Olamide produces sublime stage show at #OLIC2

Olamide’s stage appearance was expected to be massive. No other Nigerian artist has come close to releasing the number of hits Baddosneh has released in the past 12 months alone. The crowd at #OLIC2 could not wait for him to step out so that they could dance along to “Bobo”, “Lagos Boys” and “Melo Melo”.
When he did step out onstage at the event organised by Right Ent, Achievas Ent & YBNL, he brought with him one of the most epic stage sets ever witnessed in the history of Nigerian pop music. Even the most stratospheric expectations were exceeded as he pulled out all the stops with a live band, a marching brass band, a mini-documentary and OAP Do2dtun as his stage hype man.
He came back three more times throughout the night and got the same raucous reception from the crowd each time. Simply put, it was Nigerian music’s live performance of the year.

We’ll not sack workers, or reduce salary — Abia govt

 

ABIA State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu said that he will not reduce the N18,000 minimum wage for civil servants in the state.
Governor Ikpeazu also denied rumour of plans to reduce the state’s workforce, saying that despite the adverse economic situation, Abia has not entered the “relegation zone.”

Ighalo can deliver like Yekini —Nwosu December 30, 2015

Former Super Eagles midfield star, Henry Nwosu, has said that Watford striker, Odion Ighalo, can replace late Rashidi Yekini as Nigeria’s all-time goalscorer.

LAUTECH graduate designs flying car

A graduate of Computer Science/Engineering of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Mr. Olaolu Ayoola, has designed a flying car.

FG reduces fuel price by 50 kobo per litre

The federal government yesterday reduced the pump price of petrol from N87 to N86.50k per litre with effect from January 1st.

Pics from an accident involving a wheel barrow pusher & a food seller

The wheel barrow pusher was walking behind the woman and couldn't control his speed, so he hit the woman and the food she was carrying poured to the ground. Trust Nigerian garage boys, as some were sympathizing with her, some were packing the food. Lol. This happened about 8:10 this morning in Ketu Garage, Lagos ..

Synagogue struggles for life months after building collapse

 

the controversial collapse of a building at the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Lagos has dug

hole in its profile and programmes, writes AFEEZ HANAFI, who attended some of the

 programmes

Lecturers warn Aregbesola against admission stoppage

 

The Council of Academic Staff Unions of Osun State-owned Tertiary Institutions has asked Governor Rauf Aregbesola to rescind his order directing the managements of the four tertiary institutions in the state to stop admission of students for the 2015/2016 academic session.

Aregbesola, Ooni others condole with Makinde family

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, and the Peoples Democratic Party, have expressed condolences to the family of the late Minority Leader of the Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Dejo Makinde.

#OLIC2: Davido fails to perform due to ‘3am traffic’...

                       

As top music acts stormed Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos last night, December 27 for the second edition of Olamide Live In Concert, #OLIC2, Davido was dramatically missing from those who thrilled fans. The HKN boss, who was one of the headline acts, was expected to mount the stage like all others while the hosts kept announcing that he will be coming up soon. Even while the concert was coming to an end, the host kept assuring that Davido was still on his way and will be coming in shortly but the singer never turned up. An excuse was later given that the ‘Gobe’ singer was hooked in traffic.This was around 3am. Many of the audience were heard lamenting where traffic was at that time of the day.... 

Man electrocuted while trying to steal electric cable in Kaduna

An unidentified middle aged man was electrocuted early Sunday morning while trying to steal electric cable at a power supply installation in Kaduna.

Photos: Osinbajo arrives Bukina Faso for the inauguration of the country's new President

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo arrived Bukina Faso yesterday night for the inauguration of a new and democratically elected president of Burkina Faso, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré who was elected into office last month. More pic after the cut...

Shehu Sani reacts to his suspension from APC

Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to his suspension from Tudun Wada ward of the All Progressives Congress in Kaduna State over allegations of committing anti-party activities and criticizing Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai's government. Continue to see more of his reaction

Sen. Ekweremadu is a man every Nigerian politician should look forward to working with- Sen. Saraki

Senate president, Senator Bukola Saraki has described his Deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, as a perfect example for Nigerian politicians, saying that he tremendously enjoys working with him.
The two spoke at a civic reception at Senator Ekweremadu's village, in Mpu, Enugu State, shortly after a special thanksgiving service, where Ekweremadu rededicated himself to service to Nigeria and mankind.
Senator Saraki in his address said:

Minister of Labour & Employment Chris Ngige speaks on those that will benefit from FG's N5k stipend

Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige says unemployed graduates, market women and the Civilian Joint Task Force in the north-east are those that have been targeted to be beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s N5,000 stipend.

Saraki attends Ike Ekweremmadu's Special Thanksgiving Service in Enugu State

Senate President Bukola Saraki attended the Thanksgiving Service in honour of Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremmadu yesterday, December 27, at All Saints Covenant Church, Mpu, Anini Local Government Area, Enugu State. A civic reception was later held at Aninri East Development Centre.

Ogun State Police Command intercepts tanker with stolen fuel, one suspect arrested

 

The Ogun State Police Command says its operatives attached to Sagamu Division intercepted a truck loaded with vandalised Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Sagamu area of the state on December 27, Channelstv reports.

