Actress, Omoni Oboli has asked her fans to shower prayers on her family after losing her father who died in a car accident. The movie producer who recently celebrated her 39th year birthday wrote about the loss on Instagram yesterday as she hoped to find comfort in God. “The devil is a liar, pray for me and my family,” her post read. This is coming three weeks after another Instagram post where she reminisced about a good time she had with her father in Asaba, Delta State, where she was promoting her new movie, “Okafor’s Law”. “Throw back Tuesday with…
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China Super League club Tianjin Quanjin have denied reports they signed Chelsea striker Diego Costa for a record-breaking 90 million euros ($99 million). In a statement posted to its Weibo social media account late Thursday, the team said “so far we haven’t communicated with Diego Costa about the transfer matter”. The comment followed reports by Spanish newspaper Cadena Ser that the Brazil-born Spanish forward had arranged a 30 million euro annual salary as part of the deal. Coached by Italy’s World Cup champion Fabio Cannavaro, Tianjin has tried to fill its roster with foreign talent in preparation for its move…
All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun says that his party has been given the responsibility of “patching up a very horrible situation which it did not create.” Oyegun made the comment while receiving a delegation of the South East Professional Women Association of Nigeria and Diaspora (SEPWAND) in Abuja. “There is no question at all that it’s been for some time now a matter of considerable regret the way as a country, we have featured internationally, not just in the trans-Mediterranean human trafficking but also illegal adoption centers amongst other social ills,” he said according to Daily Trust. “There…
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja woke up to a surprise — President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2019 campaign posters. The campaign posters emerged amidst growing concerns on President Buhari’s health. President Buhari has missed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting for three weeks in a row. President Buhari was also absent at the Workers Day celebrations at the Eagle Square, Abuja. We observed that President Buhari’s major supporters are bent on prevailing on the President to contest for a second term in office. President Buhari’s campaign posters were seen around Wuse, Garki, Airport Road and other major points of attraction…
The leadership crisis that is gradually sinking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will linger a while longer, it appears. The Supreme Court verdict which would have been a decider was on Thursday, May 4, shifted. At the resumed hearing on the application filed by the National Chairman of the Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, the apex court adjourned the matter to May 25. Sheriff had filed the application against the appeal filed by the Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the party. On March 16, the Makarfi faction approached the Supreme Court, asking it to overturn the Appeal court judgment that declared…
Today is Nollywood actor Nosa Rex’s birthday! Nosa Rex is popular for movies like “Obioma the Slave Girl,” “Tears of Vengeance,” “Victims,” “Troubled King,” among others. He made his acting debut in 2010 in the movie “Gazza Treasure.” The actor graduated from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, where he studied Mechanical Engineering. In 2013, he won Best New Actor at the City People Entertainment Awards. He got married to Deborah Raphael Nwokocha in August 2015, and they welcomed a child in April 2016. Happy birthday Nosa!
Peter Okoye of Psquare has joined in on the Don Jazzy and Linda Ikeji wedding bants. The pop star shared a photo of top blogger Linda Ikeji and Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy with the caption “@DONJAZZY and @officiallindaikeji in case that movie finally happens I, Mr.P will sponsor the wedding. #loveisabeautifultin #NaCollabo.” Since Banky W broke the news that he proposed to actress Adesua Etomi on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, Don Jazzy has been trending on social media. The award-winning producer is now seen as the last standing eligible bachelor left in the entertainment industry. More wishful thinking than…
Fresh out of the Soundbwoy music lab, is another banger by the acclaimed Soundbwoy of Africa, Timaya. Titled ‘Dance’ the song featuring Rudeboy of P-Square was produced by Orbeat.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho heaped praise on Marcus Rashford’s desire to improve after the 19-year-old’s brilliant free-kick handed the English giants a 1-0 Europa League semifinal, first leg win at Celta Vigo on Thursday. One moment of magic from the England international settled a tight encounter as he pulled his strike across Celta Vigo goalkeeper Sergio Alvarez into the far corner 23 minutes from time. “The free-kick is work. He works every day. Sometimes the training session finished and he keeps working with my assistant,” said Mourinho. “The free-kick is fantastic and I don’t think the goalkeeper has any…
Manuel Lanzini left Tottenham’s Premier League title challenge in tatters as the West Ham forward sealed a 1-0 win that put Chelsea within touching distance of being crowned champions. Mauricio Pochettino’s side paid the price for a lethargic display at the London Stadium and Lanzini’s second half strike may well have ended their hopes of winning the title for the first time since 1961. Second placed Tottenham remain four points behind leaders Chelsea, who can extend that advantage to seven if they beat struggling Middlesbrough at Stamford Bridge on Monday. Tottenham don’t play again until they host Manchester United on…
Tottenham’s hopes of winning the Premier League title are nigh on impossible after their 1-0 defeat by West Ham on Friday admitted Spurs defender Eric Dier. A goal by Manuel Lanzini — his ninth in 14 London derbies — condemned Spurs to a costly defeat when they were hoping for a 10th successive league win to keep the pressure on leaders Chelsea. However, Chelsea can extend their lead to seven points if they beat struggling Middlesbrough at home on Monday and clinch the title if they defeat West Brom away next Friday. “It was already going to be hard and…
Future releases official visual for track ‘Mask off’ which is off his February 2017 self-titled “Future” album. The video co-stars model and talk show host Amber Rose. Future is currently on tour tagged “NobodySafeTour” in the US to promote the albums, “Future” and the recently released “Hndrxx” album.
