Author: Wale Adebayo

The immediate past governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has denied reports that he owned bank accounts in the United States and Switzerland. The ex-governor, in a statement on Friday, said the stories were concocted to ridicule his person and achievements. Mr Amaechi said although he initially ignored the reports, he now believes it is important “to clear all doubts about the rumour”. “There is absolutely no truth in the fabricated story saying Amaechi has an account with a Bank in Minnesota, USA”, the statement read. According to the former governor, reports that he lodged stolen funds in error at…

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A former Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Femi Bamisile, has said the All Progressives Congress won’t rely on federal might to defeat the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2018 governorship election. Incumbent Governor Ayodele Fayose is not eligible to contest in the election but his popularity will go a long way in deciding who emerges victorious at the end of the contest. Bamisile, who has declared interest in the governorship seat, said the APC would embark on serious and widespread mobilisation to woo the electorate. He made this known on Friday during a courtesy call on the State…

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Residents of the ancient town of Ile-Ife, have been warned to remain indoors for the Oro deity to observe the final funeral rite for the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Ile-Ife, Osun state, observed that the palace town criers were going round the town announcing that residents, especially commercial drivers and motorcyclists should stay indoors between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. NAN reports that this will enable the Oro deity perform necessary rite for the departed monarch. It was gathered that the Head of Oro Cult in Ife, the…

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The Sokoto State Government has introduced a monthly incentive of one million naira to any district adjudged to be the cleanest in the state. Governor Aminu Tambuwal disclosed this Saturday at the flag-off of special environmental sanitation programme in Sokoto, saying the incentive is part of measures to enhance cleanliness and preservation of the environment. He said the incentive is one in a series of efforts lined up by the government to protect the health of the people. According to him, Sokoto will observe environmental sanitation every Saturday for one month, after which the exercise will continue on the first…

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has Nabbed two artisans at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos for cocaine trafficking. The suspects, Emeka Emehelu (39) an automotive technician and Aduaka Christopher (38), a baker, were arrested by the agency as they returned from Brazil. The Lagos Airport NDLEA Commander, Mr. Hamzar Umar, stated that the suspects were nabbed with some white powdery substance which tested positive for cocaine. He said, “King Emeka Emehelu was caught with two parcels of cocaine weighing 1.595kg hidden in his luggage, while Aduaka Chuka Christopher was found to have ingested five wraps of cocaine weighing…

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The Police in Nsukka on Saturday nabbed two men in masquerade costumes in Ovoko Community, Nsukka LGA, Enugu State, for allegedly beating up a passenger on a commercial motorcycle and robbing him of his 57,000 Naira. The incident happened on the Nsukka/Oballo-Afor highway. A police source said policemen moved to the scene when the victim, Mr. Chinonso Ezewaji, reported the matter to Nsukka Police Area command and the two men were arrested. “The escorts of the masquerade however ran away. “There were eight masquerades. They blocked the Nsukka/Obollo-Afor road and harassed people. “The two arrested masquerades however denied collecting the N57,000…

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Recently, Tekno and Falz signed endorsement deals with MTN, it seems like Skales has just done the same. He has gotten off to a very good start since leaving EME records. I’m really happy him. There are strong indications that Skales has just joined the MTN team as sources close to Skales hinted that the ‘Shake Body’ singer will soon sign the dotted line. Skales has seen a resurgence in his career after leaving EME in early 2014. He scored big with the hit ‘Shake Bodi‘, and released his debut album ‘Man of the Year‘ this year. The album has produced…

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After the controversy involving Skiibii Mayana’s death, KCee said his brother E-money didn’t use the fellow Five star recording artiste Skiibii for money ritual. Fans accused E-money of using the singer for ritual after his death PR stunt failed. KCee told Wazobia FM that: – “I’m disappointed with people on social media who said that my brother, E Money, used Skiibii for money rituals. What gets me even angrier is that now that he did not die, they are saying his head was too strong for the juju and that is why immediately I came into the country I decided…

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Pretty Nigerian actress, Moyo Lawal has revealed why she hasn’t had s*x for a long time now. The ‘Journey To Wedlock actress’ disclosed that she is always busy on movie sets and attending events that she forgets she’s still a spinster let alone think of s*x. In a recent chat with The Punch, Lawal said: – ‘I am not dating anybody but I would start dating soon. I haven’t had s*x in a while. I work too hard to think of s*x. I am always on set and even during my free time, I always have an event to attend. I…

