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Damilola Adegbite Celebrates Son’s 1 Year Birthday In A Special Way

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Nollywood Sweetheart, Damilola Adegbite, who now goes by the name – Damilola Adegbite-Attoh threw a party for the children and staff of Osu Children’s Home in Accra, Ghana to celebrate her Son’s Birthday.

She shared photos from the event on social media and captioned one of the photos with ‘Our Baby Brian is one! Osu children’s home, Accra.’

Another stated ‘Showing gratitude to God for our son’s life, we threw a party for the children and staff of Osu children’s home, Accra. We had amazing time!!!’

More Photos Below:

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D’Banj and Don Jazzy Together at 2Face Concert yesterday

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2face Idibia held his Birthday Anniversary Concert – FORTYfied yesterday and it was a star-studded concert.

The event took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

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What had everyone talking was the fact that D’banj and Don Jazzy were spotted together at the event and the Koko Master performed a leaked version of a single he did with 2face -‘I Feel Good’ which was produced by Don Jazzy himself.

The night highest point of the bromance was when Tuface spoke about the two of them:

‘Don Jazzy and D’banj, abeg make una do one more song, just one…. I take God beg una’.

D’banj responded saying, “Sure! It’s going to happen”.

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Don Jazzy, on the other hand, remained silent.

It could only mean two things; its either Don Jazzy is not interested, or just like old times, D’banj is back to doing all the talking for the duo.

Well!

Mikel Obi & Girlfriend Shares Adorable Pictures of Their Twins

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The couple really managed to keep their pregnancy a close secret but they Didn’t Mind sharing photos of their twins with eager fans.

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Mikel’s Russian Girlfriend, Olga revealed that they have named the 5-day old twin girls Mia and Ava.

She posted on Instagram “It’s just been 5 days, but I already can’t imagine my life without you two #pooh3 #pooh4 our precious angels Mia and Ava”

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Actress Rukky Sanda Humiliates A Fan on Instagram

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Nollywood Actress, Rukky Sanda took to her Instagram to humiliate a fan who she claimed says negative stuffs about her.

According to the actress, she would ignore stuffs like this, but she chose to take on this one after her assistant showed her the picture of the fan.

She posted this photo of the fan, who is believed to be Okuyiga Yemisi Semiu :

“When a lame Ugly Ass Perverted Washed Out DirtyAss Hoe Like ds Got Some DUmb Bum shittt to Say About Ur pic ***Can’t help but pity*** usually I don’t even c Ds shittt but when my assistant laughed & showed me Ds one*** I had to give her her few seconds of glory on my page cos am Lit as Foc tonite***”
#FocStardom #ifUaLameAssDirtyHatefulLittleMindedHoe #GetThaFocOuttaMyPage #iJustMightCome4urWeakUglyAss #amFarfromyourusual DONT FUCKING COME AT ME #amReallyNiceMostly but on Somedays I get superNice & be a bitch on your bitchass… Am not that girl fogly”

Celebrities of course receieve hate comments and messages everyday!

Music: B-Red Ft. Akon – Cucumber

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HKN Gang Act, B-Red who spends most of his time during each year in Atlanta GA, hooked up with Konvict Music International Star, Akon to record a fresh Hit Record titled – Cucumber.

Fresh Music, worthy of your Playlist, Enjoy Cucumber! It’s Been Long Awaited.

ENJOY!

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Lace Ft. Reekado Banks & Pasuma – Aiye Miami (Remix)

VIDEO: Lace Ft. Reekado Banks & Pasuma – Aiye Miami (Remix)

“​Afro-pop music star Lace releases the remix of his street-hop hit“Aiye Mami” which was released last year.

The hot remix features Mavin Records act and 2014 Headies “Rookie of the Year” award winner Reekado Banks and iconic indigenous artiste Pasuma. “Aiye Miami” was produced by super talented ace producer, Bazetu Beats and was mixed and mastered by renowned music engineer, Suka Sounds.

The music video for the hit remix was directed by H2G Films.

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VIDEO: MzVee – Hold Me Now

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Delectable Ghanaian Songstress, MzVee follows up her recent release “Abofra” which featured Efya.

She comes on fresh with a new video titled “Hold Me Now“.

Directed by Phamous Philms.

