International DJ and Producer Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola popularly known as Cuppy, presented us the ‘Green Light’ with her first official single, featuring award-winning artist, Tekno. Considered to as one of the leading female DJs in Nigeria, Cuppy is a familiar name across the music scene, having successfully gained a lot of recognition both in Nigeria and internationally. But she is showing us a completely different angle to her brand with ‘Green Light’. This song co-stars Tekno, the man behind one of the biggest Afrobeats global hits last year ‘Pana’ – we even hear Cuppy lend her smooth tones on this…
Author: David Folami
Tonto Dikeh is not through with her ex-husband, Churchill Oladunni. This time around she wants the whole world to know she spent N10M on her wedding ceremony. The Nollywood actress recently took to her Instagram page to blast Churchill Oladunni accusing him of fathering another child, who he isn’t taking care of and also got her brother’s friend into trouble making him serve a jail term in Switzerland. In what appears to be a new twist, a certain Micheal Ozigbo has come out to debunk claims by Tonto Dikeh that nobody went to jail in Switzerland for any fraud crime.…
Eniola Ajao has signed her first endorsement deal barely five years after her career began. Eniola, who is widely known for her roles in Odunlade Adekola’s movies, made this known with her recent Instagram post. She also revealed that the endorsement deal with the betting company will see her representing the brand, promoting the betting company for a period of five years. She said: “I’m happy signing with Paddy Paddy Bet because the company is not all about the money but also about the human feelings and angle. The company is so concerned about giving back to the society even…
Davido was present at the internment and burial service of his late DJ, DJ Olu. The burial ceremony happened at the Emmanuel Chapel, 405 Close, Banana Island, Lagos. Davido and his manager Asa Asika were there to pay thier last respect to the promising DJ. Davido and DJ Olu were very close and the late DJ was part of the pop star’s large circle of friends. Other people from the HKN family include B-Red, Adewale Adeleke, and Special Ed. The service of songs which took place at Olaniwun Ajayi Gardens in Banana Island saw friends and family of the late…
Juliet Ibrahim has confirmed rumours suggesting she has a romantic relationship with Iceberg Slim. The damsel in a video chat pointed out that the general thoughts concerning her love life doesn’t really matter while also mentioning that she likes to keep things on a low-low like a car with hydraulic suspension. “I am actually someone who doesn’t bring out my private life into the media or out there into the public because I tend to keep things private. “I live a public life but I still have my private life so err if I choose to celebrate somebody because I…
American model, Bernice Burgos is currently in Nigeria the D’banj’s album club tour. The beautiful model made this known when she posted her pictures in Nigeria. Of course just like many American celebs before her, she took an obligatory photo with a Nigerian policeman. She also posted a sexy picture of herself in her hotel room. She really is one of the most popular and in-demand urban models in the world. A lot of Nigerian men are going to see the sexy Bernice during D’banj’s album tour. This is not he first time D’banj has invited a famous urban model…
Paul Okoye has stepped away from his family drama and released a rare but beautiful picture of his twin babies on Instagram. The music star took to his Instagram page on Friday, October 13, 2017, where he posted the picture of his cute and adorable twins. Paul Okoye and his wife, Anita welcomed the babies earlier in the year. It has been a very dramatic year for the Okoye brothers because of the feud that has been plaguing the family.
