The Adamawa Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Saturday confirmed the arrest of an ex-lawmaker in possession of 81.9 kilogrammes of Cannabis Sativa (Indian Hemp). . Making sure of the arrest in Yola, the state NDLEA Commander, Alhaji Hassan Zungeru, said the suspect was charged to court. . “The suspect, a former lawmaker is being prosecuted at the Federal High Court Yola,” Zungeru said. . Zungeru said the former Assemblyman, who was in the state assembly in 1992, was arrested with the exhibit in Jada town. . “Following intelligence report of suspicious illicit activities by the…
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Leaders of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Oyo State Chapter, have called for the suspension of the All Progressives Congress (APC’s) membership registration in the state. . This is contained in a statement signed by its former State Leader, Mr Abdur-Raheem Shittu, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Ogbomoso. . The group said that members of the defunct CPC in the state were totally excluded from all the membership registration’s preliminary activities. . “Consequently, upon the non-inauguration of the Harmonisation Committee in the state, the APC in Oyo State can be…
Comrade Michael Tidi, an activist, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State and Itsekiri National Youth Council,INYC, presidential aspirant, says he will ensure that the Itsekiri youths are repositioned for the development of Iwereland and Nigeria. Tidi is hopeful to emerge the President of the INYC, . He also speaks on other issues. . You are aspiring to be the President of Itsekiri National Youth Council, INYC, but you will agree that the association was barely heard of before you made your aspiration public. Does it mean that INYC is new? . Not by any means.…
Award winning producer and CEO of Cobhams Asuquo says fatherhood has changed so many things about him. . The prolific visually-impaired musician who turned 33 recently told Encomium Weekly, . ‘A lot of things have changed about me. I am now a better teacher, because I have realized that you train your child at an early age, because you need to communicate with your child at that age’. . ‘I have also learnt to become a better helper, because the responsibility of raising a child is not just the mother alone. It’s both the mother and the father and I…
Jesse Jagz says he doesn’t see anything wrong with smoking of Cannabis popularly called Marijuana. . In a recent interview with Funsho Arogundade of PM News, the very talented rapper-producer defended his smoking weed in his music video ‘Redemption’; ‘For me, that scene was just a way of pushing people’s perception about some certain things. It was just about making some people feel uncomfortable. People sing a lot about love but can they love as much as an armed robber? Segregation leads us nowhere so the weed was just to offend people’s thinking’. . And when asked if he didn’t…
US born Nigerian rapper Wale was a guest at US radio station Power 105 and got talking about Nigeria… . In the interview, Wale was asked about his recent trip to Nigeria and the MMG rapper had nothing but good things to say about home. Describing the city Lagos as having almost the same features and ambience as New York City, Wale added that it still surprises him why many people still stereotype Africans. . He also added that his first visit to Nigeria back in November was an ‘emotional rollercoaster’. ‘My intentions was to go see my family in…
Actress, Monalisa Chinda is extremely busy, both off and on screen. The beautiful Nollywood star, who is the publisher of new fashion and lifestyle magazine ‘Monalisa’, is getting ready for the second edition of the publication. . Meanwhile, Theinfostrides has learnt the heavily hyped debut issue has recorded very poor sales round the country. . Despite having a grand launch in Nigeria and another in Ghana attracting top guests, the 336-paged magazine is not selling on the streets or high end stores. . ‘Vendors are not picking up the magazine, it’s too voluminous and way to expensive’, an insider in…
Contrary to media reports, the Odunfa Caucus of the Yoruba movie industry has not banned embattled actress Yetunde Akilapa. . Yomi Fabiyi, a member of the Caucus told Encomium Weekly ‘The association would even have to investigate the matter especially when the reporter seemed to be filing his report from a third party account’. . ‘If there was any ban whatsoever, where is the proof? Then who banned her from acting? The association does not condone crime in any form and will act on authentic information. So Yetunde Akilipa to me has not been banned’. . There was wide spread…
Supposedly toeing a different path from Fathia Balogun, who was quite adamant on holding on to her ex-husband’s surname, Nollywood star, Iyabo Ojo, will be dropping her ex-husband’s surname ‘Ojo’. . The Yoruba actress announced this on her Facebook page on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 while updating her fans on her new yet-to-be released movie. . ‘Attention! Attention!! Attention!!! To all my fans and love ones, I will not be using IYABO OJO FILMS PRODUCTION as my movie production name! FESPRIS Production is my new movie production name from henceforth as I will be dropping d name ‘ojo’ soon :x;).…
Pa Michael Obi, father of Super Eagles and Chelsea of England star, Mikel Obi has blamed the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Isa Hayatou for not awarding his son the 2013 African Footballer of the Year award. . The older Obi according to Punch alleged that the CAF president had always exhibited what he termed ‘a dislike’ for footballers from Anglophone countries. ‘We know that it was he, Isa Hayatou (CAF President), that denied him that award. Yahaha (Yahaya Toure, the eventual winner) himself said so that his friend is worthy to take the award’, he concluded.…
One of 2face Idibia’s baby mamas and ex lover Sumbo Ajaba-Adeoye is expecting a third child with her Pastor husband David Adeoye. . Sumbo, who already has two children with the Pop singer is said to be few months gone. . The ever cheerful lady showed off her baby bump at her son Nino’s eighth birthday party some days back. . Pastor David who’s a widower and Sumbo Adeoye were joined in matrimony at Sam Adeyemi’s Daystar Christian Center, Oregun six months ago.
