For Kendrick Lamar’s fourth Nike sneaker collab he’ll once again be utilizing the iconic Nike Cortez silhouette, but this time he’s going for a simple, “house shoe” vibe. “House shoes have always been part of LA culture,” says Kendrick, according to Nike. His intent with the Kenny IV was to retain the ease and comfort of the slipper, but also allow people to still feel sleek. “The shoe is all about being able to get up and just go out in style.” The limited edition, laceless sneakers come in a white, wolf grey, turf orange and thunder blue colorway. Additional…
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Selena Gomez has been admitted to a hospital following what has been termed an ‘Emotional breakdown.’ Reports have it that the award-winning singer had been admitted to the hospital after suffering from low white blood cells, which is related to patients with Kidney transplants. However, while in the hospital, Selena broke down and is now being treated for an emotional breakdown. “She has had a tough few weeks and the panic attack in the hospital was the tipping point,” a source tells PEOPLE. “She realized she needed to seek additional help for her ongoing emotional issues. She’s surrounded by close…
You’ve got to check out never before seen photo of Timaya’s second baby mama as he celebrates her on her birthday. The Reggae dance-hall king took to his Instagram page on Thursday, October 11, 2018, where he posted a photo of the beautiful mother of his third child. He went to caption the photo with a quote where he praised and celebrated her. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A SPECIAL WOMAN IN MY LIFE. Mammy EMMA ♂️ ♂️ ♂️ She hates it when I call her that. ❤❤❤,” he wrote. Happy birthday, madam! Hmmm…looks like Timaya is getting very comfortable with showing…
Mathew Knowles caught ex-wife Tina and Beyonce completely off guard at her final tour stop, but he tells TMZ the surprise gesture was purely out of love. Check out the clip … Mathew explains how he managed to sweep Beyonce off her feet outside her dressing room in Seattle last weekend. It’s a sweet story complete with a dozen roses and a special father-daughter moment. Mathew, Tina and Bey spent time together earlier during the On The Run II tour when it stopped in their hometown of Houston — but they kept that quiet, meaning no social media. Mathew wanted…
Izu Ojukwu has casted Ramsey Nouah and Annie Idibia for his new feature movie, Power of 1. The movie, Pulse reliably gathered, is a joint collaboration between the filmmaker and Efe Omorogbe’s Buckwyld Media Network. The movie also features Alexx Ekubo, Jibola Dabo, Jide Kosoko and Gabriel Afolayan. “Power of 1 is aimed at entrenching in the hearts of Nigerians; the acceptance of the power of an individual effort to make a significant difference in our society,” a source at the movie set dropped. Izu Ojukwu shot widely acclaimed movie, ’76’, which stars Ramsey Nouah and Rita Dominic as the…
Segun Arinze and Jumoke Odetola have joined the set of a new movie, ‘Brass Eye.’ Directed by Murphy Afolabi, who also starred in the movie, ‘Brass Eye,’ is produced by young actress, Damilola Omotoso Liz. Cast of the movie, which include Toyin Alausa, Kemi Afolabi, Eniola Ajao, Ladi Folarin and Damilola Omotoso, have since been on the movie set where Murphy Afolabi has been calling the shots. While terse information about the movie was given on the producer’s Instagram page, shooting is expected to last several more days. Hitting the cinemas from 7th of September, off the stables of Cam…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it stands by its statement that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not field candidates for the 2019 general elections in Zamafa. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, stated this on the sideline of the opening of a two-day validation workshop titled “Study on the cost of elections in ECOWAS Region” on Monday in Abuja. “We have issued a statement on Zamfara and nothing has changed. We stand by the statement that we issued,” he said. Yakubu re-emphasised that the deadline for submission of party candidates’ name to the commission was Oct 18, saying…
Omoyele Sowore has accused his opponent in the 2019 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, of planning a return to power to allegedly create a paradise for thieves who’ll loot the country blind. He said, “The last government is always better than the next. In fact, if you ask me which is the worst government, it hasn’t come yet. “It’s coming next year if we vote Buhari or Atiku. It’ll be the worst government we’ll have because both of them have unfinished business with Nigeria. “Atiku was not happy that he didn’t steal enough when he was with Obasanjo. Maybe he didn’t…
Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to the South-East to accept Peter Obi as PDP flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar’s running mate. His appeals comes after the leadership of the party in the zone expressed that they were not aware neither were they consulted before making the ex-governor Atiku’s running mate. The leadership of the party in the zone reacted on the selection of Peter Obi as Atiku’s running mate after they had summoned an emergency meeting to discuss the matter. Addressing newsmen after the meeting, Gov David Umahi, said that they only heard the appointment on social media and expected that they…
Presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has taken a stab at former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, for his public endorsement of his former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, who’s also contesting in the 2019 presidential election. Atiku was elected the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at the party’s national convention in Port Harcourt on October 7, 2018, and was publicly endorsed days later by Obasanjo who had previously been one of the most vocal opponents of his long-standing presidential ambition. He said this while addressing the public at a summit, “African Leadership In The Millenium”, a part of Felabration 2018, in…
