Nigeria, Italy sign agreement on police training, intelligence sharing

Nigeria and Italy on Monday in Abuja signed an agreement on intelligence sharing, capacity building and provision of logistics that will enhance the operations of the Nigeria Police.
The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, signed for Nigeria, while the Italian National Police Chief, Alessandro Pansa, signed for the Italian government.

The event, witnessed by President Muhammadu Buhari and the Italian Prime Minister, Mr Matteo Renzi, in the State House was part of bilateral meeting between the two countries.
The meeting covered issues on energy, security, agriculture, immigration, human and drug trafficking, infrastructure and education.

Speaking at the bilateral meeting, Buhari said he was impressed with the relationship between Nigeria and Italy over the years, especially in the areas of security, construction, oil and gas and the exploration of solid minerals.

Gov Emmanuel urges youths to strengthen faith in God

   

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has called on youths to hold fast to their faith in Jesus Christ as the redeemer and saviour of mankind.
Governor Emmanuel made the call during the Akwa Ibom Youth Prayer Summit held at the Eagles Assembly, Osongama Road, Uyo.
He said: “When youths are committed to the service of God, their future is secured from anxiety and the society is saved from threats of criminality.”
Emmanuel restated his administration’s commitment to youth development, stressing that as vanguards of the future, the youths would be exposed to viable economic ventures that will enable them earn a living.
He added that the second batch of youths to be trained under the power sector development have departed to Abuja for the programme.

 

‘Why l want to govern Ondo’

Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant Chief Bukola Adetula spoke with EMMANUEL OLADESU on his plans for the state.
Why do you want to govern Ondo State?

I want to govern Ondo State because I think it is time for Ondo State to make a serious choice. I think the people of Ondo State are crying; they are in pain because there is a lot of poverty, because the state is not developed. But, Ondo State is a wealthy state; wealthy in human and material resources. It has mineral resources, such as bitumen in abundance. It also has a lot of potentials for agriculture and several other areas. Ondo State deserves better. I believe that if I given the opportunity to govern the state, I can bring serious change. We can develop our mineral resources; we can develop our agriculture for export, because we deserve better.

Buhari visits Awujale amidst tight security

Ijebu-Ode - President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, as part of activities marking the 40 years anniversary of the state.
The president, who arrived at exactly 6:20 p.m. amidst tight security, was welcomed Gov. Ibikunle Amosun, the Awujale and other notable indigenes of Ogun.

Buhari , who was in Ogun to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the state's creation, is also expected to inaugurate 40 landmark projects embarked upon by Amosun.
The president was welcomed with a loud ovation by supporters who chanted 'Sai Buhari' as he emerged from his vehicle.

Biafra: ‘It’s better for Nigeria to remain an indivisible entity’

• Madumere

Prince Eze Madumere is the Deputy Governor of Imo State. Before his election as Deputy Governor, he has been Chief of Staff to Owelle Rochas Okorocha. In this interview, Madumere refutes reports that Imo State Government owes civil servants arrears of salaries. He also votes for an indivisible Nigeria, Sam Egburonu reports 

Where is widespread belief that Imo State Government still owes civil servants several months despite the bailout from the Federal Government. Was the bailout for clearing of outstanding salaries not enough or as some state governments, like Ekiti State are saying, there was no bailout in the first place but quarterly allocation to the state?

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Omawunmi shares experience working with Angelique Kidjo

SHE may not make the list of top Nigerian songstresses at the moment, but vocal power house, Omawunmi has relaunched her career. The music sensation is back with a new song titled Play na play, which she features legendary singer, Angelique Kidjo.

Omawunmi

In a recent interview, she describes her experience working with this music legend as refreshing and memorable.
“She is so good at what she does. Mama Angelique that is what I call her. She doesn’t have any airs. She is playful, fun and very hygienic. She sings effortlessly. When she was recording I was just in awe. I was just saying: “I want to be slim like this”, I want to be energetic when I am her age,” she said.
Narrating how difficult it was to reach out to her, Omawunmi said, “It was difficult to get her, but it wasn’t difficult the moment I reached her. With the help of my manager, he got in touch with her through someone else that also doubles as a booking agent for me. It was like a dream come true for me. When I was shooting with Angelique at some point I started crying I couldn’t believe it. It was like a real honour for me” she reveals.

Toyin Aimakhu finally agrees to dating Seun Egbegbe

– Toyin Aimakhu has been estranged from her husband
– She was alleged to be dating Seun Egbegbe
– Why her fan accused her of double dating

Toyin Aimakhu and her estranged husband

It seems controversial Nollywood actress Toyin Aimakhu is tired of the hide and seek game concerning the state of her relationship with her socialite lover Seun Egbegbe.

The actress who is having trouble with her marriage was alleged to have been dating popular socialite who also sponsors movie production Seun Egbegbe. Despite all the tell tales, pictures and other things pointing to her dating Egbegbe, Aimakhu never agreed to dating him. The closest she had come with the state their relation was when she agreed that they are just friends and that she does visit him.

