Popular Nigerian teen comedians, Ikorodu Bois have gotten another filming equipment just after Netflix gifted them some weeks back.
RED Digitak Cinema have also gifted them some filming equipment worth millions after their remake of the Money Heist trailer.
Since the making of the viral Money Heist trailer by the group, they have gotten loads of international recognition.
Recall that the internet sensation, who are known for remaking trending movie trailer, got gifts from Netflix, after the remake of Money Heist trailer.
In a recent post on social media, they revealed that RED Digital Cinema and Razer have given them a surprise gift.
This has also gotten the attention of RED Cinemas, who gave them some high grade cameras while Razer gifted them a gaming laptop.
Sharing a snap of the gift, they wrote;
Whattt!! RED!!? you guys are the best! Thank youuuuu @RED_Cinema
Thank you Razer!!?????? @Razer its totally outstanding
Big Brother Naija ‘lockdown’ housemate, Timmy Sinclair A.K.A TrikyTee has revealed what he’ll do when he sees Ebuka ‘real life’.
Trikytee was among the bottom four housemates nominated for eviction, but he luckily escaped eviction from the Lockdown house.
The thespian was however not pleased with the suspense that came with it. According to Triky, Ebuka looked at him closely and he thought he was going to be evicted from the show.
During a brief discussion with Wathoni, Tricky said if he sees Ebuka in person, he will confront him and tell him how wicked he is.
Nigerian gospel musician, Sinach and Nigerian Afropop singer, Yemi Alade has made the list of 100 most influential women in Africa.
The list was compiled by Avance Media, and these women were drawn from 34 African countries with their respective contribution to the development of Africa being considered.
They join the likes of Linda Ikeji, Okonjo Iweala, Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu of Tony Elumelu Foundation, Uche Pedro of Bella Naija and others who have been on the list before the recent update.
However, Nigerian women recorded the most representation this year as they topped the list with 20 appearances. South Africa and Ghana made up the top three with 11 and 9 women leaders respectively.
This is the first time gospel artiste, Sinach, is making this list, in the entertainment category.
See full list of 100 most influential women in Africa below;
1. Agnes Binagwaho (Prof) || Vice-Chancellor, University of Global Health Equity
2. Agnes Kalibata || CEO, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa
3. Amanda Mukwashi || CEO, Christian Aid
4. Amani Abou-Zeid (H.E Dr.) || Commissioner for Infrastructure & Energy, African
Union
5. Amel Karboul (Dr.) || CEO, Education Outcomes Fund
6. Amina C. Mohamed (Dr.) || Cabinet Secretary, Sports, Culture & Heritage (Kenya)
7. Amina J. Mohammed (H.E) || Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations
8. Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh || Regional Head, IBM Africa
9. Angélique Kidjo || Musician
10. Anita Erskine || Founder, Anita Erskine Media
11. Anna Nimiriano || Editor-in-Chief, Juba Monitor
12. Anne-Marie Dias Borges || Presenter, BBC
13. Antoinette Sayeh || Deputy MD, IMF
14. Arikana Chihombori Quao || Activist
15. Aurélie A. Soulé Zoumarou || Minister, Digital Economy and Communications
(Benin)
16. Ayisha Osori || CEO, Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
17. Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala || Vice President & CFO, AFDB
18. Bella Disu || Vice Chairman, Globacom
19. Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu || CEO, soleRebels
20. Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi || First Lady, Ekiti State
21. Chileshe Kapwepwe (H.E.) || Secretary-General, (COMESA)
22. Dorothy Tembo || Ag. Executive Director, International Trade Centre
23. Edith Yah Brou || Blogger
24. Eghosa Oriaikhi Mabhena || CEO, Puma Energy Africa
25. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf || Founder, EJS Center
26. Elsie S. Kanza || Head of Africa, World Economic Forum
27. Emma Lohoues || Actress
28. Emma Theofelus || Deputy Minister, Namibia
29. Esther Cobbah || CEO, Stratcomm Ghana
30. Fadumo Dayib || Politician
31. Faith Osier (Prof) || President, International Union of Immunological Societies
