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What Rita Dominic Did During The Scandal With My Ex – Empress Njamah

Popular Nollywood actress, Empress Njamah has thanked her colleague, Rita Dominic over the role she played during her recent scandal.
In a social media post on Dominic’s birthday, she penned a heartfelt message to thank her. Recall that Dominic turned a new age on July 12th, 2023.
Explaining how Dominic helped her, Njamah recalled that Dominic called her daily to cheer and encourage her during the period her ex-lover, Josh Wade leaked explicit videos of her online.
She described Dominic as a soft-spoken, open-hearted, kind, caring, private, and shy individual.
Njamah subsequently thanked the celebrant for loving and believing in her.
She wrote, “For all the years I have known you personally,soft spoken,open hearted,kind and caring,private ,SHY 😀😀(so many don’t know this 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️she is coming for me)Riri you are amazing (when I had my ordeal in December this lady called me daily just to remind me of who I am,to cheer me up,to encourage me and made sure I was fine,Rita thanks for believing in me and loving me the way you do…
 
“RITA,RIRI,EGO OYIBO HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DARLING @ritadominic
 
“Amen to my prayers to God almighty,let his will be done in your life,love you loads.”
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You’re A Source of Inspiration – Tinubu Hails Wole Soyinka On 89th Birthday

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nobel Laureate and elder statesman Prof. Wole Soyinka on his 89th birthday.
In a message on Thursday, Tinubu said Soyinka is a veritable source of support, inspiration, and encouragement.
The President, who called Professor Soyinka a brother and comrade in the struggle to restore and entrench democracy and good governance in Nigeria, commended him for his immense contributions to the country’s development.
“Today, I celebrate Nobel Laureate, elder statesman, and pro-democracy activist, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on his attainment of 89.
 
“Renowned playwright, poet, novelist, Professor Wole Soyinka has done much for Nigeria. In the literary world, he remains a giant, an Iroko. Importantly, his contributions to the struggle for restoring and institutionalising democracy and good governance in Nigeria are indelible.
 
“Together, along with other activists, we fought for democracy under the aegis of NADECO at great risk to our personal lives.
 
“Professor Soyinka remains a beacon and a source of inspiration and support to many of us.
 
“As he attains 89 today, we pray that God Almighty grant him more years and strength so he can be around to witness the new Nigeria we are building in line with our Agenda for a Renewed Hope for the country, where security, prosperity, and economic development will reign supreme,” Tinubu stated.
Soyinka was born on July 13, 1939, in Abeokuta.
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Seven Nigerians With Most Headies Awards

Many Nigerian artistes were nominated for the 16th Headies awards.

Some of the nominees would be seeking to receive their first of the prestigious award while some would be looking to add to their already stacked portfolio.

Here’s a list of seven Nigerian artistes with the highest number of Headies Awards:

1. Wizkid:

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun aka Wizkid has won the Headies 15 times since his first award in 2011. The singer won five awards at the 15th Headies Award which was held on Sunday at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

2. Olamide:

Rapper and singer Olamide has been recognized for his unique rap styles at the Headies, Olamide also won in the Best Rap Album category with his seventh studio Album ‘Carpe Diem’ released in June 2021.

3. Davido:

Davido has won the award ten times, he has been on a fast pace in the industry after winning his first headies as the Next Rated artist in 2012.

4. Modenine:

Babatunde Olusegun Adewale aka Modenine, has won the Headies nine times. Though he isn’t as popular as he used to be, he has curated nine of the prestigious award in his career.

5. 2baba:

2baba is one of the most awarded Nigerian artistes, winning the Headies eight times, most famously with his solo hit “African Queen.

6. M.I. Abaga:

Nigerian Rapper Jude Lemfani Abaga aka M.I. Abaga, is famous for his rapping techniques. After starting his career in 2003, the rapper has won the headies 8 times since 2008.

7. Wande Coal:

Nigerian singer and songwriter Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe, aka Wande Coal is also one of the most decorated headies winners, winning the award seven times since 2010.

