The chairman of DAAR Communications PLC, Chief Raymond Dokpesi has described as false the $2.1b arms purchase scandal probe. He said “I must hasten to assure you that there is nothing like the much flaunted $2.1 billion armsgate. The competent courts of our land would sooner or later prove this coinage aimed at decimating the leadership and membership of our great party to be nothing but a hoax.” Dokpesi also said “Some of us are reminded of the events of 1984/85 which by any stretch of comparison are similar to the unfolding events of today. As I have said not…
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Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi has denied allegations that he hosted Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka to an N82 million dinner while in office. The claim was made by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr Austin Tam-George on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, while addressing Government House correspondents in Port Harcourt. Amaechi made the denial via a statement released by his media aide, David Iyofor. It reads: “Wike must stop these silly distractions. Rivers people are not interested in his lies and witch-hunt. Rather, Rivers people want to know what will happen to their children that he stopped and…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that he expects Bells University to produce a Nobel Laureate in 20 years of its existence. The University, located in Otta, Ogun state, was established by him in 2004. According to Vanguard, Obasanjo made this known while addressing the management team of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Efunrun, Delta State who paid him a courtesy call at his Abeokuta residence. He added that he instructed the management of the University to achieve the feat of producing a Nobel Laureate over time. Obasanjo also disclosed that part of the reason he established the school…
Former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Ladoja has described former President, Olusegun Obasanjo as the greatest African after iconic South African leader, late Nelson Mandela. Ladoja reportedly made the comments while addressing journalists at his Ibadan home during a recent meeting. “Since he (Obasanjo) became Head of State in 1976, he has always had a hand in who becomes the president of Nigeria. It was said he had a hand in how Alhaji Shehu Shagari became the president of Nigeria in 1979. After Shagari, the next one we had was when he became president in 1999,” he said. “Look at this…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained a court order to detain the spokesman for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh. The commission approached the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Wuse Zone 2 for an order to detain Metuh, who was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at his Abuja home. He was picked up over his involvement in the $2.1 billion arms purchase scandal in which former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki is facing trial for Metuh allegedly received N400million meant for arms purchase from the Office of the National Security Adviser, which was paid into the…
The Lagos State Government says the demolition of Owonifari Market in Oshodi area of the state was done to further ensure security and bring sanity to the area. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde, gave the explanation at a news conference on Thursday while clarifying issues involved in the demolition exercise. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the State Government on Tuesday shut the market and ordered relocation of affected traders and shop owners to the newly built Isopakodowo market stalls at Bolade in the area. The market was demolished from Tuesday night till…
If you doubted that things are back to good between media celebrity Toke Makinwa and her husband Maje Ayida well the Rhythm 93.7FM presenter wants you to know she is officially back with her hubby. Today (January 7) Toke Makinwa showed off her new nails on her Instagram. What she really wants us to see is her wedding ring which looks beautiful by the way. “Finally got my nails did!!!! My fingers were not sexy over the christmas holidays.. Nothing like fresh nails.Yum #holidaywithoutnails #TMwasabusygirl #pink #Agirlsbestfriend” she wrote as the caption. We all know what a girl’s best friend…
A singer by the name of Portah claims that pop act Sean Tizzle stole a chorus of his that was used in his hit song ‘Perfect Gentleman’. Portah who is an Ibadan based act has come out to say he is the composer of the ‘Perfect Gentleman’ hook, but was not informed by Sean Tizzle or D’Tunes. The upcoming act made this claim during an exclusive interview with THE NET. In the story, Portah recollects how he met D’Tunes in STAR FM in Ibadan when the producer and Sean Tizzle were making promo rounds for their hit single ‘Sho Le’.…
Yesterday, Wednesday January 6, 2015 actress Annie Idibia made one of 2face’s baby mamas Sunmbo Ajaba Adeoye her ‘WCW’ for today. Annie Idibia shared a picture of Sunmbo holding Olivia Idibia and praised her for making her daughter’s birthday a huge success. This is a lovely act from Annie Idibia. She later deleted the post though. This is not the first time Annie Idibia is showing love to Sunmbo. Back in October Annie Idibia shared a promo flyer of Sunmbo’s business outfit on her Instagram page.