32. Fatou Bom Bensouda || Chief Prosecutor, International Criminal Court
33. Fatoumata Bâ || Founder, Janngo
34. Françoise Remarck || Chairman, Canal+ Cote D’Ivoire
35. Graça Machel || Founder, Graca Machel Trust
36. Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor || Minister, International Relations and Cooperation
37. Hajer Sharief || Co-Founder, Together We Build it
38. Hala Zayed (Dr.) || Minister, Health and Population (Egypt)
39. Halima Dangote || Executive Director, Dangote Group
40. Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu || CEO, Tony Elumelu Foundation
41. Ilwad Elman || Director, Elman Peace and Human Rights Center
42. Irene Charnley || Founder, Smile Communications
43. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang (Prof) || Chancellor, Women’s University in Africa
44. Jewel Howard Taylor (H.E) || Vice President, Liberia
45. Juliet Ehimuan || Director, Google West Africa
46. Kamissa Camara || Secretary-General, Mali Presidency
47. Lalla Moulaye Ezzedine || Chairman, Bank of Africa Côte d’Ivoire
48. Laureen Kouassi-Olsson || Regional Head, Amethis
49. Leila Bouamatou || Managing Director, BANK OF MAURITANIA GENERAL
50. Linda Ikeji || CEO, Linda Ikeji Media
51. Louise Mushikiwabo || Secretary General, Organisation internationale de la
Francophonie
52. Lucy Quist || Chief Diversity & Inclusion Ocer, Morgan Stanley
53. Lydia Nsekera || Member, International Olympic Committee
54. Magda Wierzycka || CEO, Sygnia
55. Maggie Kigozi || Chairperson, Africa Scout Foundation
56. Mamokgethi Phakeng (Prof) || Vice-Chancellor, University of Cape Town
57. Mansa Nettey || CEO, StanChart Ghana
58 Martine Co-Studer || Chairperson Bolloré Transport & Logistics
59. Massogbè Touré || CEO, SITA S.A
60. Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti (Dr) || Regional Director for Africa, WHO
61. Melene Rossouw || Founder, Women Lead Movement
62. Mimi Kalinda || CEO, Africa Communications Media Group
63. Monica Geingos (H.E) || First Lady, Republic of Namibia
64. Nana Asantewa Afadzinu || Executive Director, WASCI
65. Nathalie Akon Gabala || Regional Head, Mastercard Foundation
66. Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli || Founder, LEAP Africa
67. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala || Board Chair, Gavi Alliance
68. Nompumelelo Thembekile Madisa || CEO, Bidvest Group
69. Olajumoke Adenowo || Founder, AD Consulting
70. Oumou Sangaré || Musician
71. Owen Omogiafo || CEO, Transcorp Group
72. Patricia Obo-Nai || CEO, Vodafone Ghana
73. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka (Dr) || Executive Director, UN Women
74. Racheal Njoroge || Managing Director, Cummins
75. Rachel Sibande (Dr) || Founder, mHub
76. Rasha Kelej (Dr) || CEO, Merck Foundation
77. Rawya Mansour || Founder, RAMSCO
78. Raychelle Omamo || Minister, Foreign Aairs (Kenya)
79. Rita Bissoonauth || Head, AU International Centre for Girls and Women’s
Education
80. Sahle-Work Zewde (H.E) || President, Ethiopia
81. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey || Minister, Foreign Aairs and Regional Integration
(Ghana)
82. Sinach || Musician
83. Sisi Ntombela || Premier, Free State (South Africa)
84. Snowy Khoza (Dr) || CEO, Bigen Africa
85. Soham El Wardini || Mayor, Dakar
86. Sola David-Borha || Group CEO, Standard Bank Africa
87. Stella Nyanzi (Dr.) || Convenor, Women’s Protest Uganda
88. Sylvia Mulinge || Chief Customer Ocer, Safaricom
89. Temie Giwa-Tubosun || Founder, LifeBank
90. Toyin Sanni || CEO, Emerging Africa Capital
91. Toyin Saraki || Founder, Wellbeing Foundation Africa
92. Uche Pedro || Founder, BELLANAIJA
93. Vera Daves De Sousa || Minister, Finance (Angola)
94. Vera Songwe (Dr) || Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission
for Africa
95. Wala’a Essam Al-Boushi || Minister, Youth and Sport (Sudan)
96. Wanjira Mathai || Vice President & Regional Director for Africa, World Resources
Institute
97. Winnie Byanyima || Executive Director, UNAIDS
98. Yemi Alade || Musician
99. Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr || Mayor, Freetown
100. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed || Minister, Finance (Nigeria)
Ex-Big Brother ‘lockdown’ housemate, Praise, took to his social media page to share an appreciate post following his eviction from the house on Sunday.
