Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has called on militants in the Niger Delta to drop their arms and embrace dialogue. The Federal Government recently ordered the immediate withdrawal of troops from the troubled Niger Delta region. However, the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) denied reports that it is negotiating with the Federal Government. The Rivers Governor also said the bombing of pipelines is affecting the environment and economy of the country. Vanguard reports that Wike, through his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, said “If the oil production continues to drop, this country will be in crisis. Blowing up…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a statement explaining how a suspect, Desmond Nunugwo died in their custody. Reports have it that the EFCC said Nunugwo was arrested because he fraudulently collected N91m from a woman under the pretext of helping her secure a high yield investment. According to the agency’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, “Mr. Nunugwo was arrested in Utako, Abuja, at about 5.33pm on Thursday, June 9, 2016. “His statement was taken, where he admitted receiving the money from the complainant, with the additional information that he transferred N30m of the said money to Norway. But…
Few months back, popular Nigerian music sensation, Wizkid and celebrity gossip blogger Linda Ikeji, set the social media ablaze as the blogger dragged the music star to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police. This time around, it is gathered that the feud is between Linda Ikeji and a Lagos based lawyer, Olumide Babalola who charged the celebrity gossip blogger before the Lagos High court for the use of unauthorised and offensive picture of the lawyer on her blog. It was also gathered that the lawyer who just returned from US where he was presented with an award for quality and…
Respected Nollywood actor cum politician, Desmond Elliot was one of the few theatre practitioners who were given the privilege to pay tributes to late Henrietta Kosoko at her wake yesterday. In his tribute, Elliot described the late actress as a great mother. ‘An artiste never dies. It’s someone that leaves an indelible mark in everyone’s life. I’m very fortunate to have met her. She was a great mother in the house and she was a mother on set. It breaks our heart as she goes home but our joy is that she has gone to meet the Lord. Auntie Henrietta…
It was emotional birthday wishes for multiple award-winning rapper, Kanye West, by the Kardashian-Jenner clan as the G.O.O.D Music founder clocked 39. The Kardashian-Jenner sisters celebrated Yeezus as their own, showering praises and well wishes on the at times controversial rapper. ‘Happy birthday to my best friend!,’ Kim, the rapper’s wife of two years wrote. ‘I usually would be scared for us to get older, but as each year passes, I’m just happy we have more time on this Earth together! I love you so much and hope this year brings you so much happiness.’ Khloe Kardashian in a similar…
Former YBNL act, Benjamin Ahamefula a.k.a Xino is not happy! Xino was unveiled alongside Chinko Ekun by Olamide as YBNL new acts in January 2015. Xino released just two songs (‘TTYL’ and ‘Nakam’, both produced by Pheelz) in March 2015 and since then nothing has been heard from him. Chinko Ekun however has released five songs and featured on several collabos. Xino seems to have had enough and recently took to social media to announce he’s no longer with YBNL in a strongly worded post. Read below… ‘Okay! This post dey uncalled for totally, but bread wey dem leave for…
Mavin Records singer, Dr. Sid, dropped his first solo joint for the year 2016 with a song titled “The Best”, which was produced by one of the best in music production, Don Jazzy. The richness of this joint is made complete as the video was directed by another music industry heavy weight, Clarence Peters. Enjoy.
Port Harcourt is the place to be for the 2016 Africa Movie Academy Awards, set to hold on Saturday, June 11, 2016. According to Vanguard, the event will be attended by top movie industry personalities from around Africa and globally. Lai Mohammed, Nigeria’s Minister for Information and Culture, is set to lead a Federal Government delegation to the event. As show hosts, the award event will feature Jon Germain, actor, Mike Ezeuronye, and Kgopedi Lioane, a South African radio personality. Mr. Tony Anih, the Director of Administration of AMAA, in a statement said the 2016 edition is the 12 time…
The 2016 Africa Movie Academy Awards is almost here, and we are excited with high expectations. Set to hold on Saturday, June 11, 2016, the awards ceremony is considered one of Africa’s biggest Movie awards. We here at Pulse have put together five things we would love to see tomorrow. 1. Daring Fashion AMAA has always been popular for beautiful, classy and normal red carpet looks. We look forward to seeing classy and risky. That sort of fashion that would leave people talking for months. We also won’t mind the terribly risky ones – everyone deserves a good laugh once…
Starring: Yvonne Okoro, Ik Ogbonna, Nkem Owoh Synopsis: Set in Accra, Ghana, the comedy revolves around two young lovers who are of Nigerian and Ghanaian origin. Yvonne Okoro plays the role of Ama, a London based Ghanaian lady who brings her Nigerian boyfriend, Chuks played by Blossom Chukwujekwu, home to meet her parents, resulting in all hell being let loose.
