On Wednesday, September 7, 2016, the Council of State approved the appointment of the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris. President Buhari appointed Idris as the police IG on June 21, 2016, to replace ex IG, Solomon Arase, who attained the mandatory retirement age of 60. The Council also approved the appointment of six Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) and five National Population Commission (NPC) commissioners. Reports say the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, were absent when the meeting started around 11:08 am. An interesting incident took…
Author: David Folami
After three months of dating, Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston have called their whirlwind romance quits. A source reveals to Us Weekly that the 26-year-old singer is behind the split saying, “She was the one to put the brakes on the relationship. Tom wanted the relationship to be more public than she was comfortable with. Taylor knew the backlash that comes with public displays of affection but Tom didn’t listen to her concerns when she brought them up.” Following the split, the source reveals that Hiddleston is “embarrassed that the relationship fizzled out.” Although things had started out hot and…
A drama about a family dynasty, the third season of “Empire” will premiere its third season on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Titled “Jamal Lyon is Back,” a new preview for the show features new scenes from the anticipated third season of show. “Empire” centers around a hip hop music and entertainment company, Empire Entertainment, and the drama among the members of the founders’ family as they fight for control of the company. “Empire” which revolves around the Lyon family and their media company, Empire Entertainment, stars Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere “Yazz” Gray, Trai Byers, Grace Gealey,…
Comedian Ay Makun’s first produced movie “30 Days In Atlanta,” has been officially recognized by the 2017 Guinness World Records. The comedy movie has been recognized as one of the films with the highest domestic gross in the territories of Bollywood, Nollywood and Hollywood, listed alongside “PK” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” The actor took to his Instagram page to share the news with his followers. “This is the first time ever that the Nigerian film industry which is one of the largest in the world, will be achieving such a tremendous success that will be registered by the…
Popular comedian, Basketmouth was robbed at gunpoint in his home in Lekki today September 7, 2016. According to Bovi, the father of two was robbed between the hours of 2am-4am at gun point. He took to Instagram writing, “Basketmouth was robbed this morning in his home in lekki phase 1 between the hours of 2am and 4am, 7th of September 2016. He and his family were held at gun point while the sad episode lasted. Nobody was hurt. Valuables were taken including the CCTV device. A report has been made at the police station. He can’t be reached at the…
Popular comedian AY Makun’s YouTube channel has just been endorsed by YouTube for surpassing 100,000 subscribers. According to the comedian his channel is the most viewed comedy channel in Nigeria had has over a 100,000 subscribers. He shared a shot of himself with the caption, “Thanks to YOUTUBE for endorsing my AY TV Channel for surpassing 100,000 subscribers. #mostviewedcomedychannel.” Recently, the actor got a surprise party organised by his beautiful wife, Mabel, in celebration of his 45th birthday. The video footage of this was captured in a news report by Hip TV, showing the comedian as he enters the venue…
Nollywood actress, Ego Boyo was a year older yesterday September 6, 2016, and she got a lovely shoutout from RMD. According to the veteran actor, Boyo is his ‘original onscreen wifey’. “I remember walking into the room 20 something odd years ago and was introduced to a young lady who went to my school (Uniben),” he wrote. Adding, “It was the start of Checkmate which marked our first work relationship. Then it was Violated and much later, Keeping Faith. Each time we were “lit” like the young folks would say -lol- Happy birthday my “original onscreen wifey” @officialegoboyo I pray…
Pastor of Common Wealth of Zion Assembly COZA, Abuja, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo recently took a selfie with his $2, 490 Gucci Web Anmalier GG supreme bee tote and social media has gone crazy ever since. While some have been condemning the pastor for being extravagant, others have shown support for the charismatic leader. Freeze, however, has not kept mute on this issue. The media personality took to Instagram yesterday September 6, 2016, writing, “This was trending earlier on on social media! Is that a N1m Gucci bag in this recession? My congratulations pastor!!! I think it’s high time we reevaluated…
Today is the birthday of Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus. Popularly known as ‘Gbogbo big girls’ derived from her role in the popular movie “Jenifa”, Eniola Badmus stepped into movie industry in Nollywood in 1997. She started out acting English movies before switching to Yoruba films. A graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, she also holds a Second Degree from the Lagos State University (LASU). Happy birthday Eniola!
