Runtown has unveiled his independent music platform, ‘Sound God Music Group’. The singer made the announcement at a launch party in Los Angeles, US where he has been based for a while. During the event, Runtown stated that “Over time, we have been blessed with the talent and wisdom to apply it to use. It’s time we take it a step higher, and carry the sound and the message to where it belongs; the top,”. Sound God Music Group will be a full 360 music and entertainment company aimed at redefining the business of music in Africa, and more. Runtown,…
Author: David Folami
Francis Agoda popularly called ‘I Go Dye’ says corruption is worse than terrorist group, Boko Haram. I Go Dye stated this in Abuja when he was declared an Ambassador of the Make a Difference Against Corruption Today (MadACT) campaign by the Youth Alive Foundation (YAF). The Delta state born comedian also called on President Muhammadu Buhari to as a matter of urgency, publish names of corrupt politicians, “so that Nigerians will know their real enemies”. The comedian blamed Nigeria’s poor education and insecurity to the corruption. “Today, the reason why some of us lost our parents, brothers and relatives, is…
Khloe Kardashian has revealed how she has been working on rebuilding her relationship with boyfriend, Tristan Thompson after the cheating scandal. The reality TV star revealed this when a fan tweeted about being disappointed with her for staying with the NBA star despite his cheating allegation. “I love, adore & root for @khloekardashian but I’m so disappointed she stayed with that wasteman Tristan. she preaches about women knowing their self-worth and when to walk away but when it’s time to walk the walk, she’s a hypocrite,” the fan tweeted. Khloe went on to reply to the fan about how she…
Caroline Danjuma is a proud mother again as she has adopted a baby girl. The beautiful actress and mother made this known on her Instagram page on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, where she shared a photo of herself holding the hands of the new addition to her family. “Meet my little angel .. an addition to my children. God who makes all things possible. #iadoptedachildtoday #sheissobeautiful. God who am I before you lord to deserve this .. pls don’t praise me but God,” she captioned the photo. Congratulations to Carolina Danjuma for this courageous move and for putting a smile…
Uti Nwachukwu has a message for those who use Instagram as a platform to beg, saying it wasn’t created for that purpose. The actor and model took his frustrations to his Instagram page on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, where he blasted those who take every single opportunity to beg and request for things. “I cant be the only one experiencing this tho…There are competitions and giveaways online …look for them and join NA…Everyone has their own wants and needs and family members and loved ones to take care of…you cant calculate their money for them and assume they have too…
Yomi Fash-Lanso has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari over the incessant killings in the country. The actor took to his Instagram page on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, where he wrote a really long open letter to the number one man in the country. “I won’t bother you sir Mr. President Muhammad Buhari – Chief Security Officer – of our SOVEREIGN NATION under GOD. NIGERIA. @muhammadubuhari I would’ve loved to write you a letter but I know you won’t get it even if it’s through DHL, UPS, FEDEX etc cetera, thus my reason of putting it up here…
Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday, visited Plateau following attacks that left scores of people dead. He said that Special Forces have been deployed to restore peace in the state. “The Inspector General of Police has deployed more personnel to Plateau and the Chief of Defence Staff has announced this morning that Special Forces will be deployed to Plateau. “The Special Forces will complement the Operation Safe Haven’s effort that has been keeping peace in the state,” he said. The vice president expressed sadness over the development. “The president has said in his statement that whatever it takes, those that committed the…
President Muhammadu Buhari has said he isn’t a big fan of the restructuring concept. Buhari said even though he had heard their suggestions for a restructuring of the federation, he wasn’t sold on the idea just yet because calls for restructuring have been largely parochial and sectional. “You mentioned something which is topical these days—the restructuring of Nigeria”, Buhari told his audience gathered inside the Council Chambers of the villa. “Every group calling for restructuring has got its own agenda and I hope that agenda can be accommodated by the constitution. “I assure you that you are not forgotten and…
Dr Oby Ezekwesili has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari yet again for his lack of emotional intelligence in dealing with tragedies in the country. Speaking about the president’s trip to Cross River, Ezekwesili said, “It tells us that the president, unfortunately, is a leader without emotional intelligence. He lacks capacity to empathise with a certain segment of his people. The president cleverly distinguished between deaths in certain states and deaths in other states at an international forum. How can a leader do that? “The president, being comfortable to go and sit in Cross River State today while some maidens were dancing…
Adams Oshiomhole has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to hold former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, to account on the $16 billion he spent on power projects during his tenure. Buhari and Obasanjo recently engaged in a public war of words when the incumbent raised questions over the $16 billion allegedly spent on power projects during Obasanjo’s administration. While speaking at the Presidential Villa on May 22, 2018, Buhari remarked, “One of the former Heads of State was bragging that he spent more than 15 billion USD on power in Nigeria. Where is the power?” Oshiomhole urged President Buhari to go one step…
