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‘SHE WAS MY BABY’ – Heartbroken mum blames Snapchat and Facebook after her daughter, 19, ‘took her own life’.

A DEVASTATED mum has blamed social media after her “beautiful” 19-year-old daughter took her own life five days before Christmas.

Chloe Davison was found dead at her family home in Lanchester , County Durham , on December 20 aged just 19

Her heartbroken mum, Clair, 44, said her daughter struggled with social anxiety and pinned the blame on social media.

She told the Newcastle Chronicle: “I blame social media a lot for what has happened. The impact it has, especially on younger people, can be devastating. Social media took over Chloe’s life – whether that be Snapchat or Facebook.

“She struggled socially from being at school so she didn’t work. Social media was her way of getting through the day. She didn’t go out a lot.

“Younger people need more help and education on social media.

“There are too many people out there who can say what they like because it’s not face-to-face.”

She added: “Other people did not see what we saw. Chloe was the joker, bubbly and hilarious. She was the life and soul of the party.

“Chloe was beautiful, but she didn’t see that. She cared so much about how people saw her. She would post a picture on social media and want all her family to like it. If it wasn’t good enough she’d remove it.”

Clair, a Post Office worker, said the family didn’t celebrate Christmas and don’t think they will ever again.

She said her “world has been completely shattered”.

Woman pours hot water on her niece in Kogi state (Graphic Photos)

A woman has been arrested for pouring hot water on her niece who lives with her in Ajaokuta township in Kogi state.

A facebook user, Enikan Olusanya, shared pictures of the little niece, showing the scalds she sustained from the hot water burn on her arm and leg.

Sharing the graphic photos, he wrote ;

This wicked woman maltreated this girl which happened to be Her Senior Sister Daughter. This incident happened in Ajaokuta Steel Township, Ajaokuta local Government, Kogi state, Nigeria.

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Ubi please stay away, we know your plan – Davido jokingly tells Ubi Franklin as he wishes Chioma’s sister a happy birthday

Nigerian Singer, Davido aimed a sly dig at Ubi Franklin as he jokingly told him to stay away from Chioma’s sister, Jennifer Rowland who he wished a happy birthday.

The exchange ensued after Ubi Franklin who wished Jennifer a happy birthday, also asked her to make him a dress they will be wearing to Davido’s son, Ifeanyi’s first birthday party.

Chioma’s sister, Jennifer.

However, Davido raised an eyebrow to that comment and hastily swooped in to tell Ubi to stay off.

See the exchange below;

”Please save me” – Nigerian lady allegedly sold into slavery in Lebanon cries out for help (video)

A Nigerian lady identified as Omolola Ajayi, has cried out for help after she was allegedly sold into slavery in Lebanon.

Miss Ajayi who disclosed that her parents, Mr. Kehinde Ajayi and Mrs. Felicia Ajayi live at Offa Garage at Under Bridge in Ilorin, Kwara State, alleged that a family friend deceived her into being sold into slavery.

She said in the viral video;

“A family friend introduced me to the Lebanese that brought me here to teach their children English language. It turned out to be a lie. When I got here, they collected my passport and kept it. I asked why they did that, I was told that I had been sold as a slave. What I’m facing here is not a small thing. I hope I don’t die. If we’re sick, they wouldn’t take us to hospital and they only give us analgesic. Half of the people we came to Lebanon together with have died.

“The person I’m with now wants to rape me, but I didn’t agree. I’m struggling with him. He has collected my phone. He said that he wouldn’t return it until I accept his sexual advances. If he is sleeping or has gone out, I take the phone.

“I told my boss that I wanted to be returned to Nigeria, he replied that he has paid for me; that dead or alive, he owns me. I have a three-year-old baby in Nigeria. Feminique Life Support, please help me, have mercy on me! I want to take care of my daughter. Please don’t let my death make my parents cry.

