TV reality show star, Mike Edwards is not slowing down as he comes in contact with Japanese automotive manufacturers, Mitsubishi.
The first runner-up of the BBnaija “pepper dem gang” season, took to his twitter page to express his excitement on being part of the Mitsubishi establishment.
“Absolutely delighted to join the @MitsubishiNGR family. They dared to support an idea that most thought was crazy. To all the go-getters out there, this one is for us. #DriveYourAmbition #ManLikeMike“
In the 45 seconds video he talked about how he learnt lessons that made him achieve his goals.
“Drive and ambition is synonymous. You see the road to success, often is the road less traveled. Many of my success stories usually come from, not how far i have gone but where, and those lessons along the road are the key thats enabled me to not only just become a man who values but a man of great ambition and drive, that will unlock any obstacle that may run in the road. So I think its time to drive my ambition, he said.”
A Ugandan woman is making the rounds on social media after she granted a TV interview where she claimed she got her American accent from God.
Victoria Aiko, a Ugandan businesswoman, who was a guest on Urban TV, introduced herself and the host was surprised that she’s Ugandan and asked how she got her American accent and Aiko said she got it suddenly from God one morning.
She said: “God does extraordinary stuff, right? So I just woke one morning and the accent just came on and I was like ‘okay’ and people started saying ‘Hey what’s up with it?’ And I was like ‘I don’t know!’ because I did not even realise I was speaking like this… so its God.”
Adamu Garba, a former presidential aspirant on the platform of the APC, has said men who have only one wife are “missing a whole lot” and are “living a half life”.
He said this while reacting to a video of a man being amused by his wives.
“A man and his two wives,” the caption on the video reads.
Adamu Garba reacted to the video, writing: “If your life is centred around one wife, my brother you are living a half life & missing a whole lot. Nothing is sweeter than having two or more wives I tell you. Dear Men, Man Up! Stoping chasing them through the corners, come forward & marry more than one & have your life back.”
Writer, Lola Shoneyin reacted to Garba’s tweet. She wrote: “Do you have to make an effort to be obtuse, or does it just come naturally?”
Adamu Garba, who has two wives, promotes polygamy when he gets the chance. Weeks ago, he trended when he said that it is better to have the title of a wife than to become a CBN governor (read here).
A woman has reportedly ran mad after she was dropped off by suspected ritualists in Sapele area of Delta state.
According to information provided by a journalist in Sapele, the woman is a ‘runs woman’ hustling for a joint known as ‘two bottles joint’ in Koko area of Sapele.
Sharing the story, he wrote in pidgin:
“According to reports, this woman na runs woman wey dey hustle for Madam two bottles joint for Koko. Our findings show say some guys carry her go doke for Benin, and dem leave her with 200k and iPhone. Dem carry her con dump for Boyo Road Sapele, just as dem dump her nai she start to dey kolo. Boys don move with the 200k and iPhone wey dem see for her hand.
This na situation report as we go keep unu posted with more details subsequently.”
Former Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak, who ruled Egypt for 30-years before he was ousted by the military in 2011, has died at 91.
Mubarak passed away at a military hospital following reports he had been taken to an intensive care unit following complications from a surgery he underwent last month.
His death was confirmed by Egyptian state news on Tuesday, February 25.
Mubarak, who served as president from 1981 to 2011, and played a major role in Egypt’s recent history, was arrested in April 2011 two months after being ousted from office. He was later sentenced to life in prison after he found guilty of complicity in the killing of protesters during the revolution. In 2017, he was acquitted after six years in prison.
Despite the political repression as well as a high rate of unemployment, poverty, and corruption under his regime, he was considered far more tolerant than Egypt’s current ruler, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi.
It appears there is no beef between reality stars, Tacha and Mercy after the former dropped a nice comment on a post that featured latter on Instagram.
Mercy and Tacha have been rivals since the 2019 Big Brother Naija show and their fans took the war between BBNaija former housemates to another level even after the show that pitched them together ended.
However, despite the purported frosty relationship, the duo may be heading for a reconciliation soon with this move from Tacha.
