The Osun Government, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), will flag-off the ‘Integrated Campaign Against Measles’ in the state on Thursday. The State Health Promotion Officer, Mr Adewole Adewoye, said on Monday in Osogbo at a stakeholders meeting that the campaign would hold between Jan. 28 and Feb.1. He said children between nine months and five years would be immunized against the disease in all the designated health centres across the 30 Local Government Areas in the state. He said the measles campaign was part of government efforts in preventing the damages caused by measles such as brain…
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The Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN), Lagos State Chapter, on Monday said that it had destroyed no fewer than 4,400 rats at six major markets in the state under its de-rat market programme. Its president, Mr Samuel Akingbehin, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that his association carried out the exercise at Onigongbo, Oshodi , Oke-Odo, Ikotun Idanwo, Ojuwoye and Mile 12 Markets. He said that de-rating the markets was part of the association’s efforts to curb the spread of Lassa fever in the state. “The exercise is strategic in our effort toward the prevention of communicable…
Former minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has responded to the statement of Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, which linked her with the $2.1bn arms scandal. The immediate past minister alleged that Falana made the statement because she “hurt the interests of his corrupt sponsors” while she was in office. The human rights lawyer had on Sunday, January 24, urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to prosecute and arrest Okonjo-Iweala for failing to “prevent systematic and widespread corruption” in the previous administration. According to a petition sent to the ICC prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, Falana…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Oyegun, has said that the party is broke and does not plan to involve President Muhammadu Buhari, saying it is not part of his national assignment. He stated this during an interactive session with journalists at the APC headquarters in Abuja. “We are working to raise resources within the membership. We have not asked for rescue from the president because it is not part of his national assignment”, he said. READ: John Oyegun says PDP is paying for their sins He also lamented the current state of the nation,, saying…
Former president, Goodluck Jonathan is set to hold a world press conference in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. The event is part of activities organized by the Circle of Diplomats (Circle Diplomatique), Geneva to honour Jonathan. This was disclosed via a statement released by the Executive Director of the Geneva Press Club, Guy Mettan. Mettan also said that Jonathan will expectedly speak on the issues of security and civil peace in Nigeria and West Africa and the improvement of health and education of children. The former Nigerian president will most likely also speak on Boko Haram and Nigeria’s…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said that the people who looted Nigeria’s public funds are very powerful. Mohammed also said that the people in question have been using their influence to frustrate the government’s war against corruption. The minister made the comments on Sunday, January 24, 2016, while speaking in Lagos, Punch reports. “…We know that those who stole us dry are powerful. They have newspapers, radio and television stations and an army of supporters to continuously deride the government’s war against corruption. But we are undaunted and will not relent until corruption is also…
500 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), reports say. The defectors were led by PDP chieftain, Brigadier General Enang Ukagu (rtd), Daily Trust reports. The mass defection reportedly occurred over the weekend at the Nko Ward in Yakurr Local Government Area of the state. Ukagu is said to have revealed that he made the decision to defect because he saw the importance of keying into the APC’s ‘change mantra.’ He also said that the APC had proven to Nigerians that the era of good governance and…
The acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has reportedly said that some members of President Muhammadu Buhari’s government are guilty of stealing public funds. Secondus said further that some of the 55 Nigerians who, according to the government, stole N1.34 trillion are part of Buhari’s cabinet, Vanguard reports. “This involves both APC and PDP. Those involved are still in the government of Muhammadu Buhari, serving as ministers, some holding ranking positions even in security agencies,” he said according to Vanguard. “He should bring them to book; we are not against his fight against corruption,…
A former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, has described the recent sacking of 3,000 workers by Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, as “most reckless, insensitive and completely lacking in economic sense”. Ihedioha made the comment through his media aide, Chibuike Onyeukwu and also condemned the scrapping of 19 government agencies in the state., Vanguard reports. “There is no doubt that the Nigerian economy is facing a downturn as a result of dwindling oil revenue but the solution is not arbitrary disengagement of workers and scrapping of key parastatals, such as the Hospital Management Board, Imo…
Chris Brown will not be heading to court as many suspected and this is because the battery charges for having allegedly punched a woman at a New Year’s Day party he threw at the Palms Resort in Las Vegas has been dropped! The police investigated the accusations made by Liziane Gutierrez and have dropped all charges against the singer, due to a lack of evidence, reports Gossip Cop. Gutierrez filed a police report claiming Brown yelled at her and punched her in the right eye after she took a photo of him at his private bash. Shockingly, she never went…
