By Glam & Essence The ‘Hijab’ is a very popular fashion garb worn mostly by Muslim women to cover some parts of the body, usually the head and neck region to protect her modesty from unrelated males. Yet being modest doesn’t mean that you need to give up on looking after yourself or look stylish wearing it. Today, the hijab can…
By Glam & Essence Fashion entrepreneur and brand influencer, Temi Otedola,who is one of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola’s daughters is in an excited mood presently. The 23-year-old is set to feature in her Nollywood debut dubbed ”Citation” , a film by Kunle Afolayan. According to Afolayan, Citation is a coming-of-age movie, which tells the story of Moremi Oluwa (Temi Otedola),…
By Glam & Essence Since she came back on twitter, it has been to respond to one thing or the other thrown at her that on air personality and entrepreneur, Toke Makinwa has been responding to. The rumours has been making the rounds that she did go under the knife to enhance her curves. This was one rumour Toke decided…
By Glam & Essence The power of social media has come to bare following the rescue of Ms Ajayi Omolola,the Nigerian lady whose viral video revealing that she was trafficked to Lebanon under false pretence that she was going to be an English teacher in the country. Mrs Abike Dabiri- Erewa disclosed revealed that she has been rescued through her…
By Glam & Essence Queen Elizabeth II and royal family have agreed on a “period of transition,” which allows the Duke and Duchess of Sussex,Prince Harry and his wife Megan to split their time between Canada and the UK.This agreement was reached after the couple announced last week that they wished to step back from their roles as senior members…
By Glam & Essence The death rumour about Nigeria’s celebrity cross-dresser, Bobrisky began with a report credited to a TV station recently and it soon went viral.This has promptly a reacted from his/her with a tweet, saying,‘Na them go die”. Bobristy followed it with another tweet which read: “Am a hard rock & noting can break me”, posting along a…
By Glam & Essence Despite reeling out frightening statistics on okada and tricycles menace, the Lagos State Government on Monday said it will not be taking definitive action against illegal operations of commercial motorcycles and tricycles on restricted routes across the State. The state government had on Sunday said 200 okada accidents were recorded in the state on monthly basis,…
By Glam & Essence Oyo State saw a crowd from across the country and beyond as guests of Fuji music King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal was crowned as the 1st Mayegun of Yorubaland The ancient town of Oyo witnessed a crowd like no other who turned up for big event today, Monday 14 2020. Dignitaries from all over stormed the town,notable…
By Glam & Essence It was clear to Nigerians across the country, especially those within the Lagos social circle that the celebration of billionaire industrialist and business icon, Chief Rasak Akanni Okoya’s 80th birthday, would be one to reckon with. The much talked about event took place on Saturday 12th of January, 2020, at his Oluwa N nshola Estate, Lekki,…
By Glam & Essence While the dust is yet to settle over the announcement by the Duke and Duchess Of Sussex, Prince Harry and Megan Markle,their shock decision to step down as “senior” royals and split their time between the UK and Canada,thus exiting their duties within the royal house,Megan seem to have set the ball rolling of their determination…
By Glam & Essence Many fans and admirers of Nollywood actress Dakore Egbuson are troubled by the news in circulation that her 11- year- old relationship/ marriage to Olumide Akande,the son of billionaire businessman,Harry Akande may have finally come to an end. While many of her fans may want to regard it as fake news,those in the know say it…
Glam&Essence No doubt, Burna Boy was the real deal in 2019,making the big mark as the artist to reckon with.His African Giant album ended the year as a Grammy nominee for best World album,making him one artist most sought after.So what worked for him you may ask?Well,it has been the big numbers he has been racking in the rating charts.…
By Susan Eyo Ikpe Nigeria’s leading events and decoration personality and boss of Newton & David Events Ltd, Weruche Majekodunmi is 60 today. The unassuming woman of style has calved her spot in the world of events decoration, having transformed some of the most talked about events that turned out as world class. As a pioneer in the Events industry,her…
By Susan Eyo Ikpe All roads will lead to the Okoya’s lekki mansion on the 11th of January,as the family will be throwing a party like no other for him to celebrate his turning 80.Presently,preparations have been rounded up for the 80th Birthday celebration of the Billionaire industrialist and founder, Eleganza Group of Companies His beautiful and equally industrious wife,…
By Glam & Essence It was a shocked Gbemisola Saraki,the Minister of State for Transport,and half sister if ex -Senate President, Bukola Saraki that faced the reality of the demolition of her father’s property, ‘Ile Arugbo’, by the Kwara State Government in the early hours of Thursday. Governor AbdulRazaq,the governor of Kwara state had claimed that the property did not…
By Glam & Essence For the the 2020 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival,the organisers of the event have released the full list of the global artistes billed to perform at the two weekends event, as well as its headliners for the 2020 edition.The list was made public on friday. The headliners for the event are:Rage Against the Machine, Travis…
By Glam & Essence Since the news broke that Davido took a trip to Ghana accompanied by his baby mana,Sophia Momodu,its been one knock after the other that fsns of thd artist have viven him and Sophia. The story was that he took the mother of his daughter Imade, to Ghana for vacation. Not many of his fans liked the…
By Glam & Essence American rapper, Alexis Alijai Lynch better known as Lexii Alijai is dead.The young 21- year- old’s passing was confirmed by her family members on Facebook, through a tribute her cousin wrote to the late musician.She wrote: “You’re a real legend. If you know or heard her music you’d feel chills. Rest in paradise you’ll never be…
By Glam & Essence King of juju music,King Sunny Ade (KSA) KSA, whose original name is Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye,went back memory lane with a young interviewer,9- year-old Temidara Onafuye, a primary school pupil based in North Carolina, USA, visiting Nigeria for the Christmas and New Year.The young fan of KSA had craved to see Sunny Ade because of her…
By Glam & Essence The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has revealed what God told him concerning Nigeria and the world in 2020.According to him, there will be earthquakes in places that have never experienced them before. Adeboye also said volcanoes that had been dormant for years would erupt in several places…
By Glam & Essence The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has confirmed the arrest of the former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani. According to a source, “He is now being quizzed in our Jabi headquarters in Abuja”. It was being alleged that the Senator collected money from the chairman and CEO of ASD Motors, his namesake ,Sani Dauda, under…
By Glam&Essence Pop diva ,Mariah Carey classic holiday song has made history as the first artist to top the Billboard charts in four separate decades. Her hit christmas song,“All I Want For Christmas Is You” is number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week dated January 4, 2020, based on sales, radio airplay and streaming data — its…
By Glam & Essence Following the backlash that came with his homophobic jokes after he was selected as host at the 2019 Oscars, American stand-up comedian and actor ,Kevin Hart has admitted to acting immature. The incident also led to Hart’s decision to give up the February hosting, after he refused to apologize for the anti-gay sentiments, homophobic terminology and…
By Glam & Essence Davido’s first baby mama Sophia Momodu is receiving tons of praises after flying with davido to Ghana. Davido, Zlatan and others have arrived in Ghana for the AfroNation Festival. Davido made the trip with Sophia Momodu (his baby mama) and thrir daughter, Aurora Imade Adeleke for the festival. Its been praises for Sophie fro. Social media…
By Glam & Essence Two bands, Passion 4 and Freedom bands were declared winners of this year’s edition of Africa’s biggest street party, Carnival Calabar. The tie for the first position is happening for the first time in the history of Carnival Calabar.Second place winner is the Seagulls band,while Bayside band came third and Master Blasta band took the fourth…
By Glam & Essence The much-anticipated MarlianFest event by Naira Marley will take place on the 30th of December 2019, in Lagos at the Eko Convention center, Eko Hotel, Victoria Island. That the event is already set to shut down Lagos was confirmed when Naira Marley revealed on Twitter that Regular or Standing Tickets have been sold out. The Tickets…
By Glam & Essence Veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo and his wife, Jumobi celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary recently,and they did it with a stylish photo shoot. RMD took to Instagram to celebrate the anniversary and also to eulogize Jumobi who he got married to in 2000. Sharing photos of himself and Jumobi, the actor wrote: “19 years and counting….…
By Glam & Essence Nigerian superstar, Davido has shared a screenshot of his Whatsapp chat with his father, Dr. Deji Adeleke, who attended his headline concert, ‘A Good time’, last night, December 28th. Davido thrilled fans at his concert tagged,‘A Good Time With Davido’ at Eko Atlantic City. His dad who must have enjoyed the show, expressed his joy when…
By Glam & Essence Starboy,Wizkid,pulled a surprise on fans on Saturday,when he showed up for “2Baba Live” concert, less than 48 hours after he performed all-night at his sold-out concert. Tuface lnnocent ldibia,who was celebrating 20 years on stage held 2Baba Live concert to mark the feat.The concert held at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island,…
By Glam & Essence Ghanaian actress and film producer, Juliet Ibrahim has declared that new strategy as it concerns her relationship in 2020,will be totaslly different from how shee has done things.According to her when she starts getting serious with anyone, she will be uploading the photos of whoever she starts getting serious with, with the caption “ WHO GET…