Nigerian cross-dresser, James Brown has spoken about his relationship with his mother.
The video which he made just a few hours to his birthday is making the rounds on social media.
The cross-dresser who turned 21 a few days ago pointed out that his birthdays make him sad as it reminds him of how much he was rejected by his mother.
In the video, James said his mother had tagged him a ‘born-by-mistake’
He, however, pointed out that the mother is currently trying to reach him but she is dead to him.
Nigerian culture is gaining its deserved global recognition as a Catholic Bishop and Priests were spotted celebrating mass rocking popular Igbo attire, Isiagu.
The Isiagu, also called Chieftaincy, is a pullover shirt similar to the dashiki that is worn by Igbo people.
It is usually worn on special occasions like weddings. The shirt may be long or short sleeved. Some shirts have gold buttons that are linked by a chain.
See more photos of the clergymen rocking the Igbo attire below:
Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus has called out weight loss pill vendors who keep using slim models to deceive people about the efficacy of their products.
The Nollywood actress told weight loss pill vendors to use her as a project if the products they advertise really works.
Eniola Badmus also advised them to stop using people already known to be slim as models for their products.
Nigerian comedian, MC Macaroni, real name Debo Adedayo recently met top musician, Dbanj at an event and could not contain his excitement.
MC Macaroni who is popularly known for his comedy skits on social media was filled with joy when he met the award winning singer for the first time in his life.
The actor shared a video of the memorable time with fans on his Instagram Page as he could be seen in the video prostrating for Dbanj.
He captioned the video:
“The moment I met @iambangalee !!! There are so many artists that I love and admire, but you see D’banj, I have always loved him!!! Always!!! Since Mobolowowon!!! Those close to me know that D’banj is my number 1 Artist in this WORLD!!! I swear I really tried to control myself!! “I really tried!! My family members know I don’t joke with D’banj! I have his unreleased music!! I still vibe to them!! This will be a moment to cherish for a lifetime! Long live the King!! The Legend!!! The Entertainer!!! I’m still in Awe!!! ”
Former Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has called for the reform of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), days after a Remo Stars player identified as Kazeem Tiyamiyu (Kaka) was allegedly killed by some operatives of the security outfit deployed to Sagamu-Abeokuta road.
In his tweet, the former Vice President stated that the reform of the Nigeria Police especially the SARS unit, is long overdue. He added that the police was created to protect the life and property of citizens and not to put them into harms way.
Atiku tweeted;
The reform of the Nigeria Police, especially the SARS unit, is long overdue. The@PoliceNG is meant to protect the life and property of our citizens and not to put them into harm’s way. -AA
Controversial Socialite, Pretty Mike of Lagos, recently took to his social media page to drop a thought-provoking message.
According to the post he shared, the socialite is of the opinion that Beautiful ladies should be shared among men as she cannot possibly be meant for just one man.
His post reads ;
I don’t know who needs to hear this but… A Beautiful lady isn’t meant for only one man, so to keep one to yourself in this Lagos,You must be Capable of doing what Eleven men can do ???♂️?.. let’s be Guided
A group, Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AFAW) has said that witchcraft does not exist and it is a myth.
In an interview with PM news, the leader of the group, Leo Igwe, said the act of killing women and children on suspection that they are witches is barbaric and must be stopped. He added that witchcraft and other forms of harms believed to have been caused by occultic activities, are based on hearsay and misinformation, panic and anxieties, fear and superstition.
“AFAW uses a secular, humanist, skeptical and human rights approach to examine witchcraft narratives and address related abuses. Our campaign is founded on the principles that witchcraft is a myth and an imaginary crime which no one commits.
“It is founded in the principles that attributions or causing harm through occult means are based on hearsay and misinformation, panic and anxieties, fear and superstition.
“Witch persecution, killings and trials are forms of human rights abuses that should not be tolerated in the name of religion, culture or tradition. I urge all Africans as well as none Africans, including all Africans in the diaspora to join efforts with us to achieve this important objective,” Igwe said
There was a hive of activity at Old Trafford in late January as they hurried to negotiate and then finalise the paperwork on their latest signing. This would turn out to be Odion Ighalo, who is joining United on loan from the Chinese team Shanghai Shenhua until the end of the season.
