Immediate past deputy governor of Benue state, Steven Lawani has joined other politicians in the state to dump the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressive Congress. Lawani, who was the deputy to ex-Gov Gabriel Suswam, defected alongside two former ministers, Prof. Jerry Agada and Sam Ode, a former federal permanent secretary, Mike Onoja and Senator Godwin Okpe. The defectors were joined by thousands of their faithfuls in PDP in Benue-South Senatorial District to defect from the PDP to the APC. According to reports, Lawani, Agada, Ode, Onoja, Okpe and thousands of their faithfuls were received by the National Chairman…
Author: David Folami
Popular Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly called Mr Ibu, has received the ‘best comedian’ award from the governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime. The Enugu State born actor took to his official Instagram page to share the good news with his fans. He posted the above photo with the caption; “Best Comedian of the year, even in the eye of my humble Governor, His Excellency Sullivan Chime”. John Okafor’s movies include ‘Mr Ibu’, ‘Sheikoko’, ‘Mr Limpopo’ amongst others. Congratulations to him.
An embittered Nollywood star, Mr Ibu, has cursed those he perceived to have diverted funds meant for the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN from the Federal Government. In a recent interview with Vanguard Newspaper, Mr Ibu said that he had once sent a proposal to build a film village to the Federal Government and is yet to get response, hence, he believes some of his colleagues have gotten money and diverted the funds. Born John Okafor, the comic actor disclosed that while the former President, Goodluck Jonathan was in office, the Actors Guild benefited immensely from his dispensation, yet some…
Self styled singer, Inetimi Odom aka Timaya has opened up on his reasons for not renewing his endorsement deal with top telco, MTN, saying he wanted more than what was offered. Stressing he had no issues with the telco, Timaya noted that he expects the endorsement deal to pay for the limitations he has as an ambassador to the brand as he won’t endorse a brand out of pity or favour. In his words while speaking with the Punch, he said, “I have always wanted to become an ambassador to a telecommunications company and I was approached by both Globacom…
Pop star Timaya threw a shade at MAMA 2015 when the award ceremony was going on in Durban, South Africa. Timaya (who was not nominated) was in America when he shared a picture of him on a pay phone with the caption “Calling Africa. Wats going on @ the MAMA’s award, how’s the politics over there?” Despite being one of Nigeria’s consistent hit makers, Timaya’s success in other African countries has been minimal. While most people agree with the winners of MAMA 2015, Timaya disagrees. Did he take a shot at the award ceremony because he was not nominated? Who…
Earlier in the week, veteran reggae act and member of the defunct Plantashun Boiz, Blackface released the video for his new song titled ‘Killah‘ where he accused Wizkid of stealing his lines (Read Here). Blackface doesn’t seem to be letting go of his accusation as he’s granted a new interview to support his claims. Speaking with Punch recently, he said, ‘I never really wanted to talk about it all this while but after people started checking out my new song, Killa, many felt Blackface sounded like Wizkid, which I didn’t like’. He continues, ‘If you check properly, you would realise…
While partying with Lil Kesh, this white guy sings along to Lil Kesh’s ‘Efejoku‘ to the amazement of everyone. The video can be seen on youtube.
Manchester City Goalkeeper, Joe Hart couldn’t guard his goal post against Kevin Hart as the comedian fired in a thunderous shot into the net of the English Goalkeeper.
Talented music act and one-half of Africa’s pop duo, Peter Okoye of Psquare has taken his love for the round leather game some notch higher by setting up a football management agency. Making the announcement online yesterday, Peter disclosed that after 5 years of lending support to a local football club in his Omole neighborhood, he has decided to take it a step further by creating his own soccer agency. The new outfit according to the pop star is named P-Classic Football Agency.
A new collabo is brewing between two of Nigeria’s finest female vocalists. The duo of Nikki Laoye and Seyi Shay recently spent a night together in the studio and we can only expect nothing short of pure vocal masterpiece from the duo when the song produced by Music Magnate is finally released. According to Nikki Laoye who posted the photos on Instagram, ‘Up in my studio tonight with my sweet dearie Seyi Shay. Can’t wait for y’all to hear what we got for you’.
