Chief Bode George has described the endorsement of Babajide Sanwo-Olu by billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, as shocking. Sanwo-Olu is the Lagos governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s governing party. In September, journalist Dele Momodu announced to the world that Otedola was going to run for the office of Governor of Lagos on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). “Breaking news: Lagos 2019 promises to be interesting. PDP offers Femi Otedola governorship ticket. He’s accepted and personally confirmed to The Boss newspaper”, Momodu shared on Twitter. Otedola neither confirmed nor denied Momodu’s disclosure. On Saturday, November…
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The Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili For President organisation has released the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) presidential candidate’s official campaign photos. The Hope2019 campaign kicked-off officially on Sunday, November 18, 2018 with a thanksgiving service in Abuja. According to a statement sent to Pulse, Ezekwesili will also travel to her home state, Anambra, to officially get blessings from the royal father and other elders of her community. Speaking on their preparations, Aisha Yesufu, who is Director of Special Projects for the campaign, said “We are excited and we can’t wait. The best MAN for the job in 2019 is definitely…
Ditan Okupe, son of former presidential aide, Dr Doyin Okupe has called on his father to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ditan said this in a post which he published on Twitter recently. He said “I have said repeatedly that my decision was not based on revenge. I’m not even sure if my father is officially a pdp member or if he is actually on their campaign, but I will like to give my father @doyinokupe who I love, an open invitation to join the winning team now.” Ditan joined the re-election campaign team of President Buhari in November…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed Governor Aminu Tambuwal as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto state. This was made know to Vanguard by INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education, Festus Okoye. According to Okoye, the PDP had earlier submitted the name of Manir Muhammad Dan’iya as its governorship candidate, but later substituted it with Tambuwal’s. Dan’iya will now be the running mate of the Sokoto state Governor in the 2019 election, the report states. Speaking further, Okoye “By the provisions of Section 35 of the Electoral Act 2010 (as…
Victoria Kimani has shared the visuals to her latest single, ‘Not For Sale.’ Off her ”Afropolitan” project released earlier in the year, Kenyan singer, Victoria Kimani has now released the video to another of the songs, which she calls her final visual from the tape as she declares that she is ‘Not For Sale’. The GospelOnDebeatz produced record talks about true love and not one based on money. The visual captures plenty dancing as Kimani dazzles in several eye-catchy outfits.
Seyi Shay is out with her new single ‘Gimme Love’ featuring Runtown. Much like the title implies, Seyi Shay implores her love interest to shower her with love and affection. Produced by Sarz, and co-written by Mbass, ‘Gimme Love’ is sensual without being intense. The lyrics carry passion and urgency, and Seyi Shay’s soothing vocals deliver the necessary calmness to balance out the energy. Runtown features on the track, with a verse that provides the reassurance she needs from her love interest.
Davido, Tiwa Savage and Burna Boy have emerged as winners in their respective categories at the 2018 edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA 2018). The award which covers various sections of the entertainment industry, including, music, movies, disc jockeying, record executives, comedy and a category for artistes in the diaspora witnessed its 13th edition over the weekend of Saturday, November 10th at the University of the District of Columbia Theater of Arts, Washington DC, US. Across a total of 22 categories, Davido retained the award for the coveted ‘Afropop Male Artist of the year’ which he won last year,…
Peter Okoye has nice words to describe his wife Lola Omotayo-Okoye as they mark five years of being married. In his remarks shared via his Instagram today, he commends his partner for her role caring for his late mum until her passing. He has promised to protect her and their children for those who attack them. He acknowledges that this is top priority. “I took a vow to defend and protect you and our beautiful children on this day 5 years ago and no matter what happens, you and the kids come first,” the singer writes in the first part…
Simi has sparked up rumours that she might be engaged after getting spotted with a ring that was obvious on her right finger. The singer who just wrapped up her concert in London shares a post on her IG today. She captures herself wearing the ring along with a caption “Omo Charlie” hinting that she is having a good time in the United Kingdom. In response, Simi’s fans have stirred up rumours about an imminent wedding. Perhaps a reflection of their desire for the singer who is only linked with Adekunle Gold for the time-being. The pair share an intimacy…
Can you believe it guys? It’s exactly one year since the now famous wedding between Banky W and Adesua Etomi and the singer says she is the best decision he has made in his adult life. Banky W took to his Instagram page on Monday, November 19, 2018, where he posted an appreciation message to his wife, Adesua Etomi. In his post, he went on to pray for his fans to find the right partner as he did. “By far the best decision I have made in my adult life, was to wait until I found my wife. People will…
