Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Sunday, reinstated his decision to not step down as president of the senate.
This comes after his former party, APC, insisted that since his defection to the PDP, it would be honorable for him to relinquish the senate president’s seat for a member of the APC.
The party chairman, Adams Oshiomole, has repeatedly stated that if Saraki does not resign honorably, he would be impeached.
Saraki who visited Niger state on Sunday for consultations on his presidential bid, spoke with newsmen and vowed not to step down.
According to Saraki, the APC is currently the minority in the senate and therefore don’t have the powers to carry out the impeachment threat.
“The APC members know that we are in the majority and whatever they want to do they know that they don’t have the number. The other kite they are trying to fly is asking me to step down from my seat, but I can tell you that this cannot be possible as I will not step down. One thing is very clear and that is to say that I will not sacrifice the interest of the country for my personal interest and in the last three years as a Senate president, I have demonstrated that my interest is second to that of national interest,” he said
Over 200 communities in about 10 Local Government Areas in the state have been ravaged by serious flood, rendering residents homeless and destroying properties worth millions of naira.
The joy of every parent is to see his or her child walk in his or her footsteps or choose the same career after them, but for Nollywood superstar, Monalisa Chinda, the reverse is the case.
The mother of one revealed that she wouldn’t allow her daughter to nurse a career in acting.
Monalisa Chinda’s daughter
Read more about the actress’ triumphs and travails in this exclusive interview.
Tell us a little about yourself
I am a Nollywood actor, filmmaker, host of ‘You and I with Monalisa’, a 30-minutes talkshow containing a blend of inspiring conversations, human angle stories, lifestyle tips, business and creative entertainment.
And in this 4th season of the show, we seek to create more youth-eccentric content that aligns with the social media. Also, I do little contracts by the side.
What do you like about your character and what movie are you currently working on?
I am currently promoting ‘Family First’, directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. The film location was Benin City. I played the role of a single (widowed) mum who’s got grown up children in the university.
Having lost my husband to a deadly disease, the character, Itohan, was left to cater for her children alone. Still very desirable and highly admired by other men, Itohan decides to take a shot at dating again, this time to a younger man.
This didn’t go down well with her son who becomes overly protective of his mum. He becomes dangerously aggressive and violent.
Any way, in order not to give the juicy story away, let’s leave it as it is. It’s a compelling contemporary family drama. People should look forward to it when it eventually hits the screens by the grace of God.
What makes one a good actor?
Honestly, if I say to you that Angelina Jolie is a great actor, and you disagree, it doesn’t make my choice a good one and yours wrong. It just means we have different tastes. So, for me, an actor is good if he makes me believe he’s actually going through whatever his character is going through.
I must be convinced ‘he’s jumping out of a bus’, ‘she’s actually giving birth and the doctor is seen delivering her baby’.
The emotion, the physical connection in that character, is called alienation. Again, the character has to be full of surprises; must be unpredictable, must have so many ways to tell a truth or a lie. Actors must not be predictable all the time.
It becomes boring. An actor must have the voice and the body. He must know how to use these tools to move and talk in expressive ways. There are some actors that are painful to watch, I am sorry. I can go on and on, but let’s leave it as it is.
If you were to compare the industry then and now, what has changed?
I would say the industry called Nollywood has evolved, from storytelling, technological special effects and to social media etc. Way back, we struggled with technical, costumes and make up, but we also had fantastic story lines, captivating plots and great acts. We have become better today.
Our movies are being screened at reputable film festivals all over the world. The industry has created also quality TV series, more profitable movies, web platforms, and on line TV. And of course, not to mention our own Africa Magic whose platforms have put us on a global map, creating shows and awards. We have indeed done well for ourselves.
Monalisa Chinda
If you were to groom a new actor, which aspect of you would you teach the person?
I will certainly teach method acting; Method acting gives you the ability to deliver very complex roles, internalization, memory recall, and certainly spiritual realism and self-analysis.
Series of rehearsals and emotional expressions will play hand in hand to bring out the best acting skills from my students.
Talking about endowment, what part of you is most s*xy?
Every part! I am wonderfully and beautifully crafted by my creator; I appreciate me.
Why do we have old and new Nollywood?
In my opinion, there is no such thing as new and old Nollywood. We are all one. We copy Hollywood right? Is there anything like new Hollywood? Why do we overdo things in Nigeria?
The veterans, who are still so relevant in terms of acting and directing in Nollywood, would you say they are new Nollywood? Perhaps, they are old Nollywood players still relevant in the new Nollywood.
