2015 Nollywood Week Film Festival has kicked off and Nigerian movie stars troop in to grace the event. Several Nollywood stars, including OC Ukeje, Lala Akindoju; Film Producer Tunde Kelani; Iroko TV boss Jason Njoku; International actor Jimmy Jean-Louis and many others in the movie industry have arrived Paris, France. Nollywood Week Paris is an annual event dedicated to showcasing the best of Nollywood, Nigerian cinema to new audiences and the third edition of the event is set to hold this week.
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Pop star and serial entrepreneur ,Dencia is expanding her business empire by delving into energy drinks.The Whitenicious boss is naming the drink after her latest hit single,African Energy which celebrates Africans making the continent proud ..African Energy Drink is made up of… “”All Natural ingredients.It provides long lasting energy and when combined with exercise, it will reduce body fat and improve endurance”
Toyin Lawani’s shade game is definitely on fleek..The designer sure has an impressive eyewear collection.. Until now,Polo boss,Jennifer Obayuwana holds the title for the Nigerian queen of shades ,but Toyin Lawani is a strong contender. Checkout her impressive shade game below
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has formally directed that the titles ‘His Excellency’ and ‘Executive’ be dropped in all official and informal communication with him. He would rather prefer to be addressed simply as Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, Governor of Abia State. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Godwin Adindu on Friday, the governor stressed that all public communication should be concentrated on the work and policies of the state and not on his person. Governor Ikpeazu, therefore, directed all contractors, political groups, individuals and party loyalists not to put his portrait on billboards, posters and signage…
A former Governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, who turned himself in at the Abuja headquarters of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday, has been granted bail. According to PREMIUM TIMES, the former governor was granted an administrative bail Thursday evening. The spokesperson for EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, who confirmed the development, said though Mr. Sheriff has been set free, “we can ask him to come back at any time we need him”. Mr. Sheriff, who until Wednesday ignored previous invitations by the EFCC, voluntarily surrendered himself to answer allegations that parts of the N300billion his administration received…
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State Thursday bade farewell to the outgoing members of the State House of Assembly, but not before he told them he had forgiven them for attempting to impeach him. Fayose said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Idowu Adelusi, even as the Assembly’s tenure will expire on Friday. Mr. Fayose was kept on his toes for several months as 19 All Progressives Congress members of the Assembly tried unsuccessfully to remove him from office. The political face-off between the lawmakers and the governor almost led to a total breakdown of law…
Senators-elect, under the aegis of Unity Forum, have presented a five-point resolution to the national leadership of All Progressives Congress, APC, declaring their support for the Lawan/Akume Senate Presidency ticket just as the party assured them that the extant Standing Order of the chamber will be adhered to in its final decision. The resolution, which was presented to the National Chairman of the party in Abuja in the presence of some national leaders, was signed by 35 senators-elect out of the 40 members of the forum. The resolution was signed by Senators Barnabas Gemade, Abu Ibrahim, Olusola Adeyeye, Abdullahi Adamu…
The Federal Government has declared that under the Public Service Rules, no minister has the power to approve payment for contracts during their tenures in office. The clarification follows reports of squabbles in some ministries where Permanent Secretaries and Directors have refused to pay contractors on the directives of out-gone ministers. The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mr Danladi Kifasi, who cleared the air on what he described as a misconception of political appointees to encroach in approval of payment, stated that approval of payments for contracts are strictly the jurisdiction of accounting officers or directors of the…
About 10 people were feared dead yesterday after a blast hit Jimeta Market in Yola, capital of Adamawa State. The attack suspected to be from a suicide bomber will be the first of such since Boko Haram insurgency began in 2009. Vanguard reported a witness to have said that at least 10 people were killed and about 30 injured in the attack. “We just finished observing the Maghrib prayer when we heard a loud blast near the market. He added that the casualty figure was likely to be high because the explosion occurred when many traders had closed their shops,…
A fresh suicide attack yesterday hit Maiduguri, the borno State capital, leading to four deaths. According to State Police Commissioner, Aderemi Opadokun, a female suicide bomber blew herself up near a military checkpoint in the city. Opadokun confirmed the attack. “It happened near a military checkpoint. “Two persons dead and three injured,” vanguard quoted him to have said. The incident was said to have occured near a military checkpoint at Shagari Low-cost Housing Estate, along Maiduguri-Monguno Road, on the outskirt of Maiduguri metropolis and about 200 metres away from the 7 Division, of the Nigerian Army. The attack came barely…
Rivers State Government has banned the consumption of local gin (popularly called Ogogoro or kai-kai) which was said to be responsible for the death of about 32 persons in parts of the state. No fewer than 15 persons were said to have died at Woji Town in Port Harcourt, while 17 others died in Bonny Island after they consumed a dog meat delicacy and local gin containing a high dose of ethanol. The Department of Disease Control in the state ministry of health announced the ban on Thursday. According to the department, it became necessary to avoid more people consuming…
An explosion has hit a popular market in Yola, Adamawa State capital. It was said to have been caused by a suspected suicide bomber. The blast is believed to have led to about 10 deaths but nothing is yet to be ascertained. The incident which occurred at Jimeta main market happened around 7.30 pm this night, witnesses have told reporters. Details later.
