Born, Esegine Orezi Allen, March 28, 1986, Orezi is a Nigerian musician from Delta State who rose to prominence with his hit song “Rihanna” in 2013. Orezi was born in Owhelogbo, Isoko, Delta State and attended the Command Secondary School in Abakaliki before going on to the University of Lagos. He began his music career in early 2009 and has worked with several producers, including Kiddominat, Del B and Dokta Frabz. Orezi’s first musical release was “I No Fit Lie”. In 2010, Orezi released “High B.P”. In late 2010, he also released another single titled “Jamilaya”, featuring UK disk jockey…
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Rihanna who is presently on tour for new album, ‘ANTI’, has been stunning in all her outfits, as seen in the photos from her New York performance. The pop singer flaunted her assets as she preformed at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City on Sunday, March 27, 2016, in her own unique way. Rihanna has made sure to thrill her fans both with her music and stunning sense of style, which always screams sexy. Although the tickets for her world tour had reportedly suffered poor sales, the ‘Work’ singer, isn’t letting that stop her or reduce her fervour.…
Eva Alordiah has revealed that she was involved in a car accident this afternoon, as she recounts her experience via her Instagram page. The rapper revealed that the car which she had been driving, belonging to her mum, had been bashed in the back bumper by a taxi driver, with the police having to intervene in the incident. Eva also took time out to thank God for saving her life as well as that of the cab driver, even though it had come after a very normal Nigerian reaction to a bashed car. Read her enlightening account below: “The accident…
Praiz has made his opinion on the seemingly new baby mama trend amongst celebrities, clear, as he vehemently rejects the idea. The singer made the revelation during a recent interview with the Nigerian Tribune, adding that he is in need of a wife, not a baby mama. During Praiz’s interview with Nigerian Tribune, when asked if there would be a release of any baby mama news anytime soon, the singer had been quick to reject it. “No! God forbid that. I beg. I reject it in Jesus name. I mean, I will like to settle down and I really look…
Prominent lawyer and human rights activist, Dr Tunji Braithwaite is dead. 82-year-old Braithwaite is said to have died today, March 28, 2016, according to The Nation. He reportedly passed away at St Nicholas Hospital in Lagos after a brief illness. Before his death, Braithwaite had criticized former leaders, Olusegun Obasanjo and Ibrahim Babangida for making corruption attractive to state governors in the country. “Obasanjo is not saying anything original because when he assumed office in 1999, I warned that the military constitution would make the governors emperors,” he said during an interview with Punch on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 after…
Presidential media aide, Garba Shehu has said that the Muhammadu Buhari administration has recovered some funds looted from Nigeria’s coffers. Shehu however added that details of the funds recovered could not be made public yet. “I am aware that there is an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) where some of these funds are being kept and are evidence for a judge to see,” Shehu said on Sunday, March 27, 2016, according to The Nation. “It is not for public display. I think that is the challenge we have at the moment,” he added. Shehu also revealed that…
Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo is currently visiting Maiduguri. Obasanjo arrived in the Borno State capital today, March 28, 2016, and is expected to spend two days there. He was received upon arrival by Governor Kashim Shettima and other officials.
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, has again been summoned by the Senate. Kachikwu was summoned on Monday, March 28, 2016, and expected to appear before the Senate tomorrow, March 29, to explain the cause of the lingering fuel scarcity across the country. The Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) summoned the minister after carrying out on-the-spot assessment of the fuel situation in major filling stations within the nation’s capital. Report said members of the committee were confronted with long queues of vehicles at many filling stations despite the fact that the operators were not dispensing the…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has said that mere apologies from President Muhammadu Buhari are not enough to address Nigeria’s problems. Fayose made the comment via a statement released by his media aide, Idowu Adelusi on Sunday, March 27, 2016. It reads: “This is a moment of truth. I commend the President for being bold enough to apologise for his lapses. He has come out to admit and accept that criticism is part of democracy. He can do whatever he likes, but it must be within the ambit of the law.” “The President has swallowed his pride by admitting that…
Mariah Carey is set to offer her fans an up-close and-personal look at her life through an upcoming eight-part docu series “Mariah’s World.” The series which would air on E!, would offer fans access into the singer’s lifestyle as she kicks off her “Sweet Sweet Fantasy” tour in USA, Europe and Africa, and plan her upcoming wedding to Australian business mogul James Packer. “I’m excited to bring my fans into my life for the next journey I’m about to embark on. I’m already having so much fun with this documentary and I know you will too. There is nothing like…
