Nigerian singer, Kcee has gotten a mansion for himself as part of the activities to mark the yuletide season.
The music star took to his Instagram page where he shared a series of videos of the newly built mansion. He went on to caption the video with an inspirational quote where he talked about his grass to grace story.
“See what AJ boys did in ULI, Xmas gift ? to my self, God I give you praise. ULI MUSIC FESTIVAL 30TH DECEMBER you can’t miss this one. @iam_emoney1,” he wrote.
Reality Tv Star, Tacha received a warm welcome as she arrived in calabar on Friday, after her short visit to Imo state on Thursday.
The reality TV star was captured on camera taking a ride with the former Governor of Calabar, Donald Duke on his black winged bike, similar to the one featured in the Hollywood blockbuster Batman movie.
Excited Tacha posted a slideshow of pictures and videos of her bike ride with him on Instagram, which she captioned. “His Excellency Donald Duke taking me for a ride. Too blessed to be stressed
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A Catholic priest has responded to the MFM general overseer, Daniel Olukoya, after the latter said Christmas is “unbiblical”.
Olukoya said the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) does not participate in the celebration of Christmas because no book in the bible recorded the word “Christmas” or that Jesus was born on December 25.
He added that December 25 is a date originally set aside by the ancient Romans for the Mars festival by the worshippers of the sun. Olukoya said the birth of Christ was subsequently co-opted into the same date to give the Mars festival more popularity and then renamed “Christmas”.
He warned modern Christians to stop promoting such an “unbiblical” celebration.
Responding to Olukoya, Catholic priest, Reverend Father Chinenye Oluoma, explained why Christians all over the world celebrate Jesus on the 25th of December.
In a Facebook post titled Where Is It In The Bible?, the priest explained that there are many practices in Christianity which were not recorded in the Bible.
Oluoma stated that there are many other festivities such as Mother’s Day, cross over vigils, etc. that Christians engage in but are not in the Bible. He added that the scripture is not against their celebration.
Oluoma said: “Easter as a term is not in the Bible but we celebrate easter because it’s an event and a mystery recorded in scripture. Same with Christmas, it’s not the term or calendar date we celebrate but the event and mystery,”
Oluoma also mentioned that there are many things Christians do that are not in the Bible and “God isn’t angry at all”. He added that such practices as December 31st cross over vigil, birthday parties, wedding anniversaries are also not in the Bible.
Nollywood actor, Ben Blessing has narrated how he was extorted by operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, F-SARS.
Ben Blessing revealed on Instagram that the men extorted 55k from him after dragging him like a criminal.
He shares:
“This is what NIGERIA FEDERAL SARS (leopard squad) did to me today 26/12/2019 on my way to my office,they stopped to interogate me,unfortunately,i wasn’t with my ID card,they dragged into thr bus like a criminal,i tried to prove myself been Innocent of any crime been labelled against me,they started shooting,i told them I’m an actor and i also own a boutique (MARIAMGRAND OUTFIT) they dragged me into thr bus and started hitting me so hard……to cut the story short,they took me to a P.O.S spot and asked me to withdraw 60,000 or they’ll waste my life …….i was able to get them 55,000 from the spot and they gave me 2,000 to get myself home……please the following handles should come to my rescue”.
A brave father has told of the terrifying moment he saved his four-year-old son from a 15ft scrub python by killing it with a sledgehammer.
Evan Thompson rescued his son Clifford after the beast struck during their housewarming in Airlie Beach, north Queensland last weekend.
Mr Thompson saw the snake with its jaws locked around his son as it tried to drag the terrified youngster away.
Recalling the ordeal on Sunrise on Monday morning, he said: ‘Clifford was holding onto the side of the boardwalk and it was pulling him, literally, pulling him under.
‘I ran straight up and punched it at that stage and it let go.
‘But as soon as I let go, it curled right back up and bit him again. So I grabbed it, pretty much, as hard as I could and just bent it back to get it off him out.
