Comedian AY has apologised over his insensitive TBoss and Kemen joke over the Easter weekend. The actor who was dragged on social media over a joke he told at his annual comedy show AY Live 2017 took to social media today, April 19, 2017, to apologise. According to him he is no way, shape and form a supporter of assault on women. “I know a lot of people did not see the joke before lashing on me… and no amount of me trying to explain myself would do me any good which is why I am uploading it so Nigerians…
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Whoop! Whoop! Look who finally let the cat out of the basket! Adekunle Gold has just revealed he wrote his hit song ‘Orente’ for Simi. A fan asked the songbird if she inspired Adekunle Gold to write the song ‘Orente’. Before she could reply, the YBNL artist immediately jumped on the tweet with a reply saying, “I wrote it for her.” Recall that Simi and Adekunle Gold have been rumoured to be in a torrid romance. The duo are currently in a relationship but are keeping it away from the public eye. Adekunle Gold has just confirmed that romance with…
Tekno is currently on his way 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. Acid reflux is a chronic disease that occurs when stomach acid or bile flows into the food pipe and irritates the lining. He however apologized to his fans and promoters for all inconveniences, adding that all refunds will be made. Meanwhile, in our just concluded poll, Tekno was voted as Pulse female readers favourite. We asked…
Nigerian star Davido has just asked a blogger to kindly unfollow him after the duo went head to head over a concert. It all started when Davido shared a short clip of himself at a concert writing, “BIGGEST SONG ON THE CONTINENT!!!! CLEAR D HIGHWAY!! NAH MEN DEY HERE!!! MY BOYS @compozers KILLING IT!!” A blogger with the handle @officialblogger2017 called it a wack performance with low turn up. While another with the handle @9jamitv supported him saying, “And he is still deceiving himself and others.” Unknown to them, Davido had all the time in the world to reply them…
American actress Kenyan Moore in a recent interview opens up about the Oge Okoye dog saga. Moore who owns the dogs Oge Okoye posed as hers, in an interview with Juliana Richards on Jules Uncut Said, “why would anybody fake dogs being theirs. I thought it was a joke but it was no joke. She put it on social media where everyone can see. It was definitely a photo of my dogs.” She, however, gave Oge a reference to her breeder to get a dog. “I can definitely provide references for a breeder should she choose to buy a dog.…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday hailed the timely completion of the runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Mr Segun Adeyemi, Mohammed said that the timely completion showed that the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration could surmount daunting challenges. He expressed delight that the airport was reopened for flight operations on Tuesday after it was closed for six weeks for the runway repair. ”Indeed, the closure of the Abuja airport and the logistic nightmare it triggered must rank among the most intimidating challenges faced by this administration.…
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, Mr Matthew Urhoghide, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for suspending Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Babachir Lawal. The lawmaker told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview on Wednesday that the move was evidence that the president was ready to fight corruption irrespective of who was involved. Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, who announced the suspension in a statement on Wednesday, said Buhari also ordered investigation into allegations of violations of law and due process against the SGF. The…
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday hailed the talent and resilience of Nigerians wherever they are. The Vice President said this when he received on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa Capt. Lola Odujinrin, the first African to fly round the world as a solo traveller. He said: “The country (Nigeria) is blessed with great talents and Nigerians are among some of the most creative and smartest persons around the world. “Your story is really fascinating and I am extremely proud of what you have done and more that you are a Nigerian. “And I am very…
Five Star Kcee drops new music and video titled ‘Desire’ on his birthday April 18. The song produced by Mystro sees Kcee sing of his affection for a special lady, who’s also crazy about him. This is a feel good song with cool visual directed by Zacky. Enjoy.
