Basketmouth played a host to Femi Otedola, one of Nigeria’s billionaires and Chairman of Forte Oil, at his home in highbrow Lekki, Lagos. The comedian took to his Instagram page to share a picture of himself and his guest, who looked happy visiting the Okpochas. “Boss!!!! @femiotedola thank you so much for coming through sir, na man you be. #Ote$$$$$,” Basketmouth wrote as caption for the picture of himself and Otedola on Instagram. Reciprocating, Otedola posted the same picture and captioned it “Catching a laugh with @Basketmouth at his home.” In 2017, Baskemouth won a recognition in the Pan-African Comic…
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Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with renowned Pharmacist and community leader, Alhaji Dahiru Wali, who turns 83 on July 23. According to him, this has been lined with many years of achievements and recognitions for his contributions to knowledge and an extensive practice to ensure a healthy country. The president commended the exceptional brilliance of the pharmacist, whose training predated the Nigerian independence. He noted that Wali had maintained a rising influence in his field by working for a long period and setting up a pharmacy, Tsamiya, since the 70’s that had continued to cater for many with quality drugs. Buhari…
Senator Dino Melaye has issued a statement insisting that he was attacked by Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) operatives. The Kogi police spokesman, DSP William Aya accused the lawmaker of twisting the facts. The Senator was also asked to report with the people in his convoy to the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department, Lokoja. He said “The police stopped the vehicle of the civil defence corps, arrested them and suddenly opened fire on my vehicle, including my back- up vehicle. We all had to run for dear life as they continue to shoot at my SUV and, apart from the…
Lai Mohammed has said despite the killings resulting from clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the country, Nigeria is not at war. Mohammed who urged Nigerians in the diaspora to depend on only credible media outlets for news about happenings in the country cautioned them against relying on posts via the social media. “Most of what emanate from social media about the situation in Nigeria is fake news,” the minister declared. ”Despite such crises as the farmers-herders clashes and communal conflicts, Nigerians – for the most part – are living together harmoniously. Nigeria is not at war,” stated said. The…
Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of the Vice President, on Saturday urged groups, organisations and individuals to support more indigent girls and women to access quality education and empowerment. She said that people, by educating girls and empowering women, would be investing in the future of the country. ”There are lots of women out there, our sisters, mothers, wives and daughters. “Some are educated, but they are helpless and powerless, while some are capable but they are ill-equipped. They stand at a crossroads. ”Diamond Lights is at a crossroads because they have chosen to lend a helping hand. “They have chosen…
Bukola Saraki has delivered a keynote address at the 4th Convocation Ceremony of Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State. The Senate President also called for a departure from the educational system where emphasis is placed more on paper certification and theory based teaching. “It is a special pleasure to be here with you all on this great occasion which is the Fourth Convocation Ceremony of Adeleke University, one of the shining private institutions of learning that are helping to restore pride in tertiary education in our country. It is a day filled with the golden promise of tomorrow, and that promise…
Atiku Abubakar has said he would ensure Adamawa returns to PDP. Atiku who formally declared his intention to vie for the presidential seat under PDP said he was overwhelmed by the mammoth crowd that graced the occasion confirming the popularity of PDP in the state. He criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) for failing Nigeria in areas of economy, security and job security, adding that he would address the the problem when elected president. The National Chairman of PDP, Prince Uche Secondus described Atiku as a leading presidential aspirant in the party that has the capacity to dislodge APC in…
Muhammadu Buhari has said he declared his intention to contest the 2019 Presidential Election early in order to douse rising speculations in the country. According to him, speculations are already constituting distraction to governance and stirring unnecessary tension so he had to declare his intention during the National Executive Committee meeting of the party. “I had to announce before the National Executive Committee of our party about my intention to ask for the party’s nomination for next year’s election so that we can save a lot of time and cool tempers. “A lot of people were trying to make it…
Timi Frank has revealed that 5 Governors, 30 Senators and 135 members of the House of Reps will dump the ruling party soon. He said “In a matter of days Nigerians will have cause to celebrate our final exit from party of killings, poverty and propaganda to join hands with real progressive group in the country. “The same people that could not respect the agreement we had in the last three years are now begging, promising heaven and earth to our leaders. In deception, they have failed to realise that Nigerians now know their true colour. They are much talked…
