The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai , said on Thursday that the arrested Shi’ite sect leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zak-Zaky, is no longer in the custody of the Army. Buratai said this when he met with a delegation from the Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. The Army chief, who was responding to the request by NSCIA to meet with the sect leader, said that El-Zak-Zaky had been handed over to the appropriate authorities for prosecution. According to Buratai, lawlessness must not be tolerated in the society especially when a part of the…
Author: David Folami
Prominent lawyer, Femi Falana has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to make sure that Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai is prosecuted in connection with the recent clash between soldiers and Shiite Muslims in Zaria, Kaduna State. Falana made the call via a statement released on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. The statement reads: “It is pertinent to remind the army and police authorities that even under a repressive military junta, the right of access to detainees was fought and won in Nigeria.” “Thus, in Chief Gani Fawehinmi vs General Sani Abacha (1996) 5 NWLR (PT 447) 198 at 202,…
Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, has announced that The government of Switzerland is prepared to transfer to the Nigerian government, another $300 million recovered from the family of former military ruler, Sani Abacha. The late dictator reportedly stole an estimated $5 billion, which he stashed in foreign accounts. Over the last 10 years, Nigeria has received over $1 billion from the Swiss and American governments. Recent reports however show that the Goodluck Jonathan administration may have misappropriated the funds. According to Premium Times, shortly before the 2015 Presidential election, the former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, authorised the diversion of…
Kylie Jenner has revealed she feels she’s been bullied by the entire world since she was nine but claims she’s been doing a great job handling it just fine. In a short video released on her Snapchat, the young reality star lamented on how hard it is being judged by everyone who know ‘nothing’ about her real self: “It’s kind of crazy, I have four million people watch my Snapchats. Half of you guys think I’m weird, and the other half think I’m funny. But I’ve been bullied since I’ve been 9. From the whole world, it feels like sometimes…
Kylie Jenner’s appearance at the opening of Sugar Factory in Miami on Saturday, June 20 left many wondering if the youngster got a boob job. But here’s what she had to say about her larger-looking breasts at the event. Kylie took to her Snap Chat explaining why her breast appeared suspiciously larger and brighter than ever before. According to the reality star the only reason why her boobs seemed bigger was because of the tapes used to uplift them in order to appear beautifully underneath the plunged neckline sheer black dress she had on. On Instagram, she posted photos of…
Melvin Oduah isn’t shy to spill the beans. In an exclusive interview the former Big Brother Africa contestant revealed his most embarrassing moment ever. “I had a hard-on on set, and it was so visible” said Oduah candidly. Melvin Oduah who is now an actor described his top preference in women. “Her curves. I love a woman with nice definitions” explained the actor. In May Oduah re-united with his former BBA contestant Beverly Osu on the set of a Nollywood movie. The pair will star in the untitled film.
Big Brother housemate and reality star, Beverly Osu, has come up with the ‘Beverly Book of Pose’ in which she goes stark naked! According to Osu, the book offers what she calls: ‘the polar opposite of selfie culture, where you’re only giving one angle of yourselves to the public.’ The reality star will be dishing it from every angle! Just like reality star, Kim Kardashian’s Book of Selfies, Osu’s Book of Pose will be going a step further than just selfies.
Maywweather had declared singer Justin Bieber his ‘lucky charm’ before his big match agaisnt rival Manny Pacquiao on May 2. The ‘Baby’ singer showed up at the boxing champ’s news conference on March 11 to lend his support to his sport icon as he prepares for his most anticipated game. Mayweather and the Biebs have been good friends over the years. Justin has also walked floyd to the boxing ring in several fights in the past. Justin didn’t sit on the stage during the speeches – but as soon as Floyd and Manny posed with the honchos, JB was glued…
Justin Beiber has made his opinion clear that he is #TeamMayweather and definitely has nothing to do with rival, Manny Pacquiao. The Biebs thrilled the crowd before walking Floyd Mayweather into the ring for his huge game against the Filipino boxer in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 2. But few seconds into his performance, the pop star’s lips could be seen saying… ”f**k Pacquiao”. Other reports claim he also dissed rapper Big Sean who recently separated from girlfriend, Ariana Grande after Biebs hugged her from behind at her concert in Detroit last month. However Sean cleared the air saying he…
One of Nigeria’s biggest and successful comedians AY Makun has disclosed where he gets all his jokes from. In a recent interview the ’30 Days In Atlanta’ star said his wife Mabel Makun gives him inspiration for his jokes. “You see, to my wife, I am not a comedian. She is even more of the comedian. Because, most of the materials that I use, sometimes, she inspires them,” said AY Makun. “There are times that I even talk about her. We laugh everywhere. And there are ways to make her laugh in bed” he also added. AY who shut down…
Dynamic singing duo, Psquare, have purchased their third home in Atlanta, USA. Last year, the twins bought two houses and have shared photos of their third and newest house. According to Paul Okoye, they just bought a condo and are already fitting furniture. The duo also shared photos of handy men ixing up the house as well as different sides of the house. Congrats to them.
