Messi, Rema headline Ballon d’or 2023 in France

Nigeria’s Afrobeats superstar, Divine Ikubor, known popularly known as Rema and Agentina born World football idol, Lionel Messi were cynosure of all eyes at the 2023 Ballon d’Or award on Monday. While Rema gave an outstanding account of himself by delivering a thrilling performance, Messi for unprecedented eight time won the 2023 Ballon d’Or award. Messi beat Norwegian Erling Haaland who plays for Manchester City to win the prize in France. For Nigerian singer, Rema, his electrifying performance at the ceremony which took place in Paris, France captivated the audience,…

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Mohbad: Naira Marley, Sam Larry sue police, magistrate over continued detention

Controversial singer, Abdulazeez Fashola, alias Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite, Samson Eletu, alias Sam Larry, have filed a fundamental rights suit to challenge their continued detention over the death of 27-year-old singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, alias Mohbad. Joined as defendants in the suit filed before the Federal High Court in Lagos were the police and the Lagos magistrate, Adeola Olatunbosun, who ordered their remand in police custody for 21 days. Naira Marley and Sam Larry are each demanding N20m damages from the defendants. In the suit filed through their lawyer, Mr…

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Spicing Up the Capital: Knorr Jollof Fest thrills Abuja

The much-anticipated Abuja edition of the Knorr Jollof Fest which held on 28 October 2023, has left food enthusiasts and culinary aficionados buzzing with delight. The event, held at Harrow Park, Abuja, was graced with a diverse community of food lovers, chefs, and cultural enthusiasts with memorable moments of spirited competition and celebration of good Jollof. Hosted by celebrities Tobi Bakre and Kaylah Oniwo, the festival showcased the vibrant tapestry of Jollof rice, a beloved staple across West Africa. Attendees were treated to an array of mouthwatering and tasty Jollof…

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The very last moments of MohBad, eyewitness narrates gory death details

Ajisegiri Ayobami, an associate of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad, who was with him before he died, has narrated what transpired in the very last moments leading to the singer’s death. Ayobami, who was MohBad’s DJ told the coroner’s inquest in Ikorodu looking into Mohbad’s death on Wednesday that the deceased started vomiting after he was administered an injection by a nurse. He said he vomited the noodles the late singer’s brother, Adura Aloba, prepared for him. According to the witness, the previous day, which was…

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Stakeholders discuss ESG strategies at Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation’s dialogue

Non-profit, private and public sector professionals have been advised to adopt Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies to advance sustainable development and drive impact on the continent of Africa. This submission was made by sustainability experts at the 7th Breakfast Dialogue organised by the Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation, a grantmaking non-profit organsiation established in partnership with Access Bank, in Lagos recently. The annual event which focused on a growing international conversation on ESG practices brought together policymakers, and industry experts to explore the topic; Advancing Sustainable Development in Africa: The…

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Access Holdings, Art X Collective to inspirw Afrca’s emerging talent with the Access Art X prize

Access Holdings, a trailblazing financial institution, and ART X Collective, a leading cultural enterprise, have announced commencement of the highly anticipated entry call for the Access ART X Prize 2023. The applications, which became open to the public on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 will run through Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Entries will be exclusively available for submission at ARTXLAGOS.COM/PRIZE. Through the 2023 edition, ART X Collective and Access Holdings will be empowering emerging artists by selecting two outstanding talents, each receiving a healthy $10,000 grant towards an exhibition at ART…

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NBC warns Arise TV over continuous breach of broadcasting code

The National Broadcasting Commission has issued a final warning to Arise Television over what it called the use of derogatory and incendiary remarks on its programmes. ⁣ In a warning letter dated October 6, 2023, and signed by NBC’s Director-General, Dr Balarabe Ilelah, the Commission urged the TV station to install a delay mechanism to avoid unwanted content.⁣ The warning comes eight months after the Commission fined Arise TV N2m for breaching Nigeria’s broadcasting codes. ⁣ Illelah’s letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Arise Global Media Limited, is titled…

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MohBad: Police exhumes body preparatory for autopsy, arrests nurse

