President-elect Muhammadu Buhari has extended his condolences to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the recent death of his younger sister, Aduni Oluwasola Eweje-Obasanjo. Mrs. Eweje-Obasanjo died at the weekend in Abeokuta, Ogun State at the age of 76. In a statement issued in Abuja by the Director, Media & Publicity of his Campaign Organization, Garba Shehu, Mr. Buhari expressed sadness that Madam Obasanjo died at a period when her wisdom will be sorely missed. He asked the former president to take heart and bear the loss with equanimity and faith that God, who knows all things, will strengthen and comfort…
Author: Wale Adebayo
The Okoye kids are definitely gunning for the cutest kids award, as the P-Square brothers continue to dress their kids in the most fashionable outfits. Paul Okoye just shared a photo of his son, Andre and Paul’s daughter, Aliona on Instagram today to celebrate Children’s day for the kids. Reports have it that Andre and Aliona are best of friends and they look stunning together.
Controversial housemate in the last BBA show, Tayo Faniran, has shared a new photo oh himself and his son. What really catches our eye is that the model and singer is seen fronting the same hairstyle with his son, Toye. Adorable photo too!
President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, signed six bills recently passed by the National Assembly, into law, just 48 hours to the end of his presidency. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, confirmed this, saying it was to ensure that as much as possible, all government businesses were concluded. Jonathan signed the Tobacco Control Bill 2015, the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency Act 2015, Equipment and Leasing Bill 2015, AMCON (Amendment) Bill 2015, Standards Organisation of Nigeria Bill 2015 and the National Sugar Development (Amendment) Bill 2015.
The Okoye kids are so beautiful..
Baby-mama to Wizkid, Sola Ogudugu has revealed in a new interview with YNaija, about the experience she has always dreaded. According to her, she only got to know she was pregnant, when the foetus was five months old, and even then, she cried for the remaining 4 months, asking God everyday “Why me” “I remember the day I found out I was preggers! After 5monthsss… Damn!!! I Swear I died and rose again! LOL.. Can’t believe I’m laughing now. I cried for the remaining4months… I just kept saying to myself everyday ‘God why me’ Ahhhhhh mahn… ThoseWereTryingTimesYo! It was like…
The Chairman and arguably the best rapper in the country, MI Abaga said he wants to work with some notable African artistes. MI said Africa had done well in creating a vibrant modern music industry which has been able to bring people together. According to the rapper: – “I think we have done great in terms of creating a vibrant modern African music scene and the young audience really connects with that.But it will really be great to be able to connect the young audience with the older generation of African musicians Africa has such a rich musical history and…
It’s children’s day but it was also Chris Brown’s daughter’s birthday. The superstar singer went on his Instagram page today to wish his Daughter, Royalty a Happy First Birthday. He shared the above picture of Royalty sticking out her tongue and wrote: – “Happy birthday to my lil lady Royalty!! I love u”.
Five-Star music star, KCee, has become one of the most famous Nigerian celebrity with his continuous kindness to his fans. The talented singer marked children’s day with Nigerian children, just the way it should be. KCee took over 100 school kids with him to the cinema and after watching a movie together, he gave them writing materials, MTN Recharge cards and other goodies. He also encouraged them to shun negative activities and they should always pay attention to their teachers and parents. More photos below: –
Just like they did last year, some big celebrities decided to mark Children’s day by throwing a custom party for the kids. The photo above shows AY and Tuface Idibia’s daughters dressed up as Cleopatra and Julius Agwu’s daughter dressed up as Batwoman. More photos below: –
President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari has restated his indifference to whoever emerges as senate president or speaker of the House of Representatives in the 8th National Assembly. He expressed readiness to work with anyone chosen regardless of their backgrounds. According to a statement released in Abuja by Buhari’s Head of Media, the second statement was released to clear the air as some people kept linking him with some candidates. Buhari had said in an earlier statement that he was “prepared to work with any leaders that the House or Senate selects”. “It doesn’t matter who the person is or where he…
Kaduna State Governor-elect, Malam Nasiru El-Rufai will not be sworn in until Friday, but he is raring to go and already has plans on the people he would work with, several of them people he has worked with before. He has now appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG). A statement by his media aide, Samuel Aruwan, on Wednesday in Kaduna said Malam Balarabe Abbas-Lawal will be the new SSG, while Malam Salisu Suleiman was appointed El-Rufai’s Principal Private Secretary (PPS). Mr Abu Musa-Sheyin will serve as Private Secretary to the incoming Deputy Governor, Mr Barnabas Yusuf-Bala, while Bala Yunusa…
Governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero of Kaduna state Kaduna State Governor Muktar Yero today dissolved the State Executive Council. He also terminated the appointment of political appointees in the state, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He announced the termination of appointments and dissolve of the council during a valedictory session of the executive council in Kaduna. He directed everyone concerned to immediately hand over the affairs of their ministries, parastatals and agencies to their immediate subordinates. He expressed appreciation to the people of the state for the opportunity given him to serve them and urged them to make all necessary…
First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, today hosted Nigerian children to a party in Abuja, as they mark this year’s Children’s Day celebration. Mrs Jonathan, who noted that the occasion was her last party that would be celebrated with the children and youths in the Presidential Villa, used the occasion to thank them for the respect and love they showed to her during her tenure in office. She urged the children to be good and obedient children to their parents and remain patriotic to the nation. Some of the children who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said they will…
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of vice-chancellors for the four new federal universities of education. According to a statement signed by Mr Sul Ya’u Sule, the Senior Special Assistant, Public Relations and Protocol to Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, the Minister of Education, Jonathan also approved the appointment of a vice chancellor for one Federal University of Health Sciences. The Vice-Chancellors include Prof. Martins Aghaji for Federal University of Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State; Prof. Richard King for Adeyemi University of Education, Ondo, Ondo State. Others are Prof. Sadiq Abubakar for Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri, Imo State, Prof. Victor Awonusi…
President Goodluck Jonathan has welcomed a probe of his administration but said anyone considering it must be ready to extend it to other administrations before him, as limiting the probe to only his administration would amount to a witchhunt. Jonathan said this at the Valedictory session of the Federal Executive Council today, where he highlighted the achievements of his administration despite the difficult operating environment. Commenting on the ongoing fuel scarcity, Jonathan said, that, as well as strike by some unions in the oil sector were acts of sabotage by some persons who are bent on bringing his administration to…
The current situation of fuel’s scarcity has literally affected every other aspect of our lives. Prices of food increased drastically, getting fuel off black market is triple the normal price, people are spending ridiculous amount of money just to meet up to their everyday needs and necessities. In the heat of all this, our salaries remain the same. How can you afford to cater to these expenses until this fuel fiasco is over? If you find yourself strapped for cash, a personal loan may help you close your budget gap, no matter what your income bracket is. You may consider…
An Ikeja High Court in Lagos on Wednesday adjourned a N150 billion libel suit filed by former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, against the African Independent Communication (AIT) till June 30. Justice Iyabo Akinkugbe adjourned the suit to enable Mr. Tinubu’s counsel respond to the counter-claim filed by AIT. Mr. Tinubu had instituted the suit against Daar Communications Plc, owners of AIT, for airing a documentary entitled, “Lion of Bourdilion”. In the suit, he alleged that the documentary, which started airing on March 1, was libelous and aimed at tarnishing his image. At the resumption of proceedings on Wednesday, AIT’s…
The Joint Action Committee of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress in Cross River has declared an indefinite strike by civil servants in the state over unpaid salaries. In a release by the Chairman of JAC, Ndoma Akpet, labour said the strike, which commenced on Tuesday, became inevitable following the inability of the outgoing administration to honour its earlier promise to pay the arrears. “In spite of assurances by the government during the May Day celebration that arrears of salaries will be paid before expiration of the present administration, the government has failed (to fulfil) the promise. “We,…
The Ondo State House of Assembly on Tuesday extended the tenure of the Interim Caretaker Chairmen of the state’s 18 Local Government Councils by six months. The decision of the House was sequel to a motion moved by the Chairman, Committee on Chieftaincy Affairs, Afolabi Akinsiku, representing Ondo West 1 constituency. The motion titled, “Elongation of the Local Government Chairmen’s Tenure”, was seconded by Aladetan Oyebo, representing Ilaje 1 constituency. The two lawmakers had argued that the elongation was necessary to forestall vacuum in governance and to afford people in the state unhindered access to good governance. The six-month tenure…