“I spoke with Murphy Afolabi 30 minutes before his death” – Actor Adekola Tijani tearfully recounts as he hints late colleague might have had a premonition about his death (Video)

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May 16, 2023

Popular media personality, Nedu, has taken a swipe a ladies who parade themselves as independent but depend on men to foot their bills.

Speaking in the latest episode of his Honest Bunch podcast, Nedu stated that many of these self-proclaimed “independent ladies” are actually mistresses of married men who finance their lavish lifestyles.

He further mentioned that some women receive money from multiple men, which they then use to start their businesses.

However, he acknowledged that there are women who genuinely work hard to achieve success without help from any man.

“Forget all this one that ladies are saying, ‘I’m independent’. My aunty, for you to open that shop, you collected money from five different men. And you are calling yourself independent. You are not.

“You should not be in that category. There are hard working ladies who toil and hustle for contracts. And when people want to disturb them, ‘You’ll have to sleep with me.’ They walk out of the office.” He said.

Watch him speak below.

Nedu reveals the type of women that can be categorized as independent pic.twitter.com/rvhC0aaT9N

— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) May 15, 2023

In other news, popular Nigerian comedienne and brand influencer, Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, better known as Kiekie, has revealed why she does not post pictures of her husband on her social media accounts.

The mother of one disclosed this in a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo.

According to her, her social media accounts are primarily for business purposes, and since her husband is not part of her business, she prefers to keep him out of the spotlight.

“I don’t share my husband on Instagram not because I’m hiding him but because my Instagram is a business Instagram. My husband is not part of my business. He doesn’t collect a salary. What ‘consine’ him?” She said.

“You are living in poverty if you have less that N500k in all your accounts” – Daddy Freeze tells Nigerians

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May 16, 2023

Nigerian media personality, Daddy Freeze, has opined that any Nigerian who has less than N500,000 in all of their bank accounts combined is living in poverty.

Freeze made this submission during a recent Instagram live session he hosted. He said only those residing in a remote village are exempted from his stats.

According to him, anyone living in the major cities in Nigeria, particularly Lagos, Abuja and Port-Harcourt, with a total balance of N500k across all of their bank accounts is living below the poverty line in Nigeria.

The controversial on-air personality explained that they are poor because 500k cannot afford a good life in those cities.

Watch him speak below,

In other news, a Nigerian woman has reportedly fallen out of love with her husband after he sponsored her nursing education in the United Kingdom.

According to a UK-based Nigerian lawyer @BolanleCole who shared the incident on Twitter, the woman recently informed her husband that she is no longer in love with him.

She also expressed her desire to end the marriage because she does not want to be in a loveless relationship, despite her husband’s support for her and her family.

He tweeted;

“Am No Longer in Love. Nigerian Woman Laments, Loses Interest in Husband after He Sponsored Her to the UK. The lady said she can’t explain why she does not love her husband anymore but would not want to remain in a marriage where there is no love. She appealed to people to advise her on what to do.

“The woman said it was her husband who told her to study nursing in Nigeria and partly sponsored her studies. The nurse added that he also catered for her needs and that of her family and was responsible for doing her travel documents. Things are happening.”

“Why you should stop over-hyping Hilda Baci” – Actress, Esther Nwachukwu tells Nigerians (Video)

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May 16, 2023

Nollywood actress, Esther Nwachukwu has opined that the 27-year-old Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, who broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual, was being overhyped.

Hilda, from Akwa Ibom State, broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual on Monday, May 15, after she smashed the previous record of 87 hours and 45 minutes set by Indian chef Lata Tondon in 2019.

After four days of cooking non-stop, Hilda set a new Guinness World Record of 100 hours for the longest cooking time by an individual as she ended the cooking marathon on Monday night, May 15.

Her achievement was widely celebrated by Nigerians, including President Muhammadu Buhari and President-elect Bola Tinubu.

However, in a video shared on her Instagram page, actress Nwachukwu expressed her opinion that Hilda was being excessively praised.

According to her, Hilda’s accomplishment was not exceptional, as there are other Nigerians, including herself, who are capable of achieving the same feat.

“So, guys, it’s not only Hilda who knows how to cook. You guys are just praising Hilda. What did she even do? What did Hilda Baci do that you guys are praising her as if she’s the only person who knows how to cook in this world?

“Do you know that we have people in this country who know how to cook even more [than Hilda]? We can stand for 100 hours or even longer and cook nonstop. And that’s me. I can stand for millions of hours and cook non-stop,” she said.

Watch video below,

“I did it!” – Rema elated as he achieves 3-year dream of shutting down a concert in India (video)

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May 16, 2023

Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has shared his excitement at achieving his goal of headlining a concert in India.

