Nollywood actor, Ramsey Nouah thinks most persons in the industry presently are only seeking for financial and material benefit. ‘I have been there during the good times and bad times,’ he told HipTV The Figurine actor also explained that there’s need for some certain growth and it can be done by passion driven people who are willing to work. ‘A lot of people want to come in because of what they expect to get, financial and material benefit. And because the industry does not have a structure to provide the material benefit, it is now left for you to give…
Author: David Folami
Seun Egbegbe, a filmmaker and marketer was arrested on Tuesday morning for attempting to steal nine iPhones at popular Lagos market, Computer Village. Then yesterday, November 24, he was granted bail after being brought before A. J. Atunwa at Roselyne Omotosho Court House in GRA, Ikeja, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges. The judge approved the suspect’s bail with two guarantees that have a minimum of N2m in their bank accounts, and property in Ikeja, Lagos, with the case getting adjourned till February 2017. A Lagos-based lawyer, Adigun Bankole, whom we contacted, justified the possible penalties to Thenetng.…
Lagos police has arrested two suspects linked to Basketmouth’s September incident. On November 16, one Chiemezie Joseph was arrested while carrying out a robbery at Ilasamaja area of Lagos State. His arrest led to the capture of another mob member, Chibuzor Ugwu, who, further investigation revealed, is the leader of the clique that attacked the comedian. Items recovered from the suspects include one beretta pistol, two locally made pistols, two AK 47 rifles loaded with ammunition, 12 live cartridges, two iron cutters, master keys and a Mercedes Benz 4matic jeep. A statement by the state police public relations officer, Dolapo…
The 2016 nominees list for the Best of Nollywood awards has been released, with a number of prominent actors making the list. Wale Ojo and Alexx Ekubo are among the nominees for Best Actor in a Leading Role (English) while Omoni Oboli and Iretiola Doyle are among the nominated acts for Best Actress in a Leading Role (English). Toyin Aimakhu is up for the Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) alongside Mercy Aigbe, Wunmi Toriola and more, while Yomi Fabiyi is nominated in the male category alongside Niyi Johnson, Lateef Adedimeji and more. The award ceremony is scheduled to…
There really is no party like a Lagos party. Now, it seems premium vodka, Skyy is about to further elevate that credential with a clever, ambitious and lavish all night gig holding tonight, November 25 at an exclusive location in Lekki. As the year-end holiday season draws near and Lagosians begin to seek opportunities to relax and mix, premium Skyy Vodka is giving 400 people an avenue to drink and dance, using a combination of young hit-makers and globally celebrated DJs. Don Jazzy protégé and Headies Next Rated winner Reekado Banks, pop sensation Lil Kesh will entertain guests, drawing from…
Seun Egbegbe, who was recently accused of stealing some iPhones at a mobile device store in Computer Village has shared proof to show he is not in prison. There were rumours that Egbegbe, who was granted bail in the sum of N1m following his arraignment in court for theft, was being held at the Kirikiri Prison. A new picture of the filmmaker who was seen pouring himself a glass of larger, was posted on Instagram by a user named Seun Oloketuyi. It was accompanied with a press statement signed by Egbegbe. The statement reads, “Special Appreciation to you all! “Following…
Eye witnesses have indeed confirmed that Seun Egbegbe, the ex boyfriend of Toyin Aimahku, stole some iPhones at Computer Village, Ikeja. Egbegbe, who has been granted bail in the sum of N1m released a statement claiming he was falsely accused. According to him, the story concerning the alleged theft was part of the plans of his detractors who aim to bring his name to disrepute. However, in an interview with Punch News, an anonymous witness has called the filmmaker a liar, claiming that he truly intended to run away with the iPhones before he was caught. “This guy is a…
Jose Mourinho is hopeful of signing Atletico Madrid’s Jose Gimenez in January to solve what he feels are Manchester United’s most pressing issues at centre-half, club sources have said. The Portuguese has become increasingly conscious of the fragility of that area of the pitch, as illustrated by a series of changes to the partnerships there. United have conceded 14 goals in 12 Premier League games this season, deepening Mourinho’s preseason concerns that they need a central defensive leader. With other areas in greater need of fixing in the summer, United didn’t have as much of a budget for a centre-half,…
Mats Hummels headed the winner as Bayern Munich beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 on Saturday to end a three-game winless streak and trim RB Leipzig’s Bundesliga lead to three points. Leipzig had gone six points clear at the summit on Friday with a 4-1 win at Freiburg, and Bayern were grateful to Hummels for heading home a Joshua Kimmich corner in the second half as they got the better of Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena to cut the deficit. Thiago Alcantara had given Carlo Ancelotti’s Bayern a first-half lead only for Hakan Calhanoglu to make it 1-1 at the break before…
Earlier, Dortmund were brought crashing to earth following a record Champions League win in midweek with a 2-1 defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt, who went third. It was a first defeat in 10 games for Dortmund and followed their 8-4 romp on Tuesday at home to Legia Warsaw — a record score for a Champions League game. Hungary international Szabolcs Huszti gave the home side the lead only for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to equalise, before Haris Seferovic grabbed the winner for Frankfurt, who are unbeaten in six league games. Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel made eight changes to the team which started against…
