Nigerian journalist and politician, Dele Momodu has taken to Instagram to throw shade at the members and supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), shared a drawing that shows a man’s brain being removed from his head with the caption, “Welcome to APC, you won’t be needing this.”
Momodu has been defending PDP’s Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, as he contests Bola Tinubu’s emergence as the President of Nigeria.
Big Brother Naija, ‘All-stars’ winner, season, Ilebaye Odiniya, has opened up on the struggles of adjusting to the lifestyle of being the youngest millionaire.
Recall that the reality TV star defeated her close rival, Mercy Eke, to clinch the grand prize of N120 million.
Speaking at a recent ‘meet and greet’ session in honour of BBNaija ‘All-Stars’ housemates, hosted in Lagos by the digital financial services provider, Moniepoint Inc, Ilebaye said life has been stressful both online and offline.
According to the Kogi State-born, ‘it’s been all love and light from her fans, and she is working on creating a better version of herself.
She said, “It’s been stressful on social media and everywhere, especially the media rounds. I haven’t seen hate. If you drag me, my fans will drag you back. I am trying to get adjusted to this new me, and I am working on creating a better version of myself.”
The former housemates at the meet and greet event also shared their experiences of using the services of Moniepoint on their personal and business banking platforms since leaving the show.
The Oyo State Criminal Investigation Department have arrested three Islamic clerics for allegedly beheading a middle-aged man.
The victim who was working for one of the victims, was reportedly lured to a bush at Moniya in Akinyele Local Government Area of the state under the pretext of being awarded a job. He was however killed in the bush.
The suspects were later arrested at Apete in the Ido Local Government Area of the state. It was further gathered that one of the suspects is a popular cleric known for his distinct turban among the Islamic community of Alapata.
The case has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department in Iyaganku for further investigation.
Nigerian female footballer, Asisat Oshoala, has taken to Instagram to pay tribute to late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad who died in September.
The FC Barcelona striker dedicated her goals in a recent match to the late Afrobeats star.
Recall that Mohbad was declared dead after allegedly seeking treatment for an ear infection.
While the cause of the singer’s death is yet to be officially determined or announced by the appropriate authorities, Mohbad continues to be celebrated by well-wishers.
In honor of Mohbad, Asisat Oshoala, who recently scored twice against Granada in a football match, took to her Instagram page to write, “Double for Imole. keep resting young king #LightBoy.”
convicted by Justice Nnamdi Dimkpa of the Federal High Court sitting in Awka, the state capital.
The suspects were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Command before they were sentenced.
They were jailed on Friday, October 13, 2023 after pleading guilty to one–count separate charge bordering on impersonation.
The Convicts are: Kingsley Chekwubechukwu Ngwu, Anthony Emmanuel Ndubuisi, Onyia Chukwuka Christian, Chukwuneke Chibuike Nicholas, Nonso Henry Ozoekwe, John Samuel, Okpe Matthew Chinweike, Kalu Nnachi, Okpe Joachim, Obike Ebuka Boniface, Eze Onyedikachi Kingsley, Ogonna Samuel Okpataku.
Others are: Denis Chigozie, Emmanuel Johnson, Basil Nnaluo Jason, Chidera Shedrack Ugwueke, David Chimerie Ukeje, Christian Nnamdi Jideofor, Osinachi Johnson, Okechukwu Ezeka, Onuorah Johnson, Ekene Christian Obikezie, Emmanuel Chinonso Aleke, Sopuluchukwu Paul Eneje, and Okechukwu Joshua Onah.
One of the count charges reads, “that you Chukwuneke Chibuike Nicholas sometime in 2023 in Enugu, Enugu State, within the jurisdiction of the Honourable Court, fraudulently impersonated one Elizabeth Olsen by means of your iphone 12 pro via a fake facebook account with intend to gain advantage for yourself and to obtain money from unsuspecting foreign nationals and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22(3)(a) & (b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention etc) Act. 2015 and punishable under Section (22) (4) of the same Act.”
All the 25 defendants pleaded guilty when the charges were read to them.
Based on their pleas, EFCC’s counsels: Ani Michael and Rotimi Ajobiewe prayed the court to convict and sentence them accordingly.
Justice Dimkpa thereafter convicted and sentenced 22 of them to two years imprisonment each, with an option of fine of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira only) while Onah, Aleke and Nnachi were cautioned and detained in the court premises for eight hours before they were released.
Sir Bobby Charlton, the England and Manchester United great, has passed away.
The football legend died at the age of 86, the family announced in a statement on Saturday.
Charlton was a key member of England’s victorious 1966 World Cup team and also enjoyed great success at club level with United, who became the first English club to win the European Cup in 1968.
“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Sir Bobby passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning. He was surrounded by his family,” said a statement on behalf of the Charlton family.Charlton’s European Cup success at United came 10 years after the Munich air disaster, which he and team manager Matt Busby survived but which claimed the lives of eight of Charlton’s team-mates.“Manchester United are in mourning following the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest and most beloved players in the history of our club,” the club said in a statement.