The Mavin singer, who is currently on his much-anticipated Indian Tour, took to social media to share a video of an old interview where he spoke about his dream to shut down India.

In the interview he granted in 2020, Rema had questioned why Nigerian artistes are not breaking into the music scene in India, like they are doing in Europe and America.

He added that he wants to take Afrobeats to the next level and expressed his desire to conquer India with his music.

“You see Afrobeats, I want to take it to the next level. I want us to get into the India zone. Why can’t we shut down India?” he passionately said in the interview.

Three years after the interview, the 23-year-old singer, known for his hit song “Calm Down”, has achieved the impressive feat of selling out a concert in Delhi, India.

Videos of the concert have been shared on the internet, and it’s evident that he captivated his Indian fans with his electrifying performance.

Sharing a video mash-up of the interview alongside scenes from the concert, Rema expressed gratitude to those who believed in his dream and Indians for the love and support he received in the country.

“3 years later I did it! Thank you India for your overwhelming love & my heart to those who BELIEVED,” he wrote.

The singer is set to shut down Mumbai on Saturday and Hyderabad on Sunday, following his energetic performance in Delhi last weekend.

See his post below,

3 years later I did it! Thank you India for your overwhelming love & my heart to those who BELIEVED. ✊🏾🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/zfAtfDUFDh

— REMA (@heisrema) May 15, 2023

Ghanaian Influencer, Hajia4Reall extradited to the US for alleged $2 million romance scam

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May 16, 2023

Ghanaian socialite and social media influencer, Mona Faiz Montrage, also known as Hajia4Reall, has been extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States over her alleged involvement in a $2 million romance scam.

The 30-year-old, who was arrested in the UK on Friday, November 11, appeared in Manhattan federal court on Monday, May 15, for her alleged participation in a series of romance schemes targeting older individuals who lived alone.

Federal prosecutors claim that Montrage, along with a group of con artists from West Africa, carried out a long-running operation spanning from 2013 to 2019. The scammers assumed fake identities and utilized various communication channels, including emails, texts, and social media messages, to deceive their targets into believing they were in relationships with them.

Once trust was established, the victims were coerced into making money transfers under false pretenses, such as assisting with gold transportation, resolving fictitious FBI investigations, or supporting fake US Army officers in Afghanistan.

One specific case highlighted in court documents involved Montrage allegedly persuading a victim to send $89,000 through 82 wire transfers, claiming the funds would support her father’s farm in Ghana. The victim was further deceived with a tribal marriage certificate, leading them to believe they were married after a series of phone conversations conducted using Montrage’s real identity.

Prosecutors also allege that she received money from several other victims who were swindled by scammers within her network.

In total, Montrage amassed $2 million in funds that the group fraudulently obtained from victims, which were deposited into bank accounts she held in the Bronx and elsewhere, including one opened in the name of 4Reall Designs, a purported clothing company. She then allegedly laundered the stolen money to other members of the criminal enterprise, as stated in the indictment.

Manhattan US Attorney Damian Williams emphasized the devastating impact of such romance scams, particularly on older Americans. “These scams can be both financially and emotionally devastating for vulnerable victims.” He said.

Williams praised the efforts of law enforcement partners in apprehending Montrage and ensuring she faces justice in the United States.

Montrage has been charged with wire fraud, money laundering, receipt of stolen money, and conspiracy. If convicted on the top charge, she could face up to 20 years in prison.

During her court appearance, Montrage pleaded not guilty and was expected to be released on home detention to her aunt’s residence in New Jersey in the coming days on a $500,000 bond.

She will be monitored through GPS tracking using an ankle monitor, as confirmed by her lawyer and the prosecutor’s office.

“There are so many times I felt the Lord had forsaken me” – Nigerian lady shares her testimony as she finally gets married

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May 16, 2023

A Nigerian woman, identified as ToniaGold Agim, has taken to social media to rejoice as she finally gets married to her heartthrob.

Tonia, in a post shared on Facebook, shared the testimony of how God put her mockers to shame and blessed her with a husband.

For years, she was humiliated by her family and friends because of her single status, and she despised attending family occasions because of the questions she would be asked. Fortunately, she has finally tied the knot.

She shared lovely photos of herself and her husband, with the caption,

“There are times when I gave up, there are times I felt left out, there are times I smile outside and sober in my closed door. And there are so many times I felt the lord has forsaken me and refuse to turn to my page,” she wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

I can’t forget when I changed direction just to avoid some certain person cos of a particular question I hate “Tonia how far wen we go come chop rice mtchewwww”

I will go home and say God will u continue to sit and watch your daughter been mocked, I say my God that question is for u thou not me

I stopped going to family house cos I knw mom will be like TIM how far? You knw that kind of how far na. But I refuse to be desperate, I refuse to get scared, I refuse to stop believing.

