Today is Stella Damasus’ husband, Daniel Ademinokan’s birthday and she can’t stop gushing over him on his special day. The veteran actress took to her Instagram page on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, where she posted a number of photos of her husband. She went on say words can’t describe the way she feels for him rather she would wait to show him in the other room! “My lover, my husband, my friend, my brother, my gist partner, my prayer partner, my hero, the head of my home @dabishop007 happy birthday my love. So much to say to you but I…
Author: David Folami
iLLBLISS is the latest celebrity to have faced the brutality and high handedness of SARS officers as he reveals how they had guns to his head. The rapper and music executive made this known on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, on his Twitter page. The tweet, as usual, started off a conversation oo social media in the continuous manhandle and brutality faced by innocent people from these Special police officers. “Last night SARS had guns to my head! Lying on the coal tar next to my manager/ what the fk is going on? Searching us for tramadol and…..” he tweeted. Well…
Bovi is still bitter over the guy who stole from him back in secondary school and he has a message for him. The super talented comedian took to his Instagram page on Sunday, July 29, 2018, where he shared his bitter experience with the hostel mate who stole from him. “To that my hostel mate that stole my provision in boarding house when I was in SS1. It’s been 24 years now. I still haven’t forgotten. (My pack of St. Louis Sugar and new can of peak milk). I saved those two through hunger pangs and days and weeks and…
Jude Okoye has shared a motivational story about his journey through success as he once use to be a bus conductor. The elder brother to Peter and Paul Okoye of the famous group, Psquare made this known on his Instagram page on Monday 30, 2018. According to him, he was once stranded under the bridge at Ijora back in 1995 before things changed. “DID YOU KNOW….? My first 4 nights in Lagos in 1995 was spent under ijora bridge stranded cos of music hustle. Had to do conductor work route ijora – jibowu every day to survive. #mondaymotivation,” he said.…
Rotimi Amaechi has said despite the defection of over fifty lawmakers at the National Assembly, President Muhammadu Buhari would get more votes than any other candidate vying for Nigeria’s number one position at the 2019 presidential election. Addressing journalists during the inspection of the Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line on Friday, July 27, 2018, Amaechi said President Buhari would win states like Kano, Bauchi, and Sokoto “even if the President was on a sick bed”. The minister alleged that Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state would dump the APC “because of his presidential ambition”. “No matter what you do, the governor of…
The United Progressives Party (UPP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to remain neutral to all parties in the Aug. 11, 2018 Bauchi South Senatorial bye election. Alhaji Musa Mato the Bauchi state chairman of the party made the call in a statement in Bauchi on Saturday. “We call on INEC to remain neutral to all political parties that fielded candidates for the Bauchi South Senatorial election. “By favouring any political party in any form, no matter how small is tantamount to cause disaffection to other political parties. “INEC should give equal treatment to all candidates,” Mato said.…
Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the party was relieved that Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue defected to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “I am relieved as national chairman, and I believe that the leadership of the party in Benue is also relieved that Ortom has left the party and returned to the club he belongs”, Oshiomhole said in an interview with newsmen on Friday.. Oshiomhole lampooned the PDP as a “club whose philosophy is to share the money and not develop communities”. “We now have a clean platform to search for…
The Presidency has appealed to supporters of All Progressives Congress (APC) to mindful of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s timetable for political campaigns to avoid possible violation of electoral law. Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity made the appeal in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. ““It has been observed that some fervent supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari have begun what may be interpreted as political campaigns in their advocacies and advertisements in the mass media. ““We appreciate their enthusiasm, borne out of desire to garner support for an administration that is actuated…
Dr. Stephen Hwande, a PDP governorship aspirant in Benue, has said that the incumbent Governor, Dr. Samuel Ortom, has not justified the confidence reposed on him by the elect0rate in 2015. “Ortom has not performed. He is a failure and does not deserve another tenure,” Hwande told newsmen on Monday in Makurdi. He said that Ortom, who defected from the APC to the PDP last week, had taken the state backward and impoverished its residents. “Ortom has nothing to show for the massive debts he will be leaving behind in 2019,” Hwande, a Consultant Gynaecologist, said. The aspirant said he…
Samuel Ortom has blasted the eight members of the Benue State House of Assembly who have decided to serve him an impeachment notice, noting that the ridiculousness of the situation proves the country is a ‘shithole’. The lawmakers took over the House of Assembly complex reportedly with the help of police officers who prevented the other 22 lawmakers of the 30-member House from gaining entry into the legislative chamber. After Monday’s plenary, Ikyange said the notice of impeachment will be communicated to the governor in seven days. In response to the resolution of the Ikyange faction, Ortom held a press…
