Actress and TV show host, Stella Damasus is definitely the proudest mum at the moment as her first daughter has just graduated from high school.
The ceremony was graced by the actress, her husband, Daniel Ademinokan, David Ademinokan and her other daughter.
Celebrating her daughter’s achievement, the actress wrote,
“My beautiful daughter Angelica Toni graduated from high school today. I am such a proud mum right now. She didn’t only get scholarship to Columbia university, she is also valedictorian of the class of 2020.”
Stella’s daughter also gushed saying
“It’s official!! I’m a high school graduate I’m so proud to be graduating with the #classof2020 as the Valedictorian. It’s been a hell of a journey and I can’t wait to start the next chapter of my life!”
Reacting to the one of the photos shared from the occasion, a fan, Adenike Adebayo wrote, “Awwwwww frame this picture Aunty!!!!!!!” and stella responded with a Yes.
Popular Nollywood actor, Gideon Okeke has advocated for the abolition of “state of origin” which usually appears in forms or documents of a person’s profile.
According to the actor, abolishing “state of origin” will bring national peace because the term celebrates “Lines, Borders, Race and all”. He says our strength is in our diversity and as such, the term should be void.
The actor taking to his IG page alleged that Nigerians are not willing to let go of the coattails of tribalism, while adding that “commercials and radio Jingles are culpable of passing subliminal messages that are nuanced in ways that make one wonder if there are 3 Nigerians, 187 others or just 1 Nigeria.”
The actor wrote,
One Nigeria ! One Nigeria !!
But We’re not quite willing to let go of the coattails of TRIBALISM.
Even AD commercials/Radio Jingles are culpable of passing subliminal messages that are nuanced in ways that make one wonder if there are :
– 3 Nigerians or
– 187 Others or
– Just 1 Nigeria.
If You still regard your neighbor with these derrogatives :
– Omo-Ibo ,
– Ofemmanu,
– Nyammiri…
You might be RACIST. Or sold to BIGOTRY.
There’s a thing or two to learn from a small country called RWANDA.
Imagine a policeman stopping you for routine checks and he pops the question :
” What State are you from”…
Oga !! What purpose does that question really serve?
Popular Instagram model Coco Brown was recently on an IG live session with Nollywood actor Somadina, who is actress, Regina Daniel’s ex-boyfriend.
During the quite brief and fun interview, the model openly opted to marry Singer Lyta instead of African Giants such as Burna Boy, Flavour & Davido.
When the question of “Who would she marry among singers, Flavour, Burna Boy and Davido” was poised on her, she acknowledged that though the listed names have done quite well for themselves in the industry, she however would prefer Lyta, who was not even mentioned.
A curious Somadina then asked why she chose the budding artiste and according to Coco Brown, she feels the youngster is a cool person who has loving and caring tendencies.
She also said that above all these features, she feels the singer is the type of man who will be able to treat a lady right.
Popular Nigerian singer, Skiibii is currently in celebratory mood as not only is he turning a year older today but is also celebrating the completion of his multi million Naira mansion.
The singer took to his Instagram page moments ago to share with his over 2m followers, photos of his elegant mansion which he built from the scratch.
He shared the photos writing,
Double celebration ? ? BIRTHDAY and NEW CRIB #alhamdulilah
A Nigerian Lawyer’s photos have gone viral on micro-blogging website Twitter, on the occasion of her 50th birthday.
The beautiful woman identified as O̧lájùmò̧kȩ́ Fásùnló̧rò̧, stunned social media users with her age defying photos and they claimed she looks quite younger than her age.
Sharing the photos, she wrote ;
It’s my Jubilee and I am thankful for the half C E N T U R Y!
Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has denied having any affiliation with embattled alleged fraudster, Hushpuppi.
Recently, ruling party, APC released a statement in which it urged the EFCC and other security agencies to investigate the links between Hushpuppi and some PDP chieftains.
The party in its statement stated that Hushpuppi has been photographed with Atiku and some other PDP stalwarts like Bukola Saraki, Dino Melaye, and Yakubu Dogara and so they should be investigated to determine if they have any link with the socialite.
Reacting to the statement by the ruling party, Paul Ibe, media aide to the former Vice President, said the photo of Atiku and Hushpuppi making the rounds was a mere photo-op and not at any meeting as is being speculated.
