‘The Bridge’, the much anticipated cross cultural movie by Kunle Afolayan and Lasun Ray is set to hit Nigerian cinemas this Friday, December 8, 2017. The movie, which is set to bring the filmmaker back into spotlight is a joint effort with Lasun Ray and Bank of Industry’s Nollyfund. The romantic movie that will launch the acting abilities of Nigerian singer and songwriter Chidinma Ekile, also stars Demola Adedoyin, Binta Ayo Mogaji, Zack Orji, Tina Mba, Adebayo Salami, Lere Paimo, Wole Olowomojuore, Lanre Hassan, Jimoh Aliu, and Mama Ray-Eyiwumi. Produced by Lasun Ray and directed by Kunle Afolayan, the BoI-powered…
Author: David Folami
While most of us can shop through the florescent-lit aisles of Target in relative peace, such tranquility is not the case for Beyoncé, who attracts attention both on the stage and in the section where they sell neon-green mountain bikes. On Thursday a Twitter user from California snagged photos of Beyoncé browsing the big box store with her family, including her mom Tina Knowles. It must be noted that, per her raised hand, the artist did not seem happy to be spotted. But to be fair, it’s Beyoncé… at the place where you go to buy bulk toothpaste and grapefruit-scented…
She sparked engagement rumours earlier this week as she brazenly flashed a huge diamond ring on her wedding finger while out in NYC. But Rihanna came over shy on Saturday, covering her wedding ring finger with a black Balenciaga hoodie as she exited Avenue Nightclub in the Big Apple. The Work hitmaker, who has been dating Saudi billionaire Hassan Jameel for over a year, appeared to hide any signs of the statement rock, which she wore on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. The beautiful songstress cemented her fashion icon status as she stepped out in flared denim jeans and…
Last night, ABC announced the 29 women who will be competing on the upcoming season of The Bachelor. Among the contestants are a sports reporter, an orthopedic nurse, and a television host. It’s certainly an inspiring group of women, and one in particular is already standing out. The Bachelor contestant is being called a Kim Kardashian lookalike, and TBH, it’s true. Marikh Mathias is a restaurant owner from Salt Lake City, Utah. She is 27 years old and her LinkedIn indicates that holds a dual Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication and Strategic Communication from the University of Utah. She appears…
Onilogbo Hakeem used his makeup skills to completely transform Nancy Isime and IK Ogbonna for new movie “Disguise.” The movie features Ogbonna and Isime in reverse gender roles as female and male, respectively. A movie scheduled for release next year, “Disguise” also stars Wole Ojo, Daniel K Daniel, Toyin Aimakhu, Chiagoziem Nwakanma among others. The transformation was done by Onilogbo, a special effect make up artist who is well-versed in conventional make-up, and also well read when it comes to the proper use of prosthetics. He served as the special effects make-up artist in “Slow Country,” the action thriller by…
Sean Tizzle has reannounced himself with a new single and he titles this one “Kpro Kpro“, which is produced by his regular collaborator Blaq Jerzee. The song is an upbeat bounce along track which will most likely be a club banger.
Tekno is not playing this year and he did proved that with Drake last night. The “Pana” star scored a front row seat to watch Drake’s performance at a special event at the famous Art Basel in Miami on Friday, December 8. Shortly after the event, Tekno shared a video with Drake, with the caption: “Brotherly love”. Besides Wizkid who has collaborated on different tracks with the American singer, the likes of Burna Boy, Davido, to name a few, have also chilled with Drake. Is hanging with Drake quickly becoming a thing for Naija celebs?
Wedding bells might be on the cards for Small Doctor if his latest interview is anything to be considered a hint. He recently revealed that he would love to get married soon. He said: “I don’t think I have enough money to get married but it would come at the perfect time. “Definitely, I would love to get married soon and when it happens, it would be all over town that Small Doctor is getting married. “When it is time, the world would know. Anytime from now, the miracle would happen and I would get married.” “It is true that…
Wande Coal has a had a decent outing in 2017 with his output. He is out with this brand new tune entitled ‘Tur-key Nla’ to draw a close to 2017.