“I ask for a man he gave me a husband. I asked for testimony he blessed me with the one that my enemies are testifying on my behalf, funny right? but God did it.

Here I am a MRS. A beautiful Wife. Thanks for all the disappointment cos they brought me to my TESTIMONY!!

Indeed love is a beautiful thing and I have found love. Your girl has found love.

I pray my marriage bring forth blessings to all single ladies believing in God, especially my very own. Just keep trusting God and he will make everything beautiful in his own time.”

See her post below,

“Why I don’t post my husband on social media” – Comedienne, Kiekie (Video)

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May 16, 2023

Popular Nigerian comedienne and brand influencer, Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, better known as Kiekie, has revealed why she does not post pictures of her husband on her social media accounts.

The mother of one disclosed this in a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo.

According to her, her social media accounts are primarily for business purposes, and since her husband is not part of her business, she prefers to keep him out of the spotlight.

“I don’t share my husband on Instagram not because I’m hiding him but because my Instagram is a business Instagram. My husband is not part of my business. He doesn’t collect a salary. What ‘consine’ him?” She said.

Speaking on why she decided to unveil him when they welcomed their baby, she added,

“But I’m pregnant and I wanted to share it, it’s not me that ‘pregnant’ by myself. It was a collaboration and he’s alive and we’re not fighting so why not. So when we had the baby and were going to do Thanksgiving, it was a family.

“But before you see him again, it will be a while. Only maybe if we born another child again sha…cause my birthday is MY birthday. I don’t see the need to post him on his birthday because he’s not even on Instagram.

“So the person I want to wish didn’t dey there. So I should now be wishing him for you…why? He’s in my bed. He sleeps there. ‘Sweerie happy birthday to you’. Why do I have to go and tell millions of human beings that he’s doing a birthday?”

Watch video below,

Actor, Murphy Afolabi laid to rest (photos/video)

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May 16, 2023

Popular Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi has been laid to rest at his residence in Ikorodu, Lagos State.

The thespian, who died on Sunday, May 14, a few days after his 49th birthday, was laid to rest amid tears on Monday evening, May 15.

His body was retrieved from the Isolo mortuary, where it had been deposited, and taken to Ikorodu, where it was interred according to Islamic rites.

His funeral was well attended by his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry.

See photos from his burial below:

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In other news, Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of yet another popular actor, Chikezie Uwazie, in the United States.

The veteran was one of the top actors in the Nigerian film industry in the 2000s before he relocated to the United States seven years ago.

One of his colleagues, Obey Etok Chima, who confirmed the devastating news, said he died after a second brain surgery.

“I can’t believe I’m posting this. I can’t imagine am posting this. Chikezie Uwazie goneeeee. After a 2nd brain surgery. Gini na emezi. Am so shocked to get this news this evening. Just got this from our IMSU alumni platform. I thought you told me you were going to the states for greener pastures. You promised to come back some years back but I didn’t see you. Can’t believe you are gone but God knows best. Rest on Chyko,” she wrote.

EFCC re-arrests Mompha on alleged N6bn money laundering

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May 16, 2023

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have rearrested popular Nigerian socialite Ismaila Mustapha, better known as Mompha.

The anti-graft agency confirmed the development to Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, May 15, 2023.

The EFCC counsel, Suleiman Suleiman, informed the court that the prosecution, in collaboration with its international partners, had secured the arrest of Mompha.

“The prosecution would like to bring to the knowledge of my lord that, in collaboration with our international partners, we have been able to apprehend the defendant. We plan to take him into custody and produce him before the court,” Suleiman said.

Justice Mojisola Dada, thereafter, adjourned the case until July 3 for the continuation of the trial.

In a statement, the commission mentioned that during a hearing on Mompha’s case on June 10, 2022, it informed the court that Mompha possessed another passport, aside from the one submitted to the court as part of his bail conditions.

The commission also informed the court that Mompha had used the same passport to travel from Ghana to Dubai on April 11, 2022, via Emirates Airlines, in violation of the court order.

Consequently, Justice Dada revoked the N25 million bail variation granted to Mompha and issued a bench warrant for his arrest due to his failure to appear in court.

Due to Mompha’s continued absence and the inability of both the prosecution and the defense to produce him in court, Justice Dada ordered on September 22, 2022, that the trial would continue in absentia.

On January 22, 2022, the EFCC had arraigned Mompha and his company, Ismalob Global Investment, on an eight-count charge of N6 billion laundering, to which he pleaded not guilty.

“This is too much for me daddy, wake up” – Actor, Murphy Afolabi’s daughter mourns (Video)

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May 16, 2023

Nollywood actor Murphy Afolabi’s daughter, Fathia Ayomide Afolabi, has taken to social media to mourn his demise.

