Media personality, Toke Makinwa is the cover star for the debut issue of Fame Extra Magazine. With an editorial spread tagged The Rebirth, Toke talks about her dating life, misconceptions about marriage and more. On being single and dating again, Toke tells Fame Extra, “It’s tricky! It’s exactly like learning to ride a bike again but I think I am doing very well. Of course you get the initial stumble and fall off but the key is to accept that things are different now and that’s ok. My first date after my separation, I cried on my way home as…
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Singer Victoria Kimani has a word of advice for her Kenyan sisters. The Choc city star took to Instagram today, September 19, 2016, saying she’s tired of young girls in Kenya being pressured by society to become over glorified prostitutes. She wrote, “I want young girls in Kenya NOT to be pressured by society to become over glorified prostitutes… Finish school …. You don’t have to be a hoe to be relevant, NEVER trade RESPECT for ATTENTION. I Love you … I would never lead you astray.” The East African singer recently released her first song ‘GOTA’ in her native…
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Saturday, September 17, urged contractors handling the 114 road projects in the state to speed up work or be sanctioned. Ambode, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Idiat Adebule, made the call at the inauguration of one the roads in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the government planned to inaugurate all the 113 roads between Sept.19 and Sept. 24. Ambode commended the company, DC-Engineering Ltd., which handled the Jimoh St., project for completing the road within the stipulated six months.…
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived New York, United States ahead of the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Buhari’s arrival follows an explosion which rocked a crowded Chelsea neighbourhood in Manhattan, New York, on Saturday night. Authorities are yet to ascertain the cause of the explosion but they ruled out a case of possible gas leak. As at the time of filing this report, it was not certain if it was a terror attack. Buhari is expected to will deliver Nigeria’s statement at the opening of the General Debate of the Assembly, which begins from September 19 to…
Former Minister of National Guidance, Alhaji Yusuf Maitama-Sule, has called for a ban on public officers convicted of looting public funds from partaking in partisan politics and holding public office. Maitama-Sule told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Sunday that the ban should be backed by law passed by the National Assembly. “But this will be possible when there is a law to back it and we hope the law will be enacted soon to support the idea,” he said. He noted that the fear of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by public officers is…
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State said he abandoned the use of bullet proof cars as an act of sympathy with the suffering masses who have no means of self protection from terrorists. Shettima stated this on Sunday, September 18, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri. He said that the action was also aimed at showing that the terrorists have no supernatural powers. “We have to dare the terrorists; I have bullet proof cars, but I do not use them; I want to be exposed to the elements as the ordinary people do,” Shettima…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as the major problem Nigerians must solve. In a statement issued on Sunday, September 18, by his spokesman, Lere Olayinka, the Governor said the the President is destroying the essence of Nigeria. He said: “Our President, through his actions and inactions is destroying everything that makes Nigeria a country and well-meaning. Nigerians must stand-up to be counted in the crusade to save the country from going under.” Fayose said Buhari should note that “Nigerians will not measure his government on the basis of what his predecessors failed to do, but…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Lagos has commended Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode, for being considerate toward the plight of civil servants in the state. The state deputy chairman of NUJ, Mr Adeshina Adedoyin, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday. he said that the governor was prompt in the payment of the civil servants” salaries. According to him, the governor is workers friendly and holds quarterly meeting with the labour unions in the state and has taken the initiative to clear the backlog of promotions. “The governor of Lagos…
Embattled former chairman, House of Representatives’ Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin has reportedly been uncovered as the owner of a UK bank acount with £1.558m (N825m). According to a report by Punch following an allegation by the National Youth Council of Nigeria, the bank account with domiciled in ING Bank Channels Island, United Kingdom was traced to Jibrin head of the Council’s anti-corruption unit. The report further revealed that the account which is domiciled in ING Bank branch situated at Forum House, Grenville Street, St-Heller, Jersey JE2 4UF, was opened with the lawmaker’s address at 453 Crank brook Road, Ilford…
President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew has been reportedly identified as the author of the speech that has become controversial over plagiarism claims, SaharaReporters reports. The individual, whose name was given as Mamman Daura, has reportedly been the source of the President’s speech since his inauguration in 2015. It was further reported that Daura is arguably the biggest power player in President Buhari’ cabinet, who has taken upon himself the role of the President’s speechwriter with no consultations with other authorities. Daura, report says, was behind President Buhari’s inauguration speech, which lifted a famous quote from the late French leader Charles de…
Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has said that the state capital, Maiduguri is now more secure than Lagos State and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Borno has been at the heart of Nigeria’s fight against insecurity due to the activities of terrorist sect, Boko Haram in the state. Shettima made the comment on Sunday, September 18, 2016, during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “Maiduguri is more secured than even Lagos or Abuja. There are 2 million people living in Maiduguri; we celebrated Sallah without any incident,” he said. “By the grace of God, we are poised…
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele has said that the worst of the current economic recession is over. Emefiele also assured Nigerians that the recession would be completely over by December 2016. The CBN governor made the comments on Sunday, September 18, during a meeting with members of the Nigeria Newspaper Proprietors Association (NPAN) in Lagos. “I repeat, the worst is over, the Nigerian economy is on the path of recovery and growth,” he said according to Vanguard. “Trust me, if you are standing as a bystander, you are losing by being a bystander. Join the train now…
Paul Pogba’s agent says the France international chose to return to Manchester United rather than take the easier route at Real Madrid because of the challenge on offer at Old Trafford. Pogba left United in 2012 after not renewing his contract, joining Juventus and going on to win four consecutive Serie A titles and reach the final of the Champions League with the Turin club. The midfielder was linked with a host of clubs during the transfer window but chose to return to United, doing so in a world-record transfer worth £89million. Pogba was the headline arrival in a busy…
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says he is saddened by his team’s latest defeat against Watford, but insists he will not hit the panic button. Two goals in the final seven minutes gave the Hornets a thrilling 3-1 Premier League win over United at Vicarage Road on Sunday, condemning the visitors to their third consecutive defeat in all competitions. Mourinho has been affected by a spell that has seen them lose to rivals Manchester City, Feyenoord and Watford and acknowledges the latest loss will have an impact on his players. But the former Chelsea boss stressed the importance of seeing…
Real Madrid brushed off the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale to beat Espanyol 2-0 away and maintain their 100 percent start to the league season while matching the La Liga record of 16 consecutive victories. James Rodriguez scored his first Real goal in five months to give the visitors the lead in stoppage time before the break and Karim Benzema sealed the points in the 70th minute with a close-range finish past former Madrid goalkeeper Diego Lopez. Athletic Bilbao beat Valencia 2-1 to pile more pressure on the visitors’ beleaguered coach Pako Ayesteran, Villarreal downed Real Sociedad 2-1…
Bayern Munich’s Brazil winger Douglas Costa was on Sunday ruled out for the foreseeable future with a hamstring injury, 10 days before their Champions League clash at Atletico Madrid. Costa suffered the injury in the second-half of Bayern’s 3-1 comeback win at home to Ingolstadt in the Bundesliga on Saturday, which preserved their 100 percent record after three league games under new coach Carlo Ancelotti. Having come off after 83 minutes, Costa’s injury was confirmed by Bayern’s team doctor Volker Braun, but the club gave no details on Sunday of how long the Brazilian will be out for. Bayern face…
Paul Scholes criticised Manchester United’s “sloppy” display after their 3-1 loss away to Watford in English Premier League action on Sunday. Goals from Etienne Capoue, Juan Zuniga and Troy Deeney, with a late penalty, saw the Hornets to a comfortable win at Vicarage Road as United, whose lone goal came from teenage striker Marcus Rashford, suffered a third straight defeat under manager Jose Mourinho. Former United midfielder Scholes, now a television analyst with BT Sport, didn’t spare his old side. “The quality on the ball was as poor as you’ve seen from a Man United team, and that’s just the…
After falling behind to Etienne Capoue’s first half opener, United equalised through Marcus Rashford and looked the more likely winners until defensive errors allowed Juan Camilo Zuniga to fire Watford ahead in the 83rd minute. Troy Deeney’s stoppage-time penalty rubbed salted into United’s wounds, but it was United left-back Luke Shaw’s failure to stop Watford’s second that most frustrated Mourinho. “Their second goal is a mistake that goes against our plan and our training, because our intention was for their wing-backs to be pressed and not let them progress,” he said. “And what happened was the guy gets the ball…
Jose Mourinho says Manchester United’s humiliation at Watford underlines how much work needs to be done to transform his spluttering side into title contenders. Mourinho’s men crashed to their third successive defeat on Sunday as Watford’s shock 3-1 victory condemned United and their manager to an historically bad day. It was the first time United had lost to Watford in 30 years and the first occasion Mourinho had been beaten in three consecutive matches since 2002 when he was in charge at Porto. After defeats against bitter rivals Manchester City in the Premier League and then Feyenoord in the Europa…
Misfiring Manchester United crashed to a third consecutive defeat on Sunday as manager Jose Mourinho saw his side deservedly beaten 3-1 at Watford in the Premier League. It is the first time Mourinho has lost three straight games within the same season since he was at Porto in 2002 and it left United six points behind early pace-setters Manchester City. Tottenham Hotspur went third after beating Sunderland 1-0 with a goal from Harry Kane, who later limped off. Crystal Palace crushed Stoke City 4-1 and Southampton edged Swansea City 1-0. “We started the season very well and had good results,”…