Senator Buruji Kashamu has denied reports that he said “about three, four or five people will die” before he can be extradited to the US to face drug charges. Kashamu is said to have made the threat while speaking to the Punch adding that he would hire members of vigilante group, Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) to protect him from extradition. “There is no extradition that can be brought against me again. The only thing they can do is to watch and catch me on the road; take me to the airport or Cotonou or throw me inside a vessel and…
Author: David Folami
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the health and wellbeing of President Muhammadu Buhari. Ajimobi described the rumour of President Buhari’s death as unfounded and untrue. He further dismissed allegations that governors were summoned to Abuja over the health of the president. He emphasised that president Buhari was on a well-deserved vacation to the United Kingdom due to the rigours of governance. “There is no iota of truth in the rumour making the rounds that governors were summoned to Abuja for an emergency meeting to discuss the health status of our…
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Tuesday said the Government House was not a bank where people went to collect money but a place to render service. Obaseki made this known while receiving executive members of Women’s wing of All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state in Benin. He assured the women of 35 per cent appointment in his administration but insisted that ‘’government house is not where you come to make money, but where you come to serve. According to him, “I don’t have money to give anybody; the money I have is to work for the people. “I…
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung on the death of his wife, Mrs Briskila Dalung. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Nneka Anibeze, the Special Assistant, Media to the minister, said Buhari commiserated with Dalung through the telephone from London. The President prayed God to grant the soul of the departed eternal rest. Buhari, who expressed shock at the death of Mrs Dalung which came at an unripe age, prayed that God would forgive her sins. He also prayed to God to give the family she left behind the…
After a long wait and much expectation from citizens, President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken from London. President Buhari reportedly spoke on phone to the Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, who lost his first wife on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Buhari reportedly called Dalung to commiserate with the Minister on the death of his wife, Mrs Briskila Dalung. The president’s phone conversation with Dalung was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in Abuja by Nneka Anibeze, the Special Assistant, Media to the minister. President Buhari has been in an undisclosed location in London, where he is currently observing…
Nollywood actor Ramsey Nouah in a recent interview opens up on his personal life. While chatting with Premium Times the 46-year-old father of three addressed his marriage and some rumours surrounding it. According to him, “Contrary to a widely held notion, the success of a marriage largely rests on the woman. But these days, a lot of marriages are based on equality. A woman wants to get 50 per cent of whatever she is giving into the marriage back from the man. This has led to the breakdown of many marriages. From time our mothers used to be the women…
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd are now officially a thing! The music star shared a since-deleted video of him during their romantic getaway to Italy. In the video, The Weeknd appears to be resting while taking a boat ride down a canal. Gomez captioned the post with a heart-eyes emoji shared on Monday, January 30, 2017. The 24-year-old and The Weeknd have been overseas together since last week. On Friday, January 27, 2017, the two lovebirds booked an entire restaurant so they could dine privately in Santo Spirito square and they were later spotted holding hands at the Accademia Gallery…
Nollywood actor Yemi Solade is our birthday boy today! He turns 57. Yemi is known for movies like “Iriri Mi”, “Madam Dearest”, “Pasito Deinde” and Tunde Kelani‘s award-winning film, “Thunderbolt”. He took to Instagram to celebrate himself writing, “All I Have To Say Is “THANK YOU GOD”….Another Fresh Year. I can’t believe I am getting older. My Birthday Does The Reminding.” Happy Birthday, Yemi!
