A church in Warri known as the True Vine Power House Ministry Incorporation has released a marriage list for those intending to get wedded in its church. The church also gave a stern warning that all the money should be paid 3 weeks to the marriage.
Check out the marriage list:
N8k for officiating pastor
N10k for host pastor
6k for instrumentalists
15k for couple fee
10k for marriage certificate
5k for fuel
N5k for lateness to church
10 food flask with one small 5 Alive and one Maltina each for the Ministers
2 food flask, 2 Eva water, 2 big 5 Alive and 2 cans of Maltina each for the Host Pastor
50 takeaways or 1 cooler of rice, 2 and half crates of can Maltina for the church workers
Suits for the Host Pastor and his wife
Couples must attend marriage class for two weeks before the wedding
Couples thanksgiving should not be more than a week after the wedding
Cee-C who was one of the celebrities that turned up for ‘Trace Live Presents Becoming Falz The Bahd Guy’ event, is currently trending on social media after she curved some beard gang members.
The beard gangs who approached the reality show star over an undisclosed reason, were left at their spot by Cee-C who jokingly waved them off.
Meanwhile, Cee-C and Leo have sparked a romantic relationship rumor following ‘romantic videos’ updates and posts they’ve shared on social media. Few days ago, Cee-C penned down an emotional piece for Leo on his birthday, and also organized a surprise dinner with his family and friends for him on Tuesday night.
Acknowledging her, Leo took to his Twitter page, writing “Alright, so everyone knew I didn’t want to celebrate my birthday but Cynthia decided to call my family and friends. She basically did a surprise birthday dinner for me. Wow.
“E still dey burst my head. This is the first time anyone has done a surprise thing for me.”
Also, a romantic video and pictures of both housemates at the birthday dinner sparked reactions from Nigerians online. Here are some comments below;
@Prettyluthie1 “I really can’t say if it’s real love or to make Alex unhappy. Whichever way I Hope they know what they are doing.”
@Bameel1 “She has learnt a lot of lessons in biggy house thus making her a sweet wife material. She is too adorable.”
@EuniceIbukun “She is a sweet lady, guard her heart @Leodasilva”
@Lanyoni_ “It’s the least she could do, Leo you were the only one that was really with her in the BBN house, you stuck by her and never judged her not even once. You’re a real man.”
@Elorm_ “Am very emotional right now @SirLeoBDasilva my little sis is happy Finally. All the hate and cyberbullying. She has you now. ”
@Barak1936 “Of course Leo a king is supposed to take care of his queen if at all there was a surprise birthday and not planned surprise birthday lol….the king being @ceec_official and the queen being @sirleobdasilva.”
Nigerian Singer, Davido might have just revealed he has future plans for his girlfriend Chioma and fans are excited about the prospect of that happening.
The singer hinted at ‘marriage’ when he shared her photo on his IG.
Sharing her photo, he wrote; The Love of my life !! Can’t wait to spend forever with you ❤❤
Well, good luck David.
In ‘love and relationship’ related gist, Davido’s manager, Asa Asika has revealed how he met his girl, DJ Cuppy.
He made this known during a Question and Answer section with his fans where he revealed a friend linked him up with Cuppy.
When asked by a fan; “How did you meet your girlfriend?”
He replied: “My best friend linked us up for something else years ago.”
It is common knowledge that popular Nigerian Musicians Yemi Alade and Tiwa Savage have not exactly been friends.
The two Music divas are in competition for the crown of Queen of the industry and they have recently gone public with their animosity for each other.
Singer, Yemi Alade.
Recall that Yemi Alade publicly claimed to be on the same level with Davido and Wizkid, stating that there is no such thing as number one artiste in Nigeria.
She also passed up the chance to stand for Tiwa Savage while on a radio show and the presenter talked down at her rival. The presenter, Misi, stated that Yemi Alade has a fine vocal range while Tiwa Savage just shouts.
