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“I would rather be beheaded than apologize” – Bashir El-Rufai replies after he was dragged by Muslim community over loved-up photos with his bride

Bashir El-Rufai, son of Kaduna governor, has responded after he was dragged by Muslim community on Twitter, for sharing loved-up photos with his bride, Halima Nwakaego Kazaure.

Bashir was under fire yesterday, November 18th after he shared new photos of him lovingly holding his fiancée, Halima who he will be tying the knot with on Saturday, November 21st.

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Some Muslims on the micro-blogging platform however felt the photos were “inappropriate” and have slammed the couple for their public display of affection.

However, a Twitter user stated that she hopes that the governor’s son doesn’t apologize for the photos, and in response, Bashir affirmed that the Muslim community should not expect any apology from him, as he would rather be beheaded, than apologizing for sharing loved-up photos of himself and his fiancée.

In his words,

“I would rather I am beheaded than do that. God forbid. Faceless idiots? Lmao”.

In another tweet he wrote,

“If my pictures with my wife does not sit well with some & due to the various unsolicited opinions, I’d just like to use this opportunity to say that they are very stupid & if there’s any other way these pictures can make them feel worse than they already do, please let me know.”

“They don’t know the evil things you do behind close doors” – Paul Okoye responds to Lola Omotayo after her birthday message

Singer, Peter Okoye’s wife, Lola Omotayo, celebrated her husband and his twin brother on their birthday yesterday as she reminded them of being brothers despite their ongoing feud.

The businesswoman initially celebrated her husband Peter. Then, in another post, she shared photos of her husband and his twin brother Paul Okoye and she had some words of wisdom for them.

She wrote,

“Hmmm….to the twins @peterpsquare @iamkingrudy whether you like it or not, you are brothers; you are not only brothers, you are TWINS! I wish you both a very happy birthday! Life is short, make the best of it! Respect and Love should be sacrosanct! As we get older we should realize that life is precious and time waits for no one. My 2 cents!

Her message was apparently not welcomed by the other half it was directed to as he took to his Instagram page moments ago to out her over her message.

According to Paul Okoye, his sister-in-law is only putting up a front for social media to portray her as an angel, meanwhile people are not aware of “the evil things she does behind closed doors”.

On his IG stories, Paul accused Lola of being a manipulative person and is able to carry out her acts with himself and elder brother, Jude Okoye not in the picture anymore, which has been how she wanted it.

He wrote in part,

Aunty for 4years we haven’t spoken, but every 18th of November you come out as usual to type shit ….and they end up saying “awwww she’s a good woman” meanwhile they don’t know the evil things you do behind close doors … while in the outside you try to portray an angel ….

Here’s what he wrote in full below,

Neo finally speaks on Venita’s interference with his relationship with Vee

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Neo Akpofure has spoken on his relationship with Vee, and his cousin, Venita’s interference in his affairs.

Neo finally speaks

Recall that, Venita Akpofure, reality TV star and cousin to Big Brother Naija season 5 housemate, Neo, blatantly forbade him from having a relationship with his lover in the house, Vee.

In a recent interview, Neo was asked on the circle involving himself, Venita and Vee. In response he stated that there’s no circle, and he’s only concerned about Vee.

Neo finally speaks

The reality TV star, noted that what matters is what him and his lover, Vee feels about themselves, adding that nothing else matter.

He noted that people are allowed to have different opinions about things, including his cousin Venita, but he won’t let it affect his relationship.

Neo finally speaks

Meanwhile, there seems to be a family feud between reality TV stars and relatives, Venita and Neo as they’ve brought their conflict to the cyber space.

Venita Akpofure and Neo Akpofure have unfollowed each other on photo sharing platform, Instagram.

The reason behind this is unknown as they are yet to speak openly about it, however there are clear indications that their relationship is strained.

Also fueling speculations that all is not well with the duo, Venita took to Twitter to note that loyalty makes people family.

She tweeted, “Blood makes you related, Loyalty makes you family. Deep it. Namaste”.

