A new movie by Femi Adisa, ‘King Invincible’, was premiered in Lagos on January 4, 2017. Actress Kate Henshaw and Shafy Bello joined cast members Tope Tedela, Gabriel Afolayan, and Omowunmi Dada at Lekki IMAX Cinema where the screening happened. Director and producer of the movie, Femi Adisa narrated at the event that bad weather and deadly reptiles threatened the shooting of the seemingly impossible project. King Invincible tells the story of a Yoruba king named Taari, who is changing quickly into a wolf because of a curse placed on him. The movie features Gabriel Afolayan, Tope Tedela, Omowunmi Dada,…
Author: David Folami
Oritsefemi kicked off 2017 with the celebration of his 32nd birthday party on Thursday, December 5. The musician’s fans, friends and associates attended the gig, which took place at his apartment in Lekki Phase 1. Notable faces spotted include, singer Joel, actress Yinka Adewale, his manager Danku, Klever Jay, and ‘Elegushi Spender’ singer, Olalakeside.
Singer Chris Brown has been banned fro life from a Life Time fitness centre after he lost it a New York City location. Chris and his crew were on the basketball courts playing loud music, cussing and hurling insults and when they were asked to leave by a manager refused. A representative of the company told TMZ the Chris and his group have been banned permanently from the company’s more than 100 locations. The rep said Chris’ actions and behaviour towards their staff was unacceptable and they wouldn’t be standing for it. Chris Brown and his crew would need somewhere…
Comedian, Omo Baba, is settling down in full throttle having recently married his wife, Omotoyosi, at a private wedding in Ibadan, Oyo State held on December 27, 2016. In view of his new status, the comic has decided to adjust his personality which involves doing away with unneeded company and cutting down on shows he performs at. As far as he is concerned, his family takes centre stage in any of his affairs. He noted this in an interview with Punch News, while also revealing that he did not marry his wife because of her beauty. “This year, as a…
Daddy Showkey managed to retain some of his humor while narrating a moment when he was beaten by some security guards who accused him of stealing a German Shepherd breed of dog. The singer explained in an interview with Punch News that he was attending a job interview at a security company recommended by his cousin at the time. Upon getting to the venue, the officials accused him of stealing the animal after checking his application and discovered that he was from Ajegunle, an area prominent for its notoriety. His shabby treatment in the hands of the company’s staff was…
Show host, Teju Babyface, has given a clear picture concerning why he quitted his career as a stand-up comedian. In an interview with Punch News, the never aging former actor puts his loss in interest in being a comic to something close to a lack of direction. This is why he has been a perching bird who has tried his wits on many ventures in the Nigerian entertainment industry. “The truth is that I have never known what I wanted to do with my life. But, there was a time when comedy was all that I wanted to do. “That…
Jurgen Klopp has said that Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is closing in on a return from injury and could be fit for next weekend’s encounter with Manchester United. The midfielder picked up a heel injury during the New Year’s Eve victory over Manchester City and sat out the trip to Sunderland less than 44 hours later. Klopp confirmed that Henderson will not feature in Sunday’s FA Cup tie with League Two side Plymouth Argyle and added that he may not “risk” the England international for Wednesday’s League Cup semifinal first leg at Southampton. “Actually, it is good news if you…
Real Madrid equalled Barcelona’s Spanish record of 39 games unbeaten in all competitions with a comfortable 5-0 La Liga victory over Granada at the Bernabeu. Los Blancos had ended Barcelona’s record-breaking run last season with a 2-1 win at the Camp Nou and have not been beaten since going down 2-0 to Wolfsburg in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal last April. Isco hit a brace, with Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo and Casemiro also on the scoresheet against struggling Granada as Madrid moved six points clear at the top of the table. Isco opened the scoring with a…
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he was happy to match the all-time Spanish club record for unbeaten consecutive games in Saturday lunchtime’s 5-0 win over Granada, but that there was still work to do. First half goals from Isco (two), Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo had Madrid in total control by half-time, with Casemiro adding to the scoreline after the break in a dominant performance. The result sees Madrid remain in control of the La Liga title race, while they are now 39 games unbeaten in all competitions — matching the mark set last season by Barcelona and ended…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said that Wayne Rooney’s “best day will arrive” and it is “just a question of when,” after the forward equalled the club’s all-time goal scoring record. Rooney moved level with Sir Bobby Charlton by scoring his 249th goal for the club in the 4-0 victory over Reading in the FA Cup third round match at Old Trafford on Saturday. The United captain scored with his knee in the seventh minute to give his dominant side a 1-0 lead and they went on to outclass their Championship opponents. Speaking about Rooney at his postmatch news conference,…
