Darey Art Alade, Yinka Davies, others set for Jazz Day

Darey Art Alade, Yinka DavAll is set as the Lagos State government is ready to host the International Jazz Day today with the likes of Darey Art Alade, a member of Jackson 5 music group, Jermaine Jackson and Yinka Davies, as some of the headliners of the event.

Speaking on the event, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategic Duties, Steve Ayorinde, told Saturday Beats that Governor Ambode’s jazz appreciation is in sync with President Barack Obama’s gesture who also hosted a jazz concert in the White House on Friday.

My wedding plans was not a hoax –Denrele

Denrele Edun made a name in showbiz industry primarily due to his weird personality. Of course, he broke the internet when he came with the gist that he was getting married last year.

Even as many people wondered who the young man was getting married to, not just a few believed that the news was just one of Denrele’s  publicity stunts.

How Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur Died

Afeni Shakur, the mother of rap legend, Tupac Shakur has died aged 69.
A former member of the Black Panther died from a possible cardiac arrest at her home in California, according to reports.
Rolling Stone reported that the Marin County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Shakur’s death on Twitter.

Over 120 PDP leaders From South-West Meet in Ondo

The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party in the South-West over the zoning of national offices takes a new dimension today when 120 party leaders in the zone meet in Akure, the Ondo State capital, to discuss the issue.
Each of the six states in the zone is expected to send 20 representatives to the meeting.
The meeting, it was gathered, was called to discuss the discordant tunes arising from the region due to the failure of the zone to present a candidate for the office of the national chairman of the party.
The office, which is said to be meant to be zoned to the South-West, has been zoned to the North-East allegedly at the instance of a group in the zone loyal to Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State and Senator Buruji Kashamu.

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

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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.