Niger Delta Activist, Annkio Briggs has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari for saying that any Nigerian who has another country to go to is free to leave. Briggs also described Buhari’s comments as sad, offensive and unnecessary. “It is a pity, sad and offensive for Mr. President to make such statement as at no point during the meeting did the group raise such issue of anyone leaving Nigeria,” she said according to Vanguard. “The comment shows very clear the level of insensitivity and mindset of the government towards the people of the Niger Delta. The government should know that we had…
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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has denied rumours that he was flown abroad to receive treatment for a secret illness. The reports are said to have been sparked by Bello’s two-week absence from public functions. The denial was made on the governor’s behalf by his spokesman, Kingsley Fanwo via a statement released on Sunday, November 6. “My attention has been drawn to the spurious rumour that there are concerns over the health of the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello.” “I want to state clearly here for the avoidance of doubt that the rumour lacks any iota of truth. It…
Tyga is paying off a major debt. The rapper has reportedly paid nearly half of what he owes jeweller, Jason of Beverly Hills, according to TMZ. Last month, the jeweller’s lawyers questioned Tyga about his assets and the lavish gifts he gives his girlfriend Kylie Jenner. According to reports, the rapper became ill in the courtroom after those questions came up. The judgement was set to resume yesterday. T-Raww’s reality star, model and mogul girlfriend Kylie was even summoned to speak on their finances on November 1. However, she didn’t have to come in after all. Instead, Tyga’s lawyer appeared…
Music legend, 2face Idibia has released the video for ‘Hate What You Do To Me’, a fan favourite off his sixth studio album, The Ascension. Fans will be excited to see the music video, which was shot during 2Baba’s recent trip to Milan, Italy. The video was directed by UK-based video director Luke Biggins, who has worked with 2Baba on other videos including ‘Let Somebody Love You’. ‘Hate What You Do To Me’ is the eighth track on The Ascension album. The track is a romantic cult classic that tells the story of a love – hate relationship, it was…
One time Big Brother Africa winner, Uti Nwachukwu, wants the show back on TV. The actor who won the 2010 edition of the reality show, took to his Instagram page to share a throwback photo of himself alongside past contestants of the show. Nwachukwu who had won $200,000, used the platform to plead with Africa Magic to bring back the reality show on TV. “Sigghh I miss the show! AFRICA MAGIC bring it baaaack (crying emoji) hehehe#BringBackOurBigBrotherAfrica.” Uti originally participated in the 3rd season of Big Brother Africa and was one of the housemates from previous seasons chosen to enter…
Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro’s relationship has had its fair share of drama. With the pair reportedly involved in a messy divorce, here’s a timeline of their relationship: May 2015 – Emma Nyra accuses Ubi Franklin of domestic violence. In an interview with Vanguard Newspaper in May 2015, she said “He abused me and other members of the label with physical and verbal force. This is why I left Triple MG the first time.” April 2015 – Lilian Esoro called off her engagement to the music executive. Apparently, Lilian was upset by Emma Nyra’s revelation so she called off their…
Popular singer and ONE ambassador Waje Iruobe is not happy with Nigeria’s current healthcare situation. The singer took to the stage at the just concluded All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) awards to lend her voice to the call for a greater investment in Nigeria on healthcare. Dressed in an electric blue Samuel Noon dress Waje said, “Music has been used as a tool for social change in our communities, as we sit here to enjoy Africa’s best, some people are either at home or in the hospital fighting for their lives, or mourning the passing of loved ones. Millions of…
Laide Bakare is suffering her fair share of backlash for kissing her son in a new photo she shared via her Instagram page. The Nollywood actress seems to have caused an uproar with the photo that shows her kissing her 2-year-old son with tongue. Bakare captioned the photo, “My baby, my life.” In true Nigerian fashion, many people had choice things to say about her parenting skills. Some insisted that the act was simply inappropriate, while others felt there was nothing wrong with the photo. This is hardly her first brush with backlash as she is known to stir her…
Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a mother of four children, but it would never have occurred to her that she has a ‘spiritual son’ far away in Niger State. But that was the rude surprise the thespian got after she got off from the set of filming her new movie, Alter Ego and a young boy approached her with claims that she is his mother. The unnamed stranger, who claimed he came all the way from central Nigeria in search of Omotola after a man he stayed with in Niger had told him the actress gave birth to him.…
Banned Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau has honoured Akon‘s invitation to share in the experience of the creation of Jeta Amata‘s new film, The American King. The Hausa actress was invited by the American singer following the ban that was placed on her by MOPPAN for her role in a music video and she appears to be making the most of the opportunity. Having arrived Los Angeles few days ago, Rahama has met with Akon and they both attended the world premiere of a movie, Road to Redemption on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Raleigh picture studios in Los Angeles.…
