Nigerian reality star, Rebecca Nengi, has taken to her social media page to list her incredible journey at the age of 23.
Nengi rose to prominence after she contested in the last Big Brother Naija season.
Nengi emerged a finalist, and she’s gone on to be very successful in her celebrity career.
Below’s the tweet she shared highlighting her achievement.
At 23 .. CEO Home owner SSA, Girl Child development Actress Multiple brand Ambassador Influencer of the Year Humanitarian Queen of Ninjas David’s Aunty
At 23 .. CEO Home owner SSA, Girl Child development Actress Multiple brand Ambassador Influencer of the Year Humanitarian Queen of Ninjas David’s Aunty
— Nengi Rebecca Hampson (@nengiofficial) May 12, 2021
Nigerian music producer, ID Cabasa has debunked viral reports claiming that popular Nigerian singer, Sound Sultan is battling throat cancer.
Reports that served rounds on social media yesterday, May 12th alleged that the ace singer, Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan is currently battling with throat cancer in the United States of America.
According to SaharaReporters, the singer has commenced chemotherapy in one of the hospitals in the country.
While fans took to social media to share goodwill messages and prayers, in reaction to one of the posts, music producer, ID Cabasa debunked the report, emphasizing that the news is untrue.
“Before una spread this news just know it’s not true,” He tweeted.
See his post below,
Before una spread this news just know it’s not true
Meanwhile, the singer’s elder brother, Baba Dee, in a message to Qed.ng, noted that although his brother is sick and recuperating, he wasn’t diagnosed with throat cancer.
Comedian AY Makun reecently called out actress Victoria Inyama days after “she preached on the need for people to watch the words that come out of their mouths”.
AY who shared screenshots of Inyama’s post and comments, subtly called out her hypocrisy as he noted that she advised people on how not to mock a pain they’ve not experienced in her post, before publicly commenting on a blog “without watching her mouth on a pain he prays she doesn’t experience.”
AY’s post reads;
FIRST SLIDE:
victoriainyama preaching to the world 4 days ago in her post on the need to watch the words that comes out of our mouth, and how not to mock a pain we’ve not experienced
2ND AND 3RD SLIDE
TWO DAYS LATER same victoriainyama publicly commenting on a blog without watching her mouth on a pain I pray she doesn’t experience
Victoria in her reply to AY, said “only a fool assumes 6 is 9 by avoiding the main source of the gist.”
@aycomedian Awwwwwww l must first say Thank you for using that lovely picture. It’s actually one of my favourites …….
But hang on, I made a comment. l would expect you to mention Gistlovers blog not just ‘blog’
2nd I guess you take offense with the word ‘date’ ‘A social or romantic appointment or arrangement’…. Social or Romantic…Not definite…..Why pick the latter?
I didn’t Accuse You of anything?
Sadly l know times are hard in Nigeria but l am already in ‘my Plan B’ according to Pastor ……Only a Fool assumes 6 is 9 by avoiding the main source of the Gist…
If you really needed this…U should have told your Fans that the clip was nothing? But heyyy YOU ARE DOING WELL TOO
Nollywood actor, Walter Anga has lamanted about the current hardship and inflation in the country.
The actor shared a photo of him drinking a sachet of water as he asked, what is left for a common man who can barely afford to pay his rent for his apartment and N2000 units of electricity?.
In his words ;
“A sachet of pure water is now #20…What is left for a common man? When he can’t afford to buy 2k units for electricity in a month talkless of him paying his house rent @150k annually and minimum wage is #30k. Time dey come when the poor will feed from the rich by fire by force”
Yomi Fabiyi is undaunted after being hit with a lawsuit by Actress Iyabo Ojo.
Iyabo Ojo is suing Yomi Fabiyi for ‘offensive and vexatious’ statement; demands a public apology and 100 million Naira in damages
The actor had alleged that Iyabo Ojo and Princess “promised to kill Baba Ijesha if released on bail” after he was detained for allegedly sexually molesting Princess’ underaged foster daughter.
Yomi has now offered a response on the issue as he reshared the same defamatory post that brought about the suit, and told Iyabo to save her money for Tiktok costumes.
