Author: David Folami

Vector rolls up a fine Afrobeat mid-tempo love tune titled ‘Seaside’ featuring Korede Bello. Showing a great connection, Vector and Korede Bello are the ultimate romantics in this ‘breezy’ love song. The track was originally meant for the “Lafiaji” album but it was saved for just the right moment to keep the fans thrilled – and what a summer groovy song this is! Download and enjoy listening.

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The Governor of Bayelsa state, Seriake Dickson has alleged that former President Goodluck Jonathan’s tenure did not benefit the Ijaws. According to The Nation, Dickson said this while speaking to Ijaw leaders and youths during the annual Major Adaka Boroh celeration. Boroh was the leader of the Ijaw Volunteer Force, an armed militia with members consisting of the Ijaw ethnic group. He believed that the Ijaws deserved a better lot and therefore, declared independence from Nigeria and announced creation of the Niger Delta Republic on February 23, 1966. Boro was killed under mysterious circumstances while serving as a Major in…

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The Police Command in Borno on Tuesday confirmed the killing of five persons in a suicide bomb attack in Konduga Local Government Area of the state. The Spokesman of the command, Mr Victor Isuku, made the confirmation in a statement in Maiduguri. “Information received from Konduga has it that on Monday at about 2130 hrs, three Female suicide bombers detonated explosives strapped on their bodies at Shuwa settlement of Mandarari Ward Konduga , killing themselves and two others.” “While six persons sustained injuries, Normalcy has been restored in the area,” Isuku said The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

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The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeousn has said that the FG has received 2,500 tips from whistle-blowers. Adeosun said this on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at a town hall meeting in Abuja organised to showcase the achievements of the Buhari administration. The minister also said not all the whistle-blowers want rewards, adding that some volunteered information as a patriotic act. She also revealed that the government has blocked various financial leakages. Adeosun said “On the other measures we are using to fight corruption, apart from the TSA (Treasury Single Account), you all know about the whistle-blower policy, which has helped…

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Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski aims to better his record of 30 league goals in a season and beat Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to the Bundesliga’s top-scorer title on Saturday. His two-goal haul in Bayern’s thrilling 5-4 win over RB Leipzig last Saturday left Lewandowski one ahead of Aubameyang of Borussia Dortmund with one game left. This season’s haul matches his personal best, set last term when he won the ‘Golden Cannon’ trophy — awarded to the Bundesliga’s top-scorer — for the second time having won the title in 2013/14 with 20 goals for ex-club Dortmund. Lewandowski wants at least one more…

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Arsenal star Alex Iwobi is delighted with the action he got in Gunners’ 2-0 win over Sunderland on Tuesday, May 16. Iwobi was a 69th-minute substitute in the game, his first for Arsenal since their 2-2 league draw against Manchester City on April 2. After the game, he took to Instagram to express his delight with the game time he got. “Back Doing What I Love #AFC,” Iwobi wrote alongside a photo of him in action. The game against Sunderland was his 25th Premier League appearances for Arsenal and he has scored three goals in the process. The game comes…

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Harry Kane has backed Tottenham Hotspur to shake off their reputation as title chokers and finally win the Premier League next season. Mauricio Pochettino’s side came up short in the title race for the second successive year after Chelsea repelled their determined challenge in the same way Leicester City frustrated them 12 months ago. Deposed champions Leicester are Tottenham’s next opponents at the King Power Stadium on Thursday, but Kane’s thoughts are already turning to next term. Watching Chelsea’s jubilant players celebrate their title triumph was a painful experience for Tottenham striker Kane, who once again has more than 20…

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Born in Enugu state, Ogbodo is a Nollywood actress well known for ‘The Laptop’, ‘The Laptop 2’ and ‘Royal Palace’. She got married to Apo Arthur in October 2, 2013 and the duo are happily married with a daughter. Happy birthday Uche Ogbodo and Chris Attoh!

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Audu Maikori is reportedly suing the Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai for gross violation of his human rights. The entertainment mogul and social activist, in a suit (FHC/ABJ/CS/385/17) filed by his lawyers, Ballason’s Chambers at the Federal High Court, Abuja, is seeking damages against the Governor to the tune of N10 billion. Signal reports that the suit which came up for hearing before the trial judge, Hon. Justice John Tsoho on Tuesday, 16th May 2017, reveals that Maikori prayed the court to enforce his fundamental rights in light of the undue harassment and intimidation he suffered at the…

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Few months after getting engaged to Banky W, actress Adesua Etomi has been called out for snatching ‘a money bag’. It all started when a fan implied that she (Adesua) agreed to marry Banky W because he is rich. The fan wrote, “Enjoy girl. You are a lucky lady. Bagged yourself a money bag hubby.” Adesua responded saying she makes her own money and bagged herself a good man instead. She wrote, “I make my own money. I bagged myself a ‘GOOD MAN’. A money bag isn’t hard to find but a good man? That ain’t easy. I’m blessed. It…

