The Central Working Committee (CWC) of Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has officially launched the media campaign for the 2015 edition – which celebrates 10 years of inspiring Africa. The campaign is themed #AfricaNeedsYou, and it will be driven by a tour of 100 cities across Africa. This tour will a) re-focus attention on the issues young people are facing across the continent, b) the case studies of how TFAA’s global brain trust has solved these issues and then c) set up hubs in each city – made up of past winners, nominees, partners and volunteers at community-levels –…
Author: Wale Adebayo
In a bold restatement on its promise to customer satisfaction, mega carrier, British Airways has re-launched its ‘On Business’ loyalty programme for growing Businesses. The exclusive event which held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island on Thursday, 8th October 2015, was designed to support growing businesses make the most of their travel budget with the company’s employees accumulating points any time they travel, and points earned redeemable for valuable travel benefits at a later date. Click here to watch video. The high profile event was graced by top entrepreneurial and corporate tycoons, and high profile guests including the British…
Nollywood actress, Chika Ike has replied some fans criticizing her for always wearing skimpy clothes. According to her critics, she apparently wears clothes that are too revealing. Chika Ike, who is also CEO of Fancy Nancy Collection, said: “I can’t do without my tan-top and my short, so I can show off those sexy legs. I hear some fans are expressing their displeasure over my recent outfits but really, I wear what I am comfortable in.” Chika added, “I cannot imagine not flaunting my charming legs, so whenever I dress up, I have to show them off.”
The Portuguese is under immense pressure having lost over 60% of games played this season and is a target for the French principality club, but Abramovich has reportedly rejected a mammoth bid for his coach’s services and wants Jose Mourinho to stay on for a while despite the poor run. The Ligue 1 side, largely bankrolled by businessman Dmitry Rybolovlev, offered to buy out the remainder of Mourinho’s contract. However, Blues owner Abramovich has offered him support and has told Monaco’s middlemen he won’t sell Mourinho for that price, although it is believed Mourinho could be got if the fee is…
Television cameras caught Real Madrid President, Florentino Perez, waiting for star player Cristiano Ronaldo as he arrived at the stadium with the rest of the players for Tuesday’s crucial champions league clash with Paris St Germain. Florentino Perez could be seen asking the forward about a recent interview he gave German magazine Kicker, in which he hinted that he might not stay at the club. The president gave him a playful slap as he questioned Ronaldo, who looked less than amused and walked away saying: ‘What did I say? I never said that. I said it differently,’ he said as…
The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, yesterday, apologised to primary school teachers in the state over the mix-up in the payment of their September salary. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Idowu Adelusi, said: “Even though the mix-up was from the State Accountant General’s office but as the state governor, he takes responsibility. “I want to apologise for the inconsistency and problems encountered in crediting the accounts of some primary school teachers, it was after my broadcast few days back that I got a lot of text messages from some teachers that were affected,”…
A man killed his girlfriend, a final year student of Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo state, for rejecting his marriage proposal, reports have said. The deceased identified as Miss Onyinyechi Okegbulam, 22, of Egbu in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State was reportedly shot in the head at close range by her supposed boyfriend in the village. According to a source who spoke to Vanguard, the deceased was, last Saturday, lured out of her family home by the boyfriend at about 7p.m. “Some people, who were close to the scene of the crime…
Former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilos Yakubu Danjuma (rtd) on Tuesday said Nigeria must end the Boko Haram insurgency and tackle inter-religious conflicts. Speaking at the inauguration of the Sokoto Catholic Diocese multi-purpose Secretariat, Danjuma who was the Special Guest of Honour also noted that the country was facing critical challenges of times, saying “we are at a critical stage of our history where terrorists are holding communities to hostage and hoisting their flags as their territory.” “Inter-religious conflicts have been one of the most critical problems and catalysts to the country’s under development, unity and spirit of brotherhood.”…
The Acting Head of Federal Civil Service of the Federation (AHCSoF), Mrs. Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita, has alerted the public over a false Facebook account opened in her name by fraudsters to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. She denied there was any job vacancy in her office as claimed by the false account. According to a statement by the spokesman of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) Haruna R. Imrana, the public should disregard the account to avoid falling victims of fraudsters. “The attention of the Office of the Head of Civil Service has…