Praise thanked everyone who voted and had his back while he was in the house.
He shared a video with a caption that read ;
I am extremely grateful to everyone that had my back while I was in the house, CARARMIES!!!!! I am so grateful for you all, I appreciate and love you all.
This is not the end, rather the beginning of something great. WE MOVE??
Nigerian students have bemoaned the ASUU Chairman’s request for their understanding and cooperation, after the union revealed its intention to continue its ongoing strike action.
The union, tweeted via its official twitter account, that the ongoing strike will continue until the Federal Government meet all its demands.
They asked for the support and understanding of the Nigerian students, as according to them, what they are fighting for is in their best interest.
The tweet reads,
“ASUU Chairman Asks Nigerian Students For Their Corporation.
“Students who are our children and partners in progress should show understanding, what we are asking from the government are in their interest and the interest of the nation.
“Good hostel accommodation, good classroom blocks that can engender effective learning, laboratories where cutting edge research can be carried out and offices that can drive the process of quality university education.
“So what we are asking of the government are not baseless things, but those things that in 2012, the government conducted during a needs assessment survey and found out that there is widespread rot and decay in the university system.”
However, Nigerian students are not buying into the idea, as they’ve taken to their twitter account to express their grievance and bemoan the request.
See some of the reactions below;
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has formally written to the Federal Government requesting for negotiations which were abandoned in February to be reopened.
The two bodies stopped negotiating after the disagreement over the implementation of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).
The union also appealed to the Government to commence a process that would lead to the validation of its alternative salary payment platform, the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS).
It demanded that the FG should remove all academic staff already captured on IPPIS and enrol them on UTAS.
Nigerian musician, Davido and his DMW crew recently visited billionaire businessman, Ned Nwoko and his wife, Regina Daniels
The musician and his crew visited the Nwoko in their family house in Abuja, to greet their newborn baby Prince Munir Neji Nwoko.
This is the first visit that the artiste will be making to the influential couple, ever since Regina Daniels welcomed her child two months ago.
Davido’s crew who recorded themselves while having fun in the mansion, also decided to take a dip in the swimming pool before leaving the house.
Watch video below;
In other news, Regina Daniels and her husband, Ned Nwoko named President Buhari’s daughter, Halima Buhari Sheriff and actress, Annie Idibia as godmothers of their son, Munir Neji Ned Nwoko.
he couple revealed this in the 8th episode of their YouTube series, Our Circle — the video covered all the important highlights of their baby’s naming ceremony.
In the video, Annie Idibia, wife of Nigerian music icon, 2Baba and President Buhari’s daughter Halima Buhari were named as their son’s godmothers.
According to Ned Nwoko, both godmothers couldn’t make it to the naming ceremony, because they were not informed on time.
Big Brother Naija “Lockdown” housemate Erica has opened up on how her friendship with fellow housemate, Laycon started.
According to her, Laycon was the first male housemate that showed her love, when they arrived at the BBNaija house.
She said when they had just arrived the BBNaija house, she was feeling very cold and almost freezing, then Laycon approached her and gave her his jacked so she could feel warmer.
She revealed this in a recent conversation she had with her love interest, Kiddwaya.
Erica went ahead to reveal to Kiddwaya that Laycon has really been nice to her ever since the show began. “He’s really been nice to me, he’s just this cool guy”, she told Kiddwaya.
Professional footballer, Neymar was left in tears after his club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) suffered a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League Final in Lisbon.
The 28-year-old star had to be consoled in the dugout by PSG sporting director, Leonardo Nascimento de Araújo.
Bayern Munich won the league with a Kingsley Coman header shortly before the hour mark.
If PSG had won, it would have been a milestone for the team as it is the first time that they made it that far in the Champions league.
It would have also been Neymar’s first champions league title since he left Barcelona in 2016.
HKN chairman, Adewale Adeleke, has slammed BBNaija viewers, saying they are watching the show like their live depended on it.
