Vice-President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo has asked those calling for the breakup of Nigeria to have a rethink as they might need visas to travel to places like Kano state.
The Vice President revealed this when he spoke at the 12th Bola Tinubu colloquium held in commemoration of the APC National leader’s 69th birthday in Kano today March 29.
The Vice-President, who was the special guest of honor at the event, said the initial plan was to hold a completely virtual event but Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State offered to host a physical event that would run alongside the virtual one on Zoom.
“For the purveyors of breaking up into small components, into small countries, perhaps they should be reminded that we would not have been able to accept Governor Ganduje’s offer to come to Kano at a short notice since we would all have needed visas to come to Kano” Osinbajo said
A Twitter user has shared that she still receives monthly allowance from her mother’s testament 21 years after her death.
In a tweet she shared, the Twitter user with the handle, @LovingLuhle disclosed that her late mother was always travelling and buying properties as a single woman in the 90s.
@Lovinhluhle further revealed that her mom was a single mother who raised her despite all odds and described her as her biggest inspiration.
She tweeted,
The fact that my mom passed 21 years ago and I still get a monthly allowance from her is testament to how badass she was
My mom didn’t play bru sis was travelling, buying property as a single woman in the 90s.She’s my biggest inspiration to this day.
Celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani has defended herself after she received backlash over the raunchy nun photos she shared on social media.
The serial entrepreneur slammed those criticizing her and noted that Nigerians have refused to evolve when it comes to fashion and depicting themes.
Speaking further the CEO of Tiannah’s Place Empire revealed that she learnt fashion internationally and will continue to break fashion boundaries regardless of the people’s opinions.
Toyin insisted that she won’t be tendering an apology as her critics have suggested. According to her, having the crucifix sign on her costume is not in anyway a disrespect to the Christian religion but pure art.
“This message is to tell you all That you no get sense, not an explanation
Honestly Nigerians have refused to be liberated when it comes to fashion and depicting themes , when will you get it into your empty skulls that costumes can carry crucifix and doesn’t mean its a sign of disrespect, people dress like sexy nuns all day , for all sorts of events and Halloween etc yet , y’all on my page crying and wailing like I killed someone in your family
“JuSt because I’m Nigerian but if It’s Kim or your RiRi or Beyoncé now , you will be hearing aww , so hot , my role model. Bloody Hypocrites ,but behind closed door yall disgusting and doing nasty shit ,even you pastors who come on here to preach, na una fuck your ushers and church members pass , hiss , most of you are so way back ,your lack of exposure is really disturbing you lots , you don’t even know what Art is when you see it.
I learnt fashion internationally , break fashion boundaries and I’m a Risk taker , you will never be able to understand me cause I will always stay true to what I love and will never do anything to please anyone but myself , if you are expecting that apology you are preaching on my page from me you will be waiting till eternity, take your frustrations to the blogs , but when you come to my page , I will give you your size.
By now I felt your Brains should have told you that I’m not Your basic fellow Nigerian and I do not follow the rules of your society , I make my own rules , Doesn’t mean any of you Are holier than I am or better human beings than me , all the parasites infesting Nigeria and spoiling the youths currently , you haven’t done anything about that it’s my outfit that’s your headache yet you promote those nasty acts daily wow what a wawu such a delight
Right when you finish ranting don’t forget I empower your youths year via @tiannahstylingfashionacademy , train them , put them back into the system so they can be their own Bosses and useful to Nigeria , KEYPAD WARRIORS WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR YOUR COUNTRY TODAY???? Eyin alainishe, to bati funyin ni 50 naira data bayi opari niyen .
#kingofallQueens”.
Celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani has fired back at her trolls with a photo of herself in a revealing Muslim outfit after she was dragged for her sexy nun outfit.
Recall that the fashion entrepreneur sparked outrage on social media after she donned a racy nun outfit with high slits that stemmed up to her privates.
The photos earned her serious backlash online as netizens, especially Christians, took to her comment section to express their displeasure over her choice of outfit. They also argued that she wouldn’t dare make this fashion statement using a Hijab.
