Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has appointed the foremost Anglican cleric, Most Reverend Dr. Josiah Idowu-Fearon to head the Kaduna State Peace Commission. The nomination of the former Archbishop of Kaduna was announced on September 7, 2017 in Kaduna. A government statement, signed by Samuel Aruwan (SSA-Media & Publicity) disclosed that Governor Nasir El-Rufai has forwarded the names of four persons to constitute the leadership of the Peace Commission. The law establishing the commission was recently passed. “Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has sent nominations for membership of the Peace Commission to the Kaduna State House of Assembly. Malam Nasir…
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The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has hailed the National Assembly (NASS) for its passage of the bill to reduce the age limits for elective positions, calling for total removal of age barrier from eligibility to contest elections in Nigeria. He said; “If a Nigerian who is 18 years can vote, such a person should also be qualified to be voted for and whether or not such person can be elected should be left in the hands of the electorate. Most importantly, age is not a barrier to intellectual capability and that has been in most countries led…
The judge in charge of the ongoing court case between Brymo and Chocolate City, Justice Buba I.N, has pulled out of the case after he was accused of being biased. . During cross examination of singer Brymo, yesterday, Chocolate City Counsel T.O Lawal claimed that the Chocolate City vs. Brymo dispute was as a result of the singer’s misconducts and his promotion of hard drugs on his social network accounts. . ‘I want to put it to you that one of the reasons you had problems with the plaintiff (Chocolate City) was because you were promoting hard drugs on your…
Jada Pinkett-Smith, mother of Willow Smith says there’s nothing wrong with her 13 year-old daughter lying in bed with a semi-nude 20 year-old guy. . Pinkett speaking to paparazzi at LAX Airport, she said there is nothing sexual about the photo which is causing controversy on the internet. . Willow Smith made waves this week when actor Moises Arias posted a shirtless photo of himself lying in bed with Willow. Arias is shown in the photo sitting behind the young singer as she reclines on the bed. . ‘Here’s the deal, there was nothing sexual about that picture or that…
Actress Toyin Aimakhu and her husband Adeniyi Johnson, over the weekend joined their colleague Taiwo Aromokun to celebrate the dedication of her twin babies. . The ceremony was held at the the R.C.C.G, Victory Parish in Surulere, Lagos, and had in attendance Aromokun’s friends and family members. . The babies, Jade and Jasmine, were born months after Aromokun’s marriage to her UK-based husband popularly called Ogun Re.
Big things popping for Ice Prince Zamani. . His international collaboration ‘I swear‘ with Bad Boy rapper French Montana is set for an official UK release on July 27, 2014. . The song was released on September 9, 2013 as the fourth single from his second studio album Fire of Zamani and features background vocals from EME act Shaydee. It was produced by frequent collaborator Chopstix and the video shot in the US by J R Saint. . The release is facilitated by the rapper’s recent distribution deal with Universal Music Group.
The Kardashian sisters have thought it appropriate of them join in on the #BringBackOurGirls currently trending worldwide. . Kim Kardashian took time off her busy wedding planning schedules to identify with Nigerians over the missing 200 plus girls abducted by Islamic group Boko Haram. . On her Instagram page, she posted one of the many online campaign photos and then wrote; ‘Heartbreaking! Let’s all raise awareness #BringBackOurGirls‘. . Her sisters Khloe, Kourtney and Kendall followed suit, also posting similar photos imploring the world to raise awareness. . More and more international celebs and personalities are joining in the campaign which…
Actress Juliet Ibrahim went gaga on people who have been accusing her of bleaching her skin. . The angered actress stated: “Those accusing others of bleaching obviously needs to bleach dier brains; common sense is a necessity in life n bleaching brains wil help! Funniest bs talk I hv ever heard! Lmao, people r so dumb jeez, how can a mixed race/ mulatto be accused of bleaching? Like seriously? Lmao.”
Popularly nollywood Actress called Mama Gee by his numerous fans, recently told newsmen that it is her choice to live in the village despite all she has achieved in the movie industry. . Here is what she said: “I still live in my village. It is nice to live in the countryside where everyone is everybody’s business. If you see the way people appreciate me in my village, whenever I go to the market to shop everyone will be calling me ‘Mama G’, ‘Gee’ for general. In fact, you will appreciate me more. Though my office is located in Enugu…
Nollywood actors,Taiwo Ajayi- Lycett, Joke Silva, Kate Henshaw, Bimbo Akintola, Iretiola Doyle, Elvina Ibru, Omonor SomoluandKemi Lala Akindojuwill feature in a stage play titled,‘Hear Word’, come May 2014. . The theatrical production, which will depict true life stories of 20 different Nigerian women from various walks of life, has a cast of some of Nollywood’s respected and most seasoned actresses. . The play combines artistry, social commentary and true-life stories and is scheduled for May 2014 atMuson Centre. . Producer cum director, Ifeoma Fafunwa, who was also responsible for the acclaimed, ‘V Monologues’ says ‘These superb actresses will offer up…