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the exhumation of the corpse of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad on Thursday. The police also arrested the nurse who reportedly injected the deceased singer prior to his demise on Tuesday, September 12, PUNCH Metro can confirm. The Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the developments to our correspondent in an exclusive telephone interview on Thursday. “Mohbad’s corpse has been exhumed today, and an autopsy will begin as soon as possible,” Hundeyin said. However,…

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Mosun Omokunga writes for National Infinity

Mosunmola Omokunga, a writer, social analyst, public speaker and commentator, has joined the editorial board of National Infinity Magazine as a guest columnist. Ms. Omokunga holds two diplomas in International Relations and Diplomacy as well as Industrial and Labour Relations from the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, she also has a BSc. in Entrepreneurship and Business Management from the National Open University of Nigeria alongside other media and business consultant as well as an influencer on health and beauty matters. A political analyst, Life coach and cultural awareness campaigner, Ms…

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MohBad’s life of struggles, late singer’s partner laments

The partner of the late Nigerian artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka MohBad, has disclosed the singer “struggled till death”. The lady, identified as Wunmi, also claimed that the singer was never “happy for a whole day”. Wunmi, who took to her Instagram handle @c33why to share a picture of the baby she had with the singer, claimed the late artiste was called a junkie so the public could have another perception of him. She said the former Marlian record signee always lived with fears, adding that his worry doubled after…

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Marriage not do or die matter -Yul Edochie

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has taken to social media to share his stance on the institution of marriage saying it is not a ‘do-or-die affair.’ Edochie’s post is coming on the heels of colleague Bolanle Ninalowo’s separation announcement from wife Bunmi Ninalowo on Friday. In the post shared on Edochie’s Facebook page on Saturday, the father of five advised couples not to force things in their union, noting that the marriage institution does not have a set formula for success. The actor, who has continued to make headlines for his…

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Burna Boy releases 7th album

Nigeria’s superstar act Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy has released his seventh studio album titled ‘I Told Them.’ The 15-track album features top acts like rapper J Cole, 21 Savage and Nigeria’s Seyi Vibez. “#ITOLDTHEM. Out Now!,” Burna tweeted Friday morning. Burna and J. Cole’s ‘Thanks,’ has since begun to trend as the singer addressed his involvement in the 2022 ‘Cubana’ shooting. The Grammy winner, speaking with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe Wednesday, disclosed the reason he chose to work with J.Cole on the new project. “The truth is…

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Hope lost as Tobi Amusan fails to defend title in Budapest

Nigeria’s medal hopeful, Tobi Amusan failed to defend her World championship on Thursday evening, finishing 6th in the final of the women’s 100m hurdles. Two other Nigerian athletes had lost out in the semifinals of their 200m events. Tobi Express had a slow start and could not recover. She ran 12.62secs to place sixth in a race won by Jamaica’s Danielle Williams in 12.43secs. America’s Kendra Harrison was third in 12.44sec while her compatriot, Nia Ali finished 4thin 12.46secs. Amusan had made her third straight final in the 100m hurdler…

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Our love story, Demola Odulaja opens up on Farida Sobowale

Demola Odulaja, the estranged husband of the Chief Executive Officer of House of Phreedah Body Care, Farida Abdulkabir popularly known as Farida Sobowale, has explained the reasons why he parted ways with the Lagos socialite after about two months of their elaborate wedding. Odulaja in an interview with a Yoruba social commentator, ArewaTopeFamous, on Tuesday via Instagram Live alleged that the break-up was not unconnected to Sobowale’s alleged promiscuity, lies, and covetousness, among others. Sobowale almost plunged into the lagoon at the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos after the marriage failed…

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Adebola Williams hosts Ahunna Eziakonwa, Tara Durotoye, Owen Omogiafo, others to African Power Girls brunch

Chairman of AW Networks and author of African Power Girls, Adebola Wiliams recently hosted Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations, Ahunna Eziakonwa; Lagos Commissioner Designate, Solape Hammond; President of Transcorp PLC., Owen Omogiafo; beauty entrepreneur and lawyer, Tara Fela-Durotoye, and other notable personalities to an African Power Girls event tagged ‘Power Table for Twelve Power Brunch’. The event was organised to bring together women of influence with a view to discussing and charting a course for the advancement of women in all sectors and promoting investment in girls empowerment…

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FG sackss advertising panel over controversial ‘All Eyes on the Judiciary’ billboards

