Manchester United on Saturday, May 21, 2016, ended their 12-year FA Cup trophy drought by defeating stubborn Crystal Palace at Wembley. United came from a goal down to beat Palace 2-1 in a game that stretched to extra time after 90 minutes of 1-1 draw. The Louis van Gaal’s side was reduced to 10 men…
Day: May 21, 2016
Kwara APC Chairman Regains Freedom
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara State, Ishola Balogun Fulani, who was abducted by some gunmen few days ago, has been released. This news was confirmed by the state governor, Ahmed Abdulfatah, through his official Twitter handle on Saturday evening. The governor did not however disclose if any ransom was paid to…
Nat’l Convention: Adebutu Takes Over Ogun PDP From Buruji
The event that played out at the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State on Saturday May 21, 2016 has further given credibility to the Ladi Adebutu faction of the party in Ogun State. Two groups from the state; one led by Ladi Adebutu and the other led by Senator…
Monica Ogah, Ali Baba, Others To Be Unveil As Benue Heroes
The much talked about ‘Celebrate Benue Heroes’, a cultural and tourism development programme aimed at unfolding all the tourism potential of Benue State to the whole world, is expected to begin on June 30, 2016 with a world press conference in Makurdi, the state capital. ‘Celebrate Benue Heroes’ is part of the many programmes lined…
BREAKING: PDP Suspends National Convention
The ongoing National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has been suspended. The Nigeria’s main opposition party disclosed this on Saturday afternoon via its verified official Facebook page. “This is to inform our supporters nationwide, all the delegates to the National Convention in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State that the National…
UK Nollywood Producers Guild Inaugurated
Filmmakers of African origin living in the United Kingdom have converged to form a formidable group called the UK Nollywood Producers Guild, UKNPG. The official inauguration of the body was held recently at the historic buildings of the British Houses of Parliament, in Westminster. A statement issued by PRO of the Guild, HRM Theodora Ibekwe-Oyebade,…
Buhari To Visit Lagos Monday
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday, May 23, 2016 pay a two-day working visit to Lagos State. It will be President Buhari’s first official visit to the state since he assumed office about a year ago. A statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde, stated that this is the first…
YCee Grabs Endorsement Deal
Fast-rising rapper, Ycee, is now a brand ambassador for KUI, a personal care brand in Nigeria. The Festac, Lagos-born act known by many as the New School Jagaban, will feature in series of campaign for the company via its various marketing mediums from May 2016. KUI is introducing its personal care brand with its first…
VIDEO: Citron’s Birthday Bash For Juliet Ibrahim
Citron, an international premium lifestyle beverage brand, hosted their African Ambassador and award-winning actress, Juliet Ibrahim, to a boat cruise to celebrate her 30th on March 12, 2016, at the Prest Lunch and Dinner Cruise in Lekki, Lagos. Watch highlights of the birthday bash which had the likes of Bryan Okwara, Elenu, MC Shakara, Skuki,…
CACOL Hails “Gallant Troops” On Two Chibok Girls Rescue
The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders, CACOL, has commended Nigeria’s gallant soldiers and the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari for the efforts so far in the battle against insurgency; a scourge of the nation, and his unwavering effort in rescuing the 219 girls abducted from the Federal Government Girls College in Chibok. CACOL’s commendation is coming…