Buhari slashes federal ministries to twenty five

AHEAD of Wednesday’s (today) inauguration of 36 ministers-designate, there were indications on Tuesday that President Muhammadu Buhari, had reduced the number of federal ministries to 25 from about 29.

Under the new dispensation, the ministries of police affairs, aviation and special duties appear to have been scrapped while ministries of Lands, Housing, Urban Development and Works have been merged to become Ministry of Works and Housing. Also, the information, culture, national orientation and tourism ministries have been collapsed into one Ministry of Information and Culture.

Stay off sex before marriage or go to hell – Egbe preaches

Banker turned movie producer and actress, Blessing Effiom Egbe, seems to always have something to share with her colleagues even though the thoughts don’t always go down well with them.

The former model who once took a swipe at actresses who sleep around to make ends meet has another word for single couples – stay off sex before marriage or go to hell. She passed out this message in a blackberry message sent to all her contacts.

All I care about now is money, notlove — Dimplez

Upcoming singing sensation, Seun Akinnuga, simply known as Dimplez, is looking set to change the face of the music landscape of the country, not only by her singing talent but also by her attitude which may get the likes of Tiwa Savage or Seyi Shay going green with envy. Dimplez has just dropped her latest single ‘Kowole’ which means ‘drop the money’ and it is getting everybody talking about the person inside the act, called Dimplez.

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The song is a contemporary hip-hop sound of the street, with a lot of danceable beats spruced with frenetic lyrics. “ I don’t come looking for love tonight, Kowole” the chorus chimes. It is a song telling her man that her interest is not about love but money. This got Potpourri asking if Dimplez is really a cash-on-delivery kind of girl.

Music industry has been kind to me — Niniola

Budding singer and MTN Project Fame Season Six Third Runner-Up, Niniola Apata simply known as Niniola, has said that in the little time she had spent pursuing her career, the music industry has been kind to her.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                While responding to a question on whether the Nigerian music industry is gender-friendly, in a recent chat with Potpourri, she said, ‘Err…I can only talk based on what I know, and the industry has been very nice and kind to me, so I will say yes.’

Eaglets beat Mali 2-0, win U17 World Cup

Nigeria retain the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Mali in Vina Del Mar. According to FIFA.com,Victor Osimhen stole the show once again thanks to his record-breaking tenth goal of the tournament, with Funsho Bamgboye adding a second moments later. Samuel Diarra had saved an early Osinachi Ebere penalty as the Malians played their part in an entertaining finale to Chile 2015.

LASU workers celebrate VC’s exit

Lagos State University workers yesterday celebrated the exit of their Vice Chancellor, Prof John Oladapo Obafunwa.

Decked in Aso Ebi (uniform) earmarked for the occasion, the workers hired drummers and praise singers for a thankgiving at the university’s main gate.

Masqueraders protest in Osun

It was an unusual sight yesterday as six masqueraders joined protesters in Esa-Oke, Obokun Local Government of Osun State to protest against the proposed merger of tertiary institutions.

The rumour had continued to spread in communities hosting the institutions – the State Polytechnic, Ikire, the State College of Technology, Esa-Oke, the State College of Education, Ila and State College

Ex-Chelsea doctor Carneiro to sue Mourinho – report

Eva Carneiro received the brunt of Jose Mourinho’s criticism after rushing on to treat Eden Hazard

Former Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro is launching an individual legal 
claim against the club’s embattled manager Jose Mourinho, Britain’s Press 
Association reported on Monday.

It follows last week’s reports that Carneiro’s lawyers had served notice on the
club that she intends to seek a claim for constructive dismissal.

Golden Eaglets beat Brazil 3-0, qualify for semifinal

Golden Eaglets

FIFA 2015 U-17 World Cup

Stranded Nigerian delegation lament delay in getting Chile visas

Defending champions, Nigeria, yesterday proved too much for Brazil in
 the first quarterfinals of the on-going FIFA U-17 World Cup, beating the
 Samba Boys 3-0 yesterday in Vina del Mar, Chile.

Femi Jacobs turns nightfall Taxi Driver

     

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            All is now set for the premiere of the movie,  Taxi Driver (Oko Ashewo). The movie is a hilarious comedy drama about working in Lagos at night, as a taxi driver.  Adigun played by AMVCA winner, Femi Jacobs, is a 31-year old naive village mechanic coming to Lagos for the first time. His decision comes following the sudden death of his father, a man he never truly knew… yet a man very popular in his village as the iconic Lagos taxi driver, Akanmu.

Wife accused of hiring assassins to kill her husband so she could inherit his wealth

Mr Polycarp Okumu, a Mombasa based tycoon has taken his wife to court after she hired hit-men to murder him so that she can inherit his wealth. Ms Rose Adhiambo and her house help, Ms Doris Akinyi, allegedly hired hitmen to kill Mr Okumu at Beach Road estate in Mombas. She was detained by police for 10 days.

Boko Haram Releases Photos Of Its Rocket-Making Factory

Boko Haram sect today released some photos of its rocket-making factory while carefully excluding the location. The photos were released today on Twitter via a handle; Terror Monitor. See more photos after the cut. At this point only God can really tell the mission of these guys.

Cotainer falls along Oshodi road, causes traffic gridlock

Cotainer falls along Oshodi road, causes traffic gridlock

A container fell on Oshodi road this afternoon and this has caused a major traffic gridlock in that part of Lagos. Motorist are now being advised use alternative routes. More photos after the cut...

Cynthia Morgan reveals her celebrity crush

Everybody has somebody they fantasized about in their secret world of dreams. Sometimes, it may be so embarrassing one may not even want to come to terms with the yearnings. Even celebrities are not off the hook in this regard. As people wish these celebrities live in their secret worlds, these celebrities also have people they play fantasy with in their own secret world too.

Obasanjo welcomes the Ooni of Ife designate

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was among the dignitaries that welcomed the Ooni of Ife designate, Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi to Ile Ife yesterday October 28th. Another pic after the cut...