Popular Nigerian comedian, MC and skit maker, Mr. Macaroni has gone down memory lane of the times before he became famous.
According to the popular comic star, at some point, he became too desperate that started moving around from the inbox of one celebrity to another in search of assistance when he got himself enmeshed in a debt.
Mr Macaroni further revealed that anytime he remembers the difficulties he has been through, he gives thanks to God for giving him enough so he can help others as well.
Taking to Twitter, the ‘Freaky Daddy’ as he is sometimes called, wrote;
“For every time I give money or gifts to people, I thank God!! No be say I get money like that… But because I have been in those exact same shoes.
E get one debt wey hook me for 2019!! I was so desperate!! I was jumping shamelessly from one celebrity’s dm to the other…”.
In a rejoinder, the actor stressed the importance of never giving up.
”It is never an option my sister.
If you don’t give up, you will always have a chance! If you give up, the chance can’t come.”
For every time I give money or gifts to people, i thank God!! No be say I get money like that… But because I have been in those exact same shoes. E get one debt wey hook me for 2019!! I was so desperate!! I was jumping shamelessly from one celebrity’s dm to the other…
Peter Olayinka, a Nigerian footballer who plays as a striker for Slavia Prague in Czech Republic, took to his Instagram page recently to share lovely photos of himself posing with his fiancée, Nollywood actress Yetunde Barnabas.
The couple announced their engagement last month. The footballer shared the photos with the caption, My sweet fine wine
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Olayinka signed a three-year deal with K.A.A. Gent for €1.1 million. He joined Czech First League side Dukla Prague on a year-long loan in July of 2016.
Because of his talent, there were numerous discussions about making him the first foreign player of the Albania national football team. Olayinka himself said that he was willing to play for Albania if he got the Albanian passport. However, in September 2019, he was nominated for an international friendly match between Nigeria and Brazil.
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians especially the elite to be fair in their criticism of his administration.
Speaking on Thursday, January 14, in Abuja, the president said, “Those criticizing the administration should be fair in terms of reflecting on where we were before we came, where we are now and what resources are available to us and what we have done with the limited resources.
”We had to struggle paying debts, investing in road repairs and rebuilding, to revamp the rail and try to get power. This is what I hope the elite, when they want to criticize will use to compare notes.”
“Nah only me and three other people dey normal for this Lagos”, “Nah agbero full Lagos”, “this same Lagosians go abroad and obey traffic rules there” — all these and more were the reactions of netizens on Twitter after seeing this photo that was shared on the platform.
In the photo, which was clearly taken at the Lekki toll gate, two vehicles are seen in a rather bizarre position as they both tried to pass through a toll gate at the same time.
Judging from the photo, it’s possible that either drivers wasn’t going to pave way for the other to pass through and as such, both caught themselves in a jam.
The photo caused people to react in ways that suggest that most people residing in Lagos seem to be out of touch with their sanity.
Here’s how some of them reacted,
Still saying it, an evening show called "Mad in Lagos" or anything really would bang.
Just compile everything, slam some funny commentary, make your money.
Cos tbh, I won't mind paying to see the video of how this end
My hypothesis – When the total number of Nigerians in close proximity exceeds a particular number, there is this invisible force that is ignited. This leads to a chain reaction. Even abroad, once your are boarding a flight back to Nigeria, u begin to see it at the check in gate
A Nigerian man on Twitter took to the platform to narrate an “unusual” encounter he had while using the social media app.
According to activist, Sani, he “accidentally” watched a 4 mins porn video that came across his timeline and because of that, he wonders when Twitter developers will ban people from sharing sexual contents.
He wrote,
Accidentally watch a 4 mins porn video that cross my timeline this morning. When will twitter ban people from posting sexual contents on the timeline??
In a follow up tweet, obviously after people had confronted him for his bizarre statement, as he could have stopped watching the porn video and kept scrolling rather than watch the full 4 mins video, Sani revealed that he’d opened the video only realize it was porn and when he tried closing it, his phone hooked.