You know it’s bound to be interesting when Charly Boy talks about a man transforming into a woman. The controversial Nigerian entertainer, Charly Boy has weighed in on Caitlyn Jenner’s s*x change. Charly Boy who says he has a female persona called Linda, shared his opinion of Bruce Jenner undergoing a s*x change and coming out as Caitlyn Jenner. Using his Facebook account, Charly supports the Olympian on his courageous decision. You can read his post below: – “I must ask you this question. In our pursuit for happiness, do we focus on the dictates of life based on our…
The governor of Edo state and First lady, Lara Fortez pictured with Ovation international Ceo Dele Momodu at the launch of Dangote Cement Plant in Addis Ababa,Ethophia.
Some call him the father of all comedians in Nigeria. The veteran stand-up comedian, Ali Baba has revealed what he thinks about women who expose sensitive parts of their bodies. The famous comedian said it is “unhygienic“, and “unethical” for women to dress indecently. “I have nothing against you dressing the way you like… But when you go above board… I am forced to ask, if she has a boyfriend? If she has advisers? If she has values? If she even has a conscience? But then again… As they say, do anything that makes you happy. And this to me,…
The much talked about Dusse bottle from Jay Z, that DJ Jimmy Jatt got might have just been overrated. Apparently, Jimmy Jatt wasn’t the only one who got one as Uti Nwachukwu has now shared photos of his own special invitation alongside the personalized bottle of D’usse. He shared the photo and wrote: – THE Dusse is tha Sh!t… If I do say so mysef If I do say so Mysef���� only 20 personalities In Nigeria were sent this special package for Jay Z himself and I’m honored to be one of them! ahhh that moment you know U worth…
The famous TV reality star, fashion icon and s*x symbol — Kim Kardashian, has officially been banned from appearing in Vogue Magazine by the Editor-in-Chief, Anna Wintour after breaking the rules at the 2015 Met Gala by taking selfies. Sources say that the head of Vogue instituted a ‘No Selfie’ rule at the biggest fashion event in New York last May, and Kim was one of the many celebrities to break it. According to the June 15 issue of OK Magazine, it’s now forbidden to even mention Kim in pages of Vogue and according to an insider, the embargo may also…
Frontline Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has again drummed up support for the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The elder statesman described Mr. Buhari as being capable of leading the country, therefore, he should be supported by all Nigerians. Clark, who was the self-styled godfather of former President Goodluck Jonathan, made this known at his residence in Abuja when he played host to a group known as Probity Ambassadors Organisation of Nigeria Wednesday. The former Federal Commissioner for Information noted that though he was among those who campaigned against the emergence of Buhari during the election, he said since Nigerians…
The Ekiti State chapter of All Progressives Congress and Ekiti Redemption Group, ERG, have condemned the attack on the State Correspondent of The PUNCH Newspapers, Kamarudeen Ogundele, by thugs loyal to Governor Ayodele Fayose. The thugs, who laid siege on the State House of Assembly, Ado-Ekiti, descended on the journalist on Wednesday for taking a picture of women praying for peace in the state. The APC said the unprovoked assault on the journalist was a “fascist excess that threatens democracy”. The ERG Coordinator, Morakinyo Ogele, called on Gov. Fayose to ensure the arrest and prosecution of the thugs. “Why are…
The House of Representatives Thursday granted approval to President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to appoint 15 special advisers. The House gave the approval after it received a letter from the President requesting it to enable him appoint the advisers to help him discharge his functions. A similar letter was written to the Senate on Tuesday. The red chamber gave its approval yesterday. The motion seeking the House’ approval was moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Mulikat Akande-Adeola, at a session presided over by the Acting Speaker, Mr. Emeka Ihedioha. The majority leader noted that the President’s request and the subsequent approval…