Linda Ikeji TV has released a teaser for the upcoming reality show, “Magodo Mums and Their Single Friend.” One of the numerous original reality TV shows set to debut on Linda Ikeji TV this June, “Magodo Mums and Their Singe Friend” follows the story of a group of married women, who consider themselves better than their single friend. “What would you do if all your friends who live in the same community with you are all married with children and you’re not? – The official LITV YouTube page asks? Popular Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji, is taking reality TV in Nigeria…
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Four years after the original was released, filming has started for the “Maleficent” sequel, with Chiwetel Ejiofor among the cast. The British-Nigerian actor, who is popular for his roles in “12 years a Slave” and “Doctor Strange,” joins Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning, who are both reprising their roles from the original film. Ejiofor has not been attached to a specific role. Other cast members returning from the 2014 film include: Sam Riley as Diaval; Imelda Staunton as the pixie Knotgrass; Juno Temple as the pixie Thistlewit; and Lesley Manville as the pixie Flittle. New additions include Michelle Pfeiffer as…
Ycee has released the remix to his hit single, Juice featuring Joyner Lucas. From his 2017 EP, First Wave, Ycee’s single Juice which featured Maleek Berry became one of the standout joints on the project. It is 2018 and Ycee returns with the remix, this time featuring American rapper Joyner Lucas to create the perfect hip hop vibe. The duo are able to revive life to the song with fresh lyrics and their unique style.
Yvonne Nelson has come out to deny the gist going around that she has split with her baby daddy. In a recent interview with Ghana’s Peace FM, the beautiful actress debunked the claims that she had broken up with Jamie. According to her, the gist that they both unfollowed each other on Instagram is false. Well if Yvonne Nelson is saying that she didn’t unfollow Jamie and all the news going around is false, how come they have actually unfollowed each other on Instagram? Or do they have new Instagram names that we aren’t aware of? This is coming less…
Juliet Ibrahim never seizes to make us laugh with the kind of things she says with the latest being that Eve might not have eaten the forbidden fruit in the bible. The gorgeous actress said this on her Instagram page on Friday, June 8, 2018, where she raised her doubt over the biblical theory. “The way men lie, I’m beginning to think poor Eve didn’t eat the forbidden fruit first,” she said. There you have it, Juliet thinks men lie a lot and we are wondering where she got the idea from. Maybe Juliet Ibrahim is giving us a cryptic…
Chimamanda Adichie comments on finding a problem with men holding doors for women has gotten a lot of people talking including music star, Banky W who thinks it is ridiculous. According to Banky W, most men hold doors for women because they are gently and romantic unlike the insinuation being portrayed by Chimamanda Adichie. “Chivalry is done nit because women are a weaker sex, but because some of us want to be gentlemanly and romantic. Apparently, this is not ok to her, but to me, this is just reaching. I’m sorry but this is now getting a little ridiculous. To…
Tonto Dikeh has just done something that was quite surprising to everyone. It looks like Tonto Dikeh has gotten into the spiritual realm as she does not only speak in tongues now but also ‘write’ in tongues. It all started when the actor, Majid Michel shared an inspirational post on Instagram and thespian reacted in a dramatic fashion by writing in tongues which got the attention of followers. The actor cum evangelist shared a photo of himself preaching to an audience with the caption: “God never said the weapons wouldn’t form. He said they wouldn’t’t prosper. #LEADERSHiP” In reply, Tonto…
Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Tobi, wants a God-fearing woman. During an exclusive chat, the reality star who emerged the second runner-up of the 2018 edition, spoke about the kind of woman he wants. He also talked about why he once wanted to get married at the age of 24. “First thing is “God fearing.” They [people] don’t understand why. Once a woman is God-fearing, there are a lot of things she won’t do. We men can misbehave, but if you have a God -earing woman, there are a whole lot of things she won’t do. She is not going…
Rotimi Amaechi on Friday warned that if the youths of Niger Delta don’t stop militancy, it could lead to under-development of the region in the future. Amaechi said this at the sideline of the inspection of the Dualisation of the East-West road in Rivers on Friday. He urged the youths in the region to be peaceful and stop kidnapping those on assignment to develop the region. The minister explained that the issue of kidnapping of contractors on site was prominent in the region compared to other regions, which had increased the engagement of security personnel on site projects and cost.…
Olusegun Obasanjo has raised alarm over an alleged plot by President Muhammadu Buhari to frame him for a crime in a bid to silence his criticism of his administration. The former president made the sensational claim in a press statement signed by his spokesperson, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Friday, June 8, 2018. Obasanjo alleged that Buhari’s administration has an active plan to indefinitely detain him by using false witnesses and documents to frame him. According to him, he caught wind of the plot after he was tipped off by several reliable security sources who have told him that he’s on a…