By Glam & Essence Nigerian singer, songwriter, and composer, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, better known as Brymo has taken to social media to declare himself Nigeria’s artiste of the decade. The artist bragged about his music abilities and the success of his “Oleku” and “Ara” songs, which, undoubtedly recorded massive airplay. Brymo, who has been placed in the category of artistes that…
By Glam & Essence Nigerian singer, Abolore Adegbola Akande popularly known as 9ice has married his baby-mama, Olasunkanmi Ajala on Thursday. The mother of his daughter had shared beautiful pre-wedding photos. She shared some new post yesterday, and wrote: “I promise its ….You and I till the wheels fall off…You and I till the sun fades into the darkness..You and…
By Glam & Essence Barely a day to christmas,the country home of former President Goodluck Jonathan was s attacked by gunmen in military uniform leading to the death of a soldier guarding the home.The gunmen stormed the resident at Otuoke, in Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa State. According to multiple sources, three of the gunmen were killed by the…
By Glam & Essence BBN disqualified housemate,Tacha celebrated her 24th birthday on Monday and she was appreciated by one of her supporter and huge fan, Bobrisky,at her party. The cross-dresser who prefers to be referred to as a girl sprayed so much cash on the Tacha. Bobrisky shared the video and Bob wrote: “Dis is how to act big sister…
By Glam & Essence Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC) on Tuesday claimed that the North and South-West may not be for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2023 presidency,as talks between them and Tinubu may have broken down. In a statement by Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the President and Okwu Nnabuike, he Secretary-General of Ohaneze Youth Council,it was alleged that the presidential…
By Glam & Essence Popular Nigerian singer, Davido set the social media on fire,after he held back the temptation to dance with American rapper, Megan Thee Stallion at a concert in Lagos. The curvy singer had brought Davido up on stage to perform his hit track, ‘Risky’ ,then she did some hot twerks while he was approaching her. To the…
By Glam & Essence The Nigeria music circle is celebrating the end of a long time feud among two of its biggest female artistes.For the first time ever since their feud went public,Tiwa Savage and Yemi Alade shared a stage together at the “Everything Savage” concert in Lagos. During her performance at the show ,Tiwa announced that she had a…
By Glam & Essence Ten years after the end of his marriage to his then manager, Toni Payne, 9ice is ready to take the wedding vows again. The “gongon so” crooner is marrying one of the mothers of his children, Olasunkami Ajala (Known as “Beauty”),and this is official.Below are some exclusive pre-wedding photos of the couple for the forthcoming wedding…
By Glam & Essence One of France renowned fashion designer ,Emanuel Ungaro has died.The designer , who founded his fashion brand line in 1965, was 86 years old when he died. His death was confirmed Sunday on the official Emanuel Ungaro Paris Instagram account. According to the post,”The Fashion House he founded in 1965 still bearing his name cries today…
By Glam & Essence The police in Lagos State have detained Quilox niteclub owner,Shine Peller,who is a member of the House of Rep,representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, Oyo State.Peller was allegedly arrested while trying to take the bail of some clubbers. Peller’s Press Secretary, Kola Popoola revealed this on a press statement.According to him, “Peller was at Moroko Police Station to…
By Glam & Essence It seems all is not still well between estranged couple,actress Angelina Jolie and actor,Brad Pitt.Angelina has stopped their adopted daughter, Shiloh, from spending the christmas holidays with her dad,Brad Pitt.She was said to have cancelled the girl’s visit to her dad. An inside source revealed that this was happening after Angelina had agreed to letting the…
By Glam & Essence Nigerian actress and television personality, Monalisa Chinda-Coker,who host a television talk-show, “You & I with Monalisa’’is in a happy state. According to her,her show has gained momentum due to its huge acceptance presently. Monalisa expressed her delight during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. She said that the television programme which…
By Glam & Essence The boss of Montai,a luxury learherwear business,Haija Tai Elemesho Okesanjo is in a happy mood.This is on account of having successfully ran the business for 20 years. The store which was opened in 19th December 1999,has since grown to be known as one of the leading shoe store for men and women in lagos.According to her…
By Glam & Essence Cardi B’s busband has replied to Davido’s insultive comment,stating that the tweet downgrading Chioma’s name is fake. On Tuesday, a tweet between Offset and Davido surfaced online ,with one said to be by American rapper,Offset,which read that he downgraded the DMW boss’ future wife’s name, Chioma,wondering why his wife, Cardi B stoop so low to adopt…
By Glam & Essence Donald Trump has been impeached on two charges. The impeachment came about after the House voted 230 to 197 to charge him with ‘abuse of power’ and 229 to 198 with ‘obstructing Congress’ making him only the third president ever to be put on trial. Donald Trump became the third American president to be impeached. Nancy…
By Glam & Essence Nollywood’s leading actress,Mercy Johnson is pregnant and this will be her fourth child.The actress and her husband made the news public when they did a photshoot,one of which was with a C scan shot of the foetus.Since the pictures went public,it has been received with mixed feelings by fans of the actress.While many felt there was…
By Glam & Essence Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has hailed the Supreme Court verdict upholding his election in the March 9 gubernatorial election in the State. In a statement in Abeokuta, the Governor described the verdict as not only a victory for the people, but for democracy, the judiciary and an attestation to the awesomeness of God. The…
By Glam & Essence It’s victory for Seyi I Makinde at the Supreme Court, on Wednesday,when the court upheld his election as Governor of Oyo State. The appeal was filed by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adebayo Adelabu,who lost to Makinde during the March 9, 2019 elections. Adelabu had approached the Supreme Court to challenge the…
By Glam & Essence On wednesday,youths of Akure in Ondo state stormed the premises of a popular church called Sotitobire Miracle Centre over the discovery of the body of a child buried in the church.The boy had been declared missing for weeks in the church. News that the child may have been killed and buried in the church sawing angry…
By Glam & Essence American television presenter ,Wendy Williams has been speaking about what fans of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston want,that the couple should get back together following their separation from their spouses. Wendy expressed this desire to see them together again on her show. The couple who parted ways almost 15 years ago,had married again,but their union with…
By Glam & Essence It seems there is a war of words about to start between Nigeria’s super star singer, Davido and American rapper,Offset. Their quarrel seem to be brewing over the name that Grammy award-winning American rapper, Cardi B adopted when she visited Nigeria.She had dopted a Nigerian name, ‘Chioma B’. Her husband, Offset reacted to it. Offset took…
By Glam & Essence Controversial singer, Azeez Fashola ,popularly known as Naira Marley has disclosed that he charges N20million per show and that he made N60million this week from Access Bank shows. The singer disclosed this while responding to a question from one of his followers who had sought to know how much he charges per show after he shared…
By Glam & Essence Recently, G-Worldwide’s Legal team threatened to apply for a court injunction to stop music artist,Kiss Daniel’s December show from holding.But his Legal Consultant, Oluwaseye Lawal has said no court has issued an injunction to stop Kizz Daniel Live In Concert happening at Eko Convention Center, Lagos this December 26th, as the artiste still reserves the right…
By Glam & Essence The Economic and Financial kCrimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned Mr. Malik Wakili for allegedly impersonating the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), and defrauding him of N3,106, 216. Wakili, who was arraigned on a three-count charge before Justice C. J. Aneke of a Federal High Court, Lagos, was alleged to have committed the…
By Glam & Essence Kimora Lee Simmons,the Ex wife of business mogul,Russel Simmons is back to doing what she does best,fashion,with the relaunch of her fashion brand,Baby Phat. This is happening 20 years after first launching her Baby Phat fashion line through her ex-husband ,Russell Simmons’ Phat Farm company.The 44 year old Kimora first announced the re-launch of the rebranding…
By Robert Oluwafemi Olaseni Robert Joshua is one Nigerian father who never gave up on his son.This best explains why Boxing champion,Anthony Olufemi Oluwaseni Joshua found stability in his life,having enjoyed unshakened support from his father,despite is wild early years. Like every good Nigerian father, he gave his son,Anthony,the best education.He enrolled him into one of Nigeria’s Ivy secondary schools,…
By Clan & Essence Barely a year of its inception,the social women’s group,Women Association For Progress,whose president is Hajia Tai Elemesho Okesanjo,a renowned businesswoman and boss of MONTAI,a leading fashion leather ware business has embarked on yet another humanitarian gesture. On Thursday 5th December, 2019 ,members of WAP,founded by Me Yinka Eyinfujowo of Bejewel,a jewelry making outfit ,once again step…
By Glam & Essence President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr Muhammad M. Nami. as Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). He has replaced Fowler whose tenure expired today,with the President declining to renew his tenure. A statement by the Presidency says he is expected to hand over to the most senior director on the board, who will take charge,…
