AMAA 2019 started with red carpet interviews at about 5PM at the Landmark Event Centre on Sunday, October 27, 2019, and from then on, till the end of the celebration was a very memorable event. Kemi Lala Akindoju, Lorenzo Menakaya, and comedian, Funnybone hosted the 15th edition of the AMAAs and we must say they did an outstanding job. It was a night of winners and even those that did not pick up awards were still celebrated. Here are the winners of the 15th edition of the AMAAs. 1. Michael Anyiam Osigwe Award For Best Film by an African-Born Director…
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The Federal Government has said Nigeria now ranks number one in the world with people practicing open defecation. Minister, Ministry of Water Resources, Mr. Suleiman Adamu revealed this as he declared open a two-day Private Sector Forum on Sanitation, on Monday in Abuja. The forum was organized by Organised Private Sector on Sanitation with the theme: ”Coordinating Indigenous Private Sector Initiatives to End Open Defecation in Nigeria”. According to him, this bad act is not just a way to expose us to diseases, it also shows a lack of dignity. His words, “Moreover, we are on the brink of being…
Former Swansea star, Daniel James has had a brilliant impact at Manchester United since he joined, according to the Reds striker, Marcus Rashford. James wrapped up a £15 million ($19m) switch from the Liberty Stadium to Old Trafford in June, becoming the first signing with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager. The pacy forward already has 3 goals and two assists in 10 appearances, dazzling with his fearlessness on the ball and apt decision making in front of goal. Rashford has also been happy with the way the Wales forward has settled into his new club. His words, “He’s had a…
Celebrating Halloween, Gabrielle Union, and her 11-month-old daughter, Kaavia Wade recently rocked matching costumes inspired by the movie star’s cheerleading movie, “Bring It On.” The actress flaunted the pictures on Instagram with the words, “Brought It #CaliforniaLove.” She even shared a clip of her and her baby recreating a scene from the movie. See pictures, Lovely. Gabrielle Monique Union-Wade (born October 29, 1972) is an American actress, activist, and author. She began her career in the 1990s, appearing on television sitcoms, before landing supporting roles in teenage comedic films She’s All That and 10 Things I Hate About You (1999).…
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has urged beneficiaries of empowerment programmes, especially women and youth, to use the knowledge they acquire to change their status and decrease poverty. Mrs. Ibijoke, who spoke at the inauguration of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Empowerment Scheme in Lagos, disclosed that the government alone cannot tackle issues of poverty and unemployment. The empowerment, tagged “We Lift”, and organized by the Chairman of the LCDA, Mr. Dele Osinowo, is organized to empower the jobless Nigerians with the skills to be self-sufficient. Speaking recently, she said the theme goes in…
Christian Pulisic’s amazing treble in Chelsea’s 4-2 victory over Burnley on Saturday is a reward for his hard work and patience behind the scenes, according to Fikayo Tomori. The American star netted his first goals in Chelsea since he wrapped up a £58 million ($75m) move from Borussia Dortmund earlier this year, on his first start since August. The youngster opened his account with a cool individual effort after 20-minutes, before doing the same thing just before the 45th minute. In the second half, he headed in a Mason Mount cross to seal his hat trick. Reacting after the game,…
ywood actress, Sola Sobowale was named the Best Actress in Africa for her role in ‘King Of Boys’ at AMAA 2019, yesternight. The veteran movie star defeated 7 other actresses from across Africa to win the award. See another picture, The unlucky actresses were Rita Dominic, Sheila Munyiva, Jill Levenberg, Beatrice Taisamo, Seyi Shay, Jemima Osunde, and Samantha Mugatsia. Adesua Etomi-Wellington also won the Best Actress in a Supporting Role in the same ‘King Of Boys’ movie. ‘King Of Boys’ became the Nigerian film with the highest number of awards at the 15th edition of AMAA. The film got nine…
14th members-elect of the Edo state House of Assembly have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to fulfill his pledge of fixing the legislative impasse in the state. According to them, this is time to take steps because Governor Godwin Obaseki has crossed the line and he is now a major threat to democracy. The assembly members who do not support the governor’s inauguration of 10 out of the 24-member legislature, said Obaseki cannot keep going against the party and the symbol of democracy without any punishment. Spokesman of the group, Hon. Washington Osa Osifo, representing Uhunmwode State Constituency had this to…
Ghana footballer, Andre Ayew has said Swansea City should build on Sunday’s derby victory vs Cardiff City in the Championship. Swansea won the match and bragging rights after clinching a 1-0 home win in the South Wales derby at Liberty Stadium. The victory sealed Swansea’s return to winning ways after a three-match winless run. Reacting, Ayew said, “The derby is so important for the club and the fans were unbelievable, they really pushed us, “We have had some difficult results at home recently so we really needed the fans behind us, especially in this fixture. “We know what this game…
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has flaunted an adorable picture of her newly acquired Mercedez Benz and baby boy, Ire. Her husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi was the photographer responsible for the amazing photo. See the photo, Toyin Abraham shared this as he got back from Abuja for the walk against cancer championed by Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu whom Toyin addresses as Grandma. See photos from the walk, Congratz to her. Toyin Abraham (born Olutoyin Aimakhu; September 5, 1984) is a Nigerian film actress, filmmaker, director and producer. She was born on September 5, 1984 in Auchi, a town in Edo State in southern…
