Banky W has slammed a fan for speaking harsh words at his friend and fellow artiste — Tiwa Savage. The fan slammed Tiwa and Tee Billz for taking their white wedding all the way to Dubai instead of Nigeria and it wasn’t long before he got a fire back from Banky W. If you can’t see the words above clearly, here they are below: – Afrikaetal: Why Dubai all the time. Use the powerful platform you have to promote your home country instead of the hypocrisy of always running to other Countries. If you all invest the money into small…
Author: Wale Adebayo
Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, yesterday in Lagos, called on the Federal Government to prioritise the rescue of the remaining abducted Government Secondary School girls in Chibok, Borno State and stop other acts of violence by insurgents in parts of the country. Aregbesola, spoke at the public presentation of a book titled, “Giants of history: Making of our world”, authored by Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Lateef Ibirogba. The governor, who was the Keynote Speaker, lamented the lacklustre attitude of the Federal Government towards the abduction incident, saying; “The implication of the abduction on national security psyche…
Groups alleged to be Fulani herdsmen that have unleashed terror on middle belt states of Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba, including those that recently killed scores of people in Zamfara state, are Boko Haram sect members, indications have emerged. This became known following the confessions of some arrested Fulani herdsmen that took part in the killings and burning of houses in Wukari, Taraba state, who told security forces that they took part in many Boko Haram attacks. According to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade; “A group of terrorists operating under the guise of herdsmen from…
The FCT Police Command on Wednesday appealed to residents spreading rumour of bomb blasts in the territory to desist from such habit. The spokesperson of the command, DSP Altine Daniel, made the appeal while reacting to another purported bomb scare at the Federal Secretariat. Daniel advised anyone with useful information on suspected persons, movement or objects, to call the police instead of spreading rumour, thereby causing panic. “Don’t spread rumour, anyone with useful information on suspected explosive object should call the police. “Those spreading rumour of bombs do not have experience to handle explosive devices; they only cause panic. “It…
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), on Wednesday, said it had concluded plans to stage a nationwide protest over what it described as government’s insensitivity to its lingering strike. The National President of the union, Dr Chibuzo Asomugha, told newsmen in Abuja that the protest would take place on April 29. This is coming on the heels of Kebbi State chapter of the union’s decision on Tuesday to call off the 10-month old strike. Asomugha said failure by the Federal Government to meet the demands of ASUP and the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) and the consequent shutdown…
In a shocking interview with Yes Magazine, fast rising singer — Harrysong revealed that he is a product of brother /sister union, a discovery that led to his parents separation. When asked if he is an only child, Harrysong says: – “No. It’s just that after my dad and my mum gave birth to me, they separated and went their different ways. So, my father got married to another woman and also my mother to another man. They separated because I was given birth to by two relations. My father and mother are actually brother and sister. They gave birth…
Lupita Nyong’o has just been named as People’s Most Beautiful in its annual list of Most Beautiful celebrities worldwide. This exciting news has just been released by People magazine, one of the most popular magazines in the US and worldwide, putting Lupita Nyong’o in the same category as stars like Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyonce Knowles and others. “It was exciting and just a major, major compliment,” … “And especially, I was happy for all the girls who would see me on [it] and feel a little more seen,” Lupita said, and now we can confirm that we like her…
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Umaru Manko, on Wednesday said there was no truth in a report that Boko Haram had attacked some people in the state. Manko made the announcement while briefing newsmen on the purported attack by the Islamic sect, stressing that Lagos was peaceful. Lagos State CP, Umar A. Manko Some people had been circulating Short Message Services (SMS), alleging that Boko Haram members had attacked some people on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway early on Wednesday. The message reads: “BREAKING NEWS!!!: If you are on the Lagos-Ibadan Xpress Road going towards Ibadan…Pls turn back. 18 suspected Boko…
The controversial actress and singer revealed to the Punch: – “Most men notice my b**bs when they meet me for the first time. They touch each other, arguing whether or not they are real. It will take a man with a lot of guts to walk up to me and approach me. But I believe in marriage and hope to eventually marry and have kids of my own.” She also talks about future plans to collaborate with her mum: – “I have a studio in the house and I have been told I have a good voice. My mum did not…
With the high levels of unemployment in the country, this shouldn’t really come as a surprise. Not every youth is a talented singer or actor and can break into the entertainment scene, so they turn to the last resort — crime I came across this report from the Tribune newspaper and decided to share. Enjoy: – Culled from Tribune; Young Nigerians at the border town of Nigeria and Niger Republic, Diffa, have confessed to be recruits of the Islamist militant group, Boko Haram. A member of a gang in Niger told the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) that Boko Haram…
It is with a sad heart that I announce the death of ailing veteran Nollywood actor — Chris Nkulor. The actor was diagnosed of a kidney related disease which eventually killed him. Chris died before the N3m he needed for a surgery at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching hospital Ile-Ife was raised for him. May his soul rest in peace.
