Senator Dino Melaye has said that the corruption trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) is a fight to the finish. Melaye made the comment after being conferred with an award by the Rotary Club of Ilorin, The Cable reports. “One thing I want to assure Nigerians is that the trial of Saraki will not end in the CCT, but in the Supreme Court and we are with the Senate president until we get to the last bus stop,” he said. “We are with him up till Supreme Court. Our support for the senate…
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Renowned stand up comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has urged Nigerian celebrities to learn to ignore whatever is being said about them on the social media. He urged his colleagues to ignore cyber bullies, noting that the social media is only but a mirror. On his Instagram account @aycomedian, the comedian cum actor wrote, “The social media platform is like a mirror that reflects the image we want people to see. “It is also a reflection of the image of what the people decides to see or take. We don’t have a choice on whether we do social…
Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer, born Damini Ogulu, better known by his stage name, Burna Boy, has responded to allegations against him by his producer, Orbeat, that he (Burna Boy) was indebted to him. Burna Boy lambasted Orbeat for calling him out on the social media when he could as well contact him on phone. It would be recalled that the drama over alleged debt ensued on Wednesday after Burna Boy tweeted the link to his new song and disclosed that the song was produced by Orbeat, who also produced ‘Soke’ and worked on his album. The singer came under fire by…
Peter Okoye of the P-square fame says marriage has not and will never change him. Peter, who has been married to Lola Okoye for almost three years, spoke about the ingredients required to make marriage last longer. In a chat with HipTv, the father of two said, “I think it’s just about being yourself. Don’t change because you got married. “Because I am married today, they say stop taking off your shirt, stop behaving as if you are not married. “Listen! Some people get married and start living some kind of different life because they are married; because I am…
Veteran juju artiste, King Sunny Ade has debunked rumours making the rounds that he has passed on. It would be recalled that the social media went agog earlier this week when news filtered in that he gave up the ghost after an undisclosed ailment. The ‘Sunny Ti De’ crooner, in a chat with the Punch, refuted the rumour, stating that he was in good health. He denied being ill or being admitted to the hospital, saying he wouldn’t know why anyone would go to town with the news that he had passed on. The music legend fondly called KSA said,…
Tiwa Savage has appreciated friends and fans for their continued prayers and support following her marital crisis. Tiwa’s 2-year-old marriage to Tunji Balogun, aka Teebillz literally went sour after Teebillz’s rant on Instagram where she was accused of infidelity and her consequent interview where she made some shocking revelations about her husband. Although her husband is yet to speak further on the matter since his Instagram rant that kicked off the drama, exactly 12 days after the saga began, Tiwa has returned to the social media, thanking everyone for their support and prayers during her trying time. On her Instagram…
BNL singer, Adekunle Gold says he has a crush on Nigerian rapper and singer, Modupe-Oreoluwa Oyeyemi Ola, known by her stage name as Mo’Cheddah. The ‘Pick up’ crooner made this known on Ebonylife Tv, stating that he had feelings for the 25-year-old rapper. He said, “My celebrity crush is Mo’cheddah. I have been crushing on her since 2012. “I have always liked her style and I have always thought that she was stylish. She is very cute. “Mo’cheddah, I know you are hooked o but we can still negotiate, I really like you and I’m sure you know that. “I’m…
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It has been almost 3 years since the break up between Nigerian record label, Chocolate City and singer, Brymo and it seems both parties have not gotten over it. Brymo made some startling revelations on The Midday show with Tolu ‘Toolz‘ Oniru on Beat FM today. ‘Choc city is still very mad at me I see the signs everywhere’, he said. ‘At the time I left, I had to make a choice, it was nothing personal’. Asked if he has made efforts to make peace with the label despite the court case, Brymo said, ‘Many times I’ve tried as much…
Nigerian singer and producer, Kingsley Elipko ‘Zeez‘ (formerly DJ Zeez) has been ordered by a High Court in Lagos to refund over N22 million to his record label, HF Music. The singer was sued in September 2015 by HF Music for breach of contract. The presiding judge, Honourable Justice B.A. Oke-Lawal (Mrs) in the case brought before the High Court of Lagos State, ordered that Zeez should refund the sum of N22,378,605.70 (Twenty-Two Million, Three Hundred and Seventy-Eight Thousand, Six Hundred and Five Naira and Seventy Kobo) being the total amount spent by HF Music on his career until the…
