Nigerian philanthropist and business mogul, Captain Idahosa Okunbo has d*ed.
It is reported that the Edo State-born politician, d*ed in the early hours of Sunday, August 8, after a protracted battle with cancer in London, United Kingdom.
He moved to London in August 2020 to receive treatment for his ailment where he was told he had less than 9 months to live. He died 12 months later.
Captain Hosa, until his death, served as either chairman or director on numerous company boards in Nigeria, spanning multiple business sectors such as the agro-allied, petroleum, telecommunications, power, real estate and banking industries.
Popular Nigerian Politician, Dino Melaye, has taken to his social media page to finally react to rumored links with fraudster, Ramon Abbas, A.K.A Hushpuppi.
Hushpuppi’s imminent conviction and the investigation carried out by the FBI has opened a can of worms as regards the fraudster’s affiliation in Nigeria.
Recall that super-cop, Abba Kyari was indicted and it is already a messy scandal, and as such, anyone who might have had any dealings with Hushpuppi in the past is now a possible suspect.
This has now led to some comments that Hush was good friends with Senator Dino Melaye, and people are asking the FBI to investigate him.
Reacting to the comments, he wrote ;
There was never a time l ask people not to post my pictures with Hushpuppi or anyone for that matter because there is no reason to. Am a political celebrity, please continue posting jare. Wetin bird chop na im e go carry fly. SDM
Media personality, Daddy Freeze has opened up on his relationship with serial internet fraudster, Ramon Olorunwa Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi.
Daddy Freeze in a video he shared on his official Instagram page revealed that Hushpuppi stood by him in his trying time when the church deserted him.
According to him, although he doesn’t in anyway support fraud, he’ll never deny the fact that the embattled internet celebrity is a lovely person who showed him love at a point in his life when he was surrounded by wickedness from the church.
Speaking further, he stated that the wickedness he received from the church and his close friends when he started speaking on the “excesses of the church”, brought him closer to Hushpuppi and Bobrisky who where there to support him.
He said in part,
“If the church stood by me in my trying times will I answer Hushpuppi when he sent a cab to pick to take me to meet where he was… If I see Hushpuppi I go give him my mind say this thing wey you do na nonsense, but I’ll never take it away from the fact that he’s a lovely warm person who showed me love at a point in my life when I was surrounded by wickedness from the church”.
Popular Gambian actress and producer, Princess Shyngle has shared her unpopular opinion about dating Nigerian men.
The actress during a question and answer session on her insta-stories noted that Nigerian men are very caring and can do anything for their partners but they find it difficult to stay faithful to one woman.
According to her, a Nigerian man can satisfy his woman in every way but he would definitely cheat on her.
A fan asked “what’s your take on Nigerian men?”
In response the curvaceous screen diva wrote, “Honestly, Nigerian men know how to spoil their women financially and sexually but cheating is a must”.
See her post below,
Meanwhile, the 30-years-old controversial Gambian actress and producer, Princess Shyngle has taken to social media to denounce her country.
In a recent post shared on her official Instagram page, the actress described Gambia as the “worst country” and it’s citizens as “worst people in history”.
According to her, she never wants to have anything to do with the country and asked Gambians to unfollow her on the photo sharing app.
In her words,
“I don’t ever want to associate with anything that has to do with Gambia, I am not Gambian, I have nothing to do with Gambia. Y‘all stay away from me, unfollow me right now if you are Gambian. Worst country and people in history.”
Popular Gambian actress, Princess Shyngle, has taken to social media to allege that her life is being threatened by her ex-husband, Bala Gaye.
It can be recalled that in January 2021, the actress announced that she is married to her longtime bestfriend and her “crush since 8th grade”. Sadly, the marriage didn’t last up to 3 months and Shyngle accused him of physically assaulting her, at the time.
Now, the actress has cried out for help on Instagram, alleging that he’s threatening to kill her and her parents because they helped her divorce him.
According to her, he threatened to send thugs to her parents’ house and has been sending death threats to her on Instagram.
She also shared messages and voicenotes she allegedly received from him.
One message reads: “I wouldn’t take this embarrassment for no one. We both die tonight. “
Another message reads: “You gotta go. It’s the only way my life can be normal. “
Another reads: “I can’t wait till I get the news you’re dead.”
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BBNaija: Shine Ya Eye housemate, Beatrice, has become the first female housemate to get verified on Instagram, after Boma, who is the first housemate to get verified this season.
A quick glance at her page shows that she has been verified, with the ‘honorary’ blue tick present on her profile.
The official handler of her Instagram page shared a screenshot of her profile and wrote, “See who just get verified. Yes. Play me ‘Verified’ by @itslaycon.”
Meanwhile, viewers of the show have taken to social media to shower accolades on Beatrice for getting verified, when she has less than 100k followers, compared to some of her fellow housemates with more followers.
See some reactions below,
“Beatrice just got verified on IG. Underrate that girl at your own risk. I think she’s one of the biggest gamers this season,” @stan4life2 said.
