Reno Omokri, a Nigerian author and social media influencer, has revealed that there is no equality in marriage.
Reno Omokri
He believes that men were created to be the head of the family in any marriage institution. He went on to say that when a man proposes marriage to a woman, he is simply promising to protect her, pay her bills, and keep her safe.
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He further stated that for a marriage to be blissful, the woman should always be submissive to her husband.
Speed Darlington, a popular US-based Nigerian rap artist, has expressed his delight that popular street hip hop singer Portable has been denied a visa to the United States.
Speed Darlington relayed this while speaking during an Instagram live session with his followers.
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He said that someone had told him that the ‘Zazzo’ superstar had been denied Visa to the US.
Speed Darlington said that he believes that to be true because if it were false, a certain Yahoo boy living in California would have flown him from Nigeria.
Speaking further, he expressed his excitement at this development and asked his those who would interpret his happiness as jealously to go ahead.
Adedamola Adewale, also known as Adeherself, is scheduled to be re-arrested this February by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged internet fraud of N7.9 million.
Adeherself
Adewale was charged with three counts of conspiracy to deceive, attempt to deceive, and retention of criminal proceeds, along with two others who are still at large.
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Adeherself pleaded not guilty to the charges in front of Justice Mojisola Dada at the Ikeja Special Offences Court. The EFCC’s counsel, Samuel Daji, requested that the court detain the defendant until trial proceedings begin.
“My lord, this case was heard before Justice Sherifat Solebo before she retired, and when it was transferred to this honourable court, I informed my learned friend that the case would be coming up on Jan. 25.
“He said he thought it was the day before. This is a matter that is starting afresh before your lordship, and we do not know if the sureties, who stood for her earlier, are dead or not.
It is proper for the defence to apply afresh for bail before your lordship,” he said.
However, the defence attorney, Mr Kassim Molade, requested that the court maintain the bail previously granted by Solebo to the defendant until a new bail application can be filed. Molade stated that the defendant has attended all court appearances and is willing to participate in the trial.
“We passionately urge your lordship to allow the defendant to continue to enjoy the bail given to her by the sister court. The reason we were not here on Jan. 25 is that prosecution did not get back to me.
I assure your lordship that before the close of today, I will rush to the sister court to get a copy of the ruling on the bail application,” he said
As a result, the judge retained the bail previously granted to the defendant by Solebo in place until the defence counsel submits a new bail application.
Struggling Nigerians hold their morning devotion while waiting in line at the ATM.
Following the introduction of the new note and the previous deadline imposed on the old, banks have reported a severe shortage of the new currency, with a staggering number of customers waiting to make withdrawals.
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Nigerians have reacted to scarcity in a variety of ways, some ingenious, others violent.
Some Nigerians who had queued up at the ATM at the wee hours of the morning decided to hold their devotion while waiting.
In the video making the rounds, a man could be seen holding a Bible and leading the praise and worship.
Portable, a controversial artist, has waded into the online feud between Peter Okoye, also known as Mr. P, and Seun Kuti.
Fela Kuti
Peter Okoye and Seun Kuti clashed on social media yesterday after Seun made a remark about the Labour Party’s Presidential candidate, Peter Obi. He called Peter Obi an opportunist. This remark from Seun Kuti irritated Peter Okoye, who then slammed the singer.
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Mr P took to Instagram to state that his colleague had wiped away his father’s history.
He said: “Dude just erased his father’s history! You said only the people of Nigeria can save Nigeria! Is PO and the rest of the candidates not the Nigerian people? Shame! Shame!! Shame!!! So disappointed”.
However, Portable has taken to his Instagram page to berate Peter Okoye over his comment. According to him, anyone who disrespects Fela Kuti disrespects him. He rained curses on Peter Okoye amidst threats.
Describing himself as young Fela, he said: “I go by name, portable of Africa, Anikuleti, Young Fela. Ogun kill you, You say wetin. I hear say you dey insult Fela Kuti, You wey be say you and your family still dey alive and una no still blow.”
Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba has revealed that he was strictly forbidden from revealing his daughter’s face until she turned one year old.
According to the actor, at the age of 17, he knew that his first child would be a girl. He recounted how God lead him to a quotation in the Bible where it assured him of God’s plan for his life.
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Williams Uchemba who has taken to his Instagram page revealed that he was given specific instructions as to raise his daughter adding that one specific instructions given to him was to hide his daughter’s face until she is one year.
He wrote:
“At age 17 years it was laid in my spirit that my first child will be a girl and I would name her Chikammara which means (God knows more than me).
“I didn’t understand why until I was led to read Jeremiah 29:11 which says “ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future “
“Certain instructions were given on how to raise her and one of them was I SHOULD NOT REVEAL HER FACE UNTIL SHE TURNS 1 (reasons I still don’t know until now), in much as I really wanted to share her picture, I had to obey.
“Today 8th of February my first fruit turns one and I am happy to share all the wonderful moments we’ve shared with her in this past year. Happy birthday Ka mama @kamarauchemba. Daddy loves you.”
America’s LeBron James has surpassed Kareem Abdul-34-year Jabbar’s record to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.
LeBron James
The 38-year-old passed Abdul-Jabbar’s mark of 38,387 points with a step-back fadeaway jumper from the foul line over the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kenrich Williams with 10.9 seconds remaining in the third quarter on Tuesday night, February 7, 2023.
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While Abdul-Jabbar took 1,560 games to record his total, James set his record in just over 1,400 appearances.
James went into the game against OKC needing 36 points to overtake the record of 38,387 – which was set by Abdul-Jabbar in 1989.
He claimed the record with 10.9 seconds remaining in the third quarter and finished with 38 points, seven rebounds and three assists.
Gilles Grimandi, a former Arsenal scout, recalled how the Gunners missed out on signing French football star Kylian Mbappe in 2013.
Kylian Mbappe.
Grimandi who worked as an Arsenal scout for 13 years, said they held talks with Mbappe before losing him to Monaco.
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He told The Sun;
“The job of scouting is about finding but also missing players. For me, it is Kylian Mbappe. We just could not convince him.
“He was out of contract in June 2013 and we met him in February. If we could have convinced him to join, he would have changed the club. But he then decided on Monaco.
“Arsenal were not always playing their best so it was quite complicated. At first it was easy, as soon as we talked to a player he wanted to sign it. However, if you are not getting results it is difficult to bring top players to help the team. That’s why it is important to stay at the top for as long as possible. It is so much easier. Yet the likes of Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah, who I watched develop, prove you should never forget the talent you have inside your club, even in difficult times.”
A Nigerian lady is making headlines for getting the name of afrobeat singer Ayodeji Balogun, also known as Wizkid, tattooed on her chest.
Fans are known to go the extra mile when it comes to showing love to their favorite celebrities. Tattooing their names on their bodies is one of the many methods employed.
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As seen on social media, the lady shared a photo of her chest. On it is Wizkid’s full name, “Wizkid Ayodeji Balogun” boldly written.
Her action has set thousands of tongues wagging as many cannot help but wonder why she would do such.
Others have come to the conclusion that it is just her way of showing love to the singer.
Jada Pollock, Wizkid’s manager and third baby mama, has taken to her in page to lament the stress of motherhoodkip.
Wizkid and Jada P with Zion
In a Twitter post sighted on the page of Jada Pollock, the mother of two shared her experience as a working-class woman and being a mother.
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According to Jada Pollock, she has been working for 10 days without the presence of her nanny. She lamented how she combined her work and took care of the kids. She however disclosed that although it’s stressful, she knows it’s rewarding.
Shout out to all the working mums! I have worked non stop for 10 days without my NANNY! It’s not an easy road. Calls, emails, zooms, meetings while being a full time mum. Not sure how I did this all with Zion & no help!! but it feels so rewarding 👑💐
