Popular Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, who recently earned a Chieftaincy title from Nollywood, has talked about how he is not happy with the way Nigerian youths still indulge in rituals, fraud, and other vices. According to him, filmmakers should come together to fight the ills of society, especially the quick money-making trend. He added that ritual will always be you selling your soul to the devil and that will never end well. His words, “The fact that even after 27 years we did Living In Bondage that Rituals and fraud are still experienced in Nigeria, it means lots…
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Human Right Activist, Professor Chidi Odinkalu has said that those that are close to the government are also guilty of terrible hate speeches. According to him, these people are untouchables while some other people end up getting punished for less. While chatting with Vanguard on Twitter, calling for the execution of Ahmad Salkida, Farooq Kperogi, Professor Chidi said even if it is fine to insult his person, wishing death on anyone is way out of line. The Prof had, on the 1st of November, tweeted that he would ask Twitter to take down the account of a Twitter user, @Witan17…
Everton’s Andre Gomes suffered a fracture-dislocation of his right ankle after falling awkwardly due to a challenge from Spurs’ Son Heung-min, the club has confirmed. The ex Barcelona player had to be stretchered from the pitch after he was caught late on in the Toffees 1-1 draw with Tottenham on Sunday. Son was red-carded for his involvement in the incident after VAR review and the Korean felt really bad about it. Letting fans know the state of Andre’s injury, Everton has shared a statement. Their words, “Everton Football Club can confirm Andre Gomes will undergo surgery tomorrow (Monday, November 4)…
Famous businesswoman, Dencia has jumped on Instagram to flaunt her amazing body. These new pics are undeniably hot and they will definitely keep you glued. Check them out, Beautiful. Reprudencia Sonkey, known by her stage name Dencia, is a singer, an entrepreneur, fashion designer, and philanthropist. She was born in 26 March 1992 in Cameroon. She started in the industry being featured in music videos of artists, like Chris Brown, 50 Cent, Lady Gaga, and Ludacris. Dencia released her first single “Beri Beri” in 2011. In the U.S., Dencia studied at Santa Monica College, Pierce College, USC and the Fashion…
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has commiserated with the victims of the recent fire outbreak in a major market in Maiduguri, Borno. He conveyed his message in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Ola Awoniyi, in Abuja on Sunday. Various shops and other properties were damaged in the fire incident at Kasuwar Jagol, a popular mobile phone market in the city. Ahmed sympathized with the state government, the traders and the artisans, who saw their valuables perish during the incident. He also praised the personnel of the state fire service for their quick intervention to help the…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has said he will not rest anyone ahead of Sunday’s important trip to leaders, Liverpool. Midfielder David Silva is presently ruled out of the Champions League match at Atalanta on Wednesday after getting injured in the 2-1 win over Southampton. This means Leroy Sane, Aymeric Laporte, Oleksander Zinchencko, Rodri, and Silva make up Pep’s injury list right now while Phil Foden will not be available vs Genk via suspension. Klopp recently rested Fabinho vs Aston Villa with the threat of missing the Man City clash via suspension, but Pep is not willing to do that…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Mama Rainbow recently marked her 77th birthday but the celebrations did not end in Nigeria. The movie star took the ceremony to Dubai and a lot of celebrities showed up to celebrate the amazing woman. Popular fuji musician, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma was also present to get everyone dancing. See photos, HBD in arrears to Mama Rainbow. Idowu Philips (born 16 October 1942), popularly known as Iya Rainbow, is a Nigerian veteran actress . She was born on 16 October 1942 at Ijebu Ode, a city in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria. Her stage name “Iya Rainbow” stems from…
APC chairman, Adams Oshiomhole has said Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu is responsible for the attack on the state governor, Godwin Obaseki and Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu at his house. 2 days ago, the governor and the monarch were attacked by suspected hoodlums at Oshiomhole’s country home in Iyahmo, Edo state. Speaking via a statement by Simon Ebegbulem, Oshiomhole’s media aide revealed that the tension began in the community when Shaibu visited a day before. His words, “I want to state that the people who unleashed mayhem on vehicles were the thugs who invaded the university community…
Brescia striker, Mario Balotelli has come out to say that those who deny he was racially abused during Sunday’s Serie A match at Hellas Verona are not “real men”. Mario kicked the ball angrily towards Verona fans early in the second half after hearing racist abuses, before threatening to exit the field. The ref had to stop the game and then followed protocol by reading a statement out to the crowd in an attempt to calm the atmosphere. Speaking after the game, however, Verona’s head coach, Ivan Juric and president Maurizio Setti said they did not hear any racist abuse…
Former BBNaija housemate, Tuoyo has flaunted a sexy picture on Instagram. The picture is one the ladies won’t take their eyes off. See the photo, Nice. Big Brother Naija, formerly known as Big Brother Nigeria, is a Nigerian reality competition television series, based on the Big Brother television franchise, in which 12 to 21 contestants live in an isolated house and compete for a large cash prize worth $171,428.57 equivalent to 60,000,000 Nigerian Naira, and other material gifts, at the end of the show by avoiding being evicted from the house by viewers. The first season of the show first…
Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said he once heard some persons were attempting to murder his security aides, kidnap him and cut off his body parts bit by bit until he dies. Gov Samuel who prayed against this evil act revealed that he has destroyed every negative tendency mostly believed to hamper progress in the Government House and the state. He disclosed this during a Special Thanksgiving Service organized in his honour by the Independent Print-Media Publishers Association of Nigeria (IPPAN), at the Chapel of Grace, Government House, Makurdi. His words, “Since my arrival, I have dedicated a special…
Football fans have blasted Alex Iwobi for his performance in Everton’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday’s Premier League showdown. After a dry first half at Goodison Park, a Spurs team without Harry Kane scored in the 63rd-minute after Dele Alli benefited from Alex Iwobi’s horrible pass. However, the game ended in a draw after Cenk Tosun’s 97th-minute equalizer in a very lively 2nd half. But still, Iwobi was not spared by fans who were not happy with his poor display despite playing for 90 minutes. We can only hope the Nigerian had an off day and will be…
Gay rights advocate, Bisi Alimi has stunned his Instagram followers again. In a recent photo he flaunted, he was wearing a crown while clad in a mini dress and over-the-knee boots. See the picture, Dope. Bisi Alimi (born Ademola Iyandade Ojo Kazeem Alimi, 17 January 1975) is a Nigerian gay rights activist, public speaker, blog writer and HIV/LGBT advocate who gained international attention when he became the first Nigerian to come out of the closet on television. Alimi was born in the Mushin district of Lagos to father Raski Ipadeola Balogun Alimi (a Nigerian police officer) and Mother Idiatu Alake…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked for the instant and unconditional release of its Head of Security in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi, Mr. Edeh Abutu, and others allegedly arrested in the state. PDP shared this at a news conference addressed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, on Sunday, in Abuja. According to Kola, Edeh and other PDP members in Kogi were arrested for unreasonable reasons and moved to an unknown destination for torturing. He said the harassment and victimization of innocent members were all manipulations from APC ahead of the forthcoming polls in the state.…
Liverpool forward, Sadio Mane has come out to say he is far behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as a football player. Mane has been nominated on the 30-man 2019 Ballon d’Or shortlist alongside these two football greats, but the Senegal international believes he is not close to both legends. Mane added that he knows he is still nowhere near achieving their level of success but will do all he can to get there someday. His words, “These players [Messi and Ronaldo] are monsters. I think that I am still far away from them,” “As I have said, I am…
Popular singer, Oristefemi has reacted after he was blasted by fans online for allegedly ignoring his former friend when he was alive and then coming online to mourn him after his death. On Instagram, Oritse blamed Chi Jungulist’s friends for not speaking out immediately after he fell ill. According to him, when they came out, things were already out of hand. He added that there is no need for anyone to throw blames and he does not have to publicize how he helps. His words, “He was a brave man …. he was the first to travel abroad among the…
The Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS), Dr. Bodunrin Osikomaiya has said more than 260,000 units of blood are needed annually to meet the blood transfusion demand in the state. She said efforts have been improved by the state government via LSBTS to make sure that every blood for transfusion will come from voluntary blood donors. According to her, the demand for blood increases yearly because of the growing population of the state, so all hands must be on deck. Her words, “The demand for blood is ever-present and increasing especially with the growing population of…
Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcantara’s dad has come out to say that the midfielder is very happy at the German club. Alcantara is in his 7th season at Bayern, and he has won several trophies at the club. However, because he is Spanish, there have always been reports linking to Barcelona since he even progressed via the La Liga giant’s youth system. Speaking on this recently, Thiago’s father believes Bayern is a spectacular club and his son is very happy there. His words, “It is his seventh season, he has one and a half more to finish his contract. He is…
Popular radio personality, Toke Makinwa clocked 35 today and she has jumped on Instagram to mark her birthday. Alongside the pictures, she wrote, “My heart is full. Thank you Jesus for another 365 days here on earth, thank you for your grace and mercy, thank you for my journey, the vision is yours and I’m only a vessel. I am incredibly happy.” See the photos, Amazing. Toke Makinwa was born on 3 November 1984, in Lagos state. She attended the Federal Government Girls’ College in Oyo State. Makinwa later attended the University of Lagos, where she earned a BA degree…
Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu has blasted those criticising the current efforts by President Muhammadu Buhari to attract more foreign investments into the country. Bagudu revealed this as he answered questions from journalists in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. According to Atiku, Buhari should even be praised for his tireless efforts to enhance Nigeria’s economy via the huge influx of foreign capital. He added that anyone criticising Buhari is unfair to him and the citizens because Nigerians will be the ones to benefit directly when it starts to yield fruits. His words, “It is an excellent outing for President Muhammadu Buhari and…