Please, can someone educate me on this because honestly I am clueless? I think we are all in one industry.
Have you turned down a role?
Yes, I have.
What can make you turn down a role?
Bad script, nudity, and profane language.
Do you have a price to show little to the imagination?
If I understand you correctly, you are asking if I can go naked in a movie. The answer is no.
When you were coming up, were you sexually harassed?
No. It wasn’t one of the criteria for one to become an actor. It may have existed then, but it must have been hushed. I never recalled that ever happening when I started.
Again, I come from a theatre back ground, from University of Port Harcourt. I have a degree in Theatre Arts. So, we were already ‘made’ from school. It was a matter of choice.
Do you want to continue as an actor internationally or you want to migrate into something more profitable?
That was the question. Then, acting wasn’t exactly profitable, but we were happy with the little we were paid. We were always on location, back to back, as opposed to what is happening now. Things are different now. Social media is a good platform for marketing your brand. So, I guess that has answered your question.
Are you intending to produce new movies?
I have produced four already.
How do you produce and act at the same time?
Both work hand in hand. But the former is quite tasking as you are dealing with the whole works of the movie itself. In fact, both are hard work, mentally and physically. Again, it’s your own film, so you must guard it jealously.
No one will do it better than you. But to make it easier, one can hire an associate producer so that you can concentrate and act out your role and work on your characterisation. That, on its own, is another kettle of fish. Preproduction is a must. You must plan ahead.
New actors are now converting from acting to producing, what’s your take on that?
That is welcoming. There is nothing wrong with that. As long as there is employment, there is empowerment.
What do you have to say about Nollywood porn movies?
Are there movies like that? I am completely clueless. I have no idea of what you are talking about.
Can having sex in a movie make you a star?
Why should that make you a star? You are acting in a movie and you are asked to play a sex scene. How it’s played out will determine if the viewers are convinced or not. Meaning the scene must be tastefully done without the real act of making out.
Again, our culture cannot permit that.
What determines your fashion outlook?
It depends on my mood. I like to keep it simple and classy.
What fashion accessory you can’t do without?
My ear rings, because I am a woman. My handbag because I am a woman. I am very girly.
What part of you attracts attention when you step out?
My complexion. I want to believe.
How was growing up like? Were you an introvert?
Growing up was fun. We were allowed to grow up in simple healthy environment devoid of technology as opposed to today. Back then we would go to the library to read and do research and home works as opposed to research carried out online, googling almost everything.
Playing in the garden at our backyard then, filled with innocence as opposed to what exists today. It was much fun and I missed that.
No, I wasn’t exactly an introvert. I was and still am very private and would love people to respect that. What I can control, I can control. What I can’t control, I don’t make any fuss about it.
If something goes wrong, it goes wrong. It’s how we react and manage the situation that matters. We are not perfect.
What part of you does the public hold as a misconception?
I want to believe it’s my looks. I think I am unapproachable, as I get that a lot. But when people come a little closer; they perhaps have a change of heart. However, their opinion of me doesn’t really define who I am, so it’s okay. You can’t stop people from thinking what they want to think.
What is your favourite meal?
Beans and vegies. Bean cake (moi moi), I don’t think I can go a week without beans… So, yes I love beans.
When you discovered you’re a beautiful woman, did that boost your ego?
Honestly, I wasn’t sure what beautiful meant when I was growing up. Someone must have told you….Perhaps… You know, as you grow older you begin to be more comfortable in your skin; more conscious of whom you truly are.
I sort of knew there is something special about me just as anyone else out there. You must discover who you are at some point.
What is the craziest thing a fan has done to you?
A fan has tried to grab and peck me on my cheek. I was alarmed. I had to tell him to step back and steer clear off me. He later on apologised and pleaded for a selfie, which I later obliged.
After marriage do you still get toasted by men?
No! Nigerian men respect married women. You can take that to the bank. I think if they admire you and don’t know how to convey the message, they keep it to themselves or go to my social media page and make compliments, that isn’t rude or seen as disrespectful.
Would you like your child to go into acting?
I am not sure!!
Why?
With what’s going on now? I would try to talk her out of it. It’s difficult to deal with fame. The society would expect you to act in certain way, talk in certain way, and not seen in certain places!
It’s difficult. However, I am not God. He may have His own purpose for her. After all, we are here to fulfil our purposes on earth.
