The first season of The Voice Nigeria saw Waje and A’rese emerge winners. The second season is almost here and from a debut date to the coaches, check out everything we know about the second season of ‘The Voice Nigeria.’ 1. 2face Idibia, who was one of the coaches in season one will not be returning. 2. 2face Idibia will be replaced by the ‘Johnny’ singer, Yemi Alade. 3. Alade joins season one judges, Timi Dakolo, Waje and Patoranking. 4. The second season of the reality series will be hosted by IK Osakioduwa, who hosted the first season. 5. The…
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Jose Mourinho admits Manchester United’s youngsters are not ready for their sudden introduction to the Premier League against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Mourinho intends to play a weakened side against Palace in a bid to keep his senior stars fit and fresh ahead of the Europa League final against Ajax in Stockholm next Wednesday. With United unable to finish in the Premier League’s top four, Mourinho is banking on winning the Europa League to seal a place in next season’s Champions League. That means Joel Pereira, Kieran O’Hara, Demetri Mitchell, Scott McTominay, Josh Harrop, Matthew Willock, Zachary Dearnley and 16-year-old…
Mercy Aigbe’s former friend Opemititi Ajayi has slammed the actress and Linda Ikeji and Mercy Aigbe with a N500Million lawsuit. Ajayi is suing each for alleging she slept with Lanre Gentry and destroyed the actress’s marriage. According to the letter prepared by her attorneys, the 500Million is to ‘repair’ the damages caused by the defamatory publications and statement. Mercy Aigbe and Linda Ikeji have just seven days to satisfy this demand. Meanwhile, the actress’ husband, Lanre Gentry, who was released after fulfilling his bail condition has accused the Nigerian government of neglecting those in prison and focusing on other things.…
Osas Ighodaro is a pretty cover girl for Koko Magazine. The Nollywood actor sports looks from Amarelis Atelier and Makioba spoke about childbirth and getting her body back, her career and what makes her tick in the new edition. Ighodaro who is married to co-actor Gbenro Ajibade chose a sheer detailed yellow and white piece for one cover shot wearing her hair side swept complete with soft glowing makeup look and statement earrings. For the second cover she chose tassel detailed contrasting piece wearing matte red lips while showing off her enviable frame. Credits: Photography: Lai Makajuola Styling: Funke Opasina…
Mercy Aigbe’s husband, Lanre Gentry, is finally out of jail. The actress’ husband who was released after fulfilling his bail condition.
Gov Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State on Friday donated N5million to the state’s Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) for the renovation of the press centre in the state. The governor announced the donation in Lafia when the officials and members of the council paid him a courtesy. He also directed the state Commissioner for Education to commence the process of building a block of five classrooms for a nursery and primary school at the council’s site of choice. Al-Makura who said that the gesture was part of the government’s determination to build the capacity of practising journalists…
The Kebbi State Government has ordered immediate closure of the Na Kowa Guest Inn and Restaurant in Birnin Kebbi over alleged accommodation of criminals. The state Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Musa Kalgo, told newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Friday that Gov. Atiku Bagudu directed the closure. Kalgo said that Bagudu also directed that all occupants of the inn should be arrested and interrogated. According to him, any occupant suspected to be a criminal would be charged to court. “Some nefarious activities have been taking place in the area. It was alleged that the hotel is the hideout of criminals that…
Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters, Ita Enang says Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has the authority to sign the 2017 budget. Enang made the clarification on Friday, May 19, after handing the document over to Osinbajo for assent. The presidential aide initially said that the document would be sent to the president to sign in London. Buhari is currently in London on an indefinite medical vacation after leaving Nigeria on Sunday, May 7. “The budget as passed by the National Assembly has just been transmitted to the Acting President. I just delivered it,” Enang said…
Pep Guardiola has questioned the need to ban players for diving, suggesting instead that it would be better to concentrate on giving Premier League referees help by using more video technology. Guardiola believes referees need more assistance from television because they find it difficult to keep up with play because the game is so quick. The Football Association has passed new rules to come into force in England next season, which will allow them to use television evidence to sanction divers. Under the new set-up, a panel will review footage each match to examine cases of alleged diving, with suspensions…
Antonio Conte is planning a fitting farewell for John Terry as the Chelsea legend prepares for his Stamford Bridge send-off against Sunderland on Sunday. Terry will leave Chelsea at the end of this season and his last appearance at Stamford Bridge, in a blue shirt at least, promises to be an emotional experience for the defender. The 36-year-old has hardly played for Chelsea this season after losing his place, but he started in the league for the first time since September in Monday’s 4-3 win over Watford. He will lift the 15th major trophy of his career after the Sunderland…
