Adekunle Gold, Yaw, Frank Donga and Woli Arole recently took over Oshodi Park, Lagos, for their new movie, “Mentally.” Produced, written and directed by James Abinibi, “Mentally” is a follow up to Abinibi’s short film “Honourable,” which made the selection for the 3rd Edition of Masharaki African Film Festival . The movie ‘Mentally’ centres on the life of Akin, who despite his mother’s warnings, decides to relocate to Lagos where his only contact Emeks (a former school mate) promised him enormous opportunities through which he can have a better source of livelihood. His first day experience in Lagos takes him…
Author: David Folami
On Wednesday, March 29, 2017, TBoss casually informed Bisola about TTT having a child. During a conversation in the dressing room, Bally and Bisola were arguing that there was a spark betweenTTT and Bisola, while the latter kept insisting that they were just friends. Further into the conversation Bisola said, “we have a strong bond that will last a very, very long time.” She immediately joked that Bally and TBoss were trying to force something that may never happen. She asked them, “how sure are you that he’s not married?” TBoss responded to the possibility of TTT being married, saying,…
Many Nigerians have been vocal about their feelings concerning the Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in India and Uti Nwachukwu is not left out. The Nollywood actor took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, to share a video of an attack on two Nigerian brothers, Endurance and Precious Amalawa in Delhi India, urging Nigerians to love one another and treat each other better. In the lengthy post he shared alongside the video, Uti also circled around to the Nigerian government and our leaders, calling them out for their failings while listing the most pressing needs in the country.…
Reality star Blac Chyna has launched a full on attack at her ex-fiance Tyga. The model went on an epic rant as she exposed Tyga’s infidelities on Snapchat. According to her, Tyga isn’t paying child support in a series of angry posts shared with her followers on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. She wrote, “It’s funny now to me!!! But when Tyga and side nigga kicked me out !!! And they wanted to see me fail! lol… And 2 grind from the dirt !!!!! No child support!” Adding, “Nigga is like hoes! So imma treat u like that! Not paying Jenny!…
Beyonce’s father, Mathew Knowles is being sued by his former lawyers for an alleged fraud to the tune of $50,000 after refusing to pay a legal bill. According to the reports, the 65-year-old reportedly hired Lang Ferrer Law in November 2015 but refused to pay the firm over the course of the ensuing months. The firm alleges in the suit that Knowles hired their services in representing him and his company, Music World Properties, for an unstated legal matter. In the legal documents, the firm went on to claim that Knowles failed to follow through on his obligations and that…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has called on Afenifere and members of the Hausa community not to politicise the Ile-Ife Crisis. The revered monarch also warned against reprisal attacks, saying it will not benefit the country. Oba Ogunwusi said this while playing host to a delegation of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere. He said “We only know the beginning of a war, nobody knows the end. “I plead with Afenifere and other groups to let peace reign so that the crisis will not degenerate.” “The unity of this nation is very important and we must all defend it.…
Benue Governor Samuel Ortom on Wednesday announced a cabinet reshuffle, with Commissioner of Youths and Sports, Mr Lawrence Onoja, moving over to the Ministry of Information and Orientation. His former ministry was restructured into Bureau of Sports and Youth Development. A statement by Mr Tahav Agerzua, Special Adviser on Media and ICT, showed that the Bureau for Land and Survey is now the Ministry for Lands, Survey and Solid Minerals. It added that eight commissioners had been retained in their ministries, while the four newly sworn-in commissioners were assigned. According to the statement, Dr. Terlumun Utser is in charge of…
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has said that the Lagos state Governor, Akinwumi Amb ode has made him proud. Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos state, also said Lagosians are feeling the impact of Ambode’s god works. The APC national leader described the Lagos Governor as a leader that thinks and also acts. According to Vanguard, Tinubu said “Akinwunmi Ambode has reflected that clearly here today. I want to say thank you because experience is a great teacher and I am experienced. I am on the spot and I have watched things in Lagos…
There are reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested two directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria for alleged forex manipulation and economic sabotage. In a report by Punch Newspaper, alleged sources at the EFCC made the revelation on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. It was further reported that the directors were in custody as at 7.30pm on Wednesday evening. The source also reportedly revealed that the houses of the directors had been searched and detectives allegedly recovered incriminating evidence. “We have arrested two directors of the CBN in connection with forex manipulation. We believe that it was…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has denied allegations that two of its directors were quizzed and arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. In a report by Punch Newspaper, the apex bank denied the allegation after an enquiry was made on the alleged arrest. The acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, CBN, Isaac Okoroafor, reportedly said no director of the apex bank had been arrested by the EFCC. “This is not true. No director of the bank (CBN) has been arrested by the EFCC. The current activities of the CBN in the forex market is a result of months of…
