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- 2019: Ortom Apologises To Benue People For Supporting Buhari
- JUST IN: El-Rufai Passes On In Kaduna
- 2019 PRESIDENCY: President Buhari Emerges Oldest Candidate On INEC’s List With 76 Years
- Cardi B, Camila Cabello, Post Malone & more announced to perform at the 2019 GRAMMYs
- Newly released Short film ‘Here’ featuring Stella Damasus by Daniel Ademinokan
- Lagbaja has a message for the leaders of Nigeria
- These are the 6 things Emeka Ike thinks of Nigeria movie industry
- "I'm surprised 'Fall' became more popular than 'IF' in the U.S - says Davido
- 'Blogs are the least of my worries' says Davido
- Anita Joseph spotted naked with mystery man in new bathroom video
- Seun Kuti thinks it's mad for parents with out of school kids to attend political rallies.
- Kemi Adetiba says no to transactional sex
- Sony's RCA Records has reportedly removed R&B legend R Kelly from the list of artists signed by the company.
- 2019 Elections: Details of Atiku’s Meeting With US Congressmen Emerges
| 2019: Ortom Apologises To Benue People For Supporting Buhari Posted: 19 Jan 2019 03:40 PM PST
Governor Ortom tendered the apology while interacting with leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, at the NKST Church in Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area. He stated that just like former President Olusegun Obasanjo had apologised to Nigerians, he was doing same because the President Buhari-led administration had not only lived up to expectation but was also condoning the atrocities of Fulani herdsmen across the country. According to him, all complaints for the arrest and prosecution of leaders of Fulani groups that sponsored the killing of people in the state and destruction of property fell on deaf ears. Governor Ortom stated that while his kinsmen the late Presidents Shehu Shagari and Umaru Yar'adua appointed several Tiv people ministers in their cabinets, President Buhari has appointed none in spite of the fact that the ethnic group which voted massively for him in 2015 is estimated to be the fourth largest in the country. The Governor stated that the Buhari administration has brought more hardship on Nigerians and people of the state in different ways, pointing out that Nigerians cannot afford another four years of that kind ofleadership that would further plunge them into more crises. He solicited support for his re-election and that of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as President as well as all other candidates of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, in the forthcoming general elections, stressing that under Atiku, Nigeria would be better. Governor Ortom, while speaking with traditional rulers in the area, had appealed that they should support the PDP Benue North West Senatorial Candidate, Mr Orker Jev, who is a member of the House of Representatives, to replace their son, Senator George Akume, insisting that the former was more effective at the National Assembly. In This Story: #SamuelOrtom #BenueState #Buhari #Herdsmen Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| JUST IN: El-Rufai Passes On In Kaduna Posted: 19 Jan 2019 03:29 PM PST  A statement by the governor's spokesman, Samuel Aruwan, said the retired Air Vice Marshal died in the early hours of Saturday in Abuja. The deceased was born on Nov. 10, 1948 in Zaria, Kaduna State and was commissioned into the Nigerian Air Force in 1972. Aliyu retired in 2002 at the rank of Air Vice Marshall after a meritorious military career. He is survived by his wife, Hajiya Safiya Rufai, six children, brothers and sisters, including Gov. El-Rufai and Alhaji Bashir Ahmad El-Rufai. The burial prayer took place earlier at the Sultan Bello Mosque, Ungwan Sarki, Kaduna around 4pm. In This Story: #AliyuAhmadRufai #NasirElRufai #KadunaState Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| 2019 PRESIDENCY: President Buhari Emerges Oldest Candidate On INEC’s List With 76 Years Posted: 19 Jan 2019 02:32 PM PST
President Muhammadu Buhari, the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate who turned 76 on December 17, 2018, is the oldest of all the 72 candidates running for the number one office. The other septuagenarian presidential candidates are Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (72) of the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and Maj.-Gen. John Gbor (70) of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA. The oldest vice-presidential candidates are the People's Trust's Dr Agwuncha Nwankwo (76) and the United Patriots' Moses Okeke (72). In the 50-59 age range, there are 24 presidential candidates, including Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili (55) of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria and the Young Progressives Party's Prof Kingsley Moghalu (55), and 18 vice-presidential candidates, including Peter Obi (57) of the PDP. In the 40-49 age range, there are 24 presidential candidates, including Eunice Atuejide (40) of the National Interest Party and Fela Durotoye (47) of the Alliance for New Nigeria, and 31 vice-presidential candidates. In the 30-39 age range, there are 10 presidential candidates and 13 vice-presidential candidates. In This Story: #Buhari #Atiku #INEC #PDP #APC Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Cardi B, Camila Cabello, Post Malone & more announced to perform at the 2019 GRAMMYs Posted: 19 Jan 2019 06:30 AM PST
The 61st edition of the Grammys which will take place on February 10, 2019 will feature performances from a top number of superstars with the likes of Cardi B, Post Malone, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes leading the line. This was announced on Thursday, January 17 via their social media pages coming days after Alicia Keys was revealed as the host of this year's edition.  Cardi B has five nominations this year, including Record Of The Year for "I Like It", Album Of The Year and Best Rap Album for her debut full-lenght, Invasion Of Privacy, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Maroon 5 for "Girls Like You" and Best Rap Performance for "Be Careful." First-time GRAMMY nominees Dan + Shay are up for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for "Tequila," while fellow first-time nominee Post Malone received four nominations: 'Record Of The Year' and 'Best Rap/Sung Performance' for "Rockstar" with 21 Savage, Album Of The Year for Beerbongs & Bentleys and Best Pop Solo Performance for "Better Now."
