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“It’s better this way” Daughter of famous Russian rapper tells him after she threw his phone into the ocean 

A video trending online shows the moment the daughter of a famous Russian rapper and businessman threw his phone into the ocean.

In the video, Timati is seen with his daughter on a yacht on a sunny afternoon. Timati was on the phone while his daughter tried several times to get his attention. When that didn’t work, the little girl grabbed his phone and threw into the ocean then turned to her father and smiled sweetly at him.

When her shocked father asked: “Alesya, what did you do?” she replied smiling: “It’s better this way.”

Video below ;

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Timur Ildarovich Yunusov (born August 15, 1983), better known by his stage name Timati (Russian: Ти́мати), is a Russian artist, singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, marketer and entrepreneur.

Lady who blocked her ex-boyfriend from reaching her since 2013 is heartbroken after finding out he died last year

A Nigerian lady identified as Irene Lunguda is feeling guilty and heartbroken after she discovered that her ex-boyfriend whom she blocked from reaching her in every possible way since 2013, died in last year (2017).


She wrote on Twitter:

‘I blocked my ex-boyfriend from reaching me in every possible way, since 2013 only for me to check up on him today and I found out he died last year???
Am sorry I was hard on you Femi. Am sorry Am Sorry Am Sorry ???
Lord I need you.’

Faze reveals the reason he ‘disappeared from the music scene’.

Faze stunned the early 2000’s with hit songs Kolomental, Faze Alone, Originality, Kpo Kpo Di Kpo, Need Somebody, to mention but a few.

However, the member of the defunct Plantashun boiz singing group slowly faded from the music scene/limelight for a while and in this interview with the Sun, the entertainer spoke about his past, present and plans for the immediate future.


How has life been since you went solo after the break up of Plantashun Boiz?

I must say that life has been wonderful. You get to see a lot of ups and downs, which has made me learn a lot more.

You disappeared from the stage for so long and now just gaining your entry back. What do you have to say to that?

My disappearance, as you said, was to study the type of sound being made everywhere so I can fix myself in it without deviating from my real self. That’s just it.

You were being too diplomatic speaking up when a big fight broke out between Tuface and Black Face. Was that your way of not wanting to be accused of taking to any side, even when you claimed you know the whole truth about the matter?

Sorry, I don’t have any comment on that.

Does it bother you that you are not as rich as some musicians who were in the same rank with you, back in the days of Plantashun Boiz?

No, that doesn’t bother me one bit. Why should it?

 

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‘NYSC is irrelevant’ – Sagay rejects calls for Adeosun’s sack

Chairman of Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Itse Sagay, says he does not believe that Kemi Adeosun, minister of finance, forged her NYSC exemption certificate.

It was reported that Mrs Kemi falsified her NYSC exemption certificate but she is yet to react to the allegation.

Sagay described Adeosun as a brilliant woman and valuable member of the government.

Kemi Adeosun gets

Speaking with The Nation, he said ;

“Let me tell you my reaction. This woman is a brilliant and extremely valuable member of this government,

“A lot of the good things happening now – the welfare that Nigerians are enjoying and are going to enjoy, because it takes time, and the way our economy is booming, how we got out of recession – are due to her expertise, her commitment, her sacrifice.

There is nothing in this world that will make me remove such a woman from the government. The PDP can weep from now until there is no tear in their body; she is going to be there. We cannot afford to lose that woman.

Who cares about youth service? I don’t bloody care whether she did youth service or not. It’s irrelevant as far as I am concerned. I don’t believe it. I don’t see anything serious about not doing youth service.

I don’t see anything serious about it. That’s my own bias, not government’s. I’m telling you now. If I were President Buhari, I would never, ever touch that woman because she’s damn good.”

‘Uncultured Woman!!’ – Fans slam Toke Makinwa over nude photos

Yesterday, Nigerian media personality, Toke Makinwa launched a new campaign which sees her completely nude and that hasn’t gone down too well with some of her fans.

Toke Makinwa took to her Instagram page to post a completely nude picture of herself.