By Glam & Essence The ugly drama between Toke Makinwa and Yomi Black has continued. Following Toke Makinwa’ s comments,where she called out Nigerians for always falling for foreigners but ignore and hate on their local artistes,the comment has ignited a social media attack of words from fans of Cardo B,who felt her comment was as a result of the…
By Glam & Essence Award winning Nollywood star, Funke Akindele- Bello has just announced the passing away of her father, a retired school principal and an indigene of lkorodu,Lagos, on her social media platforms, Instagram and Twitter.Hear her: “Dad!!! May your soul Rest In Peace!! I tried Dad! I did!! We love you but God knows best!!! #iwish i can…
By Glam & Essence American rapper Cardi B left Accra Ghana today with a bitter sweet experience,while leaving a trail of controversies behind. Signs that all may not go well in Ghana for her began when she was a no-show for hours at a meet and greet event arranged by the organisers of Livespot X Festival. Some of the Ghanaian…
By Glam & Essence It seems Steve Harvey’s hosting of the Miss Universe pageant always seem to attract controversy.That seem to be the case with his interview with Miss Colombia, Gabriela Tafur Náder, onstage at the 2019 Miss Universe Pageant at Tyler Perry Studios on December 8, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Comedian made a joke about cartels while speaking…
By Glam & Essence One very excited Nigerian Artist right now is 18- year- old Agali Deborah Chinomso (a.k.a Debbie’s Art). Not too long ago,the young lady did a sketch charcoal work of the America’s top rapper, Cardi B. The artist arrived nigeria a few days ago and made Debbie’ s dream come true when she met her and was…
By Glam & Essence The renowned world Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke, founder of Christ for all Nations (CfaN) has passed away at the age of 79. According to his family, he was surrounded by loved ones before he passed away peacefully on Saturday.According to the statement put out by his family, “It is with sorrow that the Bonnke Family would like…
By Glam & Essence A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday has sentenced former Governor of Abia, Orji Kalu, to 12 years’ imprisonment for N7.2 billion fraud and money laundering. The court convicted Kalu,who is now a senator, on all the 39 counts preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission charge. The ex governor was charged alongside…
By Glam & Essence Since he assumed office as Governor of Oyo State,Engineer Seyi Makinde has shown that he is on a mission to actualize a new improved Oyo State.Along with his team,he has embacked on projects to change the outlook of the state. He started by declaring his asset,declaring zero tolerance for corrupt practices.ln support of thos stand,the Oyo…
By Glam & Essence Last week, a disturbing video showing a beauty spa conducting a chemical peeling bleaching process on a lady to achieve instant skin lightening went viral.Then beauty palour offering the service is House of Phreeda. The video generated a lot of uproar that was followed by a response from its owner,throwing shades at others in the trade,insinuating…
By Glam & Essence Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday named the newly renovated Onikan Stadium after the state’s first military administrator, late Sir Mobolaji Johnson. The stadium is now to be known as Mobolaji Olufunsho Johnson Stadium. In his tribute, the governor said Lagos would miss the late Johnson’s wise counsel. “Our illustrious and now departed son of…
By Glam & Essence Amidst cheating rumour being speculated about American rapper, Cardi B’s husband,Offset,she has chosen to defend him. According to The Shaderoom, Tekashi 6ix9ine’s girlfriend took to Instagram earlier this morning to post a video showing that the Migos rapper allegedly slid into her direct messages on the social platform to tell her, “Miss u fr.” In the…
By Glam & Essence Nigerian singer, Simisola “Simi” Ogunleye cash hide her feelings over the statement by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo,who expressed his support for the hate speech bill, saying there are more pressing issues in the country. According to Festus, “Those so-called overnight Social Media ‘activists’ who oppose the Social Media Bill should…
By Glam & Essence Davido has shown the face of his first son, David Ifeanyi Adeleke on a diamond-encrusted customized necklace, said to be worth over $400,000 or N150 million. He shared the picture on Monday night on his Instagram page, with the caption: “I didn’t come to play !!! #AGT”
By Glam & Essence Miley Cyrus has added another tattoo to her extensive collection.She recently got a giant skeleton on her forearm. The 27-year-old singer proudly showed off her new inking on her left bicep, taking to her Instagram account on Monday night to share some black and white snaps of the artwork. Sharing a close-up of her latest addition,…
By Glam & Essence The Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa,has described as uncalled for, the recent attacks on Nigerian traders in Ghana. Dabiri-Erewa ,who condemned the renewed attacks, also appealed for calm from both sides ,while imploring the law enforcement agencies to protect the lives and properties, especially that of Nigerians from being attacked, pending the resolution…
By Glam & Essence Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has announced that his marriage to the first lady, Aisha Buhari turned 30 years old on monday. President Buhari made this announcement on his social media page ,with pictures of him and his wife,Aisha as well a family photo showing all his kids with Aisha. Buhari via his twitter account @MBuhari posted…
By Glam & Essence African Giant award winning artist, Burna Boy and his girlfriend, Stefflondon are in love for sure and probably one of the happiest celebrity couple we have seen in a while.Two years into their relationship,many are wondering if Burna Boy and SteffLondon will get married soon. Well,the two did something special together,quite romantic too.See their christmas photo…
By Glam & Essence Afro-pop singer, Ahmedu ‘Black Face’ Obiabo, has given the reason he apologized for calling Innocent ‘2baba’ Idibia a thief.He also said he has been advised against the use of the word ”thief” by his legal adviser. He wrote this on his instagram page, “I am a human being and a Nigerian who fights for his rights.…
By Glam & Essence The fight between Andy Ruiz v Anthony Joshua is arguably the biggest boxing match in a very long time and both boxers are now in the final phase of their preparations for the bout. Andy Ruiz has already taken a very strong stance ahead of time by sticking it up to Anthony Joshua ,after having called…
By Glam & Essence Popular Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw is very angry right now.Her anger is over a trend now going on, where some women now use bleaching creams on their innocent dark babies to turn their skin into a light skin.Kate took to her social media to call out these mothers who buy unverified products to ‘glow their babies’as…
By Glam & Essence Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo are in a happy space at the moment,as the celebrated their 30th anniversary as husband and wife. The celebration of their 30th wedding anniversary,however revealed the softer side of him. The couple expressed their romantic feelings towards each other, gushing over each other on social media. First, they…
By Glam & Essence A youth pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Akolade Arowolo, has been sentenced to die by hanging for the murder of his banker wife, Titilayo. The court ruling saw him burst into tears. The judgment was reached on account of how Prosecutors were able to present compelling evidence that led to the conviction…
By Glam & Essence The annual gathering of music industry leaders, activists and experts from around the world, Business of Fashion Voices, ended last night with the Global VOICES Award closing gala that honoured the editor-in-chief of British Vogue, Edward Enninful in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Afrobeat queen, Tiwa Savage performed her hit songs at the event, which was attended by…
By Glam & Essence Grammy 2019 Nominee, Burna Boy,who emerged as African Artiste Of The Year at the 6th AFRIMA was conspicuously absent at the event that held on Saturday at the Who Hotel and suites in Lagos. The African Giant also won Best Male artiste in West Africa. The event was attended by Minister of Information and Culture, Lai…
By Glam & Essence Africa’s biggest youth awards, The Future Awards Africa, has named rapper/actor, Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana and media girl, Toni Tones, as the main hosts of the 14th edition of the event set to hold on Sunday, 24 November, 2019 at the Balmoral Event Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. The 2019 Future Awards Africa with the theme “Nigeria’s…
By Glam & Essence The annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has officially been cancelled,it won’t be happening this year. L Brands, the parent company of the lingerie retailer stated that, “We’ll be communicating to customers, but nothing that I would say is similar in magnitude to the fashion show,” said CFO Stuart Burgdoerfer,during the company’s third-quarter earnings call. The brand…
By Glam & Essence Monique Angela Hicks, professionally known as Mo’Nique, an American comedian and actress has filed a legal suit on thursday against Netflix, accusing the company of race and sex discrimination by allegedly low balling her on an offer to produce a comedy special. .In 2018, the 51-year-old Oscar-winning actress and comedienne posted on Instagram a video of…
By Glam & Essence Davido, Tiwa Savage, Tekno, Teni, Wizkid, KCee, Zlatan, Banky W, Toke Makinwa, Tonto Dikeh, BamTeddy, Uriel Oputa, Ifu Ennada and a host of others, are in Dubai for the musical Interswitch One Africa Music Fest, happening tonight at the Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City.lt will feature the best of Africa’s top artists and celebrities. Davido,who is…
By Glam & Essence Just hours to the Saturday governorship election of Kogi State, the Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has been attacked in Lokoja Hotel by some masked individual wearing police uniform. The incident took place on Friday, November 15,in Kogi State. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, in a statement he…