The Chief Imam of Area 10 Juma’at Mosque in Garki, Abuja, Sheikh Yahya Al-Yolawi, has advised Muslims to give Zakatil-fitr (charity) to only the poor and the needy in the society. Al-Yolawi gave the advice in his Friday sermon titled “Last 10 Days of Ramadan and Eid Preparation” in Abuja. According to him, the poor and needy are the most deserving beneficiaries of Zakatil-fitr. He explained that the purpose of Zakatil-fitr was to purify the one who had fasted from any type of indecent act or speech he or she might have committed while fasting. He said Prophet Muhammad (peace…
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a constitutional amendment that stops a vice president who completes the term of a president from contesting for the office of the President more than once. This is also the same for a deputy governor who completes the term of a state governor. Buhari signed the amendment on Friday, June 8, 2018. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Ita Enang, disclosed this to State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Friday. A president or a governor’s term can be aborted by virtue of death, resignation or removal,…
All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged President Muhammadu to honour Kudirat, wife of MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. APC spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, gave charge in a statement made available to us on Friday, June 8, 2018. The APC commended President Buhari over the declaration of June 12 as Democracy Day and the subsequent conferment of the posthumous award of Nigeria’s highest national honour — Grand Commander of the Federal Republic. The ruling party noted that Kudirat had paid the supreme price with her assassination in Lagos on June 4, 1996. The APC wants…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted President Muhammadu Buhari’s declaration of June 12 as Nigeria’s new Democracy Day to honour late Moshood Abiola, presumed winner of 1993 presidential election. The President also conferred posthumous award of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) on the late politician 20 years after his death. But the PDP said the Buhari is only using Abiola’s name to gain “political capital”. The spokesman for the opposition party, Kola Ologbondiyan, said the President’s move showed “smacks of hypocrisy and political desperation ahead of 2019 presidential election”. “President Buhari’s action merely sought to use the…
The declaration of June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day in honour of Chief MKO Abiola will not be complete without Nigerians knowing the result of the election, the Senate has said. The decision of the Senate was sequel to a motion by Ekiti state lawmaker, Biodun Olujimi, on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Chief Abiola was presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election but till date, the result has not been fully announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Olujimi, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to honour Abiola for his…
Honorable Yusuf Lasun, has told anyone who cares to listen that he’s the next governor of Osun State. Lasun declared his intention to contest the September 22 governorship election in Osun state on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC), on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Addressing a crowd of his supporters at the secretariat of the party in Osogbo, Yusuf said the people of Osun State are ready to hand him their votes as the next governor of Osun State. Lasun reiterated the need for a free, fair and transparent primary election and appealed to the party leadership not…
Senator Dino Melaye has slammed the ruling All Progressives’ Congress (APC) as a sick party that may have a problem with Nigerians. The senator has had a troubled past few months with the party as he’s completely fallen out with Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello who is a close ally of President Muhammadu Buhari. Melaye believes his strong criticism of Bello and the federal government is how he has ended up with three criminal cases and a couple of failed assassination attempts on his life. When asked if he has a problem with his party, he said, “I don’t have a…
Enyinnaya Abaribe has said that December 31 should be declared as “democracy destruction day” as it was the day the Muhammadu Buhari military government unseated ex-President Shehu Shagari in a coup. He said this in reaction to the posthumous award of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) conferred on Moshood Abiola, presumed winner of the 1993 presidential election. Speaking at the plenary on Thursday, June 7, during a debate on a motion regarding the Abiola honour, Abaribe said that the Presidency needs to “quickly” send an amendment to the Honours Act for the award to be proper and legal.…
Gareth Southgate admitted Marcus Rashford had given him a difficult decision to make ahead of the World Cup with a stunning strike in a 2-0 friendly victory over Costa Rica on Thursday. In England’s last match before their tournament opener against Tunisia in 11 days time, Manchester United’s Rashford was the star of a much-changed side in Leeds. Danny Welbeck was also on target as England extended their unbeaten run to 10 games, stretching back nearly a year. “What pleased me most is that Marcus Rashford enjoyed his football tonight. He played with a real swagger,” said Southgate. Rashford made…
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang has stated that he will support the Super Eagles at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles kits for the World Cup released by international sport wear giants Nike has generated a lot of reactions worldwide, topping the rankings of jerseys of countries going to the tournament. Ina message on his official Twitter handle Aubameyang revealed he will be supporting the Super Eagles at the tournament. He added two reasons for supporting the Eagles, first, he said for his teammate Iwobi and the other for the amazing kits. His tweet read, “I support Nigeria for World…