In reaction to the statement, Tiwa shared a video of herself singing. She also made suggestive posts that alluded to Misi begging from her. She also hinted that she has cut ties with the OAP and any other person who tries to involve her in “BS.”
The animosity between the two singers has now gravitated to the point that they unfollowed each other on Instagram.
Sensational yet questionable photos of Tiwa Savage and popular high-life singer, Humblesmith, recently went viral on the internet, sparking suspicions that both artistes are romantically involved.
However, the talentedsinger who became popular with his hit song ‘Osinachi’, featuring Davido, has finally come out to clear the air on the matter.
Humblesmith, who spoke to Showtime in an interview, said the pictures were mere promotion pictures taken on set of the video shoot for his latest single.
“Those pictures which went viral online are mere pictures taken on the set of a recent video shoot for my new song, ‘Attracta’, featuring Tiwa Savage.
I’m not in any form of romantic relationship with her. I think this rumour came up because she has not taken such sensational or romantic picture with any other artiste apart from Wizkid; so I think that’s why the pictures went viral.
You know bloggers always look for sensational stories to drive traffic on their blogs; that’s the reason they were suspicious and went ahead to write stories that I may be dating Tiwa Savage, but there’s nothing of such.”
Baseline Music act, Skales has released the official video to his new record titled “Fire Waist” and he features Tanzanian star, Harmonize.
The new video is shot by Sasha Vybz outside the shores of Nigeria. This new video is quite entertaining and comical in a way that you would be glued to your screens.
Skales is gearing up to release a new album titled “Mr Love”. Chopstix produced record titled “Fire Waist”
Popular TV host and Lawyer, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, turns a year older today and his lovely wife, Cynthia, took to her IG page to post a lovely birthday message to her Husband.
She also revealed that he may become a President in the future…. WAWU!!
Her post reads ;
Happy birthday to my soulmate… You’ve made my life so beautiful and I celebrate you today and everyday of our life. I can never thank you enough for all that you do for jewel and I.
Thank you for showing me love I never knew existed.
Thank you for being such a great husband and father. You’ve helped me to soar higher and be the person I am today. I wish you elevation in all that you do.
I wish you eternal joy, happiness and everything you’ve ever wished for . I love you dearly. X
PS: He is your future president. So put some respect to his name ! ??
Nollywood actress Rita Dominic turned a year older a few days ago and to celebrate her new age, she hosted a few of her friends to dinner at the Sky Lounge and Restaurant in Eko Hotel, VI.
Celebrities such as Michelle Dede, Femi Jacobs, Blessing Egbe, Lanre DaSilva and more were spotted at the birthday dinner.
Sharing a photo from her dinner, the beautiful actress said:
I feel so overwhelmed each year with your show of love and affection! You are so amazing! I wish I could thank each and everyone of you individually.. I pray that you all will be celebrated the way you have celebrated me! I love you and thanks for being there for me always!❤️❤️❤️ #birthdaydinner
Governor of Lagos State, Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode arrived Russia last night for the World Cup finals between France and Croatia, and one of highlights of his arrival was that he pledged to help send Nigerians stuck in the country home.
Recall that we brought you reports about how over 300 Nigerians are stranded in Russia. Apparently, they came in to the country for the World Cup games, in hopes to find jobs in Moscow, but got disappointed.
Instagram user @iampndgreat who disclosed the promise made by Governor Ambode in his post, wrote; “Not a Political Campaign but just appreciating a good and kind gesture by one of our noble Politicians in Nigeria.”
The story goes thus:
I had a pick up arrangement today at the airport in Moscow and had a rare privilege of meeting his excellency, the governor of Lagos State; the most populous and commercial Hub of Nigeria. I quickly introduced myself while I waited for my pick up arrangement to come out. We had a small chat and exchanged knowledge and wisdom while I waited.
He bade me farewell as his pick up arrangement had arrived.
