Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin has denied reports that he participated in the alleged padding of the 2016 budget. Jibrin also admitted that the situation had been made more complicated by his long silence. “Well, I wasn’t part of the insertions but I think I also didn’t help myself because I started speaking quite late. The event that pushed me to start talking doesn’t look too attractive to people because they are saying why am I talking now that I have left the position,” he said during an interview on Channels TV which…
Author: David Folami
Militant group, Adaka Boro Avengers (ABA) has put on hold its plans to declare the Niger Delta an independent republic. This was revealed via a statement released by spokesman, by General Edmos Ayayeibo. The statement reads: We received calls from prominent leaders like Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Mrs. Ankio Briggs, Chief. E. K. Clark and especially King Alfred Diete Spiff calling on the freedom fighters to abort their mission to declare Niger Delta Republic. We adhere to the voice of our people, because our struggle is for the Niger Delta people and not for selfish reason. But this is not…
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has expressed sympathy for President Muhammadu Buhari who he says always becomes president when Nigeria is in trouble. El-Rufai also sympathised with Nigerians over the current economic downturn in the country. The governor made the comments on Sunday, July 31, 2016, while attending a service at Pastor Tunde Bakare’s Latter Rain Assembly in Lagos. “We have always known that there is massive corruption in Nigeria but the revelations of the past one year have shocked even the most pessimistic of critics. Nearly 70 per cent of Nigeria’s oil revenues disappeared without a trace,” he said.…
Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele, has released the trailer for the sixth season of her TV series ‘Jenifa’s Diary’. The sixth season of show features the actress alongside Falz, Lolo 1, Yemi Blaq among others. Since its debut, “Jenifa’s Diary” has also starred Banky W, Waje, Beverly Osu, Lota Chukwu, Alex Ekubo, Ali Nuhu, Toke Makinwa, Juliana Olayode, Amechi Mounagor, Wunmi Obe and more. ‘Jenifa’s Diary” is a comedy television series that depicts the hilarious and amazing adventures of Suliat, a.k.a Jenifa. A secondary school dropout turned hairdresser who lives in a backwater town called Aiyetoro, Jenifa is loud,…
After weeks of competition, Agharese Emokpae popularly known as A’rese has been announced the winner of the first season of “The Voice Nigeria.” The talented 28-year-old beat Chike, Cornel, and Brenda to win the coveted prize. Rounding out the top four was Chike (Patoranking) in second place, Cornel and Brenda took the third and fourth spot. During her blind audition, A’rese got three turns with her rendition of Adele’s ‘Skyfall.’ A’rese’s win also makes Waje the first Nigerian judge to win the show. The eight finalist were Nonso, Viveeyan, Patrick, Dewe, Chike, Brenda, A’rese and Cornel.
The record-breaking HBO drama TV series, “Game of Thrones” will officially end after its eighth season. This was confirmed by Casey Bloys, HBO programming chief, who made the announcement at the Television Critics Association’s conference. The seventh season which would be seven episodes as opposed to the show’s normal 10 episodes, will debut in 2017, while the season finale is expected in 2018. Speaking on possible spin-off, Bloys said, “we’re open to it, the producers aren’t opposed to it, but there’s no concrete plans right now”. “Game of Thrones” will begin production this summer, pushing its season seven premiere date…
Dammy Krane breaks his long silence with a new single titled ‘Thank God’. The song, which was produced by Giggz, is the first for the singer in the year 2016. Enjoy!
Rapper, Yung6ix, teams up with DJ Timmy, to produce an amazing song titled ‘Respek On My Name’. Once again, the Kash Kamp / Trick Billionaire MusiQ shows his music dexterity just like he did with a cover of Panda.
