Controversial Nigerian journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has replied celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji after she shared evidence of her pregnancy on social media recently.
About two days ago, while a lot of people were elated for Linda Ikeji following the news of her pregnancy on social media, Kemi Olunloyo reacted by stating that the pregnancy was fake and just a publicity stunt.
Linda Ikeji reacted by sharing photos of her bare baby bump while addressing some other issues to quench the claims. But it appears that Kemi is not backing down and instead she has made new videos and shared some photos on social media to further buttress her claims.
The journalist revealed that Linda is not pregnant and that the baby bump she flaunted while not putting on any top is fake. According to her, such baby bump is called moonbump.
She spoke of how she has details of the receipt of the moonbump Linda Ikeji purchased and that she’s getting her information from a certain Mary Ann, a friend to Laura (Ikeji).
Kemi Olunloyo wrote:
”#lindaisnotpregnant @officiallindaikeji What’s my business? I’m an entertainment reporter of 10 years out of my 24yrs in journalism.
Public figures have no private lives. U blogged gossip about people & that got you on CNN, @hnnamanda even did a post congratulating u. PLS don’t do back and forth with me darling. I specifically closed this topic last nite. Had to open a can of worms . LINDA STOP!!?
Stop parading your fake bump on SM. ? Tell ur fans the truth and educate them. This is the only thing I despise about you. You don’t educate them, share knowledge and teach blogging. Like you said to #Charlyboy you want to “have it all” TO YOURSELF abi?
Stop gifting an unborn baby a Bentley. Be discreet with certain things. Most of ur fans have not eaten today. My fans fed me today, I went to the supermarket on Facebook @hnnafrica.
I have no money, suffering from a mental illness called #PTSD caused by my wrongful abduction, attempted assassination and imprisonment just for doing my work.
On top of that my passport which is directly tied to my job still seized by a federal judge who has not dropped the case on his side because someone “wants to confess.” ?
Linda honey you are a STAR!!⭐ and that’s why I promote you, announced your 100k donation to my travel legal fund, called Larry page to drop a volcano on Google Nigeria to reinstate your blog at midnight and even talked to producers at CNN secretly to profile you.
I want more #HNNWomenNG???? to conquer out there. Pathetic lying is a mental disease. You can buy anything today EXCEPT integrity. Sadly most of your fans are illiterates. Many are on my page today laying curses.
I won’t curse them back. I’m a daughter of Sango the God of Thunder. Our third Alaafin of Oyo. Struck by lightning twice and I’m still alive, when you lay a curse on me, it goes directly to the one you are fighting for. Linda remember #AngelaOkorie who said I will die soon? Look what Sango did to her.
She was almost killed on her birthday by armed robbers. Call your fans to order. ?This mental disorder I’m battling does something unusual to me. It makes me spill too much truth. I need to get away from Nigeria soon. God Bless?”
Folks on social media were of the opinion that it was her “bestfriend” Tobi, due to the fact that the person in the said pic had the same neck chain as Tobi.
But then, in reaction to the whole drama, Alex said her Snapchat account was hacked, and the pictures weren’t shared by her.. She further claimed the pics were works of photoshop.
Big Brother Naija 2018 1st runner up, Cynthia Nwadiora, Cee-C has in a new interview, shared how she’s taking her new found fame and also the hate that comes along with it.
In a recent interview with Pulse TV, the lovely said she hasn’t completely gotten used to random people coming up to her and asking for a photo and she is grateful for the love coming her way.
While commenting on how people saw her, she said though she was shocked at some things she found out, like being ‘the most bitter woman’ on Google search, she is about taking away the possibility of a truth in that statement and becoming a better person.
Iwuchukwu Marianne Onyii, better known as Ahneeka, who was part of this year’s edition of the Big Brother Naija Reality game show has on a low, been slaying on her Instagram page with beautiful photos.
Though the 25 year old left the reality show which introduced her to Africa early, she has garnered over 220,000 followers on her Instagram page.
The quite tall lovely has a loaded CV – aside from being a media entrepreneur, she also is an event host, TV Presenter, actor, scriptwriter, model, singer and an engineer.
DJ Spinall Finally drops the much anticipated music video, Baba, which features Flyboy Inc Headboy, Kiss Daniel, who recently changed his name to Kizz Daniel.
Baba Video was directed by top notch producer “Director Q”
When two of Nigeria’s biggest musicians seemed to have set aside their differences and shared a hug to show love, many fans thought it was just a media stunt and they’d soon go to the status quo.
Months after Wizkid and Davido settled, the bromance is still alive and happily growing as we can imagine.
Wizkid took to his instagram account to canvass for votes for his colleague, Davido who recently got nominated in the upcoming BET Award show .
