Omotola Jalade Ekeinde celebrated the Girl Child Day with a message, using herself as an example of how great a woman can become. She talked about how she struggled to become a successful woman today. “On today’s girl child day I’ll do an unusual post true to me. As a child I lost my father age 12. Sponsored by a great community of Ondo men, the #Ekimogun club, so i could continue my education. At age 15, started struggling to help my widowed mother. I started working in the Entertainment Industry. While going to school, and working, faced many challenges…
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Uche Ogbodo has granted an interview recently. Asked about her thoughts on the film culture in Nollywood. she said “I don’t think we are at our best yet, but I think we are growing and many of us are very positive about movies and production these days. We are putting lot more effort and machineries to get the best.” On her preference for acting “I prefer acting. Acting is something that I love to do, it’s a passion rooted in me. Producing is something that I just ventured into newly. I am at peace when I’m acting, but when I…
Yung6ix has outrightly denied claims that he is a member of the Eiye confraternity. Word on social media is that a fan of the rapper saw the rapper’s new video “No Favours” and probably got an idea that he is a member of the secret cult. He went further to air his opinion on Twitter, where he addressed the issue; “I just saw No Favors video, so @Yung6ix is a birdman!!!! Eiye for that matter… Wawuuuu issokay.” However, Yung6ix has come out immediately to deny the allegation that he is a member of the cult group. He took to his…
Adebayo Salami has aired his own view concerning the roles of a woman in a home. The actor said that African women are trained to bow before their husbands while the husbands are supposed to respect the wife. This is coming just a few days after the singer, Tiwa Savage said a man and a woman are not equal in the family. The Mavin Record Label “First Lady” made this submission during a chat on “The Midday Show” with The Beat FM’s Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru who engaged her in a discussion on the subject. It appears that the discussion on…
Efe Ejeba of Big Brother Naija has continued to show massive belief in his much-maligned music ability. The rapper has revealed that very soon his music will be acceptable in the Nigerian market. He believes that his sound will be the next “wavy” thing pop audiences be listening to. “I stand to say here that very soon, it will be the wave,” Efe declared. Efe won the 2017 edition of reality TV show Big Brother Nigeria. He came tops, beating other contestants with his ‘down-to-earth’ behaviour and humility.
Angelina Jolie is the next on the long list of women alleged to have been sexually harassed by American film producer, Harvey Weinstein. She said that she had the displeasure of experiencing an unsolicited sexual advances from the former film studio executive who has been accused of harassing quite a number of women including Ashley Judd. “I had a bad experience with Harvey Weinstein in my youth, and as a result, chose never to work with him again and warned others when they did,” she said. Weinstein got attention for reasons not related to his exceptional film producing skills following…
DJ Cuppy has confirmed that she is no longer dating former Sunderland striker, Victor Anichebe, ending a popular rumour by her fans and haters. She stated in an interview on Lagos radio, The Beat FM that their relationship had to end due to the fact that they were regions apart, but this has not affected their friendship. “I literally do not have a boo. I and Victor are not together anymore. The picture I put up recently was a picture of us when we were together. We are still friends. People find it so weird. “I feel like we just…He…
Davido’s alleged involvement in the death of his friend, Tagbo, was on Wednesday, confirmed by the police after investigations revealed that he did not tell the truth when he was first interrogated by the police. Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgar, said Davido had claimed that he only heard about Tagbo’s death from mutual friends. He said the Davido admitted that he and his crew had drinks with the deceased the night before his death at DNA, a nightclub in Lagos, after which they parted ways. But the police boss, who spoke at a press briefing in Lagos, said a CCTV…
Muhammadu Buhari had a tedious day on Monday, as he met with governors from three different states of Nigeria. The president hosted Yobe state governor, Ibrahim Geidam, Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal and Jigawa state governor, Mohammed Abubakar at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The president had also met with Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano, as well as Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, last week at the Villa. Governor Obiano said the president is a fan of hardworking governors like him regardless of party affiliations. “He (President Buhari) likes governors like me who are hardworking, who are delivering on what people…
The Federal Government has decided to enforce the “No Work No Pay’’ doctrine as part of crucial measures to bring back harmony into the public service in the country. Chris Ngige made this known on Wednesday at the end of the Federal Executive Council’s meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. “The report emphasises the need for government to implement the law on “No Work No Pay’’. “The “No work No Pay’’ is not a rule neither is it a policy. It is a law captured in the Trade Dispute Act of the Federation, section 43, which says workers have the…
