The new Emir of Kano, Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, on Monday pledged to carry everybody along in the affairs of the ancient northern city. He also commiserated with the family of his predecessor, late Alhaji (Dr) Ado Abdullahi Bayero, who died on Friday, promising to continue with his legacies. The new Emir made this known in a chat with journalists shortly before the presentation of letter of appointment to him by Governor Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso at Government House, Kano. Sanusi called on people of Kano to espouse peace and harmony in order to move the state forward. “I urge the…
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An Abuja residence of Nollywood director and producer Daniel Ademinokan has been recently stormed by a group of unknown gunmen, asking for whereabouts of star actress, singer and producer Stella Damasus, Nollywoodfilms reports. The incident has reportedly happened in the early hours of May 31, 2014. Approximately 12 gunmen entered Daniel’s home, where his younger brother and their sick mother were staying. The men did not introduce themselves, demanded the U.S. contact details of the actress, who is currently in Atlanta shooting a movie. However, Ademinokan’s sibling refused to disclose any information. The development may be related with Stella’s stance…
Don’t you think Tonto Dikeh is a little to dressed up for someone who claims not to celebrate birthdays? The actress and singer turned a year older today, June 9th, 2014 and she decided to celebrate it with new photos. The photos were taken by Yomi Black. Happy birthday to her! More pictures below: –
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of instigating the violence that greeted the announcement of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, as new Emir of Kano, on Sunday, in an apparent attempt to destabilize the state. It therefore urged the Kano State Attorney-General to prosecute all PDP officials involved in this act of destabilization. In a statement issued in Lagos on Monday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, the opposition party said the statement issued by PDP’s publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, congratulating one of the contenders for the…
It seems today has been picked out as picture day. First, Tonto dropped some new photos for her birthday and now Jesse Jagz has also released some smashing new promo photos. His Royal Niger Company album is set to hit the streets real very soon! Photos below: –
Apparently, ace Nigerian comedian — Julius Agwu has opened up that the grass wasn’t always green for him. Julius once said this before and has said it again, that he used to sell oranges for his mom years back. See caption below: –
In a very weird tale, a certain family have demanded that a Pastor from the famous Christ Embassy church married the corpse of their dead daughter. Read below how ‘The Punch narrates it: – The family of a 28-year-old woman, Vivian Ndukwu, has demanded that the marriage rites of their late daughter must be performed by a pastor of the Christ Embassy, who has been accused of being responsible for the pregnancy that allegedly led to her death. It was gathered that the 29-year-old pastor, identified simply as Hillary, was being detained at the State Criminal Investigations Department, Yaba, Lagos.…
FROM LEFT: EWI OF ADO-EKITI, OBA RUFUS ADEJUYIGBE; PDP GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE FOR EKITI, MR AYO FAYOSE AND President GOODLUCK JONATHAN, AT THE OBA’S PALACE DURING THE GRAND FINAL OF Ekiti PDP GUBERNATORAL CANDIDATE’S RALLY IN ADO-Ekiti ON SATURDAY (7/6/14). President Goodluck Jonathan said on Saturday his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), would win the June 21 governorship election in Ekiti State. Jonathan spoke at the formal presentation of the party’s flag to its governorship candidate in the state, Mr Ayo Fayose, in Ado-Ekiti. He said that his optimism was based on the tumultuous crowd that trooped out to welcome his entourage right from Akure…
A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Fani-Kayode, has advised his former boss, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to put an end to his romance with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) because the party hierarchy detests him and are only ‘using him’ to ride to power. He revealed that it was unfortunate that the ex-president has not seen beyond the veil in his relationship with the leadership of APC, which he described as ‘evils’. Fani-Kayode made this startling revelations in a statement on Sunday, where he detailed the operations and true color of the APC leadership, as well as their…
The Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, at the weekend, stated that he would make known his governorship aspirations only when the coast becomes clearer for him to do so. He noted that it was still improper to kick start campaigns for elective positions in the 2015 general election even when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not lifted the ban on political campaigns yet. Maku, who is rumoured to be interested in the governorship election in Nasarawa State, made this known when he met with his Nasarawa Eggon kinsmen, who came in their numbers to appeal to him to…
