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 his idea of the perfect girl, “It has less to do with the looks and more to do with the personality. So intellectually sound, really smart, very ambitious with a great sense of humour and just really caring.” When asked how he deals with fame, “It gets very hectic and stressful, sometimes you just want to be by yourself and have a…
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Proud father or two Davido just shared this photo of his little girl, Hailey Adeleke. The music star took to Snapchat with an adorable photo of his daughter. “Omo Obo! Hailey Adeleke! Ready for them,” he wrote. The music star and girlfriend, Amanda, welcomed their bundle of joy on May 9, 2017, and named her Hailey Veronica Adeleke. The ‘If’ crooner also shared a shot of himself cuddling a pretty Hailey in the hospital after watching the miracle of her birth. “SHES HERE!! HAILEY VERONICA ADELEKE HAS COME TO BALL!!!!!! THANK YOU JESUS!! SHES TOO BEAUTIFUL!!” he wrote on Instagram.…
An NGO, Society for the Empowerment of Young Persons (SEYP), on Monday called for more public awareness against human trafficking and stigmatisation. The Executive Director of SEYP, Mrs Jennifer Ero, made the call during a sensitisation workshop on human trafficking held at Auchi, headquarters of the Etsako-West Local Government Area of Edo. Ero said that the rural area had been identified as a source and destination for the recruitment of young females for sexual exploitation, and young people for labour exploitation. She said that the programme was to enlighten the community on the negative effects of journeys taken by Edo…
The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Monday said it registered 3,000 births among Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the past six months. The SEMA Chairman, Satomi Ahmad, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri. Satomi said that the births were registered at various camps located in the state capital between January and June. He explained that the birth records showed significant increase in view of the high number of couples staying at the camps. He added that “we recorded 3,000 births among IDPs in the last six months. The mothers…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Monday, said 700 Boko Haram insurgents around the fringes of Sambisa Forest in Borno surrendered to troops. Buratai disclosed this during a Photo/Arts Exhibition which was part of activities to mark the week-long Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). The army chief said “a short while ago, I received the good news that about 700 Boko Haram terrorists within the fringes of Sambisa Forest have surrendered.” “Some others are in the process to surrender, This is a clear indication that the Boko Haram war is clearly being won.” “The situation is being…
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji (Dr.) Abdulfatah Ahmed, has approved the composition of a Judicial Commission of Enquiry into Iloffa/Odo-Owa communal clashes. According to a statement released in Ilorin today and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Isiaka Sola Gold, the Commission is composed of Hon. Justice Sulyman Durosinlorun Kawu, Chief Judge, Kwara State as Chairman while HRH Alhaji (Dr.) Ndanusa Haliru Yahaya, Emir of Shonga; Mrs. Funsho Dada Lawal, Solicitor-General/Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice; Barr. Taiye Oniyide, Professional Arbitrator, Bayo Ojo & Co.; Representative of Commissioner of Police; and Representative of Director, Dept. Of State Security…
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has mourned the death of Nigeria’s former Minister for National Guidance Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule who died today, Monday, July 3, 2017. The former minister died in Cairo, Egypt, 24 hours after he was rushed to a hospital according to his son Alhaji Mukhtar Maitama Sule. Relaying his condolences through the government handle @NGRPresident, Osinbajo extended his “deep & heartfelt condolences” to the deceased’s family. The handle tweeted, “On behalf of Pres MBuhari, AsoRock and the people of Nigeria, AgP expresses heartfelt condolences on the death of Alhaji Maitama Sule.” In another tweet, it posted, “AgP…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State on Monday denied allegations that Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu budgeted N795 million on gift items, donations and guests in 2017. Its Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Adesanya, made the denial in a statement issued to journalists in Lagos. Adesanya described the allegation as an attempt to rubbish the ongoing “transformation programmes’’ of the APC administration in the state. “It is important to set the record straight. In 2016, the former administration spent N253 million on donations, while Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu reduced it to N160 million in the 2017 budget,’’ he said. Adesanya alleged that the…
Finally, after years of trying, Arsenal are on the verge of signing a top striker. Alexandre Lacazette is expected to complete a move from Lyon to the Emirates in the coming days, with Arsenal set to break their transfer record to the tune of around €52 million to land the coveted forward. Though the deal isn’t done yet, here’s a look at the impact the France international is expected to have on the Gunners: How will Lacazette fit in at Arsenal? Lacazette is expected to lead the line as the Gunners’ new central striker, regardless of whether Arsene Wenger sticks…
Wayne Rooney is likely to be included in the Manchester United squad for their tour of the United States when it is announced this week, sources have said. United captain Rooney said immediately after the Europa League final in May that he had “more or less” decided where he will play next season. But with just a week to go before Jose Mourinho’s squad depart for Los Angeles, there has been no official announcement from either the player or United. It means Rooney, under contract until 2019, is expected to report back to Carrington on Saturday to undergo medical tests…
