After all the teases, Mavin Records finally released the visuals to Dr Sid’s latest single – ‘Jensimi’. The cinematic video features Instagram sensations and comedians – Woli Arole, Asiri Comedy, Actor Samuel Ajibola and DJ Big N.
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The 12th edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) was held on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at the Symphony Space Center, New York. High-flying Davido went home with two awards for Hottest Single of the Year (“IF“) and Afropop Male Act of the Year. His protege, Mayorkun also took home an award for Best New Act. Street king Olamide took home the award for Album of The Year (“The Glory“). In the Film/TV category, Ramsey Noauh clinched the Best Actor for his role in “’76” while Funke Akindele took home the award for Best Actress for her role in “A…
Victoria Inyama has joined those who have a soft spot for the self-acclaimed Snapchat queen, Bobrisky. “In Bobrisky I see a very tough person who can’t be bothered on how you feel about him. I admire his guts. He has chosen his path and is living it,” she said. This is coming a few days after the beautiful actress celebrated her birthday. She took to her Instagram page on November 23, 2017, where she thanked God for making her witness another birthday. She wrote about surviving cancer and also narrate her experience about a successful chemotherapy she had back in…
Dbanj must have pleased many people in Enugu state, where he went for a concert. The singer stopped his performance to save a lady who was reportedly being molested in the crowd. The visibly angry Dbanj, was seen in the video asking the security team to bring the girl to him, describing the incident as barbaric. The lady who was being molested was brought to the stage by the security guys. The increasing rate of rape cases has also sparked a conversation on social media, with the aim of raising awareness to the menace and helping women to speak up…
Ademola Adeyinka, Special Adviser to Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on Public Service Productivity, Efficiency & Due Process, recently shared some intimate details about the governor and the administration in an interview. “I joined the administration towards the end of May, 2017 and this administration will be handing over towards the end of November 2018. That gives us roughly 18 months to work. In governance, even one day is a lot. For a serious government there is a lot that can still be achieved in 18 months and so much is going on right now in the government of the State of…
The Federal Government has recruited and trained 2,190 Community Tax Liaison Officers (CTLOs) under the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS), says the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun. Adeosun said there was no hiding place for tax evaders residing in Nigeria or abroad, noting that the Federal Government had put in place a data mining mechanism to fish out evaders. “The unique cooperation between the various arms of Federal Government, state governments and foreign governments has provided an unprecedented level of data that allows the Nigerian Government to profile taxpayers accurately. “We are now able to identify those…
Yorubas in Kwara state have begged the Aare Ona kakanfo of Yoruba land, Dr Gani Adams to carry them along in his mission for the unity and cultural drive of the race. The Olupo of Ajase Ipo, Oba Sikiru Atanda Sanni and The Eleese of Igbaja, Oba Alhaji Hammed Awunni Babalola made the plea during a thank you visit to their palaces by the Aare Ona Kakanfo designate. “We are Yorubas, don’t throw us away and we want to be carried along in the drive to unify the yoruba race and the promotion of its culture.” Dr Gani Adams recently…
Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said that the Federal Government is ready to support individuals and stakeholders to collectively develop the creative sector. “The industry is huge and capable of boosting foreign exchange earnings.” “The industry is capable of generating millions of employment and boosting Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for the government.” “The government is working seriously to ensure a stable, befitting and enabling environment for the creative industry,’’ he said. He also hailed the private sector, individuals and young talented ones for venturing into the wealth creation industry.
