Nollywood actress,Idia Aisien, has recounted how she was heavily criticized over her complexion and language in the entertainment industry.
She opened up in a recent chat with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, while speaking on the negative reviews that trailed her debut performance in “Nneka The Pretty Serpent”.
The Edo-born actress said she was heartbroken by those who said she was not a good fit for the role because she is not Igbo and light-skinned.
“When it first came out in the cinemas, I was a little bit heartbroken by some of the comments that people were leaving. Comments about me not being light-skinned or Igbo, about me destroying what meant something to a lot of Nigerians. Nigerians loved their veteran actors. They love their Nollywood classics. So, it was something that I just wished people could see how much passion went into it at the time,” she said.
She added, “I was hurt at first because Nneka is a fictional character and anyone could bring something different to the character but I don’t think that tribe and skin colour should matter. I mean, Black Panther was Americans pretending like they are in Africa. A lot of people who criticised it (the film- Nneka the pretty serpent), criticised it because of the choice of Nneka, which broke my heart.”
The 31-year-old actress also spoke on the struggles of being a woman in the entertainment industry and Nigeria as a whole.
She bemoaned how people attribute the success of a woman to a male lover, and accuse them of being bankrolled by a man.
She recounted how her father once bought her a brand new car, and her colleagues at work claimed she got it from their boss.
According to her, it is sickening and Nigerians need to accord more resect and regard to women.
She added, “Nigerians need to be kinder to women, we don’t like women in this country because if you look at everything in terms of job, pay, and how women are treated.”
Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, has taken to social media to bemoan the prevailing scarcity of naira notes in Nigeria.
The singer, in a post shared on his Instastories, claimed that he had to pay as much as N70,000 to get N40,000 on Thursday, February 16.
He said he needed to pay for a service at an embassy where they only accepted cash, so he had no choice but to pay the exorbitant amount.
He wrote,
“Omoh !!!
I buy money today!!
Just because I have to pay for a certain visa fee in an embassy, and it has to be paid in cash do
Joke apart
I Bought 40k with 70k
Aahhhh!!!!!
Naija breaking new records.”
The Senate recently called for the extension of the deadline for the swapping of the Naira notes to June 2023 for fear of the scarcity of the newly redesigned notes to common Nigerians.
Taking to his Instagram story, Paul accused the lawmakers of speaking up only because this particular policy affects them and the election
According to him, the lawmakers didn’t speak when the masses were hungry during the pandemic and palliatives because they were not affected.
A single mother of one has taken to social media to express regret over her estranged partner, with whom she has a child.
In a video posted on her TikTok page, the woman stated that she owes her daughter numerous apologies for the type of father she gave her.
She hinted that he’s a deadbeat father who left her to fend for their daughter all by herself after she gave birth.
She also advised fellow women to be extra cautious when choosing a partner, as they are also choosing a father for their children.
“Be careful who you have a kid with. I owe my daughter endless apologies💔.” She captioned the video.
Watch video below,
In other news, a mother has sparked concern from netizens after she shared a cryptic post online.
The mother of one shared an emotional video on her TikTok page, hinting about going through a difficult phase.
In the video, she’s seen crying profusely while appealing to netizens to tell her son that she tried her best if anything happens to her.
“Incase anything happens to me tell my son I tried my best🙏🏽🥹.” She wrote.
Reacting, netizens trooped to the comment section to console her.
A social media user @lucicater wrote, “Nothing will happen, no situation is permanent. Remember the worst moment u have been thru n u made it, even this one u will make it in Jesus name 🙏🙏.”
@kabyrhu mariah, “Fight mamaa. It’s never easy but we move regardless. Have strength so that YOU, you will tell ur son of how strong you were and conquered. Hang in thr.”
@kobusingeshallon, “Dont forget that hes still young so he nds much of ur love please its not time to give up,trust in God u will go through it.”
@Bright303018 wrote, “No try leave that innocent child in this lonely and wicked world….be strong you will win the battle 🙏👍💪💪💪.”
@cashtym advised,“Don’t do anything that will hurt your son he loves you remember that no pain is permanent.”
Popular actress and billionaire wife, Regina Daniels has been heavily criticized for sharing a video of her sons saving the newly redesigned naira notes in a piggy bank.
She had taken to her Instagram page to explain that she loves saving money in a piggy bank, and she is trying to inculcate the same habit in her sons.
The mother of two boys, Munir and Khalifa, then bought two piggy banks to teach them how to save money.
She posted a video of her helping them fold the new naira notes into the piggy bank, and said she can’t wait to see their excitement when they open the piggy bank in December.
The 22-year-old actress wrote in the caption:
“Anyone that knows me, knows my love for piggy bank savings. And now, I’ve got my boys on board, it’s not too early for them to adopt the habit of saving.. although Kharl is but it’s okay.. I can’t wait for the excitement when we finally open our piggy bank at the end of the year.”