She simply captioned the photo:

When you glow there is nothing to hide #InvestinyourGlow13.08.2018 cc @glowbytm

The photo was used to advertise her soon to be launched brand, Glow by TM by glowing unclad.But some fans feel for a ‘born again’ Christian, she is off the line


See reactions below:

Against her;

***that’s the problem with us today. We would clearly see our brothers and sisters going astray but instead of cautioning them, we’ll keep quiet because it’s mainstream and we’re all not “perfect”. Calling someone to order is referred to as “judging” or “criticizing” because it’s their body or their way of life. I’m not judging, I’m just saying we must not preach one thing and do another thing.

*** Non of my business but this clearly is part of the new world demonic agenda to destroy what is left of Africa. They have succeded in eroding african culture, now they are wiping out morals. You probably did this, because Kim, beyonce etc do it and get applauded. But their fabric isnt the same as yours. Theirs have been ripped apart. Don’t fall for the deception.

***f there is nothing to hide, why can’t I see your pussy, uncultured woman

In support;

*** I don’t see anything wrong with this!!! Yes she is a Christian, a grown up woman, and yes we young ladies look up to her.. she is promoting her brand!!! And who are y’all that are judging.

*** Women should be allowed to express themselves whichever way the chose to, this is not been naked in my opinion

APC attacks Saraki again , labels ‘Senate President a traitor .

APC attacks Saraki

The All Progressives Congress on Thursday lambasted the President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, calling him a traitor, betrayer and a man unfit to hold a public office, Punch has reported.

The statement reads in part ;

“In terms of exemplary personage, the reverse is the case in respect of the current Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, who has been a dismal failure and has been involved in one controversy or the other: budget padding, filibustering, legislative rascality, sabotage of matters of national interest, among other criminalities too numerous to mention.

“Having suffered under the 16-year misrule of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr Saraki will go down in our country’s history as the worst Senate President Nigeria has had the misfortune to have.

“Since his usurpation of the coveted seat, achieved through a wicked conspiracy with members of the opposition PDP, it has been from one controversy to another: the code of conduct trial for false declaration of assets; conspiracy with his deputy to fraudulently alter the rules of the Senate; and links to the deadly armed robbers who wasted many lives in the Offa robbery attack. It is alleged that some of the robbery suspects were his political thugs used to rig elections. A common adage says, “Show me your friends and I will tell you who you are.”

“A traitor will always be a traitor, however the time and place. The Senate must do everything possible to put Dr Saraki where he rightly belongs – the back seat. He is definitely not a fit and proper person to preside over the country’s upper and revered legislative house.

“A man who betrayed his father, sister (many times), his party the PDP in 2014, the APC in 2015 by conspiring with the opposition PDP senators to emerge Senate President, APC administration by sabotaging the executive and defecting to the PDP in 2018 has no character, principles, values and integrity.”

 

Credits – PUNCH

Man who claimed to work with EFCC scams a female pastor in Ibadan (Photo)

The Ibadan Zonal office of EFCC on August 9, 2018 arraigned one Abiodun Adeyemi Faseyitan before Hon. Justice M. Abimbola, Chief Judge of Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, on a 6-count of obtaining money under false pretense.

This arraignment was sequel to a petition to the Commission from one pastor and founder of a new generation church (name withheld) alleging that sometimes in 2013 the defendant, Abiodun Adeyemi Faseyitan approached her and presented himself to her and the entire members of her church as a senior staff of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Abiodun Adeyemi Faseyitan

According to the petition, the defendants promised to assist members of her congregation to secure Federal Government jobs, purchase vehicles that are on auction sale in the EFCC and also use his connection in the Commission to assist them to travel abroad.

It was further alleged that based on the above promises, the defendant fraudulently collected the sum of N2,477,500.00 (Two Million, Four Hundred and Seventy Seven Thousand, Five Hundred Naira) only from her and several Millions of Naira from members of her church.

When they discovered he was not genuine, they made efforts to recover their monies back but seemed abortive.

The defendant however, pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him. In view of his plea, the EFCC’s counsel, Dr. Ben Ubi prayed the court for a trial date and for the remand of the defendant in prison custody. However, counsel to the defendant, Adeleke Bakare prayed the court to allow him moved an oral application for bail.

Justice Abimbola however, ordered the defense to present a formal application for bail. Meanwhile, the defendant shall be remanded at the Federal Prison, Agodi, pending the hearing and determination of his bail application. The case is adjourned to 7 September, 2018 for trial.