In reaction to the “dare”, Toyin fired back and revealed that she has done something similar with a hijab in the past. She then shared a photo herself wearing a hijab and a long dress with thigh high slit which exposed her thigh and leg.
She also stated that she is an artist and would express her artistic ideas in anyway she pleases, without giving a hoot about people’s opinion.
Read her response below,
“Ah why are you shouting that I can’t dress like this in a Muslim way I have and will do another baddass one and make sure it’s extremely revealing again for you tomorrow so you know im not here for your rants , the more you rant the more i do to upset you ,People need to realize one thing about Tiannah , she’s an Artist and will do a lot of artistic things that won’t pls the world from time to Time , not here to please you , no one pays my bills so you don’t count at all , Did this ad for @oohfragrancepalace two years ago , for muslim sales , I’m sure a lot of you don’t even know I’m Muyinat .
You all don’t know who you are dealing with , there’s nothing I haven’t done and will not do , so far it pleases me , im a Christian and a Muslim , I worship both , cause both my parents have separate religion, but see you need to differentiate ART FROM RELIGION? THEY ARE NOT THE SAME , A COSTUME IS A COSTUME, RELIGION IS OF THE HEART AND SPIRITUAL, ITS NOT A PIECE OF CLOTHING IM AN ARTIST NOT A COMMENTATOR, I AINT GAT TIME FOR YOUR OPINIONS
#FASHIONGODDESS
Aka #KINGOFALLQUEENS ”
Popular Nigerian singer cum actor, Banky W has taken to social media to share breathtaking photos of himself and his wife, Adesua.
Sharing the adorable loved up photos, the singer who recently welcomed his first child with his beautiful wife, captioned it, “The view from the 4th floor… pretty breathtaking if you ask me”.
Fans of the celebrity couple have trooped to the comments to gush over the lovebirds.
@balo_ng wrote, “Chai see love God its like you have turned me to your step son and left me with the angels of awwww, cos i don’t understand anymore”.
@formularthehussla wrote, “When you marry your best friend”.
@jjfsmimi wrote, “Who says love is not sweet? It’s sweeter than honey biko”.
@baby_blinkz, “God has the final say #My favourite couples”.
@sleek_daisy, “That new momma glow on @adesuaetomi is everything”.
Nigerian gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi has shared heartwarming photos of him backing his daughter while he was at work.
The 46-year-old activist took to his Twitter page to share the photos and described himself as a “working father”.
Bisi Alimi backed his child with a white wrapper in the photos. In one of the photos, the LGBTQ/HIV advocate appeared to be making a presentation before a group of people.
The LGBTQ/HIV advocate’s assertion comes after Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, left the royal family after their mental health took a downturn.
The royal dilemma stirred a conversation on social media and some netizens were of the opinion that family comes first, regardless of the circumstances.
However, others argued that cutting off one’s family member is a necessity if they are toxic.
Bisi Alimi has also taken to Instagram to weigh in on the conversation. According to him, the time to cut off toxic family members is NOW.
He wrote, “You are the best thing to happen to you, stop looking for acceptance where there is none!”
In photos that’s been serving rounds on social media, two Nigerian military men are seen letting down their military stance as they kneel to propose to their respective girlfriends.
The lovely moment was captured on camera and as can be seen in the photos, both gallant men bent the knee in the eye of the public to ask their respective girlfriends to be their forever partners.
The beautiful ladies can be seen in the photos all smiles as they reportedly said “yes” to their respective boyfriends’ proposal.
The photos have begun serving rounds on the internet with netizens in awe of the lovely moment which is rather rare for men of their calibre.
Businesswoman, Tania Omotayo, has taken to social media to finally share why she kept her pregnancy from the public, as her daughter, Sarai turns 2 tomorrow, March 30th.
The mother of one in a lengthy Instagram post revealed that she hid her pregnancy from the public because she was scared and didn’t know what to expect.
According to Tania, she battled endometriosis during pregnancy and was scared about all the things that could go wrong, hence, the decision to hide her pregnancy from social media.
She made this revelation moments ago via an Instagram post, documenting her pregnancy journey as she anticipates her daughter’s 2-year-old birthday tomorrow.