The Federal Government has disbanded the Secretariat of the Advertising Standard Panel due to its endorsement of billboards accused of attempting to manipulate the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal with the slogan: ‘All Eyes on The Judiciary.’ The Director-General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, conveyed the dissolution of the Panel through a statement issued on Tuesday. The ASP, a Statutory Panel within the Council, is tasked with ensuring that advertisements adhere to the prevailing laws of the Federation and the Code of Ethics for advertising professionals.…

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Super Falcons draw Ireland to qualify for round 16

Nigeria’s Super Falcon needed a draw to be sure of the next round passage irrespective of the result between co-hosts Australia and 2020 Olympic Champions, Canada. They also made history by avoiding defeat in three consecutive World Cup matches for the first time. The Falcons had to endure an early minute of pressure from the Irish captain, Katie McCabe almost gave her side the lead when she attempted a low driving shot which fizzled past the post. However, in the 14th minute, Asisat Oshoala had the chance to put Nigeria…

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Shirtless Celebration: Celebs, fans beg daddy for ‘Agba baller’

The internet is still very hot as Super Falcon’s Asisat Oshoala’s spectacular celebration of her winning goal against co-host Australia continues to dominate the social media space. The five-time African Player of the Year shared photos of the memorable moment and conveyed her father’s disapproval, stating, “My dad is definitely not happy with my choice of celebration but then again, life is a collection of moments.” In response, appreciative fans and celebrities have taken to social media to beg for forgiveness from Asisat Oshoala’s father after the Super Falcons striker…

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Knorr Jollof Fest elevates the Jollof experience in Lagos

The second edition of the highly anticipated Knorr Jollof Fest took place on July 23, 2023, at the vibrant Muri Okunola Park in Lagos. This remarkable event was a true celebration of Nigeria’s beloved dish – Jollof rice, captivating the hearts and taste buds of attendees from all walks of life, and not even the rain could dampen the spirits of the enthusiastic participants who came out to have a good time. The Knorr Jollof Fest was an immersive culinary experience that delighted attendees with a variety of captivating activities…

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Musk rolls out new AI company to rival ChatGPT

ChatGPT now has a new formidable competitor as inventor, Elon Musk has finally rolled out a new AI company called xAI. “The goal of xAI is to understand the true nature of the universe,’ Musk stated on the company website. Musk, who has hinted for months that he wants to build an alternative to the popular ChatGPT artificial intelligence chatbot, announced the formation of what he’s calling xAI, whose goal is to “understand the true nature of the universe.” On a website, xAI said its team will be led by…

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Street singer, Portable survives road crash

Street hop singer Portable survived an auto crash on Wednesday that left his newly acquired G-wagon completely written off. A viral video showed the car which was damaged beyond repair on a busy road in Ogun State. Pedestrians, who had no iota knowledge on how the singer survived the accident, were taking photos from the scene of the accident. Speaking about the incident, the singer who came out unhurt, called on his fans and well wishers to thank God on his behalf, while boasting and fronting of replacing the damaged…

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How Amara Kennedy, notorious man spreading ex-lovers’ nude pictures was arrested

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 44-year-old businessman, Amara Kennedy, for circulating nude photos of his former lovers. Kennedy was arrested on Friday in the Oshodi area of the state after one of his victims, Kester, agreed to meet him under the pretext of resolving their disagreement. Our correspondent had reported in a special feature on Sunday that two women, Kester and Temi, met Kennedy separately on different WhatsApp and Facebook chat groups for singles. Kester, who lost her husband about eight years ago in a car crash,…

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Super Falcons plan World Cup opening game boycott over cancelled match bonuses

The Super Falcons are planning to stage a strike and boycott their opening game of the 2023 Women’s World Cup after the General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation Dr Mohammed Sanusi told them their match bonuses for the competition had been cancelled by the federation. A camp source said the decision was taken after six senior players — captain Onome Ebi, Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala, Ohale Osinachi, Tochukwu Oluehi and Desire Oparanozie — held a lengthy meeting on arrival at the Mercure Resorts, Gold Coast, following Sanusi’s announcement. “We…

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Zukerberg’s Threads rival Twitter with over 10m users in first hours