He added: ‘That thing wasn’t going it wanted to eat my child.’
Mr Thompson told how he then resorted to punching the snake in the head.
He said: ‘I punched it in his head and it let go, but within a second or two, it bit him again on the upper right leg, a bit higher than where it got him initially, and it started pulling him off the boardwalk into the bush where it properly would have liked to wrap him up.
‘At that stage, it was dragging him backwards and I could see what happened to his leg and it was starting to open him up, and then I knew it just wasn’t going to let go, it was too strong, and that’s when I grabbed it and grabbed its jaw and try to pry open as hard as I could.’
Mr Thompson said his son managed to get away but the beast came back and tried to grab him again.
He said: ‘Luckily he got his leg out and he ran up to the gate on the boardwalk trying to get away, and that was great, but as the snake fell back down in the garden, it just slivered straight back on this side and tried to get at him.’
He previously told Daily Mail Australia that when the snake still tried to go after his son he grabbed it by the tail and yelled for someone to get weapon.
‘My mate and my wife went to the toolshed and found a sledgehammer and my mate hit it,’ he said.
‘If it had let go of my son when I first punched it I might have let it go but it was so aggressive I couldn’t go to work with this thing crawling around my house.’
‘I’ve dealt with snakes before but nothing like this it would have been 15 foot.’
‘I have a three-year-old daughter as well, we’re just glad it didn’t grab her.’
The ordeal lasted about five minutes and his son’s leg had a large tear and smaller marks where the snake bit him.
He said he put a compression bandage on Clifford’s wounds and called an Ambulance which rushed him to Proserpine Hospital and then onto Mackay.
Surgery was done on Friday morning to clean up and stitch the wound and Clifford is now on antibiotics and expected to recover.
Popular Nigerian singer, Olawale Olofooro popularly known as Brymo has declared himself ‘The Artist of the Decade’ via his social media page.
He took to Twitter to state that ‘Oleku’ is the biggest afrobeats song ever.
He wrote; I’m Nigeria’s Artiste of The Decade .Oleku was the right to express deeply, and the biggest Afrobeats song ever..an honor it was my voice ..S/o @Iceprincezamani … Ara is bigger than any other song in Nigeria since its release… and I curated ‘the alternative’
BBC Africa Journalist, Kiki Mordi, has said it is a shame that same sex marriage is still illegal in Nigeria.
In 2014, ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, signed the anti-same sex bill into law, banning all forms of gay associations or marriage. The law places a 14-year jail term for any offender.
Taking to her Twitter page, Kiki who came to limelight following her Sex for Grades documentary released a few months ago stated that Nigeria is on the wrong side of history for banning same-sex marriages.
“It’s almost 2020 & same sex marriage is still illegal in Nigeria. Like two people (of the same sex) can love themselves and want to build a family for themselves just like you & I but can’t because it’s illegal for them,” she said.
“A damn shame! We’re already on the wrong side of history,” she added.
Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has appealed to Nigerians across the country to give birth to only children they can cater for.
The Kano Monarch who spoke at the opening of the 108th edition of Islamic Vocation Course (IVC) organized by the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) Zone B, stated that the Almajiri menace that has plagued the northern region of Nigeria is not a religious issue but a social issue that needs urgent attention.
Sanusi also implored male Muslim faithfuls to only marry the number of women they can take care of as there is need to educate every child especially the out-of-school children.
He said;
“If we continued this way, about 40 per cent extremely poor people will be in Nigeria. Poverty in the South West is 20 percent, in the North, it is 80 percent, Lagos is 8 per cent and Zamfara, it is 91 per cent.
“We have been talking about Almajiri for over 30 years. Why are people having families they cannot maintain? Why are people marrying wives that they cannot maintain? The condition is that you are able to provide for your family.