In her words,
“I never got a chance to share some of my pregnancy and birth videos not because I was hiding but because I was scared. I didn’t know what to expect with my endometriosis and I had so much anxiety as I was scared about all the things that could go wrong.
“Plus I also knew I wouldn’t be able to handle such a loss publicly. So I decided not to share anything until she was born. Luckily for me I had the most amazing pregnancy and the easiest delivery when it was time to push Sarai came out in 5 minutes.
She is turning two tomorrow and my heart is so full. I’ve been having flashbacks of my pregnancy the whole day. God is so faithful @symplysimi ‘s Duduke is honestly the only song that can possibly describe the moments shared in this video. To everyone that has lost a baby or is still trying I pray God will surprise you and bless you with all your heart desires”.
A viral video has captured the moment BBNaija star, Venita Akpofure passionately licked her colleague, Tuoyo’s bald head to his utmost delight.
The reality TV star, Tuoyo, shared the humorous video on his Instagram story. From the video, it appeared the duo were chilling at an hangout spot when Venita made the move to lick his scalp.
After she licked his head, Tuoyo squealed in excitement and vowed never to cut his hair again.
Watch the video below,
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Sharing an observation she had from the show which held on Sunday, 21st February, 2021, Venita tweeted
“It’s like headies invited 10 ppl…”
Her statement led to some people mocking her for saying that, only because she wasn’t invited.
And to one of them, she replied,
“I’ve been in more music videos than some artistes who have released a whole album. Are yew steewwwpid? As long as u know my name and I STILL don’t know yours. I’m as relevant as the STARS that shine in the night boo. Periodt!”
Some football fans angrily descended on match officials and removed some of the center referee’s teeth in the process in Ghana on Sunday, March 28.
According to Ghanaian media, the incident occurred after Wanamafo Mighty Royals’ football match with Bofoakwa Tano ended in a goalless draw.
Reports have it that fans of the home team invaded the field after the final whistle and physically assaulted the match officials with the referee, Niatire Suntuo Aziz losing some of his teeth.
According to Starr FM, the home fans were dissatified with the performance of the referee and decided to take matters into their hands by beating him and other officials to pulp.
Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Otedola popularly known as DJ Cuppy has replied a fan who inquired why she has not made the Twitter trend table in a while.
The fan of the singer identified as Olakunle on Twitter took to the platform to ask what his favorite has been up to and noted that it’s been a while she made the Twitter trend table.
The billionaire heiress had made it to the the list of Twitter trend at different times for different reasons. Recently, Cuppy trended on Twitter after she threatened to sue Davido’s aide, Isreal DMW during the “Gelato saga”.
However, a fan, Olakunle has now stated that it’s been a while since DJ Cuppy trended on the bird app.
”It’s been a while cuppy Trended on this app o. What’s my baby being up to?”, Olakunle Tweeted.
In response the ‘Jollof on the jet’ crooner noted that she’s comfortable with the “low” profile and is not interested in being a subject of discussion or banters on social media.
In her words, “Am ok, I don’t want trend again Tainksyou #FreeCuppy”.
Popular Comedy Group, Mark Angel Comedy presents the part 2 for their comedy video tagged, “Covid-19”. This one features Mark Angel, Mr Azu, Baze 10, Mimi, Nwanyitiro and several others.
Popular Nigerian music producer, Samuel Oguachuba better known as Samklef has averred that Nigerian Christians only go to church for miracles.
According to the talented music producer Nigerians only frequent the place of worship strictly for miracles and wonders and not for the true intentions of praising God.
Samklef made this assertion via his official Twitter page. Taking to the micro-blogging platform he tweeted,
“Nigeria people go to church not because they want to go worship God. They go cause they want miracle so anything their pastor tell dem Na him Dem dey believe. Abi I lie?”
See his post below,
Nigeria people go to church not because they want to go worship God. They go cause they want miracle so anything their pastor tell dem Na him Dem dey believe. Abi I lie ?
This coming after Samklef took a swipe at General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A Adeboye for declaring a 30-day fasting and prayer for Nigeria in 2020.
