The City People Entertainment Awards (CPEA) 2016 nominees list has been announced. The 2016 CPEA will be held on July 24, 2016 at Yard 158, Oregun, 34 Kudirat Abiola Way, Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria. Wizkid, Olamide, Phyno, Muyiwa Ademola, Tiwa Savage, Falz, lead nominations at this year’s ceremony. The award ceremony, in its seventh year, is not only focused on recognising Nigerian entertainers but also highlight Nigerians who continue to make an impact in our immediate communities in Nigeria or extended communities in the diaspora.
Author: David Folami
The show won’t go on without Rihanna. Colombia’s annual music festival, Lollapalooza has been canceled after the singer pulled out due to concerns regarding the Zika virus. Subsequently, organizers decided to call off the inaugural festival in the country because they didn’t have time to find a headlining replacement, according to reports. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Zika virus can cause birth defects, fever, rashes, pain, and red eyes. It primarily spreads through bites from infected mosquitos. It can also be transmitted sexually or through pregnancy. Concerns about the Zika virus have heightened these days,…
Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff has vowed to submit the name of Mr Matthew Iduoriyekwemwen to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as PDP candidate for Edo governorship election. Sheriff, made this known when he presented the party’s certificate of return to Iduoriyekwemwen ahead of the Sept. 10 election on Tuesday. He said that he would rely on the judgment of Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, to send the candidate’s name to INEC. “It is clear that from Abuja High Court that INEC is obliged to accept the candidate we are to present. “You know ideally, most…
Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has said the Abuja court denied him his fundamental human right even as he described the political logjam in his state as “atomistic,” a situation where the state is at war with itself, which he said has created unnecessary tension. Receiving some lawyers who visited him under the aegis of ‘Team of Concerned Lawyers,’ Ikpeazu lamented that political crisis has made the people of the state apprehensive and confused, which he blamed on the “ambition of one man.” According to Ikpeazu, what is happening in the state is not about him, but about the office…
Alhaji Maimala Buni, National Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday pledged his party’s commitment to preserving the unity of Nigeria. He said in Damaturu on Wednesday that ensuring the indivisibility of the country was a task that could not be compromised under the APC government. “For too long, Nigerians had been manipulated through primordial sentiments by poor and weak leadership at the expense of unity, development and improved welfare for the citizenry. “This administration, under President Buhari, will always promote national unity and ensure the protection of lives and property of every citizen in every part of the country.…
Against the background of incessant bombings of oil and gas installations in the Niger Delta by the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, which apparently threaten the peace and unity of the country, President Mohammadu Buhari has stated that Nigeria’s unity is not negotiable. He also warned looters of the public treasures to return their loots as a condition for their personal peace. The President gave the warning while receiving a cross section of Nigerians most whom were Muslims who were in his residence within the precinct of the presidential villa to pay him sallah homage on Wednesday. The President who recalled…
Family source on Wednesday, disclosed that Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, has died. Detals as soon as we get them.
Alhaji Muhammadu Bashar, the Emir of Gwandu and Chairman of Kebbi Council of Chiefs , has called on Nigerians to pray for peaceful co-existence. Bashar made the call after the Eid-el-Fitr prayers marking the end of the one-month Ramadan in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. He also called on the people to remain peaceful and law abiding to enable leaders ensure sustainable development. The traditional ruler further expressed sympathy with victims of the flood that destroyed property in Birnin Kebbi and Ngaski Local Government Areas. He appealed to the people to shun vices and idleness in preference to engaging in fruitful…
The Federal Ministry of Education and other stakeholders in the tertiary education sub-sector have agreed on N2,500 as the fee for post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) screening. This is contained in a statement issued by Prof. Michael Faborode, the Secretary-General, Association of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (AVCNU) on Wednesday in Abuja. Faborode said the agreement was reached after a deliberation of officials of the ministry, federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. The secretary-general said while it was agreed that the post-UTME screening should be sustained following the scrapping of the Computer Based Test (CBT). “From the statement made by…
Senator Dino Melaye, has said no public or elected officer in Nigeria should have immunity powers. In an interview with Osasu Igbinedion on The Osasu Show, the senator representing Kogi west constituency at the national assembly said President Muhammadu Buhari and Senate President Bukola Saraki should have no immunity. In his words, “As an individual, speaking as Dino Melaye, I do not support immunity for any Nigerian irrespective of status or office. I am one of those actually propagating that the immunity clause be completely deleted in our constitution.” Continuing, Melaye said, “The president should not have immunity, the vice…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) former secretary in Ekiti State, Tope Aluko, has alleged that Governor Ayodele Fayose threatened former President Goodluck Jonathan before the 2014 governorship election in the state. Aluko, who previously revealed the shocking rigging details of the election on national TV, Fayose demanded the support of Jonathan for his governorship bid if ex-president wanted to win the south-west in the 2015 election. Aluko, according to The Nation, disclosed this in an interview programme on ADABA 88.9 FM, Akure, Ondo State capital. He said Jonathan released huge funds for the controversial June 21, 2014, governorship election, the…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, July 6, while congratulating the Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fast, promised Nigerians better days ahead. Buhari, in his Eid-el-Fitr message to Nigerians, also congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and those around the world on the successful completion of the spiritual journey of fasting, prayer and almsgiving in obedience to the divine command. He expressed the hope that all true followers of Islam had been rejuvenated on the true meaning and essence of life. The president also expressed optimism that through the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, Muslim faithful had learnt to…
Swansea City have completed the signing of Mike van der Hoorn from Ajax on a three-year contract. The Swans announced the signing of Van der Hoorn, 23, on their official website on Wednesday. The announcement comes a day after they confirmed the arrival of his compatriot Dutchman Leroy Fer from QPR for an undisclosed fee. Van der Hoorn made 43 appearances in three years for Ajax, scoring three times. The former Netherlands under-21 international strengthens manager Francesco Guidolin’s central defensive options following Kyle Bartley’s move to Leeds on loan.
