NLC Deputy President, Mr lssa Aremu has praised President Muhammadu Buhari for the bail out of states owing workers salaries. Aremu said this when speaking with newsmen in llorin on Sunday. According to him, the gesture has singled Buhari out as a labour-sensitive President. The labour leader also commended the President for rejecting the N400 million cars offered to him at a time the country was drawing on reserves to meet basic needs. “Regrettably, notwithstanding the appreciated presidential gesture, thousands of workers still observed the concluded Sallah without full pay. “For many workers, it was sacrifice before Ramadan and continuation…
Author: Wale Adebayo
Nigeria’s Consul General in South Africa, Ambassador Uche Ajulu-Okeke is in the process of discussing with the South African government to start recognizing a Nigerian identity card. Ajulu-Okeke said this in Johannesburg at the inauguration of the identity card by the Nigeria Union in South Africa. “The Consulate is in the process of discussing with the government of South Africa to accord it recognition so that we reduce the incidents of loss of Nigerian passports,” she said, noting that the Consulate approved the identity card to identify Nigerian citizens in South Africa. “All the information contained in the passport are…
The back-to-back award winning artiste, Davido deserves all the kudos If this is what it actually looks like. A closer look at the Timberland shoes worn by Davido to MAMAs yesterday seem to have a face on it. It wasn’t just any face though, after zooming into the boots, it clearly looks like the face of a little girl. From all indication, Davido customized his daughter’s face on his Timberland shoes, very impressive and attractive.
The reports reaching my desk claim that American rapper, The Game has signed Terry G to his record label, Black Wall Street Records. Black Wall Street Records is owned by Jayceon Taylor also known as The Game, his half-brother, George ‘Big Fase 100′ Taylor III and Suni Osorun ‘Big Suni’. According to sources, the deal was facilitated by the company’s co-founder, Big Suni. Reports also have it that Terry has earned himself a fortune and through the deal, the singer was able to buy a mansion and a Ferrari ride. Big Suni showed off Terry G’s album in a new photo…
Have you been trying to figure out who D’banj was dating? Here is a clue to your guess! D’banj and his boo, Bonang Matheba, were at the MAMAs that held in Durban, South Africa. The Kokomaster, D’banj emerged winner of the #EvolutionAwards category. The couple walked the red carpet together holding hands and were all smiles for the camera. The icing on the cake was when she landed him a romantic kiss before going to pick up his award. Pictures never lie. See them below:
Here are the full list of winners at the highly anticipated MTV Africa Music Awards event held yesterday in South Africa. Winners are boldly indicated. Best Collaboration AKA – All Eyes On Me ft. Burna Boy, Da Les Davido – The Sound ft. Uhuru Diamond – Nakupenda ft. Iyanya Toofan feat DJ Arafat – Apero Stanley Enow feat Sarkodie – Njama Njama Cow Remix Best New Act Cassper Nyovest Stone Bwoy Patoranking Anna Joyce Duncan Skuva Best Live Act Diamond Platnumz Flavour Micasa Toofan Big Nuz Personality of The Year Yaya Toure Bonang Matheba Trevor Noah Basket Mouth OC Ukeje…
Davido has just given his fans their biggest wish by announcing a much-anticipated collabo with Wizkid. The news brings a definite end to the beef between the two hottest acts in the country. Davido after winning his Best Male Awards on Saturday announced, “BEST MALE 2 years in a row!! DAVIDO X WIZKID DROPS NEXT MONTH!! @wizkidayo” What do you think about this collabo?