The video stirred an outrage online and netizens lambasted her for being insensitive to the plight of average Nigerians, who are suffering due to the prevailing naira scarcity.
Read some comments below,
Following the backlash, Regina has deleted the video on a page but people were able to save it before it was taken down.
Deborah Enenche, the daughter of popular clergyman Pastor Paul Enenche, has reacted after being dragged by some social media users for sharing romantic photos of herself and her husband.
The gospel singer, who tied the knot with her heartthrob, Sam, in a grand ceremony last December, recently took to her Instagram page to share new photos of them, including one that showed them kissing.
The loved-up photos, however, didnt seem to sit well with some social media users who opined that they were too intimate to be shared online.
They urged her to emulate her parents and keep her marriage off social media.
An Instagram follower, @jenniscus wrote, “This public kissing is not decent atall…. some things are meant to be private not public….”
Another user @laraoma3380 wrote, “Deborah, Deborah, Deborah ,how many times did I call you.pls my beloved take your home and marriage off social media.”
Another follower, who claimed to be a member of Pastor Paul Enenche’s church, wrote a very lengthy piece about how Deborah’s parents’ social media pages only portray how they win souls for Christ and encouraged her to follow in their footsteps.
“I need you to work on yourself, this is not right . this is pure addiction to people validation on social media. This is your husband office and also your kissing and so on should be done privately too . Please behave like your parents whose photos on social media is portraying how they won lives to Christ , they are doing all these things you are posting but they don’t bring them on social media.
Those hailing you are not helping you. You are called to be Gospel artist , we need to see photos of people you mentored into singing just like Moses Bliss is doing , Mercy Chinwo timeline is filled her ministrations as well. You are also called to Bar by the Grace of God , please let’s see photos of how you won cases for the innocent people in court , how you stood for the oppressed.
I’m tired of these romantic photos , we have seen more than these from Kim Kardashian and Beyonc� , Simi , etc. Nothing you go post wey we never see before. Please is an advise , Many people including the ones hailing you are tired but scared of speaking up , I just speak the mind of many people especially we from DUNAMIS church. ?” He wrote.
Reacting, Deborah told one of her critics, “I didn’t even read it all but I can tell you’re really sad. I won’t stop being happy about being married. And I won’t stop serving God the way I’ve been called to also. If you can’t deal with that please block me. Thanks.”
Lydia, ex-girlfriend of Nollywood actor, Timini Egbuson, has clapped back at Nigerian singer, BNXN for calling a dimwit over her podcast episode.
The latest episode of her podcast with Caramel and Maliya stirred a lot of reactions from netizens who slammed them for their opinions, BNXN included.
Lydia took to the microblogging platform to slam the singer for trying to slut shame her and stated that Ruger would never do something like that.
She wrote;
“buju trying to slut shame me in 2023, alarm no reach him side🫢
i need this boy to unblock me lemme tell him something
Buju baby it’s still your mum ?
It’s always going to be the audacity of men for me, imagine trying to use gist from the internet against me? Buju you’re a little boy and you always will be. It’s so ironic, same you? With the sex tape, that was called a beggar by your ex? That was called out for abusing a woman?
It can’t be the same buiu that was on social media begging whoever to take him back after embarrassing himself?
Are my eyes paining me?
might i add, ruger wouldn’t have done this sha
brought up his tendencies to abuse women and he’s deleting everything, are you scared buju?”
A lady identified as Peace Igho has reconnected with her secondary school crush, Funmilayo creating what netizens think is a love story in the making.
Taking to her Twitter account on valentine’s day to reminisce about the thoughtful gift she received from Funmilayo, Peace shared how they lost contact and her wish to reconnect with him.
She tweeted;
“Fumilayo bought me Gala and Mountain Dew in Jss 2, he probably had to save to get it . The boy had a huge crush on me. His father was a bricklayer and died when he fell from a building. Fumilayo never came back to school. Fumilayo please dm me whenever you see this.”
Taking to the microblogging platform Twitter, today, Peace shared screenshots to prove that she reconnected with Funmilayo who is now doing well for himself as a software engineer.
See their conversations below,
This reunion excited a lot of netizens as they looked forward to more good news from the friends.
A beautiful Nigerian lady and her university friend, who started off as reading partners, have interestingly ended up as life partners.
The newlywed pair who shared their touching love story on social media narrated how they first met as University freshmen in 2016 and quickly became friends.
The lady who shared a video montage showing the trajectory of their relationship from the time they met in university to the time they began dating claimed to have entered university with a focus on studying, but she found a fun-filled female reading partner in the process.
She said that from being just reading partners, they became best of friends on and off campus before it grew into something more intimate.
They eventually graduated together and went for their National Youth Service programs at the same time.
When they were done with all things academic, her reading partner turned lover proposed to her, and she accepted. They began making wedding plans right away and have now tied the knot.
Watch the video below,
In related news, a beautiful young Nigerian lady, identified as Tiwalola, and her high school lover, Goke recently tied the knot.
