2baba’s Manager, Omorogbe, Arrested For ‘Forging COSON Letterhead’
Efe Omorogbe, founder and chief executive Officer of Now Muzik Ltd, was on Thursday brought before an Igbosere magistrates’ court, Lagos, for allegedly forging the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) letterhead. Omorogbe, 47, is the manager of music icon, Innocent ‘2baba’ Idibia. He was arraigned alongside Joel Ajayi, 61, before O O Oshin by the […]
Nigerian Singer, Child ‘Murdered By Italian Husband’ In Lagos
Peter Nielsen, an Italian man, has allegedly killed Zainab Ali-Nielsen, a Nigerian artiste better known as Alizee. The singer and her four-year-old daughter, Petra, were said to have been murdered on Thursday in their home at Ocean Parade, Banana Island, Lagos. Chike Oti, Lagos state police public relations officer, confirmed the arrest of Nielsen to […]
It Is Unfortunate ‘You’re Playing Politics With Lives of Nigerians’ — Femi Adesina Flays $1bn security Fund Critics
Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, says those criticising President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of $1 billion for security funding are playing politics with the lives of Nigerians. Dan-Ali, the minister of defence, had on Wednesday said President Buhari had granted assent for the release of the fund for the procurement of security equipment to fight insecurity. Reacting […]
Sensei Uche Quits City FM, Says ‘My Six-Year Run Has Come To An End’
Uche Agbai, a radio presenter better known as Sensei Uche, has announced that his time with City 105.1 FM has come to an end. In a statement sent to TheCable Lifestyle, Uche said he is moving on to the next phase of his career. “An end to a super educational, fun, interesting & blessed ride. […]
IGP Reinstates Kogi Police Commissioner, Ali Janga
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has reinstated Mr Ali Janga as the Commissioner of Police in Kogi State. Mr Janga was reinstated on Wednesday by the IGP after rearresting the suspects who escaped from police custody in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, last week. The suspects on March 28, 2018, escaped from […]
Obasanjo’s Tenure As Nigeria’s President Was A Calamity – Adebanjo
A prominent Afenifere Chieftain, Ayo Adebanjo has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration as a calamity. The elder statesman said this in his autobiography titled ‘Telling It As It Is,’ which was publicly presented in Lagos on Tuesday. In the book which was read by Professor Wale Adebamwi, the author took a swipe at former […]
Controversy Trails Sack Of Nigerian Embassy Workers In Washington
The Nigerian embassy in Washington, DC, says the recent disengagement of some workers at the embassy followed due process. Senior officials at the embassy told NAN that the benefits of the 15 local workers, who were recently laid off, would be paid soon. They said the ministry of foreign affairs, Abuja, approved the disengagement due […]
Constituency Projects And Nationa Development Process: Threat Or Opportunity By Jaye Gaskia
Fourteen years after the practice and phenomenon of Constituency projects began to evolve in the legislative practice and appropriation process of the 4th Republic, the phenomenon has grown to become pervasive across the Federation with both Federal and state legislatures now fully embracing the practice. Yet, nearly a decade and half on, there is still […]
Winnie Mandela dies at 81
Winnie Mandela, former wife of Nelson Mandela, South African hero, has died aged 81. Zodwa Zwane‚ her personal assistant, confirmed this on Monday afternoon. “It is with profound sadness that we inform the public that Mrs Winnie Madikizela-Mandela passed away at the Netcare Milpark Hospital‚ Johannesburg‚ South Africa on Monday, April 2‚ 2018,” he said […]
Jonathan’s Aide, Omokri Releases The Real looters list that Buhari and Lai Mohammed Dont Know About
A few days ago, the fallacious minister of information, the rightly named Lai Mohammed, whose first name rhymes with his life’s calling, released a so called ‘looters list’ with six names of alleged looters. After he was ridiculed by civil society, the opposition and the international community, Mr. Lai Mohammed hurriedly put out a statement […]