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Source: The Nation

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Napoli President Sets €200m Price Tag On Osimhen, Says Only PSG Can Afford Him

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has placed a price-tag on Victor Osimhen.
According to him, the only club that can afford Osimhen is Paris Saint-Germain.
According to him, Osimhen’s price is 200 million euros.
The striker is in negotiations to extend his contract and so far the Partenopei are resisting the idea of a release clause.
“The only club that can afford to take Osimhen away from us is Paris Saint-Germain,” De Laurentiis told Sport Mediaset.
“So if Nasser Al-Khelaifi wants to take out 200 or so, then we will wait and evaluate.”
It is reported no clubs have been prepared to go over €100m so far, especially a concern because the asking price was believed to be in the region of €150m.
This evening, De Laurentiis revealed it is even higher than that and this is why he is confident the Nigeria international will remain this season.
The €200m price-tag would make Osimhen one of the most expensive signings of all time, but would be one of the options if Kylian Mbappe were to leave.
Still only 24 years of age, the Nigerian was Capocannoniere last term with 26 goals in 32 Serie A appearances and helped Napoli win their first title in 33 years.
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Subsidy Removal: I’m Aware That Nigerians Are Suffering – President Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that he is aware of the sufferings experienced by Nigerians following the removal of fuel subsidy.

He assured Nigerians that the decision was in the best interest of the country, especially in guaranteeing future prosperity.

The President stated this when he received the 18 governors who served with him, Class of 1999, at the Presidential Villa, on July 12. He assured Nigerians that the framework for palliatives to remedy the effects of fuel subsidy removal was being worked out.

Tinubu said the government will increase effort, speed up the process and ensure a full-proof social security structure that will not be compromised, especially in cash-transfer.

“I understand that our people are suffering yet there can be no childbirth without pain. The joy of childbirth is the relief that comes after the pain. Nigeria is reborn already with fuel subsidy removal. It is a rebirth of the country for the largest number over a few smugglers. Please tell the people to be a little patient.

The palliative is coming. I don’t want cash-transfer to fall into wrong hands. I know it pinches and it is difficult. In the end, we will rejoice in the prosperity of our country,’’ he told the governors, who were led by former Governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion.

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Why I Boycott Headies Award – Rapper Erigga

Nigerian hip-hop artist Erhiga Agarivbie aka Erigga has opened up on why he boycotts the Headies Award every year.
According to him, he started boycotting Headies after his 2020 album ‘The Erigma II’ lost out in the Best Rap Album category at the 14th edition of the award show.
He accused Headies organisers of disrespecting artists from the South-South region.
Erigga made the allegations via his Twitter handle on Wednesday, hours after the nominees for the 16th Headies were announced.
Despite releasing an album, ‘The Lost Boy,’ in the year under review, the Warri-born rapper did not secure any nominations.
Venting his anger on Twitter, Erigga shared the art cover of his 2020 album ‘The Erigma II’, with the caption: “Na from here I don take boycott all these f*ckers (Headies) the disrespect was too much for the south south to take… If you don’t like us and not going to respect our craft then it’s f*ck you and everything you represent; that’s it.”
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Veteran Actor Baba Agbako Celebrates 100th Birthday

Veteran Nollywood actor, Alhaji AbdulSalam Sanyaolu aka ‘Charles Olumo’ or ‘Baba Agbako’ has celebrated his 100th birthday.
The actor reached the magic number on Sunday, according to NAN.
He is known for his funny and sometimes brutal person on screen, particularly an evil henchman.
Nigerian celebrities took to their Instagram platforms to celebrate the centenarian.
Adebayo Salami said “A highly respected veteran is 100 today. This means a lot to us in the movie industry. May everything good not turn bad in your hands, Pa Charles Olumo.”
Also, Bolaji Amusan, National President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) wrote “Happy centenary birthday to Pa Charles Sanyaolu Olumo…many happy returns sir.”
Similarly, Actor Kunle Afod said “Pa Charles Olumo clocks 100 years today. Happy birthday sir…Is he the oldest? Is this another record from Nigeria?
Damola Olatunji wrote “Whaoooooo 💯💯💯🎉🎊🎉🎊Baba Agbako is 100 years old today. Happy champagne age birthday baba.
A true thespian who deserves a national honour. A living legend🙌. I pray that God will continue to keep our oldest actor in good health 🙏🙏🙏 AMEN.”
Adeniyi Johnson said “I celebrate you baba…Thank God for good life and sound health…Happy 100 years birthday sir…continue to wax strong and stronger ❤️🍾🎂 BABA AGBAKO💪❤.”
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I Auditioned For Big Brother Naija Five Times Before I Was Selected – Phyna