DasukiGate Is Blood Money – Borno State Governor Shettima

Not far from the truth...  Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima has described the funds alleged to have been stolen in the $2.1billion arms deal scandal as blood money. Speaking while playing host to Ladan Salihu, the DG of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria in Maiduguri last week, Governor Shettima said the “arms scandal” is a crime against humanity. His words:

“The revelations from dasukigate have shown that some sections of the northern political class and their children were all involved in this massive crime against humanity. This is blood money. What is the difference between all the revelations and the blood money (blood diamond) in Liberia and Sierra Leone and Congo?"

Jonathan’s govt provoked soldiers into mutiny —Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has accused the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan of deliberately provoking Nigerian soldiers into mutiny by its actions and turning round to arrest and prosecute the soldiers.

Buhari says those indicted in arms deal scandal will be sent to jail

President Buhari says those who are found guilty in the $2.1 billion arms deal fraud will be sent to jail. He said this in a recent interview with BBC Hausa

Jose Mourinho offered Real Madrid job to turn up the heat on Manchester United

  Jose Mourinho is facing a massive dilemma after being offered an instant return to Real Madrid.
And that will turn up the heat even further on Manchester United and Louis Van Gaal who is under increasing pressure at Old Trafford.

Akpororo and wife celebrate marriage with thanksgiving service

Comedian Akpororo & his wife, Ijeoma Abraham yesterday celebrated their first thanksgiving service after getting married. He wrote:

Military release statement over clash with Boko Haram members in Maiduguri yesterday

Read the press statement released yesterday below...

This evening (yesterday), troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, intercepted and destroyed 10 suspected Boko Haram terrorists suicide bombers at the outskirts of Maiduguri city. Contrary to earlier media reports and rumours flying around, 2 Boko Haram terrorists suspected suicide bombers earlier intercepted by vigilant troops disclosed their colleagues intent to enter the city with the aim of detonating bombs in selected public places.

4.3g of cocaine found inside a car's steering wheel

Drugs dealers are getting more creative. South African Police posted this photo of 4.3g of cocaine found inside the steering wheel of a car, on their official twitter account. The 36-year-old suspect was charged to court last week...

Suicide bomber kills 25 inside a mosque in Borno this morning

25 people have been reported dead after a suicide bomber attacked a mosque where some Muslim faithfuls were saying their early morning prayers in Polio-Morioa, Maiduguri in Borno state. This attack comes hours after the city was attacked by the sect men..

Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo rewrite the record books

It was a good weekend for Nigeria in the English Premier League as Super Eagles duo of Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo attained new heights with their respective clubs. Odion Ighalo struck in the 2-2 draw with Chelsea to become the first ever Watford player to score in five consecutive English topflight games.

Mikel Obi entered the record books in the same game when he came off the bench in the 46th minute to make his 350th appearance in blue, the 21st player to do so. Also, the feat makes him the club’s third-highest overseas appearance maker since his move from Lyn Oslo in 2006.

Lol...smart move? 50 Cent now suing Rick Ross

A few months ago, Rick Ross' baby mama won a $7 million judgement against 50 Cent after she sued him for releasing her sex tape. Looks like 50 has come up with a sneaky way to pay off the debt: By suing Rick Ross... lol. TMZ reports below...

Appeal court upholds Okowa's election as Delta governor

The Appeal court sitting in Abuja has upheld the election of Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa. Labor party candidate in the election, Great Ogboru had petitioned the court, challenging Okowa's election. ‎ In his ruling today December 24th, Justice Uwani Abba-Aji who led other five-man bench, struck out Ogboru’s appeal saying it lacked merit.

Femi Falana calls for prosecution of Buratai, others over Army/Shiite attack

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has called on President Buhari to prosecute the Chief of Army staff Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai and the soldiers that partook in the shooting of Shiite members during a clash with the Islamic group in Zaria, Kaduna state on Saturday December 12th. 
In a statement released yesterday December 23rd, Falana said the Nigerian military has refused the injured Shiite members access to their personal physicians and family members...

Obafemi Martins hangs out with Ronaldinho in Dubai club (photo)

Seattle Sounders player of the year and Nigerian striker Martins hooked up with Barcelona Legend and Multi Ballon D’or winner, Ronaldinho in a night club in Dubai on Tuesday night. Obafemi is spending his Christmas holiday in Dubai..

President Buhari's Christmas message to Nigerians

Read the president's Christmas message below.. 

I felicitate with all Nigerians, especially our Christian brothers and sisters, on the joyous occasion of this year’s Christmas. On this occasion of the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, let us all rededicate ourselves to the virtues of peace, love, honesty, justice, equity, piety, humility and service to others which he taught.

Pics: See the luxury resort where Obama will spend his Christmas vacation

 

The Hale Reena in Kailua, Hawaii, dubbed the other White House is the vacation home of Obama and his family in what will be their eighth consecutive Christmas vacation to Hawaii and at $3500-a-night, it doesn't come cheap. Amenities include a spa, pool, steam room and excellent out door facilities. Check out more photos below...