So, you can’t just walk on the road and buy corn?
No, I can’t. But if I am with my hubby alone in the car, he can pull over and help with that. If I am with someone else, they help too.
How do you safeguard your marriage?
God is the one who safeguards all marriages. However, as human, I try to strike the balance. Nothing comes between me and my home. Nothing. I don’t like to take advantage of things. I am an organic woman. Therefore, my family comes first before my career. I do not know any other way.
What should the fans be expecting from you?
I want to keep giving them the best of me, more movies and providing great content on my talk show.
What is your favourite movie?
That would be my first attempt at producing a movie, Kiss ‘N’ Tell in 2010. That movie remains the best thing that has ever happened to me, in terms of movie making! It sold out on the opening night. That was a blessing.
CATWALQ was another. It was a 26-episode of great content, amazing cast and crew. Even though, that didn’t fetch me money, it’s one of my best series ever. It was a master piece. No regrets!
Last Sunday morning, 16th of September, 2018, social media went abuzz after it was revealed that actress, Kemi Lala Akindoju will be tying the knots – traditionally – the same day her pre-wedding photos were shared online.
While her colleagues took to their respective social media pages to gush over her and wish her well, the beautiful actress tied the knots in a traditional wedding ceremony with her man, Chef Fregz.
Some of your stunning favourite female celebrities turned up for the actress’s traditional wedding ceremony in quite exquisite outfits.
Some of those who turned up are Omotola Jalade, Gbemi, Shaffy Bello, Rita Dominic and others… See photos below,
A University of Maiduguri graduate, Muhammad Sani has taken to his Facebook page to share a quite heartbreaking tribute to his wife, Hauwa, who died on Friday, September 7th, 2018, 16 days after she suffered a stillbirth.
Sani and Hauwa got married on 23rd December, 2017, after courting for eight months.
Read below;
“TRIBUTE TO MY LATE WIFE
Her names are Hauwa Muhammad (Mummy) I call her Baby or My wife my wife and she also call me Baby or My husband my husband
You were brief in my life. Everything about us was brief up to your last breath.
We got talking around January 2017 and we became best of friends. You taught me the meaning and value of friendship which made me amused with your way of life; so simple and charismatic in nature. You were reserved but warm, very jovial and unassuming, sometimes one will lack the right words to define your attitude but above all you were very religious.
You were an outstanding woman, very blunt on matters of advice and opinions. You always made good came out of every thing that came your way. You made me feel the beauty of love and care with you, worldly things were never your thing. The most amazing thing about you that I never got tired of were your smiles. They were so real you never faked them.
I remember vividly in April 2017, Aliyu & Aisha’s dinner @Nasfat Hotel in Minna, I asked you if you would marry me and you kept smiling without saying anything and you asked me why I had asked you that and I told you God created you just for me and you couldn’t stop smiling and that was how the beautiful secret relationship started.
During our relationship, you always texted me to let me know that you would call me but wouldn’t say anything cuz all You wished for was to just listen to my voice and that was exactly what you would do. Neither of us knew that our marriage would come up that soon. We just knew something good was coming to us but we never thought it would be our marriage considering we were only 8 months into our relationship.
A month to our wedding, every known persons were invited and they were a little bit awed by the fact that we were even in a relationship. They had thought it was an arranged marriage.
The funny thing about all that was neither of us were ready for marriage but all our pleas went unheard by our parents and of course we plan and Allah plans, and He is the best of planners. We prayed over it with good faith and with Allah by our side, everything went smoothly. We got married on 23rd December, 2017. Masha’Allah beautiful ceremony it was with so much beautiful smiles all over us.
The journey of our beautiful lifes began without any obstacles. Allah in his infinite mercy made everything easy for us. Alhamdulillah you came into my family and you were loved by all. No one ever criticized you, you were a typical example of lower your gaze that Islam teaches us.
Alhamdulillah you were not just a wife to me but you were like a mother to me. You made sure I did things the right way. You were always not happy with me whenever I didn’t eat on time.
You never liked it whenever I told you I would be traveling. Jazakillah you always made sure I had what so ever I wanted. Jazakillah for always making my meals. Jazakillah for the congregation prayers we always did together. Jazakillah for the care and so much love you gave me.
Jazakillah for the recitation of Quran we did together. Jazakillah for everything you’ve done for me. Jazakillah you were my everything. Jazakillah you made your family members love me so much which I will forever be grateful to them. Alhamdulillah Allah made everything easy for you during the time of your pregnancy. You never for once had any pains they say women undergo during pregnancies “Allah is indeed Great.”