Ighalo later admitted that he took a pay cut to get the opportunity to play for the Red Devils, who he has been a supporter of his entire life. While it may be the dream opportunity for the Nigerian striker, is his presence in the United squad going to help them resolve their problems?
A Bad Season
Having slipped down the table in recent weeks, United are now 6th favourite to make it into the Premier League’s top 4 this season. They had been sitting in the middle of the table going into the winter break, but have since climbed back up to 7th.
Competing for a top 4 space is an unusual place for United to be, given that they are the most successful club in the Premier League. Yet this year, it seems like it may be a struggle for them to even get a place in the Europa League.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has not had a good run this year, with less than two thirds of the goals scored by table topping Liverpool, and twice as many put in the United net. This has left them with a goal difference of just 9, on par with 5th place Tottenham Hotspur.
Former Liverpool player, Jamie Carragher, predicted this problem in October when he told Sky Sports that United have a weakness up front.
Can Ighalo Help Ease the Woes?
Things didn’t get off to a great start for the Nigerian, who was left in the UK while the other United players headed to Malaga for some training in the warmer weather. Unfortunately, Ighalo was left in the UK as club officials had been concerned he would be denied re-entry to the country due to his time spent in China. He was able to play in the game against Chelsea though.
Ighalo is a proven goalscorer. During his time in China, he scored 36 goals from 55 appearances with Changchun Yatai and 10 goals from 17 while at Shanghai Shenhua. He also managed 33 from 82 while playing for Watford between 2014 and 2017. Ighalo was also the top scorer in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Success at Old Trafford will rely on his ability to replicate and build on this performance for United.
During the game against Chelsea on 17th February, Ighalo spent the full 90 minutes on the bench, but was brought on in stoppage time. With just 5 minutes of gameplay, Ighalo managed a shot at goal from the centre of the box, but it was saved by Chelsea’s keepers Willy Caballero.
A goal in his debut game would have been an even bigger dream come true for Ighalo, who would have had a psychological boost from it. That said, he shouldn’t be too disheartened given that he managed an attempt in the short time he had on the pitch.
It’s still too early to tell whether Ighalo will play a major role in turning the tide for Untied, but the early signs have been promising.
A Long Term Solution?
Ighalo is currently only on loan to United until the end of the season. However Solskjaer has hinted at the possibility of retaining him permanently if he manages to impress over the coming weeks.
It will therefore be up to Ighalo to grasp every opportunity he’s given and knock as many goals in as he can. Motivation doesn’t seem to be a problem for him, and he has also demonstrated that he has the talent. The key will be pulling it all together, and being able to work with the others in the squad to get the job done.
The job might also be a little easier for Ighalo and United, as the Top 5 might be enough. With Manchester City receiving a ban from UEFA tournaments, it is likely that the 5th place team will be making it to the Champions League next year.
The Nasarawa Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), has arrested a 26-year-old man for attempting to kill his biological mother in Lafia, the state’s capital.
Parading the suspect identified as Kamaldin Abu Sabo before newsmen, the State’s NSCDC commandant, Mahmud Gidado Fari said he threatened to kill his mother on numerous occassions.
Fari added;
“That is why we have arrested him and would soon charge him to court. It is wrong for anybody to say that he would kill another person. What makes this case different is that she is his biological mother”
The suspect who denied the allegation against him, accused him elder brother of reporting him to the agency.
Kamaldin said;
“I am living on Shendam Road in Lafia. I dropped out from Government College Keffi. I am a Tailor and did not attempt to kill my biological mother. And I did not agree with the statement of the NSCDC that my mother reported me; it was my elder brother who reported me to the NSCDC.
“I had the tattoo because of the fancy I have for it, but I am not a cultist.”
He however couldn’t explain why he had many scars on his face and body.
A Twitter user took to the platform to say that any guy who doesn’t give his girlfriend “daily pocket money and weekly allowances” shouldn’t be having a girlfriend in the first place.