Over 100 bodies have been buried in Borno State, days after a Boko Haram attack in the state, as search continues for more victims of the attacks, local leaders said Monday. According to Lawan Abba Kaka and John Gulla, from Attagara in Borno state, nearly 110 people have now been interred after Islamist militant fighters stormed the village and three others on Tuesday and Wednesday last week. Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South in the Senate said burials had taken place in nine villages: 42 in Attagara, 24 in Aganjara and 20 in Agapalwa. “From what those who fled told…
Subsidy Re-Investment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P), has spent N280 billion out of N360 billion allocated to the programme since inception, Chairman, General Martin Agwai (rtd.) said on Monday. Agwai made this known in an interview with State House correspondents at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja after a meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan. “Out of the N360 billion that was allocated to us, we rolled over N80 billion, so we spent about N280 within the period. “That was what we used to get the East-West road to where it is today; the rail line running from Kano to Lagos and all…
The new emir of Kano, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was today issued an appointment letter and presented the staff of office by the Kano state Government. The presentation, which held at the Government House, Kano was attended by top government dignitaries and several VIPs. Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, who spoke at the presentation said that the new emir’s wealth of experience and his connection with the ruling House gave him an edge over others. Kwankwaso also dismissed insinuations that the new emir’s appointment was political influenced,saying, “the new emir was appointed on merit”, maintaining that Sanusi’s name…
A middle-aged woman has been reportedly r*ped to death by suspected cattle rustlers. The victim, accompanied by her 18-year-old son, was attacked by the hoodlums while returning from the farm at Odighi community in Ovia North east Local Government Area of Edo State last Tuesday. The deceased’s son was reported to have escaped while his mother was r*ped to death. The incident prompted some farmers in the community to lodge a complaint with the police at Ekiadolor Divisional Police headquarters who recovered the body of the deceased. Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Edo State Police Command, Noble Uwoh, a Deputy Superintendent…
The Central Working Committee for The Future Africa Awards & Summit (TFAAS) 2014 has today announced the formal expansion of its brain trust across the world – with the announcement of its expanded jury consisting of the Board of Judges and Independent Audit Committee, as well as its Global Board of Advisors. “As TFAAS has expanded in scope and become both a global brand and to reach countries across Africa, we are excited to present the distinguished leaders from across the world who will serve on the Independent Audit Committee and the Board of Judges, and the Global Board of…
I know there are a lot of pluses (+) in this headline but don’t get scared; i’ll explain everything. Well, the great Kokomaster himself turned 34 today and to mark his birthday, he says he is unleashing the “White Lion” See what he wrote on his IG page below: – Introducing kiniwun funfun (WHITE LION). It’s been a blessed 34 years and I thank God for the Grace to see today because HIS Arm has sustained me and only HIS word to me Has made me whom I AM and as I mark Today, This will be a birthday I…
Today is Banga-Lee’s 34th birthday, so its not a problem if i talk about him all day. I just got an exclusive report that Asa Asika, famous for managing Davido, has signed on as D’banj‘s manager. This is to allow Tony Nwakalor effectively manage DKM Media Asa Asika runs Stargaze Management, home to Naeto C, Ayo Jay, BOJ
It’s still on the main matter of the day, D’banj and more D’banj. Below are all the things you’d ever need to know about Banga-Lee, Kokomaster, Eja Nla, D’banj…………Enjoy! Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo aka D’Banj is a Nigerian singer/songwriter, Harmonica player and an entrepreneur who was born June 9, 1980 in Zaria in the northern parts of Nigeria to a military father and a business/entrepreneurial mother. He attended Nigerian Military School and later, the Nigeria Navy School Ogun State where he was a member of the school band. In 1999, D’Banj went on to study Mechanical Engineering at the Lagos State…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said President Goodluck Jonathan goofed badly by adopting a partisan stand on the insurgency in the country instead of seeing it for what it is – a national problem. In a statement yesterday in Lagos by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the opposition party said President Jonathan’s attempt to blame APC governors for the insurgency “amounts to an unfortunate politicization and trivialization of a serious national problem”. The party noted that this explained why the president had been displaying sheer cluelessness and total incompetence in tackling the crisis. It said the…
Ahead of the maiden national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), different interest groups within the party have begun scrambling for space and influence. To this effect, a meeting of the party’s Christian leaders was called at the residence of Senate Majority Leader, George Akume last week in Abuja. Even though he was not present at the meeting as he had to hurriedly travel to Kano to pay a condolence visit occasioned by the passing away of Emir of Kano, Alhaji (Dr) Ado Bayero, several key Christian leaders of the party were in attendance. It was gathered that those…