How Gbenga Adeyinka celebrated son on his birthday

– Gbenga Adeyinka’s son clocks 21-years
– The star trek host sends out loving words to celebrate his son
– The ace comedian shares epic throwback photo of him and his son

Gbenga Adeyinka

Veteran Nigerian comedian Gbenga Adeyinka the first no doubt is a brand in the entertainment industry where he holds forte as the grand comedian of the federal republic of Nigeria.
On Friday, January 29, Gbenga Adeyinka took to his Instagram page to sends heart melting message to celebrate his first son as he turned 21. He posted a picture of him carrying his son Gbenga Junior when he was a baby with the caption:

Reekado Banks – “I’m Not Close Friends With Lil’ Kesh”

In a new chat with Hip TV, Mavin Records singer Reekado Banks, has revealed the kind of relationship he has with YBNL rapper Lil’ Kesh.

Reekado Banks’ victory at the Headies started the clash between Olamide and Don Jazzy.

In the interview, Reekado Banks said he wasn’t close friends with Lil Kesh but maintained that they have a cordial relationship despite the Headies drama.

“We weren’t the closest of friends like close, close, close. It wasn’t like we talked everyday but we talked once in a while. He called me once in a while. I called him once in a while. And same as now, it still happens that way. There’s nothing really that has changed” Reekado Banks told Hip TV.

36 Years of Love & Still Going Strong! Read Charly Boy’s Open Letter to Wife Lady Di for her Birthday

Veteran musician Charly Boy and his wife of 36 years Lady Di have a unique love that has stayed true through decades together.

For her birthday today, Charly Boy penned a sweet open letter to the love of his life saying “This is what marriage should be like, but our generation has turned it into something else.”

Read the letter below.

Soyinka to FG: Probe demolition of Artists’ Village, compensate victims

Following last Saturday’s demolition of the Artists’ Village at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has asked the Federal Government to hold an open enquiry into the incident and into the various controversies surrounding the national edifice.

Speaking on Tuesday at Freedom Park, Lagos Island during a press conference he called in the wake of the demolition where artists lost works worth several millions of naira, their creative spaces and one was shot in the leg, Professor Soyinka also demanded compensation for all those who suffered losses in the exercise.
Soyinka, who described the demolition as a pre-emptive action by those interested in acquiring the theatre and the expansive land around it for their own selfish interest, said it was time government conducted an open enquiry so that the issue of the National Theatre was resolved.

Chocolate City Unsigned Searches For Next Nigerian Music Star

By OKECHUKWU PEACE

Chocolate City and EbonyLife TV have announced a strategic partnership called ‘Chocolate City Unsigned’, a genuine homegrown reality TV show created to search for the next Africa’s biggest music star, spearheaded by Chocolate City, one of Africa’s biggest indigenous record labels, and EbonyLife TV, Africa’s first Global Black Entertainment and Lifestyle network and production powerhouse.

This project was announced at a press conference which held on January 28, 2016, and which had in attendance the Executive Chairman and CEO of EbonyLife TV, Mo Abudu; President of Chocolate City Group, Audu Makori; CEO of Chocolate City, Jude Abaga (M.I), as well as Victoria Kimani, and other key Chocolate City talents.

Obasanjo’s letter misdirected — REPS

ABUJA — THE House of Representatives, yesterday, described former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s letters to the leadership of the National Assembly, accusing the lawmakers of greed, graft and insensitivity to the declining state of the country’s economy, as misdirected, saying they would not be distracted from performing their constitutional duties.

Speaking at the National Assembly weekly briefing, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazak Namdas, said the National Assembly will not be distracted by Obasanjo’s letters, which also accused the legislature of insincerity over its planned purchase of 469 cars worth N4.7 billion.

Namdas stated that the lawmakers have tremendous respect for Obasanjo, adding, however, that the former president’s letters might not have been meant for the 8th Assembly but rather the 4th or 5th Assemblies.

“We have tremendous respect for the former President. We don’t want to be distracted by letters. Probably the letter is not meant for the 8th Assembly because we have cued in with President Muhammadu Buhari. I think the letter is meant for the 4th or 5th Assemblies. It was misdirected, “he said.

Olusegun Obasanjo

Commenting on the alleged sharing of N50m and 150 motorcycles to all members by the House Leadership, Namdas said the matter would be investigated and appropriate actions taken.

Obasanjo introduced bribery to NASS—Melaye

Speaking on the issue in an interview with The Cable, Senator Dino Melaye, APC, Kogi West, described Obasanjo’s letters as misplaced anger and accused him of introducing corruption into the National Assembly while pursuing a third term ambition.

Imo And The Plight Of Workers

Some staff of Imo State Government are now
facing an ordeal that no citizen of Nigeria
should be allowed to see. Persons who spent the better part of their productive years in the service of their State should not be rewarded with evil.

About 3,000 workers are said to have woken up one day and heard that the Imo State Government was no longer responsible for their salaries anymore. Yet, this is a government that had promised a better deal for the people and employment for the army of the unemployed in the State.
According to our source, Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State had directed that workers in all the parastatals and agencies of the State Government should be notified that the State Government would no longer be responsible for their salaries.