Author: David Folami

Kizz Daniel is set to release new music this Friday, titled ‘One Ticket’ off his much anticipated ”No Bad Songz” album and it features DMW boss, Davido. As his fans eagerly continue to await the release of his sophomore project, the Flyboy Inc boss will be dropping one of the songs from the project this week as he teams up with pop icon, Davido on ‘One Ticket.’ This he has severally announced on his Instagram page, as he asks his followers to anticipate ”New Music this Friday.” Davido also took to his Twitter page and shared a picture of himself…

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Chimamanda Adichie has been honoured by the Action Against Hunger organisation for her fight against hunger and malnutrition. The internationally acclaimed author of Nigerian descent joins Late President Nelson Mandela, Oprah Winfrey and Archbishop Desmond Tutu as recipients of the award. Adichie was presented with the award at the organization’s 19th annual gala, which took place in New York City on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. The Action Against Hunger, an international Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), explained why the Half of a Yellow Sun author was selected for the award. The NGO also said the author is part of a large community…

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Blac Chyna has concluded plans to visit Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja for a sum of N10 million to attend a private pool party. The curvy mother of Rob Kardashian’s only son confirmed her readiness to visit Nigeria and attend the private pool party as a host in an Instagram post on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. She wrote, “Hello Nigeria!!! I’m visiting the motherland finally to party with the @playnetworkafr in Abuja…” In a report by NAN, a representative of Blac Chyna’s host company confirmed that a deal worth $30,000 (N10 million) has been struck between the model’s management and…

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On Monday, October 29, 2018, ex-Big Brother Naija 3 housemate, Khloe turned 25 and fellow ex-housemates, Cee-c, Nina and Vandora had things to say to her. Leading the pack was one of the most talked about housemate, Cee-c, who said Khloe understands the meaning of loyalty and laughter. She wrote, “The one that understands the meaning of loyalty and friendship, thank you for everything including bringing laughter when I needed it the most. I wish you a very happy birthday as you reach another milestone. You are a unique individual, and I have great hope for your future. May you…

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Eedris Abdulkareem has given seven reasons for calling Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, a fraudster. The rapper took to his Instagram handle on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 to call out the incumbent president seeking a second term. Here are his seven reasons for calling President Buhari a fraudster. Buhari is by far the most successful fraudster in the history of Nigeria. First he was fraudulently enlisted into the Nigerian army. He fraudulently gained promotion that he wasn’t qualified for while in the army. He truncated our democracy and rendered Nigerians poor and helpless. He turned the Petroleum Trust Fund to Petroleum…

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Shan George is supporting the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and cares less of what you think about it. The Nollywood actress in a recent Instagram post declared her unflinching support for the former Vice President of Nigeria, whose running mate is Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra. In the Instagram post, George said she has made her choice and will stand by it till the end either she’s crucified for her choice or not. “…badbelle and high bp wan kill some people. Atiku/obi na my choice O. Go support ur own candidate. Many other great…

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that its campaign for the 2019 Presidential election will be focused on issues and solutions that have direct bearing on the welfare of Nigerians. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, made the pledge while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled Nov. 18 for the commencement of campaign for 2019 presidential election. “The PDP and our Presidential candidate will focus on ensuring security. We will focus on how to increase the purchasing power of Nigerians, as well as revamp our economy through strategic intervention in…

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Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State says his administration has expended more than N200 billion on infrastructure to make the state attractive to investors. The governor made the disclosure on Thursday during the official inauguration of Impact Africa Television (IATV) held at Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, University College hospital (UCH) in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that IATV is a private television station established by Deacon Owolabi Oladejo, an indigene of Ibadan. Ajimobi noted that his administration would continue to promote an ideal environment for creativity and cultural development. “When our administration came on board in 2011, we ensured…

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Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), says he will not mortgage his conscience in order to keep his job. Oshiomhole spoke to State House correspondents after having a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja. Speaking on the fallout of APC primaries, he dismissed rumours that some governors were moblising to unseat him. According to him, he knows that the job is not a pensionable job as he will leave it one day; hence he will do the job according to the rules and his conscience. He said that out of the 23…

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Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has dismissed the call for the resignation of the national chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, saying party supremacy must be respected. Tinubu made his position known when he fielded questions from State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House Abuja on Wednesday. According to the APC national leader, Oshiomhole has so far not violated APC constitution or engaged in any anti-party activity that will warrant his resignation or removal from office. He said: “We all have to respect the party supremacy. You were all here when we…

