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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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Death of Don Jazzy’s Mum Inspired My Hit Song – Johnny Drille

Nigerian singer, John Ighodaro aka Johnny Drille has spoken about how the death of Don Jazzy’s mother impacted his life.
According to him, she was the inspiration behind his hit song ‘How Are You My Friend’.
He disclosed this in a recent interview with Hip TV.
Recall that the singer is signed to Jazzy’s record label.
Johnny Drille said he co-wrote ‘How Are You My Friend’ with Don Jazzy, adding that the song was the idea of the Mavin boss.
He said, “For ‘How Are You My Friend’, the inspiration behind it was, Don Jazzy has just lost his mum like a couple of weeks prior.
 
“I guess, maybe this [the song] was his own way of talking about it because a lot of people were reaching out to him that he has not heard from like years. So, it just kind of hit him that, ‘Omo, I actually have these many friends that I have not spoken with for so long.’
 
“I also think that we are also in pretty touch times. The economy is crazy. A lot of people having it hard. A lot of people going through things in their lives that sometimes they don’t feel comfortable sharing them. And I guess, maybe that is why people have been able to connect with the song.”
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I Received Threats After Yvonne Nelson Said I Cheated On Her – Singer, Iyanya Speaks

Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, the famous Nigerian singer, who is more simply known as Iyanya, has made a new revelation,

The singer revealed that he received several threats after his ex-Ghanaian girlfriend, actress Yvonne Nelson alleged that his infidelity was the reason for their break up.

Recall that Yvonne in her book ‘I Am Not Yvonne Nelson’ claimed that her relationship with Iyanya crashed after she found out that the singer was cheating on her with Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh.

In a recent interview with GHOne TV, Iyanya said he received threats and also lost almost 10,000 Ghanaian followers because of Yvonne’s allegations.

He said, “When Yvonne [Nelson] said I broke her heart, I was in my room and I just saw a post, ‘Iyanya cheated on me.’

“I remember that day, I was looking at my Twitter, I lost almost 10,000 Ghanaian followers. And I was getting threats and all of that.”

Iyanya said the tweet he made that he was going to tell his side of the story on what led to their break up was just a momentary outburst.

He said he doesn’t like talking about the flaws of his ex.

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Account For The Billions Donated To Your Foundation – Daniel Regha Drags DJ Cuppy

Daniel Regha, the popular social media critic, has called out famous Nigerian disc jockey and producer, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy.

Regha asked DJ Cuppy to account for billions of naira donated to her foundation.

The social media critic questioned DJ Cuppy in reaction to a photo she shared on Twitter.

Sharing the picture of herself in a new dress, Cuppy tweeted: “You didn’t sneeze but I blessed your timeline.”

In response, Daniel Regha took to the comments section to query Cuppy for her alleged inability to account for the billions of Naira donated to her foundation in 2019.

“Cuppy, you are yet to account for the billions donated to the Cuppy Foundation since 2019. Also, keep in mind that the pledge you made to assist students hasn’t been fulfilled.

“People might have overlooked it, but the public hasn’t forgotten. Do the needful. Nice outfit by the way,” he wrote.

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