As with everything, Nigerians have found a way to personalise Instagram and infuse it with Naija flavour. There are a lot of characters you’d find on Nigerian Instagram, and we decided to categorise them.
Here are 10 types of people you’re sure to find on your Instagram timeline.
1. The lovers
Everything on their Instagram page is about their bae, and how much they love them. All the pictures on their page are pictures of them with their partner, either kissing or cuddling.
They love to tension everyone and push their love and happiness down people’s throats. Especially the single folks.
A chef who worked for a Managing Director at the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mrs Esther Nnadi-Ogbue, has absconded with cash and pieces of jewelry worth $6million, according to Sahara Reporters.
The man, identified as Gabel Segbedji, a Benin Republic national took off with the loot in a Toyota Camry car which also belonged to her boss, last Wednesday.
Segbedji was reportedly recommended for employment by her close friend, Toke Benson. Mrs Nnamdi-Ogbue, whose daughter is set to wed later this month in London, is said to be totally devastated by the theft but didn’t report it to the police.
Mrs. Nnamdi Ogbue was the Managing Director of the Petroleum Products and Marketing Company (PPMC) before she was moved to Products Retail by then GMD of NNPC, Ibe Kachikwu, last year
An unidentified 12 year old, appeared in court Tuesday for stabbing another boy, 11 year old Granville Bosel to death.
The 12 year old was later released into his mother’s care while investigation into the stabbing continued. The circumstances surrounding Bosel’s death is yet unknown.
The 11 year old who was a grade 5 pupil of Danie Ackerman Primary School and a talented cricket player from Nomzamo, was visiting his grandmother on Saturday, while his parents were in the Overberg for the weekend when the said incident happened.
A spokesperson from Western Cape Police confirmed that Granville Bosel died on the scene at a street in Sercor Park after the sad incident.
‘The victim, who sustained a stab wound to the chest, died on the scene due to the extent of his injuries.’
According to Times Live, a murder case which was opened was postponed to December 13 for further police investigation to be carried.
A Zimbabwean woman, Junior Phiri, has accused her husband, Douglas Hazvinei Gondo, of forcing her into prostitution to enable him raise funds for his business.
Phiri said her husband asked her to have sex with a stranger so that he would claim compensation in the sum of $3000.
“This man is saying that I am a prostitute yet he is the one who pleaded with me to have s*x with a certain man so that he would go and claim money from him to start a business.
I am shocked that now he is saying I am a prostitute. He has not been taking care of the family. I am the one who has been doing everything for the children. I used to be a cross border trader but not anymore. In fact I have told him a number of times that I am no longer interested in the marriage but he keeps forcing me to love him…”
Phiri went on to say that Douglas had dragged her to the maintenance court as a way of disgracing her after she had reported him to the police for assault
“He brought me to court as a way of trying to shame me but the truth of the matter is that I am the one who takes care of the children. He does not buy anything for anyone. Our eldest child is now selling buckets in Mbare because their father is failing to take care of his family. My children have asked me to move out with them because they see how worthless their father is,” said Junior.
Meanwhile, Douglas has maintained that his wife is a prostitute who was shameless enough to justify her actions, saying she needed the money for their children’s welfare:
“This woman who is my wife is a prostitute. She has so many lovers and the evidence is in her phone which I confiscated. “She uses her job as a cover for her promiscuous behaviour. She once lied that she was going out of the country for work and she went to sleep with one of her lovers. She says she has to fend for the children and her parents so she has no other choice but to be a prostitute. One of her lovers is a doctor. I asked her to stop paying for the children’s school fees or to do anything for them because I wanted her to stop prostituting but now because she has failed to listen to me I want her to maintain the children and I.”
Douglas who hauled his wife to the maintenance court in Zimbabwe, is claiming $150 for their three children’s upkeep and $50 for his own upkeep:
“I want her to take care of the children and I, and I know that she can afford to do so because she is a cross border trader who is also a hairdresser. She earns $800 per month. She has no other children and no other husband except for her boyfriends only. I am a vendor and I get about $100 a month. My wife is capable of paying the said amount because she has the money,” Douglas said.
Presiding magistrate Sharon Rakafa postponed the matter to today for ruling.
