Peter Okoye, aka Mr P, one half of the defunct group P Square has announced the signing of a new manager. He shared photos of himself with his new manager Emem Ema on Instagram. Emem is a former rapper and singer. She was a part of the girl group Kush, with TY Bello and Lara George. After splitting from the group Psquare, Peter Okoye has quickly launched his solo career. He has two singles ‘Cool it down’ and ‘For my head.’
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Eedris Abdulkareem has revealed that he personally took 2Baba to see Kenny Ogungbe to sign him to Kennis Music. He said in reply to 2Baba’s earlier tweet where he asked Eedris and Blackface Naija to continue their ranting. According to Eedris, no matter what Blackface Naija must have done to him, 2Baba should have at least helped when he lost his kid, got divorced from his wife and got evicted. Eedris Abdulkareem went on to talk about the impact made by Blackface on 2baba’s career, revealing that he (Eedris) was persuaded by Blackface to introduce 2baba to Kenny Ogungbe, who…
Yemi Alade has released the album art and track-listing of her third studio album “Black Magic”. The damsel shared the art with a dramatic visual via social media. Effyzzie Music Group has also made the 15 track album available for pre-order on Apple Music/iTunes. The LP arrives after the enormous success of her sophomore album “Mama Africa: The Diary of an African Woman”, and her gigantic debut “King of Queens” which saw the electric performer embarked on an extensive world tour in support of these sets, won numerous awards, break records and achieved a number of feats for African and…
JAY-Z has given a little girl in the United States of America the hope of becoming a president in the future. “At this very moment America is way more sexist than they are racist, but you young lady, you got the potential to be the next president of the United States, you believe that,” the rapper said. JAY-Z’s latest 4:44 tour stop also saw him present hundreds of tickets to foster parents and children from the local area. Back in September 2017, it was reported that Jay Z and longtime friend business partner, Kanye West were in talks to resolve…
Mercy Johnson isn’t joking with anyone who is wishing that her marriage would crash like other celebrity marriages. The atunning actress revealed this when a fan posted a comment on her Instagram page after she had posted a video of herself and husband, Prince Odi in which she was singing for him. “This your husband dey shack you ooo, me u no go end up like Tonto dike ooo,” the fan had written on her page. Well Mercy Johnson wasn’t having any of those comments as she had some not really nice words for the fan. “bros go chop grass…
Mr. 2kay has finally spoken about Burna Boy’s involvement in the robbery and battery assault he experienced in the hands of armed robbers. According to the music star who spoke through his manager, James Silas, while granting an interview with E-Daily, he had called out Burna Boy over his views on pastors in Nigeria during an interview. “The arrested suspects confessed that Burna Boy contracted them through a third party to teach Mr. 2Kay a lesson because he granted Hip TV an interview, where he corrected Burna Boy for saying negative things about Nigerian pastors. 2Kay said Burna Boy shouldn’t…
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has some few words of advice for the latest celebrity couple in town, Banky W and Adesua Etomi. “Dear Banky and Adesua, After Capetown, everyone leaves…it’s just you two. My darlings if possible, stay off social media a bit. Communicate continuously. Preserve your friendship not just your love. Even as you two have now become one, don’t forget to respect your individuality. We love you and are rooting for your special Love,” she wrote. This is coming a few days after the wedding between Banky W and Adesua Etomi which was held on Sunday, November 19, 2017, in…
Juliet Ibrahim has stepped forward to reject claims that she has tied the knot with boyfriend and rapper, Iceberg Slim. “Wow! @iamicebergslim and I have received so many congratulatory messages and well wishes, we must say the love and support are unbelievable! However, we will like to inform the general public that we are not married yet. When we decide to go down that path together, we will certainly be the ones to let the world, our friends, family, supporters, and fans know. “The image circulating isn’t a court wedding photograph, it is a leaked behind-the-scenes image which was taken…
Yakubu Dogara has asked the Nigerian and Italian governments to enforce drastic measures to fight human trafficking as the Mediterranean has become a death trap for many people in pursuit of greener pastures in foreign countries. He said, “Anyone forced into deep retrospection over these multiple regrettable tragedies cannot but ask these questions: What makes a young boy or girl leave their families and subject themselves to this terrible ordeal? What are the possible solutions to this inhuman trafficking in persons? Have the relevant authorities in Nigeria and Italy done enough to stop this crime against humanity? “The Mediterranean has…
Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday said that Nigerians possessed the most talented entrepreneurial attributes globally. According to him, such important aspect of providing the right entrepreneurship industrial base as the missing link that has retarded the growth of the nation’s entrepreneurship sector. He said the entrepreneurship sector presently lacked the required certification tailored toward the specific need of the society. “It took into account the most important features of our lives as Nigerians. We are the most talented young people any where in the world. “Our young people are talented, they are ready to learn and they are prepared to be entrepreneurs.…
Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has said that oil producing communities in Nigeria have experienced untold hardship. Wike also begged the lawmakers to ensure that the bill sorts out critical issues so there will not be problem after it is passed. He also revealed that the Niger-Delta environment has been corrupted as a result of crude oil exploration operations. Wike said “Our people have suffered so much. When people do not understand what we experience, they criticise needlessly. I don’t think you will take our challenges lightly. I think this bill will cure a lot of environmental challenges in the…
Senator Biodun Olujimi has blamed the clash between four security agencies in an attempt to arrest Ayo Oke and Ita Ekpeyong in Abuja on the President Muhammadu Buhari’s “lack of control” over his government. His words: “The EFCC went to the residence of the former director general of the SSS Ita Ekpeyong to effect an arrest and the Director of State Security stopped the EFCC from arresting him. That created environmental brouhaha. The whole environment and neighbours were stopped from lawfully gaining entrance into their homes because of this confusion. “Same yesterday, the EFCC wanted to arrest the former DG…
Muhammadu Buhari has blasted the bloody terrorist attack that has claimed the lives of over 50 victims in Adamawa state. A press statement signed by President Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, described the attack as “very cruel and dastardly”. The statement read, “The President enjoined the people in the entire North-east to be more vigilant and report suspicious persons to security agencies in order to avert further attacks on soft targets by the terrorist group.” The president has also ordered the deployment of more police officers to combat the scourge of unknown gunmen terrorising the…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has made known its plans to support Nigeria to access Crop Insurance, to fasten the impact of climate change in the country. The President of the AfDB, Dr Akinwumi Adesina revealed this recently. “When it comes to Climate Financing, what we will do is to support Nigeria, especially to have access to Crop insurance.” “A lot of pastoralists actually needs to have insurance as well because lack of access to water can become a big problem because of drought.” “Also, I have being a big supporter of the need for the global climate financing mechanism…
Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated a three-member committee to audit all assets recovered by government agencies on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. The president swore in Olufemi Lijadu, Chinyere Bibiogha and Mohammad Nami in the presence of cabinet ministers and directed them to audit all remittances up till April 2017. Buhari said the committee had become necessary because “it has become obvious that fundamental gaps still exist in ensuring that the recovered assets are accounted for, and managed in an accurate, transparent and logical manner.” He said, “The decision to inaugurate this Audit Committee on the Recovery and Management of Stolen Assets…
Atiku Abubakar has blasted the attack on a Mosque in Mubi, Adamawa State, during morning prayers. ”It is noteworthy that homes are the take-off points in the fight to flush out terrorism from a community as parents must get full information about the activities of their wards and children. “Terrorists are representatives of dark and evil forces. Parents and guardians must ensure that their children and wards do not get enlisted by these criminal agents of darkness. “Terrorists seek to instill fears, but through our collective courage and determination we shall triumph. We must ensure that liberty trumps fears and…
Mohammed Bindow of Adamawa, today urged residents of the state to be more security conscious to prevent further suicide attacks. He announced that he would hold a Security Council meeting in order to restore stable and secure environment. He also said that he would reach out to the Mubi community and hold a meeting with the traditional rulers and other stakeholders in the area. The Governor condemned the bomb attack, saying that he was saddened by the development. He assured that the State Government would not relent in its responsibility of providing security to lives and property.
The Nigerian Army has implemented a new language policy that demands all soldiers to gain knowledge of all the country’s three major ethnic languages before 2019, although the English language remains its official language. Brigadier General Sani Usman revealed this recently. The statement read, “The Nigerian Army has introduced a new Language Policy. The study of foreign and local languages is worldwide practice among armies, in which officers and soldiers are encouraged to be multi-lingual. “The Policy will foster esprit-de-corps and better communication with the populace to enhance information gathering, civil-military relations, increase understanding between militaries when operating abroad and…
RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff has said Liverpool won a race against Barcelona to sign aby Keita, adding that Barca “didn’t try as hard” to get him. Speaking to Sport Bild, Mintzlaff said the efforts of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp had helped secure the deal. Asked whether Klopp’s determination had been key, he added: “That’s right, even more so because Barcelona were also interested in Naby Keita. “This was confirmed to us by Barcelona, but obviously they didn’t try as hard as Liverpool.” He added: “He wanted the transfer this summer. But [Leipzig sporting director] Ralf Rangnick told the team…
Massimiliano Allegri says comparisons between Paulo Dybala and Lionel Messi will not have any impact on his forward when the Catalans visit Turin on Wednesday night. “To start with, I can confirm he will be starting tomorrow night,” Allegri said at a news conference in Turin. “These comparisons are not a burden for him. He’s still young and has got to grow still. “Whenever he plays against Messi, these comparisons are always made, but they are two different players also physically. “They may both be left footed, but Dybala’s different. He started the season well and had a bit of…