President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria’s relationship with China is a development opportunity that the country cannot afford to lose. Buhari also said that his administration is committed to contracts signed with Chinese firms by his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan. The president made the comments while speaking to Chinese news agency, Xinhua, before embarking on an official trip to China. “China has the technical and financial capacity and the experience of development while retaining the goodwill to help Nigeria. So, really, this is an opportunity Nigeria cannot afford to lose,” Buhari said. “In spite of being the largest economy in…
Author: David Folami
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in China on a week-long official visit. Buhari left Nigeria on Sunday, April 10, 2016, and is expected to sign off on a loan facility for the country during his visit. According to presidential media aide, Femi Adesina, Buhari’s trip to China is aimed at securing greater support from Beijing for the development of Nigeria’s infrastructure. Chinese News Agency, CCTV has said that President Buhari is expected to borrow $2 billion from China but this amount has not been confirmed by the Nigerian Presidency.
Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has explained why President Muhammadu Buhari recently embarked on a trip to China to secure a loan facility for Nigeria. Mohammed made the disclosure on Sunday, April 10, 2016, while speaking on Channels TV’s “Sunday Politics”. “There is no way, in the situation we have found ourselves, that we will not run a deficit budget. When your income is not enough to cover your expenditure, you borrow but what is important is what you do with the money you borrowed,” Mohammed said. “Whatever money we borrow today is not going to be used for recurrent…
A group of former ministers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are rallying support against the alleged plan of the current chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff, to stay beyond May 21, 2016. Reports have it that a member of the group of PDP former ministers, Dr. Abubakar Suleiman, a former Minister of National Planning, said “We were to meet this Thursday, but the meeting was shifted due to logistic issues. We are now meeting next week Thursday. “We will deliberate on the plan by the chairman of our party to hold on to power despite the assurances given to us by…
The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun has condemned what he termed the hasty comments of one of Senate President, Bukola Saraki’s allies, Alhaji Kawu Baraje. Odigie-Oyegun said Baraje would have asked the party leadership about its plans to alleviate the sufferings of Nigerians instead of playing to the gallery. The APC party chairman said “We are working on a solution in the medium term; short term, yes we can make the fuel queues disappear but we don’t want the problem to re-occur and to do that, you have to work out a solution that will be…
President Buhari is not happy with the 2016 budget detail that was presented to him by the National Assembly on Thursday. April 7, 2016, reports say. Buhari reportedly made his feelings known in a meeting with the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, House of Reps Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and ministers, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Vanguard reports that the President did not like some of the changes which the lawmakers made to the 2016 budget, with regards to the removal of funds meant for major national projects. He asked the National Assembly to take back the…
The controversy surrounding the 2016 budget seems to be unending as the Presidency and the National Assembly are said to be in disagreement over some details which are missing from the document. Earlier reports had it that President Muhammadu Buhari was upset with the legislators for deleting the provision made for the Calabar-Lagos Coastal Railway. Buhari is said to have summoned Senate President, Bukola Saraki and House of Representatives Speaker, Yakubu Dogara to a meeting over this. The National Assembly has however denied the claims that it removed the item from the budget. “Lagos-Calabar Railway line was NEVER captured in…
Nigerian pop singer, Wande Coal has signed a new management deal with Upfront and Personal Bookings. The singer inked the management and PR deal with renowned outfit Upfront and Personal Bookings and Management Agency with the hope of spreading his reach into a bigger audience base as well as enjoying corporate sponsorship, among other things. Wande Coal formerly did business with Bankulli Entertainment but that partnership fell apart over irreconcilable reasons. Insiders cite the singer’s attitude problems as one of the major reasons both parties fell out. Several efforts to get them back together proved abortive. The singer joined forces…
Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna are reportedly about to sign up a one million dollar dear to air their forthcoming wedding in a TV special. According to TMZ, the couple is also considering starring in their own reality series which would see them paid between ‘$150-$200 thousand’ each per episode, as well as ‘$500 thousand’ each for the wedding day episode. However, plans to start their own series could prove problematic as Kris Jenner has the family tied in to their contract with the E! network. As we previously reported, Jenner signed an $80 million contract with the American network…
Nigerian reggae/dance-hall singer, Cynthia Morgan has disclosed her undying love for the military uniform. The singer reveals her love for Jesus, music and the army uniform, popularly called ‘camo’ in a new Instagram post yesterday morning, March 3, 2016. She shared a photo of herself in a camouflage and wrote, ‘#2012..MY LUV FOR CAMO lord knows if not music then it would have been in the military. Afterall my mum wanted that because she know sey I be strong woman. I represent strength For the ladies. I always wanted a fancy glock for my 20th birthday until I found Jesus…