According to friends of the couple who celebrated them on social media, the pair have been together since their secondary school days in 2004.
The couple, who are proof that love can sure stand the test of time, decided to seal their union recently after dating for nineteen years.
Interestingly, Tiwalola and her high school sweetheart are said to have many things in common, including same birth dates and ages.
After over a decade of dating, they tied the knot last week in an elaborate ceremony that had their families and friends come from far and wide to celebrate their love. Read here.
Nigerian singer BNXN, formerly known as Buju, has lampooned media personalities, Caramel and Lydia for their opinions on their new podcast.
During a recent episode of her new podcast show “Rants, Bants, Confessions”, Caramel stated that a man must be ready to financially, emotionally, and physically provide for his woman before she can submit to him.
Their opinions did not sit well with BNXN who expressed shock that anyone could pick up a mic, host a podcast and spew strange ideologies.
He took to his Snapchat and made a series of posts calling them out and exchanging insults.
He wrote;
“Bruh who is sharing podcast mics to Dimwits? 😔
😂😂Appaz this is one of the girls in that video
My point exactly, a dimwit … nothing but a brainless cum-bucket.
Lol this the girl the middle😂😂
I would let you feel among but I liked when you were screaming in your bonnet better
I don’t even blame some of you retards
It’s those boys that don’t know the value of money who patronize you lames cause they don’t know better
Sad”
A viral video of a lady backing her man to cross a flooded road has elicited mixed reactions from social media users.
The grown man in the viral video, who was wearing white sneakers and apparently didn’t want them ruined by the flood, had his girlfriend carry him to cross the road.
The loving girlfriend pulled off her footwear and gave it to her boyfriend to hold before carrying him through the murky water on her back.
Reacting, a social media user wrote, @ckgramm, “That guy na last born 😭😂his immediate elder brother fit senior him with 6yrs na them😂😂😂😂😂”.
@humble_pee, “Love love every day una no dey think of una future una no wan build house buy cars na love we chop 😂😂 every day emotion this emotion that”.
@notinyourimagination, “If you see this as a crime you don too stay long as a single person … try love before dem make an ambassador of the single people association”.
@chukwuma_miracle01, “Swears the girl go Dy beat am for house ….like wtf!!!! Woman Dy carry you, you con balance😂😂😂😂”.
@misskamsi1, “There is nothing cute about this”.
Watch the video below,
In other news, a young lady has caused a stir after she turned down her boyfriend’s proposal in an embarrassing way in public.
In a trending video, the lover boy first presented his girlfriend with a bouquet of flowers, which she accepted with a smile on her face.
However, things took a different turn when he got down on one knee, brought a ring, and asked her to marry him.
As if the ring triggered her, she immediately got upset, threw the flowers away, and walked out on him. Watch video here.
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has responded to an internet troll who slut-shamed her for openly declaring her support for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi.
The 45-year-old, mother of two, responded to a Twitter user identified as Wale Akerele in an Instagram post on Thursday, including a screenshot of his abusive tweet.
The tweep had referred to Iyabo Ojo as a prostitute after she identified the former Anambra Governor as her preferred presidential candidate over (Asiwaju) Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Party (APC).
He wrote;
“Madam gboko gboko. Asiwaju doesn’t need your support Asiwaju doesn’t needs Alasewo support he needs decent women with class, intelligent woman keep your support OLOSHO.”
In response, the actress lampooned him, calling him an animal.
She wrote;
“Who is this one, animal, place, or thing?……….. Akowere, trust me, you’re a product of Alasewo bcos your mother, wife & sidehens are all bonafide members.”
Abdulrazak Lawal, a 22-year-old merchant appeared before a Kado Grade I Area Court in Abuja on Wednesday, February 15, for allegedly defrauding a commercial sex worker.
The defendant was accused of refusing to pay the sex worker for her services and stealing N266,000 in mobile phones from her.
Lawal of Jabi Daki-biyu, Abuja, was charged with deception and stealing by the police.
Mr. Stanley Nwafoaku, the Prosecution Counsel, informed the court that on January 30 at 3:50 p.m, the complainant, Ms. Charity Joseph of Jabi Masalachi, Abuja, reported the case to Life Camp Police Station.
Nwafoaku said that the defendant sought the sex worker for her services on January 25 at about midnight.
He said the defendant bargained with the complainant to pay N10,000 for the night at White House Hotel Jabi Daki-biyu, Abuja.
The prosecution claimed that the defendant took the complainant’s iPhone, which was worth N266,000.
Nwafoaku further told the court that the defendant did not pay the agreed-upon N10,000 and that once Lawal was detained, all efforts to retrieve the phones failed.
He stated that the defendant acknowledged selling the phones for N35,000 to one Abba, who fled to Katsina State.
According to Nwafoaku, the offense violated sections 322 and 288 of the criminal code.
The defendant, on the other hand, pled not guilty to the accusation.
Charity Nwosu, the defendants’ defense attorney, applied for bail on the most generous terms possible.
