President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration is talking to Niger Delta militants through oil companies and law enforcement agencies in a bid to finding lasting solutions to the insecurity challenge in the region. The President stated this at a farewell audience with Michael Zinner, the outgoing Ambassador of Germany to Nigeria at the State House on Thursday, July 21, 2016. President Buhari said that the government is studying instruments of the Amnesty Programme inherited from previous administrations with a view to carrying out commitments made that were undelivered. “We understand their feelings. We are studying the instruments. We…
Author: David Folami
Scott Mescudi popularly known as Kid Cudi has joined “Empire.” According to EW, Cudi plays a character named Gram, an independent rapper who is a rival to Hakeem. Gram is dating Hakeem’s ex, Tiana. Cudi joins latest additions including Taye Diggs, Sierra McClain, French Montana, and Birdman. “Empire” stars Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere “Yazz” Gray, Trai Byers, Grace Gealey, Kaitlin Doubleday, Gabourey Sidibe, Ta’Rhonda Jones and Serayah McNeill. It has also featured guest appearances by celebrities like Chris Rock, Alicia Keys, Marisa Tomei, Naomi Campbell, Ludacris, Adam Rodriguez, Vivica A. Fox, Rosie O’ Donnell and Andre…
Yesterday, July 20, 2016, NigeriaFilms reported that music star, Iyanya was engaged to a US based Liberian woman. According to them, Iyanya engaged the 34 year old Georgianna Weah last week, July 15, 2016. The singer in a post on his Instagram page today, July 21 has however denied the news. Taking to the photo sharing site yesterday, he quickly debunked the rumour saying: “Apparently I’m engaged and I didn’t even know.” This is not the first time the ‘Oreo’ singer would be linked to a lady. Back in April, he shared a photo of himself snuggled up to a…
Last year, Toke Makinwa was involved in a highly publicized marriage breakup with Maje Ayida after he got his longtime mistress, Anita Solomon pregnant. With the couple’s divorce proceedings currently ongoing, Anita Solomon has shared an adorable photo of her son whose name is Micah Ayida. “Happy Birthday Micah, my sweet boy! You are blessed and highly favoured. You will always bring joy to the hearts of many, and you will serve God and give Him Glory. I love you so much and I can’t imagine a life without you, and I am blessed to have you! May God’s grace…
Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has shared a message to his future wife. He did this via a letter he posted on Instagram yesterday, July 20, 2016. The talented actor is obviously tired of his single status as he revealed two days ago. According to him, he his ‘single to stupor’. “Dear Future Wife, I’m writing you this letter, from the deepest part of my Heart, the part that is reserved for Joh-loff Rice & goat meat, so pls feel special. Consider this a pointer or heads-up & act accordingly. 1. You MUST love our Lord Jesus Christ, with all sincerity,…
Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw was a guest at Akpororo’s AkpororoVs Akpororo concert on July 8, 2016. The actress was caught dancing during a performance and was later joined by comedian AY. Kate Henshaw can be seen grooving so hard, someone at the venue had to call it a ‘hang over’. Obviously, she was having fun and threw caution to the winds. Akpororo’s concert held at the Eko Hotel and suites and was graced by Ay, Ovie, Kefas, Elenu, Osama, I Go Dye, Adviser, I Go Save, Gordons, Acapella, E Don Do, Sam & Song, Funny Bone, Laff Doctor, Klint D…
Months after confirming their spilt, South African rapper, Cassper Nyovest has professed his undying love for ex-girlfriend and TV girl, Boity Thulo. During a Twitter question and answer session on July 19, Nyovesyt spoke about their break up and said that he felt Boity deserved better. “I wasn’t giving her the time and love she deserves as I was so committed to my career. She deserved better than me‚” he told a fan who asked about the reason for the split. The couple’s relationship was an on and off thing but it seems like they are done for good this…
Nigerian singer, Banky W is tired of female fans throwing themselves at him. According to a video he shared on the multimedia application, “If God tells you that somebody is your husband or wife, let God tell that person too. Don’t be the person to speak for God, let God speak for you. Recently I’ve been getting of lot of people saying “You’re my husband, God said I’m your wife”.. It’s a lie. Because God told me nothing about you. God needs to tell me himself.” Speaking about marriage shaming and his advice to single people, he said, “Also can…
News reaching us has it that 20 year old model, Kendall Jenner is in a casual relationship with American rapper A$AP Rocky. US Weekly reports the pair are into something casual and have been caught hanging out since last month. The duo set tongues wagging following their casual getaway in Paris last month. They traveled to France for Menswear Fashion Week, and were spotted strolling through the streets of Paris hand in hand before heading to a dinner date at L’Avenue restaurant. Later that evening, they partied at Paris’ Cartel Club. Early this month, Kendall and Rocky were also spotted…
Jim Iyke and Banky W, easily described as two of Nigeria’s finest stars, have shared cute selfies of themselves on the streets of New York. The Nollywood actor and the singer, who seemed to have bumped into themselves while in New York chose to record the moment with selfies. Banky W shared one of the selfies via his Instagram page, today, July 21, 2016, commenting: “Look who I ran into on these streets of NY!!! The one and only @Jim.Iyke.” Jim Iyke also shared a selfie of his own, showing them looking like the eligible bachelors that they are. The…
