Alterplate Boss and singer Harrysong Kickstart the year with a new ride. The singer took to his Instagram page to share photos of the new bu...
Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), a popular Swedish multinational clothing-retail company is currently being dragged on social media for using a black child model to promote a hoodie with an inscription perceived to be racist. The inscription on the hoodie is “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle“.
There are other designs but people questioned the reason why the black kid was made to promote the very one with a racial insult.
The Swedish company has failed to make a statement on the issue.
See some reactions below:
Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), a popular Swedish multinational clothing-retail company is currently being dragged on social media for us...
The publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari following speculations he may be seeking reelection come 2019, Daily Posts reports.
In the long letter he shared on the social media on Saturday, Momosu pleaded with Buhari to perish the thought of continuing in power.
He begged the President to please go home and rest, adding that Nigerians can no longer bear the current hardship.
Read full letter…
Kindly permit me to be as brutally frank as possible. As a stakeholder who made his modest contribution to your emergence as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, I owe you nothing but the truth. I was not a member of your party when I volunteered to support your mission and ambition in 2015. I was elated when Nigerians succeeded in chasing away the profligate and reckless government of the PDP, led by President Goodluck Jonathan. I was one of those who unleashed terror on that government and I subsequently presented you with a compilation of my articles in which I criticised and advised the then President, free of charge. I never expected that our situation could ever get worse under the APC government that almost literally promised heaven and earth. But it has become evident that it is easier to govern by words of mouth than by force of action.
It is indeed shameful that those like me who supported you so vociferously have become butts of jokes everywhere we go. Sir, I plead with you to ignore your acolytes who may be telling you that all is well in Nigeria. My unequivocal verdict, without any fear of contradiction is that things are very bad. While I will not, in all honesty, totally heap the blame on you, there is no doubt that your government has been less than competent. I’m reasonably convinced that you have not availed yourself of the abundant talents it has so pleased God to endow Nigeria with. Rather, you’ve chosen to saddle yourself with hungry lions and deadwoods that you’ve resurrected from penury and oblivion. Leadership should be about managing people and resources. Most of the people you are working with are already retired or tired and with little or nothing new to contribute.
It is grossly unfair that it was very convenient for us to lampoon and scandalise Dr Goodluck Jonathan, yet most of us have remained funereally silent and unreasonably complicit in the evil that the current men of power are perpetrating and perpetuating under your watch. Unknown to you Sir, some people are merely using you to rule by proxy. There is no evidence of discipline in your team, one of the greatest things you preached so fervently about in your first coming as military Head of State. Your acolytes are virtually getting away with murder. Someone, somewhere, sat down with birds of the same feathers, to conjure and compile the most disgraceful list of political appointees ever and yet nothing has happened to those who brought such perfidious insults on our nation. Instead, we are being regaled with tales by the moonlight to gloss over serious maladies in the polity and damning treachery against our nation. No serious apologies. No penitence. Only some foolhardy cockiness from those who will repeat the same nonsense when tomorrow comes.
Your Excellency, it has become very difficult, if not impossible to defend the excessive shortcomings of your government, please, permit my oxymoron Sir. We definitely want you to succeed but it seems some demons are desperately determined to make you fail by all means. The more your administration unravels, the more ridiculously hopeless it seems. You have waltzed from crisis to crisis instead of from glory to glory, as most of us expected. We thought you truly possessed the magic wand and talismanic effect to make all our problems evaporate and vamoose in a jiffy. We did not expect to be regularly mesmerised by impotent excuses galore.
I sincerely doff my hat to your wonderful wife for her rare and uncommon courage. Regardless of what her detractors may say, she is the only insider who has been trying to say it as it is. Even if some of her critics feel she’s seeking for relevance in your kingdom, it is still within her rights. I’m sure that when the day of reckoning comes, you will remember and appreciate her timely warnings. Without mincing words, what Madam Aisha Buhari has been trying to tell you in clear terms is that this government is swimming in a big foul mess and that you should not be carried away by the fake adulation and false adoration you see all around you. There is no government in Nigeria that did not enjoy the services of praise-singers who disappeared as soon as the government itself collapsed like a pack of cards. Ask President Jonathan!
