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Monthly Archives: January 2016

New beef alert! Gbemi O.O vs Olumofin brothers

Jan 28, 2016 Yet on major Social media ruffles, radio personality Gbemi O. O. has been on the news for allegedly taking on socialite brothers Dokun and Adejoro Olumofin tagging them as “Social Climbers” who gatecrash parties when not invited. In a series of tweets, the Beat FM presenter expressed her disagreement with event gatecrashers, ... Read More
 

Comedian Bovi loses his mother

Jan 28, 2016 And ace Nigerian comedian Bovi has reportedly lost his mother, Margaret Ugboma. The news was broken by his fellow comedian Basketmouth who put up a condolence message on his Instagram on Tuesday saying “It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, and a day to love ... Read More
 

New music alert! Di’Ja ft Babyfresh – “Take Kiss”

Jan 28, 2016 And in the music world, Mavin Record’s sweetheart Di’Ja drops a new tune and video titled “Take Kiss” featuring Mavin Records’ producer and singer BabyFresh. The track produced by Mavin Records’ boss Don Jazzy samples Shaggy’s classic “It Wasn’t Me”. The video was directed by Adasa Cookey for Squareball Media.
 

New music alert! Reminisce – “Angelina”

Jan 28, 2016 And indigenous rapper Reminisce drops a new track and video titled “Angelina” on his birthday Tuesday January 26. The track was produced by KrisBeats while the video was directed by Unlimited L.A.
 

Tunisian unemployed queue for job documents

Jan 28, 2016 Dozens of unemployed persons recently queued outside a municipality building in the Tunisian town of Kasserine for job application documents. Elsewhere a group of unemployed graduates held a sit-in to request more job openings and regional development. The situation in Kasserine has become Prime Minister Habib Essid’s latest challenge after a week ... Read More
 

New App helps women keep track of their pregnancy in Nigeria

Jan 28, 2016 A new app called Cradle Count App is helping women in Nigeria monitor their pregnancy, while looking out for any sign of complications that could affect them or their baby’s health. Oyenobi Adebi, an expectant mother in her third trimester said: “The tips come with a little baby feet icon which is ... Read More
 

Russians cut Spendings as inflation bites

Jan 28, 2016 Russia’s national currency recently extended its losses due to failing world oil prices, forcing Muscovites to carefully consider every purchase they make. Aleksander, a mobile phones merchant, said his business is struggling under the shortage of customers, who are spending less. “People try to save money. I do not know how the ... Read More
 

African-Americans told to tune out Oscars

Jan 28, 2016 A Los Angeles chapter of Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network recently decided to move forward with its plans to boycott this year’s Oscars. Speaking at a news briefing, Ali Najee, one of the group’s organizers expressed his frustration over the Academy’s failure to nominate any colored actors for the second year ... Read More
 

Central American football union support Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency

Jan 28, 2016 The Central American Football Union (UNCAF), with seven votes in next month’s FIFA presidential election, recently announced their support for Gianni Infantino. Infantino, who had earlier received the endorsement of European football body UEFA, has emerged as one of the frontrunners in the election to replace fellow-Swiss Sepp Blatter. In a statement ... Read More
 

Adidas to cut short IAAF sponsor deal – BBC

Jan 28, 2016 According to media reports, German sportswear company Adidas AG reportedly ended its 11-year sponsorship deal with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). Adidas, the biggest sponsor of the sport’s governing body, discontinued their contract as a result of the doping and corruption scandal that has engulfed the sport. Commenting on the ... Read More