A politician in Delta State, Andy Asavwota has reportedly likened ex-Governor James Ibori to Jesus Christ. The ex-Secretary of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, reportedly made this known as he expressed delight at the return of ex-governor of Delta State. In a report by Daily Trust, Asavwota had said: “He (Ibori) is just like Jesus Christ because he is a man who does not want anyone to suffer.” “Ibori is the man on ground, either here or in limbo, he has affected all and takes everybody along without discrimination. “With his coming around, the politics in…
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Former Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger has been added to Manchester United’s Europa League squad after fighting his way back into the first-team picture at Old Trafford. Schweinsteiger, 32, was frozen out following Jose Mourinho’s arrival as manager last year and was even written off as an asset in the club’s accounts. But he has come in from the cold, making two substitute appearances and crowning his first start in over a year by scoring in United’s 4-0 FA Cup fourth-round win over Wigan Athletic last weekend. The former Bayern Munich stalwart has been rewarded with a place in the updated…
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is a summer transfer target for Real Madrid after reportedly falling out with Pep Guardiola. Aguero is likely to lose his first team shirt to new arrival, Gabriel Jesus, as he has failed to adapt to Guardiola’s system at City. Photos emerged a few weeks ago of the striker and his agent in a meeting over his future at City at a restaurant. As speculations continue to grow about his future at City, Real Madrid are ready to swoop for the former Atletico Madrid. Real have been known to be long-term admirers of the striker…
King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, aka K1 De Ultimate has reason to celebrate as he welcomes another grandchild. The Fuji legend took to social media to share the happy news, announcing that his daughter, Sekinat Olatanwa and her husband have welcomed a baby boy in Florida, USA. K1 wrote, “To the glory of God, newest addition to the family of Ojushagbola, as K1 De Ultimate’s daughter, Mrs Sekinat Olatanwa Ayoka & Fuad Adeyemo welcomed a new baby boy in Miami, Florida, USA”. The singer who has a number of children can only expect so much more grandchildren. KWAM 1 recently received…
Nicki Minaj is at it again. The American rapper has stirred up confusion on social media after sharing photos of herself with a baby bump. She shared two photos in which she is clearly sporting a baby bump, one in a lingerie and the other in a gown. As if to make matters worse, Nicki captioned the photo, “ATBIMS. y’all so childish.. – I was gonna wait to share the news but…” Many have found it hard to believe that the “Pills and potions” rapper is pregnant, made worse by the fact that she only recently split up from her…
Fathia Balogun just turned 50 and the new photos she released to mark the milestone makes it even harder to believe. The beautiful Nollywood actress shared the new photos to celebrate her golden jubilee, looking stunning and half her age. The mother-of-three rocked different chic ankara pieces as well as English dresses, with a facebeat that continues to belly her age. The actress has come a long way in the industry as well as on a personal level, and can pass for a veteran act. In June 2016, Fathia, who got divorced in 2015, was conferred with a chieftaincy title…
The Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, purchased an Innoson IVM Double Carrier 2.7. Gov. Dickson also donated a portion of land in the New Industrial Site for the new Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Plant and Innoson Kiara Academy. The Governor, while expressing his gratitude to Dr Innocent Chukwuma, OFR, for choosing his State among many others to set up his new vehicle manufacturing plant, promised to buy some more utility vehicles from the company. Earlier on, the Chairman and CEO of Innoson Group, Chief Dr Innocent Chukwuma, accompanied by the Special Adviser to the President on Niger…
Nigeria has extended his 10-days vacation in London, United Kingdom. Originally scheduled to return to Nigeria on Sunday, February 5, 2017 and resume work on Monday, February 6, 2017, the President has extended his vacation. According to a statement from Femi Adesina, Buhari has written to the National Assembly on Sunday, February 5, 2017, informing of his desire to extend his leave in order to complete and receive the results of a series of tests recommended by his doctors. Adesina further said that President Buhari had planned to return to Abuja this evening, but was advised to complete the test…
Special adviser to President Buhari on media and publicity, Femi Adesina and Afrobeat musician Dede Mabiaku have sheathed their swords. According to a report by TheCable, the duo made peace on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Airtel Touching Lives season 3 premiere. It was reported that Airtl Nigeria’s director of corporate communications, Emeka Oparah and Lagos State commissioner for information, Steve Ayorinde facilitated the reconciliation process after the two disagreed on a live radio programme. Mabiaku and Adesina shook hands, smiled, and also posed for photographs with their mediators. Mabiaku had walked out of a show on Lagos-based 91.3FM…
The Bayelsa Government on Sunday said it had donated 1,200 hectares of land to cattle herdsmen to control indiscriminate grazing in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government had in December 2016 announced the restriction of the activities of herdsmen in the state to the Bayelsa Palm area in Yenagoa. According to the government, the decision was to prevent the invasion of farmlands and check any security breaches. Mr Shittu Mohammed, State Chairman, Cattle Ranches Management and Control Committee, disclosed this at an interactive session which comprised stakeholders such as herdsmen, butchers, farmers and…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the report quoting him that President’s return to Nigeria may be hampered by a faulty aircraft is fake. The Minister stated this in a press statement issued on Sunday in Ilorin by his Special Adviser, Mr Segun Adeyemi. “The Minister has not spoken to anyone on the issue of the President’s return, hence this report is another from the stable of the purveyors of fake news,’’ he said. He urged the public to disregard the report.