The immediate past Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has denied handing over any document allegedly containing corrupt transactions under the government of former President Goodluck Jonathan to President Muhammadu Buhari. It widely reported that the ex-minister had handed a dossier detailing deals considered less than transparent in the last administration. But in a statement issued by her Media Assistant, Mr. Paul Nwabuikwu on Saturday, Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala said that nothing of the nature transpired between her and President Buhari. According to the statement, those peddling the story meant to make her regret serving in the Jonathan administration but that they…
The Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) yesterday dropped the hint that it may sue the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) over its failure to pay its N1.9 billion debt for the protection of pipelines contract, which was cancelled over a month ago. The OPC founder, Dr. Frederick Fasehun, who disclosed this in a chat with reporters, pointed out that the contract was awarded to his organization to maintain surveillance on the NNPC’s pipeline from Mosimi in Ogun to Oyo State to prevent acts of vandalism. He also pointed out that since the termination of the contractual agreement between OPC and NNPC,…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has called for the establishment of rent control boards in the country as one of the methods of curbing insecurity. Mr. Abubakar spoke in Sokoto on Sunday when he paid Sallah homage to Governor Aminu Tambuwal of the state. According to the sultan, the proposed boards should be charged with the responsibility of keeping a national database on all landlords and tenants. “Doing so would reduce the incidences of kidnappings and other crimes with a view to nipping them in the bud across the country”, he said. “Such a nationwide database would enable the…
The Nigerian military says it has successfully detonated land mines planted by Boko Haram insurgents along the Maiduguri-Biu Road. Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, who stated this in a statement on Sunday, declared the road safe for usage as adequate security had been provide to ensure safety of commuters. Usman specifically said the land mines were removed by the Special Forces Explosive Ordinance Devices Unit in collaboration with the police and the vigilance groups. He said the team of security operatives successfully detonated four Improvised Explosive Devices planted by the insurgents during the operation. The insurgents had…
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has urged Christians who embark on holy pilgrimage to see it as an opportunity to intercede for Nigeria and not for politics or religion. He said the call became necessary due to the Boko Haram insurgency. A statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the Head of Media, Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Mr. Celestine Ogugua, quoted the former head of state as saying this while featuring as a guest of honour during the maiden Jerusalem pilgrims’ sensitisation/appreciation dinner organised by the commission. The statement quoted Gowon as saying, “The sensitisation of pilgrims…
The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sunusi, on Sunday shed tears during his speech at the Hawan Nassarawa event in Kano State. The emir, who paused for about two minutes as tears ran freely down his cheeks, was advising Nigerian leaders to be prepared to account for all their actions before God. Speaking at the Africa House of the Government House, Kano, the monarch told a packed audience, which included the Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje that power was a responsibility bestowed on leaders at all levels and for which they would account. The emir commended Mr. Ganduje for…
Hey guys, you need to start asking for birth certificates before you date or sleep with some women nowadays. See this lady, she was once a man. Chelsea Marie is a popular transgender in the New York party scene. Source: LIB
The umbrella body of Ijaw youths, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, has taken former President Olusegun Obasanjo to the cleaners over alleged uncomplimentary remarks he made against the immediate past President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. Obasanjo was reported to have while delivering a convocation lecture at Benson Idahosa University, Benin, Edo State, said that the perceived failure of Jonathan in office would haunt the people of South-South zone for a long time. But the IYC took exception to the comment, saying that the statement was reckless, baseless and a deliberate effort by Obasanjo to dent Jonathan’s towering image in the…
PRESS RELEASE The Peoples Democratic Party has stated that following enquiries by its members, especially those in Anambra State, the National Working Committee, NWC, has clarified that its decision to fix the Ward, Local Government and State Congresses in Anambra State this week is in obedience to a court directive to this effect. The NWC said it believes that the congresses would help to strengthen PDP structures in the state and pave the way for the final retake of Anambra State by the party in the next gubernatorial election. The NWC in a statement by the national secretary of the…
The Bayelsa State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described those who defected to the All Progressives Congress as “traitors and enemies of the Ijaw nation”. The Bayelsa PDP Publicity Secretary, Mr. Osom Makbere, while reacting to the defection of party stalwarts to the APC on Saturday, described their action as most reprehensible. According to him, the defection was wrong because it came at a time when all well-meaning Ijaw sons and daughters were just coming to terms with the “the shocking reality regarding the grand conspiracy to shortchange the Ijaw nation and render us politically impotent in the…
The Project for Human Development, PHD, a Civil Society Organisation, on Sunday urged President Muhammadu Buhari not to listen to the U.S. government on issues of gay rights, so as to protect the laws and values of Nigeria. The call was made at a rally in Lagos, against the backdrop of Mr. Buhari’s visit to the US on Monday. The theme of the rally was, “Gay Marriage: Obama, Please Leave Nigeria Alone”. Mr. Buhari will on Monday, July 20, be at Washington DC on a four-day official visit, during which he will hold talks with President Barack Obama and other…
Atiku Bagudu, Kebbi State Governor The wives of Kebbi State Governor Atiku Bagudu are fighting each other over the First Lady seat in the state. Hajia Aisha Bagudu and Dr. Zainab Bagudu, are both using the logo and letter headed paper of the Kebbi State office of the First Lady as their husband the governor failed to choose who will occupy the office. While Dr Zainab Bagudu accompanied the governor during his pre-election campaign tours, Hajia Aisha Bagudu is very close to women at the grassroots, as well as her robust relationships with the mallams and locals in the state.…
The All Progressives Congress has said the probe launched by the police into allegations that the Standing Rules used to elect the presiding officers of the 8th Senate was forged, is not a witch hunt just as it called for the prosecution of all those found culpable. This was the position of the Publicity Secretary of the Lagos State chapter of APC, Mr. Joe Igbokwe on Saturday night. According to him, there were more questions the principal officers and officials of the National Assembly needed to be asked. He said, “What happened on June 9, 2015, was an illegality that…