Adewale, who is also the older brother of Davido, stated that most Nigerian youths are “lame as hell” as they spend time watching Big Brother Naija, instead of making money.
Adewale’s comment comes after former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, slammed Nigerian youths for showing little or no interest in National issues but are ardent followers of BBNaija.
Adewale shared FFK’s post on his Instastories and added; ”Y’all lame as hell watching big brother like your life depends on it! Go make some money”
Adewale isn’t the first Nigerian to have written off the popular TV show.
Recall that, popular social media commentator and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, also faulted the airing of Big Brother Naija, Lockdown edition.
The former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, explained that BBNaija promotes sex and immorality on national television.
In a tweet, the former Presidential aide said Nigeria needs television shows that would promote youthful business and not sex.
According to Omokri: “Even in UK, where it originated, Big Brother ended in 2018. We are the world headquarters for extreme poverty.
“Our population is growing faster than our economy. We need shows that promote youthful business, not #BBNaija that promotes youthful sex.”
Adewale Adeleke, older brother of singer, Davido, has taken to his social media to berate Nigerians who spend their time glued to TV screens watching the Big Brother Naija show.
Adewale stated that most Nigerian youths are “lame as hell” as they spend time watching Big Brother Naija, instead of making money.
In his words ;
‘Y’all lame as hell watching big brother like your life depends on it! Go make some money”
This comes after former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode took to his Twitter handle to knock Nigerian youths who are more focused on Big Brother Naija reality TV show than on national issues.
In his tweet, he mentioned that a 25-year-old in Mali led a coup to reclaim his nation while a 30-year-old in Nigeria is all about Big Brother and the housemates.
A female student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) allegedly ran mad after jumping off a bike in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state.
In a video that is slowly becoming viral, a crowd is gathered around the lady and she is seen giving unintelligible responses to the questions from people gathered around her.
She mentioned in a dramatic way that she is from Ogbomoso and currently a student of LAUTECH.
The lady seemed disoriented as she was looking around like she was looking for something or someone.
At one point, she went and knelt before a man who grabbed her head, as though he wanted to cast out a demon.
The lady also mentioned something about being raped.
There are speculations that the lady was under the influence of drugs, not mentally unstable.
An unarmed black man was shot in the back seven times by a white police officer in the presence of his three children in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
The Police officers were called to the scene of the incident because of a domestic dispute in the neighbourhood. They responded but it ended with one of them shooting the black father on Sunday, August 23rd around 5pm.
The man identified as 29 year-old Jacob Blake, was airlifted to a Milwaukee hospital, where he is currently in a critical condition.
The shooting in Kenosha caused residents to gather and confront the officer at the scene on Sunday night.
The video of the shooting quickly went viral, which instigated riots and protest.
To manage the situation, the County of Kenosha declared a state of emergency and enforced a curfew until 7am on Monday Morning.
A video posted on social media shows a large group of protesters gathered outside a police station in Kenosha chanting “Black Lives Matter” and other slogans condemning the police.
Some protesters smashed the windows of several police squad vehicles.
Several videos of protesters’ actions have been posted on social media. A video shows a Kenosha police officer falling to the ground after eye witnesses say that he was struck with a brick.
In another video, a row of protestors are seen matching towards a line of officers clad in riot gear.
A dump truck that was parked at an intersection to prevent vehicles from driving towards the police station was set on fire.
In the viral video, Jacob Blake is seen walking around his car parked on the street and three police officers walking behind him in a form of confrontation.
While he was attempting to enter his car, a police officer grabbed his shirt and fired into the car seven times.
Eye witnesses reported that blake’s three children were inside the car.
Benjamin Crump, a civil rights attorney who represents George Floyd’s family, posted the video of the shooting on his twitter account and noted that the shooting took place right in front of Blake’s three children.
His tweet reads,
“They saw a cop shoot their father,
“They will be traumatized forever. We cannot let officers violate their duty to PROTECT us. Our kids deserve better!!”
Several witnesses said that Blake tried to break up a fight between two women outside a nearby home, according to Kenosha News.
The Oyo State Police Command on Saturday, arrested a Nigerian man identified as Emmanuel Egbu, for allegedly eating human faeces with bread in Ibadan.
