Some members of the upper chamber of the National Assembly have pledged support for their embattled leader, Bukola Saraki, who is standing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja on allegation of false declaration of assets. Saraki, the Senate President, appeared before the Tribunal on Tuesday for the first time after shunning it…
Day: September 22, 2015
Oshiomhole Narrowly Escapes Being Lynched
Governor Adams Oshiomhole was lucky to have escaped the wrath of some party members on Tuesday at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, venue of the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The governor, who was in the state as Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the party’s primary, was…
Clerics Receive Salah Rams From Fayose
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State distributed rams and food items to some Islamic clerics in the state despite a directive from the League of Imams and Alfas in the state banning its members from collecting the governor’s gift. A communiqué signed by the state’s Assistant Secretary of the clerics’ body, Alhaji Quadri Oguntuase, and…
Buddy Artiste, Nonny Drops ‘Ire’
An artiste signed to BC Records named Nonny, has released his new single entitled ‘Ire’, which literally means Blessing. The performing artiste was only recently signed by the new label, which has promised to take its rightful place in the showbiz industry in Nigeria. Nonny made his first appearance in the music scene in 2013,…
I Can’t Flaunt My Curves On Set—Precious Chukwu Eke
The movie industry in Nigeria, fondly called Nollywood, is surely blessed with many attractive ladies and this is why most of them compete amongst themselves for fame. In the process, some of them go extra mile to get the attention of the general public through different media stunts. It could be recalled that shortly after…
Maniac Entertainment Act, Abel-J Drops Singles
An artiste signed to Maniac Entertainment and Manage by Oryx Entertainment, Abel Junior Odachukwu Udogwu, also known as Abel-J has released two singles, which is currently pundits have given thumbs up. Abel J, a highly talented singer, has worked with many artistes in Nigeria, including MTN Project Fame Season 6.0 contestant named Gbemisola Rowland, Le’mmon,…
40,000 NSCDC Personnel For Sallah Celebration
Authorities of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have arranged about 40,000 of their personnel to protect lives and properties of citizens for the Sallah celebration this week, a statement issued by Corps’ Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel O. Okeh, has disclosed. Muslims across the globe are gearing up for Sallah, which takes place…
Creative Ways To Talk With Loved One When Travelling, By Ogunfowoke Adeniyi
A concern for travellers is the expensive cost of making calls especially during international travel. In spite of the efforts made by telecommunication companies to beat down prices by roaming your number, the telephone bills for travellers keep piling. As to providing some reprieve, Jovago.com, Africa’s No.1 hotel booking portal roundup cost effective ways to…
CCT: Trial Resumes October 21
Justice Danladi Yakubu Umar of the Code of Conduct Tribunal sitting in Abuja has fixed Wednesday, October 21, 2015 for commencement of trial of the Senate President, Olubukola Saraki. Saraki is standing trial before the CCT over allegation of false declaration of assets while he was the governor of Kwara State and thereafter as a…
‘Pot-Bellied’ Army Officers Get Dec. 15 Deadline
Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has warned officers with ‘pot belly’ to do something about it or face the consequences. Buratai made this declaration on Monday at the third quarter Chief of Army Staff conference in Abuja. He told all overweight soldiers to get into shape, directing the Department of Army…