MSN Gang label artiste, Oritsefemi was assaulted by a group of bouncers at Quilox nightclub, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, November 11, 2016. The incident occurred following an altercation with one of the club bouncers. Now, Oritsefemi has finally opened up on what really went down. In a recent interview the ‘Double wahala’ crooner revealed the bouncers threw the first punch. “If there is good platform why will someone start breaking bottle in your club? The bouncers broke bottles first before any other person.” Meanwhile, Oritsefemi, who reportedly slapped one of the bouncers with a wine glass in defense was…
Author: David Folami
Over the past five years, we’ve watched Toyin Aimakhu rise to the peak of her career in the Yoruba movie scene that presently boasts some of the biggest stars in Nollywood. BUT, the last 365 days have not been inspiring. First was the time she left her matrimonial home of two years, then she fell in love with the wrong man, Seun Egbegbe, and now, she’s in the news for the wrong reasons. Toyin separated from her ex-hubby, Adeniyi Johnson over allegations of infidelity a few months to their second wedding anniversary in 2015. Then, Adeniyi took to Instagram to…
The organizers of the Best of Nollywood Awards have released the list of nominees for the 2016 edition. Speaking on the nominees list, Niran Adedokun, president of the BON jury, said the release followed weeks of screening of over 120 entries made up of feature films in English, Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo, ten short films, five documentaries and seven television series. Adedokun also acknowledged the resilience of Nigerian filmmakers for defying the current harsh economic realities to sustain their creative activities.
Ladies man Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour, is 33 today. The 2nite Music Group artiste has released four albums since 2005, with the last one, Thankful, coming in 2014. He has been joined in the label by Chidinma, whose recently released video for ‘Fallen in Love’ started with a montage of Flavour’s record label. Happy birthday Flavour!
Veteran Nollywood actor, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, has lost his father. The mourning actor lost his aged father, Pa Geoffrey Nwafor Udokwu(Ononenyi) on Tuesday, November 22. Naij reports that Pa Nwafor died in his home at Nkwelle Ogidi in Anambra state of natural causes. Bob-Manuel and his wife Cassandra have been receiving condolence visits since the news of the death of the patriarch was disclosed. The actor lost his mother back in 2013 before this loss, three years after making him an orphan. May his soul rest in peace.
Today, November 24, 2016, is Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz wedding anniversary. Seyi Law took to Instagram talking about their marital problems praying they get over it. He shared a photo on their wedding day writing, “I remember this day like yesterday, The beautiful memories linger and I look forward to more celebrations for you. The hearts that hurt, can also heal. The pains of today might be the greatest joy of tomorrow. Happy Anniversary to you. Fingers crossed.” Recall that Tee Billz lashed out at his wife on Instagram on April 28, 2016 complaining of neglect, accused…
Nigerian singer Lynxxx is our birthday boy today! Lynxxx whose real names are Chukie Edozien is the creator of the sub-genre of Naija pop music known as ‘Jollof Musik’. Lynxxx who is the son of former deputy governor of old Bendel State in Nigeria Chief John D. Edozien attended Corona Primary School, Ikoyi and Kings College. He obtained a degree in Business, Economics and Marketing from University of Hull. As the Head of Syndik8 Records he released his debut single ‘Change Your Parade’ in 2009 which gave him a strong head start in the music scene. He released his debut…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to prolong his stay at Manchester United after Jose Mourinho said he will trigger a one-year extension at Old Trafford. But is that the right move? Here’s the pros and cons of keeping the Swede for another season. United are in desperate need of players who have the experience and confidence that comes from winning titles. Sir Alex Ferguson’s squad has almost been entirely dismantled, with just a handful of players remaining from his glory days, and too many of the incoming players have yet to enjoy success on any large scale. Ibrahimovic’s trophy record is…
Marco Reus took home the match ball after Borussia Dortmund’s 8-4 win against Legia Warsaw despite UEFA denying him a hat trick. Reus — making his first appearance in over six months due to injury — scored twice and thought he had a third in injury time, but UEFA later ruled that the deflection from Legia’s Jakub Rzezniczak had been decisive and marked it down as an own goal. The Germany international, though, had followed the tradition that allows hat-trick scorers to take home the match ball as he was unaware he had been denied the third goal. “Yes, he…
Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm refused to make excuses after Bayern Munich suffered a shock 3-2 loss in Russia to Champions League newcomers FC Rostov. Commenting on Bayern’s second straight defeat and third game without a win in all competitions, following the Bundesliga loss to Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, Lahm told Sky Deutschland: “We are Bayern Munich, we must win here — regardless of the cold or the pitch. “We’re too careless at the moment, especially with our passing game. We are not alert enough that the opponent can score goals too. “It’s not a crisis but we need to…
