It is no longer news that Mercy Aigbe-Gentry’s marriage is finally over. What might be news, are the details that led to the failure of her seven-year-old marriage to Hotelier, Lanre Gentry, and domestic violence is the least of them. After the 38-year-old actress shared a cryptic Instagram post on domestic violence on Friday, April 28, 2017, saying ‘Say no to promiscuous women,’ many began to wonder if she suffered the same fate as many Nigerian women. It later came as no surprise when her husband shared a similarly cryptic message via his Instagram page saying, ‘Say no to promiscuous…
Author: David Folami
Fulani herdsmen have again invaded the home of Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka in Ogun State. Soyinka revealed this on Friday, April 28, during a press conference at the Freedom Park in Lagos. The playwright’s home had been invaded by the herdsmen last year while he was out of the country. “Let me narrate a personal experience – just one among many – that was brought home to me, right against my doorstep. Before that specific happening, I had observed a change of quality in forest encounters with cattle herdsmen over the years,” Soyinka said on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, in…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced trial against one of the International Oil Companies (IOCs), Brassoil Nigeria, over oil theft. The suit number in the case is : FHC/L/CS/2016. The suit was filed before Justice Olatoregun of the Federal High Court, Lagos. During the court hearing on Thursday, the team of lawyers representing the FG, led by Professor Fabian Ajogwu, SAN, called two of its foreign based expert witnesses (a US based Attorney and a US based Professor of Engineering of Loumus LLC) who were examined-in-chief by a lawyer in the legal team of the FG, Mr. Ituah Imhanze…
The Federal High Court Abuja will on May 10, determine whether or not to put on hold, proceedings in the suit instituted by Rep. Abdulmumuni Jibrin challenging the legality of his suspension. Jibrin is the suspended Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation. Justice John Tsoho fixed the date on Friday after hearing arguments for and against an application filed by two members of the House, Rep. Nicholas Ossai, and Rep. Oker Jev. The two members are asking the court to put the hearing of the substantive matter on hold, pending the determination of their interlocutory appeal before…
Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho says he is not worried about the strikers above him on the pecking order Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus. Iheanancho was initially the second choice striker under Aguero and played in 13 Premier Leagues before he was demoted to third choice when Gabriel arrived in January. Since the arrival of Jesus, he has played in only five league games which came after the Brazilian striker got injured. Despite the huge competition from the two stars, Iheanacho said he is not worried about them. “I don’t have to worry about that. All I need to worry…
Jose Mourinho’s depleted Manchester United side face Swansea at Old Trafford on Sunday with the manager praising the spirit shown by his exhausted squad. Louis van Gaal, Mourinho’s predecessor as United manager, is not remembered with any fondness by the majority of the club’s supporters. But Mourinho believes the Dutchman succeeded in pulling together a squad of strong characters, although their resilience is now being tested as United maintain their bid for a top-four finish in the Premier League and success in the Europa League. “The group was a nice group, honestly,” said Mourinho, who served as a novice coach…
Tottenham Hotspur can end 22 years of mockery from the supporters of arch rivals Arsenal on Sunday, but for their ambitious manager Mauricio Pochettino it is a minor concern. Arsenal have finished above Spurs every season since 1994-95 and their fans have taken to calling the day when they can no longer be overtaken by their local foes ‘St Totteringham’s Day’. Spurs will finish above Arsenal if they beat them at White Hart Lane, but with Premier League leaders Chelsea currently just four points above them, Pochettino has weightier objectives in mind. “My challenge and my aim is not to…
Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe-Gentry’s has been reportedly beaten up by her husband Lanre Gentry. According to Linda Ikeji’s blog, the actress has been enduring domestic violence for a long time in her marriage but it has gotten worse lately. The couple were reportedly in a nasty fight last week that left the actress with severe injuries and she’s still receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Lagos. We went through the actress’ Instagram page where she put up a photo of a battered woman writing, “Say no to domestic violence. Only a Coward hits a woman! REAL MEN don’t HIT!”.…
Koko master D’banj is living the life! The music star who is currently in the Bahamas was spotted with American model Bernice Burgos. The crooner shared a shot of himself and Bernice on Instagram today, April 28, 2017. He wrote, “it has been lovely working with this amazing team. Also, special one to my amazing Kokolet @realberniceburgos was really nice having you around, welcome to the LEE Temple. See you soon as we start an amazing Summer with #Bewithyou.” Seems like the ‘Emergency’ star is working on a ‘new project’ and it involves Bernice Burgos.
