People all over Lagos attended the much-talked-about yearly Lagos New Year Countdown hosted by the Governor of the state, Babatunde Raji-Fashola. This year’s edition took place at bar beach, Victoria Island. Various popular artistes like Banky W, Wizkid, Yemi Alade, Seyi Shay and more were on scene to entertain and thrill the audience. The big event rounded up with fantastic firework displays. Enjoy the pictures below;
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Popular Nollywood actress, Tayo Odueke,popularly called Sikiratu Sindodo needs no introduction when Yoruba movies are mentioned in Nigeria. The star actress who went off the scene for close to two years when she was battling a strange ailment is now back in the industry. In a recent interview with CityPeople, she talk about her career, her relationship with Fuji star, Sule Alao Malaika amongst several issues . Read excerpts below: What are your plans for marriage?I don’t need to rush into marriage, I am taking my time. I feel when it is the right time I am going to get…
The Idibia’s looked really dope for the Lagos Countdown event last night..Sexy couple
He definitely had a good year and has this to show for it. Unlike most entertainers that showed off cars and other luxury items, Timaya tops the list with a fancy, huge mansion. The Dem Mama Soldier, Timaya just bought a new home. Timaya took to his Instagram page to share the good news and a photo of the house. He captioned the photo: – “Thank U LORD for d blessings, #greatyear#blessedboy#gratefull. Cases Izriz@”
If she were your girlfriend, you’d show her off too. Controversial Nollywood actor and model — IK Ogbonna is definitely head over heels in love with his Colombian boo, Sonia. IK Ogbonna took to his Instagram page to praise his girlfriend, her backside and wish her happy new year. Read his message below: –
The All Progressives Congress has welcomed the statement of President Goodluck Jonathan in his New Year message on Thursday restating his commitment to the conduct of free, fair and violence-free elections next month. The party, however, urged the President to match his words with action. In a statement in Lagos on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party expressed satisfaction that Mr. Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party had come out publicly to join the APC in pledging commitment to successful and violence-free polls in February. ”In a statement on December 28, 2014, we assured Nigerians…
President Goodluck Jonathan has vowed to take decisive action against troublemakers before, during and after the 2015 general elections. The President, who stated this in his New Year nationwide broadcast to Nigerians, said the kind of violence that followed the 2011 elections would not be allowed to repeat itself. “After the 2011 general elections, some unpatriotic elements embarked on an orgy of violence, resulting in the destruction of lives and property”, Mr. Jonathan said. “That will not be allowed to happen this time around. This government will act decisively against anyone who disrupts the public peace, before, during or after…
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Adamawa State, Nuhu Ribadu, has unveiled a former Chairman of Ganye Local Government, Habila Istifanus, as his running mate in the February 2015 governorship election in the state. The choice of Mr. Istifanus followed wide consultations across the state, Mr. Ribadu said. The PDP guber flag bearer described his running mate as a man for all seasons who has the competency to assist him in bringing about fast development to the state. “I am here to present the winning team to you. We are here to bring before you what we have…
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Adamu Muazu has urged Nigerians to pray for the peaceful conduct of the general elections in February. He also asked that prayers be offered for the kidnapped Chibok girls, who were abducted by terrorist group Book Haram last year. “I wish to take the opportunity of this New Year message to urge all Nigerians to pray for peaceful polls in 2015, enhanced national security and the continued development of our dear country by the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan,” he said in a New Year message made released last night.…
Popular Nollywood actress, Ini Edo has released official photos of her newly built mansion. The actress who had her house-warming party on Tuesday,30th of December, 2014 in Lekki has also released photos from the party. The celebration was attended by some of the actress’ colleagues in the entertainment industry. Former Falcons player Chichi Igbo, Annie, 2face Idibia, Alexx Ekubo, Belinda Effah and more were there to support her. Belinda Effah, one of the attendees described it as a fun fare “it was like a festival, had too much” while Ini Edo, the host said “This is a big achievement…
President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed his administration’s commitment to a free and fair election, vowing not to tolerate violence of any form. “Decisive action will be taken against any individuals or groups who attempt to disrupt the public peace before, during or after the 2015 elections,” the president said on a New Year message yesterday. “The elections are very important for us as a country. Their successful conclusion will further strengthen our democratic institutions and place our beloved country even more firmly in the comity of truly democratic nations. “Given the challenges that have characterized some previous electoral contests in…
