Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Federal Government will not allow any person who is found guilty of corruption to go free. Osinbajo made the comment on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, while commissioning some roads in Ogun State as part of events in commemoration of its 40th anniversary, Vanguard reports. “The development of our country should be of utmost importance to all of us. We should continue to proclaim it loud that corruption should not be tolerated,” Osinbajo said. “We have to keep saying it everywhere that no corrupt person would go scot-free. Whoever is involved and whatever…
Author: David Folami
A 28-year-old woman in Ogun State has tested positive to Lassa fever, the Commissioner for Health, Babatunde Ipaye has said. Ipaye made the disclosure on Thursday, February 4, 2016, at a news briefing in Abeokuta, the state capital. “The case is a 28-year-old woman, an indigene of the state. She travelled to Ebonyi State on January 8 to attend a funeral,” he said. “She returned to the state on January 15. Few days later, she developed a fever. She reported at Rubi Hospital, Ota on January 25. Her case was managed there for some days till February 2 when she…
The military has disclosed that it lacks modern and sophisticated weapons to fight Boko Haram, days after the sect launched deadly attacks on Dalori village in Borno State. In a meeting with the leadership of the Senate on Wednesday, February 3, service chiefs led by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonishakin, complained that N29 billion appropriated for security in the 2015 supplementary budget had not been released to them nearly two months after it was approved by the National Assembly. The army authority said the situation is undermining its ability to fund their operations. The revelation is coming…
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Hajia Aisha Abubakar, on Friday in Abuja said that the ministry would soon launch a nationwide to encourage Nigerians to patronise made-in Nigeria products. Abubakar stated this at the signing of a footwear production agreement between Global Smartfit Nigeria Ltd and Labora Shoes Ltd of South Africa in her office. The campaign is tagged, ”Patronise Naija Products’’. Represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mr Aminu Bisala, the minister lauded the partnership deal aimed at boosting local manufacturing of leathers and other footwear products. “This venture is very commendable and…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar has said that the Federal Government will not ban the use of hijab by Muslim women in Nigeria. Sa’ad stated this in Lafia, during the closing of the National Qur’anic Recitation Competition that there was no plan by the government to ban the use of the hijab. “There is no such plan. The government will not deny Muslim sisters the use of the hijab.” But Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu said people have given different meanings to what President Muhammadu Buhari said on the issue of hijab during the last media…
Muslim women have reportedly donated bibles written in Hausa to Christian clerics in Kaduna with the aim of building religious tolerance in the state. This gesture is in celebration of the International Interfaith Harmony Week. The Muslim group also reportedly donated praying mats, plastic kettles while also attending a Sunday Church service with Christian fellows at Christ Evengelical Intercessary Fellowship Ministry, Sabon Tasha, Kaduna-South this Sunday, January 31. Spokesperson for the group, Hajiya Ramatu Tijjani is of the opinion that objective of the World Interfaith Harmony day was to donate gifts to other religions and improving relationship and unity among…
Muslim women in Lagos State have praised President Muhammadu Buhari and Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, for their pro-hijab stance, Dailytrust reports. This is following the World Hijab Day which was marked on Monday, February 1. At a media briefing in Lagos, the women, under the umbrella of Al-Mu’Minaat Organisation, commended the president and governor for preventing any action that tramples on the right of every Muslim woman to use the hijab as part of her dressing. In addition, the organisation saluted other institutions such as the University College Hospital, Ibadan, the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and MTN…
President Muhammadu Buhari today, February 5, met with the Nigerian community in the United Kingdom. The President flew into London earlier today to observe a 5-day vacation. He is expected to return to the country on Wednesday, February 10. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will assume Buhari’s role until he returns.
The bad boy of the Nigerian music industry Burna Boy is making it known that he should not be compared to any artiste in Nigeria. Yesterday (November 11), someone created a poll on Twitter asking people to choose who they preferred ‘Patoranking or Burna Boy’. Burna Boy saw this poll, and did not react kindly to it. In his tweet Burna Boy says he finds the poll disrespectful. Burna Boy unveiled the artwork for his second album ‘On A Spaceship’ on November 8. Burna Boy’s highly anticipated sophomore LP, was released on November 25, 2015.
