Harry Styles’s debut single Sign of the Times has broken Ed Sheeran’s 13-week spell at the top of the charts. The One Direction star has achieved his first number one as a solo artist with this release – the first from his self-titled debut album. His song sold 3,000 copies more than Sheeran’s, with just under 40,000 downloads and 3.5 million streams, the Official Charts Company said. Sheeran’s Shape of You fell to number two, while his Galway Girl is at three. The Official Charts Company added that Shape Of You is still the most streamed song of the week,…
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Just hours after releasing his latest album, DAMN. Kendrick Lamar has inspired talk that he might just be better than Eminem. Actually, Hot 97 personality Peter Rosenberg played just as big a role in that conversation earlier this morning. “Best rapper who’s ever lived. There’s not a person who can rap on planet earth better than Kendrick Lamar. Eminem can rap as well. Nas can rap as well,” Rosenberg proclaimed to the world. Predictably, Twitter has had a ton to say about the matter—specifically in regards to Slim Shady. Hot 97 personality Scottie Beam helped spark more of the convo,…
We’ve seen this happen countless times, so much that it has become cliché. An unknown artist with talent is backed by investment from a record label, and they go on a dream run of success. They conquer everything, achieve amazing things, and become household names. But then, the artist, after having moved past the ‘upcoming stage’, and become his own man, begins the agitation to split with the record label, and move solo. It happens to the best artist-label relationships, the best artist-label deals, and the best artist-label anything. The general industry understanding is that artists are an unstable, ungrateful…
Nollywood actor Victor Olaiya was recently involved in a ghastly motor accident that nearly took his life. Ayo Olaiya, son of octogenarian and enterprising highlife musician, Sir Victor Olaiya, is currently recuperating at an undisclosed hospital in Lagos. The gory motor accident which took place in an obscure area of Lagos State yesterday night was reportedly devastating. We have learned that fans lovers of the actor and his colleagues have since been praying for his speedy recovery. Eyewitness say Ayo Olaiya, was returning from a movie shoot location before the unfortunate incident happened. Ayo Olaiya has featured in many movies…
Ebony Live boss Mo Abudu is coming for anyone intent on dragging her name into the ongoing Ikoyi drama. The drama involves the ownership of the $43.3million, £27,800 and N23m recovered from an apartment in Ikoyi by the operatives of the EFCC. Shortly after the news surfaced, Lere Olayinka, the aide to Governor Ayo Fayose took to his Facebook to allege that Flat B, where the monies were stashed, belongs to Minister of Transport Rotimi Amaechi. He went further to allege that the 2nd flat, 7A, in the same building was a gift to Mo Abudu who, he said, is…
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has called for concerted efforts to rescue the remaining 195 Chibok schoolgirls that were abducted three years ago. Speaking on the third year anniversary of the abduction of the girls on Friday, March 14, 2017, Saraki pledged that the Senate will continue to do everything within its power to advocate for the return of the remaining Chibok girls. The Senate president stated that the safe return of the remaining Chibok girls will signify the closure of a dark chapter in Nigeria’s history. “I speak on behalf of all Nigerians who truly care, mothers and fathers especially,…
The construction of the Kwara State University (KWASU) Ekiti Campus and the dualisation of Kulende-UITH-Oke Ose road will soon commence. The Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed has just mobilised contractors in a bid to get them back to work. According to Alhaji Demola Banu, the State Commissioner for Finance, the State government has released the sum of N500M to each of the contractors in charge of the two projects. That brings the sum total to N1B. He noted that with the release of the funds, the contractors are expected to begin work on the projects in earnest. The commissioner added…
Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLife TV, has denied allegations that she enjoyed a romantic relationship with Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. The media mogul has also denied ownership of a flat in the building where the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) discovered a large stash of monies worth $50million. Lere Olayinka, spokesperson of Ayo Fayose Ekiti state governor, had alleged that one of the flats in the property situated on Osborne road, Ikoyi, belongs to Abudu. “Cover up game has started. Rotimi Amaechi owns the house. Mo Abudu lives in Flat 7A, money found in Flat 7B,” Olayinka had…
Osun State showcases its cultural and tourism potentials at Easter with the video above. After all, buy Naija to grow the Naira is still a thing.
