Former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar has called for dialogue in resolving the various security challenges currently confronting the country through various militant groups agitations in the country. Abubakar made the call while speaking with newsmen in Nnewi, Anambra on Saturday. He said there was no need for national security threats to arise from Boko Haram, Niger Delta Avengers and Biafra agitators currently threatening the peace of the country. “All I can say is that there is no need for the insecurity in Nigeria. “I am appealing to all Nigerians irrespective of what their grievances are to come to…
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Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture says the country boasts of numerous sites with special cultural, physical attributes to qualify them for listing as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The minister spoke on Saturday at the third festival colloquium of the 50th anniversary of Lagos State with the theme: “Tourism Potential in Yorubaland: Landmarks, Culture and History’’. Mohammed said that due to lack of proper inventory and vision to exploit their resources for economic and tourism gains, only two of such sites were recognised by UNESCO. He identified the two recognised UNESCO sites as Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove…
Yay! AY Makun is celebrated his birthday yesterday. Popular comedian AY Makun is 45-year-old today and he is thankful to God on this great day. “It’s my birthday today, and I am so happy for what God is doing in my life.”
Micheal Collins Ajereh aka Don Jazzy has disclosed that fear might be a ruling factor when it comes to having collaborations with American artistes. During a recent interview with The Cable, the music producer cum CEO Supreme Mavins Dynasty disclosed that American artistes might call him for jobs but usually end up backing out because they are not comfortable with his type of sound. Speaking during the interview, he said: “Most of these American artistes would call you, they believe you have something that they like, so they call you to come and try something out. A bunch of people…
Despite his promises to the contrary, Nick Cannon has gone on to dish more private details on his s3x life with ex-wife, Mariah Carey. While a guest on the Amber Rose show, the Hollywood actor revealed that himself and his super diva ex-wife had made love to her song while they were still married. Making sure to apologise for the new disclosure, Cannon, went further to reveal the name of the song. Speaking during the show, Cannon said: “I’ve answered this question while I was married – mistake! She didn’t like the fact that I told the world that we…
Anita Joseph has revealed that she has recently been forced to beg for money at an airport, describing it as one of her most embarrassing moments. The Nollywood actress tells Vanguard during a recent interview of how she tried paying for a meal at the airport but couldn’t. Joseph said: “I never believed I would have to ever beg for money in my entire life but it happened to me this unforgettable and embarrassing day at the airport. Jesus, I was so embarrassed. I was at the airport and needed to use the ATM because I didn’t have a dime…
The Game definitely has a thing for fire engine red which is the exact shade of colour on the brand new Bentley truck he just indulged in. The rapper took to his Instagram page today, August 20, 2016, to share photos of the 2016 Bentley truck he just acquired. One of the photos showed him shaking hands with the dealer as he sealed the deal on the truck which still had all its wraps intact. Commenting on the photo, the Compton rapper wrote: “[SOLD] to the big black guy with all the tats from Compton…. & as @kodakblack would say…..…
Okechukwu Joseph has dished on his brief relationship with Genevieve Nnaji, throwing some light on the reason for their split. The actor blamed his virginity at the time for the short span of his relationship with the Nollywood actress as well, as the difficulty, he experienced in blending in with his colleagues in the movie scene. Okechukwu made the disclosure during a recent interview with The Sun. He said: “I had no difficulty mingling. What I had issues with was entangling- copulating. “And like I said earlier, I wasn’t ready because I was a virgin and I didn’t want to…
Eva Alordiah has many hidden talents as she has proven in a new Instagram post showing a two-piece outfit she made in two hours. As hard as it may be to believe, the rapper cum ‘tailor’ revealed how she had put together the lovely set in two hours just before an interview she was to have. Sharing a photo of the outfit made up of a skirt and cape-like top made out of a striped fabric, Alordiah wrote: “Today I woke up at 2AM and remembered I had nothing to wear for my Cool FM interview.But I had this stripe…
Nollywood veteran, Bob Manuel Udokwu has called on President Muhammadu Buhari led administration to bring about the much desired change. In an interview with Punch Newspaper, the Special Adviser to the Anambra State Governor, said the economy has not been favourable to Nigerians and the hardship shouldn’t be allowed to go on for long. In his words: “My appeal to the government is to bring the much desired change. Things are hard on Nigerians and we cannot continue like this.” Speaking further, he said: “People are suffering, there is no money. People are not smiling. These days, you hear stories…
