Among the many Manchester United players to have enjoyed a fine World Cup, happiest must be Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba, who will be in opposition Tuesday when Belgium and France meet in St. Petersburg in the first semifinal. For England, Ashley Young, Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford have all starred. Among the others, while we should pass on David De Gea’s displays for Spain, Victor Lindelof was exceptional for Sweden, Marcos Rojo’s round-of-16-place clinching winner vs. Nigeria was the high point of Argentina’s troubled tournament and Belgium’s Marouane Fellaini has showed why managers like him, even if so many…
Author: David Folami
A Brazil elimination in a World Cup is never an ordinary event. With a Selecao exit comes an avalanche of grief, soul-searching and copious amounts of drama. Few other top footballing nations would have a famous commentator ranting on about the political and economical situation of the country — like TV Globo’s Galvao Bueno did after Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to Belgium on Friday night — in the process of analysing what went wrong on the pitch. “Our country is going through serious problems, and a World Cup victory wouldn’t make it better. It’s a sad moment, but no 7-1.” Ah,…
Yul Edochie is now the Senior Special Assistant to the governor of Anambra state on creative and entertainment media. The actor made this known on his Instagram page on Friday, July 6, 2018, According to the former governorship candidate in Anambra state, he is full of thanks to Gov Willie Obiano of Anambra state for trusting in him and he won’t let his people down. “I thank His Excellency Chief Dr. Willie Obiano(Akpokue Dike) Executive Governor of Anambra State for appointing me SSA to the Governor on Creative & Entertainment Media. Thank you, sir, for seeing the zeal in me…
Several Nigerian celebrities assembled on Sunday Night for the premiere of “Lara and the Beat.” The star-studded premiere held on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria. The event was attended by the cast and crew including Seyi Shay, Vector, Somkele Idhalama, Chioma Akpotha, Biola Alabi, Lala Akindoju, Saidi Balogun, Folu Storms and Deyemi Okanlawon. Others at the event were Joke Silva, Bisola Aiyeola, Wale Ojo, Tope Tedela, Beverly Naya, Bolanle Olukanni , Sound Sultan, Lagos State Commissioner for information, Steve Ayorinde, Ufuoma McDermott, Toyin Aimakhu, Tosin Odunfa among others. “Lara and the Beat” is a coming of…
Davido literally dedicated his performance at the 2017 Wireless performance to his official disc jockey, DJ Olu. The pop star is yet to get over the death of his DJ, Olu Abiodun aka DJ Olu, one year after the disc jockey passed away. On Saturday, July 7, 2018, Davido wore a red shirt with the inscription, Long Live Olu on it before his performance at the Wireless festival. On May 17, Davido announced to the world that he was missing the late disc jockey on his Instagram account. He posted the picture of the late disc jockey with the caption,…
Ifan Ifeanyi Micheal Productions has unveiled Toke Makinwa as the latest addition to the star-studded cast of “Foreigner’s God.” Makinwa joins talented actors such as Pete Edochie, Onyeka Onwenu, Ini Dima-Okojie, Sharon Ooja, Sam Dede, Linda Osifo, Annie Idibia, Toyin Abraham, Lala Akindoju and Kunle Idowu. Speaking recently about her character ‘Go-Go,’ the OAP said she went through series of emotions when she was informed of the role. “When I was informed of the role by the producer, I went through a series of emotions; fear, doubt compassion. Rape is a huge issue, millions of women out there suffer in…
Fuji musician, Pasuma has promised to do anything just to put a smile on the face of his daughter, Aliyah Niniola Odetola, who turned 16 on Sunday, July 8, 2018. The singer took to his Instagram account to say a prayer for the teenager as she turns a year older in far away Chicago, United States of America. Pasuma wrote: “Happy Sweet 16th Birthday to my Daughter Aliyah Niniola Odetola, May you be surrounded and all-encompassed in a massive sea of joy, love, happiness, family, & friendship. Continue to prosper & flourish in all parts of ur life. Amen. U…
Davido’s manager, Asa Asika was spotted with female disc jockey, DJ Cuppy at the 2017 Wireless festival in London. Asika and Cuppy were both spotted behind the stage just before Davido’s performance at the music festival on Saturday, July 7, 2018. The pair spotted a neck chain with a ‘The Plug’ pendant while they watched Davido perform to a multitude of fans at the music festival. On Tuesday, May 15, 2018, DJ Cuppy took to her Twitter page and posted a cute photo showing herself and Asika all loved up. The two have been a pair since their romance became…
Justin Bieber is the latest male celebrity about to live the bachelorhood life as he now engaged to Hailey Baldwin. According to reports, the singer popped the question at a Bahamas resort where family and friends were told to put down their photos so he could propose. CNN and E! News confirmed reports of the engagement, which Bieber’s parents also appeared to celebrate online. Justin Bieber’s dad took to his Instagram page to announce the good news, saying he was happy about the latest move by his son. “@justinbieber Proud is an understatement! Excited for the next chapter!” he wrote.…
Jim Iyke is not that celebrity you can throw jabs at and go scot-free then have a rethink because the actor said he would not relent to call you out. The talented actor made this known while granting an exclusive interview with PULSE. He was asked why he fights back dirty when people throw jabs at him online and the actor gave a calculative analysis (Lol) of why he does that. “I am not in competition with anybody and I can’t remember last time I looked left or right and that is why I’ extremely disagreeable if you come into…
