Fifty the movie, executively produced by Mo Abudu, premiered at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on D…
Result of the November/December 2015 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) has been released by the West African Examination Council (WAEC). The Head of National Office WAEC, Isaac Adenipekun announced the release of the results in Lagos, on Thursday, December 17 but did not give full details of candidates’ performance. He said, “The idea of pass... Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari is 73 today, December 17. To mark his birthday, the President’s aides surprised him with a giant birthday card , which was presented to him at the State House. See photos below:
On Monday 14th December, 2015, Metro 97.7FM hosted corporate clients, friends, celebrities and their listeners to its end of the year concert tagged FYNE 2.0: The All Flavours Concert which held at Shell Hall, Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos. The show kicked off with a rendition of the National Anthem by Evaezi followed by a moment of silence for victims... Read More
In an interview with Vanguard newspaper, the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) shared his thoughts on the state of the nation, his perception of President Buhari and the future of Nigeria. Here are 7 things to learn from what he said. Buhari needs to pay more attention. He spoke on the... Read More
A justice of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Adeniyi Ademola, on Thursday, ruled that the Department of States Services (DSS) continued detention of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, is unlawful. The court therefore ordered for his immediate release. Nnamd Kanu has been incarcerated for over 90 days even... Read More
Who doesn’t love a good beef? Especially one that is played out in full public glare. When the missiles are hurled back and forth and fresh revelations are brought to light, we will always be there at the end of it all to pick up the pieces left behind. We present the top 10 beefs... Read More
Jim Nwobodo, a former Governor of old Anambra state, says he never received N500 million from the former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ahmed Muazu. Nwobodo was alleged to have benefited from the funds shared to PDP chieftains by former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki and a former Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda.... Read More
Eseoghene Odiete – Eseoghene Odiete, 25, named by YNaija as one of Africa’s 25 best entrepreneurs under 25 in 2015 and 40 under 40 Nigerian Entrepreneurs by Biz Watching. Ese is the founder and creative director of Hesey Designs, a fashion accessory outfit that produces one of the finest handcrafted Afrocentric fashion accessories. Right after... Read More
Thousands of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria on Wednesday, protested against the arrest of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. Protests were held in Katsina and Bauchi states, as thousands of Shiite Muslims trooped out to the streets of the two states. A prayer was also held at Kobi football pitch in Bauchi state.
The Ibrahim El-Zakzaky led Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has released on its website its incomplete version of the events of Saturday, December 12, when the Nigerian Army clashed with the Shiite Muslim sect. The video was released shortly after the Nigerian Army released a video where the sect’s members were being begged to clear... Read More
It is unlikely that former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, will honour the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Tompolo was initially invited him to appear at the Lagos office of the EFCC on November 25, but he responded through his solicitors, saying he was already in court with the agency.... Read More
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed its intention to reopen investigation into alleged fraud cases that have been put on hold. A senior official of the EFCC revealed to Punch Newspapers on Wednesday, that in spite of the permanent injunctions obtained by the accused persons in such cases, the commission would no longer be deterred, moving... Read More
After a futile attempt at landing a Federal House of Representatives ticket during the last elections, Nollywood diva, Kate Henshaw has been given a chance to serve the people of Cross River in another capacity. Kate Henshaw has been appointed as Special Adviser-Liason, Lagos to the Governor of Cross River, Ben Ayade. Popular socialite, Senator Florence Ita... Read More
The 2015 edition of the annual Ovation Carol scheduled to hold on Sunday, 20th December, 2015 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos has received comprehensive support from Next Generation Network, Globacom. To headline this year’s Ovation Carol is one of America’s living music legends, Evelyn Champagne King and one of the most illustrious and... Read More
