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BBNaija: Mercy Eke Apologises After Her Handler Called Onyeka ‘Gold Digger’

Reality star Mercy Eke has issued an apology after her social media manager referred to Big Brother Naija “No Loose Guard” housemate Onyeka as a “gold digger.”

The handler in a now-deleted tweet, accused Onyeka of being with Ozee Mbadiwe because of his wealthy background.

“Onyeka the Mbadiwe gold digger sorry to burst your bubbles there’s no gold in the twins… #BBnaija,” Mercy Eke’s verified X handle posted.

The post sparked outrage from fans, who took to their pages to condemn Eke’s action.

Following the backlash, Eke issued an apology, explaining that the tweet wasn’t posted by her but by her handler.

She said she has left anything that concerns Big Brother Naija behind and couldn’t have involved herself in this season’s drama.

She wrote, “Can’t believe I’m waking up to this on my birthday. A handler that was supposed to post my birthday contents and reply to birthday wishes was involving herself in a BBN drama and now I have to deal with this mess???

“I have left everything BBN behind for Christ’s sake! And seeing such silly opinions, especially about one of the housemates I like! The only reason I’m not tagging this person’s main page is to not get her bullied by fans, because this is highly unprofessional.

“I apologize to Team Onyeka because this is so embarrassing coming from my account, it definitely does not represent me or how I feel.”

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I Don’t Take VeryDarkMan’s Supporters Seriously – BBNaija Star, Vee Says

Victoria Iye, the Big Brother Naija reality star, who is popularly known as Vee, has said she can’t take supporters of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and controversial self-styled activist VeryDarkMan, aka VDM, seriously.

According to her, their supporters need mental evaluation.

Vee spoke in a video message shared via her TikTok page recently.

She said: “Personally, I’m judging anybody that supports that current Nigerian government. I’m also judging supporters of VDM.

“It’s high time we start holding certain people responsible. If you say something stupid or defend the wrong thing, I’m cutting you off.

“I don’t believe in freedom fighters. I don’t believe in an individual coming out to say they want to fight for the rights of Nigerians. It doesn’t make sense to me. I think it should be a joint effort. I think everybody should be involved. And I definitely don’t think it should be VDM doing it.

“I don’t have much to say about the Falz versus VDM issue, by the way. They say he [Falz] is going to court. Lovely. Aside from Falz, Bobrisky and VDM’s case, I feel like anybody defending VDM is not somebody I want to have a conversation with.

“This country makes no sense. People are suffering. People are hungry. Anybody defending this government needs mental evaluation. Anybody defending VDM… We don’t even know what his [VDM’s] achievements are. What’s he trying to achieve? I personally do not know and I will not defend him. When I come across a VDM video, I skip it. When they are talking about the guy, I will continue to skip.”

Recall that Human rights lawyer Femi Falana and rapper Falz gave VeryDarkMan a 24-hour ultimatum to retract his publication against them, alleging that they played roles in getting a soft landing for controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, during his jail sentence.

However, VDM released a video denying defaming Chief Falana and rapper Falz.

Following his refusal to retract his publication, Femi Falana’s daughter, Entertainment lawyer and sister to Falz, Folakemi Falana, threatened legal action against VDM.

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Nigerian Actress, Bukola Olatunji Welcomes Baby Girl Abroad

Bukola Olatunji, the Nigerian movie star and entrepreneur, has welcomed the birth of her baby girl in New York.

She shared heartwarming photos on social media, cuddling her newborn and with fellow actresses Tawa Ajisefini and Awele Odita.

Olatunji stated: “It’s the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in our sight. Alhamdulilah.”

This joyful announcement marks a new chapter for the actress, and fans and colleagues are celebrating the arrival of her little bundle of joy.

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House Of Reps Invites EFCC Chairman, VeryDarkMan And Bobrisky Over Bribery Allegations

On Friday, the House of Representatives summoned EFCC Chairperson Ola Olukoyede, social media influencer VDM (Martins Otse), and Bobrisky regarding allegations of bribery involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigeria Correctional Service.

In a letter dated 27th September 2024, the committee asked the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyode, and the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa to appear on Monday the 30th, with all officers involved in the allegation.

Others invited are ACG Ben Rabbi Freedman the Controller of Corrections Lagos Command as of then, Ja’afaru Ahmed Secretary Board, Micheal Anugwa DCC in charge of medium Security, Sikiru Adekunle DCC in charge of Maximum Security, Bobrisky and VeryDarkman.

The allegation of bribery was made against the anti-graft agency and the Nigeria Correctional Service involving  Bobrisky, who was sentenced earlier this year to six months in prison for abuse of the naira.

In a trending audio conversation made public by VeryDarkMan, it was alleged that Bobrisky paid N15 million to EFCC to drop charges of money laundering initially made against him and that he spent time in a VIP facility instead of prison.

This comes after the House of Representatives launched a probe into the alleged bribery against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

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How I Handled Deaths Of Loved Ones – Davido

David Adeleke, the popular Nigerian singer, who is also known as Davido, has opened up about how he handles the pain of losing loved ones.

The singer is no stranger to grief, having lost his mum, Mrs Victoria Imade Adeleke, at 11, and his 3-year-old son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, as well as associates, Tagbo, DJ Olu, Obama DMW, and personal photographer Fortune, in quick successions.

Speaking in a recent interview with Mystery Fashionist in New York, Davido said his faith has kept him going despite the tragedies.

