Ubi Franklin has shared his story on depression and how he was able to overcome it. The CEO of Made Men Music Group shared his life-changing story via Instagram on Thursday, June 29, 2017. According to him, he was sharing the testimony to encourage others going through the same experience. In the series of posts, he talks about depression and how his son was what kept him every time he had suicidal thoughts and how he eventually overcame the challenge. In one part he wrote, “There was money, food and roof over my head but I was deeply out of…
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Born June 30, 1980, Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau, popularly known by her stage name Kaffy, is a Nigerian dancer, choreographer, dance instructor and fitness coach. She is also the founder and owner of Imagneto Dance Company.
Born in London, England, June 30, 1987, Maria Okanrende is a co-host of The Morning Rush on the Beat 99.9 FM and a TV anchor. She played the role of Foye on the 3rd season of MTV’s “Shuga” and has worked with the BBC, MTV, and Dropout UK. She has interviewed superstars, including 2Face, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and more.
The spotlight is on Nigerian singers Banky W, Tekno and radio presenter Toke Makinwa right now. The three celebrities were spotted at a hanger boarding a private jet to an unknown destination. Soon-to-be-wed record label executive Banky W posed for the cameras in a tuxedo with a unique emerald green velvet jacket. Meanwhile, Tekno who is currently enjoying massive radio airplay with singles like ‘Yawa’ and ‘Ajeh’ was seen in a navy blue suit on a blue carpet leading to the jet. Just off her ‘On Becoming’ book tour in South Africa, Toke Makinwa dressed in a peach silk wrapped…
Actresses Tonto Dikeh, Mercy Aigbe and Queen Wuraola, the wife of the Ooni of Ife, are leading a campaign against domestic violence. The trio in conjunction with the 1in3 Africa campaign are walking the streets of Lagos today, June 30, 2017, to show their displeasure at the high rate of domestic violence cases. Recall that Mercy Aigbe and Tonto Dikeh are both victims of domestic violence and have taken the DV awareness to heart. The group kicked off their walk at 10 am under the Falomo Bridge by Awolowo Road, Lagos. This comes after Aigbe took to Instagram writing, “Battery…
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun, has stated that restructuring is not top of the party’s priority. He said the party never made a promise to restructure while it was campaigning for the presidential seat because of how contentious the issue is. He also said the government is more concerned with fulfilling the immediate needs of Nigerians. Oyegun disclosed this on Sunrise Daily, an early morning show on Channels TV, saying the subject ranks low on President Muhammadu Buhari’s list of priorities. He said, “When the APC manifesto was being put together, it…
Details have emerged of the percentage of salaries each of the 16 local councils in Kwara State will pay its workers for the month of June. The payment is based on the amount of federal allocation accrued to each of the councils for June and their staff strength. According to a document released by the State Joint Accounts Allocation Committee (JAAC), four local councils will pay their workers full salaries and above for this month. The document shows that Offa local council will pay 100.3% salary to its staff, Isin local council will pay 104.2%, Patigi; 121.5%, while workers in…
Popular rapper reveals his mum is a lesbian on new album 4:44. Jay-Z who just dropped his anticipated album 4:44, in which he apologises to Beyoncé for often womanising, has made a surprising revelation. On the album’s third track, Smile, Jay says his mum, Gloria Carter, is a lesbian. “Momma had 4 kids but she’s a lesbian/had to pretend so long that she’s a thesbian/Had to hide in the closet, so she medicate. ‘Society shame and the pain was too much to take/Cried tears of joy when you fell in love/Don’t matter to me if it’s a him or her,”…
Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere has criticized Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state over his recent comment on the implementation of the 2014 Confab report. While speaking on Channels Television on Thursday, June 29, 2017, El-Rufai described those calling for the Nigeria restructuring as ‘political opportunists.’ Reacting to the Governor’s comment, Afenifere’s publicity secretary, Yinka Odumakin said if implemented, the 2017 Confab report could solve Nigeria’s problem of inequality. “El-Rufai should tell us his own idea to correct the imbalance in the country, because as far as we are concerned, the 2014 confab report is about the closest to the democratic…
The Kano State Government has donated sanitation items to the state command of the Nigerian Prisons Service. The state Commissioner for Environment, Dr Ali Makoda, who presented the items, urged the prisons service to make effective use of the items so as to achieve a hygienic environment. The commissioner, whom was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Sagir Wali, urged the prisons to clear their drains regularly. He also appealed to the affluent citizens to support the efforts of the Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s administration to sanitise the environment. Receiving the items, the Deputy Comptroller of Prisons, Mallam…
