Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya, who was born in February 27, 1975, passed away in Canada on May 17, 2017. Reacting to her unexpected demise, chairman of Okiki films and popular music marketer, Sunday Esan, expressed shock, saying he would miss Olaiya’s humility. I’m currently in a state of grief and shock. It’s true, Moji Olaiya is gone, my good friend is no more, I will miss her personality, talent and humility,” Esan said. “I’m sorry I can’t say more,” he added. Actors who have responded to her death include Toyin Aimakhu, who posted “RIP” with sad emojis. Actor and comedian…
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Ilorin -based contractors that supplied materials for the construction of the Cargo Terminal and Metropolitan Square in Ilorin have appealed to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to prevail on Stabilini Visioni to pay the outstanding money owed to them. The contractors, under the auspices of ‘Association of suppliers to Stabilini Visioni Nig. Ltd, Ilorin’ made the appeal on Thursday in a statement signed by Alhaji Lawal Jato, on their behalf. Jato said the contractors supplied sand, granite, stone dust, sharp sand, hard core and gravel to Stabilini Visioni for the construction of the two edifices in Ilorin during the Sen.…
The nurse who treated the late senator Isiaka Adeleke has denied administering a drug overdose on the deceased. Adeleke, senator who represented Osun west in the 8th assembly, was declared dead on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The nurse, Alfred Aderibigbe, was accused of giving the late politician an overdose of banned drugs. But speaking when he appeared before a coroner inquest on Thursday, May 18, Aderibigbe said all the drugs he administered to Adeleke were in normal dosage. He told the chief magistrate, Olusegun Ayilara, that he had been treating Adeleke in the last 15 years. He added that the…
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday, May 18, signed three executive orders. The orders are to ease business, fast-track budget submissions and to promote Made in Nigeria products. A statement issued by the spokesman for the Office of the Vice President, Laolu Akande, said the move will “significantly change some of the ways government business and operations are conducted in the country forthwith.” Before the signing, Osinbajo was said to have held an interactive session at the old Banquet Hall of Presidential Villa with all relevant government officials. The officials included ministers, permanent secretaries and heads of departments and agencies…
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…
Arsene Wenger’s record of delivering Champions League football every year since 1998 hangs by a thread as Arsenal prepare for Sunday’s final game of the season against Everton. The last time Arsenal’s place in Europe’s elite championship rested on the final league match was in 2006, when London-rivals Tottenham Hotspur needed only to match Arsenal’s result to snap the sequence. Spurs lost to West Ham United and Wenger’s run remained intact. This year Arsenal must again rely on an upset to finish in the top four. They lie fifth in the Premier League, one point behind Liverpool who hold the…
Real Madrid can almost touch the La Liga title after a five year wait, needing only to avoid defeat to Malaga on Sunday to grab the trophy from the hands of arch rivals Barcelona. Real lead the standings on 90 points, three above Barcelona. Standing in the way of a first title since 2012 is a Malaga side with little at stake and who are coached by Michel, who spent 14 trophy laden seasons at the Bernabeu. Madrid famously squandered two consecutive titles in 1992 and 1993 away to Tenerife, then coached by another Real great, Jorge Valdano, handing the…
Toyin Aimakhu’s third movie in the Alakada series titled “Alakada Reloaded” will make its debut this May. Speaking to Pulse Nigeria at the private screening of the movie on May 18, 2017, at Filmhouse Cinemas Surulere, the actress said she hopes to break office record. “God help me, we are hitting 600 million naira – 1 billion,” the actress said about her box office expectations. Speaking about the demise of her senior colleague Moji Olaiya, Aimakhu said, “I’m sorry I look like this. We just lost a senior colleague, that’s why most people are not here [at the private screening].”…
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode says President Muhammadu Buhari is not coming back to rule Nigeria. Buhari left the country on Sunday, May 7 for an indefinite medical vacation in London after months of ill health. Fani-Kayode also said some Northern forces are waiting for Buhari to die so they can force acting president, Yemi Osinbajo to resign. He made the comments via an article titled: “The ringing of coup bells and cause for deep concern.” Read the article below: I am very worried now. Ever since 1966 the northern ruling class has ALWAYS effected a coup d’etat whenever they…
England’s governing Football Association has voted in favour of bringing in retrospective bans for players who dive or feign injury from next season. Thursday’s annual general meeting at Wembley saw the FA create a new offence of “successful deception of a match official”, which is based on a regulation already used in Scottish football. Incidents will be reviewed by a panel made up of a former player, a former referee and a former manager. The trio will all look at footage independently and if they all agree a player has deceived a match official then a two-game ban will be…