Watch Below:

Comedy Skit: President Buhari Speech Ft. Seyilaw & Francis Odega

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Haha. .Here’s an Hilarious Clip From Seyi Law’s Recently Concluded ‘Fast and Funny’ Comedy Concert!

It’s a stage performance ‘President Buhari’ By Comedian Seyilaw and Francis Odega ‘Mr. Gerrahere’

Enjoy This 3 minute Clip!

ENJOY!

Credits: HipTV/Seyilaw

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10 Nigerian Celebrities And How They Lost Their Virginity

These Nigerian Celebrities have at one time or the other granted interviews, to reveal their first se’xual experience.

Some of them did it consensual, i.e Uche Ogbodo, some where tricked into doing it i.e Ice prince, Peter Okoye of the duo PSquare was seduced, Omotola Jalade lost it to Her Husband – Capt. Ekeinde, Genevieve Got Pregnant at 17. .etc.

Here’s is a compilation of all their interviews, compiled by Lalasticlala.

Read Their Experiences below…

Enjoy The List of 10 Nigerian Celebrities And How They Lost Their Virginity

10. Actress Uche Ogbodo

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..said she lost her virginity at the age of 20. Recounting her experience, she said:

“As I said earlier, I met my first boyfriend at 20. I came from a Christian home and was trained by Christian parents. My father made sure we imbibed the Christian values and this helped me very much in my career as an actress.

I actually thought that as a Nollywood actress I was ripe enough to have a boyfriend and this will make me feel more sophisticated. I did not lose my vir’ginity to an actor, you know.”

“I did not stumble on losing my vir’ginity, I was ready for it and I knew what I was getting into. “I was ready, I felt like I was ready to bring the world down. I felt like whatever it is, bring it on.”

Zahra Buhari Reveals She Lost a Sister To Sickle Cell

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Daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari, Zahra Buhari was unveiled as the Brand Ambassador of SCAF Nigeria on Saturday, 19th September ’15.

Scaf Nigeria, is a non governmental organisation that deals with issues bothering on Sickle Cell.

Zahra, during the unveiling, spoke on how she lost a sister to sickle cell three years ago.

“I lost a sister three years back to sickle cell so I know what it’s like to lose a loved one.” said Zahra

See photos from the unveiling of Zahra as brand ambassador below:

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Diamond Platnumz Finally Unveils Daughter’s Face

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Arguably East Africa’s Biggest Artiste, Diamond Platnumz who welcomed his First Child – a baby girl, Tiffah Platnumz exactly 40 days ago has unveiled the face of his daughter.

While offers to sponsor the unveiling of her face came pouring in, Diamond Platnumz and girlfriend- popular Tanzanian socialite, Zarina Tlale, increased the worth of their baby and asset.

They opened an Instagram account for the cutie and in no time it as gathered over 129,000 followers as at the time of this report.

First, the singer announced that they would wait for 40 days before unveiling her face.

It was a strategic move; he’s Tanzania’s biggest musical export after all, he can pull a stunt like that.
Exactly, Princess Teefah sealed an Endorsement deal done with Tanzania’s largest bank, National Microfinace Bank– it was time to finally unveil little Tiffah.

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Zarina Tlale and Diamond Platnumz are reported to have pocketed about Shs50m (about N5million) from the good deal.

“How Doughnuts And Soft Drinks Brought My Husband And I Together’ – Helen Paul.

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Quite popular female comedienne cum Talk show host, Helen Paul, has revealed how she met and fell in love with her husband of 5 years.

The stunning personality who has had 3 children for her husband shared her interesting story with Sunday SUN.

I met him through my boss where I was formerly working. He was a friend to my boss. While he always saw me as too playful and jumpy, I saw him as too stingy,”

According to Tatafo, the reason she thought her husband was stingy was that whenever he came to the office, he never bothered to buy anything for her and her co-workers unlike her boss’ other friends who were always generous.

“Those days when my boss’ colleagues came visiting, they always reached out to us when leaving. They gave us money which we used to buy doughnuts and soft drinks but my husband never gave us anything.

“He would just wave his hand and say ‘bye bye guys, take care of yourselves’,” she says, mimicking a stern and unfriendly male voice, adding, “So we always saw him as a selfish lawyer.”

