Peter Okoye has got a lot of exotic cars but when the singer decided to share photos of all them in one day, then trust us we are in for a magical moment. The singer was probably having a good day when he decided to show off his expensive cars in his garage. He did this on his Instagram page on Monday, August 6, 2018. Well, Peter in his caption said he hopes these photos motivate all of us on a Monday like this. “#MondayMotivation I pray that this pictures Motivates and inspires you, rather than making you mad or…
Author: David Folami
Sunday night, August 5 saw Davido perform at the Blanco Beach in Portugal and he shut down the event with his performance. Davido was at Portimao in Portugal over the weekend, where he performed a number of his hit singles including ‘If,’ Fia, with ‘Fall’ sending the crowd into a wild reaction. The song which he described as the ”National anthem for his Portugese fans”, had everyone singing along with him as he brought down the event with his energetic performance. The Popstar also announced that his much anticipated single ‘Nwa Baby’ will be released this Friday, August 10.
Linda Ikeji is set to add another feather to her cap as she will soon be honoured with a doctorate degree from the Trinity International University of Georgia. The media executive made this known on her personal Instagram page on Monday, August 6, 2018. According to her, she would be honoured for her for my contribution to media in Africa and as Africa’s Most Successful Blogger. “I told you guys a few months ago to call me Princess Linda after the Arewa Youths title, but after August 8th, you will have to upgrade that to Dr. Linda Ikeji… . I’m…
Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, Ray Ekpu, who turns 70 on Aug. 6 as well as clocks 45 years working as a journalist and an administrator. According to him, Ekpu’s consistency and forthrightness in speaking and writing the truth to authorities deserves special commendation, especially the many times he placed his life at risk in fighting for democracy and the institutionalisation of good governance in Nigeria. President Buhari affirmed that his wealth of knowledge, wisdom and editorial skills should serve as a benchmark for upcoming journalists “as the future of the industry rests on…
Rochas Okorocha has said that a victory for President Buhari in the 2019 election is a victory for all Igbo people. Okorocha also said that the political elite are trying to paint a bad image of the President. He said “Having realized that our voting powers lie on the youths and women, we want to make them vital instruments for the pursuit of this expected victory for President Buhari come 2019. “And why the Igbos should and would support the person of Muhammadu Buhari and understand what the name Buhari actually means because there has been a lot of misrepresentations…
Senator Godswill Akpabio has met with the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu. This is coming after the Senator met with President Buhari in London on Sunday, August 5, 2018. According to reports, Akpabio met with Tinubu on Monday, August 6, 2018 in Abuja. Recently, Buhari’s Special Assistant on Prosecution, Okoi Obono-Obla said that the APC has finalised plans to welcome Godswill Akpabio to its fold in Akwa-Ibom.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to resume the interrogation of the Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu (Enugu West – PDP), over allegations of money laundering, conspiracy and abuse of office. According to a report by The Nation, the EFCC is set to resume Ekweremadu’s interrogation after he was discharged from the hospital on Saturday, August 4. The source said, “A hospital has confirmed the discharge of Ekweremadu on Saturday. We are resuming his interrogation immediately because he is now fit.” The source said, “Our detectives need to interrogate Ekweremadu’s wife in relation to the…
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday flagged off the expansion of the Orile Tanker Terminal, as part of solutions to the Apapa gridlock. It will now accommodate trucks. Ambode assured that work would be accelerated on the 1000-capacity terminal at Orile-Iganmu area of the state. Ambode, while on an inspection tour of the Apapa-Iganmu axis said the expansion of the terminal was one of the resolutions reached at the recent meeting with stakeholders, especially in the maritime sector. He said that lasting solutions were suggested to take off the roads, the containerised trucks , majorly responsible for the…
Rotimi Amaechi has expressed his displeasure with the inability of Nigerians to hold political office holders to account even though they’re slowly killing Nigerians by accident. He said, “Even those that criticise me in Rivers State will tell you that I have a good reputation. I ask people, ‘What do I need money for?’ I don’t smoke, I don’t drink, I am not the one with luxurious houses and cars and it is like what I said when I became governor, I said Nigerian politicians actually commit what they call manslaughter, which is killing by accident, when you don’t have…
Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said the opposition is using fake news and hate speech as campaign tools to de-market President Muhammadu Buhari, ahead of the 2019 general elections. “Buhari has indicated interest to contest the 2019 presidential election under the platform of his ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC). “The opposition has latched on to the use of fake news as a campaign tool ahead of the 2019 general elections. “With the Buhari Administration delivering on its promises to fight corruption, build the nation’s economy and tackle insecurity, the opposition has realised it will not make any impact if it…