He wrote:
Ignore any unnecessary CIVIL SUITS attached to my name, I don’t dignify everybody with a response. Not even a non-criminal suit that lack merits and grounds. I don’t have time to waste walai. Your lawyer will never tell you how many months, funds and process involve in civil suits.
Anyway, anybody drowning will cling on anything to survive. Save your money for feed and tiktok costumes, don’t let any lawyer eat your money iyawo mi. You deserve better dear, time still dey to make a detour and save your face. I don’t deal in social media court. Enjoy the funny moments.
Lawyers representing Nollywod Actress, Iyabo Ojo, have written to Yomi Fabiyi to demand a “retraction of defamatory publication” he made against her.
Recall that Yomi Fabiyi had accused actress, Iyabo Ojo, and comedian, Princess, of promising to ‘Kill Baba Ijesha” if he is released on bail after he was detained for allegedly sexually molesting Princess’ foster daughter. (Read here).
Iyabo’s lawyers said Yomi’s statement is “offensive and vexatious” and demanded a retraction, an apology, and payment of damages.
They also demanded that Yomi pays 100 million Naira as damages, and he desists from making further “additional or fresh defamatory publications” against Iyabo Ojo.
See the court papers Iyabo shared on her social media page ;
Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter, Chidinma Ekile, recently visited a beer parlour to preach the word of God.
The singer who recently quit secular music to return back to her roots, gospel, stormed the beer parlour preaching the gospel of Christ, in a bid to gain souls for the kingdom of God.
The ‘Jehovah overdo’ crooner who reintroduced herself as Minister Chidinma Ekile, took to her official Instagram page to share a video from the visit and captioned it, “Street Evangelism. The other day during our street evangelism.”
Meanwhile, Chidinma who rose to stardom in 2010, after winning the third season of Project Fame West Africa recently revealed she quit secular music and returned back to her roots, gospel!
According to her, the devil has been winning for too long in her life but now she wants to give all of her talents to work for her father who’s in heaven.
“Sound Sultan Does Not Have Throat Cancer” – Brother Baba Dee debunks News Reports.
Singer, Baba Dee has debunked reports that his younger brother, Sound Sultan has throat cancer.
Multiple media reports on Wednesday claimed that the 44-year-old was undergoing chemotherapy in the United States.
He has however, confirmed that the singer is ill, but doesn’t have throat cancer, “He is sick, and is getting better in New York. But the throat cancer, na lie”.
Baba dee however, did not state the nature of the illness his brother is recovering from.
Sound Sultan has not publicly commented on the matter either.
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Ace Nigerian singer, Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan is currently battling with throat cancer in the United States of America.
According to SaharaReporters, the singer has commenced chemotherapy in one of the hospitals in the country.
Fans have also taken to social media to share goodwill messages and prayers.
See some reactions below ;
Drpenking wrote ;
Sound Sultan has been diagnosed with Throat Cancer. It must be really difficult having a disease affect the very part of your body you use to earn a living. My heart goes out to him. I pray he gets through this.
UNCLE AJ wrote ;
Omo I just read that Sound Sultan has been diagnosed with throat cancer. I hope he will get all the help he needs to overcome this, and may God give him the strength to beat this illness.
pirowbanks wrote ;
I hope Sound Sultan colleagues support him financially so he can beat this throat cancer shit asap.
Charles Opurum wrote ;
I read just now that one of my favorite artists, Sound Sultan has been diagnosed with throat cancer and is currently fighting for his life.
This saddens me a lot.
I pray he pulls through. You’re in our thoughts now and always.
Popular Nigerian Sirbalo Comedy comes through with a brand new comedy and this one is tagged, “Pregnant Good Samaritan”.
Pregnant Aisha came to the city to look for his boy friend Ben cash, but couldn’t find him so she met Sirbalo. Find out what happened between Sirbalo and Aisha in this very funny comedy.
A 21-year-old Gweru man committed suicide by hanging after he was reportedly denied conjugal rights by his 18-year-old wife.
The tragic incident is said to have occurred at Somabula in Zimbabwe on Tuesday last week, as Councillor Adam Shava identified the now-deceased man as Dumisani Matonsi, and further disclosed that he walked out of his bedroom after a misunderstanding ensued between him and his wife over sex.