SEE ALSO: Helen Paul Slays In African Themed Photoshoot.

However, one day, Tatafo summoned all the courage she could and decided to confront him.

“On that fateful day, I summoned courage and as he was leaving, I told him, ‘sir, you don’t buy us anything any time you come but we really like you. If you can be buying us doughnuts and soft drinks, we would be very grateful’. He started laughing, so I quickly added, ‘sir, it’s not only me o. My colleagues are also involved, so please don’t tell our boss’.”

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Indeed, Tatafo’s move paid off as her future husband laughed it off after which he reached into his pockets and gave them ‘something’ for lunch.

“We were so happy I asked for his phone number which he gave me. And then I gave his number to my friends and we all started calling to thank him. He realised that we really desired the doughnuts and soft drinks so whenever he came by, he would give us money for doughnuts and soft drinks. He never failed to deliver whenever he showed up and we never stopped thanking him. And then one day, he took a good look at me and said ‘baby, I love you’ and the rest is history.”

1500 Islamic Clerics Hired To Pray For Bukola Saraki.

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Followers and loyalties of Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki have reportedly engaged in vigil and fasting following reporst of warrant for his arrest. Punch reports.

One of the conveners of the prayers, Mr. Kayode Yusuf, who is popularly called ‘Maja,’ in an interview with Punch in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on Saturday, said prayer sessions were being held all over the state, especially in the Ilorin metropolis.

He said he had mobilised over 500 Muslim clerics while about 1,000, including the Chief Iman of Ilorin, Mohammad Solihu were praying in different areas in the state for Saraki’s victory.

Yusuf, who is the convener of ‘Maja Elders Forum’, called on President Buhari to intervene and prevent the polity from being over-heated. He expressed the hope that Saraki’s travail would soon be over.

READ ALSO: Bukola Saraki Responds To Arrest Warrant | Read Statement.

Yusuf said:

“We in Kwara are powerless. The only thing we can do is to support him (Saraki) with prayers. We have no money, soldiers, police or any other security apparatus. We are just ordinary citizens of Kwara and Nigeria. But we in Kwara, especially in Ilorin, believe in the power of prayers.

“All of us in Ilorin, including the Chief Imam of Ilorin, are involved in the prayers. Saraki is our leader. He must not come down. Within the short time that he was elevated as the Senate President, we know what we have benefited from him.

“I have mobilised more than 500 Imans and over 1,000 others are praying in different areas. They have been praying and fasting. Even the women are praying for him. Saraki is our benefactor. Even the uneducated do not want anything to happen to Bukola Saraki. They are not sleeping but are also praying. The prayers will last till Saraki’s ordeal is over.”

Toyin Aimakhu’s ‘Husband’ Survives Robbery/Car Crash. (Photo)

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Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu‘s husband, who she’s currently having issues with, Johnson Adeniyi just revealed that he survived a car crash at gunpoint.

It’s apparent the actor was trying to escape from the robbers. He wrote on his Social media page:

SEE ALSO: Toyin Aimakhu Caught Me Flirting – Husband Reveals

“To GOD be the glory…. into ur hands Oh lord I commit my life…. inches away from death at gun point…. I choose to be quiet and thankful

Ebube Nwagbo And Oge Okoye Step Out Looking Sassy. (Photo)

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Nollywood sweethearts, Oge Okoye and Ebube Nwagbo, who are actually bests of friends are spotted in this photo looking all sassy as they both step out for an event in Port Harcourt.

SEE ALSO: Hotness Defined! Ini Edo, Ebube Nwagbo And Rukky Sanda Pose Together. (Photos)

Their style though! It’s off the charts! It’s like out of this world! Lol. I hope I’m not overrating this though.

Her Royal Highness! Annie Idibia Glitters For 2Face’s Fortyfied Concert. (Photo)

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So today, 20th of September, 2015 is quite a huge day for music mogul, 2Face Idibia as he has his fortifyed concert today. While many put on their best look for the tremendous event, his wife, Annie, made sure she wasn’t left out as she dressed to murder the show.

SEE ALSO: Annie Idibia Shares Loved Up Photos With 2face As He Celebrates 40th Birthday

The gorgeous actress and mother of three’s dress is styled by popular celebrity stylist, Swanky Jerry, and her flawless make up was done by Caroline Danjuma.

