Nicki Minaj has a new deal in the books. The 34-year-old rapper signed a modeling contract with Wilhelmina’s celebrity division, Vogue reports. Minaj confirmed the news on Instagram Tuesday (March 28). “Oh yeah that too,” she captioned a photo of the Vogue story. “Honored to be at Wilhelmina.” The famed agency is no stranger to celebrity talent, previously signing Chris Brown, Leona Lewis and more. As for Minaj, the Young Money artist has been making a name for herself in the fashion world. Aside from being the face of Roberto Cavalli’s 2015 Spring/Summer campaign, she turned heads at Paris Fashion…
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Rihanna will be adding one more feather to her hat, the Work singer who was recently honoured at Harvard as this year’s Humanitarian of the Year, will be heading back to school once again to be honoured with the Award for Empowering Young Women at the 69th annual Parsons Benefit Award. The honour awarded to the singer, recognises exceptional individuals who empower young women on a global scale through self-expression and leadership. The Parsons Benefit, hosted by Parsons School of Design in collaboration with The New School’s College of Performing Arts, will be held at Pier 60 in New York…
Disney’s “Lion King” live-action reboot is getting in formation. Sources tell Variety that Beyonce is director Jon Favreau’s top choice to voice Nala in the upcoming remake. Insiders stress that the Grammy winner has not made a decision regarding the film yet, as the star is pregnant with twins. But since it’s a voice-acting role, sources say the studio and director will do whatever it takes to accommodate her schedule. The songstress announced her pregnancy in early February and dropped out as a Coachella headliner by month’s end. Lady Gaga will replace the “Single Ladies” singer at the desert music…
The Borno state Governor, Kashim Shettima and some Northern elders met with the Senate President, Bukola Saraki to discuss Senator Ali Ndume’s suspension. Ndume was suspended for six months by the Senate for allegedly accusing the Senate President falsely. According to Premium Times, the delegation led by Shettima, met Saraki in his house at night, on Thursday, March 30, 2017. An inside source also confirmed the report, saying , “The purpose of the visit was for mediation. “They went to meet other leaders in Senate as well.” Ndume had helped Saraki in his bid to become Senate President, against the…
A high ranking member of the Boko Haram terrorist group, Mr Bulama Kailani Mohammed Metele has surrendered to 145 Task Force Battalion, 5 Brigade troops at Damasak. Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, Army spokesman made this known in a statement on Saturday in Maiduguri. Usman said that Metele, from Tumbun Bera in Borno, belonged to Mamman Nur’s faction of the terrorists group under the leadership of Abu Mustapha. He said that Metele was of serial number 253 on the Nigerian Army’s wanted Boko Haram terrorists poster produced recently. “He is currently undergoing further interrogation,’’ he said. Meanwhile, Usman said that two suspected…
The presidency has released a statement saying that President Buhari will not take any drastic measure against the National Assembly. The legislative and executive arms have been flexing muscles, reportedly following the refusal of the Senate to confirm the appointment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) boss, Ibrahim Magu. Senators also condemned the attitude of Buhari’s appointees when they are summoned to the Red Chambers. The lawmakers, in a bid to make their point, refused to screen and confirm the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) sent to them by Buhari, until he sacks Magu. Speaking on the issue, the…
Shortly after the completion of “Omugwo,” “The Tribunal” and “Roti,” Kunle Afolayan has moved on to his a new movie titled “Stella and Oba.” We have put together five things you should know about the upcoming movie; 1. “Stella and Oba” features Nigerian singer, Chidinma Ekile alongside Demola Adedoyin, Zack Orji, Tina Mba, Kunle Afolayan, Lere Paimo, Jimoh Aliu, Adebayo Salami, Iya Awero, Baba Gebu, among others. 2. The movie is set in Ilorin, Kwara State. 3. Director of photography is Adekunle ‘Nodash’ Adejuyigbe’. 4. Kunle Afolayan features in the movie as a pilot. 5. The upcoming movie is a…
Thousands of Lil Wayne fans felt like the recipients of an early April Fool’s Day joke Friday night in Minneapolis. The rapper was supposed to headline a show at Target Center, which also featured Rich Ross, Young Jeezy and Prof. Target Center officials say Lil Wayne was unable to be there due to “plane mechanical issues.” He did reassure fans on Twitter that he will make things right. This is the third time Lil Wayne has disappointed Minnesota fans. Friday’s show was actually a make-up concert for one he missed in February. He also bowed out of a Minneapolis show…
As is the norm for Wednesdays, Osas Ighodaro celebrates her WCW on Instagram and you can guess who made the cut. The Tinsel actress shared a darling photo of her little girl on Wednesday, March 29. 2017, making the little princess her all time woman crush. She shared the sweet photo with the caption, “My WCW always. my lil princess”. We agree wholeheartedly!