The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media, Mallam Garba Shehu revealed to newsmen that that the National Orientation Agency (NOA) never supported the President’s change agenda. Shehu said this while announcing the President’s decision to embark on zonal town hall meetings with Nigerians He said “We have an agency like NOA with 773 offices nationwide. “Each has not less than 5 to 7 staffs and well-equipped, but you know also, sometimes democracy has its own dark side. “The President came and he wanted to really be fair to every Chief Executive. If he wanted to fire people…
The Nigerian Army has been making tremendous progress in the fight against Boko Haram. The acting director, Army public relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman announced that four Boko Haram members were killed during an operation along Bita-Madube Ciki-Njubul axis. This is coming days after a video purportedly released by the sect’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, went viral on the internet. Usman said “Troops of 114 Task Force Battalion, 28 Task Force Brigade, in conjunction with some vigilantes in their area of operation, have carried out clearance operation of reported remnants of Boko Haram terrorists along Bita-Madube Ciki-Njubul axis.” He added that…
The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has commiserated with the victims of Saturday’s fire disaster that destroyed the popular Abubakar Rimi market in Sabon Gari, Kano. Saraki’s condolences are contained in a statement released by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja on Sunday, March 27,2016. The senate president expressed regret over the increasing rate of fire disasters in markets across the country. He urged the management of markets across the country to always employ modern means of preventing and combating fire disasters to ensure that traders are not subjected to harrowing loss. The News Agency…
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has lashed out at the minister of state for petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, over his comment about the lingering fuel scarcity. The APC national leader did not mince words as he spoke about the minister’s use of words. Kachikwu on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, while speaking about the fuel crisis, told newsmen that he was not a magician. Although the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) came out to clear the air on the minister’s comments, Nigerians have not let it go. Tinubu accused Kachikwu of insulting Nigerians and speaking…
Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media, says Presidency will soon begin to hold town hall meetings with Nigerians to furnish them with information. Shehu made this known while answering reporters’ questions in Abuja on Sunday. According to him, government decided to embark on such meetings because it has realised the importance of information communication to the people at the grassroots. “I know that there is a plan that the Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo would start town hall meetings in zones. “It would then be broken down to the states and so on.…
‘Hello’ singer, Adele, has revealed her plans to go on a five-year music break in order to spend time with her three-year-old son. She also shared her concern over a fan who got hurt during her concert. Adele. According to The Sun, a source close to the singer said, “She has told her closest pals she will step away from the limelight for five years before she next brings out an album.” “She’s still very new to motherhood and doesn’t want to miss out on Angelo growing up. It will be a hard thing for fans to hear.” Her break…
Biola, the sister of Dr. Giwa, who was killed in a car accident involving former Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) president, Ibinabo Fiberesima, has said that the actress is a liar. In an interview, Biola corrected some of the unclear details about her brother’s death in an auto-crash that happened on February 26, 2005. Responding to a comment concerning Fiberesima being warned off from getting close to Dr. Giwa’s mother, she said, “But that is a lie! How could she say that? My mother is in Lagos. Ibinabo has never visited my mother!” “My mother does not even remember her…
Rhythm 93.7 on-air personality, Toke Makinwa, has taken to a newly released Video Blog to give an advice on relationships by focusing on her personal experience. Makinwa ended her 18-months-old marriage to her former hubby, Maje Ayida, when the latter impregnated his former girlfriend, Anita Solomon. Having learned from this experience, she put together a list of advice to help her viewers handle their relationships better than she did, in a Vblog titled “Before You Say I Do”. Makinwa was full of thanks when the sad news of Ayida impregnating another woman broke. The gist was quite a hit on…
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, in a recent interview with Punch, has disclosed that she does not intend to stay away from acting in Yoruba movies. She stated that her roles in Yoruba movies made her who she is. The Edo State born actress gave a clear and precise response to a question pertaining to her Yoruba movie career. She said, “I can never stop acting Yoruba movies because that industry made me who I am today.” “When I began featuring in Yoruba films, I wasn’t speaking the language flawlessly, so I had to learn on the job.” “My industry is…
Former Italy international Fabio Cannavaro feels Juventus’ squad is superior to that of Napoli and backed the reigning champions to successfully defend their Serie A title. Juventus are three points clear of Napoli at the top following a 20-game unbeaten league run, during which they beat their title rivals 1-0 as they seek a fifth consecutive Scudetto. And Cannavaro believes the strength in depth of Massimiliano Allegri’s team will ultimately make the difference in the title race. “I think Juventus are superior to Napoli because they have a stronger squad overall,” Cannavaro – who played for both sides during his…