“Instead of having many children, why not have the ones you can cater for? These are the fundamental questions we should ask ourselves. Most of these children roaming about the streets will be adult in the next twenty years and they will be the ones recruited as political thugs by the politicians in the next twenty years, if we don’t take good care of them now. This is my own advice that we must look at. These are not religious issues, they are social issues that need to be addressed”.
A fatal motor accident which reportedly occurred on Wednesday December 25, claimed the lives of a man, his wife and three kids.
The Man identified as Samson Adetunji was travelling for the Christmas holiday with his wife, Opeyemi, their two sons and daughter when the tragic incident occurred. Eyewitnesses alleged that the family of five were burnt beyond recognition after their vehicle caught fire after crashing into an overhead bridge along Kubway way in Abuja.
Facebook user, Prince Adesina who paid a tribute to the late victims of the accident wrote ;
IS A DARK BLACK CHRISTMAS FOR ME, LOSING A BROTHER, A FRIEND N A LEADER. AREE SAMSON ADEGBENRO ADETUNJI ALOWE, HIS WIFE AND THREE KIDS AT ONCE IN ONE DAY, HAAAAABA THIS IS TOO MUCH TO BEAR GOD.
Bollywood actor Kushal Punjabi, 37 has been found dead at his residence.
According to local media reports, his body was found hanging in his Mumbai home, India on the night of Thursday, December 26th. He was last seen in Ishq Mein Marjawan.
His colleague, Karanvir Bohra shared the news of his demise on social media saying;
“Ur demise has shocked the hell out of me. I’m still in denial @itsme_kushalpunjabi. I know you are in a happier place, but this is unfathomable. The way you lead your life really inspired me in more ways than one….but what was I to know. Your zest for dancing, fitness, off-road biking, fatherhood and above all that, that smiling face of yours, your happy-go-lucky nature your warmth all that was such ingenuity. I’m gonna miss you so much #kushlani You will always be remembered sad a guy who lived a full life”.
Punjabi’s funeral rites will be held in Mumbai by 4 pm on Friday, December 27th
Olakunle Churchill is a year older today, December 27, Rosy Meurer took to her Instagram page to celebrate him with a lovely message.
Recall Rosy was once rumored to have dated Olakunle Churchill while he was still married to Tonto Dike. Rosy denied the rumour severally.
She wrote:
“It’s that time of the year when I celebrate someone very very special to me… A KING! A LEADER, and a blessing to this world was born today.
Dear Mr. Churchill, @olakunlechurchill take every birthday wish you receive today, multiply all the love you find in them by 1000, then add years of joy, wonder, and prosperity to the mix…. and it still would not equal all the LOVE, JOY, WONDER and PROSPERITY I wish for you.
You are my biggest strength and I wish everyday of your life be filled with achievement and satisfaction. May God bless your new age and soak you with abundance of grace and protection. Shine on and never let anyone dull your sparkle. Have a blessed and joyous day sweets. Much Love ROSY.”
Nigerian actress and Billionaire, Regina Daniels has publicly acknowledged that Nigerians have a very big heart after her experience in Berlin, Germany.
The wife of billionaire businessman took to her Instagram story to recount her experience with the words,
“With my experience today in Berlin, now I know that Nigerians got a very big heart”.
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Regina is one of the most talked about female celebrities in the country and we all know why.
Recall in October, Regina’s mother, Rita Daniels revealed that Regina is 20 years old, people kept speculating about the actor’s real age.
Some said she’s 17, others thought 18. However, reacting to the age talks, she wrote:
Your age doesn’t define your maturity Your grades don’t define your intellect and rumors don’t define who you are.
Kenyan socialite and reality star, Huddah Monroe has revealed shocking details of how she lost her virginity at 19.
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During a QnA session on Instagram with her fans, Huddah disclosed the damning details of how she lost her virginity when a fan asked.
She replied: “I lost my virginity when I was 19,” “This mother f**k*r got me drunk then f*cked me, so I guess that’s rape right? I should press charges!”
