On Tuesday, Houston Rockets star James Harden visited rapper Meek Mill in a Philadelphia prison, according to an Instagram story by the NBA player. Mill, a popular Philadelphia rapper, has been serving out a two to four-year prison sentence he received in November for violating his 2008 probation, which stemmed from a gun and drug conviction. “Got a chance to see my bro @meekmill today,” Harden wrote. “His spirit is high and hopefully we can get him out by February.” “[Meek Mill] told me to tell y’all when he get out he got some fire for y’all,” Harden added.
Author: David Folami
It keeps getting glamorous with Black Panther. Marvel‘s forthcoming superhero movie, “Black Panther” is one of the most anticipated movies in 2018, and has just gotten further credibility with the announcement that superstar rapper/producer Kendrick Lamar is producing the soundtrack. Lamar is working alongside Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith to curate and produce “Black Panther: The Album“, in close collaboration with “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler. The first single off the album is out now titled “All The Stars” and features SZA.
Despite recent reports, 9ice want us to know that he is not expecting another child. At least, not right now. His 20 kids agenda is still very much in place but no one is currently pregnant with his child. Reports broke recently that the singer is expecting his fifth child with a lady identified as Olori Oluwayemisi, the veteran singer shared photos of himself and said lady, shutting down rumours that she is carrying his baby. 9ice who referred to himself as an upcoming singer pointed out that he still has plans to have 20 kids and that as soon…
2face Idibia does not regret his past cancellation of the #VoteNotFight protest expected to hold in the year 2017. He acknowledged that a lot of people were disappointed due to the quashed event which had already gained national attention revealed in a recent interview said that the stoppage was for good reasons though he did not state them in the report. “The protest, I had to cancel it, for very genuine reasons. Many people were disappointed and I understand why but at the same time, I don’t know if they were in my shoes at that point in time, what…
Mr Paul Ibe, the Media Adviser to the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has debunked an allegation that Abubakar was the chief financier of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria. Ibe said it was disheartening that in this period of intense grief in Benue State, Chief Paul Unongo would choose to level false allegations on the person of Abubakar. Ibe said while Abubakar was proud to be Fulani, he is a thoroughly detribalized Nigerian that would never favour one ethnic group over another. “This is fitting for a man whose Tiv traditional title means ‘the biggest shade of the…
The founder Champions Royal Assembly, Joshua Iginla has said that someone crazier than the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu will emerge soon. According to Iginla “God said to me that PDP and APC will keep having rotational circles until 2029 when a generation of the kind of leaders that we are looking for spring forth. None of these parties will produce our David, they will only be producing our Sauls. “Between 2029 and 2038, a young vibrant politician from the least region will rise up with a strong presidential vigor between the age of 37 to 50…
Ibrahim Idris has said the country is well secure after holding crisis talks with President Muhammadu Buhari recently. He said Nigerians should learn to live with one another. “I think Nigeria is well secure. I have to be frank. I think what we should be praying for is for Nigerians to learn to live in peace with each other, I think is very important,” he said. He said, “Every time we meet with the President, he gives a charge. He said that we should go and take care and ensure that we tighten our security. “Definitely we are doing all…
Nyesom Wike of Rivers said recently that there was an designed plan to create the impression that Rivers was not safe through the promotion of targeted cult related killings. “The security agencies have the profiles of all cult kingpins in different parts of the state and they know their locations, there is no wisdom in the politicization of security. ‘’Insecurity can affect anybody, you can never know the next victim of insecurity,’’ the governor stated. “In every system, the security agencies know the flashpoints, here we requested for the strengthening of security around these flashpoints, especially areas with high prevalence…
Aisha Buhari, Nigeria’s first lady and wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, has praised Health minister, Dr Isaac Adewole and 10 other doctors for keeping her son alive. Mrs Buhari also acknowledged the effort of a certain nurse, who has been by the side of the handsome son of the first family. The hardworking nurse was identified by the first lady as Nurse Eze Doris Eberechukwu of Nisa Premier. “On behalf of my family, I will like to thank well meaning Nigerians for their prayers in the past week. Special thanks to the team of doctors and specialists who have worked…
The Kwara Government has warned that jail-term awaits people caught in child-trafficking, child or pedophiles in the state. Dr Asiata Saka said that the government was currently taking care of some children abused by a pedophile father as well as abandoned triplets. “We have about 22 children in the state’s reception centres and 40 abandoned babies with the Life Empowers Anchors Hope (LEAH) Foundation belonging to Mrs Omolewa Ahmed, Kwara Governor’s wife.” Saka, who represented Mrs Ahmed at the party, also stressed the need for children to be adequately catered for and protected. She explained that the ministry had various…
