A woman, Ngozi Akakem, who beat and stripped her friend for sleeping with her husband, has been imprisoned after being arraigned in a court in Owerri, Imo state.
Ngozi had physically assaulted Nkiru last month and recorded the incident on camera – the video was later posted on the internet after which it went viral.
According to reports, Ngozi went to Nkiru’s house with thugs and humiliated her at gunpoint – she was also said to have tried to blackmail her to pay to prevent the video from being released.
Ngozi was arraigned on a 10 count charge, yesterday, but she pleaded not guilty.
The Magistrate granted her bail to the tune of N1 million and the matter was adjourned to 28th of March, 2019. She was remanded in prison till she will perfect her bail conditions.
Award winning relationship content creator, Oloni has irked a section of twitter users with her latest post on the micro-blogging website.
The Influencer who have always claimed to be a Feminist shared her opinion on who she thinks a ‘man without shame’ is – and some twitter users have called her out for hypocrisy.
Her tweet reads ;
Honestly, when a guy lets me pay for something, i just think he does not have any shame
Twitter users are saying as a Feminist, she is not supposed to be bothered if a guy foots the bill or not .
Gunmen have reportedly killed the manager of a hotel belonging to ex-Nigerian international footballer, Osaze Odewingie, in Benin, Edo State.
The deceased identified as Osato Okunkpolo, was reportedly shot dead by members of Eiye and Aye who were engaged in a shootout in the area on Sunday night, February 17, at the hotel located at Erediauwa Street, off Upper Sokponba Road, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo.
The corpse has been deposited at the Bénin Central Hospital, Mortuary. He was married to a journalist, Anita Okunkpolo who works at a a local tabloid company in Benin City.
Mourning the deceased, MC Osato, believed to be his brother, wrote on Facebook:
“My big brother my Epa all the time your departure is still a choke to me which kept me indoor since the sad news of your death came. RIP my Epa all the time.”
A man was left bewildered after he made an order at a Chinese restaurant in Nigeria, only to be served an entire different meal.
According to the man, who took to twitter to narrate his ordeal, he ordered for Fried rice and Chicken breast at the restaurant near his house.
Upon getting home and opening the pack, he was so dumbfounded to have an entirely different meal in the pack.
His tweet below:
9pm today hungry,no food in fridge and needed something so fast..went down to d Chinese restaurant near my house.ordered for fried rice and chicken breast.after 10mins of waiting,Ask me where the chicken is ;blended into the gravy poured on it
9pm today hungry,no food in fridge&needed smtin so fast..went down to d Chinese restaurant near my house.ordered for fried rice and chicken breast.after 10mins of waiting,Ask me where the chicken is;blended into the gravy poured on it ????♂️# pic.twitter.com/yh6Y7Nmaxz
Nigerian social entrepreneur, Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, has taken to her social media page to plunge in on the marital crisis involving actors, Gbenro Ajibade and Osas Ighodaro.
Even as she tried to give her own advice to ensure things are resolved, she still showed whose side she was on – the entrepreneur lambasted Gbenro Ajibade over his recent outburst on social media.
According to her, a man leads the home and should not resort to bringing down his wife in public. For his online bashing of his better half, she opined that the model cum actor does not deserve Osas Ighodaro’s love.
In her own words,
“ON OSAS & GBENRO
This is my Son in my office, about 13months old in these photos in January 2019.
Mine is perhaps one of the most insane schedules a working woman can have.
On this day, I had important meetings at work, my Husband had travelled and my Son was ill, I was scared to take him to Creche so I packed a crib, his bags et al and took him to work. I took breaks in between calls & typing emails to change diapers and feed him.
I worked when he slept. That day, I learnt something very simple in a very profound way – RESPONSIBILITY TEACHES EMPATHY.
My colleagues came to check on my son & I seized the chance to tell the women to feel free to bring their children to work on challenging days like this if they have any.
People who work with me know I give a lot of room & support to our female staff. I menstruate so I understand the days they are moody & cranky. I know people have to come to work on days their boyfriends are breaking their hearts. Women go through multiple challenges in the line of duty while chinning up Professional Careers.
