A Nigerian lady is currently in ‘severe pains’ as a result of the lingering strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.
In a post shared on her Facebook page, Nwede Chiamaka Stella Maris, revealed that she just lost her Masters Degree admission and Scholarship to a South African University owing to the ASUU strike.
She wrote :
”Sad Saturday
I lost my master admission from university of cape town south Africa scholarship for final years student from South African women in science and engineering (SAWISE)
I lose the scholarship and admission because I was not able to submit my complete transcript and reference letters.( one of my wicked lecturer I mention his name as referee disappointed me,even though I told him before submitting it ).
Asuu,NANS and FG continue
So painful
After my struggle
After my wonderful essay
After gaining admission to best university in African
After gaining best scholarship from SAWISE
Master that suppose to start in November or December
All of them is now a waste
My village people
Not angry much cos I just apply for it to try my luck for the first time
Earlier today, a woman identified as Miriam Shehu called out singer Banky W for allegedly receiving N57million from President Muhammadu Buhari. (Read here)
Banky W in his reaction, said it is a false allegation and has threatened to sue the accuser
He wrote:
FALSE. COMPLETELY false and untrue. I’ve never met this person, and never collected a dime to do anything for this President. I DARE YOU to show proof of the false stories you are peddling. Why would I be running on an independent party in my own constituency if that was my plan?
Someone can tweet “Banky W has collected 57 million contract to do PR for Buhari” and get hundreds of retweets/believers in a few mins, without anyone actually bothering to ask for proof. It is COMPLETELY false, but noone cares for the truth.
I can’t spend time engaging in a Twitter war with people who clearly don’t care about facts and truth, and prefer to push slander and lies because it makes for juicy news, regardless of who they need to drag in the dirt.
I’ve called my lawyers, and sent screenshots of the latest lies and slander used against me. I hope the people who posted them are prepared to provide PROOF in court. Shey you have dragged my name in the mud again, you MUST provide proof of your accusations or you will go to jail
Tennis Star, Naomi Osaka emerged victorious from the just concluded Australian Open, after beating Petra Kvitova 7-6 (2) 5-7 6-4 in a dramatic final.
The first grand slam of the year 2019 proved to be highly entertaining, as the Japanese youngster went home with the trophy.
Beating Serana in the US Open final last September is one thing, winning back to back grand slam title is another big thing.
Naomi Osaka said she was in a state of shock after winning the Australian Open 2019, the 21-year-old said;
“I felt like I was in a state of shock through the entire trophy presentation’
The youngster will collect a $4.1 million AUD check, which is over One Billion Naira. The runner-up, Petra Kvitova will earn half that amount: $2.05 million AUD.
Rapper Kanye West new hairstyle which he debuted days ago, reportedly costs $500 to maintain on a daily basis.
Kanye debuted his new look Friday as he arrived at his office in Calabasas, and as you can see, he’s sporting fresh cut lines all over his head.
Sources claim Kanye West spends up to $500 every day on haircuts, which is $182,500 per year.
Aside from Kanye West new hairstyle , fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Yandhi, his official follow-up to 2017’s Ye.
Over the past few months, he’s been spotted in the studio with numerous artists such as Lil Wayne, Migos, Timbaland, and more.
Nigerian Actress and Filmmaker, Nazo Ekezie in an exclusive interview with Goldenpearlmedia cried out that she is tired of being lonely and wants a man so bad.
The Ozubulu- Anambra State born screen diva lamented that she wants a man that would love her for who she is not as a TV star.
Here are excerpts from the interview ;
Can you tell more about you?
My name is Nazo Ekezie. I am from Anambra State. Ozubulu to be precise. I’m the second child of four children. My father is late but my mother is still here.
How long have you been acting?
I have been here professionally since 2010.
Which was your first shot?
They were couple of movies I did. Two or three scenes, sometimes 5 then I go back to school but THANKS FOR COMING produced by Uche Nancy brought me to limelight. After than I did another one titled Assassins with the likes of Mike Ezuruonye, Chacha Eke, and other. They were couple of other ones, but these were the movies that made people take me seriously as an actor.
Recently, you went into movie production, what inspired that move?
