Popular comedienne and content creator, Maryam Akpaogaki, better known as Taaooma, has revealed why she ventured into music.
The multi-talented skit maker, during her appearance on the latest episode of The Leaderboard podcast hosted by Fisayo Fosudo, explained that she ventured into music because she believed it would be more fitting to use her own songs in her skits rather than relying on songs by other artists.
According to her, entertainment represents freedom, allowing one to explore various avenues.
“For me, entertainment is freedom. You can do anything.
“I also like the fact that it’s my music. It’s my song. It’s a song that I can be proud that I made. I just feel like I’m using other people’s songs [in my skits], and this thing is not so hard. I have a studio; we can record songs.
“I love music. Some people used to say I have [a melodic] voice. But, I feel like, instead of me trying to sing, we can do collaborations and make something happen,” she said.
Addressing the criticism she has faced for her musical pursuits, Taaooma firmly stated that it is ultimately up to God and her unwavering dedication to prove her detractors wrong.
The Osun State Police Command’s anti-cultism section have detained a cow that was reportedly going to be used in an Osogbo celebration of Cultists Day on July 7th.
Residents of Osogbo’s Egbatedo neighborhood gave the police a tip-off after they observed cult members congregating there on Friday for the yearly event.
The suspects left the cow behind as they fled when they saw the cops approaching. The cow was tagged with an axe symbol and had the word “Oroki” written on it. The police confiscated the cow and took it into their possession.
The incident was reported on Saturday by SP Yemisi Opalola, the Osun State Police Command spokeswoman.
“After intelligence revealed plans by a particular cult to celebrate the 7/7 festival. The CP ordered operatives to ensure that the plan by these cultists fail.”
The operatives, working in line with that directive, combed every part of the state and went to Egbatedo, a suburb of Osogbo. When the suspects saw them, they fled but the cow they planned to use for the celebration was seized. We want to assure people of the state that the command will continue to work hard to keep the state very safe,”the PPRO stated.
Human rights activist, Israel Joe has accused an unidentified well-known prophet from Warri of pursuing him in an unwelcome same-sex relationship.
According to Mr. Joe, the prophet had been calling and talking to him often for about three months and had been showing interest in starting a relationship.
Mr. Joe decided to speak out against the prophet’s alleged acts, calling him a “gay prophet,” and that he had heard of similar occurrences involving the religious leader allegedly preying on young guys.
He wrote;
“There is this gay prophet in Warri who specializes in asking young men out. In one or two occasions, his actions has been reported to me but I find it not necessary to respond,” he wrote.
He started chatting me up about three months. Ordinarily, you wouldn’t need to go far on a chat, for me to determine your end intent. I asked him if he knew I am a psychologist by training, but the man didn’t even picked the reason for my question so I started ignoring him.
For about three months, he kept calling and chatting me. On Monday this week, he opened up that he wanted a relationship with me. Trouble we e dey sleep wen wahala wan wake so.
I called him straight and told him, I have the capacity to mess him up in a rugged way, arrest him and still drag him on social media. That very Tuesday, the next day, I told him about all his movements, where he went to take lunch, places he parked and areas he visited.
He was surprised because at that point, the vulnerable homósexuaI prophet knew that with such itinerary, if I had given the permission he would get seriously hurt, but not me, I won’t do that.
I know he is reading this because he is here on this space. Slippers get size na. Who dey manage two car get mind they ask out fellow man wen e get three cars, rich pass am 10 times and wen e fit destroy e career in minutes.
If I post his conversation and disgusting voicenote, it will look like antagonising Christianity which I will never do. This is his last warning.”
Former Big Brother Naija “Level-up” housemate and brand influencer, Bella Okagbue, has voiced her distress at discovering her luggage was stolen following a holiday flight from Nigeria to Athens and vowed to hold the airline accountable.
Bella took to her Twitter page to vent after the frustrating experience.
She confessed that she had taken a trip to Greece only to find that she couldn’t find her baggage when she got off the plane.
Bella claims that she has several valuables in the luggage and will be compelled to reveal the identity of the airline if she doesn’t hear back from them.
She wrote;
“I’m not happy at all. How is it that i flew all the way from Nigeria to Athens only to get here and my luggage is nowhere to be found. Never arrived with me and is missing! I have valuables in there that I can’t afford to loose. I really shouldn’t be crying on vacation!
If I don’t get a positive feedback from them tomorrow, I will post the name of the airline. Godforbid I loose that suitcase!”
Veteran Nigerian singer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has argued that political figures may have had an impact on the current admissions issue involving Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma, a UTME candidate.
On Sunday, Charly Boy—who is well known for taking a strong position on societal issues and criticizing political figures—took to Twitter to express his opinions.