The thespian died on Sunday, May 14, 2023, from injuries he sustained from falling down in the bathroom of his house in Ikorodu, Lagos State, and will be laid to rest on Monday evening, May 15.

Taking to TikTok to pay tribute to her late father, Fathia shared a video collage of some of their beautiful moments together.

Sharing the video, the bereaved daughter noted that her father’s death still feels unreal and wished for him to wake up.

“I still can’t believe it, daddy please wake up. This is too much for me, daddy,” she wrote.

Watch video below,

In other news, Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of yet another popular actor, Chikezie Uwazie, in the United States.

The veteran was one of the top actors in the Nigerian film industry in the 2000s before he relocated to the United States seven years ago.

One of his colleagues, Obey Etok Chima, who confirmed the devastating news, said he died after a second brain surgery.

“I can’t believe I’m posting this. I can’t imagine am posting this. Chikezie Uwazie goneeeee. After a 2nd brain surgery. Gini na emezi. Am so shocked to get this news this evening. Just got this from our IMSU alumni platform. I thought you told me you were going to the states for greener pastures. You promised to come back some years back but I didn’t see you. Can’t believe you are gone but God knows best. Rest on Chyko,” she wrote.

“I will forgive him and keep my home” – Nigerian women say they won’t leave their husbands if he impregnates another woman

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May 16, 2023

A significant number of Nigerian women have said they won’t leave their marriage if their husbands impregnate another woman.

They stated this in response to a question raised by one Charks Man in a relationship and marriage group on Facebook.

“Will you leave your marriage because your husband impregnated another woman outside?” Charks asked.

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Surprisingly, many women said it is not a deal breaker for them if their husbands cheat on them and even impregnate another woman.

According to them, they won’t walk out of their marriages and abandon everything they have built with their husbands.

One Precious Jera said she will forgive her husband because nobody is infallible.

“I will not leave my home. I will forgive him and love him. There is no limit to forgiveness. No one is perfect. I will keep my home. That is already punishment for him,” she said.

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In other news, a newlywed Nigerian woman has narrated how she was in a serious long-distance relationship when she met her husband.

Sharing their story she revealed that he had called and requested a meeting, she assumed it was for business purposes because she was a jewelry seller.

She informed him that she was seeing someone else when he showed up at her place and expressed his affection to her but he persisted on taking a chance and said she wouldn’t have a lasting connection with her partner.

As it turns out, she ultimately gave in to him after she and her partner began to argue, and on November 24, 2021, after she had split up with her ex, her husband proposed.

Hilda Baci completes 100 hours of marathon cooking

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May 15, 2023

Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci has exceeded the 96-hour goal and set a 100-hour record and counting.

Hilda had originally planned to finish at 4 PM today, surpassing the previous record holder for the “longest cooking marathon by an individual” with a 96-hour run.

Recall that the 27-year-old from Akwa Ibom state broke the record on Monday morning, May 15, after surpassing the previous record of 87 hours and 45 minutes set by Lata Tondon of India in 2019.

If Chef Hilda is confirmed by the Guinness World records after hitting the 100th hour, she would surpass Lata Tondon, an Indian chef who currently holds the record with 87 hours and 45 minutes of record-breaking continuous cooking.

Currently, spectators at the cook-a-thon competition at the Amore Gardens in Lekki are uploading videos of themselves applauding the young chef and congratulating her on reaching the milestone.

Watch the moment she hit the 100th hour below;

“It gives me great joy to see Nigerian Afrobeats artistes making waves overseas” – Eldee

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May 15, 2023

Ace Nigerian singer turned realtor, Lanre Dabiri, popularly known as Eldee the Don, has stated that it gives him great pride and satisfaction to see artists from the current generation of Afrobeats thrive and get recognition throughout the world.

The US-based songwriter who stated this while speaking in an interview with Hip TV, noted that it is like a father watching his child become successful.

Eldee claims to be in awe of the international waves that the current generation of Nigerian artists are creating.

He also discussed a recent family vacation to five different European nations, during which he saw that Afrobeats music was becoming increasingly popular in non-black communities.

He said;

“You know, the father who has watched a child become very very successful. That’s how it [Afrobeats artists’ growth] feels to me. Nothing gives me more joy.

Recently, actually last year, we went on a family vacation to Europe. We went to five countries. Every single city that we were in, even in Venice where maybe there were only like, two other black people.

We were the only black family in the whole of Venice. We enter the stores and they are playing Afrobeats. From Rema to Joeboy to Fireboy to Burna Boy to Wizkid to Davido to Tiwa Savage everywhere.