According to reports, Egbu, who owns a cosmetics shop where he sells Brazilian hair, was caught by some persons at his shop located at Sango Area of Ibadan. He was subsequently paraded by angry mob and his shop looted.
Confirming the arrest, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Olugbenga Fadeyi, said:
“The DPO told me that some people rescued the man from those who accused him of eating excreta and bread. They said they found some excreta which he packed inside a nylon bag. He was caught and taken to the police station.
“The DPO has taken over the case and the man is already in custody. He has begun investigation into the case and samples of what was found on him would be sent for laboratory analysis.
“He has taken the man’s statement also, and after the investigation at that level, the case will be sent to the State Criminal investigation Department at Iyaganku for further investigation. Investigation will reveal if he is involved in money ritual or not.”
Popular Nigerian socialite Noble Igwe has opened up on being offered a chance to be on popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, years ago.
He made the revelation when a lover of the show wondered why he always tweets his thoughts on the deeds of some housemates and his love or otherwise feeling toward others.
Noble had tweeted about an incident involving housemates, Dorathy and Brighto on Saturday night, when she laid on his bed.
“One truth stands:
“If Dorathy goes back to her room it’s only because BrightO showed zero interest and not because of any cruise.
“We can twist it all we want tomorrow but tonight, let’s remember that.” the fashionista wrote.
The fan then asked; “@Nobsdaslushhkid why do you always tweet rubbish when you should be sleeping. Leave this children alone to play their game pleaseMan shrugging if you want to get into the show please pick a form Asap.”
One truth stands: If Dorathy goes back to her room it’s only because BrightO showed zero interest and not because of any cruise. We can twist it all we want tomorrow but tonight, let’s remember that.
Cool FM OAP, N6 has condemned the idea of marriage,by describing the practice as stupid.
According to the radio personality, he has done the math and stats, and has concluded that it is a stupid idea.
He revealed that the highest he can do, is to give his parents grandchildren.
N6 said this in a video he posted on his snapchat.
In his words, “I have the maths, I have done the stats, this married thing is stupid, it’s a dumb ass idea. And the best I’m going now is try my best to give my parents grandchildren. F*ck that shit.”
Recently-there’s been a lot of controversy on marriage, with different people coming out to share their opinions on the practice.
Nigeria Investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo recently said marriage is not ordained by God.
She took to her Twitter page, to state that marriage is NOT ordained by God, that if it is, there won’t be DIVORCE.
The controversial journalist also added that, if it was ordained by God, there won’t be anything like divorce.
This year’s lockdown edition of the Big Brother Naija has given viewers a different twist when it comes to evictions on sundays and some housemates said ‘pepper dem’ housemate, Tacha might not have been able to escape eviction if she was in their set.
Vee and Neo were discussing with other housemates on how this year’s show has given the housemates the power to save someone and send someone home and all the others who were present at the time of discussion agreed that Tacha wouldn’t have escape eviction because some of her colleagues would have sent her home a long time.
Tacha was in last year’s edition of the Big Brother Nigeria but was disqualified along the line after having a fight with Mercy Eke.
A police Inspector identified as Hosea Yakubu has been confirmed dead after allegedly being assaulted by soldiers at Eleme Petrochemical gate, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Yakubu was returning from patrol duty with two of his colleagues when they were accosted by a military officer in mufti uniform who accused them of driving against traffic to avoid a gridlock on Eleme road.
A fight ensued between the policemen and some military officers after the police driver was slapped.
A family source told The Nation that the late police officer was struck with a thick wood, which made him fall to the ground. He was later rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) for medical attention, but died at the hospital.
The source added;
“After 24 hours on admission, he gave up. Till today, neither the police nor the military have said anything or taken any action to bring the culprits to book.”
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has tested positive for Coronavirus.
The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this in a statement released this morning, Monday, August 24.
The statement disclosed that the Commissioner is asymptomatic and is doing very well.
It reads
”Subsequent to close contact with persons feeling unwell and testing positive for the COVID-19 infection, the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has tested positive for the virus.
Professor Abayomi became aware of his status following the required testing protocol of contact tracing procedures.