Nigeria's Seun Kuti was also nominated in the 'World Music Category' for his album, ''Black Times.'' This year's edition of music's most glamorous award ceremony will hold on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. In This Story: #CardiB #CamilaCabello #PostMalone #2019GRAMMYs Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Newly released Short film ‘Here’ featuring Stella Damasus by Daniel Ademinokan Posted: 19 Jan 2019 06:20 AM PST
The almost 14 minutes long film tells the story of April (Stella Damasus), who lost her fiance, Nick, when he saved her from being hit by a car as she crosses the street while texting. April is unable to come to terms with the loss of her fiance and had to deal with mental illness believing Nick was still alive. The short film also featured TJ Fink, Sly Augustus, Robert Aloi. It was directed by Daniel Ademinokan and co-produced by Ademinokan and Stella Damasus. In This Story: #ShortFilm #Here #StellaDamasus #DanielAdeminokan #NewlyReleased Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Lagbaja has a message for the leaders of Nigeria Posted: 19 Jan 2019 06:14 AM PST Lagbaja wants the leaders of Nigeria to know that it's citizens are mentally and emotionally weak
The veteran masked singer made this known on his Instagram page on Friday, January 18, 2019. In the post, he wondered how what will happen to a country filled with mentally and emotionally weal people if it was faced with war. "Tell your leaders, somebody should help me translate this to Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and others, I'd repost," he captioned the post. Funny how Lagbaja thinks the people of Nigeria are mentally and emotionally weak while Eedris Abudlkareem thinks it is the president that is mentally and physically weak to rule the country.  It's election season in Nigeria and it is only normal for people to come out to speak out about their different views. And our celebrities aren't left out as they have both subliminally and directly expressed. In This Story: #Lagbaja #Nigeria #MessageForLeaders Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| These are the 6 things Emeka Ike thinks of Nigeria movie industry Posted: 19 Jan 2019 06:07 AM PST
In an interview with Punch published in January 2019, the actor touched on his sincere thoughts about the fast-growing Nigerian movie industry. Here are the six things Emeka Ike thinks of the Nigerian movie industry. 1. State of Nollywood The 'Stigma' actor bared his mind on the state of Nollywood saying, "The industry is no longer what it used to be. Producers don't make (as much) movies anymore; the issue of being poorly paid is out of it. I haven't made movies in over six years. However, last year, I was begged to go to a location for a movie which is all over the Internet now." 2. The new wave On the new wave in the industry, which includes the rise of cable television, Emeka said, "Cable television has taken over everywhere and the producers and marketers that used to be popular then are no longer famous because nobody is buying their CDs." 3. Unstructured system The 'Deceptive Hearts' actor feels the home video system was not properly structured before its fall. The era which heralded Emeka's emergence as one of Nigeria's top actors is believed to have lost its fame due to poor structure.  "The home video system was not properly structured; so, people started buying decoders. The level of politics in the home video sector was so high and our economic value became affected because initially, we got paid from the funds got from the sales of movies. As an actor, you can determine the fees you will charge for a movie. When cable television was introduced, it drastically reduced the sales of movies because some of those movies were already being aired on TV. It is not a personality thing but the lack of structures in the industry. And see where it has brought us." 4. Tired but hope is not lost Though Emeka is not so keen about discussing how the movie industry can reach a greater height, he feels all hope is not lost. He said, "I realised that whenever I tried to speak with people on how we could lift Nollywood higher, they didn't do anything. Some of them are not even informed about what is going on in the industry. Now, it just seems like I am a noise maker but I keep praying that God helps us in 2019." 5. Relevance in the industry On his relevance in the movie industry, Emeka Ike believes not appearing in many films is not peculiar to him saying, "It is not just about me; it is about all the actors in my set. You don't see Jim Iyke, Ramsey Nouah, Genevieve Nnaji, and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde as often in movies anymore as you used to. So, it is not about me alone. It is the new trend that came about when cable television operators came on board." 6. Change in Nollywood is far For Emeka Ike, he has stopped wishing for Nollywood because he feels the change is far. "I have stopped wishing Nollywood anything because I see that change is far. Some years ago, you could hear me say Nollywood was dying, but you will never hear me say that now," he said. In This Story: #Emeka #Nollywood #Industry #SixThings Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| "I'm surprised 'Fall' became more popular than 'IF' in the U.S - says Davido Posted: 19 Jan 2019 06:00 AM PST The singer has expressed his surprise at the success of his 2017 single, 'Fall' on the US charts, while confirming a new album in 2019.