I’m aware that your foot-soldiers are already warming up for the next election. I really do not know what they hope to tell and sell to the electorate this time, particularly after the colossal failure of the last three years. I do not see how they expect to fund your campaign without resorting to the same type of extravagant jamboree we witnessed in the dying and last days of the PDP’s prodigality. As a result of your decision to contest again, you are being forced by circumstances beyond your control to compromise and capitulate on your known principles. Is it not better, and more profitable, to return home, triumphantly, with your reputation intact than to win a pyrrhic victory with everything you ever stood for wasted on the altar of vainglorious aggrandisement? What guarantees do you have that you will win the next election even if you agree to sell Nigeria to the political gladiators?
Sir, I’m pleading with you in the name of God, the Merciful and all-powerful, that you don’t need two terms, or eight years in power, to prove your greatness. Nelson Mandela spent only one term in power and retired to superlative glory as the world’s most respected and revered and idolised statesman. Robert Mugabe spent about four decades in power, yet he returned home in total infamy and unenviable disgrace. It is a lesson of life that we must all learn, sooner rather than later, that man shall not live by power alone. I know my preaching is not likely to touch you and your hardened supporters but, at the very least, I want it to be on record that I spoke publicly, out of genuine love and concern, while you were being goaded on by those who stand to gain more if you win a re-election next year. For most of those asking you to continue, by fire and by force, it is always about their personal agenda and survival. They know their political careers would come to a shuddering halt and abrupt standstill should you fail in your bid to come back. In their desperation to come back at all costs, they are going to do exactly what PDP did, or even much worse. What moral authority would you then have to justify the continued detention and harassment of some of the PDP operatives accused of wasting government resources on Jonathan’s truncated re-election bid. Who amongst us can in good conscience say in the market place that you won the last election on pure merit and that no substantial government funding went into your campaigns.
This year promises to be an interesting one. You will soon discover how treacherous human beings can be when some of those hailing you today as the authentic messiah begin to show you their true colours. Our country is bleeding dangerously while some over-pampered politicians can only think of winning elections by hook or by crook. The quality of your appointees in recent time points to how directionless your government has finally become. In a country overflowing with so many amazing brains and talents, it is incredibly shameful that those are your best representatives for our country. The easiest way for a leader to fail is to continue to attract those much worse than himself. Conversely, the best way to succeed is for a leader to recognise and attract and surround himself with those much better in all aspects of human endeavour. This does not erase or take anything away from the leader but it actually enhances his personality and how he is perceived by everyone. The late sage of blessed memory, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, was a veritable example of how a leader can effectively tap into the collective brains of some geniuses and add to his own in a way that makes him appear super-human.
Nigeria has never been in short supply of whiz kids at home and abroad but Nigeria started dying when our leaders stopped respecting merit and preferred to enthrone mediocrity. The truth is mediocrity begets further mediocrity. The few good leaders in your government have not been able to display their wizardry out of fear and trepidation that some cabal would mark them out and hack them down so ruthlessly. It is a sign of the times, that the courage, astuteness and brilliance that made them stand out in the political crowd has suddenly taken flight and they are now little more than wimps in your insipid government. The bureaucracy in Abuja is enough to suffocate and disorientate any fertile mind.