The issue started when the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) scores were made public. Nkechiyere Umeh was first named the applicant with the highest score—a 360—in that round.
Mmesoma, a 19-year-old student at Uruagu Nnewi’s Anglican Girls’ Secondary School, disagreed with this outcome, stating she had received a 362-point score.
The Anambra State government appointed a committee to look into her accusations in response.
Mmesoma stated that she had falsified her exam results, which was supported by the committee’s conclusions.
Charly Boy amongst many others responded to this news by immediately making a connection between Mmesoma’s conduct and the social impact of political leaders.
Taking to his Twitter page, Charly Boy expressed his surprise at Mmesoma’s ability to fool so many people—including himself—with her fluent defense and seeming innocence.
He also underlined the need for caution when making judgments, implying that Mmesoma was still a gifted person who needed parental direction and counseling.
He wrote;
“Mmesoma Ejikeme fooled many including me, checkout the fluency with which she defended herself with such innocence. These children na wa, ooo. She is still a brilliant girl so let’s not be in a hurry to destroy her, the parents have a lot of counselling to do with her.
By the way, who never fuckup, raise ur hand. She learn work from leaders that believed that forgery is good plus those who never found their weac result till date. Am sure she was in dis Naija as INEC was manipulating Nigeria electoral process.”
Mmesoma Ejikeme fooled many including me, checkout the fluency with which she defended herself with such innocence. These children na wa, ooo.
She is still a brilliant girl so let’s not be in a hurry to destroy her, the parents have a lot of counselling to do with her, pic.twitter.com/jgzDscM83z
— Charly Boy Area Fada 1 (@AreaFada1) July 9, 2023
An emotional reunion between a woman and her twin brother, many years after they were split up has surfaced online.
The South African woman identified as Patriciaboity took to her social media page to reveal that she had gotten in touch with her twin.
She visited her twin in the run-down apartment he was residing in in the video she posted online.
When he first saw her, he got overwhelmed with emotion that he couldn’t hold back the flood of tears as he began crying.
She did not share details about the events that had caused her separation but she promised to inform netizens about it.
Reacting to the video, Thunya queried; “yoooo haiii guys 😢😢 since we are all crying now.. we deserve an explanation. what happened.. why were u separated”
Patriciaboity replied; “we met again and I managed to buy him some few clothes…and anyone who’s willing to help…I’d really appreciate it so much.. and thanks for the love i will make a video on how we separated”
A group of youngsters in the Ubeji village in the Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, under the auspices of the Ubeji Youth and Employment Development Organization, have taken strong measures against females who engage in indecent attire.
According to Punch, members of the youth group had started clamping down on suspected offenders by subjecting them to strokes of the cane or in the alternative imposed fines on them.
The execution of the “War Against Indecent Dressing” campaign among young women in the neighborhood, which started on Monday, July 3, 2023, reportedly generated fear among females in the area.
It was discovered that some of the victims were forced to pay penalties as high as N10,000 or endure 40 cane strokes.
When the news broke, the youth group’s secretary, Stanley Bomele, informed the media that the exercise became necessary due to the provocative ways ladies dressed in the community.
“Most of the girls had gone haywire in the name of fashion with some of them almost going about in nudity, which is irritating and does not tell well of the community,” he added.
Bomele attributed the major cause of assaults and sexual harassment in the area to indecent dressing among young ladies.
A husband has stirred reactions online after he filed a lawsuit against his wife due to the upsetting treatment he receives at home.
He disclosed that, although being married, his own wife had caused him considerable anguish.
He described his wife’s activities, how she routinely beats him up, and how she takes advantage of any chance to do so.
He recalled a time when she questioned him about why he didn’t beg for forgiveness as her father does when her mother hits him.
He did say, though, that unlike himself, her father could have the stamina to withstand such treatment.
The man also said that his wife had repeatedly destroyed all of his clothes, leaving him with nothing to go to work and compelled to borrow clothing from his neighbor.
Additionally, he accused his wife of engaging in infidelity with one of his friends.
Reacting to the video a twitter user commented; “No matter how emotional your story is as a man in an abusive relationship, people will hardly help, take you serious or believe you. The game is rigged.”
@iamlindagraham: “This isn’t funny. If it was the other way round they’ll be talking about domestic violence. This is the luxury of double standards we women enjoy. I said what I said. I’ve also said that we aren’t ready to talk about men facing domestic abuse in the home too. We’re still stuck on gender wars.”
Watch the video below,
“She beats me like hell” – Husband drags wife to court and narrates painful experience
Popular Instagram skit-maker, Maryam Akpaogaki popularly known as Taaooma has disclosed the reasons behind her interest in the music industry.