Rapper cum ‘America’s Got Talent’ host, Nick Cannon has congratulated his estranged wife and mother of babies, Mariah Carey, after news broke that she’s engaged to her man, James Parker. Though the couple can’t be married because they are still technically married to their different spouses until their divorce pulls through, Cannon referred to them as ‘great people’ and ‘great couple.’ In an Instagram post with a hilarious meme showing him in the hospital while Kevin Hart consoled him for finally losing his ex-wife to Parker, Cannon wrote, ‘Ha! This made me laugh out loud for real!!! HILARIOUS! #AllLove .…
African pop star Davido, made it clear to the world that he was in love with beautiful Sira Kante sometime in March last year. The pair set social media on fire with photos, and love post during their romantic days, well, just after a few months of happily in love the news about babymama Sophie Momodu had just birthed a daughter for the pop star came to light. Fastforward, Sira Kante disappeared from the picture after that and since then Davido have only had time for his lovely little daughter Imade. Although, the little baby drama that ensued between Sophie…
ndres Iniesta had a simple explanation as to why Barcelona’s narrow 2-1 victory over Malaga at the Rosaleda was so tough. The European champions needed some divine intervention from Lionel Messi – who scored the winner with a sublime volley – to secure the three points from a tough away assignment. But Iniesta said this was the least you should expect when playing away in La Liga. “It’s not easy to win in la Liga, today was a really important game for us to win, those three points keep us at the top,” the Spain playmaker said. “At the start…
Theo Walcott says Premier League title contenders Arsenal now have the kind of team he’s “always waited to be part of” during his decade-long Gunners career. Walcott celebrated his 10-year anniversary with the club this week after signing from Southampton as a 16-year-old in 2006. In an interview with Sky Sports ahead of Sunday’s clash against Chelsea, Walcott said the Gunners — going into the game three points behind table toppers Leicester — finally have a squad that can challenge for major trophies. “I’ve played with some great talent at Arsenal and now, this is the squad that I think…
Former Manchester United chief executive David Gill has called for calm amid more speculation over the future of manager Louis van Gaal in what he admits is a season of “under-achievement.” Gill, who remains a non-executive director of United, said he went to the cinema instead of watching “Match of the Day” following the club’s 1-0 home defeat by Southampton on Saturday, which left the Red Devils five points adrift of fourth-placed Tottenham. Speaking on Sportsweek, Gill said: “Clearly we all hoped the results would have been better and everyone is disappointed with that. “It’s been a season of under-achievement…
Manchester United full back Matteo Darmian was taken to hospital after injuring his rib and chest during the 1-0 home defeat by Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday. The Italian defender tried to prevent Shane Long getting to a cross and was hurt by the Southampton striker in an aerial challenge. “He was spitting blood,” manager Louis van Gaal told reporters. “It was not nice for the players to see that.” Darmian becomes the fifth United full back to join the injured list, joining Marcos Rojo, Antonio Valencia, Ashley Young and Luke Shaw. United’s defeat left them fifth on…
Jurgen Klopp admitted his heart was palpitating after Liverpool stole the points in dramatic fashion in their sensational 5-4 win over Norwich at Carrow Road. Klopp’s side went ahead through Roberto Firmino but Norwich hit back with goals from Diemerci Mbokani, Steven Naismith and a Wes Hoolahan penalty. The Reds responded superbly to draw level through Jordan Henderson and another Firmino goal before James Milner put them ahead with 15 minutes remaining. But that set the stage for Saturday’s heart-stopping finale, which left the always emotional Klopp beside himself with frustration and then jumping for joy. The Liverpool boss was…
Claudio Ranieri will give his table-topping Leicester City squad a well-deserved rest as they prepare for a three-game acid test of their title credentials next month. While Ranieri heads back to his native Italy to see his family, he urged his players to enjoy a three-day rest before focusing on big games against Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal. Leicester climbed back to the top of the Premier League with an emphatic 3-0 victory at home to Stoke City and just as significantly opened up a ten-point gap on fifth place. “It was important to be top of the League at…
Jose Mourinho has written a six-page letter to Manchester United outlining his credentials to succeed under-fire Louis van Gaal as manager, media reports suggested. The Independent on Sunday claimed 52-year-old Mourinho, out of work since parting ways with Chelsea in December, outlines in detail his blueprint to resuscitate the Old Trafford giants who slumped to a 1-0 loss to Southampton on Saturday. The timing of Mourinho’s reported contact with United is interesting as frustrated Old Trafford fans booed their team off the pitch in the aftermath of their latest setback. According to the report, the Portuguese coach used the letter…
Jose Mourinho’s agent has dismissed as “absolutely ridiculous and totally absurd” a report that the Portuguese wrote a ‘love letter’ to Manchester United to trumpet his case to be their next manager. Mourinho, one of the world’s most successful managers, has been consistently linked with the job at Old Trafford since he was dismissed by Chelsea in December and while United have been labouring under the stewardship of Louis van Gaal. A report in the Independent on Sunday newspaper said the two-time Champions League-winning manager had written a six-page letter to United explaining his strong desire to manage the club…