Senator Dino Melaye, has said no public or elected officer in Nigeria should have immunity powers. In an interview with Osasu Igbinedion on The Osasu Show, the senator representing Kogi west constituency at the national assembly said President Muhammadu Buhari and Senate President Bukola Saraki should have no immunity. In his words, “As an individual, speaking as Dino Melaye, I do not support immunity for any Nigerian irrespective of status or office. I am one of those actually propagating that the immunity clause be completely deleted in our constitution.” Continuing, Melaye said, “The president should not have immunity, the vice…
Author: David Folami
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) former secretary in Ekiti State, Tope Aluko, has alleged that Governor Ayodele Fayose threatened former President Goodluck Jonathan before the 2014 governorship election in the state. Aluko, who previously revealed the shocking rigging details of the election on national TV, Fayose demanded the support of Jonathan for his governorship bid if ex-president wanted to win the south-west in the 2015 election. Aluko, according to The Nation, disclosed this in an interview programme on ADABA 88.9 FM, Akure, Ondo State capital. He said Jonathan released huge funds for the controversial June 21, 2014, governorship election, the…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, July 6, while congratulating the Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fast, promised Nigerians better days ahead. Buhari, in his Eid-el-Fitr message to Nigerians, also congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and those around the world on the successful completion of the spiritual journey of fasting, prayer and almsgiving in obedience to the divine command. He expressed the hope that all true followers of Islam had been rejuvenated on the true meaning and essence of life. The president also expressed optimism that through the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, Muslim faithful had learnt to…
Swansea City have completed the signing of Mike van der Hoorn from Ajax on a three-year contract. The Swans announced the signing of Van der Hoorn, 23, on their official website on Wednesday. The announcement comes a day after they confirmed the arrival of his compatriot Dutchman Leroy Fer from QPR for an undisclosed fee. Van der Hoorn made 43 appearances in three years for Ajax, scoring three times. The former Netherlands under-21 international strengthens manager Francesco Guidolin’s central defensive options following Kyle Bartley’s move to Leeds on loan.
A court in Spain on Wednesday sentenced Barcelona’s star striker Lionel Messi and his father to 21 months in jail for tax fraud and slapped them with a fine of 3.7 million euros ($4.1 million). But these prison sentences are likely to be suspended as is common in Spain for first offences for non-violent crimes carrying a sentence of less than two years. The Barcelona court found the Argentina international and his father Jorge Horacio Messi guilty of using companies in Belize, Britain, Switzerland and Uruguay to avoid paying taxes on 4.16 million euros of Messi’s income earned from his…
Veteran actor, Fred Amata was robbed at gun point at about 2:30am on June 25, 2016 just in front of his home. The Nollywood veteran actor and movie director was reportedly robbed of his Metallic Grey Lexus 470 SUV with license plates AGL 414 CU as well as his phones and other personal effects. Now, the vehicle has been recovered by the Lagos police yesterday July 4, 2016 at the Ejigbo area of Lagos state. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, the eagle eyed policemen spotted the vehicle with some male occupants and gave it a…
Nollywood actress, Daniella Okeke seems to have a bone to pick with fellow actress, Ebube Nwagbo over a man she used to be linked with. Yesterday, July 5, 2016, Okeke threw shade at a woman who seems to have been working hard at ruining her relationship. Okeke revealed that the actress whose identity she withheld, snatched the man from her only to return to her after things turned sour between them. Shortly after, her colleague Ebube Nwagbo was also throwing shade on Snapchat at someone around that same time. Sharing a mocking meme, Okeke wrote: “When bitches think dey re…
Born 6 July 1961, Richard Mofe Damijo popularly known as RMD, is a Nigerian actor, lawyer and politician. Born in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, RMD attended Midwest College, Warri and Anglican Grammar School and was a member of the Drama Club. He enrolled into the University of Benin to continue his education where he studied Theatre Arts. In 1997 Mofe-Damijo returned to the classroom to study Law at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and graduated in 2004. Mofe-Damijo took part in a television soap opera in the late 80’s called “Ripples”. Before then, he worked with Concord Newspapers and Metro…
It’s OAP Toolz’s birthday today! Popularly known as Toolz, Tolu Oniru is a Nigerian radio personality, talk show host, and presenter. Best known for hosting “The Midday Show” on The Beat 99.9 FM, Toolz was born in London on July 6. She had her primary education at Talbot House preparatory school in Bournemouth, UK, and secondary education in Nigeria before relocating to study at Westminster College. She comes from the famous Oniru Royal family of Lagos State and also has a degree in Business and Mass Communication from London Metropolitan University.