Paul Pogba will return for Manchester United for Sunday’s home game against Crystal Palace after missing the last two matches due to the death of his father, manager Jose Mourinho said on Friday. The Portuguese is focusing on next Wednesday’s Europa League final against Dutch side Ajax and is set to field a youthful team for the largely meaningless final game of the Premier League season. With United sixth in the domestic league and unable to finish in the top four, the Europa League is Mourinho’s only hope of securing Champions League football next season. But he told reporters that…
Looks like Amber Rose is ready to spill the tea! The 33-year-old model went on quite a Twitter rampage yesterday — and she didn’t leave any celebrity stones unturned! She had the entire Beyhive freaking out when she revealed a dirty little secret about Jay Z and Beyoncé yesterday — check out the video to see what she said! Of course, Muva later retracted the statement, claiming that she got hacked and was not the person behind the mysterious tweet, but oddly enough, she didn’t delete the “hacker’s” message about Bey! This isn’t the first time Amber has come for…
Chance the Rapper gets candid about Kanye West. During an interview with Get Out director Jordan Peele for Teen Vogue, the Chicago MC, who grew up idolizing Yeezy, explained what it was like to work with his hero. “Insanity,” he said. “He’s very big on multitasking. We’ll have a studio rented out, and he’ll bounce between rooms working on different songs, writing for a second or adding or subtracting productions. He’ll also put a bunch of people in a room that he thinks might have good ideas and try to see what they come up with. I remember one night…
Whenever Beyoncé’s baby shower for her twins happens, it’s going to be a red alert for the Beyhive and Internet gossip sleuths everywhere. Fans and followers are already so hyped up that they constructed an alternate reality over the weekend in which Kim Kardashian was invited to Beyoncé’s shower. Which was not at all the case. But here’s how the confusion happened. Page Six reports that Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin celebrated their daughter Apple’s 13th birthday at the Museum of Ice Cream in LA. on Sunday, and that Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Tina Knowles were all invited. Tina started posting…
House of Representatives member, Edward Pwajock says Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff is an undertaker brought to bury the party. Pwajock also said that he warned against the appointment of Sheriff as chairman in 2016. He made the comments on Wednesday, May 17, after dumping the PDP for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). “Governor Fayose has been quoted not once, not twice, as saying that if the Supreme Court affirms senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the chairman of PDP, he and others like him will have no option but to leave the PDP and join another…
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has advised the military high command to desist from posting soldiers on attachment to politicians. Wike gave the advice on Wednesday at Oyigbo, Rivers State, when he flagged off construction work on the old Aba road by Mbano junction. “It is undemocratic to attach soldiers to politicians because that could be counter-productive and pose a threat to national security. “In a democratic setting, soldiers attached to politicians can be used for undemocratic activities,” he said. Wike noted that only the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces had the privilege to have soldiers posted to guard him,…
Many people have been trapped after a three-storey building collapsed in the Ilasa area of Lagos state on Thursday, May 18. The incident was said to have occurred around 2pm. Most of the people under the rubbles are said to be construction workers. It was gathered that rescue operation is ongoing at the scene – located at 2/4, Richard Abimbola, Off Limca Road, Ire Adri Estate. Officials of the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) are said to be treating some of the victims. Some of the victims have also been taken to the Ilasa general hospital. The general manager of…
Bayern Munich will farewell two giants of the game on Saturday when World Cup winners Philipp Lahm and Xabi Alonso retire from professional football. Bayern’s game at home to Freiburg promises to be an emotional afternoon as the Bundesliga champions lift the trophy for the fifth successive season. Between them, Lahm, 33, and Alonso, 35, won every major trophy and were key figures in two of the 21st century’s most incredible matches. Defensive midfielder Alonso scored Liverpool’s crucial third goal in their comeback from 3-0 down at half-time in the 2005 Champions League final against AC Milan, before winning 3-2…
Coach Massimiliano Allegri has urged treble-chasing Juventus to settle nerves ahead of their Champions League final with Real Madrid next month by securing the Serie A title, and another league and Cup double, on Sunday. With only two Champions League titles to their name in eight attempts, the Turin giants are determined to make amends for their 3-1 defeat to Barcelona in 2015 when they face 11-time champions Real in Cardiff on June 3. Juventus took one step towards a third successive league and Cup double on Wednesday with a comprehensive 2-0 Cup final win over Lazio, Dani Alves and…
Harry Kane staked his claim to finish as the Premier League’s top scorer with a scintillating four-goal blast in Tottenham’s 6-1 demolition of Leicester on Thursday. Although Tottenham were unable to overhaul champions Chelsea in the title race, Mauricio Pochettino’s vibrant young side look certain to make a renewed challenge next term and Kane is the figurehead of that bright future. Kane is hunting the league’s golden boot and the England striker was at his predatory best as he plundered the Leicester defence four times to move to the top of the scoring charts with 26 goals. Everton’s Romelu Lukaku…