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich said Sunday they had extended Franck Ribery’s contract by another year to June 2018, giving the Frenchman an 11th season with the German giants. “Six German championship titles, five cup triumphs, the Champions League, the Fifa Club World Cup, the Uefa Supercup: Bayern’s biggest triumphs in the last few years are closely linked with Franck Ribery,” said Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge in a statement. “He’s both a key player and a crowd-pleaser, so we’re happy we’ve extended the contract with Franck by another year.” Ribery, 33, joined Bayern from Olympique Marseille in 2007. Since then he…
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said it was “too early” to talk about the Premier League title after his team recaptured the summit by beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on Saturday. Chelsea fell behind to Christian Eriksen’s stunning 11th-minute strike, but equalised through Pedro Rodriguez’s exquisite curler and took victory after Victor Moses rammed home Diego Costa’s cross. It was Chelsea’s seventh successive league win — their longest such sequence within the same season since 2006-07 — and took them back to the top of the table ahead of next weekend’s trip to Manchester City. “It’s too early to talk of the…
Chelsea stormed back from behind to end Tottenham Hotspur’s unbeaten Premier League record with a 2-1 victory on Saturday that propelled Antonio Conte’s soaring side back into top spot. Chelsea had seen Liverpool and Manchester City steal past them earlier in the day and fell behind in the 11th minute when Christian Eriksen became the first player to score past them in seven games. But Pedro Rodriguez’s glorious curler and a Victor Moses tap-in either side of half-time gave Chelsea a seventh successive win — their longest such run within one season since January to April 2007. Chelsea, who visit…
Zinedine Zidane admitted his side had an afternoon to forget on Saturday despite Real Madrid moving seven points clear at the top of La Liga thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s double in a 2-1 win over Sporting Gijon. Victory extended Real’s unbeaten run in all competitions to 31 matches, but Madrid were grateful to a late Duje Cop missed penalty to secure all three points against a Sporting side that hasn’t won in 10 games. Ronaldo struck twice inside the first 20 minutes to take his tally to 10 goals in as many La Liga games this season. However, Carlos Carmona…
Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice as Real Madrid were thankful to a late missed penalty from Duje Cop to open up a seven-point lead over Barcelona with a 2-1 win over Sporting Gijon on Saturday. Madrid looked set for an easy afternoon as Ronaldo opened the scoring from the penalty spot before he headed home a second inside 20 minutes. However, Carlos Carmona halved Sporting’s deficit 10 minutes before half-time and the struggling visitors were handed a huge chance for an unexpected point 12 minutes from time when Nacho brought down Victor Rodriguez. Yet, Cop sent his penalty high and wide…
Jurgen Klopp saluted the Anfield crowd after they willed Liverpool to a 2-0 victory against Sunderland. Klopp’s side were involved in a war of attrition on Saturday as failed to break down Sunderland during the first half. After the re-start, Reds boss Klopp ran down the touchline to implore the Kop to sing louder and it seemed to have the desired effect. Liverpool remained patient as Sunderland repelled everything Klopp’s men could throw at them until Divock Origi’s 75th minute finish put the Reds on the path to a victory confirmed by James Milner’s 91st minute penalty. The win was…
Pep Guardiola had barely savoured Manchester City’s 2-1 victory at Burnley before he was considering preparations for a more sumptuous Premier League feast against pacesetters Chelsea. The former Barcelona manager, still adapting to life in the English fast lane, will have a whole week to get ready for the Etihad Stadium clash that will pit together two likely title contenders. That will seem almost luxurious after eight days that encompassed demanding games at Crystal Palace and Burnley – both won – either side of a 1-1 Champions League draw at Borussia Moenchengladbach. “We are going to be playing against the…
Senator Buruji Kashamu has said that he cannot be suspended from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Kashamu made the comment in response to reports that he had been suspended by the Ogun chapter of the party. The senator’s reaction is contained in a statement released by his media adviser, Austin Oniyokor. The statement reads: “The purported suspension of a Senator and others who are members of the National Executive Committee by some impostors is at best a comic-relief of no consequence whatsoever.” “Today, they are in talks with the All Progressives Congress. Tomorrow, they are in talks with the Alliance…
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, has threatened showdown if the Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State is rigged. Fani-Kayode said he will unleash “the dogs of war” on the country if INEC comprises the process. “INEC should not allow itself to be used by a rapacious and desperate Federal Government to win the state “at all costs,” the former minister said in the statement “They must not do anything that will provoke the wrath of the people of Ondo and they must ensure that the election is free and fair. That is the only way to guarantee and…
Outgoing Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is in bed with the All Progressives Congress to prevent a free and fair governorship election in the state. Speaking at a press conference at the State International Event Centre, The Dome, Akure, on Friday, November 25, Mimiko said INEC has put measures in place to ensure the APC candidate, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), wins the election. The Governor, who was said to have spoken angrily, alleged that one of the ploys to rig the election in APC’s favour is the deployment of Professor Kayode Soremekun,…