‘A fool at 40 is a fool forever,’ goes the popular saying, which is mostly used in expressing a low opinion on individuals going astray at an older age. However, a fool, according to the dictionary, is a word also used to qualify a jester or clown, especially one retained in a royal or noble household. A fool, according to the dictionary, can also be used when one acts in a joking, frivolous, or teasing way. Yoruba movie actor, Olaniyi Afonja, has, in 10 years, successfully become one of the most sought-after fools for Yoruba movie roles. Though the ‘Okola…
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Wizkid joins Drake, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Young Thug and more on Metro Boomin’s ”Not All Heroes Wear Capes” album. Pulse had reported in July that Wizkid was working with international producer, Metro Boomin, who is notable for producing songs for top artistes like Drake and winning the BET Awards for Best Hip-Hop Producer in 2018 and 2017 after the duo were spotted together in the studio. The outcome of that encounter has now been brought to light following the release of Metro Boomin’s new album, ”Not All Heroes Wear Capes” on Friday, November 2nd. The 13 track album which…
Mo Abudu has commenced shooting for her next movie, ‘Oloture’ with the engagement of Yemi Solade, Omawumi and Lala Akindoju. The media mogul’ network, EbonyLife has commenced shooting for the movie with over 21 Nollywood stars. ‘Oloture’ also feature Adah Ameh, Segun Arinze, Omoni Oboli, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Omowunmi Dada, Beverly Osu, David Jones David, Patrick Doyle, Daniel Effiong, Wofai Fada, Emmanuel Ilemobayo, Sambasa Nzeribe, Gregory Ojefua, Pearl Okorie, Bukola Oladipupo, Eunice Omoregie, Ikechukwu Onunaku, and Sharon Ooja. Directed by Kenneth Gyang, Mo Abudu and Heidi Uys stand in a executive producers while her daughter, Temidayo Abudu and Jame Amuta are…
Davido, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage make guest appearances on CDQ’s sophomore album, ”Ibile Mugabe [The Voice)].” Indigenous rapper, CDQ is set to release his sophomore project titled, ”Ibile Mugabe [The Voice]” on Friday, November 16th. Ahead of its release, the rapper shared the artcover, which sees him dressed in a military regalia with a pipe smoke in his mouth and tracklist to the 17 tracks project, which features an impressive list of guest contributors in pop stars, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Mr Eazi, Kizz Daniel and more. Producers who worked on the project include Masterkraft, JayPhizzle, DJ Maphorisa and Big…
Today is Anita Okoye’s birthday and the beautiful mother of three has been blessing social media with some really cute photos. On her Instagram page, she shares some photos which got us thinking if she really is 30 or maybe just a sweet 20-year-old goddess. Another photo which will definitely get everyone talking is the family portrait, guys, the Okoyes all look adorable together. “I’m 30! Wow! I have much to be grateful for…God has allowed me to achieve so much…He allowed me to complete my law degree, blessed me with my husband and our three healthy children…I am still…
Chika Ike is a year older today and she decided to share with her fans a tasty topless photo. The talented actress and author took to her Instagram on Thursday, November 8, 2018, where she posted the raunchy photo. She went to thank God for everything he has done for her and for making her reach another year. “✨✨CHIKADIBIA✨✨God constantly shows his greatness in my life. God is the greatest. Words alone can’t describe how grateful and thankful I am for all that he has done for me… Happy Birthday to me ,” she captioned the photo. Happy birthday to…
Femi Adebayo is feeling lucky after escaping heavily armed gunmen carrying AK47 rifles. He confirmed that the suspected assassins attacked his driver who was riding in his vehicle that also got damaged. The incident occurred in Lagos according to the actor who wrote on Instagram today. He acknowledges that it is part of the risk of getting involved in politics. “I thank God for his protection over me and mine. I know my job comes with its risk. Working as an Actor and Politician requires my regular movement. “Today, Just at the U turn coming from CMD Magodo around 7UP…
Mercy Aigbe will definitely get a lot of people talking following her recent comments where she said she is still married. The gorgeous actress was at an event recently and was asked about her marital status and she gave a rather surprising answer’ “I’m still married,” she said. We all know who Mercy Aigbe’s estranged husband is and well does this mean there might be a reconciliatory move between these two after all. This is not the first time news of possible reconciliation between these two have been speculated. However, Mercy Aigbe and her estranged husband, Lanre Gentry have spent…
It is no longer news that the crown prince of England, Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla were in Nigeria and as such, a number of celebrities turned up to greet him when he visited Lagos. At a reception held in honour of Prince Charles, a number of celebrities showed up at the venue to meet and greet the British royal. Among those who showed up at the event were, Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva, Mo Abudu, Omoni Oboli, Rita Dominic, Joseph Yobo, Deniola Grey and host of others. During the event, former Nigeria football international and captain, Joseph Yobo present…
Lai Mohammed has slammed the conduct of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also called Shiites, who have been involved in deadly clashes with the Nigerian Army over the past few weeks. Shiites have been involved in several clashes with security agencies, most notably the Army, over demands for the release of its spiritual leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, who’s been in custody for nearly three years. 400 IMN members were arrested by officers of the Nigeria Police Force for disturbance of public peace and law and order in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. They…
