Author: David Folami

Popular Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola, and his wife, Ruth, took over social media after releasing a cute video of them showing off their dancing skills. They couple displayed how happy they were during this festive period as they rocked to the lyrics and sund of a gospel song. The lovely video of them engaging in a mini dancing competition just proved how amazing they look together. Odunlade also made sure to tell fans that more is to be flaunted on New Year’s Eve as his wife is set to flaunt her real dance steps. Odunlade Adekola and Ruth Adekola reportedly…

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Photos recently revealed that Senate President Bukola Saraki attented Davido’s concert, which held at the Eko Atlantic City in Lagos, yesterday. Bukola Saraki was one of the special guests at the concert and he was welcomed by Senator Ademola Adeleke and Davido’s father, Chief Adeleke. The concert was the talk of social media but also had its fair share of controversies. Most notable of all was a case of an alleged assault on Kizz Daniel’s manager by Davido.

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Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has shared that in 2019, she plans on working twice as hard to make “new money”. She talked about how tough it is for single parents to work for two in order to cater for a child. She wrote, “2019 I have decided to have the best things heaven sends down,DESIGNERS, CARS ,HOUSE,MONEY,CONTRACTS,BACK TO SCHOOL(EDUCATION),FAITH,MEN🥰 ETC And for me to do that as a SINGLE AND THE ONLY FINANCIAL BENEFICIARY PARENT TO MY SON I NEED TO WORK EXTRA EXTRA HARD HARD!! 2019 IM READY TO START MAKING NEW MONEY… NO PAIN NO GAIN #2019BLISS #BYEOLDMONEY…

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Mr Yakubu Dogara has mourned former President Shehu Shagari, calling him a father and true democrat. Alhahi Shagari died at about 7pm on Friday at the National Hospital, Abuja, at the age of 93. Mr Yakubu stated that the former president was an icon of transparency. ”We have lost a father, man of peace, true democrat, patriot and a nationalist. “He led an exemplary life of service to God and country worthy of emulation. He was a president for all Nigerians irrespective of tribe, religion or region,” he said. Dogara also said that the late Shagari ruled Nigeria with dignity…

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Bukola Saraki also has nice words for late Alhaji Shehu Shagari, saying he was a quintessential public servant. Bukola Saraki, whose reaction came in two tweets via his verified Twitter handle, said the late elder statesman “dedicated his best years in the service of our nation and its people.” He said, “My family and I join the entire nation to mourn the passing of former President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, who led our nation in the Second Republic. “President Shagari was a quintessential public servant, haven served in seven cabinet positions and as a legislator. “He dedicated his best years in…

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Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to give President Muhammadu Buhari another chance for a second term in 2019 to encourage continuity, hope and development. He also assured everyone that the APC government would not stop giving Nigerians hope and diversify the country’s economy. He said that the campaign that began in Uyo was an guarantee of what he called continuity of hope and development of Nigeria as embodied by the APC. According to him Akwa Ibom is the largest producer of petroleum. He said that a PDP government is always miserable. HE urged eligible Nigerian voters not to vote…

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Sen. Ike Ekweremadu has expressed deep grief over the death of the Second Republic President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari. He noted that the late elder statesman was a “sage and democrat”. “I received with a heavy heart the news of the passing on of the Second Republic President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari. “He was a democrat by nature, orientation and conviction. “He was a patriot par excellence, a detribalised elder statesman, bridge-builder, servant-leader, and an epitome of humility, who served the nation and humanity most creditably. “In and out of office, Shagari clothed the office of…

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Gen.Ibrahim Babangida has expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of Alhaji Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari, GCFR who died today. Babangida, who was one of the military officers that took over Shagari’s government in December 1983, issued a statement of condolence, in which he also described Shagari as the “quintessential public servant who was “Beckoned to Serve”. Shagari was just three months old in his second term when the military officers removed him in a coup that brought about no bloodshed. “My heart and prayers go to his Family, the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Sokoto…

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has described the late Alhaji Shehu Shagari, as a patriotic elder statesman, who ensured unity in Nigeria. Mr Bestman Okereafor, The association’s National Public Relations Officer delivered the condolence message in a statement issued in Enugu on Friday. Okereafor said: “The attention of the National leadership of the apex students governing body, NANS, has been drawn to the demise of Nigeria’s first elected president, who served between 1979-1983, Alhaji Shehu Shagari. “NANS is joining the Federal Government, all Nigerians both home and in Diaspora and the Shagari family in bidding the former president…

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The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has described the death of former President of Nigeria, Shehu Shagari, as the end of an era no on will forget in a hurry and a national loss. National Chairman of the political party, Dr Victor Oye said in Awka that Shagari was an iconic politician who played politics with integrity and not bitterness. According to him, Shagari was known for believing technology was as major factor for economic development, adding that he had a vision to make the Nigeria a truly global competitor. “I was personally present as he discussed the expansion of…

