According to his family, Pa Akinkunmi passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, August 29, after a brief illness.
One of his children took to Facebook to announce his tragic demise.
“Life is indeed transient; I can say boldly that you live a life with a landmark. Continue to rest, my father! Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi (O.F.R.): Great Man has gone.”
The late Pa Akinwunmi, who was born on May 10, 1936, had his primary education at Baptist Day Secondary School in Ibadan and his secondary education at Ibadan Grammar School in Ibadan. He began his career as a civil servant in the Secretariat of Ibadan and then went abroad to Norway Technical College to study agricultural engineering.
While living overseas in 1958, Akinkunmi came across an article in a national newspaper asking for ideas for the Nigerian flag in light of the country’s impending independence from British rule. His entry was selected as the top one out of the about 2,000 others.
A red sun with flowing rays was placed on the white band of the flag’s initial design, which was bordered by two green bands. The oversight committee finally abandoned the sun to create the current design.
The ingenuity and subtlety of Akinkunmi’s design were factors in its selection (the white band symbolizes peace, while the green bands reflect the country’s immense natural resources and forests). On Independence Day (October 1, 1960), the American flag was raised in place of the British Union Jack.
When Akinkunmi’s design was chosen, the government gave him 100 pounds. Additionally, President Goodluck Jonathan bestowed upon him the MON (Member of the Order of the Niger) Award.
Two Nigerian men currently serving in the US Army have responded to those criticizing them for not joining the Nigerian army and instead choosing to serve another country.
Speaking in a video making rounds online, the soldiers urged those castigating them to go ahead and join the Nigerian army and leave them out of it.
They also mentioned the current exchange rate and said they can’t serve in the Nigerian army and be paid “peanuts”. According to them, they weren’t born to suffer, and joining the Nigerian army equals suffering.
One of the soldiers further described Nigeria as a vacation spot and not where people should live, and advised people to leave the country.
The clip has sparked a myriad of comments on social media, with many sharing differing opinions on the soldiers’ statements.
Read some comments as you scroll,
@olaadedayodutch wrote, “They are proud to be a US Army because they are in a working system, I’m proud to have a German Passport for myself and whoever is angry with my post is a bitter person/kids.”
@goddypearl3 wrote, “Why una Dey attack them. They are saying the truth. Those of you that said they should have joined Nigeria Army, why una never join??”
@adaugohomes wrote, “You all can insult him but he’s saying the fuci truth. Nothing is working well in Nigeria, no good government, no good education and good working system.”
@saliu.nurudeen1 wrote, “Warped thinking, slavish mentality. The country will get right in matter of time. The country you are jumping the fence to face challenges but they pull through.”
Big Brother Naija “All Stars” housemate, Ceec had a serious altercation with her fellow housemate, Pere Egbi, following her absence at a general meeting for their wager task.
Ike had gone to inform Ceec that the housemates were not happy with her decision to snub the meeting, and shared some of the things the housemates said about her.
This enraged Ceec and she questioned why they singled her out when Angel, Alex and Mercy, were also absent from the meeting.
She specifically attacked Pere, whom Ike had claimed complained about her refusal to show up at the meeting. This degenerated into a serious clash, with Ceec hurling insults at Pere and calling him names.
At some point, Pere stated that he is not Tobi Bakre, CeeC’s romantic interest in the ‘Double Wahala’ edition of the show whom she fought fiercely with during their season in 2018.
This evidently got her angrier and she lashed out at Pere, claiming he has been in her DMs since 2018, begging for her attention.
She further spilled other outside gist, claiming he borrowed a Tesla to impress her on a movie set, and still couldn’t win her heart.
The lawyer insinuated that Pere attacks her at the slightest opportunity because she rejected his advances.
A group of top military officers in Gabon appeared on television in the early hours of Wednesday, August 30, to seize power following President Ali Bongo’s re-election.
During a live broadcast on Gabon 24, the officers said they were speaking on behalf of all security and defence forces in their country.
They said they have annulled the election results, closed all borders until further notice and dissolved all state institutions.
“In the name of the Gabonese people … we have decided to defend the peace by putting an end to the current regime,” the officers said.
There was tension in Gabon after the election last Saturday, which saw president Bongo emerge winner, thus extending his family’s 56-year grip on power.
The opposition party, who had been pushing for change in the poor country despite being rich in oil and cocoa, claim there was multiple electoral malpractices during the election.
A lack of international observers, suspension of some foreign broadcast, and the government’s decision to turn off the internet and impose a night-time curfew after the voting also raised concern about the transparency of the election, prompting the military coup.
This coup makes Gabon the latest country to be taken over by the military after Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic.
An 11-year-old boy, Joshua Fred, has won the Lagos state government’s boy child initiative prize for coding a calculator.
