Adebayo Shittu has said that President Buhari is a blessing to the All progressives Congress (APC). He said “Currently, I don’t see any competition to APC. “The fact that you have crisis – even in individual homes, we have crisis. That does not make that family to go into extinction. “You must appreciate that political parties are not classrooms where you have one master, one teacher who beats everybody to line. We have a party which came as a result of the agglomeration of several interests who all believed in the symbol that President Muhammadu Buhari represents. “No other party…
Author: David Folami
]Dr Abdullahi Ganduje has promised to deploy the state’s population to stimulate the economy and ensure growth and development. “Population can be a liability, but we are making our population an asset, and the best way to make our population to be an asset is by developing skills acquisition among our youth. “We assure you, we are training you not only for you to work but also to employ others. “This government is very serious on women empowerment; days are gone when women still rely on meagre resources. “We want you to be earning good income, it is necessary for…
Viola Davis and Lupita Nyong’o will play mother and daughter in an upcoming female warrior tale, “The Woman King.” TriStar Pictures has acquired worldwide rights to the feature film, which is inspired by true events and based on an original story by Maria Bello. Based on the true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful West African states in the 18th and 19th centuries, “The Woman King” tells the story of Nanisca (Davis), general of the all-female military unit known as the Amazons, and her daughter Nawi (Nyong’o), who together fought the French…
Owen Gee is set to release his new movie, “200 Million”, featuring Mercy Aigbe. According to him, “200 Million” will debut in cinemas on March 30, 2018. “200 Million” portrays the challenging lives of two disenfranchised men who explored crime as a remedy to issues limiting them from enjoying comfort. A chain of paranormal events soon occurred leaving an indelible mark on their entire existence. “After a successful run in the comedy industry with bold achievements in all facets of the Nigerian comedy scene, it is time for me to break into the hilarious community of comic movie production with…
Nigerian rapper, Falz the Bahd Guy, has held a private screening for his debut cinematic production, “Falz Experience: The Movie.” The screening which held at Filmhouse IMAX cinema, Lekki, was attended by Falz, Chigurl, Khloe, Kaffy among others. Written by Dami Elebe (Skinny Girl in Transit) the movie features Falz alongside Bisola Aiyeola, Greg OJ, Adunni Ade and Frank Donga. It was inspired by the cinematic concert headlined by the rapper in December 2017. It was his first ever concert and was applauded and described as a near-perfect show. Distributed by Filmone, “Falz Experience The Movie” will be released in…
In a tweet posted via his official account, Nigerian Pop musician and head of the DMW collective, Davido has said that he plans to open record labels for all the artistes signed to his DMW label. The pop singer wrote “Setting up record labels for all my artist! I’d rather make bosses than be one”, followed by a bright red love emoji. In that time, he has also expanded the DMW roster. In addition to Mayorkun and Dremo, 2018 has seen the introduction of producer, Fresh VDM; Peruzzi; Yonda; and a number of other affiliates. Shuffling out of the HKN…
Evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Dee-One, is of the opinion that Nigerians are voting out the talented #BBNaija housemates. The comedian questioned why Nigerians are not saving housemates, who have something to offer. He made reference to evicted housemates such as Bitto, Angel and Ahneeka. “All the people that have talent or something to offer are leaving the Big Brother house. Nigerians, why? Bitto [is a] voice over artist, una send am commot,” he said in the video. Even just yesterday, Angel wey dey sing anyhow, una send am commot. Una no even pity say the hair for his head…
Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome aka Alibaba once worked as a bus conductor and cab driver. His grass to grace tale is one that the entertainment industry would always remember and his latest revelation is just another icing on the cake. He said “I have been a bus conductor before, from Ramah park back to Ogbaazu (in Delta State). ”I had my dad’s Toyota Crown. I will take the car for washing and I would do kabu-kabu (taxi), bribe him by coming with all the newspapers and put on the table,” he said. Alibaba whose real name is Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomerere is…
Usher Raymond and his wife, Grace Miguel, have split after two years of marriage. Reports have it that the 36-year-old singer and Miguel, 48, made the disclosure in a joint statement to the publication on Tuesday, March 6. “After much thought and consideration, we have mutually decided to separate as a couple. “We remain deeply connected, loving friends who will continue supporting each other through the next phases of our lives. The enormous amount of love and respect that we have for each other will only increase as we move forward.” The pair got hitched in a low key wedding…
Cassper Nyovest has released the video for the song “Check on you” which features Nigeria’s music star, Davido. The video which was shot in South Africa by music director Nate Thomas is one video which shows how beautiful Africa’s landscape is and it also comes with a lot of pretty ladies who will keep you glued all through. This would be the first time Cassper and Davido will be on a track together and we can recall Davido posting photos of himself and Cassper in the studio when he visited Nigeria earlier in the year.
