Beauty queen, actress, and philanthropist, Ibinabo Fiberesima celebrated her birthday yesterday in grand style. The event, which had the who’s who in the movie and entertainment worlds, was held at Liligate Hotel in Lekki, Lagos. Unlike other celebrity birthdays that are characterised by binge partying, Ibinabo decided to make her own different by changing the lives of deserving young Nigerians. She gave out eight scholarships to eight Nigerians from across the country. In a chat, Ibinabo thanked the recipients for allowing her to be a part of their lives. “It is good to have children who you can give the…
Author: David Folami
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayo Fayose, on Thursday said he was waiting on God for the choice of the candidate who would succeed him as governor in 2018. The governor made this known in Ikere-Ekiti while flagging off the last phase of the dualisation of the town’s roads, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Idowu Adelusi, in Ado Ekiti. The statement said that the governor, who was responding to Ikere-Ekiti people’s demand that they should produce his successor, said he had taken the matter to God in prayers and was waiting for His directive. “While saying…
It would be one of the more surprising moves of the window, but the Sun reports that Sevilla are “desperate” to take Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United. The Red Devils youngster has seen plenty of game time this term, though Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s form means there are only so many starts as a centre-forward available under Jose Mourinho this season. Rashford, 19, has shown another side to his game recently by proving effective from the left wing, and Sevilla — and West Ham too — would be prepared to make him the focal point of their attack.
Nollywood actress Nkiru Sylvanus, who is popular for her role in ” Cry For Help” made her debut in the movie “The Voice.” On January 12, 2017, the actress took to her Instagram page to announce that the psychological thriller is officially available in the market. She shared a poster with the caption, “Its finally out in the market, please get a copy and tell me what u think!.” The film is written and directed by Afe Olumowe and stars the actress alongside Kenneth Okolie, Betty Njoku-Olumowe, Larry Briggs, Edwards Fom and Daniel Lloyd.
‘Man of the year’ singer Skales drops a video for the remix of latest single ‘Temper’ featuring Burna boy. A sample of Fela’s music is infused in the song’s lyrics. The song was produced by the fast rising Krisbeatz, Watch and share video as directed by Stanz Visuals.
Chiwetalu Agu has reacted to Gideon Okeke’s opinion about his use of ‘vulgar slangs’ in movies. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, the veteran responded saying that he doesn’t know Gideon Okeke. He also insinuated that the actor has no right to judge his acting style. “Anybody can say anything or come to whatever conclusion they please. The viewers would judge whether I use vulgar words in movies or not,” Chiwetalu Agu said. People who watch movies are the ultimate judges. I do not even know who Gideon Okeke is; I do not think I have ever heard his name.…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Buhari to prosecute his friends who collected money from the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki. The Ahmed Makarfi led faction also said that it will go a long way to prove to Nigerians that the President’s war on corruption is not a selective fight. According to Daily Post, the PDP also wondered why Buhari’s ally, Col. Jafaru Isah (Rtd.), was not prosecuted, after it was revealed that he allegedly took money from Dasuki. The PDP also said “None of these people are standing trial and none of them are…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for saying that the Nigeria Police Force has become the ruling party’s security arm. The Rivers APC made the comments via a statement released by its Publicity Secretary, Chris Finebone. The statement reads: “Despite our determined efforts and resolve to stay clear of Gov. Nyesom Wike and the Peoples Democratic Party [PDP] war against Nigerian security agencies, the governor and his party [PDP] appear very determined to drag the All Progressives Congress [APC] into the fray of what seems to be a war they cannot…
Morgan Schneiderlin starts on the bench for Everton’s game against Manchester City after signing for the Toffees from Manchester United earlier this week. Schneiderlin will have to wait for his debut following his transfer, which saw Everton pay United an initial £20 million fee rising to £24m. Ademola Lookman, who signed earlier this month for Everton from Charlton, is also named on the bench by Ronald Koeman. Vincent Kompany, meanwhile, fails to make the City squad despite being passed fit by Pep Guardiola this week, but there is a place on the bench for Leroy Sane following his recovery from…