If I were in your shoes, I would consider that it is not too late to groom and propel some of the best brains in APC or even those living beyond the shores of Nigeria to succeed me. You do not need to look far in this regard but I will not make any suggestions today, lest it be misinterpreted that I am touting any particular individual as a worthy successor. I’m reasonably convinced that you have worked very hard and seem to have reached your peak. To God be the glory. In a country of nearly 200 million people, God has been too kind to you. Apart from former President Olusegun Obasanjo, no other Nigerian has been given a second chance so miraculously. You will be able to justify this unmerited favour by leaving Nigeria much better than you met it. The only way you can do that in the next remaining year is to sacrifice your own personal ambition and hand over the country to proven and tested modern and cosmopolitan technocrats. The world has moved beyond the backwardness that we are being saddled with in Nigeria today. The world expect us to be the true giant and leader of Africa not by words but in deed.
My appeal to you is to urgently do a self-assessment to determine and decide on whether you are what Nigeria needs at this time and age for our country to join the comity of other nations in their march towards technological advancement, political stability, social security and economic prosperity.
With all due respect, Sir, if your answer is yes to the above, you may go ahead and contest but if in all honesty, the answer is no, my prayer is that you will find the courage and selfless spirit to quit the stage while the ovation is loudest. That in itself would be a deserving legacy. I’m watching and waiting for your patriotic decision with bated breath.
Thank you, Mr President, for your usual attention and kind consideration of my latest memo to you, albeit so early in the year.’
The publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari following speculations he may be se...
Chocolate City singer Yung L starts the new year with two new soon to be hits for his fans, “Spray Me Dollars” and “Bonto“.
Listen and enjoy!
Chocolate City singer Yung L starts the new year with two new soon to be hits for his fans, “ Spray Me Dollars ” and “ Bonto “. Listen an...
Nollywood actress Anita Joseph recently celebrated her birthday on January 4th. She celebrated her big day with a visit to the orphanage, a birthday dinner and a get together the following day.
The actress took to her instagram page to show appreciation, she declared that this birthday would be her last birthday as a single lady.
See her post below:
Nollywood actress Anita Joseph recently celebrated her birthday on January 4th. She celebrated her big day with a visit to the orphanage, a ...
Singer Davido has joined other musicians in the movie industry. The popular Nigerian musician recently shared a short video clip on his Instagram page.
In the clip, the singer plays the role of a young commercial pilot who reveals his plan to venture into the oil and gas business.
According to some reports, it was gathered that the film is actually a documentary based on the life of billionaire Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo. Captain Hosa is a Nigerian business magnate, investor, philanthropist and trained commercial pilot.
Watch the clip below:
Singer Davido has joined other musicians in the movie industry. The popular Nigerian musician recently shared a short video clip on his Inst...
The younger brother to YBNL CEO, DJ Eni Money Man accuses Olamide’s brother and member of YBNL, DJ Enimoney has been accused by a certain @ forbesnominee of nearly stabbing him to death at a popular night club in Lagos, Quilox.
The guy took to his instagram page to share how the incident happend, cutting from what he shared on Instagram, he said DJ Enimoney with the support of the YBNL crew and quilox worker attempt to kill him and not to fight him at all.
After stabbing him, they left him inside a room while he was bleeding and he said, DJ Enimoney stabbed him in the chest aiming to stab him to the heart.
Checkout how he shared it below:-
Photo credit: Instablog9ja
The younger brother to YBNL CEO, DJ Eni Money Man accuses Olamide’s brother and member of YBNL, DJ Enimoney has been accused by a certain @...
DMW boss Davido received nominations in 8 categories of the popular Sound City MVP awards. The award will hold at Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos in Nigeria.
Davido’s manager, Asa Asika, made a social post to celebrate the singer’s 8 nominations while persuading for votes from the public to help Davido win the awards.
The OBO singer is nominated in th following categories;
-Best Male MVP
-Best Pop
-Digital Artiste of the year
-Video of the year
-Song of the year
-Viewer’s choice
-Listener’s choice
-African artiste of the year
See picture below:-
DMW boss Davido received nominations in 8 categories of the popular Sound City MVP awards. The award will hold at Eko Hotels, Victoria Isla...
