We thought Genevieve would only be starring in (and producing) her latest project, Lionheart, which she’s currently shooting in Enugu State. However, it turns out she’s got far more up her sleeve. Yes, that recently released shot from set has her listed as director of the film (working with prolific Director of Photography, Yinka Edward.) It’s an instantly exciting prospect, particularly given the paucity of Genevieve-related projects in recent times. Still no official word yet on a release date, (they’re still on set, after all) but the film also appears to star Kalu Ikeagwu. As well as a significant amount…
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A Prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Femi Fani-Kayode on Tuesday told a Federal High Court, Abuja how he collected N26 million for the defendant from the NSA’s office. Fani-Kayode is a former minister of Aviation. Mr Victor Ehiabhi, the first witness to testify in Fani-Kayode’s trial, said he was sent by the defendant to accompany his gardener, Francis and a domestic staff, Esther to the NSA’s office. Led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, Johnson Ojogbane, the witness said he was a police officer at the Force Criminal Investigative Department (FCID) before he was deployed as Fani-Kayode’s security…
A Niger State High Court has ruled that ex-governor Babangida Aliyu, is to be remanded in prison custody until Thursday, May 4, 2017. According to a report by Premium Times, Justice Mohammed Mayaki, who presided over the case brought forward by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, gave the ruling on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Justice Mayaki was also reported to have ordered that the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2015 election, Umar Nasko, also be remanded in prison. The two politicians were on Tuesday docked by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,…
Babachir Lawal, the suspended secretary to the government of the government of the federation (SGF) was interrogated by the Yemi Osinbajo-led investigative panel today. Lawal is being investigated for alleged mismanagement of funds allocated for the development of the northeast which has been ravaged by terrorist group, Boko Haram. The SGF was suspended on Wednesday, April 19 alongside Ayo Oke, director-general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). Oke was suspended by the president for laying claim to the $43.4m, N23.2m and £27,800 discovered at a private apartment at Osborne Esatate in Ikoyi by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Some wins are bigger than others, simply because of the implications for the victors and the other teams affected by the result, and this 4-2 victory for Chelsea against Southampton was one of those that was heavy on significance for Antonio Conte’s team. Nine days after suffering their 2-0 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford, which gave Tottenham renewed hope of a late surge towards the title, Chelsea bounced back with a win that now heaps huge pressure on Spurs to match them with three points at Crystal Palace on Wednesday. But regardless of what Spurs achieve at Selhurst…
“When you see him you want to play and progress. He is an icon of football and I’ve heard he manages to improve every player he has at his disposal. I am a Juventus player now, but for sure when there is a coach like him he will coach you and you will become better.” It was not quite a come-and-get-me plea, but Paul Pogba’s February 2016 ode to Pep Guardiola suggested a move to Manchester beckoned. And so it did. Just not to Manchester City, who had confirmed Guardiola was arriving three weeks earlier, but Manchester United. Should the…
The last time a Manchester derby was staged on a Thursday night, in November 1994, it pretty much signalled the death of the fixture as anything approaching competitive. Manchester City had endured their low-points against United, but there had been some memorable highs over the years, including the day Denis Law’s back-heeled goal for City at Old Trafford signposted United’s relegation in 1974 and the 5-1 victory at Maine Road in 1989. The 5-1 — Blues and Reds refer to the best and worst of derbies in terms of the respective scorelines — was billed as the “Demolition Derby” the…
Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state has described the death of the late veteran actor, Olumide Bakare, as very unfortunate. The governor, in a statement signed by Mr Yomi Layinka, his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy in Ibadan on Monday, commiserated with the family, friends and associates of the late actor on his death. “Although, the late actor had been on admission at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan for a heart-related disease, we regret that he died at a time he considerably recuperated and was expected back in his favourite love of acting,” he said. Ajimobi described Bakare,…
Tekno is on his final path to healing! The music star who was diagnosed with acid reflux sometime back says he’s feeling better now. “Feeling so much better! #thankGod,” the ‘Pana’ star wrote on Instagram today, April 25, 2017. Recall that on April 19, 2017, Tekno travelled to the United States of America for an urgent treatment of Acid Reflux. The music star in an Instagram post shared today, April 19, 2017, revealed he has been sick for over a month and it has worsened. But thankfully, he’s feeling better now. He also apologized to his fans and promoters for…
Among the tons of birthday wishes that former Nollywood’s best, Stella Damasus received on Monday, April 24, one stood out – it brought tears to her eyes. Damasus had turned a year older and it was the perfect day for actress Kate Henshaw to send her an invitation for truce – ‘old beef has passed away’ message. The two, who used to be friends, had gone their separate ways after a brawl severed what was left of their relationship. The beef that turned them against each other was believed to have stemmed from when they, at different times, dated gospel…
