Tiwa Savage: Dr. Sid ignores Tee Billz’s rant, hails wife on his birthday

Sidney Onoriode Esiri popularly known as, Dr SID, celebrated his 36th birthday today, ignoring the rant of Tunji Balogun (Tee Billz), the husband of his label mate, Tiwa Savage who accused him and others of having sexual affair with the Eminado crooner. The Surulere singer, who has refused to respond to the allegation, posted a photo of himself having a drink in a ship with the caption, ‘Thanks 4 d birthday wishes.  I’m blessed 2 have amazing pple around me. @simiesiri I love u n I’m blessed 2 have u’.

ACE AOP Yaw, Returns With Eighth Edition Of “Yaw Live On stage”

The eighth edition of “Yaw Live On Stage”, the flagship platform of media personality and comedian Steve “Yaw” Onu featuring the talents of several musicians and comedians including AY, Phyno, Burna Boy, Korede Bello and Solidstar is set to hold on Sunday May 29, 2016 at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The centerpiece of the show is a humorous new stage play written and directed by Femi Branch titled “Shalanga”, which features the acting talents of Yaw and

FG CONDEMNS QUIT CALLS FOR HERDSMEN FROM SOUTH EAST

THE Federal Government has condemned calls by some individuals and groups in the South-East geopolitical zone for herdsmen to leave the region.

Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology, made the condemnation on Sunday, at Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
He was addressing newsmen on the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-East stakeholders’ meeting.

EFCC arrests oil baron over N23bn bribery scam

In a continuation of the probe into how the Peoples Democratic Party allegedly bribed some officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission before the 2015 presidential election, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an oil tycoon, Mr. Laitan Adesanya, for his alleged role in the $115m (N23bn) bribe funds.

It was learnt on Sunday that Adesanya, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Lenoil Nigeria Limited, was arrested by the EFCC in Lagos on Friday.

Workers Day: Nigerian Workers Express Worry Over APC Change Mechanism

Nigeria Labour Union, the parent body of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress and other Labour Associations, yesterday  told President Muhammadu Buhari that workers and ordinary Nigerians were beginning to lose faith in the change mantra of the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government.

Anambra Buoyed To Step-Up Games For Enhance Security Goals

Cross Section of Participants 

In bid to achieve sustainable successes recorded in the fight against insecurity and other social vices in Anambra state, the state commissioner of police, Mr. Hassan Karma has urged residents to report any event questionable, to security agencies nearest to them.

WHO OWNS LAGOS: WIN TICKETS TO ABL GAMES THIS FRIDAY--PROMO

Twenty Tickets are up for grabs as the battle for the supremacy of Lagos continues this Friday,29th April at the African Basketball League. The Lagos Warriors will take on the Abidjan Ramblers by 6pm while the Lagos Islanders will take on the Stallions by 8pm at the Landmark Centre.

The last time the Stallions and Islanders clashed, the Stallions lost to the Lagos Islanders with a 8 point margin. Bear in mind, the Stallions have recently acquired ex National Team Coach Ayodele Bakare, so get ready for more action as we countdown to one of the biggest games in the African Basketball League Home Games.

Read Details of How The ABL Has Been Going So Far?

The ABL has been going very well, we have exceeded all our expectations and projections, our fan base is growing, our All Star weekend attracted hundreds of fans from outside Nigeria while the All Star game itself had more than 3000 people in attendance and we have been successful in redefining the value of sports and entertainment in Africa, but most importantly we are proud that our fans find value in this one of a kind innovation. In an era when so many countries are experiencing economic downtime, ABL has created over 300 jobs across Africa in such a short time with our emphasis on local content and the local manufacture of our products in a space that never existed before the ABL. 

"THEY CANNOT BE GATHERED WITH THE HAND"-----Amb. Igbokwe

During the week I read an article which says that: “The Federal Government and 59 other nations will in May sign agreement on the sanctions to be imposed on corrupt political and public office holders. It further detailed that: “President Muhammadu Buhari will join 59 other world leaders in the United Kingdom to seal the pact by which any of the 60 countries involved would no longer be a “safe haven” for treasury looters.

University Don Calls For Construction Of Film Village in South East, Nigeria

The Vice Chancellor of the Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Professor Joseph Okafor has called on government of all tiers to see to the actualization of a film village for the south east, been a project that will serve as one of the instruments to be use to preserve Igbo cultural heritage.

He said though the project is long overdue but urged government and private individuals to  mop-up resources to see to the realization of the project.