Mrs Oby Ezekwesili on Monday said the endorsement of all Nigerians, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo was needed for her to lead the country in 2019. Ezekwesili, a former Minister of Education, told newsmen in Lagos that it was impossible for her to realise her ambition of becoming Nigeria’s first female president without the collective endorsement of all Nigerians, including Obasanjo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that she was reacting to a question by one of the journalists on whether she would need the endorsement of Obasanjo, under whom she served as minister, to realise her ambition. Ezekwesili…
Ayodele Fayose has once again reiterated his willingness to turn himself in to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) immediately his second term expires on October 16, 2018. The governor had previously sent a letter to EFCC’s acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu, in September, to notify him of his willingness to surrender himself for questioning immediately he transfers executive power to Ekiti governor-elect, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday, October 16. Since then, the governor has filed a lawsuit against the anti-graft agency for its alleged unconstitutional witch-hunt against him which he claims has brought him public ridicule. This was after…
Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili has called for a televised presidential debate with President Muhammadu Buhari and other presidential flag-bearers in the lead up to the February 2019 elections. Ezekwesili, who is running on the platform of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) said it is imperative that all candidates vying for the nation’s highest political position take part in debates to present their plans and policy thrust to the people. According to her, President Buhari should be bold enough to face the Nigerian people and present his plans and track record of achievements or lack thereof. “It appears that there is…
President Muhammadu Buhari declared the readiness of his administration to deal with anybody who threatens the unity of Nigeria. He stated this when Eze Abdulfatah Emetumah III, the Offor of Umuofor Kingdom, Oguta LGA, Imo State visited him at the Aso Villa in Abuja. In a chat with the monarch and his delegation on Thursday, October 11, 2018, Buhari expressed that he will never get tired of making Nigeria better. The traditional ruler had good words describing the efforts of the president in nation building. He seemed impressed with the leadership qualities of his host tackling the problem of security…
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Thursday assured the people of Idoani in Ose Local Government Area that the Oba-Idoani Road would be captured in the next budget for total rehabilitation. He said that the road had already been designed and would be looked into in due course, reiterating his commitment to attend to the needs of the people. The Governor thanked God for preserving the life of the monarch, whom he described as a father. He assured him that the needs of the town and its environment would be looked into. Earlier, Rt. Rev Ezekiel Dahunsi, Bishop of…
Oby Ezekwesili has criticized the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari over Nigeria’s poor rating in the World Bank’s Human Development Index (HDI). In the HDI report, Nigeria is placed in the 152nd position among 157 nations reviewed. “Nigeria unfortunately ranks 152nd out of 157 countries in Human Development index,” Dr. Jim Yong Kim, the President of the World Bank Group, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, says at the Annual Meetings going on in Bali, Indonesia. Ezekwesili who is running for the presidential post under the platform Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) blames the heartbreaking ranking on the absence of good…
The All Progressives Congress(APC) has re-emphasised its position that Nigerian electorate must have opportunity to choose from candidates that could pass the integrity and anti-corruption test in 2019 general elections. Mr Yekini Nabena, the APC Acting National Publicity Secretary, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Nabena said that the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) cannot avoid corruption, integrity test for its candidates. “The PDP cannot be simplistic and attempt to wish away the issue of the integrity of candidates seeking elections into positions at all levels, particularly as 2019 approaches. “We reiterate our position that the Nigerian electorate…
Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his deep condolences to the Abubakar family over the death of Alhaji Usman Abubakar, Chairman of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC). The president’s condolence message is contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Friday. President Buhari, who was represented at the burial of Abubakar at the National Mosque in Abuja by his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari and a number of presidency officials, said he would personally miss the wise counsel of the deceased. The President described the deceased as a well-educated and dignified…
Muhammadu Buhari has commended Nigerian pilgrims for behaving excellently during this year’s pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The Chairman, National Hajj Commission (NAHCON), Alhaji Abdullahi Mukhtar, made the president’s position known to State House correspondents after closed door meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday. Mukhtar, who said he was in the Villa to brief the president on the outcome of 2018 Hajj which was recently concluded, revealed that Buhari was very happy with the outcome of the Hajj operation. According to him, NAHCON will introduce Hajj Savings Scheme in order to enable more Muslim faithful to…
Dr Ibe Kachikwu has described as false and baseless report making rounds that he claimed graduating from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), with a First Class degree. The minister made the clarification in a statement signed by the Director of Press in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Mr Idang Alibi, in Abuja, on Thursday. Alibi said at no time did Kachikwu claim that he graduated with a First Class from the UNN. He said that the minister graduated from the institution with a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree from the Faculty of Law in 1978, and also emerged…