9ice releases a remix of single ‘Living things’ and features Davido. 9ice recently released a video for new single ‘Glass house’.
Super Cool Cats Hip Hop rapper Ice Prince shares the video for ‘Stand out’ a track off his “Jos To The World” album released in 2016. The track features actress and rapper Bre Z from the “Empire” FOX TV series fame.
Big Brother Naija winner Efe has been given a chieftaincy title in Delta state. Efe Ejeba is now the Prince of Okpe kingdom, in Delta. The honour was bestowed on him on Thursday, May 4, 2017, by Major Gen. Felix Mujakperuo who is the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom. According to Daily Independent, Efe came in a convoy from Benin. He was welcomed by the Orodje and six other traditional rulers. One of the rulers was Ovie of Ughelli. The traditional ceremony had other dignitaries such as traditional chiefs, politicians and former minister of information, Prof Sam Oyovbaire in attendance. The…
It’s back to square one for Kanye West as the rapper has deleted his Twitter and Instagram accounts. The rapper seems to have had enough of social media for the time being. Kanye who is known for his controversial social media presence only joined Instagram in September last year. Kanye had been trying to stick to one social media platform which was Twitter but disclosed in March, 2016 that he was considering an Instagram account — but only under one condition. He tweeted “on another note… I was thinking about getting an Instagram but only on one condition……” adding the…
Lanre Gentry, husband of Mercy Aigbe was expected to show up in court today, Friday, May 5, 2017. He didn’t. Instead he took to Instagram to say that his wife’s bloody photos are visual special effects used in movies. “All is joust makeup I did not neat her (sic)” he wrote on his Instagram account when he shared two photos of a bruised and bloody Mercy Aigbe. In an earlier interview Lanre Gentry accused his wife of infidelity. Speaking to Best of Nollywood, he said she has been unfaithful in their marriage. Mercy Aigbe filed a restraining order suit on…
The Kogi Government has threatened to terminate the appointment of any civil servant in the state health sector who joins the ongoing indefinite strike. The state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association had directed its members to embark on an indefinite strike over their unpaid salaries. NAN reports that barely 48 hours into the strike, health activities have been grounded in most state government-owned hospitals across the state. In a circular rolled out on Friday, May 5, the State’s acting Head of Service, Mrs. Kehinde Lawal, said workers who participate in the strike are bidding their jobs goodbye. Lawal also…
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently attending the Juma’at service in the Aso Rock mosque, reports say. Buhari is said to be in the company of Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, National Security Adviser, Mohammed Babagana Monguno, and other officials. The president’s absence at last Friday’s service gave rise to concerns that his health had deteriorated. Buhari has also missed three Federal Executive Council (FEC) meetings since April 12. Information Minister, Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday, May 3, said the president’s absence at the meetings was not a strange occurrence since he had been open about his health challenges since…
The Presidency has ordered the opening of the Nigerian Maritime University before the end of the year. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday, May 5, by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice-President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande. Akande said the Maritime University opening is part of the Niger Delta New Vision of the present administration. According to him, it is also in line with the demands made by major stakeholders in the region. The statement said the prompt implementation of the directive to the Ministry of Education would be coordinated by a five-man inter-agency…