It’s the start of a New year and you should definitely up your style, this will increase your confidence and image. You have already thought of changing your wardrobe and hiring a personal shopper or hitting the gym to get that 6 packs, this is a not so bad idea. While you’re concentrating on dressing well and staying fit, you shouldn’t forget about your physical appearance which also speaks a lot about you. So before you hire that personal shopper or hit the gym, tending to your grooming needs is very important as a man.
Although, many men already know about grooming, there are still some grooming mistakes some men make or even take lightly. Physical appearance isn’t just about how you dress but also about how neat and presentable you are. What is your morning grooming routine? Do you have a grooming routine? These are important things men should do before and after they shower – if not every morning, but occasionally. While you may or may not have a grooming routine, you shouldn’t be making these grooming mistakes highlighted below and if you are, don’t feel bad but try to fix them.
1. Bushy Eyebrows
Having bushy eyebrows are not cool! You shouldn’t even be seen with them. Most men don’t see anything wrong with this, but you should always trim your eyebrows every now and then. Having bushy eyebrows doesn’t speak well about how clean you’re and it makes you look very old and unkempt. This is one of the grooming mistakes men take lightly. Walking around with bushy eyebrows draws unnecessary attention to that part of your face, imagine speaking at a business meeting or sitting at dinner with your date. It’s a big no, no and a turnoff for ladies. You can always do this yourself in the comfort of your home or visit a salon if you don’t want to do it yourself. Once they are trimmed, you will need to maintain them as well.
2. Haircuts
You should already know about getting a haircut. But most men still make this grooming mistakes a lot. You don’t have to be noticed or told when to get a haircut. Or better still, shouldn’t wait until your hair is overgrown or full before getting one either. Instead, try getting it trimmed every three weeks or even less depending on the growth of your hair. You should have a particular barber or stylist who knows about your style which will be very helpful for you. You won’t have to go through the stress of telling him how you like your hair cut. Many men don’t know this, women are very observant about things like you getting a haircut and they are easily attracted to this kind of men. This is a part of you people will always notice, so you should do well to keep your hair neat and presentable.
3. Pubic Hairs
It’s unfortunate that we still live in a world where men think it’s okay to keep pubic hairs. A survey suggested that women like chest hair also suggested that many women prefer men with a healthy patch of pubic hair – but not a forest. While men are busy obsessing with their looks, they have the tendency to overlook the grooming and hygiene of their private parts. Having ungroomed genitals can be an intimacy killer and unhygienic. While men expect their wives or girlfriends to keep her pubic hair shaved, there’s no reason for you to not to shave or trim yours, as well. You can keep them clean by trimming your pubic hair or shave them completely with care because male genitals are very sensitive. It is always advisable to use the right products.
4. A Visit to the Dentist
This may not be a Nigerian thing but a regular visit to the dentist is needed. You may not consider this as grooming but your dental hygiene should be at the top of your grooming routine. Many men already make this grooming mistake, neglecting oral hygiene is not good for your health and your image. A bad breath can kill your confidence. Do you take care of your teeth as well as you should be? A lot of men aren’t cleaning their teeth the way they should, they don’t floss daily or visit the dentist regularly. In order to improve your confidence and the way you look, you need to have a good smile. And having a stained teeth will have a negative effect on your confidence, appearance and image. Maintaining a good dental hygiene is very important.
5. Believing Grooming is For Girls
It is also good to understand that grooming doesn’t make you less of a man. Many already believe that grooming is too girly and not a manly thing to do. This misconception has made many men to neglect caring for themselves. Paying attention to how you look through looking after your skin, hair or dental hygiene isn’t going to dent your masculinity. If you think it does, then you should change your perspective and start a grooming routine. Taking time to address how you look and how you dress doesn’t make you less of a man or change how other men see you. In the past, men have always spent time grooming every morning, making sure they look and smell good and they cared about their appearance. This didn’t make them less of a man and you shouldn’t feel that way too.