He tweeted:
“If you’re a guy, and you don’t give your girlfriend daily pocket money and weekly allowances… at least 200k weekly, you don’t need a girlfriend .. go and work. You don’t deserve that girl bro. No cap.”
His tweet was met with criticisms from his followers and other Twitter users.
Ghanaian actress, Grace Omaboe has stated that any man who washes panties of his wife is cursed and it’ll be very difficult for such man to achieve success in life.
Mrs Omaboe made this revelation in an interview with Arnold Elavanyo Mensah on Vibes In 5 as she warned young men against washing female panties, an act she claims has curses attached to it.
According to Grace Omaboe, if she ever sees her son washing the panties of his wife, she would hit him in the face.
The actress backed her claim with the Bible in the interview with Vibes in Five, stated that the scriptures was clear on men being the head of the family, hence why they shouldn’t stoop so low in washing panties. She said;
“No, No, it will be hard luck on the man if he washes his wife’s underpants and everything of the man will go bad.
“It will have spiritual implications and everything of the man will not go on well for him”.
“I will take the things from my son and slap him with it. I will ask him if he’s a fool to be washing his wife’s panties, I will ask him that Kwabena are you a fool?”
The memorial service for Kobe Brayant and his daughter Gianna is currently holding at Staples Center with thousands of people in attendance including famous celebrities.
The NBA legend, 41, with his 13-year-old daughter tragically died along with seven others when the helicopter they were travelling in crashed near Calabasas, California on Sunday, Jan. 26th.
They were on their way to basketball practice when the helicopter they were in crashed, killing everyone on board.
Vanessa Bryant has paid an emotional tribute to her late husband Kobe and daughter Gianna at their memorial service.
Speaking on Monday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Vanessa who fought back tears started by thanking the crowd before mourning the loss of her daughter.
In her words ;
“Thank you so much for being here. It means so much to us, the outpouring of love and support from around the world has been so uplifting,” she said before sharing memories first of Gianna. “My baby girl, Gianna Bryant, is an amazingly sweet and gentle soul, she would kiss me every morning and every night.”
“She was daddy’s girl but I know she loved mama, and she would always show me and tell me how much she loved me,” she continued. “She was one of my very best friends.”
“Her smile took up her entire face, like mine,” she said. “Kobe always said she was me she had my fire, my personality… she was tender and loving on the inside. She had the best laugh, it was infectious, it was pure and genuine. Kobe and Gianna naturally gravitated toward each other.”
“She was a nice person, a leader, a teacher … she gave the best hugs and kisses,” she remembered, fighting back tears. ” … I miss looking at her beautiful face.”
“I won’t be able to see her go to high school with [sister] Natalia, I won’t be able to see her walk down the aisle,” she continued, breaking down in tears. “Or have a father daughter-dance with her daddy and have babies of her own. Gianna would’ve been an amazing mommy. … She probably would have been the best player in the WNBA. She would have made a huge difference in the way women are viewed in sports.”
She also emotionally remembered her late husband, Kobe.
“Now for my soulmate. Kobe was known for being a fierce competitor on the basketball court, the greatest of all time, a writer, and Oscar winner and the Black Mamba, but to me, he was Kob-Kob, my boo-boo, may bae-boo, my papi-chulo,” she said through tears.
“I was his vee-bee, his principesa, his reina, his queen mamba. I couldn’t see him as a celebrity, nor as an incredible basketball player, he was my sweet husband and the beautiful father of our children. He was mine. He was my everything.
Kobe and I have been together since I was 17 and a half years old. I was his first girlfriend, his first love, his wife, his best friend, his confidant and his protector. He was the most amazing husband. Kobe loved me more than I could ever express or put into words.”
“He happily did carpool, he was a doting father, he was a father that was hands-on and present,” she shared. “He shared a love of movies and the break-down of films with Natalia. He loves your typical tear-jerkers, Steel Magnolias, Little Women … he had a tender heart.”
“I want my daughters to remember the amazing husband and father he was,” she said. “… He also liked working on projects to improve people’s lives.”
