A young Nigerian lady, Winifred Ugochinyere Hyacinth, a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, bagged several awards at the the induction ceremony of medical graduates into the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
Hyacinth who emerged as the overall best graduating student won 12 out of the 14 awards including the award for best student in 2nd, 3rd,4th and 5th MBBS.
The young Doctor took to Twitter to reveal that her outstanding performance made her mother shed tears of joy and extremely proud of her.
Sharing photos from the induction ceremony she wrote, “Made my momma so proud she cried1 Mission accomplished”.
Other awards won by the beautiful lady included, the Prof. Emele prize for best student in Pathology, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu prize for best student in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr. Dozie Ikedife medal for the overall best student, Dr. Echee Adinma prize for best student in Community Medicine, and best female student, Prof. Emejulu prize for the best student in Surgery, among others.
Nigerian comedian, Onyebuchi Ojieh known by his stage name Buchi, and his wife, Rukky are celebrating their 4th wedding anniversary today, January 19.
The couple took to Instagram to celebrate the new milestone as they shared photos from their traditional wedding ceremony and penned down romantic anniversary messages.
The 43-year-old comedian wrote,
“Four years don waka.. we still Dey carry go o..we moveee!!! Love u Babay .. I celebrate God for the day I met u!! @rukkyojieh”
Rukky on the other hand appreciated God for giving her a good man.
“4 years & two kids later, still in love with you..
Thank you God for giving me a good Man. How i for do?.
#4yearsanniversary” she captioned her post.
See more photos of the couple and their two children below,
John Akinwale, a student of the University of Lagos, (UNILAG) was allegedly tortured to coma by a police officer in the Oshodi area of Lagos state.
According to SaharaReporters, Akinwale was arrested by police officers attached to the Mosafejo division on Monday, Jan 18th for having a covered plate number.
It was alleged that the police man extorted N5,000 from him before dragging him to a police station.
Eye Witnesses told the publication that after the alleged extortion the policemen took Akinwale to a police station where he was allegedly beaten to coma for being rude.
It was gathered that the victim was later rushed to the hospital when he lost consciousness.
The source said,
“John came out from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority office and drove into a filling station. The policemen rushed at him just as he was about to leave the station.
“They collected N5000 from him and they dragged him to a police station. He collapsed in police custody after being beaten up by the officer. He was arrested for covering his number plate. He was held for hours for being rude to the Divisional Police Officer of the Mosafejo division in Oshodi.
“It was when he became unconscious that he was rushed to a hospital. It is now that he is regaining consciousness that he confirmed that he was hit by objects by the policemen.”
Another source said,
“I saw him use medication for Typhoid earlier that morning. We first thought it was the medication that reacted in his body. But the doctor at the hospital confirmed that it was not the drugs but that he was hit with an object.
“When he regained consciousness, he stated the same thing that the policemen beat him up.”
A Nigerian couple has won the hearts of social media users after they narrated the incident that occurred the night before their wedding ceremony.
According to the groom, Oladini, the event center they had booked was shut down by the Lagos State Government a night before the ceremony, possibly due to the second wave of COVID-19.
Due to the unforeseen circumstances, they had to look for an alternative option so they spent the whole night searching for a new venue.
Oladini, who took to Twitter to ask Netizens if they looked like what they went through, shared photos of himself and his beautiful bride on their special day.
He captioned the photos,
“Do we look like people that spent the whole night looking for new venue, because Lagos shut down the event centre the evening before?”
See his tweet below,
Do we look like people that spent the whole night looking for new venue, because Lagos shut down the event centre the evening before? pic.twitter.com/NRvaQs9tjq
Photos of A Nigerian-South Korean mixed runway model who is simply identified as Han Hyun-min has become the topic of discussion on the streets of social media.
A twitter user with handle @senorita_zee shared some photos of the runway model captioning:
A Nigerian-South Korean mixed runway model. Han Hyun min
Photos below:
Her post has since caused a stir and sparked hilarious reactions on social media.
