Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Gov. Akinwummi Ambode have been awarded Apostles of Change by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Apapa Family, Lagos Province 20 at its 8th Annual Conference and Reunion. Speaking at the event, Osinbajo has urged Nigerians to be faithful, diligent and honest in all that they do so as to attract favour from God and man. “If you are a typist, if you are a receptionist, if you are a security man, be faithful in the little things you are doing,” he said. “It is that faithfulness, it is that trustworthiness, it is that…
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First Lady Aisha Buhari has condoled with victims of Yola bomb blast who are receiving treatment at the Specialist Hospital and Federal Medical Centre, Yola. Represented by Dr. Zainab Nyako, the First Lady condemned the incident and wished the victims speedy recovery. “The First Lady said I should tell you that she was deeply touched by this bomb incident and other related killings in neighbouring states, and will continue to pray for a speedy and lasting solution”. Chief Medical Director, Yola Specialist Hospital, Dr. Bala Saidu, and the Head, Clinical Services, Federal Medical Centre, Dr. Bemi Kala, received the First…
Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, who spends more time taking photos than actually acting is back at it again. Halima Abubakar has decided to ignore all the side talks her age revelation has gathered in the last three weeks. Speaking with the Punch, Abubakar disclosed that she’s neither bothered or perturbed about what critics, fans and followers think of her age or her decision to reveal her real age to her teeming fans and public. In her words, ‘I have said what my real age is. I am 30, I am not bothered in any way about what people say.‘ It…
It’s no longer a hidden fact that Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, has a mad affection for flashy cars. The very successful stand-up comic shared a photo of himself and what he called his second wife. Basketmouth wrote “I spent some time with my 2nd wife today, The 2015 Kia Quoris’ she’s so amazing.” Don’t be surprise though if you see him driving in this same car, after all, the money is there. See his caption below: –
You’d remember that rumors were everywhere months ago that the very gifted actor was dating Pop superstar, Rihanna. Well, Leonardo DiCaprio is allegedly suing a French gossip magazine Oops! after it claimed he was having a baby with reported girlfriend Rihanna and did not wish to be in the child’s life. Via- TMZ Leo filed the suit against Oops! for its May 28 cover story … which declares that Leo knocked up RiRi, and will not recognize the baby as his. In the docs, Leo’s lawyer calls the story “pure fantasy.” Here’s what’s odd — sources close to Leo tell…
The highly energetic Terry G has reacted to reports that he fled after bashing the rear end of Adeola Suwe’s Toyota Camry car on Friday night, June 5, 2015. According to Terry, he has no reason to bash anyone’s car and fled or threaten or beat the person up as an accomplished young man with a family. The singer took to his Instagram account to give what has been regarded as his statement on the allegation that has went viral since Adeola Suwe tweeted about it on Friday night. In the words of Terry G, ‘Why will I Gabriel oche…
The petite talented singer, Sheyi Shay who still doesn’t have an album, has recently fed and sang to uplift the lives of ‘deserted’ children as one of her Corporate Social Responsibilities as a celebrity. According to information reaching me, the singer and songwriter, engaged herself in these activities as she launched her charity initiative, SHAY… A Ray Of Hope. The launch, which held on May 27, 2015 had the singer visiting the Lagos Correction Facility for Boys where she thrilled the children with her award-winning renditions, Irawo and Murda. With a promise to improve the children’s welfare while interacting with…
The police high command have beefed up security in and around the premises of the National Assembly ahead of the inauguration of the 8th Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. The measures are aimed at forestalling possible crisis during the event and also ensure that the premises was safe for President Muhammadu Buhari, incoming lawmakers, as well as, other people that will be at the event, Vanguard learnt. Buhari, who is away in Germany for the G7 Summit is expected back in the country, in time for the inauguration of the National Assembly.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) will not allow the party’s position about the leadership of the 8th National Assembly tear it apart. It is therefore reaching out to all its members who may be aggrieved after the emergence of the party’s official candidates on Saturday. According to a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by its National Secretary, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, the party admitted that it was normal for some members to be disappointed by the outcome of the mock election where Senator Ahmed Lawan emerged for Senate President and Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila emerged for Speaker, House of Representatives.…
He said he won’t help Africa because Africa hasn’t done anything for him. Boxing champ, Floyd Mayweather has again displayed his lavish lifestyle and spending when he sprayed a whopping N7m ($35,000) on strippers at a club in just one night. The boxer was caught spraying the strippers so fast that it turned to a Dollar rain for the strippers at a Houston strip club. According to a report by TMZ, Mayweather was at the VLive Houston early on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 2 AM with his Money Team to have fun and before dawn when the sportsman exited the…
So, our very own Davido has finally graduated oooh. Reports reaching me confirm that Davido graduated with a Second Class Upper from Babcock University. Davido happened to be the only graduating student in his department. Reports also have it that Davido is the pioneer student of the department and that the singer studied Music and Creative Arts. The singer’s manager, Kamal Ajiboye and producer, Shizzi are the current students in the department and they will be graduating next year.
