Author: David Folami

Not so friendly after all. Kylie Jenner may have been cool with playing BFF with Blac Chyna, but she is definitely not cool with having to share her attention with her sister-in-law to be and brother, Rob Kardashian, something that is bound to happen as soon as their TV show goes live. Although Rob has been reported to be making a come back on the family’s reality TV show, “Keeping Up With The Kardashians”, even better is the fact that he would be having another which would be solely for himself and his little family. News reports have revealed that…

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As strange as it may seem, Vera Sidika has advocated for the importance of getting an education while revealing her personal struggle to get a degree. In a post she shared via her Instagram page on Thursday, June 2, 2016, the buxom Kenyan video vixen pointed out the importance of getting an education. Sidika shared a photo of what is assumed to be her school, The Kenyatta University, speaking on her struggle to balance school and fame. She also pointed out that getting an education cannot be underestimated despite the fame and money that comes with being a celebrity. Sidika…

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Olamide is totally proud of his cute little boy, Batifeori Maximilliano Adedeji, and it shows. The proud dad shared an adorable snap with his son via his Snapchat account yesterday, June 3, 2016, as he posed beside him on one knee. Olamide had an arm around little Bat’s shoulder as he looked super tight all decked up in the Barcelona jersey with his matching Barcelona back pack beside them. The Pair are apparently good friends as the singer has been taking time out in recent times to spend quality time with Bat who just clocked one on January 30, 2016.…

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The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Ogun PDP, Sikirulai Ogundele, has criticised the Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun following the creation of 37 new Local Council Development Areas. According to a report by Punch Newspaper, Ogundele said Gov. Amosun was not sincere about creating additional councils. He reportedly said the Governor’s aim was to gain cheap popularity through the LCDAs creation as the old LCDAs are in a near comatose state. Ogundele, an ex-local government chairman and a two-time member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, further accused the governor’s administration of crippling local government arm of the government…

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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Lagos State, Mrs Gloria Adebajo-Fraser has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint a chief economic adviser in order to properly tackle the current economic challenges facing the country. Adebajo-Fraser made the call via a statement released on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, according to Punch. The statement reads in part: “My advice, therefore, is for the President to appoint a game-changing Chief Economic Adviser. With due respect to the President’s economic team, we need to utilise innovative solutions with a home-grown economic blueprint which would guarantee short-term results while they are applying theoretical principles which…

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The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken over the party’s secretariat. This was announced by BoT Chairman, Senator Walid Jibrin on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, during a meeting with workers at the PDP National Headquarters in Abuja, Punch reports. “You are aware that this place was sealed by the Nigeria Police, the reason was to keep the secretariat very safe. We in the BoT in line with the constitution of our party are going to be in charge of the assets and the liabilities of the PDP generally,” Jibrin said. “It is in that…

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In a statement issued on Thursday, June 2, 2016, signed by the National Chairman, Comrade Kiri Mohammed Shuaibu, the union said the workers have endured enough since they have no other source of income to sustain their families. The Council said the main contention that ignited the strike actions were failure of the governments of the two states to pay monthly salaries of their workers for five months. According to Kiri, the Joint Council condemns in its totality the failure of governments‎ of Ekiti and Ondo States to pay salaries and urged them to live up to expectation in fulfilling…

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Representatives of the European Union to Nigeria, Jens Hogel, stated this on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the opening ceremony of the 23rd Regular Meeting of the National Council on Water Resources held at International Conference Centre, Abuja. Hogel said that the EU is directly implementing water supply and sanitation sector reform programme Phases II and III as well as the Niger Delta Support Programme which will cost them about N40 billion for it implementation in 14 states of the federation. Hogel said with a population of over 170 million and abundant natural resources, Nigeria has the potential to be…

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The President, Supreme Council of Ogoni Traditional Rulers, Godwin Gininwa has expressed displeasure over the inability of former President Goodluck Jonathan to clean up Ogoniland. Gininwa stated this at the flag-off of the clean-up of oil spill in Ogoniland and other areas in the Niger Delta region on Thursday, June 2. He said: “I have nothing against Jonathan, he is my son, he is a very quiet boy. I love him very much. But in this case, he made a mistake. He couldn’t do what he promised Ogoni people. “I want to advise Nigerian leaders, when they make promises, they…

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The Niger Delta Avengers have issued a stern warning to multinational oil company- Agip, after allegedly blowing up their facility. Apparently, the oil giant’s technical team were trying to repair the offshore facility which the militants destroyed. The Niger Delta Avengers, in a Tweet, titled: #Agip Don’t Dare Us, told the company not to carry out any form of repairs on the pipeline they destroyed. This is coming on the heels of the bombing of the Shell Petroleum Development Community (SPDC) forcados 48″ Exportline today, Friday, June 3, 2016 at 3 am. The militants also claimed responsibility for the bombing…