“The other girl I worked with has travelled so he could come at me again. Please help me, don’t allow them to kill me in this country. I don’t even have a room to sleep. I sleep on the floor, in the parlour, in this cold weather. I’m not even given a cloth to cover; I wear rags. Please help me because as this man tried to rape me, I pushed him away, so I am scared of him dying by my hands because they’ll kill me too.

“My child doesn’t know me and I am suffering too much. The work I came here to do is different from what they are using me for here, and as I speak, I’m even ill and the only drug I had been given was analgesic.”

Here is the video below;

Lola Omotayo showers Anita Okoye’s twins with love despite the animosity between their husbands

Singer, Peter Okoye’s wife, Lola Omotayo recently took to her social media page to share photos taken with Anita and Paul Okoye’s twins – Nathan and Nadia Okoye.

Apparently Peter and Paul Okoye’s wives aren’t letting the animosity between their husbands keep them from having a good relationship with each others’ kids. (Which is a good thing)

In the caption, she revealed her love for the twins and how they make her heart melt.

See below.

“Law abiding” pedestrian seen waiting for traffic light to change (Video)

A man is fast becoming a viral sensation on social media after he showed his ‘law abiding’ side by waiting for a traffic light to change (even though he was on foot)

The Instagram user, @iam_chrismiles, who shared the video, mocked the pedestrian with a caption which reads ;

Ebonyi people oo… dude waited for the traffic light… this guy must be a vehicle

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Actress Toyin Abraham shuts down herbal business, barely three months after launch

Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has announced that she is shutting down her fertility herbal business due to ‘structural disagreement’ with her partners.

The proud mother of one launched the business in October last year, shortly after she birthed her first child, IreOluwa.

However, barely three months after launch, the actress has taken to her social media handle to state that the business would be closing, but all pending offers would be attended to.

She shared ;

“I want to thank you all for the continuous suport of my brand and businesses, especially Toyin herbal. however, I am putting a stop to the brand, this is due to some structural disagreement with my partners.

All pending orders would be attended to and refunds made. if you don’t get a feedback in two weeks, kindly revert, we are on to the next business. thank you Toyintitans you guys are uncommon”.

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Actor Chinedu Ikedieze shows off Multimillion Naira mansion (Video)

Popular Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze popularly called as ‘Aki’ has revealed how he spent his Christmas holiday in his newly-built multi-million Naira mansion which he erected in his hometown, Uzuakoli in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State.

Watch the video of the massive building below:

Chinedu Ikedieze began his career in Nollywood in 2000.

He started his journey to stardom in 2003 and with consistent hard work his fame rose after starring in the blockbuster movie ‘Aki na Ukwa’ where he played the role of a problem child alongside his close friend and colleague, Osita Iheme .

‘I disown you and your child publicly – Nigerian man slams his ex-wife after she allegedly sold his properties to church members, vows not to marry again

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A Nigerian man, Olayinka Odukoya Ajibola has publicly announced his decision of becoming an atheist after stumbling upon compelling facts about his ex-wife allegedly stealing and selling his properties to church members.

Questioning the motive behind the act, the distraught Nigerian man vowed not to marry again over the incident he described as the lowest point one can go.

Olayinka wrote;

I BECOME AN ATHEIST AND WILL NEVER MARRY AGAIN…..

I got compelling facts about my ex wife selling my properties to our church members few weeks after running away with my kids and properties….

1) what really do you want? Money? We are not poor

2) You want to enrich your new bf?

3) You want to travel to London…..? I can afford to send OlaBoy to London every month.

4) Here are my decisions….I disown you and your child publicly….today….

5)You shall NEVER bear my name again..you shall never be called where they call Odukoya

6) I wish you well in your life… You are free to break a marriage…. but stealing spouse properties to sell to church members…..it’s the lowest ebb

PLEASE NO STUPID PHONE CALLS…AM SANE…I DIDNT MAKE MISTAKES TYPING..NO ONE SHOULD EVER CALL ME ON THIS

He also lashed out at church members whose gossip according to him, is enough reason to try out atheism.