The clergyman called for fasting and prayer which is set to run from the 1st November to 30th November 2020. Reacting to the development, Samklef said what the country needs is a change of mentality as Nigerians have been praying for the past 60 years.
He tweeted,
“I believe in God and one thing I know for sure is that God is not that wicked. Nigerians have been praying for 60 years. We don’t need fasting we need to change our mentality stop worshiping money, pastors, imam and politicians simple.”
In a follow-up tweet, he wrote, “Just so u all know fasting cannot solve Nigeria problem pls go and eat. Don’t allow all this religious men to be deceiving u. Fast ko slow ni.”
Nigerian actress, Anita Joseph has taken to social media to tackle actresses in the Nollywood industry over their competitive nature.
The actress, while sharing a word of advice, said that there is a high level of competition in Nollywood and noted that it is mostly from the east.
She called out the eastern actresses and insinuated that some of them use fetish means to attain success in the industry. She went on to advise them to stay close to God because if something isn’t from him, it must fail.
In the post shared via her Instagram page, Anita Joseph also sent out a reminder to “Nollywood girls” that the sky is big enough for everyone.
She wrote,
“Stay close to God. Your babalawo fit die Tomorrow!
If it’s not GOD it must fail
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Some Nollywood girls una hear abi
You see this Sky is too big so everybody must collect “
Una Dirty competition Tomuch specially in the east
That’s some fuckin bullshit shit.”
A viral video has showed the moment a Kenyan widow, married her husband’s corpse so they can remain one forever.
The widow, identified as Beatrice Mbayi, married her late husband William Godfrey Mukalama in Funyula Busia County, Kenya.
The wedding ceremony between the widow and her husbands corpse was attended by a large crowd. In the video, the bride who wore a white wedding dress, was escorted by women in the community, as she walked down to the corpse housing her husband’s body.
“We are aware it is not your wish to have a wedding ceremony in this manner, but kindly accept this ring so that you and your wife will remain one,” the man presiding over the ceremony told the dead groom.
It was gathered that the widow, Beatric Mbayi is a member of the Jerusalem Church, headed by Prophetess Mary Akatsa, whom they call Mummy.
Members of the church believe death is a graduation, therefore, even in death a couple could remain together.
Ghanaian filmmaker and radio personality, Ola Kwaku Michael, recently told the current Miss NAFAC, Queen Ahenewaa, that movie producers (including himself) will sleep with her before giving her movie roles.
The radio show host stated this on his radio program on Neat FM. Ola revealed that 70% of all movie producers sleep with upcoming actresses in exchange for roles.
According to him, if the producers fail to get sexual favours from the actresses at their upcoming stage, they will never get the chance when they become famous.
He said,
“The work, no matter what you do, we will sleep with you. When I finish sleeping with you, a colleague will reach me and say Ola the girl you used is good, give me her number. Before he will cast you, he will also sleep with you, the next director will also do same.
Ola further added that people can go ahead and quote him anywhere because he is confident about his assertion.
“Quote me everywhere, I have started making movies for a long time now, sometimes it is you the girls that will beg us to sleep with you,” he added.
The upcoming actress, Queen Ahenewaa, also affirmed Ola’s statement and shared her personal experience of how a producer wanted to sleep with for a role but she refused.
A Lady sat for her final exams while she was pregnant, and gave birth 3 days after her final paper.
She has now become the first person ever to graduate with a FIRST CLASS from the Linguistics and Communications Studies Department, in University of Calabar (UNICAL).
Colette Offiong Bassey took to Instagram to share her testimony following her convocation ceremony.
She revealed that it wasn’t easy as she wrote her exams just days before her due date, yet she not only succeeded, but also set a record.
In an unfortunate turn of events, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri of Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) has lost his 8-year-old daughter, Israella, to lung infection.
Israella passed away on Monday, March 27, in the Intensive Care Unit of a Kenyan hospital after a long battle with the terminal illness.
Prophet Bushiri confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement shared on his verified Facebook page on Monday morning.
According to reports, the police in Malawi recently delayed the private air ambulance which was supposed to convey Isrealla from Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe when she needed medical assistance. The government eventually gave them permission to travel after a week.