We were in Paris listening to the radio, to Latin radio and they were playing Afrobeats. Some of this stuff is mind-blowing if you know what was happening in Nigeria in 1995 or 1997 to 1998. It’s mind-blowing because in Nigeria then you couldn’t hear our own music on Nigerian radio.”

“The policeman was drunk when he hit the car and provoked the singer” – Seun Kuti’s manager says

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May 15, 2023

Popular Nigerian singer, Seun Kuti’s manager, Ayo Moses has narrated what happened on the day the slapped a policeman on Lagos’ third mainland bridge.

Ayo, who spoke exclusively to Potpourri on the phone, stated that Seun Kuti was provoked into physically attacking the cop by the officer.

In his words;

“On the said day, Seun was driving with his family on the third mainland bridge, when he was suddenly hit from behind, by a police truck being driven by an officer who was reportedly drunk. This act from the officer led Seun’s daughter into a sudden shock, as she was visibly shaken by the hit. So, this made Seun pursue the truck, double-crossed it and forced it to a stop. When the police officer got down from the truck, instead of apologizing, he was arguing with Seun, which provoked him to slap the officer.”

Ayo wanted Nigerians to understand that Seun was a human being and that anybody would have reacted in the same way if their family was in danger.

He cautioned police officers against thinking that just because they wear uniforms, they are untouchable.

“People should realize that men on uniforms also provoke civilians. Immunity is no excuse for impunity,” he added.

According to Ayo, Seun Kuti, who has been moved to the State CID officer in Yaba, would be represented in court by seasoned attorney and human rights campaigner Femi Falana.

Burna Boy opens up on why he abandoned his football career for music

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May 15, 2023

Grammy-award-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has disclosed that football was his early career choice.

He claimed that he was an excellent goalkeeper and he switched to music because he “didn’t feel important” when playing football.

This was revealed by Burna Boy during a conversation with British-Nigerian media personality Julie Adenuga.

Burna stated that he did not want to spend the rest of his life being a goalie and that he thought the squad would be OK without him.

He said;

“I love football. I was good at playing football but the wickedest thing was that I was good at goalkeeping. That’s why I just stopped because [goalkeeping] was dead.

I didn’t feel so important. I just didn’t feel like I was needed like that. I felt like without me the team will still be alright. I don’t want to spend my life like that.”

In other news, popular Nigerian singer and activist, Folarin Falana, otherwise known as Falz, recently underwent knee surgery in the UK.

The “Bop Daddy” star disclosed this in a video posted on his Instagram page on Wednesday evening, May 10th.

According to him, he sustained a knee injury while playing football in November 2022, and after consultation, he was informed that he needed to undergo knee surgery.

He flew to the UK where the surgery was successfully performed on him. Taking to his Instagram page on Wednesday, he shared a video of himself in the hospital and gave a detailed account of his pre and post-surgery experience.

America imposes ban on some individuals for undermining 2023 general elections

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May 15, 2023

The Secretary of State of the United States of America, Antony Blinken has confirmed the nation’s steadfast dedication to supporting Nigeria as it bans some people for compromising the 2023 elections.

This declaration was made about a year after the US administration had pledged to impose visa restrictions on anybody who incited violence during the 2023 general election in Nigeria.

Blinken also disclosed that the US government had placed limits on some people who caused damage to the 2023 presidential election in a tweet posted on his official Twitter account on May 15, 2023.

He tweeted’

“We have imposed visa restrictions on specific individuals who undermined the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 elections. We remain committed to supporting Nigerian aspirations to strengthen democracy and rule of law.”

See his post below,

We have imposed visa restrictions on specific individuals who undermined the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 elections. We remain committed to supporting Nigerian aspirations to strengthen democracy and rule of law.

— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) May 15, 2023

Michael Gonzales, America’s Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, gave the warning on May 17, 2022, during a global conference at John Hopkins University in the United States.

“Who you be?” – Fans slam Speed Darlington for reportedly asking them to pay N5,000 to take pictures with him (video)

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May 15, 2023

Controversial Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington recently engaged in a war of words with some shoppers at a supermarket in the Ajah area of Lagos state.

A video circulating on social media shows the singer engaging in a verbal altercation with the shoppers at a mall.

It was gathered that the fans spotted Speed Darlington in the supermarket and approached him for a picture, due to his celebrity status. However, he allegedly demanded a fee of N5,000 for a picture with him.

This seemingly infuriated the shoppers who lambasted him for his audacity to demand money for a simple photograph. They also berated him and questioned his relevance and identity in the society.

As tension escalated in the supermarket, Speed Darlington, known for his uncouth speech, didn’t hold back in insulting the fans as well.

Watch the fight below,

A while back, Speed opined that renting a property rather than buying one in a foreign country is a better option.

