Rihanna did not get engaged to Hassan Jameel, despite a report from a year ago. At the time, reports said it was inaccurate, and now 12 months later it’s clear her boyfriend didn’t pop the question back then. The bogus claim was sparked by photos of the singer in New York with a diamond on her left hand, but as we exclusively noted, it didn’t ring true. On December 7, 2017, the Daily Mail speculated Rihanna and Jameel were engaged simply because of those pictures. But the British tabloid had no proof or sources to back up its guesswork. Conversely,…
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Kevin Hart has announced his decision to step down as the host of the 2019 Oscars. The comedian/actor made this announcement on his Twitter page on Thursday night, December 6th. In the tweet, he stated his reason saying, ”This is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists,” Hart wrote. Kevin Hart also included an apology to the LGBTQ community, after his past anti-gay comments resurfaced following Tuesday’s news that he would host next year. “I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words…
Burna Boy, Mr Eazi thrilled fans at ‘The Club With Remy Martin’ event which took place on Thursday, December 6, 2018. The event which took place at the Balmoral, Federal Palace Hotel was attended by lovers of the cognac brand, Remy Martin. The guest were all left bedazzled as they were entertained by the different activities which were lined up for the evening. Nigeria’s finest hype man, Shody was the MC for the night and DJ Neptunes was on the wheels of steel for the night both gave outstanding performances all through the event. From the beautifully dressed ladies dressed…
Miley Cyrus has shared a topless picture on social media in a campaign to promote a new song by Mark Ronson titled ‘Nothing breaks like a heart’. On Friday, December 7, 2018, she puts up the image on Twitter which revealed the multi-talented singer with hands covering her chest. Below her upper level, she is spotted wearing a black pants with silvery ornaments. She sits by the edge of a bed wearing a sharp lipstick that gives her an exotic yet daring look. The Daily Mail UK confirms the 26-year-old singer has hit London as part of more efforts to…
Linda Ikeji’s Banana Island mansion is now worth a sum of N850 million. She confirms this on her Instagram. In the post published on Saturday, December 8, 2018, the blogger feels a sense of accomplishment while showing off the fully-equipped crib. “My house now valued at N850m,” she writes. Also on Instagram, the blogger is getting set to end her maternity leave after giving birth to a baby boy in September 2018. The child fondly called “Baby J” seem to be maturing well in a post by its mother who notes: “You won’t believe how big Baby J is now.”
Annie Idibia fancies the idea of a woman with strength but not so much the idea of feminism which she does not subscribe to. She is hosted on an episode of Rapid Fire Question, a show by 234 Star News. On the program her wits were tested on many subjects including when she had her first kiss. The actress’s comment about not being a feminist seem to stand out the most. “No, not really. But I believe in women power. I believe that men are still kings and women are queens. I don’t believe a woman is a king,” Annie…
Goldcoast Dickson, mother of Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state was on Saturday buried in Toru-Agiama community, Patani Local Government Area of Delta. She was buried after a commendation service at Enimieyi Compound, Esinekrizi Quarters in Patani. The road to her final interment, which began on Thursday with service of songs, culminated in a commendation service at Enimieyi Compound before she was finally laid to rest in her father’s home. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Dickson’s mother died of cancer on Aug. 8, at the age of 72 at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Centre,…
Mrs Aisha Buhari has inaugurated the Aisha Buhari Integrated School for Nomadic Community in Maiduguri. The school, which was built and equipped by the Gov. Kashim Shettima, is meant to provide atmosphere conducive for learning to the children of nomads. The school was named after Aisha Buhari by the Borno Government in appreciation of her efforts towards providing humanitarian services to the victims of insurgency in the State. While inaugurating the school, the wife of the president expressed optimism that the school would provide good atmosphere for learning. Mrs Buhari also expressed the hope that the school would go a…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NPPC) says it has 2.6 billion litres of petroleum products offshore and onshore in Lagos State to meet the nation’s demands. Mr Isiaka Abudulrasaq, the Chief Financial Officer of NNPC gave the assurance in an interactive session with journalists in Lagos on the corporation’s stewardship to Nigerians in Lagos on Saturday. Abdulrasaq said that the country has about 52-day-petroleum sufficiency, adding that this represented an average of 50 million litres per day products availability on land. He said that motorists and other consumers of petroleum products are assured of adequate stock to meet their energy…
Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Buhari for refusing to sign the Electoral Bill into law. Buhari, in a letter to the National Assembly on Thursday, December 6, 2018, declined assent to the bill. Among other reasons, the President said: “I am declining assent to the Bill principally because I am concerned that passing a new electoral bill this far into the electoral process for the 2019 general election which commenced under the 2015 Electoral Act, could create some uncertainty about the applicable legislation to govern the process.” In a statement on Twitter, the PDP presidential candidate said Buhari’s refusal to…