'Fall' had climbed to the number one position on Most Shazamed song in the New York, US and featured on the Billboard most listened to RnB songs in the US for 2018. Talking to veteran journalist, DJ Abass on his Sky UK show, 'For The Record with DJ Abass', Davido, who is in London ahead of his upcoming concert at the O2 Arena on January 27, 2019, discussed a range of issues including the success of 'Fall' on the US charts. ''If' is cool, but the thing about it is there are a lot of Spanish people in the US, and 'Fall' is very easy to sing, it's like a lullaby.'' On if he anticipated that, he replied, ''No, I have always wondered why is it 'Fall'? out of every song, Fall is not even the song I wanted people to know before, but in America, they play it on the radio every 20 minutes and then it is just moving up quickly, The Billboard top RnB song, number 25 and it's moving up.'' Reflecting on the past year and if his plans for 2019 includes the release of a new album, the DMW boss who has only one studio album to his discography and had initially announced that he will be releasing a new project last year stated, 'I always tell people this, since 2016, how many songs have I dropped? I always drop series of songs, all those songs, if you count it now, it's already one album. So I have given you guys materials, just that I haven't compiled it in one body of work, but I think this year I want to compile a couple of songs and drop an album. Davido is aiming at repeating a feat achieved by Wizkid last year when he sold out the 20,000 capacity O2 Arena at his AfroRepublik concert. The concert will feature Davido alongside members of his DMW label including Mayorkun, Dremo, Peruzzi, Idowest and DJ Ecool. In This Story: #Davido #Fall #IF #US #Surprise Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| 'Blogs are the least of my worries' says Davido Posted: 19 Jan 2019 05:55 AM PST Davido might have 99 problems but blogs aren't one of them.
The music star made this known while answering questions from callers at DJ Abass' show, 'For The Record.' According to him, he fights backs any blog that tries to write nonsense about him. "I don't care about media pressure, I have 9.1 million followers, Any blog when wen write nonsense i go post my own back, me sef I be blog," he said. It is common knowledge that Davido is not one of those celebs who lets sleeping dogs lie when it comes about their personality. He is always quick to call out blogs and media outlets that try to tarnish his image. Davido like a number of celebrities is an ardent user of the social media and has in a number of cases been able to clear his name and set the records straight when it had to do with his career and personal life. Davido denies slapping Kizz Daniel's manager as he answers questions from fans on Twitter #AskDavido  Davido for the umpteenth time has come out to deny slapping Kizz Daniel's manager as he answers questions from fans on Twitter. The music star who is presently trending on Twitter with the #AskDavido while giving his fans and followers the opportunity to ask him any question cleared the air about the slapping incident during his concert back in December 2018. "What's the situation on ground with you and Kizz Daniel. Na 2019 be dis we just want to listen to good music. #Askdavido," a fan asked Davido. Just like his previous response to this same topic, Davido replied to the fan that he never slapped Kizz Daniel's manager. "God knows I can never slap his manager! He knows himself I didn't... it's all love always! It hurt me how they switched up on me after all I did... it's cool tho life goes on," he replied.  On a lighter note, when asked about his Range Rover SUV, the singer promised to it out when his Rolls Royce finally lands the country. In This Story: #Davido #Blogs #LessWorries Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Anita Joseph spotted naked with mystery man in new bathroom video Posted: 19 Jan 2019 05:48 AM PST
The voluptuous actress took to her Instagram page on Thursday, January 17, 2019, where she shared a video which has now gone viral. She then went on to caption the video with a message for her haters. "2019 their fada. Am doing me this year kpichicom. If ur not kool with it go fuck ya Sef," she wrote. We all know Anita Joseph is one the sexiest celebrities we have in town who is never shy to show off some skin. Her Instagram page is filled with photos you only see on those magazines teenagers read in the dark. And trust us when we say Anita Joseph knows she's got the looks and sometimes even brags about it. "Am not only a snack...Am a full bakery"- Anita Joseph says  Nobody is going to make you feel better about yourself other than you and that is exactly what Anita Joseph is saying as reveals that she isn't only a snack but a full bakery. The sexy and voluptuous actress made this known via her Instagram page on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, where she shared a very hot photo and captioned it with the quote. "Am not only a snack Am a full bakery Take care of Me and I will feed you 4eva ." One thing is for sure, Anita Joseph is sending positive vibes out there and we love it when celebrities take out time praise themselves. In This Story: #AnitaJoseph #NakedWithMan #BathroomVideo Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Seun Kuti thinks it's mad for parents with out of school kids to attend political rallies. Posted: 19 Jan 2019 05:43 AM PST Seun Kuti slams parents attending political rallies but have their kids out of school
