Pretty Nollywood actress and her cute husband are proud to say they have made it past the first year of their wedding successfully. In an industry where we have seen some marriages last just 7 months, i guess this stands as a success. The actress and her husband are celebrating their first year wedding anniversary and the excited Toyin came online to thank her husband for making her his wife. See her message below: –
Author: Wale Adebayo
It seems that in a couple of years from now, certain young Millionares would be giving Dangote a run for his money. Forbes has listed the 10 Young African Millionaires to Watch Out for and it includes two Nigerians. Luxury designer Alexander Amosu, 38, who made headlines last year for helping creating the world’s most expensive champagne, as well as Sim Shagaya, 38, the creative head of one of Nigeria’s leading shopping websites – Konga; both made the list. Read their short profiles below: – Alexander Amosu Alexander Amosu is Africa’s foremost high-end luxury designer. He is the founder of…
I can boldly tell you that petite veteran Nollywood actress — Dakore, will be returning to the music scene once again with an album. About 5 years ago, Dakore released “Don’t Make Me” – her first single off her debut album titled “Dakorious“. The mother who is also a Pampers ambassador is currently working with one of Nigeria’s best producers Cobhams Asuquo on the project.
The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the presidency does not finance its campaign war chest and other activities of the party. PDP National Secretary, Prof. Wale Oladipo, who made this known in a chat with journalists in Abuja yesterday, said the ruling party is supported through grassroots mobilization. Reacting to allegations by some All Progressives Congress, APC, stalwarts, particularly the Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi that the over-militarization of Ekiti State resulted in PDP’s victory at the recently concluded governorship polls, Oladipo said: “I make bold to say that the presidency does not in any…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday did not mince words in accusing President Goodluck Jonathan of subverting institutions of state to pave the way for his re-election in February. The opposition party accused the president of perpetrating impunity, abusing federal institutions and tolerating corruption. In a statement in Osogbo, Osun State, by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, APC said under President Jonathan’s watch, Nigeria has been thrown into unprecedented crisis that is manifesting in the opposition strongholds of Rivers, Edo, Adamawa and Nasarawa states and elsewhere across the country. The statement said: “The President has also abused national…
The South West Organisation and Mobilisation Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Wednesday said there were no longer factions in the party. Addressing a rally organised in Ibadan on Wednesday, the governor-elect of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, also said the party would no longer beg those desirous of leaving. “Any member of the party who feels like leaving the party is free to go to another one. “This is the last time that any member of the party, irrespective of his position, whether former governor or president, will be begged to remain in the party. “If they want to join other parties, they can…
GOV. MURTALA NYAKO PRESENTING THE 2014 BUDGET ESTIMATES TO THE State House OF ASSEMBLY, YOLA Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State maintained yesterday that he remained strong and resolute in face of the impeachment process initiated against him by the state House of Assembly. The governor also denied reports making the rounds that he was contemplating throwing in the towel as a face-saving measure even as he said he does not need the intervention of President Goodluck Jonathan on the matter. Based on allegations of gross misconduct, including corruption and nepotism, some members of the House of Assembly are pushing…
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (PDP, Borno South), who is standing trial over allegation that he is a sponsor of the Boko Haram sect, yesterday stunned a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja when he claimed that his old mobile phone number, which has been in the custody of the court for about a year, has been making repeated calls to his new line. Ndume, who spoke through his lawyer, Mr Rickey Tarfa (SAN), told Justice Gabriel Kolawole of the strange development during his trial on Wednesday. A visibly shocked Justice kolawole said, “I don’t know much about technology but how…
Corps Marshal Osita Chidoka, Federal Executive Council, United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety President Goodluck Jonathan has given marching orders to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to impound imported vehicles with no genuine customs clearance. The president gave the orders at the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday, when FRSC Corps Marshal Osita Chidoka presented to the Federal Executive Council (FEC), an update on Nigeria’s status on the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety (2011-2020). The FRSC boss had earlier decorated Jonathan as grand patron of the special marshals unit of the commission. This would be…
THE PARADED SUSPECTS A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member in Kogi State, Mr. Ayodeji Olumudi, has been identified as one of the suspects a member paraded by the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police on Monday in Lagos. Olumudi, who wore a red T-shirt during the parade, once vied for a seat into the House of Representatives on the platform of the PDP during the 2011 General Elections. According to a report by The Nation on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Frank Mba, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) at FSARS, Adeniji-Adele Street, Lagos, paraded an…
