The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde has said that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode will surpass his predecessor, Babatunde Fashola by his policies and achievements. Mr Ayorinde also said that there is no need to compare Ambode’s government with Fashola’s. “You can’t compare an eight-month old administration with an eight-year old administration,” the Commissioner said during an appearance on Pulse TV’s Frankly Speaking with Jola Sotubo. “And you will recall that when His Excellency, Governor Babatunde Fashola came, the same thing was said at the initial period that “Will he be like Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his own…
Author: David Folami
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has been accused by a lawyer, Charles Aholu, of spending N300 million to purchase two bulletproof ‘mobile offices’. Aholu, in sarcastic Facebook post addressed to the governor said the acquisition of the mobile offices came after Wike stopped the Rivers State Oversea Scholarship for lack of funds, and at a time workers’ salaries are yet to be paid. The post reads in part: “I write you this letter as a concerned indigene of our beloved Rivers State. I did not set out to write because like other electronic vuvuzelas, I desire to scout for…
Abraham Attah is the man of the year in Africa after giving an astonishing performance in the critically acclaim film, ‘Beast of No Nation’. Well, other African stars just can’t stop showing him so much love and support. Top Ghanaian actor John Dumelo shared a happy photo of the young actor on his way to the Oscar Awards on his Instagram on March 1 captioning, “Really proud of u@abraham.attah.nii #Godworkswonders#truesonoftheland” Dumelo wasn’t the only star crushing on the young Ghanaian star. Popular Nigerian On Air Personality, Toke Makinwa had no choice but to make Attah a.k.a Agu her “Man Crush…
Nigerian rapper, Ice Prince’s son, Jamaal Zamani is a year older today and in celebration of his day his famous father took to Instagram to celebrate him. Ice Prince shared a photo of the both of them together with the words, “My lil King is 4. Happy Birthday son! Long as I’m alive, you’re good.” Meanwhile, the rapper’s relationship with controversial girlfriend, Maima Nkewa seems to be growing stronger following Ice’s epic Twitter meltdown. Ice Prince’s beautiful French-Ghanaian Maima Nkewa was accused of cheating on him with a sugar daddy.
Actress, Jennifer Lopez is ready to break the bank in s search for a new house. She has already listed her Hidden Hills home, which was originally listed for $17 million, but now reduced from $14.5 to $12.5 million according to TMZ. She has restricted her search to Beverly Hills and Bel Air, and she is reported to be looking within a $20 million range. She is also reported to have checked out an estate belonging to movie producer Frank Mancuso, Jr., whose dad ran both Paramount and MGM. The property has been listed at a sum of $22.9 million…
Rob Kardashian’s girlfriend Blac Chyna‘s mother, Shalana Jones Hunter has been hit with a restraining order after threatening to “crack” her husband’s head open and leave him in a landfill, RadarOnline.com can exclusively report. According to Maryland’s Prince George County District Court documents (exclusively obtained by Radar Online), Shalana, known online as Tokyo Toni, was a danger to her husband, Marcellus Hunter, when he filed papers in July 2013. “Shalana is violent when angry. She often tries to start a physical altercation,” Marcellus claimed. “I have hundreds of texts [threatening] bodily harm, threats to come to my job and get…
Popular Nigerian comedian, Bovi shared a touching photo of himself and his late mum back in 1984 calling her his girlfriend. He shared the photo on Instagram with the caption, “1984. Memories . Me and my fist ever girl friend. Continue to RIP momma”. Bovi who lost his mum earlier this year celebrated her last year November 16, 2015 when she turned a year older. “The love of my life. Still giving me your all. Happy birthday mummy. Forever your boy”, wrote Bovi in his birthday message to his mum. Last December Bovi moved to a new house in Lekki.
