Fitness trainer Maje Ayida, 44, is a deadbeat father according to his baby mama Crystal Cunningham. In a revealing interview with Linda Ikeji, Cunningham said Maje Ayida is not involved in his son’s life. “With respect to Maje, maybe you should ask him, what’s the nature of his relationship with his son,” she said in the exclusive interview. “Maje contacted us on Saturday for Ajani’s birthday right after I made a post about it on Instagram. He is only now reaching out more because of the media attention” claimed Crystal Cunnigham. She revealed that Maje Ayida only communicates with his…
Author: David Folami
Pop star Davido bragged that his family is so rich now that he is no longer doing music. The 24-year-old singer and father of one said he is getting out of the music game now that the Adeleke family is so paid. “We are rich…Nigga, I am not doing music again” said the award-winning singer on his Snapchat yesterday, Monday, March 6, 2017. “Davido quits music! We no need am. I no dey do show again. We are rich. After all I get all the awards, so I no want again. We are too rich. We no dey sing again…
Calls for Wenger to bring his 21-year tenure at Arsenal to an end when his contract expires in June intensified on Wednesday following his team’s second 5-1 capitulation to Bayern Munich in their round-of-16 tie, exiting the Champions League 10-2 on aggregate. Petit, who made his name under Wenger at Monaco before reuniting with him in North London, hailed his compatriot’s achievements at the club, but suggested his former boss should now seriously consider leaving. “The oeuvre he has put in place is colossal, you can’t deny that. If we focus only on what he has done in recent years,…
Despite initially claiming that Tyrone Mings jumped in to his elbow, during United’s home draw with Bournemouth, Ibrahimovic clearly realised he wasn’t going to get away with it. The fact that Mings was charged for intentionally stamping on Ibrahimovic’s head, the cause for the retaliatory elbow, served as evidence that the FA knew exactly what had happened between the pair. Ibrahimovic will miss league games against Middlesbrough and West Ham, on top of the trip to Stamford Bridge, which may lead some to worry about United’s chances of victory without their talisman. There’s no denying that Ibrahimovic has been a…
Ibrahimovic caught Tyrone Mings with his elbow moments after the Cherries defender had appeared to stamp on the 35-year-old Swedish striker’s head. Mings has also been charged with alleged violent conduct. Ibrahimovic was publicly accused by Ajax teammate Rafael van der Vaart of deliberately injuring him during a friendly between Sweden and Netherlands with a tackle that resulted in the Dutchman tearing ligaments in an ankle. Ibrahimovic later threatened to break Van der Vaart’s legs. Discipline: Ibrahimovic was not booked for the tackle and was not publicly disciplined by Ajax, but was sold to Juventus weeks later for £12 million.…
The Ekiti Government has declared March 8 as work free day to celebrate the 2017 International Women’s Day in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Idowu Adelusi, told journalists in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday that Gov. Ayo Fayose gave the approval to allow full participation of women in the event. According to him, the holiday will also afford men wishing to identify with the womenfolk the opportunity to do so without hindrance. He said that the state government would sponsor the event, to enable women to showcase their potential and have a sense of belonging in…
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has expressed satisfaction with the performance of the Nigerian military in tackling security challenges confronting the nation. Okezie made his feelings known on Tuesday when the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division of the Nigeria Army, Enugu, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Abubakar, paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Umuahia. He hailed the military for their efforts and gallantry, especially in battling the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East. “The time to battle violent crime has come and the Federal Government should acquire trackers for states and deduct the money used to purchase them from the…
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has apologised to people of the state, especially those in Benin metropolis, for the traffic difficulties experienced during Acting President Yemi Osinbajo’s visit on Monday. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. John Mayaki, on Tuesday, Obaseki regretted the inconveniences people went through during the visit and assured such situation would be better managed in future. “I apologize to everyone in the state, especially those in the Benin Metropolis, for the difficulties experienced in mobility. “The torrential downpour also worsened the situation. I want to assure you that the situation will be managed…
The United Kingdom has debunked the tail that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan rejected the offer to help free kidnapped Chibok Girls. The denial was made public by the British High Commission in Abuja on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 via a an official statement. The British High Commission said the allegation that the British Royal Armed Force was over the area for a number of months and actually located the girls within weeks, but the Nigerian government under former President Jonathan turned down its offer to rescue the girls, “was false”. The statement further said “a more cordial, collaborative and unified approach…