Nwosu made the motion, citing Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution and Section 158 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015, assuring that if bail is granted, the defendant will not evade it.
The prosecution attorney, on the other hand, did not oppose the defense lawyer’s bail motion.
The defendant was granted bail in the sum of N150,000 with one surety in the same amount by the Judge, Muhammad Wakili.
Wakili ordered that the surety give a BVN printout, a current passport photograph, and a valid identity card, which the court registrar must verify.
Media personality, Tolu Oniru-Demuren, better known as Toolz, has thrown jabs at wicked people who hide behind the guise of religion.
The mother of two, in a post shared via her Instastory, said some people who act like Jesus fanatics on social media are evil in reality.
According to Toolz, some who write ‘Jesus baby’ or ‘Jesus lover’ on their social media bios are the worst because they act like ‘Lucifer’s first born’.
“It’s often the ones that have ‘Jesus baby’ or ‘Jesus lover’ in their bio that act like Lucifer’s first born. Please bear the name of your real dad. God bless us all sha. Amen,” she wrote on her Instagram story on Wednesday.
See below,
A while back, Toolz said she will never allow her kids to go for sleepovers.
The mother of two boys, who explained the reason for her decision in an Instagram post, said many bizarre things are happening in the world today and that even male children are not safe.
She said that until her boys are of age, they are not allowed to go for sleepovers.
“Someone asked me this the other day…my answer was right now NO…maybe when they’re 18 or something. Too many crazy people in this world…and having boys doesn’t mean they’re 100% safe.” She wrote.
German-born Nigerian footballer, Karim Adeyemi, says the secret behind his unusual speed on the field is African dish, fufu.
The winger, who is rated as the fastest man in Bundesliga, demonstrated his incredible speed during the UEFA Champions League match against Chelsea on Wednesday night, February 15.
Adeyemi ran past Chelsea player, Enzo Fernandez, to score a solo goal that gave the German side their win.
Speaking to newsmen after the game, the 21-year-old star, who was born in Germany to a Nigerian father, attributed his speed to eating fufu.
“I eat a lot of African foods but I have good genetics from my dad. [The food] is called Fufu from Nigeria,” he said in a post-match interview.
“The only thing I was thinking [against Enzo Fernandez] was that I just need to get the ball past him. You just try to win your duels, the goalkeeper came out and there may have been a bit of luck, but I’m delighted with the goal.”
It’s a case of new year, new luck. For me, it’s that simple. As a team, we talked a lot during the break and it brought us closer together.
The win tonight was crucial and it was unbelievable to play in front of these fans. We wanted to give Chelsea a tough game from start to finish and we’ve won.”
A Nigerian bride is currently trending on social media because of her jaw-dropping makeup transformation on her wedding day.
A viral video shows the bride’s natural face as well as her stunning transformation after being glammed up.
The bride, who appears to be in her late thirties, looked extremely younger than her age after she was made up by her beautician.
This has elicited a flurry of reactions online, with many people wondering if the bride is the same person in the ‘before’ and ‘after’ clip.
@tukwasi wrote, “It’s not her sha😂 I may be going through a lot just by being in this country but nothing has happened to my eyesight, it’s not her😂🤝”
@susanaduada wrote, “Check the chest area, you’d know they’re 2diffent people or Maybe she used an aging filter in the beginning”
@mimo_dino12 wrote, “Scam, they’re two different people.. the gown, the nails, skin colour and even their cheeks are not the same..”
@mide_ajisafe wrote, “She’s probably not a young woman. Doesn’t mean she’s not allowed to look as beautiful as she can be on her big day.
MUA did a good job and everyone’s happy 👍🏼”
@annextin wrote, “Naaaa they are switched. This must be the main bride while the other is the mom or elder sis!!”
Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has mourned the unfortunate demise of his South African colleague, Kiernan Forbes, better known as AKA.
This comes almost a week after the 35-year-old rapper was shot dead by a yet-to-be identified gunman outside a restaurant in Durban, South Africa.
Taking to his Instastory, Burna Boy, who collaborated with AKA on a song titled “All eyes on Me” in 2014, penned an emotional tribute to him.
He recalled how he advised AKA to get a gun for self defense, after he (AKA) reprimanded him for having a gun on him.
He said eventhough he was not on good terms with AKA when he was alive, he didn’t want him to die, and he hopes his murderer is caught and prosecuted.
The 31-year-old singer wrote,
“WTF is all of that about/ I just heard he died, seen that video at that restaurant/ Took me out of a positive mood/ Took me back to that day when you saw my gun and you said I was wild/ Then I told you you should have one too/ Cuz it weren’t like niggaz wasn’t dying but I thought you knew/ And I ain’t really fuck wit you/ But I didn’t want you dead, it was like that with me and you/ Wicked!/
I hope they catch whoever did you wicked/ I hope you rest in peace. Even though we ain’t kick it/ At the end of the day we some grown ass niggaz”.
