All the biggest stars in Africa came out to party at the big gala event. With the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs), just days away, a host of nominees and Lagos party people turned up for the Road to Mamas party, held at The Marquee, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Hosted by Ehiz, the event saw performances by Mavin stars – Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, Di’Ja, Korede Bello, as well as Mafikizolo, Davido, Olamide, Phyno, Chidinma and Burna Boy. Guests at the event include Lynxxx, May D, Fade Ogunro, Toke Makinwa, Ezinne Akudo, Jenevieve Aken, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Wizkid,…
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Traditional rulers in all the oil producing communities of the Niger Delta have endorsed the second term ambition of President Goodluck Jonathan, saying it is his constitutional right to seek re-election. The monarchs, under the aegis of the Association of Traditional Rulers of Oil and Mineral Producing Communities of Nigeria (TROMPCON), in a communiqué issued at the end of their second quarter National Executive Council meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, pledged their unwavering commitment to Jonathan’s bid and urged him to shun all distractions and run for the Presidency come 2015. The communiqué, which was signed by Eze Akuwueze…
The Senate President, David Mark, on Monday said activities of Boko Haram insurgents had caused Nigeria to alter its foreign policy. He gave an example of such as Nigeria’s withdrawal of its peacekeeping troops from Mali. Mr. Mark 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 the 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…
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suggested the adoption of Computer Based Test (CBT) in the conduct of public examinations to improve the standard of education . This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by Mr Fabian Gabriel, Head, Public Relations Unit of JAMB. The statement said that JAMB was determined to give equal opportunity to candidates who are desirous of qualitative education. It also described CBT as the best mode of e-examination, especially in the conduct of such examinations in prisons. “The Board conducted the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on CBT mode for…
National INFORMATION CENTRE, ABUJA The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday said it was not in possession of nor seen any new video on the abducted Chibok schoolgirls purportedly released by the Boko Harm sect. The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade, who made this known at the National Information Centre in Abuja on Monday, said the authorities could not comment on what it had not received, seen or watch. He said: “The video is not feasible for Nigerians to see yet. Nobody has seen the video. We will try and see if we can get a copy of the video,…
Chairman of the National Conference, Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi (rtd), yesterday commended the delegates for standing by him during his wife’s funeral. The ex-Chief Judge of the Federation’s wife, Maryam, died last Wednesday from an undisclosed ailment and was buried according to Islamic rites. According to the chairman, most delegates became his pillars of support during the burial and expressed his gratitude to them for commiserating with him following the incident. Justice Kutigi particularly singled out his deputy, Prof Bolaji Akinyemi, who stood in for him for exemplary support. He noted that not only did Akinyemi come to his house…
Nigerian Dance Queen and Guinness World Record holder Kaffy and her husband celebrate their 2nd wedding anniversary today, June 2. Kaffy Shafau-Ameh, a popular Nigerian dancer and choreographer, and singer Joseph ‘Papy J’ Ameh got married on June 2nd 2012 in Lagos. Their wedding ceremony took place at Bespoke Event Centre, Lekki. On her official Instagram page, Kaffy posted photo with husband, saying “My beloved husband, i remember this day like it was yesterday. Wow!! Walkung down d aisle towards the beginning of the rest of our lives and gere we are today after 2yrs of that journey and it…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the Federal Government to give account of its huge budgetary allocation from the Federation Account in light of the government’s poor record of development. The party was reacting to a statement by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who called on Nigerians to hold their governors and Local Government chairmen accountable for the monthly allocation they receive from the Federation Account. The minister, who spoke while delivering a lecture titled, “Transforming Nigeria’s Economy: Opportunities and Challenges”, at the 12th convocation ceremony of Babcock University at the…
On the backdrop of speculations on who becomes the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 general elections, Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN) of Lagos State yesterday cooled down the talks, saying all aspirants will be provided with a level playing field to vie for the highest office in the land. Fashola, a respected member of the party, who has also been touted as good presidential material, spoke when students of Royal College of Defence Studies in the United Kingdom led by Rear Admiral Jonas Haggren, paid him a courtesy visit in his Alausa office. He said,…