I read the ignominious public commentary Gbenro published on social media about his Wife, Osas yesterday & I cringe for Women who “marry down”.
To Bosses at Work & Husbands at home, if you’ve ever been responsible in your Life, you’ll know how to care & nurture. No one will need to teach you to be kind & liberal.
Even if Osas was ever wrong, that puerile outburst from an absentee husband/father is telling of his poor character.
I don’t hold brief for Osas & I hope she adjusts where/if she should but a Man whose diatribe on social media was intended to destroy you is unfit for your Leadership & undeserving of your Love.
One more reason I remain thankful for my healthy self esteem & radical mind which made me not marry till I turned 31 despite societal pressure but which also made me wait & live my life on my own terms until I met a grounded & solid Man who loves & respects me.
Men don’t come factory fitted or with NAFDAC No. so there are no perfect men anywhere but Never Marry Down Ladies. Keep Growing – Everything Good will come.
P.S. Enemies, It’s a Monday so I’m working and this has nothing to do with Feminism.”
Nigerian Barbie doll, Bobrisky has revealed that he was hosted by a “billionaire” during his recent trip to Port Harcourt.
In a video shared on his page, the effeminate is seen dressed in a bright tomato-red gown – he was on stage dancing as he was serenaded by a band belting out the tunes of ‘Lady in Red‘.
Sharing the video, Bobrisky wrote:
Haters can only hate but they can’t do anything ??. It was a billionaire that hosted me in ph city with four mopols with solid gun. And if you come here to drop your hate comment as usual I’m gonna block you. If you are not mad y must you even follow who you don’t like ? I’m not begging any idiots to like me. I’m a millionaire living large so keep your likeness ?
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has urged the Federal Government to declare a two or three-day public holiday so as to enable people travel to cast their vote.
NLC stated this as they expressed disappointment at INEC’s decision to postpone the presidential election last Saturday.
NLC said via a statement by its president, Comrade Ayuba Wabba:
“We at the Nigerian Labour Congress join other Nigerians in expressing our shock at the last minute postponement of the presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 16, 2019,” Wabba said.
“We share in the pains of those who in an uncommon show of patriotism, had to travel long distances to perform their civic duty. We similarly understand the outrage of those who had incurred huge and unquantifiable logistic costs. No explanation will be good enough given INEC’s repeated assurances and the zeal of Nigerians to cast their vote.
“However, given the fact that had the election taken place, a huge number of Nigerians would have been disenfranchised on account of gross and wide-spread logistic deficit, the postponement, as painful as it is, is a lesser evil of the two.”
The NLC however urged Nigerians to brace up for the rescheduled election and not to be disillusioned.
Fans and followers of Tanzanian singer, Diamond Platnumz, have slammed him after his current girlfriend, Tanasha Donna posted a video of his Valentine’s Day surprise to her.
These fans have claimed it’s strikingly akin to what Nigerian singer, Davido pulled off for his girlfriend, Chioma on the lovers’ day.
The East African singer who was in his country didn’t celebrate Valentine’s Day with Tanasha who lives in Kenya.
Instead, the singer sent gifts and musicians to sing to her at work.
The younger brother of a popular Zamfara blogger, Shafaatu M Bala, was kidnapped on his way from Tsafe to Gusau, Zamfara state.
According to reports, the kidnappers are demanding N15 million ransom to release the young man.
Read the post by a concerned Facebook user below:
“Jibril M Bala, a Junior brother to Shafaatu M Bala a popular Zamfara lady blogger was kidnapped on Friday on his way from Tsafe to Gusau Zamfara state, and his captors demanded 15 millions for as ransom.
From the audio tape conversation between the kidnappers and the only sister to Jibril Shafaatu she sorrowfully shed tears bagging the captors to collect one million and release the boy but they insist on 15 millions.