Psquare’s brother and manager, Jude Okoye, shared a photo of his newly acquired G Wagon jeep. The boss got a G Wagon G6 and we think it is the 2015 edition. Jude also shared that he got a new house. Only last week, younger brothers to Jude, the P Square twins, Peter and Paul, shared photos announcing that they had acquired their 3rd home in Atlanta. They showed off photos of their new home as it was being furnished. Congrats to him and his family.
Reality star, Kim Kardashian has made a startling revelation, saying that she sleeps in her makeup. While presenting Make-up Artist of the Year Award to Charlotte Tilbury at the Instyle Awards, Kim said: “She’s inspired me when I am really lazy and I can’t do my make-up the next day, so I’ll sleep in my make-up. “I know that’s probably the worst advice, but she has all the magic creams to put on the next day to make up for it. “I first fell in love with her when she confessed that her husband has never seen her, ever, without…
Peter Okoye of the Psquare duo has shared a new photo of himself, stuck in bed looking sickly, as he shared his current state of health with his fans. The star who is always active and virile looked weak and under the weather in a new photo he shared via instagram. Peter posted the photo, with the caption: “Not feeling too strong and well today… Really need some rest man. #BodyNoBeFireWood” His fans took to his page to wish him speedy recovery, commemorate with him as well as give the star tips on the best ways to rest. We at…
Rapper, Nicki Minaj, has shared a new loved up photo of her self with rapper beau, Meek Mill, amidst breakup rumours that have been trailing the couple in recent times. As if in show of solidarity, as well as proof that they are still going strong, Nicki shared this overly cute photo of herself and Meek, looking very much in love. Nicki has been by her man’s side in recent times when things have been hard for him, especially now that he has been hauled to court over probation violation charges. Following Meek’s probation violation case, the star has been…
Following an impressive delivery on Funke Akindele’s ‘Jenifa’s Diary’, rapper Falz Tha Bahd Guy has dipped his toe into Nollywood by starring in a movie. The ‘Stories that touch’ rapper plays Odewale in upcoming romantic comedy, Couple of Days which stars an array of new generation movie actors and actresses. ‘Couple of Days’ tells the story of three young couples who go on a getaway in Ibadan only to be faced with different intricacies of married life. The movie also features ‘October 1’ actor, Ademola Adedoyin as well as Lilian Esoro, Adesua Etomi, Enyinna Nwigwe, Kiki Omeili and Okey Uzoeshi.…
Dencia, the boss of the infamous skin lightening Whitenicious cream has threatened to sue Hollywood actress Lisa Raye for her comments she made about her product. During her press rounds for her latest movie starring Van Vicker, Lisa Raye claimed that Whitenicious causes cancer. Dencia heard this and ranted on Twitter threatening to sue Lisa Raye. Last December, Dencia claimed that she made $20m from Whitenicious.
Lady Gaga forgot to thank her fiancé, Taylor Kinney while accepting her first Golden Globe for her amazing performance on ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ on Sunday, January 10 in Beverly Hills. In an emotional moment, the pop star cried hysterically as she bagged the ‘Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made For Television’ award. Her speech was wonderful and honest but she left out her fiancé’s name for reasons best known to her. Lady Gaga thanked everyone and their mothers, her costars, her crew, the creators of her show, and her parents. But fans…
American rapper, Missy. Elliot adds herself to the list of international musicians who are currently showing a liking for the Nigerian type of music. This was discovered on Twitter as Missy. Elliot and her dance crew entertained themselves to the sound of Olamide’s ‘Bobo’ hit track. A video is seen showing the rapper (Missy. Elliot) capturing the stage as they dance. There was no clumsiness whatsoever in the way they danced, as her crew showed some professional dance moves that could rival the steps of local fans. The appeal for Nigerian musicians abroad is apparently on the rise. Over the…
Last week it was reported that Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote called a peace meeting between Don Jazzy and Olamide after the Headies fight. The two reportedly showed up at Dangote’s home in Lagos to settle their differences. Now a picture has surfaced of Aliko Dangote with Don Jazzy and Olamide at the said meeting. In the picture we can see the billionaire with the rap star, and the Mavin boss including Cecil Hammond the boss of Flytime Promotions. According to popular blogger Laila Ijeoma, rap star Olamide reportedly prostrated before Don Jazzy during a peace meeting initiated by Nigerian billionaire…