It’s protest day in Nigeria. There is the “I Stand with Nigeria” protests in Abuja and Lagos, the UK protests at the Nigeria High Commission building and the “I Stand with Buhari” protests in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Our correspondent in the capital city reports that the pro-government protesters converged at the Unity Fountain park just before noon, Nigerian time. It’s protest day in Nigeria. There is the “I Stand with Nigeria” protests in Abuja and Lagos, the UK protests at the Nigeria High Commission building and the “I Stand with Buhari” protests in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory…
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2face’s camp in an official statement released today February 6, 2017, have finally opened up on why the protest was actually cancelled. According to them, the risk of hijack by various political and sundry interests was a high level of danger causing 2face to withdraw ‘regretfully’ from the march. The statement reads: “On behalf of Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, we would like to apologise to the fans, colleagues and everyday Nigerians who feel let down by the cancellation of this protest. 2Baba’s aim was to lend his voice to make the government aware of the growing discontent due to the wildly…
It was the end of the road for Soma and Miyonse as both housemates were voted out of the Big Brother Naija house on Sunday, February 5, 2017. At the live eviction show on Sunday night, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu revealed that two out of the three nominated housemates would be evicted. He then asked the three housemates who were up for eviction – Efe, Soma and Miyonse – to leave the House. The three left the house amidst tears and shock from the other housemates. However unknown to the other housemates, the evicted trio were being sent to the arena…
2face Idibia has cancelled his intention to lead a protest against bad governance today February 6, 2017. The ‘Officially blind’ singer who cancelled the protest barely two hours to Sunday, February 5, 2017, has also refuted claims he was arrested by the Department of State Services. According to the award-winning pop star he’s fine and free. He wrote, “Thanks for the concern guys. I’m fine and free. Reports about DSS arrest are not true. We are still compiling your responses for the leadership. State your opinion on social media with the hastag #IStandWithNigeria. Peace! One luv always!!!” Meanwhile, the father…
Following 2face’s withdrawal from his planned protest, Seyi Law is currently leading protesters in Lagos. 2face Idibia cancelled his intention to lead a protest against bad governance today February 6, 2017, but Nigerian comedian Seyi Law is currently championing the cause at the National stadium, Surulere. According to the veteran comedian, he would be starting a social media revolution soon. “If they don’t listen to the voice of reason, they’ll listen to violence,” he said. Adding, “The fact that 2face backed out shows that there are forces trying to silence Nigerians. Those are the forces we must fight.” This comes…
Tiwa Savage turned 37-year-old on Sunday, February 5, 2017 and she had a bash that night! The pop diva who is currently in London had a special birthday party at the Tunnel Night Club, London. Unarguably Nigeria’s biggest female singer, Tiwa can be seen grooving the night away with friends and fans. Tiwa was decked out in a black garment by House Of CB London. The gown featured see through panels by the sides and had a latex in front.
2face Idibia over the weekend pulled out of a nationwide protest against bad governance which he had championed. The protest is currently holding at the Surulere, Lagos and protesters have expressed their frustration and anger over the ‘Oya come make we go’ singer’s pull out. Some protesters clearly not pleased with him say “2face is a chicken”. Rev. Olu Martins was heard saying, “2face is insignificant. he’s like a Moses that has been left behind. Many Joshuas are here to move things forward.” Meanwhile, Nollywood actor Daniel Etim Effiong feels the multi-award winning star has every right to back down.…
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain risked angering Arsene Wenger after the Arsenal midfielder ‘liked’ a tweet calling for the Gunners boss to be sacked following Saturday’s 3-1 defeat against Chelsea. Wenger’s side saw their title challenge suffer a huge setback as they were blown away by Premier League leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The third placed Gunners now trail Chelsea by 12 points and Oxlade-Chamberlain added to the tension around his team when he appeared to show support for a Twitter post demanding Wenger’s dismissal. Less than an hour after the full-time whistle, Oxlade Chamberlain, who was used by Wenger in an out…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted his 17th Bundesliga goal of the season Saturday as Borussia Dortmund’s 1-0 win over flu-hit RB Leipzig left Bayern Munich four points clear at the top. Aubameyang remains two goals ahead of Bayern hot-shot Robert Lewandowski in the race to be the German league’s top scorer thanks to his superb first-half winner. The Gabon striker headed home after teenage French winger Ousmane Dembele ghosted past two RB defenders down the right wing and crossed for Aubameyang to head home unmarked on 35 minutes. Leipzig made Dortmund work for the win as Germany winger Marco Reus squandered two…