CEO of Made Men Music Group (Triple MG) Ubi Franklin does not suffer cyber bullies gladly. Today (January 6) dedicated a post to his wife Lilian Esoro on Instagram. The post was to mark the first year anniversary of when he first met her. A few people on Instagram criticized his post, but the talent manager did not hold back as he went in on them. “There are a lot of SAD pple On the Cyber space. I celebrate my wife it’s a problem, I don’t celebrate her it’s a problem. It’s 2016 make money and stop gossiping and make…
Yesterday (January 6), 35 year old rapper M.I Abaga reacted to the latest episode of #FactsOnly by Osagie Alonge. In the latest episode of Facts Only, Osagie Alonge spoke about M.I’s speech at the Headies when he won the Best Rap Album category. According to him, M.I seemed to be taking shots at fellow rap star Olamide. Reacting to what he said, M.I shared a photo on his Instagram account that took shots at Osagie Alonge. In the caption M.I wrote “Hahahaha.. Here’s to all the stupid people in the world who speak about you without knowing the facts.. Cc…
And the drama continues… Yesterday (January 6) pop star Davido shared a video clip on SnapChat. In the video he previewed his verse on the remix of the hit single ‘Osinachi’ by Humblesmith. In the song Davido mentions his baby mama Sophie Momodu and her uncle Dele Momodu. The song is dropping today (January 7), and we will get to hear other things Davido said about his baby mama drama. Davido spent some quality time with his daughter Imade Adeleke yesterday. The ‘Owo Ni Koko’ singer shared snaps of him with his daughter in her nursery. Davido drove his daughter…
Galala creator and veteran singer Daddy Showkey in an interview with Hip TV revealed how assassins made an attempt on his life but fortunately he wasn’t killed. In the brief interview he spoke on how he suffered an injury to his spinal cord and had to go abroad for treatment. When he returned to Nigeria, assassins unsuccessfully made an attempt on his life. “After I returned, I had to go back again for further treatment. As soon as I fully recovered and ready to hit the music scene again, assassins were after me. They came to my house to kill…
Actress Genevieve Nnaji yesterday night (January 6) met the Managing Director of International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde. Genevieve Nnaji also had dinner with the Christine Lagarde and other inspiring women. The actress shared a picture of her with Christine Lagarde on her Instagram today (January 7) and captioned it “The beautiful #christinelagarde MD, IMF.” About the dinner itself, Genevieve wrote “So honored to have been in a room filled with strong, inspiring, and impactful women. What a way to kick off the year.” Yesterday Genevieve Nnaji shared a picture of her at a block of apartments in Abuja. New reports…
Today is the birthday of Nigerian actor Yul Edochie. He turns 34. Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie is the son of legendary Nollywood actor Pete Edochie. Yul was named after popular Russian actor Yul Brynner. Yul who is the last of six children attended University of Port Harcourt and graduated with a degree in Dramatic Arts. He entered the movie industry in 2005 with the movie ‘The Exquires.’ His big movie came two years later when he starred in the movie ‘Wind of Glory’. Yul Edochie is married to May Aligwe. He has three kids, two sons and a daughter.
According to recent reports, the families Davido and his baby mama Sophie (the Adelekes and the Momodus) have signed a peace agreement. The peace agreement will see that both families settle the case of child custody amicably, and away from the press and public. The meeting was attended by Davido’s father Deji Adeleke, Sophie Momodu, Dele Momodu and his wife, the Adeleke family lawyer, Gbolaga Ajayi, Mr, Ajayi Famakinwa legal counsel to Dele Momodu and NAPTIP reprsentatives. An agreement was signed in the meeting by both parties to stop the media war that has been going on for three weeks,…
Has Jason Derulo confirmed he’s dating 50 Cent’s baby mama, Daphne Joy? It seems so. The ‘Marry Me’ singer and his new girlfriend were spotted together on the red carpet at the People’s Choice Awards, Wednesday night in Los Angeles… despite the model denying they are not dating. The new couple first went public with their romance when they hit the beach together in Miami on January 2. Both showed off their strong and sexy physique while enjoying the exotic vacation together. Daphne claimed they were “just friends” even though they’ve been spotted together on several occasions. Daphne shares a…
Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has written a birthday message to his baby mama Dana Kinduryte, 23. In an Instagram post shared today (January 7), Jim Iyke wrote “Happy birthday Superwoman. Thank you for our King. Thank you for making me a student of life again. Thank u for the color of laughter and your contagious curiosity. It’s been one helleva a journey. God bless your quirky dreams and alien intellect. Love from King and I. #GladysGirl #DanaChronicles.” Dana Kinduryte gave birth to Jim Iyke’s son Harvis Chidubem Iyke on September 1, 2015 in Atlanta at Grady Hospital. According to African…
When it comes to Adele or Janet Jackson, Grammy-winning music producer Jimmy Jam says it’s not so hard for him to make a choice. Jam tells TMZ camera man outside the Staples Center on November 30 that even though he has a ton of respect for Adele and the record-breaking success of her new album, ’25’, it shouldn’t be mistaken where his loyalties truly lie. When the reporter asked what he thinks about Adele crushing Janet’s comback album and Britney Spears’ records as best and fastest selling female solo artist, Jam said “I like Adele and think she has a…
Janet Jackson says she doesn’t have cancer, despite rumors she’s suffering from throat cancer. The singer addressed the unfounded rumor on Wednesday night, December 6, issuing a statement via a video on Twitter that read, “The rumors are untrue. I do not have cancer. I am recovering.” According to The National Enquirer, Jackson is in a “deadly cancer crisis.” The magazine further alleged that she’s “facing a life-and-death health crisis.” “Doctors found a growth on Janet’s vocal cords,” an unnamed source is quoted as saying in the Enquirer article, which notes that it could be “cancerous.” The tabloid’s story explains…