Veteran Nollywood actress and producer, Uche Jombo-Rodriguez contrary to reports, has not delivered her baby yet. Over the weekend, there were reports that the award winning actress had given birth to a baby boy in America. Last month, friends and family held a baby shower for her and her husband Kenny Rodriguez.
Author: Wale Adebayo
It’s with a sad heart that I announce the passing on of Sylvester ‘Sly’ Ojigbede. Sylvester ‘Sly’ Ojigbede who worked for Classic FM 97.3 passed away after a brief illness. The graduate of Economics from the University of Lagos handled the morning show from 6am-11am from Monday to Thursday on the station; and the Classic X-Press from 6am to 12pm on every Saturday. His colleagues have started mourning his untimely demise. “The hardest worker I have ever worked with my protégé, co-host and adopted nephew…it’s nothing but smooth sailing now biddy! I’m hurting so bad, but at least I had the…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and the party’s senatorial candidate for Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial district, Chief Inibehe Okori, has said that critics of the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, will be shocked with his pronouncements on May 29. Speaking in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, on Sunday, the APC chieftain stated that Buhari would prove to Nigerians and the international community that corruption would be checked as soon he settles down to the task of governance. Okori maintained that Buhari’s proclamation, dedication and discipline will go a long way in restoring hope, faith and confidence of the citizens…
Another day, another political drama between the Executive and Legislative arms of government as members of the Enugu State House of Assembly Monday commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Sullivan Chime. The lawmakers accused the governor of high handedness and corrupt enrichment. A 15-member faction of the Assembly led by the Speaker, Eugene Odo, who sat in the early hours of Monday in the legislative chambers amidst tight security, specifically accused Mr. Chime of manipulating the 2014 Appropriation Bill, among other impeachable offences. They directed the Clerk, Mr Christopher Chukwurah, to communicate their resolution to the governor. In reaction to the…
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Dr Stephen Oru, on Monday dismissed speculations that he donated N2 billion to the presidential campaign of President Goodluck Jonathan. Oru, in a live radio programme monitored in Abuja by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said those making the allegation were mischievous as they were determined to tarnish his image and that of the President. NAN reports that a group of Niger Delta youths who were sponsored to Israel for training in agriculture, had accused the ministry of not redeeming all the promises made to them. They beneficiaries also accused the minister of…
The Governor-elect of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has suspended temporarily, any form of courtesy calls by his supporters so as to enable him plan adequately for the task ahead. Ikpeazu, in a press statement personally signed by him, thanked Abians for voting him as their governor but pleaded with those falling over themselves to pay him congratulatory visits to give him some breathing space so he could prepare for the job he was elected to do. The statement read in part, “I wish to thank all those who have felicitated with me in one way or the other since…
Survivors of Boko Haram captivity have revealed how the militant group’s fighters stoned some of their captives to death as the military approached to rescue the victims in Sambisa Forest. Quoting survivors, Associated Press reported that several women also died when they were crushed mistakenly by a Nigerian military armoured vehicle. Three, it reported, were blown up by a landmine, as they were walking to freedom. These tragic stories came from girls and women brought to a refugee camp, the news agency reported, and the victims are still finding it hard to believe they are safe. “We just have to…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has urged the Nigerian Labour Congress and civil servants in the state to exercise patience over the current economic crisis in the state occasioned by non-payment of salary. It will be recalled that several workers are owed salaries of up to six months in the state where more than 50 percent of workers are employed by the government. According to the party, the incoming APC Federal Government has given assurances that it would look into the federal allocation to the states to reduce months of unpaid salaries, as soon as the new…
National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Lagos State Council has raised concerns over the continuous shortage of nurses and midwives in the State owned hospitals. Speaking with Vanguard in an interview, the chairman of NANM, Lagos State Council, Mrs Olatunde Olusola noted that if this development is not addressed as a matter of urgency, it will greatly affect healthcare delivery in the state. “We form the largest party of the healthcare delivery in the country and that was why in any hospital without nurses and mid-wife, there will be no service; It has portrayed the nurses in the…
The Defence Headquarters, yesterday, said the man who supplies fuel and food to terrorists was apprehended in the early hours of Sunday at Daban Shata in the suburbs of Baga, Borno State. According to the DHq, Military intelligence have been on the suspect’s trail for some time now until he was eventually trapped on Sunday. He is presently undergoing interrogation in a military facility. Meanwhile the operation in Sambisa forest is continuing as troops are taking their time to search every aspect of the expansive terrain to ensure a complete flush out of Boko Haram militants in the area and…
Although, Nigeria is currently winning the war against terror group Boko Haram and the activities of the militants seem to be dwindling but the Lagos State Government is taking no chances. It has insured the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge, roads and other important state-owned infrastructures for N133 billion against terrorists attack and natural disasters. “Strategic assets such as bridges, drainage channels and roads are now specifically insured against natural disasters and terrorist attacks, amongst others,” Commissioner for Finance, Ayo Gbeleyi said while speaking on the financial activities of the state government in the last one year. “This action is for the…
Dr. Bashir Gwandu Three years after former Executive Commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Bashir Gwandu was fired, the presidency has denied he was sacked for blowing the whistle on underhand deals in waivers granted some telecom companies as claimed. Following his sack in 2012, Gwandu had approached the National Industrial Court (NIC) which declared his removal as illegal. Gwandu, through his lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), challenged the propriety of his removal from the NCC by President Goodluck Jonathan. However, a letter obtained from the Office of the Secretary to Government of the Federation, with reference 6/S.12/C.4/III/653…
Dencia pictured at her house stepped out for Brunch in her Grecian gown..You can spot her pink G wagon.. Lady’s got style.