The Gov Nasir El-Rufai led-Kaduna State Government has banned the use of motorcycles for commercial transport, street begging and hawking. The ban according to Samuel Aruwan, is applicable to residents in Kaduna metropolis and other urban centers in the state. A statement from the media aide to the governor said credible reports at the disposal of security agencies made it necessary to begin vigorous enforcement of the laws against street begging, hawking and the illegal use of motorcycles as taxis to safeguard lives and property. “Law enforcement agencies have been directed to begin enforcement of the restrictions against begging, street…
Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo is 60 years old today, March 8, 2017. Osinbajo was born into the family of Opeoluwa Osinbajo on March 8, 1957 at the Creek Hospital in Lagos. He was elected Vice President alongside President Muhammadu Buhari in March 2015 and sworn in on May 29 of that year. Osinbajo is also a professor, a lawyer and a Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
Cliched rappers spend money on bling and cars, but Senegalese-American artist Akon is looking skywards to splash his cash, investing in solar power projects across Africa. The rapper added The Gambia and Cape Verde to his Akon Lighting Africa initiative this weekend, a fund that already helps populations who struggle to connect to limited or absent national grids in 25 African countries. The Gambian village of Sareh Pateh, population 4,000, turned on solar street lights for the first time on Sunday night, along with power for a mosque and a pharmacy. “I want to leave a legacy,” Akon told AFP…
Audu Maikori has been reported to have collapsed while taking pictures with fans following a session at the ongoing Women In Management, Business & Public Service Conference at Muson Centre, Lagos. The Chocolate City boss reportedly slumped after concluding a Q&A session with EbonyLife TV CEO, Mo Abudu and was later resuscitated by doctors at the event before he was taken to St. Nicholas Hospital on the Lagos Island. Reports have it that an associate of the lawyer and activist confirmed that he had suffered a mild case of exhaustion and that the situation was not serious. Two weeks ago,…
In June 2016, Nollywood actress Osas Ighodaro Ajibade said she would love to have ten kids if her husband is cool with it. “I want 10 kids but Gbenro says I am on my own,” she told Genevieve Magazine. After the birth of her first child, a girl, shortly after the interview in 2016, Osas Ighodaro Ajibade has dumped the idea of having ten kids. “I don’t want ten kids anymore. I think I just had to experience going through one child. And no I don’t just want one child but I don’t want ten either” she told Pulse in…
They say that true beauty has nothing to do with embellishments and this photos of Waje with Adunni Ade proves this point to a fault. The Nollywood actress shared the sweet snap of herself and Waje via her Instagram page on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Apparently, the pair haven’t been together for a while and were simply happy to enjoy each other’s company, sans makeup. Adunni shared the sweet snap with the caption, “When you havent seen bae in like over a year! Nothing but love and respect for this woman right here! @officialwaje what were we trying to do…
Praiz celebrates his birthday today. Praiz, real name, Praise Ugbede Adejo is a Nigerian R&B songwriter, producer and singer. His music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden season of Project Fame West Africa. Praiz has worked with several artistes including Awilo, Wizkid, Seyi Shay, Bez and M.I. One of his many works is a song he collaborated with fellow Nigerian artiste Bez on the hit single “That Stupid Song” which went on to be the first African video to make a world premiere on BET’s 106 & Park. On 22 July 2012, he released…
Toke Makinwa fully intends to stand by her truth, and yes, she has been owning her truth since the release of her memoir, “On Becoming.” Faced with a N100 million lawsuit from her estranged husband, Maje Ayida, the OAP has continued to hold her ground when it comes to her memoir. The media personality took to her Instagram page on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, to share a quote on people living lies and hiding from the truth, along with the caption: “Sometimes it is because they are comfortable in their lie to the point that it has become the truth…
Sergio Ramos is a man who has made a habit of scoring late or decisive goals and here he was again, transforming Real’s destiny when the tie appeared to be slipping away. When Ramos rose to flick a Toni Kroos corner past Pepe Reina in the 51st minute, he proved that he has not lost his knack. His ninth goal of the season, bettering what was already his best haul for a single campaign, was followed six minutes later by another as the Spanish defender broke double figures for the first time in his career, and we’re only just into…
United travel to Russia to take on FC Rostov in the first leg of their round-of-16 tie on Thursday, with the club looking to add to their recent EFL Cup final success. “The Europa League is very difficult but it’s a target for us and if we beat Rostov and we find ourselves in the quarterfinal, then we have to think really seriously about the Europa League,” Mourinho said in The Guardian. “The last 16 we are still far but when a team gets in the last eight you go to the quarterfinal draw. “Quarterfinal, you smell the final and…
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos said he was “not a hero” but just “doing his job” after two more of his characteristic flying headers helped his side to a round-of-16, second-leg win at Napoli, sending them through 6-2 on aggregate to the quarterfinals. Napoli dominated the early stages and deservedly went ahead when the home time sliced through the Madrid defence and Dries Mertens fired low past Keylor Navas. Mertens also hit a post during a wide open first half, with Cristiano Ronaldo striking the woodwork at the other end. But soon after half-time, Ramos rose to head a Toni…