Support not hate. Wizkid should be praised for this, not hated and scorned for being an achiever. Starboy’s Grammy nomination is real

 

Wizkid is 'Artiste of the Year' at AFRIMA 2016
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Wizkid has been nominated for a Grammy awards. That’s the truth, the fact and the only thing that truly matters to Nigeria at this year’s Grammy. Wizkid becomes the first Nigerian pop star to get a nod in the award ceremony. But many people refuse to acknowledge that. Some even outrightly mock the greatness of the singer for getting his name on the sheet via hardwork, and smart power moves.

Others say ‘It’s a lie’. Show me where Wizkid’s name was written, let me see.”

Well, I’ll show you. Better read and allow wisdom enter your brain.

Ahem.

Actress Mercy Johnson Okojie shows off customised plate number

Mercy Johnson Okojie
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Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has so many things to be thankful for. The mum of three shared a photo of herself close to her Lexus with a customized plate reading, "Odi Wife". The mum of three took to Instagram today, December 7, 2016, sharing a photo of herself close to her Lexus with a customized plate reading, "Odi Wife".

LEAKED: The reduced fee Chelsea paid for Hazard & his incredible Player of the Year bonus

Belgian outlet Le Soir published a series of reports from website Football Leaks revealing the financial aspects behind the 25-year-old's contract

Chelsea paid a transfer fee of €35 million to Lille for the services of Eden Hazard, rather than the €40 million that was originally reported, while the Belgium international received a €2.4 million bonus for being named PFA Premier League Player of the Year in 2015, according to Le Soir.

The Belgian outlet published a series of reports from Football Leaks revealing the financial aspects

Video: Robin Ström, a firefighter Proposes romantically to his girlfriend Klara Rizell A Pilot. (Can you say "no" to a romantic proposal like this?)

Robin Ström, a firefighter, turned what would have been an ordinary helicopter landing, into one of the most romantic proposals this year.

As Klara Rizell, Ström's girlfriend, made to land the helicopter she was piloting, she had no idea that her boyfriend had enlisted the help of some insiders to propose to her in the same airport where the couple first met.

Benedicta Daudu - President Buhari’s Anti-Corruption Adviser Suspended from UNIJOS for Allegedly Cheating During an Examination

                                                      Benedicta Daudu

A suspended member of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption (PACAC), Benedicta Daudu has been suspended from the University of Jos (UNIJOS) after she was allegedly caught cheating while writing an examination on May 4 2016, PREMIUM TIMES reports.

Daudu, who was reportedly copying from a prepared answer during an examination (Global Context in Public Policy) for a Master’s degree in Research and Public Policy in the Faculty of Social Sciences in UNIJOS, was an associate professor of law and former head of the Department of Jurisprudence and International Law of the Faculty of Law in the same university.

2019 presidency: Buhari is a monumental failure - Dr. Junaid Mohammed

Junaid Mohammed said Nigeria may break up if Buhari is re-elected in 2019

Dr. Junaid Mohammed, a second republic lawmaker and a foremost commentator on northern Nigerian affairs, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a 'monumental failure' as president.

The Whistler reports that Mohammed warned that crisis may erupt which could hasten the break-up of the country if Buhari decides to run for re-election in 2019.
“If Buhari decides to contest in 2019, he will be defeated, except if he rigs the election and there will

FG bans importation of vehicles through land borders

  Used cars.
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Adeniyi said the ban was sequel to a presidential directive restricting all vehicle imports to the Sea ports only.

The Federal Government has banned the importation of vehicles into the country through land borders.

In a statement on Monday in Abuja, Mr Wale Adeniyi, the Nigeria Customs Service Public Relations Officer, stated that “the prohibition order covers all new and used vehicles”.

SEE PHOTOS OF: Ekiti State Governor, pictured distributing banana and groundnut to kids in Ekiti State

Governor Ayo Fayose over the weekend, shared banana and groundnut to children residing at Okesa, where he had gone to inspect some ongoing projects. More photos after the cut.

SEE THE REASON WHY UN WARNS that ‘5.1 million Nigerians might die of hunger in 2017,’

 

The warning was given by Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator of United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Peter Lundberg.

The United Nations (UN) has warned that 5.1 million Nigerians in the North-East might die of starvation in 2017.

The warning was given by Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator of United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Peter Lundberg.

Lundberg gave the warning at the launch of the 2017 Humanitarian Response Plan for Nigeria's northeast region in Abuja.

“A projected 5.1 million people will face serious food shortages as the conflict and risk of unexploded

"A Trip to Jamaica" highest grossing Nollywood movie of 2016 is set to premiere in United Kingdom this December.

 

Robert Peter's "A Trip to Jamaica," which premiered in Nigeria on September 30, 2016, is set to premiere in UK.

The box office record breaking movie will premiere in United Kingdom on Friday, December 9, 2016. The movie will also screen in cinemas on December 10 and 11, 2016.

Currently the highest grossing Nollywood movie of 2016 with 168 million naira, "A Trip to Jamaica" stars Hollywood  acts Roberts and Dan Davies, Jamaica acts Paul Campbell and Rebecca Silvera, Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh and Nigerian actors that include AY Makun, Funke Akindele, Nse Ikpe Etim, Patoranking, Cynthia Morgan and Ras Kimono.

Ibrahimovic finally revealed why he kicked Coleman in the head

The Manchester United striker has attempted to play down his clash with the Everton defender in Sunday's fixture

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has explained why he kicked Seamus Coleman in the head during Manchester United's draw at Everton, insisting it wasn't a deliberate incident.
The 35-year-old scored the visitors' goal at Goodison Park with a brilliant first-half lob, but was

Super Falcons forward (Asisat Oshoala) wins Golden Boot at 2016 AWCON

Asisat Oshoala(Twitter/Asisat Oshoala)

Asisat Oshoala scored six goals in the Super Falcons' group fixtures against Mali, Ghana and Kenya.

Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has won the Golden Boot of the 2016 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations.

Oshoala scored six goals as the Super Falcons win their eighth AWCON title.

EXPOSED!!! Davido did not originally create and record 'Gbagbe oshi' song

In 2014, at weekly concert Industry Nite, on a cold Wednesday night at Spice Route Lounge, Victoria Island Lagos, the industry gathered as usual to celebrate one their most distinguished sons. Sources have revealed to Pulse that Davido's single 'Gbagbe Oshi', was not originally created and performed by the Sony Music singer. He bought it off a veteran dancehall artiste.