Sometimes I woke up in the middle of the night and the first thing I would see was you steering@ me and whenever I asked you why you weren’t sleeping, you would say you were not sleepy. So we would get up and perform ablution and pray Nafila together.
You had said you loved the way I eat, it made you want to eat with me all the time. But that faithful Friday 31st August, 2018 after Friday prayers “Ina lillahi wa ina ilaehi rajihun” when We had lost our Baby. You had given birth to her successfully even though it was a stillbirth and she was buried on Saturday morning. Since then life wasn’t the same for us again especially you.
The pain started. All efforts made by me, both our families and friends to make you feel better again went in vain because only you and the Almighty Allah knew the pain you were going through not what all of us had imagined because God decided to hide it from us. Only the Almighty Allah knew why. “Subuhanallah”
Even on your sick bed you would call me as early as 5am to wake me up for fajr Sallah.
Immediately I offered my prayers, I would come over to my family house to see you and all you would ask me was to come sit close you. You would always rest your head on my laps and made me just hold your fragile hands in mine. Even on your sick bed you kept praying to God to reward my Mum and stepmom for taking good care of you and how you wished you got better quickly so that they didn’t have to get tired of you.
You showed me so many signs that you were going but I never noticed because God took that knowledge away @ that time from me.
You would call me and sit me down just to ask for my forgiveness in any way you may have wronged me. It always broke my heart and I felt really sad and worried that you even thought of such things because at that moment wallahi it always sounded to me as if you were saying farewell but I did told you I had forgiven you even though I told you that you had not done anything wrong to me.
L You’ve always been the good wife to me. Every night I would leave you @ my family house, you always didn’t want me to go, you always insisted on me staying longer.
You always insisted on me praying for you before I went back home. You always insisted I bathed you because you said I bathed you better than anyone would.
A night before your death, you insisted that I backed you which I did and you insisted I prayed all over your body before I took my leave and that faithful Thursday night you insisted I shouldn’t go, I should stay and sleep beside you but I had to go back home.
Even with you being in pain, you still found time and strength to make people laugh. On Friday which was your last day with me in this life, you called me as early as 5am to wake me up for fajr prayer as you made it your daily routine and you told me to get up and pray which I immediately did. You also told me to get you a Zobo drink when coming to see you which I definitely did. It was when I got to the house to see you only to find you restless and breathing so difficultly, calling me to come closer and hold you tight. All I could hear from you was that you were tried and wanted to just sleep.
I couldn’t bear it anymore because you were breathing so hard that I could hear the way your heartbeat was pulling subhanallah. You kept telling me you wanted to sleep for a while and I said no we would go to the hospital, and you would get your sleep there. And that was my last conversation with you dear wife. I immediately rushed you to the hospital and when we got there, your condition became critical.
Friday September 7th, 2018 (28/12/1439AH) is the day I will never forget in my entire life. It was the day I understood what it felt like to have a patient struggling for life in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The long stand, the long wait, and the hopes and all were just to see or hear a Doctor or Nurse tell me you would be fine. But Sadly, the Doctors and Nurses words and whispers kept saying in the same rhythm and chorus, “Pray for her.” They called me and asked me to sit by your bed side and be calling your name and also be praying for you, maybe, just maybe you might hear me and would have woken up. I wanted to cry so bad but the doctors told me not to, at least not in your presence.
Just pray and she will be fine was all they kept telling me. I kept praying and you held my hand so tight and all I could see in your eyes were tears rolling down your face. You kept staring @ me but you couldn’t say anything anymore.
The doctors kept telling me not to worry and that they were doing their best to save you. Before then, your pleas and appeals to everyone was always to put you in their prayers. Subhanallah What a coincidence! Could this mean that you had sensed you wouldn’t survive it? Subhanallah WaLLAHU Ah-alam.
No one had the slightest of idea that you were already bidding farewell to this sinful world.. You left this sinful world between 8:30pm and 9:00pm.”
