President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana lived a life without blemish. The Nigerian President, who was represented by the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, made this known when his address was delivered at the burial of the late Olubadan on Friday, February 12, 2016. “We must truly be grateful to Almighty God that a man of such substance lived among us. In his life time, he was elected five times on merit as independent candidate, no party. That is an incredible thing indeed. He also lived a life without blemish,” the address…
Author: David Folami
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the newly crowned Olubadan, Saliu Adetunji to work diligently for peace and development of Ibadan and Oyo State. The President made this remark as he joined many indigenes of Ibadan to congratulate the new Olubadan, Saliu Ogungunniso 1, on his coronation ceremony on Friday, March 4, 2016. In a statement by the presidency courtesy Femi Adesina, the new monarch has been urged to also follow the worthy and commendable footsteps of his predecessors. “As he ascends the throne as the 41st Olubadan, President Buhari urges Oba Adetunji to follow in the worthy and commendable footsteps…
The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has urged Nigerians to drop the habit of complaining. Adesina made the comment during a recent interview with Radio Continental, The Cable reports. “I think Nigerians have always complained, and we should learn to stop complaining and believe more,” he said. “If you have elected a government because you believe it can bring change, and you have not allowed them to isolate what the problems are, and articulate what the solutions would be, and you begin to have all these complaints, I think it is not natural.…
Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abubakar has urged Nigerians not to expect magic from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Abubakar also said that it’s unfair to judge the APC government based on its achievements in the 10 months it’s been in power. The governor made the comments on Saturday, March 12, 2016, during an interview in Abuja, Theinfostride reports. “It is unfair for the APC government to be judged. People have forgotten that the PDP held sway for 16 years. Therefore, people should not expect magic from the APC. We are committed,” the governor said. “You can see from the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, March 14, said the party is finding it difficult to find a replacement for its former spokesperson, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. Speaking at a press briefing at the APC secretariat in Abuja, the National Chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun said a spokesperson to fit into Mohammed’s shoes is hard to come by. He however assured that the party will intensify efforts into finding a spokesman soon. “I think arrangements have been completed to hold the necessary congresses to nominate a spokesperson. “I think that should be done very shortly. In fact the…
Juliet Ibrahim is not taking any crude comments from fans this time. The Ghanaian took a break from being the nice celeb by shading a rude fan who had unkind things to say about her yesterday, March 14, 2016. The actress who turned 30 last week took to Instagram to share photos celebrating the big day, but her followers questioned her age, saying she looks much older. “You are more than 35 years my dear, sorry to say because by their bone we shall know their age,” one fan said. Another added, “Guess what she is even more than 35…
Barely one week after he was arrested by the Swedish police for suspected drug use, legendary rapper, Snoop Dogg have lost an estimated $200K to Italian Customs. According to reports, the Gin and Juice rapper got into trouble with Italian Customs agents after he was stopped for entering the country with more cash than usual. Snoop was stopped at an Italian airport, where he’s billed to perform, with approximately $422,000 in cash in his Louis Vuitton luggage. According to Parisi, an Italian lawyer representing him, half of the money was impounded by Italian customs, while other half will be given…
In a photo that might seem strange for Snoop Dogg, the veteran rapper shows off his adorable grandson, gushing about him. The 44-yr-old grand dad shared the adorable snap where he is pictured cuddling his grandson via his instagram page, referring to him as a prince. Snoop shared the photo commenting: “The prince wants my gold.” The little gangster seemed more interested in Snoop’s gold chains than anything else, hence the photo caption. They both looked adorable, as Snoop obvious makes a doting grand dad.