Lady escapes being killed by stray bullet inside her room in Port Harcourt

A Nigerian lady has taken to Twitter to reveal how she was almost killed by a stray bullet inside her room in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.

The lady idetified as Era-dSonia said she was fast asleep when the stray bullet hit a few inches from her head.

The bullet had penetrated her room from the roof, as a robbery was taking place in her house. See what she wrote below:

“A stray bullet literally just came into my room right through the roof…. a few inches from my head. ?

JUST RIGHT NOW!!!!
I have nothing to say.?

Truly, Safety is of the Lord. ?

I had no idea they were robbing outside my house by then. I was really asleep but I realized what had happened by 1am”

See a photo of the bullet below:

Kylie Jenner celebrates her 21st birthday with family & friends (photos)

Kylie Jenner celebrates

Kylie Jenner is officially legal. The makeup mogul and mother-of-one celebrated her 21st birthday on Thursday night, taking her sisters and mother Kris Jenner to dinner at Craig’s in LA, before they headed to hotspot Delilah’s.

Kylie looked incredible as she debuted her platinum blonde locks while wearing a stunning magenta dress which had a cut-out detail on the waist.


Having given birth to baby Stormi in February, no doubt she was enjoying a rare night out on the town with her famous family, who dressed in brights to celebrate her special night.

More photos below ;

Source – Dailymail

Despacito rapper Daddy Yankee robbed of $2m jewelry

Daddy Yankee, the rapper featured in the song ‘Despacito’ has been robbed of $2M in jewelry by an impersonator in a Spain hotel room.

The Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee, famous for his 2017 hit “Despacito” was robbed of $2.3-million worth of jewels after a man posing as the performer had hotel staff in Spain open the room’s safe.

The robbery was confirmed by the Daddy Yankee’s press office in a tweet Thursday. The translated Tweet read:

“The press office @daddy_yankee confirms that the artist has been a victim of robbery while he was outside his hotel in Valencia, Spain. A law firm has already been hired and no further declarations will be given so as not to hinder the investigation in any way,”

Local media said that a man posing as Daddy Yankee asked staff at the Meliá Valencia Hotel, where the real Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez — Daddy Yankee’s real name — was staying, to open the room’s safe.

The rapper reportedly discovered the missing jewels Tuesday night and contacted authorities. The BBC reported that two rooms were robbed — one with the safe containing the jewels and the other with thousands of dollars in cash.

Local media said that a man posing as Daddy Yankee asked staff at the Meliá Valencia Hotel, where the real Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez — Daddy Yankee’s real name — was staying, to open the room’s safe.

Daddy Yankee currently is on the road in Europe and will continue his tour, despite the theft.

 

“I do not drink or smoke, I prefer to take soft drinks” – Terry Apala

Terry Apala has rejected the claim that he uses drugs and substances to maintain his vocal ability.

According to him, it might be difficult to believe due to the way he sounds, but he doesn’t drink, smoke or take substances, even to perform at shows.

Speaking to our correspondent through his manager, Tobi Mohammed, Apala said, “I do not drink or smoke whether to perform on stage or while I’m in a public gathering. People can testify to the fact that when I’m out or invited for shows, I prefer to take soft drinks. It is very difficult to believe and people find it shocking but I was brought up in a humble and disciplined background.

“If you want to make me happy, just get me an energy drink and ice,” he added.

The Mushin-bred artiste revealed that while growing up, he worked with Musiliu Ishola to create some of his apala tunes.

“I worked under him. I am not forcing the way I sound. I have a song where I featured him, titled Palongo,” he added.

On originality, the musician added that he was not all about doing covers for other people’s songs but had several of his produced by his team.

He said, “The song that brought me into the limelight is Champagne Showers and I have another called Jangolova, which already has more than a million downloads on soundclouds.”

Highlighting the difficulties he faced when he first started his style of music, he said it was difficult to accept at first but after a while many people got used to it.

Apala further said that his new song, Mushin, was getting good attention.

 

Falz, Simi, Yemi Alade reacts after NBC banned ‘This is Nigeria’ song

Falz the Bahd Guy has responded to NBC’s ban on his latest song, ‘This is Nigeria’ with claims that it contains vulgar lyrics.

