Future just had to go for a smash hit out of a smash hit, ya dig? “Mask Off” was a total hit but that did nothing to stop the Epic Records superstar from grabbing a Kung Fu Kenny guest feature for the song’s official remix. Kendrick Lamar comes in at the middle of the song with a half-rapped, half-sung scheme. Yes, it’s everything you imagine. “Mask off” peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 but currently at No. 7 and still kicking it 13 weeks later. Since its release in mid-February, the second single off Future’s eponymous fifth…
Author: David Folami
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has said that local government councils should be reformed to boost their capacity to generate more revenue and augment allocation from the Federation Account. Ahmed said this in on Sunday during an interactive session with journalists at the Government House as part of the 50 anniversary of the creation of Kwara. “The challenge is to reform the local governments so that their capacities to generate revenue are improved. “Our local councils were created along political lines. Presently, they lack the capacity to generate revenue because their economic base is weak. “States cannot reform the local…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has initiated the implementation of the recent Executive Order issued by the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, at the airports in the country. Mr Saleh Dunoma, Managing Director, FAAN, made this known in a statement signed by the agency’s General Manager, Corporate Communications, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, in Lagos on Sunday. Dunoma said that machinery had been put in place to ensure a successful implementation of the executive order which he would supervise himself. According to him, the importance of the executive order cannot be overemphasised, especially because it will strengthen the nation’s fight…
Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, says this year’s Democracy Day is a time for sober reflection, reviewing performances and creating frameworks and action plans to make up for any shortcomings. Tinubu said this in a message entitled ‘Half-year Review’ to mark Democracy Day, commemorated every May 29, and to review her performance in the last two years as a Senator. She noted that this year’s Democracy Day commemoration marked the mid-term of the present democratic dispensation and administration. Tinubu commended Nigerians for being resilient, as the previous year had been economically difficult, assuring that better days are…
Cesc Fabregas has said he is happy playing for Chelsea but you can “never say never” about a move away from the club this summer. Fabregas, a reported target for Manchester United and Liverpool, started just 15 games across the season and was a substitute for the FA Cup final defeat against Arsenal. Asked if his lack of game-time has made him think about leaving, he said: “Not necessarily, but in football you can never say never. “Anything can happen but I have always said I feel very, very loved by the fans here and every time I have played…
Raphael Varane has told Telefoot that “it would be a pleasure” for Kylian Mbappe to join him at Real Madrid. Mbappe, 18, scored 24 goals in all competitions for Monaco as they won the Ligue 1 title and reached the semifinals of the Champions League. He is now in-demand and could move this summer, with France international teammate Varane hoping to convince him to join Real. “Mbappe is a very good youngster with a huge potential,” Varane said. “It would be a pleasure to see him here. In addition to that he is French, so he would be welcome. We…
Jose Mourinho has personally intervened in order to ensure Manchester United beat Paris Saint-Germain to the signing of Ivan Perisic, but Inter Milan are holding out for €55 million, according to CalcioMercato. The Italian outlet claims the 28-year-old Croatia international winger has already agreed personal terms with United and will earn €7m a year at Old Trafford. However, the Premier League side’s offer to Inter stands at €40m, so the clubs are some way off meeting in the middle. But with the player already having agreed a move and Inter keen to begin their summer spending, it won’t be long…
Oritsefemi and his wife, Nabila Fash, have reunited in London. The singer has been in London for sometime now, while his bride stayed back in Nigeria. Now, they are finally together. The singer shared pictures of himself as he waited to picked her up from Heathrow airport. Then, shared more pictures where they kissed. The singer recently tied the knot with Fash, who is a PR expert, in a private court wedding. Afterwards, he shared the news via his Instagram account with the caption, “Mrs O”.