According to the reports, about an hour later, the wife Sarah Mazambatate woke to check up on him, only to find him hanging on a Msasa tree branch within the yard.
The Herald reported that the case was then reported to Gweru Rural Police Station under sudden death report RBR number 4703082.
Akwa Ibom based pastor, Ab Isong, has taken to social media to advise single folks who can’t wait to get married because of sex.
According to the pastor, marriage is not about sex or “weather for two”, on the contrary, it is hard work because the children needs to fed and taken care of.
Sharing a picture of himself and his family on Facebook, he stated that married couples make LOVE as the SPIRIT leads and not as the WEATHER decides.
He wrote,
“Dear Single Brothers and Sisters. You are out there shouting weather for two because of this cold weather abi? We who are in the office you intend coming into are not observing weather for two oh! We have stepped out to throw our dice while trusting God to give us double six.”
“Dear singles, marriage is not for SEX! We make LOVE as the SPIRIT leads and not as the WEATHER decides. Marriage is HARD-WORK! Children do not understand FOOD NO DEY. Selah”
Nigerian Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has stated that the Federal government is not clueless as to providing a lasting solution to handle the alarming rate of insecurity in different parts of the country.
In a statement released, Lai Mohammed who had a press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, May 11, stated that the Federal government knows where different kidnappers with their victims but they are only being careful on how to attack them so as not to put the victims in harm’s way.
“It is no longer news that our dear nation is facing security challenges. However, I have read comments saying the Federal Government is overwhelmed and doesn’t have a clue as to how to tackle the challenges. Some have even gone as far as suggesting a truncation of the democratic order, a clearly treasonable stance.
Well, I am here today to assure all Nigerians that while the government acknowledges the security challenges we face at this time, from terrorism to kidnapping, banditry and farmer-herder conflict, it is definitely not overwhelmed and indeed it has the wherewithal, as you will see in the days ahead, to confront the challenges headlong and restore law and order, peace and security.”
Mohammed explained that the government indeed knew the locations of kidnappers, adding that security agencies were only being careful to avoid civilian casualties.
“One of the most difficult things to do, for a democratically-elected government, is to use the instruments of coercion against its own people. For example, while the nation’s military have superior firepower over the rag tag band of Boko Haram and ISWA, the terrorists most often than not operate among the populace, either in our villages or towns, hence the military, in tackling them, is usually careful to avoid collateral damage.
The same applies to the kidnappers who abduct our school children. Usually, the location of the kidnappers is not unknown to security forces, but they still have to exercise caution in order not to hurt the same children they are trying to rescue. Despite these inhibitions, the security forces have the wherewithal to decisively tackle the challenges” he said
Popular Nigerian comedian, Twyse Ereme drops another part for his comedy “My School Experience”. This comedy showcases what we once experienced in our early school lives.
Big Brother Naija star and actress, Erica has advised her fans and followers on the kind of friends they should stay away from.
According to the reality star, for ones progress its important to stay away from friends who become moody when their counterparts are celebrating success.
Erica noted that such friends exhibit strange behaviors like giving an excuse like a headache or passing compliments in an insulting manner.
In reaction to a post that read, “Stay away from friends who become moody when you start doing well in life”, Erica wrote, “Lol and they give you excuses like headache, when you ask, or they start complimenting you in an insulting way”.
In other news, Nollywood Actress, Erica Nlewedim, has taken to her social media page to state emphatically that she will be known as the “best and most respected actor” and not just a mere Instagram model.
In a series of Tweets she shared, the BBnaija ‘lockdown’ star shared some experiences she’s had while on set for film productions, and she was thankful for the Jobs coming her way.
Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi has finally staged the much-publicized protest to demand the release of his embattled colleague, Baba Ijesha, who was arrested for allegedly defiling a minor.
The actor, who has shown support to Baba Ijesha since the alleged rape saga began, had appealed to the police to release his colleague on bail, but all efforts proved abortive.
Following his appeal, he threatened to lead a protest against the continuous detention of Baba Ijesha without trial, which he claims is a violation of his human rights.