Goodluck Jonathan has said that he had no preferred choice for any of the elective positions in the Saturday National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Jonathan disclosed this in a felicitation message issued by his Media Office yesterday in Abuja. He said he was ready to work with all those that would emerge as new leaders in the interest of the party and nation. GEJ also said that the statement was important contrary to speculations and permutations by some interest groups. “Dr Jonathan has never discussed or plotted with others against the ambition of any of the candidates,…
Goodluck Jonathan has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has become a reference point as Nigeria moves toward another election. He said, “Ours is a party with an indelible history and proven record on its tradition and we have been consistent in standing firm. “PDP is the only party that from the beginning, we have not changed our name or our identity in any form, we do not change based on election cycle. PDP is the only stable party in Nigeria.” Jonathan, however, begged all leaders to remain inspired by the purpose and work for the interest of the party…
Mr. Jimi Agbaje, has withdrawn from the chairmanship race of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the party’s national convention kicks off at the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Saturday, December 9, 2017. A total of nine candidates are fighting for the position, with 7 of them from the South West. Agbaje said the number would not work in the zone’s favour, urging other candidates from the South West to pull out of the race in order to cut the number down to just two. The statement reads: “Our great party, The Peoples Democratic Party has from inception, adopted certain principles…
Senator Rashidi Ladoja has also announced his withdrawal from the PDP national chairmanship race. The four who earlier exited the campaign are Chief Bode George, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, Otunba Gbenga Daniel and Mr. Olusegun Aderemi. He said, “At the close of nominations, seven (7) Aspirants from the Southwest Zone obtained and returned nomination forms for the position of the National Chairman of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “From consultations with stakeholders from various zones, we gathered that from all zones, the stakeholders who preferred to back the South West Zone for the position suggested that we should…
Buruji Kashamu has rejected his suspension from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The party’s national caretaker committee led by Ahmed Makarfi had suspended Kashamu for a month – no reason was given for the action. He has said the action “offends all known principles of justice and fair hearing.” Kashamu further said, “The news of my purported suspension is coming on the heels of a pending appeal with a motion for injunction that has been properly entered and served on parties. “This renders the purported suspension a nullity as it offends the principle of ‘lis pendens’. “Therefore, I reject the…
Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that some of his friends had tried to break him out of prison while he was imprisoned. While recounting the time he spent in captivity, he said, “Some of my international friends sent a message that they were ready to storm the Yola prisons and rescue me in a helicopter and take me to safety in Cameroon, but I said no, if you do that I will not leave the prison.” He said, “When I learnt that Shehu was first arrested I asked Abacha. He said he was not aware. I said it is not possible…
Muhammadu Buhari has ordered law enforcement agencies to punish those who import, distribute and sell illicit drugs in the country. “The Customs is already doing a good job and I am happy that I got someone who is efficient, strong and trusted to lead it in the person of Hameed Ali, a former governor of Kaduna State. “I have charged them and other law enforcement agencies to go after those trafficking in illicit drugs that are causing much harm especially among young people,’’ he said. President Buhari also promised the religious leaders that the war against corruption would be prosecuted…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday inaugurated a N6bn World-Class Postgraduate Business School at the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, reports have said. Samaru, Zaria, the CBN Deputy Governor, Alhaji Suleiman Barau has said the gesture was part of the bank’s corporate social responsibilities. He appreciated the crucial role education played in driving the economy. “The Centre of Excellence Project in ABU was conceived in April 2009 and awarded in Oct. 2009 to Messrs AFDIN Nigeria Limited. “In conceiving this project, the aim of the bank was to ensure students at postgraduate levels in Economics, Accounting, Banking and…
Simon Lalong has said that the Plateau and Kaduna State Governments are working as hard as possible with security operatives to have the Plateau PDP Chairman, Chief Damishi Sango, released. He said that the state governments were working for their unconditional release without delay. “I received with deep concern the news of the abduction of Hon. Damishi T. Sango, Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Plateau State and four others at Jere, Kaduna State on their way to Abuja. “To say the least I am most saddened by this act of inhumanity to man that must be condemned totally,” he said. Lalong…
Akinwunmi Ambode has advised Nigerians to forget the challenges of 2017 and plan effectively for a more profitable future. “We need to look beyond the challenges of today and plan ahead for a more profitable future. “Recent developments in the business and investment environment require that we should take a critical look at the structure of corporate governance in the management of investments in an ethical and legal framework. “Businesses are virtually transacted across artificial borders, jurisdictions and regulatory considerations, which impact on our economic development, wealth generation and job creation, ‘’ Ambode said. “It is time to focus attention…
Pep Guardiola, not Jose Mourinho, is playing football better suited to Manchester United’s traditions. And if Manchester City win the derby this weekend, the title race will be over, according to Andrei Kanchelskis. “Some games I am not happy,” he said. “It is not like we played under Ferguson. We always played with wingers. “Now it is City who play with wingers and you can see City are scoring a lot of goals. “It would have been better to keep Ryan Giggs. Try him. He had worked all his life at United, he understood everything. The fans would help him,…