The federal government has asked the Community Court of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), to ignore a fundamental human rights enforcement suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu. The government says Kanu’s suit is now useless and meaningless since the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) has “jumped bail and disappeared”. Kanu is being prosecuted by the State for charges bordering on illegal possession of firearms and treason. He was granted bail on April, 25, 2017. Kanu was billed to show up in court on October 17 and November 20, but the government and his lawyer…
Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has highlighted the need to revive and sustain at the grassroots time-tested traditional norms and values that bind Nigerians together, in order to build a better society. “Our traditional institutions are the custodians of values and norms as they play important roles, especially at the grassroots. “Our country has been faced with a lot of security challenges and therefore, it is very important to remind our people of the traditional norms and values that bind us together for a better Nigeria” He lauded the untiring efforts of the sultan at building bridges of unity…
President Muhammadu Buhari recently inaugurated the 30-member tripartite National Minimum Wage Committee responsible for the negotiation of a new National Minimum Wage the Nigerian workers on Monday, November 27, 2017. While addressing the committee, the president advised the committee to bring up recommendations that’ll be for the benefit of all. He said, “We all know that the last Minimum Wage Instrument has expired, and it is in recognition of the need to ensure a fair and decent living wage that the Federal Government put in motion necessary mechanism so that we can today inaugurate this large committee with a big…
Chief Audu Ogbeh, yesterday urged officers and men of the Nigerian Army to join other Nigerians and invest in agriculture. “We are here to sentisise army officers and create awareness for them to see agriculture as a business and to strengthen the resolve of those in crops, aquaculture and animal husbandry. “Food security is an integral part of national security; that is why the army, whose mandate is to provide national security, cannot afford to avoid attending to food security. “Active participation of the army can never be seen as an incursion into an unfamiliar ground but a step in…
Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has said that the Ogoni clean-up exercise which the Federal Government launched in 2016, is a means of scoring political points. The Rivers state Governor also said that the people of Ogoni have been impoverished as a result of the pollution of their land and water. According to reports, Wike said “The Federal Government is not serious about the clean up of Ogoniland. We are tired of telling our people that the project will start next year. “Let it not be a political project. Look at the North East, a commission was established and $1Billion…
Mr Abdulrasheed Maina has asked President Buhari to give him an opportunity to prove his innocence. He said “Thank God our President stands for the truth, the unfortunate thing is that some people around him whom he has given trust are lying to him; this one I can attest to and I can give you instances, I can give you documentary evidences. “I’m appealing to you Mr President, there are so many things people are not telling you; when I get to that public hearing I will tell you some things that nobody ever told you Mr President because I…
Gernot Rohr has signed a contract extension with the NFF to extend his Super Eagles tenure by two years. Amaju Pinnick said the federation was impressed by Rohr’s work ethic and the foundations he is building for the national team. “When we saw the draw for the World Cup, we knew we were condemned [by a tough group] and we determined that we must overcome it,” Pinnick said at the NFF’s event on Monday. “The first thing we identified was that we needed a new coach so we reached out to Arsene Wenger, to Gerard Houllier, and one name kept…
Marquinhos rates teammate Julian Draxler above Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar as the most gifted player he has faced. “I have faced the three current greats — Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar — but in purely technical terms, it is Julian [Draxler] who impressed me the most,” Marquinhos said. “Even if he does not have the same speed as the other three, he eliminates his opponents through his control, his touches on the ball and his intelligence of the game.” Marquinhos added: “He is a midfielder but I also want to mention Marco [Verratti].” “The one I fear most? My…
Sadio Mane has declared that there is no quarell between himself and Jurgen Klopp after the two appeared to argue during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea. However, Mane said on Monday that the incident was simply a discussion about positioning on the pitch. “He asked me to play on the right side and one time I tried to ask for the ball in the No. 9 position,” the 25-year-old said. “Mo [Salah] was on my side and the coach was shouting, ‘Sadio come onto the right side.’ “After the game I told the coach it was easier if you told…
Antonio Conte is worried Manchester City’s “incredible” improvement this season could leave the rest of the Premier League behind. “Manchester City’s path is incredible, no?” said the Italian. “I think Manchester City in this season is a strong team. Also last season, Manchester City was a fantastic team. Then, after the transfer market, they bought their first targets and then they have improved a lot. “They can do this also in January maybe, in the future. For this reason we must be worried because if we want to compete with Manchester City we have to work and then make the…
Lionel Messi has pointed out the positives from Neymar’s shock summer departure to Paris Saint-Germain, despite the initial disappointment at seeing the Brazilian leave the club. “Neymar’s departure has led to a change in our playing style,” Messi, who signed his new contract at Camp Nou on Saturday, told German magazine Kicker as part of an interview with European Sports Media. “We’ve lost some attacking power but we are better organised defensively. Our midfield is playing more calmly and we are better balanced. It has made us stronger defensively.” “[Man] City have been one of the strongest teams so far…
Mauricio Pochettino has praised Erik Lamela as one of the first Tottenham players to adopt his methods after the winger declared himself ready to return to competitive action. “It is very good news because he is in contention for tomorrow,” Pochettino said. “It’s because after the training today he felt good and said, ‘Ok I am ready to move on and be available if you want.”’ “I think we miss his energy, his energy is massive,” Pochettino said. “When we arrived he was the player that was kind to do what we expected from the team because he has a…