Welcome to Oghenemaga Otewu's Blog: 2016-05-29

Thursday 9 June 2016

Photos: Muslim funeral service begins for legendary boxer Muhammad Ali

Two days of funeral ceremonies bidding farewell to Muhammad Ali began today with a Muslim prayer service in the Kentucky hometown of the beloved legendary boxer and civil rights hero.

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of his Special Adviser on Planning, Mr Ben Akabueze as the new Director General of the Budget Office of the Federation. Mr. Akabueze takes over from Mr Tijani Mohammed Abdullahi who will now serve as Special Adviser to the President on Planning and will continue to work with the Minister of Budget and National Planning.

Akabueze was one-time Lagos state commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget. Akabueze and Abdullahi joined the Ministry of Budget and National Planning in February this year.

Davido's baby mama Sophia Momodu shares hot new photos to celebrate her birthday

Davido's baby mama and Dele Momodu's cousin, Sophia Momodu, shared these sexy new photos on her Instagram page to mark her birthday which is today June 9th. Another photo after the cut...

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo today launched the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Kaduna state governor, Nasir El Rufai, his Oyo state counterpart, Abiola Ajimobi, Osun state governor Rauf Aregbesola, Borno state governor Kashim Shettima and others are in attendance. See more photos after the cut...

Singer Tiwa Savage, who is presently in New York, stepped out looking stylish in a dress by Bridget Awosika. See more photos after the cut...

A new militant group, the Ultimate Warriors of Niger Delta have surfaced, with a demand that the Federal government allocate 60% of the nation's oil blocs to indigenes of the Niger Delta region.

In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Brig. Sibiri Taiowoh and made available to newsmen yesterday June 8th, the group said failure to meet their demands within 2 weeks will see continuous attack of oil installations in the Niger Delta region.

The second reading of a Bill by the House of Representatives seeking to reduce the age qualifications for interested candidates to contest for the positions of President, governor and senator in the country to 30 years, passed second reading yesterday June 8th.

The bill also seeks to reduce the age qualifications to contest for the House of Representatives and State Houses of Assembly to 25 years.

Actress, Tonto Dikeh-Churchill is a year older today June 9. She shared a photo of herself and a little glimpse of her son (whose face she has not yet revealed) on IG this morning...

Chioma Akpotha on staying married to a man who doesn not have enough

The actress who has been married for 10 years speaks to Samuel Olatunji, founder of Broadway TV on marriage, how to deal with a man when he doesn't have enough and on the fact that women still need men. Read full story HERE

Flavour takes a ride with his daughter (photo)

That is his adorable daughter with Sandra Okagbue...

Kendall and Kylie Jenner put their sexy bods on display

The Jenner sisters who have a swimsuit line with Topshop put their hot bodies on display to show off their new swimwear line. See more photos after the cut.

Dbanj who is a year older today took to his Instagram page to thank God, his family, friends and fans for where he is today. Read what he wrote after the cut..

The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD) have postponed their strike action scheduled to commence today June 9th, by one week, after a meeting with the speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, at the National Assembly yesterday June 8th. At the meeting, Dogara asked for a one week postponement so him and members of the House committee on Health can meet with the Minister of Health to fashion out ways of meeting the demands of the doctors.

She's going places! Congrats to her!

She's adorable! Check out Chris Brown's daughter's school photos

Chris Brown's precious daughter, Royalty has started kindergarten and the proud Dad shared photos from her school's photo session of his daughter. See more photos after the cut...

President Muhammadu Buhari's daughter and ACE Charity Brand Ambassador Zahra Buhari, on June 7, opened another library in Northern Nigeria. Zahra was accompanied by her sister Halima Buhari ACE Charity is an NGO that focuses on Education and Training Economic Empowerment and Afforadble Healthcare. See more photos after the cut...

Beyoncé's Lemonade album has gone Platinum.This is the 6th album by Queen Bey to reach platinum status by the RIAA. Congrats!

Nigeria has been on auto-pilot since May 29th, 2015 with no leader - PDP

As the opposition party tweeted this morning....