A new sex tape involving Cardi B’s fiance and rapper, Offset and an unidentified lady has been leaked. In this new 7sec footage, Offset is clearly seen having sex with an unidentified lady, whose face wasn’t captured in the video. Clearly, this couple has a lot on their plate in terms of handling the constant infidelity claims and leaked sex tapes in their relationship. During a recent interview, Cardi explained why she hasn’t called off her relationship with Offset. “It’s like everybody is coming down my neck like, ‘Why are you not leaving him? You have low self-esteem.’ I don’t…
Toyin Abraham couldn’t hold back her tears as she wept uncontrollably at her late father’s service of songs. Siblings, family members, and friends of the actress gathered at Ibadan, Oyo state on Thursday, March 1, 2018, for the service of songs in honour of her father who passed away in October 2017 after a brief illness. Toyin Abraham was inconsolable as her father was laid to rest with a number of family members around her who couldn’t hold back the beautiful actress from crying. May his soul rest in peace, Amen Toyin Abraham is not the only celebrity who is…
Mario Balotelli has said he is ready to return to Italy in the summer and would be interested in joining Juventus or Napoli. Italy is the most likely destination for the former Manchester City and Liverpool forward, who told RAI television he wanted to return to his home country. “My agent Raiola is dealing with my future — all I know is that I have matured and I am ready to return to Italy,” Balotelli said. Balotelli added that a move to AC Milan for a third spell “would be very difficult because it would be the third time,” but…
James Milner has said he and his Liverpool teammates need to take some of the goal scoring pressure off Mohamed Salah. “In games you need those moments of brilliance at times to unlock defences and he can do that,” Milner told a news conference to preview Liverpool’s Champions League game against Porto at Anfield on Tuesday. “He can create goals out of nothing, on his own. It’s important as a team that we take some pressure off him as well and make sure the goals are shared out throughout the team. “Most importantly, [we need] to create those chances for…
Nemanja Matic has said Manchester United responded to Jose Mourinho’s half-time team talk in rallying from two goals down to secure a 3-2 win at Crystal Palace on Monday. Matic scored his first goal for United since a summer move from Chelsea that capped a United comeback after the hosts took a 1-0 half-time lead through a deflected shot. A quickly taken restart allowed Palace to go 2-0 up early in the second half, and Matic said he and his teammates answered Mourinho’s call to give “more.” “After the second goal it was very difficult for us to come back,…
Jose Mourinho has said his Manchester United team are “better than people say.” “We have very good matches and we have very good periods of matches,” he told a news conference on Friday. “Sometimes the media are a bit unfair with all of us, with myself, with the players. We are better than you say.” United had to fight back from 1-0 down to beat Chelsea. However, Mourinho has warned his players they will not have it all their own way. “Against Chelsea, we had a very good second half,” he said. “But it’s a quality to know how to…
Manchester United left Anthony Martial out of the squad to face Crystal Palace on Monday because of an injury, his club confirmed. Jesse Lingard, who scored the winning goal against Chelsea as a substite last weekend, entered the lineup in Martial’s place in the only change for Jose Mourinho. Asked about Martial’s omission pregame, Mourinho said only: “Injured. I don’t know [the extent of it]. Yesterday he felt that he wasn’t right.” Scott McTominay retained his spot in midfield alongside Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba. Luke Shaw, Michael Carrick and Eric Bailly were all left on the bench.
On an entirely forgettable night, Liverpool reached reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League, ending their nine-year absence from that stage of the competition. Holding a 5-0 advantage from the first leg, this return fixture was a procession from the first second, and there were no concerns of an improbable response from Porto, with Liverpool coming closest to scoring when Sadio Mane hit the post in the first half and substitute Danny Ings had a header saved by Iker Casillas. The reward for Liverpool’s performance in Portugal last month was for the second leg to have preseason-like feel at this…
Jose Mourinho has admitted Manchester United were “lucky” to fight back from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace. Mourinho told a news conference: “A remarkable comeback but with mistakes, fantastic comeback but mistakes. “I think the first goal is a bad goal. Then we concede the goal that is good to show the kids in the academies around the country, to see top teams and top players can concede silly goals. “But then the attitude was fantastic, the intensity, the dynamic, the risk and then you need that little bit of luck to win in the last minute, but…
Real Madrid remain on course for a third successive Champions League triumph after inflicting Paris Saint-Germain’s first home defeat in nearly two years to book their place in the quarterfinals. PSG, who were reduced to 10 men following the second-half dismissal of Marco Verratti, had been desperate to end their wait for European glory this season having never previously reached even the semifinals. But they crashed out at the round of 16 stage and suffered their first home defeat in all competitions in the process, with Real becoming the first visiting team to win at Parc des Princes (all competitions)…