In his opinion, owning a home in a different state or area would make it more difficult to leave immediately in the event of unanticipated circumstances.

He suggested that renting a house would be a better choice for a non-native resident than purchasing land.

“Have you ever left the comfort of your home to support your friend’s business?” – Teddy A tackles ‘fake souls’ supporting Hilda Baci

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May 15, 2023

Big Brother Naija star and singer, Tope Adenibuyan, popularly known as Teddy A, has tackled people who went out of their way to show support for Nigerian celebrity chef and blogger, Hilda Baci.

This comes after hundreds of people trooped to Amore Garden in Lekki, Lagos, to support Hilda Baci on her quest to break the Guinness World record for the longest-cooking time by an individual.

Reacting to the massive show of support, Teddy A, in a post shared via his Instastory, questioned some of the supporters, whom he described as ‘fake souls’ and clout chasers’, if they have ever shown the same level of love and support to their close friends.

Read his full post below,

“I’m so proud of Hilda the chef. Personally I don’t know her but iv seen her work. It’s also a great thing that Nigerians are supporting and showing up to support.
However I have only one question. And this is for the clout chasers. And fake souls. Now ask yourself. The way you left your home and drove all the way to the location where she’s cooking have you ever done the same for your friend who also cooks?
Just to support their business and hustle?
Have you left the comfort of your house to ever go support a friends canteen or buka or even regular business ? But you would drive miles to go and take pictures and hide under supporting one another. The fakeness for this una blood go die with una
Some people won’t even still go there and support it’s how to do hook up they would be
looking for
God be with you”

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Nollywood actor, Chikezie Uwazie passes on in the United States

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May 15, 2023

Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of yet another popular actor, Chikezie Uwazie, in the United States.

The veteran was one of the top actors in the Nigerian film industry in the 2000s before he relocated to the United States seven years ago.

One of his colleagues, Obey Etok Chima, who confirmed the devastating news, said he died after a second brain surgery.

“I can’t believe I’m posting this. I can’t imagine am posting this. Chikezie Uwazie goneeeee. After a 2nd brain surgery. Gini na emezi. Am so shocked to get this news this evening. Just got this from our IMSU alumni platform. I thought you told me you were going to the states for greener pastures. You promised to come back some years back but I didn’t see you. Can’t believe you are gone but God knows best. Rest on Chyko,” she wrote.

This comes barely 48 hours after the deaths of Nollywood actors, Murphy Afolabi and Saint Obi, were made public.

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Over the weekend, Murphy Afolabi was reported dead at the age of 49.

According to multiple sources, he died from injuries he sustained from falling down in the bathroom in the early hours of Sunday, May 14.

A colleague, Tunde Ola Yusuf, confirmed the sad story.

This comes after it was reported that veteran Nigerian thespian, Obinna Nwafor, better known by his stage name Saint Obi, tragically passed away recently.

Nigerian man allegedly d!es while cheating on his wife with a corps member

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May 15, 2023

A Nigerian man has reportedly kicked the bucket while cheating on his wife with a serving member of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC).

According to lawyer @bolanlecole on Twitter, the deceased left home around 5:30am to visit the corps member for a quick sexual encounter but sadly passed away while they were having sex.

He said the wife of the deceased found it hard to believe that her husband had died until she saw his corpse.

He tweeted;

“A man left his wife on their matrimony bed around 5:30am in the morning to a youth Corper’s house he was having affairs with only to die in active service while performing an extra marital’s duty. It was a family friend that called the wife and pass the information to her. the wife didn’t believe until she saw the lifeless body. What a sad day.”

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In other news, a viral video of a group of divorced Nigerian women welcoming their new members has stirred mixed reactions from social media users.

A Twitter user, Abdullah Ayofele, shared a video on the micro-blogging platform showing the women celebrating the initiation of new members in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

“American Christianity is scary” – Solomon Buchi reacts to maternity photos of gospel singer Chandler Moore’s wife

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May 15, 2023

Self-acclaimed life coach and writer, Solomon Buchi, has reacted to the maternity photos of American gospel singer, Chandler Moore’s wife, Hannah.

This comes after the “Jireh” crooner annouced the birth of their second child in a post shared on his Instagram page, while celebrating his wife on Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14.

The Maverick singer shared photos of himself and his wife, with the caption,

“Babe, you’re one of a kind.
No other woman like you.
Hannah Grace, you could be anywhere and with anyone else…but glad you’re mine.
Happy Mother’s Day to my baby, who’s now a momma of 2 ❤️
#PCM #OneMoore”

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The photos did not sit well with some of his followers, who chided Moore’s wife for posing nude and using only flowers to cover her modesty, despite being a gospel minister’s wife.

