By SHOLA AYEOTAN Nigerian-born Comedian, Bright Okpocha popularly known as BasketMouth, the undisputed king of comedy in Nigeria has been honoured in the most amazing way possible by the Mayor of the City of Houston ‘Annice D. Parker. The Mayor has declared the 17th of July as Basketmouth Day in Houston, Texas in recognition of his contribution in Uniting the …
By TEMILADE ENIOLA Hip hop queen, Beyoncé is the inspiration for a new skyscraper planned for Melbourne, Australia. Their 68-story mixed-use tower is an explicit “homage” to the superstar and her video of dancers wrapped in stretch fabric. “We’re going to trust you’ve seen the music video for Beyoncé’s Ghost,” says Australian architecture firm Elenberg Fraser. “Its spiraling curves recall …
By Afolayan Lanre Christian Benteke has been unveiled as a Liverpool player after the Anfield club triggered his £32.5million release clause. The Belgium hitman, who joined Aston Villa in 2012 and scored 42 league goals in 88 matches, arrived at the Reds’ Melwood training complex on Wednesday to undergo his medicals and put pen to paper. Benteke will be complemented …
By Ayeotan Shola Popular Disc Jockey, Neptune has today become the latest daddy in the Nigeria entertainment scene the ongoing baby boom in the industry amongst the stars. DJ Neptune welcomed his first daughter today which also happens to be a Father’s day. He shared a photo of his daughter in an Instagram post this evening. It’s the perfect Father’s …
Tennis’s living legend, Serena Williams, 33, gained another one over longtime rival, Maria Sharapova, 28 heading into another Wimbledon final. Serena now heads to the final to face Garbine Muguruza for the Wimbledon title which promises to be a great match. Maria hoped that she could pull off another upset, just like in 2004, when she defeated Serena at …
By OYEWALE OYELOLA Saturday Xtra is opinion column aim at discussion national issues in light, interesting and humorous ways. This column is another way to inform, educate and at the time entertain our numerous readers worldwide. Welcome to my world, I hope you get something xtra from today’s article Many Nigerians are familiar with the word ‘Nationalcake’. Nationalcake is often …
By TEMILADE ENIOLA Favourite screen celebrities including Kate Henshaw, Bany W, Ivie Okujaye were among those at the launch of DStv Compact Bouquet Launch. At the event which held at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos were Multichoice Officials among whom are Martin Mabutho, General Manager, Marketing, Chioma Afe, Marketing Manager, Akinola Saliu, General Manager, Sales. Anchored by Blackmagic, the event …
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By JUNIOR OTABONO Govenor Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State has explained why workers’ salaries in the state have been delayed for months. Aregbesola said, though he’s feeling the plight of civil servants in the state whose salaries have be delayed but the current financial status in the state had made it difficult for him to pay. A statement issued …
By SHOLA AYEOTAN Forner President Goodluck Jonatha was sighted agin in public after a long time away from all activities. He was spotted in a First Bank PLC located at Gwarimpa in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Monday, July 13, 2015 and some of his fans seized the opportunity to take an amazing shot with him. He was at …
