A well-known sport presenter in Nigeria, Felix Okugbe is dead, according to reports reaching our news room. Felix, the CEO of Mudial Sport International, MSI, was said to have given up the ghost after battling a spinal cord-related problem. A colleague and friend of the late journalist, Godwin Enakhena, posted on his Facebook an SMS…
A former top broadcaster with the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Mike Enahoro, has been reported dead. The ace newscaster was very popular in his days with the NTA, where he held many spellbound with his stunning command of the English language. His costume was another thing that made many people to admire him. Mike, an…
Controversial Nigerian actor, Emeka Ike, has reacted to an interview granted by his fellow actor, Segun Arinze, where he described him (Emeka Ike) as an attention seeker. Emeka, in a chat with Saturday Beats, lashed out at Segun, describing him as a “common street boy” that should be ignored. “I heard Segun Arinze was interviewed…
National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Lai Mohammed, says his nomination as a minister by President Muhammadu Buhari is well-deserved. The Kwara State-born politician made this known in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital while answering questions from journalists as regards protests that he never voted in the state during the last elections.…
The lawmaker representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Adeola has call on the 8th National Assembly to immediately seek the activation and operation of the National Assembly Budget and Research Office, NABRO, to ensure that the legislature fulfil its mandate for effective legislation and representation. Contributing to the debate on the Legislative Agenda for…
Top Yoruba actress, Laide Bakare celebrated her birthday on Thursday night in the United States of America, USA, which was attended by her close friends. It was her 35th birthday and the actress did not spare anything to have a swell day at the bash last night. Laide wore a dress that brought out her…
Sunderland have announced the appointment of Sam Allardyce as their new manager. The Englishman replaced Dutch football legend, Dick Advocaat, who resigned his appointment from the club few days ago. Allardyse, who has coached teams in the English top division including Bolton, West Ham and Newcastle United, has expressed excitement in getting the job. “I…
The Ogun Grassroots Development Awareness Forum has described the immediate past Commissioner for Finance in the state, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, as an innovation-driven goal getter that Nigeria needs in her march to a new culture of governance that is based on integrity and performance. Adeosun is among the 21 persons awaiting screening by the National…
Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has declared an indefinite industrial action against the management of Daily Independent Newspapers over the non-payment of 23 months salaries arrears and other emoluments to journalists working in the company. Earlier this week, the management of the newspaper shut down the company after it failed…
Tears flowed freely on Friday when the remains of Olayinka Olakunle Mamowora, fondly called Momok was finally laid to rest at his residence in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Several members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, from Lagos State were at the burial today. They were also there to pay last respect…