Bryan Okwara in a recent chat talked about his personal life and how much celebrities should share on social media. The actor revealed he shares just enough on social media and shies away from sensitive posts that could harm his career in future. He said, “I try not to share too much because the thing about too much information is that when it gets back at you not everybody knows why you shared it. Just to avoid mis-haps i would rather not put very sensitive things out there.” “I would also advice other people out there not to because i…
Lady Gaga’s family had no idea she was raped until her Oscars performance on Sunday, February 28. The pop star, who revealed she was raped at 19 back in 2014, says her grandmother and aunt were not aware of her sexual assault incident until her prolific performance at the 88th Academy Awards. On Sunday, the six-time Grammy winner performed ‘Til It Happens to You,’ the Oscar-nominated song she co-wrote with Diane Warren for ‘The Hunting Ground’, a documentary about rape and assault on college campuses. Gaga was later joined by 50 other survivors of sexual assault while she was on…
Actress, Lilian Esoro, has shared photo clip of her early birthday present sent to her by her husband, Triple MG record label boss, Ubi Franklin. The newly married actress would be turning a year older soon and had the birthday gift sent by her hubby who is in New York at present. Esoro shared the clip, as she gushed about Ubi: “#Omg babyy you’re the best. Its not even my Birthday yet Distance couldn’t stop you. May God continue to bless the works of your hands. You always leave me speechless. Thanks for always putting me first. Eve did a…
Khloe Kardashian had nothing to hide when she stepped out on Tuesday [March 1] in Los Angeles showing off her fit physique in a form-flaunting ensemble. The 31-year-old reality star went braless in a flowing, black top that put her cleavage (and part of her toned tummy) on full display. With the revealing top, Kardashian wore a tight pair of jeans with black Christian Louboutins. She later posted a picture of the look on her Instagram, gushing about the upcoming season of ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’. “Season 12 feels so good!!! glam by @styledbyhrush and hair by @davynewkirk #KUWTK,”…
Nollywood actress, Uche Jumbo Rodriguez, has shared a new photo of herself and her mum via instagram, appreciating her. The new mum who must have a lot on her plate, juggling career, motherhood and being a wife, appreciated her mum for her assistance. Uche shared the photo via her instagram page, commenting: “Matthew is so lucky to have you grandma #mommydearest appreciation post I don’t know how we end(ed) up filming mostly Nights on this set but I know without her it will be impossible for me.” Uche couldn’t help but appreciate her mum for her assistance with the baby…
Kanye West’s step father, Willie Scott has shared some insight into the rapper’s makeup which he has been showing in recent times. Reports have it that Kanye’s behavior had begun at an early age, which had unfortunately, ruined his mother, Donda West’s relationship with Scott, the man who had tried to be a father him. Willie Scott, in what is said to be his first ever media interview, revealed to Daily Mail Online that Kanye’s continued refusal to do any chores or obey simple rules had led him to ask his girlfriend, Donda, to leave his home after they had…
Former video vixen, Beverly Osu has taken to address rumours making rounds that she was romantically involved with Terry G and they are now broken up. Beverly in an interview with Punch shut those rumours down saying, “I never dated Terry G, so how could we have broken up? We have attended public events in company with each other, but it is the same with other showbiz personalities. How are we romantically linked?” When asked about how she was dealing with fame, Beverly revealed, “It is usually difficult for celebrities to be themselves because the society has a way of…
Barcelona star Lionel Messi insists there is a mutual respect between himself and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi and Ronaldo are widely considered the best players of the modern era, with the debate over which of the two is the greatest splitting players, pundits and fans alike. No player outside the superstar duo has won the Ballon d’Or since 2007 and the battle for number one, as well as their allegiance to Spanish football’s rival superpowers, has led to rumours they dislike each other. Argentina star Messi, though, has rejected those claims. “We are professionals that defend our teams, and…
Former Super Eagles captain Vincent Enyeama has been honoured by world football governing body, FIFA. Enyeama shared a photo of himself with the plaque he was presented to by FIFA. “This is how goodness and mercy will follow you all this month of March. First day of the month, FIFA got me a trophy for hardwork, dedication, success. Thank you @fifa. I want to wish everyone reading this message a wonderful month of March. God did it for me. God will do it for us,” Enyeama wrote alongside the photo on Instagram. The award is for his exploits with his…
Manchester United forward, Anthony Martial was seen shopping with his wife at the Trafford Centre. Martial’s wife, Samantha was celebrating her 23rd birthday and the forward took her shopping after lunch at Nando’s. Martial and Samantha were childhood sweetheart before they got married. They have a daughter together. The 20-year-old forward bought three designer handbags during the shopping. Martial was dressed in a while shirt, jean and red sneakers while his wife wore same with white sneakers. A hamstring injury kept him away from United’s 3-2 win over Arsenal over the weekend but he will be expected back in action…
Manchester United midfielder, Bastian Schweinsteiger was recently seen on a shopping trip with his girlfriend and tennis star, Ana Ivanovic. The veteran midfielder who has been out of action due to a knee injury spent a day last week with Ivanovic. The couple spent the day food shopping. They were seen pushing a shopping cart as they held hands together.
Manchester City have entered ‘hunting season’ and know what is required to chase down the 10-point gap on surprise Premier League leaders Leicester City, captain Vincent Kompany said. City have 12 games left, two more than Leicester, and head to Anfield to face Liverpool later on Wednesday after beating the Merseysiders on penalties in the League Cup final on Sunday. “What we’ve learned in our recent history is that in moments like this, you just have to get your head down and start racing as much as you can. It’s what we call the hunting season,” Kompany, who led City…
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on Tuesday labelled criticism of his team’s faltering Premier League title challenge “excessive” and “too emotional”. Sunday’s 3-2 defeat at injury-ravaged Manchester United left Arsenal five points below league leaders Leicester City, compromising the London club’s chances of ending their 12-year wait for the title. Media pundits rounded on Arsenal afterwards, former Liverpool manager Graeme Souness branding them “weak and insipid” and ex-Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson saying Wenger should leave if they do not win the league. “I’m never surprised by the criticism that comes,” Wenger told a press conference ahead of his side’s home game…