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has alleged that some people in President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet buried loot in the presidential villa in Abuja. Fayose said this in reaction to the statement by the minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, that looters have resorted to burying stolen funds in their backyards, deep forests and burial grounds. Mohammed stated this to stress the importance and success of the Federal Government’s whistle blowing policy. In a statement released by Fayose’s spokesman, Lere Olayinka, the Governor discredited the minister’s statement, adding that looters in the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) enjoy presidential…
The Osun State Chairman of the Hope Democratic Party (HDP), Wole Adedoyin has commended the Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. Adedoyin lauded the governor’s recent appointment of the state’s Local Government Caretaker Committee on Tuesday, April 12, 2017. The party chairman also advised Aregbesola to immediately constitute the state independent electoral committee who would organize masses oriented local government election after the tenure of the just constituted local government caretaker committee. Reiterating his party’s support for the Osun State Independent National Electoral Commission in the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration Exercise, Adedoyin said HDP is ready to…
Nigeria’s opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto state has blamed Nigeria’s current economic downturn on the ‘immaturity’ of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kabiru Aliyu, the state secretary of the PDP stated this on Monday, April 17, 2017. Aliyu blamed the ‘poor performance’ of the APC-led government on the immature relationship between the executive and legislature. He said: “Should the Senate and the Presidency be insensitive to the plight of the people and continue with the selfish fight among themselves? This is an act of immaturity. They do not have the people at heart. “We expected the…
The rain came down in a humdrum town and Sir Matt Busby Way was a sea of umbrellas. Under one, former player Phillip Neville walked by a fanzine seller. “Man United, 2-0,” he said confidently. “Today is all about [Marcus] Rashford.” Given that, at the time, Manchester United had yet to name their team to face Chelsea and had not won a home league game for over two months, let alone one against top-of-the-table opponents against whom they had lost twice this season, it was a bold prediction by the former Old Trafford defender. But it proved to be the…
While you would never describe Liverpool as underdogs when travelling to face Stoke City or West Bromwich Albion, only the most naturally optimistic of Kopites would have confidently predicted their side would emerge with six points from those two fixtures, especially as the Reds were without three of their most important players. Having also recently dropped two points at home to Bournemouth, Liverpool went into those two physically demanding fixtures with their top-four hopes in serious jeopardy. But taking maximum points against Stoke and West Brom has given them an excellent chance of securing Champions League football for next season.…
Mesut Ozil was overdue a big contribution in an Arsenal shirt and he finally delivered with the winning goal in his side’s 2-1 victory at Middlesbrough. The German midfielder was serenaded by the 2,955 travelling Arsenal supporters for the remainder of the game after his 71st-minute strike, but his decisive goal should not mask the reality of his performance at the Riverside Stadium. For lengthy periods of this encounter, Ozil was a passenger, spending more time running away from the ball than looking for it, but he at least came up with the goods when it mattered. When Arsenal are…
Little things tell you a lot in football. Tottenham Hotspur are in a title race, four points behind Chelsea in the Premier League with six games to go. There is also an FA Cup semifinal against the same team on the horizon. Their latest victory, a 4-0 rout of Bournemouth, made it seven consecutive wins in the league, a run of results that have been characterized by the team’s relentless power, fine defence and clinical finishing. Yet it is the little things that let you know that this is a side that thinks they can win the Double. They celebrate…
Real Madrid beat 10-man Bayern Munich 4-2 (6-3 aggregate) after extra time with Cristiano Ronaldo bagging a hat trick to secure his side’s passage into the Champions League semifinals. The visitors threatened to nick the tie after Robert Lewandowski made it 1-0 on the night from the penalty spot, but Zinedine Zidane’s side weathered a second-half storm, capped by Sergio Ramos’ own goal, to force extra time. Marco Asensio added Real’s fourth with a fine solo effort to seal the tie. Positives This was a complete team performance, and scoring four times against a side of Bayern’s experience is no…
Simon Mignolet has had a good couple of weeks in goal for Liverpool, but rumours persist that manager Jurgen Klopp will still look to bring in a new No. 1 once the summer transfer window opens. Step forward Joe Hart, who remains on the outer at parent club Manchester City despite performing heroics for Torino in Serie A this season. The Sun believes that Klopp is ready to stump up £20 million to bring England’s first-choice keeper to Merseyside, which could spell the end for Mignolet’s Anfield career. Man City, meanwhile, appear more than happy to sell Hart to the…
Today is also Bob Manuel’s birthday! Bob Manuel is a Nigerian actor, director, producer and politician known for his role in movies such as: “Living in Bondage”, “The Key for Happiness”, “Black Maria”, “Heaven after Hell”, “A Time to Love” and others. A graduate of Port Harcourt where he studied Theatre Arts, Udokwu also has a Masters Degree in Political science from University of Lagos. He became popular for hosting the hit reality TV series “Gulder Ultimate Search” for three consecutive times.
Ashley Young felt Manchester United’s stunning victory over Chelsea set a benchmark ahead of the conclusion of their Europa League quarter-final against Anderlecht on Thursday. United revitalised their season and blew open the Premier League title race by sinking leaders Chelsea 2-0 on Sunday in a tactical masterclass by manager Jose Mourinho. Despite dominating last week’s first leg against Anderlecht, United returned from Brussels with a 1-1 draw, but Young says they have no doubts about their ability to finish the job. “We have felt that kind of performance coming,” said the versatile England international, United’s captain against Chelsea. “There…