Toronto rapper, Drake has decided to stop singing about strippers and help set them up in business! The crooner has revealed plans to set up his very first strip club and are the strippers happy! According to Spin, the ‘One Dance’ singer at a recent event said he hoped to open an honest and genuine strip club in Houston, Texas. The rapper was reported saying, his club would be called ‘The Ballet’ and would be opened to the public in 2017. “There’s a culture out there of dancing and it’s not about no strip club shit. It’s about these amazing…
Popular Nollywood actress, Fathia Balogun opened up on her recent chieftaincy, growing up, being one of the 100 most influential Deltans and more. When asked about her new chieftaincy, the “Iya Alalake” actress said, “Iya Adinni Atesise is when you are very religious person. I can interpret any role. My new chieftaincy or religion does not change anything for my dressing or from who Fathia Balogun is. I’m still the same person, I can play any role, I can wear anything, my religion is in me. The God I serve is inside me. I don’t have to pretend to cover…
Neymar was the hero for Brazil as the home side overcame Colombia 2-1 in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. The 24-year-old, fresh off guiding Brazil to gold at the Olympic Games in Rio, netted the match-winner with 16 minutes remaining in Manaus. Brazil had a dream start after Miranda opened the scoring in the second minute at the Arena da Amazonia. The Inter defender headed the home side into the lead courtesy of Neymar’s early corner, but Colombia struck back in the first half. It was not a Colombia player who found the net, however, with Marquinhos putting the ball…
Manchester United youngster Marcus Rashford gave England coach Sam Allardyce a reminder of his talents by scoring a hat-trick on debut for his country’s Under-21 side on Tuesday. Rashford was part of England’s travelling party for Euro 2016 but missed out on Allardyce’s maiden senior squad for Sunday’s last-gasp 1-0 win in Slovakia, having failed to break into the United starting line-up under Jose Mourinho. But, on his first Premier League appearance of the season, Rashford came off the bench to net a stoppage-time winner at Hull City as Mourinho’s men made it three wins out of three in the…
Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles Gernot Rohr believes Nigeria need their best players to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. For the qualification series, Nigeria are in Group B with Algeria, Cameroon and Zambia. Rohr won his first game in charge of the Super Eagles as they beat Tanzania 1-0 in a dead rubber 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday, September 3. After Nigeria’s failure to win qualify for the 2017 AFCON, Rohr wants the best players available for the Super Eagles in their quest for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. “We will need all our…
Marcus Rashford hopes his debut hat-trick for England’s Under-21 side will put him contention to start in the Manchester derby this weekend. The 18-year-old Manchester United striker made his senior international prior to Euro 2016, when he also scored, but new Three Lions boss Sam Allardyce moved him to the U21s to gain valuable experience. And he duly took his opportunity with three goals as Gareth Southgate’s men thrashed Norway 6-1 in Colchester, Rashford opening the scoring just before the half hour. He completed his hat-trick in the space of six second-half minutes and hopes his display could help force…
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has no doubt about Pep Guardiola’s ability to adapt to the challenges at Manchester City and in the Premier League. Guardiola’s City have made a flying start to the season, sitting top of the table after three wins from as many matches. Iniesta, who starred under Guardiola at Barca in 2008-12, backed his former coach and Spain team-mates in the City squad, including the “exceptional” David Silva. “Pep knows how to adapt and I’m sure he’ll do so in England,” Iniesta said, via The Guardian. “He’s also got staff like Mikel Arteta who’ll help that process,…
Pablo Zabaleta says Manchester City are lucky to have Pep Guardiola and the full-back expects the club to take the next step under his leadership. Guardiola has made an impressive start to his tenure at the Etihad Stadium with three wins from three in the Premier League, while also securing their place in the Champions League. The Spaniard arrived in Manchester having won Bundesliga and LaLiga titles with Bayern Munich and Barcelona, while also enjoying European success with the Catalan giants. And that experience makes Zabaleta believe the current City squad can go from strength to strength in the coming…
While Chile’s World Cup qualifying campaign has not gone according to plan, Arturo Vidal stressed that there is still time to get things right following Tuesday’s goalless draw against Bolivia. Chile’s Copa America hangover continued on home soil in Santiago, forced to share the spoils with 110th-ranked Bolivia in CONMEBOL qualifying. The stalemate came on the back of last week’s 2-1 loss in Paraguay, with seventh-placed Chile – winners of the Copa America Centenario in June – five points off the pace after eight matches. Speaking afterwards, star midfielder Vidal said: “When one reaches glory is it hard to keep…
Nothing less than victory will do for Manchester City in Saturday’s feisty Premier League derby against Manchester United, playmaker David Silva has said. Silva, who scored both goals in Spain’s friendly win over Belgium last week and two more against Liechtenstein in their World Cup qualifier on Monday, has featured in all of City’s league games this season under manager Pep Guardiola. Table-topper City sit marginally above United on goal difference after both sides won their first three league games. “It’s going to be a very beautiful game. The two teams arrive to this game having taken good results and…
David Luiz insists he is willing to play in a variety of roles for Chelsea following his surprise move back to Stamford Bridge. Luiz rejoined the Premier League club from Paris Saint-Germain on transfer deadline day last month and has been renewing old acquaintances at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground this week. The 29-year-old’s arrival gives Chelsea manager Antonio Conte increased options as he can play in a traditional centre-half role, but also in defensive midfield. Luiz could make up part of a back three with Gary Cahill and John Terry when Chelsea resume domestic action at Swansea on Sunday as…