British star Ed Sheeran has settled the lawsuit with two songwriters who claim his hit song “Photograph” was derived from their work. The songwriters Martin Harrington and Thomas Leonard were seeking at least $20 million in damages in a copyright infringement lawsuit after claiming that their song “Amazing” was copied “verbatim, note-for-note.” According to Just Jared, the case was dismissed with prejudice but noted that a California federal court would be able to enforce the terms of an agreement. The exact terms of the settlement is still unknown.
Author: David Folami
As a lawyer, as a teacher, and perhaps most importantly, as a mother, I have a pretty good sense of when people are telling me the truth and when they’re being other than their authentic selves. Perhaps that is why I have turned down opportunities from time to time to meet people whose work I hold in high regard—I’m afraid that if I meet them I will be disappointed by the disconnect between who they really are and who I want them to be. So I was simultaneously optimistic and cautious when I sat down with Mike Rosenberg, the English…
In what promises to become the union of 2017, Ponfa Binfa popularly known as Blackah has hooked up with showbiz impresario, Sound Sultan. The union which is already yielding dividend to Jos, Plateau State born performing and recording artiste, gearing to take the cold city on a major deal this month. The Jos indigene signed to top notch record label -Naija Ninja is the brain behind International Almajiri and also the Jos Jump and Jams Initiative International. In a chat with the media in Lagos penultimate week, the easy going young man explained that,”International Almajiri’s – Jos Jump and Jamz…
Ali Modu-Sheriff has said that he visited Governor Ben Ayade with a view of uniting all factions of PDP and moving the party ahead. According to him, he has paid similar visit to Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi states with the sole purpose of uniting all factions of the party. “As a great party, we need to work in unity and peace so that we can win the 2019 general elections.’’ He commended Ayade for his infrastructure development in the state, adding that he was the party’s best performing governor. “If I am asked who the best performing governor of the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State says it remains a united and progressive platform through which the state will be developed. Mr Olawale Sadare, APC Director of Publicity and Strategy in the state, said in a statement on Wednesday in Ibadan that the party was not enmeshed in crisis as being speculated. “Insinuation that all is not well with the state chapter of the APC is a figment of the imagination of some mischief makers who would wish that the party became scattered for their selfish benefits only. “As much as we would have desired to see the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), has inaugurated two fact-finding and reconciliation committees to look into the crises rocking its chapters in Bauchi and Kogi States ahead of the 2019 general elections. The Bauchi committee is headed by the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Sen. Chris Ngige, while Chief Tony Momoh heads that of Kogi. The APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, while inaugurating the committees on Wednesday in Abuja, said its members were carefully selected. He described members of the committees as some of the best elites of the party, adding that its leadership was confident that they would deliver…
Henrikh Mkhitaryan says Manchester United cannot afford to underestimate Belgian league leaders Anderlecht as Jose Mourinho’s side attempt to join an elite group of European clubs. United travel to Brussels on Thursday for the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie, with the competition representing the English giants’ best chance of returning to the Champions League next season. Three times kings of Europe and Cup Winners’ Cup winners in 1991, United are chasing a first Europa League title that would see them become only the fifth team — after Ajax, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Juventus — to win all…
Arsenal are set to appoint former player Marc Overmars as their first-ever director of football as they wish to aim to restructure the club. The recent criticism of Arsene Wenger has prompted Arsenal to appoint their first-ever director football. According to Daily Mail, Overmars who played for Arsenal between 1997 and 2000 is set to be appointed. As director of football, Overmars will oversee the activities of Wenger or a new manager if the French manager leaves when his contract expires at the end of the season. The move to appoint a director of football may not go down well…
Jose Mourinho says he would be prepared to risk the wrath of Premier League bosses and field a weakened side if Manchester United lose hope of finishing in the top four. United are focussing on two fronts ahead of Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final first leg away to Anderlecht in the quest to return to what they believe is their rightful home: the Champions League. Currently lying fifth in the Premier League, United must either move up at least a place and finish in the top four, or win the Europa League in order to qualify for next season’s Champions League.…
Toyin Aimakhu has announced that “Alaka Reloaded” will premiere in May. The star-studded series which features Toyin Aimakhu alongside Kehinde Bankole, Woli Arole, Nedu OAP, Helen Paul, Lilian Esoro, Annie Idibia, Bidemi Kosoko, Liz Da Silva and Gabriel Afolayan, will premiere on May 26, 2017. “Alakada Reloaded” is the third production in the “Alakada” series. The first movie was released in 2009, while the second was released in 2013. The first two movies revolve around Yetunde Animashaun, a young girl who is from a poor family background. As a result of her inferiority complex, she engages in the act of…