Wait, wait , wait …..Tiwa (wizkid’s supposed bestie) was nominated in the same category as Davido, and three mins after posting Davido’s photo, Wizkid also asked his 5.1 million fans to go vote for Tiwa.
He wrote:
“Oya my people! Go vote my guy @davidoofficial . Y’all know he deserves it. He put in work?? #OneAfrica! #TogetherwePush”
On Tiwa’s case, he wrote; “Oya don’t dull!! Vote da Hardest working woman i know @tiwasavage !! #OneAfrica! ??? #Togetherwepush”
Toke Makinwa and actresses, Ini Edo and Ebube Nwagbo love to splurge on designer items.
This time, it’s on a Balenciaga bag that costs N745,000.
They all stepped out carrying the Balenciaga bag which costs $2,050 (N745k).
Toke went for a vibrant yellow, Ini Edo went for the green, while Ebube chose a more subtle version in blue.
Award-winning actress Ini Edo began her film career in 2000, and has featured in more than 100 movies since that time. In 2013, she was announced as a judge for the Miss Black Africa Uk Pageant.
Tobi Bakre unveils a list of five projects he will be working on very soon, the former BBNaija housemate is certainly not a lazy youth.
Tobi shared his plans on his Instagram page and wrote:
I’ll be launching projects around the following:
Photo/Art Exhibition: Prior to entering the Big Brother House, I started working on a platform to showcase young creative photographers. I am working on my first exhibition which fuses Art, Photography, and Experiential Production. In the coming weeks, I will share more details about this.
Tobi Live: I will be bringing full on entertainment to you guys via my Youtube Channel – you should subscribe now to get first dibs on the first video! Ill be exploring everything from – Life as a creative living in Lagos, to Friendship/relationships, Entertainment, Fitness, and Interviews with some amazing people.
The Business Of Creativity: As a young creative, I realize that one of the challenges my peers face is putting structures to their creativity, and commercializing their talents. I will be pulling some experts in the brand and business space to educate and mentor young people in the creative space who need direction.
Social Initiatives: One of my passions is giving back – to friends and to community. As a result, I am working on an initiative that will allow me and my community give back to society and positively impact peoples lives.
Fitness: As a fitness enthusiast, and a #GymBuff (If I say so myself �), I will be working with some of my friends in the Health and Fitness space to bring you some products, and platforms to stay physicially and mentally fit throughout your journey..because… Health is wealth!
Ok #Tobination! These are some of my immediate plans. I’ll still be exploring other aspects of passion in MC-ing, Acting, Photography, Presenting, and other stuff. Stay Glued! �@trans4mazfotography
Nigerian ladies have joined the bizarre #BigBreastTwitter trend which started trending since last night, and they are sharing photos of their gigantic and eye-popping boobs.
We honestly can’t write much on these but see the tweets for yourselves …LOL
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) recently took another bold step to deepen its history of excellence and consolidate its position as one of the foremost financial institutions in Nigeria. The latest milestone came in the form of a new thematic campaign titled, ‘’Feel Confident, Pursue your Aspirations’’.
The campaign, which showcases the warm, friendly, approachable, inspiring and energetic brand identity of FCMB and its values as a simple, reliable and helpful Bank, is being communicated in print, television and radio outlets and also on social media, just as it continues to make raves as one of the most outstanding in recent times in the country.
The ‘’Feel Confident, Pursue your Aspirations’’ message tells compelling stories of the lives and business aspirations of diverse Nigerians and how FCMB supports them to bring such dreams and aspirations to reality. It also tells the story of the very diverse base of the customers that FCMB serves, its commitment to creating opportunities, adding more value and enhancing the overall customer experience of its clientele. This is aimed at further connecting with them to sustain their loyalty and patronage.
Indeed, the commercials of the new thematic campaign across media platforms clearly demonstrate the commitment of FCMB and its readiness to help existing and potential customers confidently translate their dreams, aspirations, ideas and business plans into real practical, measurable and successful ones.
In addition, the thematic campaign sends a clear message of conviction to all segments of people in the society who have any form of credible personal or corporate business idea, intention or plan, but have not been able to turn them into reality, that FCMB is ready to make them live their dreams. Credence is added by the fact the Bank parades a team of experts in financial management, macro and micro financing, business design, development, growth and sustainability, among others.
Part of the proposition of the campaign goes thus: “You have got plans, let’s make them happen. At FCMB, we share your aspirations. Let us help you fulfil them with our specialised range of banking products and services. You have got an idea, let’s grow a business. Managing a business does not have to be a burden you bear alone. Get SME advisory support today. We power over 300,000 registered businesses with our array of business banking solutions. Take advantage of these solutions designed to support your business”.
The over 35 years old financial institution, which was recently awarded the prestigious International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 9001:2015 certificate for Quality Management System by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, is making this possible through its all-inclusive bucket of flexible products and services, structured to satisfy all banking needs of all segments of the society.
