Author: David Folami

She performed some of her smash hits at a private concert on Sunday, during the pre-wedding festivities for Isha Ambani. And Beyonce nailed casual chic in a light grey hoodie and matching tracksuit bottoms with a pair of chunky white trainers as she left Udaipur, India, on Monday. Although semi-hidden by her large grey hood, Beyonce’s long locks could be seen cascading down her body in a mix of straight sections of tight waves. As the pop icon strolled along she was she surrounded by armed guards and her close-protection security team. Beyonce seemed determined to keep a low profile,…

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Celebrities from different parts of the world including Beyonce, Hilary Clinton, Priyanka Chopra, have arrived in India for the wedding of the daughter of the richest man of that country. Isha Ambani is the daughter of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, who is ranked by Forbes as India’s richest man and she is sent to tie the know with Anand Piramal. According to The Guardian, the wedding is set to hold in a few days but celebrations have already commenced for the wedding which is set to hold in Mumbai. Celebrities in their numbers have continued to fly into the…

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The biggest names in Africa’s creative and entertainment industry will be showcasing their immense talent at the Born in Africa Festival (BAFEST) on December 16th, 2018 at Eko Atlantic City. The event, which is powered by Access Bank and brought to life by Livespot, is a celebration of the unparalleled dynamism of the African spirit. Fresh out of the Global Citizen Festival in South Africa, Nigeria’s very own Tiwa Savage and D’Banj will be performing alongside other African artists at BAFEST 2018. Confirming the upcoming event, Tiwa Savage said, “I am delighted to be a part of Born in Africa…

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AY’s reaction to Kevin Ikeduba’s now famous video will leave you speechless as he reveals that Nollywood is a back stabbing community. The comedian took to his Instagram page on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, where he reacted to Kevin Ikeduba’s now-famous video. In his post, AY agreed with the actor in all levels stating different flaws in the industry. “As a growing actor and a movie producer, NOLLYWOOD has exposed me to both the good, the bad and ugly. Barely few years in the industry, I have experienced all sorts from the stables of the high and mighty self-entitled ‘stakeholders’,…

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Rick Ross has for the first time shared a photo of his newborn baby boy, billion. The rapper took to his Instagram page on Monday, December 10, 2018, where he posted the photo of the adorable baby. He went on to caption the photo with a quote; “Say wut up to my amazing son @billion.heir.” This is another rare feat as we get to see the rapper’s son which he welcomed back in November with his girlfriend. Rick Ross welcomed a boy with his girlfriend he has one of the most unique names ever for him, Billion! The rapper took…

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Davido has officially announced the venue for his conert coming up on December 27th. After a long period of uncertainty following the announcement of the date for his forth coming concert scheduled for Thursday, Dec 27, 2018 and the controversies that trailed his application for the use of Eko Atlantic as the venue, we can now confirm that we now have a location. In a post shared on his social media pages on Monday night, December 10th, Davido shared that this year’s edition of his annual concert tagged, ”City of Davido” will be holding at the Ocean View Grounds, Eko…

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Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara has condemned the distribution of cash to the public very close to general elections by public officials. Dogara said this while speaking at a public hearing organised by the National Assembly Joint Committee on INEC and Political Parties Matters on Vote-buying and Improving the Electoral Processes in Nigeria. The Speaker, in a statement obtained from his official website, said no matter how noble the intent may be, such endeavours amount to vote buying and inducement, which is a clear case of corruption. Hon Dogara said the act of inducing the public with cash in exchange for…

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Sen. Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, on Monday said vote buying is a threat to the nation’s democracy. Speaking at a public hearing in Abuja, they called for urgent action by stakeholders, especially security agencies to check the menace before the 2019 general election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the hearing was conducted by the National Assembly Joint Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. In a keynote address, Saraki said the country was in a delicate situation as the entire world was looking forward to what…

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Babatunde Fashola has debunked rumours making rounds that the completion of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Mausoluem by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari was to gain political favour from the Igbos. During an inspection visit to the Mausoleum in Onitsha, Anambra State on Monday, December 10, 2018, the minister said the current administration decided to work on the mausoleum as a mark of honour to the late sage after successive administrations had abandoned the project. He said, “This is the fourth time I have visited this project since 2016. Why didn’t you accuse us then that we were playing politics with…

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The Federal Government says though it is the constitutional right of the former President Olusegun Obasanjo to support a candidate for an election, his endorsement, however, does not guarantee victory. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who spoke on behalf of the government on Monday in Abuja, said Obasanjo’s candidate for the presidential election “will be defeated roundly and comprehensively’’. “With due respect to former President Obasanjo, it is his constitutional right to support any candidate of his choice and we urge him to go out and campaign vigorously for any candidate he wants to support. “He…