However, he is doing well with no symptoms. Adhering to the protocol of the homebased strategy in Lagos State, the Honorable Commissioner will be isolating in his home for the next 14 days but will continue to discharge his duties both as the Deputy Incident Commander of the Incident Command System for COVID-19 and most especially, as the Honorable Commissioner for Health.
Our prayers are with him and his family during his period of isolation.”
Also confirming the news, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Lagos State on News Media, Mr Gawat Jubril, took to his Twitter page to make the announcement
His tweet reads;
FLASH: The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, @ProfAkinAbayomi has tested POSITIVE to the Corona Virus … he is doing well no symptoms .. will begin 14 days self-isolation & home care immediately… continues to discharge his duty as Deputy Incident Commander.
FLASH: The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, @ProfAkinAbayomi has tested POSITIVE to the Corona Virus … he is doing well no symptoms .. will begin 14 days self-isolation & home care immediately… continues to discharge his duty as Deputy Incident Commander. pic.twitter.com/SvPXpoU7an
Nollywood Actress, Yvonne Jegede, is celebrating her sixteenth active year in the entertainment industry and she went down memory lane to mark the milestone.
The mother-of-one was one of the women featured in the music video released in 2004. 16 years on, and ahead of her birthday, she chose to recreate the look paying attention to every detail down to the guitar.
I came with a guitar, not the same one in the video, but something close. Same dress, Same girl, I am still at heart the same little girl with big dreams. 16years in this game and I am not about to slow down. My birthday is tomorrow and I am super excited. Thanks to the director @uzodinmaokpechi for giving me the opportunity to be in the African Queen music video. August 25th is tomorrow. I love my life.
Yvonne Jegede is a Nigerian actress who rose to prominence after she made a cameo appearance in the music video African Queen by 2Face Idibia alongside Annie Macaulay.
Popular South African singers and ‘Jerusalema’ crooner, Master KG and his girlfriend Makhadzi have gone separate ways.
Speculation of the couple’s breakup came after a photo of Master KG and a lady identified as brunette, leaked online.
Master KG and brunette
The ‘Jerusalema’ crooner later confirmed their breakup in a post he shared on social media thereafter. The talented entertainer who is in same record label with his ex-girlfriend, added that they will continue making music together in spite of going seperate ways.
He wrote;
I never wanted to say this but I had to. Me And Makhadzi Parted Ways Months Ago..To Focus On Our Careers..We are Still Young And we Still Need To Achieve Big Things..Hope Everyone Understand And Respect That..I’m no longer gonna answer Anything related To this Thanks.i m happy that we will still give you guys music together
Makhadzi also confirmed their break-up saying “Indeed it is true, it has come to an end of our relationship kindly respect our decision.”
Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemate, Erica, has blasted her mental attraction, Laycon, for gossiping about her with the others.
Laycon, who undeniably has a very strong feeling for Erica, seems to have been affected by the outcome of rejection after she opted to be with Kiddwaya and Laycon has been seen at different times and locations discussing Erica and telling fellow housemates how he feels being rejected.
Recall show host, Ebuka, while addressing the housemates during Sunday’s live eviction, had drawn the attention of Erica to things going on around her, one of which was Vee advising Laycon on how to handle his feelings for Erica.
After the live eviction, Erica said that by now Laycon should move on and stop going around telling the whole world about her.
In he words ;
“I’ve never seen a guy that will make a girl continue to feel like this over and over…[he’s] going about complaining to the whole about me.
“Now what have I really done? He should get out! I’m so done with Laycon! That’s his business.”
Erica said she’s finally done with Laycon. Good for both of them
Last night, Praise became the sixth Housemate to be Evicted from the Big Brother Naija Lockdown House.
The Bottom Four Housemates in no particular order were, Praise, TrikkyTee, Wathoni and Vee.
The Housemates were instructed to individually come into the Diary room to nominate two housemates for an immediate eviction.
There was a tie between Wathoni and Praise, and the Head of House, Kiddwaya had the power to immediately evict one of housemate in the tie, and he chose, ‘Praise’.