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that its Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, had worked out a pricing template that could immediately crash the pump price of fuel in the country. The party National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Thursday in Abuja revealed that the party had been in high level talks with top international players in the oil and gas industry to achieve the target. He said that the engagements had shown that the appropriate pump price of fuel in the Nigerian market should be within the borders of N87 to N90 per liter as against the N145 currently…

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned all support groups and volunteers campaigning for its Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to abide by the party’s rules and regulations in all their activities ahead of the 2019 general elections. The party gave the warning in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Wednesday in Abuja. Ologbondiyan said that the party’s caution was predicated on the reported objectionable activities. He said that it was reported that a group operating as PDP Global Ambassadors World-Wide who had engaged in soliciting for unauthorised levies and fees for collection of forms for…

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President Buhari has called on politicians to watch their utterances. According to reports, the President said they should put Nigeria first. Buhari also warned against using words that might promote disunity ahead of commencement of political campaigns in November 2018. He said this at the launch of the 2019 armed forces remembrance day emblem and appeal fund in Abuja on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. “We would have no country to lead if our acts of deliberate incitement lead to the disintegration of our dear nation. ‘‘Let us put Nigeria first and realise that in every contest there must be one…

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The Director General of the Atiku Presidential Campaign Organization (APCO), Otunba Gbenga Daniel, says the United States has been pleading with Atiku Abubakar to come for his visa, contrary to widely held belief that the former vice president is being barred from gaining access to Trump’s country because of corruption allegations. “More than anything else, if you look at newspapers in the last few days, we’ve had even statements issued by the State Department that they have no issue whatsoever with Atiku Abubakar; and if I may chip this in, I can also confirm to you that in the last…

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Jimi Agbaje has picked Haleemat Busari, a lawyer, as his running mate for next year’s polls. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of Media and Publicity of the Jimi Agbaje Campaign Organisation, Felix Oboagwina, on Thursday, November 1, 2018. He noted that Busari came highly recommended and widely endorsed for the role following consultations with leaders and stakeholders within and outside the party “Stakeholders all agree that without any iota of a doubt, the Jimi-Haleemat combination is a winning ticket on every count,” he said. Oboagwina said Busari, as a professional in corporate governance, will add…

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Rochas Okorocha has described himself as the landlord of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to reports, Okorocha made the statement while reacting to rumours that he has dumped the ruling party. He accused his detractors of fuleling the rumour that he has decamped to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). “The known fraudsters in Imo politics who have sneaked into Imo APC have come up with the cheap and unfounded rumour of Governor Rochas Okorocha and Ugwumba Uche Nwosu leaving APC for SDP. Their first claim was ADC. “Like we had intoned, this baseless rumour was manufactured by these fraudsters…

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Dejan Lovren has told Copa 90 that Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos “has many more mistakes than me” as the ill feeling between the two clubs continued. Ramos has taken swipes at Liverpool since Madrid beat them 3-1 in the Champions League final, in which he was involved in the tussle that saw Mohamed Salah go off with a shoulder injury. When he returned to his seat behind Salah having picked up the Best Defender award at the Champions League draw in August, Ramos touched him on the same shoulder. The Madrid defender also rubbished claims that his collision with goalkeeper…

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Kylian Mbappe is on course to become the first-ever two-time Golden Boy award winner after being named in the final 20-man shortlist. The award for Europe’s best player under the age of 21 will now be voted for by a panel of 30 journalists from some of Europe’s leading newspapers after the final shortlist was drawn up by Tuttosport. Mbappe won his first award in 2017 and no player has ever won it twice. The World Cup winner will face competition from Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is also in contention for the 2018 Golden Boy award. Everton’s Thomas Davies,…

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Mauricio Pochettino is relishing the challenge of facing Arsenal and their new head coach Unai Emery in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup after Tottenham progressed past West Ham. Spurs, who triumphed 3-1 at the London Stadium in the last 16 on Wednesday, will visit the Gunners in the Premier League on Dec. 2 and then travel to the Emirates again in the week of Dec. 17 for their cup showdown. Pochettino and Emery were rival managers in Spain, and the Argentinian said: “It will be an exciting game. I am excited to face Arsenal and Unai Emery, who is…

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