Madonna voiced anger Tuesday over news that a Hollywood studio plans an unauthorized biopic of her early years in New York struggling to break into the music business. “Nobody knows what I know and what I have seen. Only I can tell my story,” the Material Girl wrote on Instagram. “Anyone else who tries is a charlatan and a fool. Looking for instant gratification without doing the work. This is a disease in our society,” she wrote. Entitled “Blond Ambition,” the name of her landmark provocative 1990 tour, the screenplay is the work of newcomer Los Angeles writer Elyse Hollander.…
Beyoncé has announced via her official website that she will be giving four scholarships. Tagged ‘Formation Scholars’, the scholarships will be given to four young college women for the 2017-2018 academic year. This comes in celebration of the one-year anniversary for her Lemonade album. According to the pregnant star, the scholarship is to “encourage and support young women who are unafraid to think outside the box and are bold, creative, conscious and confident.” Her website states that “Women who are interested in studying creative arts, music, literature, or African-American studies are welcome to apply.” Schools participating include Berklee College of…
Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus buried her dad, Pa Badmus, over the weekend amidst pomp and pageantry. The event took place on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at the Havilah Events Centre, Oniru Estate, Victoria Island and it was a star-studded affair. Stars who showed up at the party include: Wasiu Ayinde Marshall a.k.a K1 de Ultimate, Iyabo Ojo, Odunlade Adekanla, Toyin Lawani, Sikiratu Sindodo, Adunni Ade, Praiz, Sotayo Gaga, Rukky Sanda, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Foluke Daramola, Ayo Adesanya, Di’ja, Tiwa Savage and others. Pa Badmus passed on at the age of 85 years and his burial was a celebration of a…
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission says the ongoing probe of alleged ‘questionable expenditures and financial misappropriation’ in the Kano Emirate Council has no political motive. Mr Muhiyi Magaji, the Chairman of the anti-graft agency, made the clarification in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Tuesday. “The investigation is not in any way politically motivated but was aimed at getting to the root of the allegations,” Muhiyi said. He said the decision by the commission to investigate the complaints or allegations was borne out of the need to ensure fairness. The agency…
Late Senator, Isiaka Adeleke’s son, Tunji Adeleke has alleged that his father was killed because of his gubernatorial ambition. According to a report by Punch Newspaper, Tunji had reportedly taken to Snapchat, where he ranted on his father’s death saying the Senator was killed because he posed a threat ahead of the 2018 governorship election in Osun State. Tunji was further reported to have said people were jealous of his dad’s power, position and money which they wanted at all cost. Isiaka Adeleke, the first civilian governor of Osun State, a two-time and serving Senator was reported to have died…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has assured Nigerians that the country would get out of economic recession latest by the end of June this year. This, according to him, is based on emerging positive economic indicators to that effect. Emefiele gave the assurance at the National Assembly Complex on Tuesday while fielding questions from journalists after a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the Senate. He said one of the indicators was the downward trend in the parallel market as regards the value of Naira against the dollar which has appreciated from as higher…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged a former State House doctor, Fortunate Fiberesima, to court over alleged money laundering. Fiberesima served as the chief executive officer of State House Medical Centre, Abuja. He was arraigned before Justice Peter Affen of the Federal Capital Territory high court sitting in Maitama on a six-count charge bordering on money laundering. The Head of Media and Publicity for the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, April 25. In 2012, Fiberesima allegedly awarded contract to a company where he has interests. According to the statement, the accused…
Nigeria’s Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo On Tuesday, April 25, said Boko Haram is now working in alliance with the Islamic State (IS). The Abubakar Shekau-led terror group first pledged allegiance to ISIS in March 2015. Osinbajo called all countries affected by terrorist activities to also form a stronger force to tackle the “evil collaborations.” This is contained in a statement released by Mr. Laolu Akande, the Vice-President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity. Osinbajo was said to have stated this while receiving the Bangladeshi Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Abu Belal Muhammad, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said in…
The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, has described the death of the first civilian Governor of Osun as shocking and saddening. Ndoma-Egba said this in a statement issued by Mrs Clara Braide, Special Assistant, Communication Office of the Chairman Governing Board of NDDC, on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), recalls that Adeleke died at Bikets Hospital in Osogbo, the Osun state capital, after suffering a heart attack according to family sources. Ndoma-Egba described Adeleke, who is also the All Progressives Congress (APC ),Senator representing Osun West Senatorial…
Manchester City reportedly made an initial enquiry about Monaco sensation Kylian Mbappe, according to the Times, yet as quickly as they initiated talks, they appear to have come to an abrupt end. The Ligue 1 side apparently quoted £110 million for the 18-year-old, which has seen City drop their interest and begin to search elsewhere for summer recruitments. It remains to be seen if other potential suitors — most notably Real Madrid and Barcelona — will be willing to stump up the cash.