Kunle Afolayan has announced the release date for his new movie, “The Tribunal.” A collaboration between African Magic films and Golden Effects Pictures, the movie which stars Bimbo Manuel, Nobert Young, Omotola Jalade, Carol King, Funsho Adeolu, Ade Laoye, and Damilola Ogunsi, will debut on July 28, 2017. In “Tribunal”, “Jimi Disu, a man in his fifties, is one of the bright- minded lawyers who co-establish a leading law firm in Lagos many years ago. However, he lost his sense of direction and strength after being hit by a series of personal challenges that question his resolve as a man.…
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Webizza Global PR is thrilled to announce the release of debut single from Marvis Nkpornwi, ‘Vibe’, available on all major music stores on 30 June 2017. ‘Vibe’ is a Hip Hop/ Rap debut single by Marvis, who was a top finalist at Big Brother Naija 2017. She is passionate about rapping, acting and modelling. As an independent artiste, she plans on releasing a second single from her EP that is scheduled to be out in October this year.
Gender Awareness Trust (GAT), an NGO, on Monday said it had trained no fewer than 149 youths, religious and traditional leaders on adolescent girls initiative. The Project Officer, Miss Tida Leo, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna. Leo said Collective Action for Adolescent Girls Initiative (CAAGI) is a Christian Aid funded project. “The initiative is aimed at improving the choices and opportunities of adolescent girls in Northern Nigeria.’’ She said 58 were trained on gender advocacy, 40 on Child Right Act and 51 are faith actors and dialogue forum. According to her,…
The Managing Director, Mr Nsima Ekere, has assured that the emergency repairs on failed portions of the East West Road, Rivers, will be completed within three weeks. Mr Ibitoye Abosede, Director Corporate Affairs, NDDC, gave this assurance in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Abosede quoted Ekere as giving the assurance while inspecting work on the road. He was accompanied by the Executive Director Projects, Mr Samuel Adjogbe, and other directors of the Commission. The NDDC boss stressed the importance of the road, describing it as the gateway to economic activities in the Niger Delta region. He declared: “This road…
The natives of Abuja have rejected groups seeking secession from Nigeria. President of the Original Inhabitants Development Association of Abuja (OIDA), Danladi Jeji noted that they would seek independent status from the northern and southern groups if the Nigerian federation is dissolved. Jeji said they will seek an independent status by calling on the United Nations to govern the 8,000sq kilometres territory through a transitional arrangement until it can become an autonomous city-state with socio-political and economic sovereignty. While canvassing support for the federal government, the group called for more devolution of powers to FCT and state governments to ensure…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that the late Alhaji Maitama Sule would be remembered by Nigerians for his unblemished public service records. Abubakar, who stated this in a statement on Monday in Abuja, described public service records as one of the deceased’s greatest and most indelible virtues. Atiku noted that the deceased was one of Nigeria’s greatest and most remarkable politicians whose vast experience, knowledge and wisdom were invaluable and immeasurable. He described the late Sule as an epitome of selfless service to the people, saying that politicians of his generation were dedicated to service with integrity and…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has insisted that President Muhammadu Buhari is on life-support. Fayose said the recent trip by the President’s wife, Aisha Buhari to London confirms his statement. “It is six days since I addressed the press and today, I still insist that the President is indeed on life-support,” the Governor said while speaking to newsmen in Lagos on Monday, July 3. “The worsen condition of the President’s health necessitated the hurried trip of our First Lady, Her Excellency Aisha Buhari to London and it is hoped that she will have the courage to tell Nigerians the truth…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has joined dignitaries mourning the death of elder statesman, Alhaji Maitama Sule. Obaseki has described the late Maitama Sule as a great leader, who contributed immensely to peace, development and security in the country while he served as Minister for National Guidance in 1983, a portfolio established to assist the then President Shehu Shagari in tackling corruption. In his condolence message endorsed by his Chief Press Secretary, John Mayaki, Obaseki recalled that the former minister actively engaged in the promotion of peace and security in the continent. Mourning Alhaji Sule, the governor explained that words…
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has insisted that the Blues must cough out mega million money to land Everton striker Romelu Lukaku this summer. The Belgian international has signified his interest to make a return to Stamford Bridge, and Everton have stated emphatically that the Blues will have to pay whopping sum of £100 million to lure him away from Goodison Park. Conte has made the Belgian hit-man his number one priority as he looks to add to his squad to defend the Premier League title and make an impact in the Champions League next season. Lukaku moved to Stamford Bridge…
Chelsea are edging ever closer to the signing of Antonio Rudiger and the Roma defender appeared to give the game away following Germany’s Confederations Cup triumph on Sunday night. It’s understood the Premier League champions have agreed a £33million deal for Rudiger, with Antonio Conte on the hunt for John Terry’s long-term replacement ahead of the 2017/18 campaign. Rudiger was at the heart of Germany’s defence which beat Chile 1-0 in the final of the Confederations Cup and the 24-year-old earned widespread praise for his impressive performance in Saint Petersburg. One particular Instagram user, believed to be a friend of…