Olayinka wrote;

TO MY CHURCH MEMBERS….WE ARE DIVORCED..WE ARE SEPARATED…WE ARE NEVER GOING TO BE TOGETHER AGAIN IN THIS WORLD

Keep your prayers for your families, we do not need your prayers again..it’s too late for us…..sliding into my inbox to ask questions is sheer hypocrisy…This has been the most celebrated trending breakup of the past couple of months.. To say you never heard means there is no truth in you…and you are worst than the Sadducees …I want nothing to do with you or your gossips…keep away from me… You alone is enough reason to try Atheism….

Stop insulting me with Jesus talk… Keep away from me…

“I met my wife in jail” – US politician shares his love story

James E. Clyburn, an American politician of the Democratic Party serving as House Majority Whip, took to Twitter to reveal how he met his wife.

The Majority Whip representing South Carolina’s 6th District said he was arrested during a civil rights march and while in jail, he met his wife.

She brought him food and ate with him. He later found out she knew him all along and had been plotting to meet him.

He tweeted: “I met my wife in jail after being arrested during a civil rights march. She brought me food and shared a hamburger with me. Turns out, she knew who I was and had been plotting to meet me for some time. We were married for 58 years.”

James Clyburn’s wife, Emily Clyburn died in September 2019 after 58 years of marriage. A Columbia, SC street has been renamed in her memory.

James Clyburn’s tweet narrating how he met his wife has gone viral after being liked by over 59. 4 K Twitter users.

Japanese billionaire is giving out $9 million to his Twitter followers to see if the money makes them happier

Japanese billionaire, Yusaku Maezawa has announced that he will be conducting a social experiment by giving out $9 million to 1,000 people on Twitter to see if it improves their happiness.

The online shopping mogul who made the announcement via a YouTube video, described the contest as a “serious social trial” to see what impact a million yen ($9,000) could have on 1000 people’s life.

The billionaire who tied the giveaway to the idea of basic income, or the theory of providing a periodic no-strings-attached payment to all citizens that has gained traction in some political circles and is backed by Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Andrew Yang, urged contestants who are only expected to retweet his January 1 post to use the money “as they like” and to answer regular questionnaires about how they’re using it.

Almost everyone was eligible for the contest which ended on January 7. Over 4 million people participated and it is expected a lottery will determine those who chosen. Maezawa will personally notify them in a direct message within two to three days, while the impact of the money will be tracked through regular surveys.

He also held same contest in January 2019, promising 100 million yen roughly $914,000 to 100 Twitter users. Maezawa who is worth an estimated $2 billion according to Forbes, broke records through the contest as his January 2019 tweet became the most retweeted ever at the time with 4.68 million retweets. Winners of the January 2019 contest ended up with a bit more than $9,000 each.

The Japanese billionaire is said to be the first private passenger to fly around the moon with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. He is also known for his high spending on art, sports cars and his predilection for musing on ideas like a world without money.

Singer May D celebrates his Swedish wife Carolina Wassmuth on her birthday.

Nigerian singer, May D is celebrating his wife Carolina Wassmuth, who is a year older today.

The singer took to Instagram to share the above photo of his wife with the caption : Y’all help me wish my wife a happy birthday! Love you Bunzz! Not easy to keep up with me for so long!

The couple who got married in November 2018, have a son named Ethan.

BBNaija’s Leo DaSilva reflects on the time he wanted to become a Catholic priest .

Big Brother Naija reality star, Leo DaSilva has revealed he once had the desire of becoming a Catholic priest.

Sharing a throwback photo from a decade ago with a Catholic Bishop during his confirmation ceremony, he wrote:

“One day I will tell the story of how close I was to becoming a priest. Myself and the Bishop in 2010 during one of my confirmation ceremonies before I became a full catholic member.”

”My Husband Is Gay, His Boyfriend Lives In Lekki” – Distraught Woman Cries Out.

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A woman has taken to her social media page to lament after she discovered her husband had an extramarital affair with another man.

According to the message shared by relationship blogger and love expert, Joro Olumofin, the woman got to know about her husband’s homosexual activities last year and she is prepared to leave him this year.