Bob Manuel Udokwu has revealed his frustration with the situation of power supply in the country and fears only bloodshed can bring about adequate change. The Veteran Nollywood actor, while speaking during an interview with Punch Newspapers, disclosed his own struggle with power supply and what may have to be done to curb the situation. Speaking during the interview, Bob Manuel said: ” I now use generators more than most Nigerians. We have no choice due to the poor power supply in the country. I rely mostly on the generator for my power needs. “I have three generators in my…
Rob Kardashian is definitely trying his hands at being a father as he expects his daughter with fiancee, Blac Chyna. An Instagram video shared by the reality star’s very pregnant fiancee shows Rob scolding his soon-to-be three-year-old stepson. Blac who shares King Cairo with ex-fiance, Tyga, expressed her excitement at the fact that Rob is willing to teach her son right from wrong. The video clip shows King playing around with a mobile phone with its camera on, recording him. Quite unexpectedly, King says, “Awww, S***t.” The Author George sock designer quickly responds saying, “What? What did you say?” King…
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is open to making further signings before the transfer deadline on August 31. The 2014 Spanish champions have enjoyed a strong window to date, with Nicolas Gaitan, Kevin Gameiro and Sime Vrsaljko arriving, while star names including Antoine Griezmann and Jose Maria Gimenez have committed their futures to the Vicente Calderon. Reports in Spain on Saturday have claimed that Simeone is targeting Sevilla winger Vitolo in a €25million deal, with Oliver Torres expected to join Porto for €15m to make room for the 26-year-old. And Simeone says he is keeping his options open in the…
Juventus launched their bid for a sixth successive league title after their record signing Gonzalo Higuain came off the bench to grab a trademark winner in a 2-1 success over Fiorentina on the opening day of the Serie A season. In the new curtain-raiser earlier on Saturday, AS Roma produced a superb second-half performance to thrash Udinese 4-0 at the Olympic stadium after coach Luciano Spaletti left stalwarts Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi on the bench. Higuain, who joined Juve from Napoli in a €90 million euros close-season deal, pounced at the far post in the 75th minute after…
Nigeria won the bronze medal in men’s football on Saturday with a 3-2 victory over Honduras. A sparse crowd in the Belo Horizonte stadium saw the Central Americans launch a late comeback but it was not enough to cut the deficit after Nigeria went 3-0 went up in 56 minutes. Sadiq Umar got the first goal after 34 minutes and his namesake Aminu Umar doubled their lead two minutes into the second half. Sadiq Umar scored his second and Nigeria’s third seven minutes later when he controlled another good pass from their captain John Obi Mikel and hammered home from…
Brazil superstar Neymar struck the winning penalty as the hosts claimed a first ever Olympic football gold medal on Saturday before announcing his intention to step down as captain of the national team. The Barcelona forward slotted home to jubilant scenes at a packed Maracana as a 5-4 shoot-out win over Germany, after a 1-1 draw, exacted revenge for a humiliating 7-1 World Cup semifinal defeat to the world champions two years ago. “This is one of the best things that has happened in my life,” said Neymar, who sank to his knees in tears after scoring from the spot.…
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte praised the commitment and focus of his players after their 2-1 victory over Watford at Vicarage Road on Saturday. Late goals by Michy Batshuayi, his first for the club, and Diego Costa gave Chelsea three points that seemed unlikely when Etienne Capoue put Watford ahead early in the second half on Saturday. Chelsea were second-best for the first 70 minutes, but Conte sent on Batshuayi and then Cesc Fabregas and the former scored while the latter had a hand in both goals. It was the second successive match in which Costa has scored a late winner…
Mauricio Pochettino believes Tottenham Hotspur can now start looking forward after a first victory of the campaign helped draw a line under the disappointment of missing out on the Premier League title last season. The north London club’s challenge fell away last term with Pochettino’s side eventually finishing third after pushing champions Leicester City until the closing weeks. After an opening-day draw at Everton, they secured their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at White Hart Lane on Saturday. “I think it’s very important to recover this feeling because the end of the season…
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hit out at criticism of his club’s transfer policy after he once again came under pressure from supporters to spend money on new players. Wenger has made only one major close-season signing, recruiting Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka from Borussia Moenchengladbach for a reported fee of £35 million. Xhaka made his full debut in Saturday’s 0-0 Premier League draw at champions Leicester City, but the visiting supporters made their displeasure plain by chanting: “Spend some money!” Asked by a reporter after the game why he was reluctant to part with the club’s cash, Wenger replied: “Why do…
The American owners of Liverpool, one of the most famous teams in English soccer, are not planning to sell, a senior source at the club said on Sunday, after reports that a Chinese-backed consortium wanted to buy a sizeable stake. There were no active discussions involving Fenway Sports Group, the Boston-based owners, and the English Premier League club had received no bid, added the source who declined to be named because of the sensitivity of the subject. The source restated the club’s position that its owners would listen to any expressions of interest from potential investors in Liverpool but move…