Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicitym, Femi Adesina, let out a cry for help this week and we all pretended like we didn’t hear him. Adesina speaks for President Muhammadu Buhari. When a man who speaks for the President doesn’t have access to his principal, it’s sufficient grounds for plenty of worry. “I am in touch with the President daily…daily”, Adesina said during a recent television interview, “but”, he added with an index finger pointed to the heavens, “I am not saying I speak with him direct, but I am in touch with London daily. “But people…
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Hajiya Rakiya, the only surviving elder sister of President Muhammad Buhari, has appealed to Nigerians to continue to pray for the well-being of the president, instead of spreading rumours about his health. Rakiya, 84, told NAN that her brother [Buhari] needs the prayers of every Nigerian for him to succeed in the task of addressing the problems facing the nation. She said as a human being, President Buhari is bound to fall ill or even die “at any time his Creator wishes’’. Rakiya said since January when President Buhari departed Nigeria for London, she has been speaking with the president…
Actor and politician, Richard Mofe Damijo took to social media to celebrate his daughter Nichole who turned 30 on February 7, 2017. Throwing subtle playful hints at marriage, the veteran is happy she has it all together. He wrote, “Happy Birthday daughter dearest, @msyembra it’s been too long ago I was 30 and right now have no clues about being 30 but I am proud of the woman you have become and I am very thankful that you have it all together and can handle anything life throws your way. You already know how much I love you and how…
Nollywood filmmaker and alleged iphone thief, Seun Egbegbe did not show up at the Ikeja magistrate court today over an alleged iPhone theft. Egbegbe was supposed to appear in court today, February 8, 2017 for the iPhone theft case he was charged with back in November 2016. Vanguard reported Egbegbe was arraigned before Magistrate Aje Afunwa on a one-count charge of stealing back in November and granted bail. The case was adjourned to February 8, 2017, today, but on arrival to the Magistrate court, Pulse was told Magistrate Afunwa was not present. A source then went on to tell us…
Nollywood diva Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde turned 39 on February 7, 2017, and celebrated it the best way possible! The actress started the night with a quiet dinner with her husband Captain Ekeinde. The duo then decided to take things up a notch as they met up with some friends including Peter Okoye, Kaylah Oniwo and Moses Inwang, for drinks and Karaoke. The mum of four took to Instagram with some shots from the party writing, “It was a last minute drink up, that turned into a full-blown karaoke, jumping on chairs, singing our lungs out crazy party!” The rest of the…
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede and husband paid a visit to her mother-in-law’s grave on Friday February 3, 2017. Late Bukky Ajayi is the mother of Yvonne Jegede’s husband, Olakunle Fawole. The couple on Friday had gone to pay a visit to the grave of Olakunle’s mother, veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi to pray for blessings on their coming union. Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede is now to be known as Mrs Fawole after she got married to Olakunle Fawole on this past Saturday. Yvonne got married to late veteran actress’ son, Olakunle, popularly known as Abounce, on Saturday, February 4, 2017,…
Faze has revealed that he is tired of having to mediate for peace between defunct Plantashun Boiz band mates, 2face and Blackface. The singer who spoke in an interview with Punch News is now solely interested in seeing his music career blossom. According to Faze, he has already made several efforts to ensure that the music stars squash their beef, but all has been to no avail. “I read all what Blackface said about Tuface and what I would advise is that this is 2017. Things have to be different. “I don’t want to talk about the issues between both…
Popular Yoruba actor Ibrahim Chatta has just welcomed a baby boy! The proud new dad took to Instagram yesterday, February 6, 2017, to break the news to fans and followers. “AlhamduliLlah. It’s a boy,” he wrote alongside an adorable photo of himself and his new son. The duo looked so cute together! Chatta reportedly welcomed his new ray of sunshine with wife and fellow actress Lizzie. Further details on the birth hasn’t been disclosed yet. Congrats to the couple! Ibrahim got married to colleague, Lizzy Berry on October 1, 2016. This is the actor’s third marriage after been married to…
US superstar Madonna adopted two four-year-old twin girls from Malawi on Tuesday, a court official in Lilongwe told AFP, taking the number of children she has adopted from the country to four. Just two weeks ago, the singer denied that she was involved in any adoption application in Malawi after news of her court case first emerged. “I can confirm that Madonna has been granted an adoption order for two children,” judicial spokesman Mlenga Mvula told AFP, adding they were twins called Esther and Stella. Madonna, who set up a charity called Raising Malawi in the southern African nation in…
Today February 7, 2017, marks a special day for Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde as she celebrates her 39th birthday. The mother of four children endowed with ageless beauty is one of the most successful Nollywood actresses, singers, models and philanthropists. Omotola was born in Lagos on February 7, 1978, to a family of five who hails from Ondo state, she studied Estate Management at the Yaba College of Education. Her first acting role was in the 1995 movie, Venom of Justice, where she was given the lead role in the movie, and that set the stage for her flourishing career in Nollywood.…
