Senator Shehu Sani, representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the red chamber of National Assembly has resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Shehu Sani left APC on Saturday as the coast became clearer that, the party has submitted name of Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s aide, Malam Uba as its candidate for Kaduna Central Senatorial seat. In his ... Read More »
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Funke Akindele, hubby celebrate second anniversary
Nollywood actor and producer Funke Akindele and her rapper husband Abdul Rasheed-Bello, aka JJC Skillz have taken to social media to celebrate their second wedding anniversary. The duo got married in London on August 23, 2016. Sharing a video of herself and her husband, Funke wrote: “It’s by your grace Oh Lord!! Happy wedding anniversary to us darling @jjcskillz Thank ... Read More »
INI EDO: Why I agreed to work with Uche Jombo
What made you decide to be part of the movie? When I got the script, what really caught my attention was the fact that there was so much to be learnt from it. The story is actually one that a lot of people can relate with and that is the beauty of telling a story; being able to communicate and ... Read More »
STOUT BRAND SAYS FELA IS ‘THE LEGEND WE REMEMBER’
For 21 years, the world has tried in different ways to celebrate the legacy of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The annual celebration of the music icon and political activist called Felabration provides the opportunity for fans to review what he stood for, and how valid and relevant is ideologies have remained to the socio political life of the ... Read More »
MTN UNVEILS TOP MUSICALS, VISUAL ART FESTIVAL In its continued support for Nigerian arts and culture, MTN Foundation, on Thursday, announced its sponsorship of six critically acclaimed arts initiatives, including five musicals and a visual arts festival, due to be staged across the country in the 4th quarter of 2018. The shows include ‘Fela and the Kalakuta Queens’, produced by ... Read More »
ACO to Amosun: Imbibe spirit of sportsmanship, embrace Abiodun
The media team of prince Abiodun Campaign Organisation (ACO) has urged Governor Ibikunle Amosun to allow the supremacy of the party to prevail regarding the candidature of Prince Dapo Abiodun as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Ogun state as declared by the Muhammed Indabawa – led primary Committee for the state. ACO also advised Amosun to ... Read More »
N4.65bn ONSA fund: EFCC moves Fayose to Lagos
There were indications last night that the trial of ex-Governor Ayodele Fayose at a Federal High Court may begin on Monday. The ex-governor is facing trial in connection with N1.299 billion and $5.3 million allegedly allocated to him by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) from N4.65 billion slush fund allegedly shared by ONSA. Ahead of the trial, ... Read More »
Abaribe under fresh pressure as IPOB leader Kanu resurfaces
The senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe came under fresh pressure yesterday to produce the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, following the public appearance of the latter in Jerusalem, Israel. Kanu, who was widely rumoured to have been killed during the September 2017 invasion of his Afaraukwu Umuahia residence by soldiers, was pictured praying ... Read More »
Hon Fatimoh Muhammed PDP Candidate boast Akinwunmi’s emergence victory in 2019 General Elections
In politics, like in football game, a weak opponent is a blessing in disguise. This is because it makes the game easier to play. The emergence of Hon Nurrudeen Olaitan Akinwunmi as the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress for the House of Representatives in Ifako Ijaiye Federal Constituency is a delight to the candidate and supporters of the ... Read More »
FG enlists EFFC, ICPC on verification of ex-Airways workers severance benefits
….Exercise suffers hitches ; extended by one week ….Pensioners canvass special treatment for sick, elderly Federal Government has enlisted operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ( ICPC) in the on going biometric data capture verification of ex- workers and pensioners of the liquidated national carrier : Nigeria ... Read More »