More than 10 million people have signed up for Threads, Meta’s rival to Twitter, within the first few hours of its launch, the company’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Thursday. The app went live on Apple and Android app stores in 100 countries at 2300 GMT on Wednesday and will run with no ads for now, but its release in Europe has been delayed over data privacy concerns. Threads is the biggest challenger yet to Elon Musk-owned Twitter, which has seen a series of potential competitors emerge but not yet…

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Fans chant “new leader of unfaithful men”, as American model claims pregnancy for Davido

US-based model Anita Brown has stirred up social media over alleged pregnancy for Afrobeats star, Davido. In the wee hours of Monday, Davido began to trend online after news of his alleged affair with the model and resulting pregnancy surfaced. Brown claimed her phone was hacked, blaming the culprit(s) for leaking her private chats with the singer. But that didn’t stop the online community from dragging her for sleeping with a married man, accusing her of chasing clout. Brown, who claimed she couldn’t sit back quietly and watch her name…

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CVA 2023: over 10,000 consumers cast votes

Barely seven weeks after the commencement of voting, on the Consumers Value Awards 2023 portal, over ten thousand consumers have visited the site to cast votes in fifty-two different categories of brands jostling for recognition as Best Value-For-Money brands. As of the time of review of the website, the cement category has enjoyed over five hundred consumers votes among the four brands listed in that category, while the Detergent category recorded four hundred and thirty-three votes amongst eight brands listed, and the Toilet Cleaner category has two hundred and ninety-five…

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Cook-a-thon: Guinness World Records dump Hilda Baci’s 100hrs approves new world records

Guinness World Records on Tuesday announced Hilda Baci the new record holder for the longest cooking by an individual. The GWR in a statement on its website, said, “Following a thorough review of all the evidence, Guinness World Records can now confirm that Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has officially broken the record for the longest cooking marathon (individual), with a time of 93 hours 11 minutes.” The 26-year-old Nigerian chef began on Thursday 11 May and continued through to Monday 15 May, cooking over 100 pots…

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WhatsApp makes new adjustment to allow users edit sent messages

WhatsApp has unveiled a new feature that lets users edit messages that have already been sent. With the new feature, users of the instant messaging service would be able to edit messages even 15 minutes after sending them, the Chief Executive Officer of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, disclosed this Monday. “For the moments when you make a mistake or simply change your mind, you can now edit your sent messages on WhatsApp. “We’re excited that you’ll now have more control over your chats, such as correcting misspellings or adding more context…

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Full list: See who got what at AMVCA

The 9th edition of the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held today, Saturday, May 20, 2023. The prestigious event, at the Eko Hotel, celebrated talents in the film world across Africa. Veteran actress Patience Ozokwor took home the Industry Merit Award for her admirable service to the industry. Jade Osiberu’s Brotherhood and Kunle Afolayan’s Anikulapo grabbed multiple awards in different categories. Below is the list of winners: Best Actor in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series) Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi) – Best Actress in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series)…

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Why I wont pray for Murphy Afolabi -Islamic cleric

An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yelma’e, has said Islam forbids him from praying for the departed soul of popular actor, Murphy Afolabi, because he mostly used his roles in movies to promote actions that are against the Islamic religion. The cleric, in a video clip posted on YouTube and reposted by @mufasatundeednut on Instagram on Thursday, said he would never pray for Afolabi because he usually acted as herbalist, among other roles forbidden in Islam. Noting that there was a need for religious teachers and students to start reflecting on the…

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Tobi Amusan bags Master’s Degree in US varsity

Tobi Amusan, sensational World record holder, Tobi Amusan (OON), has added another feather to her well decorated cap, after bagging a Master’s of Arts in Leadership Studies and Sports Management at the University of Texas El Paso. The current Commonwealth and African champion in the 100m hurdles, as well as the meet record holder in three competitions, also graduated from the same University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. The Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) named Amusan Africa’s Best Female Athlete for the Year in December…

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Ooni Ogunwusi to unveil wife number six

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has unveiled his latest wife, Opeoluwa Elizabeth Akinmuda. The king reportedly took his sixth wife sometime in May and is set to officially welcome her into his Royal Palace of Oodua in Ile-Ife. Invitations for the Thanksgiving service and reception of the new queen have all reportedly been sent out. Top dignitaries are expected to attend this grand event. The event is scheduled to hold on Saturday 20th May 2023. The event will be preceded by the traditional entry of the Queen…