R&B singer Ciara in her ongoing suit against her former boyfriend Future, claims his “frightening” and “socially irresponsible” behavior has made her fear for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson’s life. TMZ reports that Ciara reportedly thinks her football star fiancé could have murder in mind following his threat string of emojis which Future posted last year. The “Goodies” singer has now filed new documents in her ongoing defamation suit against the father of her two-year-old son. TMZ claims she also brought up his recently released track with DJ Esco, “Juice,” on which he raps, “Tryna f–k my baby mama, dog…
Reality TV star, Kylie Jenner has reportedly fired her mum, Kris Jenner as her manager. Radaronline reports Kylie feels like she’s been ‘left out’ from Kris’ priorities recently. All this comes after she recently reunited with boyfriend Tyga following a brief split. According to Radaronline, Kris has been so focused on Rob and Blac’s baby, Kendall‘s modeling and Kim. Their sources reveal, Kylie feels like she doesn’t matter to Kris anymore and she says she wants to look into getting new management. Things are said to have gotten heated between them when Kris helped start up a spin-off show for…
American singer, Lady Gaga has finally gotten a driving license after years of driving with a learner’s permit and an adult present. The 30-year-old passed her road test in California and was given a drivers license. Excited, Lady Gaga took to her Instagram page two days ago, July 3, 2016 to share pictures of her big day. “Me at the DMV. SCHOOLS OUT,” she captioned one of her sitting in the drivers license school. “And after I passed my driving test. PRAISE HIM,” she captioned another of her bowing down to ‘praise him’. “Thelma and Puhleaaaze (And yes I FINALLY…
Nigerian singer, Duncan Mighty is grateful to God for all the good things he has done for him. The crooner took to Instagram today, July 5, 2016 to share a photo of his second house. “On this day in 2010 I finished building and moved into my second house.. God u alone is the doer .. And lord I pray by this time next year I’ll be in a new edifice amen.. And to everyone who wants the same blessing father may u grant there desires in JESUS name amen… #gratefulheart #thankuJesus #duncanmighty #legendary #celebrity #duncanmightyourpride #nigerdeltayouthpresident #southsouthbrandambassador,” he captioned…
Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay was recently in Johannesburg, South Africa it looks like she had one hell of a time! The crooner took to Instagram yesterday, July 4, 2016 sharing photos of herself swimming with the Dolphins. “I’ll be Swimming with Dolphins #JA,” she captioned a shot. On June 19, 2016, Seyi Shay was dragged under the bus for claiming that the song ‘One Dance’ was originally Wizkid’s song before Drake took it and used it as a single for his ‘Views’ album. She made the statement when she was interviewed on Jamaican television. The backlash was so bad that…
Over the weekend, there were reports that Koko master, D’banj allegedly tied the knot with a mystery woman on Saturday, July 2, 2016. According to Stelladimokokorkus blog, D’banj allegedly held a secret registry wedding to an American, who has both Nigerian and South African roots. Now, a video of the singer seven months ago has surfaced where he said he was secretly married. According to him, “I thought to myself, am I going to do a public marriage because everybody is going to see me marrying and when everybody sees me they are going to say ah! Banga Lee has…
Footballing great Diego Maradona believes Gareth Bale has contributed more to Wales’ progress than Cristiano Ronaldo has for Portugal at Euro 2016. Real Madrid team-mates Bale and Ronaldo will go head-to-head in a blockbuster semi-final in Lyon on Wednesday. Bale and Wales have taken the European Championship by storm, Chris Coleman’s men entertaining all the way to the final four, with the former’s three goals aiding their cause. The same cannot be said about Portugal, who have stifled their way to the semis, drawing all five games in regulation time. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has scored two goals, though he…
Manuel Neuer has acknowledged Olivier Giroud is a force to be reckoned with, but has stressed Germany do not fear the France striker ahead of Thursday’s semi-final. Giroud found a way past Neuer in both of the Champions League encounters between Arsenal and Bayern Munich in 2015-16, while also finding the net in France’s 2-0 friendly win over Germany in November 2015. He will be looking to score his fourth Euro 2016 goal on Thursday, but Neuer is confident Germany can cope with the 29-year-old. “Giroud is a very dangerous poacher inside the box,” Neuer said at a news conference.…
Manchester United have already added Eric Bailly and Zlatan Ibrahimovic this summer, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan is thought to be close to following them, but Jose Mourinho is reportedly desperate to land his fourth target this summer. Paul Pogba is rumoured to be the last of their four targets, and the Red Devils have stepped up negotiations with the France international’s representatives, according to the Guardian. It would be a transfer that would shock European football, but Juventus will be desperate to maintain Pogba for another season. However, securing Miralem Pjanic in addition to an extortionate fee for Pogba might allow…
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Wales have a great chance of continuing their stay at the European Championship. Chris Coleman’s Wales face Portugal in the first Euro 2016 semifinal on Wednesday evening, but Ferguson believes the Welsh have shown more than enough to suggest they can make it through to Sunday’s final. “Wales’ story is fantastic,” Ferguson told the BBC. “The best film director in the world couldn’t have fashioned what’s happened; they’ve been absolutely magnificent. “Now they’re into the semifinal the story’s not ended — they could beat Portugal, I don’t think there’s any doubt…
Borussia Dortmund left-back Marcel Schmelzer said the players were “surprised” to hear about Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s impending transfer to Manchester United. Dortmund had indicated on several occasions last season that Mkhitaryan, whose contract expires in 2017, was likely to commit his future to the club, but they confirmed at the weekend that they had accepted United’s offer for the 27-year-old. The attacking midfielder had joined Dortmund from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013 but only hit top form last season, when he scored 23 goals and provided 32 assists across all competitions, and Schmelzer suggested the Armenia international had planned to stay on.…