Read the statement from Ibe below,
It is curious that the All Progressives Congress is mischievously trying to link Atiku Abubakar to the alleged fraudster, Ramon Abbas, AKA Hushpuppi, simply because he was photographed with Atiku at an event where many Nigerians had gathered.
For the avoidance of doubt, it was a mere photo-op and not at any meeting as being ingloriously speculated. We would advise the APC and Mr. Nabena to be very mindful of such senseless statements in the future especially as the case under reference is a subject of litigation in another country.
Had they been more sensitive, they would have come to terms with the reality that the case is a national embarrassment – not something to cheer about for any political blackmail.”
A Nigerian journalist has shared his opinion on the acting dexterity of Nollywood actresses, Genevieve Nnaji and Adesua Etomi.
Gimba Kakanda on Twitter opines that veteran actress, Genevieve Nnaji is an average actress and there isn’t anything extraordinarily spectacular about her acting. He also said the same for Adesua Etomi but says her acting career is still quite early for her to be judged.
He wrote,
Genevieve is actually an average actress, there’s nothing extraordinarily spectacular about her acting. You should be talking about someone like Mercy Johnson if you want to talk about someone much more talented, and above the league of Adesua.
I watched Sugar Rush when it hit the cinema, and I didn’t find Adesua Etomi’s acting underwhelming as some have observed. She’s your everyday Nollywood actress, nothing spectacular but commendable. It’s too soon to judge her fairly because we haven’t seen the extent of her range.
Adesua is yet to be stretched in the fashion of, say, the incredibly talented Mercy Johnson. She’s unlikely to have Mercy’s range, and talent, but her difference with actresses like Genevieve is the one between six and half a dozen. She’s a Genevieve with less movies and stardom.
Genevieve is actually an average actress, there’s nothing extraordinarily spectacular about her acting. You should be talking about someone like Mercy Johnson if you want to talk about someone much more talented, and above the league of Adesua. https://t.co/NlPUN28UYC
A angry Nigerian Lady took to Twitter to share a conversation she had with her private cab guy.
Tito who took to her Twitter handle via @TitoOfLagos expressed her anger after her cab guy chose to disrespect her.
Apparently, Tito had shared a photo of her laps on her Whatsapp status to her contact list, when her cab guy replied her with “Can I come and eat your kinni while you stay in bed am sure it will help calm your nerves”
Tito who felt it was disrespectful replied, “Eat whose kini???? Are you mad or something because what the hell is the disrespect for”
The cab guy then replied, “No disrespect intended, just being naught with a friend I so much respect”.
Tito gave him her last words, then blocked the cab driver.
Six persons were confirmed dead in the early hours of Saturday, while two passengers were declared missing after a commercial boat enroute Ikorodu, Lagos, capsized in the wee hours of Friday, 3rd of July, 2020 at Ipakodo ferry terminal.
The six adult females that lost their lives to the incident were later recovered by local divers. The boat captain and his assistant could not be found as search and rescue effort is ongoing to recover the victims.
All efforts by the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) Team to get the manifest of the boat proved abortive as the LASWA Officials at Ikorodu jetty could not establish the number of passengers on board from Ebute – Ero.
The 20 capacity passenger boat with the name LALEK MARINE, is suspected to have left Ebute Ero jetty around 8 p.m, which is two hours after approved sailing time of 6 p.m.
Head of states, President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded a Nigerian man, Ikenna Nweke, who displayed integrity by returning a missing wallet containing a huge sum of money as well as a credit card and other valuables in Japan.
Ikenna, an Imo State native, who is a PhD student at the University of Tsukuba, Japan, and also a teaching assistant in the same university, revealed that he stumbled on the wallet while climbing the staircase to buy some items for his wife at the Tsukuba center.
“As I drew closer, I saw that it was a wallet. When I opened it, I saw a huge sum of money, a credit card, and other valuables. I immediately reported it to the police.
One of the officers was surprised and asked me why I did not take the money. I told him that there was no need for that because I was raised by responsible parents and that I am also a Christian.
He told me that according to Japanese law, I was entitled to 10% of the money found inside the wallet. Again I declined. The look on his face indicated bewilderment,” Ikenna said.
