Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said that the Senate’s presiding officers don’t have to come from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Ekweremadu made the comment on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, during an interview on Raypower Radio, Daily Trust reports. “We have good programmes and message for Nigeria ahead of 2019,” he said. “Let me also make this clear. As PDP, we are Nigerians and we love Nigeria as well. We are not going to hinge our return on the failure of APC. Certainly, we want APC to succeed. “We are going to hinge our return on superior argument,…
Author: David Folami
Controversial Nigerian singer, Cynthia Morgan is in the news again following her latest post on Instagram. The dancehall and rap artiste took to her Instagram page yesterday, April 26, 2016 to share a short clip of herself singing while flashing ‘what she got’. The ‘German juice’ crooner revealed she was on set of a new music video. “Look here , u are good no doubt but the fact that your trying to be nicki minaj in attitude wouldn’t help okay , be yourself and stop trying to be someone else!,” a follower said. “Smh demons in human skin bad example…
Emma Nyra is tired of people labelling her as Triple MG’s boss, Ubi Franklin’s ex girlfriend. The sultry singer yesterday, April 27, 2016 tried clearing the air for the umpteenth time when an Instablogger Ameriesblog called her out as Ubi Franklin’s ex. She wrote, “@ubifranklintriplemg’s ex Emma Nyra says ‘blame your man for cheating and not the girl…. Who agrees?” Nyra was quick to remind her she never dated Iyanya’s manager. She simply replied by saying, “I’m not his ex dear.” Recall that Triple MG Boss Ubi Franklin came out to expose his past relationship with Emma Nyra, revealing that…
Afropop singer, Davido, has shown his generous side once again, by gifting a female fan with a sum of N50,000 after she said a prayer for him. The fan, whose name is Kanyisola Feyi, showed her excitement about the cash gift on her Instagram. She wrote, “Oh well… All because I told @davidoofficial ‘God bless him’ he decided to dash me 50k he is not using. God bless Davido.” This is not the first time Davido has shared his abundance with his fans. Earlier in 2016, the pop singer was reported to have given some cash to fans who met…
The 2015/16 season of the UEFA Champions League will come to a grand close come May 28, 2016, as R&B singer, Alicia Keys, will be performing at the final of the football event. The final is set to take place in Italy at Milan’s Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, to television audiences in over 220 countries. Keys is looking forward to the prestigious football event with much excitement. She explained that Italy is like a second home to her. “My mother’s family is from Italy, so whenever I go, I always feel the most loved,” she said. “I feel like it’s a…
Nigerian pop star, Wizkid has refused to acknowledge Binta Diamond and her son, Ayodeji Ibrahim Jr if this recent tweet is anything to go by. Yesterday, April 26, 2016 the singer took to his Twitter page to give a shout out to his first son with Sola Ogudu. “Boluwatife! My everything,” he tweeted and added a heart emoji, driving his point home. This recent public declaration raises the question why he is deliberately ignoring his ex, Binta Diamond and her son who have both relocated to the United States. Recall that the video vixen reportedly visited Lagos to get Wizkid…
Ever since Beyoncé dropped her visual album, ‘Lemonade’ a few days ago, the Internet has been buzzing with questions about the award-winning singer’s marriage and personal life. On Tuesday, April 26, 2015, Mathew Knowles was asked about his daughter Beyoncé’s sixth studio album Lemonade and the singer’s dad finally addressed who the album is actually about. According to him, the incredibly personal project is about everybody. He said, “Let me tell you who she’s talking about, can I tell you who she’s talking about? She’s talking about you. You put that in context for you personally. She’s talking about you…
Nigerian singer Flavour has just hinted on why he wouldn’t be walking down the aisle any soon. Flavour in a recent interview with Hip TV revealed his colleagues’ successful careers always witnessed a turn around after marriage. According to the father of two, ‘No successful musician can have a good home.” Flavour who has two little girls from two Nigerian beauty queens said, “Most of my colleagues whenever they get married their careers start crashing down. I keep asking people have you ever seen a successful musician having a good home and a good career? It’s not going to be…
Richard Mofe Damijo shares powerful words of advice on what it takes to be famous, alongside a new dapper photo of himself. The veteran actor and politician shared the powerful post today via his Instagram page today, April 27, 2016, while giving insight into what it takes to be a star. Damijo looked dapper in a white long sleeved long shirt, over matching pants and an ankle boot, while making reference to his fame which he has earned over the years. He shared the photo with the wise words: “The discipline to graciously handle fame is more important than the…
Yoruba actress, Mercy Aigbe, was on Monday, April 27, arrested by Policemen in Osogbo, Osun State capital, multiple reports say. The actress and her driver were said to have been arrested for allegedly displaying a police cap on her car’s dash board, which attracted the Officers’ attention. According to Vanguard, after the minor clash had been seemingly settled and the actress’ seized vehicle particulars released to her, another set of armed policemen surfaced at the scene and re-arrested Aigbe alongside her driver. Eyewitnesses said that the actress, who had been travelling in a gold-coloured Honda Accord, was flagged down while…