Read some comments below;
Han Hyun-min (born 19 May 2001) is a South Korean male model who is the first Korean model of African descent to walk the catwalks in South Korea.
Han was born in 2001 to a Nigerian father and a Korean mother from the Han family of Chungju. He was raised in the Itaewon neighborhood of Seoul, where many foreigners in South Korea reside, as well as some of the richest South Korean entrepreneurs.
A Nigerian lady identified as Christy Adigun has gone viral on social media website, Facebook, after she revealed the romantic surprise she gave her husband last year.
According to Christy, she got her husband a car and they were also able to complete their own house.
Sharing photos of the brand new whip she bought for him in 2020, she wrote ;
I surprised hubby with this car last year and also completed our house. He was so happy when it happened! All the praises to God!
Popular Nigerian singer, Wizkid’s baby mamas, Shola and Jada have finally settled their differences as their children link up.
Wizkid’s first son Boluwatife and his brother, Zion reportedly linked up in Ghana.
In a video shared by their superstar dad on his Instagram story, the brothers were seen getting along and chit chatting in Ghana as they enjoyed each others company.
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In other news, Music sensation and self acclaimed star boy, Wizkid has addressed claims that he doesn’t have a good relationship with kids.
At different times the Ojuelegba crooner was dragged on social media for the unhealthy relationship between him and his kids, especially the first two, Bolu and Ayodeji Balogun.
However Wizkid has now shut down such rumours, stating that he has a great relationship with his sons, and he doesn’t have to prove it on social media.
The father of three who made this known during a recent interview, further revealed that he cares more about real life than what people say about him.
A Nigerian lady has wowed social media users after she took to Twitter to happily showcase her craft and source of livelihood.
The lady identified as @EduEle5 on the micro-blogging app, shared pictures of herself and her mother frying yellow garri, which she said is what she does for a living.
Edu said they both had to get through the great smoke and heat in order to deliver a great product that serves as the main family income.
In the photos she uploaded, Edu could be seen frying yellow garri in a big open pot as her mother stirred it with a stick.
Twitter users heaped praises on the hardworking lady who is not ashamed of her work, saying that she is different from many others who are waiting to be someone else to feed them.
Edu captioned the photos;
“About today. Me and my mummy killing it with smoke and heat. This is part of our hustle ooo.”
She added;
”She chooses to help me this time, I preferably love to try both sides alone, although someone would have to be on standby by to always add firewood.
Sonia Morales, the ex-wife of Nollywood actor and model, IK Ogbonna, is currently in a joyful mood as she turns a new age today, January 19.
The beautiful mother of one took to Instagram to share absolutely stunning photos of herself to mark her birthday.
She captioned one of the posts, “Divine Grace & The Goddess #January19th Thank You for Life.”
See more photos below,
In other news, Sonia Morales, ex-wife of Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna is thankful that the Coronavirus pandemic did not happen while she was with him.
According to the mother of one, staying indoors because of Coronavirus would have been bad if it happened 5 years ago because she was staying in a house without steady electricity and water supply.
In her words,
Ok gotta tell you a story: listen up : Life was good, life is still good and guess what? It’s gonna get better! I can’t even complain about being indoors right now cuz Lord knows how bad it would be if this happened to me 5 years ago when I was staying in a house with no water and light coming off & on with a newborn baby that doesn’t stop crying and sweating and mosquitoes that won’t stop biting ( thank God we don’t look like everything we been through lol) .. nah!
A video currently serving rounds on social media shows a group of suspected yahoo boys eating live chicken at a ritual-like ceremony.
The young men were eating the live chicken, literally tearing it apart and devouring the chicken guts as a native doctor performed what appears to be rituals on them.
In the viral video, the men were dancing enthusiastically to loud music and eating the chicken while a light-skinned ‘native doctor’ was chanting incantations.