He wrote,
I don’t think the people replying/quoting this tweet realize what a traumatizing experience this is for me as a Muslim. Opening a video only to realize that it’s porn and just when you’re about to close it , your phone hook and refuse to close and you’re forced to watch it
Stop judging me it wasn’t intentional. Let me worry about the sin that comes with it. Dragging me is so unnecessary and unsympathetic tbh. I have a lots on my plates right now. You’re only going to break me if you keep judging
In other news, 60-year-old fish-farmer, Muyiwa Otuyalo, has been arrested for attempting to smuggle a substance believed to be hard drug for his son, Damilola Otuyalo, who is currently in the custody of the EFCC in its Ibadan zonal office.
According to reports, the senior Otuyalo was at the EFCC office supposedly to visit his son. However, while discussing with the son, an officer noticed that he brought out a sachet of tablets and handed it to his detained son.
The substance was seized and when examined by an in-house nurse, it was discovered to be Rohypnol, a tranquilizer used under strict prescription for treatment of severe insomnia and assist in anesthesia. The drug is said to possess high sedative effect and is rarely used except when prescribed by licensed medical officers.
Chelsea and Ivory-coast legend, Didier Drogba has announced that he is seperated from his wife Lalla Diakate after 20 years together.
The highly rated ex-striker who has maintained a discreet private life as he tried to shield his loved ones from the limelight, made the announcement after appearing in an intimate video in bed with a mystery woman.
Confirming his split from Diakate, he wrote;
“I’m not in the habit of discussing my private life.
“But, because of speculation in the media today, I can confirm that sadly, after 20 years together, Lalla and I took the difficult decision to separate last year.
“We remain very close, and our main priorities have been to protect our children and our family’s private life.
The Nigerian lady who made news headlines after she was pictured kneeling down to accept her boyfriend’s surprise proposal, has gotten married to him.
Adaeze Gift Okolie and her heartrob, Chimezie Ettoh recently had their traditional wedding in her hometown.
Adaeze shared photos from her big day and appreciated God for finally giving her a family of her own.
Her post reads ;
“Ngwanu feed your eyes ooo. Thanks to the Almighty CREATOR who approved this union and made it happen. Thanks to my ndi mmiri that always gat my back no matter the situation..every damn thing I prayed for Is here in my present remaining just few which i know they will complete it for me in no time,”
“I thank Ndi iche for blessing my union. I thank all the universes. I thank everyone of you whom have been in support of this. I thank my mum who gave birth to a STRONG WOMAN like me, she thought me how to be strong. I thank my mother in law for giving birth to such a kind hearted man Etoh for me. I thank my fans for making me proud,”
“Adaeze finally have a family of her own proudly Mrs to the best man she choose for herself….Oh am grateful. What’s urs must surely locate you this year..isee”
Popular Nigerian Social media adviser, Reno Omokri, has said it’s impossible for a person to be a feminist and a Christian.
His post on Micro-blogging website, Twitter, reads ;
“You can be a feminist, or you can be a Christian. But you can’t be a feminist and a Christian. A Christian wife must submit to her husband. A feminist does not submit to a man. Thus, feminism (as is currently defined) cant coexist with Christianity. “
When a follower tried to counter his ”Opinion”, Reno decided to back it up with a verse from the bible.
He wrote ;
My marriage to my beauty queen wife and my preference for organic food, are my opinions. But the contradiction between feminism and Christianity is not my opinion. Ephesians 5:22 makes it a fact:
Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo says he is a fulfilled football player, after his lifelong dream of playing for Manchester United became reality.
Ighalo, who has not featured for the club this year, also revealed he is open to joining America’s football league, the MLS and even namedropped David Beckham’s Inter Miami as a possible destination as he beats the end of his Manchester United contract.
The 31-year-old scored five goals for United in the second half of the 2020-19 campaign, despite mainly being used as a substitute.
On his time at Old Trafford, he said to ESPN :
“It was a good one and a tough one, before I came to United I never thought I would play”.
