Today is the birthday of Nigerian singer Davido. Popularly known for his hit single ‘Dami duro’, David Adedeji Adeleke, is an American-born Nigerian recording artist, performer and record producer. Davido is also the co-owner of HKN Music and owner of Davido Music Worldwide (DMW). Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Davido relocated to Lagos at a young age. He released his debut album “Omo Baba Olowo” in 2012, which housed the singles ‘Back when’ featuring Naeto C, ‘Dami duro’, ‘All of You’, and others. Davido has released hit singles like ‘Gobe’, ‘One of a Kind’, ‘Skelewu’, ‘Aye’, ‘Tchelete (Goodlife)’, ‘Naughty’ and ‘Owo…
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Last week, November 17, 2016, Pulse reported that Kokomaster, D’banj was sued over N100million by tech giant, MindHub. According to documents sent to us, D’banj under the guise of his media house, DKings Men Media took a loan of N100million from the investment company back in 2012. In a memorandum of understanding signed by the ‘Emergency’ crooner, sent to us, if DKings Men Media defaulted, the former Mo-hits member is liable to pay the loan. Pulse reached out to the singer and his team before publishing but there was no word back. D’banj however took to Twitter on Sunday, November…
After being voted by readers as Nigeria’s most eligible bachelor, we are clearly not surprised by this love declaration for Don Jazzy. So, on Sunday, November 20, 2016, a Jazzy lover Bisola, openly declared her love for the Mavin boss. According to her she would not walk down the aisle until the Don agrees to marry her. She wrote, “@donjazzy only love, I will not get married if he didn’t marry me, crushing on my African prince, I love u with all my heart @donjazzy if u didn’t marry me no girl will marry u in Jesus name (amen).” Taking…
Rap superstar Kanye West canceled a planned show in Los Angeles just hours before it was set to start, following a rant against fellow singer Beyonce and a public announcement of support for US President-elect Donald Trump. The Forum, an indoor arena in the LA suburb of Inglewood where West had been scheduled to perform, tweeted less than three hours before Sunday’s show that it was being scrapped. It said refunds would be made available at the point of purchase. At a Saturday night show in Sacramento, West performed just three songs before berating other artists and Hillary Clinton, and…
Human rights activist, Femi Falana has said that the current hardship Nigerians are facing is as a result of the massive looting of the nation’s resources. Falana also slammed the youths for celebrating corrupt individuals who give them crumbs from the ill-gotten loot. According to Punch, the lawyer said this on Friday, November 18, 2016, at a lecture which he delivered at Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State. Falana also said “We are not poor in Nigeria. What we have is poverty of ideas of our leaders.” He called on those in authority to move to a knowledge based economy and…
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock over the death of 119 people in a train crash that occurred in India. According to the police in India, an express train derailed in northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, November 20, 2016. The train was travelling between the north-eastern city of Patna and the central city of Indore, but suddenly roll off the tracks in Pukhrayan, 65 km south of Kanpur city. Buhari also condoled with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi and members of the victims’ families. The President, who prayed that God will comfort the people of India,…
House of Representatives member, Johnson Agbonayinma has said that there’s nothing wrong with the lawmakers’ decision to buy N3.6 billion worth of cars in a recession. To justify his argument, Agbonayinma said that if President Muhammadu Buhari was allowed to ride in jets and his associates allowed to drive expensive jeeps then reps could buy cars. “Don’t ask me that kind of question; go and interview Mr. President, who is flying helicopters and jets,” he told The Cable. “Don’t ask me about the house of rep ordering Peugeot 305 or 508 when the special assistants (SA) and personal assistants (PAs)…
The former Governor of Anambra, Peter Obi has debunked rumours that the Governor of state, Willie Obiano wants to bar him from the state. Obi told newsmen that the Governor has no right to stop him from visiting Anambra or talking about the state. According to Punch, the Governor’s aide, Oliver Okpala alleged that Obi made some unwarranted statements against Obiano. Okpala in a statement made earlier, said “To this end, this is a notice that, henceforth, any further unwarranted attack on the governor will be met with a very tough response. “Let it be noted that we have done…
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has described ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan as “the light amidst the darkness.” Jonathan turned 59 on Sunday, November 20, and Fani-Kayode was one of many people who showered praise on the former president. “Happy 59th birthday to President Goodluck Jonathan, a man of honor and peace and one that has brought so much joy and hope to millions,” Fani-Kayode said via a statement. “You have proved to the world that African leaders can be competent, kind, gentle, humane and selfless. You have everything to be proud of and much still lies ahead for you in the…
Senator Athan Achonu has urged Nigerians not to blame President Muhammadu Buhari for the country’s problems. Achonu also argued that the problems were caused by past military administrations. He made the comments while speaking to Vanguard in Abuja. “Buhari is not the problem; this problem was created by the military. It is the military cartel that has ravaged this country. The moment they came in, true federalism disappeared,” he said. Achonu however advised Buhari to search beyond his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) to get a new team that will get the country’s economy back on track.