Commenting on the FCMB ‘’Feel Confident, Pursue your Aspirations’’ thematic campaign, the Managing Director of the Bank, Mr. Adam Nuru, said, “it tells the story of the diverse base of the customers that we serve at FCMB. It does not matter where you are, we support you to fulfill your life and business aspirations at FCMB. Our convenient electronic banking platforms and best-in-class relationship management model deliver great experience to our customers as we support them to achieve their great dreams for themselves, their families and their businesses”.
He reiterated that, ‘’Nigerians are aspirational and hard-working people. FCMB is the bank for all Nigerians, walking with them as partners to fulfil their life and business aspirations in the true spirit of its brand pay-off line; “FCMB- My Bank and I”.
In the same vein, the Group Head, Corporate Affairs of FCMB, Mr. Diran Olojo, explained that, “it is a tactical reaction to our Bank’s periodic brand health checks. This is aimed at regularly feeling the pulse of our stakeholders in our continuous drive to satisfy them and sustainably achieve excellent customer experience, qualities FCMB has come to be associated with, over the years”.
In the same vein, the Managing Director of the Bank said that as one of the few Banks that consistently feature in the top 5 categories, across all segments, in the KPMG annual customer satisfaction survey, analysts are of the opinion the lender is on a stronger pedestal to deliver the very best in products and services.
FCMB provides one of the best alternate channels banking services cutting across ATMs, mobile banking, Point-of-Sale (PoS) and internet banking. The Bank is among the first to deliver on-the-spot ATM cards, including Visa card and Mastercard, issuance in Nigeria. Last year, the Bank deployed an additional 5,000 PoS machines nationwide to bring the number to 14,000. It also launched a new Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) mobile app to enhance alternate channels adoption among customers in the business segment.
FCMB’s self-service, stress-free and secured solution, (*329# USSD code), has equally continued to delight the public. Through this platform, customers carry-out various financial transactions, using their mobile phones. These include funds transfer, account opening, micro loans and top-up, account balance enquiry, airtime and data purchase, bills payment, among other value-added services, on the go and without any hurdles.
The Bank explained that the *329# mobile banking solution forms part of its core strategy to expand its service channels by promoting and deepening the Central Bank of Nigeria’s cashless and financial inclusion policies. The development eliminates delays periodically experienced by physically visiting a branch of the Bank or outlet to carry-out transactions. In addition, the initiative will reinforce the lender’s commitment to environmental sustainability, geared towards reducing the quantity of paper and other materials usage in the society of which printing of various banking documents forms a substantial part of the process.
A major component of FCMB’s sustainability principle is on agriculture and empowering farmers with a view to increasing their productivity potential as part of its financial intermediation role for national development. This is reflected in the bank’s intervention that has resulted in better access to financial resources by deserving individuals, organisations and companies. It has also led to improved processes, better output and profitability.
In the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises space, FCMB has continued to prove its mettle. It has developed number of cutting-edge products and services that have endeared it to Businesses. Some of these offerings include, the e-invoicing platform – a unique solution, designed to help businesses monitor and control their cash management, especially as it affects payments, receivables, reconciliation and other financial transactions, through the internet and other mobile channels among others.
In addition, the Bank offers free banking transactions for a period of three months for new-to-FCMB SME customers. In line with the Bank’s drive to partner with value content from the Fintech space, it has collaborated with Paystack to provide an innovative online collection platform for merchants and other businesses focused on enabling them to provide their customers with a seamless payment experience.
Beyond this, FCMB regularly organizes training and other capacity building programmes for SMEs to keep them up to speed with skills that would further grow their businesses, while also providing funding. Without doubt, the new thematic campaign of FCMB and other giant strides being recorded by the Bank, show that it is on a journey to greater heights.
A woman from Tanzania has left many in awe by claiming she prayed and fasted until her husband who had passed away two months ago resurrected.
The Woman claims to have been married to one Richard David Tarimo who died on Friday, March 30 2018.
Mrs. Tarimo said her husband resurrected on Monday, May 21, following her joint prayers with the church leaders.
In a recent interview on Tuesday, May 22, the woman from Rombo, Kilimanjaro Province said Tarimo developed breathing complications on Thursday, March 29 and succumbed on the way to the hospital.
“My husband developed chest complications that day and our efforts to rush him to hospital did not bear fruits because he died on the way.
“We took him to the mortuary and interred him the following day,”
However, in a shocking twist, she said the mound of soil on her husband’s grave disappeared seven days after burial on Thursday, April 5, making her suspect he had left the grave in a miraculous way.
She explained that:
“I realized the grave had flattened very fast and I felt deep inside my husband was not in there. I commenced a Novena fast prayer session together with my pastors and a revelation came to me that my husband had left the grave.”
She said after the prayer and fasting session she began meeting her husband when going about her daily activities but could not get to talk to him because he would disappear in thin air.