Despite rumours of animosity between Kim Kardashian and Beyonce, this morning the reality star was all about pop singer’s Lemonade as she names her as her WCW. The mother-of-two took to twitter to share a post with a photo reference to Beyonce’s new surprise album, “Lemonade,” today, April 27, 2016. Kim’s post definitely shut down the rumours of an issue between the pair, but then again, no one has been able to resist the allure “Lemonade” has brought with it. The model’s post read: “Sipping’ on some Lemonade this morning…. #BeyinYeezy #WCW.” Kim’s post also alluded to the fact that…
2Face Idibia has taken to his Instagram page to gush about his first daughter Ehi Idibia, with Pero Adeniyi, as she turned 10 years old today. The music legend couldn’t mask his pride as he shared a cute photo of Ehi today, April 27, 2016, while praying for her to continually excel. 2Baba shared the adorable snap, writing: “can’t believe my little princes is 10 today. u shall grow up 2 be a blessing 2 your generation my darling baby girl. very soon I won’t be able 2 call u my baby girl. may u grow in wisdom and a…
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has said he is in “no hurry” to sign a contract extension and can wait until the end of the season for talks with the club. Both Ozil and Alexis Sanchez have two years left on their deals, with Arsenal keen to secure their long-term futures in the summer. But Ozil, who remains two assists shy of the Premier League’s single-season record, said in an interview with German news agency Sport-Informations-Dienst: “There is no hurry. “I have two years left on my contract. We’ll see how it goes at the end of the season.” The fourth-placed…
Arsene Wenger says Arsenal are moving forward as a club but acknowledged that it’s “frustrating” those efforts haven’t been rewarded this season. In a wide-ranging interview with the May edition of Arsenal Magazine, Wenger addressed a number of subjects that have since become even more topical in light of a planned fan protest at the Emirates Stadium during Saturday’s game against Norwich. With Arsenal out of the Premier League title race and now facing a battle for fourth place, fans plan to hold up signs saying Arsenal have gone “stale” and that a “fresh approach” is needed. But in the…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother, Dolores Aveiro, has said she is optimistic her son’s fitness will be “at 100 percent” in time for next week’s Champions League semifinal return leg against Manchester City. Her comments came amid Spanish media reports that the Real Madrid forward underwent treatment for a muscle injury on Wednesday. Ronaldo missed Real’s Champions League semifinal first-leg draw at City through injury, but the club said on Tuesday they were optimistic he would be ready for the return leg at the Bernabeu next Wednesday. The Portugal international quoted Bobby McFerrin in an Instagram message, saying: “Don’t worry, be happy.”…
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola said a slow start cost his side in Wednesday night’s Champions League semifinal first leg at the Estadio Vicente Calderon. Atletico midfielder Saul Niguez’s solo strike on just 11 minutes was the game’s only goal, making it the third straight season Guardiola’s Bayern have lost a semi away against La Liga opposition. Bayern dominated possession for long spells, but Atletico could dig in with the lead to protect, and the visitors closest to a breakthrough was a 35-yard piledriver from centre-back David Alaba which crashed back off the crossbar. The Catalan coach told his postgame…
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone admitted his team came close to showing their best after they beat Bayern Munich 1-0 in Wednesday’s Champions League semifinal first leg at the Estadio Vicente Calderon. Atletico youngster Saul Niguez scored a superb solo goal on just 11 minutes and the hosts’ drilled defence stood strong even as Bayern dominated possession for long spells. Bayern’s inability to find an away goal means the tie has titled in Atletico’s favour ahead of next Tuesday’s second leg in Munich, when a similarly tight game is likely. The Rojiblanco coach told his postgame news conference that his…
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has said he will start to celebrate “only when the mathematics are certain” as the club close in on the first top-tier title in their 132-year history. Victory at Manchester United on Sunday will be sufficient for the Foxes after Tottenham Hotspur unexpectedly dropped two points in Monday night’s 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion. With Leicester seven points clear of their only remaining title rivals with three games left, Ranieri knows he is in touching distance of his first major league title in a 30-year career that has embraced 16 jobs. The Italian conceded…
Brown Ideye will return to international football with Nigeria after he earned a call from the country’s interim head coach Salisu Yusuf, for the warm-up games against Mali and Luxembourg. The Olympiakos forward has been frozen out of the Nigeria men’s national team for more than two years. Yusuf explained that the coaching crew took time to decide on the choice of Ideye and the other 25 players for the international friendly matches. “There are lots of good players out there but we have picked 26 that are very good to represent the country,” he told supersport.com. The 27-year-old scored…
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp called for bravery from his players if they are to overcome Villarreal to reach the Europa League final and maintain their hopes of Champions League football next season. Klopp’s men produced a sensational second-half comeback from 3-1 down to beat his old side Borussia Dortmund 4-3 at Anfield to reach the last four. However, the German warned against complacency as, despite their lack of European pedigree compared to the English giants, Villarreal are enjoying a great season. They sit fourth in La Liga behind perennial powerhouses Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. “We have to play…