The Awujale of Ijebu, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona has revealed that Nigerian billionaire, Mike Adenuga was only a pawn in the crisis between ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and Vice President Atiku Abubakar. In a recent tell it all piece by Oba Adetona, he stressed that he had found out that the EFCC battle with the Globacom boss was as a result of his perceived affiliation with Atiku Abubakar. “The kernel of the matter really, as I told him, was his disagreement with Abubakar Atiku, his deputy, and they had taken the matter almost life-and –death level. Mike Adenuga was a pawn…
Author: David Folami
Seems like the beef between Dele Momodu and Davido is far from over. On Monday, December 26, 2016, Davido was a performer at Olamide’s OLIC where he proceeded to perform alongside Falz and Olamide. The trio were belting out their hit song ‘Bad, Baddo, Baddest’. When it got to Davido’s part, he proceeded to sing “Dele na my boy” angering the publisher. Dele could be seen walking out of the venue. The dispute between both parties started in December 2015 when the 23-year-old artiste disagreed with Sophia, his baby mama, who is Momodu’s cousin. Sophia foiled an attempt by Davido…
Multiple-Award winning actress, Toyin Aimakhu has dropped her surname for another one. According to a statement from her media office, PeoplesPost Media, the actress, who is formerly known as Toyin Aimakhu will be called Toyin Abraham. Giving the reasons behind the sudden change of name, the actress said it “is a family decision and will like to be officially addressed as Toyin Abraham henceforth.” Presently the actress is busy working on her new project; “Alakada Reloaded.” Toyin is known to have been on different projects which include and not limited to her reality TV show since her separation from hubby,…
The United Nations Ambassador for Peace coordinated by Youth Federation for World Peace (YFWP) is set to bring notable Nigerians together at the Impactful Leadership Conference/Awards 2016. Coming up on 30th of December 2016, the event with the thematic focus “Raising Nigeria’s Next Generation Impactful Leaders” will feature several Keynote Speakers including Sen. Godswill Akpabio who will also be the Chairman of the occasion, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Mrs. Folashade Olabanji-Oba, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija (the Mother of The Day), HRM, Oba Kabiru Adewale Sotobi (The Ayangburen of Ikorodu) Lagos and others. Some of the Awards recipients include Sen. Godswill Akpabio and…
Ubi Franklin has just confirmed what has been on everyone’s lips. Yes! Apparently, Ubi and Lilian Esoro have parted ways for good in the most unprecedented manner. The duo after posting subtle hints on social media have finally parted ways. The Triple MG boss recently flashed a wristwatch gifted to him by veteran Nigerian comedian, Ali Baba and his wedding band was off. This comes after Lilian Esoro stopped using Franklin as her surname on Instagram. Meanwhile, Lilian Esoro and Ubi Franklin continue to fuel rumours they have both gone their separate ways. The Triple MG boss took to Instagram…
Nollywood actress Anita Joseph is tired of short-lived marriages in the industry. The actress took to Instagram, December 29, 2016, writing, “Marriage is like a school you don’t graduate from. It’s a journey You need to be mentally physically and spiritually Prepared After d lavish party Pre wedding pictures The bridal shower You say ur not doing again #huh# Am tired of buying expensive Aso ebi and d nxt mint I hear Divorce Una go refund me oh It’s not funny”
Nollywood actor Jim Iyke celebrated Uche Jombo’s birthday in the sweetest way! The entrepreneur took to Instagram writing a heart rendering note to the actress. According to him, “Happy earthstrong. I’ve been a terrible friend. I’ve been unreliable and distant for far too long. I’m man enough to report myself to the world. We have shared history that is unblemished by time and space. When I make a case of the substance of a woman my baby sisters must emulate I present your life and your unparalleled journeys as a course to be studied. I don’t know what happened. I…
Swansea City have ruled Ryan Giggs out of the running to take over as manager of the Premier League club, sources confirmed to us on Thursday. Giggs, the Manchester United legend and former assistant manager at Old Trafford, was the early favourite to succeed Bob Bradley, who was dismissed this week after only 11 games in charge. However, as earlier reported by BBC Sport, Swansea are not considering Giggs as Bradley’s successor, with the focus switched to other targets. A source close to Giggs said the 43-year-old “was unconvinced by the prospect of the job and did not pursue the…
Jurgen Klopp has dismissed reports linking Liverpool with a January move for Arsenal’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as “nonsense.” Multiple British newspapers on Thursday linked the Reds with Oxlade-Chamberlain, who is reported to be growing frustrated at his lack of opportunities at the Emirates Stadium. However, speaking at a news conference on Thursday afternoon, Liverpool manager Klopp was quick to state that the Merseyside outfit are not preparing a bid for the 23-year-old. “Usually, I don’t say anything about transfer rumours, but I can make an exception — no problem. It’s nonsense,” Klopp told reporters. “If we think we have to do…