Ahmed Makarfi, National Chairman, National Caretaker Committee, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has talked about the party’s commitment to honouring its zoning agreement. “I want to expatiate that the Supreme Court has also affirmed the supremacy of our convention. “I wish to emphasize that the Supreme Court in affirming the authenticity of our caretaker committee has also reaffirmed the supremacy of decisions of the convention. “One of the decisions taken at the convention is that of the composition of the caretaker committee and that of zoning of presidency and party chairman. “As for the issue of micro zoning, I believe that…
Tanko Yakasai, believes the Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu leaked his own letter to President Buhari to ridicule the Commander in Chief. He said, “My feelings was that the leakage of the letter was simply made to embarrass the president and create an impression that he is not serious about following due process. “It is unimaginable to assume that the leak of that letter can happen without the knowledge or even the consent of the minister or anybody who is the author of such document. “I know for sure that critical communication at the higher level are normally…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has revealed that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo approved the controversial oil contracts that further reduced the sincerity of the ongoing anti-corruption fight. In a statement issued yesterday, the NNPC said Osinbajo signed the approval of two oil contracts worth N640 billion during his time as the acting president. The “Acting President Yemi Osinbajo gave the approval”, spokesperson for the NNPC, Ndu Ugamadu, said in the statement. But Osinbajo’s office is yet to confirm or deny the approval claims when the online news platform requested for comments. The NNPC also said it received presidential approvals…
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State says those who believe that the north of Nigeria is afraid of a restructuring of Nigeria, are nothing but liars. “The idea that the north is against restructuring because it benefits most from the current state of things is circumscribed and patently false”, the Sokoto State Governor said. He added that, “the fact that some people continue to parrot such a lie only help to give credence to the flawed argument. Let us be clear: the north wants restructuring as much as anyone else. “However, as a people we do not easily jump onto…
Yemi Osinbajo has attended a meeting with a delegation from the Family Planning (FP) 2020 Reference Group who paid him a courtesy call at the Presidential Villa. In his remarks, Prof. Osinbajo expressed the Federal Government’s commitment to create more awareness on proper family planning in the country as it was crucial to national development. He further said through its initiatives, the Buhari administration will continue to support the legacy of Osotimehin, who was a strong advocate for public health and the rights of women and girls. In attendance were the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, and the Minister…
Yemi Osinbajo has reassured the citizens of the FG’s commitment to securing the release of the remaining abducted Chibok girls. Prof Osinbajo said, “We want to be able to challenge men and women all over the world about this sort of behaviour, and this is one of the reasons why we are advocating that this kind of conduct must be met with the greatest possible objection and force. “It is very important for us that those girls are returned; anyone who has a friend or child or anyone among the girls recognises that girls are more vulnerable than men, especially…
Femi Falana has accused the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru of illegalities in giving out contracts without the consent of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu. “It is pertinent to state, without any fear of contradiction, that by virtue of section three of the NNPC Act the GMD as the chief executive of the corporation shall be responsible for the execution of the policy of the corporation and the day-to-day running of the corporation’s activities and its associated services,” he said. “But contrary to the erroneous impression conveyed by the…
Lionel Messi has said “it would have been crazy a World Cup without Argentina” after his sublime hat trick secured the nation’s qualification for the tournament. “Fortunately everything went well and we are into the World Cup,” he said. “We are calm now after achieving the main goal — that is the most important thing. All this time that we were away from the press, the fans helped us to be closer. “It would have been crazy a World Cup without Argentina, this group didn’t deserve it. The team will change, will grow a lot and will come out stronger.…
Ayodele Fayose has described President Muhammadu Buhari and those he is working with as hypocrites. Fayose has been a regular critic of the Buhari administration since it started. Fayose said Buhari is “treating corruption involving his men as family affair”. “When miscreants write petitions to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, against perceived opponents of President Buhari, EFCC will act immediately, but when known Nigerians, including members of Buhari’s government raise allegations of corruption against close allies of the President, the EFCC will look the other way.” “As posited by APC Senator, Shehu Sani, we are in a situation…
Gernot Rohr has confirmed that a home defeat by South Africa in June was the wake-up call for his team. “That match was a big wake-up call for us,” Rohr told the NFF. “Now that we have the World Cup ticket, we will go all out for the AFCON ticket and get it.” “I am very excited to be working with this team: a blend of the experienced and the young and ambitious ones. They are a delight to be with at all times, and I believe we are on to great things. “At the beginning of the qualifying series,…