Juliet Ibrahim in an interview spills every nasty thing about herself. The movie star during a chat on Trybes TV’s On My Honour, says she’s gone down at the beach. Ibrahim, currently in a relationship with rapper IceBerg Slim, noted that when she is in the mood for sex, she never bothers with the lights – if they are on or off. “I can’t be bothered. Anything goes,” she said. Spilling more secrets she said, that the riskiest place she’s had sex was “at the beach”, and this hot session happened while other beachgoers were present. “It was just spontaneous;…
Celestine Michael, a clergyman who is the president of the Gospel Network Nigeria (GNN) has revealed a premonition of death concerning actor and politician, Desmond Elliot. The GNN leader who shared his thought yesterday, April 27, 2017, has asked his followers to join him in fervent prayer in a bid to save the pastor. “While praying on some issues on the mount this morning, I fell into a trance like it happens most times I pray. “I saw some persons mourning Desmond Elliot the Nollywood actor, scriptwriter and movie producer now turned politician. Pls family join me pray that no…
Controversial Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu has taken his trolling of his female colleagues to the doorstep of Mercy Aigbe who was reportedly assaulted by her husband, Lanre Gentry. The actor has set May 2017 as the month when the actress’ marriage finally ends. This is according to an Instagram post he published today. Maduagwu, who is now enjoying his ‘I told you so’ chant wrote: “One more marriage will crash after this next month. “Shame on all my celebrity friends who doubted me some weeks ago, when I said a particular actresses marriage was about to crumble like the wall…
It’s a girl! Ciara has welcomed her first child with husband, Russell Wilson and it’s a girl. Ciara shared the happy news via her Instagram page, revealing that she was delivered of her baby girl on Friday, April 28, 2017. Sharing a photo of herself cradling her baby bump on the beach, she wrote alongside: “Dear Sienna Princess Wilson, No matter how big the wave, we will always be your calm in the storm. We Love You. Love, Mommy & Daddy. 7:03 pm. 7lbs 13 oz. 4.28.2017. Photo By Daddy.” The 31-year-old who is a mother to 2-year-old Future Jr,…
The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of Nigerian Customs Services (NCS) has impounded a trailer carrying 377 bags of imported rice concealed among some local goods. The command’s Comptroller, Mr Abutu Onaja, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Kano on Friday. He said the vehicle was intercepted near Dutse in Jigawa on Thursday, April 27. “My officers, somewhere close to Dutse town, intercepted a trailer carrying 377 bags of foreign rice covered with Nigerian goods including furniture, bags of dates, Bua sugar and used tyres. “The people put the foreign rice under the local goods to give the impression that all the…
Gov. Mohammed Bindow of Adamawa has expressed his determination to pay all arrears of local government staff salaries, pensions and gratuities in the state. Bindow Made the promise on Friday while inspecting the Cartage Hospital in Maiha Local Government area of the state. He said the arrears were inherited from the previous administration and his administration was working hard to clear them. He appealed to pensioners and the local government workers to exercise patience as his administration would soon pay the arrears. Bindow also said that his administration would continue to execute people oriented projects. According to him, provision of…
Strive Masiyiwa, CEO and Founder of Econet Wireless has alleged that a sum of $9million bribe was demanded from him by ex-Governor of Delta State, James Ibori. According to Masiyiwa’s blog, the London based Zimbabwean said the ex-governor had threatened to chase him and his business out of Nigeria if he fails to yield to his demand. In his words: “Then came the fateful day when I was told that our company must pay a total of $9m in bribes to senior politicians (in state government) who had facilitated the raising of the money to pay for the license. “I…
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says his administration will tackle the lingering challenges confronting the housing and real estate sector in the state to ensure affordable houses for people living in Edo. The governor made the promise on Friday in Benin night while delivering his closing speech at the end of a 2-day workshop on Housing/Real Estate. The workshop, entitled, “Quest for Adequate and Sustainable Real Estate for Edo People” was organised by the state government. Obaseki said the problem facing the state in the housing and real estate sector was that of violation of law and order by the…
The Benue State Government says it has set up a special committee to clear the backlog of salaries owed civil servants. Gov. Samuel Ortom, who disclosed this on Friday in Makurdi, during a meeting with organised labour, said that the committee would work out what was involved and work toward settling it. gets special committee to clear backlog of salaries. He said that the committee would be headed by the Deputy Governor, Mr Benson Abounu, with the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Tony Ijohor, Commissioner for Justice, Mr Mike Gusah and some members of the State Executive Council as…
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu on Friday, regained his freedom as he was released from Kuje Prison after perfecting his bail condition. Kanu was brought from kuje prison to the Federal High Court Abuja to sign the necessary bail papers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the process, which took about 10 minutes saw Kanu emerging with smiles from the court in company of his sureties and relatives. Earlier, his lawyer, Mr Ifeanyi Ejiofor, his three sureties, the Chairman, South East Senate caucus, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe, a Jewish High Chief Priest, Immanuu-El…
Monaco sensation Kylian Mbappe would benefit greatly from a move to Arsenal, according to club legend Robert Pires, who added that he thinks the rising star “will sign” for the Gunners. However, the current Arsenal assistant cautioned that comparisons to Thierry Henry were premature. Mbappe, 18, is considered to be one of the top, young prospects in world football thanks in large part to his stellar form in Monaco’s run to the Champions League semifinals. And Pires, who played with Henry on Arsene Wenger’s “Invincibles” teams in the early 2000s, believes that Arsenal is the best place for Mbappe to…