Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has refuted the reports that the Nigerian army had a hand in how the election results turned out in the recent Presidential and governorship elections. He said whoever is alleging that military participation decided the eventual winner should explain in detail what exactly he or she thinks is militarization in the first place. He then spoke about how all the army did was simply help the police. His words, “Militarisation has to be defined. What do you mean by militarisation? How exactly did the military take part in the elections? Generalisation is…
Author: David Folami
Kylie Jenner is the cover girl for the newest issue of Interview Germany’s Spring/Summer 2019. The stunning model showed off her curves as she posed in a lot of sexy ensembles for the racy spread, shot by popular photographers Luca and Alessandro Morelli. Kylie Jenner took time out to blast critics that doubted her ‘self-made’ billionaire status and also spoke on whether she will allow her young daughter, Stormy to feature on Keeping Up With The Kardashians sometime in the future. Her words, ‘I am going to wait until she is old enough to make that decision for herself.’ ‘I…
Brazil striker, Richarlison has admitted that Neymar will be missed by Brazil in the upcoming international break but also said he believes he can fill in for the PSG star. Neymar will miss Saturday’s international friendly against Panama and the Czech Republic fixture three days later as he recovers from a metatarsal injury suffered with Paris Saint-Germain in January. Richarlison said the entire squad know how important he is but himself and teammates will cope. His words, “I think Neymar is really missed,” “He is a great player. “But I’m prepared. Everyone here knows the responsibility. I think if I…
Suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen has said he has no case to answer as regards the six-count charge the Federal Government preferred against him before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, in Abuja. Walter Onnoghen is facing trial over allegations that he did not declare his assets and went against what they law has to say about that. He is also being questioned about operating foreign bank accounts, contrary to the code of conduct for public officers. But Walter is still insisting that FG has failed to bring forward any credible evidence to back the charge.…
Popular singer, Rihanna recently shared amazing photos of herself striking a pose in a tiny golden mini dress during her Fenty Beauty shoot. In the pictures, the 31-year-old star covered her entire body in the glittering highlighter while clad in the tiny golden sequined thigh-grazing dress that exposed her chest area and hot legs. See another photo,
Manchester United should sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho, Rio Ferdinand has said. He believes the former Manchester City youngster has the mentality to succeed at the English club after leaving England to prove himself in the Bundesliga. United have been linked with a big-money swoop for the 18-year-old this summer. Ferdinand said, “I would take him [at Manchester United] all day,” “English, young, hungry and talented, that’s all I need to know.” “I have known Jadon since he was a kid, knew him through friends. I have known his family since he was a kid, before he was even…
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has said his performance during his first 4 years will ensure he emerges victorious at the supplementary election set to hold in two days time. He urged his competition, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Jeremiah Useni, to forget about defeating him at the polls. He said this in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information, Mr Yakubu Dati. The statement he put out read, “The governor, unlike the PDP days, believes that his works would speak for him and as far as many would acknowledge, that was what will earned him…
“African Queen” crooner, 2face Idibia was recently honored by Obafemi Awolowo University and the Ooni of Ife has something to say about it. The honor was to recognize 2baba’s contribution to the growth of music in Nigeria for more than 20 years. During a chat with the couple, the Ooni of Ife said to Annie, ‘thank you for taking care of 2baba for us’. Innocent Ujah Idibia (born in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria), known by his stage name 2Baba, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur. Prior to July 2014, he went by the stage name 2face Idibia.He…
French midfielder, Adrien Rabiot is a “a long way off” being called up for France, according to what the country’s Football Federation president, Noel Le Graet has said. The PSG midfielder is yet to feature for his country since turning down the opportunity to be one of the standby group of players for the 2018 World Cup. “I haven’t suspended him. If the coach wants to take him, he absolutely can do that. But that day is still a long way off,” Noel Le Graet said to L’Equipe. “He’s not playing for his club, and in the France team –…
Afenifere chieftain, Chief Supo Shonibare has said the politics in the country should in no way be left in the hands of power brokers and money mongers who militarize the electoral process to favour themselves and a their political parties. In an interview with Vanguard, he revealed all there is know about what an election in the country should be like if we really claim to be under democracy. His words, “It unfortunate that the election was marred with allegation of falsification of result, not using card readers in some parts of the country, the militarisation of the whole process…
BBNaija’s Khloe was the subject of mockery yesterday when she made a grammatical blunder on live TV. As the Big Brother Naija Reunion show progressed, Ebuka asked Khloe if she and K Brule dated and her reply was “We didn’t dated!” The reaction that trailed the blunder was, as expected, shocked faces and hilarious remarks at the same time. The Big Brother Naija Reunion show is basically a gathering of the ex housemates as they discuss the past, present and the future of their life in the Big Brother Naija house and life after it.