This comes two-years after Hundah Monroe claimed she was deflowered by Kenyan rapper and former Big Brother Africa housemate, Prezzo.
Tiwa Savage is apparently riding the waves on the attention she gets anytime Wizkid is in the mix as another video showing her being all over her rumored boyfriend, Wizkid has surfaced online.
In the video, the 39 year-old mother-of one surprised the 29 year-old father-of three on stage as she grabbed and hugged him from the back while he was performing on stage at his concert, Starboy Fest on Thursday.
The 49-99 singer, some days ago, responded to those criticizing her relationship with Wiz, saying it is no man’s business and the older the berry, the sweeter the juice.
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A Woman who went viral on social media after claims that she “saved up to buy her boyfriend a car” has now responded to the varying reactions the news got.
A photo of a Toyota Camry was shared and the caption accompanying the photo claimed the woman, from Port Harcourt, saved 20k every week for 2 years to buy her boyfriend a car after people mocked him for not having a car and mocked her for dating a broke guy.
The story went viral on Twitter and generated a conversation as people debated the pros and cons of buying a car for a man who isn’t married to you.
The woman whose photo is being circulated has now commented on the post and she revealed she’s neither Nigerian nor a makeup artist. She added that she didn’t buy anyone a car.
Replying to one of the tweets about her buying a car for her boyfriend, she wrote: “I never knew I was Nigerian or a makeup artist or even rich enough to save. And I bought a CAR !!!!! This is news to me.”
Reality Star, Khloe has seemingly shared her resolution going into the new year.
The former BBNaija housemate took to her Instagram page to share her Christmas prayer.
She posted a photo of Ciara and her family, and used the image as a point of contact.
Sharing the photo, she wrote ;
Lord Jesus Christ it’s your bday, and I have a request I wish to have a family or couple Christmas pictures like this in the next 365 days …. I know you are right on your throne of mercy, listening and granting wishes today … lord here is my request … pls be my Santa ??? Amen ??? Here is my point of contact to you ??????
Nollywood actress, Empress Njamah has bee lambasted by a troll after she took to actress Rita Dominic’s comment section to ask why she was not invited to her party.
Rita had shared a photo of Ini Edo, Uche jumbo, Beverly Naya, Ebuka Uchendu and wife, Debola Williams, Lala Akindoju, Phyno, Femi Jacobs and more who were at the event.
Under one of the photos from the party, Empress commented saying: “Why am I not here, Riri”…
Not long after she made her comment,trolls immediately stormed the comment section to attack Empress.
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Adesuwa Etomi Wellington has been captured on camera sleeping while on set.. and it has got to be the most beautiful video you’d watch today.
Bisola who also featured in the movie they were shooting, captured the moment and shared the rare footage on her Instagram page.
According to the reality TV star, she had to wait patiently for her moment because the actress has the footage of everybody sleeping on the set of the movie location. “Rare historic footage of Mrs W succumbing to Mother Nature. I waited patiently to get this on behalf of @bimboademoye and I felt so fulfilled afterwards. cos Sussie sugar has videos of the whole production sleeping on duty.”
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If reports making rounds are anything to go by, then Tacha and her management, Billz Vision run by singer Tiwa Savage’s ex-hubby, Tee Billz may have parted ways.
An update on the reality tv star’s Instagram page shows that the management’s contact which was on her bio, is now noticeably absent, and has now been replaced with her personal email address.
Her Instagram page also shows that she deleted old posts where she announced TeeBillz as her new manager.
Going through TeeBillz’ page, the talent management businessman also did same.
Actress Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill is celebrating his birthday today, December 27, 2019.
Actress Rosy Meurer took her Instagram page to celebrate him with a lovely message.
Sharing the photo, she wrote ;
It’s that time of the year when I celebrate someone very very special to me… A KING! A LEADER, and a blessing to this world was born today.
