Some prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Osun state visited the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) in his palace on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, to plead with him to forgive Senator Iyiola Omisore. Omisore, who was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over allegations of N700m fraud, was arrested by the anti-graft agency on Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Abuja. The serving Senator and former deputy Governor of Osun state had denied having any hand in the alleged arms purchase scandal involving the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki. Reports say…
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Some kinsmen of the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, have called on President Buhari to stop persecuting their son. Ekweremadu is on trial, along with the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, for allegedly forging the Senate standing order. Daily Post reports that they said this during a protest in Awgu, Enugu state on Saturday, July 9, 2016. The protesters also said they would hold the President responsible for anything that happens to the Deputy Senate President, adding that they will resist any attempt by the All Progressives Congress to remove him from office. They also marched to the house of a…
The Nigerian Army has announced that its men killed 16 Boko Haram members during a shoot-out in Kala Balge local government area of Borno State. The Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman said the terrorists attacked the troops on Saturday, July 9, 2016, around 5:00pm. Usman said the terrorists were well armed, adding that the gun battle lasted for several hours. The Army spokesman also said 5 soldiers were injured during the attacks, adding that the troops’ morale is high. Usman said “Yesterday evening remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in their numbers attacked our troops location at Rann, Kala Balge…
Rap Mogul Jay Z pours out his heart on this song titled ‘Spiritual’, a song addressing the recurrent cases of police brutality against black Americans in the United States of America. According to online site, The Verge, Beyoncé led the way yesterday in asking her fans to convert their sorrow and anger at recent police brutality into democratic action by petitioning their state and national lawmakers for change. Today her husband, Jay Z, is joining the effort by releasing a song he says he never got to finish, but which he says would sadly always be relevant. Titled ‘Spiritual,’ the…
Highly acclaimed filmmaker and actor, Kunle Afolayan, will be premiering his much anticipated movie, “The CEO” on Sunday, July 10, 2016, at the Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Already, the movie had been premiered on-board an Air-France flight from Lagos to Paris. The CEO features top acts such as Wale Ojo, Lala Akindoju, Angelique Kidjo, Aurelie Eliam, Hilda Dokubo, Jimmy Jean Louis, Peter King, Nico Panagio among others. It is a mind blowing thriller which focuses on the mystery surrounding the death of three top executives, who are part of a leadership retreat organised by a multinational telecommunications…
Reality TV star, Kim Kardashian is the latest to share her take on the alleged recent killings of blacks in the hands of police in the United States. After being attacked by her followers for her silence on the issue, the 35-year-old mother of two who is married to rapper Kanye West took to her website to say she also fears for the lives of her biracial kids. ‘This week we watched Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, two innocent black men, get senselessly murdered by police officers. Like a lot of you guys, I watched the videos, and was appalled…
Though Will Smith has admittedly once found his son, Jaden Smith‘s cross dressing discomforting, the 18-year-old continues to be unapologetic about his style of dressing. Putting himself forward as an advocate for cross dressers, Jaden says he hopes to change the way cross dressers like him are viewed and addressed by the public in the next few years. ‘The world is going to keep bashing me for whatever I do, and I’m going to keep not caring,’ Jaden told Nylon magazine in the cover story for its latest August 2016 issue. ‘I’m going to keep doing the same things —…
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh continues to have reasons for celebrations as her dad, Chief Sunny E. Dikeh turns a year older. Having welcomed her first child in February 2016, she took time to appreciate the role her stepmum has assumed since the passing of her mum, while she was also treated to a surprise birthday party by husband Churchill Oladunni in June. In celebration of Chief Dikeh, Tonto called him her ‘baby’ as she showered unending love and praises on the ‘great man’. ‘Happy Birthday To My beautiful Heart(My DAD).. I Celebrate with you Today My Love,I Wish you A…
A new single, ‘Gidi Love‘ has been released by Nigerian R&B singer Banky W and according to him, it is aimed at addressing the constant attacks from all quarters questioning when he would quit bachelorhood. ‘These days, I can’t even post “Good morning” on social media, without someone saying “yes but it will be a better morning WHEN YOU MARRY!,’ Banky said. In an Instagram message in promotion of the song, Mr Capable expressively explained he would settle down at an appropriate time, refusing to be pressurized into marriage. ‘My fellow Bachelors & Bachelorette For too long we have been…
Tiwa Savage revealed that she was honoured by South African media house, Reel African, as their ‘Hero of the Month.’ In a brief ceremony held in the southern African country, the Mavin queen, flanked by the board members of Reel African, was presented with a plaque. The mother of one was awarded the Hero of the Month award by Reel Africa on Friday, July 9, 2016. She shared the moment on her Instagram page as the plaque was delivered to her. She tweeted > “Yesterday I was presented with the “Hero Of the Month” Award by the lovely people @reelafrican…
Snoop Dogg and The Game unite for peace. The famous Crips and Bloods representatives joined forces on Friday July 8 in the wake of fatal police shootings that have taken place this week. In two separate incidents, Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, were shot and killed by police. On Thursday July 7, snipers killed five police officers during a Dallas protest. Three alleged suspects are in custody, a fourth suspect was killed in a standoff.