He’d sent in tweets about the allegations on the EFCC, writing,
“I refuse to believe that anyone, in the name of politics, would freeze the bank accounts of a hardworking family THE ADELEKEs including that of this young icon DAVIDO who has done our country very proud… God save our dear beloved nation… I pray it is fake news…”
Adeleke family accounts frozen; source of information unimpeachable. I repeat, the accounts of Adeleke’s family were FCMB Frozen….. you heard me? FCMB
… later on, after the EFCC released a statement, stating that they didn’t freeze the Adelekes’ accounts, Dele Momodu tweeted,
When news of the freezing of family accounts of the Adelekes was going viral, The Boss made a few calls to those who should be in the know and our source confirmed the story and even mentioned the accounts were in FCMB. We hereby withdraw it with sincere apologies…
Journalists must still trust their sources no matter the risk of error… No human is above mistakes. Only those who managed nothing in their lives are always perfect…
After a fan page of Nigerian singer, Wizkid, shared photos of the singer’s sons, baby mama no 2, who has been on a social media outrage spree against him, took to the page to make a disclaimer.
The page, which actually is dedicated to the singer’s sons, Boluwatife, Ayo and Zion is followed by the singer, who engages in the page – this caused Binta Diallo to flair up as she says the singer can show love to an Instagram page but not to his son.
While airing her fury, the Guinean gave the disclaimer that her son is not part of the Balogun’s family, she wrote;
Stop posting my son here @thebalogunboys my child is not part of your Balogun family just stop with the fake love shit. Nigga need serious help for real, I can’t deal. this deadbeat can follow this page and show fake love to my son here but never bothered to follow my son’s account or be a father to him. Post the kids you love, claimed and your family. P.S I know who running this account
The whole of Nigerian social media became abuzz on Sunday morning after it was revealed that actress, Kemi Lala Akindoju will be tying the knots -traditionally – the same day her pre-wedding photos were shared online.
While her colleagues took to their respective social media pages to gush over her and wish her well, the beautiful actress tied the knots in a traditional wedding ceremony with her man, Chef Fregz.
Photos from their lovely traditional wedding can be seen below,
The EFCC on Sunday evening released a statement denying reports of freezing the accounts of Osun state PDP governorship candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke and singer Davido.
The statement reads,
The Economic and Finanes Commission, EFCC has been drawn to media publications alleging that it had frozen the account of Senator Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the opposition People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in the September 22, 2018 Osun State governorship election and those of his family members, including the musician, David Adeleke.
The Commission calls on members the public to disregard the report, which is patently false and contrived to dress the agency with a partisan garb in the unfolding political contest in Osun State.
For the avoidance of doubt, at no time did the EFCC place a freeze order on any account belonging to members of the Adeleke family.
The purported freeze order which has unfortunately been amplified by pliable sections of the media without any attempt at confirmation, is alien to the Commission and another example of fake news.
The EFCC frowns at the seeming attempts by faceless forces to drag it into the political fray and, for the umpteenth time, restates its neutrality as a law enforcement organization that is sworn to uphold the law at all times, irrespective whose interest is at stake.
Trying to prove the point that he’s well connected, Davido‘s hypeman, Special Spesh listed a few of the people he has affiliations with, interestingly, armed robbers are included.
The singer, while showing off wads of cash on his Instastories, told his followers that ‘he has what they need’ and should they need connections in armed robbery, music, fashion et all, he could be contacted.
He wrote,
@specialspesh I got wat u need!! Watever u do……I got a connect!!!!!! Oil,real estate, armed robbery,politics,fashion,music…name it!!!
Folake Ogunbodede, a police sergeant who is attached to the Ipaja police station, is currently on the run after stabbing her husband, Taiwo, following a misunderstanding at their home in Ipaja, Lagos.
According to reports, the couple had a minor misunderstanding on Saturday morning, and the husband left the house to avoid more issues.
However, Folake warned him not to return home, but since Taiwo had nowhere else to sleep, he returned home late last night, thinking that his wife would have calmed down, only for Folake to start stabbing him.
But for the timely intervention of neighbors, she would have killed him, as he was lying motionless as at the time of his rescue. Folake has since fled, while Taiwo continues battling for survival at the hospital he was rushed to.
Kenyan socialite, Huddah Monroe has taken to her page to share some relationship advice based on her experiences – the former BBA star advised her followers not to let their desire to be in a relationship make them “settle for some basic sh**”
She later added:
On the real though… These Miggas ain’t sh**! Mines ain’t sh** actually but I love the di**”
She then went on to say that sex is so spiritual and she regrets ever losing her virginity.
The gentleman in the photos of this post has earned praises online for his gesture after he found out he’s not the biological father of his daughter.
Jamier Griffin can be seen in the photos with a young little girl who he for over a year, thought was his daughter only for him to find out that she’s not.