Davido isn’t taking his forthcoming birthday lightly as he gotten for himself a Richard Mille wristwatch worth $300,000. The music star took to his Instagram page on Saturday, November 17, 2019, where he posted a photo of his newly acquired expensive wristwatch. According to him, this is just one of the gifts he decided to spoil himself with. “Early Bday Gift @richardmilleofficial … No cap !! Do the maths @bernardcollignon,” he captioned the photo. It didn’t end there, as the singer went on to post a photo of a customised necklace from luxury jewelry designer ‘Ice Box’ which according to…
Was Paul Okoye shading his twin brother’s wife, Lola Okoye with his latest Instagram post? So Sunday, November 18, 2018, was Peter and Paul Okoye’s birthday and the social media buzz was explosive as everyone prayed they reconciled their differences including their wives, but looks like Paul isn’t having any of it as he took to his Instagram stories on Sunday, November 18, 2018, where he posted what seems like a shade towards Lola Okoye. “Beware of people who preach love outside, but inside the plant evil seeds….may God soften their wickedness,” he wrote. It would be recalled that Lola…
Diddy has broken silence since the passing of his ex Kim Porter three days ago. The death of Porter on Thursday, November 15, 2018, has meant a nightmare for the rapper. He plans to pay tribute to her and has started with a social media post describing their union as an “unexplainable relationship”. While the rapper tries to find words to describe his relationship with the deceased, a more recent ex Cassie has shown up to offer support. A day after Kim Porter’s death, the pair are reportedly spotted together in Los Angeles. According to E! News, a source confirms…
Linda Ikeji has been queried for a post revealing an Online Editor John Abayomi as the owner of gossip site Instablog9ja. This article published on Thursday, November 15, 2018, described Abayomi as “the mystery person behind the instagram blog”. According to a report by the Guardian News, she might get sued for the publication which has reportedly caused the Editor some problems at Punch News where he is alleged to be a staff. In a letter reportedly addressed to Linda Ikeji, the alleged owner of Instablog9ja has demanded an apology for portraying him as “an imposter, a fraudster and a…
Ivan Rakitic will miss the winner-takes-all Nations League game against England at Wembley on Sunday due to injury, manager Zlatko Dalic said on Friday. Rakitic, who plays for Barcelona, came off in the 67th minute of the 3-2 home win over Spain on Thursday which gave Croatia the chance to top League A Group 4 and claim a place in next year’s four-team finals. “He will go to Barcelona, it’s a serious injury. You know that I usually take no risk. If there is a doubt that the injury could be serious, then we let him rest,” Dalic told Sky…
Before breaking into the Vasteras team as a teenager, Victor Lindelof had his head shaved. It was the idea of Robin Blomme — the injured right-back Lindelof was set to replace — because he thought it would make the 16-year-old look tougher. Blomme did the honours in the dressing room after training one day. No one was sure whether Lindelof was ready for senior football in Sweden’s Division One North (the third tier of the league pyramid) but at least he would look the part. “He wasn’t a clear star but he found a way to get into the team,”…
The Nations League is giving European national team football a welcome shot of competitive action. A similar thing happened to South America in 1996, when the current marathon format of World Cup qualification was introduced. Until that point, the continent’s 10 teams were split into groups. The process was a quick one, and there were times when the teams — especially those who failed to make the cut — would have massive gaps between competitive fixtures. From 1996, all that came to an end. Instead there were 18 tough rounds of matches, with no European-style minnows merely making up the…
Belgium were at a loss to explain their astonishing collapse against Switzerland on Sunday, when they threw away a two-goal lead, conceded five goals in an hour and missed out on the final four of the Nations League. Some players felt the World Cup semifinalists might have got carried away after they went two goals ahead after only 17 minutes. Certainly there was a point shortly after their second goal when Belgium were passing the ball around in midfield to cheers from their fans where they seemed to be tempting fate. “Arrogance? No, we were surprised on counter-attacks, we forgot…
A 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana on Johannesburg on Saturday was enough for the Super Eagles qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with one game to spare. Samuel Kalu excelled in an unfamiliar wing-back role, and forced the opener, but who else impressed for Nigeria? After missing two tournaments, and starting qualification badly, sealing the ticket with one game to spare is a credit to the character of Gernot Rohr’s side. Despite a few hiccups, the defence held firm, and Ikechukwu Ezenwa barely had a save to make. After the high of exhilarating games against Libya, the disjointed…
Gernot Rohr would not dwell on two disallowed goals as he celebrated Nigeria’s qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 1-1 draw against South Africa at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. Nigeria return to the continental showpiece for the first time since 2013 after securing the point they needed to ensure they could not finish outside of the top two in Group E. They went ahead through an own-goal from South Africa defender Buhle Mkhwanazi, but conceded late in the first half as Lebo Mothiba drew the hosts level. Nigeria also had two goals ruled out…