The lady claimed she felt her vision was true because some of the neighbours also revealed they had met the man in different social places including drinking joints.
“I continued praying and yesterday one of the pastors we were praying with brought him home though he looked tired and dizzy so we have not talked. I know there is witchcraft but in this case, I strongly believe it is the works of the creator,”
“Things began happening differently concerning the death of my husband from the day of burial when I feel we buried just something else. When the body was brought home, there was grief and pain but when we were heading to the cemetery, my well of tears dried up and grief left me.”
The Viral #Endsars campaign has come and gone, but it seems the reported harassment received by young citizens from Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) officials will not be ending anytime soon.
Cool Fm’s on-air Personality – Do2dtun is now the most recent to share his story.
Writing on his Twitter, he said they blocked his car in Ikota in Lagos, stopping him because of his tinted hair.
His ID card saved him, and one of the officers also recognised him.
He tweeted:
SARS kuku catch me finally cos of my hair. My ID card saved me. It was so funny. They were so convinced they’ve caught a yahoo boy. 6 fully armed men but one was so aware. He said “Do2dtun abi” I replied “Yes”.. he said “Dey go. I sabi you” … *breathe in and out*
I am like when do you become your hair? It was so funny. They blocked my car at Ikota but it made even more sense that they actually can pick you for the littlest things. God save us
SARS kuku catch me finally cos of my hair. My ID card saved me. It was so funny. They were so convinced they’ve caught a yahoo boy. 6 fully armed men but one was so aware. He said “Do2dtun abi” I replied “Yes”.. he said “Dey go. I sabi you” … *breathe in and out*
An Airport cleaner at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos State, recently did the unexpected when she found a nylon containing $6,000 and turned it in to security officials at the terminal.
The cleaner who was identified as Charity Bassey, was on duty at the departure wing of the airport when she picked up the item from the floor.
According to her, she was standing in front of the toilet when a passenger drew her attention to something inside the toilet. .
“I went in and saw the small black nylon on the floor. It looked dirty and rough, you won’t know it is money that was inside it. I picked it, felt some notes inside and took it to the customer care.
I was given a glove to bring out the contents and I counted 60 pieces of $100 dollar bills.”
When asked what was the reward for her honesty, she said nothing.
“Nobody gave me anything, the manager, company or even the owner who later came back looking for the money. I am however, not discouraged as I do my best to do a good job with clear conscience.
This is not the first time I am picking up forgotten items like wallets, phones, small bags and even money. I have always returned them to the frontline desk or customer care desk,” she added
An unsuccessful burglar was seriously dealt with after he was apprehended for stealing recharge cards worth over N150,000.
It was gathered that the man arrived a shop where phones, recharge cards are sold and deceived the new sales girl to give him the cards.
After getting the recharge cards without paying, the man was about to flee in a motorcycle which was waiting for him before the owner of the shop walked in.The shop owner pursued him on top of the motorcycle and dragged him to the floor.
His partner-in-crime, the getaway motorcycle rider, reportedly fled and abandoned his colleague.
The thief who was beaten to a pulp by the mob present at the crime scene – had to beg for his life before he was handed over to security operatives.The incident reportedly happened yesterday in Sapele area of Delta state.
Social media users are currently talking about Ex-Big Brother Naija housemates, T-Boss and BamBam as they go head to head in the battle of the floral headgear.
They are both rocking the Umezkulture head piece in red.
These bold fashion statements have caused a debate online.
Whose look do you prefer?
Meanwile, Bells University graduate, BamBam of the Big Brother Naija fame is no doubt one of the classiest females who took part in the reality show which lasted for 85 days in South Africa.
Talk about beauty, exposure, class, talent fashion sense, intelligence, business sense and other qualities that could make a woman great; BamBam has them all in abundance.
This must be one of the reasons why a social media influencer and Lagos socialite, Noble Igwe described her and Cynthia ‘Cee-C’ Nwadiora as one of the classiest of the 20 ex housemates although he was severely bashed for that on Twitter.
Today, BamBam whose real name is Oluwabamike Olawunmi is living up to the expectations of her fans. She is fantastically doing well for herself as she has floated her business enterprise known as Bam Oils which trades in beauty oils for women and she is making money from it.
Nigerians have taken to Twitter to react to President Buhari’s eulogy of former Military dictator, General Sani Abacha.
President Buhari had said earlier today that no matter how anybody feels or think, Late General Sani Abacha contributed immensely to the infrastructural development of the country during his time in office.
The President said this when he hosted the Buhari Support Organization (BSO), led by Hameed Ali, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), today.
According to the President, Nigeria’s civilian Presidents before and after Abacha spent billions of Naira in infrastructure yet have had little to show for it.
“I have to repeat what I want public to know here. Some of you may not have heard it.