A court in Spain on Wednesday sentenced Barcelona’s star striker Lionel Messi and his father to 21 months in jail for tax fraud and slapped them with a fine of 3.7 million euros ($4.1 million). But these prison sentences are likely to be suspended as is common in Spain for first offences for non-violent crimes carrying a sentence of less than two years. The Barcelona court found the Argentina international and his father Jorge Horacio Messi guilty of using companies in Belize, Britain, Switzerland and Uruguay to avoid paying taxes on 4.16 million euros of Messi’s income earned from his…
Veteran actor, Fred Amata was robbed at gun point at about 2:30am on June 25, 2016 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. Now, the vehicle has been recovered by the Lagos police yesterday July 4, 2016 at the Ejigbo area of Lagos state. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, the eagle eyed policemen spotted the vehicle with some male occupants and gave it a…
Nollywood actress, Daniella Okeke seems to have a bone to pick with fellow actress, Ebube Nwagbo over a man she used to be linked with. Yesterday, July 5, 2016, Okeke threw shade at a woman who seems to have been working hard at ruining her relationship. Okeke revealed that the actress whose identity she withheld, snatched the man from her only to return to her after things turned sour between them. Shortly after, her colleague Ebube Nwagbo was also throwing shade on Snapchat at someone around that same time. Sharing a mocking meme, Okeke wrote: “When bitches think dey re…
Born 6 July 1961, Richard Mofe Damijo popularly known as RMD, is a Nigerian actor, lawyer and politician. Born in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, RMD attended Midwest College, Warri and Anglican Grammar School and was a member of the Drama Club. He enrolled into the University of Benin to continue his education where he studied Theatre Arts. In 1997 Mofe-Damijo returned to the classroom to study Law at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and graduated in 2004. Mofe-Damijo took part in a television soap opera in the late 80’s called “Ripples”. Before then, he worked with Concord Newspapers and Metro…
It’s OAP Toolz’s birthday today! Popularly known as Toolz, Tolu Oniru is a Nigerian radio personality, talk show host, and presenter. Best known for hosting “The Midday Show” on The Beat 99.9 FM, Toolz was born in London on July 6. She had her primary education at Talbot House preparatory school in Bournemouth, UK, and secondary education in Nigeria before relocating to study at Westminster College. She comes from the famous Oniru Royal family of Lagos State and also has a degree in Business and Mass Communication from London Metropolitan University.
R&B singer Ciara in her ongoing suit against her former boyfriend Future, claims his “frightening” and “socially irresponsible” behavior has made her fear for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson’s life. TMZ reports that Ciara reportedly thinks her football star fiancé could have murder in mind following his threat string of emojis which Future posted last year. The “Goodies” singer has now filed new documents in her ongoing defamation suit against the father of her two-year-old son. TMZ claims she also brought up his recently released track with DJ Esco, “Juice,” on which he raps, “Tryna f–k my baby mama, dog…
Reality TV star, Kylie Jenner has reportedly fired her mum, Kris Jenner as her manager. Radaronline reports Kylie feels like she’s been ‘left out’ from Kris’ priorities recently. All this comes after she recently reunited with boyfriend Tyga following a brief split. According to Radaronline, Kris has been so focused on Rob and Blac’s baby, Kendall‘s modeling and Kim. Their sources reveal, Kylie feels like she doesn’t matter to Kris anymore and she says she wants to look into getting new management. Things are said to have gotten heated between them when Kris helped start up a spin-off show for…