Aisha Lawal is a 12-year-old orphan. She lost both parents to Boko Haram attacks at Bama local government area of Borno state in February, 2014. Narrating her experience to Pulse.ng, Aisha said the insurgents who came in their numbers, ambushed the village, killed all adults and escaped with some girls. She said: “They killed my mother, father, my big neighbours (adults) and carried some big girls away.” Aisha is an aspiring Medical Doctor. Aisha’s story is one of many at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp located in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. At the Gwoza/Bama IDP camp located in…
Author: David Folami
Kiss Daniel is fresh off the release of his debut album, an album that is currently receiving mass airplay and great reviews from his fans and music lovers. Vado the baba, as he loves to be called these days shared a photo of him getting a new haircut at his home and he somewhat switched up his hairstyle game. What do you think of this hairstyle?
“On one occasion in Warri, some of the female fans got so excited to see me perform live that they literally tore my shirt to shreds. I get kissed on stage a lot. Most of the time, when I go to shows, I already know I am going to kiss a girl or more. There was this show I attended in Ibadan. A girl came up to dance with me. While we were dancing, she kissed me and I got carried away for a few moments,” he said. He dismissed online reports that he endorsed gay marriage. “I don’t know…
It’s official. Rita Ora has found a new home at Atlantic Records. The British singer, who was previously signed to Roc Nation, has inked a worldwide recording contract with the label and plans to release new material later this year. With her new contract, Ora’s excitement about moving forward in her music career is overflowing. ‘The next chapter is going to be incredible!’ she said via Instagram. The 25-year-old singer sued for release from Roc Nation last year, claiming she was ‘orphaned’ by Jay Z’s label, who released her 2012 debut ‘Ora’ internationally. Roc Nation filed a countersuit earlier this…
Rising singer, Byno has released a lovely tribute song in honour of late Nigerian music producer, OJB Jezreel who died from kidney related complications on June 14, 2016. Byno remakes one of OJB’s ‘Searching‘ and delivers the song with a smooth, silky and soulful voice. This tribute was produced, mixed and mastered by Mr Chidoo.
Cast of Starz hit series “Power,” Omari Hardwick, 50 Cent, Rotimi and Joseph Sikora, are on the cover of June 2016 issue of Vibe Magazine. In the official season three trailer, everyone wants Ghost (Omari Hardwick) dead, from his mentor turned enemy Kanan (Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson), to his best friend Tommy (Joseph Sikora). In an interview with Vibe Magazine, Hardwick and Sikora spoke on how prepared Ghost and Tommy are to take down each other. Read excerpts below: Is Tommy really prepared to kill Ghost? Tommy is definitively preparing himself to kill Ghost, and then, hopefully, Tommy makes it…
American singer and actress, Demi Lovato, has given a hint that she would no longer be active on Twitter. She stated this in a Twitter comment she posted on Monday, June 20, 2016. She however disclosed her preference for Snapchat, as it offers her more privacy. Lovato wrote, “Damn I gotta quit sayin shit. Bye Twitter”. “I like snapchat cause I don’t have to see what some of y’all say. Follow me if you want: theddlovato”. The singer’s announcement came days after having a spat with fellow singer, Mariah Carey. She described the latter’s behaviour towards Jennifer Lopez as “nasty”.…
Born Idileoye Oluwaseyitan Lawrence Aletile, with the stage name Seyi Law, Seyi Law hit the limelight following his success at the AY Open Comedy Mic in 2006. Since then, he’s been known as a top comedian in the country as he is always at most events for performance. He’s also got dozens of comedy skits on Youtube. He is also the founder of “I must laugh” show. A lot of people easily identify him with the AY brand.
