Contrary To Bad Reports, Shaydee And Korede Bello Are Friends [PHOTO]

In the past few weeks, reports went on that EME’s Shaydee and Korede Bello were engaged in some sorta shade showing business, where the former reportedly called the later a “One Hit Wonder”.

MI Abaga, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, Others Release The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation Album

After teasing us with two critically acclaimed singles, Summertime and Suite 99 over the past month, Audu Maikori’s Chocolate City Music label has released ‘The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation’. The album is a compilation of 15 songs by 13 talented artistes, serving as the flagship project to introduce the next chapter of the Chocolate City Story; Choc Boi Nation.

Jonathan hindering smooth transition, displaying misplaced anger – APC

The All Progressives Congress has accused the President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration of plotting to hinder a smooth handover of power on May 29.

It says it is becoming apparent that the incumbent administration will not fully cooperate with the incoming government, despite its “public posturing” in that regard.

Saudi beheaded for killing father

A Saudi national convicted of murdering his father was beheaded on Thursday, bringing to 70 the number of executions carried out this year in the kingdom, the interior ministry said.

ITTF World Championship: Africa’s only hope bows out

This is not the best of times for African teams at the ongoing International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Championships in Suzhou, China, as the only hope of the continent Egypt’s Omar Assar was bundled out by the aggressive Korean, LEE Sangsu in the round of 32 of the men’s singles.

Ex-Akwa Ibom NDDC chief gets three- year jail for stealing

An Akwa Ibom State High Court has sentenced a former commissioner representing Akwa Ibom State on the board of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr.Godwin Moffat Eyo to three years imprisonment. Eyo was sentenced by the court sitting in Uyo for stealing 56 transformers meant for oil producing communities.

Boko Haram is a fraud, says Buhari

President-elect,  Muhammadu Buhari has said Boko Haram will be denied a recruitment base when local communities realise that its claim of being a religious group is a fraud.

“The fraud called Boko Haram can be defeated by denying it a recruitment base,” Buhari told visiting leaders of Nassarawa State who came to congratulate him on his emergence as President-elect.

I’m ready for probe after tenure, says Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday said he would be ready after leaving office for any probe of his administration’s activities.

President-elect Muhammadu Buhari plans to revisit the $20b “missing” oil money when he gets into office.

Besides, All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesman Lai Mohammed has alleged massive looting by government officials.

But, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the President said he is not afraid of any investigation after leaving office.

Oyo Tribunal gets 12 petitions

The Oyo State Election Petitions Tribunal yesterday said it has received 12 petitions – 10 House of Representatives and two senatorial.

At the State High Court, Iyaganku, Ibadan, where Courts 15 and 21 have been assigned to hear the petitions, a tribunal official, who pleaded for anonymity, said it was too early to give  details.

Hoodlums beat up workers at Ibadan firm

There is tension at the Ring Road headquarters of the Ibadan Local Government Properties Company Limited, Ibadan, Oyo State, yesterday, as hoodlums stormed the compound and beat up some workers.

The multi-billion dollar NNPC fraud, by auditors

How much is missing from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s (NNPC’s) books – $20billion? $1.48billion? $4.29billion?

The question remained unresolved yesterday – despite the release of the auditors’ report. But one fact is clear: the system is rotten.

Swiss government closes doors to looters

Nigerians ferrying money to Switzerland will now have to prove that such wealth is acquired legally before they are allowed to lodge such in the European nation’s banks.

FG names Abuja streets after Jonathan, Sambo, Atiku, 185 others

The Federal Government has honoured eminent Nigerians and other accomplished Africans by naming major streets in Asokoro Extension, Guzape, Wupa, Wuye and Maitama Extension districts as well as expressways and roads after them.

Jonathan sacks NHIS Secretary, names Obi SEC Chair

President Goodluck Jonathan has relieved the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr. Femi Thomas of his appointment.

