Though it’s unlikely she lived there or even spent a single night on the premises, mononymic Barbadian international pop supernova Rihanna seeks a deep-pocketed tenant for a Spanish-modern mini-compound in a prime area of West Hollywood, Calif., that’s come available for lease, as noted the eagle-eyed property gossips, at $16,500 per month. The singer, actress and fashion and beauty entrepreneur, née Robyn Fenty, purchased the property in early August 2017 for $2.75 million, quickly experienced a real estate change of heart and flipped it back up for sale less than three months later at $2.85 million. Set behind a high…
Author: David Folami
She is back to her usual self. Kim Kardashian gave her social media followers quite an eyeful on Sunday. The 37-year-old reality star flashed her impressive cleavage in a photo she captioned ‘Morning’ along with a sunshine emoji. She had strung on three necklaces, two of which were medallions and one of which had metallic lettering reading: ‘PABLO.’ Kim’s husband, Kanye West, released a record in 2016 entitled The Life Of Pablo – his seventh and most recent studio album. Kanye is Kim’s third husband – preceded by Damon Thomas and Kris Humphries – and the pair of them are…
Cardi B hit a Billboard milestone this week, making her the second woman since Beyoncé to do so. Four songs from the “Bodak Yellow” rapper simultaneously placed in the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for the second week in a row. At No. 5 “Bodak Yellow,” was among them, while her featured spot on G-Eazy’s “No Limit” with A$AP Rocky placed No. 2, “Motorsport” with Migos and Nicki Minaj placed No. 3, and “Bartier Cardi” with 21 Savage dropped two spots to No. 9. When Beyoncé did this, it was for “Formation,” “Sorry,” “Hold Up,” and “6…
Aisha Buhari, wife of the President, has hailed founder of the Empowerment Support Initiative (ESI) Dame Judith Amaechi for her laudable works. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, also stated Nigerians are extremely resourceful and creative, stressing all citizens have roles to play to ensure a better Nigeria. Mrs. Buhari, who was represented by wife of Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mrs. Gimbiya Yakubu-Dogara, urged youths, especially those of the Niger Delta, to remain focused and to continually contribute to societal development. Mrs. Yakubu-Dogara said: “The wife of the President is proud of you (Dame Judith) for…
Despite its modest efforts at restoring lost primacy of Nigerian Prisons Service, the Federal Government has lamented the rot in the system, saying it will take years of sustained and continued interventions by all stakeholders to reverse the trend. Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, stated this, yesterday, in Abuja during the official presentation of the Nigerian Prisons Survey Reports, a research work undertaken by Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action, PRAWA, in conjunction with Nigerian Prisons Service. Osinbajo, who was represented by Minister of Interior, Gen Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd), specifically said any human being who goes into Nigerian prisons would most…
Bukola Saraki says he is convinced of his innocence in respect of the pending three-count charge before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). In December, the court of appeal had ordered the senate president to open his defence on the charges after the federal government appealed his acquittal by the CCT. The CCT had in June cleared Saraki of the 18-count charge filed against him. Saraki said he would appear before the tribunal on Tuesday despite a pending appeal at the supreme court. “Tomorrow morning, I will be at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in respect of 3 of…
Uche Secondus, has said the new coalition led by former President Olusegun Obasanjo was not a threat to a possible PDP victory in the 2019 general elections. Mr. Obasanjo mentioned the need for the coalition in his famous letter to President Muhammadu Buhari. The coalition is believed to be gaining momentum and reportedly enjoys the support of some governors and lawmakers. “The new coalition will never be a threat because we are a solid political party founded by our founding fathers. We are solid on the ground, and I believe that they are a threat to the other parties and…
Mr Babatunde Fashola, has urged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to come-up with ideas and suggestions on how the 2,000 megawatts (MW) stranded at the national grid can be efficiently used. The minister stated that the emphasis should be on how the stranded power now available could be efficiently distributed. He said the action was the focus of government and the power sector operators in line with the PSRP initiatives. He said: “The reality is that we have 7,000MW and we are selling 5,000MW. So, the conversation we should be having is how to connect to the remaining 2,000MW.”
