Popular Nigerian Artiste, Akinbiyi Abiola Ahmed, professionally known as Bella Shmurda got himself trending on social media last night after his appearance on the Big Brother Naija live show.
Bella delivered an energetic performance during the live show last night but it was his wardrobe choice that made the headlines as he defianlty wore a skirt and it made people question his intention.
Social media users, however, perceived his mode of dressing as that of imitating crossdressers like Bobrisky, James Brown, and others, which inspired a new name from fans, ‘Little Miss Bella.’
“Outside Western cultures, men’s clothing commonly includes skirts and skirt-like garments; however, in North America and much of Europe, the wearing of a skirt is today usually seen as typical for women and girls, and not heterosexual men and boys, the most notable exceptions being the cassock and the kilt.”
Yesterday, Nigerian Music executive, Don Jazzy, shared his first social media post since he announced the demise of his mother and it was a touching post.
The MAVIN Boss apologized to his colleagues whom he felt he wasn’t there for when they lost their loved ones.
He added that experience is the best teacher and he appreciated everyone for the love they showed his family in these trying times.
His Tweet reads;
Experience is truly the best teacher. Before I thank everyone for their calls, visits and messages, I need to first apologize to my friends and associates who lost loved ones and don’t think I was there enough for them. I know better now and sadly, I had to learn the hard way.
Thank you everyone for your support over the last few days. It has meant the world to me. Funeral details will be shared once finalized. We will also share links so you can join us remotely from wherever you are. Thank you again guys.
Experience is truly the best teacher. Before I thank everyone for their calls, visits and messages, I need to first apologize to my friends and associates who lost loved ones and don’t think I was there enough for them. I know better now and sadly, I had to learn the hard way.
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tolulope Ajayi, professionally known as TClassic, has recounted how he was poisoned by a ‘friend’ in Abuja.
In April this year, it was reported that the ‘Nobody Fine Pass You’ hitmaker was hospitalized after being poisoned while he was hanging out with his friends.
Following the incident, Tclassic took to Twitter to share a photo of himself in a hospital bed and give an update on his health.
“Thanks for all the calls, Prayers and messages… Man is finally Getting Better. With Love #ClassicalArmy”, he captioned the photo.
In a recent interview with TooXclusive, TClassic has shared some details about the horrific incident that almost claimed his life.
He said he was not fully aware of what transpired on the day of the incident because he was in pains but a doctor said he had grinded bottle particles in his body system.
According to him, the harmful substance was either added to a meal or drink he consumed.
In his words:
“The doctor said it was grinded bottle substance, I don’t know how that happened, the poison was like a grinded bottle in my drink or food I don’t know which one I was in Abuja that time, I was scared.”
This comes after Alex Ekubo’s ex-fiancee, Fancy Acholonu took to social media to apologise for her choice of words while announcing her separation from the actor.
It would be recalled that Alex proposed to Fancy in a beautiful way in April last year and they both went online to announce news of their engagement.
The former love birds also announced the date for their wedding. The traditional wedding was scheduled to take place on November 20, 2021, in Imo state, and the white wedding was to take place in Lagos state on November 27, 2021.
However, Fancy broke the internet when she announced that she has ended her relationship with the actor and would not be proceeding with the wedding.
“Hey guys I am writing to inform you all officially that I have ended my relationship and I have called off the wedding with Alex Ekubo,” she wrote part.
Stating that she was aware that the news would come as a shock to many, she however maintained that she had made the best decision for herself “because it is important that everyone finds their happiness and live in their truth.”
Many people interpreted it to mean that Alex is a closeted gay and she was telling him to ‘live his truth’.
Fancy has now come out to explain that her statement was misconstrued by the public and explained what she truly meant.
Although she didn’t reveal what led to their breakup, Fancy said Alex has apologized for his actions and she has also apologized for her reaction.
A 32-year-old Italian man has been arrested by the Italian police over the brutal killing of a Nigerian street-seller, Alika Ogorchukwu.
Alika, a 39-year-old Italy-based Nigerian man, was attacked and beaten to death by a white man on the streets of Civitanova Marche, a city located in the Province of Macerata, in the Marche Region of Italy.
A video from the attack, which found its way to the internet last week, showed how the white man hit and choked Alika while people stood by and watched.
