On Nov. 6, Meek Mill, a platinum-selling rapper and Philadelphia native, was sentenced to two and four years in state prison over multiple parole violations stemming from a 2007 case. This decision was handed down by Judge Genece Brinkley, the presiding judge in Meek’s case since 2009. The legal team of the Philly rapper has, unsurprisingly, been fighting the judgments against their client every step of the way. “Just today, we appealed this unfair and improper sentence to the Pennsylvania Superior Court and will ask the court to release Mr.Williams on bail pending appeal,” Mill’s lawyer Brian McMonagle told NPR…
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Nicki Minaj celebrated her birthday yesterday (Dec. 8), and received some very high praise from her boo thing Nas on her special day. Esco posted a photo of Nicki sitting on a throne and rocking a crown on Instagram. He captioned the pic, “Queens Get The MFkN Money! Happy Birthday To The QUEEN OF NY / HIP HOP @nickiminaj.” In a second post, he uploaded a snippet of Lil Uzi Vert and Nicki’s new video for “The Way Life Goes (Remix),” along with the caption, “BDAY Vibes.” Nas and Nicki appear to be coming out as a couple more publicly…
Kylie Jenner launched her cosmetic line nearly two years ago. And Kylie Jenner, 20, first teased fans with a glimpse of her new ‘luxury’ $360 make-up brushes on her Kylie Cosmetic Instagram account on Friday. The make-up mogul later took the detailing of her brushes to Twitter, breaking down the cost and quality of the new items-but most fans were not happy. In a Twitter post, Kylie said: ‘I have developed for you guys the most amazing luxury brushes ever. ‘I am very excited! Real brushes don’t compare to synthetic brushes. Different performance/quality/everything. Kylie continued: ‘I am 100% down to…
Eminem recently unveiled the track listing for his hotly anticipated ninth studio album, Revival, earlier this week, and amongst the star-studded lineup of guest singers appearing on the LP is Ed Sheeran. Ed Sheeran has explained just how that collaboration on the song “River” came to be. “I sound like such a c— name-dropping, but I was traveling Australia and Russell Crowe has a house, this big farm,” Sheeran explained, adding that the actor told him he was welcome to stay in the home — complete with a recording studio — while he was traveling. “I get an email from…
No One Ever Really Dies, the upcoming fifth studio album from the trio made up of The Neptunes’ Pharrell Williams and CHad Hugo alongside their childhood friend Shay, will be released later this week. In a new interview, the group spoke of the bold new political direction of the album, something you wouldn’t take away from lead single “Lemonade.” According to Pharrell, is “Don’t Don’t Do It,” a second collaboration with Kendrick. The song will discuss the 2016 shooting of Keith Scott by North Carolina police. “This was something I saw on the news. We have that crazy, crazy man…
Senate President Bukola Saraki and Borno State governor, Kashim Shettim recently made very unflattering remarks about ex-president Goodluck Jonathan’s leadership style and quality. “No matter what you say about him,” began Dr Saraki sanctimoniously, “I don’t think he was someone who was desperate for power. (But) he was not someone that was prepared for leadership.” He made his conclusions with two personal recollections on business and politics, both suggesting that Dr Jonathan was obtuse in his handling of the economy and incomparably and incomprehensibly indulgent in his politics. But in drawing these conclusions, Dr Saraki inadvertently betrayed his own instinctively…
Ayodele Fayose, Governor of Ekiti State, has promised Nigerians that a bag of rice would be sold for N7,000 when the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, reclaims power in 2019. Fayose said “There is nothing wrong in a man falling, but the ability to rise again is all that matters. “To the delegates, the interest of the PDP is paramount. I urge everyone to put the interest of the PDP first. “When PDP regains power, the bag of rice selling for N20,000 will go back to N7,000.”