Solomon Buchi, who also shared his thoughts on the photos, criticized them and stated that there is no difference between Moore’s wife and worldly women. He added that the kind of Christianity being practiced in America is ‘scary’

He wrote, “Why? Why was it necessary? As a big fan from day one, it’s getting difficult to defend him. And some people will read this and accuse me of ‘judging him’ as usual.
American Christianity is scary.”

He added, “I have seen that pregnancy shoot, and I’m not disappointed anymore. That’s a minister’s wife.
There ought to be a high level of differentiation. I keep wondering who they are accountable to, and this isn’t helping the music group too.
Having a heart for God is not enough, there must a clear evidence of consecration.
I honestly hope that he understands this, and that he’d realize that his friends telling him to probably not care are not helping his ministry.”

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“Why we’re yet to confirm Hilda Baci’s new record” – Guinness World Records reveals

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May 15, 2023

Guinness World Records has clarified why they are yet to confirm Nigeria’s Hilda Baci’s new record for the longest cooking time by an individual.

Recall that the 27-year-old from Akwa Ibom state broke the record on Monday morning, May 15, after surpassing the previous record of 87 hours and 45 minutes set by Lata Tondon of India in 2019.

At the time of filing this report, Hilda Baci has already cooked for over 90 hours.

In response to a Nigerian Twitter user who queried why Guinness World Records is yet to acknowledge Hilda’s new record, they stated that the standard procedure is to review the evidence before confirming a record.

“We’re aware of this amazing record attempt. We need to review all the evidence first before officially confirming a record,” a tweet on GWR official Twitter handle read.

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Nigerian dancer Kaffy, who in 2006 led her dance group to break the Guinness Book of Records for “Longest Dance Party” after they danced for 55 hours and 40 minutes, also confirmed that verifying a record may take up to two weeks.

“Yes this is standard procedure ! Even during our own we had to wait for almost two weeks for them to review videos and all records before they confirm. A lot of people attempt and succeed in beating timelines but don’t get verified because of technical errors. It’s not Hilda’s portion IJN!” She wrote.

Yul Edochie’s daughter, Danielle yanks off surname from her Instagram bio amid family crisis

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May 15, 2023

Danielle, the first child and only daughter of popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has removed her surname ‘Edochie’ from her Instagram bio amid family crisis.

It’s no secret that the Edochie family has been beclouded with tragedy and controversy since the actor welcomed a child with his colleague, actress Judy Austin, and took her as his second wife.

Recently, Yul made headlines after he posted a video of Judy thanking God for the safe delivery of their child, which did not sit well with many. They tagged the video as ‘insensitive’ because it comes just weeks after the death of his first son with his first wife, May.

Amid the backlash, the actor, who was unbothered by the criticisms, shared a video of himself and Judy singing along to a song in his car.

Following the series of controversial events, Danielle has yanked off her father’s name ‘Edochie’ from her Instagram bio. She changed her surname to ‘Dubem’ but left her Instagram handle as ‘danielleyuledochie’.

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In other news, Danielle broke her silence following the tragic demise of her brother, Kambilichukwu.

Kambilichukwu Edochie, the first son of popular Nollywood star Yul and his first wife, May, died on Thursday, March 30 after he suddenly developed a seizure while playing football with his schoolmates. Read here

Singer Seun Kuti detained, handcuffed over assault on police officer (Photos/Video)

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May 15, 2023

Popular Nigerian singer, Seun Kuti, has been arrested and taken to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, SCIID, in Panti, following his assault on a police officer.

The spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement on Monday, May 15.

According to him, Seun was arrested in the early hours of Monday, May 15, 2023, when he turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, in the company of his lawyer and a family representative.

“SERIOUS ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICER: SEUN KUTI TURNS SELF IN. Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, in the early hours of today, turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, in the company of his lawyer and a family representative. He has been placed under arrest in line with the law.

The Command appreciates the public for their concern and assures that the ongoing investigation will be detailed, transparent, professionally pursued; and justice will be manifestly served for all parties involved.” The statement read.

Photos and a video of Seun Kuti in handcuffs has also surfaced on the internet.

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SERIOUS ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICER: SEUN KUTI TURNS SELF IN

Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, in the early hours of today turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, in company of his lawyer and family representative. He has been placed under arrest 1/2 https://t.co/KDvQIWHupz pic.twitter.com/nRQn0yLmLh

— SP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) May 15, 2023

“It has happened!” – Hilda Baci’s mother celebrates as she breaks a Guinness World Record (video)

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May 15, 2023

The mother of famous Nigerian chef and restauranteur, Hilda Baci, has expressed gratitude to God for making her daughter break a Guinness World Record.

A video making rounds online shows the heartwarming moment the woman, who hails from Akwa-Ibom state, celebrated her daughter’s historic achievement.