The singer shared a photo of the viral letter which issues a N100,000 fine to a Jos based radio station for playing ‘This is Nigeria’ and other songs, with caption:

“This is Nigeria. Look how we living now, everybody be criminal’ is apparently a vulgar line”.

Falz also responded to his producer Sess Beats‘ comment about how vulgar the line was by saying “plenty of vulgar on the way”

Following Falz’ post, celebrities including filmmaker Kemi Adetiba, and actress Abimbola Craig, singers Simi and Yemi Alade, and rapper Vector, among others took to the comment section to express their disappointment

Video: Banky W ft. Nonso Amadi – Running After U

Banky W ft Nonso Amadi Running After U video

Empire Mates Entertainment presents the official music video for Banky W ‘s 2017 released record “Running After U” which features singer, Nonso Amadi.

The new musical video features vocals from talented singer, Nonso Amadi and both acts made quite an impressive performance in the star studded musical video directed by Banky W.

The video stars cameo appearances from some top celebrities and their spouses. The video features Noble Igwe, Steve Babaeko, Gbenro Ajibade, Captain Demuren and their spouses.

Watch video below:

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDFs-sGQXWI?ecver=1]

Music: Simi – I Dun Care

Simi I Dun Care

X3M Music superstar songstress Simi comes through with a new single titled “I Dun Care” which comes days after the release of the Deluxe edition of Simisola

The singer announced via her Instagram and Twitter pages on the 8th of August 2018 that the record will be released shortly and keeping to her words, the number just surfaced.

I Dun Care is a record that embodies a lot of musical elements and would surely peak on the charts.

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Beautiful Lady celebrates her birthday in a club in style (photos)

A lady celebrated her birthday in style with her friends and colleagues showing support for her at a nightclub in Benin city, Edo state capital.

The excited celebrant was poured expensive champagnes during the birthday bash which was taken to another level at Jokers nightclub.

Some ladies were also pictured catching fun at the birthday party.

Here are pictures of what went down.

10 feared dead as armed men invade bank in Edo

No fewer than 10 persons including a policeman were yesterday evening feared killed in a failed attempt by armed robbers to road two banks after they invaded Igarra, headquarters of Akoko-Edo local government area of Edo State.

The armed men were said to have attacked a police station which is about 1.2 kilometre from the banks, set ablaze the official vehicle of the newly posted Area Commander and killed a policeman.

It was gathered that two detainees at the police station said to have been arrested yesterday morning for minor offences were also killed. One of the detainees was reportedly arrested for incomplete vehicle particulars.

While four persons were reportedly killed within the premises of the two banks as the robbers failed to get access to the vault of the banks, three other persons were reportedly killed near the police station.

One of the youths in the community Ofei Obende said they tried to resist the robbers but were overpowered by their firepower but said that the police in the banks had exchange of gunfire which he said was responsible for the death of the three unidentifiable bodies.

He said another unknown person was caught in the cross fire and could help police in their investigation.

The Palace Secretary to the paramount ruler of the community, Otaru of Igarra, Elder Folorunsho Dania who confirmed the incident to Vanguard on phone said “This is a serious case, armed robbers have besieged Igarra so many lives killed, 10 dead persons have been counted.

“The police station set ablaze, the Area Commander’s new car set ablaze because we have an area commander now, then close to the police station, three people were killed and in the banks many persons were killed during the raid on the banks. It is a calamity. “In all, 10 lives have gone. They could not access the strong room of the banks.

The people that were killed in bank were outside the bank premises. “Four persons killed within the bank premises, a policeman killed in the police station then a stone throw from the police station, three persons were killed, the car of the new area commander was set ablaze. Igarra is in a war scene, I am right at the police station. “

It would be recalled that six persons were killed in similar manner in November 2015 when armed robbers invaded the community. “

As at the time of this report, the Police Public Relations Officer, Chidi Nwabuzor said information about the attack was still sketchy and would release more details later.”

Source: Vanguard

Music: Ciara Ft. Tekno – Freak Me

International singer, Ciara finally releases her much-anticipated collaboration which features Nigerian singer, Tekno titled, “Freak me”.