She discussed the inspiration for her decision to enter the music industry on Fisayo Fosudo’s podcast, The Leaderboard.
The multi-talented content creator said that she made the decision to get into music because she felt that using her own songs in her skits would be more appropriate than using music by other artists.
In her words;
“For me, entertainment is freedom. You can do anything. I also like the fact that it’s my music. It’s my song. It’s a song that I can be proud that I made. I just feel like, I’m using other people’s songs [in my skits], and this thing is not so hard. I have a studio, we can record songs.
I love music. Some people used to say I have [a melodic] voice. But, I feel like, instead of me trying to sing, we can do collaborations and make something happen.”
Popular Nollywood actress,Regina Daniels has set tongues wagging on the internet after she showed off her newly acquired jewelry reportedly worth 10 million naira.
This comes after she was recently honored to visit her billionaire and politician husband, Ned Nwoko’s office space in Abuja where he serves as a Senator.
The mother of two took to her Snapchat account to flaunt the ritzy gold necklace and another beauty piece on her while friends hyped her for making a huge purchase.
One of the friend who kept hailing her repeatedly said, “Girl you get mind oh”
In other news, Nigerian gospel singer and ace photographer, Toyin Sokefun-Bello, popularly known as TY Bello revealed that she began songwriting when she was between the ages of 8 and 10.
She made the disclosure while having a chat with FK Abudu and Jola a.k.a Jollz on I Said What I Said podcast, where she also talked about her education and journey.
The 45-year-old claimed that her only motivation for attending college was to please her mother because her own aspiration was to become a “big hairstylist”.
Ty added that she has always been artistic, even in her early years, and that she practically simultaneously began her careers in music and photography.
A heartbroken man created mayhem by interfering with the wedding of a lady who was allegedly his lover to another man in the Apete neighborhood of Ibadan, Oyo state on Saturday, July 8.
The guy with a blue agbada was seen blocking the wedding caravan in a video that was shared online.
According to the man who recorded the video and spoke in Yoruba he said, ‘’A bride fainted. She got pregnant for another man and the partner is finding out on their wedding day.”
The bride, unable to endure the pain, collapsed on the road and was rushed away while her bridesmaid and others attempted to resuscitate her.
Watch the video below
Bride promised two men marriage and on the wedding day with one, the other heard about it and intercepted her
In other words, The City of Houston in the United States of America, USA, has declared July 7th as Davido Day in honour of Nigerian superstar singer, Davido.
The Mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner, made the proclamation in a statement that was made public on Friday in Houston, Texas.
“I, Sylvester Turner, Mayor of the city of Houston, do hereby proclaim July 7, 2023, as Davido Day.” He declared.
An elated Davido shared a snapshot of the statement via his Instastory.
Nigerian gospel singer and ace photographer, Toyin Sokefun-Bello, popularly known as TY Bello has revealed that she began songwriting when she was between the ages of 8 and 10.
She made the disclosure while having a chat with FK Abudu and Jola a.k.a Jollz on I Said What I Said podcast, where she also talked about her education and journey.
The 45-year-old claimed that her only motivation for attending college was to please her mother because her own aspiration was to become a “big hairstylist”.
Ty added that she has always been artistic, even in her early years, and that she practically simultaneously began her careers in music and photography.
She said;
“I have been writing songs since I was 8, 9, 10. I started music and photography [professionally] right at the same time. After university, when everyone in my class knew where they wanted to work. And I had no such dream. I was very confused.
University was that period where I thought, ‘okay, let me go to school to make my mum happy. Then I was going to graduate to be a big hairstylist.’ I thought that was my future.
When it came to NYSC and everybody asked where to be posted to, I asked to be posted to the south. I was like, what do I do? And I think that was the major turning point where I realised that I had to be posted to phototech because I just started photography. It wasn’t like I wanted to be a photographer all my life, but that one move made me who I am today.”
Founder of Tatcoin, Gaius Chibueze also known as Bitcoin Chief has maintained his choice to support Mmesoma Joy Ejikeme’s international education despite the fact that she was indicted for faking exam results.
He claimed that if politicians who falsify their credentials can be supported and accepted, the little girl should also receive the same treatment. He offered to send her to the US, Canada, or the UK to further her education.
After the panel established by the Anambra State Government to look into the alleged fabrication of Mmesoma’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) result issued its findings, Chibueze reaffirmed his commitment on his Twitter page.
He wrote;
“DEAR ALL!
I will still sponsor Mmesoma. Whether she agreed or not that’s not my problem. Suppose illegality was not celebrated openly like INEC swearing in a President who didn’t win the Elections, A president with a Forged Certificate and no trace of Primary to University Education, If Nigeria didn’t celebrate Elected officials who rig elections, etc. Young people won’t see a reason to forge certificates and be celebrated openly. While we address this, we must look at the entire society.