As some point I wanted to try something new. I developed this love for filmmaking. It has been there for a while. So, in 2018, I produced my first film. It’s titled Flawed. Featuring Ebere Okaro, More Duncan, my humble self, and other amazing actors.
How do you choose your cast?
There was no particular criteria before I choose my cast because I am that kind of person that watches movies a lot. So, if I see new faces that know their onions well, I take note of them. I have this producer eye.
So, it wasn’t really difficult for me to know who and who would be in my film. I had taken mental note of those that I wanted.
I called them up negotiated with them and that was it.
What plans do you have for the movies, is it a cinema movie or YouTube?
This particular production, would be on CD and for the internet.
What were the challenges you passed through as first time producer?
I think doing a movie as a producer and also acting in same movie should be for only superheroes, because it was not easy at all. I had to think for everyone to make sure that the production goes well.
It was not funny at all. I had to think from every angle to make sure everything was okay. I had a very good production manager, but I really got myself worked up.
Well, some people said it’s because it was my first time, that soon, I’d get used to it.
Another big challenge, I had was location issue. I paid for an office space in Lekki, then like a day before the shoot, the man in charge of the space called and said we can’t move in that the office was locked. Some government officials locked the place up. Then, he wouldn’t refund my money on time to get another office space. It was very tough, but I refused to be discouraged.
We just changed plans and moved on.
The good thing is, I have learned my lessons. Now I know what those other producers face. What they pass through. Now I understand them better. I have learned anything can go wrong during production. And most times, some mistakes or lapses is not entirely their faults.
What message is the movie passing?
Flawed the movie, is trying to say that people have reasons for doing what they do. We all are not perfect. No matter how good and perfect we seem to look from the outside, there are lots of issues we still have to deal with on the inside.
There are certain actions that people take and nobody would truly understand why, until he or she gets close to realise the reason behind that action. Nobody, male nor female should sit in one corner and criticize anybody’s actions without knowing what prompted it.
Everybody struggles with something. No matter how popular you are, no matter how great you look, there’s a demon you’re fighting within. Nobody everyone around you would understand.
The movie also teaches that love concurs. That love would make everything right again.
These days everyone, especially celebrities are always online showing off different lifestyle, what’s your take on?
I can only say that it depends on who and what you want for yourself.
I think my biggest problem is realness. I don’t know how to fake it or pretend. I can’t even snap besides someone’s car because there is no gain in it. I’m so real to a fault. Although the society would expect more from us as a celebrities. A lot of actors are pressured by the society.
Nigerians are conflicted, they want you to be humble, then the next minute, the complain you are too humble.
These problems are often created by women. So, if people tend to live fake lifestyles, I won’t blame them. They have to meet up.
Are you in any relationship now?
I’m very very single and available.
What’s your spec of a man?
In the course of my job as an actor, there are too many expectations from celebrities. One thing about famous people is that most times, they don’t change but people around them do.
I have always looked out for someone who fame doesn’t entice or affect. One wouldn’t consider it a problem. I want someone who would be patient enough to know me and not look at me from the movie angle. I would love someone who sees me as Nazo and not an actress all the time.
Right now, I want to be in a relationship so bad. I want to be someone I love, someone who loves me as me, but not as an actress or movie star. I want to be with a person that actually knows me, loves me and willing to relate with me as Nazo.
In terms of physical looks what do you look out for?
Well, I’m not a physical look kind of person but then you won’t be looking like masquerade though.
I want an OK looking guy, average. And most importantly the acceptance that I’m talking about. Then your brain is more important to me and how the mind functions.
What about the pocket?
That one it’s so important. I’m not looking out to marry a Dangote but he needs to be comfortable. He has to be able to provide for me. These are the issues.
Those that can’t provide are now going for females underwear, how do you secure your pants these days?
(Laughs). It might sound cliché but I don’t wear pants anymore. Because I’m not going to joke with my destiny and if there’s anywhere that I’m taking my clothes off, my underwear are going straight to my bag.
If you don’t wear panties what do you replace them with, especially when you wear gowns?
(Laughs)There are other things you can wear. You don’t have to go out naked. At first I took it as a joke but now it’s very serious matter. So, no more Pants.