Superstar Nigerian artists, Davido and Rema made the country proud as they bagged several awards at the maiden edition of the Trace Awards, which took place in Kigali, Rwanda, on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
The award seeks to celebrate the creativity, talent, and influence of African and Afro-inspired music and artistes.
During the ceremony yesterday, Rema won the ‘Song of the Year’ category for the hit song ‘Calm Down’ while the ‘Best Global African Artiste’ was a tie between the Nigerian and Nomcebo.
Davido on his part, emerged as the winner of the ‘Best Male’ and ‘Best Collaboration’ categories while Burna Boy won ‘Album of the Year’.
The awards ceremony was hosted by Nigerian singer, D’Banj, and Angolan global supermodel, Maria Borges.
Here is the full list of winners for the 2023 Trace Awards:
Album of the Year
DNK – Aya Nakamura (France)
WINNER: Love Damini – Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Maverick – Kizz Daniel (Nigeria)
More Love, Less Ego – Wizkid (Nigeria)
Timeless – Davido (Nigeria)
Song of the Year
“BKBN” – Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)
“People” – Libianca (Cameroon)
“Suavemente” – Soolking (France)
“Encre” – Emma’a (Gabon)
“Sugarcane” – Camidoh (Ghana)
“Last Last” – Burna Boy (Nigeria)
“Rush” – Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
WINNER: “Calm Down” – Rema (Nigeria)
“Peru” – Fireboy DML (Nigeria) with Ed Sheeran (UK)
“Sete” – K.O (South Africa)
“Cough” – Kizz Daniel (Nigeria)
“MORTEL 06” – Innoss’B (DRC)
Best Music Video
“2 Sugar” – Wizkid (Nigeria) feat. Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
WINNER: “Baddie” – Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
“Kpaflotage” – Suspect 95 (Ivory Coast)
“Loaded” – Tiwa Savage(Nigeria) & Asake (Nigeria)
“Ronda” – Blxckie (South Africa)
“Tombolo” – Kalash (Martinique)
Yatapita” – Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Best Male
Asake (Nigeria)
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
WINNER: Davido (Nigeria)
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Didi B (Ivory Coast)
K.O (South Africa)
Rema (Nigeria)
Best Female
Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
Josey (Ivory Coast)
Nadia Mukami (Kenya)
Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
WINNER: Viviane Chidid (Senegal)
Best Collaboration
“Many Ways” – BNXN (Nigeria) with Wizkid (Nigeria)
“Mine” – Show Dem Camp (Nigeria) with Oxlade (Nigeria)
“Peru” – Fireboy DML (Nigeria) with Ed Sheeran (UK)
In what will come across as a really startling development, a horrific fire disaster destroyed property worth millions of naira in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Friday, Daily Post reports.
The incident occurred at about 09.52hours at No 138D, Temidire Irewolede community, in Ilorin West Local Government of the State.
Out of the four bedroom-flat in the building only one bedroom was affected, according to the spokesman of the State fire service, Hassan Adekunle, in a statement in Ilorin.
He added that there was no record of casualty, while the cause of the fire was attributed to power surge.
The Director, Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, urged the general public to always play safe, especially during this period and not to hesitate to call the fire brigade on time whenever there is any emergency.
Josephina Otabor, the BBNaija Level-up winner, who is also known as Phyna has bragged about making Davido popular following their saga on the X app.
She claimed to have made the “unavailable” crooner available by making him famous because of Davido’s earlier statement that he didn’t know who she was.
The feud began when Davido accidentally liked a tweet that was critical of Phyna’s fans.
Phyna called out the singer over this incident.
In an attempt to make amends, Davido explained that it was an unintentional action and that he was not familiar with who Phyna was.
In response to the incident, Phyna decided to speak out on her Instagram live session, comparing Davido’s actions to those of people who had previously bullied artist Mohbad.
During the live session, she shared her perspective and seemed determined to address the situation.
Taking to her Twitter page now called X, Phyna proudly expressed her victory, declaring that she had “made the UNAVAILABLE AVAILABLE.”
She appeared to be reveling in her ability to get a response from Davido, despite his earlier claims of ignorance.
She wrote: “I like the tears from the live. Mind aired, case closed. I made the UNAVAILABLE AVAILABLE”.
Abuga, the signee of Zeh Nation has been involved in an accident with his Mercedes Benz just weeks after he was gifted the vehicle by his boss, Portable.
In the first week of the month of October, Portable splashed millions of naira on a Benz for his newest signee amidst a clash with one of his signees, Yung Duu.
However, in the third week of the same month, Abuga crashed the car while sharing the circumstances that led to the accident in an Instagram post.
According to Abuga, he was driving at a considerable speed limit when the crash happened. He concluded by thanking God for sparing his life.
“Alimi no go downgrade us !!! Thanks God for life
Ee le pa ogo beshe pa omole, mad accident ………..
God no go shame us , when theirs life theirs hope !!!!!!” he wrote while sharing the video.
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