If you want us to accept, celebrate and defend a President who rigged Election with Forged Certificate, we must also not destroy Little Girl’s future with a forged certificate.
I will personally call her and explain to her that JAMB numbers don’t define how far she can go in life and next time she shouldn’t bother Forging one.
I and our company
@voiceoftheeast
will still SPONSOR her!
Whenever we are ready to clean the mess society has become we will start with public officials many who are elected with forged certificates. They are the bad examples People like Mmesoma are copying from.
She has made a mistake and she must be corrected and shown the right path for next time!
Selah!”
DEAR ALL!
I will still sponsor Mmesoma. Whether she agreed or not that's not my problem. Suppose illegality was not celebrated openly like INEC swearing in a President who didn't win the Elections, A president with a Forged Certificate and no trace of Primary to University…
A funny incident occurred at a restaurant in Lagos state recently when a man was mistaken for popular singer, John Ighodaro better known as Johnny Drille.
The man, identified as Freddie, had gone to the restaurant to chill out when the manager mistook him for the singer know for the hit song ‘How are you my friend?’.
Acting on this conviction, the manager went out of his way to surprise Freddie with a complimentary cake with the inscription ‘Welcome Johnny Drille 2 Lagos Bistro’, and even brought in a photographer to capture the moment.
However, things took a funny twist when Freddie revealed that he is actually not the Mavin Records star.
Freddie posted a video of the hilarious moment on Twitter and wrote,
“Mistaken identity 🤣🤣🤣
The manager legit thought @Johnnydrille was at their restaurant. Brought a whole photo crew.
Thanks for the cake 🍰”
Watch the clip below,
Mistaken identity 🤣🤣🤣 The manager legit thought @Johnnydrille was at their restaurant. Brought a whole photo crew. Thanks for the cake 🍰 pic.twitter.com/uA0Nq5GeFY
— Sir Freddie of Tarleq 💪🏾 (@DaddyTT_) July 7, 2023
Recall that the two sparked dating rumors a while ago after they shared loved-up photos and videos of themselves on their respective social media pages.
Initially, netizens assumed it was a promotional video for Johnny Drille’s single ‘Believe Me,’ but when Tomi shared more adorable photos of them, it further fueled the rumor that they were an item.
However, during a recent interview with Hip TV, Johnny Drille maintained that they are “just friends.”
“First of all, if you watched the ‘Believe Me’ music video, you would know that there are two Ojos in the song. One is Wale Ojo, the other one is Tomi Ojo. It was, in a way, some kind of pun, but it seemed to work well together,” he said.
“But as for the relationship, Tomi Ojo is an amazing person. She’s fantastic to work with. She’s very great for the music video. That is the much I can say. That’s all I can say,” he added.
A young Nigerian lady has sparked reactions with her recent controversial pregnancy claim with superstar singer, Davido.
The unidentified woman claimed in what seemed like a joke that she is pregnant for Davido and that their sexual encounter took place in a bar.
She said this in a video while interacting with her friend, who expressed worry over her protruding tummy. The lady was eating a pot of food when her friend wondered why she carried the entire pot.
She revealed that she does not comprehend why she has been eating excessively lately. She confirmed that she was pregnant for Davido when her roommate joked about her being pregnant.
Watch the video below,
In other news, Popular Afrobeats singer, Davido spoken up to express his gratitude to his supporters in spite of several pregnancy accusations made against him .
He broke his silence to thank his fans for their unwavering support after several women pinned their pregnancies on him.
Davido claimed that he is content with everything going on around him.
He noted that fans are the reason why his record is performing well and he is really grateful for their support.
Nigerian singer Iyanya Onoyom Mbuka, professionally known as Iyanya, has revealed that he lost Ghanaian followers on social media and received threats after his ex-girlfriend, Yvonne Nelson accused that he cheated on her with Tonto Dikeh.
Recall that Yvonne Nelson recently revealed how her relationship with Nigerian singer, Iyanya ended after she found out he was cheating on her with popular actress, Tonto Dikeh.
The 37-year-old actress made the shocking revelation about their split in her recently published book titled “I Am Not Yvonne Nelson.”
She claimed that she never expected the breakup because she thought their relationship was true until an unknown person called her from his residence and informed her of Tonto’s constant visits.
The “Tonight” singer said in a recent interview with GHOne TV that he lost 1,000 Ghanaian fans as a result of her claim, and other overzealous trolls started sending him threats.
He said;
“When Yvonne said I broke her heart, I was in my room and I just saw a post, ‘Iyanya cheated on me.’ I remember that day, I was looking at my Twitter, I lost almost 10,000 Ghanaian followers. And I was getting threats and all of that.”