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has asked for harmony among the diverse ethnic groups in the state to put an end to the endless attacks by herdsmen on communities. The governor said that he would give first attention to safeguarding the lives and the property of his people. He called on the people to put aside their political and ethnic differences and work toward addressing the security challenges before them He vowed to ensure that the incessant attacks by herdsmen became things of the past. Ortom, who expressed regret that a significant number of lives had been destroyed by Fulani…
Mr Daniel Gaggah, the National President, Moro’a Development Association (MDA) has advised the Kaduna State Government to strategize in a holistic way to addressing the security challenges in the area. According to him, the security challenges in the area are having a negative impact on the way of life of the people. “The people of Takad, Kagoro and Atyap chiefdoms are still battling with security challenges which if not checked would find their way back into our land.” On education, he said although the disengagement of teachers in the state was with a view to reshaping the sector, a sizable…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, has called for national peace, unity and tranquility, saying they are pillars with the capacity to strengthen Nigeria’s bid for socio-economic development. He talked about the goodness of God for the gift of life and the opportunity to witness the day. He also begged Christians to let their thanksgiving supersede their requests from God. “He is the Almighty King of Kings that spares our lives throughout 2017 till date, despite all challenges facing each and every one of us” he said. “There is nothing we can offer Him than to give…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has distanced itself from the controversial appointment of eight dead Nigerians as board members of federal agencies by President Muhammadu Buhari. John Odigie-Oyegun has said the ruling party was not part of the final compilation of the said list. “The list has caused enough controversy, it is pretty obvious that that the party was not involved in the final completion of the list,” Oyegun said. “We demanded that that every state send nominees names to the committee set up for that but between then and now a lot has happened. “People have changed parties, people…
Diego Simeone has said he could not dispute with the decision to show Diego Costa a second yellow card for celebrating a goal with the fans in Saturday’s 2-0 win at home to Getafe but added that the striker had “transmitted fear” on his first La Liga game since returning to the club. Simeone told reporters that Costa had got carried away after spending so long on the sidelines before his registration this month. “After being six months out [Costa] scores a goal and wants to celebrate with the fans,” Simeone said. “The referee cannot think about the emotional part…
Jose Mourinho has revealed he apologised to Henrikh Mkhitaryan after substituting the midfielder at half-time during the FA Cup victory over Derby County. Mkhitaryan, 28, was handed just his second start in two months against the Championship side at Old Trafford on Friday. However, Mourinho said afterwards his decision had been “unfair.” He told a news conference: “I didn’t like what I did, unfair, he didn’t deserve. “He was playing well, he was not playing bad, he had a couple of mis-possessions, but he was giving a good dynamic to the team and my feeling was that [Marcus] Rashford is…
Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that he will make changes for Tottenham’s “magic” FA Cup tie against Wimbledon on Sunday. “We need to assess the players,” said Pochettino. “A lot of players played 90 minutes against Swansea and again tonight [a 1-1 draw with West Ham]. We have three days to recover but it is tough for some players to play again. We will make some changes.” “The FA Cup is special, a special game and special competition,” he said. “They are in League One, but they will be tough to play against. When we played Wycombe [in last season’s competition], it…
Zinedine Zidane has said he does not want to sign new players this month, instead urging his current squad to return to their best form now that they have “no room left for error” this season. He said that he would not be looking to the market for a quick fix. “As we all know, until Jan. 31, someone can come in — this is the market — but I do not want anyone as I am happy with my squad,” Zidane said. “I remember last year there were no problems like this, as Madrid was doing well, playing well,…
Jose Mourinho wasted no minutes in replying criticism from Antonio Conte, reminding the Chelsea manager he was previously accused in a match-fixing scandal. Conte earlier on Friday said that a certain manager was showing signs of “senile dementia” in forgetting incidents of high emotion in his own past, the Manchester United boss made his feelings on the matter known. Asked whether he wanted to respond to Conte’s jab, Mourinho told a news conference: “I don’t blame him. Honestly. I don’t blame him, I think the press should apologise to me and him. “Because the question that comes to him is…
Mauricio Pellegrino has confirmed Southampton hope to sign Arsenal’s Theo Walcott in January after watching his team progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 defeat of Fulham. The club’s fans on Tuesday chanted for his dismissal when they fell to 17th in the Premier League by losing 2-1 to Crystal Palace. They remain uncertain about their hopes of re-signing Walcott, who left in 2006, but the manager said: “I have been talking about him. “He is a good player, but I don’t know with the negotiations, with the market. I imagine that this type of…