It seems like 2017 will be no different for celebrities when it comes to clap backs from celebrities to trolls. Beverly Osu jumped right in with hers when someone took it upon their self to give her unwanted makeup advice. The makeup adviser commented on an Instagram photo of hers, writing, “I hope your new Year resolution is to get a new makeup artist.” Osu was very quick to reply and put the troll in her place. She replied, “I hope your New Year goal is to get customers cuz ur store looks likes 90’s trend boutique…. but when i…
Author: David Folami
Kemi Adetiba is so used to prayers for her nuptials, it’s more hilarious than offensive to her. Another fan has taken it upon herself to send a special prayer to God on her behalf, asking that the video director gets engaged as she turn 37 on January 8. Adetiba who found the post rather amusing shared it on social media, noting that she had been wondering when the marriage prayers would come as it has become a norm. The music video mavin is part of an ever increasing list of Nigerian celebrities who do not believe that marriage completes them…
Real Madrid star James Rodriguez said he was happy to stay at the club and fight for his place after scoring twice in Wednesday night’s 3-0 Copa del Rey last 16 first leg at home to Sevilla. James scored Madrid’s first goal of 2017 with an early 20 yard curler, and then got his second from the penalty spot just before half-time, with Raphael Varane also on the scoresheet as a previously in-form Sevilla side were steamrolled at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. It was quite a turnaround for James from Los Blancos’ last game of 2016 — when the €80…
So has Mauricio Pochettino devised the plan to beat Chelsea or will this 2-0 defeat at Tottenham prove to be nothing more than a bump in the road for Antonio Conte’s Premier League leader? Whatever the answer, Chelsea and Conte might well be kicking themselves for failing to spot the trap that Pochettino was laying for his team at White Hart Lane. Three days prior to this game, Pochettino sent his team to Watford and laid them out in the same 3-5-2 formation that would go on to negate the game plan that has served Conte and Chelsea so well…
Antonio Conte backed Tottenham to challenge for the Premier League title again this season after Mauricio Pochettino’s men ended Chelsea’s record-equalling 13-match winning streak at White Hart Lane. A header in each half from Dele Alli gave Spurs a 2-0 win over their London rivals , who had not tasted defeat in the Premier League since Conte’s decision to switch to a 3-4-3 formation in late September. The result lifts Tottenham up to third in the table, just seven points behind Chelsea, and after the match Conte admitted that Spurs — who chased eventual champions Leicester City until the final…
Mrs. Feyisetan Fayose, wife of Ekiti State Governor, on Tuesday, January 3, wished shame on her husband’s enemies in 2017. She prayed that enemies posing as friends of her husband’s government will be exposed in the new year. The Ekiti First Lady stated this during this year’s edition of inter-religious Thanksgiving service organised by the office of Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Matters, Pastor Seyi Olusola, in Ado Ekiti. “Every enemy pretending as friends, close to the government of Ayo Fayose and working against the government, the Lord will expose them with shame this year. Enough is…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that President Muhammadu Buhari must be tried for war crimes for the deaths of Biafrans from 1966 till now. The group said further that former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon must also be tried. IPOB made the comments via a statement released by spokesman, Emma Powerful. The statement reads: “It is crystal clear now to the whole world that IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who threatened during his last court appearance to expose the truths that will sink Nigeria has started doing so. “By releasing the latest video showing the grand…
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has described the Awujale of Ijebuland , Oba Sikiru Adetona, as a liar and a rumour monger. Obasanjo made the comments in a letter dated December 30, 2016, after Oba Adetona said that billionaire, Mike Adenuga was a pawn in the political battle between the ex-president and his deputy, Atiku Abubakar. The Awujale’s remarks were contained in a book titled “Awujale: The Autobiography of Alaiyeluwa Oba S. K. Adetona, Ogbagba II.” The monarch also alleged that Obasanjo used the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to blackmail opponents during his tenure. Read Obasanjo’s letter, which was…
There’s a cabinet reshuffle in the offing, presidency sources said at every opportunity for the better part of 2016. To hear these top ranking government officials say it, it’s a matter of when–not whether–President Muhammadu Buhari will reshuffle his cabinet. Topping the list of Ministers who’ll be shown the exit door in the Buhari cabinet are Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung and Women Affairs Minister, Aisha Alhassan, alongside a handful of under-performing Ministers. A few other Ministers who haven’t acquitted themselves well in their present portfolios, will be reassigned to man other portfolios where it is believed they’ll be better suited,…
The Osun Fire Service on Wednesday warned against indiscriminate setting of bushes on fire during the harmattan season to minimise risks of increased fire outbreaks. Mr Adekunle Ibrahim, the Staff Officer of the Service, gave this warning during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Osogbo. According to Ibrahim; “If we have 20 fire cases before, we may have 40 cases now because of bush burning by hunters or farmers burning bushes on their farmlands.’’ “Predominantly, the fire outbreaks we will have during the dry season will be from bush burning and it spreads fast because of…
