Author: David Folami

Laide Bakare after acquiring a US citizenship certificate has flaunted great signs of accomplishment. The Nollywood actress who doesn’t get into a lot of news based on her total absence in the media, was seen in a recent picture holding what appeared to be a legal document showing her new status. It was a double celebration for the movie star who is also celebrating her birthday on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Oyo-born Bakare seemed to have been setting up a base in the US, where she released a movie titled “Alhaji ti o common” prior to her latest achievement.

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Dayo Amusa has talked about a relationship trend that has seen her date men who required a lot of fixing. She said a lot of women like herself have dedicated time to fix damaged male interests who always turn out to be a disappointment. “I used to be a fixer. I stayed in bad relationships, attracting the same type of men—men who needed to be fixed. I know so many women in the same position. We attract cheating men, commitment-phobic men, emotionally unavailable men, emotionally damaged men, alcoholics, drug abusers, narcissists and sociopaths. It’s like we are a magnet for…

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DJ Cuppy feels people are fabricating stories about her and footballer, Victor Anichebe over the status of their relationship. She shared a picture of her and Victor Anichebe where she wrote, “If you’re going to make up stories about @VictorAnichebe and I, please use this picture… the others are ugly.” She recently posted on her Snapchat, pictures of Victor Anichebe leaving her apartment, and she captioned it ” My Ex Came To Drop Off My Stuff I’m Harassing Him… We’re Cool tho!” DJ Cuppy mightnow be playing mind games with everyone!

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The three-year-old marriage between a popular radio presenter, Toke Makinwa and her estranged husband, Maje Ayida has ended. An Igbosere High Court in Lagos on Thursday divided the union, citing husband’s adulterous lifestyle, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Makinwa, is the co-host of the ‘Morning Drive’ on Rhythm 93.7FM, a blogger and an author. She had on March 9, 2016, asked the court to dissolve the marriage on the grounds that the husband committed adultery.

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Kemi Adetiba has a lot to be thankful for. The video director told Nigerians some of her harrowing experience with Fibroid via her Snapchat account on Friday, October 6. She revealed that she had a “bucket full of fibroids” removed from her body three years ago. Kemi was however not willing to share the photos for fear of relieving her followers of their food or having it circulate on social media. She is forever grateful to God for saving her life.

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Caroline Danjuma has said that Tagbo, the late friend to Davido was her lover until his untimely death. In a recent interview, she was asked about her relationship with Tagbo. She said she met Tagbo one year ago after she had legally divorced her ex-husband, Musa Danjuma. ” I have woken up t see all sorts of allegations and it is really laughable because the whole idea is to divert the attention from the questions I am asking about what happened to Tagbo. I will address this once and for all. Number one, I met Tagbo when I was legally…

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Nyesom Wike has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is corrupt. This is coming after an alleged $26b scam in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Ibe Kachikwu had earlier written a letter to President Buhari telling him about some alleged under-handed activities in the NNPC. Wike said “When they said judges were accused of corruption, they were told to step aside. They have not told anyone to step aside so that they can conclude investigation. When you are in office, investigation will be compromised. “It is for Nigerians to see. Are we fighting corruption? The corruption they…

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has expressed his utmost disappointment over the proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). He said “There is something that is bothering them that is making them to cry. We should not throw them away; we should draw them closer (because) the youths of this country are the future, the energy. They are the heart beat of this country. “We must chart the course of doing things with positive energy. I want to let you know that you are not alone in this; we stand by you positively in a very progressive…

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Ike Ekweremadu has also praised the performance of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The Nigerian team, on Saturday, October 7, 2017, beat Zambia 1 – 0 to qualify for the Russia 2018 World Cup. Ekweremadu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Uche Anichukwu said that salutes the Super Eagles. The statement reads: “The Eagles were super in every sense of the word in the race to Russia. They lived the Nigerian spirit. They demonstrated that united we can scale over every mountain. They made us proud. “I doff the cap for them.”