Fabiyi wrote:
“PEACEFUL PROTEST on Human Rights, Illegal Detention by Police coming up on Wednesday if the Police refuse to do the right thing and grant BABA IJESHA administrative bail which is his fundamental rights.
“Any progressive state and society MUST respect the RIGHTS of others as enshrined under the law.
“If you refuse to be concerned now, remember it could be you. FORCEFUL ARREST, ILLEGAL IMPRISONMENT is a major tool of OPPRESSION and POLICE BRUTALITY. We must protest against this vehemently.
“STAND BY WHAT IS RIGHT. #RELEASEBABAIJESHAONBAIL #SAYNOHUMANRIGHTSVIOLATION.”
Subsequent to his threats, Yomi Fabiyi has taken to the streets of Lagos to lead the planned protest, alongside other concerned individuals on Wednesday, May 12.
The actor took to his Instagram page to share video clips from the protest. In the videos, the peaceful protesters held placards which reads, “Denial of bail of bailable offenses is human rights violation”, “Denying bail is human rights violation”, “Illegal detention is human rights violation. Do not support it”, etc.
Former Zimbabwean First Lady, Grace Mugabe has been summoned by traditional ruler Chief, Zvimba, for “improperly” burying her late husband and former President, Robert Mugabe at his rural home in Zvimba.
The ex-president died in Singapore in September 2019. After a prolonged disagreement between his family and the government, he was finally buried at his home village in Kutama, Zvimba in Mashonaland West.
The government had wanted to bury Mugabe at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, but his family turned down the offer, arguing that Mugabe had made it explicitly clear that he did not wish to be interred at the national shrine.
His wife Grace has now been accused of committing a taboo by burying the deceased Robert Gabriel Mugabe in a house which is a violation of the culture of the Zvimba people.
In the summons which were served on Grace Mugabe, Chief Zvimba fined her 5 beasts and one goat for going against cultural and traditional rites by burying Mugabe at his homestead. She is supposed to appear at the traditional court on May 20, 2021.
The summon reads,
“You are being summoned to appear before Chief Zvimba’s Court at Gonzo Guzha Hall, Murombedzi Growth Point on 20 May 2021 at 0930 over the following allegations.
a. You’re accused of committing a taboo by burying the deceased Robert Gabriel Mugabe in a house which is a violation of the culture of the Zvimba people. You also let Robert Gabriel Mugabe’s clothes/properties scatter.
b) All of Rober Gabriel Mugabe’s clothes/properties must be gathered and stored properly at the deceased’s house following our culture as the Zvimba people.
c) I also want the deceased – Robert Mugabe- to be reburied according to the culture of the Zvimba people at a place chosen by his relatives and mother.
d) For the above-mentioned violations, you are, therefore, required to pay 5 beasts and one goat.
1) You are allowed to bring witnesses and evidence to the court.
2) If you fail to attend the hearing without permission from the court, the court will rule in favour of the applicant.
3) If you want clarity on the matter, approach the court on the date set for the hearing”.
Former Governor of Nairobi, Mike Sonko has given a stern warning to Kenyans in a post he shared on social media.
The politician, popularly known for his flamboyant lifestyle and expensive jewelry, asked Kenyans to mind their business if they see his wife with another man.
The father of three who has been married for 21 years, stated clearly that nobody should call or report his wife to him because he doesn’t need to know about her sexual escapades.
He took to Instagram to share a photo of himself with a finger on his lips and wrote,
“If you see my wife with another man please don’t tell me. Just mind your own business!”
See the post below,
Sonko served as the second Governor of Nairobi before he was impeached for Abuse of Office, Gross Misconduct and Crimes.
Meanwhile, the former governor recently advised men to learn to balance the love for their wives and side chicks as he describes it as the key to a successful marriage.
An event was brought to an abrupt end after an elderly man slumped and died while dancing at the event in Rivers state.
According to a viral report, the man who is said to be the chairman of a local government in Rivers state, suffered cardiac arrest while he was entertaining guests with his dance moves at the event.
In a video which made its way to the internet, the man donned in a white top and a black trouser, slumped while dancing. Unfortunately, attendees thought the fall was part of the performance and no one offered to help while he struggled to breathe.
After sometime people moved closer to see why he remained on the floor only to discover that he had stopped breathing.