“Either there is no power in your place or even in the television, I said and I challenge anybody to check from Europe, Asia and America.
“Between 1999 and 2014, Nigeria was getting 2.1 million barrels per day at average cost of $100 dollars per barrel. It went up to $143.
“So Nigeria was earning 2.1m million times 100 times 16 years seven days a week.
“When we came, it collapsed to $37-38 and it was oscillating between 40 and 54 sometimes.
“I went to the Governor of Central Bank; thank goodness I did not sack him; he is still there!
“I went with my cap in my hand but there were no savings, only debt.
“And you know more than I do the condition of the roads and some of them were not repaired since PTF days. No matter what opinion you have about Abacha, I agreed to work with him and the PTF road we did from here to Port Harcourt, to Onitsha, to Benin and so on.
“On top of other things in the institution, education, medical care and so on.
“You know the rail was killed and one of the former Heads of State between that time was bragging that he spent more than $15billion, not naira, on power.
“Where is the power? Where is the power? And now we have to pay the debts and this year and last year’s budgets I took to the National Assembly were the highest in capital projects: more than N1.3trillion.
“Let anybody come and confront me publicly in the National Assembly.
“What have they been doing? Some of them have been there for 10 years. What have they been doing?
“So, really, this country, luckily for me, I said it about eight years [ago] that we have no other country than Nigeria, we should remain here and salvage it together no matter what you have outside” he said
Lizzy Anjorin yesterday took to Instagram to share a screenshot of what a fan said to her rudely, she accompanied this with a quote, cursing the fan’s mother.
In reaction to this, the said fan has written an open letter to her.
Liz Anjorin wrote:
”If you respect your mother so dearly dead or alive ??you shld respect other people’s mother …@olami_topmodel
“I was trying to correct you on this comment and you are behaving as if u need urgent fame ??
“May Allah punish your late Mother in the grave for not minding your own business during this Ramadan Season.
“Ordinary thank you, hopeless low life like you can not say to me for assisting a fellow young woman.
“All you could say is …EPELE MA WHY IS ARIKE CALLING YOU MUMMY BLABLABLABLA?
“For squeezing myself in this harsh economy to help another young woman to see new world you shall never no peace till the rest of your life.
“Don’t bring issue of fasting to forgive some fools Prophet Muhammad (SWT) and satan are not friends till now and they can never be.
“You come to my handle to leave negative comments, you will be brought to book of disgrace here.
However, the fan has written an open letter to explain her comment.
She said her post was misconstrued by Liz whom she is a big fan of.
According to her, the actress really let her down with her rant which shouldn’t be expected of someone who just came from Mecca.
Read the letter below:
“OPEN LETTER TO LIZ ANJORIN.
“Liz Anjorin is nothing but a bitter lady, using social media to cure her inner bitterness.
“I am writing this cause of my mom ish she included on her post. My comment on her post has nothing to do with my mom, and non of the words I used should make her post it on her Ig.
“I was only stating an observation on the video she posted, and the ” Aunty epele” was for ” arike” who seems tired in the video. I didn’t say it to call lizzy names or to bring her down.
“I am a big fan of hers, I know of many Celebrities that I don’t follow on IG, so me following you and using my data to watch your videos and to comment on your posts,should even make you just Waka if my comment didn’t meet you in your good side.
“Despite all the curses you rained on yourself on the post comment section, all I did was to Laugh at you without saying anything that could make you get angry more, still you have the gut to abuse my dead MOM for real??
“Aunty lizzy if I now say you too will die as my mom died when I was 14years old, that you too will die when you children needs you most like in their tender ages and face the cruel world alone without your husband(cause I’m an orphan) , people would say I’m cursing you, which you deserve more than that.
“But I won’t say anything again.
“And to all the curses as you have said so shall it be for you in Jesus name.
“What kind of Alhaja are you?? Sheybi you went to mecca recently, where is the teaching you were being taught in mecca??
“Is this the ways they teach you to talk to dead ones?
“Well you need to ask for forgiveness from God so you can eat the fruits of your labors.
“It’s never being my mom’s wish to die when she died, but God is an unquestionable God, he knows how he does his things.
“Despite being an orphan, I am a happy girl.
“Aunty lizzy ajonrin please try and learn how to talk to people without planting any seed of hatred, and don’t always refer to a painful past events in someone’s life.
The Federal Operations Unit, FOU, Zone A, Nigeria Customs Service, has impounded 10 luxury vehicles belonging to E-Money, singer KCee’s brother, over under-payment of duty on the vehicles, vanguardngr reports.
The vehicles, said to have been cleared by officers and men of Apapa Customs Command, were intercepted by officials of FOU, following a tip-off about the value of duty paid on them.
A source at FOU confirmed the seizure to Vanguard, explaining that E-Money himself had visited the Unit to try and take back custody of the vehicles, but that FOU leadership had insisted on complete payment of duty before the vehicles can be released to him.
