Author: David Folami

Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti allayed fears over Robert Lewandowski’s shoulder injury after his side’s 4-1 thrashing of Borussia Dortmund. The Poland striker scored twice against his former club before being forced off following a collision with Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Burki. Bayern host Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday but Ancelotti provided good news for his team’s supporters. “Lewy sustained a bruise, but the medical unit says it’s no problem with regard to Wednesday,” the Bayern boss told his club’s website. Lewandowski, whose double took him to the top of the Bundesliga goalscoring…

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Mr Eazi drops off video for the R2Bess Mugeez collaborative song ‘Business’ off his highly fan-acclaimed Accra To Lagos Mixtape. This follows quickly the visual for song ‘Fight’ featuring DJ Cuppy. Enjoy watching.

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The Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff for walking out on former President Jonathan and other party leaders recently. On Thursday, April 6, 2017, a meeting of PDP chieftains was convened with the aim of settling the crisis rocking the party. According to Fayose, Sheriff is an agent sent by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to achieve its aim of a one party state. The Ekiti state Governor also described the PDP chairman as an agent of darkness sent to destroy the party. According to Daily Post, Fayose said…

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Day 74 of the Big Brother Naija show was all about campaigns and an interesting diary session. From Efe’s interest in Marvis outside the house to the housemates’ emotional campaign, check out five things you missed on day 74. 1. As the final week, all the Housemates all get a chance to be Head of House for a week. Day 74, Marvis chose TBoss to be the HOH for the day. 2. Former Big Brother housemate and winner, Ebuka and Karen, paid a visit to the housemates. Karen advised them saying, “You accept me? You Love me? You don’t? That’s…

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Africa’s championing diva releases new single ‘Charliee’. The sugary mid-tempo Afro-pop number is produced by Fliptyce and engineered by Olaitan Dada for Natialo. ‘Charliee’ is expected to be housed on Yemi Alade’s third studio album; and is available on all music stores and streaming portals.

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Minister of Budget and National Planning Udoma Udo Udoma says President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the constitution of an inter-ministerial committee on pension liability. Udoma said this in a statement by his Media Adviser, James Akpandem on Friday in Abuja. Udoma said that the committee would reconcile outstanding pension liabilities and proffer solutions to the lingering problems. According to him, the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, is the chairman of the committee. “Other members of the committee include a representative of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, representative of the Head of Service of the Federation and…

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, undertook a tour of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, today, Friday, April 7, 2017. While interacting with journalists, the nation’s number two citizen expressed confidence that the airport will soon be reopened on the scheduled date of April 19. The Abuja airport was closed to traffic on March 7, 2017, for repair of a fast eroding runway. Q: What are your observations after the tour? I have looked round and I think that what I’ve seen and also from the information from the contractors, from the consultants, things are going very very well. We are told…

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The Nasarawa State Government has charged the 1,500 youths newly engaged under the state Youth Empowerment Scheme (NAYES) to justify the confidence reposed in them. Mr Ibrahim Bai, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Gov. Tanko Al-Makura on Youths Empowerment, gave the task on Friday in Wamba at a reception organised for the NAYES members. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that on April 1, 1,500 were engaged by the state government to serve as traffic wardens, sanitary inspectors and community watchers with a monthly stipend of N10,000 as their take home. Bai expressed delight at their high sense…

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Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Atletico Madrid at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu despite largely bossing the game against their city rivals. Pepe popped up with the opening goal, guiding a header past goalkeeper Jan Oblak from a Toni Kroos delivery, and Antoine Griezmann equalised late on after a defensive switch handed the France striker a one-on-one with Keylor Navas. Positives Real were the better side throughout, enjoying 61 percent of possession and racking up 20 shot attempts to the visitors’ 10. The back four were generally watertight and limited Atletico to the occasional break, while Navas…

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Chelsea took another giant stride toward the Premier League title on Saturday, beating Bournemouth 3-1 at Dean Court. After an edgy start, the champions-elect scored twice in quick succession. Adam Smith’s 17th-minute own goal was swiftly followed by a masterful piece of finishing by man-of-the-match Eden Hazard. Josh King gave the home team hope, scoring just before the break, but Marcos Alonso restored Chelsea’s two-goal advantage midway through the second half with a deft free kick. From that point on there was only going to be one outcome. Positives The return of Victor Moses to his now familiar right-wing-back role…