In a complicated situation where many would have expected the young man to blast his partner on social media, the gentleman who is from Chicago decided to say a prayer for the baby and her mother.
Celebrity chef, Oritsegbubemi Fregene and Nollywood actress Kemi Lala Akindoju will tie the knots in a traditional ceremony today in Lagos.
The lovebirds who have kept their relationship off social media made the announcement not too long ago with Chef Fregene saying,
‘one day changed everything. One day is changing everything. You are my testimony. You are my new song. My bassline of life. You are the what Grace did for me. You are the beautiful I could finally hold. Biggest Proof that God stays mindful of me because of His reckless and Unending Love. That his Love is all around. Never letting me go. Thank you for taking a chance on this boy and seeing the man in him’.
Lala in her own post wrote,
‘better than I was, More than I am, Ecstatic about who WE are becoming, the one with whom I shall fulfill purpose. OritseGbubemi Fregene I’m ready for forever’.
Below are their pre wedding photos captured by TY Bello,
Nollywood actor and producer, Kunle Afolayan, has in a recent interview , said he hardly watches Nollywood movies because he’s keen on watching movies that will challenge him and change his orientation about certain things.
Afolayan made the statement while responding to a question on his take on badly subtitled movies shown in Nigeria.
In his own words,
“…Truth be told, I hardly watch them because I am keen on watching movies that will challenge me and change my orientation about certain things. My children watch them a lot and that does not make them speak bad English.”
A quite romantic man went on his kneels to propose to his girlfriend in the presence of of her father, family & friends during the lady’s father’s birthday celebration party.
The ecstatic lady, who couldn’t contain her excitement took to her Instagram page to share how she least expected the proposal but is glad it came and she can’t wait to start planning her wedding.
She wrote,
last night I got dressed with the intentions of celebrating my dads birthday with my family, only to walk into what would be the beginning of the rest of my life. Words cannot express how thankful to God I am for you, you came into my life at a time when I had almost given up on love, also being a single mom, not knowing if guys would date me since I have a child, but then you came along. Sent from heaven, the gentle soul I needed, my support, my rock, my answered prayer. Thank you for not only loving me but Ariah as well. For being the example of a father that she needs. Thank you lord for sending me MY OWN!!!! Many of you know I have made videos about praying for your future husband on YouTube, well let me be the first to introduce you to my fiancé. ??God is real y’all!!! One man’s burden is another man’s blessing. Can’t wait to spend forever with you. I AM ENGAGED!!!!!! Now let the wedding planning begin its about to be LIT!!!!
Lovely new photos from UK based gospel artiste and daughter of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Carrissa Sharon Oyakhilome’s bridal shower have emerged online.
The lovely lady looks ethereal in the photos where she a nice looking white gown and a tiara – Sharon Oyakhilome is set to tie the knot with her Ghanaian beau, Philip Frimpong and the bridal shower was was held on Saturday night.
Photos below,
She who is the first daughter of the popular Nigerian pastor, made the announcement of her wedding to her heartthrob in July 3rd via her Facebook Page following earlier reports that the clergyman had also made the announcement to his church members even before she did.
Nigerian gay man, Kehinde Bademosi, AKA Kenny Brandmuse, has said there is a lot of hypocrisy surrounding homosexuality in Nigeria.
According to him, he has slept with profile men in the country, including some pastor.
According to Sunday Scoop, Kenny Brandmuse said:
“The elephant in the room is denial. We pretend these things are not here. We blame it on the devil or white people. I once slept with a Nigerian Senator, and I’m not surprised he will be the first to put his hands up voting in favour of the same sex marriage prohibition act.
While in Nigeria, I had sex with church ministers who would come in the open to preach against homosexuality as though it was the reason why Nigeria never had constant electricity. The hypocrisy is deafening. We didn’t learn about same-sex relationships from western countries.
Some of my first same-sex encounters were mostly with people who didn’t speak English at all or ever set their feet in a Western school environment. Gay people are not the only ones who need to come out. We all need to look into our lives and be upfront with ourselves.
Am I living my authentic life or am I living it to please families and friends? To come out is to confront shame and limitations to live our most authentic life.”
Giving his opinion on Bobrisky, the US-based writer said:
“In our days as young gay Nigerians, it was Denrele Edun. All that Bobrisky is doing now, Denrele did and even more. Just that there were no social media. To me, Bobrisky and Denrele are powerful provocateurs and gender-bending individuals who continue to use the power of the media to project a side of us we often hide away from.
