We’ve been here before, Beyhive. At least once a year, there apparently has to be speculation that Beyoncé is pregnant and it seems it’s that time of year again. Fans have been sharing footage from her current “On the Run II” tour with hubby Jay-Z to try and read the tea leaves as to whether a fourth child is on the way. The buzz seems to have kicked off more than a week ago after the singer rested her hand on her stomach while performing “’03 Bonnie & Clyde.” Footage of the moment was posted on social media, and the…
Author: David Folami
Jay-Z is embroiled in a dispute with the mayoral office of Philadelphia after it announced plans to change the location of his music festival, Made in America. On Tuesday, a representative for Mayor Jim Kenney said this year’s festival would be the last to be held on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the centre of the city. The festival, founded in 2012, was “intended to provide a unique attraction to the city on the otherwise quiet Labor Day weekend” but thanks to a rise in tourism, the mayor’s office argued “the need for an event of this scale at this…
Every celebrity couple must have moments like this: Someone asks for a photo, but they are only interested in taking it with one of the celebs. That happened to Russell Wilson at the ESPY’s when social media star Shiggy — better known as the guy who made up the “In My Feelings” dance all the kids are doing these days — asked Wilson and his wife Ciara for a picture. Things got awkward when Shiggy asked the Seahawks QB to step out of the frame. Wilson, to his credit, took it all in stride. He even joked about the incident…
Kenneth Okonkwo is making good his plans of becoming the next governor of Enugu start by officially unveiling his governorship posters. The veteran actor took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, where he shared photos of the posters. He went on to caption one of the posters with a quote which dwelled on how he won’t be able to run for the highest position in the state without God. “Without God, I can do nothing but with Him, I can do all things because He strengthens me. Join the winning team. By the grace of God, I…
Kizz Daniel and Reekado Banks aren’t on good terms and Harrysong has confirmed the tale. Harrysong said that all is not well in the relationship between Reekado Banks and Kiss Daniel though he doesn’t know the reason for the feud. Harrysong in a statement by his manager, Desmond Ike, said, “Harrysong originally did the Selense with Reekado Banks and Kizz Daniel but at a point, Daniel said he didn’t want to star in the video because Reekado would be in it. He said he didn’t want to have anything to do with Reekado. We tried to sort out the issue…
Skales has officially released his new album, ”Mr Love”. Following the exclusive listening party held on Wednesday, July 18 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Lagos, Skales has now put out his third body of work, entitled, Mr Love. Taking to his social media pages, the singer announced that the album is now available on all platforms. Skales explained that the idea of the album is to share love at a time when his fans and the nation needs it the most. The 17 tracks album features a number of artistes including, Tiwa Savage, Sarkodie, Afro B, Phyno, Cassper Nyovest…
Ruggedman has for the second time slammed a senior police officer over fake comments made against him. The veteran rapper took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, where he dragged an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Yomi Shogunle over comments he made about him. Yomi Shogunle had mocked Ruggedman for leaving the #EndSARS campaign and joining the #ReformSARS party. Ruggedman didn’t take these comments likely as he took to his Instagram to address the statement credited to Yomi Shogunle. “Officer @yomishogunle I have heard about how incompetent and dubious you are but this disgraceful act of yours takes…
Lagos State Government has set up a joint operation tagged, ‘Operation Restore Sanity On Lagos Roads,’ to clear trucks and tankers parked along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. The special squad involving security agencies and stakeholders in the maritime was set up on Thursday, July 19, 2018 to carry out the clearing from early hours of Friday to Monday. The special squad, according to a report by Nation Newspaper, consists of 1000 policemen, 500 officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), 100 officers of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), 120 officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps…
Kogi lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye has alleged that members of the Nigerian Police Force, Special Anti-Robbery Squad and Military men made an assassination attempt on his life. “I thank God for spearing my life once again. Over 20 bullets holes on my jeep. Combination of police,SARS and military. God i thank you,” he tweeted. In 2017, Melaye had accused Kogi’s Governor Yahaya Bello’s Chief of Staff, Edward Onoja David, of masterminding an attempted assassination on his life. The allegation was found out to be false. Earlier in 2018, the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation filed a lawsuit against…
Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, Abubakar Malami, has accused former National Security Adviser, NSA, Sambo Dasuki of being instrumental to the death of 100,000 Nigerians. He said the federal government cannot release Dasuki because the allegation against him is a matter of public interest. Malami further said Dasuki’s right is not more important than over 100,000 people, whom he’s accused of being instrumental to their death. “So, you have to look at it from this perspective. If the issue about an individual coincides with that which affects the people of a nation and you are now saying the government did…
