Bolaji Abdullahi has said there is no faction in the ruling party. Some aggrieved members of the APC had announced their exit from the ruling party and a new faction, the Reformed All Progressives Congress (RAPC). But, in a statement made available to Pulse on Thursday, July 5, 2018, the APC spokesman noted that party is currently investigating the identity of those who “attempted to create the impression that our APC is factionalised”. He maintained that the ruling party would continue peace talks with members of the new Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) bloc within the party. “The All Progressives Congress…
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D’banj for the first time has come out to thank everyone for their support as he mourns over the untimely death of his son. The singer made this known on his Instagram page on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. According to the singer, his family is amazed at the supported being demonstrated to them. “We want to use this medium to thank everyone that has extended a hand of support to us during this period. On behalf of myself and my family, we are awed by the demonstration and love and care from both near and far. May God bless you…
Even with a seemingly sincere apology last year for self-admitted “catty shit,” it’s clear that Azealia Banks doesn’t really like Nicki Minaj (or Cardi B for that matter). While Nicki was on Instagram creating a buzz for her “Bed” music video earlier today (July 5), the mermaid theme struck a nerve with Banks, who has long fancied the aquatics dating back to her debut project, 2012’s Fantasea. “Chicken of the sea sis,” Banks captioned under Mermaid Nicki’s photo. “Stay in your own lane. @nickiminaj lol you running out of ideas girl.” As confused and disappointing Azealia supporters pleaded for her…
Few things are more mind blowing than discovering an uncanny celebrity doppelgänger, and social media users tend to freak out when they find one. Whether it’s Beyoncé’s twin or a Taylor Swift’s lookalike, the internet loves a good #twinning situation, and who can blame them? The latest famous face to have an uncanny secret twin is none other than Rihanna, and the resemblance is REAL people. Renee Kujur is a model from Chhattisgarh, India, and she’s been told she bears a striking resemblance to the Fenty Beauty queen for years. In an interview with the Hindustan Times, Kujur revealed that…
In June, Kim Kardashian returned to Paris for the first time since her 2016 robbery. But despite the reality TV star appearing to move on from her terrifying ordeal, the 37-year-old admits to now taking extreme precautions when it comes to her safety. Writing for website Wealthsimple, Kim revealed that she has a team of security “on every edge” of her property, despite living in a gated community. “It’s just what I have to do to make me feel safe or make me able to sleep at night. And I think that had to happen after what happened in Paris,”…
Even Bey and Jay need a break sometimes. After their show in Poland, where Beyoncé found herself stuck on stage, the Carters took a well-deserved mini-vacation with their oldest daughter, Blue Ivy. Bey took to Instagram to flaunt her off-duty style in a flowy orange floral dress and Ritch Erani PVC heels. She posted a photo and a video of her and husband Jay-Z relaxing and smiling on stone steps, with her shoes and a beer thrown to the side. She then showed off her view of the water from a boat with smile-y family photo of her, Jay, and…
Annie Idibia wants everyone to know that her husband, 2Face Idibia is the real in her life and every other man she has ever dated were just distractions. “If had another opportunity to be with another man order than Idibia who would it be,” a follower asked. Well, Annie’s answer wasn’t surprising as she told the follower about 2Face’s position in her heart. “No one…that’s the only man I have loved all my life…everyone was just a distraction,” she replied. Observers and lovers of the Idibias know how in love these guys are with each other and we’ve also come…
Genevieve Nnaji had ‘lots of alcohol’ to drink and ‘organic food’ to eat on her first visit to the Afrikan Shrine. The actress had visited the Afrikan Shrine on the invitation of Yeni Kuti – Femi Kuti’s elder sister – to meet French President, Emmanuel Macron, who was in the country. In a recent chat, Genevieve noted that she had enough booze – which translates to alcohol – and enough organic food courtesy Yeni when she visited the Afrikan Shrine. “It’s my first time and I have made this what I wanted it to be which is fun, we eat…
Chris Brown has been arrested by cops after his concert in Florida. According to reports, the award-winning singer hopped off the stage and into a police cruiser after performing at a show at the Coral Sky Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach Thursday, July 5, 2018, It is reported that several officers were waiting in the wings and when Chris wrapped up the show, he was arrested. Sources close to TMZ say Brown was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of a nearby county. It’s currently unclear what the warrant was for. Chris Brown over the last few months has been…
Naeto C has scored a hat trick as he is expecting baby number three with wife, Nicole Chikwe. Naeto’s wife, Nicole shared the good news via her Instagram page on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. According to her, she is thankful to God for making her mother for the third time. “And its a Hat Trick for @naetosuperc.Just like that folks, my baby girl life has come to a temporary halt. When I was doing #nickiinthestreets, Trimmest Kitchen and Winner of Fitness, wearing crop tops and skinny jeans up and down the whole Lagos, I did not know I was asking…