Jose Mourinho’s career as a manager began to dip after his unfortunate spell at Real Madrid, according to ESPN pundit, Steve Nicol. Mourinho is presently searching for his next role in management after being fired by Manchester United in December. Just yesterday, he said that in his time away from football he has already turned down three or four job offers because he wants to wait for a job that he knows he wants. Steve has however spoken about Mourinho’s chances of getting a new job and suggested that his first dressing room fall-out in Real Madrid was the beginning…
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has told PDP members to remain calm, because Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in the 2019 presidential election will not last long. Buhari secured re-election for four more years after polling a total of 15,191,847 votes to defeat the PDP’s candidate, Atiku Abubakar, who gained 11,262,978 votes in the February 23 election. However, Bukola Saraki has said even the APC is ashamed of Buhari’s victory because of the manner in which the polls were conducted. He disclosed that APC were desperate to hold on to power. His words, “If anybody believes that it is a loss to PDP,…
Nigerian artiste, Official Bad Boy JP has slammed Wizkid, Teni and his own producer for stealing a track he wrote a very log time ago. According to him, the song was given to Wizkid by his producer and will be released anytime from now. His words, “Pls people one of my favorite music idol @wizkidayo & the talented @tenientertainer are about to release a song that I cracked my head & put in massive work in the studio to creatively compose with my then producer @northboitheoracle who was hired and paid fully by my label @ubrecordsltd as our in house…
Former Manchester City defender, Lescott has come out to say a single player from Liverpool will not get into the current Manchester City team. Liverpool are currently top of the Premier League by two points, having played one game more than the reigning champions. With about 8 games to go till the end of the 2018-19 campaign, City are still in charge of their own destiny, after closing down a seven-point gap at the top at the start of 2019. Lescott said, “Both Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp will each be happy with their own team and their players suit…
INEC has revealed that the commission will adhere to the court order that said the the Adamawa supplementary governorship election should be suspended. The High Court in Adamawa recently commanded the indefinite postponement of the governorship election in the state. The judge, Abdul-azeez Waziri, said the elections should be put on hold until he rules on an application for an interlocutory injunction stopping INEC from conducting the polls. INEC’s spokesperson, Festus Okoye shared that INEC would appeal the injunction to ensure it is reversed, but before the reversal, the electoral body will obey the instruction of the court. His words,…
Current reports have it that DNA Twins, singers signed under Don Jazzy’s Mavin Group, have been arrested in Lekki. Reports stated that the twins were apprehended because they were caught with huge amount of money. Sources even say they had to be pursued by the police before they were caught and taken away. Mavin Records or Don Jazzy are yet to comment since the news circulated.
Scotland midfielder, Scott McTominay has also come out to say caretaker boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, deserves the Manchester Job full time. The youngster was given his big break at Old Trafford by former boss Jose Mourinho but has grown stronger by making nine out of 15 appearances this season under Solskjaer. His words, “Every single player that’s done interviews about him speaks in high, high volumes about him and that’s the same as me. “Everybody wants to work, everybody wants to do their best. It’s about playing with a smile on your face and enjoying your football. I feel like…
Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has revealed that PDP in the Imo are “in a hurry to resume their usual looting of the treasury and properties of the State, reading their body languages and considering their utterances…” He also revealed that he was sure the people of his state did not exercise their franchise in favor of PDP, but that the REC in the state was reSponsible for the rigging that took place for his own selfish reasons. His recent statement read, “Members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the State are obviously in a hurry to resume their…
Amazing Nollywood legend, Sola Sobowale recently covered the March/April issue of Genevieve Magazine. Celebrating women’s month, she spoke with Sonia Irabor about her movie career, how she dealt with rejection and how her role in “King of Boys.” happened. She joined acting through numerous roles in movies produced by Awada Kerikeri Group under the leadership of Adebayo Salami. Over the years, she had scripted, co-scripted, directed and produced several Nigerian films. She scripted, produced and directed, Ohun Oko Somida, a 2010 Nigerian film that stars Adebayo Salami. She featured in Dangerous Twins, a 2004 Nigerian drama film produced by Tade…