Stunning Nollywood legend, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has come out to say that Nigeria is prepared to have a woman take the highest political office in the country. Oby Ezekwesil must’ve been punching the air as the actress said this in an interview with Punch Newspaper, “What else do we need to be as women? You have to agree with me that a lot of women are doing almost better than men now. We all know that women are now in charge of some households and we all know that women are good at organising as well as handling responsibilities. I think…
Author: David Folami
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has shared how she once got herself involved in a public spat with a bus conductor who physically assaulted a girl in her presence. She made made this revelation on twitter after watching a video of brave women marching out to protest against the frequent harassment they are subjected to at the popular Yaba Market. She said “I’ve seen school girls groped touched in their uniforms on the street by conductors, area boys, hawkers, I once got into a public fight, chased a bus, confronted the conductor who reached out and smacked a girl at Maryland. This awareness…
A while back, fast-rising Nollywood star has declared in a recent interview her figure is the best in the industry. It was noise to so many ears as she got blasted. Many even went as far as comparing her to Mercy Johnson, who they see as the sexiest in Nollywood. “My selling point are my hips. I think Mercy Johnson’s hips are just learning where mine are. I know that I am well-shaped. If you ask me, I have got the best shape in Nollywood. And it is just not my hips alone, my eyes, my legs and my height…
The Nigeria entertainment industry felt Dapo Oyebanjo’s pain when it was announced he lost his son, Daniel Jnr, in a drowning incident in the middle of the year. Many mourned with the talented singer, some blamed he and his wife for their carelessness. Although D’banj was obviously devastated at the time, he is back doing what we know him for in the music game. He recently released tracks with Tiwa Savage and South African rapper, Cassper Nyovest and has performed in some of the biggest African concerts in the last one month. D’banj explained to fans at a show recently…
Linda Ikeji is super excited right now, not just because of the Christmas season but for something else. While she was still in Atlanta, heavily pregnant, she purchased a Bentley Mulsanne to mark his coming into her life. The car has finally arrived at her home in Lagos and the popular blogger is over the moon about it. Congratulations to Linda Ikeji. Miss Linda Ikeji held her child dedication ceremony at Church of Assumption, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos, this December. The vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Peter Obi was in attendance.
Popular Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing has shamed those that mocked her when she fell on stage at City People Awards. In a recent interview she talked about how those she knows very well laughed at her when she fell and how the grace of God was on her as she went down, but her award raised her up. When she was asked how the fall happened, Nkechi repplied, “My colleague, Jumoke Odetola, won the Best Actress category for which I was equally nominated, so I went on stage to cheer her up and while coming down the stairway, I didn’t…
Falz is currently getting it on twitter after he shared a video sponsored by Ford Foundation, aimed at promoting ‘One Nigeria’. He captioned it: “I am not Yoruba, I am Nigerian. We are One” The message was not rejected by fans, but Falz’s caption didn’t sit well with a lot of people. A Twitter user @EbubeIsaac re-posted the video with Falz caption and wrote: “You’re a Nigerian because you belong to the Yoruba, a tribe indigenous to Nigeria before Independence. If Nigeria ceased to exist, you’d still be Yoruba. You’re not Nigerian before your tribe, you’re Nigerian because of your…
Celebrities have been going in and out of the Calabar Carnival 2018 with amazing things to say regarding its rich and beautiful cultural display. Angela Okorie is one of these celebrities as she was recently seen hanging out with her colleagues Walter Anga and Okon Lagos at the carnival. As always, she was looking stunning and geared up to enjoy the event. Angela Okorie celebrated her birthday months back. The Nollywood actress revealed that she is not just happy about her birthday, but also because she has been able to overcome all the challenges that has come her way both…
Alexis Sanchez is poised to return to the Manchester United squad after his recovery from a hamstring injury. The Chilean has been updating his social media to show his efforts in training as he bids to get back to match fitness. And temporary manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told reporters: “Alexis is back. He flew in on, I can’t remember what day it was, but he’s had two days of good fitness work, hopefully he can join in training with the ball as soon as we get back [to Carrington training ground].” He added that he hoped the forward would be…
Claude Puel said “a lot of players were tired” as they slipped to a disappointing home defeat against Cardiff City. The Foxes had beaten Chelsea and champions Manchester City in their previous two matches, and Puel said it was “normal” that his side should be feeling the effects “in this busy period”. Leicester had 62% of the possession against Cardiff, but Victor Camarasa’s stunning injury-time strike gave the Bluebirds their first away win of the season. Against the run of play, the midfielder curled home a 25-yard shot which sailed into the top corner over a flailing Kasper Schmeichel. Cardiff…
