Mr Peter Angbazo, the District Head of Wakama in Nasarawa state, has advised Nigerians, particularly pregnant women, to use mosquito nets to guard against contacting Zika virus and other diseases. Angbazo gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in his palace in Akun Development Area of the state on Friday. He said the advice was imperative due to the negative effects of the Zika virus and other diseases on human lives as well as on the socio-economic development of the country. “It is our role, not only to preach and ensure peace, unity, progress…
Author: David Folami
Newly appointed National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ali Modu-Sheriff has denied having any ties with Boko Haram. In a recent interview with ThisDay, the former Borno Governor stressed that he couldn’t have been sponsoring the terrorist sect, yet they killed his blood brother. In the interview, he said, “Boko Haram wanted to kill me at a time because they believed that I was the one that reported them to President Umaru Yar’Adua to destroy their enclave.” Continuing, he said, ‘It was after I left government that they moved to their different camps and bushes. Why should they…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Saturday said that the 2016 budget was not padded because the total figure voted for all ministries had not exceeded N6.08 trillion. Briefing newsmen in Lagos, he said: “The total for every ministry has remained exactly the same as what was submitted to the National Assembly. “A lot has been said about the budget. Let make clear that nobody can ever accuse this government of padding any budget. “The total of all ministries put together has not exceeded N6.08 trillion that was submitted. It is factually incorrect to say…
Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos state governor yesterday, February 19, 2016, during the Lagos Corporate Assembly tagged ‘A-plus meets business’ hinted plans in place to set up a Microfinance bank for artisans and small business operators. He stated that he is passionate about ‘Made in Nigeria’ products and this project’s goal is to make business processes easier. The governor said while answering questions that the request for the microfinance bank project has been sent to CBN and plans are being made to get the license to run. “We have met with the CBN governor and we believe we should set up a…
The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC), says some of its staff on legitimate duties had been attacked by some youths in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Jay McCoskey, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Ikot Abasi on Saturday that sadly, the community had enjoyed uninterrupted electricity supply without payment since Nov. 2015. “It is interesting to note that Ikot Abasi had been enjoying uninterrupted electricity supply which had not been paid for by customers since Nov. 2015”, he said. He explained that officials of the company were engaged…
Immediate past Senate President, David Mark has expressed confidence in returning to the senate under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, after casting his vote in the rerun senatorial election in Benue South. Mark, who casted his vote at his Otukpo Club polling unit, was spotted with his friend, Senator Tunde Ogbeha and brother, Igoche Mark amidst political loyalists. “Our people have resolved to return me back. They have decided that no external forces can come in between us in Zone C. We call on our supporters to maintain law and order while the election lasts,” he said.
The Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the ongoing Benue South Senatorial District Re-run, David Mark, has reportedly won at his ward’s polling unit. According to a report by Vanguard Newspaper, Mark polled 150 votes to beat Daniel Onjeh of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who had 37 votes. The polling result was from the VIP 1, Otukpo Club, Township ward. It was further reported that in a nearby polling unit, VIP II, Mark also won Onjeh with 97 votes to 19 votes.
Collation of results by INEC officials across the 3000 polling units in the rescheduled Benue South Senatorial election between David Mark of the PDP and Daniel Onjeh of the APC, has started. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that accreditation and voting took place simultaneously across the polling units in the district. NAN also reports that the exercise went peacefully albeit amidst tight security. A cross section of election observers described the exercise as “peaceful”, and commended the electoral umpire for its successful conduct. INEC officials declined comments on the conduct of the polls
Mrs Blessing Ameh, Health Educator, Kogi State Ministry of Health, said on Saturday that the state was free of polio for upward of six years without new cases. Ameh said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja, attributing the success story to routine polio immunisation exercises. The health educator said that more efforts were still needed to protect the children from re-infection. According to her, the first round of the exercise this year will hold between Feb. 27 and March 1. “The National immunization plus days for this year is here again. It is…
There are allegations that the All Progressive Congress are planning to manipulate the election results of the recently concluded Benue South Re-run election. According to a report by the Vanguard Newspaper, the Benue state chapter of PDP raised alarm over the plot by the APC to manipulate the results. The PDP State chairman, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo alleged that the APC has hijacked the results from the polling units in Ogbadibo local government area. “As a party we call on all security operatives to arrest the situation forthwith so that the will of the people will not be thwarted”. “The APC…
Baseline music’s Aramide and winner of best vocalist female category at the Headies 2015 for ‘Iwo nikan’ features best alternative song 2015 Headies winner and YBNL act Adekunle Gold in this love song titled ‘Love Me’, where both parties go at the song and work their wonderful voices on it. This is easily a likeable song that we can all relate to. The song was produced by TinTin. Download and Enjoy!