See Leaked WhatsApp Group Chat Of Fans Plotting Against BBNaija Winner, Laycon And Nengi

It has been revealed that members of a particular WhatsApp group are plotting against, some BBNaija stars, after screenshots of their chat surfaced on the internet.

Members of the WhatsApp group identified as Elite league have plotted against Laycon, Nengi and Neo. Vowing to make them pay by reporting all their pages and hashtags on Twitter.

Another member of the group suggested that they report Gotv and speedy weight loss, for endorsing BBNaija lockdown winner, Laycon and second runner up, Nengi.

The chat read in part,

“This is time to repay them. They are all mad. I will keep reporting all of them. Oracle Venom plastic and Corn. Report anything associated with them henceforth”, another member wrote.”

See screenshots below,

Recall that, few days ago Lekan Agbeleshe popularly known as Laycon bagged an ambassadorial deal with Gotv.

The musician took to his Instagram page to share the good news with his over two million fans and followers.

Popular Nigerian Prophet Jailed Over Multi-Million Naira Fraud

Popular cleric, Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe of CCC Global Genesis Church, has been sentenced to a two-year jail term for defrauding a U.K- based woman.

Israel’s conviction was sanctioned by a Lagos State High court.

The presiding Judge, Justice Olabisi Akinlade slammed a two year jail term on Prophet Israel who is the Sheperd-in-Charge of CCC Global Genesis church on Wednesday, November 18 after he was found guilty of charges leveled against him.

Oladele was charged with seven counts charges bordering on fraud and obtaining money by false pretenses, preferred against him by the Lagos State government.

According to reports, he defrauded one Mrs. Olaide William Oni to the tune of N17m which she gave him to procure some landed properties on her behalf because she thought he was a good pastor.

The victim said she first met the prophet 2002 during her visit to Nigeria, when she was taken to his church for prayers by her step-sister.

She said ;

“He told me something about my husband in one of his prophecies, that I should not have anything jointly with him because he was having an affair behind my back.

He gave me a liquid to drink and I started vomiting. I was asked to sit down and he lighted a candle and said I should be there until the candle goes off.”

Speaking further, she alleged he took her in company of her step-sister and cousin to a bush in Sango Ota area of Ogun State, where she was allegedly bathed with some concoctions near a river.

According to her, her misfortune started when she returned to London, the prophet asked her to invest in landed property in Lagos, which she agreed. This she did after consultations with some persons.

She allegedly sent N17 million in five tranches of N900,000, N2.5 million, N8.5 million, N2.7 million and £12,000 between 2002 and 2005 to purchase the property on her behalf, which turned out to be a fraud.

Young girl gets a brand new car from her parents as reward for passing her WAEC (Video)

Days after the West African Examination Council (WAEC) released the provisional results for the 2020 WASSCE, a student who excelled has been rewarded with a new Hyundai car.

Following the release of results on Friday, November 13, social media has been abuzz with some exceptional candidates as well as abysmal result slips of popular schools and students.

However, a young lady who scored excellent marks in the exams has been gifted a brand new car by her parents.

In a video shared online, a woman believed to be her mother was seen presenting the new Hyundai Elantra to her.

Before the key to the new Hyundai Elantra was handed over, the woman was heard saying a prayer for the and encouraged her to replicate the same kind of results in future.

“You have done well with the WASSCE results. So we’re giving you this car in the name of God the father, the son and the holy spirit. Continue that way forever,” the woman said.

Watch the video below:

“I thought I would be a millionaire and married before 23” – Erica reveals

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Former BBNaija lockdown housemate, Erica Nlewedin, has disclosed that she thought she would become a millionaire, get married and have a fantastic life before turning 23.

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The 26-year-old, who has been interactive with her fans since she left the Big Brother house, made this known during a Q&A session on Twitter.

A fan had asked how she felt graduating from the university at the age of 19.

In response, Erica said she was really excited because she thought she would be a millionaire, get married and live happily ever after before the age of 23.