According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the President has approved the appointment of Mr. Olufemi Akingbade as Acting Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the NHIS.

medical importance of white kidney bean

Spikes in blood sugar and increased insulin levels begins the progression to insulin insensitivity and type 2 diabetes. Common staples in the American diet, white bread, rice and potatoes consist of monosaccharides which are absorbed quickly in the intestine.

CBN probe banks’ foreign subsidiaries

Foreign subsidiaries of major Nigerian banks are being probed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to establish compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.

 

CBN Banking Supervision Director Mrs Tokunbo Martins said the move would ascertain if lenders are complying with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations of Nigeria and those of countries where they operate.

Oyo PDP group restrategises for 2019

Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State have started regrouping to strategise for the 2019 elections.

 

The members, who held a meeting at the house of a chieftain, Adebisi Olopoenia, in Ibadan, the state capital, yesterday, agreed to sanitise the party and present only credible and electable candidates in 2019.

Nine-year-old beats 25,000 others in Maths competition

A NINE-year-old pupil of the Nigerian Turkish School, Abuja, Adeoluwa Adetoba, has emerged winner of the 2015 edition of the National Mathematics Competition.

 

Adetoba beat 25,000 competitors nationwide to win the competition, organised by the Nigerian Turkish International Colleges, in collaboration with the National Mathematical Centre.

EU commits N35.2b to water, other projects in 14 states

THE European Union has committed N35.2 billion to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in 14 states, the Head Section, Social Governance, Delegation of the European Union in Nigeria, Dr. Klaus Gautsch, said at the weekend.

Tinubu rejects Kashamu’s overtures

National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday rejected the overtures from Senator-elect Buruji Kashamu.

Kashamu, SouthWest Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Contact and Mobilization Committee chairman, last week in an advertorial, described Tinubu in superlative terms after funding hate advertorial against the former Lagos state governor before the elections.

Fayose’s supporters hang around Assembly complex

Academic activities resumed yesterday in private and public schools in Ekiti State, following security scare over alleged plan by the 19 All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers to resume legislative business.

Ondo Assembly serves Olanusi impeachment notice

The Ondo State House of Assembly yesterday served the Deputy Governor, Ali Olanusi, a notice of impeachment for alleged gross misconduct.

The crisis between Governor Olusegun Mimiko and Olanusi deepened, following the deputy governor’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

How Indian perpetrated N32b bank fraud, by EFC

The Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday heard how an Indian businessman, Patrick Fernandez, allegedly perpetrated a N32billion bank fraud.

IG Abba fired as Jonathan yields to his wife’s pressure

Police chief Suleiman Abba lost his job yesterday, becoming the first major casualty of President Goodluck Jonathan’s electoral loss. He was immediately replaced by Mr. Solomon Arase.

Mavin boss, Don Jazzy is strategically expanding and growing the business. He’s just unveiled the addition of a digital expert, Tunji Afonja as the new CDO (Chief Digital Officer) of Mavin records.

 Tunji Afonja is a serial Entrepreneur, who studied Civil Engineering in school. He’s a geek and social media expert, who has over the years handled social media projects for  Meek Mill, Antonio Brown and others. 

AKA says he’s quit smoking

Award winning South African rapper, Kiernan Jordan Forbes, popularly known as AKA , has officially stopped smoking.

 Although he didn’t give any reason behind his decision to quit smoking, we think the Levels rapper who is expecting his first child with his long time beau, DJ Zinhle, could be preparing to play the role of a responsible father to his unborn child. He made the announcement publicly via his Instagram account today,

How Samklef and Wizkid widely reported beef

In October 2014, music producer and recording artiste, Samuel Ogwuachuba, better known as ‘Samklef’ had a well publicised beef with Ayodeji Balogun, Wizkid, seemingly putting an end to a relationship spanning almost half a decade.

 However, the two seem to have put the past behind them and made up. According to Samklef, they met on his 28th birthday on February 5, 2015 and both laughed about the issue and forgave each other.

 Wizkid is however yet to confirm or deny Samklef’s claims.... 

‘Jega should supervise rerun personally’

The Abia State government has requested the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, to  personally conduct the rerun election.

Commissioner for Information Dr. Anthony Agbazuere said only Jega’s presence could ensure a credible rerun.