By Glam & Essence Nigerian-British couture bridal designer Yemi Osunkoya revealed his Kosibah 2020 Bridal Collection during an elegant event held exclusively at Mark Ingram Atelier, the Manhattan-based bridal salon known for upscale and sophisticated bridal designs. The collaboration to create a collection that is exclusively available in the atelier grew from the discovery that Mark Ingram’s family has Nigerian…
….ASK BISOLA DAKOLO TO PAY HIM ONE MILLION NAIRA By Glam & Essence A Federal High Court sitting in Bwari, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, has dismissed Busola Dakolo’s rape allegation case against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) and immediately awarded a cost of N1m against her The court declared the Dakolo’s case of rape…
By Glam and Essence Kanye West is taking his Sunday services a bit further. TMZ reports that the rapper is collaborating with popular preacher, Joel Osteen. The two have become friends, sources say, and have been talking fairly regularly recently. Kanye is expected to show up at Joel’s Lakewood Church in Houston, at 11 AM this coming Sunday. They’re to…
By Glam & Essence The annual Arise Women conference which held in october,26,2019 had several dignitaries in attendance who gave speeches at the event hosted by Pastor Mrs iluyomade,wife of the RCCG pastor of House of David. But one speech that has got many talking across the country,especially on social media was that given by the Ekiti First Lady,Bisi Fayemi.Titled…
By Glam & Essence The names of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s aides whose sack were reportedly approved by President Buhari on Tuesday November 5, have been released. It was noticed that some of them are children of well known politicians/ personalities.One is even a grandchild of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Below are the names of the sacked aides. Babajide…
By Glam & Essence Several years after her death, so much revelations about the very private life of award winning singer, Whitney Houston has been coming to public glare.The latest being about her sex life ,one that exposed her as a bisexual.ln the new book written by her best friend and lover,Robyn Crawford titled “A Song For You: My Life…
By Glam & Essence Fans of Lady Gaga are devastated and in tears, over how her Las Vegas show was cancelled with just 20 minutes notice. Lady Gaga shared a snap of herself on instagram and twitter showing her hooked up to a breathalyser and an IV, saying: “I’m so devastated I can’t perform tonight for so many people who…
By Glam & Essence It’s definitely the year of accolades for Burna Boy,whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu , as he was nominated in the ‘Best Africa Act’ category alongside fellow Nigerian artistes like Teni. Following his winning,fellow artiste,Wizkid,also refered to as Star Boy, a previous winner of the award a few years back has congratulated Burna Boy for his…
By Glam & Essence Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially dropped the title, ‘Your Excellency’ .According to him,he prefers to be addressed simply as ‘Mr. Governor.’ Sanwo-Olu, in a statement on Wednesday said in the last five months that he had been privileged to exercise the mandate freely given to him by the great and hardworking people of Lagos…
…..Real Reason For The Shut Down By Glam & Essence Not many fashion followers saw this coming,so it was with shock that lovers of fashion across the globe receive the news that broke on Friday, November 1, 2019, that international designer, Zac Posen was shutting down his renowned fashion label. Not only is Zac Posen closing its doors but House…
By Glam & Essence Morgan Stewart,one of E Personality host has filed for divorce from her husband, Brendan Fitzpatrick, almost three months after announcing their separation. According to court records, obtained by The Blast, Stewart, 31, filed divorce documents in the Los Angeles County Court on Friday after three years of marriage. The E! personality announced their split in early…
By Glam & Essence The news filing out of the household of the parents of Chrissy Teigen,wife of music star,John Legend is not a happy one.Just last year, 2018, Chrissy had revealed that her mother, Vilailuck Teigen lived with her and husband ,John Legend. Now we know why,Chrissy’s father, Ron Teigen Sr,has filed for divorce from the star’s mother, Vilailuck…
By Glam & Essence Stand-up comedian and actor, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as ‘Alibaba’ has declared prayer is not the only solution to solving problems in life. The comedian took to his Instagram page to warn against relying solely on prayers to solve personal and national problems. According to him: “Hero’s threatened to kill Jesus, God told Mary and…
By Glam & Essence Award winning actress, Taraji P. Henson is getting married,and she is busy planning her spring wedding and preparing for the end of her hit TV show, Empire. Extra caught up with the star at NASA’s Breakthrough Prize Awards, where she discussed her next steps after the show’s finale.Hear her, “We just filmed episode 10 of 20.…
By Glam & Essence The second daughter of Globacom chairman, Dr Mike Adenuga, who equally is involved in tge running of the telecoms conpany,the pretty Bunmi Disu has opened a high-rise building on Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. Named Sisi Paris, the multi billion naira highrise was opened on Thursday, October 31,and it was witness by family and friends of the…
By Glam & Essence International auctioneers’ service have been sort to sell off the $40 million (about N14.4 billion) jewellery recovered from former Petroleum Resources Minister Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealed on Thursday. The agency’s Acting Chairman, Ibrahim Magu, said the auctioneers would also sell off the luxury houses recovered from the former minister…
By Glam & Essence Ariana Grande, Normani, and Nicki Minaj have joined forces to do a new song on the Charlie’s Angels soundtrack. Their collaboration is called “Bad to You.” Ariana Grande, Savan Kotecha, and Scooter Braun co-executively produced Charlie’s Angels (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), which is out now via Republic. The 11-song album includes Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana…
By Glam & Essence American singer, Katy Perry has found herself in copyright trouble,following a 3- year- old picture of herself.This is drawing a $150,000-lawsuit against her. At a 2016 Halloween party, Perry had dressed up as Hillary Clinton,which she posted on Instagram.As a result, the celebrity news agency, Backgrid, has now filed a lawsuit against her, reports msn.com. Backgrid…
By Glam & Essence The first military governor of Lagos State, Brig-Gen. Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson, is dead. His son, Deji, confirmed that the retired soldier passed on few hours ago. The late Johnson was appointed as the military Administrator by the military Head of State, Major Gen. Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi, and later, governor of Lagos State by his successor, Gen. Yakubu…
By Glam & Essence Legendary highlife musician, Sir. Victor Uwaifo, has called on government and corporate bodies to take over his private music museum to save it from total rot. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Uwaifo made the call during a visit to his “Revelation Tourist Palazzo” Museum in Benin City on Friday by officials of National Council…
By Glam & Essence Last night,friday 25,october,2019,Media personality, entrepreneur and vlogger, Toke Makinwa, debuted her modelling skills on the runway as she walked the runway for women’s wear brand, Yutee Rone Atelier’s Spring/Sumer 2020 fashion campaign at the ongoing Lagos Fashion Week. Toke graced the runway in two pieces designed by Abuja based designer, Yutee Rone Atelier. Her first look…
By Glam & Essence Award winning artist,Adele has stepped out at Drake’s birthday party, debuting her incredible new physique. She was seen partying alone without her boyfriend Skepta at the event that held at Goya Studios in Hollywood, where she showed off her new figure, complemented by a black off the shoulder dress and slicked back hairdo. Since splitting from…
By Glam & Essence Nollywood actress and producer, Ego Boyo is set for a major return to the big screen but this time around as a movie producer. The thespian who recently concluded works on one of the most anticipated movies in Nigeria, The Ghost and The House of Truth will be making her debut in cinemas from November 22.…
By Glam & Essence Hollywood actress, Felicity Huffman has been released from prison after serving 12 days of her 14-day sentence. The 56-year-old actress left the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California on Friday ,after reporting for her sentence on Oct. 15.She was originally scheduled to finish her sentencing on Sunday Oct. 27 ,but was let out two days earlier,…
By Glam & Essence One of Nigeria’s top rated banks,First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has been awarded the Best Private Bank and Best Retail Bank in Nigeria Awards respectively by World Finance Magazine and Global Banking and Finance Review. This is in recognition of the bank’s leading role at providing bespoke financial services to its customers and the public in general, through its…
By Glam & Essence A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed November 5 to hear a suit by musician, Olumuyiwa Danladi a.k.a Danny Young, against hip hop star ,Tiwatope (Tiwa) Savage, for alleged copyright infringement. Young is seeking N205 million in damages against Savage for allegedly using his musical work titled ‘ONE’, without lawful authority. The suit, marked ‘FHC/L/CS/230/2019’…
By Glam & Essence The social media was agog with the video capturing a guy beating up celebrity cross dresser,Bobrisky,after the man was challenged of hitting Bobrisky’s White Range Rover.Though the man was guilty since he hit the car from behind,he however went violent as Bobrisky attempted to snack his car keys.The incident tgat happened on a Lagos road soon…
By Glam & Essence It’s official,rapper, Nicki Minaj is formally married to her boyfriend ,rapper,Kenneth Petty.The couple officially tied the knot, after having obtained a marriage license at a Beverly Hills Courthouse in late July. They had 90 days to say “I do”, and on Monday night, Minaj announced the exciting news on Instagram with a video of “Mr. and…