Emeka Ike has highlighted his reasons for refusing to sign the papers which make his divorce from ex-wife, Emma, official. He also said that Emma’s favourite TV program was “women who killed their husbands.” He said: “The reason why I have not signed the divorce papers is because of the blackmail involved and my name that has been tarnished. She is spoiling my name; I would fight to clear myself of being called a wife beater with everything I have. “My children do not want to see their mother. When my daughter heard she would be taken to Lagos to…
Abike Dabiri-Erewa is not pleased the latest extra judicial killing of another Nigerian, Ibrahim Badmus, allegedly by South African Police, the third in a month. According to her the Nigeria Consulate in South Africa said the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) in South Africa has begun investigation into the killing . ”This is the first time an independent unit will be conducting such an investigation,” she said. ”The killing of Badmus, 25, is coming barely three weeks that another Nigerian, Kingsley Ikeri, 27, was killed through extra judicial means by the South Africa Police,” she said. On the five injured…
The Ondo Government says it already has a proactive measure in store to forestall outbreak of monkeypox in the state. Dr Taiye Oni, the Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry of Health, made this known to Nigerians. “We have started sensitisation by putting on field responsive surveillance team to make sure that any perceived case would be tackled. “We should not forget about what we learnt on Lassa fever about personal hygiene and necessary precaution. “The same procedure applies to the issue of monkey pox because we cannot prevent our people to travel as you all know that the scourge…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said that weak and underfunded security agencies cannot rise up to the task of protecting the country in the face of many security challenges. “The bodies directly responsible for the implementation of the programmes and activities relevant to our protection are the security agencies. The health of the security agencies is therefore very important, for no one can give what he does not have. Weak, underfunded, poorly manned, and ill trained security men cannot defend any nation or people. “Our committees have been embarking on oversight tours of the security…
The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere has described Presdent Buhari’s request to the World Bank to focus its development drive on the North, as senseless. The spokesman of the group, Yinka Odumakin also asked the President to explain better to Nigerians why he made the comment. Odumakin said “It’s not acceptable and I think Nigerians deserve a better explanation from the Presidency on what happened, rather than insulting and abusing them the way it has done. It’s not helpful and it’s not very thoughtful. “However, that statement goes to the foundation of the country; it throws a dagger to the heart…
Prof. Isaac Adewole has promised to investigate the issues raised about the Aso Rock clinic by the First Lady, Aisha Buhari. Mrs. Buhari had earlier condemned the management of Aso Rock clinic, saying that it does not have the facilities to treat patients. Speaking on the issue, Adewole said that the clinic is not under him, but the Presidency. The minister also said ”But certainly, the revelation by the wife of Mr. President is quite unsettling and I have called the Managing Director of the hospital. ”The hospital is not under me but under the Presidency, but as the minister…
Yemi Osinbajo on Friday in Asaba said that peace is still the lifeline of every economy. “Our administration is committed to tackling the prevailing concern of the Niger Delta region. “We have set ourselves ambitious targets in that direction with very strict timelines. “The achievement of these target will ensure robust and sustainable development of the Nigerian Oil and Gas producing areas, thereby fostering peace and prosperity in the nation. “With peace and sustainable development on the rise, our administration’s agenda for diversification of our economy becomes quicker to attain.” “A polluted environment disallows for favorable investments, thereby hindering employment…
Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his hapiness at the mutually beneficial cooperation that exists between Nigeria and China. Buhari hailed China for “becoming an indispensable force in the comity of nations.’’ “On behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I have the pleasure to send our warmest congratulations to you and through you to all the 2,287 delegates and the 89 million party members on the auspicious occasion of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC). “It is my firm belief that the 19th National Congress of CPC will be a new…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has won the 2017 Forbes Best of Africa Innovative Banking Award. The award, which is sponsored by Forbes Magazine, was given to the CBN boss during the World Bank/International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington DC, in the United States of America. The CBN boss also thanked Forbes Magazine for honouring him with the award. He said “But, I think, what is most important here is to thank Nigerians for standing with us, particularly during the very difficult times. I say difficult times then, although I make bold now to say we…
Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council has completed a 60-day national action plan with 70 per cent of success and has started the second 60-day national action plan. Yemi Osinbajo disclosed this in an interview recently. “We are seeing a lot of progress on ease of doing business but it is an evolving work; but there has been a great deal of success. “We think the ease of doing business is entirely strategic to the successes of businesses and of cause the success of our own economy; so it is priority for us,’’ he stated. “As far as the government of…
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the area. The curfew will run from 6 am to 6 pm daily, it said. “There are recurring incidences of attacks on Irigwe chiefdom and neighbouring areas around Bassa; there are also attacks on communities on the borders of the local government, especially around Vom in Jos South and Manchok in Kaduna State. “To guarantee effective security operation toward protecting life and property, the governor has approved the imposition of a dusk-to-dawn curfew, which takes effect immediately,” the statement said.
Mauricio Pochettino has come out to say that England have the talent to compete against the best teams in the world, and described his commitment to English players as a “thank you” to his adopted home. “Yes, of course the talent is there. No doubt about that. No doubt,” Pochettino said. “The English players are so talented. It’s only about your vision and how you perceive them and then how you provide them with the platform and the tools to play and to perform. “When we arrived here five years ago it was a little bit of a taboo -…
Jose Mourinho has said Jurgen Klopp played a huge role in ensuring a second straight goalless draw between Manchester United and Liverpool at Anfield. Mourinho said: “In the first half, while we had energy in our midfield, we were very much in control. We had no problems and they had one chance. Apart from that we had total control. “When they had the balls they didn’t find any solutions. We had a great chance with Lukaku and a couple more. “In the second half, I was feeling that I need my bench and I had no bench. I need to…