Popular Nigerian music act c*m prophet, Emmanuel Okose popularly known as Soul E who has been widely criticised for his numerous prophesies has said he is bothered whether people believe him or not as the prophecies are not from him. In a recent interview, the Abuja based prophet disclosed that he is not the originator of the prophesies and any one that cares to believe should listen and pray about it. “When my master Jesus was on earth, people did not believe him and with all he did, they still killed him. So, it’s expected that some people will not…
Author: Wale Adebayo
The women wing of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State has vowed that the presence of soldiers or political thugs will not intimidate them from casting their votes during the governorship election slated for June 21 in the state. The women, led by the state’s First Lady, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, said this at a campaign rally for Governor Kayode Fayemi’s re-election at Efon alaye, Ijero and Ekiti West Local Government Area, on Monday. According to a statement by her Chief Press Secretary, Akin Oyedele, on Tuesday, the campaign train also stopped at Oja Oba, Oke-Imesi and Oja Oba Ipoti-Ekiti, where Mrs.…
The Niger State Disaster Management Agency has confirmed the death of 11 persons in a boat mishap between Garafini-Kodo and Garafini riverine area of Borgu Local Government Area of the state. The Special Adviser to the governor in charge of the agency, Alhaji Mohammed Shaba, told journalists on Tuesday in Minna that the accident occurred on Monday. Shaba said that 18 passengers were aboard the ill-fated boat when the accident occurred between 5.00 pm and 6.00pm. He said that seven persons survived the incident which, he described, as unfortunate while 11 others who were confirmed dead had since been buried.…
ACTING CBN Gov. DR SARAH ALADE HANDING OVER TO NEW CBN GOVERNOR, GODWIN EMEFIELE The new governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, took office on Tuesday with the immediate task of protecting a weak naira. With government spending also expected to rise ahead of next year’s presidential election, the new governor will have no room to let up on monetary policy and will have to raise interest rates at some point over the next year, analysts say. Emefiele’s appointment follows the departure of Lamido Sanusi, who was suspended by President Goodluck Jonathan in February. Sanusi’s removal raised…
The Force Headquarters on Tuesday downplayed the ban placed on individuals and groups protesting the April 14 abduction of over 200 schoolgirls by Boko Haram insurgents from their hostel in Chibok, Borno State, saying the purported order by the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Commissioner of Police, Mr. Joseph Mbu, was only ‘advisory’. Mr. Mbu on Monday, issued an order banning protests and rallies within the capital territory claiming they were beginning to pose security threats. In a terse statement yesterday, the FCT police boss said: “You will recall that the first peaceful protest on the “BRING BACK OUR GIRLS” (Chibok)…
A 12-year-old boy was yesterday attacked by persons suspected to be ritualists in Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State and plucked out his eyes. It was gathered that the victim, Abdu Garba, a native of Miga Local Government of Jigawa state is a student to one Islamic teacher, Mal Haruna Abdullahi of Sakwa town in Zaki local government. The ritualists were said to have followed the movements of Abdu and when they got to isolated area, they abducted him and took him to an unknown destination where they plucked out his eyes. State Police spokesman, Deputy Superintendent of Police…
How much more of as fake life can some people live. Considering the fact that he is already a celeb, did he have to try so hard to gain followers on IG or claim someone else’s hard-work? Comedian turned singer — Tunde Ednut who was largely criticized for a disastrous video for ‘Buga Won’, has now hit an all time low on social media after it was discovered he uploaded a picture that belongs to someone else. The singer posted a shirtless picture of his purported self showing off rock solid abs, but unfortunately he was not the person in…
Fast rising Eastern singer — Phyno, has gotten our attention with this new photo. It is exactly what you think. Phyno is taking a dump and decided to record a hit too………hehe. The Ibo-born Indigenous rapper, Phyno just shared a shot of him recording via his toilet sit.
