Popular Nollywood Actress, Nkechi Sunday Blessing has sent a message to people dragging her for being unmarried.
According to the thespian, she’d rather be happily single than miserably married.
She wrote on her instastories;
Hey sis, i would rather stay single and happy than married and miserable.
To the idiots screaming when will you get married, come and drag me na. Nonsense.
Nkechi was in a highly publicized relationship earlier this year but sadly, it hit the rocks and it seems she now has her priorities set on other things in life.
American Rapper and Mother-of-one, Cardi B has showed concern for her Nigerian fans amid the #ENDSARS Protest which is gaining momentum each passing day.
A Twitter user had taken to his platform to beg Cardi B to use her platform to reach a wider audience and the international community with regards to the cause.
@AsiwajuLerry had written ;
Madam @iamcardib, trump is not your only problem. Your beloved Nigeria is currently in a state of pandemonium.
We are not safe!! If you’ve ever loved this country, please help use your platform to create more awareness for us.
Cardi, who has never hidden her love for Nigeria then asked to be briefed on the issue going on in the country. Her reply reads ;
What’s going ? Can you give me a summary so I can research later ….you know I love Nigeria
What’s going ? Can you give me a summary so I can research later ….you know I love Nigeria ?? https://t.co/jHKFS3M1K2
Canadian Rapper, Tory Lanez has been charged with felony assault following the shooting involving fellow rapper, Megan Thee Stallion.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office announced in a statement on Thursday, October 8, that Lanez has been charged with one felony count each of assault with a semiautomatic firearm – personal use of a firearm – and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle.
He also faces a gun allegation and that he personally inflicted great bodily injury during the alleged incident.
According to LA County District Attorney’s office, Tory’s arraignment is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, and if convicted in the case, the rapper will face a maximum sentence of 22 years and eight months in prison.
This comes two weeks after he denied shooting Megan in his newly released album, “Daystar.”
Controversial investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has said that former big brother Naija housemates, Tacha and Erica, were disgraced when they got disqualified from the show.
Kemi made the assertion while advising BBNaija season 4 PepperDem housemates to all seek mental health evaluation, as many have fallen off.
See what she wrote below ;
“Anyone in the #BBNaija house where Mercy Eke won should seek #mentalhealth evaluation. Many fell off, even Tacha is being shadowbanned on IG. Fake fame doesn’t last. Tacha and Erica were disgraced when disqualified. In PR such people don’t belong in media tours with finalists”
Anyone in the #BBNaija house where Mercy Eke won should seek #mentalhealth evaluation. Many fell off, even Tacha is being shadowbanned on IG. Fake fame doesn't last. Tacha and Erica were disgraced when disqualified. In PR such people don't belong in media tours with finalists
— Dr Kemi Olunloyo?️?? #Kemitalks (@KemiOlunloyo) October 8, 2020
Young Nigerian Lawyer, Paulette Bisola Ajayi, who was kidnapped last week in Rivers state, has spoken out after she was rescued by the police earlier today.
Bisola was kidnapped on Sunday in Rivers State and she was whisked away to a forest in the state by members of the same gang, who demanded ransoms from her family.
Speaking out after her release, the Port Harcourt based lawyer, stated that her abductors raised the ransom for her release from N50 million to N300million, after news about her abduction went viral.
Paulette Bisola Ajayi sharing her experience with newsmen said;
“I am a Lawyer. I was kidnapped in the presence of my family members. I was taken to where I don’t know. As soon the news of my Kidnap went viral, the Kidnappers increased their ransom demand from N50 million to N250 million and then N300million. They threatened to kill me if the ransom was not paid before I was rescued.”
She expressed appreciation to the Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, Commissioner of Police, CP Joseph Mukan, President of Nigeria Bar Association,NBA, Olumide Akpata, and all those who made it possible to ensure her timely release.
An employee of the British High Commission, Paul Nyulaku, was also rescued in the operation.
