The Lagos State branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said that former president, Goodluck Jonathan should not be exempted from prosecution for corruption. The remark was made by the group’s Chairman, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola on Saturday, February 13, 2016, on the side-lines of an interdenominational service, Punch reports. “What is wrong with it? A former President of Peru (Alberto Fujimori) was jailed,” Bamgbola said when he was asked his opinion on calls for Jonathan’s prosecution. “Also, a popular prime minister of Israel (Ehud Olmert) was jailed. If a nation puts you in a position of trust and…
Author: David Folami
Contrary to some people expectation the Trinidadian-born American rapper Nicki Minaj turn up for the christmas festival called Unitel Boas Festas on Saturday in Luanda, Angola. The human rights activists had earlier sent a letter to the star not to show up for the event base on the country’s human rights violations history. Apparently, the rapper didn’t heed to their pleading, Minaj was reportedly paid $2million to performed at the show which was packed. Minaj thrilled the audience with her energetic performance at the event hosted by the Unitel communications firm, which is part-owned by the family of the country’s…
American rapper Nicki Minaj has announced on her Instagram account that she would not be part of the performers at the 2016 Grammys at the Staples Center in Los Angeles today February 15, 2016 contrary to what was announced. The Anaconda singer who was never confirmed to take the stage, says she isn’t performing, but thanks the Grammys for nominating The Pinkprint for the best rap album. According to her, maybe next year she could put together a special performance. “I know I’m in the commercial but I actually won’t be performing,” the singer wrote. “I want to thank the…
American rapper Kanye West has revealed he is currently in debts and needs fundings from Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg and tech billionaire, Larry Page. The self proclaimed “greatest living artist and greatest artist of all time” in a bizarre series of Tweets through Sunday night and Monday morning said: “Mark Zuckerberg I know it’s your bday but can you please call me by 2mrw… You love hip hop, you love my art… I am your favorite artist but you watch me barely breathe and still play my album in your house. World, please tweet, FaceTime, Facebook, instagram, whatever you gotta…
Just when we were beginning to think that the war of words which had erupted on Twitter between rappers, Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa, had come to an end, Media Takeout says otherwise. Media Takeout only recently reported that Khalifa who had been mostly quiet while Kanye had ranted at him in a 16 point scathing shot, had reportedly played a copy of Kim Kardashian’s sex tape during his concert, and on a jumbo screen no less! Witnesses at the concert which had taken place in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, reportedly claim that Khalifa had ranted with the images serving…
Tyra Banks is definitely caught up in the moment as she shared a cute picture of her baby boy who is fathered by her boyfriend, Erik Asla. What other day is best suited to share a picture of a loved one if not on Valentines’ Day. Earlier in February, the TV personality shared a post rejoicing over her new baby. The post read, “The best present we worked and prayed so hard for is finally here,” she wrote. “He’s got my fingers and big eyes and his daddy Erik’s mouth and chin. As we thank the angel of a woman…
Rob Kardashian has shown his romantic side to his girlfriend, Blac Chyna when he bought her red roses and a lovely painting on Valentines’ Day. The pair started dating in January 2016, and have looked quite the part since then. The relationship has brought a new side of life to the star as he began to recover from his life as a recluse and other anti-social behaviour he has been exhibiting in the past couple of years. Friends and families of the couples are also in support of their relationship it seems, as can be deduced from a comment made…
Today is the birthday of Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola. The actress who now goes by the name Foluke Daramola-Salako made her big break in 1998 when she made her TV debut in the rested soap opera ‘Palace’. Foluke Daramola is a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University. She came out with a degree in International Relations. The Osun state actress got married to Babatunde Sobowale in 2005. After having two kids together their union ended in 2008. Foluke Daramola re-married in 2012 to Kayode Salako. They had a traditional wedding. Four years after consolidating their romance with a traditional wedding, Foluke…
Contemporary Highlife singer Flavour, 32, recently visited an orphanage home in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Flavour who is on a West African tour first visited Abidjan where he headlined a show with Ivory Coast’s famous singer Josey. During his stay in Abidjan Flavour visited Didier Drogba’s charity foundation. The award winning singer was moved by his encounter with the orphaned and displaced children he met. “For me, the biggest blessing about my music and profession, is that I have the ability to impact positively on the lives of others across all backgrounds. Giving back has always been an important principle to…
Nigerian pop singer Iyanya, 29, plans on getting married this year but he reveals that he wants to keep it away from the prying eyes of the public. Speaking at an interview over the weekend, Iyanya said he wants to get married in 2016 but wants to keep it on the low. “I am making plans to do all that but I don’t think I would want people to know anything about it. I will not miss the single life” said the singer. Iyanya is also not a big fan of displaying his relationships on social media. “The truth is…