After a few minutes, my pick up arrived as well so we set out to the car park.
As soon as we came out of the airport, I saw a crowd of over 50 Nigerians who had been stranded at the airport for almost 10-15 days now. And in their middle was this same man, His excellency , Governor Ambode. As soon as he sighted me, he quickly called my attention to assist.
It was a pathetic state and a lot of words both pleasant and unpleasant were being exchanged. (Not apportioning blames on anyone ).. Then his Excellency did something that amazed me. He showed solidarity and quickly pledged to send all 50 Stranded Nigerians home and assigned me to oversea the transfers and procurement of new tickets to send them home. As I type this, 19 out of this 50 are already on air to Lagos Nigeria, the remaining 31 are leaving this evening.
His excellency also fed them all as he gave them cash to eat while they waited for their tickets to fly home.
I am only writing this to express my gratitude to a man that has shown that not all politicians are the same.
I am well aware that NFF Officials and some other Senior Government or well to do Nigerians are aware of the situation on ground but are yet to be of help.
Kindly help as much as you can.
Nigeria will only be built or destroyed by Nigerians.
The integrity of our Nation is at stake. Follow this same example; If you have the well withal.
DISCLAIMER : THIS IS NOT A CAMPAIGN BUT A SIMPLE SHOW OF LIGHT IN THE MIDST OF DARKNESS.
Zone 2 Police PRO Dolapo Badmos has reacted to the viral video of some Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) officers brutalising a man with an iron rod while trying to take him into custody.
Badmos, writing on her Instagram page said:
I’m so pissed off right now!!! I just don’t want to think of it. You work so hard but some unscrupulous element…..,,arrrghhh! “THE STORY OF A SWEATY FOWL” ? bye people, good night!
Sincerely my heart is with that young man in the trending video! That iron rod…. arrrrgh! That was uncalled for! Anyone with useful information about the young man should tell him to DM, text or call on 09071555555….we need to identify the men for proper action.
A Thai woman has reportedly cut off her husband’s manhood because he cheated on her.
According to reports, the jealous wife from Bangkok, Thailand, used a 12-inch butcher knife to cut off her husband’s manhood. After cutting it, she threw it out the window.
Neighbours, who heard the husband’s screams for help, called an ambulance, which rushed him to the hospital. Karuna Sanusan, 24
In a video of the incident uploaded to the Internet, the husband, 40-year-old Siripan Sanusan, could be seen being rushed to a hospital. Emergency workers were able to find his organ on the street and they took it along to the hospital after placing it in ice. Siripan was rushed to Samitivej Sriracha Hospital
Meanwhile, his 24-year-old wife, Karuna Sanusan, was arrested for carrying out the bloody attack. Police said that the woman admitted to planning the attack.
She told detectives that she works with her husband and they sell vegetables. Recently, she began suspecting that he was cheating. When her suspicions were confirmed, she planned the attack.
One morning, she pretended that she wanted to be intimate with him only to cut off his organ when he became distracted.
A Shakespearean actor who died for seven minutes painted what he saw when he was unconscious.
Shiv Grewal, from Peckham, London, suffered a massive cardiac arrest after going out for lunch with his wife five years ago – and now depicts what he believes is the afterlife in his art.
The 60-year-old, who just finished an RSC production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, had to be revived by paramedics.
He had been previously healthy and fit, but on the way home from the restaurant he began to feel unwell, before his eyes rolled back into his head.
Shiv Grewal stands in front one of his paintings, where he depicts what he says he saw when he died
He said:
“I knew, somehow, that I was dead.”
“I was aware my brain was dying and crying out for help. But, at the same time, I felt things completely separate from my body. It was like I was in a void but could feel emotions and sensations.
“Despite knowing I was dead, I also knew that there was a chance of coming home.
“I also understood that I’d be reincarnated, but I didn’t want that just yet. I wanted to return to life, to the material world and to my wife. I demanded that I was coming back and I got my wish.”