It was gathered that Alika was attacked by the white man because he complimented his partner’s beauty.
Confirming Alika’s death, the Nigerian Embassy in Italy says the deceased was assaulted by the Italian man on a busy road in the full glare of passersby.
In a new development, the Italian police say 32-year-old Filippo Claudio Giuseppe Ferlazzo has been detained in connection with the killing.
He was tracked down using street cameras after the attack. The police say he is being held on suspicion of murder and theft.
According to the police, the deceased was selling goods at midday Friday on the main street of Civitanova Marche, a beach town on the Adriatic Sea coast, when an Italian man grabbed a crutch the street-seller used to walk and struck him down. Footage shows him being wrestled to the ground, despite attempts to fight back.
Police chief, Matteo Luconi, told Italian news channel Sky TG24 that onlookers called police, who responded to the scene after a suspect had fled and attempted to administer aid to the victim. It was not clear if he died at the scene. He said an autopsy will determine how he died.
Luconi told Sky TG24 that the assailant lashed out after the vendor made “insistent” requests for pocket change. He added that the police were questioning witnesses and had taken into evidence videos of the attack. They said the suspect has made no statements.
Alika who was married with two children, resorted to selling goods on the street after he was hit by a car and lost his job as a laborer due to the injuries he suffered.
Daniel Amanza, who runs the ACSIM, an association for immigrants in the Marche region’s Macerata province disclosed the accident left Alika with a limp, and needing crutches.
Amanza alleged that the aggressor became infuriated when Ogorchukwu told the man’s companion she was beautiful.
Meanwhile, the wife of the deceased Nigerian man, Charity Oriachi, has called for justice for her husband. Speaking to newsmen in Italy, the bereaved wife said,
“I need justice for my husband, that is what I want. Because it is too much, the pain is too much for me.”
Veteran Juju singer, Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, has lost one of his sons, Olayinka Olalekan Obey-Fabiyi.
According to family sources, the late Olayinka died on Friday, July 29, 2022 at the age of 48 and was laid to rest on Saturday, July 30.
As at the time of filing this report, the cause of his death was yet to be ascertained.
In other news, the suspected Kidnappers of Nollywood actors, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel aka Agbogidi, have demanded the sum of $100,000 for their release.
Recall that Okereke and Clemson, who are members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), were abducted on their way from a movie set in Ozalla Town in Enugu State, on Thursday, July 28.
The AGN national president, Emeka Rollas gave this update while speaking with Premium times, said ;
“The kidnappers have made contact with the families and are demanding the sum of $100,000. We pray to God for his intervention and for Him to put confusion in their midst.
We are also working closely with the different security operatives, but we are not sure what to expect from them because the same thing is happening everywhere in the country.”
The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, while giving an update on the matter on Friday, also disclosed that all the money in Cynthia Okereke’s account had been cleared.
Nigerian singer, Akinbiyi Abiola Ahmed better known as Bella Shmurda, has gotten people talking online after he donned a skirt to perform at the Big Brother Naija live show.
The ‘Cash App’ hitmaker was a guest artiste at the show on Sunday, July 31st, and thrilled the audience with his hit songs.
However, his unconventional outfit was hard to miss and was the topic of discussion among viewers of the show following his performance.
The 25-year-old singer wore a blue mini-pleat skirt, a hoodie with spooky design and a dope all-stars sneakers.
Netizens have now taken to social media to share their thoughts about his unique outfit and also give him funny feminine names.
See some comments below,
@liquorosebaby wrote, “Bella Shmurda thinks he is in Scotland ”
@nellyshandle wrote, “So bella shmurda is a cross dresser?”
@iamOkon wrote, “When you have to stop over and do a quick show before returning to boarding house – Senior Girls Grammar school, Ikotin. Bella Shmurda why! “
@adebukola.x.x wrote, “Little Miss Bella”
@softigbogurl wrote, “Bella try change plug cause wetin be this??”
Former professional footballer, Jay Jay Okocha, and his wife, Nkechi, attended their daughter, Daniella’s graduation which happened recently.
The proud father took to his Instagram page to share a lovely photo from the graduation, where he’s pictured with the rest of his family and captioned it,
”Congratulations to my darling daughter, we are so proud of you”
Daniella is the first child of the two children Jay Jay Okocha has with his wife, Nkechi.
