Thursday, 28 January 2016

Trevor Manuel to address Oxford Uni forum on Africa

Oxford University’s Saïd Business School said on Thursday that former South African Finance Minister Trevor Manuel would join Ladi Delano, founder of Grace Lakes Partners and Nigeria’s youngest billionaire, and a number of other leading Africans as speakers at the Oxford Business Forum Africa meeting in March.


Nigeria: Menace of Blood Touts in Nigerian Hospitals

IT was a chaotic atmosphere recently at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital's (LASUTH) Bleeding Room when The Guardian exposed the activities of some blood touts to the hospital authorities.
This was after our correspondent stumbled on a number on Naira land Website, with the owner, one Gboyega asking interested commercial blood donors to contact him for an amount of N4, 000 for each donation.


Missing $3bn: Senate commences thorough investigation of power projects sale

The Senate on Thursday, January 28 commenced thorough investigation into the sale of ten National Integrated Power Projects (NIPP) by the Bureau For Public Enterprises (BPE).

Sagir Muhammad reveals Kanu’s secret plan



 The hidden agenda of Kanu and IPOB– An upsurge in the activities of the insurgents Alhaji Sagir Muhammad, the leader of defunct Arewa Peoples Congress, in the interview granted to the Vanguard, has stated that Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) and their leader Nnamdi Kanu has a secret agenda.

I won’t kill Naira – President Buhari


– Buhari won’t kill Naira
– Central Bank of Nigeria should resume the sale of foreign exchange to Bureaux de Change

Nationwide Tour: What Al-Makura Told Fashola In Lafia

The Minister of Power, Works, and Housing Development Babatude Fashola, began his inaugural nationwide tour to inspect Federal Government project across the country with a stop-over in Lafia, the Nasarawa State Capital where he was hosted by the governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura.

Nigeria: Falana Fires Back At Okonjo-Iweala, Says She Left "Appalling Record

A senior lawyer, Femi Falana, has lashed back at former finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,‎ saying Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala has a habit of attacking critics of her "appalling records".
In a statement on Wednesday, Mr. Falana said the ex-minister resorted to "scurrilous attacks" on him for requesting the International Criminal Court to investigate crimes against humanity committed by past public officers.

Nigeria: Exploring New Frontiers in Nigeria's Foreign Policy

It takes the commitment of an honest leader like President Buhari to veer off from the comfort zone of solely depending on the western world, IMF or the World Bank and to explore new areas of business and diplomatic cooperation for the overall development of the country.


Rihanna Releases Album 'Anti' on Tidal After Track List Gets Leaked

Leaks can cause a lot of damage! Rihanna decided to take matters back into her own hands at midnight on Wednesday, January 27, when she released her new album, Anti, ahead of schedule after the track list was leaked.


Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa’s Twitter Feud: From Kit Kat to Blaming North West, See the Best Memes




Transfer news round-up: Gervinho, Ramires move to China

– Some of Europe’s best players have moved to China this past week
– Guarin, Gervinho, Ramires have all swapped Europe for China
– Belgian club Anderlecht have has a bid for Victor Osimhen rejected
Three of Europe’s best moving to China while a Golden Eaglet star has seen a bid for him rejected.
The biggest transfer news this past week was the transfer of Brazilian midfielder Ramires from Chelsea to Chinese super league club Jiangsu Suning.

Official: Ramires leaves Chelsea for Chinese club

Chelsea midfielder Ramires has joined Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning in a permanent transfer deal, the English club has announced.
Former Chelsea midfielder Ramires

Zidane demands EPL star at all costs

– Real Madrdid will try to get an EPL top player at all costs
According to El Chiringuito, Real Madrid manager Zidane Zidane has told  that the club must sign Eden Hazard at all costs.
During the Spanish television show journalist Eduardo Inda stated that the Chelsea winger is Madrid’s priority transfer this summer and Zidane is very keen on the deal being completed.

2face Idibia responds to allegations of 'song theft'

– 2face Idibia, now popularly called 2Baba, has addressed the allegations of ‘song theft’ from former group mate Blackface
– Singer says the allegations are quite unfortunate
– He says he has nothing but love for Blackface
Singer 2face Idibia and wife Annie Idibia

Patoranking signs endorsement deal with Lagos City Marathon

-He is now the ambassador of the 2016 Lagos City Marathon
-He went on inspection of facilities available
-He was spotted with the Senate President

Harrysong becomes Gala ambassador


–Harrysong is a Nigerian singer; songwriter and instrumentalist
–He rose to fame after his tribute song to Nelson Mandela won the “Most Downloaded Callertune Award” at The Headies 2013
–Harrysong used to perform at night clubs until he met Kcee who introduced him to top music personalities
Harrysong-GALA
Harrysong

Nigerian singer, songwriter and graphic designer, Adekunle Kosoko popularly known as Adekunle Gold is a year older today.


Nigerian singer, songwriter and graphic designer, Adekunle Kosoko popularly known as Adekunle Gold is a year older today

Fraud: Tompolo indicates preparedness to appear before court

– Tompolo has indicated his preparedness to appear in court
– The former militant said he will appear at the appropriate time
– He said he will never wage against the federal government


Governor Mimiko Should Return Our State Looted Funds Before It's Too Late- Ondo APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state, on Thursday, called on Governor Olusegun Mimiko, to return all funds stolen from the treasury of the state by his government before the expiration of his government.



Uhuru, Buhari partner in war on terror, pledge to help stabilise Somalia