Former beauty queen, Anna Banner and Highlife singer Flavour’s daughter, Sofia, is one today, August 1, 2016! In celebration of her day, her proud parents took to social media to celebrate her. Anna Banner took to Instagram to share an adorable photo of the little cutie in a tutu writing, “Way maker , Miracle worker, Promise keeper, light in the darkness!!!! That is who you are! For you have given me an Angel in human form! My most priceless Jewel! My Heartbeat! My precious gift from Above! All i can say is Thank you! Happy Birthday My Princess Sofia my…
Last week Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar posted a saucy photo of herself calling saying she can’t wait to be “disvirgined”. Of course, she got some backlash from fans and followers and in a recent interview with Punch she clears the air surrounding the bold statement. “Why would people become annoyed because I said I am a virgin?” she asked, adding, “Just because I’m in the industry does not mean I am badly behaved. Not everyone is sexually active. You can have a boyfriend and not be sexually active. The reaction I got shows the mentality of the people. If I…
Toke Makinwa is in the news again! But this time, it’s not for wearing a revealing outfit or her divorce saga. This time Toke talks about helping people struggling with letting go. According to her, “if you see someone struggling with letting go of a situation, pray with/for them.” She took to Instagram yesterday, July 3 writing, “We’ve all been hurt, some more than others. We’ve all been let down, some bounce back quicker than others. We are all Human. If you see someone struggling with letting go of a situation, pray with/for them. Sometimes all they need is time…
So, last week, Iggy Azalea and French Montana were spotted partying the night away in Las Vegas and attending Jennifer Lopez’s All I Have residency show at Caesar’s Palace together fuelling relationship rumours. But now, Iggy has come out to clear the air on their rumoured relationship. She told E! News at the 2016 Maxim Hot 100 party over the weekend that she and French are just working on a song together and nothing more. “No, we’re just collaborating,” she said, adding, “I’ve got another single coming out with French Montana, so we recorded it while I was in Las…
According to reports Nigerian pop star D’banj has left the Mike Adenuga led telco GLO and has signed for rival telco MTN. Claims have it that the self-acclaimed Entertainer parted ways with GLO a few weeks ago and signed the dotted line with MTN making him a brand ambassador for the company. “The deal happened a few weeks ago and Dbanj is very happy about it” a source said. In 2009 D’banj signed an endorsement deal with GLO and it was reported to be worth N70m. The following year D’banj reportedly asked for more money which ultimately led to the…
Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna are expecting their first child. And guess who is giving Rob daddy duties advice? Yes! Scott Disick! A dad of three himself, Scott Disick in a chat with E! News on Friday, July 29, 2016 says he has been giving Kourtney Kardashian’s younger brother, Rob Kardashian advices regarding fatherhood. “I just told him not to get ahead of himself,” Disick said. “Take every day like it’s a new day, start fresh, be present, be happy, and you know, have a positive energy and a positive vibe so your child comes into the world with a…
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has been proclaimed the best ever footballer by Pope Francis. Barcelona and Argentina’s all-time leading goalscorer, Messi has constantly been compared to past greats Pele and Diego Maradona, while going head-to-head with Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo. But Pope Francis – the leader of the Catholic Church and a renowned San Lorenzo supporter – threw his support behind countryman Messi. “For me, [Lionel] Messi is better than Maradona and Pele,” Pope Francis was quoted as telling young men and women participating in World Youth Day. Messi endured a difficult Copa America Centenario, stunning the…
England captain Wayne Rooney has questioned whether Roy Hodgson’s decisions in the Slovakia game led to the team’s downfall at Euro 2016. England started the campaign with four points against Russia and Wales, but were held to a goalless draw in the final group game against Slovakia, leaving them finishing second in Group B, behind Wales. Rooney, along with five more of England’s starters against Wales, were rested in that game, a decision the Manchester United man thinks may have cost the team their tournament momentum as they suffered a round-of-16 exit at the hands of surprise package Iceland, “If…
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane heaped praise on Chelsea’s Eden Hazard after the Belgium international scored twice in a 3-2 friendly win over the Londoners at the weekend. Hazard has been linked with a move to the Bernabeu, and Zidane praised the 25-year-old’s quality. “There are rumours about tons of players potentially linked with this club,” the former France captain told reporters. “He is a very, very good player. Obviously all clubs want the best players, but he is a Chelsea player.” Last season, Hazard said he would like to work with Zidane one day, saying: “When I was little,…
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says key midfielder Santi Cazorla may not be fully fit at the start of the season. Cazorla made his first appearance of the preseason by playing the first half of Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Mexican club Guadalajara in Los Angeles on Sunday as Wenger eases him back into action. The Spaniard missed five months of last season with a serious knee injury before picking up an Achilles problem, but started the last game of the Premier League campaign. Wenger says the midfielder may not have regained full match fitness by the start of the new season,…
Schalke have confirmed that Leroy Sane is in Manchester as he closes in on a move to Manchester City. Schalke sporting director Christian Heidel said at the weekend that Sane, 20, would travel with the German side to Austria to take part in their preseason training camp, unless a fee with City had been agreed. The club confirmed on Monday that the Germany international had not joined the squad in Austria and had instead flown to England. Schalke announced on their Twitter account: “Leroy Sane is currently in Manchester and will not be travelling with Schalke to the training camp.”…
New Sunderland manager David Moyes has confirmed he is interested in signing Manchester United duo Marouane Fellaini and Adnan Januzaj. Moyes, who has replaced Sam Allardyce as Sunderland boss, brought Belgium international Fellaini to England when in charge of Everton in 2008 and then signed him a second time upon taking charge at United in 2013. He also gave Januzaj his chance in the United first team during his brief reign at Old Trafford, and the Belgian scored twice on his first-ever start, against Sunderland, in October 2013. Fellaini and Januzaj are reported to be surplus to requirements under new…