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Popular Kenyan gospel singer, Ringtone Apoko has threatened to quit gospel music if God does not miraculously give him a BMW i8 sports car.
Taking to Instagram, the singer revealed that he has embarked on a 40 days fasting and prayer to acquire his dream car.
Apoko shared a photo of the BMW i8 said to be worth about $147,500 which is also owned by Hollywood actor, and stated that his own “must be yellow”.
The 26-year-old musician, revealed that if after the 40 days fasting and prayer, and God doesn’t blesses him with the BMW i8 sports car, he’ll quit gospel music.
In his words, “IF GOD IS NOT GIVE THIS BMW i8 AFTER MY 40 DAYS OF PRAY N FAST AM QUIT GOSPEL MUSIC I CANT SERVE A GOD WHO ISNT ANSWER MY PRAYINGS (AND IS MUST BE YELLOW)”.
In another post he wrote,
“AM NOW GO INTO PRAYER AND FAST AT 40 DAYS. AM PRAY FOR GOD TO GIVE ME THIS BMW i8. PEOPLE ARE DESPICE GOSPEL SINGERS THAT THEY CANT DRIVE GOOD CARS. MY FANS PLEASE NO BREAKFAST AND LUNCH UP TO 40 DAYS”.
Barely six weeks after the unveil, vivo’s V20 is now widely available in the Nigeria mobile market as a “competition of its own.”
In the past weeks, the device has been purchased by hundreds of buyers, and as anticipated, random reviews suggest that the device is outstanding for its superior selfie camera attributes.
While the device is still largely available for purchase at various retail outlets nationwide, some potential buyers are still seeking validation before making a final decision.
On that note, this blog post will outline some of the top intriguing features of the vivo V20 that you may not be aware about yet.
The V20 belongs to a flagship Lineup
Firstly, the vivo V20 is a flagship device and it boasts of a lot of high-tier features that is clearly rare among other devices within its price range.
Although it isn’t enough to be a flagship device, the V20 is also exceptional because of its fancy design which according to various reviews, is a breakthrough from the norm.
At a corresponding price of ₦159,000 for a flagship phone, interested users can rate this at the top of their choices.
The V20 is a spinoff from vivo’s camera-centric smartphone collection (4K capability)
Among many reasons to own a V20 device, being a spinoff of vivo’s camera-centric smartphone collection is one of them.
In case you are not aware yet, the V20 device marks the 8th generation of vivo’s V-Series lineup which are quite prominent for their excellent camera attributes.
While the latest addition to the family also takes pride in that legacy, it boasts of a 44MP eye autofocus selfie camera – one of the unique selling points of the device.
Alongside that, the V20 also comes with a triple rear camera setup consisting of 64MP f/1.89 +8MP f/2.2 (Super Wide-Angle/Super Macro/Bokeh) + 2MP f/2.4 (Mono).
More notable is the output of the camera which is profoundly top-notch, thanks to the sharpness and smooth texture of the images which is aided by both the selfie and rear camera.
Also, the camera comes with a lot of special attributes including an Auto Focus (AF) feature that works wonders as it is capable of locking focus on an object in a split-time frame.
Having tried out the selfie camera which attracted the majority of the buzz around the device, I can’t but re-affirm that the hype is really worth it.
However, if you are looking out for a device with a telephoto lens, I’m sorry, but this is not your choice as the V20 strictly relies on the main lens which is quite a good feat too.
Still on the camera aspect, the V20 is equipped with an AI technology that allows users to get up to 10X zoom which maintains clarity with long-distance images e.g texts.
This takes us further to what the company calls Smart Zoom. The feature allows users to move in closely on an object or perhaps drift away quickly while keeping the object at the center of the frame.
Similarly, there is another feature called motion autofocus which helps users to enjoy a stable coverage while on motion.
By simply tapping on a person or object (car or bicycle for instance); motion autofocus will track them while maintaining a sharp, continuous focus all through.