It’s a wrap from the Dubai set of the anticipated “The Wedding Party” sequel. “The Wedding Party 2,” the comedy that shot in Dubai for the past two weeks, is headed into post-production as the cast and crew have wrapped shooting. It’s a wrap!!! Next, my fav part of filmmaking…Post!!! Thanks to @moabudu @inkblotpresents and the Elfike Collective for trusting me with their franchise,” the director of the sequel,” Niyi Akinmolayan wrote on Instagram. “Thanks to a wonderful team in Nigeria and Dubai for their dedication to the project. Can’t wait to share the magic we made with you all…
Davido’s decision to hang with another girl has led to a fight between his baby mamas. Reportedly, the singer, who performed at a wedding in Accra, Ghana on Saturday, met a woman there. Afterwards, they went back to his hotel room to the annoyance of his Atlanta based babymama, Amanda. She took to social media to share her feelings saying, “Got a good girl…but hoes is his choice”. This shade did not go well with Davido’s Nigerian based babymama, Sophia Momodu. She immediately responded with these images. Meanwhile, Momodu was recently attacked by a troll. She was criticised for sharing…
T.I has ended his marriage to wife Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris on an episode of reality television programme, T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle. The rapper who started dating the Xscape group singer in the year 2000 also revealed that he is quite happy about taken the decision during their conversation on the series. “I think you’re a phenomenal person. We’ve had some of the best times of our lives together. And it does not hurt or insult me that at some point you grew to this point and I grew to this point. “I don’t think it’s either of our…
Talking about a sweet loving father gesture. Nigerian singer, Timaya threw a frozen themed party to mark the fifth year birthday party of daughter, Emma. From a towering cake to a perfectly arranged seating setting, the gig wore a fairytale ambience that can only be found in a Disney cartoon. To have a father who could bring all that to life must have been so much joy for little Emma who had an air of excitement around her as seen in pictures taken at the event. Her birthday which was actually a week ago saw the singer gush about her…
Big Brother Naija reality star, Tboss has opened up on her relationship with controversial Kogi state lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye. TBoss was pictured with Senator Melaye at the lawmaker’s “Antidote for corruption” book launch in Abuja. The picture got tongues wagging. But speaking at a breakfast buffet at Shirley’s Confectionery, Abuja on Saturday, May 27, 2017, TBoss denied having any relationship with Senator Melaye “It was a book launch and the people I work with also work with him,” TBoss said. “So we got an invitation for the book launch, I was in Abuja and I went there with my…
A Daura-based Non Governmental Organization, Compare and Contrast Youth Association has trained 195 women on eight different vocational skills. Its Secretary, Alhaji Sabiu Mohammed disclosed this at the graduation ceremony of the second batch of the trainees in Daura on Saturday. The Secretary, who, called for community participation in the activities of the organisation, said the training was aimed at empowering the women to enable them become self-reliant. He said the association which was established in 2014, started with 30 trainees ,”adding we have 304 women undergoing training on various skills out of which 195 are graduating today.” He said…
An Abuja based general physician on Wednesday advised Nigerians to go for regular medical check-up to prevent hepatitis. Dr Patrick Ezeogu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that hepatitis was an inflammation of the liver caused by hepatitis virus Type A, B, C, D and E. He said that many people suffering from the disease were not aware of it because the symptoms do not appear on the body. He said that Hepatitis `A’ could be contacted from eating contaminated food. “It can also be spread through poor sanitation, poor personal hygiene, drinking unclean water or eating…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has enjoined the Muslim faithfuls to use the Holy month of Ramadan to continue to pray for the leadership of the country, its peaceful coexistence and speedy economic revival. The Speaker made the call in a goodwill message to the Nigerian Muslim community on the commencement of Ramadan season, issued by his special adviser on Media & Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan. He admonished the Muslim faithful to always replicate in their daily lives, the spirit of sacrifice, forgiveness, self denial and piety associated with the Holy month of Ramadhan. “As…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has scored Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi high on good governance, peace and infrastructural development. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that IPAC is the umbrella organisation of all political parties in Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Enugu State Chairman of IPAC, Chief John Nwobodo, on Saturday, the body expressed delight at the achievements of Ugwuanyi’s administration “in just two years in office”. Nwobodo said that the governor’s “many positive actions, projects and programmes have elevated governance to a higher pedestal in the state’’. The IPAC chairman also lauded the governor’s exhibition of vision,…
The head of African Church, Ifako Diocese, Rt. Rev. Michael Adeyemi, has said the sack of Presiding Chaplain of the Chapel of Christ the Light, is ungodly and saddening. After Venerable Femi Taiwo, was sacked by the Lagos State Government for allegedly disrespecting the first lady of the governor, Bolanle Ambode, Rt. Rev. Adeyemi has expresses dissatisfaction in the entire decision by the Lagos State government. In an interview with Punch, Adeyemi said: “I was here (in my office) when he (Venerable Taiwo) called me that they asked him to pack out within 24 hours and that he was even…
Ex-Vice National Chairman, PDP SouthWest, Olabode George has said Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was behind his travails and incarceration while he headed the National Ports Authority. “Tinubu and others were responsible for my travails during the Nigeria Ports Authority crisis when I was sent to prison for doing nothing. I can only wish Obanikoro the best of luck,” George said. In a recent interview, the former military governor of Ondo State denies being a sworn enemy to Tinubu as it is widely spread. He said: “Bola (Tinubu) and I are not sworn enemies. Bola and I met during the burial of…
All-time top-scorer Wayne Rooney was on Thursday left out of the England squad for next month’s World Cup qualifier against Scotland and a friendly against France. The 31-year-old striker has lost his place at Manchester United and was similarly omitted from Gareth Southgate’s England squad announced in March, although he was carrying a knee injury at the time, but is now fit. Rooney, who made a brief appearance in Manchester United’s Europa League final win over Ajax in Stockholm on Wednesday, had hoped to end his international career by captaining England at next year’s World Cup in Russia. But this…