November 13, 2015

‘Rivers state people will never be Biafrans’

The people of Rivers state are not Biafrans, have never been and will never be, says the Rivers Elders and Leaders Council. The Council, which is led by a former national Director-General of the State Security Service, SSS, Chief Albert Horsfall, has condemned and warned pro-Biafra agitators from using the state as its protest-ground. Chief Albert... Read More

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biafra, Biafrans, elders, protest, Rivers State

November 13, 2015

I was called ‘go slow’ as Lagos governor – Tinubu

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has revealed that he was once criticised for being too slow in governance while serving as Lagos state governor. According to Tinubu, a planning period is necessary, while trying to revive a state or country, after it’s been badly managed. Tinubu made the comments on Thursday,... Read More

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November 13, 2015

‘Unlike PDP, we don’t make ‘mistresses’ ministers’ | APC takes a low blow

In reaction to the criticism directed at the newly inaugurated ministers by the Peoples Democratic Party, ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, insists that the composition of President Buhari’s cabinet are competent. The APC said the PDP should focus on its rebranding process and stop trying to belittle the ruling government at every available opportunity.... Read More

APC, ministers, miscreants, Mistresses, PDP

November 13, 2015

R Kelly features Wizkid on new album

International superstar, R Kelly is set to feature Nigerian singer, Wizkid, on his new album. The album titled Buffet, would see Wizkid feature on one of the tracks- I Just Want To Thank You– on the deluxe version of the Grammy winner’s record. Wizzy’s feature made the cut after the Chicago-born R’n’B star selected the tracks for the... Read More

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November 13, 2015

Don Jazzy celebrates 1 million Instagram followers

A few days after announcing the first ever Mavin concert in Lagos, the label boss celebrated a huge social media milestone. Don Jazzy joins the likes of Wizkid and Davido in the six-zeros club of Instagram followers. He announced this via his Instagram page that he now has one million followers.

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November 12, 2015

‘I’ve become a proud grandfather’ | Tinubu harps on Fashola’s new role

National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, says the ministerial assignment of Babatunde Fashola, has made him a proud grandfather. Tinubu said he was confident that Fashola will excel in his new position as Minister of Power, Works and Housing. Speaking at the launch of the Mile 12-Ikorodu road widening and Bus Rapid... Read More

November 12, 2015

Clarence Peters’ short film, ‘Hex’ gets screened at Afriff 2015

The screening of the much anticipated horror short film; Hex shot by ace cinematographer; Clarence Abiodun Peters was held at the 5th Africa International Film Festival (Afriff). The festival which entered its fifth day took place at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas; Palms shopping Mall Lekki. Here are exclusive photos from the event which had a decent... Read More

November 12, 2015

Buhari’s corruption war must not fail – Afenifere

While delivering a lecture at the 16th Founder’s Day Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo state, Chief Sehinde Arogbofa urged Nigerians to support President Buhari’s administration and his effort to fight corruption. Chief Sehinde who is the secretary-general of the Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-political association, also urged the President to look into the 2014... Read More

November 12, 2015

These signs will tell you Ajah is not part of God’s plan for your life

So you asked around, “where did all the baby boys and girls living in Lagos go to?” ‘Island,’ they said. You know Island means V/I, Lekki, Ikoyi, and all those places? But you chose to interprete your own island as Ajah. You refused to listen to the elders; So you moved there. New beginnings, you said.... Read More

November 12, 2015

NDLEA to Ekiti youth: ‘Stop smoking, selling weed!’

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has warned Ekiti State youths to desist from selling cannabis popularly known as weed. The State Commander of the NDLEA, Suleiman Jadi, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti. The NDLEA boss said that the agency had apprehended more than 30 youths... Read More

Business, Ekiti, Marijuana, NDLEA, weed, youth

November 12, 2015

I’m singing too much – Don Jazzy

Don Jazzy has a track-record of lending his amazing raspy vocals to chart topping singles. Some of the best being The Koko featuring ex business partner, Dbanj, and in recent times Collabo featuring Psquare. The music industry has continuously wondered if the Supreme Mavin Dynasty (SMD) leader would ever attempt to become a solo act, but Don Jazzy highly... Read More

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November 12, 2015

Corrupt APC members are being rewarded – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressive Congress (APC) led federal government of lacking direction. The opposition party says it would resist ‘the growing culture of impunity’ being exhibited by the the administration. The party, during the one day national conference held in Abuja on Thursday, condemned what it described as the ‘growing... Read More

APC, Buhari, National Conference, PDP

November 12, 2015

APC has not kept any election promise – Ekweremadu

The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, says the ruling party, All Progressive Congress (APC) used propaganda and empty promises to win the 2015 election. Ekweremadu said APC had failed to fulfill any of the promises made to Nigerians during the election campaign. While speaking at the National Conference of the PDP, which took place at... Read More

APC, Ekweremadu, PDP, propaganda, senate

November 12, 2015

‘Government is not giving money to us’ – CAN

Rev Musa Asake, the General Secretary of the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), has refuted claims that former president Goodluck Jonathan’s failure to secure re-election has shut out the Christian body from the scheme of things in the nation. Asake said this on Wednesday, November 11, in an interview with journalists after the inauguration of... Read More

CAN, Goodluck Jonathan, money, Rev Asake

November 12, 2015

‘I will be the best Minister ever… liveth’ – Onu Ogbonnaya

Following President Buhari’s distribution of portfolio to his ministers yesterday 11, November Dr Onu Ogbonnaya who was sworn in as Minister of Science and Technology is aware of the expectations of the nation and has promised to strive to be the best of Buhari’s ministers. Speaking at a reception organized for him by Concerned Ebonyi... Read More