She tweeted, “I was really excited cos I thought I’d be a millionaire and get married and live happily ever after before 23.”

The reality star has proven to be very ambitious and passionate about her career, as she has worked with many renowned brands even before appearing on the show.

“I’m done dating Nigerian men, white men here I come” – Ifu Ennada

Days after lamenting over her inability to get a suitable man, BBNaija star Ifu Ennada has now revealed that she’s done dating Nigerian men.

According to her, when she decides to start dating again, that she would date a white man instead of a Nigerian, as she considers herself unlucky with them.

Taking to Instagram she wrote, “When I decide to date again, it’s definitely not going to be a Nigerian! Ndi ocha, here I come!”.

Recounting her awful experience with Nigerian men, Ifu revealed that she is a giver and never ask men for money when in a relationship, and that she helps the man to build himself instead.

Ifu who revealed she has been meeting “useless” men, went further to reveal that she has once helped a man with N200k to clear his 150k debt.

The reality star also said although she loves love, that she has come to terms with the fact that not everyone is meant to have a happy love story.

Soldier kept dancing while shooting at us – Lekki Shooting survivor reveals

A lady identified as Dabira Ayuku, who said she participated in the #EndSARS protest at the Lekki tollgate, has shared her experience from the event of October 20.

She narrated how soldiers and policemen opened fire and allegedly killed Nigerian protesters holding flags on the night of October 20.

The lady recounted how a soldier kept dancing while shooting at the protesters.

In a petition she submitted to the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry into the toll gate shooting, Ayuku said; “The soldiers were asking people to run, whilst they shot at them. I remember a particular soldier that kept dancing whilst he shot.”

In the 29-paragraph affidavit she deposed to and submitted to the Justice Doris Okuwobi-led panel, Ayuku said the shootings started at about some minutes before 7pm and lasted for about 45 minutes.

She wrote, “The soldiers kept shooting at random and I saw people falling to the ground, injured or lifeless. I took cover behind the wheel of one of the trucks at the protest ground to shield myself from the bullets that were flying all over.

“A male protester, who identified me, walked towards me and attempted to sit beside me but was hit by a bullet before he could sit down beside me. I noticed more people being hit by bullets and with the help of others, we began lifting them from the ground to the stage truck.

“Among the people placed on the truck, I saw four lifeless bodies on the stage truck that night and two on the floor.”

According to her, a senior military officer arrived the scene in a jeep, raised a white cloth and ordered the soldiers to stop shooting.

She said, “He appeared to be a senior military officer and also well known to the soldiers because they recognised his authority and obeyed his orders.”

Ayuku said upon a visit to the Grandville Hospital, in Lagos, she met injured protesters who were being treated and operated upon at no cost.

She added, “The injured protesters with gunshot wounds that I met and interacted with in the hospital were people shot in the chest, head, ribs, hands and legs. Some concerned protesters and I started to cater for their welfare.”

Ayuku, who assured the judicial panel that she has pictorial evidence of the incident, said, “I am apprehensive about my safety as some strange persons have been noticed visiting my house, asking after me, with some concerned persons duly alerting me of this suspicious and alarming visits and movement, a situation which has forced me to move away in fear of my life.”

Recall that the Nigerian Army has on several cases, denied that soldiers shot at or killed any protester at the Lekki tollgate, insisting that only blank bullets were fired into the air.

P-Square: Actress, Bukola Arugba chides Omotola Jalade for celebrating only Peter on their birthday

Nigerian entertainers and estranged twin brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye had their birthday yesterday, November 18th and many congratulations and warm wishes were extended towards them.

Some of these birthday wishes were for the duo to become what they once was some years back and put an end to the bad blood between them. Rapper, Ikechukwu Onunaku took to his Instagram page to, while wishing them a happy birthday, appeal to the warring brothers, to settle their differences and get back together so the whole of Africa can be happy.

