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Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed has said there’s no plan to sack government workers in the country. Speaking on NTA’s ‘Good Morning Nigeria’ programme on Thursday January 6, Ahmed debunked claim of the federal government making plans to sack workers to save funds. The Minister however noted that while FG would encourage people to leave government jobs by giving them incentives, there are plans to reduce overheads by ensuring that government agencies are merged. Ahmed said; “Mr President doesn’t want to disengage staff. That is what he has directed from the beginning of his administration. He also directed that we pay…

President Muhammadu Buhari says he has given his best to Nigeria and he expects citizens to acknowledge the same after he leaves office. Mr Buhari said this in an interview with the NTA aired on Thursday. What I am expecting is for Nigerians to say this man has done his best, the Nigerian leader said in the interview monitored by PREMIUM TIMES. He said he plans to take a well-deserved rest after leaving office in about 17 months.

Hip hop and Afrobeat music sensation King Berry has once again proven his versatility as he debuts in the comedy industry with this rib cracking comedy clip titled The Fake Blind Beggar.  Download and Enjoy Below…

Arsenal star, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus on arrival in Cameroon for the Africa Cup of Nations opener with Comoros, days after he was spotted partying with teammates in Dubai. The striker, who was stripped of the captain’s armband last month for three different disciplinary breaches by boss Mikel Arteta, reportedly contracted the virus on his arrival to Cameroon, meaning he will now have to self-isolate. The new development means Aubameyang won’t available for Gabon’s opening game. The news comes days after Aubameyang was filmed out in Dubai partying with Gabon team-mate Mario Lemina. Lemina, the former…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the Afcon 2019 top scorer, Odion Ighalo will be out of AFCON 2021in Cameroon. In a statement released by the football ruling body on Thursday, January 6, the NFF said the former Manchester United striker will play no part at the 33rd edition of the African football showpiece. “Forward Odion Ighalo is no longer expected as a result of issues with his Saudi Arabian club,” part of the statement read. With Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Genk’s Paul Onuachu already ruled out of the competition, Ighalo was expected to lead the Super Eagles forward…

DMW chief Davido is walking into the new year with a major win as he announces the opening of his new house. The singer took to his social media page to share that he is opening his new house today. He further shared that 2022 is the year of blessings all around for him and his fans/followers. Recall that the singer last year announced that he was moving into a new home soon and he couldn’t wait for it. OBO has however not shared snaps or clips of the new space and we cannot wait to see it. The singer…

Some businessmen in the six geopolitical zones have asked Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to join the 2023 presidential race, describing him as “the missing link the business community in Nigeria needs at this moment”. Their appeal came as Osinbajo’s campaign posters and billboards flooded various parts of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja. One of the big billboards with Osinbajo’s picture was seen close to the House on the Rock Church, after the City Gate on Airport Road, Abuja, with the inscription: “Businessmen for Osinbajo – Let’s get to work.” Another billboard was also sighted near INEC Junction, Wuse 2 in the…

The ceremony had been scheduled for 31 January in Los Angeles with a live audience and performances. The Recording Academy said it made the decision to postpone the ceremony “after careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners”. “Given the uncertainty surrounding the Omicron variant, holding the show on January 31st simply contains too many risks,” the Recording Academy said in a statement. The move was announced around the same time the Sundance Film Festival canceled its in-person programming set to begin on 20 January and shifted to…

Popular Nigerian evangelist stirred massive excitement in her church recently when she pulled off an unexpected dance step. The clergywoman tried to twerk like a young lady during church service and this triggered a wild reaction from the congregation. In a video that surfaced online, reggae music was being played during service and this put Mummy G.O in a dancing mood. She bursts down low and went to the floor shaking her body to the rhythm of the music which came as an amazing surprise to many. After the female preacher showed off her dance moves, members of her church…

Ex-Big Brother Naija stars, Vee and Tolanibaj have reconciled. The duo was spotted dancing at a club, hours after Vee told those asking her about her relationship with “ex-boyfriend” Neo to leave her alone. The reality show stars who recently reconciled were friends in the Big Brother Naija house but fell out after Vee accused Tolanibaj of trying to steal her man, Neo. Neo had also been spotted hugging his cousin Venita Akpofure who has been accused by family members of interfering in his relationship with Vee. Watch the video below…………