Dear Mr. Churchill, @olakunlechurchill take every birthday wish you receive today, multiply all the love you find in them by 1000, then add years of joy, wonder, and prosperity to the mix…. and it still would not equal all the LOVE, JOY, WONDER and PROSPERITY I wish for you.
You are my biggest strength and I wish everyday of your life be filled with achievement and satisfaction. May God bless your new age and soak you with abundance of grace and protection. Shine on and never let anyone dull your sparkle. Have a blessed and joyous day sweets. Much Love ROSY.
Popular Nigerian Gospel Singer, Yinka Ayefele has shared a video of his adorable triplets wearing matching Christmas themed outfits.
Ayefele welcomed his two boys and a girl with his wife after 22 years of marriage.
The renowned singer however, managed to keep the birth of the triplets a secret at the time because they were said to be born prematurely so he was afraid to spread the news of their birth.
In the new video, the triplets looked so happy while playing with a framed picture of their father.
Reality star, Khafi shared a new photo of herself and her former housemate-turned-fiance Gedoni.
Recall Khafi and Gedoni shook Nigerians when they announced their engagement on December 26, months after meeting in the Big Brother Naija house where they started a romantic relationship. (Read Here)
Khafi has now shared a new photo with her fiance. In the photo, Gedoni is seen helping Khafi off a yacht.
Sharing the photo, she wrote ; “He has always been my help.”
A mild drama recently occurred on Twitter NG as popular singer, Simi, put a popular user, Mazi Ibe, who kept trolling her in his place.
Apparently, Mazi has trolled Simi multiple times in the past and she blocked him as a result.
After two years, Mazi Ibe was eventually able to view Simi’s tweet after his account was suspended. Shortly after he could view her tweets, he went back to throwing subliminals at the singer.
One of Mazi Ibe’s tweets made reference to the incident between Simi and Naira Marley which happened earlier in the year.
Mazi tweeted: “Simi and EFCC. The greatest influencers of the year 2019. They gave us Marley.
He also retweeted a tweet that reads: “Deep down simi’s heart she for wan turn marlian but let me not talk.”
However, his tweets angered Simi and she hit back at him.
She wrote ; “And I dare you, @i_pissvodka, to never talk about me again. Unless u’re obsessed or I’m really bringing you that influencer money. Because I’m just a little girl minding my own. Or next time you see me outside, come to me and speak ur mind…”
“Let’s talk woman to child – instead of you sneaking, taking pictures of me, looking for laughs on social media. Big boy, you gawky internet bully, twitter warrior, I dare you to dislike me enough to pretend I don’t exist. So ti gbo.”
She also tweeted: “And you be careful not to let these cheap social media noisemakers that, honestly, totally and truly have nothing to add to your life take away from it. Use the brain our Lord God gave you. Happy
new year in advance.”
Mazi later reacted, writing: “Nothing was said out of hate or to bully. I was legit shocked when I saw her tweet & not the link I used to see. Quoted it exactly as it came into my mind. I’m genuinely sorry if offended you @SympLySimi in any way. E ma binu.”
“I don’t understand the sneak and take pictures of you part sha. Either ways, I apologize. E je ebure.”
Below are some reactions from other twitter users below ;
If you were on Twitter between 2011—2014 you’d understand that Mazi Ibe was a full time troll… A lot of celebrities blocked him then… This whole thing with Simi started a long time ago. I’ve even forgotten about it. He changed & that’s what most of y’all are seeing now.
The thing is Mazi Ibe was a bully before he got so much followers, he bullied Simi and others. Now he’s lost his followers, in an attempt to gain more he’s gone back to bullying, like she said Be bold and stop being two faced
In 2017, Simi was trolled for the choice of her outfit during her performance at Big Brother Naija #BBNaija
Mazi Ibe was one of those who trolled her back then. Not saying this is exactly why Simi blocked him before, but it might have informed her decision to block him. pic.twitter.com/vRFExJU1C4
But asslickers will want the celebrities to swallow and not block him, dragging Simi up and down,
We understand Mazi Ibe is trying to build his account, but this way?? pic.twitter.com/253Dh1upbs
Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid is currently trending on social media for two reasons,
Firstly his sold out starboy concert and secondly a photo wherein he was spotted with legendary actress, Genevieve Nnaji.
