Soldiers of the Nigerian Army have killed 7 Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. The terrorists were gunned down on Monday, April 25, 2016, and one of them was identified as a kingpin of the sect who was popularly known as the Albani of Monguno. This was disclosed via a statement released by army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman on Tuesday, April 26. It reads: In their continuous efforts of clearing the remnants of Boko Haram in various hideouts and enclaves, troops of 7 Brigade, 8 Task Force Division, have also embarked on clearance operations, since yesterday in which they…
Author: David Folami
The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has said that Nigerians are looking for a talkative president who will talk till they’re tired of him. Adesina made the comment during a recent interview with Radio Continental when he was asked why Buhari had not issued a statement on attacks being carried out by Fulani herdsmen around the country. “Maybe you didn’t hear the President when he spoke. When the Agatu crisis happened, he decried it and said he was going to ask for security briefing on it and something will be done,” he said.…
President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, says all the grey areas in the 2016 Budget have been resolved. Saraki said this on Tuesday night while speaking with State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja. Buhari met with the leadership and principal officers of the National Assembly, as part of efforts to resolve the 2016 budget impasse. Saraki said that the lawmakers came to inform the President and his team of the solutions they had found to the budget impasse. He said that both sides agreed on the way forward and assured Nigerians that…
Joshua Iniyezo popularly referred to as Solidstar will be the headlining act as another edition of ‘Loud N Proud Live Series’ returns on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at LOTUS, 30 Adeola Hopewell, Victoria Island, Lagos. Other musicians who’ll join Solidstar on the night include female rapper Mz Kiss, Achievas Music signed artiste Attitude, David Grey, Bondo, Yoye and Day9. Previous editions of the event has been headlined by top industry acts like 2face, Dbanj, AKA, Nneka, Mr 2kay, Yung L, Godwon and a host of others.
<img src="https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Beyonce-Jay-Z-On-The-Run-in-New-Jersey-July-2014-LOGGTV-31-201×300.jpg" alt="Beyonce-Jay-Z-On-The-Run-in-New-Jersey-July-2014-LOGGTV-31" width="201" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-52484" /The release of Beyonce‘s sixth studio album, LEMONADE continues to gather rave reviews and massive acceptance, as she is set to see the album debut at number 1 on the charts when Billboard’s Top 200 chart is released next week. LEMONADE, which is littered with a dark theme of infidelity and betrayal, has been projected to sell in the region of 500,000 and 600,000 album equivalent units in its debut week, according to Hits Daily Double. With a first-day sales projection of 200,000 copies, the album which became available for sale on…
Over the past few days, there has been reports of Lil Kesh’s departure from the Olamide-led YBNL record label. Our efforts to reach the YBNL camp for explanations proved abortive until a few moments ago when Lil Kesh took to Instagram to explain the situation of things, confirming that indeed his contract with YBNL expired 2 weeks ago and he’s floated his own label YAGI record but he still retains YBNL as his management company. “If Baddo did not believe in me my talent will still be wasting in the streets,it’s only proper that i start believin.” Not long after,…
Nigerian singer and comedian Falz, who is known for his hilarious Nigerian faux accent, has revealed how it all began. In a recent interview with the ‘The Bigger Friday Show’, Falz explained that his faux accent started with his siblings, saying his sisters could even do a better version of the accent. Falz also revealed that he actively practiced law and represented clients in court for two years before he became a full time musician.
Toyin Aimakhu is slaying with the new over haul and face lift she has been giving herself of late, with all the fashion statements and stunning new looks. The controversial Nollywood actress has taken to her Instagram page today, April 26, 2016, to share new stunning photos of her new look. Aimakhu’s new photos shows her rocking a new hair cut, Anita Baker style, and slaying with it too. With barely any makeup, Aimakhu looked simple and beautiful, a sharp contrast from the pink weave she has spotted for the last few weeks. Aimakhu shared the new photos from Warwick,…
Beyonce’s fans accused Rita Ora of being the latest ‘Becky with the good hair’ mentioned in her ‘Lemonade’ album following her cryptic photos. Now, Rita Ora on Monday, April 25, 2016 wore the same Gucci dress Beyonce wore in her ‘Formation’ video. And then hours later, she shared a cryptic post showing an image of the poster for the film, ‘Ash Wednesday’ which focuses on a woman worried she’s losing her husband. Beyonce who released the widely talked about album during the HBO special on April 22, 2016 called out a certain Becky for cheating with her husband, Jay Z.…
Controversial OAP, Freeze has penned his thoughts about the ongoing clash between Fulani Herdsmen and farmers in a post on Instagram. Freeze today, April 26, 2016 expressed his disgust at the recent tragedy in Enugu where scores of people were reported to have been killed. He wrote, “I hereby offer my deepest condolence to my brothers and sisters, the Igbo people. The slaughter in Enugu was heinous to say the least, and to imagine that such an act could occur in 2016 is sickening. However, the Fulani herds men are not after the Igbo people, like some are trying to…