Wallahi Shafaatu has no hundred thousand, she’s junior cadre civil servant, she has no way to produce 15 millions. Let’s help them Don Allah
The spate of incessant killings and kidnappings is on the rise in Zamfara State, it is now a daily occurrence in many parts of the state, people are being abducted in broad daylight, bandits are audaciously enforcing taxes on villagers, IDPs are everywhere.
What can we do to help Jibril rescued. We pray for Allah to reunite Jibril and all people in captivity to their families.”
President Buhari has said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) owes Nigerians detailed explanation for its decision to delay the general elections.
Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) emergency caucus meeting at the party secretariat, President Buhari said:
‘‘Definitely, the reasons such incompetence manifested have to be explained to the nation. After the elections, we have to know exactly what happened and who is responsible.
‘‘The constitution and the laws protect INEC but they must not take us for granted. If for example, the National Assembly refused to approve what INEC wanted, then INEC would have more than enough reasons why they couldn’t perform.
‘‘If the time for the constitutional elections, four years after was not obeyed by the government and the system, INEC will have a case. But we do not understand why this inefficiency and we have to move into details after the election to find out who’s responsible.’’
Noting that the electoral commission had all the time and resources it needed to conduct the polls, the President said there was no justification ‘‘to wait for only six hours to postpone the votes’’, in the early hours of February 16.
The President also used the occasion to warn all political actors to ensure an environment free from intimidation and violence for all eligible citizens to peacefully cast their ballot on the Election Day. The President announced that he has directed security agencies to contain any acts of lawlessness before, during and after the elections.
‘‘We are not going to be blamed of trying to rig the elections. I want Nigerians to be respected. Let them vote whoever they want across the parties. I am not afraid, I have gone to all 36 states and Abuja and I think I have enough support across the country,’’ he said.
President Buhari urged all APC supporters to vote peacefully in the upcoming elections.
‘‘We have so much to do and I think we should again go back to our loyal, committed people in all constituencies. If anything happens we have nobody to blame. We have to tell our constituencies that they have to be patient and act in a very responsible way by going peacefully to vote again, and they should depend on party representatives at each of the 176,000 polling units,’’ he said.
News of the failing health of Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as “Baba Suwe’’ has come as a shocker. A media personality has disclosed this on grounds of anonymity.
In an interview, an anonymous broadcaster has claimed that actor Baba Suwe is terribly sick – The renowned OAP made it known that the Yoruba screen god has not received any help from colleagues in the industry.
This caused the radio presenter to berate Nollywood actors and call them selfish A well acclaimed radio broadcaster in Lagos has come out to make stunning revelations about Baba Suwe.
The OAP who did not want his or her identity disclosed these details to a media outfit called The Status. According to the anonymous broadcaster, Baba Suwe is terribly sick and on the verge of dying.
It was revealed by this person that the seasoned Yoruba actor is battling an unknown disease which is capable of claiming his life. This is not the first time this revelation has been made.
In the year 2016, Yomi Fabiyi, a Nigerian filmmaker, also made this statement. He had made this disclosure in a bid to pull the hands of other actors to help.
The OAP took to ranting about how selfish most actors are and how they never care for fellow filmmakers in need. Against this backdrop, the anonymous individual called out the names of several veteran acts. Baba Suwe allegedly down with unknown disease, colleagues not ready to help Baba Suwe.
He mentioned the likes of Jide Kosoko, Dele Odule, Mr Latin and Oga Bello. Then he accused them of not helping their colleague. His rant was directed at the fact that these men were running away from rendering assistance to Baba Suwe, and this was not because he was a bad man but because they were stingy.
“Baba Suwe is a good man. None of his people can say he is bad. And they are not helping him not because he behaved badly to them. They are not helping him because they care only about their family. That’s the nature of our actors, there is no exception.
Imagine the caliber of people I told you I had spoken to about Baba Suwe’s case, yet none looks his way yet. But if, God forbid, he dies from the problem, they would be all over the place eulogising his qualities which they helped killed by their lack of empathy.” According to him, no filmmaker should rely on any colleague or expect help from them.
However it seems this was why Yvonne Jegede removed her husband’s surname.
