Female songstress, Tiwa Savage who has been in the news a lot lately has been criticized yet again for the outfit she wore to the just concluded BET Awards which held in July, Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles. Tiwa Savage Tiwa who was nominated in the ‘Best International Act’ category stepped out in a navy blue dress with a completely sheer upper body and finished off her look with gold ear-rings, a gold embellished clutch and let her hair down but she was however criticized by some of her fans and fashion enthusiasts for wearing the revealing outfit. The Eminado crooner who…
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Youths of Sanga local government area of Kaduna state, under the aegis of Concerned Southern Kaduna Youths (CSKY) have asked the federal government to declare a state of emergency in Kaduna state following killing of about 200 people in the area. The group also blamed the Kaduna state governor, Alhaji Mukhtar Yero for allegedly not showing modest regard for the victims of the attacks, saying that the people of the area have lost confidence in the state government “which is seemingly unperturbed by the continued decimation of our people and the destruction of their means of livelihood.” Mr Emmanuel Adamu,…
The suit filed by the Emir of Kano, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi challenging his suspension as the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) by President Goodluck Jonathan has been struck out by the National Industrial Court (NIC). The matter which the suit sought to deal remains hanging and not completely resolved as the National Industrial Court adjourned till November 7, 2014 for the hearing of motion on notice for stay of execution of the judgment delivered by Justice Gabriel Kolawole of the federal high court. “We have filed a notice of discontinuance of this suit and we have served…
Some of the biggest music names and a couple of rising talents were present at the recent One Mic show held days ago. Jesse Jagz, dance hall act Cynthia Morgan, rappers Lil Miss Miss, Boogey and Pop acts BOJ and Lace made the recent edition of One Mic Naija worth every minute, thrilling the audience to exciting renditions of their songs. The edition tagged #OneMicNaijaMusicAndFootball held at Ember Creek on Sunday, June 29, 2014 and was also featured upcoming acts Aduke, Phenom, Ese Peters, Teezee. The event was hosted by usual suspects Kel and Kunle Bello. Check out pictures from…
Model and girlfriend to Chris Brown — Karrueche Tran has been classified as one of the most loyal women on earth after she stood with by Chris Brown through all his wahala and incarceration. Rumors coming out now claim that she has been engaged by Chris Brown. In an interview with International Business Times, she speaks on rumors that they are engaged, being in a good place in their relationship and packing on the pda. On recent engagement and pregnancy rumors: “I have been pregnant one hundred times, I have been engaged one hundred times but no I am not”. On their…
Even before I read this report, all I had for the Algerian World Cup team was respect and admiration. After their very courageous performance at the World cup, they deserve to be paid serious homage. However, they have even won more hearts as they decided to donate their team salary to people of Gaza in Palestine. The Les Fennecs team earned $9m (N1.6b) from playing in the 2014 World cup tournament in Brazil. Team striker Islam Slimani has said the players will donate their pay to the Arab people of Gaza in Palestine. ‘They need it more than us‘, 26-year…
This is one of those photos you don’t get to see daily. It’s everyone’s favourite rapper — Nicki Minaj without make-up on. She was spotted walking to rehearsals yesterday, July 3rd, in Philadelphia. Someone said she’s shocked ‘Nicki Minaj would dare step into the public looking like this, looking like a mess’. What do you think?
The All Progressives Congress has described as utterly callous and insensitive, the ongoing campaign by the so-called GEJites, a pro-Jonathan group, for the President’s re-election right at the same spot where the ‘Bring Back Our Girls’ campaigners have been staging daily protests and sit-outs for the safe return of the over 200 schoolgirls. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, APC said the message being conveyed to all Nigerians is that the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan takes priority over anything else, including the security and welfare of citizens. It said,…
Two senior aides to the Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole – Osama Erediawa and Gaskin Eke – on Thursday announced their defection to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Before their defection, Mr. Erediawa was the Executive Director, Office of the Governor, while Mr. Eke was the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Inter-Party Relations. Mr. Erediawa told journalists in Benin that he chose the PDP to ensure that the party would win the presidential election in 2015 and the governorship election in the state in 2016. He said that he was not forced or induced by any individual to…
Gulder, a leading lager brand from the stables of Nigerian Breweries, is back again with its world-famous physical contest show Gulder Ultimate Search. The longest running ‘100% local-content’ entertainment programme in Nigeria. At a media gathering, on July 1st 2014 at the Nigerian Breweries Head Quarters in Lagos, the producers promised another thrilling season of adventure, suspense and drama. Gulder Ultimate Search has been a proud advocate of Nigerian tourism, from the rocky landscape of Jos-Shere hills to the wooded forests of Awka Ibom- Usaka Jungle, and will for the first time take place in South East Anambra, in the…
