You probably may be wondering, what value does reading Naija gossips/gists add to me ? Well, it’s good for you to know that reading Niaja trendy news is really soothing and entertaining!

Being a social kinda person, you definitely have to be know of popular culture (pop culture) – knowing the latest fashion trends, celebrity gossips, comedy skits, newest music and many other elements of pop culture, you would not be social if you don’t know a thing about pop culture!

Regardless of this adding to your social life, there are good positive reasosn why you catch up on the latest Naija gists – like discovering, about the multi talents of your favourite Nigerian celebs, about their charm and personality that makes most people adore and crave to be like them and all.

But in a twist of version of events, most celebrity news tend to reveal the negative sides of these celebs which makes you develop a kind of belief in you as you realise that even the people you have in high esteem face some life stressing struggles too.

However much your challenges may seem minor related to those your celebs, it’s a means through which you’re able to gain self-confidence and morale to deal with all sorts of struggles that life throws your way.

Reading celebrity news in the confines of your home gives you not only entertainment but relaxation too – it’s one of the ways through which you’re calm. In addition, some information is quite beneficial when reflecting by imagining how you could’ve handled a particular incident experienced by one of your favourite celebs better.

Another good thing to note about Naija gist is that through it, you can pay attention to people’s sayings without essentially having to use unappealing gestures when tryna butress a point.

Another reason why reading Naija latest gist is beneficial to the mind is that it keeps you in touvh with the latest and trending happenings in Nigeria. With it, you exude a sense of being in the know which makes you kinda distinct among your peers; who would see you as a person who sees the benefits of keeping up to date rather than being in seclusion in your shelter and excluding yourself from the happenings in your country.

Furthermore, knowing about the latest in Niaja gives you access to know what your celebrity is up to, does he/she have a new hit song? Has he/she starred in a new blockbusting movie ?! Naija gossips allows you to be informed about what goes around in the Nigerian entertainment scene.

Oh! Did we mention comedy skits?! what’s a better way to nurse your weary days than checking out some latest comedy skits making waves all over Naija. As new comedy skits are being released by the day, you have to stay updated on the latest from your favourite comic characters.

Naija gist gives you a chance to learn on what has happened in different areas of the country – it can perfectly do as your up to date news sources because it is regularly and consistently updated and covers a wide range of happenings in the country.

Finally, always be in the know by following the latest trends in Nigeria – it gives you high esteem and an edge in boasting when among your peers.

An 18-year-old guy, identified as Jauan Durbin has revealed that his mother disowned him after she discovered he usually wears makeup.

Durbin is known to behave and apply makeup to his face like Nigeria’s very own cross-dresser, Bobrisky.

The Morehouse College freshman tweeted out a screenshot of a text conversation with his mom where she expressed her extreme disappointment with his choices.

“I do not approve of this bullshyt,” she wrote. “[What the hell] is wrong with you? I am so disappointed. You are a male. [Why the hell] do you have on eyelashes, eyebrows and makeup? I’m completely done.”

Jauan responded back with a firm “OK”, but he captioned the tweet with this:

“This hurts. It really does. But I’m going to live my truth until the day I die.”

Since making the post on Saturday, Jauan’s tweet has been retweeted over 5,000 times and liked by more than 14,000 people.

While there’s been tons of support for the young man, unfortunately there are those who agree with his mother and, worse still, those who have mocked him.

Jauan and his mother have not communicated since she discovered the viral tweet.

“I believe that my mom will come around eventually,” he said. “I didn’t do this to upset my mom. Throughout the whole process I’ve tried to take myself out of the process figuratively because there’s people that see themselves in me and I want the message to go out to children that it’s okay to be you and you shouldn’t change who you are for anyone.”

Lai Mohammed has once again defended the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.

The Minister of Information and culture has said that the fact that President Buhari or any Minister don’t go to their respective offices, does not mean they are not working.

He said this in reaction to backlash from Nigerians after President Buhari failed to attend the Federal Executive Council Meetig on Wednesday April 26th.

Mohammed yesterday told state house correspondents that President Buhari decided to work from his home that day hence his absence from the FEC meeting.

Garba Shehu who is one of the presidential spokesperson, yesterday released a statement saying that doctors have asked President Buhari to slow down with work due to the fact that he is just recovering from an ailment.

Lai who spoke with Channels TV in Ilorin yesterday said President Buhari’s absence from the FEC meeting does not mean he is sick.