Cracks in the marriage was first noticed when it was reported that she and her husband, Abounce Fawole took off their wedding rings. Insiders disclosed that the actress first dropped a hint of the marital crisis in her 2-year-old marriage on Instagram late last year.
A vile photographer sparked outrage online after calling out his fellow men to rape any indecently dressed woman they come across.
Arinze Onyisi wrote: “So girls dress almost naked to malls and public places and you say they should not rape you. Iya laya yi. Won ma do aye e kuro. Won ma fi oko to buro ba aye e je… Tueh.”
He was called out for his statement but he stood his grounds, adding: “LMAO vex all you want. Men if you see any indecently dressed lady, kindly rape her. Condom on me. Infact, do raw. Anything she see make she take. Tueh fools.”
After he was called out, he took to his Instagram Stories to share a screenshot of a woman’s tweet supporting his statement.
The Afe Babalola University, ABUAD Alumni has called out DMW singer Peruzi over an alleged fraud of N600,000, which was meant to be payment for his service at their recent event.
According to ABUAD Alumni, the event took place on 5th of January, 2019 and Peruzzi who confirmed his availability when reached out to through DMW in-house producer Fresh VDM, was sent the money thereafter. According to the group, he confirmed receiving the money but failed to show up.
However the Afe Babalola University, ABUAD Alumni who accused Perruzi of defrauding them of N600K, gave him 7 days to pay back them and also add N400K as damages over his alleged unprofessional behavior.
Here is the letter below;
Recall, a similar incident occurred weeks ago after Kizz Daniel was held hostage by Babcock students, for allegedly collecting N3.5m without performing. According to the aggrieved Babcock students, Kizz Daniel who made them wait 7 hours for his performance showed up, but refused to move in because they couldn’t provide two G Wagons to convey him and his team.
However after the Babcock students rallied round and got a Benz for him, he then gave the excuse of N3.5m being too small for him since he is a well traveled artiste. However the claims by the Fly Boss Inc Boss got the students angry, and they reportedly tagged him a ‘scammer’ and demanded a refund from him. He however sent back the money.
CEO of Five star Group popularly known as E-Money, gave out four brand new Toyota cars as he marks his birthday today. The cars were given out to his staff for keeping his business going.
The renowned billionaire, also disclosed that his company will be expanding and therefore will be needing more hands on deck as he feels the need to take on the responsibility of growing the Nigerian economy.
E-Money wrote on Instagram:
It’s my birthday!!!!
What better way to celebrate than to bless some of the people who have been keeping my business going… Thanks to this amazing staff of the Fivestar group for all that they do,and my chef wasn’t left out also.
Remember to be diligent in all that you do because your hard work will surely pay off one day.
We will also be recruiting a lot of people this year into the Fivestar Group. The company is expanding and we need more hands on deck. We all have a collective responsibility of growing the Nigerian economy and we will continue to do what we can in our own little way… Stay tuned for details on how to apply…
Nigerian comedian has confirmed that ex BBN housemate, Alex actually rejected a Range Rover SUV from someone on her birthday.
Few days ago, Big Brother Naija star, Alex, celebrated her 23rd birthday. Her team threw her a surprise birthday party and presented her with a car.
Afterwards, the dancer and model was trolled for getting a panel beaten car while others said the car was given to her by a man and not her fans.
This prompted celebrity stylist, Swanky Jerry to reveal that Alex rejected a 2018 Range Rover presented to her as gift by someone.
He made this known on Instagram in an attempt to lay to rest the claims made against Alex.
According to Swanky, the car gift Alex received on her birthday was a gesture of love from her fans who contributed to make it a reality.
Though Swanky’s revelation was still in doubt but Comedian AY has now confirmed it in a live video on Instagram.
He said;
“I was aware that someone actually offered her a car, which she rejected, because of her dignity. She said she can’t accept the car. Because she know say no man go just carry car come give you, and I think that was touching.”
A Twitter user identified as @rozzeloya, who obviously want to go viral, has taken to the platform to advise men who has less than 500k in their bank account to abstain from sex.
According to the young lady, they should focus more on working hard rather than sleeping with a lady.