Senator Ben Bruce has launched a scathing attack on Oby Ezekwesili after she announced her withdrawal from the 2019 presidential race.
Oby had reacted to the suspension of CJN Walter Innoighen by President Buhari writing;
‘this is an unconstitutional action! You, Mr President are a grave danger to our fragile Democracy. What happened to the Constitutional provision 292 on Discipline of Judges? Nigerians will not allow you the license to imperil our Democracy’.
Ben Bruce however used the opportunity to berate her saying;
‘you clapped in 2016 when the war against the judiciary began. Today, because you have fallen out with the tyrant you are shedding crocodile tears? Have some decency and save what is left of your tattered reputation. People like you brought us to this point with your gullibility’.
It appears Nigerian cross-dresser,Bobrisky and former Big Brother Naija housemate, Nina Ivy have tossed their disagreement aside as they were both pictured in a photo recently shared on social media
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Bobrisky who was a staunch supporter of Nina while she was on the show,fell out with Nina for pitching her tent with his arch enemy,Toyin Lawani.
Bobrisky revealed he felt betrayed by Nina’s action and although Nina subtly apologized, the pair had not been seen in the same place for a while. It appears the discord is in the past now as they have moved on with love.
A Lady on twitter identified as Shalom Miriam Shehu, has claimed Banky W collected the sum of N57million to run adverts for President Muhammadu Buhari, which he never did.
Mr. Wellington, come out and support Buhari with your chest. You can’t be doing this non-partisan shit forever. Your EME Company you converted to PR firm got a contract of N57m through one Abubakar Ahmed to promote Buhari. Why have you not been doing your work?
I have a picture of you and your wife traveling to Abuja via Arik Air in December where the contract was signed. Your client paid for the Business class that you and Adesuwa traveled with that day. The trip was on a Sunday morning. I dare you to deny this
Nollywood Actor, Uche Maduagwu has dragged Bobrisky for insulting actor Odunlade Adekola over a shade the actor threw at him some weeks ago. (Read here.)
The actor shared a video of Bobrisky on his IG page and demanded that he immediately apologizes to Adekola.
Uche wrote
”@bobrisky222 If you can INSULT @odunomoadekola by calling him a “senseless IDIOT”, what should we call these “New Yam festival” pics??? @bobrisky222 pictures don’t LIE, you can be deceiving yourself and all those “Radical for Jesus” actresses that you’re a GIRL,? but behind all those miracle Snapchat filters,? Nigerians know the real you, a masquerade can never hide from the gods.? @bobrisky222 APOLOGIZE to @odunomoadekola now because he is a LEGEND in the Yoruba movie industry, and not your age mate.? @bobrisky222 if you like, pack all the bathroom slippers in Lagos inside your BRA,? we don’t care, but stop disrespecting Yoruba movie actors.
In another post, Uche wrote
”@bobrisky222 Stop insulting @odunomoadekola He is not responsible for your minimum wage nightmare looks…?? So there is no more RESPECT for elders again in Nigeria?? And this is the same person that “Radical for Jesus” actress is allowing to freely eat with her child?? God have mercy. @bobrisky222 You claim that @odunomoadekola went to school at old age,? is it not better late than never? If not for JACOB, will you be able to write properly without any assistance?? @bobrisky222 If you had dressed properly like every NORMAL human being, will anyone throw a shade at you??
So now you open your mouth and allegedly called someone a “SHE GOAT”, and an “IDIOT?”? @bobrisky222 have you looked at yourself in the mirror without your Snapchat filter P.A?? Honestly, even NLC will not mind donating their 30K minimum wage to CHARITY if it looked like you in person.
”@bobrisky222 I won’t LIE to you, before God, your 10 year pics is far better than now…??Is it not better to be POOR, and have Gods support, than to be RICH, and far away from Him?? Before HATERS will say I’m judging you,? let us look at what the Holy bible says.? In Deuteronomy 22:5 “A woman shall not wear man’s clothing, nor shall a man put on a woman’s clothing, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God.”? Haters, this is Gods Word, not mine,? this is the perspective of The God who has the POWER to judge all men,? He has spoken clearly on this matter, @bobrisky222 Yes, you’re a “millionaire” today,? but before God, all those millions are just papers,? God has spoken clearly in His word in Deuteronomy,? its an ABOMINATION for a man to wear a FEMALE “Bra”, “Pant” and to dress around town like a lady.
