Gbenro Ajibade, an actor who made his directorial debut with the Ice Prince Biopic, will be the host of this year’s Best of Nollywood Awards. Alongside him would be Rahama Sadau, an actress who became popular in the mainstream movie market after a ban from Kannywood in 2016. “Not only do they have the requisite physical demands for such an assignment, they surely do possess the intellectual gravitas to steer it to a safe habor,” Seun Oloketuyi, executive producer of BON said. The nominees for the awards were announced on September 7, 2017, including Sambisa Nzeribe, Gabriel Afolayan, “What Lies…
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Lizzy Anjorin is back to her controversial self again. This time around she is saying that most women are born as witches, stingy and also heartless. The devoted Muslim once again took to her Instagram page to give a very lengthy message to support her claims. “99% of women are born WITCH, STINGY & HEARTLESS; moment u ve one woman, stay away from another women, stay away from friends /family, if possible take her to everywhere like your mobile phone.. if u can do all this u will be at peace for the rest of ur life but if u…
Move it on guys, Toke Makinwa might not be interested in getting married anytime soon. She was asked on her Twitter page on September 19, 2017, by a fan if she would ever get married, to which she replied “Been there done that” She recently said that she misses intimacy in her life. In what seemed like a picture from a movie scene which she was watching, the OAP captioned the screenshot as “I miss this #intimacy”. So we kind of wonder how she’s going to get all that intimacy she so desires when she no longer plans to settle…
The end is almost here for “Game of Thrones,” we will see it after just six episodes in either 2018 or 2019. Fans expect the end to happen in so many ways, combined with the fact that the show may never have a satisfying ending. For seven seasons, the people of Westeros have kept fans thinking, speculating how it would end. Here are five possible ways that could happen. 1. The White Walkers end up victorious. As at the latest episode, the Night King is outplaying everyone. The last time we saw the White Walkers, they were set to wage…
Juliet Ibrahim will not back down in her aim to assist the victims of the flood that destroyed major parts of Benue state in August. Thankfully, she is not alone as she is collaborating with another organization, Education as a Vaccine (EVA). She revealed this during her visit on September 16, 2017, to the IDP Camp at the International Market and Akor, one of the communities that were flooded. She met with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Camp Commandant of the Camp for the Internally Displaced Persons, Makurdi, James Iorhuma. She shared that the visit came as a need…
DJ Cuppy has found Mr. Right and isn’t letting him go anytime soon. DJ Cuppy took to her Instagram page where she posted a picture of herself all cozy with an inflammable mannequin, the photo had a caption “Finally Found Mr Right And I’m Not Letting Go.” This of course is a joke. But in In 2016, DJ Cuppy was reportedly in a relationship with Nigerian footballer Victor Anichebe. However, Dj Cuppy’s sister, Temi might have found her Mr Right as she is presently in a relationship with Mr. Eazi. The two were recently spotted together at a wedding in…
Oritsefemi released a picture of his mother and his wife (Nabila Fash) on Instagram where he said they both look alike. The singer quoted the picture as “My wife and my mum #lookalike”. Oritsefemi and his sweetheart, Nabila Fash got married on April 20, 2017. He and his woman decided to hold the ceremony at his home in Lekki. Oritsefemi’s wife, Nabila is reported to be a PR expert. It we can remember, the singer went to London in May 2017, to reunite with his wife who had been away from the country since their wedding, back in Nigeria.
