Detained former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, was reportedly attacked in custody by an official of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to the Director, New Media of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Deji Adeyanju, the EFCC operative who attacked Fani-Kayode was identified as Kabiru Suleiman. “Yes I have verified, Egbon @realFFK was attacked today by 1 idiot who thinks Buhari will rule 4ever. He’s name is Sulaiman from Kebbi State,” Adeyanju wrote on Twitter. It was gathered that the PDP Chieftain was attacked on Saturday, June 25, alongside other detainees for praying. “Matters came to a head on…
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Nigerians on Twitter have described the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, as disrespectful for extending a handshake to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, in a photograph that has gone viral. According to reports, the photograph was shared on the official Facebook page of the Alaafin, and was believed to have been taken at an event at University of Maiduguri, Borno State last week. The photograph shows the monarch seemingly refusing to stretch his hands in acceptance of Mrs. Buhari’s handshake. Reacting to the gesture, Governor Ayodele Fayode’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, berated the President’s wife, saying…
Olamide ‘Baddo’ has released a sensual video to his most recent single ‘Konkobility’, a follow up to ‘Abule sowo’. The visuals tells the story of his escapades with a lady he met along the way. The video was directed by Unlimited LA.
In a recent interview with TVC Entertainment, AGN President Emeka Ike spoke on quality of films in Nollywood. Making reference to Kunle Afolayan, Ike said that there is nothing special about making a ‘great movie’ with 200 million naira. “I don’t respond to such. He’s irrelevant,” Afolayan said when asked for an official statement. In the interview with TVC, Emeka Ike stated that the “October 1” filmmaker made a great movie because he received N200M. “Don’t tell me Kunle Afolayan is making a fantastic movie,” he said. “You gave him 200 million Naira for crying out loud. The entire industry…
Three Nollywood hunks led by veteran actor, Richard Mofe Damijo are scheduled to lead Nollywood stars and practitioners to the premiere of highly anticipated movie, Breathless. Scheduled to hold on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the Intercontinental Hotel on Victoria Island, Lagos, the movie premiere will also have in attendance movie practitioners and movie buffs. Breathless, starring Bimbo Manuel, Mike Ezuruonye, Brycee Bassey and Uti Nwachukwu, tells the story of a trio, who are connected by a not exactly small matter of the unresolved murder of Professor Okpodu’s mistress, with whom two of his sons also had romantic links. Breathless…
Taylor Swift is on a roll! Us Weekly reports that the singer has introduced her new beau of barely two weeks, Tom Hiddleston to her parents at her home in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, June 23, 2016. A source reveals that after the pair had lunch together, then headed back home to meet Swift’s parents who have been eager to meet the British actor who seems to have swept their daughter of her feet. After spending a couple of hours bonding, the couple had later headed out on a dinner date with friends to Adele restaurant, where they turned on…
News reports have revealed that Fred Amata was robbed at gun point at about 2:30am this morning just in front of his home. The Nollywood veteran actor and movie director was reportedly robbed of his Metallic Grey Lexus 470 SUV with license plates AGL 414 CU as well as his phones and other personal effects. The report reveals that the unknown gun men had forced the president of the Directors Guild of Nigeria into his car at gun point, and later dropped him at Fadeyi Bridge at about 2.30am without his shoes. Thankfully, Mr Amata escaped without any injuries as…
Kate Henshaw has a lot of things to be grateful for after surviving the fire outbreak which razed her home in Lekki in June 2015. Today being June 25, 2016, making it exactly one year since the devastating incident, the Nollywood actress has taken to her Instagram page to share an unseen photo from the fire disaster. The photo shows the charred remains of what used to be her bedroom, with the roof gone and the walls blackened from the fire that gutted her home which was a twin duplex. Henshaw shared the photo, while thanking God for delivering her…
Amber Rose seems to be bemoaning her loss where rapper ex husband, Wiz Khalifa is concerned. The model has revealed during a recent interview with Bethenny Frankel that she thinks her marriage to Khalifa could have survived if only they had gotten married much later than they did. Speaking during the June 22 edition of SiriusXM’s B Real With Bethenny, Amber said: “I feel like that we just rushed into marriage because we were so deeply in love, and we kind of had a rough patch in our marriage. “And because we were married, it kind of, like, brought it…
Kiss Daniel remembers traumatizing childhood memories in sharp contrast with the success he has attained since he made his debut into the Nigerian music scene. The singer took to his Instagram page today, June 25, 2016, to share a photo of himself as a baby, as he recalled a saddening memory from his childhood. Making reference to a time when himself and his family lived in a rat infested house, Daniel was sure to thank God for his journey so far. Sharing the photo, Daniel said: “This lil guy made history with ‘NEW ERA’ album… JUMBO, ALONE, KUDI, DURO, ANOTHER…
