Solar eclipse to occur on Sunday – NASRDA

 

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) said on Thursday that there would be a partial Solar eclipse across the country on Sunday.

Dr Felix Ale, Head of Media and Corporate Communications, made the disclosure in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.
“A partial solar eclipse will be visible all over the country with different degree of totality to occur on Sunday, Feb. 26,’’ he said.

Davido Stands Strong As His Daughter Battles Illness (Photo)

 

Davido is not just an amazing singer, but also a proud father and despite his very busy career, the singer makes sure he has time for his daughter, Image.
The singer shared a photo of his daughter, Imade as she battles illness while also wishing her a speedy recovery.He shared a photo of her hands as she received medical attention see the pic after this cut...

Stephanie Linus becomes Brand Ambassador of California Natural Food’s Green Valley Oatmeal

 

Nollywood actress, director, and producer Stephanie Linus has emerged the brand ambassador of Green Valley oatmeal after signing a deal with the California Natural Foods to present their interest in Africa. 

‘I didn’t steal SUG money’-Adegbola Odunyemi

 

The embattled Students’ Union President of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Adegbola Odunyemi, has denied embezzling the union’s money for which he was impeached. YOMI AYELESO (Business Administration) writes.

Akeredolu urged to appoint credible people

 

A former University teacher at the Adekunle Ajasin University(AAU) Akungba-Akoko and public Affairs commentator, Dr Theo Adebowale has urged the governor-elect, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) to appoint worthy people in his administration.

JAMB fixes UTME for May, scraps scratchcard

 

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede yesterday said the much-awaited Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will hold in May as part of steps to check malpractices.

EFCC recovers 17 exotic vehicles from ex-Customs CG Dikko

 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered 17 exotic vehicles in a warehouse belonging to a former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Alhaji Abdullahi Dikko Inde.

Police deploy officers for Akeredolu’s inauguration

 

Police officials are expected from neighbouring states and Abuja for tomorrow’s inauguration of Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as Ondo State governor.

Mimiko appoints rector, VC

Mimiko

Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has confirmed the appointment of Idowu Ologunagba as the substantive rector of the state-owned Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo.

The governor also approved the appointment of Prof. Sunday Ogunduyile, as the Vice Chancellor, State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa.
This was contained in a statement yesterday in Akure by Dr Aderotimi Adelola, the Secretary to State Government. The appointments are with immediate effect.

Protest in Sango as Customs seizes 1,870 bags of rice

 

Business was paralysed yesterday in Sango Ota, Ogun State, following a protest by traders after the raid of the popular Sango Garage market by Customs operatives.

PDP crisis: Makarfi kicks as Sheriff plans convention

Sheriff and Makarfi

Ali Modu Sheriff plans to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chair’s seat after convening a national convention to elect new leaders.

He yesterday pleaded with the Ahmed Makarfi Committee, the governors and other stakeholders to allow peace in the PDP. They should wait for the convention to change the leadership, Sheriff said.

Gifty: I Suspected Thin Tall Tony is Married, Bisola Will Be Sad When She Finds Out #BBNaija

 

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Gifty has revealed that he suspected Thin Tall Tony was married at the house.

Read excerpts from her recent interview below

Banky W Showers Praises On Co-Star Adesua Etomi; Calls Her One Of The Most Beautiful Souls He’s Ever Met

 

Singer, actor and entrepreneur, Banky Wellington popularly known as Banky W took to his Instagram page to celebrate his co-star, Adesua Etomi as she celebrates her birthday today.

The singer gushes away with the captions as he shared a photo of her and captioned it with:

Yall pls help me say a Big happy birthday shout out to my acting coach aka @adesuaetomi aka Mrs Dunni Onwuka aka one of the most talented people, and one of the most beautiful souls I’ve ever met. God bless you real good.

Retired Ghanaian Footballer Stephen Appiah Shares Workout Video Of Him & His Daughter In The Gym

 

Former Ghanaian international star, Stephen Appiah is definitely energetic and loves to keep fit.

The former star was joined by his daughter as he worked out.
Despite announcing his retirement at the age of 34 in 2015, the Ghana legend still looks super fit. Captioning the photo, he wrote: ‘Have the most awesome daughter in the world. @pulsefitnessghana #WhatAFeeling #MyNessa #MyJolly #stepapplifestyle #chorkorbanian.

 

Comic Actor ‘Mr Ibu’ Visits Big Brother Naija House; Reminisces On When He Nearly Committed Suicide

 

Nollywood comic actor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu, yesterday paid a visit to the Big Brother Naija house in South-Africa where he had time to chat with the housemates.

The actor also had his own diary session where he spoke and recounted on how he almost committed suicide in 1997.

EFCC Arraigns Native Doctor For N2.4m Fraud (Photos)

 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 arraigned one Bala Tangalu before Justice A. B. Mohammed of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Jabi, Abuja on a 2-count charge of conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N2.5million.Tangalu, a self-styled native doctor also known as Babalawo, was arrested following a petition by one Dozie Ugonna, who alleged that he was scammed of over N2.5million by the accused and his cohorts.