Singer, Muma Gee’s husband, Prince Eke has been released by abductors who took him hostage last week. At least that’s what Diamond celebrities is reporting, which Muma Gee retweeted via her twitter account. We cannot ascertain at this time if the N15 million ransom demanded by the kidnappers was paid by Muma Gee to secure her husband’s release. However, the... Read More
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh launched her official website on Wednesday, and it got quite a lot of people talking. However it seems the actress/singer wasn’t fully prepared for the level of visit the website would receive, as it crashed barely 24 hours later. This is a result of the website’s bandwidth being exceeded as the traffic of the site went overboard... Read More
The counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN) informed the FCT High Court on Wednesday that granting bail to Sambo Dasuki, Bashir Yuguda, Attahiru Bafarawa and other defendants in the arms fraud case, is risky. According to Jacobs, it would dangerous to allow the accused persons go on bail, owing to the nature... Read More
Another photo, depicting a battered leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky has surfaced on Wednesday, on social media. In the new photo, El-Zakzaky is wounded and bandaged while being moved in a wheelbarrow, and while no other face appears in the photos, boots of Nigerian troops can be seen. The picture... Read More
The Peoples Democratic Party says it has proof that President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign was funded with money obtained through corrupt means. The opposition party reiterated the calls for an Independent National Truth Commission to look into the issue of security votes appropriation and campaign funding process. National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh released a statement on Wednesday, where... Read More
Founder of Daar Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, has finally made bail after being held in detention in Kuje prison, Abuja. Dokpesi, who was remanded in the prison by a Federal High Court in Abuja, was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had on December 11, on six counts of money laundering and procurement fraud.... Read More
Music Producer M.J Ekeinde aka Captain E is showing quite some amazing potential and he is proving critics wrong along the way. The 17 year old son of Nollywood screen goddess, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde recently worked with the talented Seyi Shay on a project. However the Red hot records signee has this time given out... Read More
Nigeria is a country known to be plagued by extreme poverty, illiteracy and disease despite the overwhelming abundance of natural resources and wealth God has endowed her with. It has defied logic, no matter how adjusted, that despite her wealth that should evoke envy from even great nations like the United States of America, Britain,... Read More
Nigerians are sadists – only if sadists suffer and smile at the same time. Then yes, they are. In his usual, unbecoming fashion, Femi Fani-Kayode has once again cried wolf and this time, no one is fooled. As Nigeria is plunged even deeper into messier and confusing ordeals left, right and center, more Nigerians are... Read More
For the past few days, there has been unrest and tension in the city of Zaria, Kaduna State following a clash between the Nigerian Army and members of the Islamic Movement, a Shia Muslim group led by radical cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. Although the exact details of the clash are still unclear, it seems that... Read More
Nigerian troops and the Borno Youths Empowerment, also known as Civilian JTF, killed 4 female suicide bomber, suspected to be Boko Haram members. The bombers were intercepted by troops and Civilian JTF as they approached a checkpoint which is about 25km outskirts of the city of Maiduguri. The suicide bombers were attempting ‘to bypass a... Read More
Below is a welcome address by President Muhammadu Buhari, at the 48th ordinary session of the ECOWAS summit of Heads of State and Government. I am pleased to welcome you all to Abuja for the 48th Ordinary Session of the Summit of the Economic Community of West African States. Allow me, your Excellencies, to pay... Read More
The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has reacted to claims made by Governor Ayodele Fayose that the ruling party is planning to use the Supreme Court to twist his mandate to the benefit of the party. Fayose had made this accusation on Tuesday, while speaking at a press conference in Lagos. Responding to Faye’s allegation, the APC said... Read More
Even in death, the king of Pop is still breaking records as his ‘Thriller’ album is still racking up sales. The Recording Industry Association of America and Jackson’s representatives announced on Wednesday the singer’s sixth album has sold 30 million copies in the United States -making Michael Jackson the first artist to attain 30-time multi-platinum status.... Read More
The United States of America has joined the list of countries to react to the violent clash between the Nigerian Army and the Islamic Movement of Nigeria resulting in the mass killing of the members of the movement. The US, in a statement released by the embassy in Abuja, stated that it is concerned by... Read More