Are Kim Kardashian and Kanye West planning to renew their vows in order to save their marriage? A source tells In Touch magazine that Kim and Kanye have been arguing nonstop for months and things got so bad, Kanye even threated to divorce the reality star just days after their son was born. The insider adds that the couple has decided they need to work out their alleged issues for the sake of their children, and believe a vow renewal ceremony will help bring them closer. “He’s arranging the entire affair and already laying down strict rules, which include no…
Today (January 25) reports emerged that Mercy Johnson’s husband Prince Odi Okojie is vying for the position of Deputy Governor of Edo state under the platform of the People Democratic Party. Prince Odi Okojie has now released a statement concerning his political ambition, and the slot of Deputy Governor of Edo state. “My attention has been drawn to various campaigns on-going online about the upcoming election in Edo State later this year” said Prince Odi Okojie in his statement. “The campaign mainly by young people (youths) and students from Edo State and my local government, is that I should vie…
Nick Cannon may not be white but looks like he isn’t taking offense to the Oscars’ snub of people of color. The 35-year-old ‘America’s Got Talent’ host has also voiced his opinion on the debate that has angered everyone from Will and Jada Pinkett Smith to Lupita Nyong’O with a poem that not only presents a new outlook on the issue, but also disses the rest of the Oscars boycotters! In the poem, Nick says complaining about the discrimination for a simple award is silly when there are so many other issues that could be addressed in the black community.…
After apologizing to his former wife Toni Payne on January 22, 2015 and stating that she never cheated on him when they were married, 9ice has also apologized to rapper Ruggedman. In an interview with Sunday Sun, 9ice said “I’m talking in terms of peace and in terms of settling grudges. I’m talking about Ruggedman, I’m talking about Toni Payne and I’m talking about my saga with the press. Whatever has happened as from today I’m putting behind me and setting new standards; I’m living a new life.” 9ice went on to speak on what caused the six-year-old rift with…
Four times MTV Africa Music Awards winner, 2Baba has torn down the rumour mill concerning his so-called beef with Nigeria national team and Chelsea FC football midfielder, John Mikel Obi. Not long ago, a ‘rivalry’ between the pair had been a very hot pub story, in which the music star’s song “Only Me” became a tool for controversy. It was alleged that the song is a diss track directed at the footballer. 2Baba, as he is now known has now cleared the air concerning the rumour. In an interview on sports radio 88.9 Brilla FM, he had this to say,”I…
Chocolate City rapper Ice Prince, 29, is still with his girlfriend Maima Nkewa despite the alleged cheating scandal that engulfed two of them last week. Yesterday (January 24) Ice Prince shared pictures of him with Maima on his SnapChat account. In both pictures they were cuddled up. On January 22, Ice Prince tweeted ‘love is beautiful’. Ice Prince started dating Maima Nkewa in late 2014. On numerous occasions he flaunted her on social media. She played his love interest in his latest video ‘Feelings’. Last week Maima was entangled in a cheating scandal with an Abuja based man named Akinbode.
Justin Bieber’s girlfriend, Hailey Baldwin is in a panic after someone hacked her cell phone and leaked her phone number on Sunday night, January 24. Multiple Twitter accounts claimed responsibility for the hacking, at least one of which has since been suspended. In addition to posting Baldwin’s phone number, the perpetrators threatened to share private information, such as conversations she had with Bieber via iMessage. Some photos and videos from Baldwin’s phone have surfaced online, and while none of it appears to be embarrassing, it is a privacy violation nonetheless. Baldwin acknowledged the situation on Twitter, revealing that a number…
According to unconfirmed reports Nigerian pop star Wizkid is a father yet again. Popular blogger Linda Ikeji is reporting that Wizkid’s US lover whose Instagram handle bluediamond224 has given birth to the EME’s second child, a baby boy. On the US babe’s Instagram page there are several pictures of her with Wizkid. After giving birth to her son, she shared a photo of her baby’s hand. She also shared pictures of her baby bump. To further hit the nail on the head the woman revealed her son’s name on Instagram which is- Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun Jr. Wizkid’s alleged new baby…
Earlier today, It was reported that was trailing Starboy, Wizkid, claiming that he was a new father. According to popular blogger, Linda Ikeji, Wizkid’s alleged US lover with instagram handle, bluediamond224, had given birth to the the stars second child, a baby boy. Following these reports, Starboy’s management has released an official statement addressing the issue, as well as the star’s relationship status. Read the statement below: “News getting to us is that Tania broke up with Wiz a while ago but both parties agreed to be friendly towards each other. Nonetheless, she kept her distance from him and missed…
Since Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo, debuted her septum ring, her fans are yet to have the idea grow on them as they have made it clear on numerous occasions that they do not like it. The actress finally lost it again today after she shared a selfie of herself on set a new movie, rocking the same septum ring. Following the fresh attacks from her fans, as they continued to express their dislike for the actress’ new look, the actress asked one of them to commit suicide if her look upsets him that muc Ogbodo shared the photo, commenting: “Never…