Nigerian singer Davido is very angry and he did not hesitate to vent out his anger on twitter at an unknown ‘artist’. See tweets below: Although he did not mention whom he was pissed at, some of his fans on instagram, however, think he was referring to his colleague, Wizkid. Read some of his fans’ comments below: But apparently Davido’s fired shot was not directed at Wizkid, as they were both spotted, yesterday at JFK airport in New York. The duo are currently in the New York city to perform at different shows. The ‘Aye’ crooner, Davido, has been in…
Author: Wale Adebayo
So like I mentioned I work as a Human Resource Manager and well my name is Bimpe Ajayi-and don’t even ask ‘cause I’m not telling you how old I am. Anyways, because my job entails managing people, I had to devise a ways to maintain a steady two-way communication with my staff (…trust me, emails and intranet don’t always work these day). I use instant messaging mobile apps a lot; any of the platforms that my staff members are active, I use it. Be it the Whatsapps, 2gos, BBMs, Wechats and I must say Palmchat (…will tell you why in…
I know this one is quite obvious but don’t be surprise if some people still get it wrong. The picture you can see above is the father and brother of a famous Nigerian soccer star. He plays for a very big club in London and is a midfielder. Which famous footballer is he???
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday called for a probe into the failed suicide attempt on a former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, saying there was more to it than meets the ordinary eyes. There must be a “believable and credible enquiry”, it said. APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun made the demand in a statement. He said: “The APC condemns in strongest terms the abominable spate of bomb blast and almost obvious attempt to take the life of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, (rtd). We understand that the unassuming, peaceful and humble General was on his way to…
Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aegis of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), said yesterday that President Goodluck Jonathan should be held responsible for the attempt on the life of one of its national leaders and former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari. The governors, in a statement titled: PGF Condemns Attempt on Buhari, Holds Jonathan Responsible, noted that the failed attempt on Gen. Buhari’s life came just two days after he urged Jonathan to stop waging war on Nigerians but to devote more time to the war on terrorism. The governors condemned the attack, adding that…
Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Musa Ahmed, and five principal officers of the House yesterday visited the presidential villa, Abuja, where they held a private meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan. The lawmakers were led to the president’s office by deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Uche Secondus. Speaking with State House Correspondents on the nature and outcome of the two-hour meeting with the president, the speaker responded, “It is a private visit”. When pressed further to know what the private visit was all about and why it came at a time the…
ROCHAS Okorocha IN HANDSHAKE WITH ARTHUR NZERIBE (L) SEATED Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State yesterday berated maverick politician, Senator Arthur Nzeribe, over his comments in the media that he would ensure that come 2015, the state will produce another governor. This was contained in a press statement issued through the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Sam Onwuemeodo. Okorocha, who is reportedly eyeing the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket in 2015, maintained determine who governs the state does not rest on Nzeribe or any other godfather. Nzeribe, who hails from the state, was reported to have…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said yesterday that the federal government has promised to offset the medical bills of all the injured victims of Wednesday’s twin bomb blasts in Kaduna State. The North West Zonal Coordinator of NEMA, Alhaji Musa Ilallah, said the payments will be made as soon as they conclude assessment and ascertain the damages recorded in the blasts. “After the operational exercise, NEMA has discovered that 38 people died while 37 sustained various degrees of injuries and presently receiving treatment in the two medical centers”, Ilallah said. According to the NEMA boss, the 44 Army Reference…
The official photos from the star-studded 30th birthday of popular On-Air Personality, broadcaster and celebrity model for Soulmate hair products Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi are out. The Lagos born who is warming up to start her personal eponymous TV show, hosted a lavish dinner party at Otres Restaurant, recently in Lagos, with many Nigerians stars gracing the occasion. Gbemi, a one time Future Awards OAP of the year currently hosts a radio show on both Cool FM and The Beat 99.9 FM. It has been a season of birthday celebrations amongst celebrities in the country as just recently, Music star, Wizkid raised…
Famous makossa singer — Awilo Longomba seems to have developed a great affection for Nigeria and vice versa. The Congolese singer collaborated with Praiz months back on his hit video and he is back in Nigeria since last weekend. Awilo came in for the opening gala night of MTN Project Fame West Africa. He was also spotted at 2Face Idibia’s “The Ascension” album launch in Lagos. He also met with the Golden Movie Ambassadors of Nigeria, with members such as Yomi Fabiyi, Saidi Balogun, Foluke Daramola, Aisha Abimbola, and Bayo Bankole. They shared a photo of their meeting on twitter. Yomi Fabiyi @yomifabiyi…