Popular crossdresser, Shakiro, and one other have been sentenced by a court in Cameroon to five years in prison for “attempted homosexuality”.
Recall that the Cameroonian male barbie and two other persons were arrested in February for practicing homosexuality which is a crime in Cameroon.
At the time, Cameroon News Agency reported that the suspected homosexuals were sent to the New Bell Central Prison in Douala, adding that that Shakiro had been arrested several times and released.
In a new development, the crossdresser, Shakiro, whose real name is Loic Njeukam, and his accomplice, Patricia, also identified as Roland Mouthe, were sentenced on Tuesday, May 11th.
The duo were sentenced to five years in prison and fines of 200,000 CFA francs ($372.44), their lawyers told Reuters.
Besides “attempted homosexuality,” they were convicted of public indecency and failing to carry identification.
“This is a political decision,” said one of the lawyers, Alice Nkom, who vowed to appeal the verdict.
Relief has come to telephone users in the country as national telecommunications operator, Globacom, has resumed Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card activation and replacement at select Gloworld retail outlets across Nigeria.
A press statement issued by the company in Lagos over the weekend said this followed the lifting of the suspension of activation of new SIM cards and replacement of lost ones which the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy had announced last December.
Globacom said existing Glo subscribers and those who intend to join the network can now activate a new SIM or replace lost/damaged SIM on provision of a valid National Identification Number (NIN) which is the new guideline given by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
“For us, the needs of our customers come first. We are keenly aware of the difficulty the ban had on our existing and prospective subscribers while it lasted and look forward to the respite they will have with the recommencement of SIM activations”, the company said in the statement.
“We have already commenced SIM registration and activations in line with the announced guidelines of NCC. All our esteemed customers have to do is to visit the GLO SIM Activation outlet closest to them. A full list of our Glo SIM Activation outlets can be found at www.gloworld.com/ng/sim“, Globacom added.
The company had recently equipped its outlets nationwide with requisite facilities to enable Glo subscribers to register for their NIN and link it to their SIMs in an easy and convenient manner in line with NCC’s directive.
Globacom also introduced Appointment Manager, an application through which people who wish to register for NIN will be able to choose a day, time, and Gloworld outlet convenient for them to visit for the process.
Desmond seems to be trending on various social media platforms. Not only has his name been trending, his image alongside these statements “na desmond Elliot cause this thing”, “If no be desmond Elliot I for don finish my assignment” has also been used to create trending memes on social media platforms.
Recall that during the #Endsars protest, Desmond Elliot raised a motion that Federal Govt should regulate social media activities in the country, this caused a stir among Nigerian youths and made him trend during the #Endsars protest in the country. It is likely that this backlash he is receiving currently is due to his unwelcomed comments about the regulation of social media during the #Endsars protest In Nigeria.
Well, Desmond has accepted the new responsibility as he shared a photo on his verified facebook handle, and wrote ;
Wetin dem talk say I do again?
#RamadanKareem to all my Muslim brothers and sisters.
One love!
Sensational Nigerian singer, Fireboy DML has in a recent tweet, revealed that he gets his inspiration for heartbreak songs from the experience of other people, not himself.
According to the “Need you” crooner, he has never been heartbroken and as such, his heartbreak songs were inspired from the stories of other people who’ve faced the emotional turmoil.
He wrote in his tweet,
my heartbreak songs are stories of other people. I’ve never been heartbroken.
In reaction, some tweeps said whether or not he’s been heartbroken, one way or the other, he’s still going to go through it… See some reactions below,
One user wrote, Pawpaw didn’t know he is going to be the king of meme when he was doing his thing back then, your heartbreak songs are going to be useful to you in the nearest future bro.
Another user wrote, I over believe you no be everybody they love person lik me I wonder which girl won break my heart Face with tears of joyFace with tears of joyFace with tears of joyFace with tears of joyFace with tears of joyahhhh omo if u like carry industrial hammer come
Davido’s Lawyer, Prince Bobo Ajudua, has finally cleared the air on who wrote the hit track ‘Jowo’, following controversy about the song.
Recall that a young man recently called out popular Nigerian singer, Davido, accusing him of stealing the hit track, Jowo off his ABT album from colleague, Victor AD.