President Muhammadu Buharion Thursday morning, February 16, addressed the citizens of Nigeria following the crisis that erupted over the Naira swap policy.
In his speech, he extended the validity of the old N200 notes till April, stating that it is still a legal tender.
He ordered the CBN to release the old N200 back into circulation and allow it co-exist with the newly redesigned N200, N500 and N1000 notes.
Read the full text of his speech below,
“NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE CHALLENGES OF THE CURRENCY SWAP AND STATE OF THE NATION, ON 16th FEBRUARY, 2023
My Dear Compatriots,
I have found it necessary to address you today, on the state of the nation and to render account on the efforts of our administration to sustain and strengthen our economy, enhance the fight against corruption and sustain our gains in the fight against terrorism and insecurity which has, undoubtedly, been impacted by several internal and external factors.
Particularly, I am addressing you, as your democratically elected President, to identify with you and express my sympathy, over the difficulties being experienced as we continue the implementation of new monetary policies, aimed at boosting our economy and tightening of the loopholes associated with money laundering.
Let me re-assure Nigerians, that strengthening our economy, enhancing security and blockage of leakages associated with illicit financial flows remain top priority of our administration. And I shall remain committed to my oath of protecting and advancing the interest of Nigerians and the nation, at all times.
In the last quarter of 2022, I authorised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to redesign the N200, N500, and N1000 Nigerian banknotes.
For a smooth transition, I similarly approved that the redesigned banknotes should circulate concurrently with the old bank notes, till 31 January 2023, before the old notes, cease to be legal tender.
In appreciation of the systemic and human difficulties encountered during implementation and in response to the appeal of all citizens, an extension of ten days was authorized till 10th February, 2023 for the completion of the process. All these activities are being carried out within the ambit of the Constitution, the relevant law under the CBN Act 2007 and in line with global best practices.
Fellow citizens, while I seek your understanding and patience during this transient phase of implementation, I feel obliged to avail you a few critical points underpinning the policy decision. These include:
a. The need to restore the statutory ability of the CBN to keep a firm control over money in circulation. In 2015 when this administration commenced its first term, Currency-in-Circulation was only N1.4trillion.
b. The proportion of currency outside banks grew from 78%in 2015 to 85% in 2022. As of October 2022, therefore, currency in circulation had risen to N3.23 trillion; out of which only N500 billion was within the Banking System while N2.7 trillion remained permanently outside the system; thereby distorting the financial policy and efficient management of inflation;
c. The huge volume of Bank Notes outside the banking system has proven to be practically unavailable for economic activities and by implication, retard the attainment of potential economic growth;
d. Economic growth projections make it imperative for government to aim at expanding financial inclusion in the country by reducing the number of the unbanked population; and
e. Given the prevailing security situation across the country, which keeps improving, it also becomes compelling for government to deepen its continuing support for security agencies to successfully combat banditry and ransom-taking in Nigeria
Notwithstanding the initial setbacks experienced, the evaluation and feedback mechanism set up has revealed that gains have emerged from the policy initiative.
I have been reliably informed that since the commencement of this program, about N2.1 trillion out of the banknotes previously held outside the banking system, had been successfully retrieved.
1This represents about 80% of such funds. In the short to medium and long terms, therefore, it is expected that there would be:
a. A strengthening of our macro economic parameters;
b. Reduction of broad money supply leading to a deceleration of the velocity of money in the economy which should result in less pressures on domestic prices;
c. Lowering of Inflation as a result of the accompanying decline in money supply that will slow the pace of inflation;
d. Collapse of Illegal Economic Activities which would help to stem corruption and acquisition of money through illegal ways;
e. Exchange Rate stability;
f. Availability of Easy Loans and lowering of interest rates; and
g. Greater visibility and transparency of our financial actions translating to efficient enforcement of our anti- money laundering legislations.
I am not unaware of the obstacles placed on the path of innocent Nigerians by unscrupulous officials in the banking industry, entrusted with the process of implementation of the new monetary policy. I am deeply pained and sincerely sympathise with you all, over these unintended outcomes.
To stem this tide, I have directed the CBN to deploy all legitimate resources and legal means to ensure that our citizens are adequately educated on the policy; enjoy easy access to cash withdrawal through availability of appropriate amount of currency; and ability to make deposits.
I have similarly directed that the CBN should intensify collaboration with anti-corruption agencies, so as to ensure that any institution or person(s) found to have impeded or sabotaged the implementation should be made to bear the full weight of the law.
During the extended phase of the deadline for currency swap, I listened to invaluable pieces of advice from well meaning citizens and institutions across the nation.
I similarly consulted widely with representatives of the State Governors as well as the Council of State. Above all, as an administration that respects the rule of law, I have also noted that the subject matter is before the courts of our land and some pronouncements have been made.
