Nollywood star, Mercy Johnson Okojie is set to launch her new “kitchen talk show” named “Mercy’s Menu” in July this year. After months of teasing her fans on social media, Mercy Okojie’s has confirmed that thirteen episodes have been wrapped up already. The celebs featured in the episodes are Liz Benson, AY, Chigul, Omawumi, Niniola, Ufuoma McDermott, Lolo 1, Maraji, Busola Dakolo, Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju, Ill Bliss and Munachi, Lagos House Wife (Rayo), Prince Odi Okojie, Purity, Henry, and Angel. The talk show would be all about Mercy Johnson speaking to her co celebs about their lifestyle and life issues…
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The Senior Special Assistant to the president on media, Mr Garba Shehu has revealed that Ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo needs to explain to Nigerians why he was absent at the inauguration ceremony of President Muhammadu Buhari. He revealed that the ex President was invited but still failed to show up. Some past leaders, including Obasanjo, did not attend the May 29 event where Buhari took the oath of office nor June 12 when the president hosted African leaders. Garba Shehu said, “The former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, owes an answer to Nigerians on his absence from the 2019 Presidential inauguration and…
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been told to ignore interest from Manchester United and stay for one more year at Crystal Palace. After just one brilliant season as a first-team regular at Selhurst Park, the highly-rated 21-year-old is being linked with a big-money move elsewhere. Wan-Bissaka might be set for switch to Manchester but Nigel Martyn thinks he does not need to be in a hurry to leave because he can establish himself the more. His words, “[Wan-Bissaka] has been amazing. He’s come into the team and settled in well and is also pushing for England.” “He could do with staying at…
Ex BBNaija teammate, Ifu Ennada has revealed that she is set to expose the famous person in the entertainment industry that forcefully had sex with her. During the BBNaija Double Wahala show, Ifu disclosed that she was raped and even contacted STI in the process. Without revealing the name of the alleged rapist, Ifu has said the person is actually well known in the entertainment industry. In a recent interview, she shared that her reason for ending talks about the sad incident was because she did not want to continue to be seen as a rape victim. She added that…
INEC has disclosed that it is worried over the number of associations that have applied to be registered as political parties ahead of the elections in four years time. INEC shared that it was disturbed that unless there is a quick reform, we will have more than 200 political parties participating in the next general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu revealed this at an Electoral Reform Roundtable organised by Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, in conjunction with Kofi Annan Foundation. He said, “Let me just say that one of the biggest challenges the commission has as at today, relates…
Egypt manager, Javier Aguirre has disclosed that he likes praising his full team instead of singling out only Mohamed Salah. The African team are seen as one of the favorites ahead of the Afcon competition because of their amazing talents and the Liverpool star and Javier has shown he is focused on unity. His words, “Mohamed Salah is a player in my team, just like the remaining 22 players. All of them are Egypt’s players,” “Reaching this stage is very important, Salah is like the rest of the players and has equal chances, but he is also a very special…
BBNaija star, Bam Bam has blasted the Nigeria Police Force for allegedly harassing and assaulting her brother. She jumped on Twitter recently to narrate her brother’s sad experience in the hands of the men in black. Her words, “My brother earlier today got harassed and slapped by the @PoliceNG along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. After being accused for being an armed robber. #wtf 😠😠😠 he was with my driver and his friend heading to IITA in Ibadan! They even threatened to shoot! This must freakn stop!” She is not the first celebrity to complain about intimidation from policemen in the country,…
Even if Jorginho is an ex Napoli star, it will not prevent him from joining Maurizio Sarri at Juventus, according to his agent. The amazing passer made 54 appearances in all competitions as Chelsea won the Europa League in 2018-19, but he failed to truly adapt to Premier League football following his move. There have been rumors about an exit for the Italian and the agent has said a transfer is not impossible. His words, “Chelsea have a four-year contract with the lad,” “We’ll wait a few days to figure out whether there is any truth in this interest mentioned…
The Federal Government has shut down rumors saying a case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has reared its head in Nigeria. The Ministry of Health in a recent press statement by its director of media, Boade Akinola, said the report is false and untrue. According to the statement, the permanent secretary of the ministry, Abdullaziz Abdullahi, urged Nigerians to disregard the rumour. The statement read, “We have just been informed by Port-health of a passenger with serious symptoms of EBOLA that arrived Lagos this morning and all Medical Centers have been alerted, and we are advised to take caution, work…