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, yesterday said the remark by Vice President Namadi Sambo that people were leaving Lagos in droves because of high taxation is a mark of ignorance and diabolical on his part. Fashola, who stated this at the end-of-year media briefing held at the Ikeja House, Lagos, said he sincerely believes that Mr. Sambo was misquoted or the utterance could be a reflection of the quality of people the country parades as its leaders. “That statement is a very serious display of ignorance if it was true that the vice president said so. How do you…
The Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has commended the state chapter of the National Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, for supporting autonomy for local governments as passed by the 19 APC lawmakers in the State House of Assembly. The party also said it had forgiven teachers who have asked for forgiveness over their stance on former Governor Kayode Fayemi-led administration. “Some of the teachers apologised on behalf of the others to Fayemi in a phone-in live programme on Adaba FM last week”, the APC said in a statement by its State Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatubosun, on…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over the plan by the federal government to use the security agencies, especially the Department of State Service, DSS, and the Police, to harass and intimidate the opposition with a view to weaking it ahead of the 2015 elections. In a statement issued in Abuja yesterday by its national publicity secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the APC said the torrent of threats being issued recently by the minister of police affairs and the DSS, over alleged inflammatory statements by opposition leaders, is nothing but a thinly-veiled attempt at cowing the opposition and…
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd), yesterday asked Nigerians not to lose hope because change is imminent in the country. The APC presidential candidate pointed out that 2015 is a year of change for the nation, which the forthcoming elections would bring. He also listed a five-point change agenda which he would implement if elected president. Buhari pledged to change the nation’s debilitating dependence on crude oil to earn revenue. Gen. Buhari, who explained the change he has envisioned for the nation in a New Year message, which he said was specifically targeted at…
Senate President David Mark has urged the citizens not to despair, saying “there will be light at the end of the tunnel”. The senate president also expressed the confidence that the nation’s socio-political and economic problems in the last one year would give way to better days in the New Year. Mark spoke in a statement yesterday by his Chief Press Secretary, Paul Mumeh. The statement read in part: “There is no doubt that the situation, especially insecurity, is challenging. We cannot pretend that all is well with us. But we are a nation of good faith in one God.…
The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has urged Nigerians to pursue the search for peace, stressing that it was only in building on the culture of peace that meaningful socio-economic development could be guaranteed in the New Year. Chairman of the forum and Governor of Niger State, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, who said this, explained that irrespective of religious, political or ideological differences, people must support genuine efforts aimed at ensuring that the conduct of general elections is successful and devoid of needless bickering capable of threatening the nation’s corporate existence. Gov. Aliyu, in a statement in Minna yesterday by his…
President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade on the occasion of his 85th birthday on Thursday. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, in a statement on Wednesday, said President Jonathan wrote a congratulatory letter to the monarch in which he described him as one of the nation’s most revered royal fathers. The president further praised the traditional ruler for what he called his unwavering dedication to the highest ideals in his reign as the Ooni of Ife. “On the occasion of your 85th birthday anniversary, I write to extend…
Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State says he has forgiven all those who wished him dead following rumours that widely circulated in the state to the effect that he had died while receiving medical treatment for a kidney-related ailment abroad. Al-Makura, who arrived Lafia, the state capital at about 4pm to a rousing welcome, drove through township streets as jubilant crowds lined the streets in solidarity. Addressing the crowd of supporters that turned out to welcome him at the Government House, Lafia, Al-Makura, who was emotional on sighting the number of people that turned out in solidarity said “this has…
Following a peaceful Christmas celebration, the Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has directed Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of Police nationwide to ensure effective and efficient deployment of operational manpower during the New Year and Eid-el-Maulud celebrations. Abba has also directed the AIG in charge of border patrol to ensure that the nation’s borders are effectively monitored to prevent cross-border crime. The AIG in charge of police air wing was also directed to provide aerial patrol for the Federal Capital Territory and other states. A statement yesterday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu, said the…