Claudina Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the first lady of Lagos State, initiated the “boy child initiative” to persuade parents to teach their male offspring how to be contributing members of society.
Joshua Fred, an 11-year-old kid, received a cash reward of N450,000 from the First Lady of Lagos State for winning the junior boy category of the award.
His excited mother, Ngozi Emereole Fred who shared the news on Facebook, wrote;
“Congratulations to my boy Josh. Champion Junior category of First lady of Lagos state talent hunt. No be everyday we get opportunity to go to state House. I remember how this journey started. Thank God today, your passion has made you a champion. So proud of you my boy. Congratulations JoJo kiddies smile school satellite town Lagos where the foundation was laid and nurtured. congratulations Mater dei height college for building on this foundation. Thanks to his uncle Ikenna my brother, Mr Malik and Mr Bassey for all your support throughout this journey. This is one of those once in a life time opportunities”
A newborn baby boy dumped in a pit toilet by his mother has been found alive in Otuocha, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, three days later.
According to the Anambra Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Affairs, the kid was abandoned in the bathroom after his delivery on August 27, 2023, by his 20-year-old mother, Nwaedoka Chidimma, of Izzi, Ebonyi State.
Chidimma’s acquaintance and farmer, Esther Omesi, claimed the suspect requested a few days at her home due to agricultural work.
Omesi said the suspect began acting strangely on Sunday after the victim told her she was experiencing a stomach ache and went to the pit to relieve herself.
She stated that Chidimma wasted some time, then emerged from the bathroom covered in blood. She claimed that she dialed a nurse, who examined Chidimma and discovered that the infant was missing.
She advised Chidinma to return home to tell her parents that she believed Chidinma had given birth to a stillborn child.
Mrs. Omesi stated that on Tuesday morning, August 29, they heard a baby scream and immediately used a ladder to rescue the infant before alerting the appropriate authorities.
The child was sent to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital Amaku Awka for treatment after the incidence came to the attention of the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Hon Ify Obinabo and arrested the culprit.
Gay rights activist,Bisi Alimi, has lambasted popular crossdresser, Bobrisky, for his reaction to the suspected homosexuals arrested by the Delta State Police command.
It was earlier reported that over 100 suspected gay men were apprehended at a hotel in Delta State for holding a same-sex wedding.
The suspects were paraded and interrogated before newsmen on Tuesday, August 29, and it was publicized for everyone to watch.
Reacting to the arrest, Bobrisky had taken to his Instagram page to berate the homosexuals for hosting a gay wedding in Nigeria despite knowing it is a crime.
The controversial transvetite also described them as “classless” and said they deserve the treatment meted on them by the police.
He further stated that the couple should have migrated to a country where homosexuality is legal to get married and live freely.
See below,
Bobrisky’s comment apparently infuriated Bisi Alimi, who is married to a gay Caucasian man, and he slammed the crossdresser.
He called him derogatory names and said he has no right to give an opinion on gay-related issues.
Bisi wrote,
“I don’t intend to say anything about the situation in Warri, but I have one thing to say and it is one simple thing, Bobrisky is a fool and an idiot.
I blame the people that make this sorry case of human important. She belongs in the gutter and not one to have opinion about issues.”
Pastor JJ, who leads the Priesthood Fellowship Church, has defended Kenyan gospel singer Muigai Wa Njoroge’s decision to marry a second wife.
The singer recently held a special event called ‘Ruracio’ for formalize his marriage to his second wife, Queen Stacey, in Kiambu County on August 26, 2023.
It was gathered that the duo have been together for 15 years, before choosing to legalize their union.
During the event, Pastor JJ spoke and advised people not to be too quick to judge or criticize Muigai’s decision.
The pastor highlighted that decisions like these are based on personal preferences rather than inherent moral flaws.
“Before crucifying Muigai, most of these men you see here have more than seven wives but they do not have the courage to show them to the public,” he said.
While quoting the bible, he reminded men about how scriptures advised them to treat women with respect, especially after sleeping with them and the cultural responsibility of paying women’s dowry after getting intimate.
He, however, stated that there might be conflicts among family members when a man passes away so he advised them to put their affairs in order while alive to prevent future conflicts.
“The discussion should be about succession and inheritance. In most cases, when a man dies and the two wives are left fighting for wealth but I will urge Muigai to put things in order when you are still alive. Also, men stop surprising me with kids at your burial,” the pastor added.
Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has gotten people talking on social media with his recent action at a restaurant gathering with some of his friends, including BBNaija star Kiddwaya.
In the video making rounds online, the 30-year-old music star arrived at the dining table with his aide, and met a plate of food already served on his spot.
Instead of digging into the plate, Davido opted to pick up the plate and pass it to his assistant to seemingly discard the content. He then took another another plate and helped himself to the buffet spread on the table.