“I’m a Reds fan.
“If you ask anybody where I grew up, we fight because of Manchester United. We quarrel and argue. So when my team didn’t do well they would start to insult and argue with me and I cried. I can tell you I’m the happiest man on earth for my dream to come true, I fulfilled my dream.
“I remember the night my agent called me to tell me Manchester United wanted me, it was 10 or 11pm. Shanghai time. I was under my bed naked, I didn’t sleep until daybreak.
“I don’t care about a pay cut, I just want go to Manchester United because this is my dream. I was under my bed shivering and walking around my room and I did not sleep until 6am.
“I’m fulfilled as a football player, if I don’t achieve anything from now when I finish my career I am fulfilled.”
Popular male barbie, Bobrisky has shown off a whopping credit alert of 20 million naira credit from his supposed sugar daddy.
The crossdresser who recently joined the bandwagon of advising ladies to be morally lax seems to be proving that his methods work with his latest paycheck.
Sharing a snapshot of the N20m on Instagram, Bobrisky hailed an aphrodisiac brand whom he claims her product unlocked the fortune.
“Big girl like bob dis is d kind of alert I get 20million Jan 14 look at d date. @tejigold_ ur products speak volume 2021 if you don’t use @tejigold_ products you are on a long thing. No audio here o !,” Bobrisky wrote.
In another post, he added, “Are you still hating ? Pls pick a struggle today ! If you like insult me from now till next year. Ur insult won’t stop my alert !!!!!!!!”
Popular music executive, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, has publicly declared support for Bobi Wine, one of the Ugandan Presidential candidates.
The singer took to Instagram to share a campaign flyer of the politician, accompanied with a praying emoji.
The Presidential election is slated to hold today, January 14, 2021.
The eleven candidates who are contesting for the presidential position are; Yoweri Museveni -National Resistance Movement, Bobi Wine -National Unity Platform, John Katumba -Independent, Willy Mayambala -Independent, Fred Mwesigye -Independent, Henry Tumukunde -Independent, Joseph Kabuleta -Independent, Nancy Kalembe -Independent, Patrick Oboi Amuriat -Forum for Democratic Change, Mugisha Mumtu -Allinace for National Transformation and Nobert Mao -Democratic Party.
Davido recently reacted to the viral video that captured the moment a Presidential aspirants wife, Bobi Wine was arrested.
According to reports, the Ugandan police force carried out an arrest on the wife of a Presidential aspirant who has the support of the people.
In the viral video Bobi Wine’s wife was dragged, stripped, and tortured in the presence of her son who struggled to rescue his mum while screaming, “leave my mummy.”
In reaction, the popular Nigerian singer and songwriter expressed utter disgust at the abuse of power and the violation of human rights.
“Jesus !! This is disgusting !this is so so bad !! POWER IS A DRUG !!”. He tweeted.
DMW boss, Davido has apologized to a fan who expressed disappointment over his latest tweet, mocking other brands and their ambassadors.
Davido who is a brand ambassador of Infinix had earlier taken to his verified Twitter account to take a jab at other phone brands in the country and their ambassadors.
His tweet read,
If you like hire 100 ambassadors. Your phone no go sell pass Infinix for this naija. Your brand no go trend more than Infinix in this Africa ! No dey talk too much ! Tule jare!! #InfinixAndDavido”.
The singer’s tweet stirred reactions and a fan expressed his disappoint as he tags the tweet “insensitive”.
In his words,
“What kind of insensitive tweet is this… OBO this is pure shit I’m highly disappointed smmmhhh”
In reaction the humble father of three apologized and explained his reason for making such post.
he wrote,
“No vex jo .. not direct at any other ambassadors of other brands .. nah one wicked person like this wey dey work for another brand office wey wan spoil my name for where I Dey work Face with tears of joy dem self make dem no spoil person bag Money bag Abeg Face with tears of joy Namatse”
Fans have commended the award winning singer for his show of humility.
A Netherland-based Nigerian IT expert, simply identified as Femi has alleged that he was extorted by men of the Nigerian police for being with a laptop.