Longtime member of Kanye West‘s team, Rhymefest has spoken out, begging the rapper to seek mental and spiritual counselling. Rhymefest, a Grammy and Oscar award winning co-writer of Yeezy’s hits “Jesus Walks” and “New Slaves” took to Twitter to plead with Kanye West to find healing through a professional. The Chicago based writer tweeted: “My brother needs help, in the form of counseling. Spiritual & mental. He should step away from the public & yesmen & heal. Rhymefest and Kanye West parted ways last month when the writer walked away from West’s newly released album, The Life Of Pablo. The…
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed that he got some advice from Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi at last month’s awards ceremony in Zurich. Barcelona forward Messi, 28, was officially recognised as the world’s best player for a record fifth time ahead of Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and club teammate Neymar. Pogba, 22, finished 15th in the voting for the top prize and was also included in FIFA’s team of the year for 2015. The France international told Telefoot that he appreciated how Messi had sought him out in order to congratulate him. “He really touched me because he came…
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has said he had to convince the club to buy midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger from Bayern Munich in the summer. Van Gaal — who backed Schweinsteiger to get back to his best after a patchy start to his Old Trafford career — told United’s official website he had needed to make the case for the Germany international because of his age. He said: “Manchester United has bought him even though he is now 31, so I had to convince the board to buy him because he’s a very good player and he always gives a…
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri said he was angry with the referee after his league leaders slipped to a heartbreaking stoppage-time loss against title rivals Arsenal having played most of the second half with 10 men. Having taken the lead and fashioned the clearest scoring chances in a pulsating first half, two quick bookings for fullback Danny Simpson shortly after the restart turned the tide of the game. Arsenal’s Theo Walcott cancelled out Jamie Vardy’s opener on 70 minutes and Danny Welbeck snatched a last-gasp winner. “If I think about the match I am very, very angry. An international referee…
Tottenham Hotspur have suffered so many false dawns that even their most ardent fans had long given up hope of their team ever winning the league title but Sunday’s 2-1 victory at Manchester City has changed all that. Spurs’ triumph at the Etihad Stadium, where they had lost on their last five visits, moved them within two points of Premier League leaders Leicester City and kept them in second place above Arsenal on goal difference with 12 matches to play. All eyes have been on Leicester’s remarkable rise to the top of the table, after being bottom and facing relegation…
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confessed that he had glimpsed the grim apparition of Premier League title failures past during his side’s nerve-jangling 2-1 victory over leaders Leicester City. At halftime of Sunday’s table-topping showdown at the Emirates Stadium, Leicester led 1-0 through Jamie Vardy’s penalty and Arsenal were staring down the barrel of an eight-point deficit to the summit. But after Leicester’s Danny Simpson was sent off, substitutes Theo Walcott and Danny Welbeck struck to lift Wenger’s side to within two points of first place and rekindle hopes of a first league crown since 2004. “A loss today (Sunday) would…
Nigeria’s all important Africa Cup of Nations Group G qualifier with Egypt has been moved back by three days according to the Nigeria Football Federation. The clash with the Pharaohs of Egypt was earlier scheduled for 23 March 2016 at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna but will now be played on the 26th at the same venue. Media Officer of the NFF, Ademola Olajire, told supersport.com that Caf has given their blessings for the new date for the clash. “We were given the option to chose the dates between 23-26 of March and we choose the 26th, which is a…
One week after Liverpool fans streamed out of Anfield in protest over ticket prices, home supporters were also leaving Villa Park early on Sunday after Jurgen Klopp’s side handed Aston Villa a 6-0 thrashing that the German described as “good for the soul”. Liverpool made short work of the Premier League’s bottom side with goals from Daniel Sturridge, James Milner, Emre Can, Divock Origi, Nathaniel Clyne and Kolo Toure putting the Merseysiders back in the hunt for a European berth. Liverpool moved up to eighth in the table with the win, just two points outside the top six, while the…
Louis van Gaal conceded that Manchester United may need to win the Europa League to qualify for next season’s Champions League after a 2-1 defeat at Sunderland on Saturday. Bidding to close the six-point gap separating them from the Champions League places, United fell behind in the third minute when Wahbi Khazri’s free-kick from wide on the Sunderland left crept in. Anthony Martial levelled before half-time, but an unfortunate 82nd-minute own goal by United goalkeeper David de Gea gifted Sunderland the points and increased the pressure on embattled United manager Van Gaal. “It will be very difficult now (to finish…
Southampton’s 1-0 win over Swansea City on Saturday is the latest positive result in a solid run of form that has given manager Ronald Koeman belief that his side can finish in the European places this season. Shane Long sealed all three points for Southampton in the 69th minute, allowing Koeman’s team to extend their unbeaten Premier League run to six matches and the manager urged his players to ride the momentum to qualification for Europe. The win moved Southampton up to sixth, ahead of West Ham United on goal difference and a point behind Manchester United. The top four…