In other news, a Nigerian lady took to Twitter to narrate how she unexpectedly received a credit alert from an unknown person but was later able to discover who it was making a few actions.
According to the lady, with handle @Cruella_D_Vel on Twitter, after she got received the alert, she waited for the person to call her but didn’t receive any call and for a moment she forgot about it until later, when she decided to search for the person on social media using the full name of the sender the alert showed.
She revealed she was able to get a hold of the person on Facebook — the person had also tried means of reaching her after erroneously crediting her account but to no avail.
As a token of appreciation, the lady then asked that @Cruella_D_Vel keep 10% of the money for herself and send her the remaining. However, @Cruella_D_Vel had already sent the total money back to her.
A dog has been dubbed as the “world’s most useless guard dog” after it was spotted lying down beside its owners during a drug raid.
In a footage that was shared online, cops are seen arresting three men on a ranch in Hortolandia, Sao Paulo state, Brazil. The three suspects were seen lying face-down on the floor with their hands cuffed behind their backs.
Their massive Rottweiler decided that it’s best to be compliant with officers and also laid down beside them.
Officers seized 1,176 bricks containing 1.1 tonnes of cannabis from the property. Narcotics Police said the drugs was shipped to the house in Hortolandia from Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul state.
It is believed the drugs were to be sold in and around Campinas, Sao Paulo state.
While the men, one of whom owns the house, were taken to the Narcotics Police headquarters in nearby Americana, the dog remained in the property with the woman who owns the land around the house, who police say is not involved in drug trafficking.
It was also revealed that cops will return to the ranch to check on the Rottweiler and two other dogs to see if animal protection services are needed.
A Nigerian lady took to Twitter to narrate how she unexpectedly received a credit alert from an unknown person but was later able to discover who it was making a few actions.
According to the lady, with handle @Cruella_D_Vel on Twitter, after she got received the alert, she waited for the person to call her but didn’t receive any call and for a moment she forgot about it until later, when she decided to search for the person on social media using the full name of the sender the alert showed.
She revealed she was able to get a hold of the person on Facebook — the person had also tried means of reaching her after erroneously crediting her account but to no avail.
As a token of appreciation, the lady then asked that @Cruella_D_Vel keep 10% of the money for herself and send her the remaining. However, @Cruella_D_Vel had already sent the total money back to her.
The lady still was grateful for her kindness and asked her to send her mobile number so she could credit it… which she did.
@Cruella_D_Vel has since been praised on social media for her kindness.
She wrote on Twitter, alongside screenshots of her conversation,
On Friday, I got a 20k transfer from someone and waited for a call because I didn’t recognize the name but no one called me.
I forgot about it and went about my activities. Then few minutes ago I remembered and decided to type out the full name here and I found an account but couldn’t send a dm so I tried Facebook. I found the person and sent her a message and this is how the conversation went
Then she sent me 2k airtime and called me to thank me.
Presumably like Jon and Ese in the “See Gobbe” edition of the show back in 2017, two fake housemates were unveiled on Sunday July 31, in the Big Brother Naija Level Up season.
Ebuka who gave the announcement on the Sunday live show, revealed that the fake housemates will be carrying out particular duties in the coming days and viewers should be on the look out for this.
Here’s are the profiles of the housemates,
Deji Morafa
Deji was introduced first and he promised to be as real as it gets as well as spontaneous and of course put his faith on his hot body to keep the game sizzling. Deji’s blood red outfit spoke volumes as it showed off his torso, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
Modella
Modella who describes herself as the content queen the House needs, came on stage full of energy in a pure white bedazzled gown which is exactly what she promises Biggie fans. Africa will have to wait and see.
When Modella made her entrance into Level 2, the Housemates paused for a moment as if they were seeing a ghost. It was only when she spelled it out to them that she’s the new Housemate that she finally got a reaction.
Popular Nigerian Cleric, Pastor David Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministry has yet again tackled those who make their money through illegal means.
The pastor recently stopped internet fraudsters popularly called ‘Yahoo boys’ from remitting tithes and offerings to the church.
Speaking while delivering a sermon on Sunday, Pastor Ibiyeomie condemned the menace of cybercrime in Nigeria which is reportedly now being accompanied with ‘blood ritual’.
