Senator and former Akwa Ibom state governor, Godswill Akpabio, has dared the Federal government to seize any money traced to him in any foreign account. This was contained in statement released by Akpabio ‘s spokesperson, Anietie Ekong. He was reacting to a newspaper report that he had attempted to withdraw $7.2 billion from banks in Dubai, United Arab Emirate, through channels in the Central Bank of Nigeria. “We challenge these purveyors of falsehood to publish the full details of the purported $7.2 billion account and we urge the Federal Government of Nigeria to seize such sum and prosecute the owner…
Author: David Folami
The National Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh,who was released from Kuje Prison on bail yesterday, Jan. 28, has expressed confidence in the party’s comeback to power in 2019. Speaking on Friday, Jan. 28, at the PDP publicity directorate meeting with some visiting parliamentarians from the United Kingdom, the spokesman said the party has adequate internal mechanisms to resolve its ongoing crisis, which he described as a sign of strength. According to Metuh’s media aide, Richard Ihediwa, the politician told the visitors that the PDP faced serious challenges soon after it lost in the elections, which…
ollowing his release from the Kuje Prison on Thursday, Jan. 28, the National Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Olisa Metuh, resumed work at the PDP office today, January 29. He played host to members of the British Conservative Party as his first official duty at the PDP secretariat in Abuja. The British Conservative Party’s delegation was led by Mark Field, Member of Parliament representing the Cities of London and Westminster; and Colin Bloom, Director of outreach at the Conservative Party. The Conservative Party, officially the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United…
Mr Dakuku Peterside, All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers in the April 2015 election, says he has accepted the Supreme Court judgment which upheld Gov. Nyesom Wike`s election. Peterside disclosed this on Friday in a phone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “I thank God for giving me the opportunity to go this far. “The learned Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria have arrived at a decision, which was a clear departure from the earlier findings of the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal and Court of Appeal. “We accept the verdict. We magnify God for giving…
In a recent interview with Hip TV, Mavin Records singer Reekado Banks, 22, has spoken about his relationship with YBNL rapper Lil’ Kesh. At Headies 2015 Reekado Banks won the coveted Next Rated award, a category that Lil Kesh was nominated in. Reekado Banks’ victory started the clash between Olamide and Don Jazzy at the award ceremony which was later resolved by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote. In the interview Reekado Banks said Lil Kesh weren’t close friends but maintained that they have a cordial relationship despite the Headies drama. “We weren’t the closest of friends like close, close, close. It…
Kanye West is at it again and this time, he seems to be going after his ex-girlfriend, Amber Rose, whom he has apparently refused to apologize to. Instead, the rapper, who got into an epic Twitter battle with rapper Wiz Khalifa on January 27, is now coming after Amber for not only posting the most shocking tweets of all time about their alleged sex antics when they used to date, but called him a “f**king clown” in a new interview with podcast, ‘Allegedly’. Ammber tweeted “Awww @kanyewest are u mad I’m not around to play in ur asshole anymore? #FingersInTheBootyAssBitch☝”…
Nollywood actress Chioma Akpotha has clarified her recent tweet which seemed to take a shot at fellow actresses Uche Jumbo, Omoni Oboli, Blessing Egbe, and Ufuoma McDermott. Today Chioma Akpotha has clarified her tweet. “If i want to throw jabs at my “sisters”, i know best not to do it here. with whats going on everywhere now. Its quite easy to be misquoted.” “Sisters DO NOT have be related by blood to be sisters! @uchejombo @Omonioboli @ufuomaMcDermott @BLESSINGEGBE ????.” Actresses Omoni Oboli, Ufuoma and McDermott acknowledge her tweets. Omoni Oboli said “@Omakpotha awww Chi ❤️❤️❤️?????? #AlwaysAndForever” ufuoma McDermott also said…
Kevin Hart has responded to a worried fan who accused him on Twitter of making movies exclusively about black stereotypes. The ‘Ride Along’ star took to his Twitter on Thursday, January 28, to clear the air, stating he doesn’t even make the so-called “black movie” and that such a mindset only serves to separate Black actors from the rest of Hollywood. A woman using the Twitter handle @tashyonlaneigh kicked off Hart’s rant when she wrote, “When are black celebs like @KevinHart4real & @MarlonWayans gonna stop doing stereotypical movies?” Few hours later, Hart had the perfct reply for Miss or Mrs…
Kylie Jenner is opening up about relationships and reveals she’s going through a phase where “I kinda just want to date myself”.ylie Jenner is opening up about relationships and reveals she’s going through a phase where “I kinda just want to date myself”. In a new video posted on the star’s official website and app on Thursday, January, 28, Kylie is heard talking with girl pal Jordyn Woods about romance where she admitted, “I’m definitely a relationship girl, but these days I kinda just want to date myself.” She further explained, “I feel like I’ve been in a relationship for…
Wizkid’s ex-girlfriend Sophie Rammal who appeared in his debut music video ‘Holla At Your Boy’ in 2011 has gotten married. Nollywood actor and Lagos State House of Assembly member Desmond Elliott shared a picture of him with Sophie Rammal at her engagement ceremony on his Instagram. “Congrats Mrs Alakija, have a wonderful blissful marriage” wrote Desmond Elliott in the caption of the photo. Sophie Rammal was Wizkid’s girlfriend as he was about to be blow up in the music scene. Sophie Rammal and Wizkid split circa 2011. In 2014 Sophie Rammal announced that she was about to start her music…
