Famous Nigerian veteran singer — Tony Tetuila is among the countless entertainers in the race for political office come the 2015 general elections. The singer turned politician is running for the Kwara State House of Assembly, Irepodun LGA, and after making his decision to contest a public knowledge a few weeks back, the singer is now taking the bull by the horns by paying a visit to his constituency to meet with Oro Ward 2 leaders and other women leaders in his local government. The trip back to his roots is to officially seek their blessings and as well explain his…
Author: Wale Adebayo
He had a turbulent last 2 years but he seems to have emerged stronger from all his battles. The former Chocolate City singer and new Lagos state Chamber of Commerce ambassador, Brymo is set to release his 4th studio album titled Tabula Rasa. Brymo officially announced via Twitter that the long-awaited album would be released on October 30, 2014. He has already dropped a track titled ‘Femi’ as a promotional single off the forthcoming album. According to his new manager, Lanre lawal, ‘The Tabula Rasa album by Brymo drops October 30 in Europe & America; and November 3 in Nigeria.’…
Very fast rising Nigerian singer — Oritsefemi has dropped another song for his fans, and he teams up with one of Ghana’s music stars, Shatta Wale on the song titled ‘Want It’. Oritsefemi who recently signed a new management deal with Avatar entertainment led by Abuja-based business man, Mr Allen, recently dropped the video for ‘Sexy ladies’ featuring Davido. The music star, who has had a roller coaster 2014 with a level of success he might have considered far-fetched at the beginning of the year, is currently in the United States of America where he’s on tour and is also shooting a video for…
A Fund aimed at revitalising the economies affected by conflicts and disasters in Nigeria has been inaugurated by President Goodluck Jonathan, with a donation of N250 million to help it achieve its goals. The Fund, Elumelu Nigeria Empowerment Fund according to its managers, the Tony Elumelu Foundation, will be used to transform economies ravaged by natural disasters and conflicts across the country. “I am pleased to join you for the launch of the Elumelu Nigeria Empowerment Fund. From what I gathered, the Fund will provide interventions focused on the medium and long term needs of post-conflict and post-disaster communities,” said…
President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed disappointment at the “reckless” charges made against his administration by General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), advising the former Head of State to conduct his presidential campaign with regard for the truth. In a statement signed by Reuben Abati, his Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Jonathan said Buhari’s statement reflects very badly on his character. “We have noted with disappointment and regret, the reckless, baseless and unsupportable charges made against the Jonathan’s Administration yesterday by a supposed elder Statesman, General Muhammadu Buhari,” according to the statement. “We wholly reject the allegations made by General Buhari against…
A 20-year-old is set to spend the next 20 months of his life in prison after an Ikeja High Court found him guilty of the three-count charge of conspiracy, fraud and examination malpractices preferred against him. Abiodun Raheem appeared before Justice Kudirat Jose of the Court on Thursday for creating a website that facilitates examination malpractices. He entered a plea bargain agreement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the anti-graft agency that arraigned him before the court. EFCC counsel, Mr Mohammed Bashir told the court that Raheem conspired to commit the offences on Jan. 27 in Lagos. According…
Olamide has already announced that he’s set to drop his 4th album very soon, now he has shown off his forthcoming album cover artwork. The indigenous rapper, Olamide has unveiled the official cover for his 4th album, ‘Street Ot’. Olamide took to his Instagram page last night to post the photo cover for his soon-to-be- released 4th album. His three previous albums, Rapsodi, YBNL and Baddest Guy Ever Liveth all certified to have done very well in the market, the rapper and his teeming fans are upbeat that his 4th album will be a shattering success based on his high ratings and consistency.…
Nigeria has managed to successfully defeat the Ebola virus spread within the country but other West African countries might still be in grave danger. The Ebola virus has killed about 4,000 people in West Africa so far, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams of Action Chapel International in Ghana has revealed that the disease might be penetrating Ghana between October and November 2014. According to reports, the General Overseer of the Ghana-based ministry told his congregation on Sunday, October 12, 2014 that God revealed the Ebola issue to him in his sleep. ‘I was resting and [at] 1 am, the Spirit of the Lord woke me…
Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has dismissed reports he was joining the race for the presidential ticket of the All progressives Congress (APC). “Following persistent inquiries from friends, political associates and well-meaning Nigerians both at home and abroad over speculations of my interest in the 2015 presidential election, and media comments by my aides, I wish to categorically state that I am not contesting for the 2015 presidential election,” said Oshiomole in a statement. According to the governor, his focus remained on continuing to develop Edo and taking it to the next level. “Today, I believe my party, the APC,…
Since the 90s music superstar, Tony Tetuila has made his political intention known, many have been on the watch to see the outcome. The Singer turned politician, who is running for Kwara State House of Assembly, Irepodun LGA, has shown how ready he is for the seemingly political responsibility ahead. He is said to be currently in the state to meet with Oro Ward 2 leaders and other women leaders in his local government, who in turn welcomed him with open arms. Enjoy viewing more of the photos below:
Members of the House of Representatives have approved life pension for the President and Deputy President of the Senate as well as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. This came as the lawmakers on Wednesday voted in favour of 71 amendments to sections of the 1999 constitution. The life pension approved, according to the lawmakers, would however be paid only if he/she was not impeached from office. The lawmakers also voted in support of the adoption of referendum for state creation, but rejected the amendment of Section 9 to allow for a referendum in determining the fate…
The Federal Executive Council yesterday held a valedictory session for seven ministers set to resign their positions to contest the governorship of their states in the 2015 elections. President Goodluck Jonathan, who presided over the session, noted that the seven ministers might not be in attendance at the next FEC meeting as they were expected to resign their positions before going for the primaries. He lauded the ministers’ meritorious service to the nation. “If you are in PDP and you are a public officer or you are a civil servant, if you have to go into an elective office you…
Popular Nigerian Hip-hop sensation, Wizkid, has set the records straight! The 24-year-old Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known by his stage name Wizkid, who is a Nigerian recording artist, songwriter and performer has made it known in an interview that he is expensive. The singer who started his musical career at age 11, releasing a collaborative album with Glorious Five entitled Lil PrinzIn in an interview with TheNETng earlier this week, made it known that he charges N10million for musical collaborations with artistes he doesn’t love but does it for free with the ones he loves. “I charge N10million for collaboration…
One of the sensational music duo, Peter Okoye of PSquare has gotten a new endorsement deal. The singer was officially unveiled as the brand ambassador of Olympic Milk. Linda Ikeji reports that he signed the endorsement deal for several millions of Naira some days back. Although P-square has been getting deals together, report has it that this is the first time there will be an endorsement deal from a brand with just one of them. The singing duo were endorsed by popular Telecommunications company, GLO. However, Peter Okoye has been unveiled officially as the brand ambassador. It would be recalled…
The Former Governors Forum (FGF) on Tuesday in Abuja pleaded with politicians to shun divisive politicking and violence arising from elections. The former governors, led by their leader, Jim Nwobodo who governed the old Anambra, said this during a visit to the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Nwobodo, the only way to move the nation forward is to practise politics without bitterness and ensure that candidates for elective offices on all platforms shun abuses and violence in the course of their campaigns. ”Elections are coming, there is need to ensure unity and peace of Nigeria…
The Taraba House of Assembly on Wednesday passed a vote of confidence on the state Acting Governor, Alhaji Garba Umar, and the Speaker, Mr Josiah Kente. This follows a motion moved by Alhaji Muhammed Abdulkarim, (PDP), representing Ibi Constituency, in the house. Abdulkarim, in a motion, said the abilities of Umar and Kente in handling the political crisis that engulfed the state occasioned by the return of Gov. Danbaba Suntai from medical trip in London deserved commendation. “I move to bring to the notice of this house the need to pass a vote of confidence on Umar and Kente given…
A former head of state, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd), on Wednesday commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their courage in the battle against the Boko Haram insurgency in the country. Buhari, who gave the commendation at the Eagle Square, Abuja, where he declared his intention to contest the 2015 presidential elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the Nigerian military deserved to be celebrated for their perseverance and urged Nigerians to resolve to rid the country of Boko Haram. “I would like us to place on record our appreciation for the efforts of our Armed Forces…
A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Wednesday in Kafanchan, headquarters of Jema’a Local Government Area, asked members of the party to refrain from what he described as politics of blackmail. The aspirant told party members to rather embrace issue-based politics geared towards national development. He made the call while on tour of Southern Kaduna as part of his campaign strategy to woo people of the area ahead of the 2015 governorship election in the state. This marks the second time in less than a month…
Reprieve came the way of Lagos lawyer and prominent socialite, Fred Ajudua Wednesday, after a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja discharged him of an allegation of defrauding two Dutch businessmen of $1.69 million proffered against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ajudua was arraigned alongside one Charles Orie for the same offence. The anti-graft agency had alleged that the defendants defrauded the victims by claiming that the money was for help to facilitate a contract worth $18 million on behalf of the complainants. It would be recalled that the duo were first arraigned before Justice Joseph…
The Tobacco Products Regulation and Control Bill, 2014 currently being considered by the Senate is not aimed at closing down multinational firms producing the product but designed to safeguard the health of the people. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, gave the assurance during a public hearing to consider the harmonised National Tobacco Control Bill 2012 (Senate Bill) and 2014 (Executive Bill), which seeks to repeal the Tobacco (Control) Act 1990. The senator, who was reacting to fears expressed by the Oyo State Government that any stringent regulations in the industry would worsen the economic situation…