At the on-going Silverbird Man of The Year award in Lagos, Chairman of the Silverbird Group Ben Murray-Bruce just gave a very moving speech where he charged Nigerian politicians and leaders to think more about the common man and think less about themselves because they are in positions to serve the people and not enrich themselves. The senator elect revealed further that he’s never flown a first-class flight in his life. In his words, ‘I have never flown first class in my life. Our leaders must be accountable, I have never stayed in a hotel that’s more that 300 dollars…
There appears to be chemistry between gospel singer Frank Ugochukwu Edwards and one of the daughters of Pastor Chris and Anita Oyakhilome, who are reportedly divorced. According to Blackbox Nigeria, Frank Edwards as he is popularly known, is rumoured to be in a romantic relationship with the first daughter, Sharon Oyakhilome. Frank who is currently abroad for a show has been spotted with Sharon on different occasions. Although the duo are yet to confirm or deny the speculation, let’s keep our fingers crossed and wish the new Romeo and Juliet in town well. Last year Rev. Anita filed an action…
file photo The Nigeria military has recovered another set of 260 women and children from Adamawa state following earlier rescue of over 500 women, girls and children from the Boko Haram stronghold in Sambisa forest in Borno State. According to the Director of Defence Information (DDI), Maj-Gen. Chris Olukolade, the troops on patrol Saturday located 260 women and children on the outskirts of Chalawa village in Adamawa state where they had been held up while trying to escape from terrorists. “They have now been conveyed back to their various communities in Madagali after undergoing the normal security profiling. “Some of…
Traditional ruler of Kumbun community of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, Jessey Miri has raised the alarm that soldiers have killed more than 400 persons after invading three villages – Kadarko, Kurmi and Wadata. Acording to Miri, soldiers in over 40 trucks arrived the villages on Saturday following reports of alleged killing of four soldiers at Angwan Nanmi, Karin Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, a town that borders Plateau State. “We are still in shock over what the military did to our people. As I speak with you, the corpses of our people killed still litter…
With the choice of candidate for Senate presidency reported to be slowly tearing the All Progressive Congress (APC) apart, Shehu Sani, a Senator-elect for Kaduna Central, said that the next Senate President must emerge from a free and fair process devoid of any sectional interest. “The new Senate President must emerge from a process that is free from ethnic, religious or sectional sentiments,” Sani told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview in Kaduna. “The senate president must reflect the spirit and emerging order, and must follow through the programmes and manifestoes of the APC,” Sani said. He…
President Goodluck Jonathan has commiserated with Muslims nationwide on the death of the Chief Imam of Abuja National Mosque, Ustaz Musa Muhammed. Muhammed, 68, died at the National Hospital, Abuja on Saturday following a brief illness. He was buried in Abuja on Sunday in line with Islamic rites. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the president noted that the deceased in his lifetime inspired his followers with his exemplary lifestyle, moral conduct and teachings. He added that the late Islamic cleric stood out as a passionate and diligent promoter…
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, has constituted a post-election assessment committee to review and evaluate the party’s performance in the just concluded general elections. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Olisa Metuh, the PDP National Publicity Secretary on Sunday in Abuja. The statement said that the committee, which would be formally inaugurated on May 5 at the party`s national headquarters, would make recommendations on how to reposition the party. It listed the membership of the committee to include: Sen. Ike Ekweremadu (Chairman), Governors Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom, Theodore Orji of Abia and…