By Glam & Essence Super star, Davido has become a father of a bouncing baby boy, as Chioma, his fiancee gave birth to his first son.He has been receiving congratulatory messages from his fans and friends in the music world,one of such is from Wizkid. Wizkid congratulated his fellow colleague and pop star, Davido ,following the birth of his first…
By Glam & Essence Nollywood’s blockbuster presents the intrigues, conspiracy and scheming against its lead character, Regina Daniels, in The Enemy l Know. In the movie,Regina played the lead role, Zara. “The Enemy I know’’ is directed by Ozoemena Nwakile and produced by Rita Daniels, mother of Nollywood fast-rising actress, Regina Daniels. It features Sola Sobowale, Desmond Elliot, Jide Kosoko,…
By Glam & Essence American media personality, writer and businesswoman, and Host of the Wendy Williams Show has received the 2,677th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Wendy Williams, who is also a radio legend received her star on Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday night, accompanied by her son Kelvin Jr. After receiving the award, the Wendy was…
By Glam & Essence The board of directors of May & Baker Nigeria Plc, has appointed Senator Daisy Danjuma as the chairman of the company. She succeeded her husband, Lt General Theophilus Danjuma, who retired on September 27, 2019 ,after 16 years as director and chairman of board of directors of May & Baker Nigeria Plc. Directors of the healthcare…
By Glam & Essence Few months after she turned 60,the ageless renowned fashion designer of the famous fashion brand,House of Maufechi is mourning.Friends woke to the sad and shocking news Of the death of Maureen’s 1st son,Olawale Opeyemi Onigbanjo Jr. The 31- year- old I’m awake passed away in London,where he was born. This will be second death the amiable…
By Glam & Essence Fatima,the Daugther of Mamman Daura,who is President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew, has accused the wife of the president of attacking her inside the presidential villa in Abuja…. This is coming after a video trended last week where Aisha Buhari was seen complaining about being denied access to her apartment in Aso Rock. Commenting on a video where…
By Glam & Essence LAGOS (Reuters) – Global ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] on Friday launched a pilot test of a boat service in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos to attract commuters seeking to avoid the megacity’s notoriously congested roads. The United Nations predicts that Nigeria’s population will more than double to 400 million by 2050, which would make it…
By Glam & Essence The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has berated Governor Oluseyi Makinde and the Speaker of the State Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin over express approval of a fresh N7.6 billion loan aimed at reviving two farm settlements in Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency of the state. The state House of Assembly had on Thursday, approved the…
By Glam & Essence Former Nigeria midfielder, John Obi Mikel wouldn’t mind being Frank Lampard’s assistant at Chelsea when he retires. Both Mikel and Lampard were teammates at the Stamford Bridge for close to a decade winning several trophies together. “I am very happy for Frank. When we were playing at Chelsea, we were expecting that John Terry and him…
By Glam & Essence DMW Boss, Davido has announced that he’d be collaborating with rapper, Vector, amidst the latter’s beef with MI. Abaga. The collabo will be titled, “Comfort”. The music star took to his Instagram page on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 to make this public. The song is produced by Vstik and Mr Eff,but its release date has not…
By Glam & Essence Nigerian celebrity couple, Adekunle Gold and Simi are known for displaying their sense of humour and goofiness on Twitter,.One such tweet was by Simi, saying the former cannot pay her dues. Adekunle Gold had asked if she would do a cover for him, if he releases the instrumental for his latest single, ‘Young Love’ Simi’s response…
By Glam & Essence Nigerian rapper, Sky B was confirmed dead in Owerri, Imo State. The rapper was reportedly found unconscious at his residence on the morning of tuesday in Owerri, Imo State. According to Instablog9ja, he was pronounced dead at Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State. The cause of death was said to be a heart attack.A year ago,the…
By Glam & Essence Barely a week after BBC made public the expose Kiki Mordi, the BBC journalist who went undercover to expose university lecturers guilty of sex for grades,she has started receiving death threats from some people who are not happy about the exposé. Kiki, who said she was also a victim of sexual harassment in the university and didn’t…
By Glam & Essence BBNaija 2019 ‘Pepper Dem Gang’ ex-housemate, Anita Natacha Akide, a.k.a, Tacha,who was disqualified from the show as a result the violent exchange she had with Mercy Eke may have finally gotten over her fall out fight with Season 4 winner of BBNaija,as she have reach out in a friendly way to her. Tacha has extended a…
By Glam & Essence Nigerian afrobeat singer, Yemi Alade,is up for consideration for Grammy Award 2019. Yemi, who recently dropped her anticipated album, ‘Woman of Steel’, took to her Instagram account to celebrate the news as she aims to move her musical career to the global stage. Hear her:“We are up for Grammy Award consideration. Reaching out to all voting…
By Glam & Essence Big Brother Naija housemate, Tacha Akide, who was disqualified from the show, has removed the Davido’s tattoo between her boobs. This was as a result of cries from her esteemed fans that she gets rid of it. Tacha, who is constantly being attacked on social media over her over reactive character and her alleged body odour,…
By Glam & Essence Evicted Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Ike has reacted to Mercy’s emergence as winner of ‘Pepper Dem’ edition.Soon after Mercy was announced as winner, Ike ran to the stage to hug her, commending Mercy for playing the game and being his everything while in the house. On his Twitter page, Ike wrote: “Congratulations on emerging the…
By Glam & Essence Manchester United manager, Solskjaer, has admitted he failed to warn his players about being caught on the counter-attack, before Matty Longstaff scored Newcastle’s winner on Sunday. Ole Gunnar was seen trying to get Scott McTominay and Fred’s attention in the second half of the Premier League clash, before issuing instructions to Andreas Pereira on the touchline.…
By Glam & Essence Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has paid tribute to Tammy Abraham, after the striker followed up his England call-up, by scoring his eighth Premier League goal of the season in their 4-1 win over Southampton on Sunday. Abraham had also netted in the Champions League win over Lille on Wednesday. His goal at St Marys, helped Chelsea…
By Glam & Essence Barcelona attacker, Ousmane Dembele, is set to miss the El Clasico after being sent off for telling referee Mateu Lahoz he was “very bad”, during their 4-0 win over Sevilla. The France forward scored the third goal as Barca moved second in LaLiga behind Real Madrid, with Luis Suarez, Arturo Vidal and Lionel Messi also on…
By Glam & Essence Former CBN governor,who was recently made a member of the economic advisory body,Charles Silk to was one of the speakers at The Platform 2019,organised yearly by Covenant Christian Centre. He sure has a lot to say and here are his thoughts as shared at the event in October 1,2019 “Let Zamfara keep their gold and pay…
By Glam & Essence Adele and Skepta, whose real name is Joseph Junior Adenuga, a Nigerian-British singer, are being tipped to get engaged before the end of next year, following reports that they are dating, Britain’s Press Association has reported. The pair are believed to have been in regular contact since singer-songwriter, Adele split from husband, Simon Konecki in April.She…
By Glam & Essence President Muhammadu Buhari will be making a three-day State Visit to the Republic of South Africa. The trip followed an invitation by President Cyril Ramaphosa, to discuss the welfare of Nigerians and find common grounds for building harmonious relations with their hosts. The visit comes against the background of recent xenophobic attacks, the evacuation of hundreds…
By Glam & Essence At last,Madam Beauty Ogere, the mother of former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia has been released by her kidnappers. She was freed two months after she was abducted in her country home in Adoni community, Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Spokesman for the Bayelsa State Police Command, DSP Asinim Butswat, confirmed the incident on…
By Glam & Essence The Presidency has denied claims that the First Lady, Aisha Buhari’s absence in the country for about two months was due to infighting in the Presidential Villa. This comes as a result of speculations that the First Lady is unable to take charge of things within the Villa lately. Aisha’s Spokesman, Suleiman Haruna, debunked the speculations,…
By Glam & Essence Nigerian-American, Kevin Olusola, a member of three-time Grammy award winner, Pentatonix‘s band got married to heartthrob, Leigh Weissman recently. The musician, a 2011 Yale graduate and polyglot, who speaks Chinese and Spanish, did not forget his Nigerian root at the two-day event that held at Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley, California. He got his American…
By Glam & Essence Musician and record producer , Cobhams Asuquo recently had a chat with show host of’ The Juice’,Bolanle Olukanni,where he talked about his childhood, how he came into music and lots of other juicy gist. Cobhams also disclosed how he got signed to Sony Music and how he met his lovely wife Ojuolape. Here is the video…
By Glam & Essence One person who is in an exciting mood at the moment is Khloé Kardashian. Her happy mood is over the news about her Best Friend Malika Haqq’s Pregnancy. Also happy for Malika is Khloé’s ex ,Tristan Thompson and sister, Kendall Jenner ,who have congratulated Malika on her pregnancy. On hearing the news of Malika’s first pregnancy,…
By Glam & Essence ‘No leave, No Surrender’ crooner, Tacha has just been disqualified from the Big Brother Naija reality show, putting an end to her dreams to be in the house for 99-days Her disqualification was as a result of her very nasty and almost violent fight with Mercy earlier Friday morning. In the judgement by Biggie himself, Mercy…
