Author: Wale Adebayo

Most of you would remember how Yemi Alade blasted the BET Awards 2015 which was held in Los Angeles, U.S. The petite energetic singer has opened up on why she blasted the organizers of the prestigious awards ceremony. Reiterating her stand on African artistes on the continent getting the deserved treatment like international counterparts, Yemi Alade insisted that winners of BET awards should not be presented with their awards in private. Speaking to The Punch the Effizzy Entertainment recording artist said: – ‘To be honest, we do not want to talk about the BET saga again. The reason I voiced out was…

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One of the most famous and iconic footballers of all time, David Beckham and wife, Victoria Beckham have marked their 16th wedding anniversary on social media. Today, July 4, 2015, is the couple’s 16th wedding anniversary. Victoria Beckham wrote on Twitter “Happy anniversary, I love u so much x I’m so proud of our beautiful family X” David wrote on Instagram “16 years ago today was our special day.. years on we have our beautiful children.. Thank you for giving me our amazing little ones… Happy anniversary” The couple are blessed with four kids: Brooklyn, 16, Romeo, 12, Cruz, 10, and…

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Renowned Fuji star, Wasiu Alabi Ajibola aka Pasuma has stated that he has a soft spot for wristwatches and women in a recent interview. The Ogede Ti Pon singer revealed that he has over 30 wristwatches in his kitty and can’t be caught outside his house without wearing one of them. Read excerpts below: – ‘I have lost count but I think I should have about thirty wristwatches,‘ he started. ‘I cannot leave home without my wristwatch. On few occasions when I forget it at home, I either go back to get it or I collect my personal assistant’s watch.…

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Glo has continued it’s signing spree as the company has added another comedian to it’s list. Famous Nigerian comedian Bovi, has just signed an endorsement deal with Glo. The excited comedian went on his Instagram page today, July 4, 2015, to share the rich news. He wrote “Me, dotted lines and my lawyer’s right hand @zinougboma . My lines have gone hulk.” Other Nigerian celebs who just signed new deal with the company include Wizkid, Odunlade Adekola, Korede Bello, Reekado Banks, Di’Ja and more.

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After world famous designer mistakenly shared his unclad selfie on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, Marc Jacobs has apologized to his fans while admitting he flirts with guys on Instagram. The 52-year-old fashion designer explained to a follower on Instagram that he accidentally posted the revealing shot of his bare b*tt on the social media site while chatting up a fellow man. Read Famed designer posts his man-hood on Instagram In his words, ‘Yeah. I accidentally posted a pic of my bare a*s and took it down,” he explained. “I was flirting with someone I met on Instagram. Meant to send it by DM. Oops,…

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With recent domestic violence being experienced by many women in their matrimonial homes, Nollywood actress, Shan George, has advised that it will be better they walk out before they are killed. Shan noted that it is good to stay strong and endure as a wife but pointed out that once it has gone beyond the limits, it will be better for the woman to take a walk out of the union before she gets killed. According to her, “it’s a good thing to stay strong and endure. But there’s a limit to human endurance. If e taya you, abeg no…

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Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwo, popularly known as Mama G, comedian, Ayo Makun (AY), hip hop music sensations PSquare and Wizkid are top on the list of 28 artistes just signed by Glo as brand ambassadors. The list is made up of nine new ambassadors and 19 old ones whose contracts were renewed by Globacom. The signing of the 28 artistes by Glo is so far the biggest endorsement deal by any corporate organisation in Nigeria. It is also expected to signal a huge boost to the entertainment industry as the selected artistes cut across Nollywood, comedy and music industries. Company…

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it would not stop calling for the removal of the acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mrs. Amina Zakari, despite unwarranted attacks on its officials by the Presidency. The party said it is privy to the fact that “Mrs. Zakari, who has a strong relationship with President Muhammadu Buhari and a very prominent APC Northwest governor is collaborating with the ruling party to post Resident Electoral Commissioners of its choice to Kogi and Bayelsa ahead of the forthcoming governorship elections in those states”. The opposition party also alerted of moves to…

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The immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, says he will start talking soon after his successor, Governor Nyesom Wike, finishes talking about the allegation of corruption in his (Amaechi’s) administration. Amaechi, who made this known in Abuja at the Chartered Institute of Project Management of Nigeria (CIPMN), said it was strange that Wike could accuse him of corruption. “I feel awkward being here today. The reason of the awkwardness is that I was invited to come and talk about (how to tackle) corruption in government when Mr. Wike is busy accusing me of corruption. But we will talk when he…