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Hilda Baci: Guinness World Records issue statement

Guinness World Records has released an official statement following the recent feat achieved by Nigerian chef Hilda Baci. Baci, a Nigerian and an Akwa Ibom State native, surpassed the record for the longest cooking time by an individual, with a 100-hour record time. Baci beat Indian chef, Lata Tondon, who had completed the task in 87 hours, 45 minutes, and 00 secs in 2019. The statement, released on their official website read; “She’s hoping to snap up the record title for the longest cooking marathon (individual) which currently belongs to…

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My boyfriend is the best, says Bobrisky, flaunts N15m cash gift

Nigerian cross dresser Bobrisky has claimed this boyfriend gave him N15million cash. He flaunted the cash gift on his Snapchat from the boyfriend who he identified as Ade, resident of the highbrow Banana Island in Lagos. He wrote: “Ade said his account officer should bring N15million cash. “Their fada. Dis man will die on my head. But seriously if you see lately damn I’m hot. Account officer don call me o!!! Said ma Oga said I should bring some cash to you. I don’t wanna believe sha until dis man…

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I love football, but music… -Burna Boy

Grammy Award winner Burna Boy has shared on how he abandoned his first love, football, for music. He said he excelled as a goalkeeper, showcasing his athletic prowess. However, Burna Boy made a pivotal decision to transition to music, driven by a sense of not feeling significant enough while playing football. During a conversation with British-Nigerian media personality Julie Adenuga, Burna Boy openly expressed that he aspired to more than a lifetime as a goalie, believing that his team would fare well even without his presence. This revelation offers a…

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4th in a row: Another Nollywood actor dies

Nollywood actor Chikezie Uwazie has reportedly died after undergoing a brain surgery in the United States. The sad news of his death was announced by colleague, Obey Etok, via her Instagram page on Sunday. She wrote, “I can’t imagine I’m posting this. Chikezie Uwazie goneeeee!!!. After a 2nd brain surgery. Gini na emezi. I’m so shocked to get this news this evening. Just got this from our IMSU alumni platform. “I thought you told me you were going to the States for greener pastures. You promised to come back some…

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Another Nollywood actor dies in domestic accident

Murphy Afolabi, a popular Yoruba actor and film maker is dead. He died barely 24 hours after the announcement of the death of a popular Nollywood actor, Saint Obi, who also died about a week ago. The thespian, who acted in Yoruba movies, was said to have fallen down in the bathroom at his house in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Sunday morning, May 14, 2023. A filmmaker and the president of the Yoruba movies directors guild, Seun Olaiya, shared the sad news on a WhatsApp platform populated by filmmakers. He was…

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IGP orders arrest, prosecution of Ṣeun Kuti

Alhaji Usman Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, has ordered the arrest of Afrobeat musician and son of late music legend, Seun Kuti, over an alleged assault of a police officer in Lagos. The IG has equally ordered a speedy and full investigation into the remote and immediate cause(s) of the alleged assault and prosecution of the suspect accordingly. This was as the musician alleged attempted murder of himself and his family by the police officer in question, in a social media post obtained by our correspondent on Saturday night. Speaking…

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Actor, Saint Obi is dead

Nollywood actor, Obinna Nwafor, otherwise known in the movie industry as Saint Obi, has passed away. This newspaper gathered that the ailing actor died about a week ago but the family chose not to announce his death for reasons yet to be ascertained. The actor is said to have battled an undisclosed ailment for sometime and was reported to have relocated to Jos, the Plateau State capital for further treatment of the ailment that had kept him in and out of the hospital for over two years.