Read his full statement below,
“It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing on of my daughter, Israella Bushiri.
As a Father it was my desire to see her grow and serve the Lord, however, the will of God was for her to return back to Him.
Israella was born during a time when my wife and I were going through great persecution, and she has lived her life witnessing what it means to fight and labor for the Lord despite trials and battles.
She came at a time when we really needed her and through it all, she offered my wife and I, including the entire church great comfort and enlightenment.
We are a church built on faith and if we aren’t careful to observe the ways of the Lord, we can mistake God’s will for God’s punishment.
If things could be reversed we would have desired it to be so. However, the will of the Lord is above our desires. We have experienced it and have accepted it.
We are a church of God’s love and strength and His love and strength will carry us forward from this day forward.
Israella was a strong young girl who loved to worship and serve God, despite her young age. She was brilliant in her speech and possessed a divine excellency in the way she spoke and even tackled her studies.
Today, all those that encountered her testify that they felt a certain special aura that oozed divinity. She was a walking angel. In our darkest moments she gave us light and in our lowest moments, she lifted our spirits. I am grateful to God to have fathered an angel of such spirit and beauty. She will always be my little girl.
When I spoke to the Doctor, he highlighted that if she had not been blocked at the airport the first time she needed to travel to Kenya for medical assistance, she wouldn’t have passed on.
It is very disheartening and sad, therefore, that my daughter has become a victim of the persecutions that we are facing from South Africa.
However, my wife and I, bow to God’s sovereignty and as this is his will, it could have happened anyway.
Today, my wife and I choose not to mourn her but to celebrate her life. I do not believe that the devil could take the life of my daughter.
She was a child of God and she passed on to be with Him according to His will. We prayed and we fasted, we commanded out- and in this week, when the Lord spoke to me that it will be a week of His will- His will has taken place.
Family, join me, not in mourning as those without hope but in celebrating the life of Saint Israella. She shall always be remembered and forever carried in our hearts.
1 Thessalonians 4:13, “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.”
I will be addressing the general public at exactly 12.00 hrs (CAT) on ALL our official social media platforms as well as Prophetic Channel.
Nollywood actress, Ruth Kadiri has threatened to drag any of her friends and colleagues who openly support or campaign for politicians who have been in power for years.
The 33 year-old film star took to her Instagram page to make her intentions known. According to her, she won’t spare anyone in the entertainment industry who campaigns for the comeback of a former leader.
Kadiri made this statement ahead of the forthcoming 2023 general elections.
She captioned the post,
“With all due respect, don’t be a fucking sell out. Thank you.”
See her post below,
Other celebrities have taken to the comment section to declare their solidarity with her decision. See comments below,
Actress, Anita Joseph wrote, “we no do again oh never ”
Onyenze Amobi wrote, “Whoever that will do that ehhh thunder that will strike the person is drinking tea with mammy water now”
Victoria inyama wrote, “I have saved this ooooo. Dem plenty. How many you wan drag ”
A lady, identified as Colette Offiong Bassey, has made history in the prestigious University of Calabar (UNICAL) as she breaks a 44 year old record in the department of Linguistics and Communication Studies.
The mother of one, who was heavily pregnant during her final exams, defied all odds and graduated with a first class degree in her department.
Collette took to her IG page to announce her academic prowess and expressed her utmost gratitude to God and her ever-supportive husband.
Sharing photos of herself in her convocation gown and an official statement from the university, she wrote,
“My testimony is on the next slide
To God be the glory!
I remember finishing exams on a certain Wednesday and giving birth that Saturday. It was one hell of a ride but it ended in praise.
After God, my gratitude goes to my husband who Pushed me hard and gave me great support. I have a great support system, the rest of family included.
Thank you
Thank You everyone. I’m super thankful for the show of love.
It’s never too late to achieve excellence, you just have to start. Take the step, whatever it is.
The journey to greatness goes on.
My name is Colette Offiong Bassey, First Class honors degree holder
Linguistics and Communication Studies
Nigerian writer and founder of Genevieve magazine, Betty Irabor has taken to social media to motivate her fans and followers to aspire to be game changers and never give up.
