Today is the birthday of Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede. Born August 25, 1983, in Agenebode, Edo state, Nigeria. Yvonne Jegede first featured in 2face’s video ‘African Queen’ in 2004. Happy birthday Yvonne.
Author: David Folami
Usher has responded to the $20 million lawsuit filed by a Georgia woman who claims he gave her genital herpes back in April. Usher notes her lawsuit says nothing about whether she had been tested before their alleged sexual encounter. He said, “A previous sexual partner very well may have already infected her.” And he also says she assumed the risk of getting herpes by having “casual, unprotected sexual intercourse and/or oral sex.” He’s asking the judge to dismiss her lawsuit.
Marcy Dolapo-Oni has welcomed a bouncing baby boy! The awesome news was revealed via the Television host and actress’ Instagram account On Saturday, August 26. Her husband and new dad, Prince Sijuade, she captioned the snap: “Way Maker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper! Thank you, Lord, for this gift you have given my husband and I. Prince Sijuwade is finally here. Thank you all for your prayers throughout this pregnancy. God will continue to bless you! #HappyMummy #Happydaddy #Mummyyo #Proudparents #Blessed #Issaboy.” Marcy first announced that she was pregnant on Sunday, March 26, 2017, via an Instagram post.
Patoranking is a proud father. The singer just shared a photo of himself carrying the new born while his baby mama stared from the hospital bed, via his Instagram page with no captions. He did not reveal any more details of the birth or the sex of the child. The new family looked super superb! Big congrats to them.
Falz and Simi have become popular subjects when it concerns Nigerian musicians rumoured to be in a relationship. And even though Simi and Falz have come out time and time again to refute such claims, it appears Nigerians still want them together. Simi in a recent interview has said it again that she is not dating fellow artiste, Falz, saying she never made such a claim. “I’m not dating Falz. I was not dating Falz. I never said I was dating Falz.” There have been rumours that Simi and Adekunle Gold have been in a relationship for quite a while…
Catholic Bishops in the Kaduna Ecclesiastical Province have said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has lost its sense of moral direction and urgency. They also said “The APC-led government did not take advantage of the opportunities that our last elections presented us. Our people entrusted them with their hopes and voted across religion and region. However, the government seemed to have squandered most of that goodwill and created the conditions for the situation we are now.” “We are saddened by the fact that after over two years, there are still no measurable changes in the welfare of our…
It was Miyonse’s birthday yesterday, August 26, and as expected TBoss did not fail to give him a birthday shout out. The problem is Big Brother Naija fans are sure that the ex-BBN housemate has been “nephew zoned” by his old flame from back in the house. “A very Happy Birthday to my lil boubou?. Wishing you a beautiful new age and a fulfilment of all your dreams. I pray that you keep smiling like you are in this photo today and the rest of your days. Today I celebrate you. Be a good boy. Signed: Your big Aunty Toks??…”…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it does not have the authority to hand over former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke to face trial for corruption allegations against her. Uwajaren said that only the Ministry of Justice has any authority in matters of extradition. When asked about his reaction to the development, Uwajaren said, “The proper agency to talk to is not the EFCC. The EFCC, contrary to the views of some people, is not the one in charge of extradition. “That type of extradition is handled by the office of the Attorney General of the…
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, said that the Federal Government has began construction of houses in 33 states for workers under its National Housing Programme. Fashola made this known at the sixth meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development organised by the ministry on Thursday in Abuja. “At the time of the council meeting in August 2016, I reported that we were finalising designs to accommodate our cultural, climactic and other diversities.” “And that when the designs were completed we will commence construction to pilot the designs and test them for…
Chairman of the Osun Fund Allocation Committee, Comrade Hassan Sunmonu has told workers in Osun state that the government would pay outstanding parts of their salaries. Comrade Sunmonu gave this assurance while appearing on the OSBC Television current affairs Yoruba programme, Kabenko. He praised the state government for using the funds available carefully to take care of workers welfare and enumerations. The labour leaders have commended the state government for the transparency brought into the system, saying, “There is no hidden agenda in government negotiation, if the money is available we are ready to pay all.”
