Big Brother Naija 2017 runner-up Bisola has said she does not need to have a conversation with ex-housemate TTT over his marital status. Bisola said she won’t to TTT about not revealing his marital status in the house during a Big Brother Naija press conference held today at The Wheatbaker Lagos. At the press conference were Bisola and Big Brother Naija winner Efe. The two participants answered questions from journalists on their stay in the house and their future endeavours. On Sunday, April 9, 2017, during the Live Eviction Show, a shocked Bisola noticed and pointed out the wedding band…
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Regional Director M-Net/Africa Magic, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, revealed that the recently concluded Big Brother Naija show recorded over 26 million votes. She stated this during a press conference which held on April 11, 2017, at Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi Lagos. According to her, the reality show turned out to be a massive success, beating the 20 million votes they once recorded in Big Brother South Africa. “26 million plus votes, and that’s amazing. The reason why it’s amazing is because, in the history of all the productions we have done (Pan Africa), we have never gotten that,” Wangi said. “I think the…
The Ekiti State House of Assembly has imposed a fine of N1 million on former governor, Kayode Fayemi for refusing to appear before it. The Assembly reached the decision on Tuesday, April 11, after Fayemi shunned its three summons. The lawmakers had earlier ordered Fayemi’s arrest after securing a warrant against him. The Ekiti Assembly has accused Fayemi of misappropriating State Universal Basic Education (SUBEB) funds amounting to N852 million. Meanwhile, Fayemi has sued the Assembly for N500 million in damages for the embarrassment and public ridicule caused by the summons and arrest warrant. Fayemi is currently the Minister of…
The Osun State government has disclosed that it constructed over 1000km of roads in the past 6 years. Speaking over the weekend, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, State of Osun, Engr. Nurudeen Adeagbo shed more light on the claim. He said the Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola administration embarked on road construction projects across the state when he came on board in November 2010 in order to improve “the quality of living of our people, increase access to markets and drive investments into the State”. Speaking further, Engr. Adeagbo stated that the Aregbesola administration facilitated the construction of 310km of roads across…
A fire has broken out at the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria in Lagos, incoming reports say. The blaze began early on Tuesday, April 11, just as staff of the agency were resuming for the day. Fire fighters are said to have been deployed to the scene to prevent the fire from spreading. The incident has been confirmed by FAAN spokesperson, Henrietta Yakubu who told Premium Times that an official statement is being prepared.
In modern football, it’s very rare that a player actually says something interesting in a postmatch interview. Hours of media training and a healthy supply of versatile cliches mean players can usually get through a three-minute interview without really saying anything at all. However, Theo Walcott’s chat after Arsenal’s latest humiliation, a 3-0 embarrassment at Crystal Palace on Monday, was remarkable for its sheer candour. Asked why Crystal Palace had been able to brush a superior team aside, Walcott appeared to admit that Arsenal simply weren’t up for the fight. Taking on a suitably sombre tone, Walcott told the television…
A rampant Juventus served Barcelona a cold dish of revenge 22 months after their defeat in the Champions League final in Berlin, outfighting and outrunning Luis Enrique’s side and showing they have one of the most exciting talents in the world in Paulo Dybala. Barca will refuse to believe they are out of the tournament after their miraculous comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in the last round but Juve’s experience and power suggests the Old Lady will not be for turning. The “MSN” were starved of space and were frequently snuffed out by Juve’s own special trio at the back, the…
One by one, Barcelona’s players began to wipe their slates clean. Lionel Messi got booked before the international break against Valencia, ensuring he missed the league game against Granada. Gerard Pique was expected to follow the same plan. One Spanish radio station even ran a poll asking listeners to guess when he would pick up a yellow card. He didn’t get booked, though, and he didn’t like the poll, taking to Twitter to criticise the “fun” idea. But the next time Pique played in La Liga he did get booked, forcing him to miss Saturday’s loss at Malaga. Ivan Rakitic…
E! Network has announced that Kylie Jenner will star in and executive produce her own spinoff series titled “The Life of Kylie.” The eight-episode show will make its debut this summer,and will follow Jenner’s life as an entrepreneur, TV star and author. It will also focus on her personal life and relationships, including moments with her close friend, Jordyn Woods. “The last couple years have been such an incredible journey with the support of my fans,” Jenner, who was named one of the most influential teens by TIME Magazine said. “This show will allow me to give them a peek…
Ike Nnaebue is currently working on a new movie project titled, “Loving Danielle.” A star-studded production, the movie is being filmed in Lagos (Nigeria), Las Vegas (USA) and Antigua (Caribbean Island). Featuring International and Nigerian actors, “Loving Daniella” stars Bridget King, Jennifer Outland, Samantha Jones, Barbara Anakwa, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Joseph Benjamin, Theresa Edem, Alex Ekubo, Jide Kosoko, Rachael Oniga, Courtney Michael, Omar Mathurin, Julie Hewlett and Lauvin Phillip. The movie follows Efe and Daniella’s marriage; a unique union that supposedly exhibits the perfect example of “unconditional love.” Daniella is a beautifully alluring young women who has a borderline mental condition…
