Just days ago, a campaign by Nigerian promoters in the United states of America towards boycotting Nigerian music stars over exorbitant fees was kick started. Mavin Records A&R (Artiste and Repertoire) manager, Bizzle Osikoya’s comments on the issue has made him a topic of discussion across social media platforms. Bizzle took to Instagram to react to the Nigerian promoters’ statement by saying:- ‘Dis just makes me laugh. Dey not willing to fly full band and use proper venues and den dey complain artist being over priced. S/O to the guys in UK using proper venues and perfecting their production every…
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She has been in the news recently for various reasons, some good and others not so good. The Edo state dance-hall act posted these photos on her instagram page and wrote; “That Awkward moment when this blogger niggas say some real bullshits…I myself bow to some bloggers wen I read news about myself getting a nose and a b00b job…even a skin job? Ya’all jobless unlike the nose job n b00b job I spiritually got myself. I was barely 17 on this far left pic and my bra cudnt even fit properly so I ges your fada gave me the…
The news going around now is that daughter of ex governor of Oyo state, Kemi Olunloyo threw her father out of his own house in Ibadan. Kemi said the reason why she did that was because her dad is a ritualist and he’s fond of washing his dirty linen in public. Many Nigerians blasted her for acting like that and blamed her for still staying in her father’s house at 51. Kemi took to Facebook to hit back at her critics and sister for insulting her. Read below: – “Nigerians are saying “Your father is still your father hell no!…
No fewer than 5,000 members of the Labour Party in Kwara State have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress as the party’s campaign train stopped at Offa in Kwara State on Tuesday. The visibly-excited defectors were received into the APC by a national leader and senator representing Kwara Central senatorial district at the National Assembly, Bukola Saraki. In the campaign train of APC were the APC State Chairman, Ishola Fulani; APC senatorial candidate for Kwara South, Ibrahim Rafiu; Director-General of Mandate 2015, Rasak Atunwa, serving commissioners, political appointees, members of APC state executives and party elders. The 5,000 defectors from…
President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday swore-in eight new ministers recently confirmed by the Senate, with a stern warning to them to prove their mettle since they came into the cabinet at “injury time”. He also assigned portfolios to the new ministers before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The new ministers and their portfolio are Senator Musiliu Obanikoro (Lagos), Minister of State for Foreign Affairs II (in charge of Africa); Mr Kenneth Kobani (Rivers), Minister of State for Trade and Investment; Patricia Akwashiki (Nasarawa), Minister of Information and Nicholas Akise Ada (Benue), Minister of State for…
The All Progressives Congress, APC has said it has uncovered “yet another in the series of devilish plots” being hatched against the leadership of the party, this time involving a huge amount of money (in US dollars) ferried into Nigeria by some people who would claim they were hired as cash couriers by APC leaders. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, the party said the funds are to be ferried into the country through the Seme or Idi-Iroko, or any other border posts, anytime from now. It said those who orchestrated…
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari has downplayed the federal government’s spirited fight against insurgency in the country ahead of the March 28 and April 11 elections. According to him, if no success was achieved in five years, what can be done in just six weeks? Speaking at a town hall meeting on security in Abuja with representatives of 14 political parties, including APC, under the umbrella of Progressive Political Parties (COP3), Buhari expressed his reservation over the way the case of over 200 abducted Chibok girls is being handled by the government. “I have…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has lampooned the All Progressives Congress, APC, for trying to link President Goodluck Jonathan to Monday’s violent protests by members of the Yoruba militia group, Oodua Peoples Congress, OPC, in Lagos. In a statement on Wednesday, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, described the allegation as a cheap blackmail and part of the mind game being played by the opposition party in their spirited effort to discredit and scuttle the electoral process. The PDP said it was absurd for anybody to attempt to link President Jonathan to a protest and disagreements involving rival factions…
Showing its commitment towards promoting healthy oral practice for a cavity free Nigeria, Pepsodent, a leading household toothpaste, through its brush day and night campaign, has announced plans to reach ten million children in the country. David Okeme, Brand Building Director Unilever Nigeria Plc, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja with key stakeholders of the Nigerian Health Sector which includes the Senate President and National Oral Health Champion, Senator David Mark, Hon Minister of State and Supervising Minister for Health, Dr Khaliru Alhassan, Permanent Secretary, FMoH, Linus Awute, NDA President, WHO and school children. At the event held…