As they were being celebrated by a lot of people, Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde also took to her IG page to drop a birthday message, but the message was directed to Peter.

She wrote,

Happy birthday to a great friend. @peterpsquare . Almost missed your day! Wishing you a day as happy as you. Can’t wait for your session

Her one sided birthday message appears to have not seated well with Nollywood actress, Oluwabukola Arugba who pleaded with Omotola to wish both brothers a happy birthday even though she might be friends with only Peter.

The actress wrote,

Hannn hann, ejo ebami wish awon mejeeji papo… 🙏🙏🙏 I love u too much , please send birthday wishes to both of them 🙏 … I understand he is your friend … but please wishing both of them would be cooler

“A brave queen” – Genevieve Nnaji praises DJ Switch.

Veteran Nollywood Actress, Genevieve Nnaji has taken to her social media page to thank DJ Switch for not staying silent about the shootings that happened at Lekki Toll Gate on the 20th of October, 2020.

The Nigerian youths had staged a protest to demand an end to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), extra-judicial killings and police brutality, which was tagged #EndSARS.

On October 20th, protesters gathered at the Lekki Toll Gate to press home their demands once again, but there has been mixed reportage to the events that occurred that night.

DJ Switch had bravely gone live on her Instagram page even as the shootings were going on and in the process, exposed the gruesome to the world.

American Television channel, CNN has released its findings from an independent investigation carried out on the October 20 shooting and it further proved that so many things happened that were being swept under the carpet.

DJ was featured on the cable network and she once again reaffirmed her earlier stance about the shootings.

Reacting to this, Genevieve praised her bravery and said “Silence is not hereditary”

Identical twin brothers set to wed identical twin sisters in Kano (photos/video)

After living together all their lives, two identical twin brothers have decided to marry two identical twin sisters.

Kano state is about to experience a rare occasion as a set of identical twin brothers are engaged to be married to a set of identical twin sisters.

Their pre-wedding photos and video shared by their official photographer, Villa Studio are already going viral as it’s hard to tell each one apart and Instagram users are left wondering if the couples sometimes make mistakes in identifying their spouses.

See photos and video below.

“Having a sugar daddy is better than following small boys” – Nigerian lady

A Nigerian Twitter user with the handle @papaya_ex has opined that having a sugar daddy is better than following small boys.

According to Abiike, the sugar daddies give good money and don’t stress people, but the “small small boys” give ‘chicken change’ and a lot of stress.

She tweeted;

“Make I no lie, Having a sugar daddy is better than following all these small small boys that gives chicken change, people wey no dey get strength to nack like that, they go give you better Kpa ontop but all these small boys chai, they go nack you tire come give you 9k for hair”

Funke Akindele replies online prophet who said she will die if she undergoes surgery

Talented Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has replied an online prophet who prophesied that she would die if she ever undergoes surgery.

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The Twitter prophet who claimed God sent him a message to the actress, took to the micro blogging platform to warn her ahead.

Sharing the prophecy, he wrote,

“@funkeakindele Good morning ma. Jesus loves u. Please don’t be offended for I have a message for u. Do not under go any surgery for the Lord said u will not make it. To obey is better than sacrifice 1sam. 15v22 and Jer. 7v23. God bless u as u obey. Thanks”.

In response, the mother of two noted that the prophecy came in late as she disclosed that she has done the surgery already.

In her words,

“I don do am already”.

“You have money” – Nengi says as she begs Laycon to buy her iPhone 12 (Video)

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Nengi, has begged her millionaire friend and fellow ex-BBNaija season 5 housemate, Laycon to purchase the latest iPhone 12 for her.

Nengi with real name, Rebecca Hampton begged Laycon after he joined her on a recent Instagram live session where she was having a chat with her fan.

During the live session, Nengi and Laycon discussed on how much they have missed each other and would love to catch up once they are blessed with the opportunity.

The singer then promised to see her in the next 24hrs but Nengi who doubted him said “you keep promising and failing.”