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo left Abuja on Friday, June 3, for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the 49th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). A statement issued by the Vice Presidential spokesman, Mr Laolu Akande, in Abuja on Friday said Osinbajo would be representing President Muhammadu Buhari at the event. According to the statement, the event takes place at the weekend while Osinbajo is expected back in Abuja on Sunday

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The Federal Government has made good its warning to deal decisively with the Niger Delta Avengers and other militants in the oil rich region of Niger Delta. Leadership also reports that security agencies have closed down on the alleged sponsors of the militant group. Reports say some former office holders in former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration have been identified, and their bank accounts frozen. According to Leadership, an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) source said the Department of State Services (DSS) has also asked them to freeze the accounts of former presidential aide, Dr Waripamowei Dudafa. The source also…

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former Commander of Guards Brigade and erstwhile Commander of the Joint Military Task Force, Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Atewe over N8.5billion fraud. This is contained in a statement signed by its Head, Media and Publicity, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday, June 3. Atewe was arraigned before Justice Saliu Saidu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi Lagos on an 11-count charge bordering on conspiracy, abuse of office and money laundering. According to the statement, Atewe is charged along with former Director-General of NIMASA, Mr Patrick Ziadeke Akpobolokemi;…

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Barcelona are convinced Brazil captain Neymar will commit his long-term future to the Nou Camp as protracted negotiations between the Spanish champions and the striker continue over an extension to his current deal, which expires in June 2018. The 24-year-old forward, who just completed his third season at Barca, has attracted the attention of several leading European clubs but his present employers are keen to play down talk that Neymar could soon be plying his trade elsewhere. “Neymar will stay,” Barca sporting director Robert Fernandez said on the club’s official website. “He will reach an agreement with Barca and he…

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Chris Waddle believes Roy Hodgson has yet to land upon Wayne Rooney’s best position in the England side ahead of Euro 2016. The England captain played in a front three against Australia – when he came on as a substitute to score in a 2-1 win – and occupied a deeper role in Thursday’s 1-0 victory over 10-man Portugal. Rooney’s position in England’s starting XI has come under scrutiny with Hodgson heavily criticised for the formation he employed in the lacklustre win over Portugal at Wembley in which in-form strikers Jamie Vardy and Harry Kane occupied wider positions to accommodate…

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Just after launching his own brand of Jordan Nike sneakers and boot, Barcelona star Neymar joined pop star, Justin Bieber for a kick-about. Neymar who will not be part of Brazil’s Copa America engagement is currently in the United States as he is being kept fresh for the football event of the 2016 Olympics in Rio of his home country, Brazil. The 24-year-old is seen a new Instagram video playing keepy-up skills with Bieber at the backyard of the pop singer. Bieber posted the video on his Intagram page. “Neymar and I messin around in backyard,” the Canadian singer wrote.…

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Super Eagles forward Victor Moses has been included in Dream Team VI’s provisional list of players for the 2016 Olympic Games. Coach of Nigeria U-23 team Samson Siasia initially released a provisional list which included Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, assistant skipper, Ahmed Musa and Odion Ighalo. In a new list, Siasia has included Moses and Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong. Three out of these players apart from Troost-Ekong will make the final selection as the overage members of the squad. Nigeria were drawn in Group B alongside Sweden, Colombia and Japan in the draw that held on Thursday,…

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Super Eagles striker is set to expand his business venture by launching his own line of hat called ObaGear. Alongside his earning in football, Martins has other business ventures that range from real estate and car importation. Martins has been teasing his new business idea which is a line of his own hat called ObaGear. The ObaGear Pulse Sports have learnt, is the name of his fashion brand. The first item to launch under the brand is the hat. The ObaGear is trademarked by an image of Martins doing bis back-flip (Washington Times) ObaGear has the image of the striker…

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Cristiano Ronaldo wants to remain at Real Madrid for the rest of the career and hopes to continue playing for the club beyond his 40th birthday. Ronaldo signed for Madrid in a record-breaking transfer from Manchester United in 2009 and this season overtook Raul as the leading scorer in the club’s history, cementing his place as one of their all-time greats. The 31-year-old has regularly been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain in recent years, but he is not planning on leaving the Santiago Bernabeu. “I am going to retire at Real Madrid when I’m older than 40,” Ronaldo…

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Nigerian striker Emmanuel Emenike is reported to be on the verge of a return to Turkish side Kardemir Karabukspor after his unsuccessful loan spell at West Ham United. Karabukspor was Emenike’s first club in Europe, signing for the Turkish club in 2009 from South African side F.C. Cape Town. According to Sporx, the 29-year-old is set to return to the club after an unsuccessful loan stay at West Ham. He joined the Premier League club from Fenerbahce after he cut off another loan star at Al Ain of Dubai. The striker was signed by West Ham to solve bolster their…

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