The second set of nominees for the 2016 Teen Choice Awards were announced on Thursday, June 9, 2016. Emily Bett Rickards and Stephen Amell, Candice King and Paul Wesley, Candice Patton and Grant Gustin, Leah Pipes and Joseph Morgan are nominated in the “Choice TV lip-lock” category. Other nominees include “Quantico,” Tom Ellis, “Teen Wolf,” Lucy Hales, “Captain America,” “Deadpool,” among others. Choice TV: Liplock Emily Bett Rickards & Stephen Amell – Arrow Chelsea Kane & Derek Theler – Baby Daddy Candice King & Paul Wesley – The Vampire Diaries Jennifer Morrison & Colin O’Donoghue – Once Upon A Time…
United States president, Barack Obama, did a slow version of the news on his recent appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’ hosted by TV personality, Jimmy Fallon. Obama addressed viewers over a slow music beat, talking about his achievement since he became the leader of the country. According to Us Magazine, the slow jam news session began in 2012, at the end of Obama’s first term in office as a US president. The second edition is to mark the end of his administration as the current leader of the country. Introducing Obama to the stage, Fallon said, “President Obama stimulated long-term…
Ahead of Euro 2016 kick off on Friday, June 9, Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo has starred in promo by his kit sponsors, Nike. In the short film called the ‘The Switch’ a ball boy is transferred into the body of Ronaldo when they clash at the advertising hoardings in a game between England and Portugal. The football star and the boy wake up the next day to discover they are no longer in the body. The boy woke up in Ronaldo’s plush mansion in the forward’s body while the football star found himself in the body of the ball boy.…
Former Juventus forward David Trezeguet has urged Alvaro Morata to stay in Italy if he wants to continue to grow as a footballer. Morata, 23, has established himself as a key figure in the Juventus line-up since his switch from Real Madrid in 2014. However, reports claim the La Liga club are keen to use their buy-back option on Morata before next season, while Chelsea are also among those apparently interested in the Spaniard. But Trezeguet believes Morata needs to stay in the Serie A with Juventus if he wants to become a world-class player. “Morata finds himself in a…
Pele says England have a wonderful opportunity to end their pain at major tournaments during Euro 2016. The Brazil legend, who won the World Cup three times, has been in Paris for a promotional event ahead of the tournament with Diego Maradona. Pele has watched England fail to progress beyond the quarter-finals at continental tournaments and World Cups since they made the last four of Euro ’96 on home soil, but thinks that run could come to an end in France. “They have a very good side led by Wayne Rooney,” Pele told The Times of India. “There are a…
Edinson Cavani’s glaring 89th-minute miss in Uruguay’s 1-0 defeat to Venezuela saw them tumble out of the Copa America Centenario and the striker described it as “one of the worst moments” in his career Cavani worked the ball into space inside the box in the closing stages of the Group C clash at Lincoln Financial Field. However, the Paris Saint-Germain forward curled his shot wide of the upright, with Mexico’s victory over Jamaica later in the evening resulting in Uruguay’s elimination. Cavani was demoralised by the miss, but called for Uruguay to pick themselves up ahead of the resumption of…
Nigeria international midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has backed caretaker coach of the Super Eagles Salisu Yusuf for the permanent job. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been without a permanent coach since the resignation of Sunday Oliseh in February. Search for a new coach has been on as the Nigeria Football Federation hope to announce one this month. Onazi however thinks Salisu who recently led the Super Eagles to victories in friendly games against Mali and Luxembourg is good enough for the job. The Lazio midfielder also revealed that Super Eagles players would like to see the caretaker boss given the…
Goalkeeper Victor Valdes and midfielder Nick Powell have both been released by Manchester United. Valdes, signed as a free agent in January 2015 as back-up to David de Gea, made just two appearances for United 13 months ago and was farmed out to Belgian side Standard Liege on loan in January this year after falling out of favour with then-manager Louis van Gaal. Powell, who scored on his senior debut after joining from Crewe in 2012, played a total of 10 matches with the last two of those coming in December before going to Hull on loan in February where…
When Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany limped out of the 1-0 Champions League semifinal second-leg defeat to Real Madrid after just eight minutes, his wave of appreciation toward the travelling fans could have carried more weight than initially thought. Of course, the Belgian was always going to remain positive about his body letting him down again — ahead of that match, he’d said that while people talk about his injuries, he talks about his comebacks. However, it’s difficult not to consider the captain’s long-term future at the club, as setbacks for the centre-back appear to be almost as sure as…
Starting with Saturday’s game against Russia in Marseille, Wayne Rooney knows his Euro 2016 performances for England will be under more scrutiny than ever before. Many believe he shouldn’t start, with former England captain Tony Adams saying this week: “Because Wayne is the captain and there isn’t a lot of leadership elsewhere, the temptation is to play him. I wouldn’t. Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy have been popping them in so let them run. I like the fearlessness of inexperience in attack. You can’t play all three.” Rooney showed the fearlessness to which Adams referred in the 2004 Euros when…