Ciara has been on top of charts with her single, “Level Up”, with many folks dancing to the viral track..

ciara ft tekno

Now she channels her inner afro-beat style in this new feel good music.

You’d enjoy this one.. Check on it.

https://youtu.be/NSIDTlG6bbs

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“Staying in a marriage because of financial gain is lame” — Toke Makinwa tells women

The media personality stated this while having a tweet chat with some of her followers. One of them asked what would her advice be to women concerning domestic violence. Read more of her advice below.

Staying in a domestic marriage because of financial gain or the lies you tell yourself about surviving is lame, I’m yet to see anyone leave a bad situation do badly, it’s the fear that keeps you from your potential.

Then a follower inquired: “Well, I ask this concerning someone who I know, she is afraid because of her children. How will she survive with 5 of them,”

and she replied, “If she’s dead, they will survive. Women need to get busy, relying on a man can put you in jeopardy. Use your hands, get up, get busy.”

Read more of her advise below:

‘The next president of Nigeria is a youth and his name starts from ‘S’ – South African based pastor, Samuel Akinbodunse reveals

South African Based Nigerian Prophet, Samuel Akinbodunse has dropped a shocking prophecy about Nigeria and 2019 election.

In a live service at his South Africa Church, the Freedom for all Nation Outreach General Overseer, the man of God made it known that come 2019, Nigeria will have a youth as President and the name of the person starts with ‘S’.

So far, candidates that have indicated interest in becoming president come 2019 with S as their names are 47 year old Sowore Omoyele and 55 year old Saraki Bukola. Others on social media insinuate it may also be ‘Sai Buhari’.

See the video below,

“15 years ago, I remember saying ewwww I’ll never suck a d**k, now I’m a whole vacuum cleaner’ – Pretty American lady says

This American lady and mother of one, Precious Polk, has left many stunned on social media after she took to her Facebook page to reveal that what she thought she never would do a decade and a half ago, she does it now beyond what she could ever have imagined.

According to her, about 15 years ago, she was not a fan of oral sex but fast forward to the present, she now is an ambassador for it.

Shamelessly, she took to her Facebook page to write,

’15 years ago, I remember saying ewwww I’ll never suck a d**k, now I’m a whole vacuum cleaner.’

Well, wow!

Female NYSC Corp Member sexually assaults Male Corp Member in Lagos Camp, then slaps him

A Female NYSC Corp member in Lagos camp allegedly assaulted a male colleague who cautioned her for sexually harassing him while dancing.

According to the corp member identified as Oluwaseun, during the usual early morning Man O’ War drills, a female corp member kept on grabbing his genitals, he cautioned her to stop but when it seemed like the lady had no intention of slapping, he slapped her.

The lady, known as Peace from Ambrose Ali University, who wasn’t expecting such reaction, tried to fight him but she was held back.

He said some commended his action, because if roles were reversed, it would have ben worse.

Others condemned him for it because they felt he was a guy and the lady was only trying to give him a signal that she was interested in him.

The lady who was apparently not ashamed of her action, waylaid the said male corper at the popular ‘mami’ market to confront him, which ended up with the guy receiving a hot slap.

It has however been reported to the highest authorities in camp and they have both put down oral and written statements.

See photos below:

 

Toke Makinwa goes nude to publicize new business line Glow By TM

Toke Makinwa has taken to her Instagram page to post a completely nude picture of herself.

She captioned the photo:

When you glow there is nothing to hide #InvestinyourGlow13.08.2018 cc @glowbytm

Recall during the FIFA World Cup, she placed a bet on France to win the 2018 World Cup and she got $20,000 (7.2m) richer.

Taking to her Instagram story, Toke celebrated her win, revealed she just copped $20,000.

Her close friend and fellow media personality, Gbemi also confirmed it.

Winners shuffle ????????

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This sisters call themselves “orphans with grace” after losing mum and dad 10 months apart (Photos)

These sisters who lost their dad then lost their mum 10 months after that are thriving and grateful for life.

They call themselves Orphans with Grace and are still smiling in spite of the loss they have endured.