They don’t have to be gay. If they say they are not gay, then they are not. Gender presentation or identity is not equal to sexual orientation. There are famous drag queens here in America who are not gay.”
During the past week, a Nigerian Man, Otuto Ekekwe was in search of the person who he’d mistakenly transferred a million Naira to and the person transferred the money back.
The individual who was thought to be a woman has finally come out of the dark and spoken on how his good deeds brought him to limelight.
According to Tobi Abikoye, he had only N369 in his account before he got the alert of N1million, he said many thoughts came ringing in his mind but he decided to be calm and he is glad of the outcome.
He certainly has earned himself a well reserved respect with his selfless action.
He wrote,
And i made it to the news
Thank God for His grace. on the said date, i just withdrew my last available balance leaving me with just N369. And alas i got alert of N1million, you can imagine the different thoughts that came to my mind , but i had to keep calm, and thank God for how it all turned out. Its good to be good.
Nigerian media mogul, Linda Ikeji has reacted to the reports that her best friend, Andy Ogbechi is her baby daddy.
The media tycoon who is currently in Atlanta, United States to welcome her baby was forced to speak out after a fan commented that she has finally revealed her husband in her comment section.
Shutting down the rumour, Linda said Andy has been her best friend since their modelling days.
Since she announced her engagement, a lot of people have been trying to figure out who Linda Ikeji’s baby daddy or husband is.
A young Nigerian lady wrote an Instagram message to relationship therapist, Joro Olumofin saying there’s nothing wrong in having an affair with a married man.
Advocating for mistresses, she reveals herself as one and goes on to share how her married lover spoils her and shows her affection just as he does his wife.
She writes,
There’s nothing wrong in fvcking a married man… I’m dating a man and it doesn’t stop him from loving his wife… I don’t disrespect her…. He Pampers alot… I’ve a car and house even a job all thanks to him… I know people will say nonsense but I know these girls pretend alot… He does everything for me he just doesn’t want e fu*king another man except my bf… He wants the best for me… He insisted I go for my postgraduate studies… He treats his wife with respect and even spoils her silly… I’m not in competition with her at all… I’m on my lane.. so no big deal in having side chicks just respect your wife..
Nollywood actress, Bimbo Oshin seems to have joined the league of celebrities who are advocates of the ‘nose ring’ – taking to her IG page to share a photo of herself rocking the ring, she asked her followers if it looks good on her.
She wrote,
Me with a NOSE RING . . . What do you think??
A while back, a popular Nollywood actress, Fadekemi Mommoh said that wearing the nose ring to church is not a sin as it has nothing to do with someone’s belief.
Mommoh said, rather, people’s good deeds to their neighbours is what counts at the end of the day.
In her own words,
“Well, my dear, nose ring has nothing to do with our belief. Our mind, our devotion, our good deeds to our neighbours that’s what up,” she said. This was a response to a faction of her fans who would rather she didn’t wear nose ring, especially to church.
A video making the rounds on the internet allegedly shows Osun House of Assembly Majority leader, Hon. Timotjy Owoeye bathing in the market in the middle of the night for suspected ritual purposes.
Owoeye who represents Ilesa West in the Osun State House of Assembly was arrested by night guards at Osunjela, a satellite town in Osogbo.
Watch the video below,
Dem Don Catch Hon Timothy Owoeye of APC of Ilesa West State Constituency insidr Osun State House of Assembly (Majority Leader) wey dey bath inside market to take do juju.#PidginBlogNGpic.twitter.com/JhWZDEfwWk
And also…. Hon Timothy Owoeye, the Majority Leader of the Osun State House of Assembly (OSHA), representing Ilesa East State Constituency on the platform of All Progressive Party (APC) having a ritual bath inside the market.
Renowned Nigerian prophet, founder and spiritual leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, with headquarters in Lagos, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has in an interview with VERA WISDOM-BASSEY of Sun News spoken on the 2019 elections and other expectations in Nigeria.
He dropped a bombshell prophecy while answering questions as he said, presidential aspirant and Nigerian senator, Bukola Saraki will rule the country for four years.
Read excerpts from the interview below,
How do you feel about the defection of former Akwa Ibom governor, Goodwill Akpabio?
The ruling party is an occult. If I were the President, anybody that defects to my party will be the first person to be sent to jail. The ruling party will destroy this democracy; our democracy is at risk.
Whoever that wants to contest against them, they frown at it because they don’t want anybody to contest against them; these are the things they are doing.