Apparently, the drama that the Nigerian entertainment industry had experienced in January is far from over. TV host, Krystn Enem, has called out dance hall star, Burna Boy for standing her and her crew up after agreeing to an interview. The angry host for the “Krystn Enem Show” on Africa Magic Urban, took to Twitter to recount her experience since reaching out to the dance hall star for an interview, 10 days ago. Enem made it very clear that Burna would some day beg to be on her shown and needed to work on his attitude. “So many reasons why…
Ghanaian actor, John Dumelo, has said he has been receiving death threats following controversial tweet stating that Ghanaian presidential candidate, Nana Akufo Addo, would loose the elections. The actor turned politician had stirred some controversy and animosity after he tweeted that he did not see Addo winning the 2016 elections, pointing out that he had nothing against him. “I have nothing against Nana Addo but I only see one person Being sworn in come January 2017 and it’s not him(Nana) https://twitter.com/bggyboat/status/692843010338336768 …” 11:57 PM – 28 Jan 2016 The 32-year-old actor who had endorsed the present President, John Dramani Mahama,…
Whiz Khalifa seems to on a dowmward spiral after his divorce from model wife Amber Rose and it looks like he is finding comfort in sacks of weed. The rapper posted a picture on his Instagram page Monday morning showing him in his kitchen wrapping a bag of fresh-looking weed… he captioned, “Pass go.” Wiz who recently dyed his dreds to purple was seen rocking a navy blue jacket over a denim shirt while a gold-plated necklace dangled down his tommy. From the look on the “We Dem Boys” rapper’s face, marijuana is his next love — perhaps after his…
Is Rihanna now a drug dealer? The pop star is reportedly set to launch her own line of Marijuana named ‘MaRihanna’. This comes after a successful run with music, perfume and clothing line businesses. Celeb Stone reports that the Bajan beauty will launch her very own line of weed and allegedly made the announcement at the High Times Cannabis Cup in Negril, Jamaica. “However we have no official confirmation from her team yet on her weed line…. She reportedly said this about her marijuana line, ‘MaRihanna by Rihanna is truly the first mainstream cannabis brand in the world and proud…
Pop singer, Rihanna, has made it clear in no uncertain terms that she is single while on an epic episode of the Ellen DeGeneres show. With various dating rumours which have trailed the 27-yr-old in recent times, especially over Award winning actor, Leonardo Dicaprio, Rihanna seemed eager to have this fact out in the open. Rihanna had not been alone on the show as hollywood actor, George Clooney, had joined her, having a hard time sticking to truths for the deep questions being asked by the host, Ellen DeGeneres. When asked about her relationship, Rihanna had replied: “I’m single right…
Her royal curvy-ness Kim Kardashian is giving you all a special Valentine’s Day gift – her hot new sexy emojis – for free! The reality star mom-of-two and one-time sex tape starlet, released a new set of explicit “Kimojis” on Thursday, February 4, available on her already-established Apple and Google apps. The new emojis feature an animated version of Mrs. Kanye West dancing on a stripper pole while shaking her famed derrière in black and white lingerie, attached to the slogans “Don’t be F—ing rude,” “Zero f—s,” “Baby d–k,” and “Just the tip.” Her little sister Khloe promoted the NSFW…
Tunji (Tee Billz) Balogun, hubby/manager of Nigerian pop queen Tiwa Savage has written a small but lovely birthday message to his wife who turns 36 today. On his Instagram page Tee Billz wrote “Our love story is my favorite out of all…… @tiwasavage #KATAPOT #HappyBirthdayTiTi.” On April 26, 2014 Tee Billz got married to Tiwa Savage. They had a son named Jamil on July 22, 2015. Last month Tee Billz wrote against domestic violence among couples. “My Brothers! I know women can run their mouth and sometimes push us to the wall but no matter the circumstance, let’s learn to…
Tyga is reportedly shocked that his baby mama was arrested for possessing ecstasy and being wasted in public. Latest reports say the rapper is planning on revisiting their settled custody battle. Sources connected with Tyga tell TMZ he’s alarmed at Blac Chyna’s arrest in Austin last week, and is worried her problems with drugs and alcohol might be putting their 3-year-old King Cairo at risk. The site reports that Tyga has already filed legal docs to change the custody arrangement, and now thinks the model’s recent run-in only proves he’s the more responsible parent and he should have King during…
Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has taken to Instagram to confirm the earlier reports that she had revealed that she had been appointed the Special Assistant on Tourism to the Akwa Ibom state Governor, Udom Emmanuel. She shared a photo of a section of her shoes closet while looking smart in a pair of white boot-cut pants. She shared the photo with the caption: “To be called to serve is an honour. I give God all the glory. Am grateful to my state, my Governor, everyone of you with your constant prayers and support… God bless u.” In 2014 it was…
Popular Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa, 31, is all about her figure and weight. In order to keep her figure slim and still look sexy, the Rhythm 93.7FM on-air-personality has been avoiding rice for months now. Toke lamented on how hard it is to stay fit on Twitter. Read her tweet below; The radio personality was tapped by Wanni Fuga for it’s holiday collection. Toke Makinwa brought her ‘fashion loving edge’ to the shoot done simple and tastefully.
As Mavin Music first lady, Tiwa Savage turned 36 today, media personality, Toke Makinwa shared a photo of herself cuddling her son, Jamil Balogun. The relationship vlogger had shared the photo via her instgram page, as she wished the mother-of-one, a happy birthday. She shared the cute photo commenting: “Still can’t get over how cute Jam Jam is . When Lil J came to work with his momma. Happy birthday @tiwasavage may your shinning light shine even brighter and brighter.” Tiwa had taken 7-month-old Jamil with her to Makinwa’s office today where the selfie had been taken. The singers producer…