2face Idibia has expressed his own view on the controversies surrounding death of Davido’s friends: Tagbo, Dj Olu and Chime. When asked about the incident in an interview, he blamed Davido’s friendly attitude for the incident. According to him, Davido’s jolly attitude got him in such circumstance. Nigerian music superstar, 2face Idibia has broken his silence on the controversies surrounding death of Davido’s friends: Tagbo, Dj Olu and Chime. The Afro-pop legend when asked about the incident in an interview with NET, blamed Davido’s friendly attitude for the incident. According to him, Davido’s jolly attitude landed him in such…
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Otunba Gbenga Daniel has said the APC government led by President Muhammadu Buhari is more corrupt than the past PDP governments. “It is disquieting that the APC led government claim to focus on fighting corruption, while facts on the ground suggests that Nigeria has become worse off and sinking low even in graft. “For instance, latest corruption index in Nigeria (2016) according to Transparency International (the global watchdog for measuring corruption) was 2.8/10. Before 2015, Nigeria had a P8 in corruption but and A3 in economic growth, now we have an F9 in both economic growth and corruption. “About two…
Singer Banky W has said “Yeba” crooner Kiss Daniel as on e of his favourite artists of all time. Responding to a tweet by Ebuka where he asked that people take a moment to appreciate the talent and quality that is Kiss Daniel, Banky W wrote: Kiss Daniel is actually one of my favourite Nigerian Artists of all time. Infact, not just Nigerian… global sumtin. Kiss Daniel responded to the tweet, writing: See Men dem! ? ? you want somebody’s head to scatter abi ?
Nigeria’s music heavyweight, D’banj has talked about the need for artistes to go all out to hire managers that will project their brands, saying “ a musician without a manager is like a building without a foundation.” He made this statement during the week, while celebrating the one year anniversary of his CREAM platform by rewarding lottery winners with cash prizes. In his words, “We need more artiste managers now than ever. Talents are everywhere, we need those that will manage their brands while the artiste will concentrate on making music.” “If you are an artiste and you don’t have…
Ciara stopped by Good Morning America Thursday morning (Oct. 12) to announce the nominees for six categories for the 45th American Music Awards, including artist of the year and pop/rock song and album of the year. Joining hosts Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Lara Spencer at the anchor desk, the “Goodies” singer started out by announcing the nominees for a category she knows well: Favorite Female Artist: Pop/Rock. FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK Alessia Cara Lady Gaga Rihanna She then revealed the men up for the same award: FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK Drake Bruno Mars Ed Sheeran Ciara also…
Nicki Minaj is ready to become a witness at her brother’s child rape trial and tell those concerned that the mother of the alleged victim offered to make the charges go away if the rapper handed over $25million. A lawyer for Minaj’s 38-year-old brother, Jelani Maraj, told jurors at Nassau County Court in New York on Thursday that the rape charges against his client were all part of an elaborate plot to extort money from Nicki. Maraj is accused of raping his 11-year-old stepdaughter multiple times in 2015 soon after he married her mother Jacqueline Robinson. It is not clear…
Another day, another rumour songstress Rihanna is expecting a baby. Speculation started after the superstar, 29, started showing off a fuller figure earlier in the year (which, yes, would mean she’s due any day). But after she was seen in New York City yesterday, little has been done to quell the fresh rumours she’s pregnant. Covering up her stomach, the Umbrella hitmaker was careful not to give too much away, instead letting the rest of her body do the talking. Giving a wave to photographers waiting for her outside the famous Milk Studios, she was toting a clear handbag -…
M.I Abaga is out with an amazing jam! The Chocolate City boss showed Hip hop leadership and schools every rapper about the game and why there is a need for the change in the culture.
M.I Abaga and his record label, Chocolate City, are suing Queenbridge legend Nas, real name Nasir Jones. M.I and Chocolate City have filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court claiming Nas didn’t give them the verse they wanted. In the lawsuit, which was filed in the New York State Supreme Court, Nas and Mass Appeal Records’ Ronnie Goodman are accused of defrauding Chocolate City after they had paid the rapper $50,000 for the verse. According to the lawsuit, in 2013, Nas and Goodman entered an agreement to contribute a verse to a track from M.I. The details of…
Falz has released a new video! The award-winning rapper, who debuted his latest single ‘La Fête’ at the recently-held AFRIMMA awards in Dallas, officially releases the single along with dope visuals to match. The song – produced by Demsa – sees Falz deliver the hook in French: C’est le moment de fait la Fête, which literally translates to “This is the moment of the feast“.
