A reunion is definitely going on between Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz. The duo who have been spotted together since late last year are reportedly currently working on rekindling their love. We gathered that reconciliation talks are going on between the couple who were spotted at their son’s school over the weekend. The three were celebrating with their Chinese friends on Friday, January 27, 2017, the Chinese Year of the Cockerel. Sources close to the couple tells Pulse the pop queen, Tiwa Savage is back with her husband and former manager Tunji ‘Tee Billz’ Balogun. We learnt Tee Billz is…
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Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh is tired of the media onslaught following controversy trailing her marriage. We reached out to the actress’ reps following controversies trailing her marriage. We learnt the mum of one is not ready for such questions. So, if you’ve been meaning to ask the actress personal questions, she’s not going to answer them! According to her manager, “she’s not sure she’s ready to answer those questions. She doesn’t want to talk about it.” At least not now… So, keep her marriage out of your mouth. Meanwhile, Tonto is currently busy with her Back to School project. Her…
In less than a week, two indigenous gay-themed and transgender-themed movies made their debut online. With no graphic sex scenes between two same-sex individuals, these movies “Duada” and “Feyint’oluwa,” still come with a certain kind of tackiness that evokes anger. The problem isn’t that gay-themed movies are being made or that Nollywood shouldn’t portray characters that are not in line with Nigeria’s moral believes. The problem, however, is that no research is being carried out by Nollywood writers, directors or even the actors that interpret these characters. No attempt is made to capture believable moments. These movies simply fall back…
Watford striker Odion Ighalo has signed for Chinese Super League club Changchun Yatai. Ighalo, 27, scored 39 goals in 100 appearances since moving to the club from Granada on an initial loan move in July 2014. Sources said that the Nigeria international was in talks, and the striker has now signed for the Chinese club for a reported £20 million fee. A statement read: “The Hornets can confirm that Odion Ighalo has agreed a permanent move to Changchun Yatai…. All at Watford FC thank Odion for his contributions to the club, and wish him the best of luck for his…
Chelsea might have dropped two points at Anfield in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw, but there is now a growing sense of inevitability about the Premier League trophy returning to Stamford Bridge this season. Even though they slipped up in the title race — and a draw away at Anfield is hardly the most damaging result for a team pursuing the championship — Chelsea still found themselves enjoying a good night, with Arsenal losing 2-1 at home to Watford and Tottenham held to a 0-0 draw by Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The last time Antonio Conte’s team dropped points, losing…
Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu has revealed why former President, Olusegun Obasanjo removed him from the police force in 2002. According to Oba Akiolu, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar told Obasanjo that retiring Akiolu would help him win the 2003 elections in Lagos. The monarch made the disclosure on Monday, January 30, at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Lagos. “Atiku, Daura and others sat down and advised President Obasanjo that if he wanted to win Lagos in 2003, I should be removed. It was written on paper,” Akiolu said. “For someone to sit at the PSC and determine who…
Senator Buruji Kashamu has denied reports that he said “about three, four or five people will die” before he can be extradited to the US to face drug charges. Kashamu is said to have made the threat while speaking to the Punch adding that he would hire members of vigilante group, Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) to protect him from extradition. “There is no extradition that can be brought against me again. The only thing they can do is to watch and catch me on the road; take me to the airport or Cotonou or throw me inside a vessel and…
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the health and wellbeing of President Muhammadu Buhari. Ajimobi described the rumour of President Buhari’s death as unfounded and untrue. He further dismissed allegations that governors were summoned to Abuja over the health of the president. He emphasised that president Buhari was on a well-deserved vacation to the United Kingdom due to the rigours of governance. “There is no iota of truth in the rumour making the rounds that governors were summoned to Abuja for an emergency meeting to discuss the health status of our…
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Tuesday said the Government House was not a bank where people went to collect money but a place to render service. Obaseki made this known while receiving executive members of Women’s wing of All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state in Benin. He assured the women of 35 per cent appointment in his administration but insisted that ‘’government house is not where you come to make money, but where you come to serve. According to him, “I don’t have money to give anybody; the money I have is to work for the people. “I…
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung on the death of his wife, Mrs Briskila Dalung. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Nneka Anibeze, the Special Assistant, Media to the minister, said Buhari commiserated with Dalung through the telephone from London. The President prayed God to grant the soul of the departed eternal rest. Buhari, who expressed shock at the death of Mrs Dalung which came at an unripe age, prayed that God would forgive her sins. He also prayed to God to give the family she left behind the…