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African American Depressive Sad Broken Heart Concept

Her message to Joro reads ;

Joro, my husband is gay, i got to find out last year. His boyfriend is a married man living in Lekki.

I am leaving him this year, already told my parents. Ladies your husband may be gay. So many men are gay today but they need a wife for cover up.

Georgina Onuoha shares throwback photo from when she bagged PhD, sends strong message to parents

Actress Georgina Onuoha has advised parents to always speak life into their children.

Georgina made the statement as she shared throwback photos from the time she bagged a PhD.

According to her, she made after she was told that she would never amount to nothing.

Sharing the photos, she wrote a lengthy caption which reads ;

“Time flies
Flashback Friday
#two years ago I bagged this one
My daughter asked me this evening, “mom why do I keep seeing Phd candidate on all your paper work and documents?
Me, I’m just pulling the bull by the horn.
Why? Do you want to become a doctor?
Me: Anything is possible child especially when you are constantly be told “ you will never amount to anything without me”
Child: I see. I want to become a brain surgeon
Me: It’s in your DNA. Reach for it child because girls with dreams become women with visions.
Having such affirmative conversations with our kids is crucial and important.
Always speak life into them.
I was always told, “ you will never amount to anything “
Me, “watch me smash those ceiling glasses”.
Still I rise.
2020 mindset
Reach for the Stars
The journey of one thousand kilometers begins with a step, take it one by one at your own pace.
Reach for your stars and never let the naysayers dim your lights.
No tears, No Pain No gain .
Just Do It”.

 

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Time flies Flashback Friday #two years ago I bagged this one ☝️ My daughter asked me this evening, “mom why do I keep seeing Phd candidate on all your paper work and documents? Me, I’m just pulling the bull by the horn. Why? Do you want to become a doctor? Me: Anything is possible child especially when you are constantly be told “ you will never amount to anything without me” Child: I see. I want to become a brain surgeon Me: It’s in your DNA. Reach for it child because girls with dreams become women with visions. Having such affirmative conversations with our kids is crucial and important. Always speak life into them. I was always told, “ you will never amount to anything “ Me, “watch me smash those ceiling glasses”. Still I rise. 2020 mindset Reach for the Stars ✨ The journey of one thousand kilometers begins with a step, take it one by one at your own pace. Reach for your stars and never let the naysayers dim your lights. No tears, No Pain No gain . Just Do It.

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Foluke Daramola takes her kids on vacation to Maryland (photos)

Actress Foluke Daramola is presently on vacation in Maryland, USA with her two kids.

The actress who recently honored veterans in the yoruba movie industry, shared photos from the trip with the caption:


“Love from Maryland, it’s a snowy city here but love it all the same”

Foluke Daramola-Salako is a Nigerian actress. She was nominated for Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 2013.

Four Year Old Suffers Paralysis After Lady Banged Her Head On The Floor For Saying She Was Tired..

A young child is currently in a battle for her life after she was physically by a lady whom she lives with.

The facebook user who shared the story wrote ;

Could This Be Accident Or Wickedness?

For demanding that she needed to take a break from her lesson, Erdoo Luper Amu, four years is now battling with life at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) Makurdi.

Her helpless father, Luper Amu said he initially declined to honour the request to allow his daughter to live in Makurdi with Laadi Terhemba Amo, who is now the reason why his daughter is battling with life.

According to the father of the four-year old, his daughter incured the wrath of Mrs. Amo when she complained that she could no longer continue with “reading” and be allowed time to rest.

Angered(?) by the request, Mrs. Amo is said to have hit the little girl on her head, as she fall on the tiles floor of her living room. But Erdoo’s forearms and head, her body system from the waist to the hind limbs are not moving.

I’ll furnish you with details of the situation here as soon as am done with investigation.

Meet Naira Marley’s First Son Jojo That Looks Exactly Like Him

Meet Naira Marley’s First Son

Controversial singer, Naira Marley who stormed the music scene with several hits songs that kept his name on the lips of many Nigerians, has been recognized and embraced by many for his strong singing abilities but people know little or nothing about his family, most especially his son that looks exactly like him.