Lupita Nyong’o is the new actress among multiple Hollywood actresses to reveal how movie mogul, Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed her. The academy award winner shed some light on the two times she was sexually harassed by Harvey Weinstein. She said she decided to speak out after she heard all the women who were harassed by Weinstein. She said the revelations brought up memories she had tried to forget. “I met Harvey Weinstein in 2011 at an awards ceremony in Berlin, while I was still a student at the Yale School of Drama. An intermediary introduced him to me as “the…
Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has cancelled the 10p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew imposed on Aba on Sept. 12, as a result of improved security situation in the commercial city. Ikpeazu through a statement issued in Umuahia on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Enyinnaya Appolos, praised Aba residents for compliance during the period the curfew lasted. He commended the residents of Aba for complying with the curfew order and urged them to remain law abiding in order to ensure lasting peace in the city. He praised security agencies for their efforts during the period the curfew lasted and protection…
Samuel Ortom, has tipped President Muhammadu Buhari to win reelection in the 2019 presidential election and rule Nigeria till 2023. He said, “I came to appreciate the President and to encourage him to be steadfast and committed to his leadership. I believe that what God brought him to achieve in this country, he will definitely achieve it. “Now we see him bouncing every day to the glory of God. We appreciate this and we look forward that God will help him to take us through 2015 to 2019 and then 2019 to 2023. “That is our prayer because for now,…
Otunba Gbenga Daniel has said Nigeria has become more corrupt and divided under the All Progressives Congress (APC) led federal government. He said: “It is disquieting that the APC led government claim to focus on fighting corruption, while facts on the ground suggests that Nigeria has become worse off and sinking low even in graft. For instance, latest corruption index in Nigeria (2016) according to Transparency International (the global watchdog for measuring corruption) was 2.8/10. Before 2015, Nigeria had a P8 in corruption but and A3 in economic growth, now we have an F9 in both economic growth and corruption.…
Goodluck Jonathan has refused to speak on the country’s political events after meeting with former military president General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) in Minna, Niger state. The former president visited Babangida’s residence on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, in company of former Senator Nimi Barigha Amange. The meeting reportedly lasted for about two hours but the president declined to comment on what he discussed with IBB. When he was requested to comment on the nation’s political situation, he reportedly replied, “We are retired politicians.” The former president then left the residence in his bulletproof SUV and 9-car convoy.
Hajia Ramatu Aliyu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Women Leader has echoed support for the devolution of power in the country. “As most of us will agree, there is the need for devolution of power from the centre to the federating unit. “A few items of the exclusive legislative list should be transferred to the concurrent list to fast-track the development of the country and enhance the delivery of essential services to the Nigerian people,” she said. She also said that it would be the right thing to do if we transfer federal roads and similar infrastructure to states…
Goodluck Jonathan has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s government only succeeds on lies and propaganda. The former president also mentioned that the PDP performed well during its sixteen years in power. Jonathan also subbed the minister of power, Babatunde Fashola. “The PDP administration for 16 years did well and will continue to do well but this administration has done nothing. They deployed propaganda and lies at a professional level,” Jonathan said. “In the power sector, we did well to revive it. A state governor attacked our government, saying that any serious government should be able to fix the power challenge within…
Ayodele Fayose has resorted to social media again to question the legitimacy of the zoning arrangement of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The governor asked aspirants from the northern region to declare their intention to contest since the party has zoned its presidential ticket for the 2019 general elections to members from there. “As per issue of zoning in the PDP vis my declaration for President, those who want to be President in the North should be bold to come out,” he posted. The governor had said, “If PDP gives me ticket, I will use it and win. They say…
Sen. Binta Garba (APC-Adamawa North) reccently advised ministers against diversion of funds for development purposes. She also advised them to fully focus on programmes that will better the lives of the poor people. According to her, if we fix our roads, health system, problem of water, environment and sanitation, among others, issue of flooding ravaging the grassroots would be a thing of the past. “Health sector is in shamble because of lack of proper policies of the government, every minister that comes in will complain of having a slim budget, but the thing is that you see how you diversify.…
Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, believes that manager Jose Mourinho, has gotten under the skin of his Chelsea counterpart, Antonio Conte. Conte begged Mourinho to stop talking about Chelsea, after the United boss suggested other managers were “crying” about their injury situations. But Scholes believes Conte has falle into Mourinho’s trap, ahead of United’s clash with Chelsea next month. “Conte was probably badly advised, someone told him they were talking about him but Mourinho didn’t mention anyone’s name. He just said ‘other managers’. Conte’s had a little bite back. “November 5 [when Chelsea play Manchester United] could be interesting.”…