Mrs. Feyisetan Fayose, wife of Ekiti State Governor, on Tuesday, January 3, wished shame on her husband’s enemies in 2017. She prayed that enemies posing as friends of her husband’s government will be exposed in the new year. The Ekiti First Lady stated this during this year’s edition of inter-religious Thanksgiving service organised by the office of Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Matters, Pastor Seyi Olusola, in Ado Ekiti. “Every enemy pretending as friends, close to the government of Ayo Fayose and working against the government, the Lord will expose them with shame this year. Enough is…
Author: David Folami
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that President Muhammadu Buhari must be tried for war crimes for the deaths of Biafrans from 1966 till now. The group said further that former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon must also be tried. IPOB made the comments via a statement released by spokesman, Emma Powerful. The statement reads: “It is crystal clear now to the whole world that IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who threatened during his last court appearance to expose the truths that will sink Nigeria has started doing so. “By releasing the latest video showing the grand…
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has described the Awujale of Ijebuland , Oba Sikiru Adetona, as a liar and a rumour monger. Obasanjo made the comments in a letter dated December 30, 2016, after Oba Adetona said that billionaire, Mike Adenuga was a pawn in the political battle between the ex-president and his deputy, Atiku Abubakar. The Awujale’s remarks were contained in a book titled “Awujale: The Autobiography of Alaiyeluwa Oba S. K. Adetona, Ogbagba II.” The monarch also alleged that Obasanjo used the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to blackmail opponents during his tenure. Read Obasanjo’s letter, which was…
There’s a cabinet reshuffle in the offing, presidency sources said at every opportunity for the better part of 2016. To hear these top ranking government officials say it, it’s a matter of when–not whether–President Muhammadu Buhari will reshuffle his cabinet. Topping the list of Ministers who’ll be shown the exit door in the Buhari cabinet are Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung and Women Affairs Minister, Aisha Alhassan, alongside a handful of under-performing Ministers. A few other Ministers who haven’t acquitted themselves well in their present portfolios, will be reassigned to man other portfolios where it is believed they’ll be better suited,…
The Osun Fire Service on Wednesday warned against indiscriminate setting of bushes on fire during the harmattan season to minimise risks of increased fire outbreaks. Mr Adekunle Ibrahim, the Staff Officer of the Service, gave this warning during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Osogbo. According to Ibrahim; “If we have 20 fire cases before, we may have 40 cases now because of bush burning by hunters or farmers burning bushes on their farmlands.’’ “Predominantly, the fire outbreaks we will have during the dry season will be from bush burning and it spreads fast because of…
President Muhammadu Buhari has not removed Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, as chairman of the presidential committee on the reconstitution of Federal Government boards of parastatals, agencies and commissions. Earlier reports had it that Lawal had been removed from the committee and replaced with Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. The claim was however denied by a presidency source who spoke to Punch. “To say that he (the SGF) had been removed as the chairman of the committee constituting federal boards is not true and is uncharitable,” a source said. Senior Special Assistant to the President on…
Things may have cooled down between Vivica Fox and 50 Cent if her latest declaration is anything to go by. According to Fox who ran into 50 Cent during last night’s New York Knicks’ game, she would always have love for 50. Vivica told Wendy Williams, “I ran into him last night at the Knick’s game. I walked over to him and I said Happy New Year.” She, however, became emotional when Wendy Williams discussed her past relationship with 50 Cent, telling the talk show host she would “always have love” for the rap star, as she broke down in…
Economic recession has got nothing on 5Star music singer, Kcee. The ‘Stand by you’ star took to Snapchat to show off bundles of dollars and his new Louboutin shoes. Apparently, Kcee is starting 2017 on a ‘wealthy’ note and is slowly balling his way to the year end. Meanwhile, during The Headies on December 23, 2016, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Kcee and Harrysong settled their differences and put forward a united front. The former label mates were best of friends and frequent collaborators during their time at Five Star Music until November 2016, when Harrysong…
Youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan Kylie Jenner is now officially also one of its richest. On Tuesday, January 3, 2017, Forbes announced that Kylie Jenner had made its 2017 “30 Under 30” list for “Retail and E-Commerce,” citing the success of both Kylie Cosmetics and the reality star’s clothing line with her sister, Kendall Jenner. The publication went on to state that because of the 19-year-old makeup entrepreneur’s massive success over the past couple years, she’s also become the second highest-earning person in her family behind Kim Kardashian. “The reality TV star’s Kylie Cosmetics line has gone from strength…
It’s only four days into 2017 but Soulja Boy and Chris Brown have ushered us into a season of beef. The duo have been at each other’s neck ever since Soulja liked a photo of Chris’ ex, Karrueche, in a bikini. The rapper claims that Chris was angry and threatened to beat him, which the RnB pop star went on to deny. An angry Chris then took to social media to challenge Soulja to settle their differences in the boxing ring. Soulja accepted the challenge, but the feud got even more petty after the pair exchanged shade on social media.…