Arsene Wenger hailed Olivier Giroud’s leadership qualities after his captain for the night snatched a late FA Cup winner for Arsenal at Preston. Giroud continued his recent scoring streak by netting his fourth in four games since returning to the starting lineup, sinking the impressive Championship side with a deflected 89th-minute effort in the third-round tie at Deepdale. The striker has spent most of the season so far on the bench, but since putting a late winner past West Brom on Boxing Day he has hit a stunner against Crystal Palace and a vital equaliser at Bournemouth. Manager Wenger is…
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says he can understand Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s recent comments about retiring from management, but he can’t imagine his own life without football. A visibly agitated Guardiola sparked bemusement in media engagements at the end of City’s 2-0 win over Burnley by claiming that he is getting close to the end of his coaching career, despite being in charge at the Etihad Stadium for only six months. Conte, who has enjoyed far more serene progress at Chelsea than City under Guardiola since September, says the pressures of top-level management mean it is only natural…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has charged personnel of the Nigerian Army to remain vigilant in spite of the defeat of the Boko Haram terrorists in the North East. Buratai spoke on Friday when he led officers and men on a new year 10km route match exercise in Abuja. “You all know the effort we are making in the North East and indeed in all parts of the country. “Let me use this opportunity to congratulate you for performing excellently well in the year, 2016. “We have taken initiative and we will continue to maintain this initiative…
Om Puri, the acclaimed Indian actor who appeared in hit films including “Gandhi”, “City of Joy” and “East is East”, died Friday after suffering a heart attack. The award-winning character actor, whose career ranged from arthouse Indian films to Hollywood epics, died of a heart attack at his home in Mumbai, a family member told the Press Trust of India. He was 66. “It’s really a great loss,” the veteran scriptwriter Javed Akhtar told PTI. “Wonderful person, great actor and with such impressive body of work, right from Satyajit Ray to any commercial Hindi film to films in US and…
Jose Mourinho is keen to maintain his team’s momentum against Reading in the FA Cup third round on Saturday even though it could jeopardise their league form in the process. Manchester United ended a 12-year wait to win the FA Cup last season, although that was still not enough to save Louis van Gaal’s job after he failed to get them into the Champions League. A run of six successive Premier League victories has put United into a good position to challenge for Champions League qualification over the second half of the season. Ironically, the biggest threat to league progress…
When Police personnel raided the home of former Nigeria First Lady, Patience Jonathan, it was because they expected to find a stash of illicit cash in the apartment. The raid was carried out by the Special Investigation Panel (SIP) headed by a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Ali Amodu, Punch reports. On Thursday, Pulse had detailed how the apartment located on Igbeti Rock street in the Maitama District of Abuja, was ransacked and vandalised. At the time of the raid, the property was said to belong to Mrs. Jonathan’s brother, Afeminaso Nyingieresaka. There were reports that the former First Lady…
The Imo State government has said that the protesters who marched to the Government House on Thursday, January 5, were not pensioners. Some protesters alleged that Governor Rochas Okorocha had not paid them their pensions in 77 months. The government’s comments were contained in a statement released by Okorocha’s media aide, Sam Onwuemeodo. The statement reads: “No pensioner in the state was part of that protest. Those involved in the exercise were between the ages of 40-45. And we challenge those involved to prove us wrong by publishing their names, their autonomous communities, local government areas, years of retirement, where…
First Lady, Aisha Buhari has said that her meals are only provided at the Presidential Villa when necessary. She also revealed that she takes personal responsibility for her children’s meals. The First Lady made the revelation while dismissing claims that the Nigerian High Commission in London spent a total of £49,000 in entertaining her during her visits to London. A statement released by Mrs Buhari’s media aide, Adebisi Olumide Ajayi read in part: “The State House in Abuja caters for her meal when necessary, and other healthy food or variety needed by her children are her personal responsibility.” “It is…
Rapper, Sarkodie, brings on a bit of romance on his first song of the year 2017, titled ‘Just incase’. He featured music producer, Masterkraft, in a special number believed to directed to Tracy Sarkcess, his partner. The Ghanaian rapper introduced a sample of his ‘Because of you’ track, which he released in the year 2015. Enjoy!
Yung L aka Mr Marley drops a new upbeat tune titled ‘This year’ as he marks his birthday today December 6, 2017. The dancehall singer is all about positivity in the new song, which follows his well received ‘Pass me the aux’. The Grip Musik act revealed to notjustOK that he’d be dropping his debut album titled “Better Late than Never”. Enjoy this fix from the dancehall singer.