Big Brother Naija 2019 star, Omashola Kola Oburoh decided to get in touch with the wild and he visited a safari where he took pictures with actual lions.
Omashola looked fearless as he struck a pose with the wild beasts as they circled him probably wondering if he was prey or friend.
Sharing the photos on his twitter page, he wrote ;
And yes am still alive ???
See more photos below ;
Photos have been shared online purportedly showing a Catholic Reverend Sister who quit her religious profession and got married to an officer.
In photos shared online, the woman is seen posing with her man in pre-wedding photos. Another shows her clad in her habit when she was still a Reverend Sister sworn to the oath of chastity.
See below.
A video which has gone viral on social media, captured moment a policeman with a POS demanded for the ATM card of a young man said to be a passenger of a vehicle he and his colleagues stopped for a search on a busy road.
Though where the incident occurred was not immediately available, the young man accosted by the policeman vehemently refused to turn over his ATM card.
Here is the viral video below;
Social media users have dug up a throwback video of the alleged side chic who was embarrassed yesterday at Ikeja City Mall by her lover’s wife has gotten a lot of people talking.
In the video, the young lady can be seen advising her followers on having oral s*x with their partners or the husband of someone else.
She also advised men on how to keep themselves clean, so their partners don’t get infected during the act.
Watch video below ;
Nigerian singer, Simi, has revealed why she kept her relationship with her hubby, Adekunle Gold, private prior to when they officially tied the knot.
It is been a year since Simi and her heartthrob Adekunle Gold exchanged the marital vows in a private ceremony in Lagos.
Many fans were taken by surprise when their wedding photos hit the internet as the couple never displayed any sort of PDA on social media.
Well, Simi while responding to a tweet on Wednesday, revealed that she didn’t want people to know she was in love with someone called Adekunle.
This came after a fan the micro-blogging platform revealed that her hit song “Joromi” was her favourite.
Responding, another follower “said “The energy is different, I guess you were in a happy space when you recorded.. My favorite jam too and your first song Tiff”
Simi then replied, saying she never planned to use, “Joromi” that the initial plan was “Dekunle Dekunle, I want you to love me”, but she didn’t want it to sound like she loved him that much.
“Lol Happy place? Where? I was over it. I wrote like 4 songs on the beat before I wrote Joromi. I was actually going to use “Dekunle Dekunle – I want you to love me” – but I already had “Take Me back” and I didn’t wanna sound like I liked somebody called Kunle that much.” Simi wrote.
Big Brother Naija 2019 star, Natacha Akide, otherwise known as Symply Tacha, has taken to her social media page to reveal the type of people she feels she should not be with.
Tacha admitted a fact that some people are mentally unstable and as such, won’t be safe to hang around them.
Taking to micro-blogging platform, twitter, she wrote ;
I think some people are mentally unstable, and truth be told, I don’t think I should be around them?
I think some people are mentally unstable, and truth be told, I don't think I should be around them?
— TACHA????? (@Symply_Tacha) January 8, 2020
However some fans are reacting to the post, calling it an irony…
Joke Lawal wrote ;
What an irony, the very person that tops the list of mentally unstable people thinks some people are mentally unstable, then you shouldnt be around yourself dear.
Ikechukwu wrote ;
Teacher: Who is an example of mentally unstable person?
Students: Tacha,Tacha,Tacha, the one that was disqualified cos of her dubious characteristics.
Esko wrote ;
Like maybe even you, and people might not want to be around you.
Enigma wrote ;
A grasscutter that sets itself up ends up being the meat in the cooking pot. U played with a dancing masquerade and u think u can escape ????. That masquerade will find u and u must dance with it???
A grasscutter that sets itself up ends up being the meat in the cooking pot. U played with a dancing masquerade and u think u can escape ????. That masquerade will find u and u must dance with it???
— Mystic QG Enigma??????️⚔️????️? (@chillyanaliyon1) January 9, 2020
Super Eagles star Olarenwaju Kayode kicked off the new year on a very bright note as he launches his new multi-million naira mansion.
The 26-year-old forward who has scored eight goals and five assists for his Turkish topflight side Gaziantep Football Club this campaign shared the picture of the edifice on social media.
Located in the Lekki axis of Lagos state, the two-story building boasts of an elevator, a gym, a cinema and many other modern-day facilities that will keep the occupants highly comfortable.
Kayode launched this new mansion barely three years after dedicating his house in the Victoria Garden City estate on the Island.