In the video making the rounds on social media, Pastor Ibiyeomie said;
“Carry your blood money and get out, it is not good, If it’s that kind of money you have, carry and go to another church. This church will be rich. You think God cannot supply? Or you think it’s your wicked blood money, carry and go, we don’t want it here..Money that you kill people you want to pay tithe here..
See video below ;
Last month, He urged Nigerians to refrain from ritual killings, saying God has warned against the shedding of innocent blood in the quest for wealth.
He said, “If anybody has used charm to kill someone around you, this week, that person will die. God is saying, “don’t shed blood to get money”. Stop pounding children, get clean money.
“Don’t do Yahoo plus. It is demonic. Some people use their mother that gave birth to them, even their relations for money. What kind of money is that? What kind of money will make you see your blood relations dying and you are happy”?
Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie has taken to his social media to warn boys to keep off his daughter who just 17 years old.
The Actor who has been in the news more often since his controversial decision to take a second wife, issued the warning while flaunting the beautiful girl on his page.
Sharing the photo, he wrote;
Omo leave am, I dey born fine children sha.
My 17yr old daughter @danielleyuledochie now going into 200 level in the University.
Beauty with brains.
I AM BLESSED AND GRATEFUL TO GOD.
.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Boys no near my house say you dey find her oo.
In related news, Judy Moghalu, the secondWife heaped praises on him just days after he unfollowed his first wife on Instagram.
Judy in her post, stated that Yul’s children are so lucky to have him as a father.
“God will continue to bless and uplift you cause he knows how beautiful and kind your heart is!
Your children are so lucky to have you as a father.” She wrote.
A Nigerian man has become the talk of social media after proudly showed off his new girlfriend just two days after he was rejected by another girl whom he was wooing.
The girl who rejected him confronted him about the new girl she saw on his socials and he gave a very good reason to defend his action.
The girl had written ;
You men are just unbelievable!
Just two days ago, you were in my DM telling me how much you like me… and today you are already posting your girlfriend.
The man’s response reads;
Dami, I meant it when I said I like you but you said you don’t feel the same way about me. Do you expect me to keep pushing when you already said NO?
This girl you are talking about, I met her yesterday, wooed her yesterday and she accepted. I never lied to you
Judy Moghalu, the second wife of actor Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has praised him just days after he unfollowed his first wife on Instagram (Read here)
Judy in her post, stated that Yul’s children are so lucky to have him as a father.
She wrote;
”His Excellency, Ezedike 1 of Nteje @yuledochie
Your strength and resilience is worth studying in the university.
You’re the kindest man I know
You are A GOOD MAN!!!!
God will continue to bless and uplift you cause he knows how beautiful and kind your heart is!
Your children are so lucky to have you as a father.
You’re the best director in Nollywood and I’m saying this Authoritatively!!!
Your artistic interpretation is nothing short of EXTRAORDINARY!!
And I pray your talents will continue to grow and be a huge blessing to this world!!!
No one is perfect but…. You’re 98% good and that’s what I consider perfection!!!
I pray that God Almighty in his infinite mercy continue to guide, protect and direct everything you do my husband..
His love and light will go before you and bless everything you touch!
You’re a Beacon of Hope to so many people in this world..
@yuledochie na MAN you be!!!!!!
Keep soaring higher for God is always with you!!!!!
A young Ghanaian lady and Instagram baddie, identified as Safina Diamond, was arrested for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend to death.
According to reports, Safina stabbed her boyfriend who just returned from Canada in the neck and stomach multiple times leading to his death.
More details have emerged as Safina claimed she stabbed the Canada returnee in self-defence.
New information obtained by GhBase alleges that the deceased was married with kids. He came to Ghana on vacation to see his wife and kids and decided to also visit Safina, his side chick.
The case is still being investigated and more updates will be shared as it continues.
She was arraigned at the Adenta Court Complex on Friday, July 28, where she claimed she killed him in self defense because he was attempting to rape her.
Ghanaian slay queen arrested
It was further gathered that she had an accomplice, who is said to also be her boyfriend.
Big Brother Naija season 7 is in its full first week and already the housemates have given so much highlights and content.
Last night, shortly after the Saturday party, Beauty and Ilebaye broke into a verbal altercation that almost turned physical.