Watch the video below;
Ebuka checks in with the Housemates
As is custom, Ebuka checked in with the Housemates letting them know that even he, like Biggie, had his eye on the Housemates while they were in the House. Kiddwaya told Ebuka that he could not speak to his reign, saying only the Housemates could do so and speak for themselves. When Ebuka asked Tolanibaj why she did not want to be in a group with Lucy, Tolanibaj fumbled for a while before Ebuka finally pulled the reason out of her. She told him that in fact, it is Lucy’s attitude that made her not want to be in the same group. Meanwhile our resident little finger, Brighto told Ebuka with a straight face that he never told Kiddwaya that Neo came into the House with a script. Lucy told Ebuka that for the moment, she likes Praise.
Praise leaves the House
Praise became the sixth Housemate to leave the House today. Though it was an emotional goodbye form the House, it was not as emotional as it has been in the past for everyone. The most notable reaction, however, was from Neo who screamed as Praise’s name was announced- just as he had screamed when he thought Vee was going home. The Housemates all said their customary goodbyes and a calm and collected Praise left the House.
Praise chats with Ebuka
As Praise graced the stage with Ebuka he explained that today was his late brother’s birthday and so was a very sad day for him. Despite this, however, he remained hopeful for the future. When asked by Ebuka what was up with him and fellow former Housemate Ka3na, he explained that she had her thing outside the House, while he had his commitment outside the house. In other words, the two had an arrangement. He also told Ebuka that he has big plans to start up a support initiative to empower dancers as he is a passionate dancer himself. For a quick glimpse at Praise’s journey in the House,
Parting shots
What’s an Eviction Show without some parting shots? Ebuka asked Vee why she told Laycon to stay away from Erica. A confident Vee told Ebuka that she would always take time to advise her friend and what she sees ahead is tears for her friend Laycon. When Ebuka asked Prince about Tolanibaj being his second choice, Prince tried to dance around the issue. Eventually, however, Prince announced that he and Tolanibaj are an item and that is the way he intended for it to stay.
Lady luck is obviously not shining on BBNaija Season 5 most talked about couple, Kiddwaya and Erica today as they got strikes for flouting some of the house rules.
Erica received two strikes for whispering and staying at the Head Of House room (HOH) room till 3am which is technically “sleeping over”, while Kiddwaya received a strike for not carrying out some assignments give to him by Biggie.
Erica was evidently infuriated that Laycon didn’t sympathize with her after receiving the strikes. She was apparently disappointed that He didn’t commensurate with her in her ‘trying time’.
Erica received double strike for whispering and sleeping in the house of house room, while Kiddwaya received strike for failing to carry out some assignments given to him by Biggie.
If you recall, Laycon and Erica were very close at the beginning of the show, however when she and Kiddwaya became an item, they both decided to give each other space and refrain from constant communication.
Erica, while conversing with Neo in a video said she doesn’t even intend to talk to Laycon after today, then asked “who the fvck is Laycon? Look at him?”, indirectly referring to his physical stature.
Later in the conversation, her love interest Kiddwaya joined in the conversation and said “I can’t go and beat someone that is half my size”.
Nigerian Celebrity Disk Jockey, DJ Obi took to his social media account to lash out at the organizers of the reality TV show, BBNaija.
The DJ was the invited performer at yesterday’s Saturday night party, alongside Chike.
However, fans were dissatisfied with his performance and music selections.
The DJ then took to his twitter account to explain why the party was below par.
According to him, there were technical issues and the organizers didn’t have back-up sound equipment, so he had to play from a single monitor.
He tweeted,
“Shout out to the housemates for sticking it thru last night. Such technical issues shouldn’t be happening with such a big budget show. BUT! Let’s use this opportunity to address how we also manage rubbish in this country…….
“How will a big budget show not have back up sound equipment????!!! Oh snap! I forgot, speakers are expensive……but the extension cord that burnt out, i swear is like 12k in the supermarket….Oh shit! 12k is a lot of money, my bad.
“The djing you witnessed last night is called Experience!…….The entire house partied with 1 monitor, not speaker…..Monitor. Could’ve walked away, but DJ OBI don’t crack under pressue
“Last night is the LAST TIME i’ll dj without a technical rider in this country. For the djs starting out, learn this now. If the client does not provide you with the right equipment, proper working equipment to do your job. DO. NOT. PRESS. PLAY.
“Use this to create structure to use the right tools for events and bookings. Contracts and riders, both hospitality and technical riders.
Shout out to the housemates for sticking it thru last night. Such technical issues shouldn’t be happening with such a big budget show. BUT! Let’s use this opportunity to address how we also manage rubbish in this country…….