Weeks after smiling home with three awards, including ‘Artiste of the Year‘ at the 2016 MTV MAMAs, Nigerian pop star, Wizkid has won big again. This time, Wizkid beat fellow African stars Alikiba, Black Coffee, Olamide and Cassper Nyovest to clinch the ‘Best African Act‘ award at the 2016 MTV EMAs that held at the Ahoy Stadium, Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 6, 2016. Only 10 days ago, Wizkid was honoured at the MOBO awards in London with the ‘Best African Act’ award. Pundits continue to tip Wizkid for a Grammy come 2017 given his pretty impressive run in 2016…
In just one night, Nigerian pop star, Wizkid won three major international awards. The Nigerian star was honoured with trophies for ‘Best African Act’ and ‘Worldwide Act’ at the 2016 MTV EMAs that held in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Then back home in Nigeria on the same night, Wizkid won the ‘Artiste of Year’ award at the third edition of AFRIMA (All Africa Music Awards) that held in Lagos. These award add to the Starboy’s winning streak that started two weeks ago with three wins at the 2016 MTV MAMAs in South Africa, where he won ‘Artiste of the Year’, ‘Best Male…
Afrobeat legend, and four-time Grammy Award nominee, Femi Kuti brings the vibes of the recently celebrated Felabration to Abuja this November. The event, packaged by Chocolate City Group with support from Etisalat Nigeria, is targeted at consumers with a fine taste for live music experiences. Femi, who has toured extensively throughout Europe, America and Africa with his Positive Force band, has performed in major cities of the world including Lagos, London, Paris, New York, Glasgow and Glastonbury. He has also collaborated with major international acts such as Common, Macy Gray, D’Angelo, Wizkid, 2Baba, and Nile Rodgers. Femi Kuti and the…
Amidst rumours of a relationship between Chidinma and highlife artiste, Flavour, the petite singer took to Instagram to delete every photo that did not feature her rumored boo. While everyone is wondering if it’s her way of confirming the speculations, we know it’s just to promote her new single, ‘Fallen in Love’. Could this be her way of telling us she had found love with the father of two, you might ask. We don’t think so. Remember the buzz Simi and Falz got when they were promoting their joint EP by releasing suspicious photos of themselves doing ‘couple’ things? We…
Seyi Law and wife Stacey Aletile, welcomed their first child on Saturday, October 1, 2016, after five years of being married. The couple also celebrated their baby’s christening on Sunday, November 6, 2016, in Maryland, USA. “It is super official. TIWALOLUWA was christened yesterday in Maryland, USA. Oruko a mori loruko Jesu,” Seyi Law captioned a photo. Sean Tizzle and Comedian Jedi were also spotted at the Aletile home to mark their baby’s christening. The comedian shared the news of his baby’s arrival via his Instagram page, sharing a photo of himself and a pregnant Stacey. The couple have been…
Seems like Chidinma Ekile is trying to pass a message across. The crooner deleted all photos on her Instagram page except those taken with Flavour. Apparently, Chidinma is trying to tell her 1.6million followers that her relationship with Flavour has blossomed into something else. The ‘Kedike’ crooner has been in the news recently following her ‘friendship’ with Flavour. Remember, when the duo were about to release a new song, Flavour posted a cuddled up photo that got people talking with speculations if they were dating. Now, the ‘Kedike’ crooner seems to have confirmed the question on everyone’s lips… are the…
Popular Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu in a recent interview talks about what really went on during the #SaveMayowa saga. According to the “Iya Ibadan” actress, the debacle became a PR fiasco for her. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Seriously Speaking” alongside the host, Adesuwa Onyenokwe, Toyin details how she met the family of Mayowa Ahmed and how they planned to disgrace her. Recall that Mayowa’s story went viral after she uploaded an Instagram video soliciting for funds from good spirited Nigerians. Popular actress, Toyin Aimakun was among other notable Nigerians who called for the support of some wealthy Nigerians to make…
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged his players to be cool after his side went top of the Premier League for the first time since he arrived at Anfield. Klopp watched Liverpool produce one of their most emphatic displays of the season as they thrashed Watford 6-1. Sadio Mane scored twice while Philippe Coutinho, Emre Can, Roberto Firmino and Georginio Wijnaldum also got their names on the scoresheet as Liverpool produced the kind of performance that will further fuel title talk. However, Klopp was keen to urge caution despite the fervour whipped up by the red half of Merseyside, who…
Lionel Messi, with his 500th Barcelona goal, and Luis Suarez saved the Spanish champions from a second defeat in six days as they came from behind to win 2-1 at Sevilla on Sunday. Victory keeps Barca just two points adrift of Real Madrid, who were 3-0 victors over Leganes thanks to a double from Gareth Bale. Madrid also announced that Cristiano Ronaldo will extend his contract with the European champions until 2021 on Monday. Messi inspired a spirited Barca fightback fresh from a 3-1 defeat at Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday after a first-half dominated by Sevilla.…
Swansea City manager Bob Bradley does not blame the fans for booing his team off at halftime after watching them fall three goals behind a visiting Manchester United inside 33 minutes at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday. Swansea have not won in the Premier League since the first day of the season, and are second-bottom in the 20-team Premier League by virtue of a single goal’s difference, tied on five points with last-placed Sunderland. A Zlatan Ibrahimovic brace after Paul Pogba had opened the scoring in the 15th minute was enough to condemn Swansea to their eighth defeat in 11…