A disciplinary action has been commenced against police officer, Obioma O. Obi who was seen in a viral video assaulting youths who were gathered for the ENDSARS protest.
This development was confirmed by Imo police commissioner, Isaac O. Akinmoyede in a statement released by the state’s police spokesperson, Ikeokwu Godson Orlando.
See this blood thirsty Neanderthal, Na government give police power, him Dey forget say na tailor see the uniform.
Let their reform start from Obioma O. Obi for assaulting and pulling a weapon on peaceful protesters. pic.twitter.com/1EgnI6Z3Ps
Akinmoyede who condemned the unprofessional conduct by a police officer attempting to assault some protesting citizens against alleged human rights violations by personnel of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), said the conduct displayed by the officer is not a true reflection of the ethics, standards, values and training of the Nigeria Police Force.
He released a statement that read;
The Commissioner of Police, Imo state, CP Isaac O. Akinmoyede, psc, fdc, MNIM, has condemned the unprofessional conduct by a police officer, captured in a trending video, attempting to assault some protesting citizens against alleged human rights violations by personnel of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Imo State, today, 8th October, 2020. The CP notes that the conduct displayed by the officer is not a true reflection of the ethics, standards, values and training of the Nigeria Police Force.
The CP, while noting that disciplinary action has already commenced against the erring officer, however observes that much as it is within the rights of the citizens to express their concerns through protest and other legitimate means, they should do so in a peaceful manner, devoid of violence and disruption of public peace and order.
The CP calls on the people of Imo State to exercise restraint and be patient with the ongoing reforms on SARS and other Tactical Squads of the Force. He reassures that the Command will fully comply with the directives of the IGP towards preventing any violation of the rights of the citizen and improving on the working relationship between the Command and residents of the State.
Few days after terminating Lil Frosh’s contract with DMW, Davido has revealed that he would never allow him suffer as long as he is alive.
This comes after popular musician, Oladips apologized to Davido on behalf of Lil Frosh whose contract with DMW was terminated after he was accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
Oladips took to Instagram and said Davido needs to find a place in his heart to forgive lil frosh.
Davido however replied saying ;
“That’s my lil brother for life… as long as i am alive, he no go suffer. But its not me that needs to do the forgiving”
Popular Singer, Davido once said ”Love is sweet, if money enter.. love is sweeter” and those words have been made true with a man’s recent romantic gesture for his beloved wife.
The Wife took to micro-blogging website, Twitter to share photos of the amazing early wedding gift she got from her hubby, an expensive whip.
A Nigerian Twitter user, has dragged BBNaija season 5 winner, Laycon , for confidently rocking a rubber wrist band.
The troll, identified as Mr 2k on the micro-blogging platform, is of the opinion that the rapper should spend his money on expensive jewelry and clothing with his new status.
Laycon had earlier shared a photo of himself on Twitter in appreciation to God for his achievements.
The excited singer, while sharing the photo wrote, “Define grace..”
However, Mr 2k took out time to zoom in on Laycon’s photo, and noticed the rubber-wristband.
The troll who was disappointed at the musician choice of accessory, dragged him for using a piece of cheap jewelry instead of diamond.
He wrote, “Oga you don pass this level, get yourself a diamond chain.”
Note that asides the 85million grand prize from the BBNaija reality TV show, Laycon won himself several millions in the house and has been showered with different endorsement and gifts, outside the house.
Recently, the executive governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun (MFR), appointed Laycon, as the Youth Ambassador of the state and gifted him 5million naira and a three bedroom apartment.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday presented the 2021 budget proposal of N13.08 trillion to the National Assembly for consideration and passage into law.
The President, accompanied by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, some cabinet members and presidential aides, arrived the premises of NASS in Abuja, around 11.03p.m.
Buhari explained that the total revenue projected for the 2021 budget was N7.86 trillion with a deficit of N5.2 trillion, representing 3.4 per cent of the GDP.