To further ease the supply pressures particularly to our citizens, I have given approval to the CBN that the old N200 bank notes be released back into circulation and that it should also be allowed to circulate as legal tender with the new N200, N500, and N1000 banknotes for 60 days from February 10, 2023 to April 10 2023 when the old N200 notes ceases to be legal tender.
In line with Section 20(3) of the CBN Act 2007, all existing old N1000 and N500 notes remain redeemable at the CBN and designated points.
Considering the health of our economy and the legacy we must bequeath to the next administration and future generations of Nigerians, I admonish every citizen to strive harder to make their deposits by taking advantage of the platforms and windows being provided by the CBN.
Let me assure Nigerians that our administration will continue to assess the implementation with a view to ensuring that Nigerians are not unnecessarily burdened. In this regard, the CBN shall ensure that new notes become more available and accessible to our citizens through the banks.
I wish to once more appeal for your understanding till we overcome this difficult transient phase within the shortest possible time.
Fellow citizens, on the 25th of February, 2023 the nation would be electing a new President and National Assembly members. I am aware that this new monetary policy has also contributed immensely to the minimization of the influence of money in politics.
This is a positive departure from the past and represents a bold legacy step by this administration, towards laying a strong foundation for free and fair elections.
I urge every citizen therefore, to go out to vote for their candidates of choice without fear, because security shall be provided and your vote shall count.
I however admonish you to eschew violence and avoid actions capable of disrupting the electoral processes. I wish us all a successful General Elections.
Thank you for listening. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
Nigerian TV producer and rapper, JJC Skillz, has commiserated with his estranged wife, Funke Akindele, over the loss of her mother.
The award winning actress turned politician lost her beloved mother, to the cold hands of death on Tuesday, February 7 2023 and took to her Instagram page a few days ago, to pay tribute to her.
Sharing some of their memories together, Funke detailed the impact of her late mother on her life and family.
She noted that she and her siblings are not mourning her but rather celebrating a life well lived.
Taking to the comment section of Funke’s post, JJC Skillz offered his condolences.
“May her soul rest in perfect eternal peace 🙏🏽 May her prayers for you manifest. I pray God console your heart. You will always be blessed.” He wrote.
JJC and Funke Akindele got married in London in May 2016 and welcomed their twin boys in December 2018, but the marriage hit the rocks in 2022.
JJC Skillz announced in June 2022 that his marriage to Funke Akindele had ended, revealing that they had been having problems in their home for the previous two years.
He noted that the two years before their split were difficult for them, even though he tried his best to fix things.
Funsho Adeoti, the first wife of Mercy Aigbe’s new husband, Kazim Adeoti, has continued to react as he vacations with the actress in the Maldives.
You will recall that Mercy Aigbe and her husband Kazim are currently in the Maldives, where they had gone for the Valentine’s Day celebration.
Mercy Aigbe has been posting moments from the vacation with her fans and followers, and one can tell that she and her husband are having a great time away from home.
However, breaking her silence on the couple’s show of love on social media, an unbothered Funsho stated that her children with Kazim remain her top priority.
In another post on her Instagram page, Funsho revealed that Wednesday, February 15th, was supposed to be her 20th wedding anniversary with her husband, who’s currently having the time of his life with his new wife.
Sharing a throwback video from their last photoshoot, she wrote, “Wow ironically today is our 20th wedding anniversary….but it is well and I thank GOD 4 LIFE”.
Watch the video below,
Taking to the comment section of a blog who claimed Funsho was celebrating their 20th anniversary with the post, she clarified that it was merely for emphasis.
She also added that she and Kazim are still legally married but separated.
“NOTE I was NOT celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary with kazim, I only reposted a vedio created by @owambe_vibes to emphasize that ironically today would have been our 20th wedding anniversary. Mind you we are still legally married but SEPERATED thanks.” She wrote.
Popular Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph, and her husband,MC Fish, celebrated their third wedding anniversary on Wednesday, February 15.
The celebrity couple took to their respective Instagram pages to mark the special occasion with lovely photos.
Gushing over their union, the 38-year-old actress recalled how naysayers said their marriage will not last, but said contrary to the negative verdict, God has kept them in perfect love and unity.
She also prayed for their love to keep waxing strong, and rebuked anything that would seperate them.
Anita Joseph wrote,
“Happy 3rd wedding Anniversary to us @realmcfish 💚🤍
Some even had a bet that This marriage will not Last hmmmmmm !!
….
But thank God man no bi God 🙌
in his infinite mercies he has kept us in Love in harmony Power and Strength “
I Love you my Twin my play mate my guy 🍸
May our union never go sour ,May Jehovah add more sweetness to Our union “
As our Love family Grows Stronger Amen
..
As we triumph and rise above Tribulations and Circumstances Amen 🙌
Shallom in the highest 👌”
In another post, she wrote,
“We did not forget that our foundation is God never 🙌
Our help our source the King of the Universe “
Thank you for upholding us and protecting Us from wolves 👌forever is the Deal Shallom selah !!