There are indications that the Senate President, Bukola Saraki is planning to announce his intention to run for President in 2019 soon. According to a source who spoke to Tribune, the Senate President is considering the possibility of running on the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) platform. The source also said that the juicy offers being offered members of the Reformed All Progressives Congress (RAPC) will not keep them from moving forward. “We don’t want to be seen as greedy lots and that is why all the juicy offers cannot sway the defection plans. “We have taken the legal…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Ebenezer Babatope, on Sunday said the party would win the Sept. 22 governorship election in Osun. Babatope, a former Minister of Transportation, spoke in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said that people of Osun were fed up with the All Progressives Congress (APC) – led administration under Gov. Rauf Aregbesola in the state and were earnestly yearning for PDP. Reports have it that Sen. Ademola Adeleke, representing Osun West at the Senate, emerged the PDP’s candidate in the party’s primary held on Saturday. He polled…
Davido’s love affair with automobiles got off on a smooth ride. His first car – after he gained fame in the music industry – came on the heels of his first album, Omo Baba Olowo, in 2013. In 2012, at the age of 20, Davido was announced the winner of the Headies Next Rated category to win a car prize. The prize was later presented to him in 2013 – it was a red coloured Hyundai Sonata 2013. Davido was so happy with the automobile that he drove the car to every event just to prove it was a proceed…
Javier Tebas has said he believes Spain’s high tax rate contributed to Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from Real Madrid and is preventing the league from growing. Ronaldo left Real Madrid after nine seasons to join Italian champions Juventus in a €100 million transfer earlier this month. The top tax rate in Italy it is 46.29 percent, compared to 52 percent in Spain. “His departure to Italy favours him because he will earn more money than here,” Tebas told Marca TV. “From an international view, in Spain we have a problem that we can’t compete from a fiscal standpoint. “When it comes…
Real Madrid’s €54 million teenager Rodrygo says Neymar is a victim of a double standard amid the criticism the Brazil superstar suffered for his playacting at this summer’s World Cup, saying “nobody says anything” when players from other countries exaggerate fouls. Despite Brazil exiting in the quarterfinals, only Eden Hazard suffered more fouls than Neymar in Russia. However, the PSG man became a target of widespread ridicule from fans and media for at times over-selling contact in an attempt to get the referee’s attention. And Santos starlet Rodrygo, who some have dubbed the “Next Neymar,” defended the former Barcelona forward…
Cristiano Ronaldo has said he is not obsessed with winning the Champions League but acknowledged he joined Juventus partly to help them claim the title for the first time in more than two decades. Ronaldo has won the competition five times, including in each of the last three seasons with Real Madrid, and while Juve have reached the final twice in the last four years, they have not won it since 1996. “I don’t see the Champions League as an obsession,” Ronaldo said at a news conference on Monday. “As the president has told me, it’s not an obsession but…
Usain Bolt’s proposed A-League trial will go ahead — but only if Football Federation Australia agrees to contribute around $900,000 from its marquee fund should the Jamaican sprint king prove worthy of a contract. Australian football agent Tony Rallis says an “in-principle” deal has been reached to bring the eight-time Olympic gold medallist to the Central Coast Mariners for a six-week trial. Bolt, 31, retired from sprinting last year but has long harboured ambitions of a career in football. “We’ve got a club that’s willing to allow him to trial and offer him the contract,” Rallis told AAP. “We’ve got…
Uruguay’s capital, Montevideo, wants to honour Antoine Griezmann by declaring the France international an “illustrious visitor” of their city following the affectionate gestures recently shown by the player towards their country. The Atletico Madrid star, who scored a penalty in the 4-2 victory and was named Man of the Match for the third time in the tournament, has no Uruguay roots but does have friends that hail from the country. “An administration process to declare Antoine Griezmann an illustrious visitor of Montevideo started on Monday,” Deputy Secretary of the Montevideo City Hall, Christian said. “Our mayor, Daniel Martinez, has received…
Manchester United allayed Jose Mourinho’s fears about how difficult they might find their tour of the United States by earning a 1-1 draw against Club America on their opening night. The Mexican side, further along in their summer preparation with the league season due to start on Sunday, took the lead through Henry Martin in the second half before Juan Mata got the equaliser after a terrific cross from 18-year-old debutant Tahith Chong. Mason Greenwood, 16, also came on in the second half to make his first senior appearance. Despite Mourinho’s suggestion United could lose by “some not beautiful numbers”…
Jurgen Klopp has claimed he had to convince Jordan Henderson to go on holiday following England’s semifinal run at this summer’s World Cup and expects to be without him and Dejan Lovren for Liverpool’s Premier League opener against West Ham. Klopp said the former Sunderland midfielder needed some coaxing to take the time off. “It was a hard fight to convince him that he needed a holiday,” Klopp said on Thursday. “I knew it would happen. On the phone, I said ‘crazy’. “Jordan needs a holiday, so that means Aug. 5 he will be back. Dejan had a party in…
Alexis Sanchez is set to join his Manchester United teammates on their summer tour, the club announced on Thursday, with sources saying the Chilean was granted a visa to travel to the United States. Sanchez was not on the flight from Manchester to Los Angeles on Sunday after U.S. authorities blocked his trip because of a conviction for tax fraud he accepted in February, sources said. United confirmed it was due to a “personal administrative issue.” But sources said Sanchez has now been granted a visa and the club confirmed he will travel to the United States this week, after…