He said the deficit would be financed mainly by new loans, totaling N4.28trillion.
The president told the lawmakers that the main focus of the 2021 budget was to complete as many ongoing projects as possible, while giving priority to the ones that most affected the people.
According to him, the budget tagged as “a budget for Economic Recovery and Resilience”, is based on an estimated Crude oil price benchmark projected at $40bpd, exchange rate at N379 to $1, GDP at three percent and inflation rate at 11.95 per cent.
“Based on the foregoing fiscal assumptions and parameters, total federally distributable revenue is estimated at N8.433 trillion in 2021. Total revenue available to fund the 2021 Federal Budget is estimated at N7.886 trillion.
“This includes Grants and Aid of N354.85 billion as well as the revenues of 60 government-owned Enterprises.
According to him, oil revenue is projected at N2.01 trillion and non-oil revenue is estimated at N1.49 trillion.
“As you will observe, the format of the 2021 Appropriation Bill has been modified to include budgeted revenues, no matter how small, for each MDA, to focus on internal revenue generation.
“Accordingly, I implore you to pay as much attention to the revenue side as you do to the expenditure side.
He stated that N3.12trillion had been earmarked for debt servicing in 2021 as against N2.1trillion in 2020
The president, who reviewed the performance of the 2020 budget so far, said the budget was amended in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key capital spending allocations in the 2021 Budget include:
a. Power: N198 billion (inclusive of N150 billion for the Power Sector Recovery Plan);
b. Works and Housing: N404 billion;
c. Transportation: N256 billion;
d. Defence: N121 billion;
e. Agriculture and Rural Development: N110 billion;
f. Water Resources: N153 billion;
g. Industry, Trade and Investment: N51 billion;
h. Education: N127 billion;
i. Universal Basic Education Commission: N70 billion;
j. Health: N132 billion;
k. Zonal Intervention Projects: N100 billion; and
l. Niger Delta Development Commission: N64 billion.
Infected mosquito bite has left 27-year-old Bong Thet’s leg five times its normal size, due to a terminal parasitic disease.
Thet who at a younger age aimed at becoming a footballer, is now forced to drag the swollen leg along the ground due to his condition.
Narrating his ordeal, Thet noted that the tumour developed from small wounds on his foot at age six, adding that at the time, his parents ignored because they thought he injured himself while playing with his friends.
According to him small lumps grew around his foot and completely covered his leg by the time he reached 12-years-old and the inability to afford medical treatment worsened his condition.
However, he recently met with good Samaritans who offered to pay for his treatment.
Businesswoman Dana Try gave him 10,000,000 Cambodia Riel (around £1,900) for his medical expenses and was able to visit a hospital for the first time.
After conducting a blood check-up, the doctors found that he has Lymphatic filariasis, a parasitic disease caused by thread-like worms.
The doctors said he contracted the parasites through mosquito bites which he scratched, resulting to the wounds.
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Lucy has taken to Instagram to flaunt her body as she enjoyed a day out at the pool.
In her caption, the reality star wrote: ‘I am proud of my body, e no mean say I no hit gym when I settle down!’
See full photos below.
Recall that the former Big Brother Naija housemate, Lucy Edet recently took to her social media page to speak against the pressure fans put on their faves to meet certain expectations due to their overnight fame.
According to Lucy, such expectations might lead to depression.
She also hinted that it might get to a point that she’d be forced to quit social media.
Her post reads ;
You people are the reason people die of depression, because God forbid they show that they’re sad or unhappy or even angry, talk more of imperfect in pictures, you people will still talk and say a person should act a certain way in public etc, I am not going to live my life to impress people at the cost of my own happiness or mental health, e get as e go be, I’ll leave the social media for you people.
Nigerian prominent rapper, Olamide Adedeji has revealed that he would have participated in the #EndSARS protest if he was in the country.
