Nollywood star Stephanie Okereke-Linus in a recent interview opens up on marriage, childbirth and happiness. The movie star told Punch, “Marriage has been very good to me and it has been a wonderful experience all the way. I am happy that I am with someone I love and we are both excited to be sharing the rest of our lives with each other. I have no regrets about getting married at the time I did as I believe that God’s time is the best.” On the notion that she delayed before giving birth, she said, “Like I have stated before,…
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Tamara Eteimo, born July 24, 1987, also known by her stage name Tamara Jones, is a Nigerian R&B singer-songwriter and actress. She first rose to fame by winning the 7th edition of the Next Movie Star reality show and was nominated for Best Supporting actress in a drama category at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
Mavin Records hit singer Reekado Banks has revealed he is a boobs or bum kind of man. On July 23, 2017, Reekado Banks tweeted his preference in a woman. “One thing go kill man. Na breast get me” he tweeted with a crying emoji. For the singer, women with big boobs are a problem. In 2016, Reekado Banks openly declared his love for a mystery lady known as Emem Inuikim. The singer who never once denied being in a relationship revealed the face of the woman, he often refers to as ‘Bae of life’. On July 14, 2017, Reekado Banks…
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday assured parents and guardians of the kidnapped Lagos school boys of the safe return of the children. In a chat with newsmen on the sideline of 60 birthday thanksgiving service of Pastor Salami Ololade in Lagos, Osinbajo said Federal Government was collaborating with the state’s authorities to ensure their safe return. On May 25, six boys of the same secondary school in Lagos were abducted by unknown gunmen. In the same school, six staff members and four students were also kidnapped in October, 2016. The acting president acknowledged that the parents must be going…
Kevin Hart and his pregnant wife Eniko Parrish do not care about those cheating rumour. The duo shut down those cheating allegations whilst doing French Montana’s #UnforgettableChallenge. The 38-year-old posted a video on Instagram on July 23, 2017, as he and his wife danced away those rumours. Kevin captioned the post, “We getting old. She got the old lady trot going and I got the old head 2 step with the leg up”. On Thursday, July 20, 2017, Kevin made headlines when video surfaced online showing the actor sharing a lift with a woman which led to speculation he was…
Today is the birthday of Nollywood star Clarion Chukwura. Clarion Chukwura born July 24, 1964, is a Nigerian actress and humanitarian. Clarion studied Acting and Speech at the Department of Dramatic Arts of Obafemi Awolowo University. She was recognised as a United Nations peace ambassador for her charity work across Africa and was the first Nigerian to win the Best Actress category at the 1982 FESPACO film festival in Burkina-Faso.
The Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has called on Governor Ayo Fayose to release some Igbo traders detained in Ekiti since 2016. According to MASSOB, the traders were unlawfully detained since December 2016, and have not been charged to court. The call was made by MASSOB’s National Director of Information, Samuel Edeson in Awka, Anambra State on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Edeson said “We want to bring to the attention of his Excellency , Governor Fayose of Ekiti State about the unlawful arrest and detention of some Igbo traders doing their legitimate businesses around Post…
President Muhammadu Buhari has met with state Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The President met with them in Abuja House, London on Sunday, July 23, 2017, where he’s recuperating. The presidency, in a tweet said:“The President sends his best wishes to all Nigerians. He will be back to Nigeria as soon as his doctors give the go-ahead.” The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo had earlier told Nigerians that Buhari is strong and recuperating. This is the first public picture of Buhari since he embarked on an open-ended medical vacation on May 7, 2017. It is the second time…
Economic expert, Prof. Pat Utomi has criticised Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, the immediate past governor of Delta State. Utomi, who had served as a Secretary of the State Government, said Uduaghan and some ‘elements’ in previous governments sabotaged his efforts to contribute to the development of the state. The economist and Uduaghan have been known rivals who at any chance to speak publicly on issues concerning the State would slam each other. The former governor had, in an earlier reaction to a berating statement made by Utomi, advised him (Utomi) to contest the post of councillor in his ward, instead of…
There has been an information gap between President Muhammdu Buhari and Nigerians since he departed the country on May 7, 2017. Compared to his previous trip, there was also no picture of President Buhari leaving Nigerians in the dark as regards his state of health. First photo of President Buhari and chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) hit the internet on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Mixed reactions trailed this development with most Nigerians requesting that President Buhari addresses the country. Reacting to this comment and others on ChannelsTV programme, Sunrise Daily, special adviser to the president on media and…