Shortly after Laycon disconnected from her Instagram Live session and bade her goodbye, Nengi then openly made a request, asking the BBNaija 2020 winner to cop the latest iPhone 12 for her.

She went on to say she knows Laycon is rich and can afford it so she would not entertain excuses.

Watch the heartwarming video below:

“Make up now and let everyone in Africa be happy” – Rapper, Ikechukwu tells Psquare

Nigerian Rapper and Actor, Ikechukwu Onunaku has taken to his Instagram page to appeal to warring twin brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye to settle their differences and get back together so the whole of Africa can be happy.

He made this plea during his birthday message to the duo of the now-defunct Psquare singing group.

He shared a video with a caption that read ;

Happy birthday my brothers @iamkingrudy @peterpsquare . May God continue to bless u two and guard and guide you. Now make the fu%ck up let all of us in this africa be happy small in this pandemic ah.

Ned Nwoko Shows His Wife, Regina Daniels How To Fire A Gun

A video that’s making the rounds on social media shows the moment Billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko lectured his youngest wife, Regina Daniels on how to shoot a gun.

In the video, Ned Nwoko can be seen, teaching her how to hold the gun and shoot in the air. The young mother was however scared of shooting as she just pointed the gun in the air while onlookers encouraged her to squeeze the trigger.

Regina couldn’t summon the courage needed to fire the gun and she ran out of the scene.

Watch the video below,

The actress recently reacted to reports that her husband, Ned Nwoko has taken another wife.

Recall there were speculations yesterday that her husband Ned, may have engaged another wife, after an Arab woman, identified as Sara shared numerous photos of herself posing in Ned Nwoko’s mansion while wearing an engagement ring.

The speculations went deep the more after Regina Daniels also kept sharing photos and videos of Sara on her snapchat.

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”No bad song” – Davido brags

Popular Nigerian Singer and DMW Boss, Davido is currently enjoying the success of his latest album and he won’t be having negative vibes around him.

Some music critics and rival fans have opined that the Album was a ‘floppy disk’ but the streams and massive airplays proves otherwise.

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Davido has responded to these critics earlier by saying it isn’t a floppy disk and he further reiterated the statement with a powerful post on his Twitter page.

He simply tweeted ;

no bad song

Davido’s album which features international acts like Nas, Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby has hit a huge milestone with the 100 million streams it received on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, Audiomack and Boomplay within three days.

Before and after photos of YBNL Princess, Temmie Ovwasa has people concerned about her mental health

Nigerian singer, Temmie Ovwasa better known as YBNL Princess seems to have had a number of people worried over her mental state of mind as photos of her about two years ago and recent ones are being compared.

People are beginning to worry that the songstress just “might be losing it” as she possibly is slowly delving into an unhealthy mind state over her recent actions on social media.

Temmie Ovwasa, who describes herself as a Feminist witch, has never failed to publicly admit her sexuality, and stance on religion. Spanning from 2018, not long after she joined the YBNL record label, she occasionally shares photos of herself indulging in somewhat fetish activities on her social media page, change her hairstyle, dress questionably and get new tattoos.

All these, coupled with her stance on religion and challenging the existence of God and even more recently, calling herself “the devil’s daddy”, has had people wondering whether or not she’s in the right frame of mind.

Whatever might be going on with the songstress, she continues to give the impression that she is in total control of herself and her actions, even though some of her fans feel differently.

Aww! Checkout these adorable new photos of Davido’s second daughter, Hailey Adeleke

The second daughter of Nigerian singing sensation, Davido, Hailey Adeleke is growing right before our eyes into a lovely little girl.

New photos of the lass emerged on social media and a lot of people have been astonished over how fast she’s growing and how she appears to be taking after her dad’s facial features.

Checkout the photos below,

Hailey Adeleke celebrated her third birthday on May 9, 2020 and a mini birthday party was held to mark the special day.

At the time of her birthday, Davido had taken to his social media page to celebrate his daughter and also apologize for not being physically present to celebrate with her.