The soapy crooner who is married to two women, is blessed with four kids, who are all British citizens staying in the United Kingdom.

There is one of his children who shares a striking resemblance with him, and it is no other than his first son named Farouq Fashola aka Jojo Marlian.

Jojo who recently turned 4, has over 12,000 followers on Instagram. He is a brother to cute identical twin girls Aishat and Simiat.

Two months ago, Naira Marley, took his fans and followers on social media by surprise after sharing some rare photos of his son, on the occasion of his 4th birthday ceremony.

The rapper accompanied the photo post with a touching caption in which he wished his little man Jojo Marlian, a happy birthday celebration, expressing his undying love for the celebrant on his special day.

Tboss still hiding her baby’s face, reason revealed (Photos)

Big Brother Naija 2017 star, Tboss is still hiding her baby’s face as seen in pictures she shared on her social media page which she took with the baby last Christmas.

She had captioned the photo ;

“Taking pictures with children- Is an Absolute Struggle ?
Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
To get just a single nice clear photo you better be ready to take 100 or more pictures.
And if you’re wearing make up- Oh well: Better not wear any next time
Happy New Year.
Welcome to 20/20″.

From hiding and denying that she was pregnant to now keeping the face of the baby away from the public, Tboss feels the world is not ready to see what her baby’s face looks like.

Perhaps, this might be her way of keeping the public from knowing who the child’s father is. Since her face is hidden, no one will be able to investigate a resemblance to any of the rumored fathers.

Court sentences Olusegun Runsewe to jail months after he called Bobrisky a national disgrace

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The Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture, Olusegun Runsewe, has been sentenced to jail.

Runsewe’s sentencing comes months after he called popular Nigerian cross-dresser, Bobrisky a national disgrace.

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama on Thursday, January 9, convicted and sentenced Runsewe to jail for contempt of court. The judge, Jude Okeke, who gave the order, said Mr Runsewe should be kept in the facility of the Nigerian Correctional Service in Kuje “until he purges himself of contempt.”

The judge described Mr Runsewe’s act as highly contemptuous and ordered that he should be arrested with immediate effect and hand him over to the NCS pending when he retraces his steps. He said this would serve as a deterrent to others who abuse office and disobey court orders with disdain.

Justice Jude Okeke made the order while ruling on a motion drawn from a suit filed by Ummakalif Limited against Minister of the FCT, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), DG of NCAC, and the Minister for Culture and Tourism, as the first, second, third and fourth defendants respectively.

In the motion, the claimant sought an order of the court committing Runsewe to prison for contempt of court order made on December 15, 2017.

Most Beautiful Melanin Girl in Nigeria World, Anita Ogbobine shares new stunning photos

Lagos based model and the current Most Beautiful Melanin Girl in Nigeria World Anita Ogbobine shared these two beautiful facial portraits photos.

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Anita Ogbobine was crowned Most Beautiful Melanin Girl in Nigeria World in 2019.

Seun Kuti gives a stern warning ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan to desist from running for president in 2023

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Grammy nominee, Seun Kuti has given a stern warning to ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan to desist from running for president in 2023.

Goodluck was reportedly said to have announced plans to run for president in the next election and Seun Kuti has a few words for the politicians.

Seun warned him not to bother trying to run for president as Nigerians suffered terribly under his regime.

U SAY AM O OR U NO SAY AM, NO EVEN TRY AM. NOT AFTER ALL D YRS OF SHUFFERING AND SHMILLING, INJUSTICE, KWARUPTION, ETC WEY WE GO TRU UNDER YUR GOVT. UNA STILL TINK WE B MUMU ABI, OK

SO D PEOPLE FOR OUR SUPREME COURT NO DEY SEE ANYTHING WRONG WIT ALL DIS SELEction DEM DEY CALL ELECTION WEY DEM DEY DO FOR DIS CONTRI, ALL D BALLOT BOXES STOLEN, GUNSHOTS AT POLLING STATIONS, ETC, ALL DIS NO CONCERN OUR SUPREME COURT ABI. WE DEY LOOKU AND LAUGHU

Nigerian lady narrates how her sister who is a face model was rejected by a MUA for being an amputee

A Twitter user took to the platform to narrate how her younger sister who is a face model was rejected by a client for being an amputee.