Former member of G Unit, The Game shared a controversial picture of himself and G Unit memeber Lloyd Banks that may soon cause a stir on social media. The Game shared a picture of himself posing with G Unit member Lloyd Banks with the caption ‘Still’, while they were clubbing in Dubai. In the past, the crew has not been on cool terms with The Game considering his break away from the group. Following his departure from the group well over a decade ago, he immediately took aim at the group, referring to them as G-Unot during his Summer Jam…
Today (February 19) marks the third year anniversary of Nollywood actor Justus Esiri’s death. His son popular recording artiste Dr. Sid (Sidney Esiri) has remembered his father on the anniversary of his passing away. He shared a photo of his late father and captioned it “You will always be remembered.” Justus Esiri died from complications of diabetes. A few months after the passing of his father, Dr. Sid spoke to Urban Royale Magazine about the loss of his father. “Losing my dad has taken a lot out of me, but it has given me a lot as well. I miss…
Bad girl Riri has postponed the start of her ‘Anti’ world tour which was due to kick off next weekend, just days after pulling out of the Grammys 2016 with bronchitis. The show, which was due to launch on Friday, February 26, at San Diego’s Viejas Arena, will now kick off on March 12 in Jacksonville, Florida. Also the show’s first eight stops in San Jose, Phoenix, Texas, New Orleans and Atlanta, have all being shifted from this month until March and May. In a statement obtained by US Weekly, the singer’s reps confirm “production delays” as the reason for…
Nigerian pop star Wizkid, 25, has been rated Nigeria’s best-dressed pop star by Vogue Magazine. The international magazine published an interview Wizkid today (February 19) on its site. “Wizkid is pretty much the biggest thing in Nigerian pop, which itself seems to advance on the global music stage almost as quickly as the country’s economy, one of the fastest growing in the world” writes Alex Frank for Vogue. Wizkid’s fashion sense was described as “trendsetting” with “a thoughtful and fun approach to wardrobe: clean lines and minimalism; a mix of fresh streetwear with traditional Nigerian clothes; and bold, bright accessories.”…
Yesterday (January 18) Nigerian pop singer KCee, 36, threw money at his fans at an unidentified place in Lagos. In the video clip uploaded on Instagram we can see hundreds of people scramble for money thrown by the music star. You can clearly see KCee throwing money at his fans from the top of an SUV. It’s been raining money in 5 Star Music the record label that KCee is signed to. CEO Five star music, Emeka Okonkwo aka ‘E Money’ turned a year older yesterday and decided to celebrate it in the most unique way. E-Money chose to mark…
Nigerian Reggae legend Majek Fashek has reunited with his nephews and nieces in the city of Benin. A photo of the now rehabilitated Majek Fashek popped up on the Internet today (February 19). From the photo we can see Majek Fashek is looking way better than he was last year before he went to rehab. Strangely last month the ‘rain maker’ as he is popularly known said he did not go to rehab. In an interview with TV station TVC he said “It was wrong to say I was taken to a rehab. I only went into seclusion for spiritual…
Just when we thought their beef was over! American rapper, 50 Cent has revealed he is not pleased with fellow G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks taking a photo with The Game. The G-Unit boss shared his thoughts on Instagram with a repost of the original photo of Banks and The Game in Dubai that was posted on The Game’s account with the caption, ‘Still’. ‘What do you see when you look at this picture? I see confusion,I’m not sure if it’s just me, I’m a Cancer shit don’t get old with me,’ he wrote. ‘I never ask for trouble but I…
Nigerian singer cum politician, Abolore Alexander Akande aka 9ice has disagreed with his ex-wife, Toni Payne, over the his former publicist’s involvement in their divorce. In a recent report by Punch Newspaper, 9ice had clearly stated that the BlackHouseMedia boss, Ayeni Adekunle Samuel should not be dragged into their past mistakes as they have both decided to move on. 9ice also said while he tries to refrain from dwelling on the past, he would encourage his ex-wife, whom he tag as his good friend to do same and let sleeping dogs lie. Toni Payne had earlier alleged that the NET…
Following the revelation that Kris Jenner fears that her son-in-law, Kanye West’s recent Twitter rants might be having a damaging effect on the Kardashian brand, she has admitted to the fact they no one dares speak negatively about his Yeezy collection. Kris made the revelation while appearing as a guest on E! Fashion Police, as she spoke on Kanye’s creative genius. Momager revealed that the family would not ‘dare’ to make any kind of complaints concerning hios designs. Following questions on their outfits to Yeezy season 3 launch, as the whole family has been busy with fittings, Kris said: “I…