The Presidency has criticised the concocted controversy over President Muhammadu Buhari’s position on proposed N30,000 by some political actors to score cheap political goals, saying “stiff judgment awaits them at the polls’’. Mr Femi Adesina, made the condemnation in a statement in Abuja on Thursday while reacting to comments apparently made by the Atiku media office. In a statement issued by his media office, Atiku had allegedly claimed that “President Buhari cannot be trusted to implement the ‘new’ minimum wage of N30, 000’’ recommended by the Pepple tripartite committee. Atiku, who is the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party…
Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said the Federal Government has retrieved 690 containers of power equipment out of over 800 containers abandoned at various ports by the previous administration. The minister disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja when he featured on a Radio Nigeria programme, “Politics Nationwide’’. “You will remember that about 800 containers of power equipment were abandoned at the ports, because the previous administration did not pay the contractors and they abandoned the equipment there. “As of today, we have been able to retrieve 690 of the containers,’’ he said. The minister said that despite the shoddy privatisation process…
Dr. Bukola Saraki has recommended solutions to tackle the issues facing Africa and one of these involves collective efforts. Saraki proposes this while speaking at the opening of the 73rd Executive Committee Session and the 41st Conference of the African Parliamentary Union (APU) in Abuja. In his comments at the gathering he identifies that the legislature plays a role in ensuring a comfortable life for the African populace. Especially the youths who look to the government for a secured future. These challenges are common to us all, and we must respond accordingly, with a common purpose. Terrorism and organised crime…
Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the African Parliamentary Union (APU) for promoting democratic culture and human rights in Africa. The president made the commendation at the opening of the 41st Conference of Speakers of the National Parliaments of the African Parliamentary Union in Abuja on Thursday. Buhari also commended APU for choosing to look at the issues of terrorism and organised crimes in Africa. “Since its foundation, the African Parliamentary Union has continued to champion the objective of bringing African Parliaments together to join the challenge of finding solutions to the many problems confronting the continent. “And at the same time,…
The KOWA party has said it was not among parties that announced an endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in the 2019 election. Mr Abhulimen Marvins, Public Relations Officer, KOWA Party Lagos denied being a member of the coalition backing Sanwo-Olu’s candidacy. On Nov. 1, 45 political parties under the aegis of Coalition of Progressives Political Parties in Lagos State (CP3) entered a coalition to endorse the APC gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for the 2019 election. Chairman of CP3, Mr Aderemi Fatukasi said that the coalition was…
Nasir El-Rufai has appointed his running mate in the 2019 governorship election, Hadiza Balarabe, as Senior Adviser-counsellor with immediate effect. The governor announced her appointment in a statement signed by his senior special assistant on media and publicity, Samuel Aruwan, on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Balarabe, who is currently the executive secretary of the state primary health development agency, will advise the governor on matters of human capital development as well as understudy him and the deputy governor in all aspect of governance. “As Senior adviser counsellor she will be at the heart of government, attending meetings of the state…
Muhammadu Buhari came face-to-face with Senate President, Bukola Saraki, for the first time since July, three months after he dumped the president’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The two met during the 41st Conference and 73rd Executive Committee session of African Parliamentary Union (APU) in Abuja on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Both leaders were all smiles as they shook hands and posed for photos before the president declared the event open with the President of ECOWAS Commission, Jeane Cloude Brou, and Chairperson APU committee, Rt. Hon. Cassama Cipriano, also present. Saraki officially dumped the…
Ben Murrray-Bruce has claimed that an electronic voting machine which the All Progressive Congress (APC) plans to rig out Atiku Abubakar of PDP in the 2019 election has been exposed. The lawmaker representing Bayelsa East Senatorial district in the National Assembly made the disclosure on his Twitter handle on Thursday, November 8. He posted a video of the machine allegedly being test-run in Kaduna on his @benmurraybruce handle. He wrote “Information reaching us is that this device, which was first used in Kaduna, may be used in rigging the 2019 election against @atiku. It is alleged that with this machine,…
The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, says the party under the leadership of its National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, is committed to equity and justice. Ologbondiyan said this on Wednesday when he received the party’s candidate for the Kogi State House of Assembly elections in his office at the party’s National secretariat, Abuja. Ologbondiyan said that the party’s just-concluded primaries were credible. He also said that the outcome of the PDP national convention brought a pan Nigerian candidate who was loved and respected across the country. “He is a unifier, a problem solver. Atiku…
Claude Puel has said preparing for the first home game since the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in a helicopter crash had been tough but that his players would “compensate with our spirit”. Following their 1-0 victory against Cardiff in the Premier League last week, Puel flew to Bangkok with some of his players to attend a mourning rite for Vichai, meaning preparations for Saturday’s match against Burnley were disrupted. The 60-year-old Vichai died on October 27, along with four others, when his helicopter crashed and burst into flames moments after taking off from inside Leicester’s King Power Stadium following…