Ace Comedian, Ali Baba, Fuji Maestro K1 the Ultimate, Funny man Basketmouth, Executive Vice President, Viacom Africa Alex Okosi , Award winning singer, Tiwa Savage and Ace Broadcaster Patrick Doyle are some of the latest big names that would be speaking at the forthcoming Nigerian Entertainment Conference 2017 (#NECLive5) holding on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Landmark Events Centre, Lagos. Other personalities confirmed include popular comedian and host of The Teju Babyface Show, Teju Babyface, Media Entrepreneur Opa Williams, Talented Musician and Producer Cobhams Asuquo, and Comedian, Arole. They will join an impressive list of panelists as Doja Allen, Chidinma…
Author: David Folami
Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, Chairman, Governing Board, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has described the movement of Sen. Florence Ita-Giwa from PDP to APC as a `welcome development.’ Ndoma-Egba said this in a congratulatory message issued by Mrs Clara Braide, Special Assistant, Communication Office of the NDDC Chairman made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday. He said that her decampment to the APC would push ongoing efforts to develop the Niger Delta region. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ita-Giwa, a pioneer member of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), joined the PDP in 2004. He said…
President Buhari has reportedly asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to present a report, itemising the assets and funds recovered from corrupt Nigerians. A source close to the presidency says Buhari wants to present the report as a scorecard to critics of the war against corruption. The source also said “Infact, in several yards across of the country where the EFCC keeps seized vehicles; Range Rovers, Jaguars, Prado jeeps, and expensive cars, we have heard reports of decay. The cars are allowed to rot, leading to massive waste. “You will also recall that certificates of occupancy seized from…
Governor Nyesom Wike has alleged that the new Rivers state police commissioner has been ordered to kill him. Wike said the state police boss was given the instruction by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris. According to Daily Post, the Governor said this on Saturday, April 8, 2017, while speaking with newsmen. Wike said “The inspector general of police has given him instructions on what to do. The inspector general has told him he must cage the Rivers State governor. “He shouldn’t come and tell me he wants to do any professional work. Who is he to say that?”…
It has been a few seasons since Manchester United have picked up three points away to Sunderland but if there was any manager who could help them with that, it’s the hapless David Moyes. United scored goals in both halves in Sunday’s 3-0 win, a game that was more or less finished as soon as Sebastian Larsson was sent off for going in studs up with his foot over the ball on Ander Herrera. Some claimed there was controversy to the decision although it’s unlikely they would have thought that if Larsson had made proper contact with the Spaniard. It…
So maybe Jose Mourinho does have a softer side after all. As Manchester United cruised to a 3-0 victory against Sunderland, he not only saved Luke Shaw from a potential red card by substituting the left-back on 61 minutes, but also made sure that the watching world noticed his deliberate and exaggerated bear hug as the player crossed the touchline. Shaw has received precious little warmth and affection from Mourinho in recent weeks. The 21-year-old started this season as a regular in the team, but a bad day at the office during a 3-1 defeat at Watford in September sent…
Goalkeeper: The days of Simon Mignolet playing second fiddle to Loris Karius at Liverpool seem long gone, even more so after his stunning performance against Stoke City. Liverpool were made to work hard to secure their 2-1 victory on Saturday, but without some fine saves from Mignolet, particularly to deny Saido Berahino, the visitors could have left the bet365 Stadium empty-handed. A special mention goes to Paul Mariner’s selection of Fraser Forster, but there’s no seeing past Mignolet for our goalkeeper — and as Steve Nicol puts it: “Mignolet shut up his critics perfectly.” Right back: Kieran Trippier created a…
On Tuesday, April 4, 2017, Jason Njoku announced that password-sharing is no longer allowed. This new development automatically makes password sharing among friends and family impossible. The announcement sent users on the Internet into a panic, as people freaked out that they might not be able to use their friend’s password. What the new development means is that no two persons can stream from the same account at the same time. This means that you can share your password, but you just can’t be online at the same time with whoever you’re sharing the password with. We reached out to…
The anticipated 2017 movie, “Lotanna; Remember Your Father,” held an old school themed premiere on April 8, 2017. The event which held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island Lagos, was attended by Adesua Etomi, Somkele Idhalama, Osas Ighodaro, Kiki Omeili, Michelle Dede, Linda Ejiofor, Kelechi Amadi Obi, Eku Edewor, DJ Spinall, Ini Dima Okojie among others. Directed by Toka Mcbabor and produced by stylist Ifeanyi ‘Ifan’ Michael, “Lotanna” stars Ireti Doyle, Bimbo Manuel, Beverly Naya, Chris Attoh, Jide Kosoko, Chris Okagbue, Joseph Benjamin, Kaptain Tony Akpon, Kemi Lala-Akindoju, Ifan Ifeanyi Michael, Sandra Okagbue, Seun Kentebe, and Adaeze Ocean Agbasi.…
Wizkid is on a definitely roll, no wait, that doesn’t really cover it. Wizkid has blown beyond measurable proportions and he will not be slowing down anytime soon. In the wake of the explosion of his single, “Come Closer” featuring Drake, which got over a million Youtube under 24 hours, comes two new hits which he shared via his Sound Cloud page. Now, the Starboy boss has released two remixes, the first song is British rapper, Yxng Bane’s stellar “Fine Wine” and the second is South African hip-hop artiste, KLY’s monster hit, “Scrrr Pull UP”. Of course, both songs will…
Mavins’ Tiwa Savage drops new song titled ‘All over’ produced by in-house producer Baby Fresh. “Because of you I get goosebumps….,” she sings. The song is smooth, lovable and easy on the ear. Get downloading.