After a long wait and much expectation from citizens, President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken from London. President Buhari reportedly spoke on phone to the Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, who lost his first wife on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Buhari reportedly called Dalung to commiserate with the Minister on the death of his wife, Mrs Briskila Dalung. The president’s phone conversation with Dalung was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in Abuja by Nneka Anibeze, the Special Assistant, Media to the minister. President Buhari has been in an undisclosed location in London, where he is currently observing…
Nollywood actor Ramsey Nouah in a recent interview opens up on his personal life. While chatting with Premium Times the 46-year-old father of three addressed his marriage and some rumours surrounding it. According to him, “Contrary to a widely held notion, the success of a marriage largely rests on the woman. But these days, a lot of marriages are based on equality. A woman wants to get 50 per cent of whatever she is giving into the marriage back from the man. This has led to the breakdown of many marriages. From time our mothers used to be the women…
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd are now officially a thing! The music star shared a since-deleted video of him during their romantic getaway to Italy. In the video, The Weeknd appears to be resting while taking a boat ride down a canal. Gomez captioned the post with a heart-eyes emoji shared on Monday, January 30, 2017. The 24-year-old and The Weeknd have been overseas together since last week. On Friday, January 27, 2017, the two lovebirds booked an entire restaurant so they could dine privately in Santo Spirito square and they were later spotted holding hands at the Accademia Gallery…
Nollywood actor Yemi Solade is our birthday boy today! He turns 57. Yemi is known for movies like “Iriri Mi”, “Madam Dearest”, “Pasito Deinde” and Tunde Kelani‘s award-winning film, “Thunderbolt”. He took to Instagram to celebrate himself writing, “All I Have To Say Is “THANK YOU GOD”….Another Fresh Year. I can’t believe I am getting older. My Birthday Does The Reminding.” Happy Birthday, Yemi!
A true case of biting the finger that fed you. Yung6ix took to social media to express his sadness after his cleaner tried to rob him. According to the rapper’s post on Instagram which he shared on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, he returned from gig over the weekend only to find his cleaner on the verge of being lynched by an angry mob, for stealing. Sharing a photo of the suspect who was pictured with sticks and a tire around his neck, ready to be set on fire in the proper jungle justice way, Yung6ix wrote: “Apparently, before I got…
On January 25, 2017, 2face revealed he’s taking the bull by the horns in leading a nationwide protest against Buhari’s administration. Now, Blackface of the defunct group Plantashun Boiz says he’s not in support of 2face’s march. He re-shared the message below from Dr. Bunmi Awoyemi Divinewealth on Instagram today, January 31, 2017. “LETS EDUCATE THE ILLITERATE AS HE LEADS THE PROTEST. I read Tuface Idibia’s verbal tirade in Vanguard in which he said he will be leading a protest against Buhari on the 5th of February for among other things not paying salaries of civil servants. I think he…
Nigerian music star 2face Idibia has released a video on why he’s organising a protest against the Buhari led administration. The ‘Officially blind’ singer following criticism and onslaught from fans and some celebrities went live on Facebook on January 31, 2017, talking about the protest. According to him, “I will no longer be quiet. My partners, colleagues and I have come together to create a platform for Nigerians to communicate their real pains to government at all levels in a peaceful and articulate manner with a view to getting lasting solutions to our problems. This march is about demanding that…
Barcelona have confirmed their second signing of deadline day with the arrival of Ezekiel Bassey on loan from Nigerian side Enyimba International until the end of the season. Bassey, who primarily plays as a winger, follows Uruguayan defender Santiago Bueno in at Camp Nou and both will form part of the promotion chasing Barca B squad. The Catalan club also revealed that they have an option to sign the 20-year-old in the summer if he impresses in Gerard Lopez’s team. “FC Barcelona and Enyimba International Football Club have reached an agreement for the loan of Ezekiel Joseph Bassey until the…
Jose Mourinho only saw enough from Anthony Martial at the weekend to name the forward on the Manchester United bench against Hull on Wednesday. An impressive maiden season at Old Trafford has been followed by a frustrating second campaign for the 21-year-old attacker. Martial has netted six goals in 22 appearances since Jose Mourinho’s arrival and the United boss has not been afraid to leave him out of the squad, never mind the starting lineup, at times. Questions over the player’s happiness increased after recently being omitted from the league match at Stoke and EFL Cup semifinal second leg against…
Arsene Wenger has said that Arsenal “were not mentally ready” to deal with Watford’s physical play in Tuesday’s 2-1 loss at the Emirates, and was left questioning why his team keeps getting off to bad starts in games. Arsenal were 2-0 down after just 13 minutes as Watford dominated the first half, using their size advantage in almost every position to prevent the Gunners from establishing their normal passing game in the steady rain. Alex Iwobi pulled a goal back in the second half, but Arsenal could not find an equaliser and fell nine points behind leaders Chelsea in a…