Popular traditionalist and the Araba of Osogbo, Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon has said before any contact with the Hausa/Fulani, the Yoruba race was called “the people of Ife.” According to him, it is very sad that the people failed to give the race a name before they met the Hausas. He said Yorubas were known as “aku” in the very early stage because of how the people greeted each other. He added that later on, the race was named Yariba before it eventually became Yoruba. However, the earliest leaders of the race failed to come up with a collective name. His…
Arsenal defender, Sokratis has slammed the EPL’s use of VAR, because it has taken four points away from his club in the past week. The Gunners were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace yesterday, but Sokratis believed he had scored the winner when he banged in the ball after his opponent failed to clear a corner. However, even if referee Martin Atkinson said it was a goal, VAR eventually ruled it out because Calum Chambers had committed a foul in the build-up. This is also coming less than a week after Arsenal was denied a pen during their…
Popular singer, Miley Cyrus, and her new boyfriend, Cody Simpson were recently pictured kissing during a night out. They were with friends on Saturday night to see 2019’s Halloween Horror Nights. Before they arrived there, they stopped to eat Mexican food at Casa Vega in Sherman Oaks. As per reports from TMZ sources, as the time to settle the bill got near, one of Miley’s friends attempted to pay but Simpson quickly passed his card to the waiter. The full meal ended up costing him about $1,000, and that must’ve earned him the kiss he received from the 26-year-old singer.…
aThe Independent National Electoral Commission is not responsible for the monitoring of the sharing of salt, rice and other commodities by political parties during political campaigns according to the Head, INEC’s Department of Voter Education and Publicity in Bayelsa State, Wilfred Ifogah. Ifogah said this as a reaction to an allegation of bribing voters by an election monitoring group, YIAGA Africa. The group said this happens in a minimum of one in every three of the 21 local government areas in Kogi State and in all the LGAs in Bayelsa State. Executive Director, YIAGA Africa, Samson Itodo said, “INEC should…
Bayern Munich manager, Niko Kovac has said his team cannot play like Liverpool because his squad is not capable. The German club are 2nd in the Bundesliga after nine weeks, after defeating newly-promoted Union Berlin 2-1 at the Allianz Arena on Saturday. Bayern have dropped points 4 times already this season and are one point behind leaders Borussia Monchengladbach. However, even if Kovac would want to want to see his team play Jurgen Klopp’s “heavy metal football.” he can only play a style that will fit the players he has. His words, “What Liverpool did yesterday showed that they deserved…
Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli and her man, Nnamdi are celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary today and she has amazing words for him. The movie star jumped on Instagram today, October 28, 2019, to flaunt a picture of herself and her husband. See what she wrote, “Do you know what today is? It’s our anniversary 🎶💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 My boyfriend, my lover, my baby daddy, my husband, my best friend 😍😍😍 Happy anniversary bestie @nnamdioboli. It’s been 19 years of you loving me unconditionally. Only you can be who you are to me. I’d go a 100 more years with you my forever…
Ex-governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has come out to say that he has no plan to exit Peoples’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The senator representing Benue North-East District disclosed this during the 57th birthday celebration of the State Chairman of the PDP, Sir John Ngbede, at the Methodist Church, North Bank, Makurdi. According to him, the rumor was a sign that some desperate people are trying so hard to cause issues between him and Governor Samuel Ortom for reasons best known to them. His words, “I do not intend to leave the PDP. The…
Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said midfielder, Paul Pogba might be out till December. Pogba has been out with an ankle injury since September 30 and has made only 6 appearances for the club this season after being heavily linked with a move outside England over the summer. Fans and pundits thought his return was close, but Ole has come out to say he still has about one month to go. His words, “I don’t think we will see him before December. He’ll be out for a while,” “He needs time to fully, fully recover so I don’t…
Popular singer, Cassie who is expecting her first child held her baby shower over the weekend. The stunning beauty who is pregnant with a baby girl with her husband, Alex Fine jumped on Instagram to flaunt cute pictures from the event which was attended by family and friends. See photos, Amazing. Casandra Elizabeth Ventura Fine (born August 26, 1986), known mononymously as Cassie, is an American singer, dancer, actress and model. Born in New London, Connecticut, she began her career as a result of meeting record producer Ryan Leslie in late 2004, who later signed her to NextSelection Lifestyle Group.…
The Federal Government has said Nigerian pensioners will also gain from the new minimum wage. Speaking recently to Vanguard in Abuja, Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige said the adjustment of the wages is a constitutional matter under Section 173 of the Nigerian Constitution. He added that now that while work is ongoing on the adjustment of the minimum wage in the public service, pension would be looked into as well and pensioners will also smile. His words, “It is a constitutional issue. Section 173 of 1999 as amended prescribes that pensions are reviewable whenever there is a…