It was gathered that E-Money paid over N6 million duty and the vehicles released to him. This was confirmed by the Customs Area Controller, CAC, Garba Mohammed, who said:
“We have released the vehicles to him. He came and paid over N6 million. I think about N6.7 million or thereabouts.”
E-Money whose real name is Emeka Okonkwo was born on 18th of February 1981 and he is the younger brother of Nigerian Singer, Kcee.
Emeka Okonkwo is a CEO of Emmy Cargoes Limited and five star music group.
An amendment bill that passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday has proposed a N2 million fine and a 2-year jail term for offenders of the ban on Tramadol and Codeine.
The bill which seeks to amend the Food, Drugs and Related Products ( Registration, etc) Act Cap. F33 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to review the penalties and confer jurisdiction on High Court of the State to try offences under the Act, was sponsored by Hon. Betty Apiafi ( PDP Rivers) and passed second reading yesterday.
The principal act regulates the manufacture, importation, exportation, advertisement, sale or distribution of processed food, drug and related products and their registration.
In the lead debate on the bill, Apiafi said:
“In Nigeria, between January and December 2015, Ibe thousand and forty-four (1044) patients were admitted for treatment in the 11 treatment centers currently part of e Nigeria Epidemiological Network of Drug Use ( NENDU) reporting system.
28.3 percent of the patients had an opiate addiction and the opiates were mainly prescription Medicines: Tramadol (71 percent as 1st most frequently used substance and specified), Codeine (15.1 percent) and Pentazocine (9.9 percent), Heroine and Morphine represented only 3.3 percent of t opiates declared,”
She added that since 2015, Codeine has nearly overtaken Tramadol as the most abused opiate in Nigeria
“Thousands of young people in Nigeria are addicted to Codeine cough syrup- a medicine that has become a street drug. Three million bottles are are drunk everyday in Nigeria’s North alone, according to a recent Nigerian government report.
It is assessed that counterfeit drugs provided approximately $75 billion in revenue annually to illegal operators and have caused more than 150,000 deaths worldwide,” Apiafi said, adding that ” we legislators must also do our part in this war against commercialisation of illegal unregistered food and drugs.”
Sections 6,7,9 and 13 of the Principal Act were amended in the new bill which the lawmaker said was birthed 25 years ago and had never seen any amendment or reform till date.
The new bill stipulates penalties for individuals up to the tune of N500,000 or a prison term of 2 years or both; and in the case of a corporate body, all the directors, managers. Partners, trustees etc would be guilty of an offence and would be punished as it they had committed the offence themselves.
The bill was referred to the House committee on Healthcare Services for further legislative input after it was passed by majority of members on the floor.
Sophia Momodu has taken to social media to advise ladies on the things they need to take note of in their men at first glance.
Recall that there was a little drama and between her hand her baby daddy, Davido following his viral display of love to his current girlfriend Chioma.
However, Sophie has some wise words for ladies and she appears to advising them to stop being carried away by the expensive things on the body of a man and get closer to see the small things that really matter to avoid being deceived by their fake lifestyle.
She was very elaborate in spelling out the necessary things to notice, advising ladies to avoid looking at the expensive wrist watches, belts and shoes on the man’s body and take note of his fingers as most of them keep dirty fingers.
Sophia also said that all men may appear to be neat until you take a look at their bedroom to see their true colours.
Some SARS operatives have been seen learning how to scam from suspected fraudsters after they had arrested them.
In the shocking video which has gone viral online, some of the fraudsters can be seen tutoring an officer with his laptop and phone after been held in custody for hours.
One of the fraudsters took the video and leaked it online, he posted it and captioned it thus:
“Olohun Sarz don dy hustle na why dy never free us unto say they won learn job”
Well things must be really hard for that officer to the extent that he decided to learn how to be a ‘Yahoo Yahoo boy’.
BNaija finalist Nina has just set up her business consultancy firm, which she names Honeydough Consulting.
She took to her social media platform to announce the new business which she said was created to promote products and services for businesses.
She said:
“It is imperative that we support each other in the best way possible to make our dear country worth living,” she wrote.
“Businesses are struggling to stay afloat due to obvious challenges which are quite discouraging.
Going by these ills in our Society, I wish to support businesses with my social media platform which will promote products and services for businesses registered by my consultant: Honeydoughconsulting and be advised on terms and conditions. Noting that we rise by lifting others, I look forward to celebrating visionary entrepreneurs,”
Nina, born and resident in Owerri in Imo State of Nigeria, loves singing, talking and chatting with other people.
Nigerian singer and ‘assurance giver’ David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has has given reasons Nigerian ladies should take his girlfriend, Chioma Avril as an example.
