Stardom is one thing some people cherish a lot, but it is certainly not easy to maintain. For those, who are in the limelight, especially handsome male folks, it is not an easy task to handle the temptation from beautiful women, who flock around them like ants do to sugar. Amongst Nigeria’s sensational and popular…
No fewer than 14 persons are believed to have died in Festac Town area of Lagos State. They reportedly died on Tuesday night after their boat capsized. The unfortunate incident reportedly occurred in a river around 41 Road in Festac Town at about 11: 30pm. The boat was ferrying about 15 people, which include 12…
Nigeria’s Senate President, David Mark, has disclosed that his region, the North Central zone of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, will throw its full weight behind President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 presidential election in Nigeria. Mark made this pledge on Saturday during the ‘Unity Rally’ of the zone’s party held in Minna, Niger State.…
Information at our disposal indicates that Diamond Bank may crumble if urgent steps are not taken to resolve a lingering leadership tussle presently going on in the financial institution. The bank has been in the news lately for the wrong reasons which is giving the management of the bank sleepless nights. It was gathered that…
Fuji maestro, Abass Akande ‘Obesere’, has been accused of rape by a businesswoman in Lagos. The controversial musician was said to have raped the woman, Olanike Olaiya, 29, at his Okota, Lagos-home. Olanike said that she was introduced to the singer by a friend, Bola Okoro, who told her that Obesere could help her (Olanike)…
Eleven Ministers were given portfolio on Wednesday by President Goodluck Jonathan. Their swearing-in ceremony took place in Abuja and was conducted by the President. The new members of Jonathan’s cabinet were also handed their portfolios. This was after the Senate confirmed their nominations few weeks ago after a thorough screening by the lawmakers. They took…
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has fired the Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi. The Kwara State-born politician was removed by the President on Wednesday. He was replaced by Dr Tamuno Danagogo. No reason was given for the action.
At least seven persons have died in a Boko Haram attack in Cameroon on Sunday, AFP reports. A security source informed the news agency that the insurgents raided northern Cameroon on Sunday. “Boko Haram killed a (Cameroonian) soldier. Our soldiers killed six of their guys” and “captured” two others near the Nigerian border, the source…
Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Damishi Barau, has finally joined the Peoples’ Democratoc Party, PDP. Barau decamped to the new party from the All Progressives Congress, APC. He withdrew his membership from the APC on Monday. Barau was before the defection under suspension from the party. He tendered his defection letter to the state secretary…
Justice Idris Lebo Kutigi has been appointed by President Goodluck Jonathan to head the controversial National Conference. Justice Kutigi is a former Chief Justice of Nigeria. His appointment was confirmed on Monday via a press statement released by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Anyim Pius Anyim. The respected lawyer would be assisted…