Founder of Mount Zion Ministries, Mike Bamiloye, has shared his thoughts on the recently concluded season of Big Brother Naija. In a post captioned, ‘BBN painfully still on My Mind,’ the man of God stated that Efe’s win isn’t the work of God’s grace, and hopes pastors will not refer to it as such. “They kissed, they romanced, before the cameras of Africa, and they were honoured and glorified. At times, the glory of this world makes the children of the kingdom look stupid. “I hope some Kingdom children will not begin to envy this type of worldly glories “What…
Stand-up comedian, Charlie Murphy has passed away at the age of 57 following a failed battle with Luekemia. A representative of the deceased, Domenick Nati, confirmed the demise of the comic who died in New York today, April 12, 2017. He is the brother of Hollywood actor, Eddie Murphy and is quite popular for his appearance on Comedy Central’s the “Chappelle’s Show”. The late comedian also featured as an animated character in the cartoon series, “The Boondocks” and “Black Jesus”. Before his untimely death, Murphy appeared on drama series, “Power” which is expected to air later this year. He is…
The producers of the hilarious movie, Kondo Game, have hinted that the movie will be hitting the cinema screens soon. According to the producer, Maryam Harris, the movie, which featured A-list stars like Uche Jombo, Jide Kosoko, Cossy Orjiakor, Mercy Johnson, Francis Odega, Funny Bone and Mercy Aigbe-Gentry is billed for premiere before the end of the third quarter. Harris also disclosed the reason for casting the A-list acts for the movie saying the scripting demands using actors, who have not just the bearing, but can relate in comical terms lives in a typical Nigerian neighborhood. “The presence of some…
Stevie and Tomeeka have been dating since he split from second wife, Kai Millard Morris. 67-year-old music legend Stevie Wonder is reportedly set to tie the knot for the third time. The Motown legend will be getting married to 42-year-old Tomeeka Bracy, the mother of his two youngest children, in front of a star-studded guest-list in Jamaica on June 17. The Daily Mail reports that Stevie and Tomeeka will get married in front of both family and friends, with Stevie’s other children set to play supporting roles as bridesmaids and groom’s men. Stevie and Tomeeka have been dating since he…
Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has dismissed reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is ill. Fresh speculations regarding the state of Buhari’s health arose on Wednesday, April 12, due to the president’s absence from the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Mohammed however told State House correspondents at the end of the meeting that Buhari is hail and healthy. He added that the president was carrying out other state functions during the FEC meeting. The meeting was presided over by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. “Mr President is not ill again. Mr. President is in town; Mr. President is attending to other…
President Muhammadu Buhari was absent from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting of Wednesday, April 12, reports say. Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo presided over the meeting but no explanation was given for Buhari’s absence. This is Buhari’s first absence from the weekly FEC meeting since his March 10 return to Nigeria from a 49-day medical vacation in London. Buhari had said, on arrival in Nigeria, that he did not remember being so sick in all his life. He also said that he would soon need follow-up treatment. Meanwhile, the Presidency has said that Buhari will receive further treatment in…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says President Muhammadu Buhari does not see any reason to replace Ibrahim Magu, the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He said the President does not believe the indictment of Magu by the Department of State Services (DSS) is enough ground to bow to the Senate pressure asking Buhari to consider another candidate for the EFCC Chairmanship position. The Vice stated this while speaking to newsmen at the presidential villa in Abuja The Senate had on two different occasions rejected Magu’s confirmation as the substantive Chairman of the anti-graft agency based on…
As early as 6am, Tuesday, April 6, 2017, members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) gathered outside General Electric’s offices at Mansard Place, Victoria Island. They had placards, banners and raised voices. The gathering was organised to protest the firm’s perceived breach of a contract it allegedly entered into with Arco, an oil services firm, in November. According to Comrade Eze Obara, Deputy Chairman of the Lagos Zone of PENGASSAN, General Electric contracted Arco for its services in November with the express agreement that they would be paid after the services were fully rendered.…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, on Tuesday urged oil giants to build signature refineries in Nigeria. Signature refineries are bigger than modular ones but do not produce up to the large scale refineries in Nigeria. They are built mainly to augment local need to reduce importation. Kachikwu made the appeal at a meeting in the U. S. with oil giant, ExxonMobil, as he made a case for the deepening of investment in the Oil and Gas sector by International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria. In a statement by Mr Idang Alibi, Director Press, Ministry…
The Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has called on the Federal Government to extend its whistle-blower policy in the anti-corruption war to the proliferation of arms. Ekweremadu made the call in a statement signed by his Special Adviser (Media) Mr Uche Anichukwu in Abuja on Wednesday. Anichukwu said Ekweremadu made the call when a delegation of the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) paid him a courtesy visit in his office, Abuja. He said the right to life remained the single most important human right, saying that unless such illicit arms were mopped up, the mass killings…