The Bring Back Our Girls group will march to the Presidential Villa on January 14, 2016, to discuss the continued captivity of the abducted Chibok girls with President Muhammadu Buhari. This was disclosed by the group via a statement released by its coordinators, Aisha Yesufu, Oby Ezekwesili, and Hadiza Bala Usman. The statement reads: “The Bring Back Our Girls Group, families of our Chibok girls, the Chibok community, and all sympathisers to the cause will be marching to re-engage with the president on Thursday 14 January 2016 at the State House. This date will be exactly 21 months since their…
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Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state, through his counsel, Mr. Chibuike Nwokeukwu said he will head to the Supreme Court to challenge the Court of Appeal ruling annulling his election as Governor. Nwokeukwu also assured resident of the state that the Governor was very much in charge. Also speaking on the ruling, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dr. Emmanuel Adaelu said “We feel very distressed, embarrassed, highly annoyed and we feel that the judgment was a total deprivation of our fundamental human rights particularly when we found out that the reason given for declaring the opponent of the PDP…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesman, Olisa Metuh has reacted to reports in the media alleging that he was invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). There were reports that the anti-graft agency was investigating the PDP National Publicity Secretary over allegations that he received N400m from former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki. Metuh in a statement, said “If indeed, the report (about his investigation) is from the EFCC, then they should note that only in a period of tyranny are people investigated on the pages of the newspapers as a prelude for abuse and violation of their…
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday assented to the 2016 Budget, saying it will be primarily driven by Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). Ambode said this while signing into law the 2016 Appropriation Bill at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja. It was presented to him by Mr Rotimi Olowo, Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Economic Planning and Budget. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Ambode had presented the budget of N662.588 billion to the Assembly for consideration on Dec. 17. “Consequently, I appeal to all tax payers to fulfil their civic obligations as we…
Goodluck Jonathan has thanked Nigerians for contributing to the success of the country’s 2015 general elections. Jonathan also expressed joy that Nigeria had shamed all the prophets of doom who said the country wouldn’t survive the polls. The former president made the comments on Monday, January 4, 2016, via Facebook in reaction to The African Sun Times naming him the International Person of the Year 2015. “I thank The African Sun Times for naming me as its International Person of the year, 2015. I am indeed humbled by this honour,” Jonathan said. “When I think about it, I understand why…
The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The PDP spokesperson was arrested today, January 5, 2016, in Abuja after allegations of fraud were levelled against him. The party has responded to the arrest via a statement released by Metuh’s Special Assistant, Richard Ihediwa. “Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrived the Abuja home of the spokesman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh this morning, inviting him to follow them to the commission’s headquarters.” “Upon enquiry on the…
The couple got married on January 4th 2014. Bez wrote on his instagram “2 years today! Yayyy!! 2015 was our best year, can’t wait for the adventures and blessings in 2016, love you to the moon and back!”. Congrats to them.
JLo was in her element as she sizzled in a photoshoot for InStyle magazine. Speaking to the publication about marriage, the thrice-married performer revealed that while she has not written off marriage, it certainly isn’t a priority anymore. ‘I need to be happy on my own,’ she explained. ‘If someone fits into that, great. But if they don’t, that’s OK too. As girls, I think we are taught from a very young age that someone else is going to bring us our happiness. I was waiting for Prince Charming. Everybody I met was going to be the guy I was…
Celebrity lawyer Gloria Allred says her 14-year-old client has been forced to reveal her identity after Tyga repeatedly contacted her, and then OK! ran a story about it, claiming Kylie Jenner busted him. Allred held a news conference in NYC with the teenager, a model named Molly O’Malia … who claims Tyga initiated the convo with her, and not the other way around. Molly O’Malia spoke about what was published in the magazine, saying “Even though OK magazine pixelated my face and did not use my name, a lot of people could tell it was me.” The ninth grade girl…
The beautiful actress posted these pictures on her instagram page and some of her fans think she has lost so much weight. I think she looks stunning!
Amber Rose took to twitter to share her ambition and trolls started to call her all sorts of names. “My one dream in life is to have my tits out at a Guns N Roses concert. I shall fulfil this dream”.
