Author: David Folami

Music legends Beyonce and Jay Z have employed six nannies for newborns Rumi and Sir Carter. The Carters who welcomed twins Rumi and Sir in June hired six nannies at $100,000 a year each for their babies. A source told OK! Magazine US, “The twins don’t sleep at the same time, so she decided she needed three per child, working in eight-hour shifts.” There are also two nannies for Blue Ivy, which makes it a total of eight nannies in their home.

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Just like other celebrities like him are currently doing, Mavin boss Don Jazzy has weighed in on former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke’s money laundering case. The music maestro took to Twitter today Thursday, July 27, 2017, to ask if God will forgive Diezani if she pleads for forgiveness. He tweeted, “So if Diezani should say “GOD forgive me” will her soul be saved last last? Ahh this life.” His public outcry comes after Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Aremu Afolayan, rained curses on Diezani after he learned over N27 trillion, was recovered from Diezani recently. The movie star spared no words…

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Beautiful DJ Cuppy spent some time chilling with the stars of the Hollywood society while attending a special private movie screening. The celebrity Dj attended a special screening of “Girls Trip”, a Hollywood movie starring Jada Pinkett-Smith, Queen Latifah, Regina Hall and Tiffany Haddish, amongst other Hollywood axtresses. The screening happened on Tuesday, July 25 at the SoHo Hotel in Los Angeles. DJ Cuppy and Charlotte Kamale had a small chat with Jada while posing for a snap with the veteran Hollywood actress.

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Manchester United legend and former player, Wayne Rooney made his second competitive ‘debut’ for his boyhood club Everton yesterday, as ever reliable Leighton Baines scored in a 1-0 Europa League third-round qualifying win over Slovakian side MFK Ruzomberok. The current England captain had said in the build-up to the match at Goodison Park that it had been a lifelong dream to play for Everton in Europe. Thirteen years after leaving Merseyside for Old Trafford, Rooney finally fulfilled that ambition although it was a frustrating evening for manager Ronald Koeman and his new-look Everton side. “It’s something I’ve been looking forward…

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EPL giants, Arsenal have released their away kit, the final one ahead of next season. Arsenal’s home and away-cup shirt have already been unveiled but the club has just revealed their main away kit for next season. The Gunners unveiled the new shirt with the help of Bollywood actress Esha Gupta who is also a good friend of Hector Bellerin. Bellerin and Gupta have previously been pictured on dinner dates. Gupta who is an Arsenal fan modelled the new kit in the club’s shop. The new Arsenal’s kit is two-tone blue, starting the top with a light and fading into…

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French starboy, Paul Pogba got to chill in the tunnel with worldwide stars, Neymar and Lionel Messi after a pre-season friendly game between Manchester United and Barcelona on Wednesday, July 26. Barcelona won the game courtesy of a goal from Neymar. After the game, Pogba was pictured having a laugh with both Barcelona in the tunnel. The Manchester United midfielder shared a photo of him and the Barcelona stars after swapping shirts with Messi. The 24-year-old midfielder also shared a photo of him and Neymar. His manager Jose Mourinho thinks he is on the same level with the Barcelona stars.…

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The United States has revealed damning details of how former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, allegedly laundered $144 million. According to US authorities, the former minister lavished millions of her illicit wealth on landed properties, furniture and artworks. According to the 91-page “verified complaint” filed by the US Government before the US District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, Diezani spent “more than one million dollars on furniture, artwork, and other furnishings purchased within the Southern District of Texas, and shipped, in part, to London and Abuja, Nigeria.” She acquired the bulk of these assets between April 2010…

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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has commended Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno for embarking on the renovation of Nigerian Army barracks at Bama in the state. A statement issued by Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, the Director Army Public Relations on Wednesday, said that Buratai noted with “great appreciation Shettima’s consistent support to the army overtime.’’ Buratai described the commencement of renovation of the barracks as timely. He noted that that it would provide a more conducive environment for the troops to settle and discharge their duties of providing security for the entire Bama community and environs. The army…

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The Directors of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have adopted a draft Framework on Access and Participation of Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) ahead of the 2019 general elections. This was disclosed in a statement issued by INEC Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mr Oluwole Uzzi, on Wednesday in Abuja. Osaze-Uzzi said that the adoption was made at a workshop organised by the commission to review and adopt a `Framework on Access and Participation of PLWDs’ in Keffi, Nassarawa State, ahead of the 2019 general elections. He quoted Prince Adedeji Soyebi, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and…

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One of the PDP Governors who visited President Muhammadu Buhari in London has described his recovery as a miracle. The Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, said Buhari was cheerful and surprisingly looking better than envisaged. Umahi and seven other Governors met with the President on Wednesday, July 26 – they were the second batch of political leaders to meet Buhari since the visitation window opened. Some APC Governors and Chieftains were the first set to visit Buhari in London. Speaking to Punch, Umahi said the President will return to the country as soon as his doctors clear him. He said,…