"My God sent, my main squeeze"- Tonto Dikeh's hubby says as he wishes her a happy birthday on Instagram

The actress is a year older today June 9th. Her husband, Oladunni Churchill, took to his Instagram page to celebrate her. He shared the photo above and wrote "Happy birthday to the one who adds beauty to my life... The one who makes me happy, My God Sent, My main squeeze, mother to my young King! God bless you so much baby... Today and always"

Federal Government to begin recruitment of 500,000 unemployed graduates next week

The Federal Government today ‎announced it will commence the recruitment of 500,000 unemployed graduates to benefit from the N500 billion social investment Programme included in the 2016 Budget. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo , Laolu Akande today June 8th.

According to the statement, application will be received as Sunday June 12th ‎as the portal would formally be launched on Saturday, June 11.

Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, mourns Stephen Keshi

Governor of Delta state, Ifeanyi Okowa, has released a statement mourning Stephen Keshi who died in the early hours of today June 8th. Keshi is from Delta state. Read Governor Okowa's statement below

"On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I commiserate with the family of the late Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, and the entire football loving fans in Nigeria over the demise of the late Super Eagles former Captain and Coach. The remarkable achievements recorded by the Nigeria Super Eagles in 1994 and 2013 were unarguably due to his indefatigable role as the Captain and Coach of the Super Eagles in those glorious years culminating in the winning of the African Nations Cup.

Kim K along with her mum shared loving messages to Kanye West on his 39th Birthday today. While Kim described her husband as her best friend, Kris praised her son-in-law for being 'special, one of a kind, an incredible father and wonderful friend.' See their messages after the cut...

Former Enugu State governor, Sullivan Iheanachor Chime was today Wednesday June 8, quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with the $115 million cash allegedly disbursed by Fidelity Bank on the instruction of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke during the re-election bid of the former President Jonathan. Chime is expected to report on Monday May 13, for further interrogation.

Family member says they will carry out an autopsy on Keshi, says he did not die of heart attack

Rickey Aburime, a member of Stephen Keshi family, says they will carry out an autopsy on the remains of the former Super Eagles Coach who died today June 8th. Speaking with The Nation, Rickey debunked media reports that Keshi died of a heart attack. He said Keshi was with friends and family members at his Benin City resident when he suddenly fell sick and less than 15 minutes later, they rushed him to the hospital but he died before they got there...

Stephen Keshi died after a Cardiac arrest in the early hours of today Wednesday June 8th. Nigerian celebrities have been sharing tributes and mourning his death on Social Media. See more screenshots after the cut...

A woman, Jennifer Mulford has quit her job to breastfeed her 36-year-old bodybuilder boyfriend Brad Leeson full time saying it creates a ‘magical bond’ between them and that she wanted to create an ‘Adult Breastfeeding Relationship’.

In December 2015, former Nigeria Head Coach Stephen Keshi lost his wife of 33 years after a long battle with cancer, and this morning news of his death was confirmed by his family, with tributes pouring in from media, sports and entertainment personalities. His brother, Ado says the Delta state born coach was destined to die and nothing would have stopped his death.

Wife of ace actor, Jide Kosoko, Henrietta, passed away two days ago after a long battle with diabetes. Encomium Weekly paid a condolence visit to the Kosoko's Lagos residence at Bariga yesterday and met the widower looking distraught as he was talking with some colleagues and movie marketers, about his wife's death. Jide Kosoko reportedly said,

"I went to a particular event on Monday (June 6), I was not aware that my wife was dead until the person that was with me asked me to check the rumours flying around the social media about my wife’s death.

Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience, were spotted arriving a restaurant in Edgewater, New Jersey yesterday Tuesday, 7 June 2016. The couple are on vacation in the US for 2 weeks.

Former actress turned evangelist Eucharia Anunobi recently clocked a year older. She took to Instagram to share few photos from a small party hosted by friends and well-wishers in Sweden. See more photos after the cut...

Former Child Star known for her big debut in Hollywood movie, Akeelah and the Bee, Keke Palmer, who's also a singer, shared these sultry photos of herself on Instagram and her website. See more photos after the cut...