However, it’s not clear whether the first plate was served for him before his arrival or if he left it there to attend to something outside.
Though the circumstances remain unclear, netizens have taken to social media to share their opinion on Davido’s refusal to eat from the initial plate. Some asserted that it was a wise move as the singer was avoiding being poisoned.
Read some comments as you scroll,
@the_abiodun wrote, “To avoid poison….wise move”
@posh_khalifa wrote, “E return the food cause no be him order am make them no poison am”
@Mackprobeatz wrote, “No go looseguard trust anybody oo poison full everywhere, the guy collect from were people Dey eat from”
@ayorinde222 wrote, “OBO has done the best thing, even when you’re drinking never leave your drink and cup behind without caring it along .Bro it get reason because prevention is better than cure.”
@oliviakiss wrote, “As them kill him pikin omo everybody na suspect y u go chop food wey u no know who serve am guy no wan chop problem after all his Chioma can cook scarra Davido can do no wrong in my eyes ”
A Kenyan socialite identified as Shakilla has revealed her reason for favoring dating Nigerian men over their Kenyan counterparts.
The controversial socialite was asked about her acquaintance with a Nigerian named Black Boy during an interview with the media outlet “SPM Buzzke.”
Shakilla admitted that the Nigerian man is a gentleman, which is why she enjoys being around him. She went on to say that she finds Nigerian guys to be more attractive than Kenyan men and that they are passionate.
Shakilla continued, saying that Kenyan guys are unkind, look similar, and aren’t strong in bed. The socialite also criticized her guys for being overly frugal with their financial commitments to their wives. She stressed that Nigerian guys lasted in bed longer.
Watch the video below.
In other news, Shakila has shared insights into her extensive tattoo collection and the unique significance behind them.
In a candid YouTube interview, the controversial influencer revealed a rather unconventional tradition. She explained that she has a total of 19 tattoos, with a surprising twist: 11 of these tattoos are dedicated to her ex-boyfriends, particularly after they have passed away.
Shakila stated,
“I have 19 tattoos in total, 11 are of my ex, I got my first tattoo immediately when my ex-boyfriend died. The most inspiring tattoo I have is of my best friend’s face. I tattoo my ex-boyfriends when they die.”
In a more candid revelation, Shakila admitted to losing track of her sexual partners, asserting that attempting to tally them would be a daunting task for her sanity.
In her words ; “I don’t know my body count, if I start counting, I will honestly run mad, but I don’t remember honestly.”
Catholic priest, Reverend Father Chinenye Oluoma has castigated young Nigerians who commit “Yahoo Yahoo” fraud on the internet.
According to Oluoma, who spoke during a sermon, if they continue down that route in the way they are approaching it, things will not turn out well.
The priest bemoaned how Yahoo guys con innocent people out of their hard-earned money in a video that was put on his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning, saying that it would have been better if they had targeted corrupt politicians instead.
He said;
“When you pursue wealth at the expense of fellow humans, you are trashing people to get a treasure that will be a trash in your life.
I don’t understand when people who steal and dupe others get angry when ministers condemn it. Yahoo means a set of people who will just lock themselves in a house, look for somebody who is vulnerable using their computers and dupe the person everything he laboured for.
Then the person becomes so broke after 30 to 40 years of labouring. You steal everything the person has and the person is dying of depression, High Blood Pressure and heart attack and you are comfortable.
That some musicians even sing to endorse that kind of lifestyle means to you that it is normal? If Yahoo means tricking people, defrauding them of their hard-earned money, leaving them penniless and they die of heart attack, how do you want to end well? Some people even consider it as a legitimate hustle.
How can stealing be a legitimate hustle? If you are that kind of person, you can’t end well. If you are into such a thing, please don’t marry because if you marry and you give birth, your children will suffer the consequences.
At least if you want to be a Yahoo, target politicians who are stealing money. But you won’t target such people, it is people who worked honestly. At least, target the bad politicians so that on the last day you and God may have conversations on it.”
The son of a former Ebonyi monarch, Nelson Igboke, has taken to social media to advise men against kneeling when proposing to their partners.
Nelson’s father, HRH Ezeogo Igboke Ewa, the traditional ruler of Umuezeokaoha community in Ezza North Local Government Area, was killed by gunmen on February 27, 2023.
According to Nelson, any man who kneels to propose to a woman or on his wedding day, has unknowingly submitted his authority to her.
He wrote,
“Once you kneel to engage a woman or on your wedding day, that’s the day you submitted your authority as a man to her unknowingly, such woman don’t make good wife.”