When it comes to acting and film-making, there isn’t much veteran Yoruba actor, Saheed Balogun, has to learn. He is so grounded in his craft that he has broken a number of grounds in his make-believe trade. He was the first to shoot a two-cast movie, among other feats you could attribute to him. He has weathered the storm, swam the sea and probably knows every neck of the wood of Nollywood. So, when he speaks, he is to be taken seriously. In a recent chat with Potpourri, the actor/producer took a swipe at President Jonathan’s erstwhile government, for not…
Nollywood actress Empress Njamah has joined the list of celebrities who have found reasons to give back to the society. The Nollywood screen diva invited children from different orphanages to come celebrate this years children’s day by throwing a party for them at her home in Area 8, Garki, Abuja. The controversial actress, has carved a niche for herself by indulging in many humanitarian activities. Every year, she stages nothing less than eight philanthropic events to celebrate and put smiles on the faces of less privileged. The CEO of House Of Empress Foundation (H.O.E) does not only go visiting orphanages, but also…
Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai today swore in the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Balarabe Lawal. The former FCT Minister also swore in his Principal Private Secretary, Malam Salisu Suleiman, Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Legislative Affairs, Malam Bala Yunusa and the Special Assistant, Media, Malam Samuel Aruwan. He charged them to be dedicated to duty. “We are here for a serious business that requires dedication, commitment and sacrifice to achieve positive results,” he said. He urged them not to disappoint the people of the state who voted him into power. “They expect us to work hard…
The Osun State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has advised the state Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, to sell the helicopter purchased for security surveillance and stop “wasteful spending” in order to raise money to pay workers in the state, who are being owed several months salaries. The Osun PDP Director of Media and Strategy, Mr. Diran Odeyemi, gave this advice in a statement issued in Osoogbo, the state capital on Sunday. The statement read, “The PDP is urging the government to sell the helicopter Governor Aregbesola said was procured for the state and he should stop frivolous trips to…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in its new role as the main opposition party has accused the All Progressive Congress, APC, of double standard and insincerity following President Muhammadu Buhari’s visits to Chad and Niger Republic last week as part of efforts to strengthen regional cooperation in the war against Boko Haram. The APC had castigated the immediate past administration of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan for seeking the assistance of Nigeria’s neighbouring countries in the fight against insurgency – a similar path the PDP said Mr. Buhari is toeing. In a statement on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh,…
A former Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Uwemedimo Nwoko, has faulted the movement of the state election petition tribunal to Abuja, describing it as unconstitutional, baseless and lacking any justification. The former commissioner said this in Uyo, the state capital on Saturday in an interaction with journalists. Mr. Nwoko pointed out that the movement of the tribunal to Abuja has a multiplier negative effect on the entire state. He also stated that the PDP was not in a hurry due to the fact that whatever proceedings that “are conducted in Abuja, unless the tribunal comes…
Former Presiding officers of the National Assembly rejected the N3 billion official quarters provided for them in Maitama extension, Abuja for security reasons, the immediate past Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha disclosed at the weekend. Speaking with reporters at an interactive/valedictory session in Abuja, Mr. Ihedioha pointed out that the houses were not located within the Three Arms Zone, thus exposing its occupants to insecurity. According to the former deputy speaker, members of the National Assembly could not understand why only the legislature was left out in the allocation of official houses in the Three Arms Zone, whereas top…
The Ondo State Police Command has advised the family of the abducted regent of Akungba Akoko, Princess Oluwatoyin Omosowon, against paying any money to her kidnappers as ransom for her release. The regent alongside three of her aides were kidnapped last Tuesday evening on the Ikare-Owo expressway in the Akoko Southwest Local Government area of Ondo State while en route Akure for the 69th inaugural lecture of the Federal University of Technology, Akure. Reacting to the N20 million ransom purportedly demanded by the kidnappers, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Wole Ogodo, advised Princess Omosowon’s family not to establish…
The Borno State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the killing of two persons after a suspected female suicide bomber detonated an explosive along Baga/Monguno. The Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Opadokun, who spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Maiduguri, said that four persons were also injured. “A female suicide bomber detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) strapped on her body along Baga/Monguno highway, killing herself and two others on Saturday. “Four persons sustained injuries during the attack”, he said. He also confirmed an IED explosion near a military check point in Konduga Local Government Area, in…