Jurgen Klopp has said he would happily pay money to watch Liverpool’s New Year’s Eve encounter with Manchester City as a spectator. Saturday’s meeting pairs together two high-flying teams, with Klopp’s Liverpool currently the Premier League’s highest scorers this season with 45 goals ahead of City and Arsenal, who have both found the back of the net 39 times so far. Klopp is predicting a tense affair where the minor “details” will decide the result, and he insists his team needs to be solid defensively in order to overcome Pep Guardiola’s side. “I would say we both should think about…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent says the superstar rejected an offer from a Chinese Super League club that would have paid him over €100 million ($105,581,500) per year. Jorge Mendes confirmed to Sky Sports Italia in an interview released on Thursday night that the unnamed club were willing to pay Real Madrid a transfer fee of €300 million ($316,744,500). “From China, they’ve offered €300m to Real Madrid and more than €100m per year to the player,” Mendes said. “But money is not everything; the Spanish club is his life.” The €300m transfer fee would have nearly tripled the record €105m price that…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes Manchester United can still win the Premier League title this season, though he “could be happier” with their current position, the striker told ESPN in an exclusive interview. Ibrahimovic won the Ligue 1 title with Paris Saint-Germain in all four seasons he played in France, but it’s been a different experience in England, with United in sixth place. United are 13 points back of leaders Chelsea, but Ibrahimovic said he and his teammates can still finish the season at the top of the table if teams above them slip up. “I think so, we had our up…
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has hailed “one of a kind” Lionel Messi, and believes the five-time Ballon d’Or winner would be just as successful were he to ever leave Spain. In an exclusive interview, Ibrahimovic talked about his former Barcelona teammate, with whom he played at the Camp Nou in the 2009-10 season. “I think Messi is one of a kind. I don’t know if we will see another player do the things that he does because he has his style and to become that player, I don’t think it’s possible,” said Ibrahimovic. “I had the luck to see…
Mauricio Pochettino takes criticism from Southampton fans angry at him for joining Tottenham Hotspur as a compliment and urged midfielder Victor Wanyama to be braced for a rough welcome when he also returns to St Mary’s on Wednesday. Southampton supporters wore orange in support of then-manager Ronald Koeman when Pochettino first returned to the club last year and the Argentine, who joined Tottenham in 2014, said he retained the utmost respect for the club despite the boos. “For me it was difficult. I remember my first game back there. They prepared the orange day to try to upset me,” Pochettino…
Nollywood actress Oge Okoye‘s son turned 10 today and she took to social media to celebrate her boy. Thus, she had loving words to share: ’10 years ago,you came into my world. You changed me completely,You made me a mother. You are my first baby…You will always be…Luv/My Big Strong Man. And from her caption, you can tell how proud she is of him.
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has made it known on Tuesday, December 26 that his party is not afraid of any mega party. Speaking with press in Benin City yesterday, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has made it known that contrary to rumors that have been airing, chieftains of the All Progressive Congress are not a party to the said Mega Party. It should be recalled that there have been insinuations that some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Everton manager Ronald Koeman has warned his players against complacency ahead of their visit to basement side Hull City in the Premier League on Friday. Everton, who beat champions Leicester City 2-0 on Monday to climb to seventh in the table, take on a Hull side that has gone seven league games without a win, but Koeman said his team would be taking nothing for granted in an unpredictable competition. “That’s the most dangerous (thing) you can do in football,” the manager told a news conference on Wednesday. “The Premier League is unpredictable. Maybe expect a win and it will…
Barcelona’s Brazilian star Neymar says winning the Ballon d’Or is one of his goals but he will not lose any sleep if he never takes home football’s top individual award. “If I don’t win the Ballon d’or, its okay,” he said in an interview posted on the La Liga website on Monday when asked if he was disappointed that he was not named as one of three finalists for the prize this year. “I don’t play football to win the Ballon d’Or, I play football to be happy because I love it, because I want to play football. Unfortunately only…
Manchester United great Ryan Giggs is one of the names being considered for the managerial vacancy at Swansea City, according to British media reports on Wednesday. Swansea, second from bottom in the Premier League, are looking for a new manager after American Bob Bradley was sacked just 11 games into his tenure on Tuesday. Welshman Giggs, 43, was interviewed twice prior to Bradley’s appointment as the successor to Francesco Guidolin in October. Other men in the frame are said to include Swansea native Chris Coleman, who led Wales to the semifinals at Euro 2016, and Gary Rowett, who was recently…
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said it had recovered Abubakar Shekau’s Qur’an and flag in Camp Zero, the Boko Haram’s Headquarters in Sambisa forest. Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, said this while giving newsmen update on “Operation Rescue Final’’ in Maiduguri. “We believe that the Holy Book and the flag were abandoned by Abubakar Shekau while he escaped. “The Book will be taken to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Burutai, for onward presentation to Mr President. “We have also made a lot of arrests. Our troops in Damboa arrested about 15 Boko Haram…