At one point, Beauty walked up to Ilebaye who was sat calmly by the table and she yanked off Ilebaye’s hat and Wig.
Ilebaye however kept her cool and the confrontation no longer got physical.
Beauty has been trending since last night and some social media users/Viewer of the reality show have predicted that Beauty might be issued a strike or worse still, disqualified.
Some comments below ;
Ngozi Grace – Fight happened because Groovy rocked and danced with Chomzy and Chomzy was Ilebaye’s Roommate at the Hotel where they lodged for 7days, so she is transferring aggression on Ilebaye because she felt Ilebaye was supporting Chomzy and not her. It’s a whole mess
Onyeke – She is getting disqualified, because tacha no do pass like this and got disqualified.
Khe Meh – This people did not come to win money. Why would there be so many ships in just 7 days, every discussion is about ship. Funny people.
The suspected Kidnappers of Nollywood actors, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel aka Agbogidi, have demanded the sum of $100,000 for their release.
Recall that Okereke and Clemson, who are members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), were abducted on their way from a movie set in Ozalla Town in Enugu State, on Thursday, July 28.
The AGN national president, Emeka Rollas gave this update while speaking with Premium times, said ;
“The kidnappers have made contact with the families and are demanding the sum of $100,000. We pray to God for his intervention and for Him to put confusion in their midst.
We are also working closely with the different security operatives, but we are not sure what to expect from them because the same thing is happening everywhere in the country.”
The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, while giving an update on the matter on Friday, also disclosed that all the money in Cynthia Okereke’s account had been cleared.
The bank account of Cynthia Okereke has been cleared just days after she was alleged to have been kidnapped after leaving a film location.
Cynthia Okereke and Clemson “Agbogidi” Cornell were reported missing after their family members confirmed they didn’t come back from a film location at Ozalla Town, Enugu State. (Read here)
The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, while giving an update on the matter, disclosed that all the money in Cynthia Okereke’s account was cleared Friday, July 29.
He added that the veteran actors are, for now, only missing, and have not been confirmed to be kidnapped.
In his words;
“We have not confirmed the kidnap as it were. The only thing we know is that all the money in Cynthia Okereke’s account was cleared this morning (Friday).
“We are expecting to get a kind of signal from the people holding them hostage to know whether it is a kidnapping or not.”
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has gotten people talking online after he joined the people of his state on their monthly sanitation exercise on Saturday, July 30.
In photos shared on Facebook, the governor did the dirty work and used a shovel to pack dirt out of a gutter.
He captioned the photos,
“We do not make excuses for things undone or wait for perfect conditions to get things right.
This morning, I joined ndị Anambra on our end of the month sanitation exercise. It is a civic responsibility, and part of the collective ownership we must show to matters of the environment.
Never mind I did it the “village boy” way. When you are Charley Nwa Mgbafor, it takes a lot to outgrow the mannerisms that comes with it.
Top of the morning to you all.”
See more photos below,
The post has since garnered different reactions, both positive and negative, from social media users.
See some comments below,
@valentineiyoyojie wrote,
“The new way be this o…. all for the gram and media.. its well…”
@tonyparker5001 wrote,
“Nonsense go and repair roads make you drop shovel all na for show show ”
@interiorbyben01 wrote,
“You see why we need vibrant person to lead by examples”
@spark_lero wrote,
“For those of you saying it’s a scope yen yen yen, his a governor already, he could have decided to seat in the governor’s house chilling with all the wonderful appliances the governor’s house posses, but no! He choose to be on the streets of anambra to create a wonderful example to the people of anambra, I like that, his not doing it for the sake of politics, remember his the governor already, this same man celebrated his birthday with the prisoners at awka few days ago, same man is bringing back security to anambra state, his only a man, doing his best, and I believe he will deliver! Its barely 3 to 4 months since he became the governor, his doing good for now at least, till he decides otherwise.”
@evayoungbiz wrote,
“Some people commenting like he is about to contest. He just started his tenure so he is not trying to impress anyone. This picture is only to encourage laborers, appearing there and taking pictures with them is an effort as a governor. Don’t expect him to do the work, it’s picture and it’s for publicity. It is what it is.
As my governor, we voted him, we are proud of his little efforts and will support him all the way. It is barely a year and so he can’t make magic. He will take it step by step and that’s on periodt!”
