Maverick singer and songwriter, Cobhams Asuquo wowed a large crowd of African actors at the just held 2018 AMVCAs when he performed a remixed version of his single ‘One Hit’. The songwriter got himself a standing ovation from the actors, politicians and business gurus for his performance. Cobhams gave a sterling performance that saw Senator Dino Melaye enjoying a moment with the producer. On his Instagram page, Cobhams wrote, “I’m thinking about us making the next hit song,” as caption for his picture with Melaye. Infusing several names of Nigerian actors in the song, Cobhams left audience breathless with his…
Author: David Folami
Donald Duke has issued a statement clarifying his comment on homosexuals. Duke in an interview, reportedly said that he would offer protection to gay people and not criminalise them. He said “I don’t understand it (homosexuality) because I’m straight, the emotional feelings a gay person would have of their sexuality, I don’t understand it, but I would not criminalise them. “I would ensure that they have the protection of the law but if they want to exhibit their sexuality, that’s an affront on the current norms of society. “I arrived at New York and went through the airport, and at…
President Buhari has said that the media in Nigeria has not taken time to understand the cultural issues surrounding the clashes between herdsmen and farmers in most part of the country. He also appealed to the media in Nigeria to make an effort to understand cultural and historical implications of the matter. Buhari said this during an interactive session with Nigerians living in China. According to SaharaReporters, Buhari said “On herders and farmers clashes in Nigeria, the President told Nigerians in the Diaspora that while security agencies are doing their best to curtail the clashes, the Nigerian media need to…
Timi Frank has alleged that security agencies have been assigned to pull off charges against Senate President Bukola Saraki and arrest him. According to the former APC spokesman, the plot to remove Saraki by all means will also be discussed during Buhari’s China trip. “Events of the last three years has shown that the raison d’être for President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration’s ferocious attacks against Saraki is based on their phobia that the President of the Senate may contest for President and defeat Buhari in 2019. “Now that their worst fears have been confirmed by the formal declaration of Saraki to…
Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Sunday, commiserated with the Delta State Government and the Catholic Church in Nigeria over the collapse of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Okpe Local Government Area. “My prayers are with the worshippers, affected families, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the people of Delta State on this morning’s collapse of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Okpe LGA. “We will continue to monitor the situation and provide assistance to see that survivors are rescued and treated. “Right now, we must all come together as Muslims, Christians, people of faith and most importantly, Nigerians to provide all necessary relief for…
Goodluck Jonathan has said that he will be willing to take a lecturing job and return to the classroom if he is offered an opportunity. According to Leadership, GEJ said this while speaking at the 35th and 36th combined convocation ceremony of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt in Rivers state. The former President was also honoured with the Icon of Democracy award by the University. Jonathan, who had lectured in the institution, said that being at the University felt like coming back home to him. He said “I want to specially thank the Senate of the University…
The Federal Government has set aside 1.3 billion dollars (about N468 billion) from the National Sovereign Investment Fund to finance five critical infrastructure projects. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, disclosed this on Sunday when he appeared as guest on a Nigeria Television Authority programme, “Stepping Up”. The minister said the five ongoing projects to benefit from the fund included the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway construction, the second Niger bridge and the East-West road construction. The other two are the Abuja – Kano expressway construction and the Mambilla power project. He said President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration was committed to…
The All Progressives Congress(APC) says the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is already conceding defeat ahead of the 2019 elections by taking undue interest in the mode of primaries the APC adopts to elect its candidates for the elections. The party stated this in a statement issued by Mr Yekini Nabena, its National Publicity Secretary, on Sunday in Abuja. “The APC is amused by the interest the PDP has in the mode of primary election we adopted to elect our party candidates for the 2019 elections. “With over 13 million registered APC members, coupled with a large section of non-partisan Nigerian…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is committed to mitigating the migration crisis Nigerians are facing, particularly in Libya and in the Mediterranean Sea. The party stated this in a statement issued by Mr Yekini Nabena, its National Publicity Secretary in Abuja on Sunday when he reacted to comments made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the issue. “The PDP in its typical insensitive and unguarded stance on matters affecting the country is exploiting an issue that borders to on the lives of Nigerians, mostly youths. “It is a known fact that…
President Muhammadu Buhari has said as a beneficiary of free and fair elections, he is not afraid of a credible process in 2019. To this effect, the president reaffirmed his commitment to making sure that the 2019 polls would be free, fair and credible. Malam Garba Shehu, said in a statement in Abuja on Sunday that Buhari gave the assurance at an interactive session the Nigerian community in China. Buhari pledged that Nigerians eligible to vote in the general elections would be allowed to freely elect candidates of their choice. He said: ‘‘I have no fear about free and fair…