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A Lady who jumped on the trending ‘O je wa ke eng’ tweet on the micro blogging website has claimed that her boyfriend slept with pastor’s wife who had called them to settle their dispute.
The lady said she was on the verge of breaking up with her man, when the pastor’s wife noticed and then invited them. Unfortunately, the guy eventually slept with the woman.
She wrote
My boyfriend and I were having some issues, the quarrel was so bad that we were on the verge of breaking up. I was not happy and that affected my zeal in the church. My pastor’s wife noticed, and asked me to invite my BF for a talk, after I told her. The woman later fuckd my man.
Nigerian Twitter user @olumuyiwa__ just shared this very hilarious list of top 10 Nigerian meals no one should be eating.
See the full list below.
“A thread of Nigerian foods no one should be eating.
1. Abacha- this thing honestly looks like those ropes from bags of rice that they dipped into palm oil. Only suitable to eat when there’s widespread famine
2/10- will not recommend
2- Wheat. Why tf do people eat wheat?! Unless you’re 75, diabetic and dealing with a heart problem, for the love of God eat something else.
1.5/10 – will recommend only if you’re dying
3. Oka Baba: Made from Guinea corn, oka Baba was the earliest proof that humans could eat a$$. Just look at this mess
1/10- will not recommend under any circumstances
4. Eba- Let’s face it, there’s a reason why vulcanisers use eba to patch tyres
Do you know more than them?
4/10. Will only recommend for days when you’re already making poor choices
5. Ikokore (water yam porridge) Ijebu people might know how to chop life but for inventing this disaster of a meal, they don’t deserve good things. Ikokore is easily top 5 worst Nigerian meals
1/10- only to be eaten as penance for cheating on your partner
6. Ukwa The existence of Ukwa is still why Nigeria is not ready for an Igbo President. The thing doesn’t even look like it wants to be eaten but the Igbos have always been stubborn
2/10- will only recommend to feed your beggy beggy roommate
7. Miyan Kuka Hausa food that roughly translates to, “when you’re done cooking it, throw it into the nearest dust bin”.
2/10- Will recommend only for exorcism
8. Semovita/Semolina Semo is the underachieving brother of pounded yam. It might look like pounded yam (which is why some people mistakenly order it in the first place) but it is painfully mediocre
4/10- recommend for days when you doubt your self worth
9. Puff puff A mixture of nostalgia and mediocrity explains why we hate to admit that puff puff is nonsense. This shit is 99% oil and fresh air.
3/10- Will recommend only for when you’re foolish enough to buy a N500 pack of small chops
10. Palm oil rice This impostor might look like jollof rice but by god, it is Not jollof rice.
1/10- to be served only alongside green tea when a visitor shows up at your house uninvited
Award-Winning Nigerian Novelist, Chimamanda Adichie has taken to her Instagram page to praise her mentor, Professor Wole Soyinka.
Chimamanda eulogized the professor as she declared him a ‘guiding light’.
Sharing the photo above, she wrote :
You are, for me, a guiding light:
Your courage. The ease with which you inhabit your skin, speaking your mind, unburdened by apology.
Your kindness and humour.
Your utter coolness.
The urgent, terse poetry of The Man Died, the exuberance of Ake; your faith in possibility, in adventure, in progress.
Yes indeed, ‘the mindless ones are neither the total sum nor the true face of humanity.’
Thank you, Prof.
Nigeria’s former Finance Minister and ex Vice President of the World Bank, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says she’s ready to assume the number one position of the institution.
Mr. Jim Yong Kim, who was re-appointed World Bank President for a five-year term on July 1, 2017, has announced that he will be stepping down from the role on February 1, 2019, and Okonjo-Iweala says she’s ready to succeed him.
“If the right person were to nominate, and if the circumstances are right and people feel I can do the job, yes”, Okonjo-Iweala told CNN’s Richard Quest on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, when the question regarding her readiness for the job was posed.