One of the sister who shared the below photos on her Twitter handle, wrote:

Let me bless Yall with pictures of me and my sisters a month after losing our Mum and 10 months after losing our Dad ❤️ We are orphans with GRACE

See photos below:

Burna Boy splashes whooping $65k (N23m) on diamond encrusted Audemars Piguet wristwatch (Photos)

You know how heartbroken you become when you walk into a Nike store and you see your salary on the price tag of a shoe yeah? Well, how do you feel now seeing the price of a Wristwatch on this headline… Hehe

We don’t know if he’s here to oppress us, inspire us or impress us but we’re sure that Burna Boy is certainly in his balling season!

The Nigerian dancehall star took to his Instagram page to show off his new diamond-encrusted Audemars Piguet wristwatch he bought for the whooping price of $65,000.

This comes moments after we reported that Nigerian singer, Davido’s private jet was delivered to him after months of waiting. Read full gist here

See more photos of Burna Boy here,

Burna Boy splashes

Burna Boy splashes

”You are a wicked friend if you cannot tell a close friend he or she has body odour” – Layole Oyatogun

Media personality, Layole Oyatogun has given an instance of what defines you as a true friend as she says if you’re not the kind of person who can actually tell his/her friend that they have body odour, then you are a wicked type.

The lovely took to her IG page to share a quite lovely photo of herself looking sleek et all but her caption didn’t really commensurate all the ‘sleekness’ that was going on in her photo.

In her caption, she talks about the being a truthful and honest person who can actually tell his/her friend an unappealing thing about them – body odour in particular.

Layole Oyatogun

She says rather than compensate them with deodorants and perfumes et all, without them why you’re giving them such, you should rather tell them the painful truth, but in a nice way.

She wrote,

Let’s talk about some PAINFUL truths today- BODY ODOUR.
You are a wicked friend if you cannot tell a close friend he or she has body odour. STOP giving them perfumes and deodorant sprays hoping to mask the stench, tell them the truth…. in a nice way. It is better you tell them than let the world continously mock them behind their backs.

I attended an event some days ago and sat beside a group of friends. As soon as one of the girls walked to the restroom, her friends kept on talking about how she stinks and none of them could tell her. They all kept mum the moment she joined them back on their table
FYI- People who smell sometimes don’t know they do. TELL THEM!

Do you agree with her?

Oldest Nigerian inmate celebrates 100th birthday in Enugu prison

Pa Celestine Egbunuche who has been dubbed as the oldest prisoner in Nigeria celebrated his 100th birthday on the 4th of August inside the Enugu Maximum prison.

According to reports, Egbunuche who hails from Akokwa, Imo State, alongside his son and another relation, were sentenced to death for killing an individual during a brawl over a piece of land.

Oldest Nigerian inmate

All three convicts have reportedly spent over 17 years in jail and their case has been taken up by an NGO, Global Society for Anti-corruption (GSAC). The NGO has requested for Egbunuche’s release as he is said to have suffered from diabetes over the years.

GSAC has appealed to the FG and Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha to use their board of mercy an release him, his 78-year-old relation and son from prison.

Davido’s private jet finally gets delivered to him (photo)

davido private jet

The wait is finally over guys! The eagle has landed and we’re most definitely here for it!

So after all said and done, all the speculations, the blogs posts, the tongues wagged, the criticisms and all kinda social media funk, AIR OBO has finna landed!

Over the past few months, there’s been reports that Davido purchased for himself a whooping N9.7billion – a little above quarter of the 30billion in his account – private jet. The news caused a frenzy and even O.B.O himself made sure to fuel them only that he didn’t give pictorial proof of his new luxurious acquisition.

This gave many the reason to doubt his nobility on the issue and even call him out for being one of these fake celebs who just put controversial statements about themselves out there for the sake of popularity.

Well, it looks like Davido isn’t fake after all as he has taken to his social media page to gloat and this time, give proof that his new bird has landed!

He took to his Insta stories to share and like I said, we’re definitely here for it…

Check it out below,

davido private jet

davido private jet

National Broadcasting Commission bans Falz ‘This is Nigeria’ and Wande Coal’s ‘Iskaba’ for vulgar lyrics

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has banned Falz’s This is Nigeria from being aired on radio. They said the song contains vulgar lyrics and unfit to air on radio.

