Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has spoken out against rumours of President Muhammadu Buhari’s supposed death. Obasanjo also said that he himself had been rumoured dead twelve times. The former president made the comments via a statement released by his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi on Friday, February 3. The statement reads in part: “If you don’t like him, wait for another election, not going about to say he is dead. No matter his health situation, we should pray for him to recover quick and come back more stronger and better. For anyone wishing him dead, such person or group of persons…
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2face Idibia has released the venue, time and dress code for his protest on February 6, 2017. The star defying the orders of the Lagos Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni will be leading a nationwide protest against the Federal Government. The ‘Officially blind’ singer took to Instagram today, February 3, 2017, announcing a date and time for his highly controversial nationwide protest. Powered by the 2face Idibia foundation, Lagos state protesters will take off from the National Stadium, Surulere at 8:00am while protesters at Abuja will convene at the Unity Fountain at 9:00am. The singer in a live Facebook video…
Julius Agwu is back! The comedian who has been off social media for over 20 weeks is back after that scary death hoax. He shared a video of himself thanking fans on Instagram today, February 3, 2017. Meanwhile, on Sunday, January 1, 2017, Julius was pictured with his wife at a church in Houston, Texas. Recall that the ace comedian also shared a photo of his feet via his Instagram page on Friday, November 18, 2016, deleting it shortly after. Agwu underwent a successful brain surgery to remove lumps found in his brain last year which is exactly what has…
Comedian Bovi Ugboma said he would not be joining the protest. Bovi took to Instagram on February 1, 2017, saying “Boycott” is too strong a word to describe my not attending. I won’t be there. Simple. It doesn’t define whether I support it or not. I am not joining the protest, and stop saying ‘we’ and ‘us.’ You don’t belong…..my life is not governed by your opinions of me.”
Nollywood actress and wife of 2face Idibia, Annie Idibia says she stands with him in the upcoming protest. The act shared the photo below saying they will march in peace. “I connect to the LOVE in your conscience.. the power in your words are so inspirational…your lifestyle na spirituality..one way or the other you have influenced my life and others. You are a SPECIAL Blessing. God sees your heart. And “WE” do too. #Godblessualways #Godblessnigeria #OnevoiceNigeria #iStandwith2baba #feb6 #weWillMarchPeacefully,” she wrote. 2face on the other hand has defied the orders of the Lagos Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni and will…
Fela’s eldest son, Femi Kuti has revealed he’s not in support of 2face Idibia’s nationwide protest planned for Monday, February 6, 2017. Femi while performing at the Afrika Shrine last night, February 2, 2017, was reportedly overheard saying 2face had come to him to request the use of the Afrika Shrine on Sunday, February 5, 2017, while they prepare for the widely reported protest march. Reports have it he said, “I hear say they want to do protest here, they even choose the day Sunday, Sunday is my day. So I was thinking, 2face say some people come meet am…
Afrobeat musician Femi Anikulapo-Kuti has denied claims of him being against 2Face Idibia’s proposed nationwide protest. The eldest son of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti took to Twitter today, February 3, 2017 to clear the air on the statements he made earlier in an interview with a popular online publication. “Contrary to reports I DID NOT blast 2face. I saw a report pic below saying protest was kicking off @ d Shrine I said I was NOT INFORMED,” he wrote on the micro-blogging site. “B4 protest date was changed it was meant 2kick off d Shrine I said I was weary as y…
Arsene Wenger has promised that Arsenal won’t have another slow start against Chelsea, and said his players have been “frustrated and angry” after the demoralising loss to Watford. Wenger publicly questioned questioned his players mentality after the Watford game, when the Gunners were 2-0 down after just 13 minutes and let the visitors boss them around in the first half at the Emirates. But the Frenchman ruled out a similar scenario at Stamford Bridge against the Premier League leaders. “I think naturally we will be more on alert than we were against Watford,” Wenger told a news conference on Friday.…
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the world’s highest-earning athlete for the first time, becoming only the second individual from a team sport to lead the Forbes rankings since they began in 1990. Ronaldo, who turns 32 on Sunday, climbed to the top of the list by earning $88 million in 2016, ahead of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi in second place with $81m and NBA star LeBron James in third with $77m. Introducing the research, Kurt Badenhausen of Forbes said that Portugal captain Ronaldo had overtaken boxer Floyd Mayweather and golfer Tiger Woods to become the first footballer ever…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has said that the club will not chase “impossible deals” in the summer. Sources close to the club have said that Mourinho wants to add two forwards to his squad in the summer — with Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann the club’s No. 1 target. Although Mourinho has admitted that United are not scoring the goals that their play merits — and the club spent £89 million on a player, Paul Pogba, last summer — he is warning that they will be realistic in the market during the next window. Speaking at his news conference…