Naeto C and his wife, Nicole, celebrates their fourth wedding anniversary today, July 21, 2016, and she couldn’t help but gush over him. The rapper’s wife took to her Instagram page today to share a sweet message with Naeto C as their marriage clocked four years today. Sharing a sweet photo of themselves at an event, Nicole wrote: “4 Years of Marriage to my Best Friend. I wouldn’t be half the woman I am today without you by my side. Thank you for everything. I love you @naetosuperc #NOC2012#4YearsStrong #july21”. Naeto C and Nicole got married on July 21, 2012,…
Super Eagles great, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has gotten the endorsement of Chelsea star, Eden Hazard for his foundation. Okocha a fortnight ago unveiled his foundation at an event that held at the I-Naira Digital Hub in Ikoyi, Lagos. He was supported by a host of his former colleagues and friends. Okocha’s foundation has gotten the support of Hazard who posed for a photo with the former Paris Saint-Germain star. “@hazardeden10 endorses @iamokocha foundation @idashnaira,” Okocha wrote on Twitter. The photo was taken in Turkey where the duo was to playing in charity game organised by Samuel Eto’o. The charity…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have revealed that they are putting in their best to ensure that Nigerian late coaching legends, Stephen Keshi and Shaibu Amodu are immortalised. Nigerian football in June lost both legendary coaches who led the Super Eagles several times in their career. Keshi who led Nigeria to two African Cup of Nations title-one as a captain and the other as a coach- died on Wednesday, June 8 of from suspected cardiac arrest while Amodu died three days later on Saturday, June 11. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi reiterated NFF’s commitment to see that the late…
Manchester United officials are in Italy to meet Juventus and try to agree a world-record transfer for Paul Pogba, sources close to the English club have said. United have spent several weeks working on a deal to re-sign Pogba, 23, after Jose Mourinho made the France midfielder his top priority. United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward did not travel with the club on their preseason trip to China, fuelling talk that he was staying behind to work on the Pogba deal, and sources have said that a delegation from the Premier League side has flown to Italy to try to broker…
Liverpool have agreed a fee with Newcastle United for midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, multiple sources have told said. Wijnaldum will now travel to Merseyside to undergo a medical “as soon as possible,” one source said. Sky Sports News reports that the two clubs have settled on a deal in the region of around £25 million. Wijnaldum is set to depart the North-East club after their relegation from the Premier League last season. Liverpool have already strengthened in the forward area this summer after they paid £30m to prise Sadio Mane away from Southampton. Wijnaldum featured in Newcastle’s friendly with Doncaster Rovers…
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has said that he doesn’t expect Lionel Messi to return to training with less enthusiasm despite the striker’s decision to quit the Argentina national team following the Copa America loss. The Blaugrana coach gave his first news conference for the preseason, addressing speculation that his star player might be affected by Argentina’s summer struggles. Messi announced he would not play for his country again after he missed a penalty during a shootout defeat to Chile in last month’s Copa America Centenario defeat, in what was a third consecutive loss in a major international final. The situation…
Manchester United have unveiled their new squad numbers for the 2016-17 season, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic taking the No. 9 shirt worn by Anthony Martial last season — and a gap being left at No. 6. It had been reported by The Sun that United would delay releasing their numbers because the possible arrival of Paul Pogba was being taken into consideration. Pogba could feature as a defensive midfielder, so the No. 6 shirt could be an appropriate one for him, should the deal be concluded successfully. That shirt was given to Jonny Evans at the start of last season, but…
Germany’s World Cup winning goalscorer Mario Goetze has returned to Borussia Dortmund after a frustrating three seasons with Bayern Munich, the clubs announced on Thursday. The 24-year-old has never established himself with the German champions. The clubs did not give a transfer fee but Bild newspaper said Dortmund paid between 22 and 25 million euros ($24-27.5 million). That would mean Bayern have booked a loss of about 13 million euros on the price they paid for Goetze. Bayern president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge called the deal “a good solution for all sides”. Goetze scored the winning goal in Germany’s World Cup final…
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has ruled out Chelsea forward Diego Costa’s possible return to the Vicente Calderon stadium this summer despite reports suggesting otherwise. The arrival of Michy Batshuayi at Chelsea from Marseille has led to reports in England and Spain that Costa, who has scored 36 goals in 77 games since joining Chelsea in 2014, could move back to Atletico, a team he helped capture the La Liga title, a King’s Cup and two Super Cups in his four years with the outfit. New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has said the Spain international will stay put, describing him…
Former Manchester United great David Beckham says he is certain the club can go back to challenging for top honours under new manager Jose Mourinho. Since the retirement in 2013 of Alex Ferguson, who won more than 30 trophies during his 26-year spell in charge, United have landed just one piece of silverware – the FA Cup last season – and sacked two managers. “I fully expect it to work. With Jose leaving Chelsea and now coming back into the Premier League with United, for me it is a great move,” Beckham told Sky Sports. “We have had quite a…