20 year old Enilolobo Olamilekan who was arrested last week for putting his manhood into the mouth of his 12 year old student has yesterday been arraigned before Magistrate B.O. Osunsanmi of an Ikeja Magistrate’s court on a one count charge of assault.
He denied the allegation and the magistrate granted him bail in the sum of N500,000 bail with two sureties in like sum. The case has been adjourned to January 12th 2017.
Believe me, the best moment in Marriage is having kids! The joy of having kids in a marriage can’t be quantified.
The Aguns’ family recently welcomed a set of twins after 18 years of marriage…and they couldn’t hold back their joy.
Folorunsho Alakija, African’s richest woman was present with the family at the Rose of Sharon Glorious Ministries International, Lagos, where the twins’ dedication ceremony was held.
A church started in the home of Mrs Alakija and Mrs Modupe. The babies are named – Folorunso (after the richest African woman, Mrs Folorunso Alakija) & Modupe.
A man who has been parading himself as a female sex worker and robbing men at night clubs has been arrested in Kenya.
According to reports, the man, who has been referring to himself as ‘Grace’, has been stealing from men in clubs after seducing them.
However, his luck ran out after a man who paid for his services at a local bar had taken the alleged prostitute to a hotel room for fun only to discover the prostitute was not a woman.
‘Grace’ had won a wig and make up and walked with a woman’s gait before his cover was blown open. A mob had attempted to lynch him before he was rescued by the police and has been staying there for his own safety.
Nollywood veteran actor and ‘Naija’s most charming grandpa, Richard Mofe Damijo, shared this powerful and motivational message on his social media page.
He shared the stylish photo above and wrote:
“Let’s take some time to revisit the “you’re too old to go for your dreams” myth. Yea, it’s a myth and if anyone tries to convince you otherwise, tell them to take a good look at me.
I left the scene (my dreams) for EIGHT YEARS…8 years in the entertainment industry is a life time, trust me, so I call it EIGHT LONG YEARS of being away from my dreams.
Contrary to what a lot of you think and/or believe, when it was time for me to return to my dreams, I was scared, worried, uncertain, had doubts, questions and fears but hey, I went to the rock that is higher than I (God).
I went to Him in humility and sincerity… The thing you call swag, sex appeal, charisma…you name it, is the GLORY OF GOD…It is by His special grace that at 55 rapidly going on 56, I am blessed to live my dreams in health and sound mind.
Today, I encourage you to conquer your fears, worries, doubts, uncertainties and go with God. Go for your dreams… it’s never too late to start, never to late to try again… #RMDSaysSo #JustDoIt #TrustGod #GoWithGod #StayPositive #Believe #WednesdayWisdom”
The lovely lady, Mummy Ndioha, has been the rave of the moment for a while now after she recreated the looks of popular celebrities.
The UK based Nigerian lady has now done that of the president and you can’t deny that she absolutely killed it! Hehe… See some of her recreations below:
The beautiful media personality and vlogger shared this photo of her lying on a hospital bed with an inspiring message as she counts down to her birthday…
She wrote:
“This week has been a real struggle. Been in and out of hospital and it’s my birthday week. So emotional but I bless God in everything. I have learnt not to take my body for granted. As @kemiadetiba told me yesterday “of what use is the hustle if we are not here to enjoy it”. As I reflect on that statement I hope someone out there takes a moment to breathe, we all want to be successful, we want to do more and more and more but life is fragile and the real wealth is health. ???”
The proud new dad has been ecstatic since the birth of his daughter weeks ago! The top Nigerian comedian has been showering encomium on his daughter on his social media page with lovely photos of her!
She shares this one with his lovely wife and their daughter and wrote:
Here we are.
A family.
Daddy, Mummy and Daughter.
Lord, I am grateful.
Father’s duty.
Daddy on guard.
This is just as adorable as can possibly be! Everything about the photos is just adorable! From the chemistry between the duo, to the mother’s smile and the overly cuteness of the infant corps!
Their photos are currently melting hearts on social media and I’m sure it’s melting yours too… Awwww… Another below:
Presenter and On Air Personality, Ik Osakioduwa’s wife, Olohije is a year older today and he wrote her a lovely birthday message… a quite romantic one actually, as he calls her his “greatest miracle”.