Two bomb specialists working with Boko Haram have narrated how they get N5,000 each for orchestrating suicide bombing attacks on Nigerians in Maiduguri, Borno State. The two suspects were identified as Abubakar Kori and Ibrahim Mala. 25-year-old Kori and 48-year-old Mala are among the 22 people arrested by the police in Borno and Yobe for their alleged involvement in suicide bombing activities carried out by the insurgents. The suspected terrorists were arrested by Intelligence Response Team, IRT, led by Abba Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police. Speaking to newsmen after his arrest, Kori said he was a security guard at…
President Muhammadu Buhari is a closed door meeting with the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Reports have it that the two politicians are being joined by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and some state governors. The meeting, according to the report, is holding at the presidential villa in Abuja but there are no details on the crux of the meeting. However, there are speculations that the meeting might be about the supplementary budget Buhari sent to the national assembly on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 or the reports that Saraki is on his way out of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). President…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has threatened to boycott the 2019 general elections. Secondus who lamented the “manipulation of votes” at the Ekiti guber poll also informed the delegation of PDP’s decision to reject the election result. He noted that PDP may boycott the 2019 general elections due to “fear of being cheated at the polls.” “We are still contemplating on whether we will participate in the 2019 elections or not. We are yet to take a decision on this,” Secondus announced on Thursday, July 19, 2018. “We are not sure that the security agencies and INEC would be impartial…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Buhari of planning to disrupt the 2019 general elections. The PDP insists that the President would have come up with a fresh supplementary budget. “President is aware that his request is in no way in consonant with constitutional provisions and extant rules guiding legislative virement of funds already meant for constituency development projects, yet he sent same to the National Assembly. “If Mr. President meant well for the nation and had no ulterior motives, he should have sent a fresh supplementary budget to the National Assembly for whatever amount he seeks for…
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has said he is still a member of the ruling party. Governor Ortom had accused the APC in Benue state of handing him a red card. He however said he had not decided on which party to pitch his tent with. The APC national chairman, maintained that Ortom was still in the party adding that the governor was not handed a red card by the state chapter of the party. The governor who reiterated Oshiomhole’s position on the matter noted that efforts are in place by the national leadership of the APC to resolve…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Benue chapter says it has not given Gov. Samuel Ortom any red card contrary to claims by the governor. The Director of Publicity of APC in the state, Mr Peterhot Apeh made the denial in a statement on Thursday in Makurdi. “We wish to state categorically that the Benue State chapter of the APC has not at any point given a red card to Gov. Samuel Ortom or any other member of the party. “Rather, the party at its last state Congress in Makurdi endorsed the governor, and leader of the party in the state,…
Dr Kayode Fayemi has said it will be irresponsible on his part not to probe the administration of the out-going governor of the state, Ayo Fayose. According to him, his administration will examine what transpired in the last four years in Ekiti state including the failure of the Fayose-led administration to pay workers’ salaries. “Well, l think we need to remove this election from personalities. “This was an election that we fought on issues. “And it will be irresponsible on my part to come here and say that we will not examine what transpired in the last four years in…
Fabinho has joked that he will “try slowly to convince” former Monaco teammate Kylian Mbappe to swap Paris for Merseyside. The Brazilian told reporters about the newly minted World Cup winner with France: “Kylian Mbappe sent me a text message congratulating me for coming to Liverpool. “Unfortunately I have not had a chance to congratulate him for what he did during this World Cup. “What France did was fantastic. What Mbappe did in two years of professional football is amazing. He is a phenomenon and needs to be congratulated, and as soon as I have the chance I will. “He…
Banky W has unexpectedly responded to the ladies who threw jabs at him a few days over his car. It is no longer news that Banky W was dragged on social media a few days ago after two yet to be unidentified ladies threw jabs at him over the state of his car. He took to his blog where he gave a very lengthy response as to the reason he still drives the said old Range Rover. “Dear Stalker, In response to the cringe-worthy, creepy video you made about my wife and I, I think there are some things you…
Lilian Esoro is appreciating her estranged husband, Ubi Franklin as their son, Jayden turns two today. The actress made this known on her Instagram page on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, where she showered accolades on Ubi and also posted some really cute photos of the birthday boy. According to Lilian, she was super glad that Ubi and herself are doing a great job raising an adorable son. “Happy birthday son. I am super blessed seeing you take on another year in good health, happiness n strength. I am super glad your dad and I are able to raise a super…