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Barcelona missed their chance to move level with Real Madrid at the top of the table as they were beaten 2-0 by Malaga on Saturday at La Rosaleda. Sandro Ramirez, allowed to leave Barca for free last summer, opened the scoring in the first half before Neymar saw red after the break for a second yellow card. With Luis Enrique’s team searching for a late equaliser, Jony capped a 90th-minute counterattack to seal all three points for the home side. Positives Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Atletico Madrid earlier Saturday, so Barca have only lost one point…

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As the excitement increases in the Big Brother Naija house, the game is almost at an end. On day 75 of the reality show, Efe becomes the next and final HoH, taking over from the overzealous TBoss. We all know it was a role she ached to play and would have played twice in a row if she had the chance. This and much more took place on the show on day 75, so let’s take a look at four of the highlights. 1) Efe becomes the next and final HoH of the Big Brother Naija show, 2) TBoss finally…

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We have had exclusive interviews with all the evicted Big Brother Naija housemates. During those interesting conversations, the housemates were asked who they think will win the show. While CocoIce, Gifty, Bassey and Soma said “let the best man win,” the other evicted housemates were specific about their choices. 1. Ese The fake housemate was uncertain about voicing her choice of winner. However, she settled for Bisola. “I will do anything to make sure Bisola wins, because right now she is my favourite housemate,” she said. 2. Jon The fake housemate also said that he hopes his favourite housemate Bisola,…

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Adekunle Gold releases new music featuring ‘Ireti’ crooner Moelogo titled ‘Only girl’. The song was produced by UK producer/engineer Lekaa Beatz The singer making the announcement on Instagram, also reveals plans to drop a video for ‘Work’ and also added that a new single/album is coming. This is exciting news for his fans all over.

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It’s the final week and Bisola, TBoss, Debie-Rise, Efe and Marvis are currently competing for the grand prize. Many were asked readers to predict who will emerge the winner of Big Brother Naija, and 52.4% predicted Efe. 25% predicted Bisola, 10.9% are rooting for TBoss, 8.4% predicted Debie-Rise, while 3.3% are rooting for Marvis. The winner of Big Brother Naija will win the prize money of 25 million Naira and a brand new KIA Sorento car. 2face, Tiwa Savage and Runtown will perform at the grand finale, which will hold on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Big Brother Naija is ending…

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Editor-in-Chief of Genevive Magazine Betty Irabor in a tell-all Interview talks about her personal battle with depression and her journey to conquering it. She also opened up on looking fabulous at any age, turning 60 and how she met her husband Soni Irabor. Excerpts below: On what triggered her depression, “Insomnia and Menopause! This is something women don’t talk about but the reality now is that people go into menopause as early as 37. I went into menopause on the other side of 50 but the depression came later. It wasn’t diagnosed in time. I was simply told I was…

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After series of teasers on social media, Audery Silva has released an extended teaser from Mildred Okwo’s upcoming television drama series, “Bankers NGR.” Produced by Mildred Okwo and Rita Dominic for The Audrey Silva Company, the upcoming TV series is created by Tunde Babalola (“The Meeting,” “October 1,” “Last Flight to Abuja,” “The CEO”) and follows the lives of bankers at a fictional bank called Sun Country Bank. The series also stars Okey Uzoeshi (“Two Brides and a Baby,” “Something Wicked,” “Stellar”), Ashionye Michelle Raccah (“Hell or High Water,” “Journey to Self”), Daniel Effiong (“Gidi Up,” “Goddammit It’s Monday”), Roseline…

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Koko master D’banj is currently n Miami, Florida chilling with the bad and boujee boys. American rapper Quavo threw an intimate bash in Miami for his 26th birthday, an event that was attended by top acts including Diddy and Gucci Mane, and our very own D’banj who stormed the event in a yacht. The ‘Emergency’ singer pulled up at the event in the luxury vessel and has since stirred conversations among fans online.

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One year after their engagement Iggy Azalea has broken off her relationship with her NBA star boyfriend Nick Young. The rapper has also downsized and sold all her cars after splitting with ex-fiance, Nick Young. Iggy who caught the NBA player allegedly cheating with another woman on their home CCTV, immediately moved out of their mansion in 2016. The 26-year-old on The Kyle & Jackie O Show said she had to downsize her Los Angeles home in the aftermath of their break-up. When asked how many cars she owns, she said, “I actually sold all my cars!’.’I moved house and…

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