By Glam & Essence BBNaija Season 4’s Mercy Eke has been one of the most talked about housemate of the season.Known for her bubbling personality and amazing body, she has warmed her way into the hearts of many fans, including Cubana Chief priest. Cubana took to Instagram, saying he owes her five mouth watering endorsement deals when she leaves the…
By Glam & Essence One half of the veteran Nigerian music duo, Danfo Drivers have been confirmed dead . Omeofa Oghene aka “Mad Melon” passed away late night on Wednesday, 25th of September, 2019 at a hospital in Ajegunle, Lagos after a battle with an undisclosed ailment. The cause of his death is unknown at this time, but Daddy Showkey…
By Glam & Essence American rapper and songwriter, Cardi B has opened up on the sexual assault she experienced during a magazine photoshoot. Speaking to TV and radio host Angie Martinez, Cardi B described how that experience shaped her relationship with the #MeToo movement and how pervasive sexual assault is in the music industry.According to her, “I will never forget…
By Glam & Essence Nigerian international music superstar, Davido, is set to make acting debut in Hollywood, with a performance role in the sequel of the 1988 romantic comedy classic, “Coming To America”. African-American comedian and actor, Michael Blackson disclosed this on his verified Twitter handle @MichaelBlackson, congratulating Davido. Blackson wrote: “Davido told me he has a performance scene in…
By Glam & Essence Ex wife of actor, Bruce Willis and one of the lead actor in the classic movie,’Ghost’, Demi Moore,has been talking about her life experiences,from deaking with rape and her marriage with her ex younger husbabd,Ashton Kutcher .She captured all of this experiences in her memoir, ‘Inside Out’ In Demi Moore’s memoir, the actress shares many hard…
By Glam & Essence Some months more before the formal reveal is done, lovers of Mercedes are already talking about the next-generation 2021 Mercedes C-Class,whose details of functionalities are closely guarded til the reveal. Three 2021 Mercedes C-Class Prototypes were however caught in traffic moving in a convoy camouflaged, hence, concealing the C-Class’ new design. The car is expected to…
By Glam & Essence The Senate on Wednesday announced formally the receipt of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) from President Muhammadu Buhari. The MTEF and FSP documents came with a covering letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan. President Buhari, in the letter read on the floor of the upper chamber…
Blames Killings in Nigeria On Social Media By Glam and Essence President Muhammadu Buhari declared Tuesday in New York that the present Nigerian government is facing the challenges of corruption head-on. Presenting the country’s National Statement as the fifth speaker on the first day of the General Debate during the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA74), the…
By Glam & Essence The Federal Inland Revenue Service on Monday said it was not true that it provided N90bn to finance the election campaign of the All Progressives Congress during the last presidential election. In a statement by the Director, Communications, FIRS, Mr. Wahab Gbadamosi, he reacted to claims by a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC,…
By Glam & Essence The court on Tuesday struck out the application by the Department of Social Security (DSS) to further detain the publisher of SaharaReporters and convener of RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore, TVC reports This follows the withdrawal of the application by the state counsel. Sowore’s lawyer, Femi Falana, persuaded the court to order immediate release of his client as…
By Glam & Essence BBNaija housemate, Tacha reacted angrily about Sunday night’s Live Eviction Show which birthed the chat with Ebuka and the Pepper Dem Gang. Tacha had yelled that,“When you talk about me, you clout,”. standing at the door,Ike laughed over what Tacha was shouting about,as she further shouted that, “If you have a problem with me, tell me…
By Glam & Essence OMOYENI ANIKULAPO-KUTI, popularly called YK , the first child of music legend and originator of Afrobeat music, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is one of those who pioneered the idea of Felabration, a yearly music festival since 1998 to celebrate the life and contributions of Fela. Ahead of 2019 edition of Felabration which will hold from 14 to 20…
By Glam & Essence Senior Pastor and founder, Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare is in the news again. ln a church service in his church,he said he will replace President Muhammadu Buhari as Nigeria’s president in 2023. Bakare, during his ministration said nothing could change it because he was born for that purpose to be president. According to him,…
By Glam & Essence Nasir El-Rufai,Governor of Kaduna State on Monday enrolled his six-year-old child, Abubakar Al-Siddique El-Rufai into primary one in Capital School Malali, Kaduna, a public school this is in fulfilment of a promise he made in a 2017 state broadcast ,where he promised to enrol his child in a public school when he turns six years. “The…
By Glam & Essence Nigeria’s international Afro-fusion megastar, Burna Boy has spoken about his favourites in diverse areas of life in an interview with with WSHH’s Worldstar On Wax. The interview was part of the platform’s World Star on Wax series. Asked about his favourite Super Eagle of all time, Burna Boy picked the legend Jay Jay Okocha.”Jay Jay Okocha…
By Glam & Essence Former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun and ex-Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, among others met in Ogun on Saturday. They stormed Ijebu-Igbo for the 40th day funeral ceremony of the late Alhaja Wulemotu Ebunoluwa Kashamu, the mother of Senator Buruji Kashamu. Also at the event were former…
By Glam & Essence HIGH level consultations have been launched by some influential members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to stop the crisis of confidence between the party hierarchy and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State from exploding. Six governors elected on the platform of the party on Friday night were in Port Harcourt to prevail on Gov.Wike to…
By Glam & Essence About 1000 Chinese companies are expected to participate in four exhibitions at the forthcoming Lagos International Trade Fair in November. Managing Director of MD Perspective Limited, Chief Morenike Dele-Alimi, stated this in Lagos yesterday. She revealed that Chinese government has approved not less than 200 companies to participate in each of the four exhibition sectors apart…
By Glam & Essence Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila is angry and this is over how Army Service Chiefs snubbed the House The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos) on Friday revealed why he called the meeting that the service chiefs snubbed, saying it was because of a serious security crisis in Borno state,…
By Glam & Essence American rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar,better known as Cardi B and her husband, Offset are celebrating their 2nd wedding anniversary. On June 25, 2018, TMZ found a marriage license revealing Cardi B and Offset had secretly married in September 2017 privately in their bedroom. Cardi B later went on to confirm…
By Glam & Essence Kenya Moore and her estranged husband, Marc Daly were spotted tangled in a fight at a charity event at Atlanta’s Wimbish House on Tuesday, in an incident that may be leading to a break up of their two years of marriage. The 48- year- old Real Housewives of Atlanta act and her husband, Daly were reported…
By Glam & Essence Known for her curvaceous body,even after 3 kids, Nollywood star actress, Mercy Johnson, recently shared some eye popping new photos of herself.She sure looks absolutely stunning in the shoots Mercy is seen rocking an all white outfit while sipping tea.
By Glam & Essence Gospel singer, minister and songwriter, Tolu Odukoya Ijogun has released the official lyrical video to her single, “Emi Mimo Kabo”. According to her: “Emi Mimo Kaabo” simply means ,Holy Spirit Welcome in Yoruba language… This song is a song heralding the Holy spirit … let the Holy Ghost know we acknowledge his power and we welcome…
By Glam & Essence Veteran comedian, Ali Baba is causing an uproar with his post about how lots of young women have gone ahead to make a name for themselves while the guys are still riding a bicycle on the express road. The comic act said these women become too successful and when it’s time for them to get married,…
By Glam & Essence It’s official,Forbes has announced the new ranking of richest hip-hop artistes and finally, Kanye West has beaten Jay-Z and Drake for the number one spot.He emerged 2019’s richest Hip-hop artiste. Back in 2007, Kanye West released a song called “Big Brother”—an ode to Jay-Z. Indeed, catching on with the mogul’s Roc-A-Fella Records two decades ago was…
By Glam & Essence A star-studded romantic movie, ‘Made in Heaven”, featuring Nollywood veteran, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) and ace comedian, Ayo Makun (AY) is set for release in cinemas this Friday across Nigeria. The movie is directed by Toba Mcbaror with Newlink Entertainment, Peekaboo Global Consulting, and NewOhens as co-producers. The movie also features ace actors, Jide Kosoko, Toyin Abraham,…
By Glam & Essence One of the reality star of the popular reality tv show,Keeping Up with The Kardashian,Kim Kardashian-west has opened up on her battle with Psoriasis.Hear her: “Today, I’m sharing with Poosh my journey with the autoimmune conditions psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, including what’s worked for me and how I’ve adjusted my life since being diagnosed. Even though…
By Glam & Essence Keystone Bank Limited, in partnership with Verve International, has launched a promotion to reward customers for using its Verve Card to purchase petrol at select Oando Petrol stations across Nigeria. According to a statement by the lender on Friday, promo tagged “Free Fuel Alert” is open to new and existing customers of the bank. Customers of…
By Glam & Essence Nigerian music legend, 2Face Idibia and Larry Gaga pays surprise visit to the housemates. 2face celebrates his 44th birthday in the big brother house, the housemates gathered together as they sing a birthday song for the music icon. 2baba also used the opportunity to launch his HeadPhone in the house.
