2Baba is definitely out to create conversation with the release of two videos for his love single – Officially Blind. The Hypertek singer on Friday, dropped a video for the single and another one for its remix. Watch.
The Nigerian Army has disclosed that its troops were engaged in a 3-hour gun battle with Boko Haram terrorists on Thursday while the troops were clearing the area of terrorists. Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col Sani Usman, in a statement, noted that the terrorists had mounted a surprise reprisal attack on the Army, however, about eight... Read More
The Sierra Leone Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Maj. Gen. Alfred Nelson (retd.), was on Friday, abducted by unknown persons along the Abuja-Kaduna expressway. According to The Punch, the diplomat was on his way to honor an invitation by the military for a yet to be ascertained programme. Efforts by the Sierra Leonian embassy officials... Read More
D’banj has released the brand new video for his latest single If No Be God (Superstar). The song sees the ‘superstar’ express his gratitude to God for his support in life and a stellar music career that has spanned over 10 years. The video which was shot on his birthday, was directed by Matt Max. Watch.
On Friday, the Senior Special Assistant to the president on National Assembly Matters, Ita Enang was reported to have issued an apology to the Senate on behalf of the Presidency for the statement made by Okoi Obono-Obla, a Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Prosecution. Okoi had on Thursday told the Senate that it had no... Read More
It appears President Muhammadu Buhari cherishes his weekends like every Nigerian. On Friday, he left the Presidential Villa in Abuja for his home in Katsina where he will spend the weekend. He was accompanied by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal, Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari and other aides. See some photos below.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Monday, announced that the rerun elections for Kogi, Rivers, Imo and Kano states would hold on July 23rd and 30th 2016. According to a statement released by the electoral body, the commission came to the conclusion on the date for the rerun elections following a stakeholders meeting held at... Read More
Factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has been vindicated by a High Court in Abuja after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was ordered to ‘recognise’ his faction of the party. Sheriff was chased out of the national leadership of the party on May 21 following a controversial national... Read More
Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode has declared that anyone caught patronizing street hawkers around the state will be punished. The governor revealed this while speaking on Your-View talk show on TV Continental on Friday. Even though street hawking is illegal in the state, it has since time immemorial been a rampant practice as well as... Read More
By Femi Abbas The relationship of religion to Truth is like that of a menu to a meal. By describing the meal as best as it can, the menu points to something beyond itself. When we use the menu as a guide to the choice of our meal we do it the deserved honor. But... Read More
By Gbogun Gboro More than a few times, I have said in my university class lectures, and in public speeches, that America is not merely the greatest country in the world but the greatest country in the history of the world. I say it now again. America is simply an incredible country. America is great... Read More
By Louis Odion Not too long ago, he ruffled the Nigerian feather following the leaking of his sidetalk in London with the British monarch. Footage captured by an eavesdropping television cameraman had gone viral. Looking a bit tipsy after what many in Abuja would imagine to be one glass too many, Prime Minister David Cameron... Read More
The Abia state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday, vowed that it would rather die than see Uche Ogah become governor of the state. The party stated this after its emergency meeting at Umuahia, the state capital. According to the chairman of the PDP in the state, Johnson Onuigbo, democracy is about to... Read More
The trial of a former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode resumed on Friday, at a Federal High Court in Lagos with the defense counsel explaining to the presiding judge, Justice M.S Hassan why his client should get bail. Fani-Kayode was charged to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly being complicit... Read More
While Nigerians are still in shock and awe about Mavin singer, Di’ja’s announcement, famed novelist, Chimamanda Adiche has also revealed that she recently welcomed her own bundle of joy. The Nigerian literary genius had apparently kept the birth of her child under wraps after getting pregnant in the summer of 2015. She however, revealed the good... Read More
The Abia State Government has refuted the claims of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that Samson Ogah was declared the governor of the state because it was not served Okezie Ikpeazu’s notice of appeal. Samson Ogah had obtained a court ruling nullifying Ikpeazu’s election as the governor of the state because he was allegedly... Read More
“I am depressed, my brother.” “You are always depressed. I am actually used to that. I can’t remember when last you were not choleric, depressed, obsessed, uptight, down-spirited, what’s that your word again, yes, anxious. You better watch it, buddie-bae-bff-bros, stop carrying the world on your back, man. There was Atlas before you. There was... Read More
The prisoners who escaped from Kuje Prison, Abuja, have allegedly been found and rearrested by security officials in the country. According to SaharaReporters, the escapees were aided by staff of the prison during their efforts to break out of jail. Sources, who spoke to the news platform, said that the apprehended men are now under... Read More
The senate president, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu are standing trial for the alleged forgery of the Senate standing order even though they both were not mentioned or indicted in the police report on the case. The senate and the Presidency have, over the last couple of weeks, been at loggerheads for the perceived... Read More
In a world domineered by different breeds of Smartphones, one would agree that it is increasingly getting difficult to choose a brand because, in reality, they all preach the same sermon. In that sermon are two uncompromisingly clear messages; a sleek phone with beautiful features or a phone with long lasting battery disregarding that question... Read More
This morning Joachim MacEbong talks about the avoidable confusion in Abia State. Take a listen.
by Abdul Mahmud For all the criticisms of the law, justice and equity remain its redeeming features even though the courts of law are ever too slow to serve justice to litigants who battle for either reparation or absolution, particularly in justice systems like ours, weakened by the improprieties of power, by merchants who hawk... Read More
By Usama Dandare “God willing am in custody of EFCC, but to me is a great time to communicate with God just the way Paul and other brethren did in their days. I am here not only because my party gave me money to campaign for them like every other politician even in APC. But... Read More
Di’ja just won the award for best kept secret in Nigerian Entertainment. The Mavin singer stunned the world when she announced this morning that she is indeed married as speculated earlier and in addition, just became a mum. There were little whispers from the grapevine about a secret traditional marriage in Di’ja’s hometown back in December... Read More
The Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello, was on Wednesday stranded in Kano over the expiration of his travel visa. According to SaharaReporters, the Governor, who was on his way for a lesser hajj in Saudi Arabia, had already boarded the plane when it was discovered that his visa had expired. Bello was said to have... Read More
These are the top five stories to monitor today DJ Obi breaks world record Popular Lagos Disc Jockey, DJ Obi, has smashed a world record on time spent DJing 2. IGP to visit Niger Delta According to media reports, the new Inspector General of Police (IGP) will visit the troubled region on Friday. 3. Mbaka... Read More
“Nothing great will ever be achieved without great men, and men are great only if they are determined to be so.” ― Charles de Gaulle It has been a bit over 200 hours of determination, bravery, courage, massages, medical check-ups, non-stop music and no sleep from one great man –DJ Obi who has stood firm... Read More
The Central Bank of Nigeria of Nigeria has disclosed that it set aside N2.5 billion loan for members of the National Youth Service Corps with profitable business ideas. According to the apex bank, the money was set from the N220 billion Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund and that it would be given to corp members... Read More
On his return to the UK after 6 years, Burna Boy granted an interview to Factory 78 where he talked about his trouble with Nigerian bloggers, his reason for moving back to Nigeria and more. Here are 7 things we learnt from the interview. Burna Boy and his weed go everywhere Whether he’s in the... Read More
Despite insinuation that Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state had failed to back his Deputy, Pius Odubu’s, quest to emerge as the All Progressive Congress governorship candidate, the Governor has announced that he and Odubu have reconciled. The Governor stated this on Thursday while speaking at the reconciliation meeting between members of the APC. He... Read More