She slayed the look! You can tell she’s a proud wife!

Ex-Super Eagles Defender, Taribo West Admits to Using Juju To Play & Win Matches

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41 year old Ex-Super Eagles Defender, Taribo West who was popularly known for his ‘Green’ Dreads has come out to admit he contacted herbalists to help him play better than his colleagues and even sometimes win matches for the country and his various clubs.

In his words:

“Of course yes (I was involved). I don’t know why people decline to talk about their involvement with charms,” he admitted.

“Football has to do with a lot of powers. When there are big events, you look at the stadium, you see people, fans invoking all kinds of things; magicians are there, voodooists are there.”

Speaking further, Taribo said, ‘In my playing days, when I was ignorant, I used to get some mallams and babalawos (traditional doctors) to make charms for us, which we took to (national) camp. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn’t.

‘In some clubs, before every game, the president or leader of the club will give you a lucky charm to play with. They will tell you to put it in your boots or socks and play. It’s their superstitious belief; that it can help them win matches.

‘There are some coaches who are connected to African magicians and soothsayers from Senegal, Burkina Faso, Zaire or even Nigeria. These people are consulted to give these coaches results of games even before the matches are played.

‘These people see strange things and they can tell you with their magic and charms, what the outcome of a match will be. People believe and use it. It works for those who believe in it. I saw it, I experienced it, I was with players that used it and I used it. So, why are people denying it? There are charms and rituals in football. It still exists,’ he revealed.

Explaining his meeting with God and quitting occultism after meeting a female pastor, Patience Ikemefuna, Taribo said,

‘God used her to change my life and ever since, my life has never been the same. I’m grateful to her.
‘When I had an encounter with God and I became born again, I discovered that these powers were powerless. It was an avenue to collect money from us. There are lots of voodoo practices in football. If you are not with God, you have to be with the devil; with the devil they come with everything,’ he reeled.

Uche Jombo Resumes Acting

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It’s been two weeks since Uche Jombo Rodriguez returned to Nigeria and right now the Beautiful Mother of one has resumed work on a movie set.

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Sources say the actress has been spotted on a movie set barely three months after the delivery of her first child with hubby, Kenny Rodriguez.

Further investigation revealed that Uche is currently on the set of which also star Tana Adelana, Kenneth Okonkwo and Chika Okpala amongst others.

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The movie is directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka.

Photos: Actress Chacha Eke Celebrates Daughter on Her Birthday

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Beautiful Nollywood actress, ChaCha Eke-Faani and her movie producer husband, Austin Faani are celebrating their daughter, Kamara Faani who turned 2 yesterday, September 19.

Check below the adorable photos of the cute toddler her proud parents just released. ChaCha shared the photos with the caption:

“On The 19th Of September..This Angel Came Forth..& Perfection Is What She Represents!..God Am Thankful..Miss.K Is 2years Old Today,”

See Beautiful Photos Below:

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The Ban on my Song, Makes Little or No Difference – Singer, Reminisce

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Reminisce has finally made a remark on the Ban on his Hit Single – ‘Tesojue by the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission.

Speaking recently to Punch, The Local Rapper explained that the bank does not in any way affect his career. He also suggested that the NBC should hire people who understand the Industry.

SEE ALSO: Music: Reminisce – Gboriduro

In his words:

“I think NBC should try to hire people that understand the industry because abroad, they also have these laws but once the radio version is clean, they do not disturb the artistes.

They should create a screening board that would check our works and inform us of the ones they feel are not for public consumption.

“It is not fair that they make us go through the process of creating a hit song, and shooting the video with millions and they later tell us the song is banned.

What have they been doing since? They should consider us too because we spend a lot of money putting these works together.

As for me, it has minimal effects but I am sure that there are a lot of people out there that it really affects.

SEE ALSO: ‘I Don’t See Reminisce as A Competitor’ – Olamide

He also added that, ‘The ban on my song, Tesojue, actually makes little or no difference. The song was released last year and it enjoyed airplay towards the end of last year and early this year. I am not someone who often goes to a radio station with my songs, so the effect is very minimal.

