Controversial dancehall artiste Burna Boy is currently in the United Kingdom. The singer in his first interview since being back in the UK after six years talks about Nigerian bloggers. Currently promoting his first UK headline show organized by Cokobar at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, told Factory78 he would be happy if bloggers didn’t write about him. Asked about artists getting some benefits from stories bloggers carry, he said, “I never asked you to write about me, I never asked anyone to write about me, I’ll be happy if nobody wrote about me. I will appreciate that very much.…
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Reunited couple Kylie Jenner and Tyga are currently riding on their new found love. The duo were spotted packing up some serious PDA whilst out in Los Angeles, on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. The reality TV star shared a couple of pictures of herself cuddling up with her on and off boo on Snapchat as they checked out Bentleys. According to TMZ, a source at the showroom revealed that Tyga was giving her advice about the car. All this comes a day after she was pictured getting hot and heavy with rebound PartyNextDoor in his sexy new video for the…
Popular gospel ariste Yinka Ayefele has refuted claims that he has converted to Islam. In a recent press release shared by Ayefele’s publicist, David Ajiboye it was stated that Ayefele is still a Christian and has no way denounced his religion. Claims of a possible conversion by the singer arose as a result of his presence at a Ramadan lecture in Ibadan on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. His publicist, David Ajiboye issued a statement saying Ayefele’s radio station only hosted a lecture in honour of the fasting period for Muslims. “We believe the rumour must have emanated from the annual…
Mavin artiste Aphrodija and husband Rotimi have just welcomed a baby boy! The singer for a few weeks now has been absent from the entertainment scene fueling rumours she has gone abroad to give birth. Confirming the news, the Mavin star shared a cute video story on Instagram today, July 1, 2016. She also confirms that she is back in Lagos and ready to for a great musical come back! “So Thankful to the Almighty for an amazing journey. Thank you to my family and amazing friends for your ongoing support. Thank you to my Mavin family who are forever…
Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar has revealed her displeasure with the present administration. The actress in a recent interview with Encomium revealed that life as a young CEO has been hard because of the economic recession. According to her, “This is one of the most incredible years of my life as an adult. I have not been complaining. When I complain, then there is a problem. I really complained in the past one year. As a young chief executive officer (CEO), it has been incredibly hard. And for a young lady who has a lot of responsibilities, massive responsibilities for that…
Nollywood actress, Fathia Balogun has just been listed amongst the 100 most influential people from Delta. Overjoyed at such great feat, the actress took to Instagram today, June 30, 2016 sharing a photo of herself holding up the book where she was mentioned. “To all my fans all over the world .i say thank u and God bless you..pls don’t stop your love and prayer for me…love u Fam,” she wrote alongside the picture. Fathia is a Nigerian actress, film-maker, producer and director who has starred, produced and directed several Nigerian films over the years. In 2008, she won the…
Nollywood actress, Chioma Akpotha has just been unveiled as an ambassador for anti-gender based violence and violence against young person. The excited actress took to Instagram yesterday, June 30, 2016 to announce her news to followers and fans. Sharing photos from the event, she captioned it, “I was all smiles today as the Speaker Of The Lagos State House Of Assembly Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa decorated me as a “Women Arise Anti Gender Based Violence and Violence against Young Person” Ambassador at the Lagos State House of Assembly Alausa Ikeja , Lagos. Thank you sir, it was sure an honor…
Ryan Giggs believes former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal could be brought in by the Football Association to work alongside the next England manager. The FA is currently searching to find Roy Hodgson’s successor after he resigned following the Three Lions’ Euro 2016 exit at the hands of Iceland on Monday. England under-21 boss Gareth Southgate has been one of the names linked with the job, though he has reportedly ruled himself out of the running, and Giggs feels such a figure could be the right appointment — as long as a more experienced head like Van Gaal is…
Vicente del Bosque has confirmed he will leave his role as Spain coach, days after the reigning champions crashed out of Euro 2016. Del Bosque, 65, had previously said he would step down following Euro 2016 and, after Spain lost to Italy in the round-of-16 stage on Monday, he confirmed earlier reports from AS and Marca on Thursday that he would be quitting at the end of his contract. “Without a doubt, I have no intention to remain as coach, but you have to be discreet. No matter what the result of the Euros, I had no doubt about what…
A public disagreement has broken out between Neymar’s representatives and Barcelona over whether the Brazilian’s new contract will make the him the world’s best-paid player. Neymar’s future has been the subject of speculation over the last 12 months, with both the player’s camp and the Barca board regularly saying talks were progressing without being finalised yet, while a recent pact between the club and the Spanish tax authorities appeared to bring the agreement closer. On Thursday, Blaugrana president Josep Maria Bartomeu said that the new contract would be announced “today, tomorrow, or very soon” and the player then tweeted that…
