Former Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole recently compared Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state to a mad man. In his sharp response to Governor Fayose’s constant criticism of the President, the former Governor said “I don’t like to discuss Fayose because when he makes his statements, it only reminds me of an Igbo proverb which says that if a responsible man is having his bath after a hard day’s work and he removes his dress in a local bathroom and a mad man carries the dress and the man bathing, seeing that the mad man has carried the dress, he…
Author: David Folami
Leicester City coach Craig Shakespeare has said that he is pissed at not being able to finalise a deal for Manchester City youngster Kelechi Iheanacho. Leicester City are close to the signing of Iheanacho who is leaving Manchester City in search of regular chances. The possibility of a buy-back clause and the unsettled dispute between two agents of Iheanacho, have been cited as the reason for the delay in the deal. Leicester City manager Shakespeare is however hopeful that a deal will be sealed soon for the 20-year-old striker. “I’m hoping so, but I am like every other manager at…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will battle Sierra Leone in the qualifiers for the group stage of WAFU Cup. The WAFU Cup which is contested by representative teams of the West African Football Union is returning with the 2017 edition set to begin in September. Draw for the tournament for home-based players was held on Thursday, July 27 at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. For the 2017 editions, the 16 participating teams will play single knockout games before the winners advance to two four-team groups. 2010 champions Nigeria have been drawn to play Sierra Leone in a double header…
Legendary Brazil international full-back Dani Alves said he hopes starboy Neymar will join him at Paris Saint Germain but insisted he isn’t using his personal friendship to entice the Barcelona forward’s decision. The two were team-mates at Barca after Neymar’s arrival in 2013 until Alves left to join Juventus just last year. Having joined PSG, 34-year-old Alves hopes Neymar will show courage and decide to join the French capital club’s large Brazilian group, that includes forward Lucas Moura, and centre-backs Thiago Silva and Marquinhos. “I hope it will happen. I’ve got nothing to do with his decision, it’s a very…
In 2012, she went to the peak of Mountain Kilimanjaro for a humanitarian cause. Francis Duru’s birthday is also today. The actor who started his career in Nollywood in the early 90’s graduated from the University of PH, Nigeria. Some of the notable movies he has acted in are “Rattle Snake”, “Mama Sunday”, “Sins of the Flesh”, and “Cold War”.
Barely two weeks after the release of “Sounds from the Other Side,” Wizkid is out with new music. The new record is titled ‘Medicine’, a mid-tempo mellow production from Masterkraft.
Kenya’s Victoria Kimani has released a new single, ‘China love’, for her fans. Kimani rides the Island-inspired, Drey Beatz-produced track, telling of how she wants true, no fake, no bootleg love. She is collaborating with International artists and Grammy award winning songwriter Rock City (Theron Thomas) who have written songs for Beyonce, Rihanna, Adam Levine and Ariana Grande.
Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar is currently undergoing medical treatment after a relaps from her Fibroid operation early this year. Despite all this, the actress is still positive about her current health status. And she’s thanking Chika Ike for the monetary support. She took to Instagram on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, to share the news. “Chika called several times to pray for me and she did today too(bless her)she gave me money and insisted it was a token (I was touched) Chika you totally surprised me and am grateful ,darlings pls thank @chikaike for me you rock love you all and…
Olufunmilola Aduke Iyanda popularly known as Funmi Iyanda is 45 years old today. An award-winning broadcaster, journalist, columnist and also a blogger, Funmi Iyanda was the presenter and brains behind one of Nigeria’s most famous talk shows New Dawn with Funmi which was on NTA for a run of eight years. Some of her other programmes are “Talk With Funmi”, and “My Country: Nigeria”. She was named one of Forbes 20 Youngest Powerful Women in the continent and was honoured as a Young Global Leader (YGL) by the World Economic Forum. In 2012, she went to the peak of Mountain…
Adventure movie, ‘Tatu’ has premiered on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at the Eko Hotel Convention center, Victoria Island. The premiere was attended by Funlola Aofiyebi Raimi, Hafiz Oyetoro, Sambasa Nzeribe, Jude Idala and Don Omope among others. The new film by award-winning director; Don Omope, stars Segun Arinze, Desmond Elliott, Toyin Aimakhu-Abraham, Gabriel Afolayan, Rahama Sadau, Sambaza Nzeribe, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Hafiz Oyetoro and Frank Donga. ‘Tatu’ is an adaptation of a book written by Dr. Abraham E. Nwankwo, the recently retired Director General, Debt Management Office. The movie is centered on complications around a woman’s desire for the fruit of…
Still blossoming and waxing strong in love, Betty Irabor was in a bright mood as she celebrated 34 years of marriage with her husband, Soni. The media personality took to Instagram earlier today to express her excitement over the union which has produced two children. Betty, who is the publisher of the Genevieve magazine wrote, “Tickle Tickle…34 years later..WE STILL DO!” The philanthropist clocked 60 in March 2017 and she doesn’t even look it. Her admirable aura and high sense of fashion have portrayed her as one with a great deal of style as often seen in her public appearances.…