Chimamanda Adichie has revealed that she didn’t think she would be a good mother to her child. The author made this known while granting an interview with David Marchese of the Vulture. According to her, she didn’t think she would be a good mother because of her dedication to her art. “Yes. I used to think I wouldn’t be a good mother because I was so dedicated to my art. I said to myself, I have nephews and nieces who I adore, and I helped raise them, so those will be my children. That’s what I thought for a long…
Waje is presently not a happy woman because some hoodlums in Lagos have vandalised her car. The beautiful singer shared on her Instagram page on Monday, July 9, 2018, a photo of the part of the car that was vandalised. She went to reveal who she felt was responsible for it. “See what happened to my car over the weekend! When you go to a restaurant or lounge and there’s no space to park inside, drive off. I bet u it’s the security men paid to watch the cars that did this to me. Don’t forget to preorder #kpolongo #RV,”…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Reformed All Progressives Congress (RAPC) and 30 other political parties have signed a memorandum ahead of the 2019 elections. The meeting, which is aimed at uniting forces against President Buhari in the upcoming election was held at Shehu Musa Yaradua Centre, Abuja on Monday, July 9, 2018. Prominent politicians present at the meeting include: RAPC chairman, Buba Galadima, PDP chairman, Uche Secondus, Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Senator Dino Melaye, Senator Ben Obi and Akwa Ibom State Governor; Emmanuel Udom. Some of the notable political parties present at the meeting…
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to the people of Ekiti to vote for the party in Saturday’s governorship election. Tinubu said: “We thank the people of Ekiti for being kind and hospitable to us all along. We, the leaders of APC are here to greet Ekiti people and commend them for being tolerant to the maladministration of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) before the emergence of the APC at the Federal level and Ekiti, in particular. “We have had 16 years of maladministration, bad governance, misrule and series of complaints on our economy, education, non-development and several other segments…
Dr Orji Uzor Kalu has said that the leadership of the party is currently engaging in discussions to bring back the New APC splinter group. Kalu said this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on the sideline of a farewell party held in honour of the Czech Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Pavel Mikes. The former governor who said the APC leadership was committed to resolving its crisis amicably, noted that the leaders were in touch with all aggrieved members to ensure that the party is not consumed by the crisis rocking it. He said that the task which is…
Senator Dino Melaye has said he has been healed of “political blindness.” Melaye’s “healing” from this strange illness comes few days after he publicly declared his love for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a cryptic video on Twitter at the weekend. Comparing himself to former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, Melaye said Fani-Kayode also suffered the same fate but found his way back earlier. “My brother FFK and I are both returnees to PDP,” he announced. “He only got healed of political blindness before me. Thank God we both can now see. Once we were blind and now we can…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi state has said that Senator Dino Melaye is not an asset to the party, but a liability. This was made known to newsmen by the chairman of the PDP Kogi West Elders Forum (KWEF), Hon. Shaibu Momoh. Momoh, in a statement, described Melaye as a controversial figure who needs to go through a reformation period. “The result of his recall failure by Government backed agitators are not because of his political strength but rather it is the reflection of the wider rejection by the people of the sitting APC government, their policies, unpaid…
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, (CACOL), has called on the minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun to respond to a recent report about her or resign. According to reports, the minister reportedly forged her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) exemption certificate. The report also said that Adeosun’s certificate of exemption, dated September 9, 2009, was signed by Yusuf Bomoi, a former Director-General of the corp, who had stepped down from the NYSC eight months earlier in January. Debo Adeniran said the report has opened Adeosun to blackmail by the National Assembly. “What should not be encouraged, under any guise,…
The Nigeria Police Force has backed its notorious unit, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), against public outcry, claiming that most of the complaints painted on social media about misconduct of officers are “not correct”. DCP Jimoh Moshood said the force has put appropriate measures in place to deal with erring officers who have been found guilty of misconduct. He said, “The IGP has taken the bull by the horns. When he came on board, the first thing he did was to organise a training which involved the national Human Rights Commission, the ICRC, and other NGO’s on human rights training…
Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by over 30 political parties ahead of 2019 elections. On Monday, July 9, 2018, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Reformed All Progressives Congress (RAPC) and 30 other political parties agreed to join forces to ensure that President Buhari is sacked. Atiku said “I wholeheartedly endorse this exercise and look forward to a spirit of collaboration amongst ourselves as we continue the campaign for the deliverance of Nigeria from the forces of retrogression, recession, division and blame games. “It might be a cliche, but it still remains true…