Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu has denied reports that he is ill. Kanu’s counsel, Vincent Obetta also said that rumours that the Biafra leader was being tortured by the Department of State Services (DSS) are false, The Cable reports. “I would like to say that as a solicitor and advocate of the federal republic of Nigeria, I have sworn to an oath, to defend the defenceless and above all, to say the truth and be fair to all, at all material times,” Obetta said in a statement. “Having said that, I must add that I have been…
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Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, on Monday said that the government would undertake a verification of all workers on the payroll of the state and local governments. Tambuwal announced this when he received the National President of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE, Mr Ibrahim Khalil, in Sokoto. The governor was quoted in a statement by his media aide, Imam Imam, as saying that the exercise was “to reposition the civil service.” “We will carry out full verification to ascertain the number of workers we have at the state and local government levels.” The governor said that the…
he Senate, in its response to a comment attributed to Chief Bisi Akande, the former interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the APC chieftain is frustrated. Chief Akande reportedly said the fact that the 2016 budget got missing, shows that the Senators are not disciplined. Speaking on behalf of the Senate, its spokesman, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi said “We have said it several times that the budget was not missing. That two versions of the details of the budget exist and this is no longer in doubt as the Presidency has equally admitted this. “We expect…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that former president, Goodluck Jonathan is to blame for the fall of the naira against the dollar. The APC also said that the financial recklessness of the Jonathan government put Nigeria’s economy in trouble. The comments were made by the APC’s Acting National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Timi Frank during an interview with Vanguard on Sunday, January 18, 2016. “Personally, I am worried about the current situation of the economy but again I am letting you know it is not our fault because this is what we met. We met a bastardised system,” Frank…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from some of its members who are being tried for corruption. The PDP said further that it cannot take responsibility for the charges against the accused persons, which include spokesman, Olisa Metuh and former Board of Trustees Chairman, Tony Anenih. The comments were made by the PDP’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Abdullahi Jalo, according to Voice of America. “Let us call a spade a spade. There is money allocated to purchase arms to fight Boko Haram, which is an act of the National Assembly, and then instead of the money to be…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) might be planning to change its name in a bid to distance itself from corrupt party members. This was disclosed by a PDP member who is currently in office during an extraordinary meeting of the party in Lagos on Friday, January 15, 2016, according to The Tribune. “As it is now, it is very easy to blackmail the party and the identity with all these alleged corruption probes. I will be pushing for a new name and identity for the party,” the source said. Other chieftains of the party were said to have advocated a…
Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has denied reports that he granted an interview during which he purportedly said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would stop President Muhammadu Buhari from being re-elected in 2019. Tinubu also described the supposed interview as “libel” and “the latest work of political deceit.” His comments were contained in a statement released by his media office on Friday, January 15, 2016. It reads: “The writer, Amako Nneji, concocted the latest work of political deceit. No sane reporters would dare put their true names to this screed; it is pure libel.…
The Mavins crew and its leader Don Jazzy were the host of a dinner party organised to celebrate their achievement in year 2015. Mavins stars were all present at the party, that held no promise for peace, due to the unexpected celebrity rivalry that has become prominent. Earlier in January 2016, a social media battle ensued between Don Jazzy and Olamide based on a disagreement at the Headies Award.
Is Mariah Carey’s new billionaire boyfriend asking her to stop fighting with ex-husband, Nick Cannon? According to The National Enquirer, James Parker says he won’t marry Carey unless she ends all feuds with her ex. The site claims the former couple has been at each other’s throats because of money. “Mariah has been playing hardball over money and custody issues,” a source tells the outlet, “but Packer is fed up with the endless bickering between Mariah and Nick.” The magazine’s alleged source claims he warned Carey that her and Cannon’s twins Moroccan and Monroe will “wind up the victims if…
Yesterday (January 17) it was reported that Ice Prince’s girlfriend Maima Nkewa was allegedly cheating on him. According to the story, Maima Nkewa is cheating on the Chocolate City rapper with an Abuja based man known as Akinbode. He allegedly paid for her chest piercing and paid for her trips to London and Paris. Possibly reacting to the report, Ice Prince tweeted that he was ‘upset’. Read his other tweets below; panshak zamani ✔ @Iceprincezamani Lol these men will do anyyyything to break up me and my girl tho…. Smh… Even the married ones?!? Sigh just go to church bro.…