@miciafu said, “Beatrice is verified on Instagram. Madam 1.1M is still pending. How ironic.”
@nessasedudzi wrote, “During yesterday’s argument, Rose bragged about her followers. Now Beatrice is verified and y’all are wailing because her fans are jubilating? I no get. If followers are worth celebrating, why shouldn’t verification be? I laugh in ‘verified is not a big deal’. Do it if it’s easy”
“Not Beatrice getting verified before your favorites,” @k__4KelZ tweeted.
@eghele_esther tweeted, “Beatrice is the first female to be verified. That’s nice.”
Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede has revealed that she doesn’t do giveaway online and prefers helping people physically.
The actress, in a recent Instagram Live chat with Saturday Beats, recounted how a woman who claimed to need money to start a business, blocked her on social media after she sent her some money.
According to the mum of one, she felt cheated and shocked after the incident.
In her words, “I don’t do giveaway online because I know how much I try to reach people physically. A woman once sent me a message that she needed to start egg business, and I sent some money.
“However, by the time I was sending her a message to let her know I had sent the money, she had blocked me. Apparently, she blocked me immediately she got the alert. It was mind-blowing. I was shocked and I felt swindled.”
Speaking further in the interview, the 37 years old actress stated that passion is not enough for someone to have a successful acting career.
She said, “The question is, why do you want to act? That is the first question I ask. When I ask them, they tell me, ‘I love acting’. You cannot come into acting just because you love it.
“Don’t come into acting as your last bus stop. There are other things you can do by the side. Eighteen years ago, acting just for the passion would have helped. But now, there are so many brilliant people in the industry, who have even been to acting school.”
Popular Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro has lost her mum to the cold hands of death.
The actress took to her official Instagram page on Saturday, August 7 to announce the passing of her mum. According to her, she finds it hard to believe that her mother is no more.
Lamenting the loss while sharing a photo of her mum, she wrote,
Julie girl…..
There would have never been a good time for you to go, i never would have imagined it will be this soon. I still find this hard to believe. Maybe writing it down would! I don’t even know how to act anymore. I will miss you terribly. We all will. Mummy UWANILEEEE…. Hmm… What do you want me to tell Jayden? Who will comfort me? Who will comfort us? You were your children’s angel here on earth!
Fly with the angels and keep watching over us. ❤️ This one is hard! Rest Well Mom. 😇
Founder of Living Faith Church also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has revealed why he always wears white suits.
The popular clergyman, known for wearing white suits with red accessories, made this disclosure while preaching at the Church of God Mission (CGM) MEGACON 2021 on Friday, August 6, in Benin, Edo State.
According to him, he loves white suits because they are cheaper to maintain and they don’t fade like other colors.
He said, <em>“Do you know why I wear white? It is the cheapest thing to wear. White suits are the cheapest or you don’t know, try it. I used to crack a joke with a friend and said, you see my dress, the whole thing how much does it cost because I have the permanent white up and down that I wear. If I don’t change it, you can’t know because if it fades, it fades to white. White can’t fade to black, it can only fade to white.”
Most talked about BBNaija season 6 housemate, Hazel Oyeze Onou better known as Whitemoney, has spoken on how the reality show would change his life.
Whitemoney who is up for possible eviction in a conversation with the Head of House Boma and Beatrice on Saturday noted that he believes the show would work to his advantage outside the house.
The 29-year-old businessman believes that the reality show is his ticket to fame and wealth.
“The day I pass that door is the day I become a star. The show has hundreds of millions of people streaming. Truly, this is the biggest show in Africa but trust me, it is one of the biggest shows in the world.
“Once you come out, you’ll be recognised worldwide. Anything that comes after that day is an extra. It’s just all I need. I need that fame. Fame will bring me money, coupled with what I do and through my hard work.” He said.
It would be recalled that in May 2020, the monarch welcomed his first male heir from her Royal Highness, Princess (Oloi) Iyayota Ewuare II, after he was coronated as the 40th Oba of Benin.
In an historic new development, the traditional ruler has been blessed with 3 boys and a girl at once. He made the announcement at his palace in Benin City on Friday, August 6, amidst jubilation from guests.
A statement released by the Secretary, Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, said the Quadruplets and their mother are in perfect health.
“May the Lord God Almighty and our ancestors protect mother and the Quadruplets in good health and bless them with long life. We congratulate our beautiful, elegant and amiable Queen, her Royal highness Queen Aisosa Ewuare for a safe delivery and pray that this happy occasion shall berth more blessings for her, the Palace and the entire Benin kingdom. A date for the naming ceremony would be announced later.” the statement read in part.
Popular Nigerian comedian, Officer Woos drops a new comedy video tagged, “The Gym Instructor” featuring former reality TV star cum fitness trainer, Kemen.
Big Brother Naija ‘shine your eyes’ housemate, Whitemoney, feels he is going to be evicted this sunday and he’s prepared for what may come.
This comes as Whitemoney, in a dairy session with Biggie on Friday, asked for saving items for the guys to trim their hair and faces and some hair dyes for those of them with coloured hairstyles.