A Bill seeking to change the name of the National Hospital for Women and Children, Abuja, to “the National Hospital, Abuja”, passed through its second reading on the floor of the House of Representatives yesterday. Leading debate on the general principles of the bill, Rep. Ali Ahmad (APC, Kwara), said it was meant to reflect change in the hospital’s name to the National Hospital; which it has been so-called since May, 2010. According to him, the National Hospital for Women and Children was originally established to cater for only women and children. The lawmaker noted that the change of name…
The Accountant–General of Taraba State, Joel Lengbang was yesterday remanded in a Jalingo prison over alleged stealing of N1.56 billion belonging to the state. Lengbang was charged before Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court, Jalingo by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an 8-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, offences contrary to and punishable under the Advanced Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006. Lengbang however pleaded not guilty to the charges. The fraud came to light following a petition received from a concerned Taraba State indigene, sometime in February 2014, alleging massive…
One of the newly completed buildings in a mega school project billed for commissioning in Ejigbo, Osun State yesterday collapsed, leaving two persons critically injured. Although no life was lost, the state government has dismissed suggestions the structure was built using sub-standard building materials noting that all standard tests were carried out. The government of Governor Rauf Aregbesola said it suspects foul play. According to a statement by Aregbesola’s spokesman, Mr Semiu Okanlawon, the government insisted that the building came down after a loud bang. “The government of Osun State regrets to inform the public of the suspect incident of…
The House of Representatives yesterday directed its Committees on Information and Communication Technology, ICT, Public Safety and National Security to probe the failure of ZTE Corporation to execute contract for the installation of Close Circuit Television Cameras, CCTVs, in Abuja and Lagos, years after it was awarded by the Federal Government. The contract allegedly awarded at the cost of $470 million (N76 billion then) by the late Umar Musa Yar’Adua’s administration had been a subject of litigation, as an Abuja-based lawyer, Olugbenga Adeyemi, had in the past gone to court, seeking an order to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Two policemen, who used to provide security at the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu’s palace were, yesterday, arraigned before a Lagos magistrate’s court sitting at Igbosere for allegedly stealing N30 million. The policemen are Victor Ikudehin, 34 and Philip Hunsa, 34. The defendants, who are standing trial before Magistrate Helen Omisore, are facing a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing. The Police prosecutor, Superintendent of Police, SP Charles Odii, told the court that the duo committed the offence between March 2012 and March 28, 2014. He said the incident took place at the Oba’s Palace in Iduganran at…
The National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has again accused the Boko Haram Islamic sect of working to Islamise Nigeria. Oritsejafor, who spoke yesterday at the Quarterly National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the association in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, sympathised with families of the victims of Boko Haram attacks in the country. “I symphatise with families that have lost their loved ones to the activities of Boko Haram in the country. Let me also inform that about 80 percent of those killed are Christians,” he said. “I agree that some of our…
Following reports that Charly Boy publicly embarrassed the governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha at the burial of his late father, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, some youths in the state have lambasted him. According to Leadership report, the youths under the aegis of Imo Youth Parliament yesterday, July 8 demanded an unreserved apology from Charly Boy for embarrassing the chief executive officer of the state. Addressing a press conference in Owerri, the youths led by their president and Imo Youth ambassador, Hon Godstime Samuel, gave Charly Boy 72 hours to tender an apology or they would declare him a persona non…
One of the best Yoruba actresses and producers in Nigeria, Iyabo Ojo, encouraged all single mothers to stay strong and be good mothers no matter what. The Silence actress who is a single mother with two adorable kids hasn’t allowed her status to affect her career and everyday life. Actress Iyabo Ojo married a Lagos-based movie marketer at the age of 21. However, she left her husband and dumped his name early this year and moved on with her life. Since then, she has been taking care of her kids all by herself. Read below what Iyabo Ojo wrote to all single…
Spokesperson for the Department of State Services (DSS), Mrs. Marilyn Ogar, accused the #BringBackOurGirls campaigners of turning the issue into a franchise. The hashtag became popularly worldwide following the abduction of over 200 girls from Government Secondary School, Chibok on April 14, with similar protests using the hashtag held in several cities of the world. The resilience of the protesters in Nigeria has however irked security operatives who have accused them of distracting operatives from the main fight. “#BringBackOurGirls movement has become a franchise and security forces know what they are up to. If it is an ordinary movement seeking…
Army spokesman, Major General Chris Olukolade has insisted that the military and other security agencies were getting results in their fight against terror. Olukolade told newsmen in Abuja that the regular arrests of terrorists and their backers were indicative of such results which should be encouraging to all Nigerians. “Nigerians should be assured that there is hope of finding and bringing back the girls; there is hope that the terrorists will be defeated and good progress is being made. “We told you earlier that over 250 sorties have been flown while President Goodluck Jonathan once announced that over 20,000 troops…