Drake might have started a new relationship with upcoming actress, Bria Vinaite. Drake was seen romancing the beautiful actress, who just clinched her first role in a movie “The Florida Project” which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival. Maybe that is why Drake has been giving the movie a lot of promos, he even took it one step further by sharing a promo photo of the movie on his Instagram page. Reports have it that the pair spent an evening together at Toronto restaurant, Sotto Sotto, and didn’t leave each other till the following morning, September 12, 2017. Drake…
Chief Martin Elechi has said he was really prepared for probe by his successor, Governor David Umahi, alleging that he had been under investigation since 2015. “I handed over to Umahi on May.29, 2015, participated in his thanksgiving service on June 7, 2015, but received a letter of summon from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on June 9, 2015. “The petitions, which EFCC sources said were more than 50, were written by the present Ebonyi government through the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. “We visited the anti-graft agency regularly since and the last time I visited there…
Simon Lalong of Plateau has said in Jos that the social media was aiding hate speeches and instigating insecurity in the country. Represented by Mr Rufus Bature, Secretary to the Government of Plateau, Lalong alleged that rumours steadily spread all over the social media had often led to bad blood and cause massive confusion. He blamed the tension and confusion that took over Jos, last week, to such news in the social media, and wondered why the war in the South-East could help pandemonium in Plateau “of all places”. “Last week, I initiated dialogue sessions with communities and groups to…
Solomon Dalung has advised youths in Nigeria to be soldiers of peace. “It is therefore expected that we all, especially young people should take it upon ourselves to do all at our disposal to entrench peace in all we say, where we go and in all we do,” Dalung said. “It is in light of what we are discussing, that I encourage every young person to be seen as a Soldier of peace, to ensure peace globally. This is the sacrifice required from us all.” Dalung told Nigerian youths to embrace dialogue rather than war. He also mentioned that the…
Nasir El-Rufai has said the Federal Government has to reconsider and return powers and resources to the states. “The APC set up a Committee on True Federalism to help give structure to the debate, remove the bile and bitterness colouring the matter and transform the discourse into a nation-building opportunity. “The preponderance of opinion is that the Federal Government needs to shed weight and return powers and resources to the states where most government functions can be more efficiently undertaken. For the states to take on these powers, they need to access a greater share of the nation’s resources. And…
Muhammadu Buhari, has arrived the United Kingdom after leaving New York on Thursday, September 21, 2017. This was made known by Femi Adeshina recently. Adesina said Buhari, who left New York where he attended the 72nd United Nations General Assembly, has arrived the United Kingdom safely. “One thing is sure; the trip was to last between last Sunday and next Sunday/Monday. “Though he is going to the UK, everything will still be done within the timeframe of the trip,” Adesina had said.
The Kogi Government has come out to say that the state was now peaceful and safe following its partnership with security agencies to stop the high rate of insecurity that had been experiencing since 2016. The Special Adviser (SA) to Gov. Yahaya Bello on Security, Jerry Omodara disclosed this recently. “Due to government collaboration with security agencies, Kogi is now peaceful and safe because kidnappings, armed robbery, cult activities, assassination and other forms of crime which have been increasing since 2016 have been reduced to the barest minimum. “If the atmosphere is not peaceful there won’t be any meaningful development,…
Mr Ibrahim Idris, has warned new police constables against acts capable of rubbishing the image of the Nigeria Police Force. Idris said that the constables must perform their duties in total obedience to the rule of law; while ensuring that human rights of any member of the public would be duly respected. “You must put in your best to ensure that you discharge your duties faithfully as the expectations of the public from you are high. “The police cannot afford to disappoint the public by allowing crime and criminality to thrive. “You will be confronted with a lot of challenges,…
Activities at the Kogi State government secretariat were on Friday stopped to a complete halt following an indefinite strike embarked upon by workers. The entrance to the various offices were put under lock and key by workers, a development which prevented directors and management staff to gain entry into their offices. The strike had also ended activities at the state broadcasting corporation, Water works while senior secondary schools across the state were also affected as they remained closed. Students of public senior secondary schools were seen going back to their various houses after loitering around for hours as teachers and…
Tukur Buratai, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has said his vision was to have a professional and responsive army fitting into constitutional roles. He said that the vision was to ensure natural connection between the ends, the ways and the means of battling insecurity as the army continues in safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity. “In order to maintain such pride, I have laid structures for effective leadership and personnel management because the army must strive to remain as an institution of authority. “It is to create responsibilities, provide direction, inspiration, vision and communicate same to personnel at all times,”…
Dr Bukola Saraki, has reassured of the National Assembly’s (NASS) commitment to ensuring that all Nigerians live in peace without fear or intimidation. He said that the national assembly would not stop creating the befitting environment to produce “the greatest access to opportunity in a united and prosperous nation’’ for generations yet to be born. He also commended the editors “for the new path and direction’’ the forum had was carving for the journalism profession. He did nt forget to say all Nigerian media is deeply involved in fighting autocracy in whatever guise, a position shared by the Nigerian legislature.…
Pep Guardiola has rejected suggestions that the Premier League is a two-horse race between the Manchester clubs. His team and Jose Mourinho’s United are equal top of the table with an identical record on points and goal difference after just five games of the season. “There are six teams [that can win the league],” he told a news conference ahead of Saturday’s game with Crystal Palace. “We are just two or three points in front of the other ones and it’s just five games. “Last season we started quite well, quite similar, similar goals but we have less points than…
Mario Mandzukic’s overhead goal for Juventus in the Champions League final is among the 10 nominees to be awarded FIFA’s Puskas Award as best goal of the year. Mandzukic bounced the ball off his chest and with his back to goal volleyed it into net to level the final in the first half, though Real Madrid would go on to win 4-1. Olivier Giroud’s sublime scorpion kick for Arsenal against Crystal Palace in the Premier League was also included in the list, as is Nemanja Matic’s strike from distance that wrapped up Chelsea’s spot in the FA Cup final. We…