Nollywood actress, now co-host of The View, Raven Symoné, has claimed that she had been pushed out of the way on the red carpet to make way for reality star and model, Kendall Jenner. Symoné revealed that the incident had happened at the red carpet of the Zoolander premier over the weekend. She made the revelation on an episode of The View aired on Tuesday, with co-host, Joy Behar. Speaking during the show, she explained saying: “I’m doing an interview with someone and the producer of this show – can I touch you Joy? I don’t want to hurt you…
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Nollywood actress and producer, Toyin Aimakhu has declared her love for new love flame, Seun Egbegbe. The Alakada star took to her Instagram account in the early hours of Sunday, February 14, 2016 to state her love for the Ebony Films boss. With a picture of the movie merchant posted by Aimakhu at about 1:45am, she captioned it with sweet words filled with gratitude to her new lover for been the source of her happiness. In her words, ‘Thanks to GOD for using you to bring happiness back to my life,u will never know sorrow and happiness will not be…
Immediate past deputy governor of Benue state, Steven Lawani has joined other politicians in the state to dump the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressive Congress. Lawani, who was the deputy to ex-Gov Gabriel Suswam, defected alongside two former ministers, Prof. Jerry Agada and Sam Ode, a former federal permanent secretary, Mike Onoja and Senator Godwin Okpe. The defectors were joined by thousands of their faithfuls in PDP in Benue-South Senatorial District to defect from the PDP to the APC. According to reports, Lawani, Agada, Ode, Onoja, Okpe and thousands of their faithfuls were received by the National Chairman…
Mr Wole Ajayi, the President, Health Information Managers’ Association of Nigeria (HIMAN), has solicited a proper health registration system to effectively handle large volume of data generated in the health sector. Ajayi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos that the health registration system should be supported by appropriate technologies and software. He noted that data on the achievements in child mortality reduction, childhood immunisation and management of HIV and AIDS, among others, were relatively fair. He, nonetheless, stressed that the vital mechanisms needed to support and sustain these gains were deficient and deteriorating. “Health service…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has revealed that he would be foolish to have awarded any member of his family a contract in the state. Reacting to allegations that that he awarded contracts for the proposed ultra modern Oja Oba market, the Fly over in Fajuyi and the proposed Airstrip to his relatives, business associates and those who financed his election, the governor said none of the tales were true. “Even if they are contractors, I would not have been foolish to the extent of asking them to come to Ekiti to take up contracts. So, all the All Progressives…
Mr Idris Miliki, Executive Director, Centre for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR), a Kogi-based NGO, on Saturday urged Gov. Yahaya Bello to probe the immediate past administration in the state. This is contained in a statement signed by Maliki and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lokoja. He advised the governor to immediately set up a panel of inquiry to x-ray activities of Capt. Idris Wada’s administration. The Human Rights activist noted that from 2003, the state had contended with problems of uncompleted projects, inflated contracts, huge and fake wage bills and huge…
Master Bakers in Kogi have resolved to hike the price of bread and other confectioneries in the state in response to high production costs. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the decision was reached at a recent meeting of the state chapter of the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers in Lokoja. Chief Gabriel Bamidele, chairman of the association in the state, told NAN in an interview on Saturday that as a result of the increase in the price of baking items, his members were left with no other choice. Bamidele hinted that the bakers had been incurring…
The sack of 13 Vice Chancellors of 12 Federal Universities and National Open University Nigeria in Nigeria has been met with a strong protest by the Coalition of Civil Society Groups (CCSG). According to multiple reports, the group has demanded the reversal of the decision, which was signed by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu on the orders of the President, Muhammadu Buhari. The group maintained that the action contravenes the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act No.11 of 1993 (as amended) by decree No.25, 1996 and further amended in 2003 and 2012 respectively and other agreements as…
Mr Kola Sodipo, the Commissioner of Police in Osun, on Saturday said that two police men were killed during a bank robbery in Ikirun, Ifelodun Local Government Area on Friday. Sodipo, who disclosed this at a news conference in Osogbo, said that two bank officials were also killed by the dare-devil robbers during the operation. He said that the deceased were the first target of the robbers on arrival. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a gang of armed robbers invaded Skye Bank, First Bank and Union Bank in Ikirun on Friday evening. The police boss, who said…
President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the virtues of one of the famous donors to his election campaign in 2015, Hajiya Fati Koko, popularly called Maitalla Tara, who passed away at age of 95 years. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the president. The statement recalled that late Koko, who had waited nine hours in Kebbi early 2015, to donate one million naira to Buhari as the then presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Buhari described her as “a woman with a good…
Mr Godwin Osiyi, the erstwhile factional speaker of Kogi House of Assembly, has said that the leadership crisis in the House has been resolved. Osiyi, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lokoja, said it took the intervention of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to resolve the impasse. He said that the Acting National Chairman, Mr Uche Secondus, summoned members of the party in both factions to Abuja and advised them against allowing the executive arm to influence their choice of who led the house.…
KOWA party and its supporters have boycotted Saturday re-run election for Numan/Lamurde/Demsa Federal Constituency of Adamawa. Speaking on the development, the chairman of the party, Alhaji Umar Bobboi, said the party decided to boycott the election because it was illegal as there was an existing Abuja High court order stopping its conduct. “Our candidate, Mr Laori Kwamoti, who was prevented from participating by INEC, has on Friday obtained a court order stopping the election and that is why you can see that the turn-out is very low. “What they are doing today is like scoring a goal after the referee…
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo‘s PA, Gbeminiyi Valentyno will clock 31 years tomorrow, February 14, 2016, and the ‘Silence’ actress, has bought a beautiful Toyota Corolla as birthday present. Iyabo Ojo presented her the gift earlier today in her house at Omole, Lagos and also shared the photo of the presentation via Instagram. ‘Happy birthday in advance world best PA @valentynoh u deserve it girl ???️ rock as u clock 31 tomorrow,’ she captioned the photo.