…
To Love and To hold “
For Richer and Richer “
In health and in wealth “
Till Death do us part Amen 🙌
…
Amazing God we have been Blessed beyond measures how Great is thy Faithfulness shallom 🎂🍸🍸”
Nigerian music icon, Tiwatope Savage, popularly known as Tiwa Savage, will be making her acting debut in an upcoming feature film.
The 43-year-old made this known in a post on her Instagram page on Wednesday, February 15.
According to her, the upcoming movie titled “Water and Garri” got its name from her 2021 extended playlist. she also revealed that she co-directed the movie with ace video director Meji Alabi.
Sharing photos of her on set with directors, Tiwa Savage wrote,“This is about to be an ICONIC moment. My first calling and co-directing debut with the GOAT @meji Alabi.”
In other news, veteran Nollywood actress, Maureen Okpoko, has appealed to well-meaning individuals for financial assistance over vision impairment issues.
In a video message to the public, the actress disclosed that she recently went blind and can’t see anymore.
She says it’s been difficult navigating life without her sight, and needs Nigerians to help her financially so she can seek medical treatment.
The actress also provided her personal phone number in case anyone wants to contact her directly.
Her words; “I suddenly lost my sight, which means I can no longer see or I can’t see for now. I’m seeking for your financial assistance, it would be greatly appreciated if y’all can come to my aid. I also need your prayers and words of encouragement, it has not been an easy journey for me, but I’m grateful for the gift of life. Thank y’all”
Politian and actress Nkechi Blessing’s ex-lover, Opeyemi Falegan, has found love again following his messy split from the actress.
Falegan showed off his new lover in an Instagram post showing how they celebrated Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, February 15.
Sharing the adorable video of him and his lover, Falegan appeared to throw subtle jabs at his estranged lover, Nkechi.
He noted that his new relationship is healthy, and he has closed all doors on expired blessings.
“We will keep it private until it’s permanent , no face no case. Nobody would count the number of my relationships for me on social media. Wont be a serial date on social media I can assure you that. I am a lover boy and also in healthy relationship/attachment. Have Closed all doors on expired blessings. #valentines”. He wrote.
Watch video below,
Meanwhile, popular Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing, has opened up about receiving several advances for a relationship from kings.
The curvaceous screen diva made this revelation in an Instagram post on Monday, December 19.
Taking to her Instagram stories, Nkechi Blessing, who was recently at the Ooni of Ife’s palace as one of the judges for the Queen Moremi pageant, queried the sudden influx of kings requesting to be in a relationship with her.
“It’s how kings are after me for me. Abeg wetin happen, make una leave me abeg”. She wrote.
A young lady has caused a stir after she turned down her boyfriend’s proposal in an embarrassing way in public.
In a trending video, the lover boy first presented his girlfriend with a bouquet of flowers, which she accepted with a smile on her face.
However, things took a different turn when he got down on one knee, brought a ring, and asked her to marry him.
As if the ring triggered her, she immediately got upset, threw the flowers away, and walked out on him.
Watch video below,
In related news, in a rather dramatic turn of events, a Nigerian lady reportedly rejected the expensive gifts she received from a man on Valentine’s day.
A video circulating online shows the moment the lady angrily turned down the gifts after being told who sent them.
The surprise company contracted by the sender had paid the lady a visit, and first gave her a gift box containing a luxury wristwatch.
She was then led outside the compound to see a brand new Range Rover sent by her admirer, which was decorated with red ribbons. She also received a bouquet of newly designed N500 naira notes as a gift.
However, things took a different turn when the identity of the anonymous sender was revealed. When she heard the name, the lady became enraged and stomped away, leaving everyone confused.
Nigerian rapper, Dan Dizzy, has lambasted popular skit maker Caramel Plug and her female colleagues for their stance on submission.
During a recent episode of her new podcast show “Rants, Bants, Confessions”, Caramel had stated that a man must be ready to financially, emotionally, and physically provide for his woman before she can submit to him.
She said women have different men who meet their various needs including money and sex, so for a woman to fully submit to one man, he must have checked all the boxes and met all the needs being met by other men.
Watch a short clip from the podcast below,
Her statement triggered a lot of people, and she was dragged to filth on Twitter, with many criticizing her thought process.
Dan Dizzy was also offended by her opinion and slammed her and other women who hold similar views on submission.
He told them to boldly admit that they want transactional relationships, insinuating that they are into prostitution.
In a series of tweets, he wrote,
“After listening to all these podcasts I just feel some of these women need to come out with their full chest and sell towtow, so that we can identify the non sex workers easily, life is too short to be falling in love with an ash*wo.
One said “you want me to open my leg” as if the towtow has not been manhandled by 6 broke niggas and 2 semi rich niggas who still left or cheated after all the heavenly towtow.”
Popular Barbadian singer and businesswoman, Rihanna recently exchanged words with social media trolls over her son.
It all started when the mother of one, whose nine-month-old son with partner A$AP Rocky just made his magazine debut, took to her Instagram page to share new photos of herself and her baby.
