Kemi Adetiba, who was in charge of “The Wedding Party,” said she knows an Oscar will come soon. On the latest episode of CNN’s African Voices, the Nigerian filmmaker talked about the success of the romantic comedy, her web series, “King Women,” and winning an Oscar very soon. “I was questioning my longevity in front of the camera. I’d also find it intriguing when I would go off for shoots with the cameramen. “I said: ‘Instead of just wasting a couple of years, how about I learn a new craft while I’m doing that? What is the thing that I…
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Dammy Krane might not be exiting Miami-Dade anytime soon. The music star’s court hearing has now been moved from August 1 to August 17, 2017. According to the Miami-Dade County Criminal Justice Online System, the Felony case against Krane indicates that his arraignment hearing has now been scheduled for August 17, 2017. Dammy Krane will now appear in court at 9:15 am on the said date at the Justice Building, Room 4-3 with Courtney Erik as his defence attorney and Miguel De La O as the Judge. Dammy Krane has spoken about his arrest for grand theft in Miami. In…
Nigerian singer Maleek Berry is now a motivational speaker. The music star had his first ever TEDx Talk in Peckham, London. The singer shared the news with fans and followers via Instagram on August 2, 2017. “My first ever TED Talk is now available to watch on YouTube! Thanks to @tedxpeckham for having me and allowing me to tell my story & share my ideals! Hope it inspires some of you to Find Your Truth!,” he wrote alongside a short clip of the award winner doing his thing. Maleek’s verse on the Adey-produced track is part of the charm that…
Today is the birthday of music legend Daddy Showkey. Real name, John Asiemo, Daddy Showkey became a household name in the 90’s when he dropped his self titled debut album in 1994. The album created a new genre galala and featured the hit ‘Welcome Daddy Showkey’. His next album “The Ghetto Soldier” got him more success with his nationwide hit ‘Dyna’. Daddy Showkey was not only the pioneer of the galala sound but the first to usher in the dominance of Ajegunle music in the country.
Happy Birthday Uti Nwachukwu. The TV show host and actor blew up as one of the contestants of Big Brother Africa in 2008. He won the fifth edition of the reality show two years later. Born in 1982, Uti holds a Bsc in Computer Science and Education from Benson Idahosa University. He hasn’t made much use for his degree. Uti is a very popular media personality. He is the host of the MNET show Jara, and one of the new generation of Nollywood male actors. In 2014 he was chosen as the host of “STAR THE WINNER IS.”
Happy Birthday Jazzman Olofin. Jazzman Olofin is best known for his collaboration with Juju music star, Adewale Ayuba, on a song titled ‘Raise the roof’. He used to be a member of the popular hip hop group, X Appeal along with his former partner, Lexy Doo back in the early 2000’s. Enjoy ur day.
Nigerian singer Terry G has declared his intention to run for the governor and deputy governor of Benue state soon. The singer took to Instagram on August 3, 2017, to share the news with fans and followers. He wrote, “MY PEOPLE, THE TIME IS NOW. POWER BELONGS TO THE YOUTHS, SAY NO TO OLD CARGOS…VOTE TERRY G FOR GOVERNOR/DEPUTY OF BENUE STATE, I WILL MAKE YOU PROUD.WHEN I SAY LEGALIZE YOU SAY GINJAH..” If the singer is dead serious about his intentions, he takes a cue alongside Kcee and Yul Edohie in the race for political power. Meanwhile, after many…
Following the payment of over N5.1billion to workers by the state Government of Osun, pensioners under the aegis of Forum 2011/12 retired public servant in Osun staged a protest demanding for more payment from the government. The protest which happened alongside the 3-day Fidua prayers for Alhaja Saratu Aregbesola, mother of the governor who died on Tuesday, was staged to press home more payment from the government of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. The pensioners, who gathered at the entrance of the state’s secretariat, were seen discussing with no placards to bare their minds for their protest. Recall that the state government…
The Nigerian Army has warned Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, to desist from talking ill of the army by claiming that it is corrupt. The army issued the governor a very public warning on its official Twitter account (@HQNigerianArmy), tweeting, “Gov Ayodele Fayose should stop politicizing the military&military OPs, seek other avenues for your relevance. The Army today is not corrupt.” The tweet is believed to be a reply to the governor’s recent criticism of the military in relation to its fight against terrorist group, Boko Haram. After a report by the United States’ Department of State’s Bureau for Counterterrorism…
Nigeria has signed financing deals with oil majors Shell and Chevron to develop projects that would boost reserves and revenue, the state-run oil firm said on Thursday. “Two sets of alternative financing agreements on Joint Venture (JV) projects to boost reserves and production in line with government’s aspiration were executed in London on Monday,” said a statement by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in Abuja. “The two projects are expected to generate incremental revenues of about $16 billion within the assets’ life cycle including a flurry of exploratory activities that would generate employment opportunities in the industry, boost gas…
Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose has denied media reports that he has been picked to run as Vice President to Atiku Abubakar President in 2019, under the platform of the PDP. In a statement issued by Lere Olayinka, the Governor’s spokesman, he said Fayose will announce his plan to run for the Presidency in two months time. Fayose’s camp has, however, described the report as false. “I saw the report on Saharareporters like every other person; that will be one of the many mysteries of Sahareporters. As I’m talking to you, there is nothing like that,” Olayinka said. “Fayose will…
A socio-political group, Kwara Mass Movement (KMM), has urged President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, to return all monies he had collected as pension from the state government. National Coordinator of the group, Mr Salmon Jawondo, made the call in Ilorin on Thursday while briefing the media on “the state of the State’’. “We watched with great consternation the twist in the pension policy for former governors in the state which had benefitted Dr Bukola Saraki in no small way. “Saraki served as the governor of Kwara State from 2003 to 2011. “According to Saraki’s media aide, he wrote…
President Muhammadu Buhari has sympathised with the Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola over the death of his mother, Saratu Aregbesola. Buhari described the deceased as “a great woman who was the pillar of discipline to her children.” The President, who is recovering in London, expressed his condolences to Aregbesola in a telephone conversation on Thursday, August 3, Garba Shehu, a Presidential aide, disclosed on Twitter. Buhari said the Governor’s mum contributed immensely to the building of a respectable pedigree for her family by raising disciplined and humble children like Rauf Aregbesola. Mrs Aregbesola, 84, died in Ilesha, her hometown, in…
A former Senate President, Ken Nnamani has said that he has no regrets stopping the third term agenda of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo. According to reports, Nnamani also said that he will do it once more, if he is given another chance. The former Senate President also called on the Federal Government to look into calls for the restructuring of Nigeria. He said “Yes, I presided over the plenary for third term, and all that I needed was to call a spade by its name. “If I have the opportunity to do it again, I will do the same thing.” He…
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (ACF) has said that there is no reversing the quit notice issued to Igbos in the North. According to reports, the leader of the ACF, Yerima Shettima said the group has not denounced the announcement which it made some months ago. He said : “We have not renounced our earlier position on the notice to quit to the Igbo. “We stand for peace and our mission is for peace. But as it is now, Nigeria’s unity is being threatened by the current agitation by the Igbo. “Hence, our resolve to ensure that those who are…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said he knows nothing about sending people to collect money on his behalf. This is following reports that some fraudsters have been collecting money from top ministers and other civil servants in Magu’s name. According to reports, the dupes also created a Facebook account in the name of the EFCC boss to boost their devlish scheme. The spokesman of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren in a statement, said “These reports are indeed worrisome as they detract from the well-established mode of operation by the commission. As a highly…
Jose Mourinho has told Anthony Martial there is a enough space for him at Manchester United next season. Martial has been linked with a loan move to Inter Milan as part of a deal for Ivan Perisic to move to Old Trafford. Mourinho said after the 2-1 friendly win over Sampdoria in Dublin on Wednesday that he wanted to make one more signing before the deadline. But asked about Martial, he said: “Everybody’s in the plan — the plan is to have a good squad, not a good team, a good squad with options. “And we have important players injured…
Jose Mourinho was happy with Manchester United’s preseason, in which his team won five of their seven games — another, vs. Real Madrid, ended in a draw, but United won on penalties — in the U.S., Norway and Ireland. Big injuries were avoided, crowds turned up in their numbers and new signings bedded in. Several players performed very well and impressed their manager; among those right up there was Andreas Pereira. “I’ve had a good preseason; I’ve showed that I’ve learned during my time away on loan and I also have more to show,” Pereira said after Wednesday’s 2-1 win…
Nemanja Matic has told his new Manchester United teammates they can send a warning to Europe’s top clubs by beating Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup. United will be back in the Champions League next season after winning the Europa League in May, but before that they face European champions Madrid in Macedonia on Tuesday — just two weeks after their International Champions Cup clash in California, which the Jose Mourinho and his boys won on penalties. And Matic, who played his first game for his new club in the 2-1 win over Sampdoria in Dublin on Wednesday following…
Jurgen Klopp wants competition for places in his side as it will help Liverpool take “the next step” this season. The Anfield club has brought in Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Dominic Solanke so far this summer — the former arriving for a club-record £34.3 million. The ex-Roma man has shone this preseason, so much that star winger Sadio Mane has said he’s ready to switch positions to accommodate the Egypt international. Klopp has remained sure that, despite repeated links to Barcelona, star playmaker Philippe Coutinho will stay with the club this summer to help achieve their big aims this…