BY GLAM & ESSENCE In a recent chat with New York based radio station, Hot 97, DMW label boss and music superstar, Davido opened up why he believes Nigeria has got everything you . He also talked about growing up in Atlanta and how his music grew big in Africa,plus getting Chris Brown to be part of his ”Blow My…
By Glam & Essence The first event of the 2019 Felabration, the Afrobics Dance Competition, is scheduled on Saturday, September 21, at the New Afrika Shrine, Ikeja, Lagos. Judges are Funke Kuti, Liadi Adedayo, Segun Adefila, Jahman Anikulapo and Kunle Kuti. Tagged “From Lagos With Lagos”, this edition of the festival will host different activities from September 21 to October…
By Glam & Essence Currently enjoying a tour of her new release “49-99”, singer-songwriter Tiwa Savage has explained the meaning and idea behind the song. The song, which was released on September 5, has recorded nearly two million YouTube views ,less than three weeks after its release. At a listening party, TTiwa said “49-99” stands for “Forty-nine seating, ninety-nine standing,”…
By Glam & Essence The Lagos State government is to boost the entertainment industry by creating a one-stop shop for film makers in the state. It said as part of its effort to boost the film and entertainment industry, film makers would also enjoy support from conceptualisation of ideas to the final production. The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts…
By Glam & Essence Air Peace makes second trip for compatriots … A delay in securing landing permit from South African aviation authorities for Air Peace has led to rescheduling the evacuation of the second batch of Nigerians from South Africa. This is coming on the heels of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa. In the…
By Glam & Essence Chances are high for kwara youths to participate in the governance of the state, as a 26 years old,among others has been tipped to make the list of commissioners in Kwara State. The State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has sent the names of four women to the House of Assembly as commissioner-nominees. They include 26-year-old Joana Nnazua…
By Glam & Essence Nigeria’s Music star, Tiwa Savage walked the runway for Naomi Campbell’s Fashion For Relief event, alongside other models last weekend . The cause has been around for 14 years. The “Fashion for Relief “is a charitable organization founded in 2005 that has raised funds for various environmental and humanitarian causes. On her timeline, she wrote: I…
By Glam & Essence The office of Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has reacted to a report insinuating that President Muhammadu Buhari has rolled out a directive that Osinbajo should seek Buhari’s approvals for agencies under him, because they have not been following due process in the past. In a statement by Laolu Akande, the Vice President dismissed the report as…
By Glam & Essence Nollywood actors ,Lizzy Anjorin and new mum ,Toyin Abraham are in one of the messiest fight to be witnessed in Nigeria movie industry. Liz Anjorin had accused Toyin Abraham of creating troll accounts which she reportedly uses to insult other people and celebrities. She also alleged that Toyin grooms her fans to attack people by sending…
By Glam & Essence Dries Mertens and Fernando Llorente scored late goals as Napoli defeated holders Liverpool 2-0 in Tuesday’s opening round of Champions League group stage matches. Mertens converted a penalty on 82 minutes and Llorente added a second in stoppage time as Napoli gained a measure of revenge for last season’s 1-0 loss at Anfield that denied the…
By Glam & Essence With over a N100, ooo YouTube views, reaching number 4 on trending, Wizkid’s ”Ghetto Love” is definitely showing us that numbers don’t lie. StarBoy promised us his first official single in 2019 will drop today, and he kept his word. There’s been criticism as to whether the track is overrated or we all can just sit…
By Glam & Essence Award winning actor,Kevin Hart is out of the hospital, and he’s now at a live-in rehab facility doing intense physical therapy to recover from his car crash injuries and surgery. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ that Kevin is “glad” to get out of the L.A. hospital he’s been on admission for 10 days. He has…
By Glam & Essence Nigerian comedian, Ayodeji Makun, popularly known as AY,who is the Chief Executive Officer of Corporate World Entertainment (convener of AY Live) has expressed concerns over the huge expectations of people seeking assistance from the rich without considering the effect of such on them. AY expressed this on his instagram handle @aycomedian, where he lamented on how…
By Glam & Essence The British Government has said that international students can now work in the UK after graduating. This is a huge boost to a policy that had previously restricted the period to four months. There will be no cap on the number of students who can apply, as those with student visa will be able to apply…
By Glam & Essence Senator Rochas Okorocha believes that the All Progressives Congress may crumble after the exit of President Muhammadu Buhari and therefore called for an overhauling of the party leadership to avert this. The former governor of Imo gave this view at an interaction with newsmen in Abuja, after the election tribunal affirmed his electoral victory. Okorocha said…
By Glam & Essence Rihanna is set to stage her designer lingerie show for New York Fashion Week on Tuesday to an audience where phones and cameras have been banned. That is because the highly anticipated “Savage X Fenty” fashion show unveiling her fall/winter 2019 latest looks will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video to more than 200 countries beginning…
By Glam & Essence Everton’s playmaker, Gylfi Sigurdsson has said that the two goals that Alex Iwobi scored for the Toffees this season will boost his confidence going into the international break. Iwobi ,who is currently with the Super Eagles in Dnipro, venue of their upcoming friendly game against Ukraine tomorrow netted his first goal in Everton shirt during a…
By Glam & Essence The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye and his wife, Folu celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on Sunday. Well wishers and members of the RCCG celebrated and wished them well. The RCCG, on its Instagram page wrote: “Happy wedding anniversary to the General Overseer and wife of the General Overseer…
By Glam & Essence The Federal High Court, sitting in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja has summoned founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo and Mrs Busola Dakolo to appear before it within 14 days.
By Glam & Essence FOLLOWING the crisis rocking the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, which led to the breakdown of law and order last Thursday, the Council Chairman, Dr Ahmed Olarenwaju Apatira has suspended the union activities. Apatira issued a statement last Friday stopping the…
By Glam & Essence Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said the ban on the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) is still in force. He spoke yesterday against the backdrop of invasion of the state secretariat of the union by yet-to-identified members of the NURTW. Sources said factional members loyal to a former state Chairman,…
By Glam & Essence Funmi lyanda,host of one of Nigeria’s most popular morning talk show, ‘New dawn with Funmi’ is about to make a major move. The Forbes rated Youngest Power Women in Africa,who has received local and international recognition for her selfless service in Women advocacy and humanitarian causes, most especially, is set to join the league of movie…
BY YINKA OGUNDIMU Through the Social Contract, government is bound to promote the happiness and see to the wellbeing of a greater majority of the people. This esentially is the article of faith that has come to define the credo of the Ogun State Government headed by Prince Dapo Abiodun. Since he mounted the saddle of leadership about 100 days…
By Glam & Essence Despite the major strides that the Oyo state governor has been making in the state that has earned the PDP accolades among the people in the state who voted him in,it seems all is not well between him and the state PDP leaders. It was gathered that his recent appointment of technocrats into his government as…
By Glam & Essence Access Bank Group’s audited H1 results released to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday showed Gross Earnings of N324.4 billion, up 28% from N253.0 billion in the corresponding period of 2018. According a release made available by its Media Relations person,Abdul lmoyo, the growth in gross earnings was driven by 46% increase in interest income…
By Glam & Essence The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commissioned 100 patio vans and 200 motorcycles to strengthen internal security in the State. The Governor who applauded the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, for his swiftness at ensuring that normalcy was restored back to the state when kidnappers struck in the state between the 23rd and…
By Glam & Essence Female American rapper, Nicki Minaj says she has “decided to retire and have a family”. The Grammy-nominated rapper who is dating Kenneth Petty has hinted that they’re planning to get married. Nikki however hasn’t made it clear how many of her ventures she’s retiring from or, even, if she’s being serious. Below is her tweet: @NICKIMINAJ…
By Glam & Essence The Speaker of the House of Representatives has declared that the old arrangement that made it possible for South Africans to maim and kill Nigerians must be revoked. The speaker spoke while addressing a world conference in response to the xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. Gbajabiamila, who spoke from a prepared speech and with…
By Glam & Essence After the announcement of the death of founding leader, Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe has been hit with yet another bad news: the death of former National Army Chief of Staff Major General Trust Mugoba. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Zimlive tweeted that Information Permanent Secretary ,Nick Mangwana confirmed General Mugoba’s death. Mugoba left his…
By Glam & Essence Former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe is dead. He died in Singapore aged 95, as confirmed on twitter by current President Emmerson Mnangagwa According to Mnangagwa: “It is with the utmost sadness that I announce the passing on of Zimbabwe’s founding father and former President, Cde Robert Mugabe. “Cde Mugabe was an icon of liberation, a pan-Africanist…
By Glam & Essence Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has revised the state’s 2019 budget from N285 billion to N182.4 billion Speaking while signing the revised budget into law at the Executive Council Chambers of the Governor’s Office, the governor maintained that the economic status of the state has made it compulsory to review downward what he described as…
By Glam & Essence It’s no longer news that superstar, Davido,has taken the first step to marrying his heart trob,Chioma Rowland by taking his family on an introductory visit to the latter’s family.He has now shared plans to officially tie the knot with his long-time girlfriend. ln an interview with Beat FM, he confirmed that 2020 is the year for…
By Glam & Essence On Monday, Olubadan Saliu Adetunji and members of the Olubadan-in-Council were at the International Conference Centre of the University of Ibadan. The council members wore ordinary caps. Until then, they had worn crowns and they had insisted that by Oyo State Law, they were obas, though not of equal standing with the Olubadan. For some two…
By Glam & Essence The South Africa High Commission to Nigeria has shut down its offices and consulate. This is as a result of fear arising from attacks by youths in the country. The acting High Commissioner, Amb. Bobby Moroe, confirmed the report that he had directed the Mission to suspend all consular activities until the situation improved. He explained…
By Glam & Essence The governorship primary election in Kogi state ended abruptly in the early hours of Wednesday, when gunmen invaded Lokoja Confluence Stadium,venue of the election. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that voting had ended and sorting of votes were going on when the gunmen came to the venue at about 1:45a.m. and…
By Glam & Essence It news broke of the has been sacking of Herman Crespo,a former Chelsea star by Banfield, after just nine months in charge.His sacking was announced on Monday by the club. Banfield part ways with head coach and Argentine great, Crespo just five matches into the Superliga Argentina season. Crespo, who signed an 18-month contract with Banfield…
By Glam & Essence Telecommunication vompany, MTN, on Wednesday withdrew the services of its staff in Abeokuta, on account of the information its management got that MTN offices in nearby Lagos were being set on fire by angry Nigerians who were protesting the killing of Nigerians in South Africa. The affected staff are MTN agents working on part-time basis in…