Contrary to report circulating on the Internet, Reality star Kim Kardashian and rapper, Kanye West are not getting a divorce. It appears all is well in the Kardashian-West home. At least that’s the message Kim Kardashian is sending with a montage of home videos showing loving moments between she and her husband, Kanye West plus videos of their children, North West and Saint West. Kim shared the clip on her official app today, January 4, 2016, as well as her YouTube page. On December 7, 2016, US Weekly reported the marriage of the pair reached a rocky surface after some…
What has your favourite star, Mercy Johnson been up to? She hasn’t been up in our faces recently and has been quietly living the life of a mum to the fullest, still she’s voted as Nigeria’s favourite celebrity. From an unnoticed house girl to the sought-after, bold and talented woman in movies Mercy Johnson has still been able to retain that A-list status and persona. How she does her magic is a mystery. But, we can tell you what she has been up to in the past four weeks. – She took time off her busy schedule to show of…
Thomas Muller will struggle for playing time at Bayern Munich in the second half of the season, Lothar Matthaus has said in his column for Sport Bild. Muller, 27, only started in 16 of a possible 24 matches during the first half of this season and the full 90 minutes nine times, scoring three goals in all competitions. The Germany international had already gone without a goal at Euro 2016 and Matthaus believes Muller could drop down the pecking order at the Allianz Arena. “It won’t get any easier for Thomas Muller in the second half of the season to…
Jose Mourinho has told MUTV he fell in love with Manchester United because of the supporters and said he is “really happy” with life at Old Trafford. Mourinho was appointed on a three-year contract in May and has started life well, with United currently on a six-game winning run in the Premier League and in the semifinals of the EFL Cup. “Well, the thing that made me immediately feel deeply about the club and the people, and the desire to work for the people, is the people,” he said. “The [people are the] typical Manchester United supporters, the ones that…
Antonio Conte has the chance to stay at Chelsea “forever” after winning over everyone at Stamford Bridge with an impressive first half of the season, according to the club’s technical director Michael Emenalo. Conte’s impact has been spectacular since he decided to switch Chelsea to a 3-4-3 formation in late September, while he has also made an effort to integrate himself with the club off the pitch, making unexpected appearances at staff Christmas parties and buying everyone at Cobham festive presents. Emenalo says that Conte has brought title-winning ambitions back to Chelsea after the worst season of the Roman Abramovich…
Arsene Wenger plans to give several of his top stars a short winter break this week by allowing them to skip Saturday’s FA Cup game at Preston, a club source has said. Mesut Ozil, who missed the team’s last two Premier League games with an illness, Alexis Sanchez and Laurent Koscielny are all expected to be rested against the Championship club, the source said. Wenger complained about the Premier League scheduling before and after Tuesday’s 3-3 draw at Bournemouth, their second match in three days, and is expected to be keen to give players a much-needed break after seeing them…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has told NBC he will need time to achieve his targets with the Premier League side. Former Bayern Munich and Barcelona coach Guardiola was appointed as City boss in the summer, taking over from Manuel Pellegrini. City, who won the Premier League in 2012 and 2014, are currently third in the table, seven points behind leaders Chelsea. Speaking in December, Guardiola said in quotes reported by The Times: “For the way they play, for the unpredictable things you cannot control, I will need more time to achieve what I want for my team. “That’s my…
Mauricio Pochettino has heralded Antonio Conte’s tactical nous and smooth transition to English football with Chelsea clear at the top of the Premier League. Pochettino’s Tottenham host Chelsea at White Hart Lane on Wednesday, aiming to stop their rivals recording a record-equalling 14th straight win and stretching their lead at the top of the table to eight points. Since losing 3-0 at Arsenal in September, Conte has switched to a 3-4-3 formation, with Victor Moses and Marcos Alonso as wing-backs, and Chelsea have not looked back, scoring 32 and conceding four — and they secured a 2-1 win over Tottenham…
Jurgen Klopp, the manager who has brightened the Premier League with his quick wit and off-beat remarks, displayed his dark side after Liverpool dropped two precious points at Sunderland. The 2-2 draw against a team struggling in the relegation zone was undoubtedly a setback for Liverpool because teams with title aspirations win at places like the Stadium of Light, as leaders Chelsea did just a fortnight ago. But goals from Daniel Sturridge and Sadio Mane proved insufficient as Liverpool twice squandered leads by conceding two penalties, converted with his customary coolness by Jermain Defoe. Klopp did not like what he…
Former Liverpool and Manchester United striker Michael Owen believes Kelechi Iheanacho has lost confidence under new Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Having gain promotion to the City first team in 2015, Iheanacho has continued to impress and currently has the best goal per minute ratio in the Premier League. The striker was handed a start in City 2-1 home win over Burnley but was hurled off at halftime after an unimpressive performance. Speaking as a pundit during the game, Owen opined that Guardiola is not getting the best out of the striker. “Iheanacho isn’t the same player he was once,”…