Patience Jonathan’s personal account, titled ‘Patience Ibifaka Jonathan’, which is domiciled in Skye Bank Plc with a balance of $5million has been frozen by the EFCC. According to a report by Punch Newspapers, The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission froze the account as a result of the prima facie case established against the former President Goodluck Jonathan’s wife. Following claims that she owns the four companies’ accounts in Skye Bank with a balance of $15,591,700, the anti-graft body reportedly said it had been able to establish that the monies were proceeds of crime, hence the need to freeze her personal…
Author: David Folami
Members of the Nigerian Senate have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to find the best brains to help the country out of the current recession. The senators made the call on Wednesday, September 21, and also advised Buhari to sack or redeploy Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun over the economic crisis. “The minister for finance can do much better in another ministry. At this critical time we need somebody who is more experienced to man the ministry of finance so that he can be able to coordinate the strategies for this recovery,” Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu said. “We need to…
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, September 21, invited the United Nations (UN) to join negotiations to secure the release of the abducted Chibok girls. Buhari told UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, that his government would welcome intermediaries from the organization to aid the exchange of the girls for Boko Haram prisoners. According to a statement released by Buhari’s media aide, Femi Adesina, the president made the comment while speaking at a bilateral meeting with Ban on the sidelines of the 71st UN General Assembly in New York. “The challenge is in getting credible and bona fide leadership of Boko Haram…
Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Ban Ki-moon, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is highly respected by world leaders. Ban also said that Buhari’s leadership has given Nigeria a positive global image. The UN boss made the comment during a bilateral meeting with Buhari on the sidelines of the 71st UN General Assembly in New York, a statement released by the president’s media aide, Femi Adesina said. “You are highly respected by world leaders, including myself. Your persona has given your country a positive image,” Ban said. US President, Barack Obama also met with Buhari on the sidelines of…
Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan has denied reports that she slumped at an Internal Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Adamawa State and had to be revived with a bottle of Coca Cola. Reports had it that Alhassan collapsed at the IDP camp on Monday, September 19, after an episode of hypoglycaemia, also known as low blood sugar. Mrs Alhassan made her denial via statement released by her Director of Information, Hassan Dodo. The statement reads in part: “When I went into the stores to inspect the items, it was quite stuffy and I had to sit down, I even…
Northside Music Inc. singer, Cynthia Morgan drops hot visuals for latest single ‘Bubble bup’ featuring fellow Ghanaian dancehall singer Stonebwoy. Both dancehall stars showed no signs of establishing chemistry for the collaboration. Check video out directed by Unlimited L.A.
Kanye West unveiled his new Yeezy collection with Kim Kardashian at the New York Fashion Week, with family and friends in attendance to show support.
Widely touted as Africa’s biggest act in 2016, Wizkid has added to his long list of accolades by snagging a nomination in the ‘Best African Act’ category at the 2016 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. Other Nigerian stars like Olamide, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade and Tekno, who have all had a big year on the African music scene, are also in contention for the coveted award, while Davido misses out on yet another major award nominations list. Davido is yet to release a solo song in 2016 as he waits for Sony Music authorisation and pundits believe it is…
South African comedian and host of Comedy Central’s ‘The Daily Show’, Trevor Noah has edged out Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth and Hollywood actor, Idris Elba to host the sixth edition of the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) in Johannesburg, South Africa. Noah will preside over the live two-hour telecast at the Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg on October 22, 2016 with performances from African stars like Alikiba, Babes Woduma, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Ycee and Yemi Alade. In the past, Wyclef Jean, Eve, Marlon Wayans, Anthony Anderson and Trevor Nelson have all hosted the MTV MAMA.
