Nollywood actress Funke Akindele and her husband, singer JJC are presently chilling on vacation in Dubai. The pregnant actress and her husband shared beautiful pictures of their visit to an aquarium and a boutique. Funke is seen posing with her baby bump as she uses the hair shop lift. Her husband, JJC seem to be the cameraman all through the outing. The photos are lovely.
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Femi Adebayo has talked about his two-decade long movie career, his most recent marriage to his wife, his transition into politics as well as his rumoured rivalry with his fellow actor, Odunlade Adekola recently. Why did you decide to go into Politics? “My being a politician is divine. I was called upon to come and serve my state. I think they felt I could serve the state by influencing and ensuring that the youths get value for our culture, that was why the governor of Kwara State, felt I could share my knowledge through my experience in Nollywood over the…
Wizkid made history by making himself the first African artist to sell out the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London. Wizkid despite a long break from performing, returned to stage in the most captivating way ever. Comments on social media from those in attendance at the concert revealed Wizkid directed an epic shade at Davido. The Singer was quoted saying; “We don’t want any kinda funny voice here” Wizkid reportedly made the statement after Wande Coal’s performance at Royal Albert Hall in London.
Lil Wayne was supposed to perform at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on Saturday, September 30. But the rapper, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., never entered the building. The reason: He refused to go through a compulsory security check. “While we regret the artist’s decision not to perform, Colonial Life Arena is not willing to bypass its security standards and jeopardize the safety of its patrons, performers or staff members,” read a statement posted to the venue’s website. Now, fans who expected to watch the 35-year-old artist at the 2nd Annual Fall Ball might not…
When Charles Novia was asked to name his best five actresses in recent times, he mentioned Mercy Johnson as number one and Tamara Eteimo as number two. Such is the rising profile of the Bayelsa State-born actress who only recently shot her own produced film. In this interview, Tamara opens the door to her world and takes us through the mind of the girl behind the actress. What has been happening?; have you started music like you said you would? “A lot has been happening, although I have not gone back to music as fully as l would want. I…
Adeniyi Johnson has survived a ghastly car accident in what would have been a tragedy on independence day. In a video being spread all over social media, the badly damaged car was shown with a caption from the actor. “How can a man come out of this alive? Well, i DID about 4hours ago… Don’t ask how, when and what happened… join me in thanking God!!! Mt redeemer liveth, Jesus is alive that’s why I’m sound OLUWA MODUPE!!! This would have been a bad day for those close to him and bad news for the Nollywood industry, but thankfully his…
Khloe Kardashian and boyfriend Tristan Thompson have been seen together in public for the first time since reports that she’s pregnant with their first child surfaced. The reality beauty and her beau were spotted in Cleveland, Ohio – where he plays for basketball team the Cleveland Cavaliers – heading back to the car with shopping bags. Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Khloe hid her frame, and perhaps her growing baby bump, beneath a baggy black hoodie as she stepped forward to the car. The blonde babe, 33, was dressed all in black, with leggings, a flowing top underneath her…
Kevin Hart is shelving the infidelity scandal rocking his marriage aside as he threw a massive baby shower for his wife, Eniko. The event which happened on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the Casamigos Beach Club, Malibu, was well attended by close family and friends of the Harts. According to TMZ, it was reported that the couple was spending $117, 855 on a The Lion King-themed shower. Among those who were present at the party, including Kevin’s kids with Torrei Hart, Hendrix and Heaven. Eniko’s mother was also present, together with a few friends. As the shower was going on,…
Baby number three might be on the way for Basketmouth based on a recent Instagram picture of his wife, Elsie who had an apparent big belly. A close observation of the photo saw her make a gesture with her left hand as if to point out that she is pregnant. Her caption “We Are Here!!!!!!!! The Lord Of The Ribs Live!!!!!!!,” suggested that she took the pics at her husband’s recent concert. The comedian confirmed that he had a daughter by his girlfriend before he married his wife. Though a subject he was not keen to address at the time,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the Alliance for Democracy (AD) did not step forward with necessary forms and details of its candidates for Anambra governorship election before the deadline for submission. INEC Director of Publicity and Voter Education, Mr Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi disclosed this in a recent interview. Osaze-Uzzi added that in the commission’s books the National Chairman of AD was Chief Joseph Avazi, and not Ayodele. “The party did not make a submission of the necessary forms and list of their candidates before the close of work on the last day for submission. “From our records,…
