Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari has again ruled out Naira devaluation saying his administration would encourage local production and efficiency. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President spoke made this revelation at the Africa 2016: Business for Africa, Egypt and the World at Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt on Saturday, February 20, 2016. While contributing to the Presidential Panel Roundtable on Investment and Growth Opportunities at the opening of the event, President Buhari said, “Developed countries are competing among themselves and when they devalue they compete better and manufacture and export more. But we…
Author: David Folami
A controversy is currently brewing over the alleged attack on an identified All Progressive Congress agent, Agbo Icha Emmanuel at Idabi Polling Booth, Otukpo. According to a report by Vanguard Newspaper, Agbo Icha had claimed he was attacked by thugs when he resisted attempts to hijack electoral materials but the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, claimed that the agent was the one who tried to hijack election materials at the polling booth. The PDP further claimed that Agbo Icha was apprehended by youths in the area who resisted his attempt and handed him over to the police for further questioning. Meanwhile,…
Immediate past Senate President, David Mark has won the Benue South Senatorial District re-run election with a total of 84, 192 votes. According to recent report, the Independent National Election Commission, INEC, declared the PDP candidate winner of the rerun polls which took place on Saturday, February 20, 2016. A confident Mark had earlier expressed confidence at the polls after he voted in his Otukpo ward in the early hours of February 20, 2016. It was further gathered that Mark defeated his major contender, Daniel Onjeh of the All Progressive Congress with a total margin of 12, 571 votes after…
The Game has commented on 50 Cent‘s response to G-Unit member Lloyd Banks taking a photo with him in Dubai. ‘In response to ’50’…’, The Game writes on Instagram, ‘When I heard banks was in Dubai, I told my niggas, ‘we’re goin thru to holla’…. My team thought I was on some bullshit & thought we was going thru to kick off some bullshit… ‘I then told them, ‘Naw, we ain’t on that… We on the other side of the world enjoying ourselves, 1/2 y’all ain’t never even left LA…So we gone go thru, show banks party love & im…
Nigerian pop star, Dapo Oyebanjo better known as D’banj has reiterated his readiness to work with former partner, Don Jazzy. D’banj, who was one of the performers at the 60th birthday gig of Senator Ben Murray-Bruce last night, made the announcement during his performance. D’banj was joined on stage by Bruce who requested that the former Mo’hits Records co-owners make a song together as a birthday present for him. Responding to Bruce’s ‘please do this for me, it is my birthday request’ plea, D’banj revealed that he is ready to work with the Mavin boss whenever he is ready. ‘I…
Last night, Senator Ben Murray Bruce held his 60th birthday party at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. At the event, top Nigerian pop stars like 2face idibia, Timaya, Dr Sid, D’banj and others all performed. During D’banj’s performance, Bruce went on stage and requested that the former Mo’hits Records co-owners, D’banj and Don Jazzy, make a song together as a birthday present for him. Responding to Bruce’s ‘please do this for me, it is my birthday request’, D’banj revealed that he is ready to work with the Mavin boss whenever he is ready. ‘I have given serious consideration…
It’s six years since the marriage between Nigerian singer, 9ice and his wife Toni Payne packed up. Ms Payne, who has since moved back to the US, has opened up like never before in a phone-in interview with Gloria Maduka and Terrel of Inspiration FM, Lagos, and she inadvertently revealed another angle to the saga. Toni called in on the Lunch Time show from California and alleged that the wedding separation press release sent out by 9ice’s publicist at the time, Ayeni Adekunle started the rumour. Ayeni, a former THISDAY and Punch journalist, is the founder of Nigerian Entertainment Today.…
While Nollywood actress, Toyin Amaikhu was trending yesterday on account of the video she shared on Instagram, which saw her crying emotionally and pleading with her comedian friend, Twyse not to commit suicide, she never knew that her woes will seemingly be compounded by her lover, Seun Egebede, who allegedly was not happy with the situation. Following the Instagram post, Seun Egbegbe, who many say is a serial-woman beater and jealous lover, allegedly stormed the location where Toyin was filming to take her away forcefully while also taking possession of her phones. ‘ Pls we noticed aunt Toyin Aimakhu was…
Nollywood actress, Cossy Orjiakor, has moved to Abuja, capital city of Nigeria. And that’s not all, she has just taken delivery of a brand new Porsche sport car. Speaking with Entertainer (Sun), Orjiakor revealed why she left her Lekki home for Abuja. ‘I just got an Abuja apartment. I guess I needed a change of environment. Besides my new car will develop problems in my Lagos home because the road won’t be nice for it. ‘The road to my Lagos home has plenty of big stones and I won’t be able to take my car home because of its low…
The 2016 edition of the African Movie Academy Awards is set to take place on Saturday, April 30, Theinfostride has gathered. The event, which is reputed to be the biggest movie award on the African continent, will be holding its 12th edition since it was founded by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe in 2005. This year’s AMAA will be preceded by a nominee unveiling in Dubai, UAE later this month as the awards seek to get more global partnership with prospective investors. The 2015 edition of the award was held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on Saturday, September 26, 2015 with top industry…
Following Peter Okoye of Psquare’s mid-week rant where he said his elder brother Jude Okoye who also doubles as their manager should be fired and his subsequent apology, he’s now clarified that his apology is for his fans and not his brothers in a tweet. Psquare have been in the news all week and it seems they are on the verge of breaking up. This clarification by Peter now makes it clear that the Okoye brothers are still not in unison.
