Author: David Folami

Tiwa Savage and her estranged husband, Tee Billz have been spotted happily together at a church, springing rumours of a comeback. The pair were reportedly attending their son, Jamil’s dedication service at the House on the Rock Church, Lagos. An Instagram picture posted today by Kemi Ashefon Love Haven saw them in all smiles, a pointer that things might have started getting better between them. This will no doubt initiate comments from the fans section as many are rooting for the celebrity couple to get back together after a long period of separation. Savage and her estranged were last spotted…

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Fetty Wap is reported to have been involved in a gunfight outside an all-night restaurant. The incident took place on Sunday, March 26, 2017, in his hometown of Paterson, New Jersey. Fetty Wap and several of his friends were involved in the shooting that took place about 5 a.m. Police officers say the rapper and his entourage are not suspects in the shooting or a robbery that happened during the incident. It’s not known what the dispute was that led to the shooting was about. According to TMZ, the rapper was robbed of a chain and cash. However, three people…

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Alhaji Mai Buni, the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged Nigerian youth to keep faith in President Muhammadu Buhari’s ability to lead the country to the promised land. Buni made the call while receiving an award of excellence from the founder of Northern Youths Advocacy for Peace and Development (NYAPD), Dr Ugbede Paul, in Abuja on Monday. According to him, the youth can make all the difference by bringing meaningful suggestions on how to end the hardship in the country and move the country forward. “ I am highly humbled and encouraged by this award. I…

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The Kwara Government on Monday appealed to aggrieved parties in the clash between herdsmen and farmers in the state to remain calm and refrain from resorting to self help. The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Isiaka Gold, made the appeal in a statement in Ilorin on Monday. The government condemned the clash and vowed that those involved in the incident would be apprehended and made to face the law. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that no fewer than four persons died recently in the clash between some Fulani herdsmen and members of Yashikira community in Baruten Local…

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of an operational base for the Nigerian Navy in the Lake Chad area to enhance security along the Basin. The Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, made this known in Abuja on Monday after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on activities of the Navy within and outside Nigeria. According to Ibas, the Lake Chad area is a strategic location that provides means of livelihood to hundreds of thousands of people and the presence of the Nigerian Navy will help in consolidating on the security of the area. He said “The President approved…

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Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is being linked with a return to the position of Netherlands manager. On Sunday, Netherlands sacked coach Danny Blind in the wake of their World Cup qualifying loss to Bulgaria. The Oranje are in danger of failing to reach a second successive major international tournament after the defeat left them fourth in Group A, six points adrift of leaders France and three behind second-placed Sweden. Theo Pouw, of Netherlands fan group Supporters club Oranje, said Van Gaal is the “best coach” currently available to replace Blind. “Under Van Gaal, we finished third at…

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan played a starring role as Armenia’s captain vs. Kazakhstan on Sunday, scoring the first goal — extending his national record to 20 — in a 2-0 win. The chances of Armenia reaching a first-ever World Cup finals appear slight but they are just one point outside a playoff place at the halfway stage of qualifying. Mkhitaryan is his nation’s greatest-ever player, having won the first of his 62 caps as a 17-year-old over a decade ago. Without him, Armenia lost their first three World Cup qualifiers. With him, they’ve won their last two and the Russian speaker would…

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Marcus Rashford had just three weeks’ holiday last summer, a mini-break squeezed in between England’s Euro 2016 elimination at the hands of Iceland on June 27 and his return to training at Manchester United the day before Jose Mourinho’s squad flew to China for their preseason tour on July 19. If England manager Gareth Southgate and the Football Association have their way, the 19-year-old will have even less downtime this summer due to their determination to have the United forward in the squad for the European Under-21 Championship in Poland in June. Rashford, who won his eighth senior cap as…

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Olubankole Wellington, award-winning Nigerian artist and record label owner is plus one today. The handsome musician popular for hits like ‘Mr capable’, ‘Ebute-Metta’ and ‘Strong thing’, is one of the most eligible bachelors in Nigeria. He is the founder of Empire Mates Entertainment Record (EME) label and has released albums like: “Undeniable” (EP), “Back in the Building”, “Mr. Capable”, “The W Experience” and others.

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Today is also Nollywood actress Kehinde Bankole’s birthday! Kehinde Bankole participated in several beauty pageants. In 2007 she became the Face of Lux alongside Sylvia Udeogu and Olaide Olaogun. During her stint as Face of Lux, Kehinde Bankole went into acting. She made her debut on the popular Wale Adenuga series Super Story. She went on to host TV shows ‘Soul Sisters’, and ‘African Kitchen’. Kehinde Bankole has appeared in movies such as ‘Two Brides and a Baby’, ‘The Meeting’, and ‘October 1’. Happy Birthday Banky and Kehinde!