This statement provoked reactions from netizens who disagreed with his logic, while some affirmed that it was indeed wrong for a man to kneel to his partner. See some comments below,
Uchenna Ali commented, “Kneeling down or not kneeing down. Every woman is full of nonsense, when you are able to take their Nonsense and bring out Sense in them, that’s what that makes you a man. Study more about groom and bride. You groom your bride to become a wife. Men who lack the knowledge of grooming left their women to remain a bride instead of wife.”
Silas Obinna wrote, “They are busy doing what they learnt from our slavee master. I’m an igbo man and I will never kneel down to propose to a woman”
Fabian Nwachukwu commented, “It’s wrong for an Igbo man to kneel down for a woman for any reason, but it doesn’t really mean what you said.”
Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems, has spoken up about the difficulties associated with fame and success as she reveals why she switched from Afrobeats to RnB.
In an interview that was included in the most recent issue of Interview Magazine, she discussed many topics with American rapper Kendrick Lamar.
Tems stated that success frequently entails demands and difficulties, but she attempts to get over them by being herself.
The renowned musician also discussed her love of the RnB genre and how she had abandoned Afrobeats in favor of it. She claimed that her only goal in using the R&B genre was to spread a message.
She stated that every person she had asked for guidance from on her chosen career path had suggested she pursue Afrobeats instead.
Tems continued by saying that even after hearing the advice, she didn’t give up because her main objective wasn’t to get money.
She said,
“When you become more known or seen, it’s very easy to get caught up in, “What do people expect of me now?” But for me, it’s like, “What do I expect of myself now?” Because you’re the one that has to live with yourself, the one that has to sleep with the decisions that you make. Trusting yourself is so key, and I’m not going to stop trusting my guts just because people can see me now. It’s like being in a zoo. The animals don’t change their behavior just because you’re looking at them. They’re always going to be who they are. So why should I change?
I was prepared to die. I believed in myself so much that I didn’t really care if I never became anything or anyone. I just wanted to get a message out. I wanted to get my frequency out. And I was like, ‘Even if ten people hear this, it’s fine.’ But also along the way, I used to listen to a lot of Nigerian music and I wasn’t getting a lot of spiritual—I love Celine Dion, so, I love that intense feeling of, I’m about to jump off a cliff. That’s how I want my music to feel all the time, and Afrobeats wasn’t necessarily giving me that type of stimulation.
The only way you can do this is Afrobeats. It’s not that your music is bad, it’s just that it doesn’t fit in Nigeria. Nigerians don’t like this.”
Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has shared his opinion on the arrest of more than 100 suspected homosexuals accused of being involved in a gay wedding in Delta State.
Recall that the spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, paraded the suspects at the police headquarters in Asaba yesterday.
According to him, the suspects were allegedly holding a gay wedding at a hotel in the state when they were apprehended.
Taking to his Instagram page, Bobrisky chastised the men for attempting to perform a gay wedding in a country where the act was illegal and added that they deserved the treatment they got.
According to him, if they were that in love with their partners, they should have left the country to relocate somewhere else where being openly gay was welcomed.
He wrote,
Hey guys!!! I want to quickly addressed those set of guys who were arrested in delta. You see dis class is not actually meant for everyone. But i strongly believe you can learn from those Alist. Firstly there’s a law passed against you guys that you can’t marry urself in dis country why d hell did you all call urself together to organize a wedding? That’s d dumbest news have read dis week. You all deserve how you all were treated sad truth. If you feel you are in love with ur partner and you want to be together why not relocate to where you are welcome?
Nollywood actress, Georgina Onuoha, has reacted to the arrest of more than 100 suspected homosexuals accused of being involved in a gay wedding in Delta state.
Earlier today, the spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, paraded the suspects at the police headquarters in Asaba.
According to him, the suspects were allegedly holding a gay wedding at a hotel in the state, when they were apprehended.
Taking to her Instagram page, she stated that the suspects had not committed an offense grave enough to be paraded.
According to her, they have not hurt or killed anyone with their lifestyle, and it is not a sin to live like them, so they deserve to be left alone.
She wrote;
“Leave these people alone.
They did not kill, steal or harm anyone.
They are not the cause of Nigeria’s demise and predicaments. Let them live their lives.
You that are busy committing fraud, sleeping around with married men and women, lying etc
You are no better than these folks living their lives.
Until many of you work in the medical field and understand the mechanisms behind sexual orientation, you will continue to live by the preachings of hate many con artist who call themselves pastors have poured into you as preachings.
I laugh at the stupidity of some Nigerians who still believe that sin has categories and being
“gay” is the worst of.. You are only deceiving yourself. In the eyes of God, sin is sin and many of you indulge in worst sins.
I have a poignant question for you Nigerians, Do you think God will give you trophy if you harm or kill any of these people he created in his image and likeness? You will be hailed for committing murder? And you think God will welcome you with his open arms?