This is coming after Nigerian celebrities including Tiwa Savage, Toke Makinwa, Tacha, Jaywon and others joined the protest led by Runtown and Falz.
Nigerian Youths in different states of Nigeria have taken to the streets to protest against the abuse of power, police brutality, harassments and killings by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
Olamide took to his Twitter account to commend his colleagues in the entertainment industry for their bravery. He also expressed his regret for not being part of the protest because he is currently not in Nigeria.
He tweeted,
“Tiwa Run Toke Falz jaywon jamopyper and so many others… I even see my manager ?? shiii everybody don fall out on d #EndSARS matter. So sad I’m not in NIG atm to show my support but I’m with d people of Nig in spirit. Everyone who’s out there protesting I salute your bravery.”
Tiwa Run Toke Falz jaywon jamopyper and so many others… I even see my manager ?? shiii everybody don fall out on d #EndSARS matter. So sad I’m not in NIG atm to show my support but I’m with d people of Nig in spirit. Everyone who’s out there protesting I salute your bravery.
Popular Nollywood Actress, Mimi Orjiekwe, has taken to her social media page to advise her fans to be careful of friends they call ‘besties’.
The thespian hinted that this is very important because most of these besties are evil. She said this while telling the story of how her ex-bestie extorted money from her boyfriend by telling lies about her.
Her post read ;
I recall my then close friend, we were both asleep on same bed that night in my house.. her phone rang about 5:30AM. She got up so quick and answered ”Yes Sir”. I heard a familiar voice like my then boyfriend’s voice, my room was very quiet obviously.. she ran to the bathroom and kept saying yes sir lol afterwards she came back to bed.. I asked cos the voice sounded like one i know. She said her boss.. I’m like your boss by 5:30AM..
She said he wanted her very early at the office.. lies but i trusted her. Men sha, smh.
I found out afterwards she was feeding him all information on my daily activities and she was lying to him to make money off him..
Be careful of all these hungry attachment besties, they are evil
Popular Nigerian rapper, M.I Abaga, has taken to Twitter to give reason for his absence at the #EndSARS protest led by Runtown and Falz in Lagos.
Abaga explained that he couldn’t join the protest because he’s not feeling well and yet to recover. He stated that although he’s not physically present at the protest, he stands with the front liners, Runtown and Falz.
He further expressed how happy he is that the youth have come out with one voice to speak against the incessant killing of Nigerians by SARS officials.
He tweeted,
“Unfortunately, I’m still not feeling well enough to be outside but I stand with @falzthebahdguy and @iRuntown and all the amazing young people using their voices to say #EndSars.”
Recall that, Nigerian top music acts, Runtown and Falz begun their protest against the infamous division of the Nigerian Police Force, SARS.
The two singers, alongside other Nigerians and popular influencers convened at the Lekki toll gate, with banners having inscriptions that speaks against SARS officials.
An anonymous social media user has through a Nigerian influencer, promised to give a million naira to the Nigerian lady who surprised her dad with cakes and gifts on his birthday.
@simply_preshh on Instagram had earlier taken to her page to post a video of herself celebrating her father with gifts on his birthday at his workplace.
While sharing the video, she wrote,
“Dear GOD, please bless my Father with long life. Keep him strong and healthy so I can do more for him. That’s all I ask??Happy 60th birthday dad ❤️
1/10/1960.”
Police are reportedly investigating a robbery at the football star, Cristiano Ronaldo’s home in Madeira, Portugal.
It was gathered that the thief gained access to the house, in the island capital Funchal through the garage door that was left opened.
A signed Juventus shirt, worth about £180, is said to have been among items the thief carted away .
Cristiano’s relative raised the alarm on Wednesday, October 7th, according to respected island paper Diario de Noticias Madeira.
It was learnt that the Police already visited the property and are said to have identified the thief, described as someone who is already known to them, from CCTV cameras, although no arrests have been made yet.
