Davido who is presently in the United States of America had a dinner with his family and friends to celebrate his 26th birthday. The music star took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, where he posted videos and photos from the dinner held in his honour. He went on to caption one of the photos with his daughter, Hailey with the quote; “Thank you, Hailey, for throwing Daddy the best Birthday Dinner .” Davido turned 26 on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, and he had revealed that a lot of things will be changing as he marks a…
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Yaw has released the trailer to his first feature film ‘SMASH,’ which is scheduled to hit cinemas on December 7, 2018. The On-Air Personality and actor released the trailer on Wednesday, November 21 ahead of the the November 30 premiere in Lagos. The movie which features Yaw as one of the lead characters also features Iyabo Ojo, Gideon Okeke, Ufuoma McDermott, Uzor Arukwe, Enyinna Nwaigwe, Stanley Chibuna ‘FunnyBone’, Bolanle Ninalowo, Kiki Omeli, Ebele Okaro and Comedian Senator. Directed by John Njamah, ‘SMASH’ follows the hilarious adventures of five best friends; Somachi, Madu, Anayo, Somto and Hector, as they evade marriage,…
Yemi Alade has shared her brand new single, titled, ‘Number One.’ It is raining new releases from the stable of the Effyzie Music diva, Yemi Alade. Produced by Egar Boi; Yemi Alade unlocks yet another new track titled “Number One”. The love preaching number arrives after the release of her new cuts ‘Open, Close’ and ‘Oga’ pointing to the possibilities of a new project in the works.
Dencia isn’t having any of Burna Boy’s latest comments on Blac Chyna as she has some not really nice words to say about him. The singer took to the comment section of a blog (Instablog9ja) which had posted Burna Boy’s message to Blac Chyna about her alleged plans to sell her bleaching cream products. According to Dencia, Burna Boy only promotes drugs and can’t afford to hang out with Blac Chyna. “So that nigga came out of his drug-induced coma instead of taking a shower to clean up his fart/Cig smelling looking ass he had time to talk about a…
Banky W is letting his now famous Range Rover go as he plans to auction the car this weekend. The music star turned politician made this known via his Instagram on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. In the video, the singer revealed that the car had served him for nine years and it was time to let it go for charity course. “This Range Rover has been so good to my Madam and I, but this Saturday, Nov 24th we are auctioning it to raise money for The School for the Blind, and for @pinkoaktrust… If you’re looking for a used…
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has cautioned against the belief by some people, including commuters, of the existence of blood-sucking demons that kill travellers on the road during the yuletide. Mr Samuel Obayemi, FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer, Zone RF9 Enugu, gave the caution in Owerri on Thursday, during the flag-off of this year’s “ember month” campaign. Speaking on the theme, ‘Safe Driving, Safe Arrival,’ the zonal commanding officer describe such belief as erroneous, and said human factors were responsible for most of the road crashes in the country. “There are no blood-sucking demons on the road to kill you;…
Goodluck Jonathan has accused former United States president, Barack Obama, of frustrating his administration’s efforts to rescue schoolgirls kidnapped by terrorist group, Boko Haram, in Chibok, Borno State over four years ago. While Jonathan was president, terrorists invaded the premises of Government Secondary School in the town of Chibok, Borno State, and kidnapped 276 female students from the school hostel. Jonathan’s initial lukewarm reaction to the abduction was widely-criticised and this worsened after the situation gained global attention that led to foreign governments, including the U.S., offering to help in the rescue of the girls. In his new book, titled…
The Coalition of Disability Organisation (CODO), an NGO, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the Nigeria Disability Bill into law. The Convener of the Coalition, Mr David Anyaele, made the call in a statement on the State of the Nigeria Disability Bill at the National Assembly on Thursday in Abuja. Anyaele said it would be heart-warming for the group if the presidential assented to the bill before Dec.3, the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Anyaele said that the group received with excitement the news that the National Assembly had completed legislative action on the Discrimination against Persons…
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Thursday said that the 2 Niger Bridge among other projects being clamoured for by the people of Igbo extraction and the South-East region, were their rights and not favours. Umahi, who made the assertion in Abakaliki while addressing newsmen on his return after an official trip outside the state, said that the Igbos were bona fide citizens of the country who must enjoy all inherent rights. The governor noted that the demands from the Federal Government could be likened to the people having to thank it for the ongoing construction works across the state,…
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) says it will conduct vision acuity test on commercial drivers to determine those with defective eyesight. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi, said this on Thursday in Ilorin during the 2018 Ember Months Campaign tagged: “Safe Driving Saves Lives.” Oyeyemi, who was represented by the Sector Commander in Kwara, Mr Uche Wihioka, attributed the higher number of crashes during the ember months to increased daily trips by commercial drivers without taking a rest. ” The FRSC is firm with its campaigns for safe motoring environment and this has driven the corps to map out…