What most of you practice is not
Christianity, you are practicing hate and bigotry. If for any reason you think this is a
“western culture ” being brought to Nigeria, then you are the most ignorant of them all.
Hold your politicians and pastors accountable for the anger and poverty you are facing and leave these people alone to live In Peace.
This is not an endorsement of how they live their lives, rather this is about their humanity.
Let them be gay”
Well, in a new development, the comedienne has shared an emotional video on social media in which she admits to having undergone surgery.
According to Warri Pikin, her husband Victor Ikechukwu Asuoha persuaded her to get weight loss surgery because her weight was already posing a threat to her health.
Her words,
“So na Ikechukwu now dey tell me say I must do a weight loss surgery because he does not want to lose me. It was such a difficult time for me, this was like January 2023, I will cry, I went back to the gym, I will work out, I will eat right, eye go dey turn me because I no fit chop wetin I suppose to chop, it became a very difficult time for me,trying to make a decision to go on weight loss surgery so it could help me lose weight and be well. And then I’m trying to do it naturally, everybody around me has made up their mind except me, it was such a difficult moment for me. At the end of the day, I just woke up one day and said ‘baby I’m ready, let’s do this’ and I took the most difficult decision of my life, I went on weight loss surgery.”
Speaking further, she said she is happy that she decided to undergo the surgery because all her health challenges has disappeared.
She said she no longer feels knee pains, migraines, and other health issues she was diagnosed with.
Warri Pikin wrote,
“I’m happy I made that decision, I’m happy my husband Victor Ikechukwu Asuoha was there for me, my doctor, my family was there to say ‘Anita do it and you will be fine’ I did it and I am fine, I feel better, I don’t wake up dizzy, weak. I don’t wake up with migraines anymore, I don’t have knee pains anymore, everything that I was diagnosed with, I’m free from it, I feel so good right now.”
Media personalities, Frank Edoho and Denrele Edun, had an amusing exchange on stage recently while hosting an event together.
Denrele, who is known for his eccentric and fashion-forward lifestyle, had posed a question to Frank Edoho while painting a scenario.
He questioned how Frank would respond if he showed up at his house in his usual quirky attire and asked for his daughter’s hand in marriage.
In response, Frank who has quite a great sense of humour, gave a sharp response, asking if he (Denrele) was going to be there to represent her real husband.
“If you were to marry my daughter… on behalf of her real husband?” he asked.
His witty response caught Denrele off-guard and he walked away laughing. It also elicited laughter from the audience.
@that_urhobo_pride wrote, “I don’t know frank in real life, but i feel every of his questions/answers comes with high level of smartness/sense of humour/intelligence”
@ajokefoods wrote, “Don’t mess with Frank both online and offline Always ready! He no dey find am before he talk am Savage master!”
@black_maggie wrote, “Frank Edoho has the perfect reply for everything! never to be caught unprepared ”
@wendy_adamma wrote, “Anybody questioning or talking to frank should expect a great comeback
He remains unbeatableee ”
Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable has lambasted actor, Adams Kehinde, better known as Lege Miami, for condemning his relationship with late Alaafin of Oyo’s former wife, Queen Dami.
Lege Miami expressed his displeasure during a recent interview with media personality, Nedu Wazobia and his crew on the ‘Honest Bunch’ podcast.
Speaking about Queen Dami, the actor, who is a popular matchmaker on Instagram, recounted how she contacted him to help her find a husband.
A video of Queen Dami’s appearance on his IG live matchmaking session went viral few months ago, and many were surprised to see a former Oyo queen on the platform.
According to Lege, he connected Queen Dami with an abroad-based man, but she rejected him because he had a very busy schedule.
He said he was still in the process of finding her a man when he heard news of her affair with the married singer. He said he was utterly disappointed by the report and contacted Queen Dami to confirm it.
His words, “Queen Dami came to me that I should look for a husband. I tried my best to look for a husband for her, I gave her a guy and she said she couldn’t cope with him because of his work ethic. I was still helping her look for a husband until I heard she was with Portable.”
Watch the video below,
Apparently, Lege’s comment didn’t sit well with Portable, and he took to the comment section to blast him for disrespecting his lover.
He also accused Lege of demanding money from Queen Dami and showed screenshots of their conversation to back up his accusation.
“Lege Alakada wey dey beg Queen say make she credit aza”.
I don post una chat go see where you dey beg woman money online set. Awon online BEGGAR.
Mugun won Trend by disgrace.
Aparo Alakada why you go call my name? you wan use me trend.
I see this coming you think you can disgrace her online? We go turn am to Grace.”
A young Nigerian lady has taken to social media to proudly show off her Caucasian husband, sparking a huge buzz on the internet.
The woman posted a video compilation featuring clips from their wedding, loved-up pictures and videos of them, along with photos of her octogenarian husband.
