The fifth edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) has commenced with the announcement of nominees. The nominees for the 2017 edition was announced on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos. Some of the nominees including Somkele Iyamah Idhalama, Ramsey Nouah and Okey Uzoeshi were present at this event. The announcement aired on all Africa Magic channels, and public voting opened after the announcement.
Author: David Folami
Media personality Toke Makinwa paid a visit to her childhood home where she lost her parents following a fire accident. Recall that the TV host revealed in her book, “On Becoming” that she lost her parents after a fire accident razed their house caused by a gas leak when she was eight years old. She visited the place for the first time since the incident happened today, December 15, 2016. She wrote, “2 radio interviews, and a visit to where I lived as a child in Abuja. I’ve never been back there, it holds so much emotions and I always…
TV host, Frank Edoho and wife, Sandra have welcomed their second patter of feet! The duo ushered in a baby boy in an hospital in the U.S. Details of the birth however hasn’t been disclosed yet. The couple welcomed their first child in 2014. Frank is blessed with 3 children from his previous marriage to Katherine Obiang while Sandra has a child from a previous relationship. Meanwhile, the happy media personality threw a surprise pyjamas themed baby shower for his wife aided by her friends, Mabel Makun, Timaya’s baby mama, Barbara and others. After the crash of his first marriage…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says Nigerian troops have penetrated deep into the Sambisa forest and are already doing well in their operations in the forest. Buratai made the disclosure on Thursday in Abuja in a remark after he decorated some of the newly-promoted senior officers with their new ranks. He thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the elevation of the senior officers and for the support he had been giving to the Army. Buratai described the president’s support as “invaluable’’ and largely responsible for the successes being recorded by troops in the fight against the Boko…
Governor Ayo Fayose, on Thursday, December 15, 2016, stormed the Ado-Ekiti branch of Zenith bank and withdrew N5m cash from his bank account. This is coming after a court ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to unfreeze the Governor’s bank account. According to Leadership, Fayose stormed the bank manager’s office and presented him with a cheque and requested for his money. The Governor said ” I came to the bank after serving them with the court order and I made up my mind that I won’t leave the bank until my money is given to me. And the…
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, December 15, arrived in Lagos to commission three war ships. Buhari was received at the presidential wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. He commissioned the warships, two of which were locally built, and 27 patrol boats at the Nigerian Naval Dockyard in Victoria Island. Buhari was accompanied on the visit by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola. Fashola was the governor of Lagos till May 2015 when he handed over to Ambode.
Factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has denied sponsoring Boko Haram. Sheriff said further, while receiving some PDP members in Abuja, on Wednesday, December 14, that the rumour was being spread by his enemies. “Permit me therefore to state that I have in all sincerity tried to resolve this party crisis. I have offered that both the caretaker committee and the NWC be dissolved to give way for a new Independent leadership,” he said according to The Tribune. “But the caretaker committee has refused to agree to anything except recognise them and let the caretaker…
The Nigerian Senate has held its last plenary session for the year 2016. The upper legislative chamber, on Thursday, December 15, adjourned plenary to January 10, 2017. The Senate made the announcement after rejecting President Muhammadu Buhari’s nomination of Ibrahim Magu as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The lawmakers rejected Magu due to a security report provided by the Department of State Services (DSS).
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says corrupt elements opposed to the change agenda are making government activities obscure to give the wrong impression that they are not working. The minister stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the launch of the Federal Government of Nigeria Information App (FGN IAPP) that is designed to provide real time information from the government to Nigerians – home and abroad. The minister said that the corrupt elements, in particular, had chosen to fight the government with their ill-gotten wealth, by “distorting our messages and obfuscating our activities’’. Mohammed noted that government…
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 500th club goal against America in the Club World Cup on Thursday. Ronaldo, 31, had netted his 500th career goal for club and country against Malmo in September 2015. The Ballon d’Or winner got on the scoresheet in the 93rd minute against America by breaking clear and shooting past Moises Munoz. There was some confusion, though, as the goal was initially disallowed for offside before being confirmed by Paraguayan referee Enrique Caceres using FIFA’s new pitchside video technology (VAR). The Portuguese, who joined Real Madrid in 2009 for a then-world-record fee of £80…
Eric Bailly is confident of a swift return to action for Manchester United, sources have said, despite limping out of Wednesday’s 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace. Bailly, 22, made his first Premier League start since damaging knee ligaments against Chelsea on Oct. 23 when he lined up at right-back for Jose Mourinho’s team at Selhurst Park. But after being caught by a knee-high challenge by Palace winger Lee Chung-Yong early in the first half, Bailly was forced to undergo lengthy treatment before recovering to play on until half-time. The Ivory Coast defender ultimately succumbed to the injury seven minutes into…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has said that Marcos Rojo is a “clean player” despite the defender receiving criticism for a challenge against Crystal Palace on Wednesday. Rojo, 26, was booked for a two-footed tackle on Wilfried Zaha in the 38th minute on United’s 2-1 win, with the Argentina international shown a yellow card 10 days after being booked for a similar challenge on Everton’s Idrissa Gueye. Palace manager Alan Pardew was upset that Rojo was not sent off, but Mourinho said of his player: “He’s playing really well, phenomenal. “He’s a clean player, aggressive. His nature, Argentinian, is emotional…
Popular comedian and actor Kevin Hart has just shared his family Christmas photos. Hart and his wife Eniko, his two kids, Hendrix and Heaven, posed alongside their two dogs in Christmas-themed family photos. The Hart’s obviously can’t wait for the holidays!