This comes after the food blogger smashed the previous record of 87 hours and 45 minutes set by an Indian chef this morning, May 15.

Her mother, who also owns a restaurant in Abuja, could not contain her joy and excitement at the venue, and thanked God for making her daughter’s dream of breaking the record of the longest cooking time by an individual come true.

She said she had prayed to God who gave her daughter the dream to make it happen on a grand scale, and he made it happen.

According to her, she was a nobody before this remarkable feat, but now she talks to governors and presidents, referring to the recent visit of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as well as a phone call from Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday.

The proud mom also recounted how she struggled to pay her house rent in Abuja, but now she ‘dines with kings and queens’.

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Man who claims he witnessed Seun Kuti’s assault on a Police Officer speaks (video)

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May 15, 2023

A Nigerian man who claims to have been present at the scene where singer, Seun Kuti allegedly assaulted a police officer on Third Mainland Bridge has revealed what transpired.

Recall that a video of Seun Kuti assaulting a police officer in uniform circulated online over the weekend, sparking outrage from netizens who called for his arrest.

However, the singer claimed in his defense that the officer attempted to kill him and his family members.

Well, a young man who claimed to have witnessed the incident, in a video he shared online has now debunked Seun Kuti’s claim.

He further added that the officer remained professional and did not retaliate throughout the attack by the singer.

“If police call me I will give them the full detail. I am a living witness. Na me dey drive behind the guy that videoed the incident. You see this policeman, make una give am him flower. If you dey there, as a civilian wey you be, you can’t take it but this man take am. Get it straight, I don’t like police. We don’t like police because of how the police manhandles us civilians.

They manhandle us, They treat us like hooligans. They treat us without respect. That is why we don’t like police but ehn, e nor go mean say we go come go to the extent of…….Kuti nor even slap this guy alone oo…Seun Kuti manhandle this ppolice officer. As a civilian I nor fit take am, I swear to God if Seun do this thing to me, my last blood go die there”

“If police nor arrest Seun Kuti charge am to court, una go see more of this because I go slap police officer tooo and if them say them wan arrest me, I go show them this video”, he said.

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Drama as Davido’s babymama, Sophia Momodu, unfollows her uncle Dele Momodu and the singer’s lawyer on Instagram

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May 15, 2023

Popular Nigerian socialite, Sophia Momodu, has unfollowed her uncle, Dele Momodu, and singer Davido’s lawyer, Bobo Ajudua, on Instagram.

Her recent action has raised eyebrows online because it comes shortly after her recent outburst on Twitter where she slammed men who financially bully women, especially when children are involved.

Recall that last week, Sophia made headlines for saying there is a special place in hell for men who neglect their financial responsibilities and make women bare the financial burden of raising their children because they chose to move on.

Although she did not explicitly mention any name in her post, many suspected that she was referring to the father of her child, Davido. This speculation further gained traction after the ‘Timeless’ crooner subsequently tweeted that he is unavailable for ‘wahala’. ICYMI

Well, in a new development, Sophia, who has since unfollowed Davido on Instagram, has unfollowed her uncle and the singer’s lawyer as well.

Though it’s not clear why she unfollowed them, it’s evident that it is related to her recent Twitter rant. Her uncle Dele was also pictured hanging out with Davido’s uncle, Ademola Adeleke, who is the incumbent governor of Osun state, over the weekend.

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Meanwhile, Dele Momodu and Bobo Ajudua are still following her on the photo and video sharing platform.

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“Idan doesn’t break, she breaks record” — President-elect Bola Tinubu hails Hilda Baci

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May 15, 2023

The President-elect of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has declared support for renowned Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, on her quest to break the Guinness World Record for the highest cooking time by an individual.

The 27-year-old chef has captured media attention since she began her 4-day cooking marathon on Friday, May 12, in a bid to shatter the existing record held by Chef Lata London, who cooked non-stop for 87 hours, 45 minutes in Rewa, India, in 2019.

The groundbreaking attempt to break the record has been broadcasted live on social media for people all over the world to witness Hilda’s remarkable cooking feat.

During a live stream on Sunday, President-elect Bola Tinubu joined the session with his official Instagram handle to express his support for the talented chef, who hails from Akwa-Ibom.

The APC chieftain hailed Hilda using the trending slang “Idan” and said he is rooting for her to surpass the existing record.

“IDAN doesn’t break, she breaks records. We are rooting for you Hilda,” he wrote.

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The vice-president of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, also placed a call through to Hilda on Sunday to personally convey his support for her.

Also, other Nigerian celebrities including Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Charles Okocha, Banky W, Spyro, others, have also declared support for the famous chef.

Mixed reactions as video of Association of Divorced Nigerian women welcoming new members surfaces (Watch)

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