Gushing over the love of her life, the lady stated that she would cherish him for the rest of her life.
“My mans 4LLLLLLLLLL,”she captioned the video.
The video has set tongues wagging on the internet, with many questioning the lady’s motive for marrying the elderly man.
Read some comments as you scroll,
@annegodonou wrote, “When the caretaker decide to become the wife! She is smart!”
@olaadedayodutch wrote, “This when you go to Europe using the Mediterranean sea, visit, tourist, business, student visa with the intention to stay and when you are not granted asylum or residence permit then people starts looking for alternative like this . Good luck to her .”
@riverwun350 wrote, “I dont care what anyone says. Shes just waiting for him to die so that she takes all the houses and money then go be with that young black goon lol”
@boli_et_al wrote, “He sure needs her more than she needs him. Her love, care and affection will go a long way for him at this stage of his life, he doesn’t have anything to lose. I commend her effort, it’s better than his kids dumping him in a care home, with her, he gets real care while he lives.”
The Delta State Police Command has arrested more than 100 suspected homosexuals accused of being involved in a gay wedding in the state.
The spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, paraded the suspects at the police headquarters in Asaba on Tuesday morning, August 28.
According to him, the suspects were allegedly holding a gay wedding at a hotel in the state, when they were apprehended.
“Delta State Command has arrested over a hundred gay suspects in a hotel carrying out a gay wedding ceremony. We will be going live shortly on Facebook to parade the said suspects,” the statement read.
A video of the men being paraded before newsmen is currently making rounds on the internet.
The incident has sparked a flurry of comments on social media, with many criticizing the men for holding a gay wedding, despite knowing homosexuality is a crime in Nigeria.
Read some comments as you scroll,
@tundewearital wrote, “Omo this people get mind they host wedding in a country that gay is illegal”
@kayode0o7 wrote, “Make dem lock all of dem inside one room anytime wey one of dem don get belle dem go release dem”
@innocentdiary wrote, “They should have known better. Nigeria is not safe for you to set yourselves up for this parade.
This is why nobody is taking you guys serious. If you’re going to be gay, be gay with class. Everything here ooze of tackiness ”
@aguiyii wrote, “Nigeria practically legalized these nonsense by allowing those Gy influencers to keep influencing the younger generations.
Anyways, na the bride I wan first see ”
Recently evicted Big Brother Naija ‘All Stars’ housemate, Frodd, has revealed his intentions to create a nonprofit organization that would look out for the welfare of children and single moms.
In an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu that was shared on the Africa Magic YouTube channel on Monday, the reality TV personality revealed his big plans.
The father of one added that the foundation will also address issues related to children’s wellbeing and the needs of the less fortunate in society.
Frodd said:
“I want to open a welfare organization, an NGO that would be able to cater for, I would like to say, single mums, children, and people who need help just because of how my foundation was. But it’s inclusive of everybody, but the core will be women and children.”
In other news, reality TV star and billionaire heir, Kiddwaya has recounted how he narrowly escaped a life-threatening situation caused by misdiagnosis and incorrect medication.
Kidd, who was recently evicted from the BBNaija All Stars show, shared this experience during an interview with media personality, Hero Daniels. Watch here
Infinix collaborates in organizing the panel session “New Image, New Lifestyle | Cinema in the New Media, Capture Your Own Story” organized on September 1st at the Italian Pavilion in Venice, on the occasion of the Venice International Film Festival. The collaboration celebrates the increasing synergy between advances in smartphone technology and art of storytelling and filmmaking. Centered around the launch of the latest Infinix ZERO smartphone, the partnership is the first of its kind, uniting two brands dedicated to the creation of incredible stories that resonate across global boundaries.
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Infinix ZERO 30 SERIES Global Launch
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During the Italian Pavilion Forum ” New Image, New Lifestyle. Cinema in the New Media, Capture Your Own Story”, Infinix will unveil the latest edition to the Infinix ZERO smartphone series. In front of an audience of world leading tech, lifestyle and photography vloggers, Infinix CMO Lake Hu will outline the brand’s vision of smartphone development, introducing the ‘Story On’ concept.
The new Infinix ZERO series smartphone will then be unveiled on stage by Infinix India CEO, Anish Kapoor. Attendees will also be shown an exclusive documentary created by Infinix fans, demonstrating the incredible potential of smartphones for professional, cinematic-style filmmaking.
‘Capture Our Own Story’ – Mobile Vlog Awards of Infinix
The ‘Capture Your Own Story’ Mobile Vlog Awards will also be launched on the occasion of the Venice International Film Festival. The contest encourages young creators worldwide to harness the advanced video capabilities of Infinix smartphones to capture life uniquely, crafting short film videos that reflect their individual perspectives. Infinix invites vloggers of all types, and backgrounds to contribute to the evolution of mobile imaging, creating a space for youthful creativity and inspiration to thrive.