Ronaldinho is planning to join a club that can offer him Copa Libertadores football with Uruguayan side Nacional an option, his agent and brother Roberto de Assis has said. Former Barcelona man Ronaldinho, 36, has not had a club since playing for Brazilian side Fluminense in 2015. However, the ex-Brazil international is targeting a comeback this year, according to De Assis, with a move back to South America the aim for his client. “The project is to play in 2017,” Assis told Ovacion Digital. “After a quiet year in which we had the opportunity to fly around the world, travel,…
Yaya Toure will be in Manchester City’s Champions League squad when the competition resumes next month but his long-term future is still uncertain. Toure was left out of the squad for last year’s group stage after manager Pep Guardiola said he would not play for the first team following controversial comments from his agent Dimitri Seluk. But the midfielder apologised in November, returned to the side on Nov. 19 and has been a regular in the team ever since. Guardiola said he will definitely return to his European squad ahead of the round-of-16 first leg with Monaco on Feb. 21.…
The United States on Friday donated eight military-grade multi-purpose tents to the Nigeria Police Force to ensure quick restoration of civil authorities in communities liberated from Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. Ms Rosalyn Wiese, the Director of the U.S. International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, presented the items to the Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, at a ceremony in Maiduguri. Wiese explained that the gesture was aimed at supporting the country toward the re- establishment of civil authorities in communities liberated in the North East. “The U.S. Government is partnering with the Government of Nigeria to support efforts…
The co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) campaign, has rejected the Federal Government’s invitation to visit the North-East. The North-Eastern part of Nigeria has been badly hit by attacks from the dreaded Boko Haram sect. Over 200 school girl were taken from their school premises in Chibok, Borno state, prompting a global outcry over the incident, thereby giving birth to the BBOG. In the letter which was exclusively sent to Pulse News, the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed asked Ezekwesili to nominate some BBOG members who will visit the North-East and see first-hand, the progress being made in…
Mr Ndu Ughamadu, the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), says the corporation has resumed loading of petroleum products in all its depots nationwide. Ughamadu made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. He said that the resumption of activities at the depots across the country followed the suspension of strike by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, (NUPENG). He further said that the current petroleum products, stocked for supply by the corporation, would be sufficient for over 37 days. According to him, with the resumption in production…
A group known as Ijaw Nation Youths Worldwide has warned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to stop harassing former First Lady, Patience Jonathan. According to Daily Post, the group also sent a protest letter to the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, through the Rivers state police commissioner. The group, in a statement said “The EFCC, DSS and Police at various times have come out to say that they are only in court or at conflict with the former First Lady Dr. Dame Patience Ebele Jonathan. “This is laughable, there is no way these agencies can separate…
The Presidency has called on Nigerians to be more creative in the face of the harsh economic crisis, so they can attract foreign currency and end the Dollar scarcity. According to Vanguard, Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu made the statement on a Channels TV programme. Shehu also revealed that the measures which the Federal Government put in place, actually kept the Dollar from skyrocketing. Also speaking on the protest held by some Nigerians in Abuja, over the rate of the Dollar, the presidential spokesman said “Unfortunately, I am not an expert…
As search for the remaining Chibok girls continues, the federal government has invited the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) group on a tour with the Army, Navy and two ministers to Sambisa forest and other areas affected by the Boko Haram insurgency. Information minister, Lai Mohammed, in a letter dated January 11, 2016, and addressed to the convener of the BBOG, Oby Ezekwesili, said the guided tour of the northeast would provide the group the opportunity to “witness first-hand” the effort being made to rescue the remaining Chibok girls and other abductees. A copy of the letter which was made…
The musician does not only know how to teach us to be sexy, she has a new Yoruba twerking style – ‘Ijo Reeky’; you don’t want to miss it.
According to reports, American singer Christina Milian is dating model and entertainer, Izzy Lopez – a.k.a Flames Dean. That’s all nice and adorable till you realise Christina is 35 years old and her new lover is only 19. The two reportedly began dating during the holidays. What do you think about them?
Sugarboy releases the video to his latest single ‘Dada Omo’ which was produced by DJ Coublon. The video was directed by Ani James for Aje Filmworks.