Recall that, the footballer quarantined in his £7 home in Madeira, after his Juventus team-mate Daniele Rugani tested positive for coronavirus.
He spent the first part of the coronavirus lockdown earlier this year staying on the top two floors of the house with his partner Georgina Rodriguez and children.
Nigerian socialite, Natasha Akide known simply as “Tacha” was part of the league of celebrities and Nigerian youths who trooped the streets of Lagos earlier today to protest against the Nigerian Police Force division, SARS.
Tacha, was among celebrities like Tiwa Savage, Toke Makinwa, Rudeboy and others who lent out their voices against the infamous Special Anti-Robbery Squad who have been known for the innocent killings, extortion and harassment of innocent civilians.
In a video, Tacha is seen talking on the #ENDSARS campaign as she supports the motion to end the infamous unit. She’s heard saying should the NPF not take any action following the peaceful protest of today, they’ll be back on Tuesday with full force.
Former Inspector-General of Police, Mike Okiro, has said that banning SARS will only make armed robbers in the country happy.
It is no news, that Nigerians are calling for clamour for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS, the
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria NAN, Okiro said the squad should be rebranded and refocused for effective service delivery rather than being banned.
“The police management should go to the drawing board and retrain personnel of the SARS as it will be counter-productive to disband them. You cannot throw away the baby with the bath water, if they have deviated from what they were established for they should be retrained and refocused.
Armed robbers will be happy that there is no more SARS in the country but are Nigerians ready for that“, he said
Ubi Franklin has opined that the most depressed people in Nigeria today are celebrities.
The label boss cum media personality said this via a post on his twitter pagee. According to Ubi, most of the celebrities deal with a range of problems but they’d keep a front that everything is okay with them
He wrote ;
”The most depressed people in Nigeria are your favorite celebrities, we all want to keep that front that we are doing ok, some struggles they don’t tell you range from, Financial, health , low self esteem, cyber bullying and public perception/expectations , no hit song ETC.”
Popular Nigerian singer and mother of one, Tiwa Savage, has joined many other celebrities in the #EndSARS protest that’s presently holding in Lagos.
Amidst the protest the “Koroba crooner” deemed it fit to urge Nigeria youths to stop relying on celebrities to stand up for them.
According to Tiwa, it’s time for the Nigerian youth to wake up and make their voices heard on things that matter.
She noted that the only thing that interest an average Nigerian is solely enjoyment, adding that if the youths could vote for their favourite housemates without the help of celebrities, then they should take responsibilities and hold the government accountable.
In her words,
“This is serious, this isn’t the time to joke. Nigerian youths, you guys need to wakeup, there are people out there that have lost children to this thing.
“This is why they don’t take us serious, they think Nigerian youths are lazy, and all we want to do is just ‘Jaiye’. Do you want to die a joke?
“You don’t have to rely on celebrities, you did not need celebrities when you guys were voting on big brother, we can all do this, we all need each other.”
Former Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has slammed, popular Instagram socialite, Roman Goddess after she apologized over the controversial hotel video which went viral last weekend.
Recall that, Roman Goddess had taken to social media to share videos of her visiting Dino Melaye who she described as her “uncle and daddy” in a hotel.
Following the controversy that trailed the video, Dino Melaye later took to his social media page to warn her that he is not her ‘uncle’. Roman Goddess has now apologized and she also stated that she wasn’t trying to jeopardize his image as a public figure.
Although, Dina has accepted her apology, he did not fail to advise her on how to prevent such from happening next time.
In his words,
“Apology accepted. My kobo advise, next time take a loan from brain bank.”
The 25 year-old Lawyer, identified as Bisola Paulette Ajayi who was abducted by suspected security officials has been found.
Recall that Bisola’s sister beckoned for help from Nigerians as she revealed that her sister was kidnapped by some armed men said to be security operatives.
