Fathia Williams, Liz DaSilva joined Dayo Amusa at the premiere of her new movie, ‘That Which Binds Us’ on Friday, October 5, 2018. The premiere held at the Silverbird cinema inside Ikeja City Mall with fans and colleagues of Dayo Amusa in attendance. Also spotted at the premiere were Funke Etti, Biodun Okeowo and Toyin Alausa. Dayo ‘s mum and her friend were also some of the guests that attended the movie premiere. It captures a family tale of betrayal, love, friendship, human weakness, individual deficiencies and sacrifice. The movie parades movie stars like Desmond Elliot, Uche Jombo, Mercy Aigbe,…
Author: David Folami
Cardi B dropped an epic performance at the 2018 American Music Awards held on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. On the night when Taylor Swift went home with three awards including the biggest honor of the night for ‘Artist of the year,’ rapper Cardi B, who was tied with Drake for the most nominations, and won the first award of the night for favorite rap/hip-hop artist stole the headlines on the night. The event which was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles had a number of performers that include Swift, Post Malone, Camila Cabello, but it was Cardi B’s…
RMD, Kate Henshaw would be leading several African movie stars to the 2018 Africa Movie Academy Awards holding in Rwanda. Scheduled to hold on Saturday, October 20, 2018, the award ceremony is billed to hold at the Intare Conference Arena in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. Richard Mofe Damijo and OC Ukeje have been nominated for the AMAA 2018 Award for Best Actor in a leading role for their roles in ‘Cross Roads’ and ‘Potato Potahto’. Kate Henshaw’s role in Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Roti’ was also nominated for the AMAA 2018 Award for Best Actress in a leading role. Hosts of…
9ice has dropped the viusals to his latest single, ‘Mercy.’ The Alapomeji boss takes a journey down memory lane as the video opens with a roll of his past projects. 9ice, who goes by the name ‘Ancestor’ these days, reflects on his career with the video capturing clips of his early years of working in the studio with producer ID Cabasa, picking up awards, and images from his hit single ‘Gongo Aso.’ Mercy is 9ice calling out to God to help rediscover the form of his past successes, so he can silence his critics. The video was was directed by…
Genevieve Nnaji has signed a representation deal with United Talent Agency, UTA, the same agent used by Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp. The Nigerian star actress inked the deal with UTA for representation in film, TV, and production recently, Deadline reports. The agency also represents Gwyneth Paltrow, Channing Tatum, Nicholas Hoult, Ewan McGregor, Kim Soo Hyun and Liv Tyler. The move, it is been rumoured, will see the filmmaker and actress getting more movie roles in Hollywood. The deal, it is also been suspected, will see the ‘Lion heart’ actress collaborating with top Hollywood filmmakers to produce movies from African…
Lai Mohammed has expressed sadness over the death of Moses Olaiya, popularly known as Baba Sala. Baba Sala died in his Ilesa hometown in Osun State on Sunday evening, October 7, 2018. In a statement on Monday, October 8, 2018, the Minister said the death has robbed the nation of an incomparable thespian and a colossus of his time. He described Baba Sala as a trail blazer, as he – along with his contemporaries – laid the foundation for the theatre and comedy that have now taken Nigeria’s creative industry by storm. ”Baba Sala’s sacrifices, contribution and commitment played a…
As hilarious as this might sound, Made Kuti, son of music icon, Femi Kuti has revealed some of the rumours he has heard about the Afrikan shrine which includes sacrificing people. The latest member of Postive Force Band (Femi’s band) recently granted an interview where he spoke about returning to Nigeria, religion and the shocking rumours he has heard about the shrine. “Growing up in the shrine, I can’t tell you different because I didn’t know different, it was normal. My first shock of the shrine was the stigma it had when I started going to high school. I have…
We can’t wait for the day Lilian Esoro and Ubi Franklin will come back together but for now, we are enjoying their positive vibes like the joke the actress chipped on a photo posted by music mogul. Ubi Franklin had taken to his Instagram page on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, where he shared a photo of his son, Jayden and himself. He went on to caption the photo with a quote that got Lilian Esoro triggered (Hey it wasn’t like she called him out! Calm down!). “That’s My Best Friend ♥️✌ ♥️ @jaydenfranklinofem,” he wrote. Lilian Esoro took to the…
The wait for Mr Eazi’s sophomore album, ”Life is Eazi Vol 2: Lagos to London” is almost over as he releases the tracklist of the project. The second studio project of Banku Music boss, Mr Eazi, may not have a definite release date yet, but with the album expected to drop anytime this October, the singer has now shared what looks like the official tracklist of the album. This he revealed via a post on his social media pages on Tuesday, October 10, 2018. The album looks to comprise of 13 songs in total with one skit. Previously released singles…
Former vice-president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has joined the list of well-meaning Nigerians who have eulogised the late actor and comedian, Moses Adejumo also known as Baba Sala. In a tweet on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, Atiku described the late comedian as one of the pioneers of the entertainment industry in Nigeria. “Baba Sala belonged to a generation that pioneered Nigeria’s entertainment industry by investing to make high-quality home videos. He brought fun & laughter into our homes. It’s my prayer that he will find rest even as his family is comforted & strengthened,” he tweeted. The PDP presidential candidate…
Presidential aspirants in the All Progressives Congress (APC) have called on the party’s national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole to resign. According to Daily Trust, the members of the group, which also includes governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives, state Houses of Assembly aspirants, accused Oshiomhole of working for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This was made known in a statement jointly signed by Alhaji Mumakai-Unagha and Dr SKC Ogbonnia, two presidential aspirants on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. In the statement, the group said Oshiomhole lacks what it takes to solve the issues that have come up in various chapters of the party…
President Buhari is in a closed door meeting with five Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Daily Trust, the was disclosed by Buhari’s New Media aide, Bashir Ahmad, on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. The Governors are: Akinwunmi Ambode (Lagos), Muhammed Abubakar (Bauchi), Rochas Okorocha (Imo), Abdullahi Gamduje (Kano) and Kashim Shettima (Borno), according to Daily Post. Details later.