nChelsea manager Antonio Conte promised to keep a close eye on his players’ concentration levels after they tightened their grip on the Premier League title race by beating Arsenal. Goals from Marcos Alonso, Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas gave Chelsea a 3-1 win on Saturday that left them 12 points clear of Arsenal and nine points above second-place Tottenham who edged Middlesbrough 1-0. But Conte said his own experiences of home-straight collapses as a player and coach with Juventus means he will not consider the race over until the trophy is in his hands. “I don’t slip and I don’t…
Harry Kane’s penalty ended Middlesbrough’s resistance as Tottenham’s 1-0 win on Saturday kept their flickering Premier League title challenge alive. Spurs are nine points off runaway leaders Chelsea thanks to Kane’s second half spot-kick — the players answering manager Mauricio Pochettino’s demand on Friday to maintain their hold on second place and pray for Chelsea’s form to slump. Tottenham lost precious ground after being held by Sunderland in their previous game and Middlesbrough were in danger of repeating the trick. That was until Kane struck in the 58th minute to give the hosts their seventh successive home win and leave…
Juan Cuadrado broke his Serie A duck for the season with a sensational strike that sent Juventus six points clear of Napoli thanks to a 1-0 win over Inter Milan on Sunday. Title hopefuls Roma, currently third at seven points behind, can move back up to second place with a win over Fiorentina in their delayed game on Tuesday. But the Giallorossi, still reeling from a 3-2 defeat to Sampdoria last week, are now under huge pressure not to drop further points following another defiant display from the 32-time champions in Turin. Inter travelled west hoping to build on a…
Lionel Messi struck another trademark free-kick as Barcelona moved to within one point of La Liga leaders Real Madrid with a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. Madrid have two games in hand, the first of which was supposed to take place on Sunday at Celta Vigo. However, that match has been called off after strong winds damaged Celta’s Balaidos stadium and left it unsafe to hold the game, La Liga confirmed after a security evaluation was carried out by local authorities. Barca took their chance to apply pressure at the Camp Nou, but needed some wasteful finishing by…
Ayo Fayose has dismissed claims that he may be arrested after his tenure as governor of Ekiti state. Governor Fayose consistently opposes President Buhari’s policies and the All Progressives Congress-led federal government. Despite all comments and criticisms, Fayose enjoys immunity as a sitting governor; this protects him from arrest and prosecution. Referring to himself as “The Rock”, Fayose says anybody who plans to arrest him after his tenure will not be in power. “May I tell you that anybody that waits for me negatively to complete my tenure would not be in the office at the time,” Fayose said in…
Following Soma’s eviction from the Big Brother Naija house, Miyonse became the second housemate to be evicted. The 24-year-old housemate is a Lagos State indigene. A chef, he had promised viewers that he would be ‘showing off his skills. He has also hoped that his culinary skill would earn him a spot in the house for weeks. Until his nomination, Miyonse was romantically involved with Tboss, who unknown to him had nominated him on Monday 30, 2017, during the Live Nomination show. Following his eviction, it was revealed to him that Tboss had nominated him. Miyonse said he wasn’t shocked,…
AKA drops visuals for song ‘The world is yours’. The South African revered Hip-Hop act raps confidently about having it good. ‘The world is yours’ was performed by the rapper at Idols South Africa music show. The video was shot in Thailand, directed by Alessio Bettocchi and Prince Costinyo.
Sean Tizzle drops his “Moving Forward Vol. 1” EP today February 3, 2016, off which is this mellow Davido collaboration titled ‘Dide’. The song was produced by Blaq Jerzee. Listen and share thoughts.
Jamaican Olympic officials are likely to appeal the doping sanction of relay runner Nesta Carter that has cost Usain Bolt one of his nine Olympic gold medals. Carter failed a drugs test in a retest of a sample from the 2008 Beijing Games, testing positive for the banned substance Methylhexaneamine. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Wednesday that it had stripped Jamaica of the 4x100m relay gold won in Beijing. Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) president Michael Fennell and an attorney representing Carter indicated there will be an appeal, most likely to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS). “We…
Usain Bolt says he is looking to spread the Nitro team athletics concept globally after the success of the inaugural event in Melbourne on Saturday. The charismatic eight-time Olympic gold medallist led his Bolt All-Stars team to victory on the first of three Nitro Athletic meets in Australia and said he was looking for ways to make the event more popular with fans. Six teams of 12 male and 12 female athletes competed in a mixture of old and new events with the 30-year-old Jamaican superstar racing in the mixed 4x100m relay, which his All-Stars won. More than 7,000 fans…
The Ibaa community in Emohua council area of Rivers has commended Gov Nyesom Wike’s administration for awarding the contract for the construction of the Rumuji-Ibaa-Isiokpo road. Mr Adolphus Umesi, the Community Development Committee (CDC) Chairman of Ibaa, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibaa on Sunday that the governor had fulfilled his promise by including the road in contracts recently awarded. The CDC chairman pledged the community’s readiness to support the contractor and the state government to ensure the completion of the project. “It is such cheering news that contract for our community road has been awarded; the…