Khloe Kardashian is setting the record straight when it comes to which of her sisters is dating or have dated Justin Bieber. During her interview with Andy Cohen on ‘Watch What Happens Live’, the 31-year-old, who is currently promoting her upcoming show, ‘Kocktails With Khloe’, was asked if Kendall, Kylie, Kourtney or all the above have ever had anything to do with the Biebs. “None of them have done anything with JB!” Khloe responded without any hesitation before adding that, “That would be amazing if it was all of the above though.” Surprisingly, just a few weeks ago, Kourtney and…
Nigerian pop stars, Wizkid and Kiss Daniel have announced on their Twitter accounts that they shall be working together on a collaborative track. Fans of these superstars should expect nothing but sheer joy as the two work of their project. The pair are one of the many highly rated music stars in the country at the moment. Wiz Kid especially has been involved in some few top notch collaboration. In the past, he got American vocalist to spit on his ‘Ojuelegba’ song. This became a massive fan favourite, expectedly putting him higher on the international map. Kiss Daniel also expresses…
Fast rising pop singer Kiss Daniel, 21, in a recent interview has confessed that he misses being an ordinary person. The ‘Laye’ singer has risen quickly within the music industry thanks to a quick succession of hits. His latest single ‘Good Time’ is presently receiving major airplay on radio and TV. While Kiss Daniel appreciates the fame and success he sometimes wishes he is an ordinary person who moves around freely. “I really miss being an ordinary person because right now I cannot step out without a bouncer or security personnel because of stardom. We have different types of fans…
Lil Wayne stormed out of a fashion show in Italy over the weekend after attendees refused to turn up during his performance. According to reports, the ‘Lollipop’ rapper got frustrated and miserable few minutes into his performance at Philip Plein showcase during the Milan Men’s Fashion Week and threw out his microphone before walking out. Philip Plein is known for his eccentric runway shows which is usually characterized by rock star performances, fire, motorcycles and more and this season the designer tapped rapper Lil Wayne to perform. Reportedly, a few minutes into his set, no one would put their hands…
Meek Mill is not letting go! The rapper has just restarted his beef with Drake by releasing a surprise EP, in which he’s heard taking multiple shots at Nicki Minaj’s rumored ex-lover. That’s not all, he also raps about Nicki’s “good p***y” in perhaps an attempts to get Drake jealous. Looks like Meek is finally responding to Drake’s dis track, ‘Back To Back’ months after their very public feud seemed to fizzle. In his track, Drake mocked Meek for allegedly riding on girlfriend, Nicki’s coattails a.k.a success. In his new track, ‘I’m Da Plug Freestyle’, which is featured on Meek’s…
Birdman is coming after Rick Ross and he better run and stay to fight! After reuniting and squashing beef with ‘lost son’ Lil Wayne at Club Liv in Miami on sunmday night (January 17), the Hip Hop mogul took over the mic to blast people who’d been talking sh*t about him while he and Wayne had fallen out.. Which includes yours truly ROZZAY! “B***h n**a… all you n***a saying shit about me, imma pull up bitch,” he said as the crowd responded with hails while Wayne stood beside him. Apparently, during his feud with Wayne, Rick Ross allegedly said he…
Pop Nigerian comedian Basketmouth, 37, has signed a new endorsement deal with a top brand. Today(January 18) Bright Okpocha revealed on his Instagram account that he is now the brand ambassador of Malta Guinness. “Guess who just got endorsed by Malta Guinness. LET’S GO!!!!!” captioned Basketmouth in the picture if him signing the endorsement deal. Last week Basketmouth hit one million followers on Twitter. The stand up comedian became the first Nigerian comedian to gain one million followers on the micro blogging site. Bright Okpocha hands down was the biggest and hottest stand up comedian in Nigeria for 2015. The…
Morgan Schneiderlin said Manchester United’s players were “screaming and shouting” at each other in frustration after their first-half display in Sunday’s 1-0 win at Liverpool. Louis van Gaal’s team went on to clinch three points through a Wayne Rooney goal, which came with their only shot on target, but midfielder Schneiderlin admitted they were frustrated by their inability to win second balls before the break. Schneiderlin told MUTV: “In the first half, we didn’t win enough second balls. Sometimes we won the first ball but not the second ball. “When we came into the dressing room after the first half,…
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland has heaped praise on his Arsenal counterpart Petr Cech who was again in superb form for the Premier League leaders in a hard-fought 0-0 draw on Sunday. The 33-year-old Czech stopper broke the Premier League clean sheets record last month and Sunday’s shutout was his 10th this season, the joint-highest in the league along with Manchester City’s Joe Hart. Cech was at his best in the second half, denying the hosts with a series of saves including one right at the end to keep out Joselu’s close-range strike. “His record speaks for itself. What stood…
Liverpool’s former manager Brendan Rodgers has said the club’s owners were behind the decision to sign Mario Balotelli from AC Milan after the coach had built his plans around Arsenal-bound Alexis Sanchez. Liverpool signed Balotelli for £16 million following the departure of Luis Suarez to Barcelona in 2014, but the Italian endured an unsuccessful season at Anfield before returning to Italy on loan for this campaign. Rodgers, whose tenure at the club ended in September, said he did not believe the Italian forward was suited to Liverpool’s style of play, but the club’s owners thought signing Balotelli could prove to…