Exactly what I was talking about yesterday, most Nigerian singers drop photos immediately after or before the drop new singles. After the successful release of 2Face Idibia‘s “The Ascension” album, 960 Music Group/Hypertek Digital have turned their camera lenses in the direction of Dammy Krane; presenting two singles from Dammy Krane‘s anticipated debut album. And they are “Amin” and “In Case of Incasity” featuring Davido. Amin is a slow tempo, prayerful song that leaves listeners hopeful for the future, while In Case of Incasity is a Club Banger. See Photos below: – AMIN
A former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, has frowned at President Goodluck Jonathan’s handling of the security situation in Nigeria. Sylva, who was purportedly denied a second term in office by the president, lambasted his kinsman, describing his approach to security issues as poor, embarrassing and partisan. The former governor, who is also the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa, in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Mr. Duofie Buokoribo, condemned the bloody attack on the convoy of former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari. Sylva described “the apparent assassination attempt on Buhari” as…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State has described as provocative, media reports linking former Borno state Governor, Senator Ali Modu Sherriff with allegations of a plan to remove governors of Yobe and Borno states. In a statement signed by the state secretary of the party, Alhaji Abubakar Bakabe, the APC said “we still want to believe this is a mere speculation but yet, it is tantamount to over-heating the polity and creating political instability in the two states that have suffered long security challenges”. The statement added that, “the claim to deliver Yobe state to the Peoples Democratic…
The Gombe State Police Command on Thursday paraded a two-man robbery gang that specializes in stealing of vehicles and 41 others, who specialize in breaking into peoples’ houses and vandalizing PHCN property. Parading the suspects before newsmen, the state police spokesman, Fwaje Atajiri, said the suspects recently stole a car, changed its plate number and were about to move it to Adamawa State when they were apprehended. Atajiri, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said the command has intensified patrol, just as other measures have been put in place to keep Gombe safe. “We are advising members of the general public…
The Lagos State Police Command has launched a counter–terrorism campaign. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Ngozi Braide, a deputy superintendent (DSP) at a news conference yesterday, urged citizens of the nation’s commercial capital to be vigilant. She said: “You must strive to know not only the person living in your house but in the surrounding environment. Find out their means of livelihood. Observe what your neighbour normally brings home at night and what he normally leaves with in the morning. “Landlords should conduct background checks on all their prospective tenant. They should meet with their tenants from time to…
Immediate past national chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has condemned Wednesday’s twin bombings in Kaduna. The newly appointed Ambassador at Large, said such attacks are against the teachings of Islam – the religion of peace. A statement yesterday issued by a Senior Assistant in his office, Jenny Moses, said: “Our prayers are with those that who died, were wounded and saved from the hands of terrorists. Our country is going through some challenges. We condemn the killing of innocent people and attack on political and religious leaders. “There is no religion that supports or incites their…
President GOODLUCK Jonathan WITH UAE AMBASSADOR, MAHMUD AL-MAHAMUD President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, called for closer ties between Nigeria and other members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC. Mr. Jonathan made the call at a meeting with the new ambassadors of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, UAE, to Nigeria, after receiving their letters of credence at the presidential villa, Abuja. The new envoys are Mohammed Al-Mahumud of UAE and Adbdul Aziz Al Muhannadi of Qatar. Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, quoted Mr. Jonathan as saying that such partnerships would improve…
Former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida said yesterday that the prevalent bloodletting by Boko Haram in the country must stop. Gen. Babangida, who made his position known in a statement which he personally signed, said the wanton killings and needless bloodletting had been retarding the nations’ growth. The statement said: “The latest attack in Kaduna on Wednesday by yet unknown persons has once again thrown up new dimensions in the political life of our dear country. This and several other attacks have tended to portray our dear country as a terrorist nation that is grasping with insecurity. To state the…
Eleven women have been delivered of babies at the two camps established by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for people displaced from Damboa, Borno State following the capture of the town last weekend by Boko Haram insurgents. NEMA revealed yesterday that it had registered about 10,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) at the two camps established in Biu town, about 100 kilometres away from Damboa, Borno State. In a statement by the North-east zonal information officer of the agency, Mallam AbdulKadir Ibrahim, who revealed that the agency had deployed two truckloads of relief materials in Biu to take care of…
President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Orisejafor, has tasked religious leaders in the north on ending the Boko Haram insurgency. Orisejafor spoke in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, during the graduation, send-forth and prize giving ceremonies held by Stephen International Centre. “With all sense of all responsibility, I use this opportunity to call on all Muslims religious leaders, traditional rulers and political leaders in the north not necessarily in the South West because in the South West, we have lived together and I know the way it operates in the south west. “So, I am challenging from…