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said he got a good birthday present from the governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, as he turned 65. The ex-Governor of Lagos state made this known at the commissioning network of roads, link bridge and health centre in the Alimosho area of the state as part of activities to mark his 65th birthday. Tinubu, who revealed that he was worried when Ambode took over the reins of power in Lagos, said the governor’s sterling performance in the last 22 months has made him proud. “Today, you…
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez insists he is happy in London, but wants to play in a team with a “winning mentality.” The 28-year-old Chilean is reportedly the main summer transfer target for Antonio Conte’s Premier League-leading Chelsea. Sanchez, who has 15 months left on his Gunners deal, is keen to stay to the end of that contract. Speaking to Chilean media while on international duty, and quoted in Publimetro, he said: “I am happy in London and hope to finish my contract there. “I’d like to stay in the city but with a team that is winning things, that has…
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has hinted he will remain at Old Trafford by saying he will “never leave a job unfinished.” Ibrahimovic’s current contract at United expires in the summer but manager Jose Mourinho has said he is confident the attacker will extend his stay at the club. The former Sweden international, who has been linked with a move to LA Galaxy, has already won the EFL Cup with United, although the club have failed to mount a Premier League title challenge this season. Regarding his time at United, Ibrahimovic, who has scored 15 top-flight goals this campaign, said…
Lionel Messi has asserted his innocence after being hit with a four-match international ban for verbally abusing a match official in Argentina’s World Cup qualifier against Chile last week, saying he was yelling “to the air.” Barca star Messi was dealt the suspension and a fine of 10,000 Swiss francs ($10,160) by FIFA’s disciplinary panel and is due to miss three more of Argentina’s remaining four World Cup qualifiers after sitting out the 2-0 defeat against Bolivia on Tuesday. FIFA said the Argentina captain was guilty of “having directed insulting words at an assistant referee,” but Messi told La Nacion…
Michael Keane has earned plenty of praise so far this season, having starred for Burnley and earning a well-deserved England call-up. Making his debut against Germany, Keane became the first Burnley player to compete for England in 43 years and the 33rd England international to be produced by Manchester United’s youth academy. Born in Stockport and Red through and through, Keane joined United with his twin brother, Will, when he was just 11 years old. He spent over a decade at the club, with several periods out on loan, before getting a permanent move away from his boyhood club halfway…
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says it will be “impossible” to take Neymar from Barcelona, and that it would be “absurd” for him to ask the Old Trafford club to try. Neymar has recently put in a string of dazzling, match-winning performances for club and country as he’s begun to deliver on the promise that compelled Barcelona to spend upwards of €88 million to bring him in from Santos in 2013. The Brazil No. 10 signed an improved contract with the Blaugrana in October. The deal will keep Neymar at the club until 2021 and raised his buyout clause to…
Barcelona forward Neymar has said that the Selecao are back to playing “the Brazilian way,” and credited coach Tite for turning the team around as they became the first nation to qualify for next year’s World Cup, alongside host Russia. The former Corinthians coach has led Brazil to nine consecutive wins since taking over as manager, and the team have scored 25 goals and conceded just two. They won 4-1 against Uruguay in Montevideo last week, and they bested Paraguay 3-0 on Tuesday to seal their passage with four games still left to play in CONMEBOL qualifying. On Tuesday in…
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has described All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as a great product of Nigeria. Ambode made the comments on Tuesday, March 28, at the 9th Bola Tinubu Colloquium in Lagos. “Like the coconut, some by-products/fruits will get bad along the way or after being sold in the market; in actual fact, the political product may not be the favourite of some other people,” the governor said. “The bottom line, however, is simple. If Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, were a coconut; I dare say, with all simplicity, I would be among the forefront liners…
One-half of the Psquare duo, Paul Okoye is expecting twins with his wife Anita Okoye. The duo will be welcoming their patter of tinyThe couple who tied the knot 3 years ago are already parents to 4-year-old Andre. Insiders tell us that Anita should be four or five months along and will be having her twins in the United States. Anita that would usually share full photos of herself on her social media pages has gone quiet since last week. foots anytime soon. She has also stopped sharing full shots probably hiding her bump from the public. Also, their older…
Veteran Nollywood actress Clarion Chukwurah recently walked down the aisle with her US-based lover Anthony Boyd. And ever since then the both of them have never looked back! The duo are currently on what we could call a honeymoon. They’ve been spotted at the Times Square in New York before moving to Lanham-Seabrook, Maryland. The loved-up couple then went fishing at the Savannah River in the United States. We are so happy for them. Old and in love…. Meanwhile, the actress who got married to her U.S. based boyfriend in a small and intimate outdoors ceremony took to Facebook on…