The music star made this known via his Instagram page on Friday, January 18, 2019. According to him, until we begin to serve our children rather than just raise them, we shall never understand national development. "Until we are ready to serve our children and not just raise them, we shall never understand national development. How hijab crisis in a secular school can create more outrage than the closure of our university for months is the proof we need to know that we are willing to serve everything else but our children. Learn to serve your children not just raise them! #getthesax," he captioned the post.  Seun Kuti has times without numbers called out the government of the day over the affairs of the country. In 2018, he said it was time to pass a vote of no confidence on the political system. In This Story: #SeunKuti #PoliticalRallies Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Kemi Adetiba says no to transactional sex Posted: 19 Jan 2019 05:38 AM PST
Backing Falz on his take against transactional sex, Adetiba noted that she will neither support any male or female who engage in transactional sex. On her IG Instastory as captured by Legit News on Friday, January 18, 2019, the 'King Of Boys' director regarded transactional sex as something she would neither indulge in nor have anyone she knows engaging in the act. The filmmaker went a step further to say a 'transactor' and the 'transactee' will have none of her respect if she finds them to be culpable of such act. "Does a "Transactor" need my respect... No. Does a "transactee" require my respect... No. "And will I give my respect to either of them... Quadruple No!!!"  Everybody loves a hero Kemi Adetiba further stamped her support for Falz by praising his creativity. "There has to be a higher, deeper word than PROUD!!! Keep doing your thing and putting your creativity on the line to share stories that will push us as a nation forward," the movie director shared in a post. A day before dropping the album, Falz famously announced to the audience at an album listening session that he detests transactional sex and will continue to echo it in his songs. In This Story: #KemiAdetiba #AgainstTransactionalSex Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Posted: 19 Jan 2019 05:33 AM PST
The decision was reportedly reached silently to avoid legal issues. Variety further reports that a source hinted that there shall be no publication announcing the development in the future. The R&B legend was originally signed to Jive at the start of his career in the 90s but joined Sony after the label became part of Sony BMG.  R Kelly's last album with RCA was in 2016 when he released a Christmas-themed project. He had planned to release a new project until the latest incident. A docuseries, "Surviving R Kelly," where some women revealed in different interviews that the singer abused them sexually when they were teenagers, has seen big names like Lady Gaga and Celine Dion pulling down their songs with the R&B singer from streaming sites. In This Story: #Sony #R&B #RKelly Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| 2019 Elections: Details of Atiku’s Meeting With US Congressmen Emerges Posted: 19 Jan 2019 01:37 AM PST
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has disclosed the details of his meeting with members of the United States Congress. Speaking in an interview with Voice of America in Washington DC, Atiku said the meeting was centered on political developments in Nigeria with focus on how Nigeria would strengthen its relationship with the US, if elected president next month, Daily Post reports. He said: "I told you before that my coming to the United State is in the hands of Americans if they decided to issue a Visa to me I will definitely come and if they refused to give me I cannot come. And now they have issued it to me and I am here. "I'm having some positive discussions with some of the officials. I was in the Congress and I had discussions with some high ranking Congress men and Women about Nigeria and how Nigeria intends to improve her relationship with the United States of America." Atiku also revealed he enjoys the support of the United States Government going into the 2019 General Elections. Asked if top officials of the United State were in support of his presidential candidacy, the Wazirin Adamawa replied: "Yes, there is no doubt because the United State is ready to support any country that is practicing democracy." He added that critics who claimed he could not enter the US because of a purported money laundering allegation hanging on his neck were misinformed. "The whole thing (criticism) is about misinformation because for a very long time they have been lying to them (Nigerians) and they agreed; I tried to explain to them but they refused to listen. And I hope now people are going to understand," Atiku said. In This Story: #AtikuInAmerica #USCongress #PDP Sharing is caring. Share this story  |
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