Sarah Ofili got a taste a fame when she was dating hunky Nigerian rapper, Ikechukwu but it seems she has adjusted well, even though their romance ended ages ago. Sarah Ofili doesn’t seem to get tired of showing off her hot body to her fans on Instagram. The model/fashion blogger in one photo goes unclad, and in another she’s dressed in her lingerie and throws herself in the morning sunlight as she poses for the camera, captioned:
Author: Wale Adebayo
The Federal Government has spent over N3.5 billion on the rehabilitation of the Zaria-Funtua-Kaura Namoda rail lines, Sahabi Ya’u, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Land Transport, said on Saturday. Mr. Ya’u told journalists in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara, that government was doing its best to make transportation easier for the people in spite of the costly nature of constructing rail lines. He said the federal government decided to embark on the rehabilitation of existing rail lines to facilitate movement of goods and people until when it could provide modern rail lines. Mr. Ya’u said the construction of a modern rail line…
A cross-section of women in Kano on Sunday expressed concern over the use of teenage girls by Boko Haram to carry out suicide bomb attacks. Some of the women said in Kano that the new trend has created fear and panic among residents of the city. One of the women, Jamila Sani, said that following the recent bombings in the city, women, especially teenage girls, had become objects of suspicion among residents. “Since it is young women that were used to carry out the recent bomb attacks, people are now scared of women particularly young girls. “There was a time…
Six persons suspected to be kidnappers were, weekend, paraded by the Department of State Services, DSS, Ebonyi State Command. The suspected kidnappers were those who allegedly abducted and killed former Coordinator of Okposi Development Centre in Ohaozara Local Government Area, Mr. Ihebunandu Okorie, in March. The state Director of DSS, Mr. L. B. Baba, while parading the suspects at the headquarters of the DSS, said they abducted the council boss on March 16, 2014 at the Presbyterian Church, Okposi in Ohaozara Local Government Area and later killed him at Nguzu Edda forest. He gave the names of the suspects as…
The national leadership of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the outcome of Osun State governorship election as “a clear testimony to President Goodluck Jonathan’s unparalleled commitment to peaceful elections in Nigeria”. The ruling party in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh on Sunday, hailed the president for “creating the enabling environment for Osun people to freely and peacefully exercise their franchise without rancour or blood-letting”. The PDP also commended the security agencies for their display of professionalism in keeping the peace throughout the exercise despite provocations by desperate politicians. Metuh, however, called on the opposition…
The Labour Party, LP, candidate in Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Osun State, Fatai Akinbade, has blamed his embarrassing defeat at the polls to his opponents’ tactics of “confusing” his supporters. Mr. Akinbade came a distant third in the election garnering a paltry 8,898 votes, behind Governor Rauf Aregbesola, the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, and Iyiola Omisore, of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, who emerged winner and runner up respectively. In a statement announcing his concession of defeat, Sunday, Mr. Akinbade noted that the election was marred by financial inducement of the electorates. He also said his opponents’ tactics led…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the victory of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola in Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State as a measure of the popularity and acceptability of the incumbent governor and the All Progressives Congress, APC. Recall that Atiku had some few days before Osun people went to the polls, called on his in-laws (his first wife, Titi, is an indigene of Osun State), not to let him down by voting overwhelmingly for the APC candidate. “The victory of Governor Aregbesola and the APC in the governorship election in Osun State is very symbolic. It shows clearly that…
The Federal Government has spent over N3.5 billion on the rehabilitation of the Zaria-Funtua-Kaura Namoda rail lines, Sahabi Ya’u, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Land Transport, said on Saturday. Mr. Ya’u told journalists in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara, that government was doing its best to make transportation easier for the people in spite of the costly nature of constructing rail lines. He said the federal government decided to embark on the rehabilitation of existing rail lines to facilitate movement of goods and people until when it could provide modern rail lines. Mr. Ya’u said the construction of a modern rail line…
A cross-section of women in Kano on Sunday expressed concern over the use of teenage girls by Boko Haram to carry out suicide bomb attacks. Some of the women said in Kano that the new trend has created fear and panic among residents of the city. One of the women, Jamila Sani, said that following the recent bombings in the city, women, especially teenage girls, had become objects of suspicion among residents. “Since it is young women that were used to carry out the recent bomb attacks, people are now scared of women particularly young girls. “There was a time…
Six persons suspected to be kidnappers were, weekend, paraded by the Department of State Services, DSS, Ebonyi State Command. The suspected kidnappers were those who allegedly abducted and killed former Coordinator of Okposi Development Centre in Ohaozara Local Government Area, Mr. Ihebunandu Okorie, in March. The state Director of DSS, Mr. L. B. Baba, while parading the suspects at the headquarters of the DSS, said they abducted the council boss on March 16, 2014 at the Presbyterian Church, Okposi in Ohaozara Local Government Area and later killed him at Nguzu Edda forest. He gave the names of the suspects as…