Arsene Wenger says Arsenal have lost their “winning momentum a little bit” this month as they again face up to a disappointing November. Arsenal, who lost Santi Cazorla to injury in October, have drawn against Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain this month and have struggled to produce their best performances. The Gunners have statistically tended to endure a dip in form in November and Wenger accepted after Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with PSG that results have not been ideal, even if he remains positive about their overall situation. “We have not lost, but we have lost a winning momentum…
Lionel Messi hit a brace as he returned to the Barcelona line-up to help book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a comfortable 2-0 win at Celtic on Wednesday. Messi, who missed Saturday’s goalless draw with Malaga due to illness, provided a fine finish to Neymar’s lofted pass to hand the Spanish champions a 24th-minute lead in Glasgow. The Barcelona captain, who grabbed a hat-trick in the 7-0 mauling in the reverse fixture in the Camp Nou, then converted a 56th-minute penalty won by Luis Suarez to see his side top Group C with 12…
Atletico Madrid guaranteed top spot in Champions League Group D with a game to spare ahead of Bayern Munich as Kevin Gameiro and Antoine Griezmann struck in a 2-0 win over PSV Eindhoven. Already assured of their place in the last 16, Bayern’s shock 3-2 defeat to Rostov earlier on Wednesday meant Atletico needed just a point to win the group. And Diego Simeone’s men were rarely troubled as two goals in 11 second-half minutes from French international duo Gameiro and Griezmann ensured Atletico remain the only side with a 100 percent Champions League record this season. Simeone can now…
On the eve of Wednesday’s Champions League game at Borussia Moenchengladbach, Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola revealed captain Vincent Kompany could ‘be out for weeks’ with a knee injury. City are chasing a win in Germany to put them in the last 16, but they must do so without their skipper. Kompany, 30, went off with concussion during Saturday’s Premier League win at Crystal Palace, but also has knee-ligament damage. “Kompany has a problem with his knee. He could be out for weeks. He’s sad and I’m sad,” said Guardiola. Kompany has had calf, groin and thigh injuries in 2016…
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger says Alex Iwobi requires “support” after the forward scored an own goal in Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with PSG in the Uefa Champions League on Wednesday. Iwobi diverted Lucas Moura’s header past David Ospina in the 77th minute to hand PSG a share of the spoils and top spot in Group A. Wenger understands the shattering nature of the blow to the Nigerian youngster and would not rub salt on an open wound. “It can happen. The frustrating thing was that Ospina was behind him. “He is certainly most disappointed by what happened to him but that’s…
Lionel Messi fired Barcelona into the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday after a 2-0 win at Celtic as they were joined in the knockout rounds by Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. The Argentine star returned from illness to score both goals at Celtic Park – the second from the penalty spot – to send the five-time European champions through as winners of Group C. City recovered from a goal down in Germany to earn a 1-1 draw at Borussia Moenchengladbach as both sides finished with 10 men. Raffael grabbed the opening goal for Gladbach on 23 minutes, but…
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola and his players said sealing their place in the Champions League knockout stage was more important than a below-par performance after they drew 1-1 at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Wednesday. City are second in Group C, four points behind leaders and guaranteed group winners Barcelona, with one game left. “Overall we are very happy with the point and the performance of the team,” Guardiola told reporters. “The result is good for both teams.” City controlled possession but Gladbach took an early lead before David Silva levelled on the stroke of halftime. Both teams finished the game…
The Federal Government has said it cannot meet one out of the eight demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, on Wednesday, November 23, said there is no way the government can meet the union’s demand for earned allowance running into N284 billion in a recession. Ngige stated this after a meeting of the Federal Executive Council presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The minister said the government has conceded to the union the right to exclude endowment funds that accrued to universities from…
Tokunbo Afikuyomi, an associate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National leader, Bola Tinubu has denied claims that the politician is ill. Afikuyomi was reacting to the statement credited to the Plateau state Governor, Simon Lalong. Lalong had said that Tinubu was not present at the APC governorship campaign rally last Saturday because he was sick. In a statement issued on Tuesday, November 22, Afikuyomi described the Governor’s claim as “carelessly disingenuous, patently false, grossly unfair and most embarrassing.” It is believed that Tinubu deliberately boycotted the rally because he is not in support of the party’s candidate for the…
The factional governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jimoh Ibrahim has expressed hope that he will win the upcoming governorship election. He said “We are going to win. There is no grammar about that. “Is anybody saying no? The PDP has been here for 14 years and how can somebody come here yesterday and come and overtake us.” This is coming as the Supreme Court threw out a suit stopping the Appeal Court from hearing the PDP governorship candidacy case. The businessman turned politician said his name will be on the ballot paper on election day, November 26,…