One more interesting thing you should know about V20 camera output is the emphasis on details. Trust me, you can’t go wrong with the device in this aspect, thanks to the notable blurred-out background in every image, allowing to capture more details on the focused object.
Lastly, there is a Super Night mode feature that’s not only built for ‘night’ purposes only; the mode can also play a handy role in areas with improper lighting.
4K video quality
Aside from taking images, the V20 is also capable of shooting 4K videos, although it comes with the more widely used 1080P option as well.
Where the 1080P video option offers a smooth but less colorful or desaturated video quality, the 4K option on the other hand offers a punchy and well saturated video output.
More interestingly, the V20 video, unlike most devices within it range does not lose stabilization while in action.
However, using the 4K option takes a toll on the storage space; in comparison, about 3X the size utilized by the ordinary full-HD 1080P mode.
AG Glass Technology
In case you are wondering, the anti-glare (AG) glass technology is a chemical-based surface treatment applied directly on the surface of a glass to micro asperities which gives the glass surface an anti-glare effect under certain conditions like sunlight.
Spotted on the V20, the AG glass measures approximately 7.3mm, contributing to the overall appealing sleek design found on the device.
Also, this marks the first time that the company will be debuting such technology on the V-series as it has previously made use of the less durable gorilla glass back instead.
Face Unlock technology
For a device within its price range, one would rarely come across the face technology utilized by the V20 device.
Well, that’s not even the highlight, but the fact that the face technology used on the V20 device is very quick in response, and also works perfectly in a dim-light environment.
If you ask, I would say the perfection of the face unlock technology can be attributed to the 44MP eye autofocus camera.
Delivered with super processor and Android OS
On the performance aspect, the V20 device operates on the latest Android 11-based Funtouch 11 built on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Octa-core platform (chipset).
Paired with an 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage space, the V20 device exhibits a performance similar to those devices with Snapdragon 730G.
For the purpose of this blog post, the above claims implies that the device is capable of running through an entire day when handling normal tasks and even tedious ones like playing 4K games, or editing.
Company-built Funtouch OS 11
Unlike the regular Android devices, the V20 like most other vivo devices comes with the company’s latest default Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11.
The synergy between both OS yielded a minimalist aesthetic that allows users to interact or navigate through the device functions smoothly and seamlessly.
This smart addition also introduces a more uniquely designed icon for each application which differentiate the device user interface from any other ones.
Default Ultra Game Mode (UGM)
With a super processor built into the device, gaming is one thing you do surely be attracted to, and guess what? The V20 came prepared just for that purpose.
The V20 device is equipped with an ultra-game mode that allows you to harness all the potential of your phone’s super hardware.
The UGM basically allows you to optimize all required performance for a seamless gaming experience including the CPU/GPU, RAM, Network, Smart performance, and finally, the Thermal management policy.
While this option takes a toll on the battery life, you can alternatively turn it off especially when you are not close by to a power source.
Regardless, gaming experience on the V20 device is something an interested user should anticipate as it is purposely built.
Smart life made easier with Jovi Home
Another impressive feature that interested users get to enjoy on the V20 device is the Jovi Home – a default smart assistance that’s fully integrated with quicker access to most used apps.
Not just that, the fully integrated hub also serves other purposes like suggesting new smart services, weather forecast, and System updates among others.
In order to make this feature very accessible, vivo positioned the smart assistance on the left side of the screen such that swiping right would take you to the integrated hub.
Superfast Charging Capability
While the V20 device is powered by a 4000mAh battery; something I would consider not so exciting, it is capable of replenishing pretty fast.
Practically, a user can power up the V20 device from 0-100 in about 45-minutes; say before you complete your morning routine – bath and breakfast.
This amazing feat is, however, attributed to the device’s 33W Flash Charge technology, which is not so profound among other devices within its price range.
Modest pricing
Available in two major color variants – Sunset Melody, and Midnight jazz, the vivo V20 starts at ₦159,000.
Interested buyers can look up e-commerce platforms such as Jumia or perhaps visit any accredited retail outlet around you.