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has declared his intention to run for a second term in office during the 2019 elections. According to reports, the Governor also vowed to resist any attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to take over the affairs of the state. “I want to tell you that I am prepared for that election (2019). Since the youths are the ones saying that I should come out to contest, I am ready to come out. “Let the security agencies know that we are prepared. When they are thinking of shooting, they will fall asleep, until…
Maurizio Sarri admitted he is worried that the September international break could disrupt Chelsea’s momentum and risk leaving his key players fatigued later in the season. As a consequence, Sarri expects to spend more of the next fortnight walking his dog, named Ciro, than he does working with his players at Cobham. “I don’t know if it’s a good thing because it will be very difficult to work,” Sarri said of the international break. “We have 18 or 19 players going away with the national teams so at Cobham there will only be left eight or nine players. So it…
Manchester United put the brakes on their dismal start to the season with a 2-0 win at Burnley, but a second-half red card for Marcus Rashford put a bit of a damper on a crucial victory for Jose Mourinho’s team at Turf Moor. Rashford, a second-half replacement for Alexis Sanchez, was sent off by referee Jon Moss after 10 minutes on the pitch following a head-butt on former United defender Phil Bardsley. The England forward will now serve a three-match ban for violent conduct, forcing him out of the forthcoming games against Watford, Wolves and the EFL Cup clash against…
Barcelona thrashed La Liga debutants Huesca 8-2 on Sunday to move top of the table with a sensational display of attacking football that left the Camp Nou purring. Lionel Messi scored two and set two more in a huge win, although Huesca made a valiant attempt in an exciting first half by exposing chinks in Barcelona’s defence. 7 — Ernesto Valverde picked his strongest side and was rewarded with a spectacular victory. The coach also made his substitutions earlier than usual, taking the chance to rest Ivan Rakitic, Sergio Busquets and Samuel Umtiti when the game was obviously over thanks…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s goal against Cardiff City in Arsenal’s 3-2 victory on Sunday ended the hitman’s 76-goal run of scoring inside the box, and was his first long-range goal for 30 months. Before slamming past Neil Etheridge after being picked out by Alexandre Lacazette in the 62nd minute of the Gunners’ Premier League victory, the forward’s last 76 goals had been from inside the box. Ahead of Sunday’s clash, Auba’s last goal from outside the box came in action for Borussia Dortmund, when he netted against Tottenham Hotspur in a Europa League clash in March 2016. The supreme poacher ended that…
Kylian Mbappe has apologised to the French champions’ supporters via social media for his straight red card at the end of Saturday’s 4-2 win away at Nimes in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The France international, who was booked earlier in the game, was directly dismissed after clashing with Teji Savanier. Although Mbappe was unrepentant in his post-match comments, he did publish an apology to the PSG fans via Twitter on Sunday and praised Les Parisiens’ ultras for their support at Stade des Costieres. “My dear Parisien supporters,” wrote the 19-year-old. “I wish to apologise to you for my actions on…
Brazil and Real Madrid legend Ronaldo will become the primary owner of Real Valladolid. Ronaldo, who will purchase a 51 percent stake in the club for €30 million, joined current majority owner and president Carlos Suarez and city mayor Oscar Puente at a ceremony at the city hall on Monday. “I have gone through many experiences in my career that have prepared me for this,” Ronaldo said. “Football is always a passion.” Suarez, who owns 66 percent of the shares in the club, believes selling a stake to Ronaldo will only help it succeed. “Ronaldo’s arrival puts Real Valladolid on…
Serie A title hopefuls Napoli were thumped 3-0 at Sampdoria on Sunday after coach Carlo Ancelotti tinkered with the team, dropping captain Marek Hamsik and forward Jose Callejon. Gregoire Defrel scored two first-half goals to put Sampdoria in command and, although Napoli improved after the break, Fabio Quagliarella added a third with an outrageous flick in the 75th minute. A low cross was sent into the area and the 35-year-old forward, at the near post, diverted it into the net with the back of his heel. Last season’s runners-up Napoli, who came from behind to win both their first two…
Manchester City have matched their start from last season’s title-winning campaign but manager Pep Guardiola insisted they will get better. City are behind Liverpool, Chelsea and Watford in the Premier League table, and Guardiola expects a tougher challenge for the title, but is delighted to take 10 points from a possible 12 — the same total as last year. “We beat Chelsea in the Community Shield and in general, in the four games, we were better than the four teams,” Guardiola said at a news conference after the 2-1 victory over Newcastle United on Saturday. “That’s what we are looking…
Yaya Toure claims he rejected offers from other clubs in Europe, Asia and the United States to return to Greek Super League side Olympiakos. The former Barcelona and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure made his name at the Piraeus club in the 2005-2006 season before embarking on his glittering career in Spain and England. The 35-year-old said in a post on his official website: “It is an honour to be back at Olympiacos! When I left in 2006 I said I would come back and I am delighted to keep my word. I had offers from lots of clubs across…