of the party – the convention, Reconciliation, Finance and Zoning committees. “The leadership of the party shares the pains of Nigerians after one year in office of the APC. Nigerians now have an opportunity to compare the PDP and the APC and Nigerians are the ultimate judges. Instead…
The Kardashian/Jenner clan are surprisingly silent over Rob Kardashian’s engagement to Blac Chyna, Tuesday morning, April 5. None of the members of the famous family have said a word on social media since the former stripper announced she’s getting married to the former reality TV star. Instead, reports have confirmed that Kris Jenner took the family on a quiet vacation right about the same time Rob was proposing to his girlfriend… who happens to be rival with Kylie Jenner who is currently dating her ex, Tyga. However, in an interview with an Australian radio Kiss FM, Jenner said she’s happy…
Embattled Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu is currently in Maryland, Washington DC filming her reality series which would focus on her everyday activities titled “Keeping up with Toyin Aimakhu. The actress in a recent unscripted video of herself, yesterday April 4, 2016 via her reality TV series YouTube channel ‘KUWTA” revealed she would not be walking down the aisle very soon except its with a whiteman. According to her,”married women are trying, may God give me the strength to marry again. I don’t think I can go through it anymore.” “I will remain single or marry a whiteman,” she continued. Speaking…
Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu in a recent unscripted video of herself, yesterday April 4, 2016, via her reality TV series YouTube channel ‘KUWTA” reveals she’s still in love with her former husband. Toyin Aimakhu is currently in Maryland, Washington DC filming her reality series which would focus on her everyday activities titled “Keeping up with Toyin Aimakhu.” Speaking on her estranged relationship with ex-husband, Adeniyi Johnson, the ‘Iya Ibadan’ actress disclosed she got married to a Yoruba guy who had an unsatiable appetite for the ladies. She said, “I got married to a Yoruba guy but I packed my load…
Kylie Jenner may have experiences a huge financial success with her sold out lipkit but the company producing the lip gloss has been slammed with outrageous claims by it employees for being a “sweat shop”. According to Radar Online, the 18-year-old Jenner’s lip gloss line is produced at Spatz Laboratories in Oxnard, California. And while conditions at their other facilities in Nanjing, China, are not known, people claiming to be Spatz employees in California are now posting about their poor working conditions on employment site, indeed.com. Bad comments like “a lot of employees, not enough space” is been littered on…
Amber Rose has confirmed the engagement between her BFF, Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian. Rose jumped on Instagram to congratulate the couple hours after Chyna shared a picture of her diamond engagement ring on social media Tuesday, April 5. “Congratulations to my Family,” Amber wrote alongside a loving photo of the happy couple. “Please don’t let nothing or no one tear you u guys apart! I never seen my sis so happy and I couldn’t be more happy for her! Sometimes we find love in the strangest places. Lol God Bless you 2! Now let’s get this wedding together so…
Veteran Juju icon and multi-award winning musician, King Sunny Ade, popularly known as KSA, has been announced as a visiting lecturer for the department of music at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University. Sunny Ade has reportedly been lecturing at The Polytechnic Ibadan before his new appointment at the Ile-Ife, Osun State-based citadel of learning. The Ondo State born musician is joining the league of ace singer turned preacher, Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey, who has been a visiting Professor at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, serving as the music instructor. KSA’s appointment as visiting lecturer is as a result of…
Nollywood filmamaker, Seun Egbegbe in an interview with Encomium Weekly opens up on his relationship with embattled actress, Toyin Aimakhu and accusations levied against him about her kidnap. The CEO of Ebony Films Production Nigeria Limited told the entertainment magazine, “First, I never snatched Toyin Aimakhu from anybody. Toyin and I have not just known each other. We have been dating ever before she knew her husband. That was about 15 years ago. Even before her husband started actiing. And recently, when we now met again, she wasn’t with her husband anymore before we rekindled our romance.” Speaking on the…
Popular singer, Waje in a recent chat with NET, talks about how she protects her daughter, Emerald Iruobe from guys. Waje who’s daughter recently turned 17 and had a pool themed party also explained how she guides her daughter to takes responsible decisions especially now that she just turned 17. “I am not a flog flog person.” she told the interviewer. Moving further she disclosed she has ‘cutlass, armour tank, military personnel’s and grenades in her house’ so guys be careful. Emerald is blossoming to become a very pretty lady and we can imagine the amount of suitors trailing the…
Legendary musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1, in a recent video shared on Instagram can be pictured giving his aide a slap on the head. K1 while belting out his tune was obviously so caught in the moment that he gave his ‘not so happy looking’ aide a slap on the head. The aide can be seen collecting the money being sprayed in a box for the fuji artiste and receives a slap all of a sudden for reasons best known to the both of them. Watching the clip it doesn’t appear if his assistant had done…
Yesterday (Monday, March 4, 2016) Nigerian rapper Lynxxx shared a photo on Instagram that has had everyone talking. In his post Lynxxx preached against the dangers of premarital sex. Some of the things he wrote are “Please be very careful about who you are intimate with and who u share your body with. We tend to see only the physical side of sex and ignore the existence of the Spiritual (which is the MOST important). In this generation, sex is as common as a handshake, no sentiments to it, no love attached to it, its now a commodity for trade…
Brazil legend Cafu has urged Neymar to stay at Barcelona as he feels the Camp Nou side are the ideal club for his compatriot. Neymar has been in scintillating form for La Liga leaders Barca this season but talks over a contract extension remain on-going. The Brazil captain has subsequently been linked with fierce rivals Real Madrid, and more recently Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain. However, Cafu – a two-time World Cup winner with Brazil – believes Barca is the perfect club for Neymar at this stage of his career. “I hope that he can continue at Barcelona,” Cafu told…
Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc says only Zlatan Ibrahimovic knows where he will be next season. Ibrahimovic has yet to agree to a new deal at the Parc des Princes with his contract set to expire at the end of the campaign. The 34-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League, with West Ham, Arsenal and Manchester United reported to be among those interested. And speaking ahead of PSG’s Champions League quarter-final first leg with Manchester City, Blanc told the media: “Concerning the future destination of Ibrahimovic, only Zlatan can answer. “We have some players who…
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said it is a “shame” his side did not score more in their 2-1 come-from-behind win against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. Atletico striker Fernando Torres opened the scoring at Camp Nou in the first half before he was sent off minutes later after being shown two yellow cards on Tuesday. The extra-man advantage allowed Barca to get back into the game in the second half, with Uruguay international Luis Suarez scoring twice to give the defending champions the advantage heading into next week’s second leg at the Vicente Calderon. However, Luis…
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has called on his team to continue to work their hardest as they face into Wednesday’s Champions League quarterfinal first leg at Wolfsburg. Madrid have been very inconsistent so far through 2015-16, but they were excellent in Saturday’s 2-1 comeback win in the Clasico at Barcelona’s Camp Nou. The result left Madrid still seven points behind Barca with seven games to play in La Liga, but their chances of finishing a difficult season by winning the Champions League have been reconsidered by many pundits. Los Blancos coach told his pregame news conference in Wolfsburg that…