Tiwa Savage and her son, Jamil Balogun have been spotted in a loving mother-child moment captured by estranged husband and father, TeeBillz. The pair were seen in the studio where a snoopy JamJam attempted to unplug an headphone from his mother’s ears. This, and some other interesting shots were posted by TeeBillz via his Instagram yesterday, July 29, 2017. “Mummy! Just do the chorus. I got the verse…. Tika Tika ❤ #Zaddy #JamJam,” the post reads. The recent bonding in the family of the singer whose marriage to her husband underwent some trying has been a joy to watch. Their…
Late Nollywood icon, Adebayo Faleti, was until his death one that stayed firmly rooted to his professions as an actor, media practitioner and author, but that is not all. His closeness to wife, Abosede, was strong to the extent that she even wore his underwear and some personal effects. In an interview with The Nation News, the widow shared a list of things they did together which includes having meals together. She recounted the time when her parents sent her packing from their residence after conceiving a child for the legend before marriage. A young Faleti took her in, assuring…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has said that there will be no election in the five South-East states in 2019. Kanu said this during a rally organised by his supporters in Imo State on Friday, July 28, 2017. The IPOB leader also told members of his group that the Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha will soon be sacked from the Government House. He said “We are in the land of Biafra. I have come to Owerri to spread the good news of the coming of Biafra Republic. I don’t want you people to be deceived. Restructuring does…
Kogi Government has released N2 billion to the 21 local government councils in the state as their share of the N6.2 billion of the Paris Club refund the state received from the Federal Government. A statement issued in Lokoja on Saturday by the Commissioner of Finance, Mr Idris Ashiru, said the government’s share of the refund was N4.02 billion. He said that N1. 716 billion out of the government share had been released for the payment of May and June salaries of teaching and non-teaching staff in tertiary institutions. Ashiru said that N1. 323 billion was expended on the payment…
The Nigerian Army is to deploy 230 personnel, including 19 officers and 211 soldiers to Liberia, Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said. Speaking in Kaduna at the end of a a four-week intensive training on leadership and peacekeeping for the personnel, Buratai, charged them to shun acts that could tarnish Nigeria’s image. “You must observe human rights, and respect the cultural and religious sensitives of Liberians,” he said. The army chief said that since 1960, Nigeria has deployed over 20,000 troops to 40 peacekeeping missions in Africa and across the world. Earlier the Nigerian Army Peacekeeping Centre,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a 59-year-old man with 25kg of substances tested to be ephedrine (a medication and stimulant), while trying to board an Ethiopian airline flight from the Aminu Kano International Airport to South Africa. The NDLEA says Ephedrine (EPH) or pseudoephedrine (PSE), or drug products containing these substances have chemicals used in the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine. Mr Mitchell Ofoyeju, NDLEA spokesperson in a statement in Abuja, said that Christopher Chukwuani, a fish farmer was intercepted at the departure waiting lounge based on intelligence. “The suspect was arrested following a tip-off after he…
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has approved the appointment of Mustafa Hamza-Buhari as his new political adviser. This was contained in a statement signed by Director General, Media and Communication, Tanko Salihu and issued to newsmen in Kano on Saturday. The statement also announced the appointment of Khadi Salisu-Muhammad as the Chairman, Hajj Tribunal and Shehu Tasiu-Ishaq as a member. According to the statement, other members of the tribunal include Hajia Sakina Yusuf, CSP Adamu Babayo and Musa Zangon-Mata. While congratulating the new appointees, the governor charged them to be diligent and selfless in the discharge of their duties.…
Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District expressed his condolences to the families of victims of the Friday petrol tanker accident in Felele area of Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi. NAN reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC) on Saturday said the death toll in the petrol tanker accident, had risen to 13. In a statement issued by Melaye, he commiserated with the people of the area over the accidents, According to him, the accident would have been an avoided if the dualisation and expansion of the Abuja to Lokoja Expressway had been completed on schedule. “Our prayers…
Lille Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama[/caption] side Lille are rejecting any loan offers for Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama who has been deemed surplus by the club. Enyeama has been told he is not in the plans of new manager Marcelo Bielsa who have signed 12 players this transfer window. A host of loan offers have come in for the goalkeeper but Lille have rejected them all, fancying only a permanent deal move. According to reports from France, Lille are looking to out rightly sell the 34-year-old to raise some money. Ligue 1 sides, Nantes and Nice have both made enquiries for a…