According to E! News, Ciara’s people have responded to Future’s rants on twitter yesterday, saying he likes to use Ciara to promote his music and that she’s never stopped him from seeing his kid A source close to Ciara tells E! News exclusively that the “I Bet” singer has never prevented Future from seeing his son and that he does not and has not paid $15,000 in child support. As to why the rapper would go on Twitter with such bold statements, our source claims Future is jealous that Ciara has moved on and “that Future uses the situation to…
The series of beef in 2016 is getting hotter by the day. While some fans may have been a bit disappointed that the beef between Olamide and Don Jazzy ended too quickly, another one may have just started. This time, indigenous rapper, CDQ has taken what many term as a subtle shot at R&B singer, Praiz for grabbing 6 nominations at the 2015 Headies and winning none of the categories. He also feels the organizers of the award should create another category for ‘Most Humble artist’ of the year. Praiz however seems to have taken it in good faith, as…
The social media space is now filled with different drama almost on a daily basis with celebs now hitting back at fans who call them out for one reason or the other. The latest episode is that of Iyanya, who yesterday posted the photo above while making a reverse peace sign with his pose. A fan and Instagram user identified as Papoose Money however called out the ‘Oreo’ singer asking him to stop using the sign as it is allegedly a sign used by ‘Illuminati’ members. Papoose however stood his ground while encouraging Iyanya to portray himself more appropriately as…
Amidst breakup rumour that have been trailing South African rapper, Cassper Nyovest and his beau, Boity Thulo, the top SA media personality posted a lovely message to clarify things with her bae. The Club 808 presenter shut down those break-up rumours after sharing a picture of herself and Cassper with a very sweet caption. This comes a few days after it was reported that she had dumped the Doc Shebeleza hitmaker. Sunday Sun had previously reported that Boity had had enough of Cassper’s cheating ways and decided to end things. However, the media personality seems to have set the record…
After all the Headies and post-Headies drama, one of the main characters at the centre of the drama, Lil Kesh has dropped a new jam. Titled ‘Ibile’, Lil Kesh teamed up with label producers, Pheelz and Young John to deliver another street anthem as he choruses his love for his hood and his people. And NO, he didn’t diss Don Jazzy nor the Mavin crew as you all probably might be expecting.
Different strokes for different folks! While the entertainment industry in going bunkers with all sorts of beef in the new year, it’s a tale of sad news in another camp. Rising female singer, Young Grey C, signed on to the Sound Sultan led ‘Naija Ninjas‘, lost her father earlier today. Joining the Headies Rookie of the year nominee to mourn her late father, her label boss, Sound Sultan also wrote, ‘Condolences with Young Grey C On the death of her dad. We love him But God loves him more. May his soul rest in peace’.
Dancehall act Cynthia Morgan is showing some love to Mavin singer Di’Ja. The ‘German Juice’ singer shared a picture of Di’Ja on her Instagram account today, and wrote “I love this gyalie @aphrodija I call her SNOW WHITE…#freespirit#puresoul….#random.” It’s good to see female singers showing each other love. While Cynthia Morgan is showing Di’Ja love, she is presently in a battle with her label mates. Cynthia Morgan has been nominated alongside Korede Bello and Reekado Banks in this year’s Next Rated award category. This time last week Cynthia Morgan was knee deep in controversy thanks to her provocative picture involving…
Mavin Records singer Di’Ja has offered to help a disabled 19 year old young woman Rahma Haruna. Rahma Haruna has taken over social media in Nigeria within the last couple of days. She lives with no functional arms and limbs. Rahma Haruna is carried around by her brother in a green plastic bowl. Thankfully a Good Samaritan donated a wheelchair to her. Moved by her plight, Di’Ja asked for the details of Rahma Haruna on her Instagram today (January 4). “Please dm me if u know how to contact this beautiful soul. (SERIOUS INFORMATION please in the name of God).…
Today’s photo of the day is a rare throwback picture shared by the official Instagram account of the Afrikan Shrine. The picture consists of Femi Kuti, his mother, his separated wife Funke Kuti, and his first son Made Kuti. “PHOTO OF THE DAY FROM THE INNER CHAMBERS OF THE KING OF AFROBEAT. HAPPY ,PROSPEROUS AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE. ARARARARA!!!!” Afrikan Shrine captioned the picture. Funke Kuti reposted the picture on Instagram and wrote “OMG!!! This picture was just posted by @afrikashrine . There is a special T shirt prize to anyone who can identify all the people in…