Alexander Abolore Adigun aka 9ice has denied having any issues with former Coded Tunes label mates, Olamide and Reminisce. 9ice made this known in a recent interview with Punch Newspapers saying he maintains a cordial relationship with the rappers. In his words: “There is no issue between myself, Olamide and Reminisce. The reason I was not at one of Olamide’s concerts was because I was not in the country and that was the same reason I missed Reminisce album listening party,” he said. Continuing, he said: “It is just that our schedules are tighter now. I was on Olamide’s first…
Joel comes through with visuals for song ‘Yamarita’ featuring Olamide YBNL. This follows releasing his ‘Do good’ and its follow-up remix featuring Sound Sultan and Honorebel. Yamarita is a saucy tune from the Kennis Music singer. Paul Gambit directed the video. Enjoy.
Day 68 of the Big Brother Reality TV show was packed full of reconciliation and a general drop in hostility which might be a good thing considering the situation of things amongst the housemates and in the house. Beefs were squashed, spirits lifted and fun all round. Here are five things you may have missed on day 68 of reality TV show. 1) TBoss and Bisola squashed their and spent some time humping away their problems. 2) As unlikely as it seems, Bisola gave TBoss a healthy dose of tough love when she had a melt down over her fears…
Crystal Palace stunned Chelsea with a 2-1 win to give the Blues’ Premier League title rivals hope and their survival prospects a major boost. Runaway leaders Chelsea had not conceded twice since losing 2-0 at Tottenham at January 4, but were breached twice in three minutes after taking a fifth-minute lead through Cesc Fabregas. Wilfried Zaha and Christian Benteke gave the Eagles a 2-1 lead after 11 minutes and a brilliant team performance from Sam Allardyce’s men earned a fourth straight win to improve their survival hopes. Zaha and Benteke — known to be admired by Chelsea boss Antonio Conte…
Jurgen Klopp says Sadio Mane’s injury stopped Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Everton on Saturday from being “perfect.” Mane went down following a duel with Everton left-back Leighton Baines midway through the second half at Anfield and had to be replaced by Divock Origi. The Liverpool manager said he could not identify the nature of Mane’s problem but that it appears unlikely that he will be fit for Wednesday night’s meeting with Bournemouth. “Today we played a really good game. Nearly everything was perfect, we win it, the performance was good [but] then we lose Sadio Mane,” Klopp told a news…
President Muhammadu Buhari said on Friday that the attention of the Army would always be required to tackle numerous security challenges across the country. Speaking at the closing of the 2017 Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship at Sambia, the president urged troops to use the skills they acquired in the competition to improve their performance. Represented by Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, the Chief of Defence of Staff,Buhari, said: “Remember security challenges abound in our country that will continue to require the attention of the Nigerian army and indeed the Armed Forces of Nigeria. “I therefore urge you not to rest on…
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment Chief Duro Onabule as Chairman of the Board of the Nigeria Television Authority. Onabule was Editor of the defunct National Concord as well as Chief Press Secretary to former President Ibrahim Babangida. His appointment was announced on Friday along with those of new Executive Directors of the NTA, in a statement signed by Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari. They are Dr Steve Egbo (Administration and Training), Abdul Hamid Salihu Dembos (Marketing), Mohammed Labbo (News), Fatima M. Barda (Finance), Stephen Okpanachi (Engineering) and Wole Coker (Programmes).…
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) office in Benue will train 2,691 youths on digital marketing skills, according to Mrs. Magdalene Dura, a Special Adviser to the Governor. Dura, adviser on Development Cooperation, SDGs and NEPAD, told newsmen on Friday in Makurdi that the training would commence on April 4, 2017. She said that the digital marketing skills would enable the youths acquire more skills in ICT and food technology, to enhance the processing of food items for exportation. The official said that the training was in partnership with Google Nigeria, through its vendor, Mind the Gap, on a Public Private…
Nigeria and France have agreed to continue to deepen the buoyant diplomatic, economic and military relationships between the two countries. This was the highlight of the bilateral meeting between Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and French Prime Minister, Mr Bernard Cazeneuve, in Paris, France. The meeting held on the sideline of the just concluded global forum on Anti-Corruption and Integrity hosted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Both the Federal Government and the French Republic are exploring new ways to confront and defeat the ideologies fuelling terrorism. Osinbajo told to the French leader that the Buhari administration had made…
The Osun State Government has debunked rumours regarding fresh clashes in Ile-Ife. Last Friday, some news outlets had claimed that nine persons were injured in a skirmish that broke out in the ancient town of Ile-Ife. However, speaking to newsmen in Osogbo, Friday, Mr Tope Adejumo, who is the Special Adviser on Security to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, stated that there was no fresh crisis in Ile-Ife. The Governor’s aide said everyone was going about their normal businesses. Adejumo warned those publishing fake news in the hope of whipping up ethnic sentiments and violence, to desist from doing so. Mr. Adejumo…
The Petroleum Tankers Drivers (PTD) arm of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) says it will commence a nationwide strike on Monday. NUPENG’s President, Mr Igwe Achese, announced this in a signed communique on Friday in Lagos, at the end of its Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting held at the union’s secretariat in Yaba. The communique said the strike would draw the attention of the Federal Government and other stakeholders to some unresolved issues bordering on the welfare of workers, such as bad roads, poor remuneration, insecurity and the alleged excesses of some security agencies. “The…