Her mother and Davido’s baby mama, Amanda also known as Hermadine Salman-Adeleke organized a mini in-house “Isolation party” for her.

See some photos here

Billionaire son, Kiddwaya replies fan who asked him if he has “paid the debt” he incurred

Big Brother Naija star and billionaire son, Kiddwaya has replied a fan who was curious to know if he has paid up the debts he incurred in the lockdown house.

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Kiddwaya during one of his diary sessions with Biggie, violated a rule and while discussing it, Biggie said Kiddwaya owed him a very big debt, in response the billionaire son just sneered.

Remember, the internet never forgets, and a fan has taken to Twitter to ask if Kiddwaya has paid the big debt he was owing biggie.

The fan tweeted, “did Kiddwaya pay Biggies debt?”

Hilariously, the Benue born, former housemate, revealed he left the house without paying the debt. He wrote, “nope, I managed to escape that one”.

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Although, the reality star, Kiddwaya has given a sincere warning to people who are in the business of analyzing his life.

According to him if such people do not back off, it might be disastrous to their health and wellbeing.

Kidd who is presently having a swell time in Turkey, gave this candid advise on Twitter.

He wrote,

“Don’t analyze my cruise too much oo. It might raise your BP”.

DJ Cuppy defeats DJ Spinall and DJ Neptune as she becomes first female to win AFRIMMA’s Best African DJ award (Video)

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DJ Cuppy has defeated prestigious DJs like DJ Spinall, DJ Neptune and others to become the first female to win AFRIMMA’s Best African DJ award.

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The Africa Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) 14th annual award, held virtually, over the weekend with top Nigerian celebrities including DJ Cuppy, Burna Boy, Rema, Simi, Mercy Chinwo and Flavour emerging winners of their nominated categories.

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Following her big win, the Billionaire’s daughter has seized the opportunity to encourage fellow women to rise above gender roles and pursue their dreams even if they are told women can’t do it.

DJ cuppy defeats

DJ Cuppy born Florence Otedola took to Twitter on Tuesday, November 17, to dedicate the award to her fans and also share a video admonishing women to follow their dreams and fight the narrative.

She wrote,

“Won Best African DJ” 2020 @Afrimma Awards… As the first woman to win this award, I am truly HONOURED and will continue to disrupt my industry; this one is for YOU my Cupcakes!”

Watch the video below,

Heartwarming moment Wizkid’s son, Zion plays musical instrument as he joins him in the studio during rehearsal session (Video)

Zion Ayo Balogun, the third child of Nigerian music icon, Wizkid has been spotted in the studio, rehearsing with his father ahead of a live concert.

In the heartwarming video that was shared on the singers official Instagram fan page, zion was seen trying his hands on some of the instruments, with so much passion and vigour.

Acknowledging the little boys contribution to the session, the father of three gave his third child a warm embrace.

Watch video below,

Recall that, the music sensation and self acclaimed star boy, Wizkid recently 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.

The father and son moment in the studio, is definitely a confirmation that singer is one who cares and spends ample time with his kids.

“I’m also MADE IN LAGOS” – Video director, HG2films says as he recreates Wizkid’s album cover

US-Based Nigerian Video director, HG2films has recreated Wizkid’s photo in his “Made in Lagos” album cover, as he launches a new artwork challenge.

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The music video director, whose real name is Folarin, took to social media to hype Wizkid’s 4th studio album cover and revealed that he is also “Made In Lagos”.

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According to him, life is an art and he is a big lover of arts, hence his decision to recreate the album artwork.

He wrote,

Life is an ART 🖼
I love ART
And when I see a good ART I try to recreate it coz I’m also MADE IN LAGOS!!!
#HG2MILartworkCHALLENGE 🦅

See the photos below,

“You Wan Born 10” – Fans Reacts After Timaya Unveils His 4th Child With The 3rd Woman

Popular Nigerian singer, Timaya yesterday November 17th, shared the first photos of his fourth child, Maya with his third babymama, Dunnie O.