Nweke who is married with four kids disclosed the owner of the wallet called him to show appreciation and also got a letter from the Ibaraki/Tsukuba Police.
“They expressed their gratitude towards my incredible and selfless behavior. Not every Nigerian is criminal-minded. There are a lot of Nigerians abroad working so hard to erase the bad name given to “us” by the criminal few,” Nweke added.
President Buhari, through his personal assistant on new media, Bashir Ahmad commended Ikenna for projecting the values of honesty, integrity and contentment.
In a series of tweets, Mr. Bashir wrote,
President @MBuhari salutes Mr. Ikenna Nweke for projecting the values of honesty, integrity and contentment that should be the hallmark of a people, noting that good virtues and propriety are the hallmark of every culture in Nigeria, while crimes and criminalities are exceptions.
President @MBuhari sends warm greetings and commendation to a Nigerian doctorate student in University of Tsukuba, Japan, Mr Ikenna Nweke, who returned a missing wallet with huge sums of money to the police, and also turned down offer of a percentage by the authorities.
A young Nigerian man has taken to his Twitter page to share the testimony of how God came through for him when he was involved in a ghastly motor accident that had confided in a wheelchair.
Kenny Owen took to his page to challenge anyone who questions God’s existence as he shared how the accident which occurred three years ago threatened his ability to ever walk again.
He shared how he underwent operation for over 5 hours with parts of his body torn open and he eventually was healed.
Kenny wrote,
July 4th 2017. I was involved in a ghastly accident,(collided with a tanker) confide in a wheelchair with doctors saying I “may” never walk again. Lost what I thought was the biggest break in my life (going to Cambridge) but God came through!
Was in the operating table for over 5 hours. Bones, thighs and ribs torn open. But Jesus the author and finisher of faith stepped in. Went back for an X-ray and bones were all in place. If someone tells you that there is no God. Bring them to me for testimony and proof.
A mother identified as Mammi Efficy on Facebook has taken to the platform to celebrate her daughter on her birthday.
Sharing photos of her daughter adorned in a beautiful attire and makeup on her face, she wrote;
“May your birthday and every day be filled with the warmth of sunshine, the happiness of smiles, the sounds of laughter, the feeling of love and the sharing of good cheer.In soft gleaming of stars,
May all your dreams come true, May every star of every night bring love and joy to you…Fly in the plane of ambition, and land on the airport of success, May your future always shine…With lots of love. Happy Birthday to you!”
Veteran Nollywood Actress cum Evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi recently took to her social media page to advise her fans on the importance of making use of opportunities.
According to Eucharia, when the door gets shut in one’s face, it might never be opened again.
She further prayed that whoever might be going through her post should receive wisdom to treasure privileges.
Her post reads ;
NEVER MISUSE PRIVILEGES ! Because when the door gets shut in your face . It might never be opened again . Then you start blaming witches and wizards. May you receive wisdom and have your mind transformed and renewed ,to treasure privileges ! May you not shoot yourself in the leg in Jesus powerful name.
Nigerian singer, DBanj has challenged popular activist, Segun Awosanya aka Segalink to say the truth concerning the controversies trailing the rape allegation leveled against him by Seyitan Babatayo.
ON Friday, July 3, Segalink took to his twitter handle to berate the ”vicious and hateful approach of BMC & e-Feminists” on the case which he said is at the expense of Seyitan’s wellbeing.
Here is my position, which I cannot fail to stress, lest I fail generations and welcome a repeat of what played out here. The vicious & hateful approach of some interests (BMC & e-Feminist Coven) on this matter at the expense of Seyitan’s wellbeing must be condemned by All. pic.twitter.com/x7zDtgeHAf
Segalink wrote that the “malicious interest group” erroneously believe that Seyitan’s reluctance in taking their orders, was connected to him.
We cannot be seen to discourage the activist wills of @kikimordi@ChiomaChuka and @AyodejiOsowobi (of STER) et al from helping people in need of urgent intervention – but observing what has occurred in this case – …
On Saurday July 4, DBanj tweeted at the activist to go ahead and tell the true story of what happened. He asked Segalink to mention the names of the persons who told him Seyitan was allegedly abducted after she accused him(Dbanj) of rape.
