The Secretary-general of the United Nations (UN), Ban Ki Moon, has appointed Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, a member of the United Nations Institute For Training And Research (UNITAR). According to a statement by PRNigeria, a media group for the government and military, the Minister’s appointment was effective from January 1. “The Hon. Minister of Transportation Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has been appointed by the Secretary General of the United Nations Mr. Ban ki-moon to serve as a Member of the Board of Trustees of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) for a Three Years Term…
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Two prominent Ogun state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members are reportedly contending for the control of the party in the state. Reports have it that Senator Buruji Kashamu and former Speaker of House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole are the two major contenders for the control of the party in the state. This is coming on the heels of the announcement of the upcoming PDP congress elections, to be held in February 2016. Reports say that Bankole has issued a warning saying “I am still in PDP, if they repeat the same manipulation they did at the last congresses, we will…
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state and other top officials of the Nigerian government have been summoned by the House of Representatives to clarify the details of the $470m CCTV deal. The past administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan awarded the contract for the installation of Closed Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV) in Abuja and Lagos for beef up the security of the two cities. The contract was awarded to a Chinese company, ZTE Corporation. Also invited to the probe hearing are: the National Security Adviser (NSA) General Babagana Monguno (rtd), minister of finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun and Governor of the…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has denied reports that he owns property in Dubai. Fayose made the denial after a list of prominent Nigerians who allegedly own property in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was released by online platform, Sahara Reporters. “I’m ready to waive my immunity to be prosecuted if any house is linked to me in Dubai. I’m not a kind of person that will deny my assets,” the governor wrote on Twitter. The allegations were made after the Nigerian government reached an agreement with the UAE to enable the extradition of corrupt officials hiding stolen funds in…
All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Chief Bisi Akande has described persons defecting into the ruling party as “parasites.” Akande made the comment during a recent interview. Excerpts below: What is your reaction to the continuous defection of politicians from the PDP to APC? The situation is like bringing together two pieces of wood to make furniture. If the wood is weak, the furniture will not be strong enough. It is true that we put the party (APC) together in a hurry and we put it together by merging political parties but before it became a political party, and glued into…
Former Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu has denied reports that he owns property in Dubai. Aliyu made the denial after a list of prominent Nigerians who allegedly own property in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was released by online platform, Sahara Reporters. The former governor’s response was contained in a statement released by his spokesman, Israel Ebije on Friday, January 22, 2016. It reads: “They should do their investigation and if I am found guilty of owning any property in UAE, the Federal Government (FG) should appropriate (it).” “I am totally committed to the President Muhammadu Buhari decisive effort towards…
Senator Dino Melaye has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for giving Nigerians a ‘holy’ 2016 budget. Melaye made the comment on Thursday, January 21, 2016, while contributing his thoughts on the budget proposal, The Cable reports. “I thank President Muhammadu Buhari for giving us, for the first time in 17 years, a holy budget,” he said. “And instead of repatriating our national patrimony for the purchase of stoves, he has given something to the youth. Let me say, that borrowing this time will be beneficial to the ‘talakawas’,the ‘mekunus’ and the palm-wine tappers in Umuleri. “This administration is bringing back our…
Gov Adams Oshiomhole of Edo has advised former Governor of the Defunct Bendel State, Dr Samuel Ogbemudia, to retire from active politics and remain a statesman. Oshiomhole gave the advice at an event to mark the 83rd birthday anniversary of Ogbemudia on Saturday in Benin. The governor said Ogbemudia at 83 deserved a rest as his legacies as former civilian and military governors were enough reference points. According to Oshiomhole, there is nothing more for Ogbemudia, than be our father and continue to pray for the success of those governing the state. He noted that the celebrator’s contributions to the…
Former two-time governor of old Bendel State and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, BoT, Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia, has resigned. According to him, he withdrew his membership due to the “non-cohesiveness in matters affecting the party”. Ogbemudia made this known in a letter addressed to the National Secretary of the party. “Recent developments within and the non-cohesiveness in matters affecting the party led me to withdraw my membership of the PDP. This decision I have already communicated to the hierarchy of the party alongside my gratitude and appreciation for the privilege the party afforded me…
Nollywood actress Rita Dominic, 40, had the pleasure of going to the movies with legendary actress Joke Silva, 54, yesterday (January 21). Rita Dominic shared a selfie of her with Joke Silva at an undisclosed cinema in Lagos. In the caption of the photo, Rita Dominic revealed that her company was named after the actress married to Olu Jacobs. “Movie day with dear Aunty J. The Audrey Silva Company (@audreysilvang) is named after her by the way. Say hello to @ajokesilva” read the caption.