“I have lost a lot of people. I lost my mum at the age of eleven. I’m just being strong. I did a song called ‘Stand Strong.’

“I feel like strength and obviously, my faith has kept me going,” he said.

Davido also addressed some misconceptions about him.

“I think sometimes, people think I am not approachable. Another misconception is that people also think I am too accessible.

“I grew up in a big family, I’m used to having people around me. My talent and success is God-given,” he explained.

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I Wrote Hit Songs For Wizkid – Skales Claims

Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, a popular Nigerian singer, who is better known as Skales, has claimed that he wrote a lot of hit songs for his colleague, Wizkid, during their days at Empire Mates Entertainment, EME.

Appearing on ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ hosted by content creator, Bae U Barbie, Skales revealed he has co-wrote some of the songs in Wizkid’s debut album, ‘Super Star,’ including the bonus track ‘Wiz Party.’

He, however, admitted that Wizkid also wrote songs for him, including the hit ‘Mukulu.’

He said, “Back in EME, we were a team so we used to write songs for each other. I wrote songs for Wizkid. He also wrote songs for me, too.

“He wrote ‘Mukulu’ for me and I wrote his song ‘Wiz Party.’ As I said, EME was a collective, so we did teamwork.”

Wizkid and Skales were among the first artists signed to EME by R&B star and music executive, Banky W, in the early 2010s.

The record label brought the singers to the spotlight.

They both later left the label after a series of disagreements with Banky W.

In an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu a few years ago, Banky W revealed that Wizkid was owed EME three albums based on his initial contract with the label.

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Being A Mom Is An Olympic Sport – Rihanna Says, Shares New Video Of Her Son

Rihanna, the world-famous billionaire Barbadian singer, has opened up about motherhood.

According to the 36-year-old mother of two, being a “boy mom” is an Olympic sport.

Rihanna stated while sharing a clip of her first son, RZA, struggling to get out of the baby cot, via her X handle.

In the video, RZA eventually got out of the cot after several failed attempts.

She captioned the video; “Being a boy mom is an Olympic sport ‍♀️‍♀️.”

Recall that Rihanna and her partner, A$AP Rocky, welcomed RZA on May 19, 2022, barely a year after they confirmed their relationship.

In August 2023, the couple welcomed their second son, Riot Ross.

Earlier this year, there were rumours that Rihanna was pregnant with her third child but she debunked the rumours in a chat with ET.

She, however, added that she would “definitely” have more kids.

In April, Rihanna told Interview Magazine that she had been looking for a female child but kept giving birth to boys.

“I don’t know what God wants, but I would go for more than two. I would try for my girl. But of course if it’s another boy, it’s another boy,” she said.

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Independence Day: FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday

To commemorate the nation’s 64th Independence Day, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1, 2024, a public holiday.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on Saturday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani.

Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on this occasion and praised the patient and hardworking Nigerian men and women, stating that their sacrifices would not be in vain.

He reiterated the need for Nigerians to reflect on the “labour of our heroes past and be inspired for the tasks ahead, realizing that a Nigeria of our dream can only be built when we unite.”

While wishing Nigerians a Happy Independence Day anniversary, Tunji-Ojo urged the citizens to continue to be steadfast in nation-building.

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Cabinet Reshuffling: Power Minister Adelabu Must Be Removed – VeryDarkMan

In anticipation of President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming cabinet reshuffle, prominent social critic Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has urged the removal of Chief Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power.

Recalls that Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy had on Wednesday stated that cabinet reshuffling is eminent.

There are indications that some ministers may be removed while others may be given another portfolio.

Reacting, VDM in a video clip on his Facebook page on Friday pleaded with the president to spare performing ministers.

He, however, said the Minister of Power must be removed, explaining that the “segregation surrounding Band A, Band B and Band C” does not make sense.

He wondered why a section of Nigerians would enjoy power supply for 20 hours in a day while others cannot.

He said: “If at all any minister must be removed or reshuffled, it should be the Minister of Power. They need to remove that guy.

“My reason is this, the segregation surrounding the Band A, Band B and Band C issues makes no sense. What is the reason for that segregation? Are you trying to say that poor people do not have access to light?

“Is it that the poor people are not supposed to use light for 24 hours? It makes no sense because we are all Nigerians.”

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Prison Experts Explain Why Bobrisky’s Was Provided A Special Accommodation

Prison experts have clarified why controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, was reportedly provided with an apartment to serve his six-month sentence.

Speaking on Arise TV Morning Show on Friday, the Director General of the Prison Rehabilitation Mission, Bishop Kayode Williams, highlighted different prison accommodations in Nigeria.

In his words: “There are accommodations for condemned prisoners, those sentenced to death, who must not mingle with other inmates. The second accommodation is convicted inmates, who are the owners of the prison.

“The accommodation that is provided for males, are they going to bring Idris with his transgender body /look to go and sleep in the general cell? The first thing they do is decide how to treat someone like that.

“They provided him a special place for protective custody because, with his appearance, he would be in danger.

“He looks like a woman, moves like a woman, and there are homosexual inmates who would be willing to take things to extreme lengths.”

Supporting with Kayode, the former National PRO of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Francis Enobore, said that the service profiles each inmate for both their safety and the general prison environment.

“Yes, he confessed in court that he is a man but he came in bodily showing that he is a woman. Some of the people behind bars are unrepentant homosexuals. There is no doubt that if care is not taken, we will have a very serious security situation on our hands,” he said.

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