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confiscated bullet-proof vehicles, huge amount of cash and jewelry from five prominent Nigerians implicated in the money laundering allegation against immediate past Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. The EFCC and its British counterpart, National Crime Agency (NCA), are investigating the suspects for allegedly conniving with Alison-Madueke to commit the crime, The NATION reports. The ex-petroleum minister was arrested in London on October 2 for alleged money laundering, bribery and corruption. She was however, released on bail same day. It was learnt that the EFCC also restricted the movement of the “high-profile” suspects to…
Senator Shehu Sani representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District has said the increased tempo in the agitation for Biafra is a plan ‘B’ action promoted by pro-Goodluck Jonathan forces to undermine President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The senator, who made the allegation while speaking with reporters in Kaduna yesterday, said: “The new agitation for Biafra is a misguided, ill-conceived and ill-fated course. “The Biafra agitation is a new attempt to destroy the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, to ignite a national conflict and cause chaos, pandemonium and confusion. It is not reflective of the interest and generality of the Igbo people”. According to…
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has denied speculations that he is in talks with MTN over the $5.2 billion fine imposed on it by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). His Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Laolu Akande, made the denial on Monday. The vice president has shares in MTN Nigeria, according to details of his assets declaration form submitted to the Code of Conduct Bureau and made public early September. MTN had said yesterday that it was in talks with the Presidency, internal security agencies and the NCC about the fine imposed on it for failing…
The Abia State Governorship Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, the state capital, on Tuesday, upheld Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s victory in the April 11 governorship election in the state. Ikpeazu was candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The tribunal dismissed the petition filed by Alex Otti of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
Nollywood actress, Damilola Adegbite aired her opinion about how she feels about teachers who beat students. Adegbite, who gave birth to a baby boy last September with actor hubby, Chris Attoh, say she does not believe that teachers should discipline students. She feels parents should discipline their children instead of teachers. She revealed this last night (November 3) on her Instagram page. “I’ve been hearing so many stories of teachers physically abusing their students. If any teacher as much as touches my son, they will meet the devil face to face. Leave the disciplining to parents. Educating them is your own responsibility”…
Petite Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade is adding finishing touches to the video for her new song titled ‘Na Gode’ featuring Selebobo. The official video will be released soon.
Popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has continued to step up her game, both at acting and the production of movies. The pretty actress finally screened her new movie titled ‘Victims’ on Sunday (October 1, 2015). The private screening, was attended by top Nigerian entertainers including Seyi Law, Toyin Aimakhu, Fathia Balogun and Lancelot Imasuen, who is the director of the movie.
Nigerian socialite, Toke Makinwa celebrates her 31st birthday yesterday. Her estranged husband, Maje Ayida was surprisingly quick to remember and wrote a birthday message to her. Maje Ayida composed a romantic message reminiscing about the first day he listened to Toke Makinwa on the radio. Read the birthday message below: – “Happy birthday to my stunning wife, you are such an incredible woman. I remember when you started on the radio, you were a bag of nerves, working the night shift. I stopped off the pick up a pizza as they closed and drove up to the station. The roads were…
Gor Mahia fans have challenged struggling Premier League champions, Chelsea FC to a match after their side won the Kenyan Premier League unbeaten with a record points haul and so high is confidence among the fans they fancy their chances against Chelsea FC. Chelsea is currently 15th in the Premier League standings with just 11 points after 11 games and have lost six games but surely it’s not that bad? Lol. I’m still a Chelsea fan …for now! 🙂 Source: LIB
The Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the government will not use the taxes of workers to pay those who chose to stay at home for months on a strike that is ill-informed. Speaking at the 2015/2016 Legal Year of the State Judiciary, the Governor said the law is clear that a worker who embarks on a strike will forfeit his wage. Workers under the aegis of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in the state had embarked on a 7-month strike action to press home their demand for financial autonomy for the judiciary. However, Oshiomole said:…
The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday approved the appointment of a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Mr. Christian Akioja Olakpe as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). According to a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Habib Aruna, the appointment of Olakpe is a strong response to complaints by the public on the situation of traffic on the roads. The government said the appointment is meant to revamp LASTMA for improved performance and better relations with the public and the state, adding that Olakpe’s…