Popular Nigerian actress, Adesua Etomi, has revealed that she became terrified when her husband, Bankole Wellington nicknamed Banky W, told her he wanted to go into politics.
Adesua admitted that she was immediately concerned and frightened by his declaration.
In a recent interview with Hip TV, she added that she later chose to support him because “purpose is more important than fear.”
Recall that on November 11, 2018, Banky declared his intention to run on the Modern Democratic Party’s platform for the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat.
He lost to Babajide Obanikoro of the All Progressives Congress on and ran for the same seat in the 2023 elections on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, but lost to the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Attah Thaddeus.
She said;
“When Banky said that he wanted to go into politics, I was a little bit worried and disturbed about it.
But I also believe that purpose is more important than fear. And I want to see him fulfil purpose. So, he has my support 100 per cent.”
The City of Houston in the United States of America, USA, has declared July 7th as Davido Day in honour of Nigerian superstar singer, Davido.
The Mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner, made the proclamation in a statement that was made public on Friday in Houston, Texas.
“I, Sylvester Turner, Mayor of the city of Houston, do hereby proclaim July 7, 2023, as Davido Day.” He declared.
An elated Davido shared a snapshot of the statement via his Instastory.
See below,
This comes after Davido’s sold-out show at the iconic Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
In other news, popular Afrobeats singer, Davido has as finally spoken up to express his gratitude to his supporters in spite of several pregnancy accusations made against him .
He broke his silence to thank his fans for their unwavering support after several women pinned their pregnancies on him.
Davido claimed that he is content with everything going on around him.
He noted that fans are the reason why his record is performing well and he is really grateful for their support.
Reacting to his video, Zibab wrote; “Hopefully a girl is not in the hotel room with him”
“Nene wrote; “You can’t just but love this guy.”
Floxy wrote; “Hope there’s no girl around him in that hotel room, we nor wan hear say oh 😂😂”
Edo boy commented; “Thanking fans for supporting waywardness and judging others like Maria and yul”
Katherina wrote; “Don’t forget to thank God for the seeds you’ve planted and kids you’ve brought into this world too. 😂”
Popular Nollywood actress,Regina Daniels has set tongues wagging on the internet after she received a royal welcome at the National Assembly.
The thespian recently paid a visit to her husband, Ned Nwoko’s new office at the Senate building and posted a video showcasing the grand reception she received on her Instagram page.
It will be recalled that the actress played a pivotal role in the political campaign of her husband, who is a prominent politician and businessman in Delta state, and attended many political events with him. Fortunately, he emerged winner of the senatorial election in Delta North local government area.
Following his emergence as Senator, the politician invited her to the National Assembly to behold his new office.
In the video of the visit, Regina was captured arriving at the Assembly complex in a G-Wagon and leaving in a Rolls Royce.
The clip has sparked a ton of reactions, with many commenting on the high level of honor and respect she received from everyone at the National Assembly.
@realbee234 wrote, “Omo see the mothers standing up to greet her😂 money and power”
@austein wrote, “See the way everyone is hailing and standing up for her…God abeg….I must get money for this life with plenty power!”
@__Arike_adey wrote, “Mothers that might have her age mate and the ones that senior her at home stood up just to greet her, I’ll make money in this life!… it’s a must.”
One Sherry also wrote, “I am so happy for Regina because I was part of those people that criticised her for marrying Ned, but I was wrong, this young girl is living the best life any woman can dream of. This is luxury and happiness. I give all kudos to her mum for her vision. Got bless our mothers”
A Nigerian lady has become the envy of many women on social media after she showcased the lavish birthday gifts she received from her boyfriend.
The lady, identified as @vickydollz0 on TikTok, took to the video-sharing platform to share a video compilation of the birthday gifts she has gotten from her beau since they began dating four years ago.
In the first year, he surprised her with a room decorated with petals and ballons, as well as monetary gifts to mark her special day.
In the second year, the doting boyfriend gifted her a brand new iPhone, which was the latest version at the time, as well as other gifts.
The boyfriend, who kept levelling up his gift-giving game with each passing year, surprised her with several boxes containing various presents, in the third year.
On her most-recent birthday, the lady received a brand new Mercedes Benz as a gift from the love of her life.
The video has sparked a flurry of comments on TikTok, with many ladies gushing over the gifts and some guessing that her next birthday gift will be an engagement ring.
