Asaba 2018 AAC: Nigerians count medal potentials with one finger

 In another 48 hours, the best of African athletes will lace up their running shoes and hit the track for the 21st African Athletics Championships billed for August 1-5 at the newly commissioned Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State.Being an IAAF World Cup in Athletics year, elite African athletes who have never had the penchant of shying away from the championships, are expected in Asaba to earn the right to represent Africa  at the inter-continental event scheduled to hold September in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Sydney Olympic Gold Medal Apart from the hustle for the African team spot; top athletics nations in the continent are eager to reaffirm their dominance in their respective

 strong holds. Nigeria being the host country, is also holding on to hope and believe that they cannot be ruled out of reckoning, even as officials are counting the country’s medal potentials on one finger. Gone are the days, when Nigeria sent shivers down the spines of other African countries, as the

Don’t give up on us — Coach Saheed

 As Nigerian athletes put up a last minute effort to shape up for the African Championships, coach Akinpelu Saheed  has urged Nigerians not to give up on the team as they can still spring surprises. The athletes only went into camp last Sunday, after the botched national trials and according to coach Saheed, it has been quite a great effort to put the athletes in competition mood. “We are trying our best. Despite the short time we have to prepare. “I know that Nigerians are ever hungry for success. We will try to win something for the country no matter what. “Here at Ozoro we have been well taken care of and the food is good. So we don’t have any reason not to fight.” He said the major

Kizz Daniel is too big to banter words with Harrysong —Kizz Daniel’s Mgt.

 Kizz Daniel, has finally cleared the air on why  Harrysong recorded another version of his latest song, ‘Selense’, with Iyanya and Dice Ailes, and stopped promoting the original version which featured himself and Reekado Banks. Recall that Harrysong claimed he recorded another version of the song because Kizz Daniel had refused to work with Reekado Banks over an unsettled beef

between both artistes. Speaking through a member of his management team who wouldn’t want his name in print, Kizz Daniel said contrary to Harrysong’s claim he has no beef with Reekado Banks. He explained the reason behind his refusal to shoot the video of the song with Harrysong. “Kizz

There was no violence at my concert —Mayorkun

 Leading DMW music act, Mayorkun, has denied allegations that have been trailing the conclusion of his recent concert held in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to an official statement made available to Showtime, contrary to reports that the concert was characterized by insecurity, violence, assault, rape, and other unfounded allegations, adequate arrangement was provided for full protection of everybody who attended the concert. Mayorkun The statement which reads in part says; “Mayorkun’s Concert, which was widely acclaimed by attendees as the best music concert to be held in the city of Ibadan was very well managed with experienced security officials in place, despite the over 13-thousand

Juliet Ibrahim questions why men don’t take care of their women

Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim is surprised and has questioned why some men do not like to take care of their women simply because they believe the women are independent. Juliet Ibrahim The actress is of the view that, a man must take care of his woman whether the woman is well to do or not. In an Instagram post, she wrote:’’I do not understand men who don’t take care of their women, all in the name of “She’s independent”. If you don’t take care of her, my brother, someone else will’’

Wizkid reacts to baby mama’s banging bikini body

 Wizkid and his third babymama, Jada Pollock seem to be having good relationship time as star boy Wizkid was recently seen commenting on her new photo with love emojis. Wizkid Recall that Jada Pollock is Wizkid’s third baby mama from whom he had his most beloved son, Zion and is sure seem the singer is still head over heels with his baby mama. According to several sources, Jada has worked with several footballers including Didier Drogba and both of them even opened a boutique in London together. Wizkid has three managers he works with which includes Dumi Oburota, Sunday Are and

Tonto Dikeh, NAPTIP take campaign against human trafficking to UniAbuja

 Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, have taken the campaign against human trafficking to students of the University of Abuja. Speaking to newsmen on the sidelines of the campaign, the Director-General of NAPTIP, Julie Donli-Okah, said the event created an opportunity for the agency to engage directly with the undergraduates on the issue of trafficking in persons. According to her, a lot of youths have fallen victims in the past to human traffickers who exploited their ignorance on the issue. Tonto-Dikeh Donli-Okah, represented by the Director Public Education, Mr Arinze Orakwue, said: “The Tonto Dikeh Foundation has ushered a very important week for the commemoration of the 2018 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The actress has provided platform for us to speak to one of the largest groups we are targeting. “Basically, the aim of the campaign is to raise voices and increase the

Tiwa Savage, Teebillz recall labor room memories as son turns 3years

 Tiwa Savage and ex-hubby Tee Billz Balogun, recently took to social media to share cute messages as their son Jamil Balogun popularly known as JamJam marks his third birthday. Tiwa Savage and TeeBillz JamJam’s birthday did not only witness celebration by both his mother and her estranged husband on social media, but also brought back sweet memories   for the estranged couple, as Tee billz shared a picture of three of them on instagram with caption titled;”I see a little more of me in you with each passing year. To the world you’re JamJam but to mummy and I, you are

Buhari to supporters: Don’t jump INEC gun

 President Muhammadu Buhari has urged supporters to slow down further campaigns for his re-election as they amount as a breach of the rules of the Independent National Electoral Commission. Mr. Femi Adesina, the media adviser to President Buhari sued for patience on Saturday in a statement. However, supporters are free to publicize the various achievements of the Buhari administration, he said. According to INEC time-table, party primaries for the Presidential, Governorship, Federal and State Elections would begin on August 18 to end on October 7, 2018, while that of the FCT Area Council Elections will commence on September 4 to end on October 27, 2018. The campaigns by political parties for presidential election would begin November 18, while that for the National Assembly Elections would start December 1. Governorship, State Assembly and FCT Area council candidates are not expected to mount the rostrum before 2 December. The last day for the submission of nomination forms to INEC is December 3, 2018 for Presidential and National Assembly Elections; December 17 for Governorship and State Assembly and December 14, 2018 for the FCT Area Council Elections. Presidential Election would hold on February 16, 2019, while Governorship and State Assembly Elections would be conducted on March 2, 2019. Here is

Tambuwal will leave APC for Presidential ambition – Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Chibuike Amaechi, has Friday, said that the Federal government is aware the the Governor of Sokoto State, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal will soon leave the All Progressive Party, APC, over his Presidential ambition. Sokoto state Governor, Tambuwal Amaechi while fielding questions from newsmen during the inspection of Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri project in Delta State, said the ruling party is not unmindful of Tambuwal’s ambition for President. According

to him, “No matter what you do, the governor of Sokoto will leave naturally because he had the ambition of being the president in 2019 and even if you take a chicken to him he will still leave. It is same with Kwara.” “These are people you expect they will leave. They left with members of the National Assembly but they came from the areas that the President is very comfortable. Do you