Goodluck Jonathan’s book, ‘My Transition Hours’, chances are that you are reading a fake version that has found its way through thousands of WhatsApp pages to yours. Jonathan launched his book on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in Abuja, with the paper back and hard cover versions now in bookstores near you. But hackers have not only latched onto the soft copy, they have edited the book to suit their narratives, Jonathan says. “We have just been informed that a fake document contrived by mischief makers is being passed on as the e-version and hard copy of the just launched ‘#MyTransitionHours”,…
Muhammadu Buhari, Atiku Abubakar and other candidates contesting in the 2019 presidential election have been scheduled to debate on January 19, 2019, by the Nigerian Election Debate Group and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON). Vice presidential candidates are also scheduled to debate themselves on December 14, 2018. BON chairman, John Momoh, made the disclosure at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, November 22, 2018. According to him, the debates will hold at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja and will be broadcast live by all BON member radio and television stations across the country. The debates will also be…
Dr Kayode Fayemi has urged the South West region to re-elect President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election because he saved the region from going into political oblivion. Fayemi said the February 16, 2019 election would present an opportunity for the zone to reciprocate Buhari’s gestures by re-electing him. He also stressed that the administration of President Buhari addressed the trend of neglect the region suffered under former president, Goodluck Jonathan. He said, “Under President Jonathan, we saw how the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the minister of finance, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and…
Dr Oby Ezekwesili has branded corruption in Nigeria a tax on the nation’s poor population. While speaking about her candidacy during a CNN interview on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, the former Minister of Education said Nigerian leaders have no incentive to feel accountable to the people that put them in public office. To curb corruption if elected president, Ezekwesili said she’ll deregulate the economy to prevent public officials access to use it for personal gains. She said she would also ensure that perpetrators would be punished to deter others from engaging in corrupt acts. She said, “Bad governance is so…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed President Muhammadu Buhari’s chance of getting more support in the southeast region over its candidate Atiku Abubakar. According to the PDP in comments posted via its Twitter, Atiku is preferred for his “proven competence and respect for equity” as opposed to the incumbent president of Nigeria. It is confident that Buhari will not return to power in next year polls. In the South-West, the state governor in Ekiti, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has urged the region to re-elect President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election because he saved the region from going into…
Sadio Mane had to be helped off the pitch in tears after being booed by his home crowd during Senegal’s 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea last week. He had missed a gilt-edged chance to double his side’s lead, and was jeered for the rest of the game. Mane has never been able to win over fans of the national team back home. Mohamed Salah enjoys cult-hero status in Egypt and he is the undisputed darling of the Kop, but at Anfield there is plenty of love for Mane, too. It’s therefore surprising that Mane has been stalling over signing a…
The agent of Simon Mignolet has said that it is going to be “very difficult” to get Liverpool to grant the goalkeeper’s wish of a move in the January transfer window. Mignolet has only played once for Liverpool so far this season following the arrival of Alisson for £65 million and is eager for regular game-time. But with Loris Karius and Danny Ward leaving in the summer, Liverpool only have youngsters Kamil Grabara and Caoimhin Kelleher beneath Mignolet — both of whom have never played a competitive first-team match. “We have to be realistic,” Nico Vaesen said. “There are not…
Jose Mourinho is facing selection problems ahead of the clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday but the club’s medical staff are hopeful Paul Pogba will be fit, sources have said. United will definitely be without Luke Shaw, who is suspended after picking up his fifth booking of the season during the 3-1 defeat to Manchester City, while there are injury concerns regarding a string of first-team regulars. Pogba and Anthony Martial both withdrew from the France squad ahead of the international break while Romelu Lukaku was sent back to Manchester by Belgium after failing to recover from a hamstring problem.…
Juan Mata plans to take his time before deciding whether or not to commit his future to Manchester United, sources have said. The Spaniard is in talks with the club about extending his stay at Old Trafford and has been offered a new contract, with his current deal due to expire at the end of the season. The 30-year-old would like to stay at United, where he has made 199 appearances since joining from Chelsea for a then club-record fee of £37.1 million in January 2014. However, the former Valencia forward is prepared to wait before making a final decision,…
Egypt head coach Javier Aguirre has said it “may be better” for Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool sooner rather than later if they do not start winning trophies. Salah’s record-breaking first season at Liverpool, in which he scored 44 times in all competitions, saw him linked with Real Madrid before signing a new five-year contract in July. Liverpool — beaten by Madrid in last season’s Champions League final — have won only one trophy since 2006, and Aguirre said Egypt star Salah wanted major honours. “It may be better for him to leave within a season or two if Liverpool…