<img src="https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Muhammadu-Buhari-Olusegun-Obasanjo-300×225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-110728" /Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says that basic education and good governance will enhance intra-African trade. Obasanjo said this at the ongoing 24th Annual General Meeting of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Friday in Kigali. He said that there should be education for all, adding that it was the foundation for development According to him, at least basic education is required by all to enable citizens read and write and be useful to himself, his country and his neighbours. He said it was only when all were educated that the problem of…
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has revealed that 15 billion dollars is unaccounted for in the country’s defence spending. He made this revelation while speaking at the 5th Annual Christopher Kolade Lecture on Business Integrity in Lagos on Friday, June 30, 2017. According to him, “In our investigations into Defence spending, we discovered 15 billion dollars unaccounted for, with no guarantee that we will ever be able to recover it. “You can imagine the damage done by that corrupt act.” The Acting President was speaking on the lecture subject, “Prevention is Better than Cure Even on the Issue of Corruption”. He…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says President Muhammadu Buhari is fast recovering from his illness contrary to allegations that he is on life support. The National Chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, gave the assurance in Abuja while speaking with newsmen at the end of a meeting between the party`s National Working Committee (NWC) and state governors elected on the party’s platform. “We are glad to inform you that President Muhammadu Buhari is recovering in a very robust manner.” “We hope he takes it easy and when he comes back, I have no doubt at all that we will…
The South East Coordinator of Voices for Change (V4C), Mrs Koby Ikpo, has urged Enugu State Government to address issues of social and gender inequality in the state. Ikpo made the call on Friday in Enugu during a Gender Equality Movement (GEM) review meeting with the theme: ‘Ensuring Sustainable Development through Gender Inclusion in Leadership’. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the GEM is a four-year programme initiated by V4C, funded by DFID and implemented by the Women Aide Collective (WACOL) in Enugu State. Ikpo said that the call became necessary following the imminent end of the programme and…
The Anambra Peoples Assembly (APA) has denounced the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu and his struggle for Biafra. Coordinator of the group, Mazi Nnamdi Okorafor in a statement described Kanu as a ‘cofusionist’ acting the script of some individuals. The group also advised Biafra agitators in Anambra state to leave adding that ‘a small boy like Kanu’ cannot lead the Igbo nation. “I will assume that there are no men in Igbo land, if we allow a small boy to drag all of us into war against Nigeria through hate speech,” Okorafo said. ”Nnamdi Kanu is making…
Manchester United found the perfect response to their critics last season by ending the campaign with three trophies, Paul Pogba told Esquire Magazine. United were criticised for a lack of style during their first season under Jose Mourinho after struggling in front of goal, scoring just 54 times in the Premier League, 31 fewer than champions Chelsea. But Pogba has insisted beautiful football means nothing without silverware. And United’s haul of the Community Shield, EFL Cup and Europa League means they had a successful year. “I accept that we didn’t play well, we didn’t do this, we didn’t do that.…
Chelsea forward Pedro still hopes that fellow Spain international Diego Costa will remain at the club. Costa was Chelsea’s top scorer last season with 20 goals and he set up seven more in 35 league starts to help the Blues win the Premier League, but the 28-year-old announced earlier this month he would be leaving this summer after receiving a text message from coach Antonio Conte stating he was not counting on his services despite player having two years left on his contract. Pedro, who has played with Costa the past two campaigns in London, told Cadena Ser radio: “We…
Manchester United are ready to reject interest in Phil Jones this summer to keep the defender at Old Trafford, sources have said. Jones impressed Jose Mourinho last season, forming a partnership with Marcos Rojo that convinced the United manager to delay his move for Victor Lindelof. Lindelof finally arrived in a £31 million move from Benfica earlier this month after initial interest in January, but Mourinho still wants to keep Jones at the club. Jones, meanwhile, is hopeful of securing a place in the England squad for next summer’s World Cup in Russia. And despite being told by national team…
A new season requires a fresh look and Bayern Munich have certainly secured themselves just that by unveiling a slick new away kit for the 2017-18 campaign. The shirt is predominantly navy but features a striking red band across the midriff — a motif that is repeated on the shorts and socks. The football scholars among you may have noticed that the kit is actually a homage to a classic Bayern strip of yesteryear. Indeed, it’s a throwback to the kit worn by the Bavarian giants between 1997 and 1999, as modelled here by the effortlessly cool Hasan Salihamidzic. The…
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez says he’s clear about his future — but isn’t ready to reveal where he will be playing next season. Sanchez is preparing to play for Chile in the Confederations Cup final against Germany but faced several questions about his future at Friday’s news conference amid continued speculation about a move away from the Emirates. He is entering the final year of his contract and is yet to agree an extension, leading to speculation about a move to Bayern Munich or Manchester City. When asked whether he knew in his mind where he’ll be playing next season,…