Alexis Sanchez must leave Arsenal if he is to fulfil his ambition of winning the Champions League, Chile legend Ivan Zamorano has told SFR Sport. Sanchez, 28, is heading into the final year of his Arsenal contract and, with no Champions League football for the Gunners next year, has been widely tipped to leave. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Confederations Cup final defeat to Germany, Sanchez, who scored 24 Premier League goals in 38 appearances last season, said his future is “clear” but would not be drawn on details. And Zamorano, 50, said he believed the attacker needed to leave if…
Everton have completed the signing of striker Sandro Ramirez from Malaga on a four-year contract. The Premier League club announced the deal on Monday after triggering the 21-year-old’s release clause of €6 million (£5.25m). Everton have been looking to bolster their attacking options this summer, with Romelu Lukaku appearing likely to leave Goodison Park, and have now signed the former Barcelona player until 2021. “I’m very happy, this is a big step in my career,” Sandro told Everton’s website. “I know I’m signing for a massive club in England. Everton is the ideal place for me, I’ve got the ideal…
Neymar has said that he was too shy to speak to Lionel Messi after arriving at Barcelona in 2013. The Brazil international star now shares top billing at Camp Nou alongside Messi, but making the step from Santos to Barcelona was harder than it might seem from the outside for Neymar. In an interview with Brazilian television show Caldeirao do Huck, he explained his nerves at stepping into a star-studded squad. “I came into the dressing room, looked to one side and there was Messi, I looked the other and there was Xavi [Hernandez], [Andres] Iniesta, [Gerard] Pique, Dani Alves…
Roma have completed the signing of central midfielder Maxime Gonalons on a four-year contract from Lyon. Gonalons, 28, joins Roma for €5 million having entered the final year of his deal at Lyon. “After speaking with Monchi and the coach about their ambitions, I did not hesitate for a moment,” he told Roma’s official website. “For this reason there were no issues and everything was agreed very quickly. I cannot wait for this new adventure.” Roma sporting director Monchi added: “Maxime is a footballer of international stature. In addition to his technical ability, we are delighted to add his experience…
Jose Mourinho is frustrated by Manchester United’s lack of activity in the transfer market. Just a week before the players report back for training and then a lucrative pre-season tour to the United States, he has landed only one of his four targets. The £31million deal for Benfica centre-back Victor Lindelof was done quickly. But the pursuits of Alvaro Morata, Ivan Perisic and Nemanja Matic are dragging on. Boss Jose wanted all four on the plane in eight days’ time for their training camp in LA ahead of the five-match North American tour. United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has been…
The star of How I Met Your Mother, Josh Radnor, is premiering his new play, Sacred Valley at New York Stage and Film and Vassar College’s Powerhouse Theater in Poughkeepsie from June 29th to July 9th. Sacred Valley is about Narby and Natalie, two lifelong friends. Their friendship becomes tested when Narby takes Natalie’s husband Brian out for his first mushroom trip. The next day, a confused Brian leaves Natalie, an enraged Natalie blames Narby, and three people are forced to ask themselves the deepest questions about love, friendship, and growing up. Aside from playing Ted on How I Met…
Isla Fisher and Neil Patrick Harris are both well known for their acting work and now they’re both releasing new books! The stars were in attendance at the 2017 BookExpo children’s book and author breakfast on Friday (June 2) at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. Isla is the author of the “Marge in Charge” bookseries and a hardcover version of the children’s book hits stores on October 3. Neil will be launching his upcoming book series “The Magic Misfits” on November 21. Make sure to pre-order your copy now!
In Noël Coward’s wickedly witty comedy Present Laughter, Kevin Kline plays Garry Essendine, a talented and narcissistic actor jostled by a mid-life crisis. Through the whirlwind of his life, he is trying to to manage a variety of characters: ingénues, a wacky playwright, his ex-wife and a smoldering seductress. Cobie Smulders [known to many for her role on the hit TV show How I Met Your Mother] plays that smoldering seductress, Joanna Lyppiatt, in the hit Broadway play directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel. “Everyone is so talented, so nice, so supportive of each other,” says Smulders of her Broadway debut.…
The 302 Artillery Regiment (General Support), Onitsha on Saturday offered free medical treatment to more than 500 persons in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra. Col. Idongiset Akpan, the Commander of the Regiment, said the service and an earlier clean up exercise were some of the activities lined up for the week long 2017 Nigerian Army Day celebration. Akpan said the free treatment and cleanup exercise near Electrical International Market, Onitsha, were to maintain the excellent civil/military relationship and to imbibe the culture of clean environment. “It was also an opportunity to showcase the capabilities of the Nigerian…
The Nigerian Army on Saturday defied the early morning downpour and embarked on a clean-up exercise. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division, Maj.-Gen. Peter Dauke, and the 9 Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. Elias Attu, led the soldiers in a massive sanitation exercise in the streets of Mushin. The soldiers were seen clearing the refuse dumps and the drains blocked by bottles of water, nylons and waste. According to Dauke, the environmental sanitation is part of the activities lined up to commemorate the 2017 Nigerian Army Day Celebrations. He expressed the hope that…