I don’t think God is happy with Nigeria, nor its leaders; because of the blood that has been used as sacrifice, the country is not moving forward.
We need a party that will run the country now, and if PDP will give the ticket to Saraki, then he will move the country forward; they don’t need to stress themselves, but should come as one in unity and give the ticket of presidential candidate to Saraki.
Removing Saraki as the Senate President will cause trouble, I am not in support of any party but I speak as a prophet of God. Nigeria is shaking the way the steering wheel is going, lets pray that it does not sink.
What will break Nigeria?
True federalism will break Nigeria. Wrong practice of democracy and bloodbath will break the country. It will all start when a shocking referendum will be staged.
You are so particular about Saraki, what is his mission?
He will rule for just four years and put the country in order. I am talking as a prophet of God. I said in 2015 that so many things will happen in Buhari’s administration and it has happened. If PDP puts their house in order; that is what will defeat any party.
If PDP wants to do well, let them be united, and know what they are doing and do the right thing. I don’t belong to any party.
Most people who are defecting will still land in jail because judgment is coming to all Nigerian leaders. Those who are defecting now are not seeing the consequences ahead of them.
The fore-fathers of this nation are not asleep; they want to revenge, we have done a lot of blood sacrifice and that is why things are happening like this.
Another set of three different Boko Haram is coming to Nigeria; let’s just watch and see what will happen. I fear nobody because God has sent me; anything that happens, let the will of God be done. Nobody is talking about the economy? There is poverty and hunger in the country; nobody is talking about it.
It is politics everywhere. They are just doing packaging; nobody is talking about anything that is happening to Nigerians, or how they feel.
I am not giving any opinion; there is poverty everywhere and because of this, people will vote against their conscience because this is the election of the highest bidder. People will not want to vote for the people they want, but they will vote for a temporal bail out, and that will not settle the case.
Earlier today, we reported how the EFCC reportedly froze seven different bank accounts of the Adeleke family, including that of Osun state PDP governorship aspirant Isiaka Adeleke, Davido’s billionaire father.
Ovation International CEO, Dele Momodu has now via his twitter handle, confirmed the story.
According to a tweet shared by ChangeTheChange (PDP Twitter handle) which Davido has since retweeted and dropped comments like, ‘Make dem go Wells Fargo for Atlanta na’.
BREAKING NEWS:
EFCC freezes 7 different bank account of the Adeleke family (@IsiakaAdeleke1 PDP gubernatorial Candidate's family) including that of @iam_Davido and his multi billionaire dad.
The man who climbed a mast to protest against incumbent Nigerian president asking him to resign, Nura Iliyasu has according to a tweet, being picked up by the DSS and is currently in their custody.
Activist, Adeyanju Deji’s concerned Nigeria group are threatening to occupy the SSS office – he wrote on his Twitter page,
I have just been informed that this great Nigerian that protested the untold hardship in the country calling on President Buhari to resign has spent 3dsys in SSS custody. This is unacceptable. We @ConcernedNIG are calling for his unconditional release or we will #OcuppySSS.
During the week, Nura Iliyasu climbed a telecom mast to protest the re-election of President Buhari.
According to sources, he climbed the mast to also protest the economic hardship in the country, stating that President Buhari does not deserve another 4 years.. He was heard saying, “I won’t come down, until Buhari leaves the office”
Instagram user, @captainblazee shared on his page how a politician in Lagos state earlier today, allegedly fled with a security man’s penis at the City Mall.
Posting a video from the scene on IG, the IG user wrote
“Where are we heading in Nigeria!
Today at the CITY HALL Lagos island.
During a political gathering, this security guide claimed that the man in the jeep gave him money and his manhood (dick) disappeared, he cried for help but no one including the police officers could stop the vehicle. The victim almost died as the accused person drove to kill and got away with a gun shoot out from the jeep.
#JahSaveUs #EkoForShow #HelpNigerians#WickedPoliticians #MoneyRitual#2019Election #SecurityGuide#LifeOfAShowman
Nigerian rapper And yagi records own Chino puts out this mid tempo tune featuring Lil Kesh, this one is called “Marry”. It’s the first single off his debut Extended Play, “Sureboy EP”.
Chino has proven to be one of the most versatile rappers in Lagos on the rise, and this is another pièce of art that’ll surely blow your mind.
Song was produced by Tega, mixed and mastered by Spyritmyx.. Vibe to this.