BBNaija Season 7 winner, Josephine Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has opened up on the number of times she auditioned for the reality show.

According to her, she auditioned for the reality show five times before being selected.

Phyna disclosed this while featuring on MTV Base Sparks alongside BBN Season 6 winner, Whitemoney.

Whitemoney said: “I heard that you kind of used my script in the [Big Brother] House. There is a certain aspect of me that you inherited and used to spice up your own game. And it worked for you.”

Phyna responded: “I have been auditioning for Big Brother for about five years. Four years before the fifth year last year [when I was selected].

“Any year they don’t pick me, I don’t watch Big Brother. I don’t even want to know anything about it. I’m always jealous.

“So, when I was in the [Big Brother] House and I said, ‘Who deyyyy?….’ I was angry that day. It’s something I always say. It’s just part of me. So, I said that. And one day, one of the housemates was like, ‘Whitemoney used to say this ‘Who deyyy?’ in the House. You’re copying him.’

“I’m like, really? I didn’t know o because I didn’t watch [Big Brother Naija Season 6]. And she was like, no, you’re copying him. And I was like, anyways, as long as he win, you say I dey copy abi? Ehnn, make e still work for me.”

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GTbank Is Frustrating My Life – Nollywood Actress Kemi Afolabi Cries Out

Nollywood actress, Kemi Afolabi has called out GTBank, accusing the commercial bank of frustrating her life.
According to her, it all started after she mistakenly transferred the sum of N510,000 in April, to a customer’s account since April.
The bank has refused to return the money over three months now.
She wrote: “I mistakenly transferred the sum of five hundred and ten thousand naira to a customer’s account! we both use same bank since April 1st 2023.
 
“Its been back and forth for the past three months plus with the said bank!
 
“Bank claimed recipient account is been restricted! How long more will it take to reverse my money back to my account? It’s been over 3months!!!! Eyin fans mi e ma gba mi Keh. My tired is exhausted honestly”
 
In another post, the movie star said she has been patient enough and called on the commercial bank to do the needful.
She wrote: “Help tag @gtbank it’s been over 3 months! They held on to my five hundred and ten thousand naira.
“I have been patient, I am exhausted. @gtbank kindly do the needful”.
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I Never Knew Tinubu Will Be President – Fayose

Former governor of Ekiti state and member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ayodele Fayose has said that he never knew Bola Ahmed Tinubu would emerge as Nigeria’s President.

Fayose recalled celebrating Tinubu on his birthday since 2015, but never knew he would become Nigeria’s president.

Speaking on Channels Television’s programme, Sunday Politics, Fayose said he has no regret clamouring for power to shift to Southern Nigeria ahead of the 2023 presidential election.

He also noted that he has never hidden his stance for Tinubu as the leader of the Southwest.

According to Fayose: “I have never hidden in my position on Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Let me remind you very quickly. I never knew Asiwaju will be president of Nigeria and there was no time in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 that I have not celebrated his birthday on the pages of newspapers as the then-governor of Ekiti State.

“One of the messages I passed across at that time was that party politics notwithstanding, he will remain our leader in the West for long.

“I never knew he would be president of Nigeria. I counted the costs before I took those actions. If Tinubu is not an example to identify with, somebody like me would not identify with him.”

Last week, Fayose visited Tinubu at the presidential Villa in Abuja.

Speaking after the visit, the former governor, who commended the president, vowed to tackle him if he derails from his promises to Nigerians.

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