According to Femi who took to Twitter to recount the incident he was stopped by the policemen while on the way to the airport to catch a flight, after several searches they insisted he followed them to the station for carrying two laptops.
Giving a detailed account of what transpired he wrote,
“Earlier today, officers of @PoliceNG robbed me of 100k in the presence of my wife. My only crime was having my official laptop with me. They couldn’t pin any crime on me so they insisted I follow them to station or pay 500k. I was running late for my flight, so I had to be diplomatic with them. We had a lot of back and forth and I finally had to settle for 100k (payment for being a Nigerian). I know nothing will be done, but I’m just putting my story out here for people to know our fight is far from over.
I tweeted this just before my flight took off, so I didn’t see the replies until now that I’m home. A few people have reached out to me about the issue and I will reply once I settle in. I appreciate the support from everyone
For the sake of transparency, I will drop details about the event including payment methods and receipts. I also want to categorically state that I was very cooperative and engaging. My communication was totally aimed at de-escalation.
I’ve seen comments insinuating that I tweeted half truth, some are blaming me for paying while others think I had a skeleton in my cupboard. Omo mo phor o. This is how typical Nigerians think: We choose to blame victims of unfortunate situations rather than give them justice.
First of all, I’m a software engineer previously with @Andela and now with @BrightComputing in Netherlands. I AM NOT A YAHOO BOY AND I WILL NEVER BE ONE. I only came home for Christmas and was returning to my base and I know better than to let Nigerian police delay me.
When the police stopped us at 7/8 bus top, they first accused my wife and I of not wearing nose masks. Indeed we didn’t, but that was only because we were in a rush. I explained this and even showed them a pack of masks and a bottle of sanitizer.
They proceeded to check my luggage, then asked what I was doing with two laptops. I explained that one was my personal computer and the other was official. They demanded to see my company id, and I further explained my company does not issue id since it’s almost irrelevant.
However, I showed them my NL residential permit as a proof that I live and work over there. It was at this point that they stopped talking and got into the Bolt ride with me. Then two others got into their rickety korope bus and we followed.
After about 300m, we drove into a street opposite Ajao Estate junction and drove for about 150m. All while asking me to pay 500k. I told them I needed to catch a flight but my words fell on deaf ears. They kept yelling and at a point stopped my ride and asked me to get in their bus. I knew getting in the bus would fuck me up – on a good day, I drag with police but I didn’t have the luxury of time – so I had to find a solution quick.
We started negotiating my release. I went as low as 50k but they would rather bundle me in their bus than take a measly 50k. After we agreed on 100, they took me on a bike me to an access bank ATM – a few meters from where we parked – where I withdrew 80k. Because I had earlier made some withdrawals, I couldn’t go pass 80k, so I was taken to a Paga shop – also within the axis – where I withdrew the last 20,400 (400 being the charge for paga transaction). Now that they had the money, they started acting all nice and brotherly. One even asked for my complementary card, while another jokingly remarked “Guy, your wife dey panick o”
I cannot identify these officers by name, neither can I identify their vehicle (a silly mistake on my part), however, I recognize the faces of the two that really engaged me. This is my submission.”
“They asked what I was doing with two laptops” – Nigerian IT expert recounts how police allegedly extorted him after seeing him with a laptop
Popular Nigerian reality star, Nina Ivy recently took to her social media page to opine on how BBNaija fans pit housemates against each other and how she was written off by most haters.
According to the beautiful mother of one, she was judged and called all sorts of names but today she is ”overly happy”.
She also opined that fans are the reason most people are still enemies and she advised that they should stop putting pressure on people.
Her posts on Twitter read ;
One more thing guys , you cannot determine anyone’s future , I was once written off , Judged ,called all sorts of names , but today I am overly happy.. try to stop judging and writing people off,you are not God , nobody is perfect and finally the future is not in your hands
Depression is real guys
But to tell you fans the truth , Most of you are the reason why most people are still enemies and might probably remain enemies for a long time , this is a new year, stop pressurizing people , let them be , Preach peace , try to outgrow certain things ,this life is too short
Cameroonian-born singer and entrepreneur, Dencia is of the notion that parent are not working to help their kids have a great life.
