Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is very concerned about the Boko Haram insurgency. Obasanjo disclosed this on Monday, March 28, 2016, during a visit to the Government House in Maiduguri, Borno State. “A lot of water has passed under the bridge in this part of the country. I must not forget to commiserate with all our people in this state and indeed the entire North-East, which have been victims of insurgency in the way we have never witnessed in this country before,” he said. “I travel a lot in Africa and outside Africa, and wherever…
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The son of late activist and politician, Dr Tunji Braithwaite has said that his father’s main regret was that he was unable to save Nigerians from political shackles despite his many attempts. 82-year-old Braithwaite passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016, at the St Nicholas Hospital in Lagos after a brief illness. His son, Olumide made the disclosure while speaking to Vanguard after his father’s death. “I believe if Nigeria has a minimum of 10 fearless personalities who are fighting for the masses like my father did all his life, Nigeria would have been a better country today,” he said.…
Notable Nigerians have been sending well wishes to the Jagaban of Borgu in Niger State, and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu. Tinubu is 64 years today, March 29, 2016. Fayose in his birthday message, described Tinubu as a pillar of politics in Nigeria. He said “I heartily felicitate with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he clocks 64 on March 29. “Whether one likes it or not, Asiwaju Tinubu has become a political pillar and leader, not only in Yorubaland but in Nigeria.” Adding that “He is a great politician who takes well-calculated political steps. “I…
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the immediate family, friends, professional colleagues and political allies of elder statesman and pro-democracy activist, Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, who passed away on Monday. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by the president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu. The President said that the passing away of the lawyer, author and politician came at a time that his wisdom, intellectual depth, vast knowledge and experience were sorely needed by the country. President Buhari recalled the immeasurable contributions of the late sage to the development of democracy,…
A member of the House of Representatives, Joseph Edionwele has said that Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has not achieved anything in the state. Edionwele made the comment during a recent interview with Vanguard in Abuja. “It is not an issue of how prepared we (PDP) are. In Edo State, we are ready for change. We have passed through a lot of pains and troubles. PDP will certainly take over in September,” he said. “The confidence is that Oshiomhole has not done anything. Nothing has changed. Take it sector by sector. In roads, nothing has changed. In the health sector,…
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as a formidable political force that brought changes to political landscape of Nigeria. Dogara said this on Monday in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Turaki Hassan, in Abuja to congratulate Tinubu on the occasion of his 64th birthday. The speaker said that the entire members of the House of Representatives used the opportunity to salute Tinubu for being a great leader who had attained milestones in Nigeria. “On this joyous occasion of…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the real threat to national security in Nigeria. Fayose made the comment in response to a recent statement by the Ekiti APC which described him as a threat to national security. The governor’s remarks were contained in a statement released by his media aide, Lere Olayinka. “The major threat to national security is a party that lost election since June 21, 2014 and still trying to get back to power, using crude means including turning itself to the mouthpiece of the Department of State Services (DSS).”…
Finally Beat FM is now Live in London! Here’s some images from the launch. Spotted Ceo Chris Ubosi & other celebs including Shiikane sisters, Olisa Adibua, Toolz, and more.
Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather flaunted his £3.4m ‘wonder on wheels’ Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita car after watching the LA Clippers basket ball game on Monday night. That car is almost in billions of Naira…makes no sense…lol. Mayweather drove the car, which is described on Koenigsegg’s website as ‘a diamond on wheels’, out of the Staples Center after members of his ‘The Money Team’ (TMT) security entourage kept an eye on his incredibly expensive car. Add a few more millions and it will buy you a private jet!
Gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele is mourning the loss of his band member, who died in a fatal accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. According to reports, the incident happened on Saturday, March 26, 2016, as a truck conveying musical equipments belonging to Ayefele ran into a ditch. The driver, while trying to control the vehicle swerved off the road and fell face down. The impact of this led to the loss of life, with some people injured. The accident victims, both dead and alive were taken to the University of Ibadan Teaching Hospital. Ayefele himself is a victim of an auto-crash…
Mercy Johnson and husband, Prince Odianosen Okojie, spent easter being a blessing to widows in Lagos State, gifting them with clothes and cash, amongst other things. The Nollywood actress took to her Instagram page to share photos of their day spent giving to the widows in the community. Johnson shared one of the photos as she commented: “So much fun seeing d smiles.” The mother-of-three also shared photos of herself and her husband, as she thanked him for being supportive of her causes through the years. She commented on a photo, saying: “Thanks babe for ur support thru the years.”…
As unlikely as it may seems, Blac Chyna, may be making a debut on the Kardashian family hit show, “Keeping Up With The Kardashians”, courtesy of her boyfriend, Rob Kardashian. Zergnet reports that the former stripper is currently considering joing Rob on the show, but only for the right price and she intends to make them bleed. The reports further reveal that Chyna has been meeting with the show runners to discuss a cameo role on the hit show. In as much as Chyna’s price may seem pretty high, most agree that what ever she gets paid has to be…
Wizkid has finally replied his many critics who have been calling him out on social media following his alleged second baby mama saga. It all started ever since, Wizkid’s alleged baby mama, Binta Diamond shared photos of her son announcing him to the world as Ayodeji Ibrahim Jnr. Wizkid is yet to acknowledge both mother and son and fans have called him out to do right by his alleged family. While many have compared him with Praiz Adejo who recently revealed he would never have children outside wedlock, Wizkid has a reply for all of them. On Instagram, a fan…
A new book released by Ian Halperin, titled “Kardashian Dynasty” has revealed that momager, Kris Jenner, intentionally released Kim Kardashian’s sex tape with Ray J. According to a report, this was aimed at making Kim famous. Apparently it worked! Halperin is quoted writing, “It was Kris who engineered the deal behind the scenes and was responsible for the tape seeing the light of day,” “A mutual friend of Kim and Paris [Hilton] had advised her that if she wanted to achieve fame, a sex tape would be the way to go . . . Kim had discussed the idea of producing a…
American rapper, The Game has made it known several times, he would not take insults and trolling concerning his daughter and ‘apple of his eye’, California Dream Taylor. But, it seems like people never relent as this Instagram troll just proves. Over the weekend, the rapper and his daughter celebrated Easter by hanging out with fellow musician, P. Diddy and his daughters at his residence. The Game shared photos from their outing on his Instagram page and one of the photos showed his daughter hanging out by the poolside with Diddy’s daughters. The girls can be seen lounging on pool…
Comedian Seyilaw and his wife Stacy celebrated their 5th year wedding anniversary on Sunday, March 28, 2016. The couple also renewed their vows with close friends and family in attendance. Seyi who was full of praises for his wife, Stacy wrote, “I looked into your eyes several times, but the burning desire never ends. Your beauty is not of the outward, but within. Your strength is in accommodating without complaints. You are an epitome of Amazement. A creation of Excellence, The definition of Greatness, And a Heart Of Pure Gold. Love You. Our love is renewed, And anointing refreshed. The…
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, in a recent interview with Punch, has disclosed that she does not intend acting nude. She stated that not even when the pay is large would she strip for the camera as it’s against her culture and belief. The Edo State born actress gave a clear and precise response to a question pertaining to her acting nude. She said, “I can never act nude because it is against our culture and my beliefs.” Also talking about her how supportive her husband is of her career, the mum of two said, “I was already an actress before…
Spain captain Iker Casillas has said that he faces tough competition for his place from Manchester United’s David De Gea with their country’s goalkeeping spot still undecided ahead of the summer’s European Championship in France. Over the last two years La Roja coach Vicente del Bosque has rotated his two senior goalkeepers, with De Gea impressing again in last Thursday’s 1-1 friendly draw in Italy after starting the final Euro 2016 qualifier when Spain won 1-0 in Ukraine. Casillas has made some high-profile mistakes for his club Porto this season, but he did make a number of excellent saves in…
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku has said he would have no problem working with his former boss Jose Mourinho in the future. Lukaku, 22, has suggested that he could leave Everton this summer and his father Roger said that either Bayern Munich or Manchester United would be a good next destination for the Belgium international. United have been strongly linked with a move for Mourinho should they decide to part company with current manager Louis van Gaal during the close season, with sources telling us the former Real Madrid boss is confident of getting the job. As manager of Chelsea, Mourinho…
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has said that even though he hasn’t actually spoken with fellow Albiceleste legend Diego Maradona in years, the two have a “great relationship.” Messi, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, has frequently been compared with Maradona throughout his career and often criticised because the Albiceleste have not won any major titles with the Barcelona star leading their attack. Maradona coached the national at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and they were eliminated in the quarterfinals by Germany. “We haven’t spoken in a long time, since the World Cup [2010] we may have crossed paths once…