The couple have been married since 2008. He wrote:
Several years ago today, God dusted his hands, looked back at this Ora princess he had created and said to Himself “Kia! I’m too much”. The angels looked at Him and said “Lord you gave her A lovely heart, an amazing mind, a great personality and dangerously good looks. You are not only ‘too much’, you are actually partial”. God and the angels agreed that the mold from which she was made must be broken. There couldn’t be 2 of the spec. Then in a phenomenal act of grace and kindness God decided then that she would marry someone undeserving. And average joe. Why? Just because he could. And for that day I will FOREVER be grateful. Happy Birthday baby. You are my greatest miracle ever. I love you
No matter her profession, always be proud of your mother! Whatever she does, she does for you! So it’s only right that you show appreciation in whatever way possible!
Just like this guy, who boldly advertised his mum, who is a yam flour (elubo) seller, to the world, via his Twitter page.
So if you’re looking to find Amala in its first stage of processing, be sure to hook up with this guy’s mum! More photos below:
A woman from Ilorin told a court to dissolve her two year marriage because she refused to stay in purdah, News Agency of Nigeria reports.
The purdah practice requires married Muslim women to stay in separate rooms, behind a curtain or dress in all-enveloping clothes, usually black in colour, in other to say out of the sight of men or strangers. Come rain or burning sun, they cannot step out in public without the purdah.
But Azanat Bashiru told the court that Mumin Bashiru, her husband of two years and father of their two children, did not tell her before they got married in 2014 that she would be put in purdah.
“This is not in our agreement. I cannot be covering my body with black cloth, including my eyes, all of the time,’’ she said.
Mumin did not raise any objection. “If she doesn’t agree to be in purdah, she is free to go,’’ he said. But he demanded custody of their two children.
This stunningly looking young lady, Nneka had no clue that her ‘small’ hair business would one day bring her a brand new Toyota Venza.
The stunning entrepreneur took to her social media page to share her inspiring story alongside photos. She wrote:
“The best part of this car is the fact that it was bought by a business I almost gave up on
I don’t know how many of u want to give up on your small business , but I urge you to keep pushing , never give up cause 1 day it will begin to pay off .
Even up till a year ago , I never knew#hairbywanneka will buy me a phone but today it bought me a Venza that am in love with
Even hubby is all smiles , super proud of he’s young wife
You can also make ur hubby proud
Just keep doing wat ur doing
Thanks to every body that has ever bought a closure, 1 bundle and 20bundles , I love u all
Am still working on something big that will make u guys believe even more on wat u are doing right now thanks guys
I love u all”
A young man who was brought into this world with four legs has used social media to appeal for doctors to amputate his two extra limbs.
22 year old Arun Kumar, was born with two extra legs growing from his lower back, one underdeveloped and the other permanently bent at the knee.
Arun, who lives in Uttar Pradesh, India, appealed through social media for medical help to remove his extra legs.
A team of specialists at Fortis Hospital in Delhi responded to Arun’s plea for help and organised a series of tests to find out how the legs are attached and if he can be treated.
Arun said:
“If I get an operation and doctors take off my two extra legs, then I can also live a normal life. I may be able to move and walk properly like others. If they are willing to do an operation, then I’m ready.”
Although he cannot move his extra legs, he does have feeling in them and carrying the weight on his back is damaging his posture and ability to walk.
Arun’s mother Kokila Devi said:
‘During childbirth he got stuck and didn’t come out without pain. And when he came out, all his limbs were the same size.’
Doctors at various hospitals deemed Arun’s extra legs too risky to operate on when he was a baby.
Ghanaian actor turned preacher, Majid Michel shared this very powerful gospel message alongside the picture above. He wrote:
“Intellectuals Don’t Accept Theories Without Testing Them. i suddenly realized that i had done what no true intellectual ever does. i had made conclusions about things that i had never really tested.
No scientist ever draws conclusions about things he has never put to the test. i had never really put Jesus Christ to the test, never really given Him an opportunity to work in my life. i had never given him a chance to come inside and live in me and prove whether the things the Bible said about Him were true.
As a student, i didn’t major in science, but i was a strong believer in the scientific method. in science class, our teacher taught us that every true scientist proves over and over that something is true. it occurred to me that i had never really proved that God is true. i had just drawn intellectual and philosophical conclusions about God, but had never given Him a chance to work in my life.