Chelsea have indicated they are willing to pay a club-record £60 million to land Juventus left-back Alex Sandro. Fresh talks regarding Sandro’s future took place on Monday and it is essentially now down to the player whether or not he will move to Stamford Bridge. Juventus are willing to give Sandro a new contract to stay in Italy, but Chelsea are prepared to better their offer and meet the valuation placed on the 26 year-old. Chelsea are hopeful that will be enough to secure Sandro’s signature, but they are still waiting to hear whether or not the player will tell…
Manchester United will launch another bid for AS Monaco’s Fabinho after the Ligue 1 champions rejected an offer from rivals Paris Saint Germain, according to reports from Italy. Reports earlier this month suggested that Fabinho, who hinted towards a Man United move on live television, had been subject to a €45m bid. However, noise surrounding a move to Old Trafford cooled once it was revealed that Paris Saint Germain had swooped in with an offer of their own. But according to Calcio Mercato, and the same journalist who broke news of a United bid for Fabinho in the first place,…
Manchester United aim to announce the £60million signing of Alvaro Morata on Thursday. There was significant progress made on the deal for the Real Madrid striker over the weekend. Yesterday the player’s father and agent met officials at the club to iron out the details of the deal. It had been held up with Real wanting £80million rather than the £60million United valued him at. But the player himself intervened last week when he contacted Real officials from his honeymoon to try and get the deal smoothed through. Yesterday afternoon his father Alfonso and agent Juanma Lopez went to the…
Manchester United have contacted Inter Milan with a proposal to buy Ivan Perisic in a deal worth over €40million, reports say. Perisic has been repeatedly linked with a move to the Premier League and the Croatia international The Portuguese boss is a huge admirer of the dynamic winger and believes he is an ideal signing to bolster his squad at Old Trafford. According to Sky Italia, United have once again approached Inter, hoping to come to an agreement to sign Perisic who has been one of most impressive performers in Serie A over the past two seasons. It is claimed…
Barcelona will play Brazilian side Chapecoense, whose team was all but wiped out in an air crash last November, in a friendly match at the Camp Nou on August 7. The match will “help pay tribute to the 71 people who died in the accident on November 28th, 2016, as well as their families,” the Spanish giants said on their website. “Barca hopes to help Chapecoense rebuild institutionally and recover the competitive level it had before the tragedy,” it added. The winner of the match will receive the Joan Gamper Trophy, named after the Swiss founder of Barcelona. Nineteen Chapecoense…
Mercy Aigbe amongst many others took to the streets for the #1in3Africa walk against domestic violence organised by the wife of the Ooni of Ife, Olori Wuraola Ogunwusi, last week. Considering her experience with domestic violence, being a part of the initiative was a big deal for the Nollywood actress whose seven-year-old marriage fell apart a few months back. She used the opportunity to ask the public to refrain from asking her not to talk about domestic violence on her social media. Since their marriage came to a bitter end, Aigbe and her estranged husband, Lanre Gentry have been embroiled…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Remi Oshodi Surutu, lost her daughter, Ayomikun. The sad incident was reported on Sunday, July 2, 2017. It was reported that the actress’ beautiful daughter passed away due to complications from sickle cell. We reached out to the actress’ representative, Emiralty, who said the actress is doing well. According to him, “she’s doing fine. Remi Surutu is doing fine. thank you so much.” When asked about the burial arrangements he said, “we are yet to conclude arrangements on that hopefully later today we should know the bearing.” Remi Oshodi Surutu, lost her daughter, Ayo, after a sickle…
Popular rapper and Instagram comedian, Falz, is the cover star for Guardian Life Magazine. The lawyer turned entertainer talks about his opinion on the Nigerian legal system, his dream girl, dealing with fame and his alter ego. On how he developed his alter-ego, “Initially it started off as just making fun of people and it was just something that stuck and I found that I had developed a complete alter ego.”
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, has faulted the increasing engagement of military personnel in the duties constitutionally reserved for the Nigeria Police. The Speaker on Monday, July 4, said the deployment of soldiers to over 28 states in the country is an indication that Nigeria is already in a state of emergency. Dogara noted that in peacetime, soldiers are only meant to complement the police and other civil authorities, and not the other way round. He stated this in Abuja at a “Capacity/Interactive Needs Assessment Workshop of Security Sector Related Committees in the House of…
APC national leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, says the death of Alhaji Maitama Sule has reduced the rank of true nationalists at a time the nation is in dire need of wise counsel. Tinubu, in a statement on Monday said Sule’s death came at a time the nation is in dire need of wise counsel on how to navigate through potential landmines. He described the late statesman as a detribalised Nigerian, whose death is not only a loss to his family and Kano State, but to the entire country. Sule died at the early hours of Monday in a hospital in…