Meanwhile, top-class celebrities from all works of life were in attendance to grace the ceremony with former Inter Milan striker Obafemi Martins leading the guests’ list. Ex-Espanyol and Levante striker Kalu Uche was in attendance along with Dynamo Moscow’s midfielder Sylvester Igbonu and Austria Wien forward Bright Edomwonyi. House of Representative member honourable Akin Alabi represented the political class among the visitors who came in to celebrate with the former Manchester City star.
Nigerian music star who is currently signed to Mavin Records Korede Bello also came for the small but classy get-together.
More photos;
Barely 24 hours after Tehran launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases housing American and other coalition forces in retaliation for the killing of its top general Qasem Soleimani, there are reports of Iraqi capital’s Green Zone, the high-security enclave where foreign embassies including the US mission are based being hit by rockets.
According to reports, Iraq’s military said two Katyusha rockets fell inside the Green Zone, the section that contains the U.S. Embassy, other embassies of Western nations and foreign businesses.
AFP’s correspondents in Iraq also disclosed that they heard two loud blasts followed by the wailing security sirens of the Green Zone.
The White House and Pentagon had no immediate comment over the rockets fired hours after President Donald Trump declared that Iran appeared to be standing down from military conflict with the U.S.
Nigerian singer, Simi has reacted to Tunde Ednut’s comment of women ”being a source of rest to their husbands no matter what previously transpired between them.”
Tunde Ednut in his post suggested that women who are sources of stress to their husbands end up losing them to women who give them rest.
You need to start telling people to love their partner how they want to be loved – Simi tackles Tunde Ednut
However reacting to the post, Simi tackled Tunde, stating that anyone looking to be babied or tolerated because “God said” should stay single.
In her words ;
Who will be her source of rest when she returns from work ?
You need to start telling people to love their partner how they want to be loved-period/
Whatever you can’t take, don’t do. And vice-versa. Love is not that complicated,
You people turn marriage to work, especially for the woman.
Anyone looking to be babied or tolerated because ”God said” should stay single.
Nsem Godwin pictured above, has been arrested by men of the Ondo state police command for allegedly kidnapping a four month old baby in Okitipupa town, Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state.
Confirming the arrest to newmen, the state police command spokesperson, CSP Femi Joseph, said the suspect was arrested by the Highway Saver Policemen of the command, while he was attempting to escape with the victim.
Joseph said the suspect somehow found his way into the compound where the baby resides with his parents. The baby was playing in their compound with his older brother when the suspected kidnapper abducted him. Luck ran out on him when he was spotted by some residents of the community who questioned him on how he got the baby. He couldn’t give any meaningful answer as he began to pretend that he was mentally unstable.
The elders in the community reportedly prevented the angry residents from lynching him to death. He was immediately handed over to the police.
Speed Darlington has taken to his social media page to show off a set of gold chain claimed he bought in Yaba market, Lagos, for a whooping sum of two million naira.
In a video he shared, the internet sensation/singer said he had to purchase the items in Nigeria to support the economy, and not ”just blessing call girls” since his return home.
He captioned the video ;
Heavenly father U have blessed me with plenty work you sent my way. Now I can give myself what my heart desires withour begging any man I will forever believe in you ??. Although I would prefer if you answer quicker but please don’t take it as command. Thank you again papa ??
See video below ;
Canadian Pop-Star, Justin Bieber has revealed he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease, an infection caused by the Borrelia bacterium which is spread by ticks.
The singer shared the news in an social media post on Wednesday, January 9, 2020, writing:
“While a lot of people kept saying Justin Bieber looks like s***, on meth etc. they failed to realize I’ve been recently diagnosed with Lyme disease, not only that but had a serious case of chronic mono which affected my, skin, brain function, energy, and overall health,” Bieber wrote.
“These things will be explained further in a docu series I’m putting on YouTube shortly,” Bieber concluded his post. “You can learn all that I’ve been battling and OVERCOMING!! It’s been a rough couple years but getting the right treatment that will help treat this so far incurable disease and I will be back and better than ever.”
Controversial Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu has sent his new year prophecy to his colleague, Genevieve Nnaji.
Taking to his social media page he hinted that God’s time for the superstar actress is close.
Uche revealed that God has also heard her cries and has prepared a billionaire husband for her from Southern Nigeria.
In his words ;
Don’t give up on #love, God has prepared a billionaire husband material for wedding in four months time… ??#Congrats in advance, this is indeed a #good news. Please go and write this prophecy down.