Most Rev. Hassan Kukah, on Monday urged Nigerians to ensure they develop good attitudes to promote good governance and peaceful coexistence. Kukah gave the statement at `The Platform Nigeria’ powered by the Covenant Christian Centre, Lagos. The theme of the October Platform is: “Putting Together the Jigsaw Pieces that Form Nigeria” Kukah spoke on the sub-theme “The Weakness of Power’’. He mentioned that although the country was battling challenges, positive change of attitude, peace, unity and good governance would improve Nigeria. He noted that many Nigerians were not happy with the situation of things in the country but warned that…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southeast led by Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said it will only support a candidate of northern roots for the presidency in the 2019 general elections. The Zonal Chairman of the party, Austin Umahi made this known recently. David Umahi also said that the zone was in favour of the emergence of the party national chairman from the south of Nigeria. “We are committed to the PDP zoning arrangement of president to the North and national party chairman to the South of Nigeria. “We mandate our governors, zonal chairman and national assembly…
Dr Muiz Banire, the National Legal Adviser of the All Progressive Congress (APC), on Monday said poverty and lack of enlightenment were major problems facing Nigeria, not restructuring. Banire made the statement on the sidelines of an Independence Day Anniversary programme organised by the Lagos State chapters of the Buhari Youth Organisation (BYO) and National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Lagos. “People agitate only when they feel offended and deprived, but the solution for deprivation does not lie in restructuring. It will never end. “If you split today, some people in the split group will still rise up later to agitate…
Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has asked Muslim communities to hold onto the legacies of late Chief Imam in the state, Sheikh Garba Akinola, especially on inter-religious and ethnic harmony. According to him, the late cleric also believed in mutual and peaceful co-existence among people, irrespective of their religions or tribes. ”We should continue to live together in peace, irrespective of religion or tribe; we should emulate all those virtues of the late Chief Imam and his strict adherence to the doctrines of Islam. ”The state government will continue to miss him for the noble role he played to promote…
Alhaji Maimala Buni, National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has appealed to Nigerians to show support the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to enhance good governance and development. “Nigeria under previous regimes lost several opportunities, this government is determined to give the country a new lease of life through good governance, effective and efficient infrastructural development. “It is most unfortunate that at 57 we are still battling to stabilize, this government has come with a new sense of commitment to fight corruption which has been largely responsible to Nigeria’s problems. “President Buhari has taken the bold step to diversify…
Patience Jonathan, has said she is the most ridiculed of all the first ladies in Nigeria’s history. She made this known in a statement credited to her Chief Press Secretary, Belema Meshack-Hart recently. “We wish to place it on record that in the history of this country, no wife of any President had been so far investigated in such flagrantly vindictive and disgraceful manner, as has been the fate of Mrs. Jonathan, in the hands of Magu’s EFCC,” the statement read. “We believe that she is being systematically persecuted and punished because of her unflinching support for her husband during…
Muhammadu Buhari has described late retired Air Vice Marshal Mukhtari Mohammed as “one of the finest, most principled, patriotic and loyal military officers’’ he had ever seen and respected. “AVM Mohammed was so passionately committed to his principles and beliefs that he had to leave his military career earlier than expected on account of those principles. “Very few Nigerians are ready to lose their jobs or offices on account of their beliefs, but the late Mohammed was an exception to this ugly reality of Nigeria, a society where public office holders respect power more than principles,’’ he said. The President…
Alhaji Lai Mohammed said the President Muhammadu Buhari’s Administration should not be blamed for the infrastructural deficiencies in the country. “We do not get to the situation where we get into overnight and we should not expect to get out of it overnight. “If you look at what the government inherited and where we are today it is clear that the government has remained focused and the solutions proferred to our challenges are working. “When we came in, the economy was over dependent on oil and today the recovery is being driven by agriculture, mining creative industry and manufacturing which…
Malam Garba Shehu, a presidential spokesperson, has begged the Igbo leaders to view themselves as partners with the federal government in promoting peace and stability in the country. According to him, Buhari’s message to all community leaders including the Ohanaeze is that they have a big role to play in what happens in their communities and in how their youths behave. “President Buhari was not abdicating his responsibilities. He didn’t request any political leader to do anything seminal or out of the box. “All he says is, talk to your out-of-the-line-youth so that we have some peace. “Igbo leaders need…
Jose Mourinho is trying to get Luke Shaw to fight for his place at Manchester United and is “testing” him, former United defender Rio Ferdinand has said. Shaw was left out of the squad for the 4-0 win over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday. Mourinho has told left-back Shaw he wants him to “improve,” and Ferdinand said: “It looks like he is testing them mentally. “Hit them with something — are you going to stay down or are you going to get up and fight? If you get up then he says yes, that’s the type of man…