Imo governor, Chief Rochas Okorocha, has called on Christians to use the opportunity offered by Easter to pray for the nation, the state and the people. He called for special prayers for President Muhammadu Buhari, and for God’s control in all situations in Nigeria. Okorocha made the call in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Sam Onwuemeodo, in Owerri on Friday. He urged all Christians to be mindful of the import of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the symbol of Christianity. He also advised them to shun selfishness as demonstrated by Christ through his death. The…
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said the $50million found in a luxury apartment in Ikoyi belongs to the Rivers State Government. In a statement signed by Simeon Nwakaudu, the Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media, the governor has given the Federal Government an ultimatum of seven days to return the $43million dollars. “We are giving them seven days to return our money. Otherwise, we would take legal action to recover our money. $43million will help us complete several projects. We need that money for projects”, Wike said. Gov Wike also threatened that failure to do…
Luke Shaw has vowed to prove Jose Mourinho wrong following the Manchester United manager’s public criticism of him. In early April, Mourinho voiced his concerns with Shaw’s “focus and ambition”, claiming the 21-year-old was “a long way behind” some of his team-mates at Old Trafford. The criticism came after the left-back, who suffered a double-leg fracture in September 2015, made just one appearance for United since the end of January, with Mourinho opting to select Under-21 squad players over the England international. Shaw has since returned to the United squad following a frank discussion with Mourinho, featuring in their last…
Angel Di Maria’s double helped Paris Saint-Germain pass a stern test against Angers as they kept up the pressure on Ligue 1 leaders Monaco. Angers coach Stephane Moulin had warned pre-match that an 8-0 defeat was on the cards if PSG were at their best, but his side held their own. Though they trailed at half-time to Angel Di Maria’s superb free kick, they saw a Cheikh N’Doye goal disallowed and then had several half-chances before Di Maria netted again late on. Though PSG predictably began the match on the front foot, Angers could easily have gone in front 10…
Tottenham’s Dele Alli says he is not comfortable being deployed as a striker, insisting “I’m definitely a midfielder.” Alli has scored 16 goals in the Premier League this season, but despite his high scoring rate, he says he would prefer to play behind forward Harry Kane. “I’m definitely a midfielder,” Alli told Sky Sports. “When I start playing up top where H [Kane] plays I don’t feel comfortable. “I grew up watching Steven Gerrard a lot and he was a No. 8 so I’d like to play there, but when competition is like it is. You play anywhere the manager…
Pep Guardiola has been delighted with the response of striker Sergio Aguero after coming back into the Manchester City side. Aguero has scored 10 goals in his last 10 games but the issue of his long-term future is still to be settled. A club source has told ESPN FC that City do not want to sell him but the player himself said his future will become clear at the end of the season. Guardiola has been impressed by the 28-year-old’s contribution in recent weeks and said Aguero is making an impact for his team after calling for him to contribute…
Jose Mourinho has ruled Juan Mata out of the remainder of Manchester United’s season, saying the Spain international will not be fit until “the end of May.” Mata, already ruled out of Sunday’s Old Trafford clash with former club Chelsea after undergoing groin surgery last month, had been expected to return in time to boost United’s hopes of Champions League qualification. But speaking after Thursday’s 1-1 Europa League draw against Anderlecht in Brussels, Mourinho gave a brief response when asked when he expected Mata to return. “End of May,” Mourinho said. “And Phil Jones and Chris Smalling, mid-May.” The loss…
Arsene Wenger is worried that a new big-money contract for Alexis Sanchez could destabilise the Arsenal dressing room and “put the club in trouble.” Wenger is well aware that Arsenal will have to shatter their current wage structure in order to keep Sanchez at the club for the long term, but with Mesut Ozil also demanding similar money, he is wary of the effects such deals could have on their teammates. Asked if he was concerned that paying one star player a massive figure could destabilise the team, Wenger told a news conference: “Always. But we must accept as well…
For Jose Mourinho, you can assume Sunday is all about revenge. For Chelsea, 4-0 winners over Mourinho’s United back in October, the trip to Old Trafford represents another obstacle in their path to Premier League glory. United are scrapping for the top four and their rivals for a place in the Champions League next season have some intriguing encounters of their own. Arsenal, humiliated 3-0 at Crystal Palace last time out, face another Monday night showdown, this time at relegation-haunted Middlesbrough. Manchester City travel to Southampton in Saturday’s late kickoff while Liverpool face a tricky trip to West Brom this…
On two different occasions, TBoss had told Bisola that she suspects that her love interest TTT is a father, however, she didn’t have any prove. On April 9, 2017, just before she left the house, Bisola found out about TTT’s marital status after she spotted a weeding band on his finger. In an interview, The finalists Debie-Rise, Marvis and TBoss shared their reactions when they found out TTT kept his marriage a secret. “I didn’t believe it. There were people that were people that speculated. I didn’t believe it,” a surprised Marvis said. TBoss, who had mentioned it severally during…
Star boy Wizkid took to Twitter to express his shock over the $38million, N23million and £27,000 discovered in an apartment in Ikoyi. The singer shared a crying emoji writing, “Omo this people no dey fear carry the money sef! Na wa ! God help my Naija!” This comes after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission again discovered another large sum of money in a house in Lagos. According to a report by Punch Newspaper, the EFCC, operatives in Lagos found the cash in a home in Ikoyi during a sting operation. The anti-graft agency also uncovered about $38million, N23million and…