Read some comments below,
One Presh wrote, “Please babe am waiting for the engagement ring oo 😩🥰🥰”
@bleso01 wrote, “Cheer to us wey neva see 10k as birthday gift not to talk of 5million☹️Congrats Edikan more of it”
@Precious 💎🧿💙💙 wrote: “Fifth year birthday gift would be a ring 💍 💍💍🥹🥹”
One Muhammad Adewunmi wrote, “Congratulations dear…I am next in line to receive this kind of blessings …and I manifest such grace and happiness into my life”
@chymmie_annie wrote, “oh God of soft Life are you there, This is ME again appreciating what you’re doing for a sister, my hopes are still high 🙌 Amen Congratulations 🎉”
Controversial Nollywood actress, Judy Austin, has taken to social media to celebrate her mother on her birthday.
Taking to her Instagram page, the actress shared beautiful pictures of herself with her mom and penned a sweet birthday message to her.
In her caption, Judy referred to her mom as her prayer warrior and her world, and she prayed for God’s unending blessings upon her.
“Happy beautiful birthday to the most beautiful woman in the world!! My Mummy. Mummy, you’re a DIAMOND!!!
My prayer WARRIOR!! My No1 Mumu button lol. My best friend!!!
“A woman with a HEART OF GOLD. The softest-hearted human out here!!
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, MUMMY. I pray for God’s grace and unmerited blessings on you nnem. Long life with good health, so we can continue to spoil you, my Queen!! God loves you so much, mummy!!!Guys say a prayer for my world!!”. She wrote.
In other news, popular Nigerian singer, Harrison Okori, professionally known as Harrysong, has stirred reaction with the interesting exchange he had with his mother while on a dinner date at a pricey restaurant.
She was seen inspecting the plate of food that her son served her when he told her to eat, that salad would be brought later, in a video that was shared online.
When she questioned what would happen if she finished her rice before the salad arrived, the musician answered that additional rice would be served.
The elderly woman who did not seem comfortable opined that everything would cost more than N1k but Harrysong explained to his mother that it was a buffet which he paid N30,000 for.
She gasped in shock as she realized what had just been revealed. She asked her son why he did not give her the money so that she would have used it to enjoy at home, but he replied that she should just eat as he will give her N100,000.
Fast-rising Nollywood actress, Lolade Okusanya, has revealed that she made sure to get her family’s approval for her erotic role in Ijakumo.
Lolade, who became popular for her role as Sharon, an undercover stripper in Toyin Abraham’s suspense thriller, Ijakumo (The Born Again Stripper), revealed this during her recent appearance on TVC’s Your View.
She mentioned that she had prepared the minds of everyone who mattered to her on what to expect before the movie premiered.
“I was not myself. I was the character.
“I was in that phase. I was not thinking about myself. So, before playing this role, I had already informed the most important people in my life, which are my family members. I knew they would support and protect me. While I was sending stripper videos to Aunty Toyin Abraham, I was also sharing them with my mum, my sister, my brother, and other important people in my life. I said, ‘These are the kind of things you will see on Netflix, is it fine?’ My mum responded, ‘Hmm.’
“But they had prepared their minds. They had also prepared their extended families’ minds. The people who mattered the most to me were ready. Social media can do its thing, but the people who mattered most to me were holding my hand,” she said.
Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma, the 19-year-old student who was accused by JAMB of manually manipulating her 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result, has finally confessed to the crime.
The panel, set up by the Anambra State Government to investigate the controversy surrounding Mmesoma’s result, made this known in its report.
In the report, the panel indicted the 19-year-old girl, stating that she forged the score of 362 as earlier claimed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.
It was disclosed that the 19-year-old owned up to forging her result without any help before the panel. She admitted that she manually changed her score of 249 to 362 before proceeding to a computer center to print out the manipulated result.
The panel consisting of professors and ICT experts then recommended,
“That Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma tenders an unreserved written apology to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the School (Anglican Girls’ Secondary School, Uruagu Nnewi) and the Anambra State Government.
“This should be done immediately. EJikeme Joy Mmesoma should undergo psychological counselling and therapy. All prospective candidates for JAMB should adhere strictly to guidelines, processes and procedures of the examination body”. The report added.
The panel’s report showed the date, time, and other details of how Mmesoma checked her result and the responses she received from the examination body, as well as how she later manipulated and printed the result.
The report read in part,
“The Committee invited Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma, the Principal of Anglican Girls’ Secondary School, and officials of JAMB for an interactive session with the Committee.
“JAMB officials led by Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the Head Public Affairs presented the detailed processes and procedures involved in JAMB admissions, the policy changes that have occurred in the release of UTME scores since 2021 and what specifically transpired between the candidate – Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma with registration number: 20230639047FF in her quest to obtain her JAMB score.
“JAMB revealed the different times that Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma made several requests to JAMB portal asking for her results at different hours, and each of these times (four in number), she received in her phone, same results from JAMB indicating candidate’s UTME Results to wit: Eng: 64, Phy:54, Bio: 74, Che: 57 with a total aggregate score of 249.
