Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has asked the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stuart Symington, to clarify issues regarding the alleged racist remarks credited to U.S. President, Mr Donald Trump. The ministry’s Spokesperson, Dr Tope Elias-Fatile, in a statement, said that the Ambassador was represented by the Embassy’s Charge d’Affairs, Mr David Young. He said “the minister sought clarification on the veracity or otherwise of the substance of the remarks, stressing that if they were true, they were deeply hurtful, offensive and unacceptable, especially given the cordial relations that exist between Nigerian and the U.S.” “Young stressed that Trump’s…
Author: David Folami
Oyo State Government in Ibadan recently received 11 natives of the state rescued from Libya by the Federal Government. The Deputy Governor, Chief Moses Adeyemo revealed this today. He stated that the state government has taken it upon itself to make sure that all indigenes of the state are brought to the government secretariat and later reunited with their families. “The most important thing for all of us nowadays, particularly parents is to make sure that our children learn something apart from their academic qualifications. “This is why entrepreneurship has been introduced in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). “Our…
Dr Kayode Fayemi has challenged the 10-year ban slammed on him from holding political office by an Ekiti State Government White Paper. Fayemi, in a statement issued on his behalf by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode shed more light on the matter. He described the action as “a big joke’’. “While we believe it is part of the responsibilities of the state administration to look into the finances of the state at any point in time, we are also of the belief that such must be done in a very responsible manner devoid of prejudice, witch…
Muhammadu Buhari has asked the government and people of Benue State to exercise restraint following the recent attacks on some communities, assuring that all the perpetrators of violence in the state will be made to face the wrath of the law. He said relevant agencies had been directed to start catering for the humanitarian needs. “Your Excellency, the governor, and all the leaders here, I am appealing to you to try to restrain your people. I assure you that the Police, the Department of State Security and other security agencies had been directed to ensure that all those behind the…
Yemi Osinbajo has denied receiving any letter from Governor Samuel Ortom, warning him of the planned attacks or threats by herdsmen. He expressed shock over the governor’s claims, which he described as a “terrible falsehood”. “It will be a terrible falsehood to suggest that the VP was ever informed by the governor or anyone else of the imminence of the killing of citizens of our country in those or any other local governments in Benue state,” Osinbajo said. “The Miyetti Allah had written to the Vice President on the 5th of June 2017 on the same law protesting several sections…
Nathan Henry was spotted out on the town with his pals for a hen night – but made sure all eyes were on him as he glammed up as Beyonce. The 26-year-old star teamed up with pals to dress up as their pop star icons, and Nathan took inspo from queen Bey with a permed ginger wig and glitter body suit. Clearly feeling his new look, Nathan was soon twerking in the street and even mounted a car in a bid to show his perky bum for the cameras. He later was seen showing off his chest as the lowcut…
Looks like Russell Wilson may have a potential career as a photographer lined up in case his time with the NFL ends up not working out. On Wednesday (Jan. 3) afternoon the Seattle Seahawks player’s wife Ciara took to social media to post numerous photos that the quarterback snapped. Sporting braids and a makeup-free look in a loosely fitting white dress shirt, the “Body Party” singer garnered plenty of positive responses from fans who loved the sexy and playful photos posted online. She looked amazing, as always.
Charles Novia has blasted cinema in 2017, saying the artistic quality and dramatic value of movies were nothing to write home about. He also said he might shoot a movie this year, is optimistic about 2018, saying that many producers are beginning to readjust. “Nollywood had a year of flatlines in 2017, content wise. Granted, there was an upsurge in the number of movies which made it to the cinemas but the artistic quality and the dramatic value of 95% of those movies were horrible. Almost every Producer tilted towards the comedy genre and we saw a rash of films…
Rihanna’s billionaire boyfriend Hassan Jameel definitely has what it takes to make the star feel like she’s the Only Girl In The World. The Saudi business heir, 29, was seen while whisking the singer/designer, also 29, away on a romantic vacation in Paris Saturday. Always presenting her most fashionable face, Rihanna donned a plaid Burberry hat with a long coat. Though her cosmetics line Fenty Beauty is selling out left and right, the natural beauty opted for a makeup-free glow. She wore black hair long and straight with blunt fringe across her brow. The handsome mogul wore his hair short…
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West did not install a “state-of-the-art panic room” in their house, despite a fabricated report. Reports have it’s not true. According to news, the reality star and rapper want to make sure their family is as protected as possible as they await the arrival of their third baby, so the couple made a major upgrade to their home’s security system. A so-called “source” tells the site, “After the Paris robbery, everything changed. They have round-the-clock security but that is not enough anymore.” They said Kardashian and West no longer want to “rely on others for protection…
Dencia has spoken about her music career, business, the music industry and Paul Pogba. “I don’t talk about my vagina in public yea if the only thing I can tell you about Paul Pogba is that he is an amazing athlete that deserves a Ballon d’Or. “That’s the only thing, we don’t talk about anything else when it comes to…he’s an amazing, he is such an amazing person, such an amazing athlete I think that’s what we should be focused on you know, we should focus on people’s craft, you don’t talk little thinks to overshadow people’s, like you cant…
Paul Okoye a.k.a Rudeboy is not slowing down on his solo career by kicking off 2018 with the visuals to his previously released single ‘Nkenji Keke’. The dope and very entertaining video was directed by Mr Moe Musa.