She was trailed to her house in a white Venza and kidnapped by armed men —one in army uniform and two others in Police Uniform— in Port Harcourt.
According to new reports, Bisola has been rescued by the Anti-Kidnap unit of police in Rivers State today, October 8 and she was found unharmed.
It was gathered that two suspects have been arrested.
JUST IN: 25y old Lawyer, Bisola Paulette Ajayi abducted by unknown gunmen has been rescued by the Anti-Kidnap Unit of @PoliceNG_Rivers. DSP Adewale led the Operation to Etche. 2 suspects arrested.
God bless you all for your prayers and support. We have found her and yes! She was found unscathed. God did it! Our Bisola has been found. https://t.co/egDqYBAXga
— PRAY FOR BISOLA AJAYI's SAFETY (@D_twisted_Nerd) October 8, 2020
There was a bit of drama at the Orji Police station after a police officer allegedly “punched” a male #ENDSARS protester following an argument.
According to reports surrounding a video which shows the moment the DPO hit the protester, the protesters had stormed the police station for a peaceful talk when the DPO got angry and punched one of them in the face.
His action has since sparked outrage among the other protesters who angrily ordered the DPO and other police officers to bring out their guns and shoot them all.
The police officers, on seeing the danger which was looming, beckoned on their DPO to retreat from their midst as the protesters screamed in anger.
8 people have been confirmed dead in the gas explosion that rocked Best Roof Cooking Gas in Baruwa area of Alimosho Local Government of Lagos state in the early hours of Thursday, 8th October.
The initial death toll was 4, however the Director-General of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu stated that it has increased to 8, adding that they are still assessing the scene.
Addressing newsmen on the number of fatalities, He said,
“The explosion occurred and the agency activated a response plan. Initial disaster assessment is as follows: casualties still being assessed but eight fatalities have been identified so far. 25 houses that are mostly bungalows, 16 lock-up shops and one primary school have been affected.
“Firefighters and rescue workers are operating at the incident scene. The gas emission has been identified and curtailed. Damping down is ongoing.
“Post-disaster assessment will be carried out and further updates provided”
The 42-year-old mother of two asserted that most people go out of their way to create a false image of themselves, using the word ‘packaging’ to describe it.
Taking to her Instagram account, she advised people not to be intimidated by what they see on social media as they are doing better that those individuals they admire.
She wrote,
“Believe everything you see on social media at your own peril ….
Trust me you are doing far better than a lot of people on this social media street! Don’t let anyone’s ‘packaging ‘ fool you!
In other news, Leo DaSilva has revealed how he was a victim of one of the many atrocities that happens on the ever busy roads of Lagos city.
The model and former reality TV star took to his Twitter recently to share how he was hit by a soldier man with a bike, causing his bumper to fall. He shared that when he reversed to retrieve the part of his car, another car stopped and stole the bumper.
A quite disappointed Leo that prayed for the bumper-thief, saying he hopes what he stole will solve his problems in life. Leo wrote on his Twitter page,
This Lagos is just a jungle, soldier and his bike hit my bumper.
Bumper fell on the road.
As I was reversing to pick it, another Camry stopped and stole the bumper. I just hope the bumper will solve that guys problem in life.
Popular Nigerian singer, Naira Marley has hinted on the possibility of planning another protest against the incessant killing of Nigerians by SARS official.
The Marlian president who boasts on the number of crowd he would possibly gather, has stated that if after one week and there are no changes, he would plan another protest and nothing would stop him this time.
Similarly, Naira thanked every youths who went out to protest today, and enjoined them to stay safe while protesting.
In his words,
“Respect to all the youths out there fighting for their rights and what’s right. God bless y’all. After a week if there’s no changes on this fsars issue as promised by Nigeria police force then we will get back out there stronger. Stay safe and protest peacefully if u re protesting
“They know My own crowd ya werey gan o #uncontrollably, I told y’all already 99% Marlians are not on twitter”. He added.
