Author: Kelvin Funkeye

President Muhammadu Buhari will be speaking at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The 73rd UNGA is scheduled to hold at the United Nations headquarters from September 18, 2018. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyema disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday in Abuja. Mr Onyeama said that the President will use the opportunity to canvass for a permanent seat at the United Nations and a for a Nigerian to emerge…

1. President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday received the All Progressives Congress (APC) forms to contest the presidential primaries of the party. He thanked those who purchased the forms and assured of his commitment to the Change agenda. He asked other groups offering to buy his nomination form to redirect their contributions to the Not Too Young To Run wing of the APC. 2. The Federal Ministry of Transportation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with…

Minister Rotimi Amaechi says Nigerians will enjoy constant power supply when Buhari returns to power in 2019 – Amaechi notes that the government of Buhari has succeeded in the area of security and is working on herdsmen-farmers’ clashes – The minister also lists other areas of achievements by the Buhari administration Nigeria’s transport minister, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday, September 11, promised that the country’s citizens would enjoy 24-hour power supply once President Muhammadu Buhari is…

Former Big Brother Africa housemate, Beverly Osu has been under fire for the past three days since photos of her on the cover of TayorLive Magazine was released. In the photos, Beverly is seen smoking in a Catholic nun attire and according to her, ‘its a mere work of art’. Alot of Nigerian celebrities have however jumped in her defence saying nothing is wrong with the photos. Some of those who dropped comment in her favour…

Businessman and Chairman of Forte Oil PLC Femi Otedola, has “accepted” the offer of a governorship ticket by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to Dele Momodu, Publisher of Ovation magazine, Otedola “personally confirmed” the news to him, meaning he will run against Akinwunmi Ambode, the incumbent Governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in 2019. “Breaking news: Lagos 2019 promises to be interesting. PDP offers Femi Otedola governorship ticket. He’s accepted and personally confirmed to The…

A 25-year-old store keeper, Abubakar Hussaini has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment by a Kubwa Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, for burning his boss’s credentials for not increasing his salary. Hussaini said the complainant, Mr Jack Jiang, a Chinese, promised to increase his salary, but failed to do so.‎ Hussaini who pleaded guilty to charges of criminal trespass, mischief by fire and theft, begged the court for leniency. The judge, Abdulwahab Mohammed, however, sentenced…

Rapper, Cardi B, 25, reportedly has no regret about the shoe-throwing face-off with rival, Nicki Minaj, 35, during a New York Fashion Week party last Saturday.   According to sources who spoke TMZ, Cardi feels zero remorse about the fracas as she was simply ‘defending her daughter’s honour’ after hearing that Nicki had been ‘talking trash’ about her family.   Cardi B wouldn’t change a damn thing about her decision to attack Nicki Minaj, in…

Ahead of the 2019 general election, President Muhammadu Buhari, was on Tuesday, presented with his presidential nomination forms bought by his supporters. President Muhammadu Buhari has received the expression-of-interest and nomination forms from the Nigeria Consolidation Ambassadors Network (NCAN) in Abuja. The forms were presented to Buhari at the State House on Tuesday. The president who was elated with the kind gesture from his supporters, took to his verified Twitter handle and described the group…

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Monday hosted Nigerian pop star, Dbanj and his team at the state house where he declared that the State Government will work with the Kokomaster to create opportunities for young musicians in the state.   Dbanj who was accompanied on the visit by Port Harcourt Based music Star, Duncan Mighty said that the State Government is working with different international musicians and producers to resolve the challenge of opportunities….

A female commissioner for Ministry for Environment in Bauchi State, Rifkatu Samson Dannah has resigned her appointment. This is coming at a time when Governor Abubakar had directed that appointees planning to contest in the 2019 election should resign and leave office. Dannah took the final decision after picking the All Progressive Congress’ nomination form to contest for State Assembly for Bogoro constituency. She said, her decision to contest was informed by the clarion call…