The Special Adviser to the Nigerian President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has said only the President is in the position of revealing his own health status. Adesina made this known in a telephone conversation with host of Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. He said: “I am sure it will get to a point when the President has to disclose the status of his health if it needs to be disclosed. If it’s something serious enough to disclose, I am sure he will disclose it.” Continuing, he said: “The President is the one who can release his own health status.…
Boss moves! Burna Boy spent some time in the company of American singer, Drake, and it’s obvious that there was a connection. The dancehall singer took to his Instagram page on Sunday, February 5, 2017, to share a snap of himself and Drake. In case you were wondering, Burna was blown away but Drake also looked happy to meet him. It would be safe to speculate that Burna Boy is planning something big and who knows? Wizkid might finally stop monopolizing Drake’s vocals on his songs. Big things to come, is all we pray.
Fathia Balogun also turned 50-years-old today, celebrating her golden jubilee with stunning photos. The actress has come a long way in the industry as well as on a personal level and can pass for a veteran act. In June 2016, Fathia, who got divorced in 2015, was conferred with a chieftaincy title where she was named the “Atesin’Se Adinni”. The title is said to be in connection with her giving Islam a good image in the industry. She is known for movies such as “Farayola”, “Aje metta 1&2”, “Awawu”.
Tiwa Savage turns 37-years-old today, Sunday, February 5, 2017 and reportedly has plans for a bash tonight. Reports have it that the pop singer who is currently in London will have a special birthday party at the “Tunnel Night Club. The Mavin Records/ROC Nation act is unarguably Nigeria’s biggest female singer. Tiwa Savage who is married to her estranged husband, Tunji ‘Tee Billz’ Balogun, welcomed a baby boy, Jamil Balogun, on July 22, 2015. She was signed to ROC Nation in July 2016 and has since spread her musical reach to the Western world.
Eden Hazard reflected on a special goal after tearing through Arsenal to consolidate Chelsea’s place at the top of the Premier League. Hazard scored Chelsea’s second in Saturday’s 3-1 win which saw Antonio Conte’s side take a 12-point lead over the Gunners. The Belgium playmaker ran half the length of the field and evaded any would-be tacklers before netting his 10th goal of the season. ‘I score a few goals, a few beautiful goals,’ Hazard told Chelsea TV. ‘But this one is special. It’s against Arsenal and we won the game. ‘This one is one of the best.’ Conte praised…
Sergio Aguero says he is happy at Manchester City but says his future could be decided at the end of the season. The Argentine was again left on the bench for City’s 2-1 victory over Swansea City — with 19-year-old forward Gabriel Jesus preferred for the second successive Premier League game. Gabriel has made a spectacular impact since moving to the Etihad in January and scored both goals in the win that moved City up to third in the Premier League. With the Brazilian becoming the first choice for Pep Guardiola’s side in the last two games, speculation has grown…
The problem with sequels is that they usually run out of steam by the time you reach the third or fourth instalment. At Arsenal, they are into double figures and the story never changes, especially when they come up against Chelsea. The Gunners’ 3-0 September’s victory over Antonio Conte’s team not only now seems a distant memory, but it also looks increasingly like an aberration. Arsenal rarely come out on top against Chelsea and, after being outplayed and outmuscled in a 3-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge, normal service has been resumed. This was Chelsea’s eighth home league win against their…
Mauricio Pochettino said Tottenham are “ready to win a title” after Saturday’s 1-0 win over Middlesbrough kept the pressure on Chelsea. Harry Kane’s 58th-minute penalty secured a hard-fought victory at White Hart Lane and moved Spurs to within nine points of the runaway league leaders, who beat Arsenal 3-1 earlier in the day. The win followed a 2-2 draw at Manchester City and Tuesday’s goalless stalemate at Sunderland, but Pochettino dismissed suggestions his team are lacking a cutting edge. “They were two against City and Sunderland away,” the Spurs manager told a postmatch news conference at White Hart Lane. “But…
Sarkodie enlists rave of moment Runtown for this groovy tune ‘Painkiller’. The song produced by Tspize revolves around love matters. Enjoy.