Simi has released the cover art and tracklist for her sophomore album “Simisola.” The album art features a photo of the singer on a bed, smiling, with her barefoot up in the air. The photo for the cover was shot by veteran photographer, Obi Somto. Her album tracklist is als out, and it reveals that “Simisola” has 12 tracks, with three bonus records inclusive of her hits ‘Love don’t care’, ‘Jamb Question’, and ‘Tiff’. Only Adekunle Gold is a featured artiste on the project. He was on the a record titled ‘Take me back’. The album is packed with production…
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Chimamanda Adichie has been honoured with a Doctor of Letters degree at the University of Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom. The honorary doctorate degree was given to the writer by the university’s Principal and Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sir Timothy O’Shea, at a special ceremony at the school’s St Cecilia’s Hall, Scotland’s oldest concert hall. The award was given to recgnise dichie’s exploits as an author and public intellectual. Recently, Adichie was elected as a Foreign Honorary Member into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and bagged another honorary degree from Haverford College, Pennsylvania in the United States of America in…
Small Doctor will not be taking anyone to court over his allegedly hacked Instagram account. Debunking reports that the ‘Penalty’ singer is dragging his hackers to court, his management has just confirmed to that the music star is not taking any legal action. “For now, we are not taking any legal action,” they said. This comes after an explicit video of the singer stroking his manhood with one hand, while apparently recording the act with his other hand was shared via his Snapchat account on Thursday, August 24, 2017. As earlier reported, it had seemed like the singer made a…
African China is bereaved. The music star lost his dad in the early hours of Thursday. He took to Instagram to share the news with fans and followers. “The man That God used to bring me into this world, My Hero, My mentor, Papa u tutored me on how to be a good father to my kids. Papa passed on today 30th August 2017….early hours of this morning R.I.P papa.” Meanwhile, African China recently blasted the new school age artists for being disrespectful. He talked about meeting and exchanging numbers with a certain new generation artist only for him to…
Toke Makinwa celebrated her late mother, Modupe Makinwa‘s birthday with an emotional message. The OAP took to Instagram today, Thursday, August 31, 2017. She had previously said in her book “On Becoming”, that she and her siblings, lost their parents to a fire when they were only kids. Now, she’s talked about how much she misses her mother and wondered just how close they would be if she were alive. “I called you in prayer today mama, if you were here you’ll be a year older but you not so I pray for your soul. My beautiful Rose Happy Birthday…
Damilola Adegbite is celebrating her baby boy, Brian Attoh, as he turns three. The movie star via Instagram today August 31, 2017, reveals her son stopped breathing during birth and had to be in the ICU for days. “My joy and pride I remember a moment when I was about to have you. We couldn’t hear your heartbeat for quite a number of seconds. One of the nurses tried her best to look calm but I could tell she was afraid. That must have been the longest I ever held my breath…and then suddenly, we heard your little heart beating…
Yul Edochie has won the DPC primary election held on Thursday, August 31, 2017. The Nollywood actor will be contesting under the platform of the Democratic People’s Congress (DPC). He immediately took to his Instagram page to share his good news with followers. He wrote: “And I won the party primaries today to become the flag bearer of the DPC. DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S CONGRESS. I give God almighty all the glory. I thank everyone who made it possible. And to all who have placed their hopes and trust in me, I will not let you down. It’s time for the youths,…
Big Brother Naija star Uriel schooled Ruggedman on Twitter. The famous rapper took to Twitter on Friday, September 1, 2017, to Uriel to an event. “Babes my PlayStation competition kicks off on Saturday. Come through if u in town n free a bit. It starts 11 am,” he tweeted. To which Uriel responded saying, “That’s not proper invite… hmmm.” It felt like the pair were just having a friendly banter as Ruggedybaba replied her post. The rapper has dropped four albums since he began in 2004 and also owns a clothing line called TSW, ’20th Sept Wear’. He also has…
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Waje Iruobeis a year older today, September 1, 2017. The single mother stormed the music scene when her vocals were featured on Psquare’s smash hit ‘Do Me’ in 2008. She has won several awards for her amazing voice. A native of Edo state, she has since gone on to become one of the leading female songwriters and singers in the country. The University of Nigeria graduate has since gone stronger and has won several awards over the past couple of years including Best Female Vocalist NEA 2011, Headies 2011, Best Reggae/ Dance hall, Headies 2013 amongst…
At least, 19 people including five kids died in an accident at Ogoneki in Edo, off Asaba-Benin Expressway on Thursday, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said. Mr Samuel Odukoya said that the accident which involved a trailer and a passenger bus occurred at 4.30 p.m. on Thursday. He said 24 persons were trapped in the accident involving a trailer with registration no. DRZ 374 XA and a Toyota bus marked ABD 206 XA. According to him, five others sustained various degrees of injury. “The trip was from Benin to Auchi and the cause of the accident was attributed…