Former Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has said Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo would never be whistled by his own team fans were he playing in the Premier League. Ronaldo has been barracked by supporters at home at the Bernabeu on and off over recent years, despite establishing himself as Madrid’s all-time leading scorer and helping the team win two Champions League trophies in the last three seasons. There were more whistles and boos after the Portugal captain had misplaced some passes early in Sunday’s 3-0 La Liga win at home to Real Sociedad, with video appearing to show him respond…
Neymar’s ability in the air is the only aspect of the Barcelona star’s game that is not superior to that of Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo’s, says Brazil legend Pele. Pele, whose father Dondinho once scored five headed goals in a professional game in Brazil, is considered one of the greatest headers of the ball in the game’s history, and has always exhibited a particular focus on the skill when analysing other greats of the game. Neymar, known for his silky dribbling and eye for goal, is not much of an aerial threat. And the three-time World Cup winner told ESPN…
Pep Guardiola says the biggest clubs in Europe have a choice of strikers, which is why he needs both Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus. Aguero, who has 18 goals from 25 appearances for City this season, was a substitute for the 4-0 victory over West Ham United on Wednesday night. But Guardiola told a news conference ahead of City’s clash with Swansea that Aguero’s time from City is far from over and insists he remains a big part of his plans. “There is no doubt about the quality of Sergio,” the former Barcelona manager said. “I can say how happy…
Nickelodeon has announced the nominees for the 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards, the only live event where kids’ votes count and the biggest stars of the day line up to get slimed. Celebrating kids’ favourites from across the worlds of film, television, music and pop culture, this year’s all-star list of nominations include Yemi Alade, Funke Akindele Bello, Trevor Noah, Lupita Nyong’O, Pearl Thusi and Wayde van Niekerk – all nominated in the “Favourite African Star” category. Hosted by WWE Superstar John Cena, Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards takes place on Saturday 11 March at USC’s Galen Center in Los Angeles…
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has insisted that he will forever remain grateful to Arsene Wenger and Arsenal. Fabregas made over 300 appearances for Arsenal after joining the Gunners as a youngster from Barcelona Team B. At the age of 21, the midfielder was given the armband by Wenger as he grew to become one of the best players in the world. After a brief spell back at Barcelona, Fabregas joined Arsenal rivals, Chelsea where he won a Premier League and League Cup title in 2015. Ahead of Chelsea’s home Premier League game against Arsenal on Saturday, February 4, the Spain…
All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Plateau State, Latep Dabang has said that the party’s governments have performed very well at the state and federal levels. Dabang also said that the party is becoming more attractive to Nigerians because of President Muhammadu Buhari’s achievements. He made the comments during an interview in Jos, the state capital. “Before 2019, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole would become a shadow of itself because no serious politician would want to waste his time in a crisis-ridden party,” he said according to The Tribune. “APC governments, both at…
The Group Executive Director, Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Mele Kyari, has warned bidders of oil products to beware of fraudsters. Kyari gave the warning to the 128 bidders of the 2017 Direct Sale Direct Purchase (DSDP) programme; a programme introduced in 2016 to replace crude-for-oil-products. “The issues about fraudsters in this industry, particularly in crude oil and gas transactions are so enormous. “Every day we receive some form of communication, people wanting to know if there is a group that wants to sell something to them. “All kinds of things that we come across. For the avoidance of…
Ekiti Government on Wednesday approved the payment of Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) to medical doctors on its payroll. This was the outcome of a meeting held between the state governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose and leaders of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two sides, however, agreed that the effective date of the new salary structure would be in March. Fayose, speaking at the end of the meeting, said that the delay in endorsing the agreement was a result of the financial constraints facing the state. “We don’t take…
Following growing criticisms over the lack of basic medical equipment and drugs at the State House Clinic, the House of Representatives says it will seek increased allocation for the facility. Nasiru Daura, chairman House committee on special duties said this after an oversight visit to the clinic on Thursday, February 2, 2017. His words: “I’m happy with what I’ve seen. The public criticism we keep hearing; there are no drugs in the State House Medical Centre, there is no this, there is no that, despite the fact that it’s free service here. “Things are bound to finish. They’ve to wait…
As part of her commitment to young people around the world, Rihanna was in Malawi and she recently shared a video of herself playing soccer with the kids. And from RiRi’s expression, it looked like the whole day was a blast! The world famous star even had an ankara tied around her waist. This goes to show sometimes it’s not always about the flashy lifestyle. Sometimes you should visit places where you aren’t as popular and see how the people flow with you. The singer’s trip is part of her work with the Clara Lionel Foundation – founded by Rihanna…