Wendy Williams has slammed Kim Kardashian and her husband, Kanye West while giving her opinion about the rapper’s recent Twitter feud with Wiz Khalifa on Wednesday, January 27. “The idea that he’s going after Wiz like this is crazy,” Williams said in all new episode of the Wendy Williams Show on Thursday, January 28. “The idea that you’re talking about Amber being a stripper — you’re not saying anything that she hasn’t admitted herself. As a matter of fact, Kanye, you’re the one who gave this stripper her come-up and, by the way, we recall meeting your wife on her…
Nigerian pop sensation Peter Okoye, 34, is presently in London with Cameroonian football legend Samuel Eto’o. Peter Okoye of Psquare shared a photo of him and the 34-year-old striker on the streets of London on his Instagram. Peter Okoye captioned the picture “In Oxford street With my football legend brother @setoo9 disturbing london. We know how to make things happen#FootballBusiness #2legendz #PClassicFootBallManagement #PCFM #DisturbingLondon” Earlier this week Peter Okoye was in Turkey with Eto’o were they talked about football business. Peter Okoye recently launched his football management company called P-Classic Football Management. The 34-year-old pop star who is a strong…
Reality TV queen, Kris Jenner, has now teamed up with JOIA de Majorca to launch her signature collection which features one item. The single multi coloured pearl piece can multi-task as a necklace or a bracelet and is being sold for $149.99. The design which comes in different colours including gray, black, white, champagne and gold-hued pearls, are arranged in colour order. The pearl strand is 45-inch and goes with a pair of white pearl stud earrings, which sells at a retail price of $55. With her daughters’ involvements in various fashion endeavours, it was just a matter of time…
Self acclaimed musican taliban, Oritse Femi has revealed plans to sue his ex-manager, Danku and a colleague, Rayce. The Double Wahala singer made this disclosure during a chat in Lagos, Nigeria. ” I am going to sue Danku, his artiste, Rayce, and one HD who shot the video because they used my logo without my permission,” he disclosed. Explaining further, the MSN gang boss, who parted ways with his ex-manager in 2015, said, “He (Danku) says he owns MSN Gang but that is a big lie. I registered that company name myself and created every logo of the company. He…
Ghanaian actress cum singer, Juliet Ibrahim recently caused a stir on Instagram when she posted a picture showing her love for eye lashes. The picture was uploaded on Friday, January 29, 2015 and has garnered over 3000 likes and 78 comments. She captioned it, “My love for eye lashes though one of my favorite lashes looks . Human hair lashes… What’s ur favorite kind of eye lashes ladies lets get talking…” Interestingly, Nigerian male celebrities that include Timi Dakolo and Femi Brainard were some of the individuals that commented and liked the picture. In the words of actor, Femi Brainard,…
Spanish club Real Madrid are set to sign the biggest kit deal in world football with sportswear giants, adidas. Manchester United are currently the club with the highest shirt deal worth £750m -$57m a year-with the German brand for a 10 years. Real Madrid however are on the verge of agreeing a staggering £106m a year, according to reports in Spain. According to Marca, the deal will be for about 10 years which will be worth over £1billion mark. “The most expensive shirt in the world,” Marca screamed on their front page with a picture of Real Madrid shirt. Madrid’s…
Manchester City trophy pursuits this season have taken a set-back with a ligament damage to Kevin de Bruyne which will rule him out for ten weeks. De Bryune injured his right knee and ankle during a challenge with Ramiro Funes Mori during City’s Capital One Cup semi-final against Everton on Wednesday, January 27. The 24-year-old took to his Twitter to reveal that he will be out for 10 weeks after going to see a specialist. “Just got back from the specialist. I’ll be out for around 10 weeks,” the 24-year-old wrote on Twitter. De Bruyne will miss the Capital One…
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has met Nigeria junior internationals Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze. The two stars are set to complete their moves to Arsenal and met Wenger yesterday at the club’s Colney Training ground alongside former Gunner and Super Eagles legend Kanu Nwankwo. In a photo shared on Instagram by Nigerian sports journalist, Colin Udoh, Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze are seen with Wenger, Kanu and Arsenal Chief Executive, Ivan Gazidis. The duo of Nwakali and Chukwueze were impressive for the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria as they won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile. Nwakali finished the tournament…
Former Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has announced his retirement from active football. The Serbian defender recently ended his nightmare stay at Inter Milan after both parties mutually agreed for a contract termination. Vidic joined Manchester United in January 2006 where he won five Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy. He made just made just 28 appearances for Inter Milan last season before he left the Serie A giants. It was reported that he was interested in a move to the MLS but in a statement released via the United website, Vidic said: “The time has come for…
Kevin De Bruyne will not be axed from Manchester City’s Champions League squad despite being ruled out for up to 10 weeks. The Belgium international, who damaged his knee ligaments in Wednesday’s Capital One Cup victory over Everton, is set to miss both legs of the round-of-16 clash with Dynamo Kiev. And he will face a race to be fit for the quarterfinal legs in early April should City get past the Ukrainian side. Striker Kelechi Iheanacho was left out of Manuel Pellegrini’s European squad at the start of the season, and the City boss must remove a player from…