CBN Boss and veteran rapper MI Abaga is out blazing in the visuals for his latest single ‘Your Father‘. The song features youngster and buzzing ‘Otedola’ singer, Dice Ailes. Your father is song filled with humorous bars and the visuals is aptly directed by ‘The Myth’.
Skales has started 2018 with a crisp new visuals. The single ‘Kpete Wicked’ is taken off the “Never Say Never Guy” album and the video was directed by Teetash.
‘Yeba’ came through in September 2017. By December, it was one of the biggest songs of the holiday celebrations. By January, it started getting criticism from a section of Nigerians arguing that it promoted sexual assault. A Twitter user with the name Maryam Laushi, wrote: “Honestly I shudder whenever I hear the ‘Uncle stop touching’ bit. I thought I was the only one. Very molestey and rapey. And counter consent. Already dealing with such issues in our society, we don’t need Nigerian pop culture promoting it in that way.” Kiss Daniel has however clarified the meaning of it all. “D…
Lil Wayne is the father of at least a few children, but he says none of them are named Dwayne Brown, a 15-year-old boy whose mother Keiotia Watson believes the Young Money boss fathered him almost 16 years ago. Now, Weezy’s demanding a new trial in the paternity suit filed by Watson. According to reports, Watson filed the paternity suit against Weezy back in 2015. She says she had sex with him back in June 2001, and as a result, got pregnant with her son Dwayne, whom the site reports she named after Weezy’s government name, Dwayne Carter. Now, in…
Tyga turns up the “Temperature” in Thailand in the romantic video for his latest single. Directed by Jayga Rayn, the stunning visual kicks off with T-Raww driving around town, before he’s seen romancing his girl, played by Costa Rican model Juliana Herz. In between scenes of the pair on a beautiful beach at sunset and riding a motorcycle, Tyga stands on a rooftop overlooking a sea of skyscrapers and smog. After fun in the sun, T-Raww and his leading lady paint the town red in the evening. From meeting on a helipad surrounded by dazzling lights to getting up close…
California fish and wildlife agents have seized Chris Brown’s pet monkey from his Los Angeles home. Capt. Patrick Foy says Friday that investigators determined the singer didn’t have a permit for the capuchin monkey, named Fiji. He posted an Instagram video last month showing his three-year-old daughter, Royalty, cuddling with the monkey. Foy says that prompted a half-dozen calls to the wildlife department from concerned people. Foy says Brown agreed to cooperate. Agents served a search warrant Jan. 2 at his home. Foy says Brown wasn’t there but had employees hand over the monkey in a cage. Fiji is now…
Cardi B hit a Billboard milestone this week, making her the second woman since Beyoncé to do so. Four songs from the “Bodak Yellow” rapper simultaneously placed in the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for the second week in a row. At No. 5 “Bodak Yellow,” was among them, while her featured spot on G-Eazy’s “No Limit” with A$AP Rocky placed No. 2, “Motorsport” with Migos and Nicki Minaj placed No. 3, and “Bartier Cardi” with 21 Savage dropped two spots to No. 9. When Beyoncé did this, it was for “Formation,” “Sorry,” “Hold Up,” and “6…
After returning to her regular workout posts, Khloe Kardashian is now revealing what she does as part of her pregnant fitness regimen. With Khloe Kardashian star confirmed in December she is pregnant with her and boyfriend and Cleveland Cavaliers player Tristan Thompson’s first child together. Many have commented on social media how healthy and fit Khloe looks as a pregnant mom-to-be. After she confirmed her pregnancy, and after months of largely staying out of the spotlight, the reality star resumed posting regular videos of her working out. Throughout her pregnancy, Khloe has kept up with her fitness regimen, whose intensity…