‘Although it is very disappointing, it has little or no effect on my career or creative flow…But whenever I submit my songs to radio stations, I make sure they are clean. For those that are not clean, I make sure I re-record them and edit the vulgar part for public consumption on the radio,’he said.

‘I Don’t Want An Ugly Man As My Husband’ – Nollywood Actress Yvonne Jegede

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Delectable Nollywood Actress, Yvonne Jegede, is one Lady who is indeed beautiful and endowed, her charm can cause commotion for many definitely because of her body structure.

Sources close to the actress say she is a very accommodating lady who loves to see people around her happy.

Speaking to Encomium recently, the actress revealed her ideal type of man, saying she can never take an ugly man as husband, no matter what.

“I don’t even know what it is any more. But I think people at different ages have different perception in respect of what an ideal man is.

“He should be more intelligent than myself. I need somebody I can learn from him. He should also be able to take care of himself. That’s an ideal man for me. He should not be ugly,” she said.

“I Love You” – Sean Tizzle Replies Basketmouth

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Difference Entertainment Artiste, Sean Tizzle has responded to Comedian Basketmouth after he was quoted saying he doesn’t like the artist.

Apparently, Basketmouth claimed Sean Tizzle charged him a ridiculous amount of money for a gig he invited Tizzle to even after He He helped the artiste thrice.

He was quoted by HipTV Saying:

‘I called on Sean Tizzle and he was charging me a certain amount of money, I didn’t know if it was him or his management that charged me, but I don’t care, I had to tell my team to blacklist his name on any of my shows’.

I called on Olamide who’s even a more buzzing act, and he said I can pay him anything I feel like, and he didn’t even ask of his money until way after the show before I paid him’.

Sean Tizzle took to Twitter to subtly reply the Comedian. See Below:

11 Nigerian Entertainers Who Died Before the Age of 40

Nigerian superstar singer, 2face Idibia clocked 40 years yesterday. While the Hypertek boss is aging gracefully, some other entertainers were not so lucky to have seen 4 decades alive.

NET profiles 11 Nigerian entertainers who died before they attained the age of 40… May Their Gentle souls continue to Rest Peacefully In The Bossom of the lord… Amen

10. Dagrin

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Promising rapper, Olaitan Olanipekun better known as Dagrin left his family, fans and colleagues devastated when he gave up the ghost on April 22, 2010, 8 days after he was involved in a ghastly car accident in front of Alakara Police Station, off Agege motor road, Mushin, Lagos.

Dagrin left behind a blossoming career and heartbroken parents. A biopic titled Ghetto Dreamz has since been produced to celebrate the Ogun state born rapper. Dagrin was barely 23 at the time of his death.

Comedy Skit: Prayer Warrior

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Here’s Episode 37 Skit off Mark Angel’s Comedy Series Titled – ‘We Shall Eat‘. But we call it the Prayer Warrior.

ENJOY This Epic 2 minute Skit and Be sure to Check on YabaLeftOnline.com For New Updates.

ENJOY!

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Music: Iyanya Ft Olamide – Turn it Up (Prod. Spellz)

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Waddup!

Today is Iyanya’s Album Release Date and We served you a track – ‘Okamfor’ Featuring Lil Kesh Off The Album.

The Made Men Music Group frontier has had a successful year with his consistency in dishing out one outstanding piece of music after the other. We Applaud Iyanya For That.

Well, to you all folks anticipating its release, the wait is over! Go Grab Your Copy in any store close to you, and of course your digital download platform.

Enjoy This Piece – ‘Turn it Up‘ Featuring YBNL Olamide

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VIDEO: Iyanya Ft. Lil Kesh – Okamfo

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Yeah! Your Favourite Entertainment Blog served you with the Audio of ‘Okamfo‘ Featuring Lil Kesh Off Applaudise Album yesterday even before the album release which is today.

So here comes the Official Video which is gigged to push the track further.

I’m Officially in love with this Track, So if you haven’t DOWNLOADED The Audio, GET IT HERE

Applaudise Album now out! go get your copy today!

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‘I don’t like Sean Tizzle, and Here’s Why’ – Basketmouth

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Arguably Nigeria’s Best Comedian, Basketmouth has explained why he does not like Difference Entertainment Artiste, Sean Tizzle.

