Riding fresh off his Esquire Magazine cover, Idris Elba strips for Essence Magazine. The 44 year old actor who recently showed off his boyish looks for Esquire Magazine poses shirtless for Essence Magazine cover feature. Styled by foremost celebrity stylist Ade Samuels, Idris Elba chose a black on black look with his shirt button undone with flattering pants with banded waist that fits perfect sporting dainty wrist bands. In another shot, he goes completely shirtless choosing a denim with his Topman briefs peeking out. He snags his second cover just a few days apart. What do you think of his…
Author: David Folami
The Enugu state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Justice Reforms, Juliet Ibekaku. The presidential aide was suspended for alleged misconduct and anti-party activities, reports say. Reports say the deputy chairman of the party, Adolphus Ude, who was also suspended, and his group allegedly invaded the APC secretariat on July 3, 2017. Speaking to newsmen, Joe Orji condemned the invasion of the APC secretariat, while endorsing Ben Nwoye as the Enugu State Chairman of the APC. Orji also said that “the APC promised change in the country and it…
DJ Lambo has come out with her first song since becoming Choc Boi Nation president. The tune titled ‘Bebe’ features Skales and Victoria Kimani is quite a good listen, housed on briliant production courtesy in-house producer cum artist Ckay.
Michelle Obama stepped out at ESPYs on Wednesday 12th July 2017 wearing a Cushnie et Ochs dress and the look is unforgettable. The look that has since got rave reactions saw the 53-year old in the black dress featuring an asymmetrical cutout neckline in form fitting style modified from the brand’s Fall 2017 R-T-W Collection. She chose the elegantly flattering customized look with black pumps with diagonal strap details that matches the cutout detail on her dress to present the Arthur Ashe Courage Award to Timothy Shriver at ESPY Awards. She wore bold silver earrings with her signature sleek hair…
Gone are the days when celebrities take body-shaming lying down, and definitely not this actress. The feisty Hollywood actress took to her Instagram page to share a sexy snap of herself and some troll tried to dull her shine. With Henson showing off ample cleavage in her new snap, the troll tried to body shame her, commenting on the post, “Saggy.” “Cookie” as she is popularly known was quick to reply, “Like Your balls.” In recent times, celebrities have been going savage on Internet trolls as should be and maybe, just maybe they might be able to turn the tide…
Supposed awardees of ‘YouWiN’ under the administration of president Muhammadu Buhari, has said that the empowerment program has left them worse off and frustrated. Former President Goodluck Jonathan launched the Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria (YouWiN) program with plenty of fanfare circa 2012. YouWiN was fashioned to help young entrepreneurs and women float their own businesses, given Nigeria’s huge unemployment figures. To achieve this goal, the government was going to hand beneficiaries grants, technical support and guidance through mentors. At the launch of the 4th edition of YouWiN in 2014, Jonathan claimed that the government’s empowerment project had created…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has expressed grief over the death of another serving member of the House of Representatives, Abdullahi Mohammed Wamakko. Wamakko died on Friday in Abuja at the age of 50. The lawmaker represented Kware/Wamakko Constituency, Sokoto State and was serving his first term. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Turaki Hassan, on Friday in Abuja, Dogara expressed his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Sokoto State. “Hon Wamakko was a dedicated lawmaker who had the progress of Kware/Wamakko federal constituency, Sokoto…
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has faulted the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo’s position on Nigeria’s unity. At the commemoration of 50years after the Biafra Civil War, Osinbajo had declared Nigeria’s unity was non-negotiable saying ‘we are better together than apart.’ But, speaking at a colloquium tagged ‘A day with the Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka and Ijaw literary icons,” on Friday, July 14, 2017 in Kaiama, Bayesla State, Soyinka noted that anything – including Nigeria’s unity – is negotiable. “We must stop confusing and mixing up the argument, we are mixing up the argument,” Soyinka said. “It is very unfortunate…
Nelson Semedo didn’t think about any other offers once he learned of Barcelona’s interest, the Portuguese said after joining the Catalan club from Benfica in a deal worth an initial €30 million on Friday. Semedo, 23, moves to Barca on a five-year deal as the Camp Nou club hope they’ve finally ended their search for a new right-back following the departure of Dani Alves last summer. Both Manchester United and Manchester City had also been linked with the Portugal international, but he was determined that his destination would be Barcelona. “Barcelona was always my first option,” he said at his…
Leonardo Bonucci has taken out a full-page advert in Gazzetta dello Sport to thank Juventus after leaving the club for AC Milan. Bonucci, 30, had a strained relationship with Juve manager Massimiliano Allegri and it has been noticed that the defender failed to mention him in the farewell note, also posted on Instagram, that was entitled “A splendid story.” “Seven seasons have passed,” the statement read. “Seven seasons of victories, of dreams come true, of growth achieved via an empathic and exceptional bond with Juve, in its absolute entirety. “Six Scudetti, all experienced and earned by fighting. Naturally, there remains…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed he wants two more signings this summer. United have splashed more than £100 million to bring defender Victor Lindelof and striker Romelu Lukaku to Old Trafford. But Mourinho admitted during his first news conference of the summer at the club’s UCLA training base that he wants two more players. He has been linked with moves for Ivan Perisic, Eric Dier and Nemanja Matic as he searches for a new winger and a holding midfielder. Mourinho was reluctant to comment on Matic, despite sources saying the Serbian midfielder was left out of the Chelsea…