Ali Baba who turned a year older yesterday, June 24, 2016, was celebrated by the Nigerian Entertainment Industry as well as his family and friends, but his daughters just had to make it even more special. The veteran comedian and motivational speaker was celebrated by his daughters with a lovely birthday cake, inscribed with the sweetest, goofy expressions. The lovely cake sported a photo of Ali Baba in traditional attire and the words, “Happy birthday Dadaadi! Love from your princesses.” Ali Baba is father to three lovely daughters which he shares with wife, Mary Akpobome. Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomerere, clocked 51…
Falz the bahd guy has now won the Viewer’s Choice Best International Act Award at the 2016 BET Awards and we couldn’t be prouder. The rapper earlier nominated for the Award, was named the winner at the awards holding in Los Angeles, today, June 25, 2016. The official Twitter account for BET made the announcement a few hours ago. Falz has continued to stand out in terms of his creativity and ingenuity, and has carved a niche for himself in the Nigerian industry. He is known for his funny skits on social media, breaking out into a fast rising entertainer…
Spain manager Vicente Del Bosque has reacted angrily to criticism of his team selection and stories of disagreements in La Roja’s Euro 2016 squad. The 2008 and 2012 winners made a strong start to their title defence, beating Czech Republic 1-0 and Turkey 3-0 before going down 2-1 in their final Group D game against Croatia. And, in an interview with Radio Marca, Del Bosque, who is set to retire following the tournament, questioned the motives of those directing criticism at his squad as they attempt to win the European Championship for the third time in a row. “It is…
Football players are very superstitious. As France travelled to Lyon yesterday to face the Republic of Ireland in a Round of 16 tie at Euro 2016, Les Bleus will know that l’Olympique Lyonnais have not lost at the beautiful Parc OL stadium since the opening of the stadium in January. It is a good omen even if the two Lyonnais of the squad, Samuel Umtiti and Christophe Jallet, will start on the bench on Sunday. But the winning spirit, the unbeaten feeling will be there. This should be the game where France really kick off their tournament; it all starts…
Arsenal will face a battle to maintain Alexis Sanchez once he returns from the United States after the Copa America, as Juventus are keen on the Chilean to replace Alvaro Morata after Real Madrid activated their buy-back clause. The Express reported that the former Barcelona star is the Old Lady’s preferred target to replace the Spaniard, though Romelu Lukaku and Edinson Cavani have also been mentioned as targets. Juventus have already added Miralem Pjanic as they prepare to strengthen to launch a bid for the Champions League. Paulo Dybala has enjoyed a sensational start to his Juventus career, while Mario…
Manchester United appear to be imminently preparing their summer overhaul to appease Jose Mourinho, with the Sunday Star reporting that a £30 million bid has been submitted for Germany international Julian Draxler. The Wolfsburg star has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, as Mourinho looks for attacking talent to revitalise the Red Devils, with Borussia Dortmund’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan also a target. Talks have taken place already for the 22-year-old, though Wolfsburg seem reluctant to sell just a year after capturing Draxler from Schalke for £25.5 million. Mourinho might prefer Draxler to Mkhitaryan, due to the former’s versatility, which…
Cesc Fabregas has described the United Kingdom leaving the European Union as “a mistake” that will “create many complications.” Fabregas, 29, has spent the majority of his career in the Premier League, first with Arsenal, for whom he played between 2003 and 2011 and now for Chelsea, whom he joined from Barcelona in 2014. The Spain international believes it will not only affect the economy and everyday life in England but also have a major effect on football and the ability to sign players. In quotes reported by Sport, he said: “It’s a very disappointing decision and I think very…
Daniel Sturridge has backed England teammate Raheem Sterling to defy his critics and described him as “one of the most talented players in the world.” Sterling, 21, has failed to show his best form for England or Manchester City this season, even leading to reports that Pep Guardiola contacted him to inform him he remains part of his plans at the Etihad in an attempt to boost his confidence. But Sturridge, who played alongside Sterling at Liverpool, insists he has achieved a lot for a player of his age and has the talent to come through this difficult period. He…
Ricardo Quaresma scored in extra time as Portugal defeated Croatia 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals at Euro 2016. The game was a cagey affair in which neither team put a shot on target in regulation time and Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo did not line up a single attempt until setting up the game-winning goal in the 117th minute. Moments after Croatia hit the post at the other end of the pitch, Portugal struck on the counter-attack, and keeper Danijel Subasic could only parry Ronaldo’s shot into Quaresma’s path. Croatia controlled the ball in the early stages but rarely pushed…
Defender Mike van der Hoorn will travel to Wales this week to settle personal terms with Swansea City after the club agreed a €2.5-million transfer fee with Ajax Amsterdam, the player told Dutch media on Sunday. Van der Hoorn said he would conduct his own negotiations over salary and bonuses after agreement between the two clubs was reached. He told reporters he was delighted with the chance to move to the Premier League, adding: “Swansea are a great club.” The 23-year-old Van der Horn, a former Dutch under-21 international, cost Ajax four million euros when he moved from Utrecht three…