Prince Uche Secondus has formally issued the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) a quit notice, saying the political party has failed Nigerians. He said, “In the words of the 34th President of the United States of America Dwight Eisenhower, ‘If a political party does not have its foundation in the determination to advance a cause that is right and that is moral, then it is not a political party; it is merely a conspiracy to seize power’. “Judging from this, it is crystal clear to all Nigerians, that APC is not a political party, but a body hurriedly assembled to…
Nyesom Wike has stated the December 9 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was transparent with a credible voting process. He said with the successful convention, PDP has been repositioned to serve as a credible opposition against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He said: ” This election has been quite credible. It has been very transparent. Done in the full glare of the world. “We are prepared to be an opposition as expected to the ruling party come 2019”. “If you have not done your homework well, you come forward to cry foul.It is surprising that even…
Chief Rochas Okorocha, has said that the absence of former vice-president Atiku Abubakar from the All Progressives Congress is a minus for the party. “I have taken a holistic view of our party, it (Atiku’s exit) is not the best because no matter how anybody thinks, Atiku carries some political weight. His leaving our party is not the best,” he said. Okorocha said, “The (Tinubu’s) statement came to me as a surprise, come to think of it, I never referred to him. I refer to the governors of Nigeria including the PDP governors and I said only one or two…
Raymond Dokpesi, founder of Daar Communication, who battled the PDP National Chairmanship position and lost, has congratulated the winner, Prince Uche Secondus. Dokpesi, who had earlier blasted the process of the party’s National Convention held in Abuja on Saturday, December 9, 2017, declared that “the delegates have spoken.” “Ì appreciate the delegates for voting at the convention and congratulate the newly elected National Working Committee of the PDP led by Secondus. “You will recall that I said that the PDP must be the ultimate winner at the end of the contest. “God bless the Peoples Democratic Party. Congratulations PDP as…
Buhari arrived his country home today, Daura in Katsina state ahead of his trip to France for the One Planet Summit. The President, who announced his arrival in Daura on Twitter, said he paid a visit to his farm where he grows fruits and vegetables and more. Buhari is expected to travel to Paris, France on Monday, December 11, to join over 50 other world leaders at the One Planet Summit which aimed at tackling climate change. Safe trip sir.
Prince Uche Secondus is the new chairman of Nigeria’s biggest opposition party, the PDP. Secondus polled 2,000 votes out of a total vote tally of 2,296, to emerge chairman. His closest challenger, Tunde Adeniran, could only manage 231 votes. He had several things to say after his victory “On behalf of members of the National Working Committee of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, I dedicate this mandate to the Almighty God who it has pleased to make this convention successful and grant us this opportunity to serve our great party. We give all glory to God and we commit PDP into…
Aminu Tambuwal, has described the late Emir of Katagum, Alhaji Kabir Umar, as a ruler whose reign brought peace and development to the Katagum Emirate of Bauchi State. He died on yesterday night after a protracted illness of five years. Tambuwal said: “I have interacted with the late Emir in the past and every time I had the opportunity of meeting him, I was left with the impression of a very honest leader who dedicated himself to the service of others. “Through his vast knowledge, he made invaluable contributions to the growth and development of Bauchi State in particular, and…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a “deeply” corrupted organization. A statement released today, by the APC spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, said “the biggest political party in Africa has now been reduced to a regional party”. “In reacting to revelations of how money-for-votes and systematic rigging was brazenly perpetuated during the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Congress (APC) is mindful of the popular axiom: ‘A leopard cannot change its spot’,” the statement said. “The abnormalities that trailed the PDP national convention have further exposed the PDP as a…
The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager has claimed that if his tactical approach stopped working, he would give up the game Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola revealed he would retire if possession-based football was unable to achieve results. “If that is going to happen, I’m going to retire, because I don’t feel it another way,” Guardiola said. “I could defend more deep, but I want to have the ball and I want to play. From my first game with the second team in Barcelona, I always try to look for that. “Sometimes it doesn’t work, but that’s because the…
The derby is upon us. United are seeking to set a record of their own by notching up a 41st consecutive home match without defeat and City manager Pep Guardiola is wary of his old foe Jose Mourinho’s ability to roll with the punches. “Until now we cannot complain in terms of results and especially the way we have played,” said Guardiola, who was the last away manager to win at Old Trafford in September last year. “When you see in every game the statistics — not just the way we play — we are better in terms of potential…
Michael Carrick was forced to have procedure on his heart after the Manchester United midfielder had been struck down by dizzy spells. Carrick underwent a cardiac ablation to correct an irregular heart rhythm after suffering a health scare during United’s League Cup victory over Burton Albion in late September. Carrick subsequently wore a heart monitor in training, and although he was named among the substitutes for the next game against Southampton, problems persisted and he was referred to a cardiologist at the Alexandra hospital in Cheadle for more tests. Carrick – who is contracted until the end of this season…
Noel Gallagher believes Jose Mourinho’s side might indulge in violence in order to win the clash on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s City side contains some of the most creative players in the Premier League. And Gallagher reckons the pragmatic Mourinho could send his players out to put a stop to their skills by fair means or foul. “Fellaini will be going out given strict instructions to kill either one of Silva or De Bruyne – or both,” the elder Gallagher brother joked. “I don’t like derby day, I’ve never enjoyed it. It’s too stressful. “Genuine football supporters will want to get…
Klopp has openly admitted his admiration of Rooney, claiming that he’s been a longstanding fan of England’s all-time record goalscorer. The Reds boss said: “When I was in Germany he was an outstanding big player. “I had no idea whether there was criticism in England or whether he didn’t get the credit for all the things he did for Man Utd and England. I have no clue. “Since I’ve been here, he didn’t have the best time at Man Utd but he still scored the winner against us. He’s still a fantastic player and he’s shown that. I’m not sure…