What we may all know about Mr Eazi is that he was into events planning before beginning his journey as a music artiste. What very few know is that seven years ago, he never knew he would become an artiste talk more of working with the likes of Wizkid. And yes, the “likes of Wizkid” aptly describes Eazi’s adoration for the Star Boy, who he says he tried booking many years ago. He did not neglect to mention that the same Wizkid who was relevant seven years ago, is still very relevant today and “Kinging”in the music game. Sharing a…
Author: David Folami
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday protested against the killing of a Nigerian, Mr Rasaq Ajao, in Polokwane, Limpopo Province, South Africa on Thursday. Amb. Olushola Enikaonolaiye, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement in Abuja, urged South African authorities to assume their responsibilities in taking proactive measures to prevent such incident. Enikanolaiye said the deceased was killed by a mob over alleged engagement in drug peddling in Polokwane, Limpopo Province. He added that “Mr Ajao, an auto mechanic, had lived in South Africa and had been practising his trade for over 10 years without any…
Joseph David, a 25 year-old Boko Haram commander has revealed how he killed many people during their raid on towns. David, who said he was abducted by the sect in Mubi, Adamawa State when he was 22, said he also married two of the Chibok girls. According to him, fell out with Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau because he was taking good care of his wives. According to The Nation, David said “He took the two Chibok girls from me because I treated them well. “He (Shekau) said he did not trust me. He said ,one day,I would run with…
Over N400 million has been recovered from a Lagos state based bureau de change operator by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A report by TheCable says the EFCC recovered the humongous sum in an abandoned bureau de change office in Lagos state. Though the report maintained that the anti-graft agency did not state the exact location where the recovery was made, officials were reportedly counting as at Friday night, April 7, 2017. “EFCC Lagos zonal office discovers over N400 million and still counting, in an abandoned bureau de change,” The EFCC’s Facebook posted. The agency’s recovery is coming…
Senator Dino Melaye has received his certificate from the Ahmdau Bello University (ABU), Zaria. According to BN, a group of Nigerians also joined the Senator to celebrate the feat. Sahara Reporters had earlier alleged that Melaye falsified his academic records, adding that he did not graduate from ABU. The Vice Chancellor of ABU Zaria, Ibrahim Garba however debunked the reports. Garba, who appeared before the Senate ethics committee, told Nigerians that Melaye graduated from the institution. Following the confirmation by the VC, the senator released a video of him dancing and mocking his ‘haters.’
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused Churches in Nigeria of encouraging corrupt practices. Obasanjo also accused some men of God of celebrating people whose source of wealth are very questionable. The former President, who was represented by Femi Olajide said the he convention of Victory Life Bible Church International in Abeokuta, Ogun State. According to Daily Post, Obasanjo also called on men of God to preach the message of prosperity with moderation. He said “There is no doubt that all our institutions have been tarnished by the brush of corruption. “If the Church, as an institution, does not take bribe…
Prof. Is’haq Oloyede, the Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has announced the suspension of the mock examination that was billed to hold today, Saturday, April 8, 2017. According to reports, the exam body’s Registrar blamed the cancellation on circumstances beyond his control. Oloyede said this through a text message sent to the supervisors at the various centres in the FCT on Saturday in Abuja. He regretted the inconveniences the postponement might have caused the public especially the candidates. He said a new date would be communicated to them later. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that at…
Eden Hazard felt Chelsea passed another test on their way to the Premier League title after seeing off Bournemouth 3-1. The Blues arrived at Dean Court only four points clear at the top after Tottenham’s 4-0 win over Watford earlier on Saturday but they comfortably restored their seven-point advantage. Chelsea opened the scoring through Adam Smith’s own goal before Hazard outfoxed Artur Boruc to double the visitors’ lead. Joshua King’s deflected strike handed Bournemouth a lifeline but Marcos Alonso’s curling free-kick midway through the second half sealed Chelsea’s fifth win in six games. “We passed a test,” said Hazard. “We…
Jose Mourinho has always been fond of Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil and the Manchester United coach reportedly cannot resist having the opportunity to manage the Germany playmaker once more, according to the Mirror. Ozil will enter the final year of his current contract at the Emirates in July and the Arsenal faithful are beginning to agitate over whether the 28-year-old will push for a move to one of their rivals or not. With a mutual admiration from both sides, Mourinho is reportedly eager to enquire about the possibility of adding the former Real Madrid star’s craft to his team. Having…
Luis Enrique was as critical as he’s ever been of a refereeing performance after Barcelona’s title hopes were dented by a 2-0 loss at Malaga on Saturday. A win would have moved Barca level with Real Madrid, who drew with Atletico earlier in the day, but goals from Sandro Ramirez and Jony sandwiched a Neymar red card and left the Catalan side three points back from the league leaders. Neymar was given his marching orders for two bookings — his first for fiddling with his boots and delaying a Malaga free kick — and Luis Enrique questioned referee Jesus Gil…
