The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Saturday in Lagos announced that a total of 13.9 million air travellers used various airports in Nigeria in 2013. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the figure represents a 2.9 per cent drop, compared to the 14.3 million passengers who used the airports in 2012. The General Manager, Corporate Communications of FAAN, Mr. Yakubu Dati, made the disclosure in a statement. He said the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos had the largest passenger traffic of 6.7 million in 2013 as against 7.2 million passengers recorded at the premier gateway in 2012.…
Author: Wale Adebayo
Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar has warned Politicians to stop making inflammatory statements citing the memo written by the Governor of Adamawa State to the forum of 19 Northern States governors, which he said will not be condoned henceforth. Emphasizing that such statements are capable of desecrating our national symbol and identity, and promoting a regime of lawlessness, the IGP vowed that any of such utterances will be met with appropriate legal sanctions. He disclosed that the unrelenting war against terrorism and other related crimes must be won with the cooperation of all Nigerians. “Worried by the incessant resort…
Argentina has ordered for Nigerian Bonny Light crude, with the first cargo expected to arrive at the country’s Bahia Blanca Port in the first week of next month, signaling a boost in the nation’s oil export as the country’s export to the United States drop. Argentina’s state-run oil company, YPF awarded a tender to buy a one million-barrel cargo of Nigerian Bonny Light crude to trading firm, Vitol, Reuters reports. This development marks the first time Argentina, which produces 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil, according to the United Energy Information Administration, has agreed to buy Nigerian crude,…
The best man and MC at yesterday’s big white wedding between Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz shared new photos on his Instagram page. Banky W shared photos of himself having fun with Dolphins at a water reserve in Dubai. Is it just me or does Banky actually look like that dolphin???
After the long week of countless stories about the pop duo P-Square having issues that might lead to their break-up; Peter and Paul Okoye have made their first public appearance together at the Ibiza House Party at Piccolo Mondo hosted by top model Sarah Ofili. The appearance of the Okoye brothers comes a day after they posted tweets, which has been widely regarded as reconcilatory. “Forever P Square” tweeted Peter Okoye, while Paul posted “P Square.!Stronger Than Ever!!!” At the party, Peter Okoye and his manager/brother Jude Okoye arrived first. A few minutes later Paul Okoye and his wife strolled…
Stars stepped out for Tiwa and Tee Billz wedding and they did so with style. Everybody got all dressed up in their finest and had their best make-up on. I bring you the best of both worlds and want you to tell me who you’d pick. The voluptuous Toolz the more slender Eku Edewor??
Get use to it, yesterday was their wedding so all you should expect to hear today is Tiwa, Tiwa and even more Tiwa. I shared a short video of the couple dancing but decided to add this too. Its photos of their first dance together, i totally love the decoration at the venue too.
You all heard how Tiwa Savage broke down while taking her vows, well she wasn’t the only one in tears. Apparently, Tiwa’s speech was so touching that most ladies in the audience and even some guys also broke down in tears. Now isn’t that cute?!?
Newly wed couple, Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz had their glorious white wedding yesterday at a luxurious hotel in Dubai; celebrities from Nigeria flocked-in in hundreds to celebrate with them. I manage to get this shot video of the couple’s first dance as husband and wife. Watch the short video below: – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbseyVYdkm8 Video: Tiwa Savage & TeeBillz First Dance As A Couple
I came across this photo and i knew if i didn’t share it with you all, the gods won’t forgive me, LMAO!! As you can see, the photo above is one of Nigerian international soccer star — Obafemi Martins, having a good time with friends. However, it seems the soccer star was having too much of a good time as his little member got all excited and decided to join in the party…….hehe. Leave your thoughts!!!
After the usual elimination and knock-out rounds, a winner emerged as the new Mr. Nigeria. Ikubese Emmanuel who bears Femi on MTV Shuga series beat all odds and was crowned as Mr Nigeria 2014. Ikubese as winner will be representing Nigeria at Mr World competition later in the year. Congrats to him!
The Senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Magnus Abe, has described the orderly conduct of the Rivers State Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) amidst massive turn up of delegates, as monumental. The Senate Committee Chairman on Petroleum (Downstream), who stated this shortly after participating in the party’s State Congress held yesterday at the Alfred Diete-Spiff Civic Centre, Port Harcourt, said the comportment and peace witnessed during the exercise was a clear indication that APC was now firmly rooted in Rivers State. He said: “With the development here today, I am convinced that APC…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Saturday elected new officials to run the affairs of the party in states across Nigeria. Many of the elected officials were returned through consensus. In Gombe State, the party elected 31-member executive officers to run the affairs of the party in the state. The officials were elected during the state congress of the party, which was held at the Gombe Local Government Secretariat of the party. The election was conducted peacefully. Announcing the results, the Secretary of the Congress Committee, Baba Madugu, said that the election was conducted through affirmation of “Yes” or “No”…
The Peoples Democratic Party has commended the nation’s political leaders for uniting against terrorism, irrespective of party affiliations. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr. Olisa Metuh, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, on Saturday in Abuja. It described the development as unprecedented in contemporary Nigerian history. The statement said that the coming together of the leaders to present a common front on issues of terrorism, spoke volumes, especially on the unity of the country. Metuh said that the development was also a strong message to those behind acts of terrorism and violence in the country. The party`s spokesman maintained…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate for the August 9 election, Senator Iyiola Omisore, of plotting to cause a breach of the peace in the state. According to the APC, intelligence reports at its disposal indicates that the plot has been hatched to import miscreants and thugs to the State of Osun to stage protests in order to create an atmosphere of confusion across the state. In a statement issued on Saturday, APC further alleged, “These senseless and unwarranted protests are intended to manipulate the populace, the…
As the Nigerian military begins a massive combing of the dreaded Sambisa Forest in a bid to rescue about 191 female students of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, abducted 13 days ago, it has been disclosed that the Boko Haram gunmen have also changed tactic in a bid to avoid detection. It was learnt that the heavy deployment of troops around the forest has also made the insurgents continuously change location with the abducted girls. A resident of Bale village in the neighborhood of Sambisa Forest, confirmed that there was increased deployment of troops in the area some days ago and…
Former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has expressed the belief that the recent wave of attacks in some northern states were not carried out by Fulani herdsmen. He said Nigerians should rather blame miscreants, who disguise as Fulani herdsmen to wreak havoc on innocent Nigerians. Gen. Gowon, who led a delegation of the Nigeria Prays Movement which he heads, on a visit to Governor Martin Elechi of Ebonyi State in Abakaliki, the state capital said: “I find it difficult to believe that it is the Fulani herdsmen who are predominantly little children that cause the mayhem in some…
Ex-governor of Borno State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Ali-Modu Sheriff, has condemned the recent abduction of over 200 female students of the Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State by suspected Boko Haram gunmen. Mr. Sheriff, who made this known in a statement he personally signed, said the abduction of the girls and other incidental acts of violence being perpetrated on citizens by the insurgents was the height of insensitivity that all Nigerians must rise in unison to condemn. He said at times like these, citizens must turn to God in prayers for His mercies. His…
One of the early independent facilitators of peace talks with Boko Haram sect, Comrade Shehu Sani, yesterday warned the Federal Government against the use of military might to rescue the over 100 female students of the Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, being held by the sect. Sani said the use of force might produce a tragic outcome. He instead suggested the empowerment of a panel to open communication channel with members of the sect for the sole purpose of freeing the girls unharmed. Sani, who is the President of the Civil Rights Congress of Nigeria, also suggested that…
Yes, the wedding was yesterday and today you get all the juicy details and pictures. A lot of people, mostly celebrities flew to Dubai to support Tiwa and Tee Billz. Tiwa actually broke down while giving her vows. Part of the speech read; “Sometimes when you listen to what society says you miss what God has to say to you.” More pictures below: – Don Jazzy presenting his gift