The remains of former Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi, has been deposited at Faith Mediplex, a privately owned mortuary facility in Benin City, Edo state. Keshi died of Cardiac arrest at his home in Benin City in the early hours of today June 8th. His death comes six months after his wife of 33 years, Nkem Kate Keshi, died in December after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Niger Delta Avengers strike again, claim to have attacked Chevron oil well in Warri

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, are claiming to have blown up Well RMP 20 belonging to Chevron located 20 meters away from Dibi flow Station in Warri North LGA, at 1:00am today, June 8.

Munachi Abii shows off her make up free face

Lovely...

Attacks on oil installations: FG, Niger Delta governors evolving common strategy to end economic sabotage

In a meeting summoned on the instruction of President Muhammadu Buhari, the federal government and Niger Delta states have started developing a common and united strategy to deal with the recent resurgent militant attacks on the nation's oil installations.

One of Nigeria's most iconic sports personalities, former Super Eagles captain and former coach of the team, Stephen Keshi, has died. According to his family, he died in the early hours of today Wednesday June 8th of Cardiac arrest in Benin, Edo state. He was just 54 years old. He wasn't even ill, he just suddenly died. His family has announced his death.

Zoe Saldana posted a photo with her 19-month-old twins CY and Bowie on IG to celebrate 1 million Instagram followers. "What I was doing the moment I learned my Instagram hit 1mil followers. Thank you everyone. I wish you love, happiness, health and prosperity always," the 37-year-old Avatar star captioned the cute shot with her boys.

Indian politician asks his government to ban Nigerians from entering India, says Nigerians create problems everywhere

A former Minister in India, Ravi Naik, has asked the Indian Central government to "ban" Nigerians from entering India, saying his country does not need Nigerian tourists. According to Times of India, Naik said this while speaking to some reporters recently.

Referring to Nigerians as "Negroes", Naik who is also a senior Congress leader, told the reporters that Nigerians have been causing "problems" in Goa, a western state in India as well other places.

As tweeted by him yesterday...

Pres. Buhari hands over to Osinbajo, writes National Assembly informing them of his medical trip to London

President Buhari has handed over power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajoi. Osinbajo will serve in acting capacity for the 10 days President Buhari will be away in the UK for medical checkup.
President Buhari's letter to the senate was read on the floor of the house by the deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, during plenary yesterday June 7th. This is the second time President Buhari is transferring power to Osinbajo since they both came into power in May 2015.

Doctors to begin nationwide strike tomorrow

Members of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD) has said that they will be going on a nationwide strike starting from Thursday June 9th. President of the association, Muhammad Askira, announced this yesterday June 7th. According to him, they are taking the painful decision of embarking on the strike action following the failure of the federal government to meet its demands of better working condition and better remuneration.

Following the news of the retrenchment of 200 staff of Skye bank today, the federal government has released a statement threatening to sanction banks and telecommunication companies, that fail to comply with its order to suspend retrenchment. FG on June 4th, prevailed on Banks and Insurance companies to halt retrenchment exercises for now due to the hard economic realities.

Tiwa Savage and Don Jazzy are currently in New York where Tiwa is expected to sign a deal with Jay Z's Roc Nation. They met with Jay Z today. See more photos as you continue...

Late Dora Akunyili's daughter shares photo of herself mimicking her mother's posture

Chidiogo Akunyili shared this split photos of herself and late mother, former Director General of (NAFDAC) Mrs Dora Akunyili who passed away on June 7, 2014 after a battle with cancer. "It's on the hands #mummy&I " she captioned the post.

Shirley Igwe has released new photos from her recent photo shoot for her Website / YouTubechannel. Shirley, who became Principal Protocol Officer to governor Rochas Okorocha a few years ago says she no longer works for the Imo state government.

"I no longer work with Imo state government and I don't have any connection to Rochas, those who mail me projects for assistance home and abroad should stop please."

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has released a statement commending President Buhari for flagging off the cleanup process of the oil polluted Ogoni land. In the statement made available to Sahara Reporters today June 7th, the militant group said successive governments including that of an indigene of the area, Goodluck Jonathan, failed to carry out the cleanup of the region as recommended in the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

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