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Veteran music producer, OJB Jezreel has revealed how he helped pop star, Wizkid kick off his music career. We all know Wizkid found fame after he signed onto Banky W’s co-owned music label, Empire Mates Entertainment; OJB revealed that he discovered his talent and even met with Wizkid’s parents to convince them to allow him pursue a career in music. Speaking to The Punch, he said, ‘To set the records, I discovered Wizkid’s talent. We basically started his career and I remember when we had to push Wizkid around and take him for shows but nobody was ready to allow…

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Just like every other successful entertainer, rapper Olamide had his own grass to grace story. The indigenous rapper in an interview with Andre Blaize, said that he had to spend six years in the studio with his former producer and mentor, ID Cabasa learning how to churn out hit songs. Growing up in Bariga, the rapper and singer from a humble family background had to decide on what he wants from life early and that was music even against the wish of his family. “I approached ID Cabasa with my group of a song that we were doing but he did…

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YBNL boss and indigenous rapper, Olamide, has stated that his competitors don’t include Reminisce. The street rapper made this revelation during a recent interview reported by Vanguard where he says it’s okay to be compared with Reminisce but he doesn’t seem him as a competitor. In his words, ‘It’s okay to be compared with Reminisce we are brothers, we don’t see ourselves like a competition.‘ It should be noted that Reminisce and Olamide, who kicked off their career with the help of ID Cabasa in Bariga area of Lagos State, have collaborated on several songs that include Local Rapper and…

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Vector, who’s arguably one of the best rappers on the continent, has proved exactly why he deserves the title. ‘Vector Tha Viper’ has set a new record after he stood for about 2-hours rapping to all the words thrown at him via twitter in Rhythm93.7 FM studio at the Silverbird Galleria. He made history last night on the #RhythmFreestylefury show with the longest African Freestyle ever on a Live Radio broadcast at Rhythm FM. With him on the huge challenge are  DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Sose, JAJ Meccadon, Elajoe, DJ Tommy in a show that was hosted by Raezy. See…

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One of the Five Star Music acts, Harrysong, has revealed that he doesn’t have a girlfriend because he doesn’t want to be distracted. Harrysong, who used to be on Kevin Luciano Gabriel’s Questionmark Music label, said he doesn’t want to get distracted by love or a girlfriend as he’s focused on his music career and success. ‘I am not seeing anybody. I am single and not in a relationship because right now, I am concerned with my music and I don’t want to be distracted. I don’t have a girlfriend,’ he told The Punch.

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Controversial actress and singer, Tonto Dikeh, is known for her love for animals; especially dogs. The Nollywood actress went on her Instagram page to announce the death of her puppies. She also shared a photo of the dog as she reveals the dog, named Muzik will have to undergo a surgery to be better. She wrote: – My baby #MUZIK put to birth 4days ago and she lost all her kids.. #So sad I thank God she is strong n better now but need surgery soon as she still has some left in her.. #Picture taken 2mins Ago, I pray…

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After lasting weeks, the competition from followers of Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim on Instagram, has ended with a winner emerging. The Number One Fan actress presented a cheque of $1000 to the winner of the dance competition at the Oasis Medspa in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. It was also revealed that the competition is expected to have winners in Nigeria and Ghana, thus, the actress is expected to present the Ghanaian winner soon in Ghana. According to a statement by her media managers, the sultry entertainer ‘presented a cheque of $1000 to 1 half of the #Sholala dance competition winner, Olaoluwa…

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Osun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said it would not oppose any legitimate tax introduced by Governor Rauf Aregbesola and told people of the state to cooperate with government, only when asked to pay statutory dues. Reading the communique of Osun Central Senatorial Stakeholders’ meeting held in Osogbo, the state capital, a third republic Senator, Olu Alabi, lamented that the cost of many projects embarked upon by the government are exorbitant. The party stressed that it did not harbour any personal grudge against Governor Aregbesola, but hinged its constant criticism of his administration on non-delivery on pre-election promises. The…

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