“Wilmer” crooner, Patoranking has disclosed his reason for featuring half-dressed ladies in his recent music videos. In an old interview, Patoranking had shared that he does not fancy almost naked ladies in his videos, but that appears to have changed now. His words on why things changed, “Music, as I always say is a spirit and a painting. Like all paintings, it contains uncountable colors and different expressions explain the vibe it has. So, also these listed songs were for the portrayal of the vibe behind the inspiration of the songs. It was all about dance and I chose the…
Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, Mr Tony Elumelu has begged higher institutions in Nigeria to do more than just create finance graduates and take things a step further by building ready-to-market finance professionals. He disclosed this at the 2019 Annual Public Lecture of the Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Management Sciences, Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo. The lecture was entitled: “The Future of Finance- Technology At Play.” His words, “Traditional knowledge of finance is getting stale in today’s business world, and indeed there is a dire need for retooling our skills, if we must remain relevant…
Liverpool player, Naby Keita has shared that his ultimate aim is to ensure that Guinea becomes a well-respected country in football, globally. Keita will be the leader of the Syli Nationale when the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon starts in Egypt on Friday, and he will be aiming to help them better their quarter-final exit in the 2015 edition. Keita said to Goal, “African football is full of surprises you can’t underestimate any team, we have three good teams with us and we have to do our best to go out of this group,” “We are believing in our chances…
Nollywood actor, Kingsley Abasili has blasted Tonto Dikeh, for associating herself with Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky. In a recent clip he shared, he revealed that he is ashamed that a movie star of her status is having a man who promotes homosexuality as a friend. His words were, “It is a good thing that a panel has been set up to look into a movie that was acted by one Bobrisky and I am looking for that movie being banned, infact Bobrisky himself being banned form the Nollywood industry. Its a shame on the industry for someone to come into the…
The Kogi Council of Chiefs have revealed that it presented Gov. Yahaya Bello to President Muhammadu Buhari after his endorsement by the people of the state. The Attah Igala, Dr Michael Idakwo Oboni, revealed to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting between the president and members of the council of chiefs held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He shared that they stormed the villa not just to congratulate with Buhari on his recent victory but to also present Yahaya Bello to him as the chosen candidate for the forthcoming Nov. 16 Kogi gubernatorial election. His words, “We came to…
Ex Liverpool player, Philippe Coutinho has admitted that he does not know where he would be playing next season as reports are hinting at a Barcelona exit. The Brazil midfielder had a poor first full season as the Camp Nou, scoring only five goals and having just 2 assists. He has admitted that he needs to improve even if he is not sure he would be allowed to do that at Barcelona. His words, “I do not know. The future, nobody knows,” “I am focused to play with the national team now.” Coutinho netted twice in Brazil’s 3-0 win over…
Nollywood actress, Nse Ikpe Etim recently blasted a fan who attempted to body shame her when she flaunted a new picture. The fan shared a “What’s with the neck?” comment under the photo and Nse was having none of that. Her reply was, “I have one… do you have one?” See what she shared,
Spanish midfielder, Juan Mata has signed a new contract with Manchester United, according to the club. The ex Chelsa player, who would’ve been available for free transfer from the 30th of this month, has signed a new 2-year deal that will see him remain at the club until 2021 with the option of another year. His words, “It is a real honour to continue to represent this amazing club and our incredible fans,” “I have been at Manchester United for five years and I am proud to call Old Trafford my home. “I am looking forward to working with Ole…
Ifeanyi Okowa has told leaders of the National Assembly to make laws that will help the people. The Delta State governor recently urged Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila and their deputies — Ovie Omo-Agege and Idris Wase to come up with laws that would impact the people of Nigeria. In a congratulatory message to the leadership of the 8th National Assembly, Ifeanyi Okowa revealed that the legislature must properly represent the views of Nigeria all across the globe. His words, “On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I congratulate you all on your emergence as…
“Assurance.” crooner, Davido wants the perfect body as he has been pictured exercising and spending lots of hours in the gym, in an attempt to get rid of body fat, especially in his belly. He flaunted pictures of himself working out and this has pleased some fans that always want the best for the singer. He also revealed that he has 19 days to go to get the body he wants. See pictures,
Bayern Munich star, Mats Hummels is set to end his 3-year spell at Bayern Munich and go back to Borussia Dortmund, according to the German club. Hummels who was not selected for his national team by the German national manager, Joachim Low will go back to Borussia Dortmund for a rumoured fee of €38 million plus potential bonuses. After joining Dortmund from Bayern in 2008, Hummels made 310 competitive appearances for BvB until 2016, the majority under Jurgen Klopp. He won the 2014 World Cup, the Bundesliga title with BvB and the domestic double the next season. He was also…