Senator Dino Melaye has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for giving Nigerians a ‘holy’ 2016 budget. Melaye made the comment on Thursday, January 21, 2016, while contributing his thoughts on the budget proposal, The Cable reports. “I thank President Muhammadu Buhari for giving us, for the first time in 17 years, a holy budget,” he said. “And instead of repatriating our national patrimony for the purchase of stoves, he has given something to the youth. Let me say, that borrowing this time will be beneficial to the ‘talakawas’,the ‘mekunus’ and the palm-wine tappers in Umuleri. “This administration is bringing back our…
Author: David Folami
Gov Adams Oshiomhole of Edo has advised former Governor of the Defunct Bendel State, Dr Samuel Ogbemudia, to retire from active politics and remain a statesman. Oshiomhole gave the advice at an event to mark the 83rd birthday anniversary of Ogbemudia on Saturday in Benin. The governor said Ogbemudia at 83 deserved a rest as his legacies as former civilian and military governors were enough reference points. According to Oshiomhole, there is nothing more for Ogbemudia, than be our father and continue to pray for the success of those governing the state. He noted that the celebrator’s contributions to the…
Former two-time governor of old Bendel State and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, BoT, Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia, has resigned. According to him, he withdrew his membership due to the “non-cohesiveness in matters affecting the party”. Ogbemudia made this known in a letter addressed to the National Secretary of the party. “Recent developments within and the non-cohesiveness in matters affecting the party led me to withdraw my membership of the PDP. This decision I have already communicated to the hierarchy of the party alongside my gratitude and appreciation for the privilege the party afforded me…
Nollywood actress Rita Dominic, 40, had the pleasure of going to the movies with legendary actress Joke Silva, 54, yesterday (January 21). Rita Dominic shared a selfie of her with Joke Silva at an undisclosed cinema in Lagos. In the caption of the photo, Rita Dominic revealed that her company was named after the actress married to Olu Jacobs. “Movie day with dear Aunty J. The Audrey Silva Company (@audreysilvang) is named after her by the way. Say hello to @ajokesilva” read the caption.
Wazobia FM on-air-personality Lolo 1 (Omotunde Adebowale) has blasted comedian Princess (Oluwadamilola Adekoya) on Instagram today (January 22). Lolo who is also a stand-up comedian went in on Princess who has been in comedy for over a decade, calling her stand-up routine as an embarrassment to female comedians in the country. “Good morning guys! I have some things I’ve always wanted to get off my mind. I totally respect and have absolute faith in the growth of the “Stand Up” comedy industry in Nigeria. But I think Females in this industry have a whole lot of work to do. We’re…
After months of speculations, it’s now confirmed that Mariah Carey is engaged to her billionaire boyfriend and business tycoon, James Parker. In a statement on January 21, a rep said, “The happy couple did het engaged this evening.” According to reports, the Australian billionaire proposed to the superstar at a private dinner with friends and family in New York City on Thursday night. The engagement comes after less than a year of dating. Packer reportedly popped the question with a diamond ring featuring a whopping 35 carats. Carey and Packer were set up last spring by their mutual friend, Brett…
Today (January 22) Peter Okoye’s daughter Aliona is three years old. The Psquare singer has written a lovely message to his daughter on her big day. In his message which he shared on Instagram he wrote “Happy birthday to my dearest and sweetest daughter Princess Aliona… Not a day goes by when I do not think of you and how empty my life would be if you were not here. Love u so so much.” Peter Okoye also shared a throwback picture of him holding his daughter three years ago. The pop star captioned the picture “3 years ago From…
After having a meltdown this week, Chocolate City rap star Ice Prince Zamani is back after his girlfriend was embroiled in a cheating scandal. On January 19, 2016 Ice Prince on two separate occasions hinted that he had broken up with his girlfriend Maima Nkewa, and later defended her on Twitter. Today (January 22) Ice Prince is back on the micro-blogging site, and in one of his latest tweets he says “love is beautiful” It seems Ice Prince is still very much in love with his beautiful French-Ghanaian girlfriend. Ice Prince started dating Maima Nkewa in late 2014. On numerous…
A few days ago Toni Payne trended on Twitter after she defended rapper Ice Prince whose girlfriend was involved in a cheating scandal. Toni Payne was bashed on the micro-blogging site for her alleged relationship with Ruggedman when she was married to 9ice. During that period in 2010 9ice released a song titled ‘Once Bitten, Twice Shy’ off his Tradition album. In the track he sings about a lover of his who cheated on him with his friend. At that time things were rocky in Toni Payne and 9ice’s marriage. Many people believed 9ice was singing about Toni Payne and…
Eminem’s sister-in-law Dawn Scott was been found dead on Tuesday, January 19 from a suspected drug overdose. According to People magazine, the 41-year-old, who’s the biological mother of the rapper’s adopted daughter, Alaina Scott, was discovered passed out in a home in Macomb County, Michigan. The emaciated elderly woman also found with her body was taken to the hospital. “She was found slumped over in bed and unresponsive,” Mayor James Fouts of Warren, Michigan told the mag. “It’s suspected to be drug use, possibly heroin.” The Macomb County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed Scott’s identity, but could not confirm an official…