There seem to be trouble in the home of Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, and his first wife, May Yul Edochie, as he has unfollowed her on photo and video-sharing platform, Instagram.
This comes two months after May also unfollowed him shortly after he announced news of his marriage to his colleague, Judy Austin, and revealed they’ve welcomed a son.
At the time, May expressed displeasure with her husband for betraying her trust and prayed to God to judge him and his new wife.
“May God judge you both,” the mother of four commented under his post.
However, Yul continued to act like all was well in their marriage and shared old videos of himself and May in happier times.
Recently, he also shared a video congratulating May and their son after they bagged an endorsement deal.
His posts sparked outrage from the army of disgruntled netizens who were enraged by his decision to marry a second wife and they dragged him to filth for wanting to identify with his first wife despite what he did to her.
Well, Yul Edochie has now succumbed to the heat he has been receiving online and unfollowed his wife on Instagram.
A quick glance at his Instagram page shows he has unfollowed May.
A video showing the moment the presidential flagbearer of Labour Party,Peter Obi, received a standing ovation and resounding cheers from members of Dunamis Church in Abuja has been shared online.
The former Anambra State governor attended a service held at the 100,000 seat capacity church founded by Pastor Paul Enenche on Friday, July 29, and was given a warm reception by the church leaders.
During the service, Pastor Eneche’s wife, Becky, took to the pulpit to announce the presence of the presidential aspirant.
“And we also have tonight, Mr Peter Obi who has joined for the service this evening,” she said.
Immediately his presence was announced, the congregants went agog and jumped to their feet while giving a roaring welcome to the politician.
Watch the video below;
Meanwhile, the vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kashim Shettima, has said Peter Obi can only become President in Igboland, not in Nigeria.
Shettima, a former governor of Borno state, said this in an interview on Channels TV Politics Today programme on Friday, July 15.
According to him, Peter Obi, the presidential flagbearer of Labour Party, lacks the structure, competency and capacity to govern Nigerian in its entirety. Read here
Jada Pollock, one of the babymamas of Nigerian music superstar, Wizkid, has taken to social media to flaunt her baby bump in lovely new photos.
The talent manager who already has a son for the singer, has finally given a confirmation that she’s expecting their second child as news of her pregnancy were mere speculations before now, although she was spotted with a heavy baby bump at Wizkid’s birthday dinner recently.
Sharing the photos with her over three hundred thousand followers on Instagram, Jada stated that she is grateful to God for the blessing.
The 38-year-old wrote,
“Here’s to the very next chapter. I know it’s about to be better than anything I could have ever wished for. Two beautiful children to brighten my days. Too NEVER make me want to give up. Too make me want to go HARDER and fight harder then I need too. Love deeper than I knew I could and give me even more of a perspective and purpose, then I could have foreseen for life. Just when we thought that we was blessed with one incredible human GOD showed up again and blessed us with another. Feeling so grateful and blessed P.S – My out of office email will commence for 48hrs once I go into labor, then I’m back!!! Lol #SuperWoman #SuperMum LOADING!! ”
A young Ghanaian lady and Instagram baddie, identified as Safina Diamond, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend to death.
According to reports, the young lady stabbed her boyfriend who just returned from Canada in the neck and stomach multiple times leading to his death.
She was arraigned at the Adenta Court Complex on Friday, July 28, where she claimed she killed him in self defense because he was attempting to rape her.
It was further gathered that she had an accomplice, who is said to also be her boyfriend.
The duo have now been remanded in police custody and the case adjourned to August 12th, 2022.
Watch a video showing the moment she was escorted into the court building below,
The Senior Special Assistant on Tertiary Education, Youths and Students Affairs to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, Omotayo Sanyaolu, has died in a ghastly car accident on Friday, July 29.
Sanyolu was driving his vehicle around Army Cantonment, Maryland, Ikeja in the early hours of Friday, when he accidentally rammed the vehicle into an ATM located in the area.
Confirming the tragic incident, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyantolu, released a statement saying that Sanyolu died from the impact of the collision.
He wrote in part,
”Upon arrival at the scene it was discovered that a black Toyota Camry with registration number LAGH 32, while on top speed rammed into the Keystone Bank ATM located close to the Army Cantonment, Ikeja.