Nollywood actor,IK Ogbonna checked a fan who called his wife out for rocking a bikini at the beach.
His Colombian wife,Sonia is currently on vacation in Bali,Indonesia and shared stunning photos that she captioned;
Looking for a pineapple juice in that menu like
However a female fan told her to cover up as a married woman ;
Please cover your body, you are a married woman, that is what married women do, you are married to an African man okay
The actor however leapt to the defense of his wife as he was having none of it , and he made it clear he as the husband isn’t complaining adding that she (critic) should focus on the 2019 election.
Nigerian Singer, Simi recently took to micro-blogging website, Twitter, to share her thoughts on the issue of Family name and passing it down to other generations.
Simi revealed that she thinks it is overrated and she gave her reason(s).
The Aimasiko singer wrote ;
The idea of having someone to pass your name to is overrated. The ones they’ve been passing since what have they used it to do?
The real goal is to have a happy, chunky, healthy baby with a great sense of humour. Lol.
As expected, majority of her fans/followers did not agree with her opinion and she tweeted a reply ;
Lol. The people that are annoyed by this are only annoyed cos they know it’s true. We should be more interested in leaving a great legacy. Take Mandela for eg. Nobody will remember him because his child has his surname…but cos of the astonishing things he’s done. Priorities.
However, a particular user took things to another level as he tried to dish out a savage advice with the popular ‘cardi B’ meme, he wrote ;
Mummy said I should tell you to stick to your music and leave motivational tweets.
Simi did not hesitate to punish him as she replied him straight away with ;
Baseline Music signed act, Skales is out with a new record titled “Fire Waist” and he features Tanzanian star, Harmonize.
The singer who is set to release his 3rd studio album, Mr. Love which is a 17 track power packed album with lots of collaborations around Africa makes the 5th track off the compilation available for free download.
Fire Waist was produced by Chopstix and it come sequel to the massive success of Pass which feature Yung L and Endia
Mother of Wizkid’s second son, Ayo, Binta Diamond has revealed that she would turn down a chance to give birth to another child for the him.
Binta also claimed that Wizkid has not been the best of fathers to their child – with the advent of the new Instagram question sticker, some of Binta’s followers on the app had the opportunity to ask her questions.
One of her followers asked,
“what if Wizkid wants a second baby with you?” and she responded with an emoji that suggests that she would turn down such request.
Another follower of hers asked when last herself and her child met with Wizkid and she was direct with her response which was “18 months ago.”
Big Brother Naija finalist, Alex Unusual has taken to her Instagram story to reveal how she fell for the scam some Instagram accounts use to beg for money on popular Instagram pages.
Alex said she found out a user had been persistently begging for money on her page and she decided to help, but to her utmost surprise, the IG beggar went on to other celeb’s page with the same format to beg.
She wrote ;
So this particular girl has been disturbing about not having money to pay for her whatever in school, almost in all my picture’s comment sections till i sent her a DM, asked her to send me her account number and i sent her double the little money she asked for. Now she left my page and i see her telling the same story on my friend’s posts and pages of other celebrities. I’ve been tempted to react many times but with God, i stayed calm. What made me type this is , i went bk to our dm only to find out she had deleted the message with the account number she sent to me just to clean her slate. You know yourself. If i catch you again, Kitipa ga agba gbu gi
The 2018 World Cup tournament certainly is quite an interesting one as country, Croatia which is one of the underrated countries that was expected to leave the game at the early stage, took many by surprise as they fought their way to the finals.
Come Sunday, the Eastern European country will be competing with France on Sunday for the winner of Russia 2018 World Cup.
To show support to their country and as a way of motivating the players, Croatian Politicians turned up to work wearing their jersey.
A man has sadly lost his life after his mother’s coffin fell from a funeral tower and crushed him during a service in Indonesia.