Although, Victor has come out to quell the rumour, Davido’s lawyer in a recent tweet also shed more light on the drama and spilled more details about the song.
According to him, contrary to rumour peddling around, the hit song was written by David Adeleke popularly known as Davido and Oladeinde Okubajo.
“As far as I know, Jowo was performed by Davido, written by David Adeleke & Oladeinde Okubajo aka @Davido & @Deindeofficial and prod by Jerry Jethro & Peter A. Kehinde Emmanuel aka Napji & Majicboi. That’s as far as I know. Don’t shoot me I’m just the guy that did the paperwork”. He tweeted.
Annie Idibia, wife of superstar singer, 2Baba, has slammed an Instagram follower who warned that billionaire, Ned Nwoko should not be allowed to see her daughter, Isabella Idibia.
The award winning Nollywood actress had taken to her Instagram page to share a video of herself and her daughter, Isabella, having a chat. They talked about how much Isabella has grown and how she’s almost as tall as her dad, Innocent Idibia.
In reaction to this video an Instagram follower took to the comment to warn that 60-year-old billionaire businessman, Ned, should not be allowed to see the young girl, insinuating that he might want to marry her.
The follower wrote, “My own be say make oga Ned eye no see her.”
Annie who wasn’t having any of it slammed the follower over his “insensitive comment”.
“My own be say you were born a mumu.. bet y!”, she responded.
A Doctor and Mother revealed that her days on earth might be numbered as she’s fast losing the battle to cancer, has touched many hearts on social media.
Dr Nadia Chaudhri revealed on May 9 that she’s back to the ER and in a great deal of pain.
She then gave an update yesterday, May 11, as she stated that she has to prepare her young son for the worst.
Sharing a photo of her and her son, she wrote: “Today Is the day I tell my son that I’m dying from cancer. It’s reached a point where he has to hear it from me. Let all my tears flow now so that I can be brave this afternoon. Let me howl with grief now so that I can comfort him.”
Our hearts broke. We cried a lot. And then the healing began. My son is brave. He is bright. He will be okay. And I will watch him grow from wherever I am. Today was the hardest day of my life. Thank you for all for your love.
Today Is the day I tell my son that I’m dying from cancer. It’s reached a point where he has to hear it from me. Let all my tears flow now so that I can be brave this afternoon. Let me howl with grief now so that I can comfort him. pic.twitter.com/PDgy8qbTIL
— Dr. Nadia Chaudhri (@DrNadiaChaudhri) May 11, 2021
Popular Nollywood Actor and lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, seems to have taken lightly, the recent trend where his name is blamed for almost anything wrong happening in Nigeria.
Desmond seems to be trending on various social media platforms. Not only has his name been trending, his image alongside these statements “na desmond Elliot cause this thing”, “If no be desmond Elliot I for don finish my assignment” has also been used to create trending memes on social media platforms.
Recall that during the #Endsars protest, Desmond Elliot raised a motion that Federal Govt should regulate social media activities in the country, this caused a stir among Nigerian youths and made him trend during the #Endsars protest in the country. It is likely that this backlash he is receiving currently is due to his unwelcomed comments about the regulation of social media during the #Endsars protest In Nigeria.
Well, Desmond has accepted the new responsibility as he shared a photo on his verified facebook handle, and wrote ;
Wetin dem talk say I do again?
#RamadanKareem to all my Muslim brothers and sisters.
One love!
Here are photos from the funeral service of late Pastor Dare Adeboye, the son of the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The service was held at the Redemption camp earlier, today May 11th 2021 after which he was interred. Pastor Adeboye earlier confirmed the burial arrangement for their late son, Dare which was contained in a statement released by Adeboye’s Personal Assistant, Leke.
The statement reads partly:
“With our hearts full of gratitude, we appreciate you, for standing by our family, in this period of trial. We are consoled, no doubt, by the fact that our beloved son has returned home, to rest in the bosom to his maker and father.
In attendance were the General overseer of the Living Faith Church and his wife, Leke Adeboye, Dunsin Onyekan amongst many others… Continue with the photos below,
(@nengiofficial) May 12, 2021