For more information about the new device, follow @vivo_nigeria on Instagram, vivo__nigeria on Twitter, and @vivoMobileNigeria on Facebook.
A man has shared some priceless tips to married men on how they can give their wife bragging rights amongst her married friends.
The man identified as Nwanta Anayoeze, advised men to ensure that they make their wife proud by giving her N100,000 for the preparation of soup in the presence of her friends.
He however, added that the husband should be smart enough to hug and tell her to return N85,000.
Taking to Facebook on Sunday, January 17, 2021, Nwanze wrote;
”Make your wife proud for once, give her 100k for soup in the presence of her friends, hug her whisper in her ear; ”Bring back 85k honey.. happy sunday my people”
Popular Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim has replied a fan who praised her for having a flat stomach.
The fan had taken to his Twitter page to share a photo of the mother one, as he gushed over her perfect figure. According to the fan the actress is thick but yet with an extremely flat tummy.
In his words, “Ratio’d with a picture of a thick baby with no belle!!”.
In response, Juliet corrected the fan, noting that she doesn’t have a flat stomach while she advised him against making women feel less beautiful with comments about their bodies.
She tweeted,
“FYI, I do have belle! I have a Natural pot belle oo,and it protrudes every time I eat too much, bloat or stop working out, know why?Because I AM A WOMAN! Stop making women to feel less beautiful when they don’t look like your favorite celebrities edited or perfect angled photos dear”.
A video of Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham kissing a child beggar through her car window has generated mixed reactions from social media users.
The award-winning actress shared the video clips via her verified Instagram story. In the video, the roadside beggar was standing outside her car seemingly begging for money and the actress was filmed teasing the beggar with kisses.
The 38-year-old mother of one could be seen with her lips puckered in an attempt to kiss him through the wind-up side window.
After “playing” with the young beggar, she asked the person on the passenger seat for money and eventually gave the beggar money before he left.
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Netizens have taken to social media to share their thoughts about the video, while some praised the actress for her actions, others criticized her mocking the young boy because he is a beggar.
A Nigerian woman disrupted her husband’s secret wedding to his side chick in Umuahia, Abia state last weekend.
In a video shared by SaharaTV, the devastated woman said she and her husband have been married for 17 years and blessed with four children.
According to her, she knew about her husband’s relationship with the lady for years but refused to say anything about it until he decided to tie the knot with her.
The woman who claimed to have suffered with her husband in their 17 years marriage, stormed the wedding venue and disrupted the wedding proceedings, stating that her husband’s other woman cannot come and reap where she didn’t sow.
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In related news, a wedding was brought into an abrupt end in Zambia, after a woman stormed the venue with her children and claimed the groom is her husband and father of her kids.
In the now viral video the woman who was seen backing a small baby, insisted that the priest should hold on with joining of the couple has she claimed the husband is hers.
According to her, they didn’t divorce, and there was no issue between them. Adding that he left for his secret wedding from their home that morning and she had no idea he was remarrying.
Nollywood actress, Etinosa Idemudia has taken to social media to flaunt her newborn daughter.
The actress and her daughter recently graced the cover page of La Mode magazine, and took to her Instagram page moments ago to share a video that captured the “behind the scene” moments of the creative work.
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Recall that the Nigerian actress shocked many of her unsuspecting fans and followers after she announced the birth of her daughter named Ofure Izoduwa Christabel, to a yet-to-be identified man.
The news was trailed with controversial reactions as she was mocked for giving birth out of wedlock, while others advised her to pay no heed to naysayers.
Weeks down the line, Etinosa and her daughter have been made the cover of the January edition of a popular fashion magazine, La Mode magazine.
Taking to her Instagram page, she shared a photo of the magazine cover and wrote,
“My beautiful daughter and I #CoverGirls, A good way to start the year….
January Edition @lamodemag ”
Popular Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has blasted a popular blogger who alleged that she’s having an affair with the former National Chairman of APC, Adams Oshiomole.