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Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say he has delivered on his campaign vows even with contrary statements from the opposition. According to him, Nigerians will not have any cause to regret voting for APC candidates in 2019. He said he knows he has done well in the area of security, economy and battling corruption according to his promise to Nigerians. He was quoted as saying, “We are arresting corrupt people and prosecuting them and we will not stop. I assure you that we have collected property and collected cash. “We have put the money into the Single Treasury Account…

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Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has described late Alhaji Shehu Shagari as a elder, patriot and political stabiliser who served the country in so many different ways. 93-year-old Shagari, Nigeria’s second Republic president, gave up the ghost on Friday at the National Hospital, Abuja after a brief illness. Tinubu revealed that late Shagari particularly assisted in advancing the country‘s democracy and had the temperament for good leadership. ”Former President Shehu Shagari was a decent man and a statesman, who believed in and worked for the unity of this country. ”He served Nigeria in different capacities – administrator, provincial secretary, House of Representatives…

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The Presidency has said Alhaji Aliko Dangote is not member of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) as wrongly announced on Friday. Mr Femi Adesina made the clarification in a statement on Friday in Abuja. The statement read: “It has become imperative to further clarify the status of Alhaji Aliko Dangote, named under the sub-head ADVISORY MEMBERS in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council announced on Friday, December 28, 2018. “Africa’s richest man, not being a card-carrying member of APC, cannot, and is not member of the PCC. “He is also a member of the Peace Committee, and…

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to an alleged threat by the Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai to arrest and prosecute the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Paul Enenche for hate speech. El-Rufai had earlier blamed Enenche for the violence that happened in Kaduna state. He was quoted in a statement saying that a pastor in Abuja instigated violence through his message. “There was a clip going round, a pastor in Abuja that said I was the one that arranged the abduction and murder of the agom of Kachia. I have filed a complaint to the…

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Shatta Wale has come out to speak for the first time after ‘surviving’ the latest death prophecy which was placed on him by a pastor in Ghana. The musician who had earlier kept mute about it was full of rage after he successfully scaled through. Early in 2018, Shatta Wale received a prophesy by many ‘men of God’ that he was set to die during the year if he did not change his ways. Many of these prophecies had been aggravated by social media as many people could not help but think the prophets’ utterances could turn out to be…

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Sugarboy became the hot topic since the surface of the misunderstanding between his ex Label mate, Kiss Daniel and the record label. He seems to be doing away with the negative energy aimed at him and focusing on a positive one as he expressed his confidence in becoming a bigger artiste than Wizkid and Bob Marley. “It’s been a great year for me; particularly because it’s the year I dropped my album and it’s the year I really got to be known. I’m grateful to my label for that; it’s hard work and with God’s help I’ll become the biggest…

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Ramsey Nouah has made his directorial debut with the sequel to 1992 hit classic movie, ‘Living in bondage’. He has been on set working with some of the major cast of the original series. It is expected to be made for the cinema. While main photography and shooting kicked off about 6 months ago, Nouah has continued working on the set despite working as a supporting actor in Izu Ojukwu-directed movie, ‘Power of 1.’ The follow-up has Nouah directing Kenneth Okonkwo, Bob Manuel Udokwu, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Kalu Ikeagwu, and Enyinna Nwigwe. ‘Living in Bondage: Breaking Free’ is a joint…

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Nigerian On Air personality, Toolz shared a beautiful photo with her husband to celebrate Christmas on Tuesday. This is coming 7 days after she reportedly welcomed a baby boy in the UK. It was captioned, “Merry Christmas from the Demurens! Lots of joy and love to you and yours during this precious season!!” The couple lost their first pregnancy, a terrible experience that Toolz only recently shared in an interview. She said at the time, “From the point we found out something was wrong till when the process was over was quite harrowing, but the parts that really broke me…

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After Ruggedman posted a picture of himself and 9ice on his Instagram recently, a man felt it was time to reveal how he almost killed his brother because of their beef. The fan identified as Deywalley, revealed that his father had to step in to separate him and his sibling to avoid a tragedy. “How I wish my brother can see this post, our beef might be settled by now…. @ruggedybaba n @9iceofficial me n my brother still fighting till date cos of una beef,” Deywalley wrote in a comment section. Another fan wanted him to clarify what he meant…

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If Teni and Victor AD’s performance yesterday at the “One Lagos Fiesta.” was anything to go by, then the future of our music is certainly bright. The 2018 edition of the annual One Lagos Fiesta organised by the Lagos State government is already in full flight across 5 locations at the same time. Yesterday, being the 25th of December, saw two top music revelations of 2018 dazzle excited Lagosians with good music and great performances to give the fans present an unforgettable experience. Fans in Epe chorused to his Victor AD’s hit single ‘Wetin we gain’ while lovers of music…

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