Late music producer and singer, OJB Jezreel’s second wife, June Ama shared a touching tribute on Facebook today, June 22, 2016. Ama who is trying to make her peace with his death took to the social media site to pen loving words to her late husband. She wrote, “With a grateful heart to GOD…with praises on my lips…and thanks in my heart i thank God for the life of my Husband Babatunde Okungbowa aka OJB JEZREEL. You sang and said so much about the day you would leave this world,u had no fear of death or pain, all u held…
Finally! Juju music legend, Chief Sunday Adegeye aka King Sunny Ade on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 launched his Radio Station in Ondo town. The music legend has been working on the radio station for years and was reported to be the first music and culture radio station in Nigeria. Governor Segun Mimiko of Ondo state while launching radio station advised the management to work together as one and for the betterment of the Ondo state people. King Sunny Ade’s radio station called M & C Radio will operate on 106.5FM. He follows in the same line with Yinka Ayefele who…
The first Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Seyi Akinwunmi has revealed that the new coach of the Super Eagles will be announced this week. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been without a coach since the resignation of Sunday Oliseh in February. After Samson Siasia, Salisu Yusuf has been handling the Super Eagles on a temporary basis and Akinwunmi has revealed that the NFF will reach a decision on the new coach at the NFF Technical Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 21 in Abuja. The first VP of the NFF said there will be a major announcement…
Mats Hummels has revealed he ruled out joining Manchester United because of their failure to qualify for next season’s Champions League. The Germany international confirmed in May he would be leaving Borussia Dortmund at the end of the club season to sign for domestic rivals Bayern Munich. However, the defender admits he considered moving away from his homeland, with England and Spain potential destinations. Manchester United were linked with the player yet Hummels – without identifying the club by their actual name – has suggested the possibility of a move to Old Trafford disappeared once they finished outside the Premier…
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has defended his team selection following the side’s 2-1 loss to Croatia at Euro 2016 on Tuesday. Del Bosque named an unchanged line-up from Spain’s first two group games – wins over Czech Republic and Turkey – despite the defending champions already booking their spot in the knockout stages. While first place in Group D was still up for grabs, several Spain players looked fatigued in the latter stages of the match in Bordeaux, with Ivan Perisic striking an 87th minute winner. But Del Bosque insists he had confidence in the condition of his players,…
Video footage has emerged of Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo bringing an impromptu interview to a sudden halt – by throwing the reporter’s microphone into a nearby lake. The 21-second clip shows Ronaldo, surrounded by security guards, strolling by a lake. When the reporter from Portugal’s CMTV approaches to ask him a question, a silent Ronaldo wrestles the microphone from his grasp with one hand and pitches it into the water. The 31-year-old Real Madrid star has been under pressure since refusing to congratulate Iceland’s players following their 1-1 draw with his team in the opening game and missing a penalty in…
Mourinho’s side have also tabled a £15m bid for Palmeiras’ highly rated young striker Gabriel Jesus, O Estado de Sao Paulo reports (via the Express), but face competition from rivals Manchester City for the 19-year-old. The Red Devils’ offer falls short of City’s £16.7m offer, though Pep Guardiola’s side are not part of an exclusive group of European giants who can acquire the striker for a reduced fee, according to the Brazilian outlet. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United are eligible to activate Gabriel’s £16.7m release clause. City, though, and any other club, will have to…
Manchester United have made an improved offer for Borussia Dortmund playmaker Henrikh Mkhitaryan approaching the Germans’ valuation of £30 million, according to the Star. Upping their initial bid of £18m by £10m could be enough to strike a deal for the Armenian. United are keen to add the 27-year-old in time for their tour to the Far East next month, though Dortmund are resistant after already losing Ilkay Gundogan and Mats Hummels this summer. Mkhitaryan would likely operate as the No. 10 in Jose Mourinho’s 4-2-3-1. After registering astonishing numbers last season — 23 goals and 32 assists — he…
Bastian Schweinsteiger set a new national record for the most European Championship appearances for Germany when he came off the bench during the 1-0 win over Northern Ireland. Schweinsteiger’s appearance in Germany’s final group game was his 15th championship cap for the Nationalmannschaft, surpassing former captain Philipp Lahm’s tally of 14. The Manchester United midfielder, 31, is currently playing at his fourth European tournament, having made his championship debut aged 19 in the 1-1 draw with Netherlands in 2004. However, the Germany captain’s time on the pitch at Euro 2016 has so far been limited to only two appearances as…
Croatia goalkeeper Danijel Subasic has thanked Luka Modric for predicting which way Sergio Ramos would hit his penalty in their 2-1 win over Spain at Euro 2016. Subasic, 31, saved a second-half spot kick from Spain defender Ramos when the score was 1-1, before Ivan Perisic’s late goal earned Croatia the win and sent them through to the knockout stages as Group D winners. Modric was not playing in Tuesday’s game in Bordeaux due to injury, but Subasic revealed that the Real Madrid midfielder passed on some vital information from the bench about his club colleague Ramos. “The captain Darijo…
Mesut Ozil is recommending his Germany teammates move to the Premier League, saying he only has “good experiences” of playing in England with Arsenal. Ozil is one of relatively few German stars to have spent most of his career outside the Bundesliga. After joining Real Madrid when he was 21, he then moved to the Gunners in 2013, and led the Premier League in assists last season with 19 after initially struggling to adjust to English football. The 27-year-old said he is recommending the Premier League to his teammates at the European Championship. “Definitively. It was always my goal to…
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi hailed his team’s feat of reaching the Copa America Centenario final as having plenty of merit. Argentina defeated the United States 4-0 on Tuesday night at NRG Stadium, and now will play in a final for the third straight year, after contesting and losing both the 2014 World Cup final against Germany and the 2015 Copa America final versus Chile. The Barcelona striker believes the run is a great achievement for the team, but is hoping for a better outcome when they face the winner of the Colombia-Chile match in the other semifinal on Wednesday night.…