In the post, controversial Instagram blogger, Gist Lover Blog alleged that the actress is having an affair with Oshiomole.
Sharing a picture collage of Omotola and the politician, it wrote;
“Today is the sabbath day so we go keep am holy,we go just dey post pictures,maybe tomorrow when no be Holy day,we go give details,abi how una see am?i come in peace.”
In reaction, the businesswoman called out the blogger daring whoever is behind the faceless account to prove the affair under 24 hours.
Sharing a snapshot of the alleged affair, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde wrote;
“I ordinarily dont do this but after thinking about it thoroughly and seeking advice i have decided to!
So.this Blog ran this story and people started coming to my page. Ive always known there are people who are sick and will tell you stories that have Never happened but to publish that on a platform as big as instagram? You must be held accountable ….
*** I have demanded they FINISH and PROOVE THIS STORY … problem is, this blog is hiding under anonymity! ( faceless blogging ) There are more credible blogs out there … follow blogs with accountability .
Can everyone who loves me and what i have stood for all these years pls 1. Report this page 2.Report this page 3. Report this page
And to those of you are addicted to cheap gossip . If you’re not interested in damaging ppl unnecessarily then demand a proof of this Story! I’m giving this 24hrs!
Reports accompanied with videos and photos reaching us this hour is that of a petrol laden tanker that reportedly fell and burst into flames around IBB Boulevard, opposite GTBank Kuto, Abeokuta.
As at the time of filing this report, the fire service in the state and other officials have arrived at the scene to put out the fire and attend to the incident.
Graphic images and videos show a burnt body laying on the ground as well as burnt up cars. It’s yet to be ascertained whether or not, the occupants of the cars were able to escape the fire.
However, some videos show the moment people scampered for safety, with some sustaining burn injuries. See some videos below, (WARNING: Graphic content ahead)
Breaking: Petrol Tanker on Fire around GTB axis, kuto Abeokuta.
BREAKING – SEVERAL CASUALTIES RECORDED AS PETROL LADEN TANKER FELL AND BURST INTO FIRE OPPOSITE GTBANK, KUTO BRANCH, ABEOKUTA. pic.twitter.com/hWD1qp1ARE
Earlier in the year, we reported of former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, allegedly receiving the Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
According to reports, the politician took his first dose of the vaccine in Dubai to prevent the emergence of COVID-19 symptoms in his body.
Atiku is said to be the first Nigerian to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
According to Personal Assistant on New Media to President Buhari, Bashir Ahmed, Nigeria is set to receive its first batch of the vaccine at the end of this month.
Popular Nigerian Disc Jockey and music producer, Florence Otedola, professionally known as DJ Cuppy, has thrown her full weight behind the relationship of her sister, Temi Otedola and singer, Mr. Eazi.
Temi and Mr Eazi have been dating for three years now, so to chronicle their relationship, the couple recently launched a podcast ‘How Far with Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola‘, where they speak on their ups and downs.
Dj Cuppy took to her Twitter account on Monday, January 18, and gave her blessings to the couple.
She noted that listening to their podcast makes her want to fall in love this year and pleaded with them to stay together forever.
The Gelato crooner tweeted;
”Listening to @thehowfarpod makes me want to fall in love this year o…@TemiOtedola and @MrEazi please stay together forever!”
Talented music executive, David Adeleke-Adedeji popularly known as Davido has been spotted playing football with his colleagues on a football pitch.
The FEM crooner appeared to be playing a friendly match with his signees, including Peruzzi, Bredhkn and others, as they were having a lot of fun passing the ball.
The singer took to his Instagram story to share a short video clip of himself playing the football.
In the video, the “A Better Time” hitmaker was cladded in Asisat Oshoala’s Barcelona jersey and he was seen making a skillful receiver after the ball was passed across to him.
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Popular Nigerian comedian, Owen Gee has criticized the reopening of schools amidst the second wave of covid-19 pandemic.