According to Whitemoney, the housemates need to look fine even if they are going home.
Biggie, however, responded by saying they all look handsome in his eyes, to which Whitemoney hilariously reacted, feeling cute as he touched his face with excitement.
Big Brother Naija Star, LiquoRose, seems to have developed a strong feeling for fellow housemate, Emmanuel, and last night, she told him to do “somethings” to her.
Now here’s what happened ;
Housemates had a jacuzzi party last night and during the exciting session, Liquorose and Emmanuel who were seated at the dining after eating had a conversation an in the conversation, Liquorose was seen mouthing off to Emmanuel, that she wants him to **** her.
She did not actually voice it out, and Emmanuel tried to deduce what she was saying. However, observative viewers claim she said she wants him to Rap* her.
Popular Nollywood Actress, Nkechi Sunday Blessing, seems impressed by the level of “doings” some fans of BBnaija stars exhibit, and she’s revealed that she wants the same for herself.
Popular Instagram Skit Maker, Amarachi Amusi, otherwise known as Ash Musy, has taken to her social media page to reveal that she survived what would have been a fatal car accident after a truck rammed into her car.
She shared a video that showed the wreck the crash caused and thanked God her life was saved.
So a trailer just hit me hard and ran away 🤕my car is in piecesssss😣 Thank God for my life o!
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has called on the Federal Government to ban the airing of popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija.
AYCF National President, Yerima Shettim, in an interview with Daily post on Friday, July 6, stated that the show encourages immorality and nudity, hence should be banned in Nigeria.
According to him, the show is synonymous with blue film (X-rated movies) because most viewers watch it because of its explicit contents.
Speaking further, Shettima appealed to the Government to ban the reality TV show and stop it from airing within the country.
His words,
“It’s a calamity as far as I am concerned; I have never believed in BBNaija and do not believe it is right because the show is an act of immorality. Such a show should not be encouraged.
“I have often said this show promotes immorality and the Nigerian government should please ban it, it should not be allowed to be aired in our country.
“You see, a lot of people watch to see immorality acts, those sex things displaying their nakedness, and they have made it look like a blue film (X-rated film), so, this must be discouraged.
“I urge true lovers of the country to join hands and call the attention of the government on the implication of this programme which must be discouraged,” he said.
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has disclosed that it has so far recovered N89.2 billion excess and ill*gal charges slammed on customers by banks in Nigeria.
The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, represented by the Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, CBN, Osita Nwanisobi, speaking in Calabar at a 2-day public enlightenment fair, said the amount which was as at June 2021 was based on 23,526 complaints they received from customer bordering on charges and other related matters.
“What we do is that whenever we get these complaints, they are thoroughly investigated, if they are found to be true, the CBN makes sure that these customers are properly refunded and we have so far recovered N89 billion,” he said.
He added that the insinuations that the Apex bank was planning to convert domiciliary/ dollar accounts to naira were false and unfounded.
Meanwhile the apex bank also said that Nigeria’s financial system is sound, resilient and stable contrary to rumors in unnamed quarters.
A twitter user, @armanie_f, who analyzed the fight scene, had this to say ;
Jackie B never told Maria she was upset. Maria noticed her mood and apologized to Jackie B but she still kept talking about the issue with other people. Maria even apologized twice Maria’s anger is very valid.
Another twitter user @Emeka Jonathan wrote ;
Jackie B has had so much resentment towards Maria for a long time.
This was bound to happen and I’m happy Maria cleared her.
Maria will be up for eviction but we are ready. But Jackie B, when you’re up, please pack noodles for your son
A video making rounds on social media shows the moment a bride refused to kiss her groom on their wedding day, despite his many attempts.
In what appears like the wedding reception, the groom moved in for a kiss but the bride declined and removed her face, to the surprise of guests.
After several unsuccessful attempts to kiss his new bride, the groom managed to rub his lips against hers.
However, it appears the bride was shy and didn’t want to kiss him in the presence of everyone because she wore a weak smile which suggests that she wasn’t comfortable.
The Hisbah board has finally reacted to the dress worn by Buhari’s daughter-in-law, Zahra Nasir Bayero, during her bridal shower that held recently.
Zahra, who is set to wed President Buhari’s son, Yusuf Buhari, on August 20, wore a figure-hugging white dress that was transparent around the shoulder and arm. She also did not wear a head covering as is usually done by Muslim women.
Her outfit caused a stir on social media as people questioned why the morality police in Northern Nigeria had not commented on her dressing, but are quick to “punish” poor Muslims if they dress in a manner considered unreligious.
Netizens called out Hisbah and accused them of being biased in their judgement; favouring the wealthy and punishing the poor masses.
Reacting to the allegation, Hisbah commander, Sheikh Harun Ibn Sin, told BBC that Zahra is not above the law and should lead by example if she wants her marriage to be blessed.
The Sheikh also condemned people circulating photos and videos of Zahra in the controversial dress on social media, adding that it is a huge crime to spread such images.
