Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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…

Olu Maintain Treats Ayo Makun’s Wife, Mabel To Shopping Spree In Atlanta Nigerian singer Olu Maintain recently left fans in awe after treating Ayo Makun’s wife, Mabel, to an extravagant shopping spree in Atlanta. In the clip, Olu Maintain can be seen accompanying Mabel as they explore multiple high-end stores. The singer leaves no stone unturned in making sure Mabel is happy. Her husband, AY, announced this on his Instagram page, showing gratitude to the artist. According to him, the couple ran into Olu Maintain and De Waves in Lenox Mall, and they showed his wife love after hearing about…

NNPCL Resumes Operation At Forcados Terminal, Oil Production To Rise By 350,000bpd The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has resumed operations at the Forcados Terminal, with oil production projected to rise by 350,000 barrels per day. With this, NNPCL is getting close to the August target of 1.8 million barrel per day oil projection target. This development is coming after a month of outage of the Trans Niger Pipelines System due to repairs at the Aleto section and loading systems leak at the Forcados export terminal. Both terminals are operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC). Exports from Forcados…

30 years after son’s murder: Murtala Muhammed’s family calls for victims’ rights legislation Zachari Muhammed In remembrance of their son and brother, Zackari Muhammed, the family of the late former Nigerian head of state, General Murtala Muhammed, has expressed profound discontent with the prosecution of murder trials in Nigeria 27-year-old Zackari Muhammed, a finance graduate of the University of Canterbury in Kent, met a tragic end in Abuja on August 13, 1993. He was fatally shot. Dr. Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode made the family’s position known at the 30th anniversary of Zakari Muhammed’s untimely death, held in Lagos at the weekend. Muhammed-Oyebode…