“Unfortunately, an adult male, Sanyanolu, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle died on impact and his remains were immediately bagged upon arrival of emergency responders.
“These have been handed over to the cantonment officer on duty (Officer Musa).
“The affected vehicle was recovered with the aid of LASEMA’s light towing vehicle to a layby.”
The deceased was once a former Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state.
A lady who was out partying all night has been nabbed after she tried paying for drinks with a fake debit alert.
A video making the rounds on social media shows the lady frantically making some calls in order to get out of the mess she’d involved herself.
It was alleged that she ran out after buying the drinks. Police officers were later seen leaving with her after she couldn’t pay for the drinks.
Watch the video below…
In unrelated news, Actor, Alex Ekubo’s ex-fiancee, Fancy Acholonu has taken to social media to apologise for her choice of words while announcing her separation from the actor.
It would be recalled that Alex proposed to Fancy in a beautiful way in April last year and they both went online to announce news of their engagement.
The former love birds also announced the date for their wedding. The traditional wedding was scheduled to take place on November 20, 2021, in Imo state, and the white wedding was to take place in Lagos state on November 27, 2021.
However, Fancy broke the internet when she announced that she has ended her relationship with the actor and would not be proceeding with the wedding. (Read here ICYMI)
Actor, Alex Ekubo’s ex-fiancee, Fancy Acholonuhas taken to social media to apologise for her choice of words while announcing her separation from the actor.
It would be recalled that Alex proposed to Fancy in a beautiful way in April last year and they both went online to announce news of their engagement.
The former love birds also announced the date for their wedding. The traditional wedding was scheduled to take place on November 20, 2021, in Imo state, and the white wedding was to take place in Lagos state on November 27, 2021.
However, Fancy broke the internet when she announced that she has ended her relationship with the actor and would not be proceeding with the wedding.
“Hey guys I am writing to inform you all officially that I have ended my relationship and I have called off the wedding with Alex Ekubo,” she wrote part.
Stating that she was aware that the news would come as a shock to many, she however maintained that she had made the best decision for herself “because it is important that everyone finds their happiness and live in their truth.”
Many people interpreted it to mean that Alex is a closeted gay and she was telling him to ‘live his truth’.
Fancy has now come out to explain that her statement was misconstrued by the public and explained what she truly meant.
Although she didn’t reveal what led to their breakup, Fancy said Alex has apologized for his actions and she has also apologized for her reaction.
A one-year-old boy who suffered violent abuse in the hands of his father has been rescued by an NGO in Akwa Ibom State.
Sam Itauma, Head of Child’s Right And Rehabilitation Network (CRARN) who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, July 29, said the little child was rescued after his father threw him into the bush while claiming that he is possessed by demonic powers.
The statement reads;
“A 40 year old man, Mr. Godwin Etim Aweh from Odoro Nkit, Esit Eket, Nigeria has reportedly thrown out his one year old son, Diamond into his backyard bush during a torrential rainfall.”
“Mr. Aweh who runs a local wine business in Unyenge, Mbo local government area came home during the weekend and told his wife that he was no longer interested in having the child as his son anymore as the child is believed to be possessed by demonic powers
“According to an eyewitness, Ms. Mfon Sunday, the disconsolate mother of the child who is also harboring a three week old son, helplessly watched as her one year old boy cried and squirmed in pains under a heavy downpour.
“The mother of the child is helpless as she is not able to safeguard her child from this monster husband. Anytime she tried to pick the child and keep at home when the husband is around, she will be severely beaten and thrown out of the house too.” Said Ms. Sunday.
“The eyewitness further averred that Mr. Aweh (aka Seven 7 ) is fond of throwing out the young lad when he is back home during the weekends and all entreaties to stop his callous and violent behavior towards his child have fallen on deaf ears.
“An anonymous source called the CRARN rescue team’s hotline and invited them to come and witness what he described as a “horrible sight” in his village. “ Please, come right now and save a life.” The caller unequivocally stressed.
“The CRARN team arrived the scene immediately and rescued the child then rushed him to the emergency unit of the Immanuel General Hospital, Eket where he is being treated for acute pneumonia, malnutrition, anemia and breathing difficulties. Available X-ray shows dislocation and bone fracture at the bilateral limbs of the toddler. The young lad is due for surgery and physiotherapy to rectify the fractured bones.”