Now i had to conclude that Majid Michel was a phony, but i also concluded that Jesus Christ died for phonies! Now i’m talking to everyone in the world who lives with bigotry, hate, and violence, that you could never through your own strength and ability be able to produce anything in this life that would be worthwhile. Jesus Christ died in your place to forgive you of every sin that you have ever committed, and arose again to live in you. And God is asking YOU to believe JUST THAT ! #LEADERSHiP.”
The Federal Government of the country has approved eight new private universities across the country – the approval was granted on Wednesday, during a meeting of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, which held at the council chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The Minister of State for Education, Anthony Onwuka, who briefed State House correspondents, said the ministry “submitted a memo seeking approval for eight private universities after recommendation by the NUC”.
He said the eight approved universities include Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos; Arthur Jarvis Akpabuyo University, Calabar, Cross River; Clifford University, Owerinta, Abia; Coal City University, Enugu; Crown Hill University, Kwara; Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo; Kola Daisy University, also in Ibadan; and Legacy University, Okija, Anambra State.
Mr. Onwuka said the new universities were given three years provisional license. He also said all the new universities are to be mentored by older ones.
He said Anchor University will be mentored by the University of Lagos, Jarvis University by the University of Calabar and Clifford University by the University of Agriculture, Umudike.
Coal city University will be mentored by the University of Nigeria Nsukka; Crown Hill University by the University of Ilorin; while the two new universities in Oyo State, Kola Daisy and Dominican universities, will be mentored by the University of Ibadan.
Legacy University, Okija, will be mentored by the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
So it’s not really buzzing on Social media but it’s worth an honorable mention!! The photos of these Nigerian humans you’re about to see will in no doubt blow your mind and freak the freak out of you!!
Extraordinary humans, Emma and his overly flexible mates can shift and twist their body parts in any shape whatsoever all in the name of yoga and they enjoy every bit of this talent of theirs.
She was last year celebrated as one of the oldest persons living with sickle cell in the world – Alhaja Asiata Adupe Onikoyi Laguda turned 91 yesterday, November 1st 2016.
And judging by the photo shared by her granddaughter, Moyo Asekun – CEO Pérola Moda, she is still bubbling with health and proof that sickle cell disease can be conquered!
At the time Alhaja Asiata Adupe Onikoyi Laguda was born in 1925 into the Onikoyi Chieftaincy family of Lagos, there was no immunization, no new-born screening, no hydroxyurea, no inkling that hydration with just water could go a long way in dealing with sickle cell disease.
At that time, the average life expectancy of children born with sickle cell disorder was just five years.
Due to the high level of illiteracy at the time of her birth, she was never diagnosed with sickle cell. She endured years of pain, which kept her away from school till she was 12 years old. Her pain was so severe and frequent that she would beg God to let her die.
But she defied the odds… She survived sickle cell. A hearty birthday to the fighter!!
Lil Wayne has drawn the fury of black people in America towards him after he dismissed the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement.
In an interview with Nightlife, when the rapper was asked if he felt drawn to the movement, he answers:
“I don’t feel connected to a damn thing that ain’t got nothin’ to do with me.”
The rapper goes on to explain, “I’m a young black rich mother****er. If that don’t let you know that America understand that black lives matter this days, then I don’t know what it is.”
Wayne has faced some backlash in recent months for his controversial opinions. In a preview of the interview, Davis addressed the Black Lives Matter movement, to which Wayne responds:
“What is it? What does it mean?”. In the full clip, Wayne got frustrated, snatched off his mic, and claimed “I ain’t no politician.”
Lil Wayne says he doesn't feel connected to Black Lives Matter movement. Watch tonight on Nightline at 12:35am ET. pic.twitter.com/28eBGfpSja
A Ghanaian man identified as John Kojo, 22 has reportedly been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly supplying a locally-made pistol to a suspected robber in the Morogbo, Badagry area of the state.
Kojo was arrested on Saturday when a robbery suspect, Banhusa Abujuny, identified the Ghanaian as the owner of the gun he (Abujuny) allegedly used for robbery.
The duo was being detained by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ikeja. The police said the gun was “stolen from another robbery gang.”