See her tweet below:
“Guys If you don’t have up to 500k in your bank account you don’t deserve s*x from us, go and work”
Guys If you don’t have up to 500k in your bank account you don’t deserve sex from us, go and work
However, some Nigerians has taken to her profile to rip her to shreds over her controversial statement.
Some accused her of being of a member of the transactional sex association and that is what they know how to do best – Taking money from rich guys for sex.
At the same time, some came to her defence arguing that she is at liberty to post whatever she likes
President Buhari has warned that anybody involved in ballot box snatching during the February 23rd and March 6th general elections will pay with his or her live.
Speaking at an All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus meeting in Abuja on Monday morning, February 18th, President Buhari said that an unlawful act such as ballot snatching will not be tolerated. He added that he has given the police and the military instructions to be ruthless with anyone that would want to cause trouble at polling units.
His words ;
I have briefed the law enforcement agencies. They have identified hotspots and flashpoints. They too should be prepared to move. They too must have made their arrangements as much as possible.
Anybody that decides to snatch boxes or lead thugs to the polling units may be the last unlawful action he will take.
I have told the military and the police to be ruthless. We are not going to be blamed that we want to riug elections. I want Nigerians to be respected. Let them go to wherever they want across the parties. I am not afraid. I have gone to the 36 states and Abuja. I think I have gotten enough support across the country to look after me.
I am going to warn anybody who thinks he has enough influence in his own locality to lead a body of thugs to snatch boxes or to disturb the voting system, he will do it at the expense of his own life”
Some Nigerians have been arrested by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), in a crackdown on foreigners residing in the country without proper documentation.
The crackdown has also led to the arrest of landlords and property owners who have rented out to non-Ghanaians with no immigration status.
According to the GIS, these rented properties and residences have become the haven for cyber fraudsters and other criminals.
“The use of such properties by persons who are illegally residing in the country make such owners liable of the offence of harboring an illegal migrant, as stipulated in Section 52(1)(b) of the Immigration Act 2000 (Act 573),” said a release signed by Comptroller-General, Kwame Asuah Takyi.
Reality TV star, Gifty Powers is married for the 2nd time to her daughter’s father after denying Mr. 2kay as the father.
Gifty made this known in an interview with The Vanguard where she mentioned that she is not disclosing the identity of her 2nd husband.
In her words :
“Well, a father is one who takes full responsibility of his child, who adores his child, who makes sure that an “ant” never reaches his child’s shoe lace.
So, to answer your question, I’m keeping the identity of my daughter’s father (my husband) because we always protect those we truly love,”
“This is my second marriage and yes, it is official and ordained by God. Well, my first marriage was never official (which I thank God actually).The truth is, everyone is trying to make a name just by playing unnecessary stunts available on ground.
Now, everyone is entitled to their own point of view whether ugly or stupid, but that doesn’t matter to me. I’ve got lots on my plate, especially now that I have a daughter in my life, that’s my number one priority and it will always be.
But I will cross millions of miles if any soul drags my daughter’s name or tap her unnecessarily, whether knowingly or unknowingly, she’s my life. So any talk is pointless.”
The photos of a clean and educated Babalawo(Native Doctor) identified as Orunmila Jogbodo Oluwo, has gone viral on Facebook.
Facebook user Adekunle Al Miftau Adeite, who countered Nollywood stereotypes of native doctors with photos of the clean and educated babalawo, wrote;
Nollywood’s stereotype of Babaláwo is a dirty raggedy human being. Let’s puncture that. This young man is not just a babaláwo, he’s an Oluwo. Clean. Neat. Educated. Aboru Aboye Orunmila Jogbodo Oluwo.
A quick check on his Facebook page revealed that he studied linguistics at University of Ibadan, and also has a large following on the platform.
As an Oluwo, my purpose is to help people to heal. Regardless of how difficult or stubborn a person is. Many people believe that they can outsmart Ifa or the Babalawo. What they fail to understand is that they hurt themselves and their progress. I share this to say, that all of you that are working hard to help people. Don’t get discourage, the broom of Ifa will always sweep away the hypocrites.