Owen Gee in an exclusive interview with PUNCH, revealed that his nine-year-old son contracted the novel Coronavirus while in school last term.
The comedian further revealed his wife, and his first son also got infected with COVID while looking after his second son who got diagnosed with the viral disease.
Recounting his family’s experience with Covid-19, he said,
“I have two kids, one is in primary while the other is in secondary school. Last term, one of my kids came home ill and was sick for a while. We kept treating him for malaria but to no avail. We treated him for two weeks till he lost his senses of smell and taste. He had body aches and was excessively weak. It was at that point we discovered he had contracted COVID-19. He was about nine years old at the time.
“My wife and I started taking care of him because we could not abandon him, he is our son. In the process of taking care of him, my wife and I also contracted the virus. It was a war for us, later on, his elder brother contracted the virus
“I couldn’t be separated from my family because going to an isolation center will mean separating us. The psychological damage alone was something else.
“We became a family of four with COVID. We had it at different times so for over a month, we battled with the deadly ailment. It cost a fortune aside the fact that I also got help from well-meaning friends who had contracted it. Some friends also helped in terms of medication and support.”
Owen who expressed concern over the government’s decision to reopen schools despite the second wave of the pandemic in the country, said,
“With the rate at which the figures are going up, give me a reason why they want the schools to reopen?
“In light of what we have faced, I have asked my children to stay at home. Their lives mean more to me than their education. A lot of countries are on lockdown, they are not bothered if their children will go to the next class or not. Nigeria is not the most developed country in the world. We should not act as if education is a do or die affair. We are talking about a virus.
A bucket of water outside the school and hand sanitiser is not enough to prevent children from getting the virus. Because we all have different immunities, I cannot risk the life of my child. I do not support the resumption of schools.”
A native doctor who was invited by some leaders in the community where six children were crushed to death by a speeding car in Uromi, Edo state, has fingered a family member responsible for the death of the kids.
We reported earlier of how a learner driver in the area lost control of his car and swerved to where the kids were said to be playing and killed all 6 of them..
According to a member of the community, Enaholo Abel Enaholo, the native doctor stated that an uncle to one of the children caused the tragic accident because he refused to accept a goat from the child’s mother after a misunderstanding.
He wrote;
“Native Doctor Live in Uromi as is invited to ascertain the cause of the accident that claimed 6 Kids in the town a few days ago. UROMIANS NO GET JOY OO I think the level of value of life here no matter the means with which they decide to use is nice.”
In a follow-up post, Enaholo wrote;
“OUTCOME OF THE NATIVE DOCTOR’S INTERVENTION IN UROMI
The Uncle to one of the kids is said to be responsible for his death while other kids were unlucky to be with the kid at the time of the incident.
THE ISSUE
Two brothers had issues because of the younger brother’s wife. The elders told the younger brother’s wife to bring a goat and the elder brother should also bring a goat. The younger brother’s wife brought the goat but her brother-in-law refused to collect the goat so that is why the son was collected in place of the goat. So instead of one child, the 6 kids were collected and labeled as casualties”
The Police Command in Niger State has killed a suspected armed bandit and arrested his 16-year-old female accomplice.
Spokesperson of the command, ASP Wsiu Abiodun, who revealed this in a statement on Monday, January 18, stated that the suspects were arrested with two locally fabricated revolver rifles in Mariga Local Government Area of the state.
“On 13/01/2021 at about 1700hrs, a team of Police operatives/vigilante attached to Bangi division while on routine patrol along Bangi/Wamba road arrested two suspects; one Haruna SNU ‘m’ and Maryam Sani age 16yrs ‘f’ both of Magami village via Gussau Zamfara State with one unregistered Bajaj m/cycle, and two locally fabricated revolver rifles,” said Abiodun.
During interrogation, the said Haruna attempted to escape and was gunned down by the Police. The corpse was later deposited at general hospital Bangi, Mariga LGA.