A true case of biting the finger that fed you. Yung6ix took to social media to express his sadness after his cleaner tried to rob him. According to the rapper’s post on Instagram which he shared on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, he returned from gig over the weekend only to find his cleaner on the verge of being lynched by an angry mob, for stealing. Sharing a photo of the suspect who was pictured with sticks and a tire around his neck, ready to be set on fire in the proper jungle justice way, Yung6ix wrote: “Apparently, before I got…
On January 25, 2017, 2face revealed he’s taking the bull by the horns in leading a nationwide protest against Buhari’s administration. Now, Blackface of the defunct group Plantashun Boiz says he’s not in support of 2face’s march. He re-shared the message below from Dr. Bunmi Awoyemi Divinewealth on Instagram today, January 31, 2017. “LETS EDUCATE THE ILLITERATE AS HE LEADS THE PROTEST. I read Tuface Idibia’s verbal tirade in Vanguard in which he said he will be leading a protest against Buhari on the 5th of February for among other things not paying salaries of civil servants. I think he…
Nigerian music star 2face Idibia has released a video on why he’s organising a protest against the Buhari led administration. The ‘Officially blind’ singer following criticism and onslaught from fans and some celebrities went live on Facebook on January 31, 2017, talking about the protest. According to him, “I will no longer be quiet. My partners, colleagues and I have come together to create a platform for Nigerians to communicate their real pains to government at all levels in a peaceful and articulate manner with a view to getting lasting solutions to our problems. This march is about demanding that…
Barcelona have confirmed their second signing of deadline day with the arrival of Ezekiel Bassey on loan from Nigerian side Enyimba International until the end of the season. Bassey, who primarily plays as a winger, follows Uruguayan defender Santiago Bueno in at Camp Nou and both will form part of the promotion chasing Barca B squad. The Catalan club also revealed that they have an option to sign the 20-year-old in the summer if he impresses in Gerard Lopez’s team. “FC Barcelona and Enyimba International Football Club have reached an agreement for the loan of Ezekiel Joseph Bassey until the…
Jose Mourinho only saw enough from Anthony Martial at the weekend to name the forward on the Manchester United bench against Hull on Wednesday. An impressive maiden season at Old Trafford has been followed by a frustrating second campaign for the 21-year-old attacker. Martial has netted six goals in 22 appearances since Jose Mourinho’s arrival and the United boss has not been afraid to leave him out of the squad, never mind the starting lineup, at times. Questions over the player’s happiness increased after recently being omitted from the league match at Stoke and EFL Cup semifinal second leg against…
Arsene Wenger has said that Arsenal “were not mentally ready” to deal with Watford’s physical play in Tuesday’s 2-1 loss at the Emirates, and was left questioning why his team keeps getting off to bad starts in games. Arsenal were 2-0 down after just 13 minutes as Watford dominated the first half, using their size advantage in almost every position to prevent the Gunners from establishing their normal passing game in the steady rain. Alex Iwobi pulled a goal back in the second half, but Arsenal could not find an equaliser and fell nine points behind leaders Chelsea in a…
Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he is considering leaving the German club this summer. Aubameyang, 27, has been linked with a move to China, while he has often stated his desire to join Real Madrid and fulfil the wish of his grandfather. But he admitted that he is certainly weighing up his future. “This is the question I am asking myself right now. It is a particular moment. I am fully considering a move away in the summer,” he told RMC. “Obviously, I feel very good here because of the magnificent fans. It is a big club. However, I…
Arsenal’s title hopes took a significant dent as they suffered a 2-1 loss to Watford at Emirates Stadium. Watford took a surprise lead in the 10th minute when Younes Kaboul’s free kick deflected off Aaron Ramsey to leave goalkeeper Petr Cech wrong-footed. And it was 2-0 just three minutes later when Troy Deeney pounced after Etienne Capoue’s initial shot was saved by Cech. The Gunners pulled a goal back through Alexi Iwobi, who guided home at the back post from Alexis Sanchez’s chip. But Arsene Wenger, who was watching from the stands due to suspension, saw his side fail to…
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet said he “didn’t hear the whistle” to restart play before David Luiz scored from a free kick to give Chelsea the lead in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw. Mignolet was still positioning his wall when Luiz ran up to quickly take the free kick that went in off the near post, but the keeper gave credit to his opponent. “I didn’t hear the whistle, then he hit it earlier,” Mignolet told BT Sport. “It was a good free kick in the end but obviously you have to give yourself a chance to save it but that didn’t happen.”…
Popular Nollywood Actor, Osita Iheme has ventured into the music business. The star who is widely known for his portrayal of ‘Pawpaw’, a comedic role which is hugely popular among the Nigerian audience, describes himself as an ‘actor, author and a motivational speaker’. Clearly, he has added record label executive to that title. And the label which is called Young Boss Records is already home to two artistes; Barrister Max and Charisma. The actor himself took to his Instagram to announce the new music from his new label members. We wonder if he would make some music himself in the…
Adekunle Gold has had a wonderful two years as a YBNL artiste. The singer, who was signed to the label in December 2014, released his debut album, Gold, in July 2016. His contract with the prominent music label expired after the conclusion of Olamide’s 2016 concert, OLIC3. Now, would you advise him to renew his recording contract there, or become a label boss like Lil Kesh?
Nollywood actress Ibinabo Fiberesima has taken to Instagram to celebrate her daughter, Ewomazino Amata as she clocks nine years today. Her loving message reads: ‘My beautiful daughter Ewomazino Amata is 9years old today. Happy birthday darlyn. join me to wish her a very happy birthday. May the grace of God never depart from your life today and forever my Angel. Amen’