President Muhammadu Buhari has not removed Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, as chairman of the presidential committee on the reconstitution of Federal Government boards of parastatals, agencies and commissions. Earlier reports had it that Lawal had been removed from the committee and replaced with Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. The claim was however denied by a presidency source who spoke to Punch. “To say that he (the SGF) had been removed as the chairman of the committee constituting federal boards is not true and is uncharitable,” a source said. Senior Special Assistant to the President on…
Things may have cooled down between Vivica Fox and 50 Cent if her latest declaration is anything to go by. According to Fox who ran into 50 Cent during last night’s New York Knicks’ game, she would always have love for 50. Vivica told Wendy Williams, “I ran into him last night at the Knick’s game. I walked over to him and I said Happy New Year.” She, however, became emotional when Wendy Williams discussed her past relationship with 50 Cent, telling the talk show host she would “always have love” for the rap star, as she broke down in…
Economic recession has got nothing on 5Star music singer, Kcee. The ‘Stand by you’ star took to Snapchat to show off bundles of dollars and his new Louboutin shoes. Apparently, Kcee is starting 2017 on a ‘wealthy’ note and is slowly balling his way to the year end. Meanwhile, during The Headies on December 23, 2016, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Kcee and Harrysong settled their differences and put forward a united front. The former label mates were best of friends and frequent collaborators during their time at Five Star Music until November 2016, when Harrysong…
Youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan Kylie Jenner is now officially also one of its richest. On Tuesday, January 3, 2017, Forbes announced that Kylie Jenner had made its 2017 “30 Under 30” list for “Retail and E-Commerce,” citing the success of both Kylie Cosmetics and the reality star’s clothing line with her sister, Kendall Jenner. The publication went on to state that because of the 19-year-old makeup entrepreneur’s massive success over the past couple years, she’s also become the second highest-earning person in her family behind Kim Kardashian. “The reality TV star’s Kylie Cosmetics line has gone from strength…
It’s only four days into 2017 but Soulja Boy and Chris Brown have ushered us into a season of beef. The duo have been at each other’s neck ever since Soulja liked a photo of Chris’ ex, Karrueche, in a bikini. The rapper claims that Chris was angry and threatened to beat him, which the RnB pop star went on to deny. An angry Chris then took to social media to challenge Soulja to settle their differences in the boxing ring. Soulja accepted the challenge, but the feud got even more petty after the pair exchanged shade on social media.…
Contrary to report circulating on the Internet, Reality star Kim Kardashian and rapper, Kanye West are not getting a divorce. It appears all is well in the Kardashian-West home. At least that’s the message Kim Kardashian is sending with a montage of home videos showing loving moments between she and her husband, Kanye West plus videos of their children, North West and Saint West. Kim shared the clip on her official app today, January 4, 2016, as well as her YouTube page. On December 7, 2016, US Weekly reported the marriage of the pair reached a rocky surface after some…
What has your favourite star, Mercy Johnson been up to? She hasn’t been up in our faces recently and has been quietly living the life of a mum to the fullest, still she’s voted as Nigeria’s favourite celebrity. From an unnoticed house girl to the sought-after, bold and talented woman in movies Mercy Johnson has still been able to retain that A-list status and persona. How she does her magic is a mystery. But, we can tell you what she has been up to in the past four weeks. – She took time off her busy schedule to show of…
Thomas Muller will struggle for playing time at Bayern Munich in the second half of the season, Lothar Matthaus has said in his column for Sport Bild. Muller, 27, only started in 16 of a possible 24 matches during the first half of this season and the full 90 minutes nine times, scoring three goals in all competitions. The Germany international had already gone without a goal at Euro 2016 and Matthaus believes Muller could drop down the pecking order at the Allianz Arena. “It won’t get any easier for Thomas Muller in the second half of the season to…
Jose Mourinho has told MUTV he fell in love with Manchester United because of the supporters and said he is “really happy” with life at Old Trafford. Mourinho was appointed on a three-year contract in May and has started life well, with United currently on a six-game winning run in the Premier League and in the semifinals of the EFL Cup. “Well, the thing that made me immediately feel deeply about the club and the people, and the desire to work for the people, is the people,” he said. “The [people are the] typical Manchester United supporters, the ones that…
Antonio Conte has the chance to stay at Chelsea “forever” after winning over everyone at Stamford Bridge with an impressive first half of the season, according to the club’s technical director Michael Emenalo. Conte’s impact has been spectacular since he decided to switch Chelsea to a 3-4-3 formation in late September, while he has also made an effort to integrate himself with the club off the pitch, making unexpected appearances at staff Christmas parties and buying everyone at Cobham festive presents. Emenalo says that Conte has brought title-winning ambitions back to Chelsea after the worst season of the Roman Abramovich…