On Monday, November 8, 2016, We punctured several holes in a Punch story regarding the State of health of Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The report by Punch that the Governor had disappeared from his State without trace, fuelled widespread panic that the number one citizen of the Confluence State was terminally ill. Upon enquiry, the Kogi State government immediately sent Pulse pictures of the Governor looking in high spirits and rude health from his Dubai abode. The Governor had obtained a two-week permission for his vacation from the Kogi State House of Assembly before embarking on his trip abroad,…
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Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has attributed Boko Haram’s renewed attacks in the northeast to the support the sect is getting from some individuals. Buratai stated this in Abuja Monday, November 8, at the Army Resource Centre on the sideline of a meeting with a security delegation from the Atlantic Council, African Centre in the United States of America. He stressed that Nigeria urgently needs local and international support to stop the deadly group. “We have some elements who are within this society and are still supporting them clandestinely,” he said. “So the support of every Nigerian…
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State on Tuesday, November 8, visited the detained former minister, Femi Fani-Kayode in custody, Punch reports. Fani-Kayode is being held by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over corruption allegations. Fayose was said to have been received by three operatives of the EFCC at the Commission’s office in Abuja. He reportedly arrived at the office around 2:15pm and left at 4:30pm.
President Muhammadu Buhari says only God can unite Nigeria given its diverse population. While speaking on Tuesday, November 8, at the inauguration of Edo State University, Iyamho, in Etsako West local government area of the state, the President said that multi-party system is the best option for the country’s democracy. Buhari also noted that Nigeria became a mono-economy after “throwing away everything for petroleum.” “We believe in multi-party democracy system, it is the best for us. In a country of over 450 ethnic groups, it is not easy to come together, only God can do it,” he said. “We are…
State Governors are at it again. Under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), the State Chief Executives marched to the nation’s capital and tabled a request before Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele and Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun. They want the ecological funds shared. “We are concerned seriously about the environment. The desertification in the North, oil and gas spills in the South-South and erosion in the South-East”, said NGF Chairman, Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara State. “And we have a lot of funds in the ecological stabilisation funds. Those funds are not being discussed at National…
So much for Davido‘s plan to pull a Kanye at this year’s Headies if his newly signed act, Mayorkun doesn’t win the NEXT RATED category. News flash! Mayorkun didn’t even get nominated in ANY category. Remember in 2015, Davido advised YBNL’s Lil Kesh to ‘pull a Kanye’ at the Headies if he doesn’t walk home with ‘Next Rated Award’. Well, Olamide did it for him and the rest is history. As it stands, Mayorkun may have to scramble for the spoils by hustling to get in the race for the ‘Rookie of the Year’ category and mobilise his fans to…
Seeing as Ghanaian actors Majid Michel and Timothy Bentum have become pastors and performing miracles in churches, could it be that John Dumelo is also joining what looks like the latest trend? The actor took to his Instagram to talk about prophecies recently. A lot of people are looking for miracles…they hop from one pastor and one church to another looking for answers. Don’t get me wrong, men of God are there to guide you, help u grow spiritually and mentally. But sometimes the answers we are looking for are right beside us….when you pray to God He reveals. When…
Music lovers and party goers came out last weekend for the festival that held at Ikeja City Mall, Lagos. The all-day event featured major attractions from the worlds of comedy, music and mixology, which had guests completely fascinated throughout the day. Singer, 2face Idibia was in attendance with his beautiful wife, Annie Idibia, and gave fans an unforgettable experience as he performed one hit song after another in a truly memorable performance. Other celebs spotted at the concert include 9ice, Akpororo, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Kelly Hansome, Praiz, Yaw, and ‘Soldier’ star Simi.