“JAMB disclosed that the candidate was well informed of her correct score from JAMB. Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma had sent a request to JAMB with a different registration number showing a UTME result of aggregate score of 362, with Eng: 98, Phy: 89, Bio: 94, and Che: 81.
“The results she sent differed substantially from the standard JAMB format where she got an appropriate rebuttal stating her real score of 249.
“Besides, a number of red-flags were also highlighted by JAMB officials showing a different date of birth, different Registration Number, Notification of results template that has been discarded since 2021, amongst others.
“It was also evident that even the centre name “Nkemefuna Foundation (Thomas Chidoka Centre for Human Development as it was known before now) used for the examination was also manipulated where the candidate used the old name of the centre (Thomas Chidoka Centre for Human Development) in her own manipulated result sheet.
“In Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma’s submission, she owned up in the presence of her principal, and the Education Secretary that the narration by the JAMB officials was a true and correct description of what transpired.
“She also admitted to have given a manipulated result by herself unaided, using the same phone Airtel Number. According to her, she proceeded to the cybercafe (Prisca Global Computers, Uruagu, Nnewi) where she printed the results she had manipulated.
“The Committee tried to find out the motive behind her action, but Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma said NOTHING. In their own submissions, the Principal Anglican Girls’ Secondary school, Uruagu Nnewi, and the Education Secretary – Diocese of Nnewi (Anglican Communion) expressed shock at what transpired where in their presence, Mmesoma admitted to have manipulated her UTME results, deceiving the school, her immediate family and the State Government.”
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie’s first wife, May Edochie, has returned to social media following the tragic passing of their son, Kambilichukwu.
May, who had been off social media since her 16-year-old son passed away in March 2023, shared her first Instagram post since the tragic incident on Saturday, July 8th.
She posted a photo of herself and her children and, in her caption, paid tribute to her late son and thanked everyone for their love and support during her time of grief.
“Words are not enough to express our gratitude to you all. In all of these ordeals, we believe that this immeasurable loss is heaven’s gain.
When you loose a husband, you are called a widow….. You loose a wife, a widower….
You loose a father, fatherless…. You loose a mother, motherless… You loose both parents, an orphan…
You loose a sibling, “forgotten mourner”….
Other than vilomah which means “against a natural oder”, I cannot find an English word for loosing a child. I do not think there’s any death as intense and painful as loosing one’s child. We are still in inexpressible grief, however, I want you all to know that we are fine by God’s special grace.
Indeed the uncertainty of tomorrow remains a mystery and some occurrences are unforgettable but we just have to find a way to live with them no matter how painful and difficult they are.
The incredible love and support from you all my family, friends and well wishers all around the globe through various means are unimaginable and unconditional. In recent times, we have experienced the most devastating and traumatic circumstances of life but your prayers have kept us going.
My friends and family have been a great pillar and helped me through the process in the most amazing ways. All the brands I represent have been kind and patient. Life left me in a state of resigning myself to fate with a meaningless and overwhelming feeling, but you, my amazing fans, stood by me even in my absence. This love is “God’s grace” and can only be described as both the wonder and awe of serendipity.
We truly appreciate and cannot thank you all enough, and sincerely hope that everything sums up into enabling us stand the tragic loss and panic.
We only have God’s blessings to offer in return and pray that affliction will never rise in your homes in Jesus name. 🙏❤️
It is impossible to forget a child so he’ll always remain the second of my four adorable children. Continue to rest in the bossom of the Almighty my sweet angel, Kambilnachukwu, until we meet again. 🙏💔” She wrote.
Rising Nigerian singer, Oladokun Abimbola Elijah, popularly known as Bayanni, has disclosed that a prophet had previously informed his mother he would become a musician.
The “Ta Ta Ta” crooner claimed that was the major reason his family did not forbid him from pursuing a career in music. He said that the man of God who had given his mother the prophesy when he was a child had instructed her to assist him when he ultimately showed interest.
On a recent edition of Hip TV’s ‘Trending’ program, Bayanni recalled the childhood memory while being interviewed by media personality, KimOprah.
The Mavin signee further stated that before receiving the record contract, Don Jazzy appeared to him four times in his dreams. According to the 26-year-old, he saw himself working with Don Jazzy in the studio and the vision eventually came true after he got signed.
Bayanni said;
“When I told my parents that I was going to do music fully, they didn’t object. They just said, ‘okay’. That was when my mum told me about something that happened when I was little.
She said a prophet told her that there would be a time when I would tell her that I want to do music and she should support me. So, when I told her [I wanted to do music], she let me. She already knew that time would come.”
