Alexis Sanchez has insisted Thierry Henry played no part in his decision to leave Arsenal for Manchester United. The Frenchman was blasted by some Arsenal fans, who believed Henry had influenced Sanchez. It prompted Sanchez to issue a statement insisting that was not the case. He tweeted: “I want to clarify that Henry never told me to leave the club, it was a personal decision. He loves the club and someday it would be nice to see him as the arsenal coach because he loves the club.” He said: “I know I don’t need to explain this to the majority…
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Jaywon has began the new year by releasing the visuals to his previously heard collaborative effort – “Ayinde Wasiu” featuring Olamide. The visuals was directed by Lucas Reid.
Samklef has taken his beef with Daddy Freeze to whole new level by using a homophobic slur to describe the OAP. Samklef accused the OAP of preaching hate and also called him the ‘f’ word. “Daddy freeze Aka daddy faggot said my career is dead. I laugh Noni. so is that what a yoyo who condemns other men of God is suppose to be teaching? Using fake account to comment and preach hate……brozay go wash ur brain, you be my boi noni,” he tweeted. The feud between these guys started on Sunday, January 14, 2018 when Daddy Freeze made a…
eLDee the Don has announced the death of his mother-in-law Chief Mrs. Bola Latinwo. He shared the sad news on Monday, January 22, 2018, via his Instagram page where he posted a photo of his mum and captioned the photo with a quote “Rest well mom. #ChiefMrs.BolaLatinwo”. Fans of the veteran Nigerian rapper and producer have already reached out to him Instagram over his loss. Take heart Eldee.
Empress Njamah has denied a report being circulated on social media, which quoted her as saying she feels disgusted when men in their 20s make advances at her. The controversial statement reads, “A lot of men in their twenties say they admire me and want to date me. I am sure most of them think I am really young. Sometimes, I find it annoying because if they know my actual age, they wouldn’t come close or show interest in me. “When people say I look like a lady in her twenties, I just smile. I am actually in my thirties……
Femi Kuti has shared plans to release a forthcoming album titled “One People, One World.” According to reports, the new LP will be released on February 23, 2018, via his record label, Knitting Records. To get things started, he reveals the video of title track from the forthcoming album, “One People One World,” which can be viewed above. The song is in line with Femi’s activism theme, calling everyone to set aside differences and work towards a more peaceful world.
Banky W has again shared where he stands about huge weddings despite having a carnival-like wedding few months back. Banky said that though he has found out that many people have dissed at him for his previous comments about disliking big weddings, he maintains that he’s still not a fan of huge weddings. The singer went further to explain how he and his wife had to succumb to the requests, desires and demands of their parents over the shape their wedding should take. He went ahead to say: “I have learnt to grow thick skin and almost always ignore the…
Banky W is not pleased with idea of couples posting nude or semi nude maternity photos. He said “Never understood why maternity shoots must mean oya time to naked ya sef. Is it that we cannot see the belly inside the clothes? Ki lo de Never understood why maternity shoots must mean oya time to naked ya sef. Is it that we cannot see the belly inside the clothes? Ki lo de,” he wrote. Banky definately isn’t one of those who fancy couples going the extra mile to celebrate their soon to be born babies. Banky W who recently got…
Peter Okoye’s daughter, Aliona turned 5 on Monday, January 22, 2018, and she sure did have fun with her friends. “Today is a very special day my daughter, and not just because it is your birthday, but because it is the day when i first saw my angel. I love you my sweet Princess Aliona Marie Amarachi Okoye. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETHEART,” Peter wrote. Just like Peter, Aliona’s mother, Lola also wrote some heart whelming note on her Instagram page to celebrate her daughter. “My dearest Aliona a.k.a Margaret Thatcher a.k.a Madam Kofo, our no nonsense boss lady! Happy 5th birthday.…
Wizkid was recently seen partying with his ex-girlfriend Tania Omotayo. Wizkid and Tania Omotayo dated on and off from 2012 to circa 2015. On January 25, 2016, Wizkid released a statement via his management about his second child and the state of relationship with Tania. “News getting to us is that Tania broke up with Wiz a while ago but both parties agreed to be friendly towards each other. Nonetheless, she kept her distance from him and missed a lot of his events and performances over the Christmas holidays” read the statement. Jada Pollock who doubles as Wizkid’s manager, recently…
On-air personality Toolz Oniru-Demuren, who was motivated by by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright, recently visited the Bakassi IDP camp in Maiduguri, and she shared her experience on Instagram. She shared a video showing fun moments with the camp kids, who she described as “Spirited”. “Last year the British High Commissioner @PaulTArkwright challenged me to accompany his team on their next trip to visit an IDP camp. Today, I visited Maiduguri for the first time and met these spirited kids at the Bakassi I.D.P Camp. ❤❤ Thank you so much for the invitation!”, Toolz captioned the video.…