I only do wealthy activities! The number one wealth killer is when a person of promise hangs out in places of poverty. Many times, people put themselves in poor places, which surrounds them with poor people. Get away from poor places if you want to avoid poor people. Dwelling along with poor people in poor places will never make you rich. When I was a teenager, I used to play basketball with negative people in negative places. I constantly witnessed smoking, cursing, and other disrespectful behaviors every moment of the game. Even though I didn’t partake in their antics, I…
A Lagos based legal practitioner, Abiodun Olamide Akinola has come for top Blogger, Linda Ikeji over recent controversy surrounding her purchase of ‘fake’ Hermes bags. See the full post below… When Linda Ikeji bought a huge house in the luxury Banana Island, most people were happy for her and wished for such to happen to them too. In fact, I sent her an email congratulating her and hoping I can write for her blog someday. Yesterday, Linda Ikeji showed off two Hermes Birkin bags on her Instagram page as new acquisitions. Before anyone could say jack, internet trolls had sent…
World Cup winner Romario has named himself the second best player of all time, leaving Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo out of his top-five list. Romario described Pele as the greatest, with himself second, while Argentine striker Diego Maradona was placed third. Fellow former Brazil striker Ronaldo claimed fourth and Real Madrid’s new coach Zinedine Zidane took fifth. “I think I deserve to be on the list for my height, for the things that I did, for not being an athlete and to get where I got,” Romario, who stands a little over 5ft 5ins, told Esporte Ponto Final. As…
Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller has revealed that he turned down offers from elsewhere before committing his future to the Bundesliga champions. Muller was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United ahead of the 2015-16 campaign, but the Germany forward then ended any speculation by signing a new long-term deal at the Allianz Arena in December. “Yes, there were offers from other clubs,” Muller told AZ. “But when you look at the sporting aspect, Bayern are among Europe’s best three clubs together with Barcelona and Real Madrid. “The English clubs obviously have a lot of money, but it remains…
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola has backed David Alaba to become a club legend at the Allianz Arena over the next decade. The Austria international joined Bayern from Austria Vienna in 2008 at the tender age of 16 and has since developed into a key figure at the reigning Bundesliga champions, making close to 200 appearances in all competitions. Alaba featured mainly at left-back in the early stages of his career, but has also played in midfield and as a centre-back in recent seasons and Guardiola is a keen admirer of the 23-year-old’s versatility. Recent reports suggested the Spanish coach…
Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano has nothing but praise for Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta and has stressed the duo never stop surprising him with their brilliance on the pitch. Mascherano is adamant football is much more complicated than it seems, but he has conceded his team-mates often make him question that statement with their sublime performances. “Football is not as easy as it looks from television gantry, but for Messi it is,” Mascherano told The Independent. “He is someone you never stop being surprised by. “Iniesta is the same. There is always a piece of skill during a match or…
Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis insists Napoli deserve to be considered a member of Italian football’s elite and has rejected suggestions of the team being too reliant on Gonzalo Higuain. Napoli are second in Serie A, two points behind Juventus, who dropped important points in a 0-0 draw at Bologna on Friday – the first time the champions have failed to win in the last 16 league games. Maurizio Sarri’s challengers have the opportunity to go top if they beat AC Milan at Stadio San Paolo on Monday, while many observers believe this is Napoli’s best chance to win the…
Outspoken AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi has sparked controversy once again after referring to Mario Balotelli as an Italian who has had a “bit too much sun”. The former Italy prime minister was celebrating his 30th anniversary as the head of Milan on Saturday. When asked about the club’s chances of success this season, Berlusconi responded: “We have a rich bed of talent, such as [Jeremy] Menez and Mario Balotelli, who is Italian even if he has had a bit too much sun.” The 79-year-old then went on to praise Balotelli’s talents following his gaffe. “Mario has exceptional athletic attributes.…
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea will have a scan on a knee problem he suffered warming up for their 2-1 Europa League defeat by Danish side Midtjylland on Thursday. Manager Louis van Gaal said the injury would need further investigation after the Spaniard was forced to sit out the last-32 first-leg tie where United’s troubled season took another turn for the worse. Sergio Romero replaced De Gea in the team for the Old Trafford club who were already without 12 players through injury or illness including captain Wayne Rooney. “David de Gea has a knee problem so we have…