One of the three House of Representatives members accused of sexual indiscretion in the U.S., Mr Samuel Ikon, has dismissed the allegation as untrue, saying his identity had been mistaken. Ikon, a member of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium Constituency of Akwa Ibom, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday, June 18, that the allegation was in bad taste. The lawmaker said that he was at a loss as to what the U.S. envoy intended to achieve with the allegation, insisting that he had been mistakenly dragged into a matter he knew nothing…
Author: David Folami
Enugu-based controversial Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari’s chances of making full recovery from his ‘ailment’ is slim. Reports had claimed that all is not well with President’s health, but the Presidency has since denied the reports, saying Buhari merely suffers huge pain in his left ear and is undergoing treatment. The President is currently on a medical vacation in London, United Kingdom and expected back in the country on Sunday, June 19. Speaking to a congregation during one of his Adoration programmes, Mbaka said that several efforts to reach the Buhari so he…
Fox has announced that its hit series “Empire” will return for its third season in september. According to the Network, the third season will premiere on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. “Empire” stars Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere “Yazz” Gray, Trai Byers, Grace Gealey, Kaitlin Doubleday, Gabourey Sidibe, Ta’Rhonda Jones and Serayah McNeill. It has also featured guest appearances by celebrities like Chris Rock, Alicia Keys, Marisa Tomei, Naomi Campbell, Ludacris, Adam Rodriguez, Vivica A. Fox, Rosie O’ Donnell and Andre Royo. “Empire” centers around a hip hop music and entertainment company, Empire Entertainment, and the drama among…
Rita Dominic, Ramsey Nouah and Blessing Egbe led movie practitioners that attended the premiere of Blessing Egbe’s new flick, One Room on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Four Points by Sherator, Victoria Island, Lagos. The premiere also heralded the launch of Egbe’s much awaited new video streaming site www.bconceptnetwork.tv. Top Nollywood practitioners and movie enthusiasts across various sectors honoured Egbe with their presence at the premiere of the 90-minute movie, One Room. Also spotted at the premiere included Kiki Omeili, Bobby Michaels, Ufuoma Ejenobor McDermontt and Emeka Ossai amongst others. Also launched on the video streaming site include Egbe’s past…
Popular Nigerian comedienne, Chigul is dealing with one of the most painful condition involving the spine. Last night, June 16, 2016, when the pain returned, the comedienne took to Instagram to share the news with her fans. “When slipped disc will not allow you sleep like a normal person,” she captioned the photo of her sleeping area which shows the medical pillows and braces she uses to assuage the pain. “Back brace, 2 reg pillows. 4 medical pillows and 1 body pillow just to sleep…..trying to push past the pain bet i tink i give up and use drugs..#ihatebeinginpain #backpainsucks…
“So when I was playing football, I was a striker. There’s no game I play I don’t score a goal; it is difficult for me not to score a goal. Even if they are going to win my team, I must register a goal, so I was like that. I found myself in the passion and I have played for Julius Berger, played for PUMA, and I was not paid, at some point I was looking for a management outfit or a manager that can manage me, and take me abroad to play for some teams and all that. But…
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, 31, took to Instagram today, June 17, 2016 celebrating her little boy as he becomes four months old today. According to her, “My body has gone through changes…I have carried a child within it,Slept with him on my chest,I have Kissed little Lips,hands and feets, I have been pooped,peed and vomited on,I have wiped away tears,also cried with him and stayed up all night cradling my child…BUT I would have it no other way because when I look at the mirror and staring right back at me is an AWESOME GRACIOUS MOM & there is no…
The family of late music producer, OJB Jezreel who died on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 has revealed that his colleagues haven’t visited their home since his death. According to OloriSuperGirl, OJB Jezreel’s family is not pleased with his colleagues in the industry who they claim abandoned him to his fate in the last days of his life. A family member at OJB’s residence reportedly stated that the entertainment industry is full of fake friends as they claim a number of his celebrity friends are only mourning him on social media. OJB passed away in the early hours of Tuesday after…
It’s the epic season of celebrity beef! And this time, it’s between Kcee and former bandmate, Phresh. Recall that years ago the duo were part of a music group called Kcee Presh. They went their seperate ways a few years ago and Kcee went on to receive musical success as a solo artiste while Presh struggled with his career. According to Naij, Kcee has some words of advice for his former band mate on how to attain stardom. Kcee reveals Presh is full of hate and beef. He said, “Presh’s story is deep and emotional. It is long and I…
Popular music legend, 2Face Idibia has just got a street named after him. The crooner took to Instagram today, June 17, 2016 to show off his street named after him. According to him, Haven Homes is responsible for the latest reveal. He wrote, “Yes ooo! Innocent idibia str. One love and a big thanx 2 Haven Homes for the honour. Now u know where 2 find me.” The music star just got back from an unforgettable experience in Kenya where he was exploring the beautiful city of Nairobi with his wife, Annie Idibia as well as winners of the Campari…
