As part of efforts to bring development to the Niger Delta region, the ministry of environment has unveiled the application portal for the ‘Livelihood Programme’ under the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). The ministry stated that the project is anchored on legal instruments and international obligations in line with a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report. It said that it is focused on cleaning, remediating, and restoring polluted environments, not only in Ogoniland, but the rest of the Niger Delta and beyond. It will be recalled that the UNEP had earlier conducted an independent assessment of the environment and public…
Author: Victor Fola
The Nigerian electricity workers have, this evening, suspended their indefinite strike action that led to a total blackout in some parts of the country. In an interview with Arise Tv, Comrade Engr. Chika Ben, President General of the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Workers announced that the union has suspended its planned strike. Mr. Ben applauded the maturity of the government in resolving the issues that had propelled the strike. “The issues we raised, I thank the Honorable Minister and the Minister of State for Power for their maturity in handling these issues; the issues could have been…
Nollywood Actress, Tonto Dikeh has revealed how she ignored the plea of a mother for financial aid for her ailing child only to discover the baby died afterwards. The film star stated in an Instagram post on Wednesday that she dismissed the plea after she was once was ripped of her money by a similar plea. “Few weeks ago I helped a random fan with almost half a million naira( 370K) cause they had mad challenges and she showed a baby and all, one week later I just wanted to check on them. “Boom the account has been deleted, I…
The All Progressive Congress Presidential Candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was received by a deluge of APC supporters on Wednesday in Abeokuta during his visit to ex-president, Olusegun Obasanjo. Tinubu arrived at around 1pm at the Penthouse of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Oke- Mosan, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, in his chopper in company of some party leaders. Other dignitaries present included Governor Dapo Abiodun, former Governors: Gbenga Daniel and Olusegun Osoba, alongside other Ogun State government executives. It was gathered that the meeting is in tandem with the presidential bid of Tinubu.
Nollywood Actor, Moses Armstrong has refuted allegations of rape levelled against him. The former aide to Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa-Ibom state was arrested on June 13 for allegedly raping a minor he adopted. The charges levelled against him included rape, intimidation, conspiracy and supplying of drugs or instruments to procure abortion. After being sent to prison, a High Court granted him bail on August 11. His release erupted wild jubilation among his friends and well-wishers. In a post shared on his Facebook account on Tuesday, Armstrong wrote: NoOneButGod…. Nothing Pass God.. If you believe, you will receive. Nothing…
Nigerian artiste, Harrison Tare Okiri popularly knowns as Harrysong has challenged religion faithfuls who believe God is in heaven to prove it. According to the musician, it is not possible for a God who is in heaven to come around and create the same heaven. He took to his Instastory to question the belief, while asking faithfuls to ”study, think and research.” He wrote, “How possible is it for you to be in a location and later create that location??? GOD IS NOT IN HEAVEN”
Nigerian rap sensation, Jesse Jagz has promised to bring home a grammy award. Jagz who made this known in an interview with Youtuber, Steve Bussa vowed to join the scanty list of Nigerians who have won the grammy. Asked why he would win the grammy, he claimed that it is because it belongs to him. The 38-year-old music star also affirmed that it will be an avenue to prove to critics that there is no impossibility. He said: “The fucking Grammy Steve, it’s mine. I own it! I’m going to bring it to Jos and show them that it’s…
Rapper, MI Abaga has unveiled the tracklist for his new album ‘The Guy’. It’s a 12-track album featuring international and national artistes such as NAS, lamide, Duncan Mighty, Phyno, Cavemen, Wande Coal, BNXN, and Temi Owo, Lord Vino, Ossi Grace, Chillz, Ice Prince, and Jesse Jagz. Quizzed on why he titled the album ‘The Guy’, MI stated that the album goes hard, therefore it just adds up he gives it a title of similar nature. He also disclosed that he is going to be retiring his name MI Abaga after 15 years. He wrote, “After over 15yrs as mister incredible,…
Wole Soyinka and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie have joined other African authors in paying homage to Biyi Bandele. With the recent death of the filmmaker and novelist still one family and friends are trying so hard to come to terms with, condolences have been pouring in from well-wishers.
Popular music producer, Young John has revealed how his mum played a transformative role in his career and social life. In a chat with TV host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the music producer said as a kid he was shy and socially reserved which denied him of many things. But with the help of his mum, who is a psychologist, he overcame all that to be who he is today. He said, “I always used to be really shy. Being young, I thought it was a normal thing but my mother is a psychologist she would often talk to me about how…