AKPORORO NAMED HUMAN RIGHT AMBASSADOR...READ IT ALL ON TAFIA WORLD

                 

FOR not forgetting his roots, Jephthah Bowoto, aka Akpororo, who has always made it clear he represents the people of Okokomaiko, a Lagos community where he grew up, has been named the Human Right Ambassador for the people he stands for.
The new title which was recently given to the comedian by the Constitutional Rights Awareness and Liberty Initiative, confirms his status as a voice for the society.
The comedian...read it here...

KCEE SHUTS DOWN OWEERI FOR LEGENDDEAL EXPERIENCE...READ IT ALL ON TAFIA WORLD

         

Pop star Kcee gave a perfect end to an electrifying night of entertainment at Legend Extra Stout’s Real Deal Experience in Owerri’s Old Township Stadium over the weekend.
The Platinum Blazers band opened the stage with their scintillating performance before Kcee took over after an eventful evening of fun-filled activities. The thunderous reception that cheered him proved that the crowd was glad to see him and true to his word, Kcee gave them an impeccable show churning out some of his monster hits.
His energy and high-spirited dance moves ensured that the crowd was active and carried along all through his hour-long performance.
“Legend always targets the core fans and I’m glad they had a great time tonight,” Kcee said.
“I loved the energy and I can’t wait...read it here...

TIMAYA NOW GLO BRAND AMBASSADOR...READ IT ALL ON TAFIA WORLD

               

Bayelsa State-born dancehall star, Timaya, has been signed on by the telecommunication giant, Globacom, as a brand ambassador.

A statement from Globacom said the popular artiste (real name, Inetimi Alfred Odon) was signed last week to become one of its brand ambassadors.
The company said Timaya’s diligence, creativity and success in the music industry were factors considered in selecting him. Globacom said Timaya has been a source of inspiration to millions of Nigerian youths, especially in the South-South part of the country.
Timaya joins other accomplished stars as Patience Ozokwor, popularly called Mama G, Omawumi, Ego, Yvonne Nelson, Nadia Buhari, MI., Basketmouth, Bovi Ugboma, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello and Hadizah Blell (Di’ja) who are...read it here...

ARMY RESCUES CHIBOK GIRL WITH10-MONTHS-OLD BABY...READ IT ALL ON TAFIA WORLD

           

Another of the missing Chibok school girl  is out of Boko Haram dungeon.

Maryam Ali Maiyanga walked into freedom yesterday; 24 days after 21 of those she was abducted with over two years ago by the terror sect were released from captivity.
The Army said yesterday that Maryam and her 10-month old baby were rescued early in the day during an operation against Boko Haram insurgents at Pulka village in Gwoza Local Government area of Borno State.
She informed the soldiers that she had the baby boy, named Ali, for a Boko Haram terrorist.
She and the baby were subsequently taken to a military facility for medical attention.
Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman who broke the news said: “Troops of 121 Battalion, Nigerian Army, deployed at...read it here...

OSHIOMHOLE SUSPENDS EDO TRADITIONAL RULER FOR ONE YEAR...READ IT ALL ON TAFIA WORLD

                                                             

 

Edo State Government has rejected the apologies tendered by the Ojuromi of Uromi, Zaiki Edenojie II.
It rather suspended the Onojie of Uromi for one year for failing to apologise within the stipulated period to a woman, Ms Betty Okoeber, whom the Onojie allegedly assaulted on September 28, at a polling unit in Uromi.
The traditional ruler was earlier suspended for seven days and asked to apologise for disobeying constituted authorities and allegedly assaulting a woman.
Intervention by some political leaders of Uromi saw the alleged victim tendering apologies to the Onojie.
In his letter of apologies to...read it here...

BUHARI, SARAKI STRIKE DEAL OVER $29.9b LOAN REQUEST...READ IT ALL ON TAFIA WORLD

        

President Muhammadu Buhari and Senate  President Bukola Saraki may have made up on the $29.9billion loan approval which the executive is seeking from the Senate, The Nation learnt last night.
Buhari and Saraki are understood to have met three times on the issue in the last few days since the Senate turned down the request last week.
Saraki has already admitted that the loan request may be re-presented by the executive.
This, the Presidency may do later this week, sources said yesterday.
But there is a caveat: the Senate may refer the request to its Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, headed by Mallam Shehu Sani.
The Senate hinged its rejection of the loan request last week to inadequate information by the Presidency.
The loan is expected to be used for the provision of  key infrastructure.
The Nation  gathered that during the interactive sessions between...read it here...

EDO APGA CRISIS DEEPENS...READ IT ALL ON TAFIA WORLD

            

The crisis rocking the Edo state Chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has deepened following decision of the state party executives to withdraw support for the party’s governorship candidate, Osaro Onaiwu.
This is coming three days after National Chairman of the party, Mr. Victor Oye, suspended the entire Edo state executives of the party for alleged anti-party activities.
But the suspended party executives in a press statement issued in Benin yesterday said actions, inactions and omissions of Onaiwu amounted to anti-party activities.
The statement signed by the party’s state chairman, Godfrey Ehizokhale Ehimhen and State secretary, Aifuobhokhan Emmanuel, said they have not...read it here...

EID-El-KABIR: EDO APGA GUBER CANDIDATE SUES FOR PEACE, SACRIFIES...READ IT ALL ON TAFIA WORLD

 

The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the 2016 Governorship Election in Edo State, Earl Osaro Onaiwu has called on Muslims in the State to pray for the emancipation of Edo State from the scourge of bad leadership that has affected its progress since 1999.
The governorship candidate made the call in a Sallah message signed by one of his media aides, Christopher Okagbare to mark this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebraions across the state.
He said Edo State has been plagued with the menace of self serving leaders which has plunged the state into a critical economic situation.
He called on the...read it here...