“I know that, because I contested the last time in 2012, and many people were asking that question. It is a shareholder’s decision and they have to decide how they want it. Someone has to nominate,” she said.
When Quest asked if she has declared her candidacy, Okonjo-Iweala said; “No, I have not declared my candidacy. You asked a hypothetical question and I answered it fairly. I’m very happy right now, and I just want you to know that I’m enjoying life for a change for a portfolio of what I like.”
Nigeria singer Wande Coal recently took to his Instagram page to share a lovely picture of his good looking mother.
The singer posted the photo in commemoration of his mum’s birthday. In the photo, the singer’s mother was spotted in a lovely native attire as she posed for the camera.
Wande Coal shared the photo with a simple caption expressing his love for his sweet mother.
He posted the photo with the simple words: “Mama’s Day! ❤️ ”
We can’t help but admit the striking resemblance between mother and child, Happy birthday to her.
A father, Matt McMillan has received clout online after he shared photos of his few months old son doing “grown ups” things.
The baby, Ryan, was born nine weeks premature in July 2018 and weighed 3lbs. Ryan had to stay in Neonatal Intensive Care for six weeks before he was allowed to go home.
His parents decided that it was best they joked about his premature birth by stating that he was perhaps a little advanced for his age. Having a sense of humor, they proceeded to dress him up looking like he’s doing what grown ups normally do.
The resulting pictures ended up being shared 100,000 times.
‘Ryan was born nine weeks premature and was in hospital for the first six weeks of his life,’ said Matt.
‘My wife and I like to joke that he is not premature, but just advanced, which is where this idea stemmed from.
‘She helped me with everything. One of us would hold him in different positions, and then I’d just edit us out, so it looks like he is doing it all by himself.
‘I find normal newborn photographs somewhat boring, so I thought I’d spice it up a bit this way.
Nollywood actor, Seun Ajayi shared the exciting news of the new addition to his family. According to the actor, he and his wife, Damilola welcomed their baby boy, named Modebare, a few weeks ago.
Seun Ajayi wrote,
21 days ago, God showed himself faithful and true blessing us with a bundle of true joy! First let me celebrate this amazing woman @damibiyi . It’s only after you have stuck by your wife from day one through to delivery that you will find new levels of respect for her. I love you baby, thank you for all the sacrifices to make this happen. And to my Son, Modebare, know this, your daddy loves you so much I can’t even describe this feeling in words. Thank you Lord for the privilege to be a husband and now a father! #Grateful #IamADaddy #FamilyOverEverything
Mr. Eazi who is dating Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire oil mogul, Femi Otedola has cleared the public about his romance with her, stating that he isn’t after her father’s wealth.
However, in a chat with Showtime, the singer who has since kept mum on the matter rubbished claims that he flaunts his girlfriend, Temi, on social media because she is the daughter of a billionaire.
“I feel like at the end of the day what comes out of me is in me. You know people can say what they want to say. If you put your ears down and react to what they say, you won’t live, especially when you are in the limelight.
“You have to realize that your life is now entertainment for people. I don’t care about what people think. If your self-esteem is based on how much is in your bank account then you have a very serious self-esteem issue. So my mind, myself-worth has nothing to do with my account. I have had experiences of ups and downs so if my self-worth was based on material things I would have killed my self”.
He added that whenever he decides to talk about his love life publicly, it would be exclusive and on a paid basis.
“When I do, it will be Netflix exclusive and I will be paid to talk about it.”
Popular Actor & Comedian, Jigan Babaoja has declared that he’d never in any way flaunt his wife on social media.
Speaking to punchng.com, he noted that he married his wife for himself and not for the world.
“I don’t fancy putting pictures of my wife on social media because it may put my marriage into trouble. For instance, if I had something to do with another lady, the fact that I posted my wife’s picture on Instagram may prompt the other lady to cause trouble between me and my wife. My wife is not meant for the world; she is meant for only me and my children,” he said.
A medical doctor in the radiology department of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) identified as Dr. Osasogie Ogbeide, was said to have been found dead in the hotel last Sunday.
