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Tinubu Risked His Life, Fought Tirelessly For Nigeria – Gov Sanwo-Olu

Re-elected Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu “risked his life” to fight for democracy in Nigeria.

He also said that Tinubu fought tirelessly with other activists during the annulment of the June 12 elections to end the military regime.

He made this remark in a message congratulating Tinubu on his 71st birthday on Wednesday.

The statement was signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile.

Sanwo-Olu hailed the former Lagos Governor as a “visionary, consistent, loyal and enigmatic master strategist”.

The statement read in part: “It is also on record that he stood firmly on the side of the Nigerian people, even at the risk of losing his life and personal belongings during the dark days of the military junta.

“He fought tirelessly with other progressives and pro-democracy activists during the annulment of the June 12 struggle to end the military interregnum and enthrone democracy, which we all enjoy today.”

Tinubu cancelled the annual colloquium to mark his birthday this year and opted for special prayers and a thanksgiving service.

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“Why we invaded Portable’s bar” – Police speaks on attempt to arrest Singer Portable

The Ogun state police command has confirmed reports that its officers attempted to arrest singer Portable at his bar on Tuesday, March 28.

It was earlier reported that pandemonium broke out at singer Portable’s bar in the Sango area of Ogun State yesterday after some men of the Nigerian police force invaded the facility in an attempt to arrest him.

Videos of the incident that made the rounds on social media showed the “Zazu Zeh” crooner making a scene as he resisted arrest, read more on 626Blaze.

Portable, who went live on Instagram during the drama, is seen confronting the officers as he asks what he had done to warrant the arrest.

He asked the officers to show their ID cards while reiterating that he’d not committed any crime.

According to him, he makes his money only through legal means and has done nothing wrong to warrant such treatment from the Nigerian police. ICYMI, Read here.

Confirming the incident, the state police spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, told the BBC that Portable was asked to report himself to the police on five occasions, but he refused to honor the invitation.

Abimbola disclosed that the “Zazu Zeh” star was invited for questioning after a report was lodged against him.

“We have also sent an invitation to him through his father twice for questioning after a report was lodged against him. The police approached a court to get an arrest warrant for him following his refusal to honour the invitation.

On sighting the police, Portable stripped himself naked so as to create a scene. Portable is not bigger than the law. We are going to use minimum force to arrest him,” he said.

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Former Big Brother Naija Housemate Shares Sad Experience With MMM Ponzi Scheme

Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Tochi has revealed he lost money to the popular ponzi scheme, Mavrodi Mondial Movement (MMM) when it crashed.
He took to Twitter to make the revelation.
Recall that 2016 millions of Nigerians lost their hard-earned money to MMM when it suddenly crashed.
In a tweet via his official Twitter handle, Tochi revealed how he collapsed inside Shoprite after the Ponzi scheme crashed seven years ago.
He wrote: “Today marks 7yrs MMM make me collapse inside Shopright .”
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BBTitans Blue Aiva appreciates fans for supporting her

Controversial BBTitans housemate, Blue Aiva pens an appreciative message to her fans for standing by her all through her stay on the show.

Blue Aiva left the show 2 weeks ago and took some time off social media. While on the show, she was known as the “Operator”.

During an interview with Ebuka after her eviction, she shared that she loves to cause trouble and hates silence, hence her troublesome self on the show.

Following her return to social media, Blue Aiva took to her official Instagram page, where she celebrated fans supporting her during her journey.

Blue wrote:

“It is with great pleasure to announce my come-back after a well needed self care. My heart is full of gratitude . I walked in to the big brother house as Blue Aiva and I came out a Diamond 💎 of Blue Aiva The Brand .The journey was an emotional roller coaster. I came, I partook and I conquered. During this journey God gave me BLUE DIAMONDS💎 😭, my support system, the backbone of Blue Aiva The Brand , my fanmily, my prayer warriors,my defenders, my super heroes that I can never trade for anything. Blue Diamonds your unwavering support, your endless love ,left me in awe. I love you all so so much and I can never thank you enough.

To @bigbro_africa I will forever be grateful for giving me such a life changing opportunity an opportunity of a life time .You gave me a platform to showcase myself,my brand ,my career and an opportunity to discover talents I never knew I had . Thank you for everything , I am forever grateful .

To all the sponsors thank you for giving me the opportunity to contest, have fun, enjoy and to live my best life in the big brother house .Thank you for making my stay in the house memorable. I was indeed cruising nicely.

Im forever grateful to:
@bigbro_africa and the amazing sponsors :
@lottostar_official
@theflutterwave
@investbamboo

Thank you @pepsi_naija for always quenching my thirst in the house.

Thank you @legendnigeria for coming through on every party.

