The US-based Nigerian entrepreneur and showbiz executive, Martin Fayomi, has been working behind the scene to ensuring that Nigerian music goes beyond the shores of the country. Fayomi, who is the founder and CEO of Firematic Entertainment, sets to promote Nigeria music and as well as Nigeria music industry and once produced a video for … Read more
Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries has vowed to stop supporting Arsenal football club after the appointment of Mikel Arteta as their new manager. The popular Nigerian faulted Arsenal’s decision to sign the club’s former midfielder which he described as “gamble”. In a tweet, the clergyman wrote: “Mikel Arteta now Arsenal coach? Former Manchester … Read more
Everton have appointed Carlo Ancelotti as their manager on a four-and-a-half-year contract. The Italian, who was sacked by Napoli earlier this month, succeeds Marco Silva, who was dismissed by the Goodison Park club on 6 December. Ancelotti, a three-time Champions League-winning coach, returns to English football eight and a half years after he was sacked … Read more
American singer turned actress Lady Gaga has revealed that she can’t remember the last time she bathed. Lady Gaga made this known on her Twitter handle, while she teased what many fans hope will be her sixth studio album come 2020. The pop superstar, whose name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, had tweeted “My assistant: … Read more
The Lagos State government in the bid to relocate the popular telecommunications hub popularly known as ‘Computer Village’ from Ikeja to Katangowa, has sought for the participation of stakeholders. The government cited the need to provide a more well suited environment that would ease the stress of doing business as the reason for the planned … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has dissolved the governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC. The president disbanded the governing board of the commission on Thursday. Buhari however, left the interim management in place to run the affairs of the commsion pending when a new governing board would be formed. The Thursday knock has sent … Read more
The Oyo State House of Assembly has confirmed the four nominees for the state Judiciary Service Commission sent to the House by Governor Seyi Makinde. The lawmakers confirmed the nominees on Friday. The four confirmed members of the commission are Mr Kehinde Akinwunmi, Mr Ogunrinde Yusuf, Mr Lateef Adedigba and Mr Wahab Adedigba. the new … Read more
The Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has set up a 7 Man panel over the alleged slapping of a lawmaker, Chinedu Onah. It was gathered that a clash had occurred between the lawmaker and Chairman of Ohaukwu local government area, Clement Odah. The Committee is headed by former Ambassador to Greece and former … Read more
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has applauded his boss describing him as a passionate leader who holds the development of the state dear to his heart. Shaibu disclosed this when he hosted journalists in the state to his annual Christmas celebration at his resident in Benin on Friday. While noting that the … Read more
A former Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde has claimed that the players deliberately conceded goals at the 2002 World Cup game matches. This news medium understands that Nigeria were in the same group with Argentina, Sweden and England for the global football showpiece in Korea/Japan. The Eagles, however, managed to draw one match – against … Read more
Former Arsenal interim head coach Freddie Ljungberg Friday urged the club’s faithful to rally behind new head coach Mikel Arteta. Arteta returns to the Emirates as head coach after penning a three-and-a-half-year deal with the struggling north London side. The Spaniard leaves his position as Manchester City assistant manager and replaces Ljungberg, who took over … Read more
Unai Emery says Arsenal are making “a good decision” by appointing Mikel Arteta to replace him as manager. Emery, 48, was sacked last month after an 18-month spell in charge ended with a seven-game winless run. Manchester City assistant boss Arteta was announced as the new Gunners boss on Friday. ‘A move Arteta has prepared … Read more
Jurgen Klopp has warned Flamengo that they have never faced a team like Liverpool ahead of the final of the Fifa Club World Cup final today. The Reds set up a clash with the Copa Libertadores holders by beating CONCACAF champions Monterrey courtesy of a 90th-minute Roberto Firmino goal on Wednesday evening. That victory has … Read more
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has issued a warning to president Muhammadu Buhari to stay away from the N2.1trn pension fund. PDP advised Buhari not to touch a dime from the pension fund in the name of embarking on infrastructural project in the country. It could be recalled that a committee headed by Governor … Read more
The House of Representatives has approved a N278.3bn for the Federal Capital Territory as well as the Federal Capital Territory Area Councils for 2020. The lawmakers also approved the total sum of N238.1bn for the Nigerian Custom Service as 2020 Budget. Reports for the approval of the sums for the separate agencies were presented on … Read more
The executive Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has given reasons as to why his administration increased the budgetary allocation to the health sector for the year 2020. Wike stressed that his administration increased the budgetary allocation to the health sector in 2020 because of his commitment to promoting universal health coverage in the state. … Read more
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has accepted the offer of the state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje to head the State’s Council of Chiefs. It was gathered that the state government had issued him an ultimatum with possible dethronement if he failed to accept the offer to head the Council of Chiefs. Sanusi however, beats … Read more
The National Chairman of Action Alliance, AA, Chief Keneth Udeze, has applauded the verdict of the Supreme Court on the validity of Chief Uche Nwosu to contest in the last gubernatorial election in Imo state. The Apex Court ruled that Nwosu was not the legitimate candidate that emerged from the party’s primaries and as such … Read more
Newly appointed Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has expressed his delight after penning a three-and-a-half year contract, to replace compatriot, Unai Emery at Emirates. Arteta previously played for the Gunners for five seasons from 2011 to 2016. “This is a huge honour. Arsenal is one of the biggest clubs in the world. We need to be … Read more
Nollywood actress, Juliet Mgborukwe, has recounted how she battled depression and sleepless nights, as she announces that she officially divorced her former husband, Chima Ojokwu. The former SoundCity presenter made this known via her Instagram page on Thursday, December 19. According to the TV star, divorcing is one of the most painful and stressful situations … Read more