The best way to avoid making these grooming mistakes is to have a grooming routine schedule. Getting a haircut every two weeks depending on how fast your hair grows, trimming your stubble daily, a scheduled visit to the dentist at least every 3 months will go a long way. When your grooming routine is scheduled and you stick to it, there will be no need for any embarrassing moments and these grooming mistakes will be avoided. Now that this is out of the way, you are ready to get on with your wardrobe plans for the rest of the new year. Good luck!
It’s the start of a New year and you should definitely up your style, this will increase your confidence and image. You have already thought...
US Sectary of State Rex Tillerson found himself obliged to defend President Donald Trump’s fitness for office Friday after a bombshell new book called into doubt his mental health, Today Nigeria reports.
In an extraordinary portion of a television interview on foreign policy challenges, Tillerson was asked about claims that Trump has a short attention span, regularly repeats himself and refuses to read briefing notes.
“I’ve never questioned his mental fitness. I’ve had no reason to question his mental fitness,” said Tillerson, whose office was last year forced to deny reports that he had referred to Trump as a “moron” after a national security meeting.
And, even in defending Trump, the former ExxonMobil chief executive admitted he has had to learn how to relay information to a president with a very different decision-making style.
“I have to learn how he takes information in, processes it and makes decisions,” Tillerson told CNN. “I’m here to serve his presidency. So I’ve had to spend a lot of time understanding how to best communicate with him.”
But Tillerson emphasised the right decisions had been made and that the United States is in a stronger place internationally thanks to Trump’s policies.
“He is not a typical president of the past, I think that’s well recognised — that’s also why the American people chose him,” he said, insisting that he does not expect to be asked to resign in the coming year.
Tillerson was forced to mount his defence as Washington devoured a new supposed tell-all — Michael Wolff’s “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House” — rushed into bookstores after the White House failed to suppress it.
The book quickly sold out in shops in the US capital, with some people even lining up at midnight to get their hands on it and others circulating pirated copies. Trump has decried the instant best-seller as “phony” and “full of lies.”
Journalist Wolff, no stranger to controversy, quotes several key Trump aides expressing doubt about Trump’s ability to lead the world’s largest economy and military hegemony.
“Let me put a marker in the sand here. One hundred percent of the people around him” question Trump’s fitness for office, Wolff told NBC’s “Today” show.
“They all say he is like a child. And what they mean by that is he has a need for immediate gratification. It’s all about him.”
The 71-year-old Republican president, approaching the first anniversary of his inauguration, has responded to the book with fury.
“I authorized Zero access to White House (actually turned him down many times) for author of phoney book! I never spoke to him for book. Full of lies, misrepresentations and sources that don’t exist,” Trump tweeted Thursday.
But Wolff countered: “I absolutely spoke to the president. Whether he realised it was an interview or not, I don’t know, but it certainly was not off the record.”
The book includes extensive quotes from Steve Bannon, Trump’s former chief strategist, and its publication sparked a very public break between the former allies.
Bannon is quoted accusing Trump’s eldest son Don Jr of “treasonous” contacts with a Kremlin-connected lawyer, and saying the president’s daughter Ivanka, who imagines running for president one day, is “dumb as a brick.”
But it is Trump himself who is cast in the most unfavorable light.
Late Friday Trump fired another bitter tweet, calling Wolff “a total loser who made up stories in order to sell this really boring and untruthful book.”
“He used Sloppy Steve Bannon, who cried when he got fired and begged for his job. Now Sloppy Steve has been dumped like a dog by almost everyone. Too bad!”
The book claims that for Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and former White House chief of staff Reince Priebus, the president was an “idiot.” For chief economic advisor Gary Cohn, he was “dumb as shit.” And for National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster, he was a “dope.”
US Sectary of State Rex Tillerson found himself obliged to defend President Donald Trump’s fitness for office Friday after a bombshell new ...