Author: Kelvin Funkeye

1. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all the 27 chairmanship seats, in the just concluded Local Government elections in Imo State. This was confirmed by the chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC), Ethelbert Ebebuchi, on Sunday in Owerri. 2. The Metropolitan Bishop of the Calabar Archdiocese, His Grace, Most, Rev. Joseph Ekuwem has given reasons President Muhammadu Buhari should not seek re-election. Speaking to journalists on Sunday, the Cleric lamented the…

Nollywood actor turned politician, Yul Edochie (born Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie 7 January 1982) who is one of the sons of veteran actor and heavyweight, Pete Edochie, has disclosed that he is not under pressure to surpass his father’s achievements. The Nigerian actor, named after popular Russian actor Yul Brynner stated that he is just out to play his part in the society. “It is not my plan to fill my father’s shoes; I have…

Nigerian Male barbie Bobrisky held his birthday party at Escape Night Club last night, and some prominent Nigerian celebrities were in attendance. Tonto Dikeh, Mercy Aigbe, Toyin Abraham, Anita Joseph and others, showed up for the crossdresser. Bobrisky who also gave an emotional speech at the party, thanked his friends who stood by him amidst ‘false’ reports and criticisms he has faced. He didn’t hesitate to give a special shoutout to Tonto Dikeh for all…

An Argentine police officer has been promoted after a photo of her breast-feeding a neglected baby at a hospital while in uniform went viral. Celeste Ayala was among a team of officers who had taken six siblings into state custody on August 14th because of unfavourable conditions at home. At the hospital where the children were being attended to, the youngest, about 7 months old was crying and Ayala requested permission from the hospital staff to breastfeed…

The Police Command in Enugu State has commenced investigation into an incident that led to a 24-year-old man committing suicide after an overdose of marijuana.   Spokesman of the command, SP. Ebere Amaraizu, made the announcement in Enugu today saying the incident happened on August 22nd at Ameke Village in Enu-Oduma Community in the Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State.   Amaraizu identified the dead man as Ebube Chukwu. He said that Chukwu was reported to have committed suicide after…

Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage stunned her fans as she undoubtedly lived up to their expectations after her sold-out Savage Tour/concert at the Indigo 02 in London turned out to be a huge success. Surprisingly, a video surfaced online showing the Mavin Queen and mother of one immensely hugging and kissing an unknown man backstage after the sold out event. Watch video here: The man whose identity is unknown, is allegedly the same person that once…

The official trailer for Genevieve Nnaji‘s highly anticipated movie “Lionheart” is here! Lionheart, which will premiere at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), stars Nkem Owoh, Pete Edochie, Onyeka Onwenu, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Kalu Ikeagwu, Peter “Mr P” Okoye and more, and this would be Genevieve’s directorial debut. The movie follows Genevieve who plays Adaeze, a level-headed executive in her father’s bus company, Lionheart Transport. Time and again, Adaeze has proven her keen ability to make a profit and…

President Buhari in Daura on Friday said the string of victory recorded by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in bye-elections in Bauchi, Katsina and Kogi States is sufficient proof that 2019 elections will be won by the party. Receiving the representatives of the 34 Chairmen of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Katsina State, President Buhari said: “coming against the backdrop of the victory in Ekiti governorship election, the string of victory by…

A bride didn’t look too happy as she married a much older man in Aguata, Anambra state. In photos shared online, the bride is seen wearing a scowl all through on what should have been a happy day. See more photos below.

Ghana’s former president John Mahama has announced his intention to put his name on the ballot for the country’s next election in 2020. Mahama was defeated in 2016 by current president Nana Akufo-Addo. “I have submitted my letter to the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) confirming my decision to contest for the leadership of the party with a clear view on victory in 2020, with your support,” he wrote on Facebook. “I’ve prayed diligently about the task ahead…