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has vowed to never abandon former president, Goodluck Jonathan. Wike made the promise on Thursday, May 18, during the commissioning of some projects in the state by Jonathan. “We are not politicians that when anything is wrong, they sing different song. Rivers State is a different place. When we believe in you, we believe in you. We are different from other Niger Delta states. We can say it with all authority,” Wike said according to Punch. “We cannot come out in the public and begin to castigate our own. Those of them who do that…
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,…
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has urged the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), to involve the various communities in the state in project planning and execution. Okowa made the call when the Chairman of NDDC, Sen.Victor Ndoma Egba, lead the management of the commission on a visit to the governor in Asaba. Okowa said that the siting of meaningful projects in the region could only be achieved when the actual needs of the people of the area were considered. “I want to welcome the spirit of partnership and we are ready to cooperate with you on the development of the…
Nollywood actress Moji Olaiya, 42, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Canada. It was earlier reported that the actress had died of cardiac arrest. According to a recent report, Moji Olaiya’s health became worse after the birth of her second child. Mrs Keji, the late actress’ housekeeper said Moji Olaiya complained of ‘being uncomfortable’ after giving birth. “Her baby was born premature- her EDD was for May 2017 but complications arose that necessitated that she be induced to save the baby’s life as well as hers. But since the delivery in March, her health had not been exactly perfect”…
Popular singer cum vocal Christian convert, Lynxxx, says he’s ready for marriage. The crooner in a recent interview explained he’s only waiting for the right time. He told F78tvNews, “I’m actually ready for marriage. I’m not running away from it at the right time I will marry and give birth with small small Lynxxx’s around the place. But it hasn’t come.” Meanwhile, Lynxxx recently dished out advice to those looking for a lifetime partner. The crooner took to Instagram on September 13, 2016, writing, “I have learned in faith that finding Mr / Ms Right begins with someone who already…
Chris Attoh and Damilola Adegbite-Attoh are so in love. The “Tinsel” star took to Instagram on May 18, 2017, to celebrate his wife as she turns a year older. “Happy Birthday Mama!!! @adedamee Today is your special day. May you be showered with health, wealth and prosperity throughout your life and may your special day and every day be full of love and joyful moments! Have a blast today with many more years ahead.” This comes a day after Damilola gave him a lovely shout out on social media. Sharing her take on love and how it endures all, she…
Resigned to losing top striker Romelu Lukaku this summer, Everton are reportedly preparing a £20m bid for Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho. Iheanacho has fallen out of favour at Manchester City who are ready to cash in on their academy graduate. The striker has since been linked with Borussia Dortmund, Hoffeinham. According to Sky Sports sources, West Ham are also interested in signing the 20-year-old Nigerian. In the latest transfer rumour, the UK Sun report that Everton are ready to sign the player with part of the money that are expected to get from selling Lukaku. Everton’s star striker is expected…
Didier Deschamps took a swipe at Karim Benzema on Thursday as the French coach again left the Real Madrid forward out of his 26-man squad for three key matches next month. The 29-year-old Benzema has not figured for France since October 2015 over allegations of his involvement in a sex-tape scandal featuring midfielder Mathieu Valbuena. Benzema and former international team-mate Valbuena exchanged barbs this week and Benzema also “liked” an Instagram photo ridiculing Deschamps and striker Olivier Giroud. Investigators suspect Benzema of acting as an intermediary between the presumed blackmailers and alleged victim Valbuena. The case is likely to go…
Sam Allardyce backed Jose Mourinho’s complaint about the Premier League failing to move Manchester United’s match against Crystal Palace to help their preparations for the Europa League final. United finish their league campaign at home to Palace on Sunday, three days before they face Ajax in the Europa League final in Stockholm. Regardless of the result at the weekend, United will finish sixth while Palace cannot be relegated. Following United’s goalless draw at Southampton on Wednesday, Mourinho said the Palace match should have been brought forward at least a day to give his side the best chance against Ajax. “They…
AY Makun is beside himself with excitement and it is easy to see why! The ace comedian, filmmaker, and actor just got a street named after him. The street on which he currently lives, is in Richmond Gate Estate, Lekki built by Haven Homes. A very excited AY took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, to share the good news. He wrote alongside the post: ‘‘I have seen streets in our cities been named after many famous people from politics, to sports, and to other people who served or contributed to the social cultural development of our…