The Twitter user @orangechild_, said the client who first lied about “something coming up” when her sister arrived the photoshoot facility, subsequently called her manager to rant about the modelling agency they contacted, sending her an amputee.

Read her tweets below;

The face model got an offer after her story went viral on the social media platform;

It’s 2020 & i still don’t like stupid people – Simi discloses

Simi discloses

Talented singer and songwriter, Simi has disclosed that she still dislikes stupid people.

Simi happens to be very vocal on social media and her remarks often receive lots of bashing with making her one of the not so liked artistes in the country.

She once revealed that she can tolerate some things but not stupid people and it appears she still does.

She took to her Twitter page to state that “stupid people” are still the bane of her existence even in the new year.

I would not mind to have any of them – Speed Darlington reveals his plans to shoot his shot at any of the Otedola sisters

Speed Darlington reveals

Nigerian singer and Instagram sensation, Speed Darlington has revealed his plans to shoot his shot at any of the Otedola sisters.

Speedy who has been “in love” with Dj Cuppy for years never hesitates to declare his love for her on social media.

However, this time he appears to be quite serious about marrying into the Otedola family.

Speedy took to his Instagram page to share a beautiful picture of Cuppy and her sister Temi who happens to be Mr Eazi’s girlfriend stating that he would love to have any of them as his sister in law.

Photos from the wedding ceremony of former Catholic Reverend Sister who married a policeman

former Catholic Reverend Sister

Photos from the wedding ceremony of a Catholic Reverend Sister who quit her religious devotion to get married to a police officer has surfaced, days after her pre-wedding photos went viral on social media.

The former Catholic Reverend Sister who posed in different traditional attires in her traditional wedding photos, was spotted carrying a cup of wine to serve her husband, which is one of the marriage rites performed during Igbo traditional weddings.

Here are the photos below;

Burna Boy’s girlfriend, Stefflon Don officially initiated to the Marlians gang

Stefflon Don officially initiated

Burna Boy’s girlfriend, Stefflon Don has officially been initiated to the marlians gang after she tweeted about Naira Marley’s new song.

Stefflon Don is in love with Naira Marley’s track “Tesumole” and she can’t keep calm about it.

The rapper who is currently having a well time with her boyfriend in Nigeria took to her Twitter page to simply tweet “Tesumole” and fans went wild.

They flooded her comment section and begged her to make a video of herself dancing the now-famous dance steps while others used the opportunity to welcome her to the Marlians family.

See her tweet below:

‘It only made the victory more sweet ‘- Super Falcon star, Asisat Oshoala reacts after Nigerian officials didn’t vote for her to win the CAF Award

Asisat Oshoala reacts

Super Falcons of Nigeria and FC Barcelona player, Asisat Oshoala has taken to Twitter to react after discovering that five Nigerian officials didn’t vote for her to win the CAF Award which she eventually won without their votes.

At the CAF Player of the Year Awards, which took place on Tuesday night in Egypt, the 25-year-old was crowned Africa’s best female footballer for the year for the 4th time after previously winning it in 2014, 2016 and 2017.

She beat Ajara Nchout of Cameroon and Thembi Kgatlana of South Africa to win the award.

In one of the voting documents released by the Confederation of African Football, it was revealed that five Nigerians officials including four-time African Women’s of the year footballer, Perpetua Nkwocha failed to vote for Asisat Oshoala for the top price.

Reacting on Twitter, she wrote: ‘It only made the victory more sweet …..CHILD OF THE CONTINENT. It’s a blessing to know how much lives I’ve touched and inspired across AFRICA in my young age. All love from this side.’