In an interview with Saturday Punch, popular On-Air- Personality and event host, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Freeze CoolFM talked about his $200k (N32million) watch collection, his dislike for Michael Kors and said some Nigerian celebs wear fake designer items. Excerpts below… . When you say a collection, how many are you talking about? Not like how many, like how much. I have maybe $200,000 in wristwatches. What I am wearing now is a Rolex Daytona, I got it from Polo for Christmas. It cost about $30,000. Polo is Nigeria’s only authorised dealer, so I bought it from the company…
Oskido, the male half of Mafikizolo, the South African singing group behind hit song, Khona, revealed on twitter yesterday that they are working on a musical collaboration with Nigerian music sensation Davido. . He didn’t reveal the name of the song which is being recorded in South Africa but he hinted that its being produced by Davido’s music producer, Shizzi.
Kanye West wants Kim Kardashian to drop her famous surname when they marry. . The ‘Power‘ rapper is adamant his bride-to- be takes his last name, causing a tense moment over Christmas when her mother, Kris Jenner, suggested Kim become Kardashian-West. . A source said: ‘Everyone at the table gave a thumbs up, except for Kanye. He sat quiet and stern faced, then blurted forcefully, ‘She will be known as Kim West. My wife will bear my name only!’ . Kim – who has six-month-old daughter North with Kanye – is now facing the tough decision of trying to please…
The total domination of indigenous Hip-Hop continues in 2014 as rappers Olamide and Phyno have announced they will be releasing a collaborative project in 2014. . Olamide shared the news on his Twitter some hours ago giving up the name of the album project as ‘2 Kings‘. . Phyno also confirmed the news reposting Olamide’s tweet on his Instagram page. . ‘Next album 2kings Olamide nd Phyno. . They are not ready … Start anticipating‘, Olamide announced on the micro-blogging site. . Both rappers had a fantastic run in 2013, receiving massive airplay on radio and DJ spins in the…
The actress who almost lost her life on Monday has received an official apology from Lagos Bus Rapid Transit System officials. . Kate Henshaw took to Twitter on Monday to tell fans of how God saved her from being crushed by the driver of a BRT # D027 in Anthony village. . Read what BRT management company, LAGBUS told Kate Henshaw on the matter: We are currently aware of the incident you had with one of our buses – D027 and like to personally relay our handle. Details surrounding the occurrence of the incident would also be helpful. Many apologies…
Hurray little Aliona Okoye, the second child of star singer Peter Okoye of P-Square was a year older on Wednesday. . Aliona’s mother and father, Peter & Lola gave her a big birthday bash today at their newly acquired mansion in Atlanta Georgia. . Her father took to his instagram page few days ago to wish her a happy birthday. . Peter Okoye captioned the photos “ Time flies… Say Happy birthday to ma little girl Aliona. #happybirthday” . The music stars and their wives are currently on vacation in Georgia. . Wishing her many happy returns.
Upcoming Yoruba actress Yetunde Akilapa who was recently arrested for burglary in Lagos state Nigeria is seeking God’s face for solution to her problem. . In a recent interview with Encomium, the budding actress said her problem is deeply spiritual as she doesn’t know what is happening to her anymore. . The scandal ridden Nollywood star is currently at an undisclosed church in Ibadan, Oyo state seeking spiritual solution to her problem. . This is what she told Encomium magazine recently: . “In a recent chat with Encomium magazine, Yetunde said, “I am not a thief. I didn’t steal anything.…
As we are all aware that it is deal signing season in Nigeria, months after top Nollywood celebrities signed major endorsement deal with Nigeria’s top telecommunication giant Globacom, Nollywood diva Genny has signed her own. . This evening Etisalat made the exciting announcement via Twitter. . ”We officially welcome @GenevieveNnaji1 as an Etisalat Amabassasor for the #easyflex. We do quality not quantity” . The mother of one will officially join Nollywood star Hakeem Kae-Kazim who is already a brand ambassador with the telecommunication firm. . A big congrats to her.
Nollywood Queen Omotola Jalade Ekeinde might have become a scarce face on the movie front, but at the back end, the actress is working tirelessly to contribute her quota to charity. . Over the Christmas period, Omosexy gave back to the community through her charity foundation, Omotola Youth Empowerment Programme (OYEP). . Back in December 2013, OYEP hosted several widows and orphans at an event tagged Give and Let Give. . The event took place at her newly acquired multi million naira property located on Mobolaji Anthony Way in Ikeja, Lagos. . This is highly commendable! . May God bless…