Using herself as an example, the Nigerian columnist revealed that at the time she started her magazine many people tried to discourage her by pointing out that several Nigerian magazines before hers failed.
According to Betty amid several discouragement she resolved to be a game changer in the field. Betty stated that she refused to allow discouraging words stop her from trying and keeping at it even when things became tough.
Taking to Twitter, she tweeted,
“When I launched Genevieve in 2003, I was constantly reminded of d fatality rate & statistics of failed magazines. It unnerved me much but I became more determined to be 1 of d few that survived. See ehn, It doesn’t matter how many have failed b4 u. U may just be d game changer.”
This coming after the rapper warned her detractors to desist from confusing her sexual confidence with her religion or faith in God.
She took to her Twitter page to write,
“Don’t confuse and compare my sexual confidence with anything that has to do with religion.Ya keep putting me in these tweets and I don’t play that shit .I have very strong faith in God and I don’t play with him neither. Leave me then f*ck alone!”
Don’t confuse and compare my sexual confidence with anything that has to do with religion.Ya keep putting me in these tweets and I don’t play that shit .I have very strong faith in God and I don’t play with him neither.Leave me then fuck alone!
Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Damini ‘Burna Boy’ Ogulu, has distributed food packs to over 300 families in Kono community in Rivers state to celebrate his Grammy win.
This comes after he was hosted to a royal-like homecoming ceremony by Governor Wike in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.
According to a post shared by Africa Facts Zone on Twitter, the Grammy award winner distributed relief items to less privileged families in Kono, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers state.
From the photos making rounds on social media, the food packs contain rice, garri, beans, a bottle of palm oil, spices, among other things.
Large banners that had Burna Boy’s picture were also positioned at strategic areas of the outreach location. Burna boy reportedly partnered with an NG0, The Reach Foundation, to distribute the food items.
See more photos below,
Burna Boy provided food packs for over 300 families in Kono, Khana Local Government, Rivers State to celebrate his Grammy win. pic.twitter.com/SZV9CYNc5K
An elderly man, Alhaji Rabe Ibrahim Jibia, reportedly slumped and died at a wedding ceremony in Katsina over the weekend.
The deceased who is the newly appointed Senior Special Assistant on Security, Daura Zone, to Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, died a wedding on Saturday.
According to viral reports, the deceased, Alhaji Jibia slumped on Saturday, March 27th, during the wedding fatiha of the daughter of the Special Adviser on Security matters to Governor Masari, Alhaji Ibrahim Katsina at Banu Commasie, GRA Katsina.
He was rushed to the Government House Hospital where he was pronounced dead by doctors. His body has been laid to rest according to Islamic rites.
Family and friends have taken to social media to mourn the demise of their loved one. The deceased is said to be a retired personnel of the DSS.
Fans of award winning Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham have applauded her epic entrance at the premiere of ‘The Prophetess’ movie.
The talented actress accompanied by a colleague, actor, Deyemi Okanlawon, made a wonderful entry alongside her crew, all donned in white garments singing praises.
Toyin is spotted in a convertible jeep dressed as a prophetess as the car moves slowly into the venue of the movie premiere.
Fans who were apparently impressed by the wonderful performance, took to social media to shower praises on their favourite for the exceptional delivery.
American Rapper and Mother-of-one, Cardi B, has once again declared her love and faith in God.
Cardi B’s lyrics and the type of music she puts out can get quite controversial sometimes but she now warned her detractors to desist from confusing her sexual confidence with her religion or faith in God.
She took to her Twitter page to write ;
Don’t confuse and compare my sexual confidence with anything that has to do with religion.Ya keep putting me in these tweets and I don’t play that shit .I have very strong faith in God and I don’t play with him neither. Leave me then f*ck alone!
Don’t confuse and compare my sexual confidence with anything that has to do with religion.Ya keep putting me in these tweets and I don’t play that shit .I have very strong faith in God and I don’t play with him neither.Leave me then fuck alone!
God its like you have turned me to your step son and left me with the angels of awwww, cos i don’t understand anymore”.
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