Infinix Shines On the Occasion of the 80th Venice Film Festival
The partnership between Infinix and the Italian Pavilion Forum ” New Image, New Lifestyle. Cinema in the New Media, Capture Your Own Story” sets a new precedent in collaborative branding, uniting to set in motion a transition to a world where we can all become masters of cinematic creativity and self-expression.
Infinix’s pursuit of technological innovation puts disruptive, next-generation technology in the hands of young people everywhere. Venice is the perfect stage upon which new and innovative filmmaking and vlogging can be experienced, celebrated and better understood. Infinix aims to contribute to shaping the future of filmmaking, vlogging, and the development of upcoming directors and cinematographers.
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Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has been accused of lying about going under the knife to enhance his backside and hips.
Recall that Bobrisky recently claimed to have undergone a Brazilian Butt Lift procedure. He has also been sharing videos of him flaunting and shaking his bare bum on social media.
When he unveiled his new body, he shared photos and a video of himself wearing a Calvin Klein underwear, which put this curves on display.
However, at the time, he was bashed online for editing the photo to achieve a slimmer waist and bigger hips. Many slammed him for photoshopping his image, despite claiming to have undergone BBL surgery.
People’s doubts seem to have grown stronger after popular actress Moyo Lawal shared a recent video featuring herself and Bobrisky.
In the video, Bobrisky was seen dancing alongside Moyo Lawal and showing off his backside to the camera.
Watch below,
Netizens couldn’t help but point out that Bob’s buttocks looked stiff, and he appeared to wear multiple clothes under his trouser.
Following the reactions that trailed the video, Moyo Lawal tried to explain the reason being Bobrisky’s stiff buttocks.
She wrote,
“My sugarmummy @bobrisky222
P.s Hian you people, me too , I wear body shapers under leggings jare … …. Also, She is a very shy person that is why she wasnt shaking bumbum jare and bodyshapers stiffen your body , even for me jare !!”
However, this didn’t stop people from sharing their unreserved opinion about Bob’s body, with many speculating that he didn’t go under the knife.
Nigerian content creator, Amarachi Amusi, better known as Ashmusy, has revealed her reason for quitting acting in Nollywood.
During an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Ashmusy stated that she stopped acting in films because certain producers insisted on having sex with her before offering her a movie role.
According to her, some of the movie producers promised to make her famous if she agreed to get intimate with them.
She asserted that due to their consistent requests to meet her in private spaces, her fear of being sexually assaulted intensified.
Her words,
“I stopped acting in Nollywood because some producers always asked me to have sex with them. They usually invite me to private rooms, and it got to the point that I had to escape from one of them because I was so scared of being raped.
When I realized that it was becoming a constant thing in Nollywood, I decided to stop acting in movies because I cannot exchange my body for a movie role.”
A young lady has caused a stir online after she was spotted flaunting the pricey wig her boyfriend gave her for her birthday while sporting a black eye.
The young woman shared a video of herself opening the expensive wig her boyfriend bought for her.
She danced merrily as she flaunted the new, bone-straight wig that her lover had bought for her.
However, the black patch over her right eye and the little cut on her lower lip caught the eyes of viewers.
Reacting to her video, netizens commented that she got a gift as compensation for the perceived beating she received.
See some comments below.
tonia.gram_ said: “One blow, one bone straight. The next one go be expensive coffin. If you like, no leave”
wendy_adammaaaaa commented: “Cryyyy in a Bugatti innit???? God no when o”
thedeltabeauty reacted: “The god wey do am for you should avoid me”
evelyn___xx said: “1 blow 1 frontal. 2 blow = vacation in Lebanon with winter boot.”
Nigerian comedian and actor, Woli Arolehas warmed the hearts of many after pledging to financially sponsor the little girl who went viral for lamenting bitterly to her mother.
The yet-to-be identified girl became an internet sensation when a video of her asking her mother if she wants to kill her went viral.
Though it’s not clear what preceded the lamentation, the girl could be seen expressing her distress quite strongly.
In reaction to the video, Woli Arole took to his Instagram page to reveal that he found the video amusing, and disclosed his intention to sponsor the girl’s education and general welfare.
He also urged anyone who knows her parents to reach out to him so he can meet with them, and convey his desire to sponsor her.
The 33-year-old comedian wrote,
“I particularly love this young girl, her video has gone viral and even a lot are using the sound from this video, it’s real and so funny, she’s saying “Do you want to kill me ni”. I laughed so much while watching this video. The Lord laid it in my heart to give her money and also be part of her life. I would love my team to meet her and she how we can be part of her journey from schooling to welfare. I really love the girl. Anyone that knows her or her parent tell them “Woli Arole says won le pa e, I personally owe her 100,000 Naira”. Anyone interested to be part of her life too is welcome.”