Muhammadu Buhari has urged residents of Plateau state to learn to live in peace with one another. The President said this on Tuesday at a meeting with stakeholders on the current security situation in Plateau. It would be recalled that scores of the people were killed in several communities across four local government areas of the state. Vice President Yemi Osibanjo was in the state on Monday where he assessed the situation and also interacted with stakeholders. Less that 24 hours, the President came himself to console the people and interact with them. “I have contested elected elections to protect…
Dino Melaye (Kogi West, APC) appeared to condemn the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) when he took to social media to express his happiness at missing it. The senator took to his Instagram account (@dinomelaye) on Friday, June 23, 2018 to post about how happy he is to be away from the country today which happens to be when the party is conducting its long-awaited national convention which he appeared to call a ‘joke’. He posted, “Happy to be away from the joke going on in Naija today.” The APC national convention, taking place at Eagle Square…
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has notified People Democratic Party (PDP) of his intention to contest the 2019 presidential poll and called for free, fair and transparent primaries. He said free and transparent primaries would boost the party’s chances in the presidential election as well as restore its lost glory. Abubakar commended the party for the conduct of a free and fair primary election which produced its candidate for the July 14 governorship poll in Ekiti. He pledged to work in the interest of the party, whether he won or lost its ticket. “Whether I become the presidential candidate or not, I…
Prof. Oluremi Sonaiya has told the Federal Government to overhaul the Nigeria Police Force, to make the force to live up to its responsibilities. Sonaiya, who is seeking the presidential ticket of the Kowa Party in the upcoming general elections, spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday. She said it would be difficult to stop the rampaging herdsmen, unless the police were equipped adequately to counter the bloody onslaught of the herdsmen. “Do the police not know their jobs anymore? Is their responsibility not to protect lives and property? Don’t they know how to fish…
Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has said the ongoing national convention of the All Progressives Party (APC) is a sign that the party will win the 2019 general elections. On his expectation about the convention, Ajiomobi said: “That Oshiomhole is coming as the party’s chairman is a sign that APC will win 2019 election.” On his part, a chieftain of the party and ex-governor of Bayelsa, Chief Timipre Sylva, said: “We are expecting a very great and successful convention.” Another party chieftain from Abia, Mr Emeka Nwogu, said his expectation was high and it would be met. “We are going…
Sunday Akinniyi has dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives’ Congress (APC), alleging that the PDP is in crisis. Akinniyi disclosed his defection to the media on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, alleging that the “high-handedness and disrespect” of state governor, Ayodele Fayose, for party leaders forced him out of the party. He noted that the party is currently experiencing a mass defection of influential members due to the same reason. The Ekiti House of Assembly suspended Akinniyi on June 13 for allegedly breeding terrorism within the chamber and neglecting to pay attention to his people. Akinniyi was…
Antoine Griezmann admitted that Les Bleus’ World Cup Group C-ending 0-0 draw with Denmark was a dull affair but said he didn’t mind because he often plays that way for Atletico Madrid. Griezmann, 27, suffered again as Didier Deschamps’ men failed to click in attack and the French No. 7, who was the centre of attention pre-tournament until his future was resolved, apologised to those who were under the impression that both teams would go all-out to win at Luzhniki Stadium. “Frustrated? No, I am used to playing like that…” Griezmann told journalists in the mixed zone. “At club level,…
Hector Cuper will not return as Egypt’s coach after his team lost all three group-stage games in their first World Cup appearance in 28 years. The Egyptian Football Association made the announcement on Tuesday, one day after a 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia left them bottom of their group. Egypt also lost 1-0 to Uruguay in their opener and 3-1 to hosts Russia in their second game. Cuper, 62, was appointed Egypt’s coach in 2015 and took them to the final of the African Nations Cup in 2017, when they lost to Cameroon.
The excellent news for Manchester United is that Romelu Lukaku has had a stellar World Cup, with four goals in his first two games as Belgium have dismissed their opponents. Some will quickly counter that they have only so far faced Tunisia and Panama, the latter being by some distance the worst team at the World Cup. Yet Lukaku’s intelligent play and general presence would have unsettled far better sides than the two he and his colleagues have dispatched. His goals have shown the range of finishing that exists within his game. He is surprisingly elusive for such a large…
Tite defended the tears of his superstar forward, Neymar, following the Selecao’s 2-0 World Cup win over Costa Rica, saying, “Crying is not a sign of weakness. I also cried when it was over.” Neymar wept after Brazil scored twice in stoppage time to beat the Central Americans, a reaction that led the Brazilian media to suggest their team might be emotionally brittle. “We mustn’t think that a moment of emotion is a sign of emotional imbalance,” Tite told reporters on the eve of the Group E match against Serbia where Brazil need a draw to qualify for the last…