While haters were busy #laughing at your #relationship status, God was busy preparing a billionaire #husband material for you from the southern part of Nigeria, this God is wonderful. Genevieve Nnaji is not just a colleague, she is a legend too. I prophecy to the first 20 #beautiful girls to type amen, before the end of this month, you too will get a handsome and great husband material.
Rev. Ronald Kalende, a priest at Mwereerwe Church of Uganda has been suspended after he admitted to fathering a child with a 23-year-old church choir pianist identified as Perusi Serena Nabirye.
Rev. Kalende is scheduled to marry another woman, the daughter of a Reverend, next week Friday.
It is alleged that apart from Rev. Ronald Kalende, the young woman had an intimate relationship with another priest, Rev Julius Matovu of Jjungo.
What started as a rumor that two priests were sleeping with one woman later became a reality when the lady became pregnant.
Last month, Nabirye gave birth and claimed that Rev. Kalende is the father of her new born baby.
During an interview with Bukedde newspaper on Monday, she said with the guidance of Namirembe Diocese Bishop Rt Rev Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira they were to conduct a DNA test after giving birth to ascertain the biological father of the new born but the men of God seem to be reluctant.
She added that following the incident, Nabirye who used to stay at Archdeacon Ven Emmanuel Ssewanyana’s place in Kazo was sent packing. Currently, Nabirye stays at a friend’s place in Kyebando.
“The Bishop had ordered Canon Ssewanyana to give me Shs500,000 every month for upkeep but he gave me only Shs300,000 before kicking me out of his place,” she told the local daily.
The suspended priests had earlier denied fathering the child with Nabirye.
Rev Kalende said he has nothing to do with Nabirye and that it’s Rev Matovu who knows very well the real father of Nabirye’s new born baby girl.
Speaking out before the paternity test, Rev Kalende said that Nabirye is being used by Rev Matovu to tarnish his name.
“Rev Matovu knows the real father of Nabirye’s baby. Nabirye should bring out evidence that I’m the father of her baby. She should look for the father of her baby. I have never slept with her.”
However, Rev Matovu said that when Nabirye became pregnant, she told him that it was Rev Kalende who is responsible.
”Both Kalende and Nabirye are adults; they should sort out their issues amicably. They should go for a DNA,” he said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced they will step back as “senior” royals and work to become financially independent.
In a statement, Prince Harry and Meghan also said they plan to split their time between the UK and North America.
According to the BBB, no other royal – including the Queen or Prince William – was consulted before the statement and Buckingham Palace is “disappointed”.
The Queen of England is said to be deeply upset following Prince Harry and Meghan’s announcement they’re stepping down as senior members of the royal family.
“The Queen doesn’t deserve this,” a source told royal correspondent Rebecca English. According to her, Prince Charles and Prince William were “equally stunned” by the couple’s decision to announce they were breaking away.
Reality Star, Cindy Okafor recently lambasted an Internet troll who called her ‘local’.
The internet troll, identified as ella_milz on Instagram, hinted that Cindy is very local as she pointed out all her bad behaviour.
Reacting to that, the former Big Brother Naija housemate dropped her own bomb on the lady who ‘never experred it’.
Part of the lady’s diss read: “Cindy why do you like to be local… especially in the house (The Big Brother Naija house)’
Responding to that she said: “Because you were watching… when will God help your life so others can watch you too?”
See screenshot of the exchange below ;
Popular Singer in the Nigerian ‘Alte’ genre, Bolaji Ojodukan otherwise known as BOJ, has gotten rid of his trademark dreadlocks, as he dons a new look for the year.
Sharing the photos of his new look, he wrote;
Yikes ??♂️ ? Happy New year also
See photos below ;
Some of his fans, however, could not believe what they were seeing and some were forced to say with utmost conviction that the person in the photo was not BOJ.
yelsofficial wrote ;
Wait who’s this?
chez_unconventional wrote ;
Is this not tunde ednut?
odumodublvck wrote ;
When I opened my Instagram this is the first pic I saw. Was like “WHO BE THIS ONE NOW? WHEN I START DEY FOLLOW THIS ONE”
A pregnant mother and three of her children have lost their lives in a fire incident that occurred in their apartment in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital.
The cause of the inferno which started at midnight is yet to be known, but two flats were razed down.
According to an eyewitness who spoke to Channels TV, the husband, one Mr Adamu was able to rescue their last child while he escaped with burns.