According to Punch Metro, on Friday, October 7, some armed robbers came to Kojo’s area in Morogbo and unleashed terror on the residents.
Some residents put distress calls across to the police, while some vigilance group members mobilised against the robbers. As the robbers fled, they abandoned the pistol, while Kojo, who was reportedly around the scene, picked and hid the weapon.
According to the police, Kojo later gave the gun to Abujuny to rob. Kojo, however, said that he hid the gun abandoned by the robbers, adding that he was afraid to turn it in to the police. The Ghanaian said he was not aware that his friend, Abujuny, took the gun from his house.
He said:
“I got the gun after the robbers, who attacked Oko Afo, fled. The robbers came to our area and were moving from house to house. Some residents confronted them and they fled. I was one of those who chased the robbers.
“As they fled, they left one of the guns by the roadside and I picked it. I brought the gun home and hid it. I did not give the weapon to the police because I was afraid. I did not show the gun to anyone. Abujuny is my friend. He did not tell me that he had taken the gun. I was at home last week Saturday when SARS officers came and arrested me.”
Abujuny, who said he had not robbed with the gun, stated that he was arrested during a street fight in the Alaba Market, Ojo.
He said:
“I had yet to rob with the gun. There was a fight in the Alaba Market on Friday and I threatened someone with the gun.”
The state Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, said the suspects would be charged to court at the end of investigation.
A new report has surfaced online detailing how Lilian Esoro and Ubi Franklin’s marital crisis started.
Kindly read the full report below:
– Via @misspetitenigeria
. ???? My latest dirt is on music exec, #UbiFranklin and actress, #LilianEsoro ‘s one year old marriage .In 2015 I posted dirt on their engagement at the time (here)… Well,two months ago, I heard from authoritative sources that their #marriage has crashed and Lilian had ended the marriage. I felt it was just an issue of adjusting to a new life, which sometimes comes with motherhood.
Besides,some new mums suffer from #Postpartumdepression which can make them take out their frustration on their spouses. It’s been almost four months and the couple is doing little to quell the speculations..Well, let’s just say Lilian is making it quite obvious.
#Misspetitenaija can authoritatively report that Lilian walked out on her marriage immediately their son,Jaden was born and is adamant not to return. Their issues reportedly stem from #infidelity to domestic abuse .
If you recall, their relationship has always been rocky from the moment he proposed to her .Lilian rejected the #proposal and was literally begged to accept him. He even flew all the way to the USA to win her back .
This was because she was not expecting a proposal in such a short time and besides, she was inlove with an #actor who is now married so won’t mention his name .
When she realized the actor had moved on to the new lady he is now married to, she heeded to friends advice and accepted Ubi.Her family also cajoled her to marry him as he was quite generous to them .
Even after accepting his proposal, they split once again and he begged her yet again before she finally agreed and got married .
In a year of marriage, they have welcomed a son and this has sparked reports she must have gotten pregnant before their marriage was official .
At the moment, Lilian has moved out of their house and is finding comfort in her family who are in support of her decision .Meanwhile, Ubi is doing all he can to win her back.He has also tried to keep their situation under wraps.
As if to add fuel to the fire, Lilian totally ignored the launch of Ubi’s new lounge last week .She did not make reference to chinnysblog She did not make reference to it,promote it neither did she attend it.Rumour has it, he opened it to win her back.
To crown it all, today being their anniversary, she totally ignored it on social media and to pass a message across , instead uploaded a photo with her sisters.
After Ubi waited for hours , he decided to celebrate their one year anniversary with this photo collage and loving words to her.
1 year ago I married my lovely wife Lilian who is God Fearing lady and Super mom to our beautiful son “Jayden”. My love for you both knows no boundaries and I will always find this event to be the happiest moment in my life.
Through the good times and challenging times, our union would only continue to grow from strength to strength. Love you lots! Ubi. Onise iyanu ??
One thing is clear, he loves her and wants her to stay ..Let’s hope they work things out and find a level ground .
andyjii?
A seven man syndicate of young guys who specialize in blackmailing young ladies (especially UNIZIK students) were caught by the police at Enugu. From investigation, these guys were the people who orchestrated the release of the lesbian video of the former Miss Anambra. They met their waterloo when they tried the same trick on another lady who was a former Unizik student but currently an upcoming actress and a model.