Wendy Williams made popular for her antagonistic stand on practically everything, has accused Jay Z and Beyonce of paying Rachel Roy following the “Becky” cheating drama unleashed by the release of “Lemonade.” The show host made the revelation on a new episode of the the Wendy Williams show, adding that she thinks Beyoncé “concocted the freshly squeezed drama surrounding her new album “Lemonade,” as a publicity stunt to aid the sales. Williams alleges that Queen Bey and husband, Jay Z might have paid off Rachel Roy to help ignite the infidelity rumors with her suggestion that she might be “Becky”…
Nigerian singer and ‘Golibe’ crooner, Flavour N’abania has just landed a sweet new deal! The father of two today, Wednesay, April 27, 2016 took to Instagram to reveal his new deal with Life Beer made by Nigerian Breweries. Flavour who recently threw a party for his aged father captioned the photo, “Life is good Golibe !!So happy to be a Brand ambassador for Life Beer.” Flavour recently gave his audience in Mali the performance of a lifetime with the crowd held spell-bound and longing for more from the highlife singer. The singer headlined a Mali Unification concert, which took place…
Reality TV queen, Kim Kardashian has cleared the air surrounding her leaving hubby, Kanye West. The new mum using her website, cleared up some of the rumours that have been in the media lately. According to her, she recently googled herself and saw quite a number of false headlines so she had to clear things up. Speaking on their divorce rumours the wife of the controversial rapper, Kanye West said, “I’ve definitely had my fair share of dramatic relationships. “But honestly this is the most calm and it’s like ‘nope’ we are still together and we are happy so there’s…
Following Beyonce’s release of her HBO classic ‘Lemonade’ album, the Beyhive have dragged singer Rita Ora for being ‘Becky with the good hair’. The Beyhive who earlier went after fashion designer Rachel Roy turned their fury elsewhere and turns out it was with Rita Ora who once sued Jay Z’ Roc Nation label for failing to produce a second album. The singer was trolled on social media for sharing a picture of herself wearing a bra with two lemons on it and also what appeared to be a letter ‘J’ necklace. Rita has however come out to clear the air.…
Gareth Bale was satisfied with Tuesday’s goalless Champions League semi-final first leg with Manchester City, but felt Real Madrid could have had two penalties in the second half. Madrid – without the injured Cristiano Ronaldo – soaked up a lot of City pressure in the opening 45 minutes at Etihad Stadium, before dominating the second period and twice going close. Pepe and Casemiro both saw late chances superbly saved by Joe Hart, while Keylor Navas had to be alert to tip Kevin De Bruyne’s stoppage time free-kick over his crossbar. In the end both sides found positives in the stalemate,…
Taking a 0-0 scoreline to the Santiago Bernabeu holds no fear for Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini, who questioned Real Madrid’s ambition in the Champions League semi-final first-leg stalemate at the Etihad Stadium. City, playing at this stage of the competition for the first time, unsettled the 10-time winners during the opening stages by pressing relentlessly and keeping their play at a high tempo. But the loss of playmaker David Silva to a hamstring problem upset their rhythm and the hosts scarcely worked Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas until a swerving free-kick from Kevin De Bruyne in stoppage time. By contrast,…
Pep Guardiola heads into Bayern Munich’s Champions League semi-final with Atletico Madrid knowing his reputation in Germany hinges on continental success, but he does not feel that should be the case. Bayern are on course for a fourth consecutive Bundesliga title – which would be Guardiola’s third in as many years since taking over at the Allianz Arena – although the two-time Champions League winning coach has so far been unable to replicate the European success he enjoyed with Barcelona. This season will be the 45-year-old’s last with the German giants as he has already agreed to manage Manchester City…
Cristiano Ronaldo was keen to spread positivity around the Real Madrid camp after he sat out Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first-leg 0-0 draw at Manchester City. Shorn of Ronaldo, before losing the half-fit Karim Benzema at half-time, Madrid were unable to secure a precious away goal as City goalkeeper Joe Hart made a flurry of stunning late saves at the Etihad Stadium. Ronaldo has now missed Madrid’s last two games with a hamstring injury. He was quoted by AS before the game: “The strain is still there. I’ll wait for the next game. If it was a final, I’d give…
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has revealed it would be a “dream” to manage a “big club like Paris Saint-Germain”. Just a day after his side’s chances of landing the Premier League title were all but ended by a 1-1 draw at home to West Brom, the Argentine claimed he would relish the opportunity to return to the Parc des Princes after spending two years in the French capital during his playing career. He told RMC: “I have always said that one day it would be a pleasure to manage a big club like Paris, a dream. “I try to watch…
Bayern Munich are determined to end their goal drought in Spain when they travel to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Bundesliga giants have not been able to score in their last two away legs in the semi-finals in Spain – against Real Madrid and Barcelona – and have then failed to turn the ties around in the home game. Semi-final exits have denied them a chance to add to their five Champions League/European Cup titles, but captain Philip Lahm hopes to end that sequence against Atletico. Pep Guardiola’s side travel to Vicente Calderon for the first…