The singer took who took to her Instagram story lamented about parents not doing enough for their kids to have a great life.
Using herself as an example, she noted that her mum, who is in her 50’s is working tirelessly to acquire properties, while she wonders who they are meant for.
Dencia stressed that when parents have a great life their kids automatically enjoy a wonderful life.
The singer queried why parents stress to acquire property instead of chilling and enjoying her the little they have.
In her words,
“Clearly parents aint working for their kids to have a great lfe cuz if the parent has a great life, Kid automatically will.
“I’m my mom’s only child, she turns 50 this year, but is busting her ass working buying land, building stuf, for who? Instead of enjoying her lil coins, parents ain’t doing it for us dem it”.
Nigerian billionaire businessman, Bolu Akin-Olugbade, has died from COVID-19 complications aged 64.
According to family sources, the late socialite reportedly died at an Paelon COVID Center in Ikeja on Wednesday, January 13. He was the Aare Ona-Kankanfo of Owu kingdom.
He was born on April 2, 1956, to the family of late Babatunde Akin-Olugbade, Balogun of Owu and a wealthy businessman.
The well-known socialite and successful lawyer obtained a doctorate in Company Law from the Cambridge University. He was a great lover of high-end Rolls Royce cars and globally reputed as one of the largest collectors of Rolls Royce.
His business interest include property development, construction, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, maritime and offshore services and investment banking.
Popular comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka, took to Instagram to mourn the late billionaire.
He wrote,
“Haaaaaaaaaa! Death Why? EGBON REST IN PEACE. Bolu Akin-Olugbade, son of Chief Babatunde Akin-Olugbade, Balogun of Owu, the traditional Prime Minister. RIP @ Lagos, Nigeria.”
A brand influencer, identified as Ipadeola Oriyomi, who was arrested at a night club in Lagos for violating Covid-19 curfew has cried out for help from police detention.
Ipadeola said he was arrested at Eclipse Clip in V.I and was taken to Maroko police station where he spent a night, before he was transferred to the Oshodi taskforce.
He said he was tested for Coronavirus and his result came out positive.
According to him, rather than take him to an isolation center or allow him self-isolate, he was thrown back into the prison with other violators who were arrested.
Ipadeola has cried out for help from the appropriate authorities, in order to prevent the further spread of the virus.
“I was arrested at eclipse club in v.i when police of maroko came to arrest us . They took us to maroko police station where we slept over night before they transferred us to oshodi taskforce.. I have been in oshodi taskforce since monday.
“They tested us yesterday for covid 19. Test came out today and it shows am positive.
“Instead of them to take me to isolation center or I should go to do self isolation they returned me back to cell.
“Pls help me tag any authority they should take me to the isolation center or I should go for self isolation, Putting me back to cell when am not a criminal can affect other people and danger to my health too pls.”
“But to tell you fans the truth, Most of you are the reason why most people are still enemies and might probably remain enemies for a long time , this is a new year, stop pressurizing people, let them be , Preach peace , try to outgrow certain things ,this life is too short ”.
In other news, Big Brother Naija 2018 housemate, Nina Ivy, has taken to her social media page to speak against peddling false allegation of rape and sexual abuse.
Nina opined that men and women who make false claims of rape and sexual abuse need to be given a serious beating in the market square before they are dragged to court.
Reverend Anthony Mensah of Victory Bible Church International of Ayanfuri in Ghana, has allegedly restored the sanity of a mad man.
The reverend took to Facebook to narrate how he met the mad man and healed him of his madness.
Rev Mensah explained that he was on his way to prayers when he met the mentally deranged man at the entrance of the church.
He said God used him to heal the man from the ‘spirit of madness’, although he did not explain what he did to restore him to normalcy.