Oreofeoluwa Babalola, the ‘mummy calm down’ boy has bagged an endorsement deal with an Abuja- based real estate company, T Pumpy Concept Limited.
The 4-year old became famous after a video of him begging his mother to calm down in a dramatic way when she wanted to flog him went viral.
The social media sensation’s mother signed the contract on his behalf at the company’s headquarter in Abuja.
In a statement by the MD/CEO of T Pumpy Concept Limited, Mr. Akintayo Adaralegbe, He stated that he was impressed by the boy’s courage, tenacity and negotiation power which was displayed in the viral video.
“While many people only watched and laughed over the 3-minute-18-second footage I learnt a lot from it. He’s courageous, bold and innovative. It reminds us that as a people, no matter the situation, we should learn to CALM DOWN!
“We decided to bring him on board because of his courage, tenacity and power to negotiate, which are some of the things what T Pumpy stands for.
“On behalf of the staff and management of T Pumpy Concept Limited, I welcome Master Oreofeoluwa to this family.”
Speaking shortly after the contract was signed, Oreofeoluwa’s mother, Mrs Lawal Babalola thanked the company for reaching out to her son.
She also promised to do everything within her power to make sure Oreofe achieves his dreams.
When asked to speak on his new ambassadorial deal, the internet sensation said “before you buy any land in Abuja, calm down and come to T Pumpy Estate, the developer that cares and your future is assured.”
T Pumpy Concept Limited also signed Ibadan-based comedian, Ayo Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba and Kannywood actress, Nafisa Abdullahi as its brand ambassadors.
Drama ensued in the Idiroko area of Ogun State earlier today after officers of the Nigeria Police confronted some young men in the middle of a busy road and labeled them ‘Yahoo Boys’ for driving a Mercedes Benz vehicle.
According to reports surrounding the situation, the young men who drove in a Benz car were confronted by some members of the Nigeria police in the area who labeled them internet fraudsters.
During the confrontation, the said young men stripped off their clothes as they had their moment with the Police officers.
A three year old girl, identified as Seyi Jebose, has died as a result of falling into a well while playing in her family’s resident in Ipaja, Lagos state.
This unfortunate incident occurred on Saturday evening, August 22.
The spokesperson of Lagos State Emergency Agency LASEMA, Nosa Okunbor, confirmed the incident in a statement. He stated that the girl was confirmed dead on arrival at Solad Hospital in Baruwa, Ipaja where she was rushed to for emergency treatment.
The statement reads,
“Upon arrival at the incident scene, the team was told that a three-year-old girl, Miss Seyi Jebose, fell inside a well at 1, Gemini Bus Stop, Baruwa, Ipaja. Further investigation revealed that the girl fell through the rusty cover of the well while playing in the compound where she lives with her parents.
“With the combined efforts of LASEMA, Lagos State Fire Service, and NPF Alagolo Division, the girl was brought out of the well and rushed to Solad Hospital, Maria Street, Baruwa Ipaja, where she was confirmed dead on arrival.
“The body has been handed over to the family members and Police officers from Alagolo Police Station led by Inspector Abumere.
A Nigerian man, identified as Chisom Peter, has recounted his mother’s reaction after he told her he’s gay.
According to him, he couldn’t accept himself for years, so he knew it would be hard for his mother to accept.
However, when he opened up to her, she told him she has always known. She also told him that nothing will ever make her hate him.
The young man said his mother’s only concern was for him to give her a grandchild even though he wants to remain gay.
See screenshot of his tweet below;
In other news, a Nigerian man has recounted how he was physically assaulted in Ibadan, Oyo state, by a lady and her boyfriend because he ‘looked gay’.
The man narrating the sad experience took to his Twitter handle @BodilawFortune, to share his story;
”I initially didn’t want to do this, but I think it’s necessary to save other people from unnecessary stigmatization. In Ibadan today, I was assaulted by a man and his girlfriend after they gave me a free ride.
I was at Elebu Market to see someone at a restaurant. Unfortunately for me, the fellow didn’t show up and I had just N50 with me which I used to buy water, hoping the person will show up.
After waiting for like 2 hours, I decide to leave as they were already looking at me 1kind
