According to reports from The PUNCH, the APC-led Federal government plans to purchase cars worth over N400m for former Nigerian Presidents and heads of states and their deputies in the year .2017. Details of the 2017 Appropriation Bill shows that whooping sums of over N280.099 million for the purchase of cars for seven former Presidents and Head of States. To benefit from the generosity of the Buhari-led APC administration are; Alhaji Sheu Shagari, General Ibrahim Babangida (retired), General Yakubu Gowon, Chief Ernest Shonekan, General Abdul salami Abubakar (retired), Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Mr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. From the list of…
Author: David Folami
Today is also the birthday of top Yoruba actress Tayo Sobola. She broke into the big scene in 2011 when she released her self-produced movie titled ‘Arewa Onijogbon’. Since then the graduate of Public Administration from Olabisi Onabanjo University hasn’t looked back since.
Nigerian pop singer May D is a year older today. May D whose real names are Mayokun Awodumila was born in Lagos, Nigeria to a family of 5 boys. He comes from Ekiti State Nigeria. The University of Lagos Mass Communication graduate, attended King’s College where he mimed songs of popular artistes. After featuring on a few notable singles May D was signed to Square Records in the year 2012 and released a few hit tracks such as ‘Ile Ijo’, and ‘Soundtrack’. The relationship with Square Records did not last long as he left the label shortly after. He dropped…
Today is the birthday of Nigerian actress Uche Jombo. Uche Jombo-Rodriguez was born in Abia state. She has two degrees; Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Calabar and Computer Programming from the Federal University of Technology, Minna. She started acting in 1999 when she appeared in the movie ‘Visa To Hell’. Since her debut she has appeared in over 60 movies. Uche Jombo got married to Kenny Rodriguez in 2012. They have a son together, Matthew Rodriguez.
<A clergyman named Olagorioye Faleyimu, has prophesied that Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, may stay barren for a long time if not steadfast with prayers. Faleyimu, who is the founder, Mountain of Blessing and Miracle Church of Christ, however claimed that marrying a pastor can put an end to her problems, Punch News reports. The prophesy reads, "A popular actress in Nollywood, Funke Akindele, who was once in the Yoruba movie industry should pray deeply so as to have children. “Another grace she has is to marry a pastor who can fight the battle on her behalf with prayers.” This however…
Jennifer Lopez and Drake are fueling romance rumours with their latest cosy photo. So, it all started on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, when they posted a pretty intimate photo of them all snuggled up on a couch, looking like a pair of lovebirds. The photo shows Drake’s arms wrapped tightly around her while Lopez lies on his lap with her eyes closed. Recall that JLo and Drake sparked rumours of a romance earlier this month when he attended two of her Las Vegas “All I Have” shows, and also invited her to a private dinner party at West Hollywood’s Delilah’s…
Obviously, the economic recession has got nothing on Davido! The crooner took to Snapchat flaunting wads of cash and a new 2017 Range Rover. He wrote alongside the white gleaming car, “Zero recession”. Zero recession it is actually! Meanwhile, the singer took to Snapchat on Christmas day sharing various videos of himself and one-year-old Imade on a lunch date. Just recently, he was captured dressing up his little girl who laid innocently on a bed. In the latter part of the video, the Sony Music Entertainment artiste was seen feeding her, but she appeared not to have much of an…
On Jan. 4, 2016, Florentino Perez announced that Rafael Benitez would no longer be Real Madrid’s coach. The following day, the president introduced Zinedine Zidane as the squad’s new manager. At first, it did look as though Perez had rushed things by throwing the inexperienced Zidane on the Santiago Bernabeu bench. Few thought that 51 weeks later, the team would find themselves where they are right now: proud winners of another Champions League title, leading La Liga with a three-point cushion and a match in hand over Barcelona and surviving in both the Copa del Rey and the Champions League.…
When Jack Wilshere left Arsenal in August to join Bournemouth on loan for the season, his explanation was that he needed to play regular football. It was an understandable motivation, although it still feels as if he made his decision in a fit of pique having been left out of the England squad. At that point he was being eased into action by Arsene Wenger, with two substitute appearances, and there was never any real doubt that he’d get playing time at Arsenal had he stayed. When Santi Cazorla picked up an injury in October, it might have been just…
Andres Iniesta has expressed his desire to retire at Barcelona as the club prepare to offer him a new deal in the New Year. Iniesta’s current contract is due to expire in 2018, but reports in Catalan newspaper Diario Sport on Wednesday named him as one of the five figures Barca are keen to renew in 2017. Lionel Messi, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ivan Rakitic and coach Luis Enrique are the other four. And club captain Iniesta, who has made over 600 appearances for Barcelona’s first team since joining the club as a 12-year-old in 1996, is keen to commit his…
Midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum believes Liverpool’s firepower — especially at home — means even Manchester City should fear coming to Anfield. Tuesday’s 4-1 victory over Stoke was the fourth time in eight matches they have scored four or more in the Premier League in front of their own fans. The goals have been shared around the squad with Sadio Mane leading on eight, Divock Origi, Adam Lallana and Roberto Firmino all with seven apiece, Philippe Coutinho six and James Milner and Daniel Sturridge with five each. When Sturridge scored the fourth against Stoke, his first in the Premier League this season,…
Dele Alli’s double spared Harry Kane’s blushes as the midfielder helped Tottenham to an emphatic 4-1 win against 10-man Southampton. Kane scored one but missed a penalty at St Mary’s as two goals from Alli and another from substitute Son Heung-min sealed an impressive victory for Spurs. Virgil van Dijk had earlier put Saints ahead within 73 seconds but Tottenham came back to lead after two headers from Kane and Alli. Nathan Redmond was then sent off just before the hour by referee Mike Dean for denying Alli a goalscoring opportunity only for Kane to blaze the spot-kick over the…
Harry Kane says the ground caused his skied penalty miss in Tottenham’s 4-1 defeat of Southampton on Wednesday. Nathan Redmond was issued a red card for bringing down Dele Alli in the Southampton box on 58 minutes, leaving Kane, who had scored Tottenham’s second moments earlier, a chance to collect a brace on the night. However the England international striker fired his shot well over the crossbar after an unstable patch of the pitch elevated the ball as he planted his left foot to shoot. “The ground just gave way under me,” Kane told Sky Sports. “I saw it before…
Many will agree that the Nollywood of today is nothing like what we used to know, and for that, we can only be grateful. At the same time, it’s also common knowledge that Nollywood has a long way to go in the area of improvements. What’s more, the top players in the game believe as much including the likes of movie producer, Mahmood Ali Balogun. The veteran producer who was a guest on Channels’ Sunrise said that although Nollywood has come a long way, it’s distribution channels remains it’s biggest issues. Balogun went on to analyse other ways the industry…
Nigeria will spend N432 million to buy cars for the nation’s former presidents and vice presidents in 2017. The sum, which is contained in the 2017 budget, was allocated by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The sum of N280.099 million was budgeted for the purchase of vehicles for the seven former Presidents and Heads of State while N120.090 million was set aside to buy cars for the four former Vice Presidents and Chiefs of General Staff. The former Presidents and former Heads of State are General Yakubu Gowon, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, General Ibrahim…
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has urged Reds boss Jurgen Klopp to go out and sign goalkeeper Joe Hart in the January transfer window. Simon Mignolet replaced Loris Karius as Liverpool’s No. 1 earlier this month following a number of high-profile errors that led to the team dropping crucial points in their bid for the Premier League title. However, Carragher is not convinced by either keeper and says Liverpool should think about making an approach for Hart, currently on loan at Torino after falling out of favour at Manchester City. “Liverpool have a goalkeeping problem,” Carragher told Sky Sports. “It’s…
Mr Abayomi Adesanya, the Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, on Tuesday threatened to take legal action against the State Commissioner of Information, Mr Kayode Akinmade, for defaming his character. Adesanya, who addressed journalists in Akure, said he would take the legal action against Akinmade for describing him as someone who needed “psychiatric attention”. Adesanya said Akinmade, had in some national dailies on Dec. 16, described him as someone who needed “psychiatric attention’’ while reacting to a statement entitled “Mimiko Secretly Recruiting 10,000 Workers, Selling Government Properties To Cronies – APC Alleges.’’ He described Akinmade’s attack…
Imo state governor Rochas Okorocha said for the present generation of youths to have a shot at leadership roles in the country “they need to be well-groomed by the present leaders.” Okorocha identified ethnicity and bigotry as serious issues in the country’s political landscape. He said this as part of his Christmas goodwill message released by his Chief Press Secretary Sam Onwuemeodor, where he noted that as a result of the deep-rooted ethnicity and religious bigotry in the country, the present leaders cannot afford to hand over power to the youths, according to The Sun. “What Nigerians, the leaders in…
If you haven’t been paying attention, you should know that television has got two new best friends – Jenifa and Adaku played by Funke Akindele and Lolo1 whose real name is Omotunde Adebowale David. The last couple of years has seen us all fall deeply in love with Akindele for her comical role on TV comedy series “Jenifa’s Diary” and now even though we’ve always known Lolo1 from radio, her presence on the series sees her becoming one of the most beloved characters. July 2015 saw Lolo1 join “Jenifa’s Diary” with a recurring role as ‘ Adaku’ in the series.…
A collaboration between EbonyLife Films, FilmOne Distribution, Koga Studios and Inkblot Productions, “The Wedding Party” has grossed over 120 million naira in 12 days. The comedy movie which holds a record as the biggest opening week in history of Nollywood, grossed 21.5 million naira on Christmas Day. The movie which made its debut on December 16, 2016, has now grossed over 120 million naira. Before its latest record, the movie had set a box office record as the biggest opening weekend in Nollywood after grossing 36 million naira in three days. The romantic comedy stars Adesua Etomi as Dunni Coker,…