Last year, Kanye West canceled a portion of his Saint Pablo Tour after suffering a widely publicized mental health crisis. Earlier this month, his company filed a $10 million lawsuit against various entities of Lloyd’s of London, claiming the insurer was stalling on paying out claims related to the canceled dates. West’s breakdown was a genuine, unforeseen, and debilitating medical condition that prevented him from touring, the rapper’s lawyers argued, and therefore Lloyd’s owed him. Lloyd’s has now struck back, citing exclusion clauses in West’s policy related to pre-existing psychological conditions, alcohol and illegal drug use, and nonprescription use of…
Author: David Folami
Despite focusing the latter part of his career on acting and other media ventures, ATL rapper Ludacris insists that his music days aren’t over — a suggestion many fans and commentators have lodged online. “[It’s] definitely not dead, not at all,” Ludacris said while speaking with The Shade Room at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (August 27). “I’m just taking my time putting out some more music.” Despite having released just two full-length albums since the turn of the decade (2010’s Battle Of The Sexes and 2015’s Ludaversal), Ludacris maintains that music is still number one for…
Drummer Boy A-Q has released a single titled ‘Boss whine’ featuring Skales. The fast rising skilled producer and singer Skales glorify how the ladies dance so seductively with their waistline. Enjoy.
The video for Falz’s ‘Something light’ featuring Ycee has been released. A dope rap song that sees both rappers drop cheesy lines back to back shames in a humorous way unreal ladies in relationships. The song was produced by Falz’s regular collaborator Sess Beats and mixed by Focus Ramon.
Kim Kardashian is all covered up, ditches signature bombshell glam look as she channels Jackie Kennedy with North West for Interview Magazine cover feature! The cover story tagged ‘America’s New First Lady’ sees the reality star posing gracefully in polished designer looks; think big hair, dark suits, pearls and graceful postures as the cover star with daughter in tow. The cover story (already stirring controversy on social media because of the title) shows a never before seen modest Kim Kardashian who spots the grown-up looks including a neck high piece complete with gloves and a vintage purse with big hair…
A brand new indigenous movie titled “Oloruka.” is about to be released. The 2017 movie features Odunlade Adekola, Akin Lewis, Sola Kosoko, Dupe Jaiyesimi, Niyi Johnson, Lekan Olatunji among others. It is all about Akin who is a playboy, a womanizer and a gigolo who lives on woman. He meets Yetunde during his NYSC and they get married. Afterwards, Akin becomes a pastor who impacts live positively but doesn’t let go of his old ways. The movie was Written by Aminat Ayeni, the movie is produced and directed by Segun Ogungbe.
After a 60-days break, ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” a TV game show which has been a source of joy and knowledge for 13 years, is set to return on TV. The show will return on September 3, 2017, with new sponsors on board. “We are pleased to inform the general public that the popular family quiz program ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Nigeria’ will return to TV on September 3, 2017,” organizers said in a statement. “New season, new sponsors, whooping cash prizes to be won. Don’t miss any of the episodes.” In June, Who Wants to…
Eucharia Anunobi lost her 15-year old son, Raymond, to sickle cell anaemia sometime last week. Her mates in the industry paid her a condolence visit on Monday. Susan Peters shared a photo of Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Susan Peters, Bimbo Akintola, Rukky Sanda, Omoni Oboli, Ufuoma McDermott, Jennifer Eliogu and others being available for the grieving actress. She captioned it, “You are all sister’s indeed. The true fraternity. Heaven is proud of you and will honour you all. Thanks for standing by one of our own @euchariaanunobi in this tragic time. You all warmed up the house with your presence.” Anunobi is…
Stella Oduah, one of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship aspirants in Anambra, said she withdrew from the PDP’s primary election on Monday because candidates were forced on the party. She described the development as unacceptable, particularly for a party that was just trying to rise again after undergoing a major leadership crisis. “There must be incentive for loyalty. Party loyalists must have a say. “When you deny their participation, you deny them that incentive they get from being the torchbearers of the party. So, I think it’s morally wrong for this to happen. “Secondly, we are just coming out…
Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday inaugurated the reactivated Edo Fertiliser Plant in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government which was built 14 years ago. Edo State Government, in partnership with Wacot group of companies, reactivated the plant which can produce 60,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser in a year. Osinbajo talked about the importance to involve the private sector to ensure accelerated development of the country’s infrastructure and industries. “The Buhari administration takes private enterprise very seriously; we believe that government resources cannot bring about the rapid roll-out we need especially in the area of infrastructure and industrial development. “It is the private…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun Command, says it will deploy 2, 500 officers to provide adequate security in and around the state during the forthcoming Eid-el Kabir. It said special attention would be available to critical government infrastructure, prayer grounds, motor parks and other places that could attract high number of people during the period. According to the command’s spokesman, Mr Dyke Ogbonnaya, the 20 Local Government Areas and the 37 Local Council Development Areas will be policed by his own men. He said “We have noted from experience that they often attack government’s critical infrastructure…