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said there is no resurrection of Boko Haram contrary to insinuation in some circles. Mohammed refuted the insinuation of resurgence of Boko Haram in a remark to the media during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in his country home, Oro, near Ilorin. He said that some recent tragic events, including suicide bombings and the abduction of some staff of the University of Maiduguri, were scares by the insurgents. “The truth is that there is no resurgence of Boko Haram. Cowardly bombings and kidnappings are some of the hallmarks of an asymmetric warfare that insurgencies are. “And like I…
Atiku Abubakar has said that Boko Haram has taken over Islam. He also called on Muslims all over the country to recover the religion from the hands of violent extremists. He said “I pray for peace and love in our homes and country this Sallah #EidMubarak. I urge Muslims to reclaim the religion which is being hijacked by violent extremists whose atrocities portray Islam in bad light. “The activities of these violent extremists have economically destroyed the North in particular the Northeast and disrupted its social life. “We Muslims must show increased commitment to peaceful coexistence in line with the…
The Imo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has requested of President Buhari to declare a state of emergency in Imo state. This broke out after several people were allegedly killed by security operatives on Saturday, August 26, 2017, during a protest over the demolition of the Eke Onunwa market by the Imo state government. Chief Enyinna Onuegbu, a PDP spokesman said the state has been in mourning since this development. He said “It has been the saddest three days in the history of Imo State only comparable to the genocide of the Civil War days. Indeed all…
Alhaji Garus Gololo has asked the Federal Government to give Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) a second chance. This is coming after reports that the Federal Government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to revoke Kanu’s bail. Justice Binta Nyako granted the IPOB leader bail on April 12, 2017, and gave him some conditions. Some of the conditions are: 1. Kanu must not hold rallies. 2. He must not grant interviews. 3. He must not be in a crowd of more than 10 people. 4. He must provide three sureties in the…
Col Abubakar Umar (Rtd.) has warned the Federal Government not to re-arrest Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Umar also described the IPOB leader as a bitter young man fighting for a better deal for people from the South-East. The former Governor also said that Kanu’s aggresive approach is a result of the way the government had treated him, adding that it will be foolish and dangerous to re-arrest him. He allegedly said the statement by President Buhari saying that Nigeria’s unity is not negotiable, does not reflect the current mood of the nation. “Reports…
The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) said over 110,000 people in 24 communities including Makurdi were chased out of their homes by flood. Mr Boniface Ortese, said in Makurdi on Wednesday that over 2, 769 households were also affected. Reports have it that places affected included Achusa, Idye, Wurukum Market, Genabe, Industrial Layout, Demekpe, Wadata Market, Katungu, behind the mnCivil Service Commission, Agboughul-Wadata among others. “In Achusa 200 houses were affected with 5,125 persons displaced. In Idye 217 houses were affected while 5,200 persons were displaced.” “Also, behind the Civil Service Commission 200 houses were submerged in flood and…
Sen. Aliyu Wamakko, on Thursday freed 21 inmates of Sokoto Central Prison after paying their N2.1 million fine. He was represented at the event by Mr Bashir Jodi, Secretary, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko Free Legal Services. “The gesture is aimed at enabling the beneficiaries to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir with their various families; such kind of philanthropic acts are highly encouraged during the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah,” he said. The beneficiaries, in separate comments, commended Wamakko for the kindness and vowed to shun crimes and other wayward behaviours.
The military has rejected reports it would arrest promoters of hate speech on social media, pointing it out that it does not have the power to do so. Major-General John Enenche made this statement recently. He said, “There was nothing like that. We do not have power to arrest people for hate speeches. It is just false assertion, against the military, and against my humble self that I said that we will be arresting people or checkmating people. “The military is not going to be monitoring hate speeches. Did I tell you hate speech in your recordings? We have a…
Victor Lindelof says he is happy with his start to life at Manchester United, despite failing to play a minute during the first three games of the Premier League season. Lindelof, 23, was signed from Benfica for €35 million on a four-year contract but has been unable to get into the starting XI because Phil Jones and Eric Bailly, have shown excellent partnership in defense to secure United’s perfect start to the campaign. “It’s been good,” Lindelof said when asked about his start at United. “The initial period is very important to get to know the club and everything around…
Uruguay and Argentina will partake in a crucial CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier on Thursday when they meet at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. The top four teams will qualify automatically for the 2018 World Cup, with the fifth qualifying to an intercontinental playoff against the champion of the Oceania region. Uruguay enter Thursday clash in third place in the CONMEBOL table with Argentina are currently sitting fifth. Colombia, Chile and Ecuador are also fighting to qualify, leaving those five teams separated by four points. The only South American team to qualify thus far is Brazil, who did so with a…