The National Council for Arts and Culture has appealed to the House of Representatives to give the council legal backing to go after organizers of Big Brother Nigeria over nudity in the reality TV show. The Director-General of the agency, Segun Runsewe, made the appeal on Tuesday while appearing before an ad hoc committee investigating … Read more
A woman who advertised her cleaning services business on the streets of South Africa has drawn varied reactions. She entered a busy street with a sign announcing that she was the owner of a cleaning company and was looking for customers to hire the maids she employed. Standing in the middle of the road, the … Read more
Popular businessman, Ismaila Mustapha better known as Mompha has spoken out after the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). Mompha’s image appeared on a wanted poster that the anti-graft organization produced, asking for help from the public in locating him. Mompha, according to the EFCC, did not show up in court for his money laundering … Read more
Reality TV star, Roseline Afije a.k.a Liquorose, has become a brand ambassador for Wakanow, one of Africa’s leading travel agencies. The popular dancer and entrepreneur announced the good news via her Instagram page on Friday, 15th of July, 2022. Liquorose said she was excited to join the Wakanow family and noted that she looks forward … Read more
FRSC Boss, Boboye Oyeyemi According to a report by SaharaReporters, following recent promotion of senior officers of Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), the Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has approved redeployment of 46 deputy corps marshals, assistant corps marshals, corps commanders, deputy corps commanders and intermediate ranks. A statement by FRSC spokesman, Bisi Kazeem … Read more
While in Chicago, Johanna Leia stopped by WGCI’s The Morning Show to dodge questions about Drake, open up about her dating status, and talk about her son Amari Bailey and her new sports agency. Source: Cassy Athena / Getty Johanna Leia has been in the public eye for quite a while, but when she was … Read more
Abba Kyari DCP Abba Kyari, the suspended Commander of the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, who is remanded in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, over his involvement in a 25kilogramme cocaine deal, has refused to officially respond to the query issued him by Nigeria Police Force Headquarters. This is even … Read more
We’re closing out Black History Month by continuing to spotlight inspiring impresarios making waves in the business realm, the latest of which is Matthew Harper. Source: Steve West Harper went from graduating from college to becoming Principal Owner of strategic planning company, Esquire Branding Agency. Known for creating dynamic and impactful experiences, Harper centers … Read more
File photo The officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted at least, 649,300 capsules of Tramadol 225mg and €809,850 among consignments from Pakistan, Austria and Italy at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, according to SaharaReporters. The spokesman for the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, said on Sunday in Abuja … Read more
Operatives of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday morning stormed the residence of Marlian music artistes Mohbad and Zinolesky to arrest the duo. It was gathered that NDLEA officials allegedly broke into the residence of the musicians in the Lekki area of Lagos State, in the early hours … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Vincent Olatunji, as national commissioner/chief executive officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB). The approval followed a request made by minister of communications and digital economy Prof. Isa Pantami. This is contained in a statement issued by the minister’s spokesperson Uwa Suleiman on Friday in … Read more
RELATED POSTS Instagram skit maker, Sunday Joshua Martins, better known as De General has addressed his fans/followers after he was released from the custody of the NDLEA. Recall that a few days back, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency raided the house of the skit maker, assaulted and arrested him over drug-related issues. … Read more
De General Skit maker Sunday Joshua aka De General has returned to social media after he was convicted of drug trafficking by a Federal High Court. The social media influencer was arraigned by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) alongside Caleb William, a cinematographer on Monday, January 24, 2022. Delivering judgment, Justice Osiagor held … Read more
Funmi Adenmosun The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Funmi Adenmosun, a former director of defunct Bank PHB, over alleged money laundering to the tune of N26.6 billion. The anti-graft agency, on Friday, arraigned Adenmosun on a 10-count charge bordering on conspiracy and money laundering before Daniel Osiagor, a judge of the federal … Read more
Tunde Ayeni For highly controversial Nigerian businessman, John Olatunde Ayeni, popularly known as Tunde Ayeni, it’s been one day, one trouble. The latest in the plethora of his travails is that he has lost another company, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Limited, a DisCo he purchased in 2013, to the Nigerian government, six years after … Read more
Naira Naira has been predicted to face massive pressure on low oil output and rising interest rates. NewsOnline reports that Economists have said the devaluation of Nigeria’s currency, naira, is inevitable in 2022 as lower oil production puts pressure on the nation’s reserves. ALSO: Full List Of 2022 CBN Approved Bank Charges in Nigeria The … Read more
Emeka Ossai Veteran actor Emeka Ossai has said that the movie industry of the social media era also called ‘New Nollywood’ needs veteran actors and filmmakers to produce original content. Mr Ossai, a member of the Creative Industry Group said this in a recent meeting with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to him … Read more
AMCON MD, Ahmed Kuru The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday grilled the managing director of Assets Management Company of Nigeria, (AMCON), Mr. Ahmed Kuru. Kuru was quizzed in connection to alleged diversion of assets. A top official at the anti-graft agency confirmed the development on Wednesday. Kuru has been accused of asset … Read more
Ahmed Kuru The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday interrogated the managing director of Assets Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) Ahmed Kuru. It was gathered that Mr Kuru was questioned by EFCC operatives over alleged diversion of assets and selling of seized assets to cronies below valued prices. He was still with the … Read more
The Nigerian music industry is made up of different talented musicians who have carved a niche for themselves with varying styles of music such as rap, afro-beats, afro-fusion and hip-hop. Having only one source of income in Nigeria is not usually the way to the top and a lot of celebrities in the entertainment industry … Read more
BEIJING (AP) — An Asian American who is one of the biggest pop stars in China apologized to his family and fans on Monday and said he will take a break from performing after a public dispute on social media with his ex-wife, who accused him of infidelity and hiring prostitutes. The dayslong back-and-forth has … Read more
Jaclyn Smith’s child was heaven sent. The “Charlie’s Angels” alum took to Instagram on Thursday and posted a rare photo of her son Gaston Richmond. In the snap, the 76-year-old is seen embracing the 39-year-old. “My Son-Shine!” the actress captioned the pic. However, the star’s followers were more focused on how youthful and glowing Smith … Read more