Wazobia FM on-air-personality Lolo 1 (Omotunde Adebowale) has blasted comedian Princess (Oluwadamilola Adekoya) on Instagram today (January 22). Lolo who is also a stand-up comedian went in on Princess who has been in comedy for over a decade, calling her stand-up routine as an embarrassment to female comedians in the country. “Good morning guys! I have some things I’ve always wanted to get off my mind. I totally respect and have absolute faith in the growth of the “Stand Up” comedy industry in Nigeria. But I think Females in this industry have a whole lot of work to do. We’re…
After months of speculations, it’s now confirmed that Mariah Carey is engaged to her billionaire boyfriend and business tycoon, James Parker. In a statement on January 21, a rep said, “The happy couple did het engaged this evening.” According to reports, the Australian billionaire proposed to the superstar at a private dinner with friends and family in New York City on Thursday night. The engagement comes after less than a year of dating. Packer reportedly popped the question with a diamond ring featuring a whopping 35 carats. Carey and Packer were set up last spring by their mutual friend, Brett…
Today (January 22) Peter Okoye’s daughter Aliona is three years old. The Psquare singer has written a lovely message to his daughter on her big day. In his message which he shared on Instagram he wrote “Happy birthday to my dearest and sweetest daughter Princess Aliona… Not a day goes by when I do not think of you and how empty my life would be if you were not here. Love u so so much.” Peter Okoye also shared a throwback picture of him holding his daughter three years ago. The pop star captioned the picture “3 years ago From…
After having a meltdown this week, Chocolate City rap star Ice Prince Zamani is back after his girlfriend was embroiled in a cheating scandal. On January 19, 2016 Ice Prince on two separate occasions hinted that he had broken up with his girlfriend Maima Nkewa, and later defended her on Twitter. Today (January 22) Ice Prince is back on the micro-blogging site, and in one of his latest tweets he says “love is beautiful” It seems Ice Prince is still very much in love with his beautiful French-Ghanaian girlfriend. Ice Prince started dating Maima Nkewa in late 2014. On numerous…
A few days ago Toni Payne trended on Twitter after she defended rapper Ice Prince whose girlfriend was involved in a cheating scandal. Toni Payne was bashed on the micro-blogging site for her alleged relationship with Ruggedman when she was married to 9ice. During that period in 2010 9ice released a song titled ‘Once Bitten, Twice Shy’ off his Tradition album. In the track he sings about a lover of his who cheated on him with his friend. At that time things were rocky in Toni Payne and 9ice’s marriage. Many people believed 9ice was singing about Toni Payne and…
Eminem’s sister-in-law Dawn Scott was been found dead on Tuesday, January 19 from a suspected drug overdose. According to People magazine, the 41-year-old, who’s the biological mother of the rapper’s adopted daughter, Alaina Scott, was discovered passed out in a home in Macomb County, Michigan. The emaciated elderly woman also found with her body was taken to the hospital. “She was found slumped over in bed and unresponsive,” Mayor James Fouts of Warren, Michigan told the mag. “It’s suspected to be drug use, possibly heroin.” The Macomb County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed Scott’s identity, but could not confirm an official…
In his first interview after his scuffle with Wizkid at popular night club Quilox, popular singer Dammy Krane confirmed that the Star Boy act stole his songs. Speaking to Hip TV, Dammy Krane simply stated that “Everybody knows Wizkid stole the songs…”He further added “I will just say everything is settled now.” After the infamous incident on January 15, 2016 started after Dammy Krane accused Wizkid of stealing his songs a few day before. The fight between Dammy Krane and Wizkid was settled on Saturday, January 17, 2016 by Nigerian footballer Obafemi Martins who invited Wizkid and Dammy Krane to…
Kim Kardashian had the craziest fight with her mother and manager after accusing her of stealing! In an all new episode of the ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians,’ the mother-of-two exploded at Kris Jenner’s face accusing her of stealing her super-rare, super expensive marble that was supposed to go into 38-year-old Kanye West’s bathroom! The 35-year-old went to the extent of betting Kris $1million that she can’t replace it! In a new clip from the January 24 episode of the show, Kim accused her mom of ripping off 10 slabs of the elusive Calcutta gold marble, and said that because…
Mavin Records singer Korede Bello is the latest Nigerian celebrity to have his Instagram account to be verified. The ‘Godwin’ singer’s account was verified today (January 22). Korede Bello is happy that his account is verified because it would reduce the occurrence of scams. “If it’s not verified its not MEGA. Finalllllyyyyyy!!!!hopefully this reduces scam. Again,if it’s not verified ,it’s not official ….do not allow yourself get duped. #Bellovers ,Your safety is important to @koredebello BEWARE” he wrote on Instagram. Korede Bello has 730,000 followers on the photo sharing app. Meanwhile fellow Mavin acts Don Jazzy and D’Prince have deleted…
Borussia Dortmund boss Hans-Joachim Watzke says the Bundesliga should be more assertive in the fight for publicity with England’s Premier League as the German league returns from the winter break. “I have no fear of the English (league), we must make sure our qualities are in the foreground,” Watzke told the Koelnischen Rundschau in a frank interview when asked about the financial gulf between Germany’s top clubs and their English counterparts. “There is no need for the Bundesliga to be shy. From a football perspective, it’s just as good as the Premier League. “We have superb stadiums filled with passionate…