President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated one of Nigeria’s foremost entrepreneurs, political leaders and elder statesmen, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur on his 80th birthday tomorrow, Tuesday.A statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, said Buhari joined family, friends, associates and well-wishers of the former national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in rejoicing with him as he marked another notable milestone in a very worthy and fulfilled life. Adesina said the president used the opportunity of the Tafidan Adamawa’s 80th birthday to reaffirm the nation’s enduring gratitude for his significant contributions to Nigeria’s political…
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At least 20 people were killed when unknown gunmen stormed some communities in Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State in the early hours of Monday.The gunmen reportedly arrived Zakupwang village in Fan district at midnight on Monday and attacked the villagers. Survivors of the attack said the gunmen were armed Fulani militias. The attack is a cog in the wheel of progress of the peace initiatives of Plateau State governor, Mr. Simon Lalong, who constituted a 14-man committee almost immediately after he assumed office to reconcile the Berom farmers and Fulani herdsmen. The joint military task force operating…
Low cut wearing Ibadan based actress, Toyin Adegbola, has been a single mother for a very long time and she has been a little bit secretive about her children until lately when she attended an event with a young lady many had thought was her younger sister. Her daughter, Adeola Adegbola is said to be based in Dublin, Ireland and is in the country for the mandatory one year National Youth Corps Service (NYSC) which she just concluded. Like her mum, Adeola wears low cut hair style and this made some argue that their picture that is currently circulating on…
Enugu State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, to probe his predecessor, Sullivan Chime Chime is reportedly one of the ex-governors currently being investigated by both the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, following petitions against him. In one of the petitions, a former National Auditor of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Ray Nnaji, who also went to court to compel the EFCC to investigate Chime, accused him of misappropriation, forgery and criminal conversion of public property, during his tenure in office between 2007 and 2015.…
Victims and relations of those that were affected in the bomb blasts that hit the Kano Central Mosque, Kwari market and a petrol station at Hotoro quarters, have received the sum of N80.5 million from the Kano State Government. The cheques were presented to the beneficiaries on Sunday at the Government House, Kano by Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje. According to Ganduje, victims identified by the State Government were 289, of which 139 died and the remaining 150 sustained injuries. “The donation today did not serve as a means of compensation, but to gather and pray for the souls of the victims.…
The Commissioner of Police, Edo State, Mr. Chris Ezike, on Monday vowed to personally lead street patrols and raids against cultists and other criminal gangs in their various hideouts across the state.Ezike led the special crack squad deployed by the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, which resulted in the arrest of 56 suspected cultists in Benin, the state capital. The police commissioner, who just assumed his new office last week from Rivers State command, noted that the prevalence of sophisticated crimes had necessitated the use of high visibility policing. He spoke during his maiden meeting with Senior Officers, Area…
The selection process for the next Ooni of Ife formally began on Monday as the Ife Kingmakers asked the Giesi Ruling House to present qualified candidate(s) from the family to be selected to occupy the stool that became vacant following the demise in July of Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II. The Obalufe of Ife, Oba Solomon Omisakin, who read the address of the 16 traditional rulers of Ife at a press conference held at Ile Oodua, Osun State, said the kingmakers used the 1980 Ife Chieftaincy Declaration to arrive at the decision to ask Giesi to produce the next…
The Police Service Commission on Monday said enforcement of the directive on the withdrawal of policemen from Very Important Personalities not entitled to their services, was on course. President Muhhamdu Buhari had directed the withdrawal of policemen from VIPs that are not entitled to police services. The Commissioner in charge of Media at the commission, Ms Comfort Obi, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja that the commission was ensuring that the directive was enforced to the latter. “The PSC and the current IGP are making efforts to ensure that the directive was complied with. “I think there is…
Famous Oil baron, Ayiri Emami known for his close association with Nigerian celebrities, has visited Reggae legend Majek Fashek at the Synapse Services Centre For Psychological Medicine over the weekend in Abuja Ayiri even took pictures with Majek Fashek at the rehab centre and it’s good to see Majek Fashek looking better and very calm. Ayiri Emami is paying for the ‘Send Down the Rain‘ singer’s bills in rehabilitation. Majek Fashek was taken to rehab in August by his former band singer Monica Omorodion Swaida who started raising funds for Majek in June; shortly after he was taken into rehab, Ayiri Emami took…