Professional Nigerian dance queen — Kaffy, has been married to her much younger husband and drummer for the P-Square twins for an amazing two years. The couple celebrated their 2nd year wedding anniversary yesterday as they sealed the kn0t on the 2nd of June, 2012. See Kaffy’s sweet message to her hubby below: –
ALHAJI Atiku Abubakar AND COMRADE ELLIOT AFIYO, NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, Northern Youth leaders FORUM DURING A COURTESY VISIT BY THE GROUP TO THE FORMER Vice President IN HIS OFFICE, IN Abuja ON TUESDAY The rift between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former President Olusegun Obasanjo is all over, a statement by the nation’s former number two man’s media office said on Tuesday. This is even as Atiku stressed that he nurses “no hatred or enmity” against his former boss. The ex-VP spoke today in Abuja when he received in his office, leaders of the Northern Youth Leaders Forum, a group…
President GOODLUCK Jonathan (L), WELCOMING THE SECRETARY GENERAL, ORGANISATION OF ISLAMIC COOPERATION (OIC), MR EYAD AMEEN MADANI, DURING HIS COURTESY VISIT TO THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA IN Abuja ON MONDAY. PHOTO CREDIT: NAN The Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) of which Nigeria is a member, on Monday declared that members of the violent Boko Haram sect are not acting in accordance with the teachings of Islam. The Secretary General of IOC, Eiyadd Amin Madani, made the remark while speaking with State House correspondents after the group met with President Goodluck Jonathan at the presidential villa, Abuja. According to Madani, members of…
The President of the Senate, David Mark, on Monday said activities of Boko Haram insurgents had compelled Government to withdraw its peacekeeping troops from Mali. He made the remark at a 2-Day Retreat on Nigeria’s Foreign Policy jointly organised by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in Lagos. The senate president said Boko Haram insurgency had become a major challenge to Nigeria’s efforts at forging relationships with her French-speaking neighbours. “The activities of Boko Haram insurgents are beginning to affect Nigeria’s foreign policy’’, said Mark, represented by his Chief of Staff, Sen. Anthony…
SOME OF THE ESCAPED Chibok School GIRLS AND THEIR PARENTS AT government HOUSE, MAIDUGURI, YESTERDAY The 57 Chibok schoolgirls, who escaped from Boko Haram gunmen’s captivity on April 14, are to be relocated to schools in other states across the country where they would repeat their final class and re-sit for another exam next year, Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has said. The names of the schools are not to be made public for security reasons, the governor added. About 27 of the escapees on Monday met with Governor Shettima at Government House, Maiduguri, accompanied by their parents. Shettima, who…
Radical Lagos lawyer, Festus Keyamo Esq. has faulted the order by the Commissioner of Police of the Federal Capital Territory, Joseph Mbu, banning further protests on the #BringBackOurGirls in the nation’s capital. This is just as leader of the group in Abuja, former Minister of Education, Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili has declared that the FCT police boss has no basis nor the powers to ban peaceful assembly of any group. The duo made the reactions in separate statements. Information Nigeria reports that Mbu, in a statement on Monday, said the public protests had “degenerated” and were now a security threat. “Accordingly,…
In what you might call a come-back attempt by the former Styl-Plus group member, he has been featured in a new song/video by veteran singer — Paul Play. In the midst of terrorist attacks and sectarian violence in Nigeria and the protests to #BringBackOurGirls alive, Paul Play Dairo and Tunde of Styl-Plus) have decided to lend their voices to this situation through a nationalistic song “We Are Nigerians” This song is aimed at reminding Nigerians and the entire world of the greatness of our dear country; as we all unite to support the Super Eagles campaign at the 2014 FIFA…
The Kenya Hollywood actress — Lupita is looking forward to continue her wonderful acting prowess as she stars in the new Star Wars episode. The Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has officially joined the cast of Star Wars Episode VII. The Kenyan actress, who has been long rumored to be joining the cast, will be joined by Game of Thrones’ actress Gwendoline Christie. A press release by Disney and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy confirmed the report, saying: ‘I could not be more excited about Lupita and Gwendoline joining the cast of Episode VII, It’s thrilling to see this extraordinarily talented ensemble taking…
In an amazing effort to raise the awareness about the school girls kidnapped in the Chibok area of Borno state, American singer and actor — Tyrese, hosted a music concert. The event tagged – For Our Girls in Nigeria, was held in Los Angeles on Friday 30th May 2014. Tyrese says he was inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama “to do something”. All proceeds from the event is going to UNICEF who will send the money directly to the families of the girls. Vin Diesel, Terrence Jenkins and Ludacris, were some of celebrities at the event. While speaking at the…
Veteran Nollywood actress and movie producer — Uche Jombo turned a year older and threw a little party for her close friends to attend. The Nollywood actress celebrated her day with friends including Monalisa Chinda, Emem Isong, Omoni Oboli, Yolanda Okereke, on Sunday 1st June 2014. Uche will also be leaving Nigeria soon to be with her hubby Kenny Rodriguez in New York, as they plan to welcome their first child.
Annie Idibia has always told anyone that cared to listen that she is the luckiest woman in the world because she is married to 2face Idibia. If therewas any doubt before, 2face has proven that he is indeed the African King of Pop, 2Face quelled them with his phenomenal entrance at the Star Music Trek 2014 stage for the grand finale, which held at Eagles Club Surulere on Saturday May 31st, 2014. Dressed in shimmery royal regalia with a gold studded crown on his head, 2Face majestically walked onto stage amidst screams of excitement from fans to confirm his status…
It’s pretty obvious that if you roll with Davido and his crew, you can’t go wrong……..at least not financially. The photo you see above is the new mansion acquired by the talented music producer with the HKN music label. It’s obvious HKN is ballin big!!!!!!