Efe, who won the 2017 Big Brother Naija reality show, has received a cheque of the 25 million Naira prize money, and a key to a brand new KIA Sorento car. The former housemate received the prize at a press conference which held on April 11, 2017, at Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. The press conference was attended by the Big Brother Naija runner-up, Bisola. Former housemates including Bally, Soma, Gifty, TTT, Jon, CocoIce and Bassey were also in attendance. Speaking at the event, Regional Director M-Net/Africa Magic, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, revealed that the recently concluded Big Brother Naija show recorded…
The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned Ali Modu Sheriff to stop calling party meetings. The Makarfi faction also told Sheriff to stop parading himself as the party’s chairman. “The National Caretaker Committee led by Senator Ahmed Makarfi has appealed the Judgment of the February 17, 2017 at the Supreme Court and in the eyes of the law, until the Appeal is set aside by the Supreme Court, the National Caretaker Committee remains in charge of the affairs of the PDP,” the faction said via a statement by its spokesman, Dayo Adeyeye. “So, Senator Sheriff…
Comrade Timi Frank says if given the opportunity, he can manage the APC better than the party’s current national chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun. In a statement made available to Pulse on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, Frank described as shameful postponement of APC’s mini national convention under Oyegun’s watch. “I have said it in the past that if I am given opportunity I can run APC better than Oyegun,” Frank announced. “Oyegun’s leadership has failed. How can the National Working Committee (NWC) under him fixed a date for national convention when they knew they didn’t have money? Who did they consult before…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its convention, which was scheduled to hold April 29. The announcement was made by National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, while speaking with journalists at the APC headquarters in Abuja. “Well, the party would hold a caucus meeting on April 24, NEC on April 25 and it is NEC that would decide the date for the convention,” Oyegun said according to Daily Post. The APC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) will meet on April 25 to decide on a new date for the convention.
The President of the 8th Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, has vowed to do all within his powers to ensure President Muhammadu Buhari led administration does not fail. In his words: “For some of us, this government cannot be allowed to fail. We left one party with our supporters and embarked on this journey.” Continuing the Senate President said: “We must be able to go back to them and tell them that that journey was worth it. If God forbid this government fails, what will I go back and tell them? It is in my personal political interest to see that…
Gov Willie Obiano of Anambra has inaugurated an airport city project worth over two billio dollars (N800bn) at Ifite-Umueri in Anambra East Local Government Area of the state. Inaugurating the project on Tuesday, Obiano said it was an important step in expanding the frontiers of excellence in the state. He disclosed that the project was a public private partnership investment by the state government, Orient Petroleum Resources Limited and Sinoking Enterprises Investments Ltd. of China. “It would accommodate an airport with two runways, an aviation fuel dump, an airport hotel, an industrial business park, an international convention centre as well…
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to expedite negotiations for the release of the remaining Chibok school girls still in Boko Haram’s captivity. This followed a motion under matter of urgent public importance moved by Rep. Asabe Bashir (Borno-APC). Moving the motion, Bashir said three years after the abduction, 195 abducted school girls were still in captivity while negotiations for their release seemed to be taking too long. She expressed concern that the girls could be subjected to more hardship, slavery, molestation, abuse, rape and forceful marriage in the hands of their abductors. Bashir asked the…
Steven Gerrard is set to take charge of Liverpool under-18s next season, according to multiple reports. The former club captain rejoined the Merseyside outfit as an academy coach in a floating role for various age groups at the beginning of 2017. The Times and Daily Mail reported on Tuesday that the 36-year-old will manage the age group at the start of the 2017-18 campaign. Neil Critchley is the current manager of the U18s and has been in charge since September 2013. Sources at Liverpool have said that no announcement is due on Gerrard’s appointment at the moment. Liverpool do have…
Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said the club had been in advanced talks with Philipp Lahm over the vacant sporting director post and were surprised he turned it down. Lahm, 33, retires from playing at the end of the season and was linked with the sporting director post, which has been unoccupied since Matthias Sammer resigned last summer. However, both the 2014 World Cup winner and Borussia Monchengladbach sporting director Max Eberl have ruled themselves out. Rummenigge told dpa: “There has been much speculation around this. “It’s a fact that we were in advanced talks with Philipp Lahm and…
Manchester City are determined to beat Manchester United to the signing of Alexis Sanchez if he leaves Arsenal this summer, sources have said. Cooperativa in Chile has reported that Sanchez wants to leave but remain in England, with City his preferred destination, and a source said that Pep Guardiola’s side are hopeful of success but face strong competition from United. Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are also reportedly interested in the 28-year-old, who will have just one year remaining on his current contract at the end of the season. Another source said that the Chile international is frustrated at the lack…