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will win the Presidential election in 2019 because Nigerians yearn for the return of pro-people leadership. According to Governor Wike, if democratic principles are respected, those pretending to be seeking a second term after a woeful performance would have declined contesting elections. “We are going to win the presidency in 2019. We take it for granted that we have won our governorship, National Assembly and State Assembly seats,” he said. He said currently, PDP governors are orphans in Abuja, hence the need to take over leadership at…
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has reshuffled his cabinet with a call on all the appointees to prioritise service delivery to the people. This he stated, was in a bid to re-energise the work of government and bring new impetus to service delivery. “The little delay in assigning portfolio to the four appointed cabinet members was due to the budget defence by various ministries at the state legislature. All commissioners and other heads of parastatals have successfully concluded their budget defence and the House of Assembly has now passed the 2018 budget,” he explained. The nine commissioners reassigned…
Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja signed the Instruments of Ratification of the Bilateral Air Services Agreements between Nigeria and Algeria; Congo; the People’s Republic of China; Qatar and Singapore. Garba Shehu stated that the signing of the agreements by the President followed approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). He added that “with the execution of these Instruments, it is expected that Nigeria’s aviation links with the respective countries will improve significantly.” It explained that objectives of the Buhari administration’s ERGP include eradicating corruption in government procurement and processes, prudent management of resources, social inclusion, overcoming power constraints and…
A former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Power, Ambassador Godknows Igali has described ex-President Goodluck Jonathan as one of Nigeria’s poorest former leaders. Ighali speaking with journalists in Abuja over the weekend revealed that Jonathan was still struggling to pay borrowed money for 2015 election. Igali further described Jonathan as an insolvent person living on his pension. He said: “Am glad that some of you Journalists are privileged to know where he (Jonathan) lives and where he has his private offices in this country. I do not think President Jonathan can be considered a very rich man. “You must…
The Chief of Staff to Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, Chief Dipo Anisulowo, has resigned. Dipo Anisulowo disclosed his resignation in a letter released to newsmen. He blamed Governor Fayose’s mission to destroy the PDP as reason for resigning. ” I am at dismay on the political arrangement by Mr governor aiming to divide Peoples Democratic party (PDP) in Ekiti state. “Same Fayose told all stakeholders in Abuja just before the 2014 elections that he will leave with his deputy 2018. The Chief of Staff to Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, Chief Dipo Anisulowo, has resigned. Dipo Anisulowo disclosed his…
Manchester United fans have responded to Jose Mourinho’s criticism about the weak atmosphere at Old Trafford. Mourinho said United’s supporters were “quiet” during Saturday’s 2-0 home win over Huddersfield in the Premier League. In a statement, the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust said: “We note our manager’s further comments regarding the poor atmosphere within Old Trafford following the Huddersfield home game. “The decline in atmosphere is by no means limited to Old Trafford. It’s an issue affecting clubs throughout the country. And it’s certainly not an issue specific to Manchester United supporters – our away support is widely acknowledged, by fair…
Olivier Giroud, has admitted he was not happy that Arsene Wenger brought in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the January transfer window. His arrival paved the way for Giroud to join Chelsea in a £18million deal. “A week before the end of the transfer window, I needed to hear his (Deschamps’) opinion. He didn’t encourage me to join Chelsea. But he encouraged me to change clubs. “Dortmund were interested but for a loan deal. There was Seville and my agent also received a phone call from Roma. But my choice was quite clear and obvious when I knew that Antonio Conte wanted…
Pogba has flattered to deceive at times this season, drifting in and out of games, and speaking on 2FM’s Game On, Dunphy claimed that the United boss may be running out of patience with the French midfielder. “I more than anyone have questioned Pogba’s ability and I don’t think he has it. I don’t think he has the brains to play there. He doesn’t have the knowledge, he doesn’t have the instinct to be a playmaker and I’m not sure what he is. “If I was to chose between him and Juan Mata to play in midfield I’d chose Mata…
Wayne Rooney believes the Chilean can help inspire the Red Devils, who have not won the Premier League since 2012-13. Alexis Sanchez is the perfect player for Manchester United, according to former captain Wayne Rooney, who believes the Chile star can bring out the best in team-mate Romelu Lukaku. Sanchez swapped Arsenal for rivals United during the January transfer window and scored on his Premier League debut in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town. United’s all-time leading goalscorer Rooney — now back playing for boyhood club Everton — believes Sanchez can help inspire the Red Devils, who have not won…
Thibaut Courtois has accused Watford winger Gerard Deulofeu of diving in the Blues’ embarrassing 4-1 loss at Vicarage Road on Monday night. “Obviously the penalty is a clear dive,” Courtois told Sky Sports. “Yesterday [in Liverpool and Tottenham’s 2-2 draw] we saw when the goalkeeper comes out and is late you make yourself small but the striker puts his foot there and it’s a penalty, every time this will happen. He left his foot and dives, it’s not a penalty. “I think we all know this kind of players it happens everywhere in the world, this type of striker sees…
Ronald Koeman is ready to be presented as coach of the Netherlands, Dutch news reports said on Monday, as the football-mad country seeks to revive its flagging fortunes. Koeman, 54, who was sacked by Everton in October after a string of defeats saw The Toffees fall into the relegation zone, will be taking over from Dick Advocaat — the latest in a raft of unsuccessful appointments since 2014. “Koeman’s appointment as the new trainer does not come as a surprise,” the ANP said, with news reports adding the blond-haired Koeman was already earmarked back in 2014 to replace Louis van…
Atiku Abubakar has hailed the Super Eagles of Nigeria despite their loss to Morocco in the final of the African Nations Championship (CHAN). He said, “I am ready and trust that you are too to give @NGSuperEagles our unflinching support.” “Happy that against all odds, our @NGSuperEagles have made it to the finals #CHAN2018. We can learn from their success – proof of what can happen when we are united, focused and committed.” He said The PDP chieftain posted on his official Twitter handle to congratulate the Super Eagles despite another heavy loss in the final. “Sad loss for all…