November 12, 2015

This South East stakeholder believes his region didn’t get ‘juicy’ portfolios

Not every one is pleased with President Muhammadu Buhari ministers’ selection. A prominent stakeholder in Ebonyi state, Abia Onyike, has described Buhari’s appointment as lopsided and unbalanced, because of the portfolios that went to the South East geopolitical zone of the country were not heavy or ‘juicy’ enough. According to Onyike, the North and South-East got the juicy... Read More

Buhari, ministers, north, south east, South West

November 12, 2015

Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed’s first day in office (PHOTOS)

The All Progressive Congress (APC) National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed has resumed his role as the new Minister of Information and Culture. He was received on Thursday, by the Directors of the Ministry which was led by the outgoing Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Folasade Yemi-Esan.

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November 12, 2015

This is what a bald Tonto Dikeh would look like (PHOTO)

Imagine for a moment… that controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, was bald. A graphic designer envisioned this and created a bald image of the actress, which she posted via her Instagram account. Below is what a bald Tonto Dikeh may look like.

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November 12, 2015

60’s inspired! ZAZAII #InfluencersSeries debuts with Stephanie Coker

ZAZAII, flagship store for contemporary and high end ready-to-wear womenswear, menswear and accessories from foremost…

November 12, 2015

With This Ring: Budget planning! Budget planning!! Budget planning!!!

In every event there has to be a budget set aside to help turn your vision/magic to a reality. Here are some helpful …

November 12, 2015

Alara hosts private presentation of Tiffany Amber & Maki Oh S/S’16 collections

Nigeria’s first luxury concept store, ALARA and leading Nigerian fashion labels, Tiffany Amber and Maki Oh, gathered a glamorous crowd on Saturday,…

November 12, 2015

Opinion: Why Fashola must reverse the privatisation of power sector

Much excitement has greeted the announcement of Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola as the minister of Power, Works and Housing. Fashola, who is a former governor of Lagos, has earned a reputation for being a performer from his time as Governor of that state. Whether rightly or wrongly, I don’t doubt his competence but the truth... Read More

November 12, 2015

Ezekwesili, Abike Dabiri and Okonjo-Iweala listed among world’s most influential women

Three Nigerian women have been listed among the 250 most influential in the world. Obiageli Ezekwesili, Abike Dabiri-Erewa and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala join a list of powerful women around the world, such as Oprah Winfrey, Melinda Gates, Michelle Obama and Hilary Clinton. The top 250 Most Influential Women in the World was compiled by Richtopia.com. Ezekwesili ranked higher... Read More

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November 12, 2015

PDP to Amaechi: “You’re a misfit and an enemy of progress”

The Rivers State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party has faulted the selection of Rotimi Amaechi as Minister of Transport. The PDP stated that Amaechi’s appointment would be of no value to the state, as he does not believe in the development vision of the Governor, Nyesom Wike. The state chairman of the PDP, Felix Obuah... Read More

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November 12, 2015

Don’t offer me bribe, I don’t want to go to jail – Amaechi

Former governor of Rivers state and newly inaugurated Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi says he is scared of going to jail. The Minister, who disclosed this on Wednesday shortly after his inauguration, also said he would ensure that the railway transportation system in Nigeria is revived to help boost economic activities. “Everybody is crying about... Read More

Amaechi, jail, minister of transport, railway, railway oil

November 12, 2015

Lawmakers fightback: Petition against CCT Chairman sponsored by Melaye’s NGO

The Committee on Public Petitions has been directed by the House of Representatives to investigate the allegations of corruption leveled against the Code of Conduct Tribunal Chairman, Danladi Umar, by a non-governmental organization. The Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, gave the directive on Tuesday, 10th November, following the laying of the petition before the house by Hon Rima Shawulu.... Read More

November 12, 2015

Olamide dedicates new video to Quilox owner, Shina Peller

Olamide has given props to Shina Peller in the video for his new single. The raper/singer unveiled the MVP video on Wednesday night at Quilox nightclub in Victoria Island. He also dedicated the clip to Shina Peller of Aquila Group, the owner of Quilox, a well-frequented nightlife spot.

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November 12, 2015

Why Guinness was fined N1 billion by NAFDAC

Yet another multinational has faced the wrath of the Nigerian government. Guinness Nigeria Plc has been fined N1 billion by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for re-validating expired products without authorization and supervision. In a statement released by the Head, Investigation and Enforcement of NAFDAC, Kingsley Ejiofor, the regulatory agency... Read More

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November 12, 2015

Supreme Court suspends Saraki’s trial at CCT

The Supreme Court has suspended the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The court, on Thursday, delivered the ruling on the 13-count criminal charge pending against ‎the Senate President at the Conduct Tribunal. The apex court directed the Justice Danladi Umar-led tribunal to suspend the trial to enable it to... Read More

November 12, 2015

‘I was in a relationship a year ago’ – Don Jazzy speaks on ‘Onome’

Eligible spinsters get in here, Don Jazzy may still be available. Speaking to journalists at a press conference on Wednesday, The Mavin CEO was asked if he was in a relationship, and he replied saying: “No, I don’t have a girlfriend”. When asked of the last time he had a relationship, the Dorobucci singer responded saying: “A year ago”.... Read More

Don Jazzy, Girlfriend, Mavin Concert, relationship

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