The singer welcomed the adorable baby girl six months ago with his lover, Nigerian-American visual artist, Dunnie O.

Celebrating Maya who turned 6 months today, November 17th, 2020, Timaya shared photos of her on his Instagram page and wrote,

“Y’all meet my daughter MAYA. She 6 months old. @dunnieo U so special. ❤️ Gratitud…”

However, Nigerians have expressed their surprise at the birth of Maya, since the singer two years ago announced he was done making babies.

A fan @diaryofanenetertainer wrote, “U don mean it…that’s baby mama Num 3!!atill countin 😢wen e reach number 7th I go send me gf ur way”.

Another fan @eldorado wrote, “Bros you don’t want to get married or what? You have how many baby mama’s?”.

@freetownfeez wrote, “Baba u be say u no go give birth again na”.

See more reactions below,

CNN releases findings from its independent investigation on Lekki shooting, confirms it happened (Video)

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American Television channel, CNN has released its findings from an independent investigation carried out on the October 20 shooting.

cnn lekki shooting

The Nigerian youths had staged a protest to demand an end to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), extra-judicial killings and police brutality, which was tagged #EndSARS.

On October 20th, protesters gathered at the Lekki Toll Gate to press home their demands once again, but there has been mixed reportage to the events that occurred that night.

CNN, has however, conducted an independent investigation on the shooting and aired their findings.

They shared footage of what appears to be soldiers shooting at the #EndSARS protesters who had gathered at the tollgate.

The media house also reported that they’ve spoken with dozens of protesters who were at the scene when the shooting occurred. They claim the soldiers indeed fired shots at them.

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CNN in its investigation spoke with a man, Elisha Sunday, whose brother, Victor, was murdered in cold blood during the October 20th shooting incident.

The media house also tracked the bullets shells seen at the Toll Gate and the companies that supplied the Nigerian Army Weapons since 2005.

Watch the video below,

Not having children made me successful – Singer Dolly Parton reveals

Popular American singer and songwriter, Dolly Parton has revealed that the decision to not have children made her successful.

The 74-year-old singer has been married to Carl Dean since 1966, but the couple never became parents.

Talking to Oprah Winfrey in her upcoming interview for Apple, Dolly is asked whether she has made sacrifices in her career.

‘I’ve made sacrifices but I believe that I know what I’m supposed to do. But you’ve got to make the sacrifice,’ the Jolene chanteuse explains.’ Since I had no kids, and my husband was pretty independent, I had freedom.

‘So I think a big part of my whole success is the fact that I was free to work.’

Dolly also feels she wasn’t ‘meant’ to have children, adding: ‘I didn’t have children because I believe that God didn’t mean for me to have kids so everybody’s kids could be mine, so I could do things like the [book gifting program] Imagination Library.

‘If I hadn’t had the freedom to work I wouldn’t have done all the things I’ve done and I wouldn’t be in the position to do all the things I’m doing.’

Dolly also spoke of her husband and how she gets asked if he’s actually real.

She shared: ‘A lot of people have thought that through the years, because he does not want to be in the spotlight at all.

‘It’s just not who he is. He’s like, a quiet, reserved person and he figured if he ever got out there in that, he’d never get a minute’s peace and he’s right about that.’

Dolly has made a concerted effort to keep her husband out of the limelight during her career.

She said: ‘I’ve always respected and appreciated that in him and I’ve always tried to keep him out of the limelight as much as I can.

‘He said, ‘I didn’t choose this world, I chose you, and you chose that world. But we can keep our lives separate and together.’ And we do and we have. We’ve been together 56 years, married 54.’

Dolly actually thinks that not being ‘in each other’s faces’ has helped their relationship.

She said: ‘Our joke about the fact, when people ask me why it’s lasted this long, I say, ‘Because I stay gone.’ And there’s a lot of truth in that – the fact that we’re not in each other’s faces all the time.

‘But we do have a great respect and admiration for each other. We both have a great sense of humour. So, we have a lot of fun.’