It’s good to see that our Nigerian superstars have learnt to appreciate their privileged circumstances and have aided the poor in the continent. But I guess some of us would prefer to see this happening in Nigeria. Paul and Peter Okoye of P-Square as well as Davido are sharing their love and eleviating poverty in the little ways they can and its definitely a good gesture. P-Square The pop duo are currently in Yaounde, Cameroon with brother/manager Jude Okoye for a sold-out concert. After a press briefing, they visited an orphanage to donate 1 Million CFA franc which is equivalent…
Arguably the most loved diva in Nollywood or it’s safe to say ex-Nollywood star. Genevieve has managed to stand-out among her fellow super actresses and I think she deserves every accolade she has gotten. It definitely comes as a surprise that the delectable actress wasn’t endorsed by Telecommunications giant, Globacom and was instead signed by Etisalat. They were rumors as to why the deal didn’t go through because she allegedly referred them to her manager and it was even reported then even when Mike Adenuga personally called her, she said the same. She however debunked the rumor and cleared the…
Normally, this wouldn’t even be my business but I’m proud to announced that 4 hardworking Nigerians made the honorary list. The finalists in the prestigious CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2014 Competition have been announced by Ferial Haffajee, Chair of the independent judging panel, in its 19th year since inception. This year the competition received entries from 38 countries across the continent, including French and Portuguese speaking Africa. There are 28 finalists from 10 countries: – Daniel Biaou Adje, ORTB, Benin Safia Berkouk, El Watan, Algeria Vinayak Bhardwaj & Tabelo Timse, M&G Centre for Investigative Journalism, Mail & Guardian, South Africa…
Operators of parks and recreational centres have been charged to imbibe new security measures to ensure security of lives of citizens. Declaring open a one-day workshop for operators of parks and gardens and horticulturists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Minister of FCT, Senator Bala Muhammed, said intimating managers of public places on the need and steps to take to ensure security of lives and property was a necessity, taking cognisance of the current security challenge. “These are trying times for us as a nation, but we all need to rise up to the challenge and defend our unity…
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to Plateau State have been advised to ensure their safety by adhering strictly to the instructions given to them in camp. Governor Jonah Jang advised the 2014 Batch ‘B’ corps members numbering over 3,000 yesterday, during the swearing-in ceremony at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, Jakatai, Mangu Local Government Area to be disciplined as that would create a conducive environment for safety. Jang who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youths Development, Mrs. Dorcas Din, charged the corps members to conduct themselves with single-minded dedication to make the service year a…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja on Sunday announced new procedures for worshippers at Masses to check likely spread of the Ebola virus. The procedures which include the administration of the Holy Communion on the palm of the faithful as against placing it on the tongue of the recipient, was announced by Rev. Fr. Moses Jimbili, at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Nyanya. Jimbili told parishioners at the church that the measure was a directive by the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Eminence, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, as check on the spread of Ebola disease. Other change in the church’s practice…
Some leaders of the Nigerian Muslim Community has called for caution over the reported ban by Saudi Arabia on pilgrims from West African countries, following the death in that country of a patient, who contracted the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), while he was on a business trip to Sierra Leone. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, reportedly suspended pilgrimage visas for West Africa sub-region after World Health Organisation, WHO, and Saudi authorities confirmed the infection from tests that were conducted on samples from the victim. Although the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), tactically avoided comment in order not to…
The Federal Government has commenced remodelling of existing railway stations across the country through Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative. Minister of Transport, Senator Idris Umar made this known in Abuja during a visit of the body of Permanent Secretaries. According to him, the Federal Ministry of Transportation is focused on its mandate particularly in respect of the country’s railway system. The first phase of the railway stations project, is to be remodeled and redeveloped to connect, Ebute-Meta in Lagos, to Ilorin, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Jos and Gombe, said Umar. “Following the lifting of the embargo on rent and…
Waje — Nigerian single mother and singer who has bagged multiple awards and is also a UN ambassador went in partnership with luxury store Polo Avenue and gave away $2,000 shopping vouchers to two lucky fans for her #OnyePoloAvenue Instagram competition. After 2 weeks of fun, 2 winners emerged. The Abuja based Ifeola Olatunji-David and Amsterdam based Linda Ezekwesili who sent in a representative. The winners received the shopping vouchers from Waje and Polo Boss ‘Mr John Obayuwana’ and indulged in a shopping spree that involved purchases of Jimmy Choo shoes, Gucci shoes and a few more designer items. Waje’s…
Ekiti State Governor-Elect, Mr Ayodele Fayose has joined other Nigerians in congratulating the governor of Osun State Governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, on his re-election as governor of the state. In a statement in Ado-Ekiti Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Idowu Adelusi, Fayose said he is looking forward to a working relationship between him and Ogbeni Aregbesola The governor -elect noted that Aregbesola’s victory was a plus for democracy in Nigeria as it showed that Nigerians could conduct their affairs in peaceful and orderly manner Fayose further expressed confidence that as the incoming governor of Ekiti State, he would…