Triple MG boss Ubi Franklin was a year older on February 3, 2017, and he had a birthday bash at his restaurant. The celebrity manager hosted friends to an all-night party at Tilt Terrace. Kicking off slowly, friends and fans were ushered in by ushers dressed in black. Birthday boy, Ubi, came out decked in a white native attire to receive guests. In what must have been the highlight of the night, free drinks were handed out to guests as the DJ anted up the night with some cool jams. The event was attended by Yomi Casual, Sexy Steel, comedian…
The ongoing trial of former Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi before the Federal High Court Abuja was delayed on Tuesday due to the absence of prosecution witness. Dokpesi and his company were docked on charges bordering on receiving N2.1 billion from the office of the former National Security Adviser, retired Col. Sambo Dasuki for former President Jonathan’s media campaign. When the matter was called up, prosecuting counsel, Mr O.A. Atolagbe, requested that the matter be stood down since the witness as well as the lead prosecuting counsel, Mr Rotimi Jacobs were on their way. However, when Jacobs eventually…
Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has said that he communicates with President Muhammadu Buhari daily. Adesina however said that he doesn’t speak with the president directly, but with the people around him. The presidential aide made the disclosure after being asked, during a Channels TV interview, if he’s in touch with the president. “Daily,” he answered “I’m not saying I speak with him direct, but I’m in touch with London daily, the people around him we speak daily,” he added. Adesina has also said that President Buhari will be back in the country sooner than expected. “In his communication to the…
A group, the Middle Belt Patriotic Front, has said that former President, Goodluck Jonathan is to blame for the religious crisis in the country. The group also said that it was the “mindlessness” of Jonathan’s administration that made some Nigerians hate followers of religions other than theirs. The comments were made by the group’s National Chairman, Bishop Musa Fomson, while speaking to journalists in Abuja. “It was the mindlessness of his administration that amplified the schism to a point where persons that were once neutral learnt to hate adherents of other faiths,” Fomson said, according to reports. “It was Goodluck…
Bukola Saraki has said that solving Nigeria’s electricity problems is a major priority. Saraki said further that “inexcusable mistakes have been made in the past that brought us to this point.” He made the comments on Tuesday, February 7, during a 2-day interactive workshop on the Nigerian power sector for the National Assembly. Read his full speech at the workshop below: I am very delighted that we are gathered together today to seek a solution to one of, if not the most significant challenge to our quest for economic development; the issue of providing adequate power for our economy. The…
Nigeria’s acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has assured citizens that the current economic crisis would soon be a thing of the past. Osinbajo also praised the police for their professional handling of the protests held across the country on Monday, February 6. The acting president made the comments via a statement released on Tuesday, February 7. The statement reads: “I commend the IG and his officers for handling the protests with professionalism and respect for the rights of citizens.” “We are committed to a continuous engagement with our people to explain government policies, receive advice and criticism. “Cabinet Ministers have gone…
Speaker Yakubu Dogara has blamed Nigeria’s current power crisis on the PDP government. Dogara stated this in Abuja at a workshop organised by the House of Representatives to find solutions to the perennial power outage in the country on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. “The most important question is what happened to the N2.74 trillion spent on the sector from 1999 – 2015?,” Dogara said. “Why is it that the more we spent on the power sector, the more darkness we attract?” the Speaker added. Dogara expressed confidence that the array of stakeholders gathered at the event were capable of dealing…
Inter Milan pair Mauro Icardi and Ivan Perisic were handed two-match bans for offences against the referee during their 1-0 defeat to Juventus, Serie A officials announced on Monday. As Juventus secured an 18th win of the season on Sunday that pushed them six points clear of second-placed Napoli, Inter endured a frustrating end to what had been one of the best league games of the season, with their Champions League qualifying hopes taking a hit. Croatia midfielder Perisic was shown a straight red card for comments he made to the referee in the fourth and last minute of added-on…
The pressure is on Atletico Madrid to score goals in their Spanish Cup semi-final second leg against Barcelona, the Catalans’ coach Luis Enrique said on Monday. Barca edged last week’s first leg at the Vicente Calderon in Madrid 2-1 meaning Atletico need to score at least twice, due to the away goals rule, to stand any chance of progressing to the final. “The match situation is that one team has a clear advantage, which is us, while the other is obliged to score two goals,” said Enrique. “It will be a match which forces Atletico Madrid to show more.” The…
Out-of-favour Manchester United forward Anthony Martial took to Twitter on Monday to tell fans to ignore speculation he could be on his way out of the club. British newspaper The Sun claimed Martial, 21, could join PSG at the end of the season after struggling to convince manager Jose Mourinho of his worth. But the France international told his close to 800,000 Twitter followers: “Dont listen (to) the papers it’s wrong thanks. Come on United.” Martial joined United from Monaco in September 2015 in a deal with a reported potential worth of up to £58 million ($72 million, 67 million…