This was made known on Twitter by broadcaster, Folaranmi Folayan, who shared the picture of a letter the NBC sent to a radio station for airing the song.

Sharing the image, she wrote:

“Apparently Falz’s line “this is Nigeria; look how we living now. everybody be criminal” has been flagged “vulgar” and the song is now declared “unfit for radio”.

See why sometimes I can’t blame our musicians if they choose to give social commentary a wide berth?”

Excerpt of the letter which she was referring to below:

“The Commission has observed with great concern the continuous airing of vulgar and indecent music lyrics inspite of our warnings both verbal and written to the station.

“On 30th July, 2018 at about 9:56am, your station aired a song by falz titled “This is Nigeria” laced with vulgar lyrics: “this is Nigeria, look how we are living now, everybody be criminal”.

“Also, an 15‘ August, 2018 at about 3:50pm you aired a song by Wande Coal titled “Iskaba” With vulgar lyrics: “Girl you dey make me kolo, shaking the ass like kolo”, in contravention of Section 3.6.1 and 3.13.2.2c.”

See letter below:

 

South African Rapper ProKid Dead

ProKid Dead

Award winning South African rapper, Linda Mkhize popularly known as “ProKid” has died..

The rapper, 37, died on Wednesday night after suffering severe seizures.

Times Live disclosed that ProKid’s family released a statement early Thursday morning, their first since he passed on.

An excerpt of the statement reads:

The legendary SA hip-hop artist affectionately known as ProKid … passed away on Wednesday. He suffered a severe seizure attack while visiting friends and paramedics were called in to assist. They did their best to revive him to no avail and called his time of death at 8.38pm…Further details will be furnished as soon as his family has gathered.” The grieving family have also asked for privacy during this trying time.

Following his shocking demise, fans and celebrities have poured out tributes via social media.

ProKid Dead

Undergraduate who bought N1million worth of phones with fake credit alert; declared wanted by SARS

Eric Idowu is an undergraduate student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), he has been accused by one Azeez Bakare, a Youth Corp Member of absconding with phones valued at N1million. He had allegedly purchased the products with a fake credit alert.

Punch Metro learnt that Idowu had on Thursday allegedly used a fake name, Leonard Adegoke to order for the items from the Youth Corp Member.

Bakare, the Youth Corp Member said Idowu had remained elusive since the items were delivered to him at his house.

Read Bakare’s account of his ordeal as reported by Punch,

“Apart from being a corps member, I run a mobile phone business. On Thursday, August 2, around 4.30pm, I received a call from a customer, who identified himself as Leonard Adeleke. He ordered for three used iPhone 8 Plus and one brand new iPhone X. The address he gave me was no 20, University Road, Abule-Oja, Yaba, Lagos. I went there to deliver the goods around 7pm the same day.

“When I got there, I followed him to the front of his room where he checked the phones to see if they were working perfectly. After he was convinced, he collected the phones and asked for my account number, which I provided. A minute later, he showed me a debit alert on his phone and said the money had been transferred into my account.

“Both of us waited for me to receive the alert on my phone. While waiting, he said he wanted to go downstairs to turn on his generator. That was the last time I saw him as he ran away. When I searched around and could not find him. I called his telephone number, but it was switched off.”

Bakare, who said he had petitioned the Sabo Police Station on the incident, noted that one Adeleke Adegoke who lived in the house had been arrested.

“Later, I used the True Caller app on my phone to dial the number Leonard Adegoke used in placing his order. The app revealed his picture and real name as Eric Idowu.

“I showed Adeleke, who recognised Idowu from the picture. Adeleke said Idowu used to stay with the landlord’s son but had disappeared,” he added.

Bakare said it was after Adeleke had called the landlord’s son at the station that the police got a detailed information on Idowu, who was said to be an undergraduate at the University of Lagos.

“I also went to the Computer Village in Ikeja to meet with officials of the phone company because they had reported the case to SARS. I later wrote that the case should be transferred from the Sabo Police Station to SARS.

“I have informed my parents about this case. Till now, I have not paid for the phones, which I got on credit from a phone company, CSE Phones. I want the police to help me get Idowu. I want my goods back or my money and the extra cost I have spent to recover them,” he added.

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