Fast rising Nigerian singer, Omah Lay has revealed that he aspires to be an original version of himself in the music industry.
Omah Lay was recently a guest on Rubbin Minds show on Channels Television with media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu where he spoke about his career.
During the exclusive interview, Ebuka asked the budding artiste what he feels or thinks when people predict that he is likely to become the next Wizkid, Davido or Burna Boy.
In response the Godly crooner said he does not aspire to become the next Starboy, OBO or Odogwu because he has chosen to be the original version of himself and not someone else.
In his words, “I am Omah Lay I am nobody else, apart from Omah Lay, if I’m going to be anybody.. I cant sell what I don’t have. What I have is Omah Lay and that’s what I’m offering”.
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Nollywood actress, Mary Remmy Njoku has taken to social media to address the stereotype surrounding the novel coronavirus disease.
She stated that people should not be scared to let people know they had or still have COVID-19 because it is not a family secret or a spiritual problem.
According to the actress who has battled the disease, telling people about it doesn’t reduce the victim’s recovery rate.
The actress wrote,
“Corona isn’t spiritual, it is beyond your village people.
So don’t be afraid to let people know you had or still have it.
Save lives!”
The father of 3 took to Twitter to inform his fans about the new development. He said his wife, who is a Nollywood actress is asymptotic, but he isn’t doing very well.
According to him, he has no idea how he contracted the coronavirus but he believes they will come out victorious.
Jason shared of photo of him undergoing the test and wrote,
“My enemies are hard at work in 2020. Mrs Njoku and I tested positive for Covid19 Weary face. I’m not feeling great but Mary is well. Literally no idea how I caught it. Man shrugging. But we shall see this pass too”.
Nigerian professional footballer, Asisat Oshoala has lost her stepmother to the cold hands of death.
The Barcelona player, who was named best player and was the highest goal scorer at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, took to Instagram to announce the devastating news.
Asisat shared a video compilation of her step mother and wrote,
“Sometimes, life just hit us hard in places we can’t respond. #StepMomLikeNoOther.”
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In other news, Nigerian striker Asisat Oshoala has explained that her parents never wanted her to play football while growing up in Lagos.
Oshoala, who currently plays for Barcelona’s female team is among the best female strikers in the world considering what she has achieved since she started her football career on the streets of Ikorodu in Lagos.
The 25-year-old Super Falcons’ star has acquired so much money through football thanks to her superb goal-scoring skills on the pitch. But the journey was not rosy for Oshoala due to the pressure she faced from her parents who only wanted her to face her studies.
While speaking with the Guardian, Asisat Oshoala explained that she was even banned by her parents not to go out of the house to play football.
“I feel like everything is happening according to time.
It’s stage by stage with life, with everything. “I know thousands of kids are still going through the same thing I went through when I was young.
“Parents will say they want their kids to go to school, they don’t want them in sport, especially girls,” the former Rivers Angel striker explained.
Deaconess Emerald Udeakaji, the Special Adviser to Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, on Business Development, has tendered her resignation.
Udeakaji who revealed that she resigned from her position to save her marriage, in a letter dated December 30th, 2020 and addressed to the Governor, stated that she has given 100% loyalty to the government but her family is tearing apart.
The letter reads,
“I sincerely want to thank His Excellency and Her Excellency and the entire Umahi family for the opportunity they gave to me to serve in this government,” the letter reads.
“Thank you so much Sir and Ma. My resignation is borne out of family issues. I have given my 100% loyalty to this government but my family is tearing apart,”
“The Bible says, ‘Woman be submissive to your husband’. The Bible also said that ‘two shall become one’. As a Deaconess as I am, I have to go back and study my scripture very well. In obedience to these scriptures, I decided to resign and save my marriage.
“I sincerely and most humbly appreciate all that you have done for me. I am not an ungrateful person and can never be. Please bear with me for my children’s sake. I wish you well in your future political endeavor. Thank you, Your Excellency and remain blessed”