“People should see this guy called pastor Sunday nwaoga akpenchi asking me to make him rich after we will still post nonsense on my post on Facebook, the ancestors have arrested him today, this year shall be the of expose to all this evil man of God,isee.
If you are so called man of God and you want me to work for you no need to come close to my post just pick my #and call me.”
A Kano state Magistrate court has granted activist and convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, bail, after spending 63 days in prison.
Adeyanju was arrested on November 28th 2018 while leading a protest in Abuja. He was released on December 3rd 2018 from the federal prison in Keffi after meeting his bail condition and then re-arrested by a police team waiting around the prison. He has been in prison since then.
The court this morning, granted him bail in the sum of N50,000 and two sureties. The court also ordered him to deposit his international passport.
Adeyanju had spent 63 days in prison before his release was granted on Monday.
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said petroleum will be sold across the country from Wednesday, February 20th at N140/litre.
A statement released by Chinedu Okoronkwo, IPMAN’s National President, said the slash in price will last five days and end on the 25th of February.
IPMAN says the decision is to encourage many Nigerians to travel to their respective destinations to cast their votes duirng the Saturday February 23rd and March 6th election days.
“IPMAN was prompted to slash N5 from the N145 per litre official Petroleum pump price in a bid to motivate Nigerians to return to vote again on February 23. We urge all our members across Nigeria to immediately reduce the fuel pump price from N145 per litre to N140 per litre.
“This is because of the political situation that hit the country after INEC suddenly announced the postponement of presidential and National Assembly elections after Nigerians were fully prepared. We are all aware how Nigerians travelled to different parts of the country in order to exercise their civic duty; unfortunately, they heard a sad news of postponement of the polls.
“This made us deem it fit to reduce the pump price in order to ease their suffering, and to also motivate them to travel again to exercise their franchise on February 23.” the statement read
Self acclaimed billionaire and celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji had a rich woman’s dilemma on which car to drive out earlier today.
The 38-year old blogger, a mother of one based in the Banana Island area of Lagos State has showcase her fleet of cars – Range Rover, Mercedez Benz and also a Bentley which is close to a N100 million.
She wanted to step out yesterday, Sunday and felt confused about the car to drive out.
“Little girl problem. Wondering which car to drive out in today……lol. Seriously, nothing beats having money of your own. #toosweet!,” she captioned the photo.
A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to expose her friend who allegedly traffics Nigerian girls to Dubai for prostitution.
According to the lady identified as Lovelyn Bianca, the alleged trafficker goes by the name Precious Chinwe Orji from Uturu Onuaku in Abia state.
She said she specialises in taking desperate girls to Dubai for prostitution (including her) and makes them swear an oath with a native doctor not to run or reveal their secret..
It is also alleged that the girls take the oath with promise to pay her N3 million in the course of doing prostitution in the UAE city.
Bianca who admitted to doing prostitution in Dubai and taking the oath, also revealed that she has paid Precious the N3 million as promised.
She said she paid her 13,000 dirham twice and both of them are now free from each other.
She however made the video to warn other girls from falling into her trap.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has released a statement in reaction to reports that some thumb-printed ballot papers were found at Governor Yahaya Bello’s house.
According to the electoral body, the reports are false and that all sensitive materials are in the Commission’s custody or at the Central Bank of Nigeria’s vaults.
The statement reads,
“INEC’s attention has been drawn to stories that ballot papers have found their way to the hands of politicians who are thumb printing same for their favoured party. Specifically, reference has been made to Kogi Central Senatorial District.
This allegation is not true, as all sensitive materials are in the Commission’s custody or in the Central Bank’s vaults. The stamps in the ballot papers displayed do not represent any of the official stamps to be used in the forthcoming election.
”It should be noted that only duly stamped and dated ballot papers with the endorsement of the INEC Presiding Officer’s signature are valid and will be counted.”
Nollywood actor and estranged husband to actress Yvonne Jegede Fawole, Abounce Fawole was a notable absentee yesterday as she dedicated her baby in Church