Dr Ibe Kachikwu recently spoke of the mandate of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to shift focus from oil-dependence to gas was yielding results. According to Mr Ibe, the agreement will open unbelievable opportunities as the first phase will produce 2200 standard cubic feet, scf, of gas to 5,000 scf. ”President Muhammadu Buhari provided this leadership under the seven big wins. Conversations have been on over the last two-three years. ”Our first step was to set up the Nigerian Gas Management Company and Nigerian Gas Pipeline Transportation Company. ”I am happy that a few months after we launched the gas policy,…
Godwin Obaseki has called for closer relationship between his administration and the European Union on the implementation of the Niger-Delta Support Programme (NDSP) to avoid duplication of efforts. He said “We must get our donor agencies to work together with us to avoid duplication and waste. “Those programmes should be tired to our own internal reform programmes that are our priorities and will make us provide more services for the people,’’ the governor said. Obaseki assured the EU delegation that his administration had readied a system to help reach whatever standard in documentation and transparency as required in accessing funds.
Muhammadu Buhari will welcome the victorious D’Tigress during Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja, Solomon Dalung, the Minister of Youth and Sports, said on Tuesday. Dalung said “Becoming Women’s AfroBasket champions after 12 years is an achievement worthy of celebration. “Winning the African Championship for the third time establishes you (Nigeria) as a force to reckon with in African basketball. “I am convinced that this will boost your confidence to perform well at the World Championship in Spain in 2018,’’ Dalung said. “However, getting the governance structure of National Sports Federations right was key to success in sports,’’…
Nasir El-Rufai of Kano State has said that everyone must be prepared to find a lasting solution to the challenges posed by the ”Almajiri ” system and child begging in the state. The governor spoke on the dangers and national security implications of child beggars held on Tuesday in Kaduna. He assured the citizens of his governments’ drive to checkmate the act, adding however, that children have to be cared for, being the future leaders of the country and the assets of their families. Bukar represented by Ambassador Tula Isah called on parents to always take responsibilities for their children…
Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Tuesday has said his administration would provide more developmental projects for the people of Bolo in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers. “I will meet with stakeholders in the community to determine the major projects to be executed for the people,’’ he said. “I will meet with the stakeholders to determine whether we will start with shore protection for access to more land or construct internal roads, ‘’ he said. Wike said that he has never failed to redeem his promise, adding that Bolo people would continually enjoy more appointments in his government. The governor…
The Special Assistant to President Buhari on social media, Lauretta Onochie has described those calling for the extradition of the former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke as ignorant. Onochie, on her Twitter timeline, said “Those asking for the extradition of Diezani are very ignorant and did not do their homework at all. That’s “mumu-ness” in itself.” The EFCC, in a statement, said that it does not have the authority to extradite Diezani Allison-Madueke to face trial for corruption allegations against her. The anti-graft agency’s spokesman, Wilson Uwajaren, made this known while speaking on Channels TV, on Thursday, August 24, 2017.
The pressure group known as ‘Our Mumu Don Do’, has promised to take its fight for the extradition of the former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. They held a protest on Monday at the Abuja office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), calling for Alison-Madueke’s extradition. The co-convener of the group, Deji Adeyanju said “Before this week runs out, our comrades in the UK are going to stage a protest at the entrance of 10, Downing Street to drive home the point of ‘Bring Back Diezani’ “We will appeal to the British Government saying ‘if Diezani Allison-Madueke is just…
Jose Mourinho has reportedly registered late interest in Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez, with an alleged £50m bid ready to be made. French TV station SFR Sport (us neither…) claims that the United boss is eager to make a move but has been met with resistance by the club board who feels that the player is not worth such a fee. Mahrez handed in a transfer request earlier in the summer to force a move away from the King Power Stadium, with Roma touted as a potential destination, but the player has yet to find a new club as the transfer deadline…
There might be something wierd about Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s return to Manchester United. It’s not the same as the last time he signed a contract at Old Trafford — the questions then were more about whether a man well into his 30s could do it in the Premier League. This time the doubt is about how much he will play coming back, as he is, from a serious knee injury to fight for a place with a £75 million striker in Romelu Lukaku, who is 11 years his junior and has scored four goals in four competitive games so far this…