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March 26, 2017, was mothers day and guess who took time out to celebrate his mum? Yup! Mavin boss Don Jazzy! It seems beneath all the machoism, there lies a touchy feely Don. “Behold the sweetest mother in the world. People ask me why do I carry people’s problem on my head and try to make everyone happy. Might be strange to a lot of people but not me cos growing up watching you be a mother to everybody around you was a beautiful sight. You will sell Akara and sometimes not make profit cos you have fed the entire…

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Renowned Nigerian soul singer Brymo has shared a rare shot of his son, Olanrewaju. Brymo who welcomed a baby boy on March 27, 2015 has shared just one picture since his birth. Now the singer has shared a full photo of his son as he turns two. “Happy birthday O.O.O , dada loves you!!!” he captioned the incredible shot. Brymo is known to be very private with his family. Little or nothing is known about the ‘Billion naira dream’ singers baby mama. Meanwhile, Brymo says he wants albums to stop selling for N150. Brymo stopped by Pulse Nigeria to talk…

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Kim Kardashian is not done with just two children. The “Keeping Up With The Kardashian” star has revealed plans for a third child with husband Kanye West. In a promo for a new episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians the mum of two said, despite her previous difficult pregnancies and deliveries, she wants to try again. “I’m going to try to have one more baby,” she said before adding. “I want my kids to have siblings but the doctors don’t think it’s safe for me.” Meanwhile, Kris Jenner could be heard urging her to think about her health. “I…

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Estranged hubby of Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has released more evidence to refute many of his ex-wife’s claims. The businessman’s brother, Tokunbo, in a recent interview, says he once witnessed Tonto Dikeh in “one of her moods”. According to him, she slapped her husband and began to destroy things in their home. He told Azuka of Media Hub TV, “I’m really close to Tonto. I was really excited to spend Christmas with them. The incident happened on the 18th of December I think and Tonto just started. I was upstairs talking to my brother she came to slap him. I…

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The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has said it impounded 60 vehicles during a two-day special patrol last week. Mr Sunday Ajayi, The Sector Commander of the FRSC in Anambra, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Monday. Ajayi said the special intervention patrol was part of the command’s efforts to sanitise Anambra roads of the recklessness of tipper drivers, which had caused numerous accidents with attendant loss of lives and property. He said 60 vehicles were impounded for 74 offences during the special patrol, adding that 34 of the impounded vehicles…

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Eko Electricity Distribution Company has warned its customers to desist from offering bribe or any form of gratification to its workers. Mr Godwin Idemudia, General Manager, Communications of the company, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Monday that bribing officials in any form was against the company’s ethics. Idemudia said that there were allegations of extortion against some of the workers, and the management would punish anyone involved in the act. He urged customers to report cases of fraudulent practice by any of the company’s workers, to help sanitise the system. “Please do not abuse our…

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No fewer than 4,000 applicants have registered in Auchi, Etsako-West Local Government Area of Edo for the state’s ongoing employment initiative, a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) survey has revealed. A NAN correspondent who visited the Council’s registration centre for the initiative, reports that more job seekers were turning up for enrolment into the scheme. NAN further reports that registration for the scheme commenced on March 8 across the 18 local government councils of the state. The scheme is to enable government have statistics on the number of applicants, so as to enable it to work out modalities for placement…

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Never again will terrorists take over and occupy any part of Nigeria’s territory, President Muhammadu Buhari vowed in Sambisa Forest on Monday. The President made the vow when he declared the 2017 Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship (NASAC), opened. Represented by the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, Buhari noted that holding the championship in the forest was an affirmation that government was “resolved to stamp out all activities and operations of the Boko Haram insurgents from our territory.” Buhari said: “This championship is a showcase of the clear effect and degradation of the Boko Haram terrorist group with the destruction…

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Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Monday, March 27, appeared before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions. Saraki was invited by the committee following allegations that a vehicle belonging to him had been seized by customs officers because it was cleared with fake documents. The committee is investigating the claims due to a petition raised by Senator Ali Ndume. “Today is another great day in the history of our growing democracy, as I present myself before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions on allegation of non-payment of customs duty on an official vehicle by Senate,”…

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A Katsina Chief Magistrate’s Court has sentenced one Gambo Saeed to nine months imprisonment for insulting and defaming the character of Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State on social media. Saeed resides in Muduru village in Mani Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Police Prosecutor, Insp. Isa Liti, earlier told the court that Saeed was arraigned following complaints received from Mr Mansur Ali Mashi, Senior Special Assistant (SSA), to the Governor on Radio Monitoring. He said “Mashi said the accused person abused Masari and called him names on social media. “He said the accused person posted on the media…

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