Orezi celebrates the season of love with the release of a new single titled ‘Sweet Yarinya’. Produced by ‘Reggae Blues’ producer Dr. Amir, ‘Sweet Yaringa’ sees the “Gehn Ghen” master serenade with a afro-pop/R&B fusion enriched with the language Hausa. The track showcases the stellar vocals of the ‘Shoki’ performer.
American singer Ciara has confirmed she’ll be in Nigeria for the third edition of ‘Love Like a Movie’. The singer revealed she would be performing at Nigerian singer Darey’s concert. The 30-year-old singer famous for her hits such as ‘Goodies’, and ‘Like a boy’ will be performing live at the love-themed concert on February 28, 2016 at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Lagos. “The long wait is over! Love Like A Movie 3 is everything you’ve dreamed and more! We’re building new worlds and exploring some very interesting concepts. Looking forward to sharing this beautiful experience with you”, Darey shared…
Nigeria’s biggest Artistes Yemi Alade, Iyanya, Tecno, Olamide & Selebobo celebrates mothers all around the world with visuals for “Mama Oyoyo” ‘Mama Oyoyo’ is a local Nigerian slang popularised by majek fahek and used whenever the mother of the house arrives home and her children run towards her to welcome her in excitement. The lovely single hit “Mama Oyoyo” is a song by Comedian AY Makun‘s Premium Music that featured the five Nigerian musical act. The video was directed by Nigeria’s finest directors, AJE Filmworks.
Fuji icon, Obesere is back on the air-waves with new single titled ‘Ebelesua’. The new joint featured YBNL rapper, Olamide in a song that is anticipated to rock the hearts of both fuji and hip-hop fans. Fans will be getting the best of both worlds, as the stars have acquired great repute and are highly rated in their music genre. According to recent reports, Ebelesua is a party song with focus on posh life and relaxation. It is no surprise that the fuji musician has featured Olamide on the song, as the rapper knows too much about posh life. Olamide…
Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola has revealed his plans to spoil his wife with a special gift on Sunday February 14, 2016 as the world celebrate Valentine’s Day. In a recent chat with Punch Newspaper, the Glo ambassador disclosed that he plans to spend the entire day with his wife and children and show them more love. “I will definitely take my family out on that day because it’s a day to share love with them and friends. I will dedicate that day to spending quality time with them,” he said. Speaking further, ‘I have arranged a special gift for my…
Four years after consolidating their romance with a traditional wedding, Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola and her hubby, Kayode Salako, are heading to exchange marital vows at the marriage registry. The couple, it was gathered have formally register their affair in the Nigerian marriage registry today February 13, 2016 as their fourth anniversary holds on Monday, February 15, 2016 Confirming the news, Foluke said the reason she has decided to go to the marriage registry is to renew her vows with her hubby, Kayode while celebrating their fourth anniversary. The busty actress however denied reports that she’s pregnant and expecting her…
Drake received the highest honour at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game yesterday (12 February), where he was on hand to coach Team Canada. Presented by Mayor John Tory who announced on Twitter yesterday (February 11) that the Canadian raper will be received an award at the game show. “They key to the city? Well, it’s the highest honor we can give,” Tory says in a video with “Trophies” playing in the background. “So when we give out a key to the city, we want it to be something really special. I believe the key should go to individuals who make…