Vanessa broke down in tears when she talked about Kobe and Gianna dying together.
“God knew they couldn’t be on this earth without each other,” she said. “He had to bring them home to him together. Babe, you take care of our Gigi. I got Natalia, Bianka and Capri. We’re still the best team. We love and miss you boo-boo and Gigi. May you both rest in peace and have fun in heaven. Until we meet again, we love and miss you forever and always.”
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against taking cup of tea popularly known as `Maishayi’ from vendors.
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC Director-General gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in #Abuja.
Adeyeye said that the warning became necessary following information the agency received that Maishayi now mix intoxicating drugs in the tea prepared for customers.
She mentioned intoxicating drugs such as tramadol, Vieteling, Marijuana and others, adding that people could lose their lives after taking tea mixed with such drugs.
“In the US, lots of people are dying because of these medicines. How can such medicines mix with palm wine in the name of getting high in Nigeria? There are some medicines you cannot take if you have cardiovascular problem,’’ she said.
Vanessa Bryant, the wife of late NBA Legend, Kobe Bryant has sued the company that owned the doomed helicopter that killed her husband and daughter alonsgide seven others when it crashed on Sunday Jan. 26th.
Bryant, 41, and his 13-year-old daughter Gigi were on their way to a basketball practice when the helicopter they were in crashed, killing everyone on board. (Read Here)
In the lawuit obatained by TMZ, it was alleged that Island Express was only allowed to fly under visual flight rules, and the conditions the day of the crash were not conducive for such flying.
The lawsuit also says the pilot was going 180 miles per hour in the heavy fog in a steep decline.
The lawsuit claims the pilot failed to properly monitor and assess the weather prior to takeoff, failed to obtain proper weather data prior to the flight, failed to abort the flight when he knew of the cloudy condition, failed to maintain control of the helicopter and failed to avoid “natural obstacles” in the flight path.
The lawsuit also says the pilot, Ara George Zobayan, was disciplined in 2015 for violating the visual flight rule minimums by flying into an airspace of reduced visibility.
The lawsuit also claims the helicopter was not safe, although it doesn’t say what was unsafe. It could be the basis for the claim is that the helicopter was not certified to fly in bad weather.
According to TMZ, the lawsuit does not list an amount of damages sought, but Vanessa is asking for punitive damages, claiming the pilot and Island Express were reckless, and the damages could be untold millions.
Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, has reacted to the killing of Kazeem Tiyamu, a player with the Remo stars Football club, after a faceoff with SARS official in Ogun state on Saturday February 22nd.
A statement released on the force’s verified Twitter handle, says the IGP has ordered the DIG in-charge of the FCID, DIG Anthony Ogbizi to with immediate effect, take over investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of Kazeem.
See tweets below ;
UNFORTUNATE DEATH OF TIAMIYU KAZEEM IN SAGAMU, OGUN STATE: IGP ORDERS DIG FCID TO TAKE OVER INVESTIGATIONS
Cardi B has lambasted a Twitter user who criticized her daughter’s looks.
Cardi shared a video of her 1-year-old daughter, Kulture Kiari and the Twitter user reacted to it, saying: “Kulture not the cutest soooo.”
Cardi responded in a now-deleted tweet: “My daughter is very much the cutest bitch so sit down with your overgrown gums. Thats a fake tweet. Dumb bitch play with your mother or in traffic don’t play with mines.”
The person responded with “It’s called an opinion” and Cardi gave her her opinion, writing: “Ok and this a fact bitch YOU IS TRASH ..You lucky I am a change woman I woulda violated your kids so bad you would hate your baby father for makin them. Don’t try my kid.”
Cardi also shared a photo of Kulture with the caption : “Bitch who ain’t cute ?”
While Nigerian singer Teni was holding her Billionaire concert in London over the weekend, a man decided to propose to his girlfriend in a very romantic way.
The singer in her benevolence had to pause her performance to allow the couple hold their show and fortunately for the man, the lady said YES.
The singer even went as far as entertaining them with an intro-song while the man was about making the proposal.