By Glam & Essence Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has cancelled her performance in South Africa, saying that she would no longer be performing at a festival scheduled to hold in Johannesburg later this month. Tiwa made this known on Wednesday via Twitter. She described the attacks on Nigerians and other nationals in South Africa as “sick” and said that was…
By Glam & Essence The Secretary to the Imo State Government, Uche Onyeaguocha, has come under severe criticisms over his recent directive that the immediate past governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha should be arrested by the citizens of the state. The SSG had declared Okorocha wanted and mobilized hundreds of youths to ambush him at the Sam Mbakwe, with…
By Glam & Essence Former Super Eagles Coach, Samson Siasia had said last Thursday that he had lodged an appeal against his life ban from the game by world football governing body, FIFA. Recall that Siasia was banned for life from the game, following a match-fixing probe by FIFA. Siasia, who spoke to NAN in Abuja through his associate, Opukiri…
By Glam & Essence The All Progressives Congress (APC) has lashed out at its counterpart in South Africa, the Africa National Congress (ANC), over its prolonged silence on the attack on Nigerians in South Africa.APC is saying it was too early for them to forget the sacrifices of Nigerians in the fight against apartheid. The National Publicity Secretary of the…
By Glam & Essence The National Council for Women Society (NCWS) has commended the Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, for spearheading the campaign against moral decadence in the country. The society also lauded Mr Olusegun Runsewe, the Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), for exposing the unbecoming conducts of Nigerian transgender celebrity, “Bobrisky”, as the…
By Glam & Essence Former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke on Monday told a Federal High Court in Lagos that he would pay his N537, 334,360.77 debts to Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) in less than 12 hours. Duke, through his counsel, Mr Edoigiawerie Omoruyi, told Justice Nicholas Oweibo that he had approached AMCON with a promise to…
By Glam & Essence In line with the interim recommendations submitted by the Administrative Panel set up to look into the remote and immediate causes of the challenges facing the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital – OOUTH, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the immediate recruitment of resident doctors for the health institution. In a statement issued…
By Glam & Essence If there is one governor who truly came into governance with an agenda to effect change,it is Seyi Makinde,the 51-year-old Executive Governor of Oyo State,who won through the PDP. He shocked many when he publicly declared his asset,starting off a debate on account of his impressive wealth and the audacity to make it known,unlike what is…
By Glam & Essence Nigerian super star singer, Davido, had on Monday night taken to his social media handles to formally announce his readiness to get married to Chioma,with whom he has been in a long term relationship In his recent tweet , he revealed that 2020 is the year for him to walk her down the aisle with her,while…
By Glam & Essence The Lagos State Government have been dragged to court by the 123 men from Jigawa State who were detained by the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences (Enforcement Unit). They have sued the Lagos State Government for unlawful detention and seizure of their motorcycles. Other respondents include the Lagos State Commissioner of Police…
By Glam & Essence he immediate past Governor of Imo State,Rochas Okorocha on Friday dared the incumbent Governor, Emeka Ihedioha,by telling him that he cannot order his arrest, as it is an open invitation to anarchy in the state. The former governor said this in a statement issued through his media aide, Sam Onwuemeodo, where he denounced the purported plan…
By Glam &Essence Many fans of BBNaija were surprised by how Khafi has not only moved on successfully after Gedoni’s exit, but also received his exit with a celebration of big wins. For instance,she won a car in the Innoson Task , the beginning of her victory songs in Biggie’s House. Khafi’s love partner, Gedoni, was evicted alongside Jackye on…
By Glam & Essence The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office on Friday August 30, 2019 took its enlightenment and sensitization campaign on the ills of corruption and economic and financial crimes to New Benin Market, Benin City, Edo State. The Acting Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Magu who was represented by Williams Oseghale, head, Public Affairs…
By Glam & Essence Joseph Oyediran, one of the internet fraudsters wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI as part of an international crackdown on a syndicate of cyber criminals has been arrested by operatives of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Ilorin Zonal Office in Kwara State. This was disclosed by the Zonal Head of the EFCC in…
By Glam & Essence Stand-up comedian and social commentator, Francis Agoda, aka I Go Dye has praised Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa and the youths for the peace enjoyed in the state so far. The comedian who was speaking at the instance of the 28th aniversary of the creation of the state, urged all not to let the crisis that…
By Glam & Essence The Former Kano State Governor and Senator Representing Kano Central Senatorial District, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau has slammed Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike for allegedly demolishing a mosque in Port Harcourt. He described the action as barbaric and totally condemnable. Shekarau said in a statement he personally signed on Friday that ,“all rationale and conscious citizens of…
• Governor opens talks with bandits • Four held with explosives By Glam & Essence The security situation in the country was a reason for serious discussion on Thursday,as the Police commenced deployment of surveillance helicopters in the Southwest and the Northwest. Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, whose state has been under relentless attacks by bandits, on Thursday opened dialogue…
By Glam & Essence Jurgen Klopp thinks Liverpool face a daunting task in their bid to retain the Champions League title this season ,given the “crazy’’ depth of quality in the competition. Klopp has led Liverpool to back-to-back Champions League finals ,but is adamant that their impressive recent track record does not make them the title favourites. “I will have…
By Glam & Essence Music icon ,Michael Jackson would have been 61 today, if he was still alive,however,his fans are not forgetting about their hero ever. Birthday shout outs in different forms, world wide are pouring in for the legendary musician who made many see music in a different way. The King of Pop as he is vest known is…
By Glam & Essence Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration has introduced some reform initiatives that would help reduce bureaucratic bottleneck and improve ease of doing business in the State. The Governor stated this at a parley with Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Companies in Abeokuta,where he listed some of the reforms that include the…
By Glam & Essence Nigerians resident in South Africa have been advised to avoid the Pretoria Central Business District (CBD), until the Police authorities certify the area safe for foreign nationals. The Nigerian Union in South Africa (NUSA) gave the counsel in the wake of xenophobic attacks early yesterday ,following the torching of a shop belonging to a Nigerian in…
By Glam & Essence The police on Wednesday released the founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, after two days of grilling. He is expected to return today to the Force headquarters for further interrogation. The pastor is being interrogated by detectives from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja, on allegation of rape by Mrs.…
By Glam & Essence Two top officials of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), the company which supervised the execution of the $16 billion Obasanjo power projects, have been arrested by the EFCC. They were among the four persons detained by the anti-graft agency on Wednesday. The arrests signaled the beginning of the probe of the humongous expenditure during…
By Glam & Essence In line with the policy of reciprocity between Nigeria and the United States, the Federal Government has approved the reduction of Visa charges payable by US citizens. This was in reaction to the recommendation of a committee set up to look into the issue of visas between the two countries. The approval was given on behalf…
By Glam & Essence Lagos designers will get the chance to participate in the 2019 edition of the Fashion Focus programme. Established in 2011, Fashion Focus (formerly known as Young Designer of The Year) was created to aid the growth and promotion of emerging talent in the fashion industry through mentoring and awarding a grant via the Fashion Focus Fund.…
By Glam & Essence Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has signed the State Security Trust Fund Bill, passed by the State House of Assembly into law. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Kunle Somorin, stated that the Bill was signed by the Governor, after it was presented to him by the Speaker of the…
By Glam & Essence The U.S. Embassy, Abuja has denied blocking appointment dates for visa interview of Nigerians seeking to travel to that country.So says the Public Affairs Department of the Embassy on Wednesday in Abuja. According to the Embassy’s spokesperson , “there has been no block on visa interviews. There are interview appointment opportunities available”. NAN reports that a…
By Glam & Essence Senior Pastor, Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA, Biodun Fatoyinbo, has reported at the Force Criminal Investigation Department, FCID, on Wednesday, for further questioning over rape allegation levelled against him. Busola Dakolo accused Fatoyinbo of raping her 20 years ago, when she was still 16 years old in Ilorin, Kwara State. Fatoyinbo was at the FCID, Garki…
By Glam & Essence Anti-Brexit MPs reacted furiously on Wednesday, after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that parliament would be suspended until October 14, just two weeks before the UK is set to leave the EU. The MPs branded Johnson a dictator,He only came to office last month as head of the governing Conservative Party. And they called the…
By Glam & Essence The second half of the 2010s has seen a significant rise in the U.S.’s interest in music coming out of West Africa. Most people would pinpoint the genesis of this curiosity as Drake’s collaborations with artists like Wizkid — though their work together also sparked internet-wide debates on Americans’ misinterpretation of genres coming out of West…
By Glam & Essence The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, refused to grant the motion filed by Mr Omoyele Sowore, Convener, #RevolutionNow protests, challenging his detention for 45 days by the Department of State Security (DSS). Justice Nkeonye Maya, who declined all applications by Counsel to Sowore, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, sent the case back to Justice Taiwo Taiwo…
By Glam & Essence Serena Williams has thrashed Russia’s Maria Sharapova in the first round of the US Open again, winning 6-1 6-1, in what was clearly a dominant display by the 23 Grand Slam winner. The duel, which was expected to be a riveting affair, turned one-sided ,as the 37 year-old American overpowered the 32 year-old Russian, increasing their…
By Glam & Essence The Lagos State House Assembly has inaugurated a committee to begin probe of the administration of immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode ,over the purchase of 820 high capacity buses at the cost of N7 billion. During the Assembly’s plenary on Tuesday, a committee was set up to investigate the purchase of 820 buses…
By Glam & Essence Founder of Common wealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo,has explained on Friday why he chose to shun the panel set up by the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) to probe the rape allegations against him by celebrity photographer, Busola Dakolo.He said it solely because of legal advice from his legal team. He said he…
By Glam & Essence While the jury has still not concluded on whether comedian, Wendy Williams actually succeeded in gatecrashing 50 Cent party in New York, it appears she is having far bigger problems of her own. Ticketnews.com reported that 55 year-old Williams has been cancelling a handful of tour dates on her stand-up trek, with multiple reports citing low…
By Glam & Essence The Head of Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita has returned to office on Thursday following her letter of retirement,while President Buhari was said to have turned down her offer to quit. Oyo-Ita ,who is under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged financial infractions to the tune of N3bn had sent her…