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele was spotted with her rumoured lover, Abdul Rasheed Bello a.k.a JJC at the recently held Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. The two were spotted displaying affection for each other publicly as they left the Eko Hotel Conference Centre venue of the awards ceremony together on Saturday, March 5, 2016. While both entertainers have refused to deny or confirm their relationship, the two were in company of each other throughout the better part of the awards ceremony after separately arriving the red carpet. Funke, who won the Best actress in a comedy movie/series for her work in…
Just as they say it takes a life changing experience for one to rediscover God, Julius Agwu, has shared a photo, revealing that he has registered at a theological college. The ace comedian shared a photo of himself in front of the bible school, adding that he was attending his first lecture as a bible student. Agwu shared the photo, commenting: “#TODAYinPORTHARCOURT My 1st Day in #BIBLESchool #AlmightyGOD IS DOING A NEW THING IN MY #LIFEasIseeiT.” Following his near death experience after under going brain surgery in 2015, the Father-of-one is very serious about the new beginnings he has set…
Denrele Edun is known for his eccentricities but shows us a different side and very soft for his mum as she turned a year older recently. Denrele shared a photo collage of his beautiful mum who is of Indian descent, wishing her a happy birthday as he appreciated her with a heartfelt poem via his instagram page. The photo collage which also showed Denrele’s dad and himself as a baby, showed an insight into his childhood as he gushed about her. “HBD to my wonderful MOTHER; MRS ANITA ATWAROO DHUWANTEE EDUN. The ship of my childhood, Would have been wrecked…
As we bask in the euphoria of mothers day, David Beckham takes to instagram to gush about his wife, Victoria Beckham, revealing the main reason why he loves her. The ex footballer shared an adorable picture of their four children, Brooklyn Beckham, Romeo James Beckham, Harper Seven Beckham, and Cruz David Beckham, gushing about his love for his fashion designer wife of 17 years. On the sweet snap, David commented: “17 years ago our brood started and these little ones have the most amazing mummy that they love so much … And I love her for many reasons but the…
News reports have revealed that Jennifer Lopez has reportedly turned down a marriage proposal from boy to, Casper Smart. The National Enquirer reports that the singer and actress brutally turned down Smart’s Valentines Day marriage proposal. A source reveals to the National Enquirer, saying: “He set up a whole Valentine’s Day romantic approach. He told friends he ‘had a huge surprise for her and was going to show her what a real man does for a woman he loves.’ ”The ill-fated charm offensive kicked off with four dozen red roses accompanied by “a love note professing his respect, love and…
Nicki Minaj has just hit 50million Instagram followers, celebrating with unique photos and her BFF aka herself. The rapper shared a number of photos showing off her various personalities, with hairstyles and outfits, referring to herself as her BFF. She shared one of the photos showing three of her personalities, commenting: “CELEBRATING 50 MILLION FOLLOWERS ON IG!!!! Let’s get fukd up! Thanks y’all!!!! Muuuuuaaaaahhhh!!!!!” On another, with two of her personalities, she commented: “Celebrating #50Million on IG with my BFF.”
Nadia Buari is not letting go of her resolve to keep her baby daddy as well as her twin daughters, out of the media as she shares another photo cuddled up to her mystery man. The Ghanaian actress shared the cute cuddled up photo via her instagram page, gushing about her love for him. Nadia shared the photo, commenting: “…at one glance, i love u with a thousand hearts.” Nadia who had been very secretive about her pregnancy, finally confirmed the birth of the kids on March 2, 2015. We hope she gets to show them off as much as…
Peter Okoye has now made his moving on very clear as he has now unveiled his new stage name and management details and they have nothing to do with the P Square dynasty. Following the family drama the Okoye brothers have been surrounded with since this year began, Peter has finally decided to move on as a solo act. The singer made the revelation via his instagram bio, announcing his new stage name, “Mr P” and new contact information of his management. Peter shared a photo of himself in the studio, with his new contact information, commenting: “Work Mood. Thanks…
Sources have finally confirmed that Amber Rose is dating Toronto Raptors basketball player, Terrence Ross even though it might amount to nothing serious. The news had broken early last week that the couple had been spotted together, with Amber sharing a video of Ross’ game via her instagram page. The sources revealed, saying: “They have been seeing each other since All-Star Weekend in February. “It’s very early in the relationship and he’s very young, so she is just having fun. “She likes hanging out with boys that she can have fun with and that’s what Terrence is to her. I…
Kanye West may be a lot of things but he is unarguably a good husband and father, as his most recent tweets prove. For once, the rapper’s tweets have nothing to do with rants but simple longings to be with his wife, Kim Kardashian and kids, North and Saint West. “can’t wait to get home to North, Saint and my wife…” Kanye tweeted. Following all the drama her naked selfie has amassed, good and bad, Kim remains Kanye’s ‘muse’ as he referred to her while tweeting another of her nudes. At least her family has got her back in these…
Beyonce has shared a new, adorable photo of her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, as she made herself up as she loves to do. Beyonce shared the cute behind the scene photo while on the set of her Hymn for the Weekend video shoot with Cold Play. The pop star who had once noted that Blue loved to get all dressed up like her mama, shared the photo with the 4-yr-old applying lipstick to her lips in front of a mirror. Blue Ivy also spotted a bedazzled face, rocking a lovely pick dress, with much more makeup than a 4-yr-old should…
Davido has shared new adorable photos of his daughter, Imade Adeleke who is already walking going by some instagram videos the HKN singer shared. Imade had been pictured playing and laughing, as her dad goofed around with her today, also sharing an even cuter video of their time together. In one of the videos where Imade had been recorded laughing as he made funny noises, the love struck dad commented: “Cutest laugh ever.” Its safe at this point to say that Davido would make a pretty awesome dad to his daughter, don’t you think?