The Indonesian man was killed by his mother’s coffin on the island of Sulawesi.
Samen Kondorura, 40, died when pallbearers lost their footing carrying the coffin up a bamboo ladder in North Toraja District.
According to Daily Mail UK, the casket fell as the group hoisted it onto an ornately carved tower where the dead are placed before elaborate traditional funeral rites.
Samen Kondorura
Julianto Sirait, Chief Commissioner of the Tana Toraja resort police, spoke about the incident with told AFP, he said;
“As the mother’s coffin was being raised to the lakkian, suddenly the ladder shifted and collapsed, the coffin fell and hit the victim,”
A video making the round on the Internet shows the ladder slip just as the casket enters the tower, sending the men tumbling several metres to the ground where the victim is crushed by the coffin. Horrified onlookers rush to the men’s aid but Kondorura died later in hospital.
Sirait said the accident happened because the ladder was not properly reinforced but the family has declined to press charges. The body of the victim is now resting alongside his mother Berta, he added.
YG, the rapper behind the song ‘F**k Trump’, has been arrested in Las Vegas after allegedly stealing a piece of jewellery.
The California rapper, is on a felony robbery charge after allegedly stealing a gold chain from a fan’s neck and taking off with the diamond-laced pendant at a Las Vegas casino.
The 28-year-old rapper whose real is Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson was in a Vegas court Thursday after a warrant was issued for his arrest and he turned himself in. He was charged with felony robbery and he was released after posting $20k bail.
YG at the 2018 BET awards. Photo credit: Getty
The incident reportedly occurred in late May at the Cosmopolitan around 4 AM, after a man approached YG and asked for a photo with him but was turned away by his crew.
It was also alleged that the dejected fan called YG a fake celebrity, in retaliation, YG instructed his crew to “Get him,” before yanking the chain and a diamond-laced pendant from his neck. The incident was captured in the casino’s surveillance footage.
The alleged victim is also suing YG, claiming that his crew pounced on him before he took his jewelry valued somewhere between $3,000 and $9,000. The man wants at least $250k in compensation.
Nigerian Television presenter and mother of one, Eku Edewor shared a quite kinky photo from a recent photo shoot – but some Nigerians just couldn’t see the sex appeal oozing from the photo.
They however, felt that the media personality needs more flesh added to her skinny figure – particularly, one of her followers took it a step further, saying, God missed her on a-ss day.
Such a displeasing thing to say to the beauty but she had just the response for the uncultured swine of a troll as she responded as thus,
Other people had this to say about her figure too,
Wizkid’s second baby mama Binta Diallo has revealed that she no longer loves the Nigerian Starboy, but she also said she does not regret meeting him
This was made known during a question and answer session on IG (a new feature on the app) as she gave her fans the opportunity to ask her any question.
One fan asked ;
Do you regret meeting Ayo’s dad ? she replied Absolutely NOT
Then another asked ; Do you still love Wizkid..she then gave a straight NO as her answer.
Binta also revealed that she never told her parents about her pregnancy, she only called her mother after she had been delivered of the child
According to reports then (2016), Binta and Wizkid dated low key for a while and when she became pregnant things were kept on the low till she gave birth and shared the name of her son with her Instagram followers.
The Lagos state police command has debunked the claims made by a widow, Mrs Adebukola Mowette, that after she was arrested by men of the Ilaje police station last month, one of the officers simply identified as Egi, demanded sex from her and also threatened to keep her in the cell for a long time if she failed to yield to his sexual advances. ICYMI
Now, the Lagos state police command through its spokesperson, SP Chike Oti, has reacted to the widow’s claim – in a statement released on Friday evening, Oti stated that after investigations, the command found out the allegations made by the widow was false.
The statement reads,
The attention of the Lagos State Police Command has been drawn to a publication in the page-4 of The Nation Newspaper dated Friday, July 13, 2018 with the caption “Sex-for-bail scandal rocks Bariga Police Station, Edgal orders probe”
It is interesting to note that the reporter mentioned that the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, is aware of the allegation and had ordered the Gender Section of the Command to investigate the matter.