It promises to be beneficial for people who struggle with retaining a good hair length. This hair care challenge will help your hair gain maximum length this year. What It Is ? A Year-long hair challenge (organized by Maramma Beauty Store), to Grow your hair and retain maximum length this year using protective hair-styling and healthy hair care routines. Benefits: • Get all the information you need to Grow your hair and retain maximum length this year. • Learn effective protective-style hair care regimens. • Get discounts on prescribed hair products for the hair challenge. • Get referrals to hair…
Very sexy curvy Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson has wowed us again with her amazing figure. The veteran actress, wife and mother shared new photos of herself from an interview in Lagos. You can see her shape is still very intact even after giving birth to two kids. See another photo below: –
Ok, now I really think Basketmouth has a thing against Wizkid. The comedian who keeps on throwing subtle shades at Wizkid has done it again. Basketmouth, Wizkid and rapper Olamide were together in London on February 14, 2015 for a show. The comedian when describing his working relationship with Wizkid, he said it was “stressful” in an interview with MTV Base. “Wizkid is just something else. Olamide is phenomenal. I’ll speak from the bottom of my heart, thank you Olamide; the guy did not give me one single stress. I’m not saying Wizkid gave me stress but you know what…
ABDULLAHI BELLO BODEJO (PHOTO CREDIT: DAILY TRUST) The apex Fulani socio-cultural association, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, yesterday said that Nigerian Fulanis are not known for tribalism, hence, they will cast their votes for a Nigerian that would transform their lives and the entire country. The March 28 presidential election is a two-horse race between incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan, who is Ijaw, from South-South Nigeria and Muhammadu Buhari, a Fulani, from the Northwest region. National president of the association, Alhaji Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, made this position known shortly after meeting with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Sen. Bala Mohammed, in…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has said the decision by President Goodluck Jonathan to summon INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega to a meeting that was not attended by other political parties in Abuja on Tuesday is part of ongoing moves to compromise the integrity of the electoral commission, which is expected to be fair and neutral. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, the party said it is wrong for the President, who himself is a candidate in the forthcoming elections, to be summoning the electoral umpire at will, especially when such meetings…
The Spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Professor Ango Abdullahi, was Wednesday shot by some soldiers in Bauchi on his way to Gadau, reports have said. The former Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, was attacked when his driver overtook a military convoy. Speaking to newsmen in Bauchi, yesterday, Professor Abdullahi said he was on his way for an official assignment at Bauchi State University, Gadau, where he is the chairman of the university’s governing council when the incident happened. “It was in the morning as I was travelling in my official car with my driver. I…
NDUKA OBAIGBENA The Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) has insisted that the March 28 and April 11 general elections must be free, fair and credible. There are fears in certain quarters that the rescheduled elections will not hold, fuelling speculations that an Interim Government might be in the offing. But the association, in a communique issued at the end of an extra-ordinary meeting yesterday in Abuja, said “The general election must hold on March 28 and April 11 as scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)”, adding that “the election must produce an outcome and Nigerians must rally…
President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked the Executive Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Kabiru Mashi, and replaced him with Samuel Ogungbesan. Until his elevation on Wednesday, Mr. Ogungbesan, whose appointment takes immediate effect, was a coordinating Director at FIRS. Mashi had served as acting Executive Chairman of the agency since 2012.
Nigeria has begun the “final onslaught” against Boko Haram, the coordinator, National Information Centre, Mike Omeri, said on Tuesday, after the militants were dislodged from the strategic town of Bama, Borno State. On a visit to London, Omeri told AFP that “significant strategic military successes and gains” had been made against the Islamists in recent weeks. “Bama (the second biggest town in Borno state) was retaken yesterday (Monday) and we have Abadam, Gwoza and Askira as part of the remaining areas where we still have this presence”, he said. Abadam, Gwoza and Askira are also in Borno, which has been…
Wow, this family is rolling out big these days. It’s been barely 2 days since his Brother, AY bought himself a new luxury automobile, and Yomi has followed up immediately. Yomi Casual acquired his Chevrolet Camaro 2012, a day after his senior brother, Ayo Makun got himself a Jaguar. Love the plate number too. See another photo below: –
The fast rising talented South African rapper has stated a lot of times how much he loves Nigeria and our music acts, he has spoken about how much he loves to work with them and he’s actually putting his words to action. The South African rapper and award winning recording artiste, AKA has hinted on a collaboration with golden boy and Black Diamond act, Wande Coal. He revealed the juicy info by tweeting from his verified Twitter account just yesterday. Pardon me while I finish this Wande Coal record … Pardon me while I finish this Wande Coal record …