In his first interview after his scuffle with Wizkid at popular night club Quilox, popular singer Dammy Krane confirmed that the Star Boy act stole his songs. Speaking to Hip TV, Dammy Krane simply stated that “Everybody knows Wizkid stole the songs…”He further added “I will just say everything is settled now.” After the infamous incident on January 15, 2016 started after Dammy Krane accused Wizkid of stealing his songs a few day before. The fight between Dammy Krane and Wizkid was settled on Saturday, January 17, 2016 by Nigerian footballer Obafemi Martins who invited Wizkid and Dammy Krane to…
Kim Kardashian had the craziest fight with her mother and manager after accusing her of stealing! In an all new episode of the ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians,’ the mother-of-two exploded at Kris Jenner’s face accusing her of stealing her super-rare, super expensive marble that was supposed to go into 38-year-old Kanye West’s bathroom! The 35-year-old went to the extent of betting Kris $1million that she can’t replace it! In a new clip from the January 24 episode of the show, Kim accused her mom of ripping off 10 slabs of the elusive Calcutta gold marble, and said that because…
Mavin Records singer Korede Bello is the latest Nigerian celebrity to have his Instagram account to be verified. The ‘Godwin’ singer’s account was verified today (January 22). Korede Bello is happy that his account is verified because it would reduce the occurrence of scams. “If it’s not verified its not MEGA. Finalllllyyyyyy!!!!hopefully this reduces scam. Again,if it’s not verified ,it’s not official ….do not allow yourself get duped. #Bellovers ,Your safety is important to @koredebello BEWARE” he wrote on Instagram. Korede Bello has 730,000 followers on the photo sharing app. Meanwhile fellow Mavin acts Don Jazzy and D’Prince have deleted…
Borussia Dortmund boss Hans-Joachim Watzke says the Bundesliga should be more assertive in the fight for publicity with England’s Premier League as the German league returns from the winter break. “I have no fear of the English (league), we must make sure our qualities are in the foreground,” Watzke told the Koelnischen Rundschau in a frank interview when asked about the financial gulf between Germany’s top clubs and their English counterparts. “There is no need for the Bundesliga to be shy. From a football perspective, it’s just as good as the Premier League. “We have superb stadiums filled with passionate…
Germany’s World Cup-winning captain Philipp Lahm has dropped the first hint that he may retire before his Bayern Munich contract expires in 2018. The 32-year-old stepped down as Germany’s skipper after leading them to their Brazil 2014 World Cup triumph, but he has suggested he may retire from all football within the next two years having spent his whole career with Bayern. “My current contract runs until the summer of 2018. Of course, I am not getting any younger, only older, and as a professional sportsman, it is something you always have to question,” Lahm told German daily Bild. “If…
Pep Guardiola enters the final four months of his three-year reign as Bayern Munich coach on Friday with the Spaniard under pressure to sign off with the treble. Bayern kick-off the second-half of the season at Hamburg with an eight point lead in the table and if things continue Guardiola will end the Bundesliga season on May 14 with the Bavarians having become the first club to win the German league title four times in a row. But his tenure will be judged by whether he repeats the 2013 treble of Champions League, German League and Bundesliga titles, achieved by…
Juventus host struggling Roma looking to capitalise on a potential slip by embattled Napoli that could see the Old Lady snatch the lead of Serie A for the first time this season. Juve’s catastrophic start is well behind them and the champions moved up to second at just two points behind Napoli after registering their 10th consecutive league win in a 4-0 rout of Udinese last weekend. And the Turin giants will be looking to cash in on the hangover Napoli have suffered since their coach, Maurizio Sarri, was caught on camera in a homophobic rant at Inter Milan counterpart…
Lionel Messi is expected to be fit as Barcelona make the tricky trip to Malaga on Saturday looking to move back to the top of La Liga. Messi missed Wednesday’s 2-1 Copa del Rey win at Athletic Bilbao due to a hamstring problem that forced him off at halftime in a 6-0 rout of the same opponents last weekend, but returned to training on Thursday. Barca will also have Luis Suarez back after he completed a two-game Cup ban in midweek as they look to exact revenge on the only side that stopped the European champions from scoring in their…
Manchester United great Bryan Robson believes Louis van Gaal’s players can do more to prevent boring displays and wants them to exhibit the same attacking football that has made the Premier League side arguably the world’s most popular soccer club. United have alienated a section of their fans and former players with a series of soporific displays this season and were booed by their supporters at home on occasions. Robson, United’s longest-serving captain, feels the fans are justified in being frustrated with the dour playing style of a club famed for entertaining fans with their attacking flair. In an interview…
Manchester United’s full back curse has struck again with Ashley Young ruled out for a “long time” after sustaining a severe groin problem, manager Louis van Gaal said on Friday. Young, a winger who has filled in at right and left back this season after a string of injuries, was forced off late in the first half of the Premier League victory at Liverpool on Sunday. Van Gaal told MUTV Young needed surgery and that United could sign a full back in the January transfer window after being forced to use academy players in the position. “I have started with…