Kim Kardashian revealed, in a teaser for a new episode of the family reality show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, that she was considering a surrogacy for a third child. The mother of two, who had suffered placenta accreta with both pregnancies; a life threatening condition which sees the placenta abnormally attach to the uterine wall, was advised not to get pregnant again as it would be immensely dangerous for her health. ‘We induced my labour and I had North soon after. Right after delivery, the placenta usually then comes out. Mine did not. My placenta stayed attached inside my…
Tekno is undoubtedly one of Nigerian music’s biggest young talents at the moment, which means his every move is now under the spotlight and Chilee Agunanna in this piece serves the MMMG singer a word of advice. A couple of events held over the past few weeks in Texas: one was the Africa Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) in Dallas on Saturday, October 15. And the other was the One Africa Music Fest at the massive Toyota Centre, on Saturday, October 22. Going from the names of the above mentioned events, you…
The highly-anticipated list of nominees of The Headies 2016 has been released. The list which comprises of 21 categories covers different genre of Nigerian pop music culture. See the complete list of nominees below: (YEAR IN REVIEW: JULY 2015 – JUNE 2016) BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR A non-voting category for the best single recording by an artiste or group in the year under review. EMERGENCY – D’BANJ PRAY FOR ME – DAREY FEAT. SOWETO CHOIR LOVE DON’T CARE – SIMI ORENTE – ADEKUNLE GOLD SOMETHING GOOD IS HAPPENING – BRYMO PRODUCER OF THE YEAR An individual responsible for producing…
Rapper Ice Prince may have left the gold beard gang he joined in 2015, but Praiz just tried it and we love it. Be sincere…
Public display of affection between actress Funke Akindele and her husband JJC in Europe over the past few weeks has been adorable. The couple settled for a secret wedding when they exchanged vows on August 23, 2016 in London, six hours from Lagos, in the presence of very few friends and family members. UK fans came out to support Nigeria’s biggest actress at the moment. Jenifa in London also saw it’s final UK screening at the Lighthouse Hall, London on Sunday, November 6. Funke looked stunning as she arrived on the red carpet at the event that also had Weird…
2010 Project Fame winner, Chidinma releases new single titled ‘Fallen in love’ produced by Masterkraft. Once again, the singer who remains the first female musician to peak at number 1 on the MTV Base Naija Top Chart, makes no attempt to derail from her style, hitting her lovers with the uniqueness of her sound; simple instrumentation and vocal arrangements as well as the message of her lyrics which all fuse together to create what surely is another classic lover’s anthem. Accompanying the single, is a new look of the singer. Donning her beautifully crafted African hairstyle, Chidinma seeks to make…
Chidinma is confused and we know why! The ‘Kedike’ crooner has fallen in love and she wants fans to know that. Just recently, she deleted all photos on her Instagram page except those taken with Flavour. Everyone thought she was trying to tell her 1.6million followers that her relationship with Flavour had blossomed into something else. Then she goes and deletes those photos too before sharing new ethereal ones. Looking delicate in all white, Chidinma captions a post, “#falleninlove #newmusic.” Apparently, she has released a new song and all that deleting of photos? Publicity! The ‘Kedike’ crooner has been in…
Kate Henshaw is angry with a new liqueur company for using her image without seeking consent. Frixion Vodka, a Swedish-made distilled alcoholic beverage brand, took to Twitter on Monday, November 7, 2016, unveiling new ambassadors of their drink. “A long drink with Kate Henshaw and we still want more. #frixionvodka #wearthecrown @HenshawKate Kate Henshaw,” they wrote alongside a photo of the Nollywood actress. Enraged at the brand for not getting her consent Kate took to Twitter today, November 8, 2016, calling them out. “I detest this! This is what happens in a lawless country!!” she wrote. “Do you have my…
Today is the United States of America election! Comedian, Ali Baba says Nigerians with a blue passport should ‘get up, go out and vote’. According to him, Nigerians should make sure their vote counts or else there would be a long queue at the airport for deportees. “If you are a Nigerian and you have a blue passport, get up and go out there and vote. And make sure it counts. If you fail we will be waiting at The airport, to receive many like you who went to The USA … and are waiting to get their blue passports…
November 3, 2016, was Toke Makinwa’s birthday and she got the shock of her life when boyfriend, Seyi Kuye surprised her with a dinner. Toke, after unveiling a part of her secret project called “On Becoming”, stepped out with friends for a surprise birthday dinner planned by her ‘beloved’. “Had the best birthday ever!!!!!! My beloved threw me a surprise dinner,” she wrote alongside a video. The Vlogger also got surprised at the event by Seyi Kuye who put the dinner together. “Thank you all for the love. This is my best birthday yet. God bless you all for your…
The crooner took to Instagram wishing himself a happy birthday with new photos. “Happy womb escape to me.. thank God for the gift of life.. #WEED #Shaba,” he captioned a photo.
Nollywood actress Chika Ike is a year older today! The movie star was born in Onitsha, Anambra state and is a graduate of Human Kinetics and Health Education from the University of Lagos (UNILAG). She landed her first roles in the movies Sweetlove and Bless the Child, directed by TChidi Chikere in 2005. The Nollywood actress has a 2015 reality TV series called “African Diva Reality TV Show” Besides acting, Chika Is an entrepreneur and philanthropist. She is a UN Refugee Ambassador for Displaced persons and founder of the Chika Ike (Help A Child) Foundation.