The Organised Labour has insisted that the Tripartite Committee on the new National Minimum Wage has concluded its assignment for onward submission to President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr Joe Ajaero, President, United Labour Congress (ULC), said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. Ajaero was reacting to the statement made by Dr Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, that there was no agreement yet by the National Minimum wage Committee on the new Minimum wage figure in the country. Ngige had said negotiations were still ongoing and the capacity to pay by…
The Federal Government has proposed to review the national minmum wage for civil servants from N18,000 to N24,000. This was disclosed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, while addressing the media after the federal executive council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. The minister said after due consultations with all relevant stakeholders the government decided to peg the new wage at N24,000. According to him, organised labour union leaders in the country had proposed N30,000 as the new minimum wage after it called off its recent warning strike. However, state governors insisted…
The members of a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River state, have called for the sack of the party’s national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. According to reports, the spokesman of the group, Sylvester Nsa said Oshiomhole’s actions might end up destroying the APC. The members of the APC faction, also accused the national chairman of refusing to recognize the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Usani, as the bona fide governorship candidate of the party in the state. Speaking further, Nsa said “The people of APC in Cross River have gone out to protest against impunity,…
The Sokoto State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Ibrahim Milgoma on Tuesday dispelled rumor that the party’s 2019 election flag-bearer, Alhaji Mannir Dan-iya has been substituted. Speaking to newsmen in Sokoto over the rumour that Dan-iya had been substituted by Gov. Tambuwal after he failed to secure party’s presidential ticket was unfounded. The chairman said the party would formally announce any change if any in future noting that substitution had processes which must be complied with based on electoral guidelines. Milgoma explained that the event held on Oct.7 at the state party headquarters was to express Gov.…
The National Publicity Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Rivers State, Princess Marian Tolofari has resigned from her position as the national spokesperson of the party. Princess Tolofari stated this in a resignation letter made available to journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It reads: This to inform the general public and the leadership of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, OF my resignation from my position as the National Publicity Secretary of the SDP and my exit from the party. This resignation and defection is with immediate effect. My resignation followed many moths of consultation with my political…
Gov. Simon Lalong, has commended the peaceful conduct of the local government election in the state. Lalong said this shortly after casting his vote at the Ajikamai polling unit in Shendam Local Government Area (LGA) of the state on Wednesday. “So far, I have not received any negative report in any part of the state and I hope it will continue like this to the end. “I am urging the people to continue to be peaceful and not do anything that will puncture the existing peace,” he said. The governor expressed optimism that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would…
The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has reacted the ban placed on his party in Zamfara state by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC barred the APC in Zamfara state from fielding candidates in the upcoming 2019 general elections following the party’s failure to conduct primary elections. The electoral body had set October 7, 2018, as the deadline for the conclusion of primaries by political parties. The Zamfara state chapter of the APC failed to present the names of elected candidates due to internal crisis that arose following the choice of an anointed candidate. The…
The Atiku Presidential Campaign Organisation has lashed out at the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its presidential candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari, over attacks launched against the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. Atiku, a former vice president, was elected the PDP’s candidate at the party’s national convention in Port Hatcourt on Sunday, October 7, 2018, beating Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, to the ticket. In the wake of his emergence, the APC and the Buhari Campaign Organisation have publicly described Atiku as an opponent with questionable wealth and track record in governance.…