In case Rihanna wasn’t already #goals enough, she just got a lot cooler — and possibly more powerful. Her home country of Barbados announced on Thursday that they had appointed the singer as “Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, with specific responsibility for promoting education, t ourism and investment for the island.” According to a release from the Government Information Service in Barbados, “Robyn ‘Rihanna’ Fenty” was given the title because she is an “outstanding Barbadian who has contributed significantly to raising the island’s profile across the world.” “Rihanna has a deep love for this country and this is reflected in her…
Author: David Folami
The day after husband-and-wife powerhouse, Beyonce and Jay-Z rocked the Mercedes-Benz Superdome with their “On The Run II” concert, they rocked the world of Alexis and Jordan Ruiz, owners of The Munch Factory on Sophie B. Wright Place. The two superstars stopped in for lunch that Friday (Sept. 14), after Thursday’s concert in New Orleans. “The night before I was joking with the staff, saying ‘hey, we’re going to stay open late because Jay-Z and Beyonce are looking for a spot after the concert,'” said Alexis Ruiz, who owns the restaurant with her husband. “They all laughed.” The next day…
Adele was spotted enjoying herself at Lauryn Hill’s concert Wednesday at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Fans snapped pictures of her, including one with the “Hello” singer standing among the concertgoers with drink in hand, singing along to one of Hill’s songs. “@adele knows every line of every song by @ms_laurynhill,” one caption read, according to People. After the show, Adele paid tribute on Instagram to Hill and her groundbreaking 1998 album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” which Adele counts as her favorite album. “I saw Lauryn Hill in 1999 at Brixton Academy when I was 10 years old,”…
DJ Cuppy’s younger sister, Temi Otedola wants you all to know that she is a feminist. The fashion blogger revealed this on her Twitter page on Monday, September 17, 2018. Temi had tweeted about women going through a lot after which she got a reply from a follower who felt she was a feminist. “Women really be going through the most like the resilience is outstanding,” she tweeted. It didn’t take long before a follower challenged her tweet. “Signs of feminism loading ohh pls take it easy babe @jtofashion,” the follower tweeted. We guess Temi wasn’t even going to give…
Yul Edochie says he will no longer be running for the presidency in Nigeria at least for 2019. The actor turned politician made this known via his Twitter page on Thursday, September 20, 2018. According to him, after due consultations, he has decided to withdraw from the race. “After due consideration & consultations, I will no longer run for President of Nigeria, 2019. To my supporters, worry not. I remain committed to building a new Nigeria that works for all, irrespective of class, tribe or religion. Together we shall achieve it. God bless ,” he tweeted. This might be coming…
The photo of Davido looking dapper in an Agbada with imprints of the People’s Democratic Party is the coolest you’d see today. The music star who is in Osun state to support his uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke who is running for the seat of governor, took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, where he shared the photo. He went on to caption the photo with the quote; “Osogbo Mega rally today !! @ademolaadeleke_01 victory awaits You and the Beautiful People of the state of Osun! ⭐️ ❤️.” Davido has been on the campaign trail of his uncle…
Wale shared his ugly experience in the hands of some staff of American Airline who told him he couldn’t fly first class. The award-winning rapper made this known via his Instagram page on Monday, September 17, 2018, while replying an apology message from the airline after a delayed flight. “How about ur employees Megumi and Don told me “ur not supposed to be in first class I’m calling the police,” he tweeted. He had earlier tweeted about his delayed flight and how he was going to buy an airplane and live in it. “My flight to la was at 5…
Daddy Showkey has revealed that he might consider running for elective office in the nearest future. The veteran singer was a guest at Ebuka’s “Rubbin Minds” where he shared his future aspiration. According to him, because he holds Ajejunle close to his heart, there might be a possibility of him getting involved in politics. “One day…yes now in my house. I’m not doing it because of the intention that i want to run for politics but right now with the situation that I am seeing in my neighborhood because Ajegunle is the most important place for me, maybe I might…
Yemi Osinbajo has paid a condolence visit to Niger State to commiserate with victims of the flood that recently ravaged the state. Niger was one of the four states in the country where the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has declared a national disaster as heavy seasonal rains have caused the Niger and Benue rivers to burst their banks, flooding communities, farms and trapping tens of thousands of people in their homes. According to NEMA’s spokesperson, Sani Datti, the flooding has led to the death of about 100 people in 10 states across Nigeria. Osinbajo’s spokesperson, Laolu Akande, disclosed on…
Yemi Osinbajo has directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to supply building materials for resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons from Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger state. He gave the directives when he visited the IDP’s camp in Zungeru Central Primary School in Wushishi Local Government Area of the state. The vice president also directed NEMA to build and rehabilitate resettlement sites for the victims to enable them return home and continue with their lives and farming activities “I am here to see for myself the flood issues affecting some cross section of people in Niger state and to…