‘Zone House of Reps speaker to Southeast’

A group of young professionals, under the aegis of the League of Young African Leaders (LOYAL), has urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to zone the Speaker of the House of Representatives to the Southeast to ensure balance in the polity.

In a statement signed by its President, Francis Udoka Ndimkoha and Secretary, Gift Okedinma, the group argued that since 1999, the Southeast had not produced the President or Vice President and so should be allowed to produce the next Speaker.

Gunmen kidnap APGA chieftain, lawyer in Abia

An All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) chieftain, Chinedu Ikenga and an Aba based lawyer, identified as O.O Anya, have been kidnapped by gunmen in Abia.

Ikenga was said to have been abducted on Ovom road, opposite Grail Message Centre, off Ogbor Hill at 9 pm while returning home.

APC disturbing our peace, says PDP Secretary

The Ekiti State Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Tope Aluko, has described the impeachment crisis as a contrived plan by the APC to throw the state into chaos after losing the governorship seat.

Aluko, who spoke yesterday on “Daybreak Nigeria”, a breakfast television programme on Ekiti State Television, accused APC of desperation and an attempt to gain power through the backdoor.

U.S. to deny violence-promoting politicians visas

The United States will sanction Nigerian politicians who attempted or instigated violence during the elections, the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Ms Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has said.

She said the U.S. will impose visa restrictions on any Nigerian found to have incited violence or interfered with the electoral process.

APC demands new INEC team to conduct Imo rerun

The All Progressives Congress (APC) gave indications yesterday that it may not participate in the supplementary election in Imo State if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) insists in areas where elections have already taken place and results announced.

APC National Chairman Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, in a letter to INEC National Chairman Prof. Attahiru Jega, also accused the commission’s officials in the state, led by the Resident Electoral Commissioner, of being compromised.

Buhari: our plan for Northeast

President-elect Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled a comprehensive plan for the Northeast – the zone hardest hit by the Boko Haram insurgency.

The economy of the states, especially Borno, Yobe and Adamawa, is reeling under the effect of the killings and general insecurity.

CBN faults payment for services in dollars

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has condemned rising cases of currency substitution and dollarisation of the economy.

CBN Banking Supervision Director Mrs. Tokunbo Martins said the Naira remain the only legal tender in this country.

“Please be reminded that Section 15 of the CBN Act 2007 provides that the unit of currency in Nigeria shall be the Naira.  Section 20 (1) of the same Act provides that the currency notes issued by the Bank shall be legal tender in Nigeria at their face value for the payment of any amount and Section 20 (5) further provides that a person who refuses to accept the Naira as a means of payment is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine or six months imprisonment,” she said in a statement.

Why outcome of Rivers polls defies logic, by observers

The governorship and State Assembly polls in Rivers State were marred by violence and disruption with over 470,000 out of 2,537,520 (19 per cent) registered voters denied the chance to vote due to official cancellations. Many more stayed away from the polls due to well-justified fears of violence.

Violence had a serious impact on voters, election officials, and party supporters. The All Progressives Congress (APC) alleged that 19 persons were killed on Election Day with election observers able to confirm several of the most prominent deaths, notably, killings in Asari Toru and the assassination of APC leader Clever Orukwowo.

50 Nigerians affected by South African violence

No fewer than 50 Nigerians have been affected by the xenophobic violence in South Africa, the President of the Nigerian Union in that country said yesterday.

Mr. Ikechukwu Anyene said efforts were being made by the association to resettle those affected.
He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by phone from Pretoria, South Africa, that the Nigerians were displaced at Jeppes Town, near Johannesburg.

Speakership: Group drums support for Famurewa

A socio-political group, the Ijesas in Diaspora, has drummed support for Hon. Ajibola Famurewa as the next Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Chairman, Board of Trustees of the group, Bobaseye Akinyemi Fasakin, in a statement, said Famurewa, who represents Ijesha South federal constituency, deserves to be the next Speaker because of his achievements and valuable contributions on the floor of the parliament in the last four years.