The Governorship Election Tribunal for Bayelsa sitting in Abuja on Tuesday upheld the election of Gov. Seriake Dickson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr Timipre Sylva and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Jan. 30 challenged his return as governor by the Independent National Electoral Commission’s at the tribunal. INEC had declared Dickson as winner of the Dec.5, 2015 and Jan. 9, 2016 re-run governorship election. In his judgment, the tribunal Chairman, Justice Kazeem Alogba, held that there were no evidence to prove wide spread illegality during the election. Alogba, who led two other Justices, further held…
Author: David Folami
Every morning, Mama Biliki prepares small bags of popcorn outside her ramshackle house in Ajegunle, one of Lagos’ poorest neighbourhoods, to sell by the roadside for 50 naira each. On a good day, she reckons she can earn about 5,000 naira ($16, €15) hawking them to pedestrians and motorists stuck in the traffic jams that plague Nigeria’s biggest city. But the governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode, is getting tough on street selling, leaving Mama Biliki and others like her with an uncertain future. “I appeal to the government to allow us to hawk on the streets since we don’t…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said that the President Mohammadu Buhari-led administration is on the right track and there is no alternative to what it is doing. The minister stated this at a meeting with the members of staff of the Nigerian Embassy in Madrid, Spain. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting was on the sideline of the minister’s two-day official visit to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). “I believe that we are on the right track, there will be some pains, but there is no alternative to what…
South African Rapper, Cassper Nyovest has dished out the official music video of ‘Mr Madumane’ otherwise known as “Big $pendah.” Cassper Nyovest drops a message to the big spenders for National Savings month. With Kyle Lewis adding his touch of creativity on the video. Mr Madumane (Big $pendah) is a new track and music video created with Sanlam to encourage South Africans to live within their means. According to the award-winning rapper; “The person you are, with or without money, is the person you decide to be. What you spend doesn’t define you. You define you.” As a quick FYI…
Nollywood diva, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry is really on a roll this year. The savvy actress has just been unveiled as the brand ambassador of ICT company, Edalaf Brothers. Aigbe took to Instagram yesterday, July 26, 2016 to share this news with fans and followers. “Immensely honoured and grateful to God to be unveiled as the brand ambassador of ICT company, EDALAF BROTHERS ……. Keep your fingers crossed for more information on it,” she captioned a shot of herself signing the contract. Aigbe also unveiled plans this morning July 27, 2016 to launch her app next month. According to her, it would…
Nollywood actor turned politician, Desmond Elliot was called out by one of his local constituent on July 24, 2016 demanding an improvement in erratic power supply in their area of Lagos state. “I just want to tell u Sir that u promise 2 restore our light at Ogunmola close during ur campaign…u haven’t Fulfilled That Sir,” a fan wrote on Twitter over the weekend. Desmond enlightening him on the extent of his influence as a lawmaker replied him saying, “Adeyi Samiat, I said I will do my best . Am not phcn my dear and I have been working hard…
Popular Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde in a recent interview opens up on her having a successful marriage. Speaking with Naij, she revealed that the key to having a successful marriage is marrying your friend. According to her, “I am just thankful. I am married to my friend, my destiny supporter. There is no relationship without its challenges. 20 years and some people said OMG you guys must be without stress. I just want people to know that if you are determined to do it in life and you are determined to make it you will make it. You have…
American singer Mariah Carey, 45, is the cover star for Complex magazine’s recent issue. Mariah in a tell it all interview opened up about her divorce from Nick Cannon and her engagement to James Packer in the issue. Mariah who shares 5-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe with Nick Cannon told Complex, “I never thought I would have babies with someone and then get divorced. Like, ‘Oh, great job. Repeat your past,” she said, adding, “But life happens. And it was supposed to happen. It’s fine. For them, I wish it hadn’t happened that way. For me, it was. … [singing…
Nigerian singer Omawumi was a guest on Battabox’s “Conversations with Labo” where she talked about her longtime friend Waje, new friends and more. Omawumi who celebrated her birthday back in April with an intimate party put up pictures with the hashtag no new friends. When asked by the host why she wrote that she had this to say, “There is nothing wrong with new friends, I just don’t have any. The devil you know is better than the one you don’t.” On her friendship with soul singer Waje, “From the moment I got into this industry me and Waje have…
Kim Kardashian has finally let the ‘baby’ out of the bag! After successfully hiding baby Saint West most of the time since his birth seven months ago, reality Tv star, Kim Kardashian has decided to share her baby boy with the rest of the world. The proud mum showed off her little boy on a family outing on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 while filming for an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Saint West joined big sister North and his cousins Kourtney’s three children; Mason,Penelope and 19-month-old Reign but of course he was at the center of attention on…