To my Blue Diamonds💎
The journey begins now
To Blue Aiva The Brand 🥂

Let’s Operate
💎💎💎💎”

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Messi Becomes Third Player To Score Over 100 International Goals

Lionel Messi, one of the world’s most successful footballers of all time, has become the third male player to surpass 100 international goals.

The 35-year-old grabbed a hat-trick in Argentina’s 7-0 win over Curacao in a friendly on Tuesday.

Messi’s three-goal haul takes his tally to 102.

The Paris Saint-Germain superstar passed the 100-goal mark in his 174th appearance for his country, after netting his 99th international goal and 800th of his career in the 2-0 win against Panama last Thursday.

Messi, however, remains third on the all-time men’s list of leading international scorers behind Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, who now has 120 and Iran’s Ali Daei, who scored 109 before retiring in 2007.

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I Will Not Stop Dancing – Governor Adeleke Warns Critics

The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has warned his critics that he will not stop dancing despite criticisms.
This is as he revealed his childhood dream of becoming an entertain.
In an interview with News Central Africa, Governor Adeleke said he couldn’t achieve his dream because his father forced him to pursue an academic career.
He said: “Music makes me feel so good. I love music. I love dancing. In fact, I was supposed to be in the entertainment business. During the time we were growing up, our father believed that you had to be a doctor or lawyer; you had to go to school.”
 
He said while schooling in the United States, he went to dancing competitions and won dollars as prize money.
Adeleke said: “I still have it [dancing] in me. I do not believe that because I am a governor or when I was a senator it should stop. When we have get-togethers, everyone would be stuck up.”
He warned critics to desist from trying to control his life, adding that there is time for everything, including dancing.
He, however, clarified that dancing will not stop him from performing his duties as governor.
Fondly called ‘dancing governor’, Adeleke is the father of popular Nigerian musicians B-Red and Shina Rambo, and uncle to famous singer, Davido.
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Wizkid, Tems Win Big At American Radio Awards

Superstar Nigerian singers, Wizkid and Tems have clinched the newly created Afrobeats Artist of the Year category at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

The ‘Essence’ crooners beat their compatriots Burna Boy, CKay, and Fireboy to clinch the award.

Tems also snagged a second award of the night at the ceremony which was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday.

Her collaboration with Future and Drake, ‘Wait for U’ won the hip-hop song of the year category.

However, the biggest winner of the night was Taylor Swift who scooped six awards, including Song of the year for ‘Anti-Hero’.

British singer, Harry Styles won the Artist of the Year, while GloRilla tied Latto for the Best new hip-hop artist category.

Nigerian star, Rema who was nominated for the Best Music Video category with ‘Calm Down’ which featured Selena Gomez, lost to Korean group, BTS.

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Common Sense Is Not Common – BBNaija’s Princess Slams Whitemoney Over Podcast

Ex-BBNaija housemate, Princess Francis has taken a swipe at Whitemoney for his comment about women.

Whitemoney had come under attack after he mentioned that any man can get any woman of his choice if only they have money. He claimed that women are only moved by money.

This comment he made did not sit well with some celebrities like actress Victoria Inyama and Doyin who took to their pages to drag him.

In a recent podcast, Whitemoney disclosed that most of the Big Brother Naija ladies only gave s3x and kissing content, adding that most of them beg him to hook them up with some of his wealthy friends like Obi Cubana.

The comment did not sit well with Doyin and Princess Francis as both have taken to their pages to drag the singer.

According to Princess, Whitemoney talks without reasoning. She mentioned a few housemates who work tirelessly for what they have today.

Citing an example, Princess mentioned actress Bisola and Tacha as hard-working women and products of BBNaija.

She described Whitemoney as a “full-grown man who opens his mouth and spits nonsense”.

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Saka to Become Arsenal’s Highest-Paid Player, See New Wage

Arsenal player, Bukayo Saka is set to sign a contract worth £300,000-per-week..
According to Dailymail, he’s set to sign the new long-term contract with the football club making him the highest paid Arsenal player.
While his present contract was due to expire in the summer of 2024, it is hopeful the winger extend it to 2028.
With the deal, he is expected to earn four times his current salary and become the Gunners’ highest-paid player.
It was revealed that Saka before he signs this new contract earned weekly wage of £70,000 per week.
According to Capology, Saka will become the joint-ninth highest-paid player in the Premier League when he officially puts pen to paper.
Saka has played a pivotal role as the Gunners occupy top spot in the Premier League with 10 games remaining.
He has started every match for Arsenal in England’s top tier this season, scoring an impressive 12 goals and recording 11 assists.
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I Am Proud To Be A Nigerian Because Of Davido – Jemima Osunde

Popular Nollywood actress, Jemima Osunde has revealed why she’s proud to be a Nigerian.
The actress in a Twitter post revealed that she’s proud to have come from Nigeria because of Davido.
A tweet had asked, “What are you most proud of as a Nigerian?
 
Jemima responded “Davido.”

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