Panshak Zamani, a rapper, popularly called Ice Prince revealed today, January 8 that Akiwunmi Ambode, the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Lagos State, is his “first guy and mentor”.He disclosed this on his Instagram page where he posted a picture of himself and Ambode. He added the caption, “Akiwunmi Ambode Is My guy,…
Okah Was Procured To Assassinate Me – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday, alleged that Henry Okah, jailed leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND was hired to assassinate him. A South African court convicted Okah in 2013 for masterminding the October 1, 2010 bombing in Abuja during the celebration of the country’s independence. “Okah was procured by…
Aruna Wins ITTF Star Award
Quadri Aruna, Nigeria’s table tennis player, on Wednesday night clinched two awards at the International Table Tennis Federation’s, ITTF, 2014 Star Awards in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Aruna beats three other nominees, including China’s duo of Fan Zhendong and Xi Xin and Portugal’s Marcos Freitas to win the Male Table Tennis Star of the…
Ezekwesili Donates Award Money to Chibok Girls Campaign
Oby Ezekwesili, a former Minister of Education has donated her $10,000 Swedish C-10 prize money to the #BringBackOurGirls campaign. Ezekwesili is one of ten recipients of the C-10 Award. The C-10 is an award given by the Queen of Sweden to reward people in the world who advocate for child rights. The former minister, who…
Star Wars Actor Dies in Rehearsal
Khan Bonfils, a young actor who starred in the James Bond thriller, Skyfall and as a Jedi master in the Star Wars franchise has collapsed and died during a theatre rehearsal. He was rehearsing for Dante’s Inferno, which was due to open at The Rag Factory in London this week. Members of the production’s Craft…
Ebola Drug Trial Begins in Liberia
A clinical drug trial to treat Ebola has started at a Medecins Sans Frontieres centre in Liberia. The antiviral, brincidofovir is being tested on Ebola patients on a voluntary basis. Oxford University scientists leading the research say initial results are expected in the next few months. “It must be stressed that it is not a…
Synagogue: Strike Stalls Corona Inquest
The Corona inquest into the collapsed six-storey building of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN has been stalled by the on-going strike action of Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN. The Corona sitting in the premises of the Lagos State High Court Headquarters, Lagos had adjourned sitting till January 6 for continuation of hearing…
Cameron Marries At 42
Cameron Diaz, popular actress is now married. The 42-year-old actress tied the knot with 35-year-old rock star Benji Madden, on Monday evening, January 5, at their Beverly Hills mansion, Los Angeles, US. The couple in a statement said, “We couldn’t be happier to begin our new journey together surrounded by our closest family and friends.”…
Police Cautions LASAA Over Political Billboards
The Lagos State command of the Nigeria Police Force has cautioned the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency, LASAA over complains by political parties that members of the agency are removing their campaign billboards and posters in the state. The warning was contained in a statement personally signed by Kayode Aderanti, the state’s Commissioner of…
Reminisce Becomes Orijin Brand Ambassador
Indigenous rapper, Remilekun Safaru popularly known as Reminisce, has signed the first endorsement deal of 2015 with alcoholic herbal drink, Origin. The rapper, who shared the news on his Instagram page wrote, “They say I be local rapper…. but you know, I am the original of originals. I appreciate my culture, understand my roots and…
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