It is no longer news that the singer bought a Porsche car of N45 million for his lover and released a single titled “Assurance” which he dedicated to her.
Broadway TV quoted the singer as telling Nigerian ladies that they should take Chioma as an example and try to be like her.
Davido said ladies should always try and understand their boyfriends in terms of giving, adding that they should not turn their boyfriends into Automatic Teller Machines.
He said:
“According to the lyrics of one of my tracks titled ‘IF’, it reveals my worth of 30 billion and I bought a porch car for Chioma, My Assurance, worth 45 million which is 15% of my worth.
“She never asked for 15 billion unlike some Nigerian girls that when they know their boyfriend is worth 20k they’ll ask for 10k which is 50% of his worth.
“Please try and change these attitudes if you want to enjoy your relationship.”
Nollywood Actress, Ini Edo is unarguably one of the most successful screen divas and that is a fact.
The 36-year-old Akwa-Ibom Actress recently took to her social media to flaunt her whip as she wore a simple Adidas tracksuit and she looked quite stunning.
Sharing the photos, she wrote:
The race is not to the swift and the scholars…but to HIM that showeth Mercy. May the mercies and Grace of God be sufficient to us all ..Amen. Have a lovely Sunday y’all.
See photos below:
In related ‘whip showing off’ gist, Mavin Boss, Don Jazzy also recently flaunted his white Bentley continental flying spur.
Don Jazzy’s particular brand of Bentley has a Nigerian market value of about N25 million.
Linda Ikeji is months pregnant, and she was recently trolled by journalist, Kemi Olunloyo who claimed her pregnancy is fake, and she’s been wearing a prosthetic baby bump.
Responding to the allegations, Linda shared photos of her bare bump minutes ago with this long captions below:
Most of the people who know me will tell you that I have a heart of gold and maybe that’s why God never stops blessing me. This woman (you know who…lol) has been trolling me for years and calling me all sorts of unprintable names which I have never responded to. But when she cried out for help last year, despite the abuses I’ve gotten from her, I sent money to her account.
I harbor no hate for anyone, no matter what. And I swear I would have sent more money to her if people around me hadn’t stopped me. I just felt pity for her that she was languishing in prison and no one to help her. And not only did I send money (which I did privately and she made public), I called a few people I know to see what they could do to help bring her out of prison. No matter what, she is a woman, and I am all about women supporting women.
She wrote that I am wearing a prosthetic baby bump…lol. Like I could get away with that in Nigeria? And some folks actually believe it…lol. If I couldn’t have a child, I would proudly adopt. Proudly. I love children so much. But fortunately, God blessed me with a womb to carry my own child.
I was just hiding the baby bump until I got to my second trimester before letting you amazing people know. I could have continued hiding it to be honest but I just couldn’t keep calm…lol. I’ve had the easiest pregnancy with no swelling and no issues and I thank God.
Lastly, here’s something I want to say to everyone. I remember when I bought my house in Banana Island in 2015, many didn’t believe it. In fact one tweet said ‘If you believe that Linda Ikeji owns a home in Banana Island, I seriously doubt your higher institution certificate’. That’s how much they doubted God’s blessings…lol
Read her full post:
“(How to hide a baby bump 101. Suck belle in and wear a high waist…lol).
“So, a few friends have been calling me, asking me how I’m holding up with all the trolling on the internet since I announced my pregnancy.
“I kind of felt bad for them because they were worrying over something I wasn’t.
“I’ve been on the internet for nearly 12 years now, I’ve made money, I’ve met amazing people, I’ve written about folks and stepped on toes (mostly of course, unknowingly…lol).
“So when people troll me, that’s fine. It’s called Karma. Lol. Fortunately it doesn’t get to me.
“There’s nothing I haven’t been called on the internet, and it will never stop because this is where I plan to do business for the rest of my life! So we all are stuck together.
“I’m not going anywhere…lol.
“So let’s address some issues…and the reason why I bother is for the young girls who look up to me.
“I owe you and will always speak to help you in anyway I can because I want you to shine and be the better version of yourself.
“So number one, let’s talk about this celibacy issue. I preached it a lot of times but I have NEVER said do not have sex before marriage.
“Here’s what I have always said to young girls and I maintain it.
“Never ever give your body to a man for money. You’re worth so much more than that.
“You’re beautiful beyond measure and there’s absolutely nothing a man can give you that you can’t give urself if you apply yourself, believe in yourself and work hard.
“Start now that you’re young, pursue your dreams, work hard till your hands are sore and ur mind is tired, never listen to anyone who tells you you’re not good enough or you’re wasting yourtime, and no matter how hard it gets, no matter how rough the road becomes, never give up on yourself or your dreams.
“2. I’ve always also said & I maintain it; do not sleep around because your body is too precious & deserves respect. You deserve love & dignity.
“I’ve always said sex should only happen when you find yourself in a loving relationship, with someone you love & who loves you back.