Sharing the beautiful mother-son photos, she described her son as “perfect” and “fine” and reiterated that she does not care what people’s opinions are about his look.
“My perfect baby!!! My son so fine! Idc idc idc! How crazy both of my babies were in these photos and mommy had no clue ❤️❤️ thank you so much @edward_enninful and @inezandvinoodh for celebrating us as a family!”. She wrote.
The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has cautioned citizens to not reject old Naira notes.
Governor Sanwo-Olu issued a post on his social media page this evening warning that anyone who refuses to accept the old Naira notes will be prosecuted.
He wrote;
“Dear Lagosians,
I hereby commend and applaud your patience and calmness, following the sad controversy generated by the Naira shortage crisis.
I would like to inform you that the Lagos State Government has joined the dispute at the Supreme Court, which today adjourned the hearing of the matter till February 22.
When the matter first came up on February 8, the apex court said the old notes remained legal tender.
That position has not changed. Therefore we hereby warns those rejecting the old notes to desist from doing so or face prosecution. It is against the law to reject the old notes, as doing so is contrary to the position of the Supreme Court.
I therefore plead with everyone to remain law-abiding, and shun mischief makers who may want to exploit this temporary situation to promote their anti-people agenda. I am confident that the Judiciary will resolve all the issues around the currency shortage crisis.
To cushion the effect of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive on the old notes, especially on the vulnerable among us, Lagos State has started the distribution of the food packs as I earlier promised, while the 50% fares slash on all State transportation services facilities continues.
Thank you all and God bless.”
Nigerian skit maker, Nons Miraj has reacted to a damning allegation that she engaged in threesome sex with politician Dino Melaye and her friend Ashmusy.
Recall that few weeks ago, an anonymous blogger seemingly accused Nons Miraj, also known as Ada Jesus, of having an affair with the politician.
This came shortly after media personality, Nedu Wazobia, claimed that he walked in on two popular influencers having threesome with his friend at Transcorp Hilton hotel in Abuja.
Sequel to the claim, the faceless blogger posted a photo collage of Ashmusy, Nons Miraj and Dino Melaye, implying that the trio were the culprit.
At the time, an aggrieved Ashmusy came out to debunk the rumor, claiming that she had never met Dino Melaye in her life. Nons Miraj, on the other hand, did not confirm or deny the allegation.
Well, in a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Nons Miraj opened up on how she reacted to the rumour.
She said she was visibly shaken by the allegation and didn’t know how to explain to her mother that the gist was false.
She also revealed that after the scandal, Nedu called and advised her to ignore the allegation and instead, capitalize on the controversy with her content.
Her words,
“I was literally looking for how to edit my skit and bring the grand palava out. I was hustling, (saying) ‘editor correct this thing now wetin dey happen’. Someone just called me, ‘this blog don carry you oh!’ I said ‘Jesus!’ I went to check it, then, I saw myself, with Dino in the middle, and I saw ‘threesome’. Next thing, my friends call came in, ‘Nonso, wetin dey happen?’
“I was shaking because I didn’t know how to explain to my mother that this thing is not true. How do you explain to people that you did not do it because they were not there with you.
“If you Google our name now, you see will a poster of I, Ashmusy and the man in the middle. You understand I want to travel out of the country; do not be thinking this one is ashawo. It was annoying.
“People were advising me not to comment on that blog. But because I know I am so innocent, I went to their DM and told them ‘God will punish you for this thing, you will die’. Later on, I summoned courage, “Nonso, you didn’t do this thing”. I don’t know the blogger, but whoever is behind it, ‘bring proof!’
Popular Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, has got people talking over her outfit for a recent stage performance.
A video that is currently going viral on the internet shows the Grammy Award winner performing in a revealing black outfit with matching blue boots.
However, while some fans commended her simple look, others were of the opinion that she was badly dressed. Some went as far as advising her to sack her stylist.
Despite the criticism, some fans couldn’t help but fawn about the singer’s stunning curves as she whined her waist while performing.
See some comments as you scroll.
Watch the video below,
In other news, Uyi Godson, an associate of popular singer, Wizkid, has called out singer D’Prince for allegedly hating on Wizkid and Tiwa Savage.
Godson accused D’Prince, the brother of popular music executive Don Jazzy, of beefing the two singers and told him to end the feud in 2023.
He also warned D’Prince, who manages sensational singer, Ruger, to stop badmouthing Wizkid and Tiwa Savage to his artistes, and feeding them with “hate”.
Speaking further, Godson threatened to expose D’Prince when the dust has settled, and advised him to stop taking hard drugs before it ruins his life completely.
He wrote on his Instastory on Wednesday, February 15,
“@dprincemavin hating on wiz and Tiwa has to stop in 2023 when you are sober I will expose YOU and stop feeding ur artist with hating mentality. This crack you guys are taking will ruin your life before you even know it @dprincemavin you are cancelled”.
