Stormzy and Adele are among artists who’ve joined Grenfell survivors to call on the Government to remove “dangerous cladding” from buildings. The group released a video on Thursday which shows them appealing for “national change”. It’s 18 months since the tower fire in west London which killed 72 people. Since then, the government announced a ban on combustible cladding for all new schools, hospitals and residential buildings in England above 18m. However, it will not be applied to those where the materials have already been fitted. But the group, Grenfell United, says since then, little has changed and official figures…
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Wizkid, Burnaboy lead a host of names that have been nominated for the 2018 edition of the Soundcity MVP Music Awards. The organizers of the awards on on Thursday, December 13th, shared the official nominees list ahead of the event scheduled to hold early next year. Over 15 categories, Wizkid and Burna Boy who have both enjoyed an incredible year emerge with the highest nominations with the Starboy having 10 nominations both individually and as a member of the Starboy clique. Other Nigerian artists who earned nod includes Tiwa Savage, Olamide, Davido, Mr Eazi, Teni and more. Nasty C, Diamond…
Kanye West reignited his rap feud hours after he accused Drake of being “fake”, launching several accusations and demanding an apology. The prolific rapper/producer took to Twitter in the late Thursday night, December 13th into the early hours of the next day, where he shared a screenshot of a text message alleging how Drake sought to clear a sample from his 2009 song, ‘So Far Gone.’ He then went on a lenghty Twitter Tirade claiming that Drake called him to “threaten” him and further alleged Drake had someone run onstage at Pusha’s show (who Kanye alleged is in “critical condition”).…
Toyin Abraham and Kehinde Bankole have been spotted on the set of a new movie, ‘Abeke,’ in Abeokuta, Ogun State. We reliably gathered that the actresses were spotted together on December 6, 2018, a day after filming commenced for the production. Directed by Raji Rotimi and produced by Samuel Oniyitan, ‘Abeke’ features Kehinde Bankole, who plays the lead role of Abeke, Toyin Abraham as Sisi Mojoyin and Samuel Oniyitan as Faleye. Other members of cast include Yinka Quadri, Peter Fatomilola, Wole Ojo, Saliu Gbolagade and Olu Olowogemo Harejan. Set in the 80s, ‘Abeke’ tells the story of a young lady,…
There are reports that Davido is wanted by the police authorities in the Gambia for assaulting a photographer who covered his recent tour in that country. According to EnquirerMag, the photographer, Kenny Egbuke who is known to be very popular in the Gambia was said to have been assaulted by Davido after he had challenged the singer’s reaction to a female fan’s request to take a photo with him. “A young female fan had approached Davido for a selfie while he was eating. The lady was said to have taken a few pictures of him before going close to him…
Yul Edochie has joined the increasing list of celebrities who have come out to speak about Nollywood since the now famous video where Kevin Ikeduba slammed the industry went viral. In his tweet on Thursday, December 13, 2018, the actor turned politician said apart from Nollywood, there is no love anywhere rather everyone has to love themselves. “They say there’s no love in Nollywood. I laugh. Brethren there’s no love anywhere, not only in Nollywood. The world is tough, it’s a jungle out here. My advice: Don’t wait for anyone to love you, love yourself, help yourself. Work hard, pray…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has felicitated with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers as he clocks 51 years. The party, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, described Wike as a pillar of democracy. It also described him as a fearless and extraordinary leader, who places justice, due process, equity and fairness above all, in the struggle for the restoration of democratic values and good governance in the nation. “The PDP particularly appreciates Gov. Wike for his doggedness in standing for the party during its most trying moments as well as his sacrifices and commitment…
Ibrahim Magu on Thursday said that he has only one house in Karu, Abuja, as against the two houses the Department of State Services (DSS) claimed his wife has in the Maitama area of Abuja. Magu, in his response to the allegations of the Sun Newspaper made against him in a publication published on March 25, 2017, titled: Magu Under Fresh Probe, which claimed two houses located at a high brow area in Maitama, Abuja were traced to his wife. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Magu had sued publishers of the Sun for series of publications which…
Uche Secondus has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of working with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police to destabilise states controlled by its party. Secondus also alleged that Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Ebonyi have been marked on the APC’s supposed list for destabilisation. The PDP chairman made this known in a statement signed by his media aide, Ike Abonyi. According to Daily Post, Secondus also said that the ruling APC is desperate to win the 2019 general elections at all cost. He said “In most PDP states, despite the governors being chief security officers,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, deliberately missed the peace accord signing ceremony. All political parties and presidential candidates were expected to sign a peace accord to ensure peace during the conduct of the 2019 general elections at a ceremony on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. The PDP presidential candidate and some other presidential aspirants were absent at the event. However, Atiku and his party, the PDP issued separate statement blaming his absence on communication lapses. The PDP presidential candidate, on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, signed the peace accord and…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied planning to destabilise states controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The PDP chairman, Uche Secondus in a statement issued to newsmen, alleged that the ruling party is working with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police Force to cause chaos the PDP states. According to Secondus, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Ebonyi have been marked on the APC’s supposed list for destabilisation. In its response, APC, through its spokesman, Lanre Issa-Onilu debunked the allegation describing it as one of the scripts in PDP’s book of lies. Issa-Onilu also accused…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says there will be no Diaspora or Out-of-Country voting for Nigerians in the 2019 general election. INEC gave the clarification in a statement issued by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye, on Thursday in Abuja. Okoye said that INEC attention had been drawn to a report by a section of the media which gave false impression that the Commission has “made special provisions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) outside Nigeria to vote in the 2019 General Elections.” “The Commission wishes to state unequivocally that there will be…
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has assured internally displayed persons (IDPs) that they’ll not be disenfranchised in the 2019 general elections. While speaking at the Validation Conference on the Framework for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Voting in Abuja on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, he said the elections will be inclusive and participatory for all eligible voters. According to the INEC boss, IDPs will be empowered to vote in as many as 15 states where many have been displaced from their homes for different reasons. “At the moment we are looking at about fifteen States and for where for varieties of reasons, citizens…
Oby Ezekwesili has recommended the inclusion of more speakers in the Presidential Debate, particularly Mr Omoyele Sowore, the Presidential Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC). In a tweet she posts on Twitter today, she commends Sowore for encouraging more participation from the youths. Through his efforts, there is an opportunity to groom a generation that is conscious about the importance of involvement in national discussions especially in politics. Mr Omoyele Sowore speaks to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after arriving at the Murtala Muhammed Airport on Thursday, December 13, 2018. The presidential candidate who reportedly arrived from the…
Senate President Bukola Saraki attended the unveiling of Donald Trump’s strategy for Africa. Saraki is joined at the Heritage Foundation in Washington DC by the Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce; Chairman of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu; and Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Honourable Nnenna Ukeje. Trump’s strategy for Africa appears to be more focused on checking the influence of China and Russia in the continent. Both countries have began to foster partnerships with African governments by rendering economic assistance. In Kenya, China has…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Thursday said the association did not endorse anyone, it only met with 14 Presidential Candidates in Abuja to speak on their plans for the nation. The President of CAN, Rev. Samson Ayokunle made the explanation in a statement issued by Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, the Special Assistant, Media and Communications to the CAN president, in Abuja. Ayokunle explained that the issue of endorsing anyone for a second term did not form part of discussions during the meeting. Our attention has been drawn to a news story published by an online news outfit that has…
Three long-standing Manchester United fans just made the train out of Valencia on Thursday morning, having gone first to the wrong train station. Dave, Graham and Eddie from Knutsford, 20 miles south of Manchester, have been watching United away in Europe for decades. Eddie’s first European away game was at Ajax in 1976, a £19 return coach trip from Manchester to Holland. Graham’s was a preseason trip to Nuremberg in 1980. “We hitched it from Knutsford Services on the M6; it took us a couple of days to get to Germany and few more to get back.” Dave’s debut was…
Beppe Marotta has been appointed Inter Milan’s new general manager less than two months after being forced out of a similar role with Juventus. Marotta, 61, is widely regarded as the architect of Juve’s recent successes and Inter will be hoping for a similar turnaround in their fortunes after beating off competition for the services of one of Italian football’s highest rated staff members. “From today, I will be part of this great Inter, which is something I am really proud about — to fulfil such an important role, being the general manager for the sporting aspects,” he said. “It’s…
There has never been a Premier League goalkeeper as dominant as Manchester United’s David De Gea. Yes, there have been more successful goalkeepers: De Gea, who was named the world’s best keeper, has won just one Premier League title. He also has only one “Golden Glove” award for the highest number of clean sheets in a season — last season, incidentally — and over a dozen goalkeepers have kept more clean sheets. But these figures are largely dependent upon the quality of De Gea’s teammates. Assess another factor, the number of times he’s been voted into the PFA Team of…
Maurizio Sarri condemned the alleged racist abuse suffered by Manchester City star Raheem Sterling at Stamford Bridge as “disgusting” and backed the club’s firm stance. Sterling reportedly confirmed to police that he was subjected to racist abuse during Saturday’s game, and on Tuesday, Chelsea suspended four supporters from attending games “pending further investigations” into the incident. Video footage is being reviewed by Metropolitan Police as part of their investigation, while Chelsea have pledged to ban and support prosecutions of any supporters found to have engaged in racist abuse. In his first public comments since the Sterling incident, Sarri condemned it…