Today is the birthday of Nigerian pop singer Sean Tizzle. Sean Tizzle whose real names are Morihanfen Oluwaseun Oluwabamidele was initially a rapper in a group called 3-Way Band. He later switched into signing and aligned himself with Sound Sultan’s imprint Naija Ninjas. He left Sound Sultan to join D’Tunes fledging imprint Difference Entertainment. In 2013, Sean Tizzle scored his first hit by the name of ‘Sho Lee’. After a slew of successful singles he released his album ‘The Journey’ which was received well. Sean Tizzle is currently working on his second album.
On Tuesday, December 13, 2016, Kanye West met with billionaire and US president-elect, Donald Trump at Trump Tower. Following his surprising visit to the tower a number of artists have spoken out including pal. John Legend. Legend in an interview with French outlet Clique, said some harsh words calling Kanye’s visit a “publicity stunt. “I don’t think it’s impossible to talk to [Donald Trump] about issues, but I won’t be used as a publicity stunt. I think Kanye was a publicity stunt,” he said. He also went on to express his frustration and disappointment in the rapper. According to him,…
Paul Pogba has told SFR Sport that Manchester United’s ambition remains to claim top spot in the Premier League, rather than a top-four finish. Pogba, 23, found the net before Zlatan Ibrahimovic grabbed a late winner as United won 2-1 at Crystal Palace on Wednesday, extending their unbeaten run in the English top flight to six games with a second successive win. It leaves Jose Mourinho’s men in sixth place, six points behind neighbours City, who currently occupy England’s fourth and final Champions League qualifying place. “We don’t want to be in the top four, we want to be at…
nManchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic admitted that he may have handled the ball in the buildup to Paul Pogba’s goal in the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday night. Pogba’s strike, which also looked offside, gave United a 1-0 lead — before Ibrahimovic himself struck late on, from the Frenchman’s pass, to seal a 2-1 win at Selhurst Park. When asked if there was a handball, the Swede told BT Sport: “Could be, could be, but the situation was fast. I just tried to get the ball forward to Paul because I saw he was free. “I think it…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insisted his team “deserved” their 2-1 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, describing his players as “super-dominant” in the latter stages. United defender Marcos Rojo made a reckless challenge but was not sent off by referee Craig Pawson before the impressive Paul Pogba then put the visitors 1-0 ahead with a goal that looked offside and involved a handball from Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the build-up. Palace’s James McArthur levelled the scores, with United then denied a penalty — when Joe Ledley handled in the area — and Juan Mata soon had a goal disallowed…
Comedian and talk show host, Trevor Noah visited outgoing American president, Barack Obama at the White House to discuss several issues including Trump’s administration, Russia, racism in the world, Obama care and more. The Daily Show is directed by Chuck O’Neil with Trevor Noah, Steve Bodow, Jen Flanz, Tim Greenberg, Jill Katz and Adam Lowitt President Obama, Michelle Obama and guests at White House Tribute To Ray Charles[/caption]as the executive producers while Hillary Kun and Stuart Miller are co-executive producers.
The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) nomination announcement ceremony took place yesterday, December 14, 2016 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Lagos. Best Soundtrack/Original Score Oloibiri – Rex Ricketts 93 Days – George Kallis, Tunde Jegede and Banky W No Good Turn – Brymo The Encounter – Michael ‘The Truth’ Ogunlade 76 – Hyacinth Ogbu, Daps Agwom, Ukachi Nnachi Best Cinematographer Mrs Right Guy – Adze Ugah 93 Days – Yinka Edward Happiness is a Four Letter Word – Lance Gewer Oloibiri – Curtis Graham 76 – Yinka Edward Best Actress in a Drama Bimbo Akintola – 93 Days Ivie…