Confirming the fire and number of casualty to Channels TV, the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Muhammad Goje, said that two households were burnt completely and four lives were lost to the unfortunate incident.
“It was with a heavy heart we received the report and despite the curfew, we went out and reached the six-storey house. A family of six, a pregnant mother and her three children, unfortunately, died during the incident and the father was able to throw one of the children and he was also safe but the father sustained some burns.
“Two households burnt, lost four lives,” he added.
These beautiful photos from the wedding ceremony of an interracial marriage that held in Port Harcourt recently, caught our attention and we’re sharing it with y’all.
The quite lovely photos is that of Richard – who hails from the South Coast of the United Kingdom – and Otonye – the lovely who is from Abonnema, Jack Compound in the Kalabari Kingdom of Rivers state.
The couple posed for the camera in their impressive traditional ensemble and the uniqueness of how they start their life long journey is what has us in our feelings.
It was gathered that the groom, Richard was quite calm during the photo session even when the weight of
his Kalabari (Ijaw) attire was stressing him; he was patient enough to pose for the camera.
The photos are quite lovely… check them out below,
Copyright credit (Gaff Multimedia @ gaffmultimedia.com)
Nollywood actress, Rahama Sadau took to her social media page to share photos from her visit to the Parc De Princes, the stadium which is the home to French Ligue 1 side, Paris St Germain.
The actress was taken on a tour of the facility by the club’s general secretary. Sharing pictures of her experience, Rahama revealed that she felt the presence of the club’s star player, Neymar, at the facility.
She tweeted,
“I felt privileged been at Parc de princes, where we celebrates our bests & favorites football players
Trust me, I felt my baby’s presence @neymarjr (Lol)
Thanks to the General Secretary Of @psg Mr Victoriano Melero for the honor & hospitality!It was a beautiful tour”
Checkout the cool photos she shared below,
About eight persons have been reportedly killed in a fatal car crash in a market in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State.
The accident occurred on Tuesday, at the weekly market day in the area when a Toyota Camry ran through shops, leaving three persons dead on the spot while five others allegedly died in the hospital.
An eyewitness, Patrick Ofem, said that the vehicle (Registration number not seen) descended from a hilly junction during the afternoon period of the day after a break failure and caused the worst havoc the community had ever faced – with properties worth millions of naira destroyed.
“A Toyota vehicle descended from the nearest junction (Ediba junction) into the market, which entered into people’s shops and destroyed properties and about 11 victims were recorded. Three of them died instantly, while the others were rushed to the hospital.
“While at the hospital, 5 people later died, raising the death toll to 8. The Ugep people cried like never before, as they lamented to God for letting such calamity befall them this new year,” Ofem said.
Another eyewitness who gave his name as Obasesam Ikpi, said the incident was tragic as the entire residents of Yakurr Local Government Area are mourning the persons that died from the fatal accident.
According to Ikpi, “A car, which was coming from Ediba junction in Ugep, along Ikom/Calabar Highway lost control, entered into people shops and condemned properties in Ugep Tuesday market.
“One lady and two guys died at the spot while the other five died in the hospital after eight of them were rushed to the hospital.
“The driver was said to be in coma as at the moment,” the witness said.
When contacted via phone on Wednesday, the Paramount Ruler of Yakurr local government area of Cross River State, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Obol Ofem Ubana Eteng, said that only two persons died on the spot and several others sustained various level of injuries.
“Two persons were reported dead and over seven sustained various levels of injuries. I am going to the hospital to check on those that sustained injuries as well as number of those that died again,” he stated.
Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill has shared a post in remembrance of Sir Simon Olaosebikan Apata, the late father of singers Teni and Niniola.
He wrote:
“IN MEMORIAL OF AN ICON OF OUR TIME. A MAN WHOSE ENDURING LEGACY LIVES ON FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.
SIR SIMEON OLAOSEBIKAN APATA of blessed memory.
25 years of glorious enduring legacy celebrated.
Long may you live still in the hearts of us all that loves you forever.
On this very day, January 8, 1995, making it 25 long years ago, a quarter of a century now at that, the sad occurrence happened that took us all by surprise & that has stayed with me now forever occurred. It was on that day, that the dastardly hands of death took you away from us, so very untimely. You were snatched from us all that LOVED & loves you. It was the day the enemies of progress had their field day as you were snatched from us, in such a cruel manner.
Tears still comes from my eyes even till now, when I remember that sad day and how painful your death was. I particularly, still feel your loss a whole lot.