“I think the President has been quite transparent. The President has told you that he was ill a few month ago, he has come back and he is taking his time. It is not correct for you to say that you don’t see him at public functions. That’s not correct. The fact that a President or a minister does not come to office, does not mean he is not working. I’m here today for instance, those who have come to my office would not see me. Mr President receives ambassadors, he does all he ought’s to do but the fact that he didn’t come for the Federal Executive Council meeting does not mean he is ill and anyway, there is no compulsion for him to preside over every FEC meeting” he said.

A woman simply identified as Felicia died immediately she got to Uyo From Lagos.

Apparently, it was revealed that her husband took her to Lagos park alive to board a vehicle going to Uyo.. and then made arrangements with a pastor to pick her up for prayers… But on getting to Uyo park she gave up the ghost.. and the pastor she was meant to meet with ran away.

Felicia was very sick..

Read the story as shared by AB Isong:

DEAD ON ARRIVAL:

Somehow i wanted to overlook this story, but it boils down to marrying a wrong man hence this post.
Earlier today (thursday 6.pm precisely), I went to Itam Park long distance bus terminus where i was expecting a parcel from Lagos.

On arrival I saw an unusual crowd and I decided to get close. Only to find this woman dead and laid beside the young shall grow bus which transported her to Uyo.

I was privileged to ask a co-passenger who boarded same vehicle with her from Lagos to Uyo.

She said the woman’s husband brought her to the park alive to board the vehicle. And that He knew the woman wasn’t very strong while embarking on the long journey. And had made arrangement with a pastor here in Uyo to pick her and commence prayers.

The woman arrived Uyo alive, stepped out of the vehicle, asked for her luggage to be given to her which the driver obliged. Seeing she was weak, they offered her a chair to sit while waiting for pick-up.. the next thing she fell off the chair and that was the end of her life here on earth.

Minutes later, The Pastor came but was told from a distance that the lady he just spoke with on phone is dead. The man took off and disappeared.

Everyone deserted her but the good Samaritan in me came alive and I decided not to leave her there just like others did. I had to put a call across to the Nigerian Police and they responded swiftly. they came to the scene but my joy was complete when a woman came around and identified the lady as Felicia.. she wept and said Edoh Eke Wod meaning (they married her to kill her)… she has been taken to the mortuary by the Nigerian Police.

But my trouble is, Why will a man allow his wife travel such a long distance alone knowing too well she was sick?
Did he ever love that woman?

Did he know the woman won’t survive and decided to send her back to her state for death?
Why didn’t he take her to the hospital for treatment?

Oh Lord! help us… My wife is still weeping.
I’m happy i did my best.

Woman I don’t know you, But may God bless your soul.
Rest In Peace.

Don’t just write R.I.P, the reason i wrote this is for us to learn from it.
Never stay with a man who has no regards for you. if you die he will marry another. Marriage is not by force. You can still make heaven without marriage ooh! Marriage is not a yardstick to measure success.

I speak in anger! if staying single will keep you alive, please stay single and live than to marry and die.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday 27th April, 2017, arraigned one Onuoha Danhessy Akachukwu (alias Joe Dickson) before Justice J.K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on a 6-count charge bordering on Conspiracy and Obtaining Money by False Pretense to the tune of Five Thousand Two Hundred and Sixty American U S Dollars ($5,260).

Onuoha Danhessy Akachukwu (alias Joe Dickson) is alleged to have used false Facebook accounts to defraud one Maria Jose Alvarez, an American of the sum of Five Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixty American U S Dollars ($5,260).

The defendant who claimed to be an American Engineer based in the United Kingdom hoodwinked his victims by establishing a romantic relationship which according to him, will lead to marriage.

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him.

In view of his pleas, the prosecution counsel, R.E. Alao asked the court to fix a date for trial.

With the defense counsel absence in court, Justice Omotosho adjourned the matter to the 18th day of May, 2017 for hearing and ordered that the defendant be remanded in prison custody.

Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu has cleared the air concerning the viral video making rounds on social media..

The Oba says he is being misunderstood as the “alleged snub” is a cultural way of greeting a monarch in Lagos.

The position of Oba Akiolu was stated by one of the white cap chiefs of Lagos, Lateef Aderibigbe Ajose, who is the Opeluwa Onido of Lagos.