An aftermath of the publicised divorce between Hollywood stars, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has been a separation of their wax figures by popular museum, Madame Tussauds. The famous wax museum, in reaction to the couple’s shocking marriage collapse, sought to quickly replicate the split by separating their wax statues. ‘Following the news that has shocked celebrity watchers worldwide, we can confirm we have separated Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s figures,’ it announced with a tweet showing a photo of the two wax figures standing apart. ‘We reacted quickly to yesterday’s news of the separation of Angelina Jolie and Brad…
The seemingly ‘resolved’ rivalry between popular blogger, Linda Ikeji and Nigerian pop star, Wizkid has just been renewed. For the first time ever, Wizkid and Linda have been nominated in the same award category at the forthcoming MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 (MAMA). The duo will go head to head in the Personality of the Year category alongside Pearl Thusi (South Africa), soccer player Pierre Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon), middle distance runner and Olympic gold medallist Caster Semenya (South Africa), Linda Ikeji (Nigeria) and Wizkid (Nigeria). Wizkid and Linda made headlines early in the year when they went hard at…
Finally! Khloe Kardashian has moved on from trying to rehabilitate estranged husband, Lamar Odom. The reality star is reported to be in a relationship with 25-year-old NBA star, Tristan Thompson. Meanwhile, Entertainment Tonight reported that Lamar, whom she recently filed for divorce for the second time, is out of her life completely. We heard Khloe and Tristan are taking it slow but are also having so much fun together. Khloe has even being flaunting the hunk on Snapchat and we are perfectly sure they are in a relationship! The new couple met at a party before connecting on their Labor…
Ghanaian actor Majid Michel is also our birthday boy today. Michel started acting fifteen years ago. Majid Michel is one of many Ghanaian actors that broke through to Nollywood in the mid 00’s. His acting skills have seen him win the Best Actor in a Leading Role at the AMAAs in 2012. Happy birthday to King Sunny Ade and Majid Michel!
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated music legend, King Sunny Ade, on his 70 birthday, today, September 22, 2016. Information on the felicitation is contained in a statement issued by Mr Femi Adesina, the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity in Abuja on Wednesday. Adesina stated that “President Buhari joins friends, family and fans of the multi-talented instrumentalist, songwriter and dancer in celebrating his remarkable life.” The President noted with delight that Sunny Ade had been graced with numerous awards for outstanding performances, including nominations for the Grammy. Buhari added that the Septuagenarian had over the years brought pride to…
Following Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s divorce, Marion Cotillard found herself in the centre of speculation. Apparently, people had started to speculate that there may have been something going on between her and “Allied” co-star Brad Pitt, which led to the pair splitting. Now, Marion Cotillard is tired of the rumour mill and has decided to address it head-on. Cotillard released a statement on Instagram yesterday, September 21, 2016, denying any involvement in the Jolie-Pitt decision to split. “This is going to be my first and only reaction to the whirlwind news that broke 24 hours ago and that I…
Nigerian forward Ahmed Musa has been urged by his manager at Leicester City to understand English football. Musa impressed as he started in Leicester City’s 2-4 loss to Chelsea in the English Football League Cup on Tuesday, September 20. Despite his impressive performances, Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has urged the forward to have a better understanding of the Premier League. “For us, that is good, and Ahmed Musa must understand much better the Premier League, but it is okay. For me it is important to develop all the squad and not just the 14 players,” Ranieri said after the…
Luis Suarez has snapped back at Filipe Luis after the defender uploaded a photo on social media revealing a stud mark supposedly left by the Uruguayan forward. The two players clashed in the 83rd minute of Wednesday’s 1-1 draw between Barca and Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou, with Suarez cautioned as a result. Within minutes of the match ending, Luis posted a photo on his Instagram account of a bloody right foot alongside the ironic caption: “At least he didn’t touch me.” Asked about the Brazilian left-back’s decision to publish the photo, Suarez gave a stinging response. “Football is for…
Manchester United shook off third-tier Northampton Town in the second half on Wednesday to win 3-1 and reach the last-16 of the EFL Cup. Wayne Rooney returned to his customary striker position for United but sent a fine chance wide after seven minutes. But United were soon ahead after a Northampton back pass led to an indirect free kick for United. Rooney’s shot was blocked but came out for Michael Carrick to lash home. The visitors nearly had a second when Timothy Fosu-Mensah’s header came off the bar, and Rooney’s follow-up was correctly ruled out for offside. Northampton grabbed a…
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is easily angered and does not like to be touched by opponents, according to Watford defender Miguel Britos. Watford condemned United to their third successive defeat in a row, in all competitions, with a 3-1 success at Vicarage Road on Sunday. Ibrahimovic had scored five goals in five games at the start of the season, but has failed to find the net in successive defeats against Feyenoord and Watford. Former Bologna and Napoli defender Britos told Uruguayan radio channel Sport 890: “This is not the first time I have played against him. I faced him…
Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel Messi will be out of action for around three weeks after injuring his groin in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou. With Luis Enrique’s side leading by one goal in the second half, the Argentine dropped to the ground having been struggling since reappearing after the break. Arda Turan was readied and came on his place, with Angel Correa grabbing Atletico’s equaliser almost immediately. Despite concerns that it was a previous groin problem which had resurfaced, Barca revealed it’s the groin in his right leg this time, not his left leg. Messi…