Your care for me and your investment in my life, is the result of who I have become now, like so many others whose lives you also touched too in the same way. A caring and loving disciplinarian unparalleled. The owner of probably the best private school then, with excellence and total well-being as our watchword.
I am having a very sober reflection of you today and a type of a celebration of your life too at the same time. What you invested in many years back, has been yielding extraordinary results seen in many of us that you touched their lives, myself and many others.
So your memories LIVES on in all of us and can never ever be erased, no matter what. We still love you sir.
So at the end of the day, what has death gained by taking you away from us? what has it achieved by snatching you away? So sad that you are not physically here with us no more. But we thank God for the opportunity to live your dream of us.
Your good works and excellent nurturing were parts of my inspiration to become the success I am today and I am forever grateful for it.
Wow wow wow, so it’s 25 years already. Hmmmmmmm….. Continue to rest in the bosom of your maker. We will continue to make you Super PROUD. We will not disappoint you, we promise that sir.
Rest on.
Churchill Oladunni Olakunle”
A new video of young Nigerian actress, Regina Daniels seems to have fueled rumours of her being pregnant with her husband, billionaire, Ned Nwoko’s child.
This is not the first time she’s been speculated to be preggers as shortly after her marriage to the billionaire a while back, there were rumours of her being with child and allegedly aborting it without her hussy’s consent.
The report at the time, had it that, it was the termination of Regina’s pregnancy that had looking all sickly and lean.
Now, a new bathroom video of herself has had her fans and followers in talks as to whether or not, she’s carrying her billionaire hubby’s first child.
The video shows Regina dancing in a bathing robe that seems to try and conceal a potential growing baby bump – the actress also makes questionable gestures while recording the video as she holds her waist like a pregnant lady and puts her hands on her bosom like she’s grown a new pair.
Watch the video below that has her fans in talks,
It’s no doubt that former Big Brother Naija housemates have been on a somewhat silent battle since their memorable fight on the reality TV show which led to the disqualification of one.
Since their exit from the Big Brother house, the both of them have indulged in lots of gig that adds value to their image and at the same time, stir up a bit of controversy.
A high factor of their silent rivalry has more to do with comparison from their fans who use the slightest opportunity to go against each other on social media.
Nollywood actor, Kingsley Abasili has now given his opinion that the reality stars will achieve more if they work together as a team. He also advised their fans to desist from making it look like both are enemies.
He shared in an Instagram post,
I have read lots of write-ups about @symply_tacha and @official_mercyeke which has kept me wondering if there is any form of rift between these two.
They are both a wonderful personality and I believe they will achieve much more if they work together as a team. I herein make a humble call for their possible unification.
I however urge their fans to cease making it seem as there is no love lost between @symply_tacha and @official_mercyeke.
Godspeed to the duo! One Love ✌?
Super Falcons player, Asisat Oshoala has taken to her Instagram page to celebrate winning the African best women footballer award for the fourth time.
Oshoala who noted that sometimes people forget to smell the roses along the way in life, revealed that she is always thinking about her next move and also never stops to celebrate her wins.
The Barcelona star revealed that winning the award for the fourth time is an amazing accomplishment and she is extremely blessed to have been in a position to accomplish it.
She wrote,
4 times baby!!! Sometimes you forget to smell the roses along the way in life. I’m always the type thinking about my next move and never really stop and celebrate he things in between. This is such an amazing accomplishment and I’m extremely blessed to have been in this position to accomplish it. It’s a blessing to see the wonderful lives I’ve touched in my young life. I truly appreciate all the love. But there’s still work to do
Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, CP Hakeem Odumosu Wednesday sounded a note of warning to kidnappers and cultists, to either leave the state, renounce their membership or be prepared to write their will, threatening that the command would make their stay regrettable.
Odumosu gave the warning while briefing journalists on measures put in place by the command to address security challenges in the state.
He lamented that cultism and youth gangsterism was a major security challenge in state but was quick to inform that the command had reviewed its strategies as well as initiated far-reaching approach to eradicate the menace.
Citing the recent rescue of a female member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC in a kidnappers’ den in Epe area of Lagos, as an example of the command’s resolve, Odumosu, said that the command was battle ready to make the state uncomfortable for kidnappers and cultists.
He said, ”We have observed activities of those cult groups and gangs for the last two months and have gathered credible intelligence about them. The various cult groups and gangs identified within the state include: Aiye and Eiye confraternities, One million boys at Ajengule, Fadeyi boys at Fadeyi area, Akala boys at Mushin area, Nokia group at Surulere area, Shitta boys at Bariga, Oworonshoki, Shomolu and Palm grove areas, Awawa boys at Dopemu, Agege, Ogba and Iyana Ipaja, Ijesha boys and Aguda boys at Surulere.