Spain forward Nolito has joined Manchester City from Celta Vigo on a four-year contract, the Premier League side said on Friday. The 29-year-old, who played all four games in Spain’s Euro 2016 campaign, scored 39 goals in 103 appearances for Celta Vigo since joining the Spanish club in 2013, before spells at Granada, Benfica and Barcelona. New manager Pep Guardiola has already signed Australia midfielder Aaron Mooy from sister club Melbourne City and Ilkay Gundogan from Borussia Dortmund. “I’ll do everything that the manager asks of me, try my absolute best and do everything I can to try to repeat…
Dimitri Payet is happy at West Ham United and the France midfielder is not expected to leave the Premier League club, his agent Jacques-Olivier Auguste has said. The 29-year-old, who signed a long-term contract in February that will keep him at the east London side until 2021, has been linked with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid. “He has a great contract with West Ham so I cannot see him leaving. Dimitri is happy in London,” Auguste told the Guardian. “You never know in football but only West Ham know what price they want if they decide to sell…
Ibrahimovic will bolster a forward line at Old Trafford that looked desperately short of ideas, depth and talent last season under the now-departed Louis van Gaal. Wayne Rooney could well play deeper next season, in midfield, while French starlet Anthony Martial had to carry the United attack despite his tender years until youngster Marcus Rashford burst onto the scene late on in the campaign. Van Gaal paid out heavily for his fellow Dutchman Memphis Depay, but he failed to deliver and spent the second half of the season on the bench. Ibrahimovic said weeks ago that he knew where he…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Thursday that he is joining Manchester United, ending intense speculation about where the 34-year-old Swedish superstar forward will be playing next season. Ibrahimovic, who was a free agent after ending a hugely successful stay at Paris Saint-Germain, becomes the second signing of new United boss Jose Mourinho after that of highly rated Ivory Coast centre-back Eric Bailly from the Spanish outfit Villarreal. “Time to let the world know. My next destination is Manchester United,” he wrote on Instagram and Facebook, complete with a picture of the United badge, as comments approving of the move – one…
Europe’s titans clash on Saturday when Germany and Italy meet in the plum Euro 2016 quarterfinal with huge stakes for both countries. Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger is poised to make his first start in the Bordeaux match, while Italy’s veteran defender Daniele de Rossi faces a race to be fit. Like two heavyweight boxers eyeing up their opponent before the first bell, both teams have talked up the respect factor and down played the significance of Italy winning the last eight meetings at major tournaments. In the most recent matches, Italy claimed a 2-1 win in the Euro 2012 semifinals…
Cristiano Ronaldo took his dream of an international title another step closer when Portugal beat Poland in a penalty shootout to reach the European Championship semifinals. Robert Lewandowski scored barely 100 seconds into the latest night of Euro 2016 drama before Portugal unleashed the player who many say could lead the country’s post-Ronaldo era. Making his first start at Euro 2016, Renato Sanches, a powerful 18-year-old and already a 35 million euro ($38 million) player, smashed home a 25 metre drive to equalise the match that went into extra time and then penalties. Sanches followed Ronaldo in hitting home his…
Belgium’s improving potency in front of goal at the European Championship will fill them full of confidence ahead of their quarterfinal clash against Wales in Lille later on Friday, injured defender Vincent Kompany has said. After losing their opening game 2-0 against Italy, Belgium scored eight goals in their next three matches, including a 4-0 rout of Hungary in the last 16 in Toulouse. “Our squad is on a cloud right now and the players have every right to be positive about our form going into the quarterfinals, and about our chances of going much further in this tournament,” Kompany…
The recent cult and kidnapping activities taking place in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State is one the government must wake up and act fast. In the history of Cross River State, it has never happened that expatriates were kidnapped. I was perplexed at the sad news. The story was shocking. I was with a friend at the wuse axis of Abuja, who happens to be an Indigene of Enugu, and he drew my attention to his twitter update of the recent kidnappings in Calabar, I was ashamed of myself. Dumbfounded and shocked to hear that. Let it…
National Secretary of the Ali Modu Sheriff-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adewale Oladipo has denied reports that the factional PDP Chairman was unseated by a court on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Oladipo made the denial via a statement released on Wednesday. It reads: This is completely false and a clear misrepresentation of the ruling of the court as it never gave any ruling ousting the national chairman. Our attention has been drawn to reports circulating in the media that a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has ousted the National Chairman of the PDP, Senator Ali-Modu Sheriff. For the avoidance…
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi, Benue State has upheld the victory of former Senate President, Senator David Mark in the Benue South senatorial elections. The tribunal also struck out the petition filed by All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Mr Daniel Onjeh challenging Mark’s victory. In reaching the decision, the tribunal held that Onjeh did not file his petition within the 21 days stipulated by law. Meanwhile, Onjeh has reacted to the judgment saying that he will appeal the tribunal’s decision.