The truth of the matter is that the writer indeed drew the attention of the Commissioner of Police to the allegation and in his usual manner, the CP ordered the officer in charge of the Gender Section, SP(Mrs) Adejoke Cole to investigate and report her findings for appropriate disciplinary action against any officer found culpable.
Investigation into the case was painstakingly carried out and findings from the case revealed that one Mrs Adebukola Mowette, who claims to be a widow, was reported at Bariga Police Station on June 25, 2018 by one Clement Iperepolu, male, of No. 3 Ibukunolu street, Akoka, Bariga for assault occasioning harm.
The complainant was grievously injured by the suspect who pushed him against a running Tire pumping engine.
Due to injury sustained, he was given a medical form to go to General Hospital, Gbagada for treatment.
The report from the hospital shows that the complainant suffered a scapula fracture. The scapula is sturdy and located in a protected place, so it rarely breaks. When it does, it is an indication that the individual was subjected to a considerable force. This tells you how much the complainant suffered as a result of the attack on his person.
The suspect was arrested the same day she attacked the victim being June 25, 2018. She was interrogated and she owned up committing the crime. She was granted administrative bail within 24 hours of her arrest.
However, both parties met and reached an agreement outside of the police that the suspect would write off the medical expenses incurred by the complainant which stood at forty thousand Naira only(40000.00).
The forty thousand Naira was not offered to the police neither was it meant for bail as was erroneously reported.
Although in paragraph 21 of the publication, the reporter stated that the suspect reached an agreement with the victim to write off his medical bill, how the same reporter ingeniously turned the truth on its head by calling the offer the suspect voluntarily made to the victim, a bail money, is rather bewildering.
Investigation also revealed that the suspect Adebukola Mowette spent less than 24 hours in police custody and during the period, she was not extorted, sexually harassed, abused nor undignified in any way.
It was also seen that the Investigating Police Officer, Sergeant Akintemi Bernard was neutral in the agreement voluntarily reached by the suspect and the complainant and therefore couldn’t have used that as means to obtain sex or threaten her. It is worthy to mention that the IPO does not have the power to decide who goes on bail. The bail application for the suspect was endorsed by the Divisional Crime Officer to the Divisional Police Officer who approved the bail at no cost to the suspect.
The CP wishes to assure all media houses in Lagos, that his office remains open to all of them and they should feel free to confirm any story of interest through him or the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer.
Meet Girmawit Gebrzihair, a 16-year-old Ethiopian runner competing at the World Under-20 Championships in Tampere, Finland.
She recently won the bronze medal after coming third-place in the 5,000m race at the ongoing competition.
However, Girmawit who listed her birth date, November 21, 2001, is being ridiculed online by social media users including a Spanish athlete, Oscar Husillos who says she looks too old to be competing in an under-20 competition.
Here u go the bit of the day GIRMAWIT GEBRZIHAIR competing in women U20 claiming to be 16 !!!! when i was 16 my friends didnt look like this , how have time changed ??? pic.twitter.com/4SD5DwYOvr
This is Girmawit Gebrzihair of Ethiopia, the bronze medalist in the women’s 5k at the @iaaforg World Junior Championships. She is “16 years old” …….. thoughts? pic.twitter.com/KFcEQ4q1LY
A third added: “Is there no other way of controlling these things apart from looking at a passport? It is hard to believe.”
Also taking aim at the runner was Spanish sprinter Oscar Husillos, 24.
He tweeted a picture of Gebrzihair with the caption, in Spanish, saying: “Her children and grandchildren are in the stands to see her run in the World U20 Championships.”
Husillos has since deleted the tweet and posted a string of messages saying it was taken “out of context” and his words had been “misinterpreted”.
