Comedian, Gbadamasi Agbonjor Jonathan, a.k.a MC Edo Pikin and wife have welcomed their second son. The Edo-born comedian took to his Instagram page in palpable excitement to announce the arrival of the child. He wrote as a caption alongside the maternity shoot shared, “It is a boy. “Help us thank God ooooooo , I say make I rush am oo, I Dey hurry Abeg , 😂😂😂😂 “Weldone my beautiful and strong wife @lilytom_ ❤️❤️ @kingojie2021 you are now an old taker 😂.” Mc Edo Pikin is the C.E.O of Every Package Entertainment and also the producer and organizer of MCEDOPIKIN…
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Recently evicted BBNaija season seven housemate, Kess has revealed that he had intentions to indulge himself in the house but could not due to his marriage. In a post-eviction interview with host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the entrepreneur stated that he came into the house to have fun and had thought his personality was going to be enough to please the fans. He disclosed he was annoyed getting evicted from the show, one he confirmed he didn’t see coming. He said, “I was annoyed yesterday (Sunday) because I didn’t see that (eviction) coming. I thought based on the lineup, even if they’re…
The South-East movement for Tinubu/Shettima has expressed confidence over the prospects of a better Nigeria with Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima of the All Progressive Congress, APC. Speaking during the inauguration of the state executives of the movement in Enugu, the convener of the political group, Chief Emeka Anike Ugbuene, said that the group would mobilize voters in the South East for the Presidential candidate of the APC. Ugbuene called out the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, for failing the East over time, labelling their candidate, Atiku as a failure who should rather take to rest. He also asserted that…
Senator Kashim Shettima, the running mate of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been extolled for what was described as his “intelligent” and “smart” contributions at the 62nd NBA Conference in Lagos on Monday. Senator Shettima represented his principal at the event and highlighted some of the party’s vision on economic management, particularly in light of the global downturn occasioned by the pandemic disruptions and the conflict in Europe. Aisha Oyetunji, a young lawyer at the event, praised the former Governor of Borno State, describing his contributions as insightful and confidence inspiring. Querying the undue…
Vice Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Kashim Shettima has identified economic diversification as a tool for growth and one of the ways to manage the pressure on the naira, especially in light of falling crude revenue. He said this at the 62nd NBA Conference held in Lagos on Monday where he represented Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the APC. According to Senator Shettima, a diversification of the country’s revenue base, notably through export growth and greater local productivity, would ease the pressure on the naira, curb inflation, and ensure job creation at a…
Spokesperson of the presidency, Garba Shehu has said that the Federal Government will soon reveal the eminent personalities behind the persistent crude oil theft in the country. Speaking on Daily Politics, a Trust TV programme, Shehu said that security operatives have busted locations where illegal oil bunkering was happening. He decried that some law enforcement agents have been complicit to the crime. The spokesperson, however, called for more commitment from communities to flush out oil theft. “Oil theft is being tackled. The big problem we have in this country is that we ought to see more commitment from communities in…
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed has disclosed the plans of the Federal Government to stop payment of petrol subsidy in June 2023. Ahmed disclosed this when she appeared before the house of representatives ad hoc committee investigating petrol subsidy. The FG had had made known its projection to spend N6.7 trillion for payment of petrol subsidy in 2023. However, Ahmed confirmed that the projected amount has been cut down to N3.35 trillion as contained in the 2023-2035 medium term expenditure framework and fiscal strategy paper (MTEF&FSP). She said, “One thing that stands out in the MTEF…
After a three-year feud, Nollywood stars Toyin Abraham and Lizzy Anjorin are now back on good terms. Abraham said this via a post on her Instagram page on Saturday. The discord between the two Nollywood actresses sparked off in 2019 when a report claimed Anjorin was allegedly interrogated by security operatives for drug peddling during her Hajj trip to Saudi Arabia. Anjorin would later accuse Abraham for leaking the story for publication in some blogs. However, Abraham denied leaking the information. The feud was then brought to the limelight in May 2021 when Anjorin raised the issue in an interview…
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his commitment towards the development of talents in the creative industry in Lagos State. Speaking on his appearance at the Lagos State Constellation of Stars event held on Saturday, the governor expressed his delight at seeing talents who are making the country proud. He wrote via his official Facebook account that nothing beats the feeling of knowing that Lagos State is the epicenter of cultural renaissance and creative energy. He said his administration will continue to advance the creative industry through strategic partnership with brands like The Headies, EbonyLife Academy and so…
The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Allied and Education Institutions (NASU) have suspended their strike actions for two months. The suspension was announced after a meeting between representatives of both unions and the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu in Abuja on Saturday. However, the suspension which should see the issuance of academic transcripts and mobilisation of graduates for the compulsory one year service organized by the National Youth Service Corps making a return will only take effect from Wednesday. It will be recalled that like the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) whose…