DANBABA SUNTAI SPEAKING WITH REPORTERS AT THE JALINGO Airport ON MONDAY Recuperating Governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Danfulani Suntai will today depart the country for London, United Kingdom, for a scheduled medical checkup. The governor was flown from Jalingo to Abuja, the nation’s capital in a Skyjet plane marked ZS-KBS Monday afternoon. He was accompanied by his Chief Detail, Joel Danladi and the Chief Security Officer (CSO) Tino Dangana, who also survived the 2012 air crash with him, his Chief of Staff, Aminu Jika; his brother Babangida Suntai and other loyalists. Speaking with The Nation, Suntai’s Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji…
At least 24 people, including 14 suspected Boko Haram terrorists have been killed in separate attacks in Gwoza, Biu and Konduga Local Government Areas of Borno State Monday. 13 people including four terrorists were killed in an attack on a church by Boko Haram at Attagara village in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, police source and fleeing resident told Vanguard. Also in Gwoshe town of Gwoza, suspected members of the Boko Haram Sunday morning burnt down several houses, shops and two churches. This is even as military patrol troops have successfully repelled an ambush in Buratai community in…
Tiwa Savage has been receiving some criticism recently from her er*tic new music video ‘Wanted’; however, while people are hating, Tiwa is making more money. Barely hours after performing at the 2014 edition of Star Music Trek, Tiwa Savage took a private jet to Gabon for another paid show. The Nigerian Pop singer will be performing in the country’s capital at the Libreville Motor Show holding on June 1, 2014 at the Stade de L’amitie, a stadium in Angondjé, a suburb of Libreville. ‘Gabon here comes #dorodiva you know God is blessing you when your schedule becomes too hectic for…
This photos surfaced In the wee hours of June 1, 2014. Seductive Nollywood actress — Dayo Amusa posted the photos on her Instagram page, showing a make-up free photo of herself in bed while sucking a man’s fingers. See Photo below… Fans immediately began asking who the ‘secret man’ the actress was with as only his hands were shown in the IG photo. It wasn’t long before she was pressured into deleting the photo. Earlier in the week, Amusa attended Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi’s birthday dinner in Port Harcourt along with O.C Ukeje, Tamara Eteimo and others.
It been just over two months and few days but she is looking like she never had a baby. Bella Adenuga shared photos of herself looking slim in a cool blue gown. Also see more pictures of her and her sister Oyin below: –
Very sexy Nigerian video director and TV host Kemi Adetiba claims that an elite Lagos night hangout spot Spice Restaurant and Lounge denied her entry into its building simply because she is a ‘single woman’. Adetiba says she visited the hangout which is located at 44a Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island on May 31, 2014 but wasn’t allowed to enter the building due to the fact that she came alone and was of the female gender. ‘Apparently, at SPICE Restaurant and Lounge in VI… Single men can go in but not single women. Are you bleeding kidding me. I am DISGUSTED!!’,…
Mavin boss and ace music producer — Don Jazzy went on his Twitter page yesterday and explained the meaning of the term ‘Eminado’, saying it means ‘Goodluck Charm’ and he is proud he created that name, just like some people created words in the past that are still been used till date. He says he also got mails from three families who said they have named their babies Eminado. See his tweets below: –
Famous Port Harcourt boy — Ducan Mighty, has come forward with some very heavy claims. The Port Harcourt first son says Governor Rotimi Amaechi is owing him money for services rendered. Read his claims below: – CALL TO GOVERNOR AMAECHI TO PAY ME FOR SERVICES RENDERED TO HIM AND HIS GOVERNMENT. ….FRIENDS NOW CALL ME A TRAITOR/SABOTEUR.………DUNCAN MIGHTY It is on record that on the 30th of March 2011, I, Mr. Okechukwu Duncan Mighty single handedly organized a Celebrity Youth Endorsement Concert in Port Harcourt where I successfully endorsed over 18,000 youths who are eligible voters for the Governor Rt.…
Top Nigerian singer — Davido can now officially hit his chest and call himself a graduate; unlike his counterpart — Wizkid. The famous singer was among the over 500 students who graduated yesterday from Babcock University in Ilisan Remo, Ogun State. His dad was also part of the people who witnessed the occasion. Media mogul, Mo’Abudu was also honoured with an honorary doctorate degree. Big Congrats To Them!
Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade, on Monday advised fans and owners of viewing centres to be vigilant during world cup football tournament. Olukolade gave the advice at a Joint Security News Conference organised by the National Information Centre, Abuja. Recalling the explosion at a bar in Mubi, Adamawa, on Sunday, Olukolade urged the fans and citizens to always take notice of strange persons or objects around them. He also advised them to report strange objects to security agencies for prompt action to forestall untoward incidents. Olukolade said a key suspect in the explosion which rocked the bar, had…
A clampdown on #BringBackOurGirls protests is set to commence in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, as FCT Police Commissioner, Mbu Joseph Mbu, Monday announced that henceforth, all protests by groups seeking the release of the abducted girls of the Government girls college, Chibok have been banned in the city. According to Mbu, security operatives have intelligence information that the activities of protesters may be cashed in on by terrorists to bomb the FCT. In a statement, the commissioner said, “You will recall that the first peaceful protest on the “BRING BACK OUR GIRLS” (Chibok) took place on the 28th April, 2014 which…