An anonymous man has sparked reactions online after sharing the disturbing actions of his girlfriend during arguments.
Sharing his predicament on the anonymous message platform, NGL, he revealed that he had been living with his partner for 7 months but she consistently resorts to aggressive slapping and severe physical blows.
According to him, he was almost done with their plans to relocate abroad together and confused on whether to proceed or not given her abusive nature.
Hw wrote;
“I’ve been cohabiting with my girlfriend for about 7 months now. Most times, when we have arguments or issues, she’s quick to slap and hit me hard.”
She tells me I won’t have peace for engaging her in an argument that wasn’t premeditated.
It’s important to note that I’ve never laid my hands on her. One day, during an argument, she hit me thrice with a hanger, causing me injuries.
She even deprives me of sleep and demands that I beg her forcefully. I’ve been working on our travel plans to the UK, and they’re about 90-95% complete.
She will be going with me as a dependent. I would greatly appreciate any advice you have for me regarding this situation.”
Reacting to the story, Chi wrote; “Why would you add such person as your dependant? An abuser? Haaaa. Omo some people no get sense at all or you are under a spell ni? because I don’t understand why you even need people to tell you that this is a no no. So for you to have added her means you both have done court marriage? Abi how does this work? I just feel like giving you a dirty slap myself.”
Kayode commented; “Finished mumu (I can’t even call you a man)”
Popular Nigerian singer, Harrison Okori, professionally known as Harrysong, has stirred reaction with the interesting exchange he had with his mother while on a dinner date at a pricey restaurant.
She was seen inspecting the plate of food that her son served her when he told her to eat, that salad would be brought later, in a video that was shared online.
When she questioned what would happen if she finished her rice before the salad arrived, the musician answered that additional rice would be served.
The elderly woman who did not seem comfortable opined that everything would cost more than N1k but Harrysong explained to his mother that it was a buffet which he paid N30,000 for.
She gasped in shock as she realized what had just been revealed. She asked her son why he did not give her the money so that she would have used it to enjoy at home, but he replied that she should just eat as he will give her N100,000.
Two domestic workers have been captured on video getting into a fight over paternity at their employer’s home, causing a commotion and mayhem.
The women were seen striking one other as someone attempted to separate them.
According to reports, Aunty Oge and Lady B, two employees, got into a quarrel when the former reportedly revealed that one of their boss’s children had a different father than her siblings.
A source said the girl became confused and devastated after hearing Oge’s revelation that the man she believes to be her father is actually not.
This infuriated Lady B, who, as the appointed nanny for the kids, decided to address her colleague about the situation.
Oge allegedly slapped Lady B in the face during the altercation and said, “Who gave you the audacity to confront me? Who gave you the authority to question me?.”
The slap caused both sides to start an extended fight. Someone could be heard saying; “Aunty Oge, you slapped a 50-year-old woman.”
Other domestic workers once it grabbed their attention were compelled to intervene in the heated argument but to no effect.
An African American man has recalled with pain how, as a result of cheating on his lover, he lost everything and became homeless.
He discussed how their grandiose hopes for the future as a marriage fell apart as a result of his infidelity in a video that has gone viral. The homeless guy shared this with a content creator who gave him $500 after he revealed his biggest regret in life.
He explained that he and his girlfriend were supposed to buy a car, house and live together as a family but all that could no longer happen after he cheated.
Tearfully recounting his experience, the guy pleaded with others to avoid making the same mistakes as him by treating women with respect.
He said;
“I say cheating on my girl cos after I cheated on her, I lost everything. So that’s my biggest regret right there.
We talked about buying a house, we talked about buying a car, just living the life together but now look at me, I’ve got nothing, I’ve lost it. If you got a good girl, just love her and cherish her don’t be like me”.
Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has stirred mixed reactions following his sincere prayers for his son as he prepares to move to America.
Kanayo expressed his pride and prayed for his son, who was accepted to a university in the United States of America.
In a video shared on his Instagram page, Kanayo can be seen praying for his son’s well-being. Among his prayer intentions, he specifically requested that his son maintain his identity and orientation as a ‘He‘ in the face of societal pressures.
Kanayo also urged him to uphold the ideals established in him throughout his childhood while stressing the importance of focusing on academic accomplishments rather than tattoos, among other things.
Sharing the video, he wrote;
“America will be proud of you. Your achievements will cause America to celebrate you. You will imbibe the good of the land and eat the good therefore. You will continue to be a HE from Ezinihitte Mbaise in Nigeria. Your focus shall be on your books and job NOT ON TATTOOS. May you never depart from your upbringing. Do not forget God. You shall ever remain on God’s Radar and GPS. Good luck boy.”