Don Jazzy's dad takes a pic with his very cute grandson

Don Jazzy's father with one of his grandsons. The cute lil man is the son of Don Jazzy's younger brother, James Collins, aka Jay Mavin. He's so handsome.

Tiwa Savage and her crew at Mavin Concert last night

The Mavin first lady who recently welcomed her first child, looked amazing in her black costume at the Access Mavin concert last night!

Graphic photos: Two die after car falls off bridge along Lokoja-Abuja road

2 people were killed and two others injured after the vehicle they were driving in fell off Akwaita bridge on Yangoji-Abaji segment of the Lokoja-Abuja road. The corpses have been deposited at a morgue in Kogi state while those that were injured have been taken to a hospital where they are receiving medical attention. See more photos below...

Be hopeful, Mimiko tells Nigerians

Ondo State governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has expressed optimism that God will intervene in the economic challenges being witnessed in the country, urging the people to be hopeful and continue in prayer.

13 years after, Ige’s killers still at large

                  

Thirteen years after the former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige, was gunned down in his bedroom at Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the police are yet to track down his assailants. LEKE SALAUDEEN examines the implication of the unresolved assassination of the number one law officer of the country on national security and administration of justice.

Man U coach Van Gaal storms out of press conference when asked about his future.

Under pressure Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal yesterday stormed out of a press conference ahead of boxing day's clash with Stoke city after he was asked questions about his future by the press. In a press conference that lasted just four minutes, the United boss whose position has been under threat with Jose Mourinho as his likely replacement said he deserved apologies from the British press for cooking up stories and that he had received calls of solidarity from Sir Alex Ferguson and Executive vice chairman Ed Woodward.
United travel to Stoke on Boxing Day before taking on Chelsea at Old Trafford two days later. Read the interview session below...

Dasuki to spend Christmas in Kuje prison

Former National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki will be spending the Christmas holiday in Kuje prison following his inability to meet the N250 million bail conditions for two separate trials he is facing. Dasuki is standing trial for 32-count charge of money laundering and a 19 count charge of N9.6 billion fraud. Two Federal high courts granted him N250 million bail in two separate applications last week.

Google to team up with Ford to build self-driving cars

 

Google may not manufacture its own cars after all, but rather team up with Ford to build its self-driving vehicles.
The two companies will announce that they are pairing up to make piloted cars during next month's Consumer Electronics Show, Yahoo Autos reports.

Malaysia's first sharia-compliant airline makes its debut flight

 

Malaysia’s first Sharia-compliant airline (and only the fourth in the world), Rayani Air took to the skies over the weekend. Acting in accordance with Sharia law, female crewmembers who identify as Muslim must wear a traditional hijabwhile non-Muslim crew are required to be “decently dressed.”
All food and beverages served in flight will be halal-certified and a strict no-alcohol policy will be enforced as well. Additionally, prayers will be recited before the departure of each flight. “We are the first Malaysian airline to be Sharia-compliant, based on guidelines by relevant authorities,” recently named Rayani Air managing director Jaafar Zamhari said in a statement. “We are proud of this.”

Halal—foods that are permissible for Muslims to eat or drink under Sharia law—excludes pork and its by-products, alcohol, and animals not slaughtered according to Islamic practices.

GEJ gives lecture at the Presidential Precinct, USA

 

Former President Jonathan was a guest at the Presidential Precinct in Virginia USA where he gave a talk on Democratic leadership. Jonathan who conceded victory to Pres. Buhari after the presidential election, spent nearly a week, Nov. 8-13, at Precinct, having discussions with academic, government and business leaders and sharing his experiences with local experts. Check out more pictures below...

College students hold grand funeral for dead cockroach (photos)

 

Students at a Texas A&M university found a dead cockroach in their lab and what did they do? Give it a befitting funeral. The roach, named "Rosie," was left unattended in the anthropology building for two weeks, according to a post on Imgur by user jimmyevil, presumably lying in state.

Ekiti CJ releases 28 inmates

Ekiti State Chief Judge Justice Ayodeji Simon Daramola has released 28 awaiting trial inmates of the Federal Prisons, Ado Ekiti.
Daramola gave the order yesterday during a visit to the facility after reviewing the cases of 284 awaiting trial inmates.
Fourteen inmates were unconditionally released; the rest were freed based on the advice of the State Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).
One other inmate was, however, granted bail.
Addressing stakeholders after the exercise, Justice Daramola said the state judiciary may establish two new magistrate’s courts to fast-track the administration of criminal justice system.“We will employ Hausa and Ibo interpreters to obtain evidence witnesses and accused persons, who are not proficient in English and Yoruba.”

What Nollywood Actress Said About Crashed Marriage

Veteran Nigerian Yoruba actress Motilola Adekunle and husband’s marriage is said to be hitting the rocks as the actress, no longer wears wedding band.

our focus is to create jobs- Gov Ajimobi

Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi has said his administration will focus on job creation, food security, poverty alleviation, education and human capital development next year.
He spoke yesterday while presenting the 2016 budget of  N165,097,845,486 billion to the House of Assembly.