The police command in Abuja paraded a high ranking suspect of terrorist group, Boko Haram, who was arrested at Gwako village on Sunday, July 23, 2017. The member, Seth Yakubu Adokwe, who was paraded on Monday, July 24, confessed his involvement with the terrorist group, saying he was appointed as second-in-command of his unit. The 20-year-old also confessed to participating in deadly attacks that led to the death of many innocent civilians in the northeast region that the group has been terrorising since its insurgency started in 2009. Speaking about his arrest, Yakubu said he was planning on seeking refuge…
The Kwara State Government has described as completely untrue and an attempt to misinform the public, a story making the rounds on social media platforms about an alleged plan to “shutdown Kwara Radio (A.M).” The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Communications, Dr. Muideen Akorede told The Herald that contrary to the fake news being peddled on social media, the government is actually planning to upgrade Radio Kwara and Midland FM. He also assured that there is no truth whatsoever in the second leg of the said piece which alleged that the government was planning to sell…
Mr Anthony Oko, Osun Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Monday confirmed that 11 persons lost their lives in an accident which occurred on Sunday afternoon at Ile-Ife. Oko disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ile-Ife. He said that the accident involved an IVECO petrol diesel truck and an 18-seater bus. The commander said that the accident was caused by impatience and excessive speeding by the driver of the commuter bus and a wrong U-turn by the truck driver. According to him, it is an indication that the drivers…
Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba on Monday in Jalingo, signed the state Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Bill 2017 into law. Speaking while appending his signature on the bill, the governor said the law became necessary to curtail incessant clashes between herdsmen and farmers. He said the law would become operational on Feb. 24, 2018 to enable the government sensitise all parties about its provisions. Ishaku said: “Today is a historic day for the state as the law will usher in permanent solution to killings by herdsmen.” “Strange herdsmen with sophisticated weapons had terrorised farmers and the indigenous herdsmen…
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has sympathised with flood victims in parts of Rivers, promising to mobilise Julius Berger Plc to open up blocked canals to check re-occurrence. A statement issued by Mr Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the governor on electronic media, said Wike made the promise on Sunday during on-the-spot inspection of some areas affected by flood. The statement was made available to newsmen on Monday in Port Harcourt. It said the governor assured the victims of his administration’s readiness to tackle the challenge. “This flood is as a result of the heavy rains which could no longer…
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet the singer Rihanna this week to discuss France’s funding of international education after she approached him on Twitter. . The meeting between the famous pair will take place at the Elysée Palace in Paris – Mr Macron’s official residence – where the R&B star will ask the President to commit to funding opportunities for children in developing countries. . In June, she used Twitter – where she has 75.4 million followers – to address the new President directly, writing: “Bonjour @Emmanuel Macron, will France commit to #FundEducation?”
Rihanna made a stunning appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” effortlessly stealing the spotlight. The multifaceted singer and actress, who stars in the action-packed film as the shape-shifter “Bubble,” lived up to her role’s name with a captivating and ethereal ensemble. Dressed in a monochromatic millennial pink outfit, Rihanna exuded elegance and grace. Her attire featured a couture Giambattista Valli tulle dress, perfectly complemented by lace-up heeled sandals from Manolo Blahnik and a chic clutch. The ensemble was a testament to her impeccable sense of style and fashion-forward choices. Rihanna’s rosy-mauve…
Rihanna popped out for the L.A. premiere of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets and completely stole the show. The singer and actress stars in the new action flick as a shape-shifter named “Bubble,” a fitting name considering her light as air statement dress. . Rih’s monochromatic millennial pink ensemble consisted of a couture Giambattista Valli tulle dress, Manolo Blahnik lace-up heeled sandal, and a chic little clutch. . Rih’s rosy-mauve make-up coordinated perfectly with the softness of her look. Plus, we’re loving her sleek hoops/ponytail combo with perfectly slicked down baby hairs.
Adekunle Gold can pull off bold Afrocentric look effortlessly stylish. The singer who’s declared his love for/obviously loves his African ‘Adire’, ‘Tie & Dye’, Ankara prints and more known for his bold, colourful and somewhat eclectic looks spares no styling detail when he decides to ‘get dressed’. A recent chat with the singer’s stylist Donald Onugha reveals the need to style the African style loving singer in looks “representing culture and heritage” every time he gets the opportunity (which is pretty much everytime). Known to love to “appear grand” everytime, Onugba reveals his client is “very particular about his brand”…
Nollywood stars, Hilda Dokubo and Chinedu Ikedieze have thrown their weight behind the LakeCity Film Festival. Organisers of the event recently revealed that planning has begun for the second edition of the Film Festival, which held in Oguta, Imo State. At a recent dinner event, the festival facilitator, Ekine Stronghold revealed that the second edition of the LakeCity Film Festival will surpass the achievement and strides of the maiden edition. “We are back and better. This time, we will be correcting some of our mistakes and leveraging on the relationship we have struck in the first edition to organise a…