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The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the redeployment of Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers serving along the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria highways starting from Zuba Division of FCT. Others affected by the order are Inspectors and Rank and Files serving in those Police Divisions. The Force Spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood, in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, said that the measure was to ensure total success of the operations currently ongoing on the route. It added that new personnel to replace the redeployed ones have been posted to the affected divisions. The statement disclosed that the exercise was aimed…

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Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister ofInformation and Culture, says the social media is a double-edged sword for information officers because of its real time advantage and the challenge of fake news. The minister said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of a two-day capacity building exercise for Strategic Communication Liaison Officers organised by the Office of the National Security Adviser. “Undeniably, technological advances have redefined the media landscape and the way information officers communicate government activities to the public.” “But for the information officers, the social media is a double-edged sword.” “Whereas it allows them to reach their…

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Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Aremu Afolayan, has rained curses on former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. According to the younger brother of renowned filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, $90 billion, over N27 Trillion, was recovered from Diezani recently. The movie star spared no words on the former Minister of Petroleum. An angry Afolayan wrote this alongside his video, “Aiye Deziani koni daaah…. aiye Iya toh bi Deziani ko de tuni daaah! 90 billion dollars recovered from her converted to naira is 27 Trillion nairaaa…. haaaaaa. Melo ni waaa ni Nigeria… 170million. A shey waa ya werey bayiii. We can not fight,we can only…

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‘Pana’ singer Tekno is still in the money sharing mood! The singer is trying to reconnect with a childhood friend who he promises to give 1 million Naira. He took to Twitter yesterday July 25, 2017, to make this announcement. “His name is Paul Akere! we were good friends in secondary school; put the word out. Am looking for a way to contact him. 1m on him 200k u,” he tweeted. Tekno has confirmed his relationship with Lola Rae by sharing a photo of both of them together with a love struck emoji accompanying it. For months Lola Rae and…

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Justin Bieber has denied claims he’s starting a church soon. The music star was questioned by gossip site, TMZ on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, if he cancelled the concerts due to ‘religious reasons’. The 23-year-old Canadian singer simply said, “No, you already know the reason.” This comes after Australia’s Channel Nine entertainment guru Richard Wilkins claimed that the real reason Bieber decided to cancel his tour was that he wanted to ‘reconnect with his faith’ and possibly start his own church. On Monday, July 24, 2017, Bieber announced he would not be finishing the remainder of his scheduled stadium shows…

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Model Amber Rose has opened up on life after leaving Kanye West. The mum of one in an interview with Complex says she was bullied by the troubled rapper for six years. She told Complex, “In all of my relationships, I have been hurt, I have been the one that has been heartbroken.” Adding, “I have never cheated on any of my boyfriends I still have never said anything means about him. This is after six years of bullying from him. He said one something about my child. I was quiet for so long. I could have got a reality…

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Kim Kardashian and her rapper husband, Kanye West are expecting their third child with the help of a surrogate. The reality star who has been vocal about her desire for a big family in June said she and her husband began looking for a surrogate. US Weekly is reporting that their surrogate is three months along, which means they’ll likely welcome baby three in January 2018. Two pregnancies plagued by placenta accreta, a potentially life-threatening condition, have forced the couple to consider alternative options, rather than enduring another high-risk situation. They have agreed to pay $45,000 in 10 monthly instalments…

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Big Brother Naija 2017 fake housemate Jon Ogah has opened up about his relationship with TBoss. The singer who just dropped a single ‘Uncle Suru’ featuring Adekunle Gold and Simi said the BBN star, “is a special lady and a friend.” The rising star is also waiting for life to surprise him with love. When asked about his relationship status, he told Pulse, “Currently I am proudly single and career driven and I am waiting for life to surprise me.” Ogah also reveals he is currently busy working on new music. “I am currently working on a couple of singles…

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Kylian Mbappe who is arguably one of the most popular names in world football right now has a Nigerian middle name. The Monaco star was born with a middle name Adesanmi and while that is clearly a Nigerian name, no ties had been found between the 18-year-old and Nigeria. Several reports, however, have it that Mbappe’s father Wilfred Mbappe has Cameroonian and Nigerian roots. Wilfred Mbappe’s Nigerian roots have not been often highlight as he was known as a Cameroon refugee who migrated to France and got married to Algerian-French lady Fayza. But according to the reports, Wilfred gave his…

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Twin daughters of Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi have resumed nursery school in China. Mikel’s partner Olga Diyachenko and their twin daughters have relocated to China to be with the midfielder who plays for Tianjin TEDA. The 30-year-old shared a photo of him and Diyachenko taking their daughters to school. “First day going to nursery school #myangels #pooh1 #pooh2 #pooh3 #pooh4,” Mikel wrote alongside the photo. Mikel’s cute moments with his daughters have always been captured on social media either through his accounts or his partner’s own. Mikel and his partner Diyachenko welcomed the twins, Ava and Mia in…

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