Brymo is known for his reserved nature which is in sharp contrast with the depth he exhibits in his music. One other attribute that makes him stand out is his rebellious, ‘I don’t care’ attitude that makes you want to hate but and love him at the same time. This is made evident in the controversial statements he has been making in recent times. During a recent interview with Sunday Scoop, the “Klitoris” crooner explained the rationale behind his statements. When asked about his statement about wanting to go to hell because that’s where all good people go, Bbrymo said:…
Efe has won the Big Brother Naija prize money of 25 million Naira and a brand new KIA Sorento car. The housemate was announced the winner after Ebuka confirmed the name in the envelope from Deloitte representative, Steve. The result was announced during the Live Eviction Show which held on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Marvis was the first housemate amongst the finalists to be evicted, followed by Debie-Rise, then TBoss. Bisola emerged the 1st runner up of the reality show which ran for 11 weeks.
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Africa’s renowned businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his 60th birthday. The President’s congratulatory message to Dangote is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina. Adesina said President Buhari joined the business world, Dangote’s friends and family in congratulating the Forbes’ rated richest African and black man for his “patriotism and kind heartedness’’ The president noted with delight that Dangote was always making sacrifices to safeguard the health of the nation, most remarkably the polio and Ebola interventions. According to…
Nigeria will not retaliate against South Africa or any other country over xenophobic attacks by their nationals against Nigerians living in those countries. Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyeama disclosed this on Sunday at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja. Nigerians living in South Africa have been attacked up to four times since Feb. 5, while those living in India suffered similar attack on March 27 over the death on an Indian student. Onyeama said “It has not been something that has been part of our way of behaving. “I would often say that Nigerians, we tend to…
The Borno Government said on Sunday that it plans to evacuate 78,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) back home from Cameroon. The News Agency of Nigeria [NAN] reports that the affected IDPs fled to Cameroon at the peak of the Boko Haram insurgency in the state. The IDPs had a week ago, urged the state government to facilitate their return home or they will trek back to Nigeria. Ahmad Satome, Chairman of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) told newsmen in Maiduguri that government plans to shelter the returnees in four temporary satellite camps. “The issue of the 78,000 Nigerian IDPs…
Some unidentified gunmen on Sunday abducted Mr Gabriel Odu-Orji, the Cross Rivers Commissioner for Water Resources at Effionawan street in Mayne Avenue area of Calabar South. An eye witness, Mr James Ibri, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that five gunmen came in a blue Audi car and picked Odu-Orji away as he stepped down to eat in a restaurant. “At around 12 noon today, I was in front of one restaurant waiting for a friend when the Commissioner for Water Resources stepped down and was approaching the restaurant. “Those guys were kidnappers because they wore mask to hide…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday said that his government never plotted to kill former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi (rtd ) as claimed by Bamaiyi in his book. Obasanjo said this while playing host to members of the Correspondents Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun Chapter, at his hilltop residence in Abeokuta. The former president explained that his administration only asked Bamaiyi to respond to accusations that he was responsible for some killings, saying that the decision was legitimate. “That I wanted to kill him? What of the people he killed? My government did not plot…
Mr Inuwa Bwala, the Special Adviser on Media to the National Chairman of the People’s Democracy Party (PDP) Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff on Sunday announced his resignation. Bwala in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja stated that the recent developments in the polity,especially as it affects his duties made it imperative for him to step down as the official spokesman of Sheriff. He added that he was stepping down for personal reasons to enable him face his personal challenges, especially his health. Bwala also said “I wish to apologise to Nigerians, especially our political leaders and professional colleagues,…
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted fielding an unpractised formation in the 2-1 win at Stoke City on Saturday. Liverpool had to come from behind to win at the bet365 Stadium, with Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino both needed from the bench to net second-half goals and secure the victory. A switch to a 3-5-2 formation for the game seemed to provide instability to the visitors in a wretched first half in which they were lucky to go in at the break only trailing to Jon Walters’ opener. “The first half was actually not as good as we thought we…