Aging Boxing promoter, Martins Osaile, has angrily spoken up about the poor maintenance of the country’s stadiums. Martins emphasized that the National stadium, sadly has turned into a prostitute den. According to him, someone built rooms all around the place making prostitutes to patronise the place and using it for their business. Read what he told Punch below: – “The National Stadium, Lagos has been turned to a brothel. Someone there built rooms all around the place and it is prostitutes patronising the place. “They (officials) know about what is going on but they don’t care because they hire the place…
Pretty and sexy Nollywood actress — Ini Edo turned a year older today, 23rd of April, 2014 and she shared this bikini picture to thank God for how far He has brought her in life. The married actress who has not yet been able to get pregnant for her husband she married years ago seems not to be bothered about her marital issues. She captioned the photo above with: –
D’banj has followed the steps of fellow singer Iyanya as he made out time from his busy schedule to visit the victims of Nyanya bomb blast at Asokoro hospital. He said, he is a Nigerian and he’s affected by anything that befalls the country, but a fan thinks it’s not true and his visit wasn’t genuine. The man who was upset about D’banj’s visit, asked him why he has not visited victims of bomb blasts in states like Borno or Yola, insinuating he visited these ones because it happened in Abuja. What D’banj said when he visited; “I am…
The drama continues as people are beginning to blame Peter Okoye’s wife, Lola Omotayo for the sad P-Square alleged separation. Fans are calling her all sorts of names like “bad wife”, and witch……blaming her for the conflict. Some fans actually attacked Lola on her Facebook page after posting a picture of her son Cameron and rapper Phyno few hours ago, with the caption “My Mr Intelligent(Cameron) With @Phynofino”. Well, Lola who seemed to be less concerned about her critics as she replied with “I think SILENCE Is the best answer”.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that that it will continue to caution leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, against making utterances that fuel violence and motivate insurgency in the country. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh in a statement on Tuesday, however, noted that press releases from the ruling party linking the unguarded utterances of some opposition politicians to the activities of Boko Haram, succeeded in sobering some APC leaders. “As a responsible party, the PDP has made its point on the utterances, comments and statements by politicians which tend to influence and/or instigate people to…
Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State yesterday explained reasons behind his unflinching loyalty to President Goodluck Jonathan, saying his aim is to attract federal government attention to the state, which has ‘Food Basket of the Nation’ as its slogan. The governor was reacting to criticism that his junketing around the globe and closeness to the presidency has not impacted positively on the deplorable condition of the state renowned for its agricultural potentials. But Suswam, who spoke on a live phone-in programme on Radio Nigeria Harvest 103.5 FM, Makurdi, Monday, dispelled the allegations, stating that his closeness to President Jonathan should…
Niger State governor, Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has disclosed that he has not endorsed anybody to be his successor even as he said that pressure was being mounted on him to contest the Niger East Senatorial District seat come 2015. Aliyu, who made this known when he received turbaned community chiefs in Minna, the state capital yesterday, said thathis deputy, Hon. Ahmed Musa Ibeto and the state Commissioner of Works, Alhaji Mohammed Muazu Bawa, have informed him of their intention to contest for the governorship position of the state but he has not given his support to either one of…
Ahead of the August 9 governorship election in Osun State, Governor Rauf Aregbesola Monday night held a secret meeting with his predecessor in office and former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, as parts of his efforts to win a re-election. The meeting which took place at Oyinlola’s country home, Okuku lasted less than one hour. Sources told Vanguard that the governor arrived Oyinlola’s residence around 9:30 pm and left the house few minutes after 10 pm. Though details of the meeting were not immediately known, it was reliably learnt that the two men held…
The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, yesterday, said that the country would not overcome its socio-economic challenges except corruption is weeded out from all strata of Nigeria’s existence. According to him, traditional rulers are not exempted from corruption in Nigeria. Oba Adetona, while addressing newsmen at his palace during a special interview session organised by the Renaissance Group to mark his forthcoming 80th birthday and 55 years on the throne, lamented that corruption has become endemic, which requires divine intervention. “Corruption has become part of our life in this country, from our leaders and…