When asked who his favorite Nigerian act was, he revealed his Best act and stated he doesn’t like Sean Tizzle.
The comedian also revealed what really transpired between himself and the ‘Sho le’ hit maker.

Basketmouth whose real names are Bright Okpocha disclosed he helped the singer with about three shows in December, 2014 but when he called him for a gig a few months after, Tizzle charged him a ridiculous amount of money.

He said, ‘I called on Sean Tizzle and he was charging me a certain amount of money, I didn’t know if it was him or his management that charged me, but I don’t care, I had to tell my team to blacklist his name on any of my shows’.

Basket also reminisced how he once called upon the services of Olamide who agreed to perform without any trouble,

‘I called on Olamide who’s even a more buzzing act, and he said I can pay him anything I feel like, and he didn’t even ask of his money until way after the show before I paid him’

The comedian also disclosed that Flavour, Wizkid and others will be performing at his upcoming show ‘Lord of the Ribs’.

Mikel Obi’s Fiancee Olga Celebrates Birth Of Their Twins.

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So, many of you were speculating who could have been Mikel Obi‘s baby mama? Well, it turns out to be his Russian fiancee, Olga Diyachenko.

The joyful and proud mum shared this adorable photo of their twins.

She wrote:

SEE ALSO: John Obi Mikel Reportedly Welcomes Twins

It’s just been 5 days, but I already can’t imagine my life without you two �� #pooh3 #pooh4 our precious angels Mia and Ava”

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Congratulations to them.

Bukola Saraki Responds To Arrest Warrant | Read Statement.

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In line with reports of the warrant of arrest issued against Senate President Bukola Saraki, he has replied the motive by the officials with a statement.

Read:

Following the development in the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) today, Friday, September 18, 2015 when the Tribunal chose to ignore the subsisting order of a Federal High Court by sitting, we hereby state our position as follows:

1. While the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, had stated and maintains that he is ready to submit himself to due process of the law on any issue concerning him, he also believes he has an inalienable right to resort to the same judiciary for protection when he feels his fundamental rights are about to be infringed upon.
2. It is for this reason that Dr. Saraki, having satisfied himself that the case filed by the CCB and the manner in which the case was filed show that he will not be given justice, resorted to the Federal High Court for the determination of the issues of competence of the prosecutor as well as compliance with the procedure stipulated in the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act.

3. The Federal High Court on Thursday, September 17, 2015, therefore ordered that the all parties in the case should appear before it on Monday, September 21, 2015. The implication of this ruling by a Court of competent jurisdiction is that the sitting today has been overtaken by event. It is for this reason that Dr. Saraki chose to go about with his normal official schedule.

4. Today at the Tribunal, Counsel to the Senate President, Mr. M. A. Mahmud (SAN), raised a motion stating that there is a pending constitutional matter before the Federal High Court to be decided on Monday and that the Tribunal should hold the trial until the constitutional matter is disposed of.

5. We are however dismayed that the Tribunal chose to disregard the order of the Federal High Court and the motion to suspend hearing till Monday when all parties are expected to argue their positions on the constitutional matter.

6. It is also a surprise to us that despite the application by the lead counsel to the Senate President that he will produce Dr. Saraki on Monday and the personality of the person involved as the Number three man in the country, the Tribunal insisted on issuing a warrant of arrest as if its intention is simply to embarrass Dr. Saraki. We are not unmindful of the fact that the Tribunal is acting under political influence and external pressure. This is dangerous to our democracy.

7. The conduct of the Tribunal today left nobody in doubt that it cannot do justice on the matter before it. It is also clear that today’s decision is an abuse of the rule of law which portends danger to our judicial system. The Tribunal has equally set a bad precedent in the way and manner it conducted itself during the proceedings.

8. We want to emphasise the fact that this is not part of any war against corruption but using state institutions to fight political opponents and seeking to achieve through the back door what some people cannot get through democratic process.

9. We need to caution here that in a desperate bid to settle political scores and nail imaginary enemies, we should not destroy our democratic institutions and heat the polity for selfish reasons. Let us all learn from history.

9. The Senate President is a law abiding citizen who will not do anything to undermine the judicial process and authority. However, Dr. Saraki will always act to protect his fundamental human rights.

End

Signed

Yusuph Olaniyonu
Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to the Senate President.

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