Idris Elba has rekindled his relationship with his long-term lover Naiyana Garth after they reportedly split in February. The ‘Luther’ star sparked rumours he’d called time on his three-year relationship with Naiyana Garth, with whom he has 23-month-old son Winston, in February but the loved-up couple appeared to pour cold water on any split speculation at the British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA TV) at the Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday night, May 8, 2016. The pair were all smiles as they strutted down the red carpet hand-in-hand, before putting on an affectionate display as they proudly posed for…
Contrary to public opinion, former Choc City act, Brymo who turns 30 today has revealed that he did not win the case against his former label in court. ‘Even though it happened a long time ago and I am constantly trying to forget it. I feel like somebody needs to resurrect the case in court’ he said in an interview on Beat FM earlier today. He continued, ‘we had the opportunity to iron it out in court but they fried it up. I don’t know what they did but they definitely spoke to the judge and spoke to the lawyers…
The X Factor judging panel has been completely shaken up in recent years, with some household names leaving, and other returning. And it looks like there might be another change, as Rita Ora has pulled out of the ITV show. A source told The Sun: “Losing Rita is a huge blow – she’s one of the biggest stars in the country and Simon wanted her to return. “She was very keen to do the show but at the end of the day it didn’t work out with her other commitments around the world in music and acting. It means we’re…
Paul Pogba is the best-placed player in world football to establish himself at the top of the game, but Mario Mandzukic insists he must remain with Juventus for the foreseeable future to reach that level. France midfielder Pogba has been integral to Juve winning a fifth straight Serie A title, four of which have come since his move from Manchester United in 2012. Pogba has scored eight and assisted a league-high 12 from his 34 Serie A appearances, further fuelling rumours linking him with the likes of Barcelona and Manchester City, who were interested last season when he opted to…
Massimiliano Allegri believes Paul Pogba and Paulo Dybala have no reason to leave Juventus as he feels the Serie champions are on par with Europe’s big guns. Pogba and Dybala have been linked with a move elsewhere in recent months, but Allegri is confident Juventus can hold on to their star players. “I don’t see why players should leave us,” Allegri said. “Juventus are now at the same level as the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich. Our own plans on the transfer market? The club has always assembled competitive and winning sides. “The solid spine…
Andrea Barzagli thinks Juventus’ shock loss at relegated Verona on Sunday could end up helping them. The Italian champions had won 25 and drawn one of their previous 26 Serie A matches, but crashed to defeat, with Luca Toni netting from the spot on his final professional appearance and Federico Viviani sealing the win prior to Paulo Dybala’s late penalty and Alex Sandro’s red card. Gianluigi Buffon, Patrice Evra, Mario Mandzukic, Alvaro Morata and Paul Pogba were among the big names not in Massimiliano Allergi’s team, but Barzagli wants the loss to serve as a wake-up call. Juve still have…
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he remained “positive” about their La Liga title chances following Sunday evening’s dramatic 3-2 win against Valencia at the Bernabeu. Madrid seemed in control against mid-table Valencia after goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema made it 2-0 by half-time. But the visitors kept fighting and a dramatic second half saw Rodrigo Moreno pull one back, Ronaldo nab a second of the game, and Andre Gomes 20 yarder make it 2-3. Even after Rodrigo was sent off for dissent, the visitors’ 10 men kept pressing for an equaliser and Madrid were frantically defending their…
Louis van Gaal has admitted that Manchester United will miss suspended Marouane Fellaini on Tuesday at West Ham. The Belgian midfielder is suspended until the end of the Premier League season after a clash with Leicester City’s Robert Huth on May 1, and will be unable to repeat the match-winning contribution he made when United won 2-1 at Upton Park last month in the FA Cup. “We are normally the smallest team, so we have problems with set plays,” said Van Gaal. “We have to cope with it. I cannot deny that.” United need victory to push them a point…
Bacary Sagna believes Manchester City have only themselves to blame if they miss out on qualifying for the Champions League next season. Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal means that City’s hopes of finishing in the top-four of the Premier League are no longer in their own hands. If rivals Manchester United win their final two games of the season — away to West Ham United on Tuesday night and at home to Bournemouth — they are certain to finish above Manuel Pellegrini’s side. And Arsenal only need a point from their final game at home to rock-bottom Aston Villa to…
Jamie Vardy says he’s still at a loss for words when he tries to describe Leicester City’s improbable climb to the top of the Premier League. Leicester have been champions for a week following Tottenham’s draw on April 2, and they were finally able to lift the trophy on Saturday after beating Everton. In an interview with ESPN FC, Vardy was asked how to sum Liecester’s feat, but Vardy said: “You can’t. It’s hard to explain. “Obviously no one expected us to be within a shout and we’ve just kept going all season and made that come to reality. But…