Mercy Johnson releases trailer for ‘The Legend of Inikpi’ Movie to hit cinemas nationwide on January 24

A visual fest of the ancient cultures of the Igala and Bini kingdoms, Mercy Johnson Okojie has just released the trailer for her first produced full length feature ‘The Legend of Inikpi’ which hits cinemas in Nigeria and Ghana on the 24th of January, 2020. The film features a stellar cast of Nollywood heavyweights including Mercy Johnson Okojie, Sam Dede, Odunlade Adekola, Saidi Balogun, Paul Obazele and others.

Beloved of her father King Attah Ayegba, Mercy Johnson’s ‘The Legend of Inikpi’ is the true story of revered Igala princess ‘Inikpi Oma Ufedo Baba’ who chooses to give her life for the freedom of her homeland.

Watch trailer here:

The producer explained, “I believe I’ve been called to tell Nigerian stories. From the feedback we have so far, people are ready to know more about our culture and our past. It’s an honour to be the vessel to tell these stories.”

Set in the ancient Kingdoms of Igala and Bini, The Legend of Inikpi tells the true story of two great kingdoms on the brink of war. When the Oracle informs King Attah of Igala Kingdom of the human sacrifice demanded by the gods, the king plunges into despair, haunted by the ghosts of his past; this is a sacrifice he is not prepared to give.

With critical buzz surrounding the screenings already, the epic flick stars Mercy Johnson Okojie as Queen Omele, Sam Dede as Attah Ayegba (king of Igala kingdom), Paul Obazele as Oba Esigie of the Bini Kingdom while Odunlade Adekola co-stars as Prince Attah Ayegba, Saidi Balogun as the Oracle of Igala kingdom with newcomer Nancy Ameh as the titular Princess Inikpi. ‘The Legend of Inikpi’ was directed by Frank Rajah.

Tickets for the movie are sold at www.nairabox.com. The Legend of Inikpi premieres on January 19, 2020 and hits the cinemas across Nigeria and Ghana on the 24th of January 2020.

The film is distributed by Silverbird Film Distribution. Media partners include Pulse, Bella Naija, Legit, Ynaija, Naijaloaded, YabaleftOnline, TVC, Silverbird Television, Goldmyne TV, The Beat 99.9FM, Rhythm FM Ameyaw Debrah, African Movie Channel, Sodas and popcorn, WildFlower PR and Nollywood Reinvented.

To escape deportation, two Nigerian nationals living illegally in India stage fake fight in crowded market to land themselves in jail (Photos/Video)

In a futile attempt to escape deportation, two Nigerian nationals who have been living illegally in India for the past six years, allegedly staged a fight in a crowded market in Greater Noida, to land themselves in jail.

Their alleged plan, however backfired when a video of the incident, which took place last Saturday afternoon, went viral and came to the attention of police.

Ose and Ayuvoi, who stay in Sector Omega 1, Greater Noida, were seen attacking each other with a big knife and a blunt object at Jagat Farm market by eyewitnesses, said police.

“We received the information from a passerby. The two men were brought to the Beta 2 police station. No one filed a complaint and there were no injuries. They were released after signing personal bonds,” said Tanu Upadhyay, circle officer 1, Greater Noida.

Charles Kennedy, a representative of an outfit working for Nigerians in India, told TOI that the two men came to India in 2014 on tourist visas and had been living illegally since then.

“They knew that they were illegal citizens and in order to continue living here, they probably staged this fight. I have informed police and they will be deported to Nigeria very soon,” he said.

Police stated they realised that the fight was fake after they saw the video.

“In the video they are seen attacking each other. However, not a single injury was reported. It seems that they staged the scene to get arrested. I have personally asked the local intelligence unit (LIU) to facilitate their deportation in the next 10 days,” said Upadhyay.

In July 2019, Noida police had checked the documents of more than 300 foreign nationals living in Greater Noida. Out of these, 60 were found to be illegal citizens.

Noida police say that a lot of foreigners come to the city for education and medical purposes and stay back.

“We run campaigns from time to time to filter them out. A massive crackdown is being planned now too,” Upadhyay said.

Watch the video below,

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