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose believes that only the Igbo tribe can survive in isolation if Nigeria breaks up. Fayose also described the Igbos as a “unique people in the country.” “Whatever anybody says, the Igbos are a unique people in the country. God forbid, if Nigeria should break, they are the only nation that can survive because they are industrious people,” Fayose said on Saturday, November 19, after being conferred with a title by the Igbo community in Ekiti,” he said. “All the permanent structures found everywhere are owned by the Igbo people. Wherever you go in the country,…
The EFCC has preferred a 30-count charge against a Federal High Court Judge, Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, and Godwin Obla, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. In the charge listed as number LD/367/C/16, Ofili-Ajumogobia was listed as first defendant, while Obla was named as second defendant. The defendants were said to have committed the offence on May 21, 2015 by conspiring to pervert the course of justice with five million naira. The money was alleged to have been transferred to one Nigel & Colive Ltd. in relation to a charge number FHC/L/C/482/10. Ajumogobia is said to be a sole signatory to Nigel &…
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has urged the Federal Government to pay greater attention to the welfare of Nigerian soldiers. Bello made the call on Sunday, November 20, while visiting the family of late army hero, Lt. Col Muhammad Abu Ali in Kaduna. “We must give honour to whom it is due and our soldiers deserve the best of everything. They give up their comfort, happiness and families just to keep the rest of us safe,” the governor said. “They must be encouraged and I call on the Federal Government to make their welfare and that of the families…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has described social media as a nightmare to image makers because of its disinformation through fake and distorted news. The minister who stated this on Monday in Lagos at the opening of the 4Commonwealth Public Relations Congress, noted that image makers in both public and private sectors were victims of the trend. He, therefore, charged PR practitioners to devise innovative ways to ensure a better, charged-way communication network between their employer and the people. The event organised by the Management School, London and the Business Education Examinations Council, has the theme…
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club will treat Vincent Kompany’s latest injury with care. Kompany, 30, suffered a head injury in a collision with his own goalkeeper Claudio Bravo in the 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday and will be assessed ahead of the Champions League clash against Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday. “He had a problem with his head,” Guardiola said. “[He got] a kick. Now we’re going to control him. You have to be careful with head injuries. Hopefully it won’t be anything serious.” The win left City in second place in the Premier League, below…
Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels was wrong to visit his former Borussia Dortmund teammates’ dressing room before the Klassiker, according to Lothar Matthaus. Hummels, 27, left Dortmund this summer to join their Bundesliga rivals for €35 million and was booed throughout the 1-0 defeat to his former club. And Matthaus felt that the defender should have saved his prematch visit to Thomas Tuchel’s squad for after the game. “I would not forbid Mats Hummels if I was the present coach, but would suggest that [takes place] after the game,” the Germany legend told Sky. “Before the game, the concentration should…
Yaya Toure received a standing ovation from his Manchester City teammates in the dressing room after returning to the side for the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace. The Ivorian scored twice in his first Premier League appearance of the season to secure the three points. Toure had been frozen out of the squad by Pep Guardiola after comments from his agent Dimitri Seluk aimed at the City boss. But Toure apologised earlier this month and his teammates gave him a warm welcome on his return to the squad. “It was fantastic because these guys have always been there for me.…
Manchester United failed to stop a rare Arsenal attack on Saturday, allowing Arsene Wenger’s team to snatch a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, bringing into focus the home side’s occasional lack of resilience, quality and experience. Attentions are already focusing on how United can remedy that in coming transfer windows, and Bayern Munich’s versatile David Alaba could offer a solution to some of the problems. The Daily Mirror reported that United watched Alaba twice during the international break when his national side, Austria, faced the Republic of Ireland and Slovakia. Below we look at the case for and against Jose…
Chelsea made it six consecutive victories and six clean sheets in the Premier League as they beat Middlesbrough 1-0 to move to the top of the table. Diego Costa scored the only goal of the game — his 10th of the season — to hand the Blues the victory, which takes them one point ahead of Liverpool and Manchester City at the division’s summit. The opening stages of the first half at the Riverside Stadium were an even affair with both teams looking to get forward but lacking in the final third — Alvaro Negredo up one end, and Victor…
Juan Mata has continued to be one of the surprises of the season for Manchester United under Jose Mourinho, according to Gary Neville. Former United defender Neville felt that Mata was the best attacking player in Mourinho’s front three — playing alongside Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial — during Saturday’s 1-1 home draw against Arsenal. Mata opened the scoring in the 68th minute before a late equaliser by Olivier Giroud salvaged a point for Arsenal. It was the Spain international’s fourth goal of the season, following on from strikes against Bournemouth and Leicester City in the Premier League and Manchester…