EME’s First Lady, Niyola in a chat with Genevieve Magazine talks about her rumoured affair with Banky W, the fact that some people say she is underrated, her beauty regimen and more. When asked about her current challenges as a woman she said, “Being expected to see myself as incomplete because I am not married or remotely bothered that I am not and being pressured to feel so.” Asked about her relationship status, Niyola revealed she is very much single and not or was ever in a relationship with Banky W. According to her, “I am very single. On if…
Controversial media personality famous for his social and political commentaries in an interview with Genevieve Magazine speaks about feminism and the right for women’s rights. According to him, “The concept of being a feminist is something that denies many women of having a husband. There are no roles for men and no roles for women. When you get to a situation, your intelligence, experience and your gut feeling should guide you. When you find yourself in a situation, you react to it accordingly. If you marry an African man, you should know that you shouldn’t tell him to do the…
Nollywood actress and TV show host, Osas Ighodaro Ajibade has revealed that she intends to have 10 kids if her hubby and colleague, Gbenro Ajibade accepts. In an interview with Genevieve Magazine, the actress disclosed that her first pregnancy has brought about a whole new side of her hubby and it remains an interesting part of their union. In her words, “This pregnancy has brought out a new side of Gbenro who is usually very calm. Seeing him so excited when he rubs and listens to my belly is the most beautiful thing in the world.” Speaking further she said,…
Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, in her usual style is celebrating her son, Olajuwon Micheal Gentry, as he turns six, throwing two grand parties in his honour which seemed to be his wish. The Nollywood actress’s son turned six today, June 18, 2016 as Aigbe shares the celebrations with her fans via her Instagram page. Boluwatife Debby Gentry, Aigbe’s first child also turned 18 at the same time and the actress, obviously overjoyed, shared a photo of her daughter gushing about her. “It’s double celebration for us! ….My baby is 18!…Gosh I can’t keep up anymore, they grow so fast! HBD to Juwon’s…
Nigerian entertainer, Okechukwu Anthony Oyegbulam aka Okey Bakassi has revealed his plans to become next president of Nigeria. In a recent Instagram post, the comedian cum actor asked why can’t he become the next president of Nigeria going by the journey of his life in The Onye Ozi actor wrote, “I was born in the East. I started my education in the North. I graduated in the South-South. I live and work in the West. I’m a complete Nigerian. Why can I not become the next president?” the comedian asked rheteorically. Okey Bakassi became famous in the Nigerian entertainment circuit…
Emeka Ike has shut down an interviewer who probed too close to home about his wife, Emma Ike, following their messy split and the domestic violence allegations leveled against him. The Nollywood actor who is now the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, practically lost his temper on TV during an interview on Entertainment Splash with TVC. When asked by the interviewer if his wife had returned home after she moved out over the domestic violence allegations, Ike said: “It’s not your business, we are working things out. “She’s my wife.” After his wife moved out following the…
According to news reports, Tyga, reportedly blames his reality star ex, Kylie Jenner for his lack of success, claiming that he felt overshadowed by the teen who is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the business industry. Tyga opened up about his two-year off and on relationship with the 18-year-old model during an interview with BigBoy TV on Friday, June 17, 2016, disclosing that he felt like their love life had “overshadowed” his career. “When you’re in a very public relationship like that, it’s hard for other people to see you differently than that. “Being in that,…
Amber Rose has shocked us all with the revelation that she twerks for her son, Sebastian in a bid to cheer him up! The former stripper made the revelation during an appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” on Thursday, June 16, 2016. Rose, 32, disclosed that family twerking is an integral part of her mother-son bonding sessions and her mother is also fascinated by her skill. “So my mom actually loves when I twerk. So one day my mom’s like, ‘Hey Am, do your little booty shaking thing,’ like she doesn’t say twerk. She’s old school. “So I did…
The recent sun-drenched photographs of choreographed holiday merriment with his chums must have felt like echoes from another, kinder age on this painful Parisian night of tragicomedy for Cristiano Ronaldo. In the 12 years since losing on home soil as a teenager in the final of Euro 2004, he has never come closer to securing a major international prize. As the clock ticks down on Ronaldo’s time in the famous deep red of Portugal, this factor appears to bring a bristling prickliness closer to the surface than it ever is on his rare forgettable nights for Real Madrid. It reared…
Spain’s Euro 2016 campaign looks like it is finally up and running. Despite dominating play for the full 90 minutes in their opening Group D match against Czech Republic, Spain failed to find the net until just before the final whistle – and it was defender Gerard Pique who made the difference. It was thus little surprise that question marks were raised over their attacking performance, with Alvaro Morata in particular receiving his fair share of criticism. Those concerns were gone, though, after Friday’s meeting with Turkey, as the Juventus man emphatically silenced his critics with a superb performance at…