The Abia Police Command has debunked media reports of the discovery of bombs allegedly planted at Ohafia by suspected herdsmen, describing the report as false and magnified rumour. A statement by Police Public Relations Officer, Geoffrey Ogbonna, in Umuahia, on Friday stated that “There were no bombs or Improvised Explosive Devices found in Abia”. The police alleged that the report was aimed at creating unnecessary tension and confusion in the state. The statement reads in part, “The truth is that there was a bomb scare along Asaga Road in Ohafia on Thursday, July 3, 2014, but following the report, the…
It is with a sad heart that I announce that the lifeless body of former Nigerian singer — Kefee, would be laid to rest on Friday 11th of July 2014. Irikefe Don-Momoh nee Obareki aka Kefee, would be buried in her home town – Okpara-Inland, Ethiope East Local Government, Delta State. Her family disclosed the information to members of the Kefee Memorial Committee – a collection of artistes and entertainment personalities – who paid a condolence visit to the late singer’s parents in their Sapele, Delta State home on Wednesday 2nd July 2014. On Thursday, her publicist in Lagos released…
Everybody has a tale to tell and it isn’t different with Nigeria’s famous Saxophone player — Yemi Sax. The celebrity sax player and artistes, got married months ago and he is very grateful to God for everything, especially the gift of his new wife. Yemi Sax however spoke on what he went through in his last relationship, saying the lady he practically took care of left him after 8 years. And even when the softsell reporter tried to say may be she left him because she was more educated, Yemi was quick to deny it and said, no it wasn’t…
Veteran Nollywood actress — Genevieve Nnaji is a famous person and making very cool money till date and it’s all thanks to the movie industry. Do you think she could actually bite the hand that fed her?? In an interview with Punch Newspaper, Genny spoke on why she does not star in a lot of Nollywood productions. “I am among the people who advocate for the improvement of the industry. So said, I am constantly watching out for the kind of stories I take part in. I am in support of movies that show a great deal of professionalism and…
RUFUS AKEJU The Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Ambassador Rufus Akeju, has been directed to proceed on leave of absence – for his own safety and as personal sacrifice towards protecting the credibility of the August 9, 2014 governorship election in the state. The clarification was contained in a statement by Mr. Kayode Idowu, Chief Press Secretary to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega. Mr. Idowu was reacting to reports in a section of the media yesterday that Akeju had been removed or redeployed. He said, “The REC was requested by the Commission to step aside against the backdrop…
Edo State House OF Assembly DURING PLENARY The Edo State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) Thursday said the impeachment of the suspended Deputy Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mr Festus Ebea, was an internal affair of the House, which it said followed due process. The party was reacting to the press conference by the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, who said that the APC lawmakers did not have the required 2/3 to impeach the deputy speaker just as he claimed that it was done inside the state governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole’s…
A federal government delegate to the ongoing National Conference, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, on Wednesday called for change of the present name of Nigeria to a proposed one he called “Airegin” because the present name Nigeria was twisted by the colonialists. He added that the name change would give the country a clean break from the past. Ozekhome, who spoke while contributing at plenary to the debate on report of the Committee on Political Restructuring and Forms of Government with Gen. Ike Nwachukwu and Mohammed Umara Kumalia as co-Chairmen, also called for a reversal from the present National Anthem to…
The ranks of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the House of Representatives was depleted on Thursday following the defection of Hon. Abiodun Akinlade to the Peoples Democratic Party. Akinlade, who represents Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency of Ogun State, is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology. His defection to the PDP took place on the floor of the House in Abuja yesterday. The Speaker, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal, had read Akinlade’s defection letter amid jubilation by PDP members, who rushed to embrace their new member. A rep member from Cross River State, Mr. Ini Udoka, quickly adorned…
Some residents of Karu and Nyanya in Abuja have appealed to the FCT water board to restore normal water supply to the area. The residents made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja. They said that the area had no water supply in the last two weeks, adding that they relied on bore hole for their water needs. Mrs Jessica Omoni, a resident of New Karu, Abuja, told NAN that the disruption in public water supply occurred about two weeks ago and had remained unresolved. She said that the water board was…
The Defence Headquarters has announced the arrest of three suspected female terrorists, who have been secretly carrying out recruitment of ladies into the female wing of the terrorist group. The arrest was sequel to a failed suicide bombing attempt on a military facility by a female terrorist, who blew herself up in Gombe State recently. The Director, Defence Information, Maj-Gen. Chris Olukolade, who made this known in a statement signed by Colonel Onyema Nwachuwku, stated that the suspects; Hafsat Usman Bako, Zainab Idris and Aisha Abubakar were intercepted while travelling to Madagali, Borno State, from where they were to transit…