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Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles on their 1 – 0 win against Zambia yesterday. The President, in a statement signed by his media aide, Femi Adesina, described the win as a sweet victory. Buhari also asked Nigerians to apply the high level of discipline and hardwork which the Super Eagles showed, in all works of life. PMB also promised that the Federal Government will continue to support the team as they make the country proud.

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Bukola Saraki, on Saturday, congratulated the Nigerian Super Eagles and all Nigerians on the nation’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup, ready to hold in Russia next year. He said that he was in Uyo and witnessed the dedication live at the venue, also saw the poise and consistency of our players, adding that these attributes of the team have given hope to all Nigerians that our team will represent Africa well at the next World Cup. “I want to congratulate our players for the way they played throughout the whole qualifying phase,” He said. “From the way that they…

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Ebonyi Governor, Chief David Umahi has congratulated the Super Eagles for qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He has described the team’s victory ‘as sensational’. “The players demonstrated the undying-spirit of unity to decimate the Zambians and all their group opponents, to qualify for the world cup. “I also congratulate Nigerians for making it once again to the highest international football fiesta as this brings an encouraging light in the country’s football and sports in general.” The governor called for constant dedication from the players and entire technical crew and for serious preparations to ensure an amazing world…

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that sports in Nigeria, particularly football, remained one of the greatest bringer of unity across political affiliations, religion, gender, tribe and other divides. APC, througha spokesman, joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating and congratulating the Super Eagles for their qualification to next year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia. They also congratulated the Ministry of Sports, the Nigerian Football Federation, the technical crew, management, and back-room staff for securing Nigeria’s sixth appearance at the World Cup. They said it was indeed a delight watching the Super Eagles defeat the Chipolopolo of Zambia in front…

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Mr Yakubu Dogara, has hailed the Nigerian Super Eagles on their well-deserved victory over Zambia which qualified them to the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia. The speaker also congratulated members of the national team for their dedication, patriotism, and commitment for Hon Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the House of Representatives[/caption]doing Nigeria proud. “The Super Eagles have once again made us all very proud. Being the first African team to qualify for the World Cup is no small feat, and the sense of patriotism and dedication to national duty must be commended by all,” he said. “The team can be…

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A former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell has described former First Lady Patience Jonathan as an arrogant and flashy woman. He said “Patience Jonathan as the first lady was flamboyant, arrogant, and widely disliked. She has yet to be convicted of a crime. However, it is curious how a person who spent most of her career in public service could accumulate an acknowledged $35 million in a poor country.” Also speaking on President Buhari’s fight against corruption, Campbell said “There is pushback against President Buhari’s anti-corruption campaign, especially among the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. Some claim that Buhari…

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The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide (IYCW) has asked President Buhari to order oil companies to develop the Niger-Delta region. They have demanded that the President command oil companies to contribute towards developing the North-East. The IYCW spokesman said “Although the North-East is a victim of its own destruction, Ijaw have nothing against any plans to help IDPs and to develop the region. “However, we find it quite traumatic that the government and its agencies that have never considered for over 60 years to instruct the oil companies ‘devastating’ our once fertile lands and rivers, thereby dislocating our local economies, are…

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Cristiano Ronaldo has said that at a certain point in his career he determined in his mind to focus less on flaunting his skills and more on scoring goals. “In a game the most important thing is to win,” Ronaldo said. “And goals helps to win. You can mix — first goals, and after tricks and assists after. What the people want is goals, so I try to score goals.” When asked if it had been difficult to focus on being efficient, Ronaldo said he still found time to bring out some skills, but it could not be his first…

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Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to fasten his recovery from injury by returning to Carrington full-time at the end of the month, sources have said. Ibrahimovic had rarely used the facilities at the club’s training base since undergoing a knee operation in the United States in May but was pictured in the gym with former United striker Andy Cole on Thursday. The Swede, who celebrated his birthday this week, is expected to be there on a daily basis by the beginning of November to complete his recovery under the supervision of United’s medical staff. Ibrahimovic was released at…

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