Paul Okoye’s wife, Anita Okoye, is grateful for her safe and natural delivery and what better way to express it than with the sweet delivery video she just shared? The new-mother-of-twins took to her Instagram page to share a post on her delivery experience. She also revealed in the post that her delivery was a natural one. She captioned the post: “I am so thankful for all the warm messages, prayers and gifts I have received since the arrival of our babies. God bless everyone of you for celebrating with us. “Thanks to God Almighty for blessing us far more…
Banky W is back to the New York Film Academy where he’s currently taking a course on Screenwriting. The singer, who just dropped an EP “Songs About U“ shared the news on his Snapchat on Monday, July 10, 2017. Banky W then shared a photo of his Student ID Card on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Recall that the recently engaged Banky had graduated from the academy in 2014, after a course in directing he then went on to release his film “A Music Film Experience”. Dr Sid also graduated from the New York Film Academy in 2015 and Nigerian actress…
Beyonce recently welcomed a set of twins – a boy and a girl. It’s only been one month after this incredible feat and the Queen B is already flaunting her post-baby body. She flaunted her amazing figure when she stepped out with her husband, Jay Z. The couple were seen at Roc Nation artist Vic Mensa’s listening party for his new album. Once again, the pop star has shown the world why she remains the Queen. Meanwhile, the 35-year-old pop star has finally unveiled her twins. In an Instagram post on Friday, July 14, she also revealed their names. “Sir…
The Senate committee Chairman on Foreign and local debts, Senator Shehu Sani has called on Gen TY Danjuma to mind his utterances. Danjuma and some others, under the aegis of National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF), blamed the Buhari administration for the ethnic crisis and agitations for secession in the country. According to Daily Post, Sani condemned the comments, adding that the comments threaten the existence of Nigeria’s unity. He said “Its unfair to President Buhari for any individual or group to accuse him or his administration of having any theocratic agenda. Other issues raised about his administration may or may…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that it did not recover $42m from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, Ahmed Makarfi’s farm. According to reports in the media, the anti-graft agency recovered the amount from Makarfi’s farm on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. The Supreme Court also declared Makarfi the authentic chairman of the PDP on Wednesday. According to Daily Post, the EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwajaren described the news reports as fake news. Uwajaren also called on members of the public to disregard the report making the rounds on social media. He said “The EFCC hereby warns the…
The Arewa Youths Forum has threatened to resist any plan to remove President Muhammadu Buhari from power. The group also warned political leaders in the South-West against plotting to take over power from the North in 2019. The National President of the group, Alhaji Gambo Ibrahim Gujungu also alleged that South-West leaders are using the Ekiti Governor, Ayo Fayose and former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode to carry out their plans. Gunjungu said “These Southwest people think that we don’t understand the politics they are playing, we do but we will shock them when the time comes. “They are using Fayose…
All is now set in Zamfara to receive Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, expected on one-day official visit on July 18, 2017. The acting President is scheduled to inaugurate projects executed by Gov. Abdulaziz Yari across the state. Some of the projects include Federal Government road linking Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi states which was executed by the state government under agreement for repayment by Federal Government. The Chairman of the state government committee for inauguration of government projects, Alhaji Lawal M-Liman, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gusau on Saturday that Osinbajo’s visit was also part of the…
The United States government has reportedly seized properties worth $144m from the former minister of petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Alison-Madueke was indicted for allegedly receiving a bribe from some individuals, for the award of a contract. According to Daily Post, the US Assistant Attorney-General, Kenneth Blanco, said the funds will be returned. Speaking on the case, Blanco said “Corrupt foreign officials and business executives should make no mistake: if illicit funds are within the reach of the United States, we will seek to forfeit them and to return them to the victims from whom they were stolen.” The former minister was…
The former chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi has said that former President Goodluck Jonathan did not reverse electricity tariff in 2015. The former NERC boss said the agency announced an increase in tariff, but later suspended the decision. Amadi said this following a comment by the minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola that GEJ reversed tariffs to win electoral votes. He said “I have read some piece of news suggesting that President Jonathan ordered the reversal of electricity tariff during his tenure as president. Since I have left office I have avoided issues…