Asked how they spend their time when they’re together, Dolly explained: ‘We have very similar tastes … we love to travel around our little RV, and we don’t like parties and all that stuff.’

“This is unity in diversity” – Nigerians reacts to video of Hausa woman speaking fluent Igbo language (Watch)

A viral video of a Hausa woman speaking Igbo language fluently without any hitch, has stirred up reactions on social media.

In the video shared by PM News on their official Twitter page, the 37-year-old Enugu based Hausa woman shocked many as she fluently conversed in Igbo.

The Sokoto woman revealed that she had relocated to the eastern page of Nigeria at the age of 12, and has spent over 25-years of her life in Enugu.

According to her, her stay in the eastern part of the country has been peaceful, adding that her landlord no longer collects rent from them.

Reacting to the woman’s ability to speak fluent Igbo language, a Twitter user @mabdul5159 tweeted,

“This is what we call unity in diversity…! And this is how Nigeria is supposed to be for any citizen to be or live in every state in Nigeria no matter his background or religion. But here we are busy criticizing one another with hate-speech instead showing love & unity.”

Another netizen @Kayodespeaks wrote,

“Only those that haven’t travel wide in this country will be shouting divide divide this country without considering their brothers in potiskum, mongunno, azare, okigwe,badagry etc.”

Watch video below,

”This wickedness is too much…shame on you all” – Singer Simi blast Nigerian leaders over incessant ASUU Strike

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Popular Nigerian singer/songwriter, Simi has taken to her social media page to lambaste Nigerian leaders over what she tagged ‘wickedness’ for allowing the ASSU strike linger on.

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities have been on strike for more than 8 months now and it has negatively impacted the youths.. most of who have nothing else to do.

Negotiations between the FG and ASUU to meet demands and end the strike have always been futile and more Nigerians are now begging for a quick solution to be brokered.

Simi is angered by all these and she took to her page to share her thoughts.

Read her post below ;

Higher institutions on strike for months almost, if not every, year. The odds are always stacked against the average Nigerian. You spend the first half of ur life just trying to survive. To eat. To catch up. When you finally decide to settle, you don’t have enough to do even that

Taking away the hopes and dreams of the youth. Destroying their futures so they’re ready to settle for crumbs. Just so they can live to see the next day and fight for more crumbs. Because they’re not your own children, their futures don’t matter???? Shame on you!!!

If the leaders in our own country can’t have compassion on their own people, then what can we really do? They get into power and abuse it, abuse the people they should be serving. The rest of the world laughing at the so called giant of Africa. Shame on all of you!!

Imagine doing a 4yr course for 8 years…still no job. This modafukkin wickedness is too much.

“No Go Use PAPA GOD Money Play o” – Burna Boy Warns Pastors Over Church Offering

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In this Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 photo, recording artist Burna Boy poses for a portrait in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)

Popular artiste, Burna Boy has taken to Twitter to share his two cents on the issue of offerings in church.

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The singer sounded a reminder to clergymen and those who handle offerings in worship centers to desist from syphoning funds for their personal gains.

According to the self-acclaimed “African Giant”, the offerings of the church members is for God alone and shouldn’t be tampered with.

He tweeted,

“Offering wey people dey give for church na God get am o. No go use PAPA GOD money play o #EgetWhy”

The topic of giving offerings in church has remained a controversial issue on social media and Burna Boy’s statement has also stirred the debate on Twitter.

A twitter user with handle @jaga_231 said he would rather donate his offerings to the less priviledge, than give it to a church.

In his words,

“I would rather use my offering to help the less privileged and the needy in the society, God surely understands sey them need am rather than the church we go use the money buy private jet.”

Another user @IndiraChiatuiro wrote,

There’s nothing anyone will say to make me believe that giving offerings in church is better than helping the less privileged…
The money is for God,so does God eat the money??
No be Pastor dey use am???
In Nigeria once you are a pastor,you are automatically rich…that’s trash

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