Soukous legend Koffi Olomide, 60, has been sentenced to a year in prison in Kinshasa, the capital of Congo for assaulting a woman in Nairobi, Kenya. Now, OAP Freeze is adding his two cents to the ongoing drama surrounding Koffi Olomide who was jailed for kicking his dancer in the stomach. The controversial Cool FM OAP took to Instagram today, July 27, 2016 to talk about the situation. According to him, this is an opportunity to speak out against violence. He wrote, “Although I sympathize with Koffi Olomide and his family as he begins his 1 year jail term, (this…
Ghanaian actor, John Dumelo was recently in Lagos, Nigeria and he revealed that his hair attracts quite a lot of female fans and friends. The BO-16 brand ambassador, who spoke during the unveiling of Omotola Jalade Ekeinde as the Nigerian ambassador to the Nigerian market, said the curls and waves on his hair attracts attention from females. “When I say my hair attracts ladies, what I am saying is that it becomes and looks nice and some ladies are attracted to nice hairs and ultimately, it will attract quite a number of ladies,” he said. Speaking on his ability to…
Popular Nigerian actress, Osas Ighodaro Ajibade has shut down rumours that her husband and fellow actor, Gbenro Ajibade, married her for selfish reasons. The model in a chat with Genevieve magazine debunked rumours Gbenro Ajibade married her to enable him obtain a green card permit. According to her, her husband is different from what people thought of him. The new mum told Genevieve, “Being in the limelight, I hear different things and I wouldn’t be human if some of them didn’t get to me; especially the comments people made about how he is only with me because he wants a…
Besiktas president Fikret Orman has claimed Mario Balotelli is keen to complete a move to the Turkish champions. The Liverpool striker has been told by manager Jurgen Klopp to find a new club after a dismal two-year period at Anfield, which has included a disappointing loan spell with AC Milan. Balotelli has been training with Liverpool’s youth side in a bid to regain sharpness, and despite some reports linking him with a return to Serie A, he has yet to find a suitor. But Besiktas have now said they could be the solution to the Italy international’s “infamous troubles” as…
Gonzalo Higuain has set sights on winning the Champions League with Juventus following his club-record €90million transfer. The Argentina international completed a medical on Wednesday after signing a five-year deal with the Serie A champions. Juve, Champions League finalists in 2015, have set about constructing a squad capable of winning Europe’s top prize, signing Miralem Pjanic, Marko Pjaca, Medhi Benatia and Dani Alves before paying the third-highest transfer fee in history to sign Higuain from Napoli. And the 28-year-old hopes to give the fans something to celebrate next season as they aim to lift the trophy for the first time…
Anthony Martial is in an unusual position. In the last year, he has emerged from relative obscurity to become one of the most dependable young attackers in European football, but he still somehow remains on the fringe. This was seen with France in the Euro 2016 final when, having not been given any playing time since the second group-stage game, he was given only a few minutes to run at Portugal’s resolute but tiring defence. Meanwhile, at Manchester United, the arrival of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Zlatan Ibrahimovic might also suggest Martial has slipped down the pecking order. However, the arrival…
New Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits he’s inherited a club in a “very strange” situation as he looks to rebuild the Blues into a European force once again. Speaking in an interview, the Italian tactician gave a frank assessment of Chelsea’s task ahead, stressing that only hard work would return the club to the upper echelons of the Premier League. “The situation is very strange because two years ago Chelsea won the title in England,” Conte said. “And last season we finished in 10th in the table and as a result out of the Champions League, out of Europa league.…
Henrikh Mkhitaryan says the memory of his father keeps fuelling his desire to succeed as he prepares for his first season in the Premier League with Manchester United. The Armenia attacker completed his move to Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund earlier this month in a transfer worth around £26 million. Mkhitaryan, 27, has been tipped to shine in his maiden season in the Premier League by former Dortmund teammate Ilkay Gundogan, with the now Manchester City midfielder saying: “[Mkhitaryan] will have a big, big impact for Manchester United.” Spurring him on is the premature death of his father, Hamlet –…
Brazil star Neymar has rejected criticism of his lifestyle, asking reporters: “Why can I not go out and enjoy parties?” Barcelona forward Neymar, 24, missed this summer’s Copa America Centenario in the United States in order to take part in next month’s Olympic football tournament in Rio de Janeiro. Despite his absence from the Copa America, he headed to the United States and attracted heavy criticism for his off-field behaviour. Neymar had hosted a pool party and watched the draw with Ecuador in the company of Justin Bieber and Jamie Foxx, as well as making a controversial Instagram post telling…
Barcelona star Lionel Messi is among the 10 players who have made UEFA’s shortlist for the 2015-16 Goal of the Season award, covering last season’s European club competitions and the Euro 2016 finals. Messi’s flick past Roma goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny after a team move involving Neymar and Luis Suarez in the 6-1 Champions League group-stage victory is on the list alongside Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez’s solo effort against Bayern Munich in the semifinal first leg. Gonzalo Higuain’s solo run and fierce strike for Napoli against Legia Warsaw in the Europa League is also a contender, with spectacular efforts from…