Ajose said the Lagos monarch did not ignore Ooni of Ife at the public function as being misconceived by people. He said Oba Akiolu’s response to Oba Ogunwusi was the culturally acclaimed way of greeting by a monarch in Lagos.

He added that the Lagos King is basically trying to revive the culture and tradition of ancient Lagos, which is peculiar to the State.

Other tribes also have their peculiar ways of greeting, he said.

Ajose stated: “The sign by Oba Akiolu signifies ‘inu mi, inu e’, the culture of greeting in Lagos.

“If Oba Akiolu wanted to ignore, he would have turned his face away from Ooni.

“There is no misunderstanding between both highly revered monarchs in Yorubaland.”

According to Ajose, the relationship between both Yoruba kings is peaceful and mutual.

He said: “Oba Akiolu was well represented at the coronation of Ooni of Ife, which attested to the fact that he does not disregard the office of Ooni Adeyeye.”

Chief Ajose said Oba Akiolu had waited till this time to react to the issue because he had to meet with other chiefs in the palace to rub minds before addressing the public on the matter. He said:

“There is no sentiment in the culture of Lagos.

“As we met it, that is the way we are doing it.

“Kabiyesi Oba Akiolu is trying to bring back the old pattern, the old culture we have left behind. “What happened that day was wrongly speculated by the social media to disrupt peace and order and misinterpret Oba Akiolu’s action.

“We just want to appeal to the social media to stop spreading wrong information.

“They should try and understand the reason behind every action carried out, most especially by traditional rulers.

“Yoruba has a very rich culture.

“There is no quarrel between the Oba of Lagos and Ooni of Ife.”

A Nigerian named Chinedu Eze has allegedly been gunned down by a Somalian in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

In a telephone chat Wednesday, the Chairman of the Nigerian Union in the province, Mr Mike Ibitoye, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Eze, 35, was shot dead on April 25 during an argument over a cell phone.

“Chinedu Eze is a native of Umuchu, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. He deals in cell phones.

“Reports at our disposal said that on the fateful day, there was an argument between him and Somali man inside a car.

“The Somalian reportedly shot him three times, and when he ran out of the car, he shot him six times again, leading to his death,” he said.

Ibitoye added that the incident happened at the Bellview area of Cape Town, a place populated by Somalians.

“The incident has been reported to the South African Police.

“The Police has commenced investigation, but we are not aware if the assailant has been arrested.”

Calling on Nigerians to remain calm, the Secretary of the Union, Mr Adetola Olubajo, said they had informed the Nigerian mission in South Africa.

“We appeal to Nigerians in the Western Cape Province to remain peaceful and law abiding.

“The Mission is on top of the situation.

“The union equally appeals to the Federal Government to ensure that the welfare of Nigerians in South Africa are protected.” he said.

Over the past year, there have been documented cases of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, leading to a diplomatic row between the two countries.

(NAN)

The Ooni of Ife Palace has reacted to the viral snub that happened between the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu and Ooni of Ife.

Recall a video went viral few days ago which showed the Lagos monarch refusing to shake hands with the Ooni, who arrived the venue of the event while guests were already seated.

The Ooni, on entering the hall, went straight to greet traditional rulers, but Oba Akiolu shunned him and with a wave of the hand, gestured his rejection of the Ooni’s greetings.

The Ooni however, took the incident with calm and took his seat on the same roll where the traditional ruler was seated.

Speaking with PREMIUM TIMES on the development, the Head of Palace Directorate of Tourism, Awoyemi Tunde, said the Ooni of Ife was not losing sleep over the issue.

“It is not a slap on the Ooni of Ife but rather a slap on the Oba of Lagos,” he said. “The stool of Oba of Lagos was founded by Olofin Ogunfunminire and the Ooni of Ife is the Oba of Yoruba land.

“The Oba of Lagos has to come to terms with the fact that Ooni is the royal father of Yoruba land, it is necessary that all persons come together to unite Yoruba land but really the issue at the event is very condemnable”.

Mr. Tunde also said that the Oba of Lagos risked the wrath of the ‘Alale'(Ancestors), as a result of his disrespect for the superior monarch.

“God gave Ooni of Ife Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the mandate to unite the Yoruba land and nothing will stop him from doing that,” he added.

According to Mr. Tunde, reactions from different Yoruba communities would continue to pour in to denounce the action of the Lagos monarch.

“If we don’t receive an apology especially with the image of Ile-Ife, we will call on the ancestors on the issue,” he said.