Former President Goodluck Jonathan appeared to take a small dig at President Muhammadu Buhari when he posted a picture on his Facebook page on Thursday, August 24, 2017. The picture displayed a quote that had been made by the former president in relation to freedom of speech enjoyed by citizens of the country. The quote was “I am the most abused and insulted President in the world but when I leave office, you will all remember me for the total freedom you enjoyed under my Government.” The quote is an obvious reference to the revelation this week by the military…
Ayodele Fayose refused to join other governors who met with President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, August 25, 2017. The president had met with all state governors in the country in the Council Chamber at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, but Governor Fayose was not present. His absence was confirmed by the president’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, on his Twitter handle (@BashirAhmaad). “As reported by some media houses, Mr. Fayose didn’t attend the governors’ meeting with President Buhari earlier at the Presidential Villa.” While the other governors were meeting with President Buhari in Abuja, Governor Fayose was in Ado-Ekiti…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has refuted the reports that he ignored President Muhammadu Buhari’s meeting with governors of the 36 states in the country. Buhari on Friday, August 25, met with the governor at the State House, Abuja. The Chairman of the PDP’s Caretaker Committee, Ahmed Makarfi and other leaders of the opposition party were also present at the meeting. “For those insinuating that I shunned the President’s meeting with governors, I didn’t. I had my installation as Apesin of Ado Ekiti slated for today,” the Governor wrote on Twitter on Friday He added that “guests were already in…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has refused to accept the withdrawal of the threatening quit notice issued by a coalition of northern youths warning Igbos living in the northern region of the country to leave before October 1. The coalition, which includes Arewa Citizens Action for Change, Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, Arewa Youth Development Foundation, Arewa Students Forum and Northern Emancipation Network, promised to execute measures to carry out their directive. After popular criticism and months of key meetings both by the Federal Government and the governors on the country’s 19 northern states, the coalition withdrew the quit notice…
Benue governor Samuel Ortom said on Friday in Makurdi that he had never accused the Catholic Church of ganging up against his reign as governor. “As a leader, who came in God’s name and was popularly elected by the people, the governor knows the role the Church played in his emergence and has remained in constant touch with all Christian denominations. “The statement credited to him is a smear campaign by members of the opposition seeking to pit him against one of the biggest Churches in the land. “We knew this could happen and had alerted the public to watch…
Corruption in the procurement process has hindered the efficiency of public spending and the chances to improve quality of lives of Nigerians, Alhaji Bala Kaoje, a former Minister has said. He said: “In Nigeria, corruption in procurement, accounts for over 70 per cent of government total budget and therefore affects the efficiency of public spending and the opportunities to improve quality of life of the citizens. “Due to the importance of a good procurement system in governance, Nigeria had the first Procurement Act in 2007 which provides for the harmonisation of existing government policies and practices on public procurement. “It…
Wales boss Chris Coleman has advised Gareth Bale he will do his career a whole lot of goood by staying at Real Madrid, amid reported interest from Manchester United. Bale has won the Champions League three times in four seasons with Los Blancos, but Jose Mourinho has said that he would be interested in bringing the Wales international to the Premier League if he ever became available. “I think from our point of view my opinion is that La Liga, the tempo and physicality is completely different to the Premier League,” Coleman said, in quotes reported by Wales Online. “Technically…
Liverpool will not focus on “world-class” talent Alexis Sanchez if he makes his Arsenal return at Anfield, boss Jurgen Klopp has said. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said forward Sanchez is available to him for the first time this season having finally recovered from illness and an abdominal injury. “The difficulty with Alexis Sanchez is that he’s pretty much involved in each situation, he’s not fixed on one position,” Klopp said. “Wherever he is, he’s very dominant — if he comes deep, in space, wing, centre — that’s a world-class player. Obviously he’s able to do this. “That makes it…
Antonio Conte feels Chelsea have proved to themselves that they are ready to challenge for the title again. The champions’ season got off to the worst start possible when they were reduced to nine men in a shock 3-2 home defeat by Burnley. But they responded with a 2-1 win at last season’s runners-up, Tottenham, despite missing Gary Cahill and Cesc Fabregas through suspension and with Eden Hazard still injured. “We sent a really good message,” Conte said. “In an emergency situation we were able to win against a really strong team like Tottenham. “Don’t forget, last season, after 13…
Jose Mourinho praised the strength of his Manchester United squad after watching three substitutes earn a 2-0 win over Leicester at Old Trafford on Saturday. Leicester were sturbbon against United until Mourinho brought on Marcus Rashford, who scored the opener 20 minutes from time. Another substitute, Marouane Fellaini, added a second late on to conclude a third Premier League win in a row. Romelu Lukaku’s missed penalty was the only cause for concern. “This is about the quality of the players because they are good. It doesn’t matter if they come from the bench because the group is solid. “I…