It’s six years since the marriage between Nigerian singer, 9ice and his wife Toni Payne packed up. Ms Payne, who has since moved back to the US, has opened up like never before in a phone-in interview with Gloria Maduka and Terrel of Inspiration FM, Lagos, and she inadvertently revealed another angle to the saga. Toni called in on the Lunch Time show from California and alleged that the wedding separation press release sent out by 9ice’s publicist at the time, Ayeni Adekunle started the rumour. Ayeni, a former THISDAY and Punch journalist, is the founder of Nigerian Entertainment Today.…
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While Nollywood actress, Toyin Amaikhu was trending yesterday on account of the video she shared on Instagram, which saw her crying emotionally and pleading with her comedian friend, Twyse not to commit suicide, she never knew that her woes will seemingly be compounded by her lover, Seun Egebede, who allegedly was not happy with the situation. Following the Instagram post, Seun Egbegbe, who many say is a serial-woman beater and jealous lover, allegedly stormed the location where Toyin was filming to take her away forcefully while also taking possession of her phones. ‘ Pls we noticed aunt Toyin Aimakhu was…
Nollywood actress, Cossy Orjiakor, has moved to Abuja, capital city of Nigeria. And that’s not all, she has just taken delivery of a brand new Porsche sport car. Speaking with Entertainer (Sun), Orjiakor revealed why she left her Lekki home for Abuja. ‘I just got an Abuja apartment. I guess I needed a change of environment. Besides my new car will develop problems in my Lagos home because the road won’t be nice for it. ‘The road to my Lagos home has plenty of big stones and I won’t be able to take my car home because of its low…
The 2016 edition of the African Movie Academy Awards is set to take place on Saturday, April 30, Theinfostride has gathered. The event, which is reputed to be the biggest movie award on the African continent, will be holding its 12th edition since it was founded by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe in 2005. This year’s AMAA will be preceded by a nominee unveiling in Dubai, UAE later this month as the awards seek to get more global partnership with prospective investors. The 2015 edition of the award was held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on Saturday, September 26, 2015 with top industry…
Following Peter Okoye of Psquare’s mid-week rant where he said his elder brother Jude Okoye who also doubles as their manager should be fired and his subsequent apology, he’s now clarified that his apology is for his fans and not his brothers in a tweet. Psquare have been in the news all week and it seems they are on the verge of breaking up. This clarification by Peter now makes it clear that the Okoye brothers are still not in unison.
I only do wealthy activities! The number one wealth killer is when a person of promise hangs out in places of poverty. Many times, people put themselves in poor places, which surrounds them with poor people. Get away from poor places if you want to avoid poor people. Dwelling along with poor people in poor places will never make you rich. When I was a teenager, I used to play basketball with negative people in negative places. I constantly witnessed smoking, cursing, and other disrespectful behaviors every moment of the game. Even though I didn’t partake in their antics, I…
A Lagos based legal practitioner, Abiodun Olamide Akinola has come for top Blogger, Linda Ikeji over recent controversy surrounding her purchase of ‘fake’ Hermes bags. See the full post below… When Linda Ikeji bought a huge house in the luxury Banana Island, most people were happy for her and wished for such to happen to them too. In fact, I sent her an email congratulating her and hoping I can write for her blog someday. Yesterday, Linda Ikeji showed off two Hermes Birkin bags on her Instagram page as new acquisitions. Before anyone could say jack, internet trolls had sent…
World Cup winner Romario has named himself the second best player of all time, leaving Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo out of his top-five list. Romario described Pele as the greatest, with himself second, while Argentine striker Diego Maradona was placed third. Fellow former Brazil striker Ronaldo claimed fourth and Real Madrid’s new coach Zinedine Zidane took fifth. “I think I deserve to be on the list for my height, for the things that I did, for not being an athlete and to get where I got,” Romario, who stands a little over 5ft 5ins, told Esporte Ponto Final. As…
Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller has revealed that he turned down offers from elsewhere before committing his future to the Bundesliga champions. Muller was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United ahead of the 2015-16 campaign, but the Germany forward then ended any speculation by signing a new long-term deal at the Allianz Arena in December. “Yes, there were offers from other clubs,” Muller told AZ. “But when you look at the sporting aspect, Bayern are among Europe’s best three clubs together with Barcelona and Real Madrid. “The English clubs obviously have a lot of money, but it remains…
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola has backed David Alaba to become a club legend at the Allianz Arena over the next decade. The Austria international joined Bayern from Austria Vienna in 2008 at the tender age of 16 and has since developed into a key figure at the reigning Bundesliga champions, making close to 200 appearances in all competitions. Alaba featured mainly at left-back in the early stages of his career, but has also played in midfield and as a centre-back in recent seasons and Guardiola is a keen admirer of the 23-year-old’s versatility. Recent reports suggested the Spanish coach…
Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano has nothing but praise for Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta and has stressed the duo never stop surprising him with their brilliance on the pitch. Mascherano is adamant football is much more complicated than it seems, but he has conceded his team-mates often make him question that statement with their sublime performances. “Football is not as easy as it looks from television gantry, but for Messi it is,” Mascherano told The Independent. “He is someone you never stop being surprised by. “Iniesta is the same. There is always a piece of skill during a match or…
Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis insists Napoli deserve to be considered a member of Italian football’s elite and has rejected suggestions of the team being too reliant on Gonzalo Higuain. Napoli are second in Serie A, two points behind Juventus, who dropped important points in a 0-0 draw at Bologna on Friday – the first time the champions have failed to win in the last 16 league games. Maurizio Sarri’s challengers have the opportunity to go top if they beat AC Milan at Stadio San Paolo on Monday, while many observers believe this is Napoli’s best chance to win the…
Outspoken AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi has sparked controversy once again after referring to Mario Balotelli as an Italian who has had a “bit too much sun”. The former Italy prime minister was celebrating his 30th anniversary as the head of Milan on Saturday. When asked about the club’s chances of success this season, Berlusconi responded: “We have a rich bed of talent, such as [Jeremy] Menez and Mario Balotelli, who is Italian even if he has had a bit too much sun.” The 79-year-old then went on to praise Balotelli’s talents following his gaffe. “Mario has exceptional athletic attributes.…
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea will have a scan on a knee problem he suffered warming up for their 2-1 Europa League defeat by Danish side Midtjylland on Thursday. Manager Louis van Gaal said the injury would need further investigation after the Spaniard was forced to sit out the last-32 first-leg tie where United’s troubled season took another turn for the worse. Sergio Romero replaced De Gea in the team for the Old Trafford club who were already without 12 players through injury or illness including captain Wayne Rooney. “David de Gea has a knee problem so we have…
Louis van Gaal refused to take the blame for Manchester United’s latest humiliation as the embattled boss claimed bad luck was the reason for Thursday’s humiliating 2-1 defeat against Danish side FC Midtjylland in the Europa League. Van Gaal’s side were expected to coast to victory in the last 32, first leg, but they failed to build on Memphis Depay’s first-half goal as strikes from Pione Sisto and Paul Onuachu rocked crisis-torn United. Just days after United were embarrassed in a 2-1 defeat at Premier League strugglers Sunderland, this was another chastening experience for Van Gaal, whose miserable reign hit…
Former Manchester United manager David Moyes says the Old Trafford hierarchy should keep faith with his embattled successor Louis van Gaal. Van Gaal is under severe pressure after United’s disappointing season hit a new low with a dismal 2-1 defeat at Danish minnows FC Midtjylland in the Europa League last 32 first leg on Thursday. United are also languishing outside the Premier League’s top four and failed to make it out of their Champions League group earlier this season. Moyes was axed by United after less than a season in charge with the club in similar disarray two years ago,…
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has rejected suggestions the club’s lengthy injury list can be used as an excuse for failure in their FA Cup fifth round visit to third-tier Shrewsbury Town on Monday. Beleaguered manager Louis van Gaal has frequently blamed the club’s injury woes for an unsatisfactory campaign which has seen his own future at Old Trafford brought sharply into question. Thursday’s Europa League defeat at Danish side Midtjylland was seen by many as the low point of the season for United and more embarrassment will await at the struggling Shrews in the FA Cup should United fail…
Mr Peter Angbazo, the District Head of Wakama in Nasarawa state, has advised Nigerians, particularly pregnant women, to use mosquito nets to guard against contacting Zika virus and other diseases. Angbazo gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in his palace in Akun Development Area of the state on Friday. He said the advice was imperative due to the negative effects of the Zika virus and other diseases on human lives as well as on the socio-economic development of the country. “It is our role, not only to preach and ensure peace, unity, progress…
Newly appointed National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ali Modu-Sheriff has denied having any ties with Boko Haram. In a recent interview with ThisDay, the former Borno Governor stressed that he couldn’t have been sponsoring the terrorist sect, yet they killed his blood brother. In the interview, he said, “Boko Haram wanted to kill me at a time because they believed that I was the one that reported them to President Umaru Yar’Adua to destroy their enclave.” Continuing, he said, ‘It was after I left government that they moved to their different camps and bushes. Why should they…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Saturday said that the 2016 budget was not padded because the total figure voted for all ministries had not exceeded N6.08 trillion. Briefing newsmen in Lagos, he said: “The total for every ministry has remained exactly the same as what was submitted to the National Assembly. “A lot has been said about the budget. Let make clear that nobody can ever accuse this government of padding any budget. “The total of all ministries put together has not exceeded N6.08 trillion that was submitted. It is factually incorrect to say…