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Why I was deported from Dubai -Bobrisky narrates ordeal with Immigration

Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, has disclosed that he was deported from the United Arab Emirates because he looked different from the photo on his passport. Bobrisky disclosed that on arriving at the airport in Dubai, he was sent back to Nigeria because of the country’s Islamic laws which prohibit cross-dressing. He said he has been to Dubai several times but was deported that fateful day because it was on a jumʿah day. The cross-dresser was featured on the recent episode of the TokeMoments audiovisual podcast…

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Why I abandoned music production -Davido

Multiple award-winning artiste and songwriter, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, has explained the reason behind his choice of being a singer rather than a music producer. The Timeless crooner in an interview with Forbes on Wednesday mentioned that he had always wanted to be behind the scene while doing his music producing business until he began to notice that he was far better than many of the artistes that come record with him. He said, “I used to be a producer. I have always wanted to be in the background…

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Empress Njamah’s ex-lover arrested in Liberia

Geroge Wade, ex-lover of Nollywood actress, Empress Njamah, has been arrested in Liberia. The actress made this known via her Instagram stories on Monday, where she shared a video of Wade being led in handcuffs. “Our God is not asleep,” the caption read, “@empressnjamah’s blackmailer finally caught in Liberia.” Empress has previously accused Wade of domestic abuse and blackmail after their relationship went sour. In a livestream shared via her business page last December, the actress revealed that the engagement video posted on her personal page earlier in the month…

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How FirstBank made Davido’s Timeless in Lagos happened

The much-anticipated timeless concert by David “Davido” Adeleke, unarguably one of Nigeria’s biggest music exports of all time, was an electrifying music showpiece that further reiterated the lofty height and growth that has defined the Nigerian Music industry in recent years as Nigeria’s premier banking giant, FirstBank once again, threw its weight behind Davido. The Timeless Concert in Lagos was the climax to the treble of concerts to complement the 31 March 2023 launch of his fourth studio album, ‘Timeless’. Before the Lagos concert, Davido performed at the Irvine Plaza…

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Internet buzz as Edochie deletes pictures pictures of 2nd wife, son

Actor, Yul Edochie has deleted all pictures of his second wife Judy Austin and her new son on his Instagram page. While reasons for this action by Edochie have not been established, feelers suggested that the actor who lost his son, Kambilichuwku some weeks back has been trying to put his house in order. Edochie’s latest action has sparked reactions from netizens, as one wrote, “DNA result don land.” A post in April 2022, where he publicly announced a new son and a second wife, has also been deleted. The…

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Adesanya reclaims UFC title, knocks out Pereira

Israel Adesanya reclaimed the UFC middleweight title from Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 287 at the FTX Arena in Miami, Florida on Sunday morning. The knockout came from nowhere as Pereira was initially on the offense. Pereira was unleashing body hooks and a knee to the ribs, with Adesanya backed against the cage, when the challenger threw a right hook out of nowhere!! It froze Pereira, so similar to the end of the first round in their last fight, but this time there was no buzzer to…

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Lampard returns to Chelsea as interim manager

Frank Lampard made a surprise return to Chelsea as caretaker manager until the end of the season on Thursday, just over two years after he was sacked by the Premier League club. Lampard, Chelsea’s record goalscorer, previously managed the Blues from July 2019 until January 2021, when he was replaced by Thomas Tuchel. The 44-year-old’s unexpected move back to Stamford Bridge came after Tuchel’s successor Graham Potter was dismissed on Sunday with the club in the bottom half of the Premier League. “We are delighted to welcome Frank back to…

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NPAN launches Media Complaints Commission

In the bid to strengthen public confidence in the media as a credible barometer of public opinion, the Nigerian media will today unveil the nine-member board of the National Media Complaints Commission otherwise known as the National Ombudsman. A statement by the President, Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria, Kabiru Yusuf, described the development as a major step by the industry to strengthen public confidence in the media through prompt resolution of issues bordering on ethical breaches in media content. Members of the commission who are drawn from the media, the…

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Portable arraigned for assault, granted bail

Singer Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable has been granted bail by a High Court in Ifo, Ogun State. Portable landed in police custody on Friday, March 31, 2023, after his engagement with police officers at his bar, during which one of them was allegedly injured. The singer was subsequently arraigned in court on Monday. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, had said the controversial singer would face more than six charges in court. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has stated that the controversial singer, Portable, will…

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‘Chioma and I are married’ -Davido

Superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has confirmed his marriage to his partner, Chioma Rowland. He disclosed this in an interview he had with a skit maker, Kiekie, on Thursday. The singer, who took a break from social media following the death of his son, Ifeanyi, discussed his marriage to Chioma, his musical long break, and his new project, ‘Timeless’. He said, “I have had a lot to think about, time to rest, reflect on a lot of family time. Time to make music again. “Before I went on…

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