Dr Ogbeide friends have since taken friend took to Facebook to mourn him. One wrote:
“It was with shock and unbelief that I received the news of your death. You were a dear friend nay brother to me. Death is a path that all who live must surely take. However this does not take away the pain. May the good Lord give those you left behind the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss. Adieu my brother. Rest In Peace Dr. Osasogie Ogbeide.”
Delectable Actress, Nazo Ekezie has declared that she is part of the few Nigerians who no longer wear panties.
According to a report on Sunnewsonline.com, the fast-rising actress says she is desperately in need of a man who would love her for her.
In her words;
“I’m single and available. I am looking for someone who fame doesn’t entice or affect. I want someone who would be patient enough to know me and not look at me from the movie angle. I would love someone who sees me as Nazo and not as an actress all the time.
“Right now, I seriously want to be in a relationship. I want to be with someone I love, someone who loves me as me, but not as an actress or movie star.
I want to be with a person that actually knows me, a person who loves me and willing to relate with me as Nazo and not as an actress. That one is so important. I’m not looking out to marry a (Aliko) Dangote but my man needs to be comfortable. He has to be able to provide for me,” she explained.
On pant-stealers; “I might sound cliché but I don’t wear pants anymore. I’m not going to joke with my destiny, and if I’m taking my clothes off anywhere, my underwear is going straight into my bag.”
Ekezie just released her first production entitled, Flawed, featuring Ebere Okaro, Mofe Duncan and other actors.
Media personality and Host of the Big Brother Naija Show, has reacted to pictures of ‘aspiring contestants’ putting their pictures side-by-side with the Big Brother Logo, soliciting for support when the Audition hasn’t even started.
This came after a Twitter user inquired; @dstvnigeria pls did you guys give out information for people to start attaching their pictures with the BBN logo and solicit for support Cos I’ve been seeing a lot of that? @africamagictv @Ebuka
Ebuka responded thus; “Like, are your followers the ones auditioning? Or you think if auditions were done on social media that wouldn’t have been specifically announced? I don’t get”
Continuing he wrote; “In fact, you’re probably even doing yourself more harm. A major element of Big Brother is secrecy and surprise but you think announcing your intentions on social media is a bright idea… Toh!”
Like, are your followers the ones auditioning? Or you think if auditions were done on social media that wouldn’t have been specifically announced? I don’t get pic.twitter.com/4CirEmcMbu
A user then replied; “They probably thinking if they even get voted in to the #BBNaija house. More followes = more votes.”
Then Ebuka responded; “If the organizers wanted people with followers on the show, they know exactly where to get them. More than half the housemates last season had less than 1000 Instagram followers on the day the show started.”
In conclusion; You risk disqualification from the audition putting your photos side-by-side the Big Brother Naija Logo!
The President has sworn in Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed as the acting CJN. Mohammed who hails from Bauchi state is the most senior justice of the Supreme Court.
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Chief Justice of Nigeira (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, pending the completion of his trial at the Code of Condcut Tribunal.
President Buhari announced the suspension at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja today.
He said the suspension followed the order of the CCT directing him to suspend Onnoghen, pending the completion of his trial.
Folarin Falana, the Nigerian entertainer famously known as Falz, says he found success when he started to “showcase rascality” on the internet.
The singer said although he had started making music since 2009, he did not find his big break until 2015. Falz, who recently released his ‘Moral Instruction’ album, said it was “quite tough” to break into the music industry.
“I don’t even think it was one song. I think it was a period of time with quite a few things going on around that time,” he said during a sit-down with Teni on Flytime Promotion’s ‘The Journey’.
“It was quite tough, it’s never easy. I’ve been pushing music since 2009.
“Not until maybe like 2015 (before the big break). At the same time I was in the university. I finished in 2010. It was a period of time when I began to showcase rascality on the internet.
“At that time, the song that was popular for me was ‘Marry Me’ featuring Yemi Alade and Poe. At the same time, I was becoming a well known rascal on the internet. That attracted a lot of people to me.”
Speaking about his relationship status, Falz said he has not had a girlfriend for a long time. The entertainer also said he does not actively entertain thoughts of marriage.
“I don’t really think about marriage like that but I have liked girls,” he said.