Senator Ademola Adeleke has defied the invitation of the Nigeria Police Force to appear in Abuja for arraignment over certain crimes just days before he contests in the Osun State gubernatorial election. In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, Senator Adeleke is facing charges of examination malpractice, criminal conspiracy, personation, breach of duty, and aiding and abetting. The lawmaker is accused of conspiring with four others to carry out the acts while writing National Examination Council (NECO) on July 21, 2017. Adeleke and the four other suspects were asked to…
Yemi Osinbajo arrived at the Asaba International Airport, Asaba, Delta State capital, on a condolence visit to the state which was recently ravaged by flood in some communities. The vice president’s visit comes just a day after he visited Niger State which is another of the four states in Nigeria where the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has declared a national disaster as heavy seasonal rains have caused the Niger and Benue rivers to burst their banks, flooding communities, farms and trapping tens of thousands of people in their homes. According to NEMA’s spokesperson, Sani Datti, the flooding has led…
With Nigerians still grappling with the resignation of former Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, over the allegation of forging her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate, another senior minister in President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet has been busted for evading the scheme. According to reports, Communications minister, Adebayo Shittu — famous for distributing President Buhari’s re-election caps during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting — did not present himself for the mandatory one-year NYSC scheme. Skipping the compulsory national service is an offence under the NYSC law, punishable with up to 12-month imprisonment. “Months of discreet checks at the NYSC headquarters…
Bukola Saraki appeared to throw some shade the way of President Muhammadu Buhari while he was campaigning for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the Osun State gubernatorial election. While speaking at the rally in support of the party’s candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, the senate president said Osun voters cannot vote for continuity of government as the current administration of Governor Rauf Aregbesola of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) has failed to perform. He said, “Yesterday, some people came here and told Osun people to vote for performance, what kind of performance when you…
Jimi Agbaje has officially declared his intention to contest in the 2019 Lagos State gubernatorial election on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), after losing to incumbent, Akinwunmi Ambode, in 2015. Agbaje put an end to speculations about his candidacy in a phone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. He said, “It is true that initially I did not want to re-contest, but I had so many people urging me to run. I bought and submitted my nomination form shortly before it closed. “I will be part of the PDP Lagos…
President Buhari has ordered the Inspector-General Of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris not to invite the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the upcoming Osun governorship election, Senator Ademola Adeleke. The police had earlier invited Adeleke of questioning and accused him of examination malpractice, criminal conspiracy, breach of duty, aiding and abetting. Police spokesman, Jimoh Moshood has earlier told newsmen that the Senator would be charged to court. The Cable reports that the police spokesman said “Adeleke connived with four persons identified as Sikiru Adeleke, Aregbesola Mufutau (principal of Ojo-Aro Community Grammar School, Egbedore LGA, Osun), Gbadamosi Thomas Ojo (school official…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the invitation of its governorship candidate in the upcoming Osun governorship election, Ademola Adeleke. The police accused the PDP guber candidate of examination malpractice, criminal conspiracy, breach of duty and also invited him for questioning few days to the election scheduled to hold on September 22, 2018. According to the party’s spokesman, Kola ologbondiyan the police summon is laughable. Ologbondiyan wondered why the police did not invite former minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun who was accused of certificate forgery. He also called on the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to call his…
Stella Oduah has dumped the All Progressives’ Grand Alliance (APGA) for a return to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) just three months after she went in the opposite direction. The representative of Anambra North senatorial district had announced her initial defection from the PDP to the APGA on June 6, 2018 and termed it as a “homecoming” to a party whose ideals resonate with her philosophy. She noted that her heart has always been with the party and that it only needed to provide the right structure before she could join. However, just three months later, the former Minister of…
The Champions League is back with a bang, but who were the stars? Here’s the best XI from Matchday 1. GK – Wojciech Szczesny (Juventus) Juve performed heroically for an hour with 10 men to win 2-0 at Valencia after Cristiano Ronaldo’s red card. They may have had to suffer a few flutters near the end had Szczesny, who is making their No. 1 spot his own after Gianluigi Buffon’s departure, not saved Daniel Parejo’s late penalty — ensuring a continuation of their superb away form was guaranteed. RB – Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) It said plenty that L’Equipe, the French…
Emre Can has apologised for causing any offence after he said the red card shown to Cristiano Ronaldo in the Champions League game against Valencia on Wednesday was in error because “we’re not women.” “That’s meant to be a red card? Come on, we’re not women,” Can said after the game to German rightsholder DAZN. “I heard that it was for him pulling hair. We’re not women. I think we’re playing football here.” On Thursday afternoon, Can wrote on Twitter that he did not mean any offence with his comment. “My response after seeing the video footage of Cristiano’s sending…