Muhammadu Buhari has said he will do the best he can with a clear conscience while leading Nigerians as the president. ‘‘I assure you that whatever I try to do, I will do it with a clear conscience and I’ll do the best I can do for all Nigerians,” President Buhari said. He further said: “I am very pleased with your patriotism and consistency in supporting our administration. You are always going around explaining things even at the risk of abuse,” he said. ‘‘I want you to know that I have not forgotten the efforts and sacrifices you have made…
Alhaji Dahiru Umar has asked the media to stop portraying all Fulani people as criminals because of the activities of a few. He said the regular portrayal of killer herdsmen as ‘Fulani’ by a section of Nigerian media was tacitly suggesting that all Fulani people are criminals. “The frequent use of the term Fulani by the media to describe killer herdsmen is not only a stereotype but it defies responsible journalism. “Of course, there are bad eggs among Fulani. Look, a criminal is a criminal irrespective of his tribe, but this negative profiling of our people, even before thorough investigation,…
Olusegun Obasanjo has attacked President Muhammadu Buhari’s performance and asked the incumbent to not seek reelection in 2019 for the good of the country. He said, “President Buhari needs a dignified and honourable dismount from the horse. He needs to have time to reflect, refurbish physically and recoup and after appropriate rest, once again, join the stock of Nigerian leaders whose experience, influence, wisdom and outreach can be deployed on the side line for the good of the country. “His place in history is already assured. Without impaired health and strain of age, running the affairs of Nigeria is a…
Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili has been detained at the Unity Fountain in Abuja. According to Ezekwesili, some other members of the BBOG were also arrested. “President Buhari instructed the IG of police to DETAIN ME AND OTHER MEMBERS of @BBOG_Nigeria here at the Unity Fountain. Police men and women have BUILT AN IMPREGNABLE WALL and LOCKED ME IN. I have asked them more than 30 times to LET ME OUT and they REFUSED. “President @MBuhari at your instruction, the IG of @PoliceNG CONTINUES TO DETAIN ME and HAVE ARRESTED SOME OF OUR MEMBERS”, Ezekwesili wrote in a series of tweets. Mrs.…
Chief Olu Falae has promised to oppose the establishment of cattle colonies for herdsmen in the southwest in the wake of an attack on his farm by suspected herdsmen on Sunday, January 21, 2018. He blasted President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to take initiative to control the menace of the herdsmen that has resulted in the death of over a hundred Nigerians over the past few weeks. He said, “To burn Palm trees, amounts to act of malice and hatred and I believe they have malice against me and they hate me, that is why they will burn my palm…
Yemi Osinbajo has said that the country is ready to partner international investors and friendly nations to develop Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. He said the Buhari administration working with the Private Sector is determined to boost the Nigerian manufacturing sector and will be engaging with international partners and friendly nations to realise the goal. “Nigeria and Japan should be doing more, far more based on the existing long relationship and trade between both countries,” said the vice president. “Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa will be getting involved in the manufacturing global chain and it would be private sector led, government…
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has asked for stricter enforcement of the ban on importation of poultry products into the country to boost the nation’s economy. He said there was need to ban importation and stop smuggling of the products to protect the health of the citizens. “There is urgent need to stem the importation of frozen poultry to protect as well promoting Nigeria’s poultry sector, environmental and health implications of imported meat are no less grave. “Imported frozen turkey and chicken are unwholesome meat, which have long term, devastating effects on the health of consumers,” he said. “The net…
Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has described the late former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Dahiru Musdapher, as a jurists’ jurist. “He was jurist’s jurist. He was a man of distinction and impeccable character. His life is an example in dedication and commitment to legal ethos, norms and values. “In work or in retirement, Justice Musdapher exemplified all that was good and commendable about the legal profession. In the service of truth, justice and fairness, he made his mark. “The thoughts and prayers of the people of Sokoto State are with the Musdapher family especially at this very difficult moment of…
The Imo Commissioner for Public Utilities, Mr Mark Uchendu has said the State Government is procuring and installing electricity transformers in the rural communities to boost power supply and economic activities. “Electricity remains an essential service to the wellbeing of the people and the state government desires to provide improved electric supply to the state. “The government intends to invest heavily in the electric sector as part of measures to guarantee economic growth and make life more meaningful to the people,” he said. He said that prepayment meters would be installed in the electricity consumers’ homes in the communities.