Dancehall artiste, Cynthia Morgan has shared her thoughts on the growing killings by Fulani herdsmen in the country especially in the South yesterday, Sunday, April 10, 2016. Cynthia called on the federal government to get rid of every herdsman in the South before it turns into war. Her post was in reaction to the killing of a 64 year old man in Edo state by Fulani Herdsmen. She wrote, “For what na? what did this man do to deserve this? can we do this in their town or settlement??? letting things just slide until it gets too critical, that’s what’s…
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage opens up about how she was able to cope with sexual harassment in the music industry. Speaking at the Youth Enterprise Conference 2016 held at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Tiwa revealed some of her best kept secrets on remaining relevant in the entertainment industry. According to her, “Social media is extremely fantastic for us artistes. It makes you closer to your audience. It has become a great source of revenue for artistes. Some companies want you to endorse their products and they call you. I have over a million followers on Twitter and…
Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya, has joined one of the top Nigerian celebrities that have had the privilege of meeting the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. Olaiya visited the revered monarch on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, sharing her excitement about the rare opportunity on her Instagram. She wrote, “Well I don’t know about u, but to meeting the Ooni of Ife. The custodian of culture, Imperial majesty Alase keji Orisa Ojoja 2, Arole Odua. Was a big opportunity.” “It was nice meeting u, a wise king with Humility, I learnt a lot from the yoruba history u told us sir.…
Mavin’s first lady and singer, Tiwa Savage talks about how she got stoned with pure water bags. Tiwa who is known for her electrifying performances revealed at a recent engagement at the Youth Enterprise Conference 2016 she was once embarrassed on stage at her first major performance upon her return to the country as an aspiring R&B artiste. According to her, “My first performance at Kennis Easter Fiesta was a disaster! I was stoned with pure water bags because I was singing English songs and blowing too much phonetics.” The singer then added that this experience inspired her breakthrough single…
Empire Mates Entertainment boss, Banky W, has renewed his brand ambassadorial deal with technology giant, Samsung Mobile for the seventh year on the roll. The singer made this known on his Instagram page, sharing his excitement about yet another opportunity to represent the brand. Banky wrote, “Grateful, and happy to sign for yet another year with my @samsungmobileng family!!! #Thankful #Godisgood #WeMove”. Samsung initiated the contract with the ‘Strong thing’ singer as far back as 2011, and they have managed to maintain a good relationship since then. The existence of the deal till date shows how much of an asset…
HKN latest signing, Mayor Kun, has released the video to his song, “Eleko”. The singer also released his first single under the label on Thursday, April 7, 2016, a day after he was signed. Davido, who signed the singer to the label, shared his excitement about the performance of the video on his Instagram. He wrote, “70 000 VIEWS 1ST DAY!!!!!! BEYOND EXPECTATIONS FOR REAL LUV MY G !!!! @iammayorkun – ELEKO (OFFICIAL VIDEO) LINK IN MY BIO!!!”. Eleko is a rich mix of contemporary pop and RnB, similar to Davido’s style of music. Popular Nollywood actress, Toyin Adewale,…
Following her never ending feud with ex-husband, Daniel Ademinokan and his lover, Stella Damasus, Doris Simeon has come out to state her relationship with the duo. The Nollywood actress whose marriage with Daniel Ademinokan hit the rocks few years back, revealed in an interview with Tribune Newspaper what she most longed for from her previous marriage, her relationship with her ex-husband’s lover Stella Damasus and her acting career. When asked if she had given up on marriage, the mother of one had this to say, “No, not at all, I believe that when God says its time, its time. I…
Area Fada, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, shared photos of himself in an Oxygen chamber which leaves us with the question ‘What is wrong Charly?’ Called a Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical treatment which enhances the body’s natural healing process by inhalation of 100% oxygen in a total body chamber, where atmospheric pressure is increased and controlled. It is used for a wide variety of treatments. The eccentric star shared the photos with the caption, “My oxygen chamber. Refreshing.” Earlier on the veteran celebrity shared a photo collage of himself and his ‘Virgins’. He shared the photo…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is in talks over the production of a movie franchise about his life story and is eyeing up to 10 films in his biopic, which he claims would be similar to the ‘Rambo’ franchise. The Paris Saint-Germain forward, 34, is out of contract at the end of the season and is the subject of intense speculation over his next career move. But Ibrahimovic also has his attention on off-field matters and is eager to cash in when his films make the big screen. “Lots of other people do films about me, my life and make money but it’s…
Former coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh has been appointed into the FIFA Technical Department. Oliseh was coach of the Super Eagles before he resigned in February citing contract violations, unpaid wages and benefits to players and assistant coaches. The former Juventus midfielder who resides in Belgium took to his Twitter to revealed that he has been appointed into the FIFA Technical Department whose next mission is the football event of the 2016 Rio Olympics. “Honoured To Be Appointed Into the “new look” FIFA Technical Department.Next mission; The 2016 Rio Olympics Football,” he wrote on Twitter. Oliseh has been…