Neymar could miss the Clasico against Real Madrid later this month after the Barcelona forward sarcastically applauded the fourth official after being sent off against Malaga. The Brazilian was sent off for picking up a second yellow card as his side were beaten 2-0 at La Rosaleda on Saturday, slipping three points behind Real Madrid, who had drawn 1-1 at Atletico Madrid earlier in the day. A dismissal for two yellow cards only earns a one-game suspension, but referee Jesus Gil Manzano included Neymar’s petty reaction to the fourth official in his postgame report. That could add up to three…
Jose Mourinho suggested last weekend that he had considered abandoning a push for the Premier League’s top four to focus on European competition and failure to beat Sunderland on Sunday may see that pledge become a reality. United’s best hope of qualifying for next season’s Champions League increasingly appears to be by winning the Europa League, with the first leg of their quarter-final against Anderlecht in Belgium on Thursday. Mourinho’s team face a congested fixture list — the visit to Sunderland will be their third of nine matches during April. The first two ended in disappointing home draws against West…
Brazil team-mates Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino rose from the bench to score as Liverpool hit back to win 2-1 at Stoke City in the Premier League on Saturday. Jonathan Walters’s header — his seventh league goal against Liverpool — from Xherdan Shaqiri’s cross put Stoke 1-0 up shortly before half-time at the Bet365 Stadium. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp sent on his Brazilian pair at the interval, teenagers Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ben Woodburn making way, and they turned the game on its head. Coutinho equalised with 20 minutes to play before, two minutes later, Georginio Wijnaldum released Firmino to slam…
>It feels peculiar that sixth-placed Manchester United have not lost in the Premier League since October. That’s probably because during those six months a number of their 10 top-flight draws have felt like defeats. They’ve drawn a total of 12 times in the league this season, with a staggering nine of those coming at Old Trafford. The stalemates have been put down to wasteful and/or unlucky finishing. Perhaps, though, there’s a deeper layer to this: Jose Mourinho’s players are not completely at ease in that split second of striking or heading the ball goalwards because maybe at the back of…
Born in Nigeria and raised in London, Moe Musa’s early experiences on set inspired his passion for filmmaking. He graduated from Thames Valley University with a degree in Media Technology and spent the next few years perfecting his craft shooting several videos for artists including Stylo G and D’banj. Moe’s breakthrough video for the song ‘Antenna’ by Fuse 2ODG brought him attention on an international level. He has since gone on to shoot videos in Nigeria, France, Amsterdam, America, Cyprus and South Africa. His videos have been featured on MTV Base, BET, Channel O & TraceTV.
Today is popular comedian and singer, Julius Agwu and prolific music video director, Moe Musa’s birthday. Born, April 7, 1973, Julius Agwu is a comedian, musician, actor who was born to Chief Augustine Amadi Agwu and Mrs Mary Agwu. His secondary school education was at Government Secondary School in Borokiri, Port-Harcourt and later on Akpor Grammar School in Ozoba where he was the social prefect and President of the Dramatic, Debating and Cultural Society. He later studied Theater Arts at the Diploma level from the University of Port-Harcourt with a specialization in acting and followed suit with a degree programme…
As friends, fans and relatives of the Big Brother Naija housemates are drumming support for their favourite ahead of the grand finale on Sunday, April 9, Efe’s chances are shooting up. Many Nigerian celebrities, including Basketmouth, Olamide, Karen Igho, Annie Idibia, Kcee and Ice Prince have declared their support for Efe – and many more are signing up. The latest is the Star Boy himself, arguably Nigeria’s biggest music act at the moment – Wizkid. On Thursday, April 6, Wizzy, as he’s fondly called, simply tweeted “Based on Logistics” a term that all teamEfe loyalists have echoed in the cause…
Minister of budget national and planning, Udoma Udoma has said that the the federal government lacks funds for the payment of salaries and pensions in 2017. Udoma stated this on Thursday, April 6, 2017, when he appeared before the House of Representatives alongside finance minister, Kemi Adeosun. Udoma said half of the projected revenue in the 2017 budget would be used for salaries and pensions adding that the federal government would source the money through other means. His words: “In the 2017 budget, about half of our total projected revenues are for salaries and pensions but the resources are not…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has denied reports that it’s planning to increase the pump price of petrol. NNPC made the denial via a statement released by its Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Ndu Ughamadu. The statement reads: “There is no plan by government or any of its agencies to review the pump price of petrol above N145 per litre.” “The rise in the bridging cost was achieved after an adjustment was made in the “lightering expenses” from N4 to N3 per litre and the difference transferred to compensate for the cost of bridging within the same…
A group of protesters in Yobe State have called for the sack of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The protest held on Thursday, April 6, in the Potiskum Local Government Area of the state. The protesters were seen carrying placards with messages such as “Saraki must go” and “Magu must be confirmed.” The placard refers to Ibrahim Magu, the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) whose nomination was rejected by the Senate in March. “The demonstration is a peaceful one embarked upon because we voted for change in 2015 general elections, and Nigerian Senate want to truncate…