A video of the lovely moment recently evicted Big Brother Naija ‘All Stars’ housemate, Frodd, finally met his daughter, Elena, is currently makes rounds online.
It will be recalled that Frodd and his wife, Chioma, welcomed their baby girl while he was still a housemate in the BBNaija All Stars house. During that time, he was unable to see his child.
Despite his absence, Frodd was exceptionally joyful to become a father, and excitedly shared the news with his fellow housemates. He also named his daughter on national TV, in the presence of millions of viewers of the show. Watch here
However, following his eviction from the reality TV show last Sunday, the businessman finally got the opportunity to meet his little girl for the first time.
He took to his Instagram page to share a video of him rocking his newborn daughter and dancing joyfully, before his wife joined him in the dance.
The warm reception he received was hard to miss, as his wife decorated their home with balloons to welcome him back home.
Watch the clip below,
In other news, reality TV star and billionaire heir, Kiddwaya has recounted how he narrowly escaped a life-threatening situation caused by misdiagnosis and incorrect medication.
Kidd, who was recently evicted from the BBNaija All Stars show, shared this experience during an interview with media personality, Hero Daniels. Watch here
Veteran Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh has spoken out for the first time following the tragic demise of his daughter, Kosisochukwu.
It will be recalled that Kosi, who was only 24-year-old, passed away after battling liver cancer on June 28, 2023. She was laid to rest on Thursday, August 18.
Since her sudden demise, the actor, who is also known as Osoufia, took a break from social media to mourn his beloved daughter.
However, he took to his Instagram page on Monday, August 28, to release an official statement, expressing gratitude for the love and support shown to his family in their moment of grief.
The 65-year-old actor said he feels a deep sense of loss because losing his daughter is a change he wasn’t mentally and emotionally prepared for. He, however, stated that he believes he will get through the tragedy.
Osoufia wrote,
“I want to thank you all for the support and love shown to me and my family When tragedy strikes, there is nothing more heartening than knowing that you’re not alone, It was with deep gratitude that I received your note, calls with condolences. we have seen many changes over the years. But This is a change I did not anticipate, and I am feeling an acute sense of loss. However, I know that because of your encouragement I will get through this time. Thank you for helping to push me through my grief.”
Popular Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, professionally known as Rema, has opined that it might not be a good idea for people to give up on the worst people they encounter in life so readily.
He claimed that the worst group of individuals a person encounters might end up being the source of some of their greatest benefits.
Taking to his Twitter account on Monday, Rema educated the younger generation—who are so quick to cut people off—that there is a benefit to perseverance and that being present in their lives may have a beneficial effect.
He wrote;
“Some of your biggest blessings might be in the hands of the worst people you might ever come across.
In our generation of quitting on people early, just remember that there’s a reward for the steadfast, and your presence in their lives might be the true lecture they need. God didn’t place you in their hands by mistake.”
See his post below.
Some of ur biggest blessings might be in the hands of the worst people you might ever come across. In our generation of quitting on people early just remember that there’s a reward for the steadfast & your presence in their life might be the true lecture they need, God didn’t…
Nigerian singer Olamide has disclosed that he founded a record company and signed many talented musicians in the nation because he saw it as a way to give back to the community.
The legendary YBNL president stated that he started a record company so he could invest his money in the careers of up-and-coming musicians.
He revealed this in an interview with Ebro Darden of Apple Music.
He said,
“I just started stacking up money, and the money was becoming too much for me. I’m like, yo, I don’t have anything to do with all this money, mehn, I need to sign new guys. Let me spend money on people, you know.
It is just like my own little way of giving back to the community.”
Watch him speak below,
In other news, Actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie and her politician husband, Prince Okojie, are celebrating their 12th wedding anniversary today August 27 and she chose to commemorate this milestone on social media. The renowned film luminary took to her Instagram profile, where she posted snapshots capturing tender moments with her beloved, elegantly attired in a splendid gown while he exuded charm in his impeccably tailored suit.
Mercy’s resplendent black and gold ensemble gracefully accentuated the curves she’s renowned for, complemented by her understated selection of jewelry. The Proud Wife, Mother of 4 and decorated Actress also graced her post with a heartfelt caption where she effused about the profound love that binds her and her husband, emphasizing that he is an indispensable part of her life.
In her words ;
“Cheers to an Awesome 12 years ” Of a Mutual Commitment To Love Without Condition Or Expiry Date.”
Happy Wedding Anniversary Babe…
@princeodiokojie….My Quarelling/Gossip Partner that i can’t do without….
make them no poison am”
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@bobrisky222
… …. Also, She is a very shy person that is why she wasnt shaking bumbum jare and bodyshapers stiffen your body , even for me jare !!”