Famous Chocolate City female artiste, Ruby has opened up on the current relationship status she shares with her baby daddy, Jesse Jagz. In an interview with Hip TV, the soul singer said categorically that her relationship with Jesse Jagz is based on friendship despite the fact that they have a daughter together, Jade Abaga. “We are together in that we are friends, we have a child together, friendship. No the love aspect is gone” said the singer. Jesse Jagz was also asked about Ruby and this is what he had to say “the answer to that is really nobody knows. I…
Today, 14th September happens to be the birthday of one of the funniest men and richest comedians in Africa. Basketmouth had his primary and secondary school education in Apapa, in Lagos State. He obtained a degree in Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Benin. Thanks to him selling Nigeria’s brand of humor overseas, the Mayor of Houston announced that July 17 is now known as ‘Basketmouth Day‘. According to several comedians, BasketMouth has influenced the stand up comedy industry in terms of branding and marketing. “An extremely happy birthday to the sweetest man on earth,MY KING,d one who has…
Nollywood star, Cossy Orjiakor has been recognized for something other than her chest size. Cossy is currently in Germany for an award which also happens to be her first ever international award. Cossy grabbed the Distinctive Daring Artist award from Europe Golden Awards. The actress wrote on Instagram “Appreciating my first international award… Distinctive Daring Artist… From Europe Golden Awards. Hmmmm so cute” More photos below: –
Nollywood actress Daniella Okeke, who is currently having a good time in Dubai, shared photos of her latest luxurious acquisitions on Instagram, a new wristwatch and a ring. See photo below: –
The senator representing Plateau South senatorial district in the National Assembly, Gen. Jeremiah Useni (retd.), has described claims that he, alongside the paramount ruler of Tarok, Gen. Domkat Bali (retd.) are behind the cattle rustling in Southern Plateau, as a deliberate attempt to smear their image by Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN). The North Central chairman of MACBAN, Danladi Chiroma, had earlier this month, accused the senator and the Ponzhi Tarok, of looking the other way while their tribesmen rustle cattle belonging to Fulani herdsmen. However, a statement issued by the head of Senator Useni’s media office,…
The Osun State government has called on residents of the state to disregard the lies being peddled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to discredit Governor Rauf Aregbesola. A statement by the Director of the Bureau of Communication and Strategy in the Office of the Governor, Semiu Okanlawon, said the PDP and its allies were manipulating the people. It reads: “The latest of the PDP’s falsehood is the allegation that the Aregbesola administration has paid N20billion of the N34.988billion bailout fund to a construction company, Slava Yeditepe, handling the Oba Adesoji Aderemi Second By-Pass Road. “Nothing could be more ridiculous.…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Kogi State, Prince Audu Abubakar has pledged his commitment to Kogi tripartite agreement – a power rotation deal among the constituent groups of Igala, Ebira and Okun in Kogi. A statement by Prince Audu Abubakar Media Office Sunday traced the narrative of the November 21 governorship poll to power rotation and infrastructure development. “While it is an impeccable fact that the enduring infrastructures in Kogi State were products of Prince Abubakar’s steward¬ship, confirming the hope of sustainable development in Kogi State hangs on his return as the governor of the state; it…
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has faulted Governor Ayo Fayose’s reaction to the search of the Akwa Ibom State Government House by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). The party, in its response to Fayose’s advertorials, insisted that the constitution does not provide immunity for any Government House. It said only embassies, high commissions and other diplomatic missions enjoy diplomatic immunity. The Ekiti APC spokesman, Taiwo Olatunbosun, in a statement yesterday said the DSS operatives acted in the nation’s interest. Olatunbosun said: “Let us educate Fayose that a Government House is not the same as an embassy…
The senator representing Ondo North, Prof. Robert Ajayi Boroffice, has described Governor Olusegun Mimiko as an accidental critic, desperate for relevance. He said the governor is “an exemplar of bad governance”, cannot advise the Federal Government on sound economic policies. Boroffice, who was reacting to Mimiko’s statements during the sixth Gani Fawehinmi Annual Memorial Lecture in Akure, the Ondo State capital at the weekend, said the governor was using the programme to promote anti-people policies, which the late Fawehinmi fought against. “Governor Mimiko is an emerging accidental critic, who is desperate for political relevancy and has persistently fired shots at…
pretty Ghollywood star, Nadia Buari has shared a new photo on social media. The talented actress and model shared the photo above of herself looking stunning as ever. She was out with her twins as they can be seen tucked in her car seat. Nadia Buari remains one of the celebrities who hasn’t shown the faces of their children.
Afrobeat legacy, Seun Kuti has shown that he’s a devoted father after he shared photos of his daughter on her first day in school today (September 14) on Instagram. Ifafunmike Kuti looked as cute as ever in her green school uniform and red school bag this morning. “Ok it’s the first day of schooling them!! I love u baby girl.#firstdayofthefirstdayofschool” wrote Seun Kuti in the caption of the collage of pictures.