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Bukola Saraki has urged his Kwara State supporters not to be afraid of federal might which he said supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are relying on ahead of the 2019 general election. While speaking at the inauguration of 42 Peoples Democratic Party’s members, Saraki said the party will win the election if proper strategy is put in place. He said he confronted federal might in two previous elections and still won. “Do not be afraid. I have heard all the talks of the opposition about using federal might but we have seen it all. We saw it in…

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Prof Mahmood Yakubu, on Monday assured Nigerians that the smart card readers would be used in the conduct of the 2019 General Elections. Yakubu gave the assurance amidst controversy over President Muhammadu Buhari’s withholding of assent to the 2018 Electoral Act Amendment Bill transmitted to him for the fourth time. Speaking at the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room National Stakeholders’ Forum on Elections in Abuja, Yakubu said the technological device had become an integral part of the country’s electoral process. The Independent National Electoral Commission will continue to follow its timetable and schedule of activities as well as its strategic…

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Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has faulted President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to sign the amended Electoral Act. She said that the refusal would lead to a regression in the progress so far made in Nigeria’s democratic journey since 1999. At a World Press Conference in Abuja on Monday, the presidential candidate wondered why President Buhari wanted to destabilise the country with the 2019 elections. According to her, the excuses of the President for not completing the process that will give Nigeria one of the soundest electoral laws in the world amount to an assault on “our democracy and this must be rejected…

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Monday, December 10, 2018, announced its meeting with the two major contenders for the country’s number one job in 2019. According to Daily Post, President Buhari is being represented by the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi and the Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi, is standing in for Atiku Abubakar. Speaking to newsmen, CAN President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle said the meeting’s aim is to know the plans of the presidential candidates for Nigeria. “The motive is not to take for granted the 2019 elections. 2019 Nigeria will depend on…

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Jimi Agbaje has vowed to free the state from the hold of Alphabeta Consulting. According to Agbaje the consulting firm receives a percentage of every ‘dime’ Lagos state earns. The PDP guber candidate said this while on Channels Television on Sunday, December 10, 2018. According to reports, he said “I could be here all day talking about Free Lagos. Let me start from the basic freedom of information Act, Lagos is still run like a closed shop, like a private company,” Agbaje told Channels TV on Sunday Politics. “Lagos has refused to domesticate the freedom of information bill, so we…

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The presidency has issued a statement saying that President Buhari never ordered the freezing of Peter Obi’s account. On Saturday, December, 2018, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organization alleged that agencies of government blocked the PDP Vice-Presidential candidate’s bank account. According to reports, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu said the story is fake. Shehu also dismissed reports that the President ordered the alleged raid on the home of the son of the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar as a fairy tale. The presidential spokesman said “The story about the…

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A giant mural of Jurgen Klopp has gone up in Liverpool in tribute to the Reds’ manager. The finishing touches are still being applied to the 16ft portrait, though it has already begun to provoke strong reaction from fans on both sides of the Merseyside divide. The mural is located on Jamaica Street in the Baltic Triangle area of the city — a former industrial nook that has since been re-purposed as a “cutting-edge destination where pioneering creatives work and play.” While Liverpool fans have been invited to come and grab a selfie with Klopp, the street art installation hasn’t…

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When it comes to the Premier League, we’re all prone to jumping to conclusions and taking the latest preachings from the pundits as gospel. Well, predictions make fools of us all, and the action last weekend blew a few theories sky high. It turns out Manchester City are not invincible: Fancy that! Likewise, Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri was able to laugh in the faces of those experts, who basically told him he did not know what he was doing using “the world’s top holding midfielder,” N’Golo Kante, in a more attacking role. Who turned up with a late run into…

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Rob Holding will miss six to nine months after he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee against Manchester United. Holding had to be carried off on a stretcher during Wednesday’s 2-2 draw at Old Trafford, and the club said on Friday that he will need surgery to repair the ligament damage. The estimated timeline means Holding could be back to full fitness during preseason ahead of the 2019-20 campaign, although a nine-month recovery would mean he misses the start of that season as well. The injury is a big blow for the 23-year-old who had established himself…

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It is not often one of the best centre-backs in Europe becomes available on the relative cheap but that is the case with Toby Alderweireld and Jose Mourinho has reportedly been given the go-ahead to sign the Spurs defender in January, according to the Sun. Alderweireld’s contract is due to expire next year but while Tottenham are able to trigger a one-year extension, it would in turn activate a £25 million release clause for the final two weeks of the summer transfer window. So there is a chance Spurs may be open to letting the Belgium international leave in January…

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