In the photo, the singer was seen with the actress at a concert with Wizkid wrapping his hand around the actress’s neck.
He was then seen whispering into the respected screen diva’s ear.
Fans have been outraged by the photo saying that Wizkid likes big things – a reference to the perceived relationship between the singer and Tiwa Savage.
OAP Dotun has publicly apologised to Gedoni Ekpata for having a different opinion about him when he started dating Khafi Kareem in the Big Brother Naija House.
The OAP was reacting to the couple’s engagement news when he made the apology on Twitter.
According to him, he didn’t like Gedoni in the house because he thought he was a distraction to Khafi, but all of that is in the past now and he is happy for both of them.
In his words ;
‘I’ll be honest, I didn’t like Gedoni in the house cos I thot he was a distraction to Khafi & I didn’t think he liked her as such coz of a few bleeps on his side abt them both. Gedoni u are relentless & na man you be. I apologize & u made a very good choice. Khafi is a sweet girl.’
Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem winner, Mercy Eke was recently spraying foreign currencies on her mother during her homecoming in Imo state.
The superstar has finally gotten the chance to reunite with her mother.
Recall Mercy during an interview said she has not had time to visit her state, and to visit her mother, as she’s only seen her mother once since winning the reality TV show.
Mercy was super excited to finally get to see her mom, who in turn, hugged her closely at the entrance of the airport.
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Burna Boy has acquired another luxury ride, a Rolls Royce Phantom!
This is coming barely a week after he acquired for himself a Ferarri reportedly worth #380,000.
Now he has added another luxury ride to his collection. It’s a brand new Rolls Royce.
This year has been a great one for Burna Boy! From being called the most stylish Nigerian singer, his album topping charts here and there, also got a feature on Beyonce’s album, a grammy nomination.. and so many milestones he achieved with his music this year.
A 52-year-old pastor of The Redeemed Christian Church of God RCCG, Gabriel Diya, his 16-year-old son, Praise Emmanuel Diya and 9-year-old daughter, Comfort Diya, drowned inside the swimming pool in the Costa del Sol resort in Southern Spain on Tuesday December 24th.
Gabriel Diya who was until his death the Minister in charge of the Open Heavens of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Charlton, South-East London, was on a family vacation with his wife and their children. Unfortunately, his daughter Comfort got into difficulty while playing in one of the 21 swimming pools in the resort.
Himself and his son jumped in to try to save her but also struggled in the water. Despite poolside attempts to resuscitate them, all three died at the scene. His wife, Olubunmi, who was with them prayed fervently as CPR was performed on her husband and children. Sadly, they were all confirmed dead by the doctors.
Post-mortem examinations carried out on Christmas Day confirmed death by drowning. After the incident, police carried out an investigation and could find nothing wrong with the pool’s filtration and pump system. The pool has since been reopened to the public.
The UK’s central office of RCCG has since described the unfortunate incident as a “tragic accident”. In a post shared on Facebook, the church said
“With heavy hearts, we extend our condolences to the family, parish, friends and associates of Area Pastor Gabriel Diya who sadly passed away, along with two of his children – Comfort Diya (9 years old) and Praise Emmanuel Diya (16 years old) – in a tragic incident while on a family holiday in Spain on 24th December 2019.
Pastor Gabriel Diya, who was also the Parish Pastor of Open Heavens, Charlton in London was aged 52. He is survived by his wife Assistant Pastor Olubunmi Diya and their daughter.
At this very difficult time, our prayers are for Pastor Gabriel Diya’s family, the parishes that were under his supervision, friends, associates, members of RCCG and the general public”.
Under one of the photos from the party, Empress commented saying: “Why am I not here, Riri”…
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