Nigerian singer, Timaya has said that even as a baby daddy, he is still a better father to his kids than many husbands are to their children.
In a recent chat with Saturday Beats, the ace entertainer who has 3 children from two women, said,
“People fail to understand that a lot of baby daddies are better fathers than a lot of husbands.
The kind of role I play in my children’s life, I don’t think some husbands do that. I have time for my children, I love my children but some married men don’t even have time for their kids.
They don’t show their kids love, they don’t know what it means to be a father. It doesn’t have anything to do with money; it’s about love and attention. Even my daughter sometimes wonders why I make babies if I was not ready to get married yet but I tell her that if I don’t make babies then she won’t be born.
My life is in stages, I don’t think I want to get married now. It is not something I would want to venture into for now.”
The Vicious One, Klintt returns with a spanking new single titled “Willing”.
The Unilag undergraduate has been bubbling underground for a few years. He has worked with a host of underground acts and performed in different cities, getting plaudits for his energy, versatility and unique style. ‘Willing’ was produced by prolific producer Tuzi.
Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo, yesterday, 14th of July, attended the 70th birthday thanksgiving of the wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God RCCG, Pastor Folu Adeboye.
The service took place at the RCCG Redemption Camp, Lagos-Ibadan Road.
Malaysian-Dubai-Based Nigerian Big Boy, Hushpuppi has joined several Nigerian youths who have been calling to End SARS or reform the Nigerian Police Force.
Sharing a viral video of men dressed in SARS uniform assaulting a young man, Hushpuppi said the Nigeria police force has turned into a terrorist group kidnapping citizens in the streets everyday in all parts of the country and the government has been denying this open terror by the police force.
In his words,
‘I know I have a massive international audience and I want to inform the world that Nigerians are not safe in their countries any longer, please people who have the power should please probe the Nigerian government and Nigeria police force about how they Police/Sars has turned into a terrorist group, kidnapping citizens in the streets everyday in all parts of the country and the government has been denying this open terror by the police force.
People are getting missing from the streets without their families knowing their whereabouts and end up in police net where thousands of Nigerians are being maltreated dehumanized like animals for bribes and many has lost their lives there. Please if you are a true Nigerian pls keep reposting this and let’s get the world’s attention to what’s going on in the streets of Nigeria’.
Over 100 Nigerians who went to Russia to watch the world cup and had intentions of staying back to puyrsue a better life in Moscow, are currently stranded and are seeking ways of coming back home.
The stranded Nigerians have for some days now camped in front of the Nigerian Embassy, waiting for help to be relocated back home.
Narrating their ordeal to AFP, two brothers said they were approached by fellow Nigerians and told that, should their dreams of soccer stardom not work out once they get to Russia, they would easily find other well-paying jobs in Russia. They paid $300 each for fan’s passport of the World Cup (Fan ID) and round-trip tickets which they used to travel to Russia.
The FAN IDs, which the Russian government issued for foreigners traveling to attend the FIFA World Cup, contains personal data and functions as a visa substitute during the tournament.
However, upon arriving Moscow, the brothers realized that they had been scammed. Speaking, one of them said
“In Nigeria, we were told to call this phone number once in Russia but nobody picked up on the other end,” the younger recalled.
They then spent three days in a hotel until they ran out of money. They contacted the Nigerian Embassy for help, but were turned away.
“Then we went to a mosque,” the younger remembers.
They were not allowed to stay overnight but received food from the imam. They then slept at different times in parks in Moscow
“Suddenly, my suitcase was gone,” one of them recalls.
So they returned to the Nigerian Embassy once more and were told to contact the Russian NGO Alternativa, which works with victims of human smuggling and enslavement and is financed solely through donations. Fortunately, Alternativa was able to help the brothers by getting them in touch with Murat Harsiyev and Danier Tagiev, who run a small hostel on the outskirts of Moscow.
Many Nigerians are now at the embassy appealing for help to return home.