Their mode of operation is very simple. They open female Facebook accounts and scout for unsuspecting young ladies. These guys will operate the said accounts as ladies and become very friendly with the said girls. Inundated with promises of making them become celebrities and promising to crop out their faces before posting pictures, these unsuspecting girls will send nude pictures and shot lesbian videos in return for a particular sum of money(around 100k).
Immediately they get hold of these videos or pictures, they will blackmail them into returning the money or else they publish the video or pictures. I, as Martin Beck Nworah, is categorically stating that this is a verified fact because I have seen victims in the past. And even if you do, they will still keep the materials and use it in blackmailing you when they feel you have become popular or achieved something.
In the case of the former Miss Anambra, after extorting so much money from her, she became fed up and threatened to deal with them since she is now a beauty queen. Remember, her lesbian video was shot in her year one in the university even before she dreamt of contesting for Miss Anambra in 2015. When these boys saw they can no longer extort more money from her, they decided to start releasing her video(One single video they decided to cut in parts). They also screen grabbed parts of the video and released as pictures to the public.
While we wait for official statement from the security outfits, this is not in defense of anybody. I promised to physically follow this issue and see to its logical end. Thank God, we are making progress and getting to the roots. Before you form an opinion on social media, please try and verify facts if you can.
For our parents, I have repeatedly begged you to be close to your daughters and provide enough guidance for them. Just try your best and make sure you provide enough for them. Teach them how to be contented with whatever you can provide. We thank God these guys were caught today, only God knows how many ladies they have destroyed their future in the past.
Till we get to the Promised Land, I shall be waiting for when you will pass me a glass of water and thank God for the gift of grace for the race’.
Shocking photos of a distressed bride fleeing her wedding reception went viral during the weekend (If you missed it).
The bride to be abandoned her 41 year old groom, Julius, at their wedding reception in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. All pleas by the bewildered husband at the popular Orhunwhorhun Road for the woman to reconsider her decision were to no avail.
Details on what allegedly happened that fateful day has emerged.
Her close friend told Vanguard that the bride saw her true love at the reception venue and decided to follow her heartthrob.
The would-be bride, Roseline, 32, has since disappeared into thin air and all efforts to trace her whereabouts had yielded no result at press time.
It was a pandemonium as the wife ran out of the wedding reception and rejected her husband, saying “I am no longer interested,” forcing the wedding reception to end abruptly.
A close female confidante of the woman, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Vanguard:
“I believe she did what she did because she saw the previous man in her life at the reception. We heard that he had earlier promised to marry the bride, but he later traveled to Lagos and never showed up again.
“When the bride waited for a long time and he (former suitor) was nowhere to be found, she decided to marry another man, who was ready although she still loved her former suitor.
“So when her true love showed up at the reception without notice, the woman saw him and decided to call it quits with her husband to follow her heartthrob.”
A well known controversial Ghanaian marriage Counselor, George Lutterodt has claimed that no man can brag about satisfying any woman sexually on this earth.
According to him, women try to massage the ego of men by moaning and groaning uncontrollably during sexual intercourse pretending to be enjoying it whereas they are not really satisfied.
And that most women have acquired properties due to their moaning skills.
He observed that most men are deceived into believing that they are good in bed when their partners moan excitedly, that the male organ is the most disgraceful organ in the human anatomy.
The firebrand Counsellor while speaking with host of Abusua FM’s Drive Ike-Da Unpredictable, said:
‘No man can satisfy any woman sexually on this earth, the thank you they say is appreciation for your time wasted. She is fanning your ego to let you know that you are counted among the lot. There are differences in the way we have the excitement, satisfaction and the pretenses. Most of the moaning all are lies. Men are vulnerable sexually, the male organ is the most vulnerable organ in the world and is so disgraceful. Every hole you place it in, it’s happy. It appreciates and responds to every vagina.
It’s very disgraceful, unlike the vagina which has eyes and mouth, the penis has only mouth and no eyes that is why every erection needs direction. If you have an erection, it needs direction. So any man who does not ejaculate needs to be examined, it’s a serious disorder and needs a counsellor to manage him,’ he said.