After he was healed, the man identified as Frank was given taken to a barbershop to have his overgrown hair trimmed and given a complete makeover.
The Resident pastor shared a ‘before’ photo of the man looking wretched and an ‘after’ photo of him all cleaned-up.
Rev. Mensah then urged people who knows any mentally deranged individuals to contact him.
In his words;
“My name is Rev Anthony Mensah. I’m the resident pastor of Victory Bible Church Int. – Ayanfuri.I met this mad man this evening at the entrance of our church when I was going to pray.
The Lord used me to heal this man from the spirit of madness. He later told me that his name is Frank and he comes from Agona Adamant. He said his father’s name is Shamo.
“Pls if anyone knows a man like this who has been mad for some years, kindly contact me on this number: 0243649115 / 0508679966.”
A 55-year-old Nigerian man identified as Abdulhamid Sale, has been arrested for allegedly raping seven teenagers in Bukuru community of Jos.
It was gathered that Sale was arrested by the police in Plateau state after one of the mothers of his victim reported the matter to members of the vigilante group in the community.
A youth leader in the community, Aliyu Hassan, stated that investigations revealed that the suspect have reportedly raped seven girls, mostly 13 years old in Kugiya area of Bukuru.
“The arrest of the suspect came after a report by a mother to one of the victims to the vigilante group in the area that she saw her daughter with a phone and felt that something was wrong.
“After a thorough investigation, we found out that the phone was given to the girl by the said Abdulhamid Sale, and further checks revealed that he raped seven girls, mostly 13 years old in Kugiya area of Bukuru, who are mostly hawkers, by luring them with as little as 50 Naira, and small Tecno Phones”. Hassan said.
The spokesperson of the state police command, ASP Gabriel Ubah, who confirmed the arrest said that the suspect is in the custody of the police and would be charged to court as soon as investigation into the matter is concluded.
A Nigerian man stranded in Germany, has appealed to well-meaning people and authorities to help him return back to his home country.
In a video shared online, the man identified as Elijah Amusan revealed he travelled from Nigeria to Italy in 2016 and tried to get documents but all to no avail.
According to him, he couldn’t work in Italy because he wasn’t able to get the necessary documents.
Amusan, who is currently in Frankfurt, Germany, begged Nigerians and the European Union to get him back home to see his family again.
The man who spoke in Yoruba, a native Nigerian language, further claimed he has signed documents in Germany seeking repatriation to Nigeria but the government has refused to grant his request despite sending others like him home.
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36-year-old Nigerian model and actress, Annie Idibia has proven that age is just a number and she’s not aging anytime soon.
The radiant mum raided her 12-year-old daughter, Isabel’s closet to take a crop top, pants, and a jacket while Isabel also went through her mother’s closet and took her dress.
Annie wore Isabels’s clothes and surprisingly the outfit sat perfectly on her body and prompted the young girl to exclaim that her mother is 36 but looks like a teenager.
Isabel gushed over how young her mother looks despite her age.
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In other news, Mother of two, Actress Annie Idibia has weighed in on the gender equality, feminism debate.
Annie spoke with 234stars, and she said she is not a feminist and does not believe that a woman can be King. Annie says a woman can only be a Queen and not a King. When asked if she is a Feminist, the mum of two said
“No, not really but I believe in women empowerment. I believe that men are still Kings and women are queens. I don’t believe a woman is a king”.
Popular Kenyan socialite, Huddah Monroe has revealed that she has broken up with a man because of the appearance of his ex-girlfriend.
The beauty entrepreneur revealed this in a post shared on her Instagram story. According to her, she gets irritated by a man whose ex-girlfriend or fuckmate is not up to her standard.
She admitted that although it is wrong to judge because the bible says so, but if a man can conveniently have sex with an ugly lady, then she can’t be with him because his judgement is questionable.
The 25-year-old clarified that her definition of ugly is not just physical looks, but the person’s personality and personal hygiene.
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2021 if you don’t use @tejigold_ products you are on a long thing. No audio here o !,” Bobrisky wrote.
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