Dbanj’s response reads ;
Yes agreed but we should also call them out when they lie and go about things the wrong way , without facts Misleading the public all becos of International NgO funding and to look like they working . Say the truth @segalink
He also wrote in a rejoinder tweet ;
The Same liars that Sold this story to look Good to their International NGOs to look like they are working . You know the truth and their Names @segalink , Call them out . Dont chicken out . Say the truth . And you @guardiannews @guardian I thought you knew better.
Yes agreed but we should also call them out when they lie and go about things the wrong way , without facts Misleading the public all becos of International NgO funding and to look like they working . Say the truth @segalinkhttps://t.co/cEX3q64xbQ
Big Brother Naija 2018 housemate, Nina Ivy, has taken to her social media page to speak against peddling false allegation of rape and sexual abuse.
In a post shared on her Instastories, the soon to be mum, said men and women who make false claims of rape and sexual abuse need to be given a serious beating in the market square before they are dragged to court.
Her post reads ;
Men & women who make false Rape/Sexual assault/ Sexual abuse claims need serious beating at the market square hten jail + civil lawsuits.
Stop trying to ruin people’s lives and reputation.
The people, the public aka Trial by media idios, y’all need to stop trying to End people’s lives cuz someone said something. Let people have their day in court with Real Facts. Stop trying people from a story u heard.
A lot of men & women have been victim of lies, families destroyed, careers ruined. Let’s be cautious & stop being too quick to END PEOPLE. Rape is a terrible thing, don’t play with it.
Eva Modika, a South African model and News Anchor, has taken to social media to show off the house she just built for her parents.
According to a post on her Instagram page, she has been building the house for a while now. She revealed that it took hard work and perseverance to achieve the feat.
Basking under the euphoria of her newly accomplished project, the model said family is the best team one would ever have.
In her words,
“The house I’ve been building for my parents is finally done. ?? through hard work and perseverance… Sepedi se re, kgotlelelo e tswala Katlego.”
The fifth season of the very popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, is set to launch on Sunday, July 19, 2020 on DStv 198 and GOtv 29.
Following the success of the previous seasons, BBNaija Pepper Dem, season five promises to be bigger, better and more explosive.
While the new season will experience some changes due to the peculiar circumstances in 2020, none of the excitement and entertainment of the show will be lost.
The sweep of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the world required that the auditions for the show this year be virtual. In previous seasons, hall and auditioning centers across the country were usually packed full of young Nigerians vying for a shot at success at the BBNaija audition.
The organizers this year received over 30,000 entries from youths across Nigeria. While they are yet to reveal the number of housemates the BBNaija house will be seeing this year, there’s already a lot of excitement around who makes it. In 2019, the show had a total of 26 housemates.
Chief Customer Officer, MultiChoice Nigeria, Martin Mabutho said MultiChoice is committed to creating “a show that is COVID-19 free”, so they are taking extra precautions in line with the NCDC guidelines to ensure housemates’ safety.
Selected participants and potential housemates are already in lockdown and are quarantined individually ahead of launch and will not be in contact anyone before entering the BBNaija House.
In an online press briefing with media partners, the Chief Customer Officer revealed that the BBNaija prize money this year will be “the highest ever in the history of the show”, expectations are high as to what the winner of the reality show stands to win this year, the amount will be revealed in good time before the launch. The winner of the last season of the show in 2019, Mercy Eke, went home with the 30 million naira prize money.
The organizers have also promised that there will be “new elements for DStv and GOtv subscribers” this year and an even higher level of audience engagement in the show.
There’s a lot of excitement and anticipation for the new season of BBNaija despite COVID-19.
According to Martin, BBNaija will continue this year as a “show of our dedication to providing quality entertainment and value for our audience, while exporting Nigerian culture to the world.
Mavins Records singer, Rema drops another banger titled ‘Woman‘. This new song was produced by DJ Altims and Ozedikus.
This is the third week in a row the singer is dropping songs on Friday after tunes like ‘Ginger Me‘ and ‘Alien‘.
Recall the artiste was nominated in the just concluded BET Award, for Viewers’ Choice: Best New International Act’, sadly he lost to Sha Sha of Zimbabwe.