Jim Iyke has revealed that he is going to be the godfather to Timaya’s newborn son after the singer proposed it to him. “He’s already proposed it to me so this was my message to Timaya when he welcomed his child. So, I said, “hey, I heard you just had a son, so finally we have an heir – he calls us the alpha male – and he couldn’t have picked a better father for you are an astounding person but truth is somethings still dey shook for your head but don’t worry about it son, we are already working…
Gernot Rohr has said that he was “very surprised” to learn that captain John Obi Mikel played their decisive World Cup game against Argentina while his father sat kidnapped. The former Chelsea player was contacted just hours before kickoff and told to remain silent, so he took to the field in St Petersburg having told neither his bosses nor his coach of the situation. As a result, Rohr did not find out until news broke that Pa Obi had been rescued on July 2, six days after being abducted, along with his driver, while travelling to a funeral in Nigeria.…
Diego Maradona has offered to return to take charge of Argentina’s national team “for free” after admitting his hurt with his country’s World Cup exit. “Yes, and I would do it for free,” Maradona told Telesur’s “De La Mano del 10” show on Monday, when asked whether he would return. “I would not ask for anything in exchange. “Everyone is thinking that I’m happy about this [Argentina’s elimination] but I am not. They are wrong. It hurts my heart, it hurts my soul because I run so many miles with my shirt and with my flag… beating everyone, even FIFA,…
Manchester United have signed veteran goalkeeper Lee Grant from Stoke, the club have confirmed. The club also announced the sale of goalkeeper Sam Johnstone to West Brom. Grant, 35, has signed a two-year deal at Old Trafford, where he will provide cover for David De Gea and Sergio Romero. Grant made five appearances for Stoke in all competitions last season as understudy to Jack Butland. After beginning his career at Derby, the former England under-21 international has also spent time at Burnley, Oldham and Sheffield Wednesday. He made 28 Premier League appearances for Stoke during the 2016-17 season, including a…
Unai Emery took charge of his first training session as Arsenal coach on Tuesday as the Gunners started work on their preseason preparations. Most of Arsenal’s non-World Cup players were back at London Colney as Emery began the process of putting his stamp on the team following Arsene Wenger’s departure. The likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Aaron Ramsey, Alexandre Lacazette and Shkodran Mustafi all took part in fitness tests indoors as well as an outdoors session on the pitch. Only eight of last season’s first-team regulars travelled to the World Cup — along with loanee Joel Campbell and new signing Stephan…
At one point, you wondered if they were going to leave. For most of the 90 minutes and stoppage time, the main block of canary-yellow-clad Sweden fans had called out the same name, through Emil Forsberg’s goal and goalkeeper Robin Olsen’s decisive last-ditch save. And they continued after the final whistle, through the handshakes and the postgame flash interviews and the waves to friends and family. The name continued to ring out even after the players — perhaps still stunned by the realization that, yes, they were in the elite eight of the World Cup after a 1-0 win vs.…
Jurgen Klopp has said Liverpool’s preseason will offer the perfect platform for new signings Naby Keita and Fabinho to adapt to learn and adapt to their style. Keita and Fabinho were both present at Melwood on Monday to undergo testing as a total of 26 Liverpool players returned to the club after the summer break. “Very, very happy to finally have Naby here. It took a while,” Klopp said. “Fabinho is also here and that’s perfect for the moment. “It’s even better they can start from the first day with the training because they have to learn the most, they…
Kwesi Appiah has said Africa’s failure to progress into the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time since 1982 isn’t necessarily a sign that the continent is regressing on the world stage. Following Senegal’s somewhat controversial failure to reach the knockout stage, Appiah feels it has not all been gloomy for the African contingent in Russia. “It has been a difficult campaign for the African teams and we can’t run away from that,” Appiah said. “With five teams you would have expected at least one through and for the continent it is just not good but you…
Real Madrid have moved to strike down a report on Spanish television that claimed they had made a €310 million offer to sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar has been continually linked with a potential move to Real Madrid since he left Barcelona to sign with PSG last summer, but the club objected when TVE reported on Monday that Los Blancos had sent a stratospheric offer to the French champions. “In light of information broadcast tonight by TVE regarding an alleged Real Madrid offer to PSG and their player Neymar, Real Madrid C. F. wishes to state that this information…
Unai Emery is pushing for the signing of Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes this summer, sources have said. Gomes, 24, joined Barca from Valencia for an initial fee of €35 million two years ago but has failed to make an impression at Camp Nou. He made just six starts in La Liga last season and his lack of game time saw him cut from Portugal’s World Cup squad. Barca are ready to cut their losses on him this summer and have received enquiries from clubs in England, Italy and Spain. Valencia have confirmed they would like to take Gomes back on…