Some rioting fans in Congo have reportedly disrupted a concert in Lubumbashi, where Nigerian singer, Davido, was billed to perform. According to Davido, who commented via his Snapchat on Friday, July 8, 2016, a female artiste who was supposed to open the stage for him was raped in the violence. He wrote, “there’s a riot at my show. Police VS fans, crazy F**king shit. They raped one of the opening acts opening for me”. Fellow Nigerian singer, Wizkid, who was also listed to perform was also affected by the incident, which brought the state security to a face-off with the…
American pop singer has become the subject of an online backlash after her comments calling Kibera, a city in Kenya, Africa’s biggest slum. Some Kenyan fans did not take this comment lightly at all, as they abused her in their mass, most stating that she chose to talk about the bad side of the country. An Instagram user with the ID “tabloidafrica” wrote, “@madonna, no one is stupid enough to drink from an open sewer, come on! Use your brain white ignorant lady.” “The problem with that picture is the reluctance of the county government in fixing the drainage system,…
While the Nigerian entertainment industry continue its mourning of veteran actress, Bukky Ajayi, more revelations have emerged about her health condition before she died. The children of the late actress offered some vital information concerning how Ajayi died in an interview with Vanguardngr, along with eulogies. Claudius Akinwade Peter-Thomas, a musician and the second son of the ‘Diamond Ring’ actress mentioned that his mother had some health issues before her demise. “Mummy has been struggling with her health, she had cancer of the breast, diabetic and was also hypertensive”, According to him, Ajayi played a valuable role in the grooming…
‘Double Wahala’ crooner, Oritsefemi, might be facing a lawsuit trouble soon according to music producer, PuffyTee, who threatened to sue him and his manager if money owed to him is not paid. According to the ace producer, Oritsefemi and his manager, Danku, have failed to remit the amount due to him for his production of 15 tracks on the singer’s album. He revealed this in an interview, saying “When this feud started, Danku told me not to worry that everything will be fine, so I left and continued working on my other projects. I’m asking for my money now because…
Paul Pogba’s blockbuster move may have taken a step forward with Manchester United floating a possible makeweight in the form of Juan Mata. The Sunday People suggests that the Red Devils will attempt to drive down the Old Lady’s £100 million valuation of the France international by offering the Spanish playmaker. The Bianconeri have been searching for a traditional No. 10 for some time and appeared to have found their man in the shape of Miralem Pjanic. Massimiliano Allegri could opt to play Pjanic a little deeper though with Mata potentially playing behind Paulo Dybala and Mario Mandzukic.
Jose Mourinho is a man who invents enemies such as Pep Guardiola and thrives on the conflict, according to one of his former players, Diego Milito. Milito told Gazzetta dello Sport: “Sometimes he invents on purpose. Guardiola included. Just go and ask Pep. He knows how to protect his team and always needs an enemy to be able to attack or defend his squad.” Manchester United manager Mourinho was in charge of Milito at Inter Milan during the 2009-10 season, which ended with the club winning the treble of Champions League, Serie A and Coppa Italia. Argentinean Milito scored both…
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez is not for sale this summer, according to Juventus’ director general Giuseppe Marotta. Italian champions Juventus have been linked with a £38 million move for Sanchez this summer, but Marotta has said that Arsenal are not interested in letting the player leave north London. “Sanchez is a great player, but Arsenal told us they have no intention of selling,” Marotta told El Mercurio in quotes reported by the Evening Standard. “Arsenal said that the Chilean attacker is non-transferable and that he is not on the market.” Bayern Munich were also reportedly interested in signing Sanchez, who…
Paul Pogba’s departure from Manchester United left the club’s players wondering “what the hell is going on?” according to former captain Rio Ferdinand. Juventus midfielder Pogba, 23, made just seven appearances in all competitions for United before moving to the Serie A side as a 19-year-old in the summer of 2012. The France international is preparing for the Euro 2016 final against Portugal on Sunday night amid reports that United are set to make a move to bring him back to Old Trafford. Discussing the midfielder, Ferdinand wrote in the Sunday Times: “He was 17, nearly 18, and before he…
Manchester United are hoping to complete the signings of both Paul Pogba from Juventus and Blaise Matuidi from Paris Saint-Germain, sources have said. United’s interest in Matuidi had initially been seen as a back-up to Pogba, if they could not persuade Juve to sell their star midfielder, but Jose Mourinho’s wish to revitalise the midfield could see both arrive this summer. Sources have said that the club must still convince Pogba to join them, despite intermediaries agreeing basic terms with both Juventus and the player’s agent. Mourinho has identified the 23-year-old as his primary target and United are confident of…