Jolie, Pitt agree to settle divorce in private: reports

Angelina Jolie Pitt and Brad Pitt, once Hollywood’s most celebrated couple, have reached an agreement to keep details of their high-profile divorce and child custody dispute private, US media reported on Tuesday. The estranged Hollywood film stars have “signed agreements to preserve the privacy rights of their children and family by keeping all court documents confidential and engaging a private judge to make any necessary legal decisions and to facilitate the expeditious resolution of any remaining issues,” Jolie and Pitt said in a statement obtained by CNN. “The parents are

Wizkid’s babymama, Shola Ogudu, debunks engagement rumour

OVER the weekend, news went viral on the social media that Wizkid’s first babymama, Shola Ogudu, got engaged to an unconfirmed partner. Accompanying the rumour was a picture of the mother of one, flaunting an engagement ring suspected to have been given to her by her undisclosed fiancée, with the caption “Yes”, sparking off spurious rumours that she just got engaged. But

Breaking: Ali Ndume removed as Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan takes over

The Senate on Tuesday, received a letter from APC Caucus removing Senator Ali Ndume as its Leader. Senator Ali Ndume is the senator representing Borno South in the Senate. Senator Ahmed Lawan was however announced as the new caucus Leader.

‘We are cheated and marginalized as one section of the Igbo nation’

The Ebonyi government and the state’s traditional rulers council on Monday, endorsed Chief Nnia Nwodo for the post of National president of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-cultural organisation. The state branch of the organisation among other groups, endorsed Nwodo for the position in the election slated for Tuesday, Jan.10 (FILES)- A March 2, 2012 file photo shows an Ohafia cultural troupe entertaining bystanders during the burial of Nigeria’s secessionist leader Odumegwu Ojukwu at his native Nnewi country home, in Anambra State eastern Nigeria. Odumegwu Ojukwu, who

BUDGET: Lawmakers warn Buhari of imminent face-off if…

Ahead of today’s resumption of the two chambers of the National Assembly, the legislators are warning that President Muhammadu Buhari could trigger an unneeded face-ff should he insist on having his way through the budget process. President Muhammadu Buhari (M) presents the 2017 National Budget to a joint session of the National Assembly at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking against the background of claims that legislative re-order and

Kaduna killings: Ulama council calls for Sen Laah, CAN President’s arrest

The Council of Imams and Ulama, Kaduna State, has called for the arrest of Senator representing Southern Kaduna Senatorial Zone, Senator Danjuma La’ah; President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Dr. Samson Ayokunle, and the President of Southern Kaduna Peoples Union, SOKAPU, Dr. Musa Solomon, among others, for what it said were their inflammatory comments over Southern Kaduna killings. However, Senator Laah responded promptly, saying the call for his arrest and others by the Imans and Ulama of Kaduna State was a ploy to cover their (Ulamas) fear and shame resulting from the cruelty meted out to Southern Kaduna people by those they mentored. On his part, Second Republic lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration and Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State of not doing enough to put an end to the killings in Southern Kaduna. As for the council of Imans and Ulamas, it made the call, at a briefing by the Chairman and Secretary General, Sheikh Abubakar Babantune, and Yusuf

Power sector privatisation has failed –Saraki

Nigerian Senate president, Senator Bukola Saraki  said this on Tuesday in his message at the opening session of the Senate, while also decrying the policy inconsistencies that have continued to challenge the business environment.

Reelforge Partners Media Intelligence Agency, P+ Measurement Services

In a bid to foster partnerships and address the ever-increasing demand for a comprehensive media monitoring and measurement service to brands in the African market, P+ Measurement services has entered into a strategic partnership with Reelforge Media monitoring, one of Africa’s fast growing media monitoring agency covering more than 5 countries across East Africa.

Aisha Buhari says lavish VIP treatment by Nigeria High Commission ‘simple protocol’ for her status

Lavish receptions organised by the Nigerian High Commission for the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha, and her entourage, during her visits to the UK, were nothing more than “simple protocol” for a personality of her status, her spokesperson has said.
Mrs. Buhari initially denied abusing privileges offered by the commission in London as reported by Sahara Reporters.
She adjusted her statement after the newspaper presented evidence indicating the budgeting of several thousands of pounds for her trips to the UK.
After the first story reported that the High Commission spent up to £7,000 and provided other privileges each time Mrs. Buhari travelled to the UK, the first lady denied abusing any privilege and described the report as false.

Ambode wants Marathon Fun Parks in Lagos

To ensure that Lagosians follow the 2017 edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, wants Marathon Fun Parks in Lagos during the 2017 edition slated for February 11.
The Marathon Fun Parks will give Lagosians who cannot make it to the finish line or line the route to cheer the runners, an opportunity to be part of the event in a relaxed environment that is fun and gives room for bonding.