Rochas Okorocha has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) does not have a governorship candidate in the state. This is contrary to the decision by the APC National Working Committee (NWC) to pick Senator Hope Uzodinma as the party’s guber candidate in Imo. According to Okorocha, Uzodinma is riding on a stolen mandate, adding that the APC’s governorship candidate should be his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu. He said: “The governor is in APC, and he had an agreement with AA, to support President Muhammadu Buhari for 2019. “The governor will be in APC, he will support Buhari. APC in Imo…
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, on Saturday urged voters in Epe Divison to vote en masse for candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the 2019 elections. Ambode said that voting for the candidates across board would ensure the continuation of the good works of the party both in the state and the country at large. Ambode, spoke in Epe during a meeting with leaders of APC in the division, which was called at his instance. He said it was time for the people to put events before and after the APC governorship primaries in the state which…
Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met on Friday at the PDP Campaign Office in Port Harcourt to discuss key issues ahead of the 2019 General elections. The party’s Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, his running mate, Mr Peter Obi, Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council, Sen. Bukola Saraki, and Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu attended the meeting. Also, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers attended the strategy session. The party’s National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus; Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto; Abia Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu; Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta;…
Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday urged Nigerians to vote for credible candidates who will drive growth and development. Obasanjo, who spoke at the 27 annual Owu National Convention held in Iwo, Osun, said credible leadership would promote good governance. The former president, who said he would not campaign for any particular candidate, urged Nigerians to vote wisely. The Chairman of the Supreme Council of Owu Obas, Oba Hammed Oyelude, said Owu being the largest Yoruba speaking ethnic group in the South West Zone had been contributing to policy development in the country. Oyelude, who is the Olowu of Owu Kuta, said…
Yemi Osinbajo says the difference between President Muhammadu Buhari and other presidential candidates for the 2019 elections is that the president will not steal or allow stealing. Osinbajo made the declaration in Lagos on Saturday at the flag off of his door-to-door campaign in Lagos State. Addressing the crowd, the vice president said there were leaders who would steal and those who would use the country’s money for the common good, noting that Buhari belonged to those who would use the country’s money for common good. “In four years, PDP spent 383 billion US dollars. And they want to come…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organization (PPCO) decries the stoppage of transactions on all accounts belonging to its Vice presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, wife, his family members and their businesses by agencies of the Muhammadu Buhari administration. The PDP in a statement also alleged that Obi has also been receiving all manners of threats and blackmail, including threats to his life and those of his wife and children. The statement reads: “Having realized that the majority of Nigerians are rallying behind the duo of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi as the our Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates…
Manchester City suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season and surrendered top spot in the table to Liverpool after losing 2-0 against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. N’Golo Kante’s 44th-minute strike and David Luiz’s 78th-minute header secured Maurizio Sarri’s first-ever victory over a team managed by Pep Guardiola. But while City were totally dominant until Kante scored against the run of play, Chelsea ultimately deserved their victory after building on the opening goal to take the game to the champions in the second half and double their winning margin through Luiz. This was no tactical masterclass by Sarri, however,…
Mauricio Pochettino admits he was disappointed with Son Heung-Min’s performances earlier this season but says he has been delighted with the South Korean’s recent displays. Son, who played at the World Cup and then the Asian Games in the summer, failed to score in his first nine games for Spurs this campaign. But he shone in Saturday’s 2-0 win at Leicester, scoring Spurs’ first goal and setting up the second for Dele Alli. The 26-year-old has now scored three goals in his last four starts, while also winning a penalty at Arsenal, and Pochettino said: “I’m so happy [with him]…
Pressure, heat of battle, mind games: they are all key elements of every title battle — apart from when a team wins the Premier League by 19 points and leaves the rest trailing in their wake. Manchester City were so utterly dominant last season that the usual rules of engagement did not apply to Pep Guardiola’s team. Indeed, such was City’s brilliance that the “race” for the finish line became more a procession rather than an examination of their credentials. But after Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over the champions at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, the missing ingredients are back where they…
Unai Emery has said he will not allow footage that showed star players allegedly inhaling nitrous oxide at a party become a distraction. Speaking after the 1-0 win over Huddersfield at the Emirates Stadium, Emery praised his team for maintaining their focus. Lucas Torreira scored an 82nd-minute goal winner as Arsenal extended their unbeaten run to 21 matches in their first game since The Sun published images of Arsenal stars appearing to inhale nitrous oxide in August. The club issued a statement in which they said the players would be reminded of their responsibilities, but Emery said discussion about what…