“We have reviewed our strategies and have initiated a far-reaching approach to totally eradicate this menace. I have launched a Special Strike Force on social miscreants to effectively combat those miscreants who have chosen the wrong path of life. We are taking the fight to their doorsteps, we are all out for them. We will fish them out, isolate them and bring them to justice. We are battle ready to uproot every cultist den and hideouts until they are totally defeated.
” Let me therefore use this medium to sound a warning to members of those gangs and cult groups to either renounce their membership or be prepared to face the full weight of the law. Kidnappers should leave the state or write their will. This is a promise.
“And to parents and guardians of those youths, my message is simple, monitor activities and movements of your children and wards and make sure that their mission on the public space are legitimate otherwise, they should steer clear”, he said.
A Nigerian lady who suffers from the sickle cell disorder and who doctors feared wouldn’t live up to 20 years, is now in her 40s, married, and also a mother.
She took to Twitter to share her story and also to advise people.
She wrote,
“I am genotype SS. Growing up I was so used to being desperately sick and having blood transfusions that I thought it was something all children experienced. I grew up listening to doctors tell my mum not to have high hopes I might not live to be 20. My parents accepted their fate.”
She continued,
“Today I’m in my 40s. If my parents were alive they’d be grand parents. I have had a career spanning broadcasting, the development sector and politics. All of which I excelled at. I’m married. I’m still alive. It has NOT BEEN AN EASY ROAD not for me or loved ones.”
She also advised people to find out their genotype and to do multiple tests at different labs to be sure, before going into marriage.
Follow her thread below,
US-based Ghanaian lady and Instagram sensation, Jaye Love whose big butt turned dozens of heads at terminal three passengers’ lounge in Kotoka International Airport Ghana, has told her admirers – particularly females – to yearn for her intelligence and not just her endowment.
Narrating how she got tons of messages from different ladies who wished they had her body after photos and videos of her went viral online, Jaye stated that men’s interest in the physical appearance of a lady is declining as they are now more interested in how smart a lady is.
Jaye – an Instagram model, socialite, Club Host and a DJ – says a lady needs the intellectual tools to create a life she deserves.
She said in the interview with Kofi TV;
“Ladies who wish to be like me need to have my brain first. You need to have a brain because a body is nothing without one.
“Go to school or find something that you love, and the rest will follow. I receive so many messages. I receive messages from men who say they want their wives to look like me or some girls saying they want to look like me. I try to discourage that because you have to accept yourself the way you are. You have to fix yourself on the inside and everything else will follow.”
Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced that they will be stepping back from their role as senior members of the Royal Family.
According to the royal couple, the decision which came after several months of reflection and internal discussions will enable them work to become financially independent.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle also disclosed that they will be splitting their time between Britain and Canada, the North American country expected to be their second home.
The statement released by the royals reads;
“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution.
“We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen.
“It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment.
“We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages.
“This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity.
“We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.”
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu penned down a romantic message to his wife, Joke as he celebrated her on her birthday today January 8.
The Lagos State Governor who described his wife as loyal, virtuous, patient, humble, intelligent, smart and gracious, said he is thrilled at the strength and effortlessness with which she takes on her responsibilities pertaining to the affairs of the state and the home front.
Sanwo-Olu also prayed for God’s strength, blessing and peace upon his wife “in whom he is very well pleased”.
He wrote;
Loyal, Virtuous, Patient, Humble, Intelligent, Smart and Gracious.
These are the qualities I would use to describe you Ibijoke mi (my own) on this your special day and beyond.
I salute your steadfastness in the Lord, your support for me and your love for our family on this journey of governance which we have embarked on together.
As we trudge along on this leadership duty, I am thrilled at the strength and effortlessness with which you take on your responsibilities pertaining to the affairs of the state and the home front.
I must say, you have been a very reassuring prayer partner, confidant, cheerleader, my joyful place and above all my peace. Thank you for everything you have been to our Children and I.
It is my prayer on this special day, that the Lord will continue to keep you, bless you and strengthen you to continue to excel in the task that we have taken on.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY my dear wife in whom I am very well pleased, I love you unconditionally, and may the peace of the Lord continue to abide with you and grant you all your heart’s desires, Amen.