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A former military governor of Kaduna State, Col. Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (retd.), has blamed state governors for the current financial mess they have found themselves in and advised President Muhammadu Buhari to apply wisdom on the call for financial bailouts. Umar, who is chairman, Movement for Unity and Progress, in a statement yesterday, said the current financial situations of the states had long being predicted on the strength of the financial recklessness of the governors. Only few states are presently not owing workers backlog of salaries and where they are not owing their workers, they are heavily indebted to banks and…

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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has raised alarm over plans to destabilize the National Assembly following the disagreements between the newly elected leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives and the All Progressives Congress. National Coordinator of HURIWA, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko and National Media Affairs Director Miss Zainab Yusuf raised the alarm yesterday in Abuja at a press briefing. Onwubiko, who spoke on behalf of the organization, said they have it on good authority that finishing touches were put on the plan at the Abuja home of a high-profile APC leader from the South West and…

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The Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has reacted to reports in a section of the media on Friday regarding the transfer of Boko Haram suspects from the Northeastern part of the country to Ekwulobia Prisons in Anambra. According to the reports, Gov. Obiano confirmed the presence of the Boko Haram detainees in the state but absolved his administration, saying the transfer took place under the immediate past administrations of Mr. Peter Obi and Goodluck Jonathan. The governor, however, denied making any comments on the highly vexatious issue and referred interested members of the public to two press statements issued…

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The Department of Petroleum Resources has said that fuel queues in Abuja will soon disappear as 3.2 million litres of petrol were released to the city from Suleja Depot on Thursday. Mohammed Saidu, Zonal spokesperson DPR Abuja, made the statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Friday. Saidu said the volume supplied on Thursday would bring fuel supply to the city within two days to 9.3 million litres. He said that 6.1 million litres of fuel was lifted by marketers from Suleja Depot on Wednesday to meet the demand of motorists in Abuja. He,…

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The Rivers State Council of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria on Friday welcomed the newly appointed Commissioner of Police in the state, Chris Ezike, with a 14-day ultimatum to improve security of lives and property in the state. The ultimatum was contained in a congratulatory message by the Chairman of the State Congress, Hyginus Onuegbu, and Secretary, Jonas Okere. “As you are aware, Rivers State is the treasure base of the nation and the centre of oil and gas operation in Nigeria”, the TUC said. “Unfortunately, the spate of criminality: namely kidnapping; armed robbery; Oil theft and Pipeline vandalism;…

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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State yester­day in Asaba, the state capital, directed all ministries, depart­ments and agencies in the state not to use govern­ment funds to buy media space to congratulate him on his 56th birthday coming up on July 8. The governor, who handed down the order while swearing in 12 com­missioners and five special advisers, passed a similar message to his friends and well-wishers, urging them to channel such funds to the empowerment of less privileged persons in their communities. Speaking to the new appointees, Okowa charged them to be honest, diligent and responsible in the discharge…

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Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has charged the new Police Commis­sioner in the state, Mr. Chris Ezike, to inten­sify the fight against kidnapping, robbery and cultism. He gave the charge yesterday when he received the new Police Commissioner at Government House, Port Harcourt. The governor noted that armed robbery, cultism and kidnapping had ad­versely affected the image of the state and urged the CP not to politicise the issue of se­curity. Wike noted that gov­ernance revolves around security of lives and property. He said: “Do the best you can, to improve secu­rity in the state. “Crime fighting should not…

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Former Imo state Governor Ikedi Ohakim’s daughter, Adanma Ohakim is set to have her white wedding today, Saturday July 4 in Abuja. She is getting married to her beau, Dr. Amaha. They had their traditional wedding in Imo state last Dec. The lawyer and fitness expert had her hen night party last night. The event was attended by her family and close friends. More photos after the cut… Source: LIB The post Photos From Adanma Ohakim’s Bachelorette Party appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA.

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In the last 2 weeks, we’ve steadily brought you reports of how a former dancer of iconic Nigerian musician, Majek Fashek is teaming up with his family to try and save the singer who has become a shadow of his former self in all ways. Monica Omorodion Swaida, his former dancer had exclusively revealed to NET her plans to come to Nigeria all the way from the United States with Majek’s wife and son to try and save him from himself and their plans to raise funds to get him into rehab. Now, Majek’s wife, Rita has revealed in a…

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The leadership cri­sis rocking the National Assem­bly has been declared over by All Progressives Congress (APC) gover­nors. Speaking after a mara­thon meeting on Friday between the governors and all the parties involved in the National Assembly crisis, Imo State Gover­nor and Chairman of APC Governors’ Forum Rochas Okorocha, said the parties have agreed to work together. The meeting was attended by Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, Sen Ahmed Lawan, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, Hon Pally Iriase, scores of sen­ators and Reps members and all APC governors. It was the first time all the…

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