Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Olu Maintain & Dewaves Support AY Comedian After Loss Nigerian comedian AY and his wife, Mabel Makun, have expressed their appreciation to musician Olu Maintain and businessman Dewaves ObiEgo for their solidarity after their residence was recently consumed by fire. The couple expressed their appreciations when they ran into none other than singer Olu Maintain and prominent entrepreneur Dewaves ObiEgo, at Lenox Mall recently. Recall that AY and Mabel’s home was recently razed, resulting in significant loss for Mabel. However, Olu Maintain and Dewaves ObiEgo spontaneously showered the couple with compassion and support after the incident. Taking to social media…

Tinubu: There will be no increase in price of petrol President Bola-Ahmed-Tinubu In a move that will certainly excited many Nigerians, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday promised that there will no longer be any increase in the pump price of premium motor spirit, popularly known as petrol. Spokesperson to the President Ajuri Ngelale, told journalists on Tuesday that the President gave him the assurance at a closed-door meeting he had with him. “The president wishes to assure Nigerians, following the announcements by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), just yesterday that there will be no increase in the…

Cook-a-thon: Kenyan cook surpasses Hilda Baci’s record A Kenyan cook, Maliha Mohammed, has surpassed Hilda Baci’s record of the longest cooking marathon. Mohammed achieved the feat a few months after declaring her intention to pursue it. 26-year-old Hilda Baci had achieved the longest cooking marathon with a time of 93 hours and 11 minutes. She was on Tuesday, June 13, officially declared the Guinness World Record holder. Chef Mohammed who began her cook-a-thon on August 11 unofficially set a new record after cooking for 95 hours 15 minutes. The mother of two who had previously broken the Guinness World Record…

Davido to perform at Footballers’ Association awards  Adeleke, a.k.a Davido Popular Nigerian musician, David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido is set to take the stage at the forthcoming Professional Footballers’ Association awards. The Unavailable crooner made this known via Twitter on Tuesday. Announcing his preparation to storm the epoch-making event, he said, “Ballers! Are you ready? We bringing some TIMELESS vibes to you at the 50th PFA AWARDS in Manchester on the 29th of August! Let’s have an unforgettable night.” A statement on the organisers of the awards’ website www.thepfa.com noted that this year’s edition of the awards is special because it…

ASUU donates relief items to Benue IDPs The Academic Staff Union of Universities has donated food and non-food items to the Internally Displaced Persons in Benue State. Making the donations at the Abagana IDP camp in Makurdi, on Tuesday, the National President of the union, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, said they were in the state to show kindness to the Benue IDPs. The president who was represented by the National Resource Person, Professor Ralpy Ofokwu said the donation was a national programme embarked upon by the union, noting that the same programme was going on simultaneously across the country. The President…

“I Broke My Leg On Set of Jagun Jagun Movie” – Adedimeji Lateef Reveals Nollywood Actor, Adedimeji Lateef has praised his wife for supporting him after he broke his leg on the set of Jagun Jagun movie, produced by Femi Adebayo. According to Lateef he would soon begin the shoot of his new movie, Lisabi. He noted that he couldn’t have completed the work on Adebayo’s Jagun Jagun but for the love and support of his wife. Lateef and his wife stole the show at the premiere of the movie as they stepped out in style, drawing attention due to…

Popular Nigerian Music Producer, Fiokee Reveals Why Producers Are Becoming Singers The reason why producers are becoming singers has been revealed. Popular Nigerian music producer and guitarist, Ifiok Effanga, well known as Fiokee revealed why many music producers are switching to singing during a recent interview with Hip TV. He said the trend is because producers are not given enough accolades and monetary benefits. Fiokee said, “The reason for producers are switching sides to become singers, I feel and have experienced, is because of not getting the flowers [accolades] they are supposed to get. Sometimes, they dey popular pass money…

“Celebrity Life Preventing Me From Getting Haircut In Barbershop” – Chike Laments Popular Nigerian singer/songwriter, Chike has spoken about his lifestyle before he attained fame. In an interview with ‘The Cable’, the singer said he does not have any regrets becoming famous. He said he’s happy with the status quo, but he misses those regular activities he could do as a normal person. He recalled how he used to walk to the barbershop to have a haircut without obstructions from fans. Chike said, “I do not have any regrets. When I consciously started making music, I have always wanted to…

“Why I Rejected Davido’s Money” – Man Who Rode On Bicycle From Benue To See Davido Speaks Emmanuel Myam, a diehard fan of Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known by his stage name Davido, rode a bicycle to Lagos from Benue State to see the DMW boss has revealed why he rejected the money Davido wants to give him. KOKO TV NG had last week reported that Mr Emmanuel embarked on a bicycle ride to see Davido in Lagos, however, the singer who wasn’t in town requested the cyclist’s account details and asked him to go back home and…

“Why I Rejected Davido’s Money” – Man Who Rode On Bicycle From Benue To See Davido Speaks Emmanuel Myam, a diehard fan of Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known by his stage name Davido, rode a bicycle to Lagos from Benue State to see the DMW boss has revealed why he rejected the money Davido wants to give him. KOKO TV NG had last week reported that Mr Emmanuel embarked on a bicycle ride to see Davido in Lagos, however, the singer who wasn’t in town requested the cyclist’s account details and asked him to go back home and…