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Davido will not fall short in providing for his second daughter, Hailey Adeleke. A photo of his little girl has surfaced sleeping in an automatic baby rocking chair. His girlfriend, Amada, shared this photo of little Hailey chilling in her chair. “Chillin,” she captioned it with love struck emojis too. The music star and girlfriend, Amanda, welcomed their bundle of joy on May 9, 2017, and named her Hailey Veronica Adeleke. The ‘If’ crooner also shared a shot of himself cuddling a pretty Hailey in the hospital after watching the miracle of her birth. “SHES HERE!! HAILEY VERONICA ADELEKE HAS…

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Popular singer 9ice in a recent chat with Funmi Iyanda talks about politics, music and creativity. When asked why he went into politics, “I’ve always wanted to be a Lawyer and you and aunty Adesua are the very few that inspired me. Because from my background it’s like you can’t be anybody. I didn’t have a passport until 2009, my first visa was to the UK. It’s not part of my dream because you are limited by your environment. Those are the issues and they are still there. I want Pastor Adeboye to contest as a President or House of…

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Music star Chris Brown has hit a total of 10 million followers on YouTube. The ‘Privacy’ singer was awarded a Diamond Play Button as he recently attained 10 million followers on his YouTube channel. The Diamond Play Button is the highest award on YouTube and it is given to a YouTuber that surpasses the 10 million subscribers mark. Other awards include the Gold Play Button for YouTubers who surpass the 1 million mark and the Silver Play Button for YouTubers who surpass the 100,000 mark. Chris Brown shared a photo of the letter sent to him by the CEO of…

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Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has condemned the mutiny in Cote d’Ivoire. Osinbajo expressed displeasure at the development via a statement released by his spokesman, Laolu Akande. The statement reads: “The Federal Government of Nigeria wishes to condemn in strong terms the recent developments in Cote d’Ivoire in which a small fraction of the country’s Armed Forces mutinied against the Government.” “Nigeria expresses strong and unflinching support for the Government of President Allassane Ouattara and welcomes ongoing efforts at resolving the crisis.” “In this context, the Federal Government urges the parties to the crisis to exercise maximum restraint, remain calm and…

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One of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls has escaped from Boko Haram captivity. Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, confirmed this to the State House correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday, May 17. Adesina said Acting President Yemi Osinbajo announced the girl’s escape during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The girl is said to have been brought to Abuja to join her colleagues who were recently rescued from the terror group. This is coming days after 82 of the kidnapped girls were released to the Federal Government – they were freed on May 6, 2017 – in exchange for some Boko Haram prisoners.…

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Victor Wanyama has described Totttenham Hotspurs’ win over Manchester United as a good ending to a great season that has seen the team remain second behind champions Chelsea. Wanyama capped an impressive performance with a beautiful opening goal that saw Spurs beat Manchester United 2-1. “I am happy with our team performance and I am glad I scored an important goal. It was an all-round performance from the entire team that has culminated in a good season for us despite missing out on the title. It’s always a nice feeling scoring for your team on important occasions,” Wanyama told supersport.com…

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Sergio Romero displayed some eye-catching pre-Europa League final form by saving a penalty as Manchester United drew 0-0 at Southampton in their penultimate Premier League game on Wednesday. United manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed Romero will start against Ajax in Stockholm next Wednesday and his early save from Manolo Gabbiadini helped the visitors stop the rot after successive losses to Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. The Argentina international, deputising for the rested David de Gea, also produced a string of saves early in the second half at St Mary’s to keep Claude Puel’s Southampton at bay. But the result had no…

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Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur each have three players among the eight nominations for the Premier League Player of the Season, while the coaches of both teams have also been shortlisted for the Manager of the Year award. Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is the favourite for the players’ prize, having already been named the PFA (Professional Footballers’ Association) Player of the Year and the FWA (Football Writers Association) Player of the Year. Belgium international Eden Hazard and Spain full back Cesar Azpilicueta are the other Chelsea players on the list, while Tottenham are represented by striker Harry Kane, midfielder Dele Alli…

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Arsenal players want Alexis Sanchez to stay at the club next season, defender Laurent Koscielny has said, as speculation continues to swirl about the Chilean international’s future. Sanchez has scored 28 goals in 49 appearances this season despite not being an out-and-out striker, but media reports have suggested he is unhappy at the club. The 28-year-old has a year left on his contract and has been linked with both Manchester United and City and several other leading clubs across Europe. “Firstly, he scored a lot of goals for us but his first job is not to be a striker, it…

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