Senate President, Bukola Saraki (Kwara Central – APC) has described Senator Abdullahi Adamu (Nasarawa West – APC) as an attack dog of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led executive due to his constant attacks. Saraki’s comments follow a claim by Senator Abdullahi that the senate president once referred to Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West – PDP) as a “clown” in a private conversation. Saraki said he couldn’t have made such a remark about Melaye to Abdullahi because the Kogi lawmaker has so far outshined and performed better than Abdullahi. “I have deliberately ignored the antics of Senator Abdullahi Adamu, especially his constant…
Bukola Saraki has announced his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Saraki made this known in a statement. He said “I wish to inform Nigerians that, after extensive consultations, I have decided to take my leave of the All Progressives Congress (APC).” There have been calls for the Senate President to leave the ruling party following the mass defection of lawmakers from the ruling party in the National Assembly recently. Saraki’s resignation is coming after the Kwara state executives of the APC reportedly loyal to him were sacked by the party’s National Working…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi says its members have unflinching support for President Muhammadu Buhari. Alhaji Sani Dododo, said this while briefing newsmen after a stakeholders meeting of the party in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. He said members were set to vote for Buhari in 2019 presidential elections. According to him, the actions of the defectors are condemnable and will not hinder the party’s victory in 2019. “They were the same set of people who used their brooms to sweep out the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2015. It is strange they have decided to go back to…
The Kwara state Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has left the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Ahmed made this known in a statement issued by his media aide, Muyideen Akorede on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. This is coming on the heels of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki’s announcement of his resignation from the APC. The Kwara Governor said that he decided to leave the ruling party because it can no longer serve as a platform for achieving the aspirations of the people of Kwara state. The statement reads: “Following due consultations with the people and in response to calls by major…
Maurizio Sarri has said he is still waiting to see the best version of Alvaro Morata at Chelsea, but he praised the Spaniard’s performance in Saturday’s penalty shootout friendly victory over Inter Milan. Morata’s future has been clouded by uncertainty all summer after a disappointing first season in English football saw him score just three times in the final five months of the campaign, and Chelsea have been linked with signing Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain to replace him. Speaking after the match, however, Sarri insisted that Morata is in his plans. “I’m still waiting for the best Morata,” he said.…
Robert Lewandowski will see out his contract at Bayern Munich despite considering a move away, the club’s new coach Niko Kovac has said. “Our stance is clear: He won’t leave this club,” Kovac told Sky Germany. “Everyone’s entitled to voice his wish. And it’s right that Robert’s playing with the idea to go elsewhere. But it’s one thing what he would like to do and another thing what we want. He will see out his contract.” Kovac confirmed in kicker that he will not make any changes to the squad’s hierarchy, and confirmed that Manuel Neuer will be staying. “We…
Manchester City have signed defender Philippe Sandler from Dutch top division side PEC Zwolle, the Premier League champions announced on Tuesday. City did not provide financial details of the deal, but media reports said the fee was in the region of €3 million ($3.51m). The reports added that Sandler could be loaned back to a club in the Netherlands. Sandler is City’s third signing of the close season and follows forward Riyad Mahrez and defensive midfielder Claudio Gomes into the club. City face FA Cup winners Chelsea in the Community Shield on Sunday, before Pep Guardiola’s team take on Arsenal…
Jurgen Klopp is hopeful that the optimism surrounding the club will lead to key players, including Sadio Mane, committing their long-term futures to the Premier League side. The club’s progress has led to top players, including Salah and Firmino, signing new long-term contracts earlier this year and Klopp is optimistic that Mane will follow suit. “When I speak about the good mood in the club, that is not only in the stands. We are Liverpool as a team and the boys want to be part of it,” Klopp told British media. “That’s really cool and it’s a big achievement for…
Christian Pulisic is unlikely to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer, with the German club saying they’ve received no formal bids for the U.S. international, sources have said. However, it is likely Pulisic would be sold in 2019 if he does not sign a new contract with the Bundesliga club. His current deal expires in 2020. Pulisic has long been linked with a move to bigger clubs in Europe with Liverpool considered the leading contender, though recent reports have claimed Chelsea are now targeting the 19-year-old. The Chelsea speculation erupted after German newspaper Bild reported on Friday night that Pulisic’s representatives…
Chelsea have no immediate concerns about Willian despite the Brazilian’s failure to report for preseason training on time, sources have said. Sources said that Willian had to renew his passport, but the issue is now resolved and he is due to fly back to London on Tuesday night while the rest of Chelsea’s squad travel to Dublin ahead of their second International Champions Cup match against Arsenal at the Aviva Stadium. While the situation is far from ideal, Willian’s proactive communication is in stark contrast to the actions of Diego Costa last summer. Chelsea were unable to reach their unsettled…