“I was 100% celibate until I was ready to share my life with someone and I met the man of my dreams. (unfortunately, I can’t share him with the internet..lol)
“Here’s the next thing I want to address. Most of the people who know me will tell you that I have a heart of gold and maybe that’s why God never stops blessing me.
“This woman (you know who…lol) has been trolling me for years and calling me all sorts of unprintable names which I have never responded to.
“But when she cried out for help last year, despite the abuses I’ve gotten from her, I sent money to her account. I harbor no hate for anyone, no matter what.
“And I swear I would have sent more money to her if people around me hadn’t stopped me.
“I just felt pity for her that she was languishing in prison and no one to help her.
“And not only did I send money (which I did privately and she made public), I called a few people I know to see what they could do to help bring her out of prison.
“No matter what, she is a woman, and I am all about women supporting women.
“She wrote that I am wearing a prosthetic baby bump…lol. Like I could get away with that in Nigeria?
“And some folks actually believe it…lol. If I couldn’t have a child, I would proudly adopt.
“Proudly. I love children so much. But fortunately, God blessed me with a womb to carry my own child.
“I was just hiding the baby bump until I got to my second trimester before letting you amazing people know.
“I could have continued hiding it to be honest but I just couldn’t keep calm…lol.
“I’ve had the easiest pregnancy with no swelling and no issues and I thank God.
Lastly, here’s something I want to say to everyone. I remember when I bought my house in Banana Island in 2015, many didn’t believe it. In fact one tweet said ‘If you believe that Linda Ikeji owns a home in Banana Island, I seriously doubt your higher institution certificate’. That’s how much they doubted God’s blessings…lol
So here’s my prayer for you! That God will bless you so much, people won’t believe it and will question the sanity of those who do…because the blessing is so enormous, no one thought it was possible.
I wish you the kind of miracle that will leave people arguing if it’s true or not…because to them it’s just not possible – but then they forget that with God, nothing is impossible.
“I pray that when your blessings come, people will be like ”it’s a lie jor!’ ‘How can?’ How come?” because no one saw it coming. I pray that God answers all your prayers and fulfills his promises to you. I hope he blesses you so much, even you can’t believe it!
Love you guys so much because you changed my life. I’ve never been happier than I am right now!”
Former big brother naija housemate, Alex is once again experiencing abuse and negative reactions fans after she stepped out in a similar outfit worn by fellow ex-housemate and (rival if you like) Cee-c.
The Popular reality show might have ended with the housemates moving on with their lives and businesses, but fans of the show have continued to drag the housemates and even themselves.
Yesterday, Alex rocked similar outfit as Cee-C while she went visiting Annie Idibia for something they are working on… from her hair to even the shoe, and most of Cee-C’s fans weren’t having it.
On Cee-C’s part, she wore the outfit to her interview with Pulse.
1da Banton premieres the music visual for his budding hit “Jowo”.
1da Banton is set to steal the show with this clip for a song which is currently dominating radio cross the nation.
“Jowo” arrives after the massive impact of Banton’s last hit single “Way Up” off “The Banton E.P”, which was the theme song for the opening night at the 2018 edition of Big Brother Naija.
Isaiah Chukwu, a spare parts dealer in Ladipo, Oshodi, reportedly killed his 26-year-old lover, identified only as Joy, at their residence on Balogun Street, Oshodi and stuffed her body into a bin, which he put in a sack.
According to Punch, Chukwu and Joy, both indigenes of Ebonyi State, had been living together for the past two years without formalising the relationship.
He had dragged the body around 4am to the ground floor of the house en route to a dust bin when he was accosted by some youths.
The youths, who were said to have been suspicious of the content of the sack, reportedly questioned him as the suspect shunned them.
An Islamic cleric, who was passing by, was said to have opened the sack and discovered the corpse, which caused the mob to pounce on the suspect and beat him to a pulp.
A trader said Chukwu had declared the victim missing some days earlier. He said,
“When people went to the room after the woman’s corpse was discovered, the whole apartment was filled with perfume.”
Some friends of the deceased said Joy adored Chukwu and spoke fondly of him. “They don’t fight. In fact, people always envied their relationship,” one of them said. A police source said Joy was stabbed in the back.
He said:
“We recovered a knife which he used for the crime and four mobile phones from the house. Although investigations are ongoing, we suspect it had to do with suspicion of infidelity.
“The man said he had called her when he travelled and a man picked the call. He said the man queried him (Chukwu) for disturbing his wife.” The suspect, who spoke briefly, confirmed the source’s account.
He said, “I travelled on Thursday. I called my wife around 11pm to know how she was faring. We exchanged pleasantries. Around 11.45pm, I called again, but she did not pick her calls. I called about 10 times, but she did not pick. Then I heard a man’s voice.”