Alhaji Lai Mohammed has described the recent defection of some governors and lawmakers from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as nothing but a storm in a teacup. Mohammed, however, told newsmen in Lagos that those who left the ruling party did so for personal interests. “I welcome it (defection of Akpabio) because all politics is local. All those who have left us did that for purely personal reasons. “Since they say politics is a game of number, of course we welcome gladly the defection of the minority leader. Like they say, it is one-one goalless draw.” On whether Akpabio…
Mrs Modupe Akindele-Martins, a chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State, has dumped the party with her supporters for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Akindele-Martins was the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in November 2016 election in the state. She was also the running mate to Dr Olu Agunloye of the SDP in the last governorship election in the state. Akindele-Martins was also the Ondo State Woman Leader of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN). Akindele-Martins said she had resigned her membership from the SDP and was defecting with thousands of her supporters…
Godswill Akpabio will join the governing APC this week, his ‘sins’ will be forgiven and he’ll be tasked with making the APC stronger in the senate. These APC chaps are right on several scores. Akpabio’s defection is the equivalent of a big money, marquee signing in football. He comes with loads of experience, has numerous scalps to his name, he is the senate minority leader, when he coughs, Akwa Ibom and most of the South South sneezes and Akwa Ibom will jump from a 24-storey building if Akpabio barks the instruction—no questions asked. Akpabio will be bringing that street smart…
Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Everton target Marcos Rojo as Jose Mourinho is keen to offload him from Manchester United. According to reports, Marco Silva wants to bring Rojo to Goodison Park but the Toffees are facing stiff competition from PSG who just joined the bidding war with Marseille and Zenit St Petersburg. The Argentina international has been deemed surplus to requirements and Mourinho is willing to let him go for the right price as he is looking to bolster his defence before Thursday’s transfer deadline. The defender has spent four years with the Manchester giants and agreed on…
Bernardo Silva played a rotation role for City last season, but he left a positive impression on his boss after overcoming Chelsea Pep Guardiola hailed Bernardo Silva’s Community Shield performance as “a masterpiece” and suggested the Portuguese is currently one of the first names on his Manchester City team sheet. Silva was instrumental in City’s 2-0 success over Chelsea at Wembley, setting up Sergio Aguero to score the second goal and operating in a more central berth with Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva not involved. Only De Bruyne and Ederson appeared in more Premier League games than Bernardo Silva…
Thibaut Courtois did not show up for training on Monday as had been expected. New Blues boss Maurizio Sarri had expected to speak to the Belgium international as rumours over his future with the Premier League club continue to swirl. Sarri said after the Community Shield defeat by Manchester City on Sunday that he wanted to see Courtois face to face after his agent said last week that he wanted to leave Chelsea and join Real Madrid. Courtois has regularly addressed his desire to return to Madrid, where he previously played for Atletico and where his two children live with…
Belgian journalist Kristof Terreur has confirmed that Eden Hazard will not be leaving Chelsea this summer. All summer-long Hazard has been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu. It’s become rather tiresome for Chelsea fans, who have been eagerly awaiting news on the future of our talisman. Will he stay or will he go? Will he sign a new contract or will he follow Thibaut Courtois to Madrid? These questions needed answering, and now they have been. Terreur posted the below information on Twitter on Monday, claiming that Hazard will return to Chelsea training today – and is going…
Former Manchester City captain, Richard Dunne, has described Chelsea striker, Alvaro Morata as a disgrace following the Spaniard’s performance during the Blues’ 2-0 loss in the Community Shield on Sunday. Argentine forward, Sergio Aguero scored twice to give Pep Guardiola’s side the victory at Wembley. Morata endured a difficult afternoon at Wembley, with very little service amid City’s fine form. Dunne noted that new Chelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri has a real issue on his hands with the forward. “City were outstanding, I think for Chelsea it’s really worrying,” Dunne told BT Sport 1. “I know the manager’s only had two…
Jose Mourinho was given a huge boost after World Cup stars Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku returned to training today. The Manchester United boss has cut a frustrated figure this summer after failing to land a number of his top transfer targets. Mourinho has also been without a large contingent of senior players following their exploits in Russia. And he was left fuming after a number of players rejected the request to cut their holidays short in order to start their pre-season early. United hit their lowest point so far this summer with a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich on…
Man Utd have made an official approach to Bayern Munich over the possible transfer of the Germany defender Jérôme Boateng. The 29-year-old is top of José Mourinho’s wishlist as he desperately tries to bolster his squad before the transfer window closes on Thursday. The United executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward, has spoken to the Bayern CEO, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, and inquired how much it would cost to sign the experienced defender, who has a contract at the Bundesliga club until 2021. United were told that Boateng would cost between €50m (£44.6m) and €60m and that Bayern were not interested in a swap…