Chelsea could be set to land a World Cup-winning centre-back in January after approaching Bayern Munich about the availability of Mats Hummels, reports The Sun. It is claimed the Blues asked the Bundesliga champions to name their price for Hummels and were told he would cost in the region of £30 million. But Chelsea were also told they needed to move fast so Bayern had enough time to find a replacement, with The Metro claiming they have until Jan. 14 to submit an offer. Hummels is recognised as one of the world’s best centre-backs and is a five-time Bundesliga champion.…
Six of Pep Guardiola’s 11 Premier League defeats have come in the month of December. Manchester City still have “belief” despite falling to third in the Premier League after back-to-back defeats, says manager Pep Guardiola. The reigning champions trail leaders Liverpool by 10 points and were overtaken by Tottenham after losing 2-1 at Leicester on Wednesday. That result made it three defeats in four league games – but Guardiola is adamant there is no cause for concern. “Why should we not believe with these players?” said the Spaniard. “Look what we’ve done in the last 15-16 months. They are absolute…
Paul Pogba has revealed how he kept his late father in mind throughout a triumphant World Cup campaign with France in the summer. The 25-year-old’s father, Fassou Antonine Pogba, passed away on 14 May 2017, just ten days prior to Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Ajax in the Europa League final, during which Pogba scored the opener and produced a ‘Man of the Match’ performance. A year later, following a season without trophies under Jose Mourinho, Pogba scored in the World Cup final against Croatia to secure France’s second ever triumph on the biggest of all stages. The celebrations were…
David Luiz credited his revival under Maurizio Sarri this season to the fact that he is playing without pain for the first time in two years, coupled with the more expansive style of football the Italian has brought. Restored to the heart of defence by Sarri after being frozen out towards the end of Antonio Conte’s time, Luiz has started 18 of 19 Premier League games this season and forged a partnership with Antonio Rudiger. “I am very happy — first about my physical condition, because I was suffering a bit in the last two years,” Luiz said after Wednesday’s…
Pep Guardiola does not intend to change his attacking philosophy despite Manchester City suffering three defeats in their last four matches. His side travel to Southampton on Sunday hoping to close the gap on leaders Liverpool before the teams meet at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday. Asked the best way to hold on to a lead, Guardiola told a news conference: “You score another one. And another one. Holding back? Forget about it. That is not going to happen. “I understand it, but if you give me a better solution, and can convince me to think about it — but…
Roberto Firmino netted a hat trick as Liverpool came from behind to hammer Arsenal 5-1 and go nine points clear at the top of the Premier League. Back-to-back defeats for title rivals Manchester City, as well as a shock 3-1 loss against Wolves for second-place Tottenham on Saturday gave Jurgen Klopp’s men the chance to cement their place as title favourites — and they did so in fashion. The hosts were on top in the opening exchanges, before Arsenal grew into the match and took the lead on 11 minutes. Dejan Lovren gave away possession and Alex Iwobi fed Ainsley…
Unai Emery has admitted his team still has a lot of work to do defensively, but insisted the difference between the Gunners and Liverpool isn’t as big as Saturday’s 5-1 scoreline would suggest. Liverpool tore Arsenal apart in the first half at Arsenal to take a 4-1 lead at the break despite going down to an early goal, with Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah taking turns slicing through the Gunt was a humbling defeat for Emery’s side, who held Liverpool to a 1-1 home draw at the Emirates during a 22-game unbeaten run but were handed a harsh…
Jurgen Klopp has said Mohamed Salah letting Roberto Firmino take a penalty kick to secure a hat trick in Liverpool’s 5-1 victory over Arsenal was one of the nicest gestures he has seen in his life. Klopp told a news conference: “2018 ends with a Christmas present from Mo Salah. I love it, the gesture. He gives the ball to Bobby and he can score a hat trick. That’s just a nice thing. “In the moment, I was not too happy because in training Bobby doesn’t finish with penalties too often, to be honest. Obviously today it was his day…
Life Lager is not stopping its Christmas festivities anytime soon. They are set to head to Owerri next, after successfully hosting the “Bridge of Progress” party in Anambra state. Life Beer ambassador, Phyno, headlined the Anambra edition and did well to thrill the audience with his catchy indigenous rap verses. High-life artiste, Flavour has been chosen to grace the stage for the Owerri edition and fans are loving it. Omotunde Adenusi, Portfolio Manager, Nigerian Breweries Plc said, “We at Life Beer have had a very strong connection with our consumers in Anambra, Owerri and other parts of Eastern Nigeria. We…
Mauricio Pochettino said his players “are not machines” after their title hopes suffered an unexpected setback thanks to a dramatic comeback win by Wolves at Wembley. Spurs led through Harry Kane’s spectacular 25-yard strike in the first half but Wolves punished a poor second-half performance, scoring three times in the final 18 minutes to end their hosts’ five-game winning run. The north London side would have moved only three points behind leaders Liverpool with a win, but the defeat and the Reds’ 5-1 win over Arsenal means the Merseyside club ended the day nine points clear. “We have had a…