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AMVCA Covid-19 patient has been discharged after recovery

Posted: 07 Apr 2020 01:00 AM PDT

The Nigerian man who attended the 7th AMVCA while positive to coronavirus has finally been discharged after recovering.

Seun, a photographer who returned from the UK, had attended the movie awards event and mingled with celebrities without knowing he carried the deadly virus in him.

Falling ill, he was quickly taken for testing which came out positive to the shock of celebrities who attended the awards event.

Expressing gratitude for a speedy recovery, he wrote:

"The elephant has left the building. #covid19defeated
Firstly all glory belongs to God. I want to thank everybody that has shown support, stood in the gap in prayer, offered messages of encouragement. I miss my #LagosCovidGang2020 (ward mates) already.

"I can't wait till they are all out. Thank you @lagosstategovt Special thanks to Prof Akin Abayomi the Commisioner of Health, what a great man.

"Thank you to everyone at IDH Yaba my favourite health care professionals. Most importantly it is time for us to beat this together. Everyone stay home and stay safe. Let's practice social distancing and good personal hygiene. God bless you all".

Ubi Franklin shades Tacha again says ‘There is no remedy for body odour’

Posted: 07 Apr 2020 12:30 AM PDT

Ubi Franklin has dropped a shade for Big Brother Naija 2019 housemate, Tacha following her response to his comment about her.

Recall that Tacha slammed the music executive after he disclosed that she was one person he never wanted to see on the reality show in 2019 during an Instalive interview with winner of the 2019 edition of BBNaija, Mercy Eke.

She told Ubi Franklin to focus on his kids and those he is owing, and get her name off his mouth.

Following the backlash Tacha's clapback video triggered, Ubi Franklin has now dropped a shade for her and it centered on her alleged "body odour", which made headlines while she was still a housemate of the reality show.

He wrote in a now deleted post;


Funke Akindele has confirmed that Naira Marley will star in her upcoming 'Omo Ghetto the Saga' movie

Posted: 07 Apr 2020 12:00 AM PDT

According to Funke Akindele, the famous singer will make a guest appearance in 'Omo Ghetto the Saga', the upcoming addition to her 2010 hit movie 'Omo Ghetto'.

The actress confirmed casting Marley in an apology video shared on social media on Sunday, April 6, 2020 after the singer was caught partying alongside members of her family and crew during a recently held house party to celebrate her husband's birthday.


She further revealed that principal photography was to officially kick off on April 1 but due to the coronavirus outbreak, production activities halted. Work is however ongoing on production of soundtracks with Naira Marley.

Adele's request to keep details of £140million divorce from ex Simon Konecki secret is granted by a court

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 11:30 PM PDT

British born singer, Adele's request to keep the details of her £140million divorce from ex Simon Konecki secret has been granted by a court in Los Angeles.

Adele had announced that she was divorcing Konecki back in September 2019.

According to Daily Mail, the financial details of their divorce will be kept secret while they will have joint custody of their son, Angelo.

A source told The Sun: ''Hollywood divorces can drag on for years and become extremely ugly. Adele and Simon clearly don't want that. They are both committed to keeping the details as private as possible for the sake of their son. They are trying to work out their issues.''

Since her split from Konecki, Adele has been linked to UK rapper, Skepta.

Adele filed for divorce from Konecki back in September 2019 after their separation in April that same here.

Adele and Simon's relationship and later marriage have always been kept away from the prying eyes of the public.


The couple after their separation earlier in the year, announced that they were "committed to raising their son together lovingly."

The couple started dating back in 2011 even though a lot wasn't known about their relationship.


She went on to give birth to their son, Angelo, in 2012. Thereafter, the couple tied the knot in a secret ceremony.

Suspekt features Burna Boy on new single 'Legend

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 11:00 PM PDT

Word has it that since both creatives wanted to make the music and could not find the time, this was recorded over the phone.

Artist: tha Suspekt featuring Burna Boy

Song Title: Legend (Freestyle)

Genre: Afropop

Album: TBA

Date of release: April 3, 2020

Label: TBA

Producer: Tha Suspekt

Video Director: TBA

Details/Takeaway: After a hiatus, Nigerian producer, rapper, singer and sound engineer, Da Suspekt returns with a song featuring Burna Boy. Word has it that since both creatives wanted to make the music and could not find the time, this was recorded over the phone.

Flora Chiedo stars as Dami in 'How May I Help You Again?' directed by Aroyewum Babajide

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 10:30 PM PDT

Aroyewun Babajide's 'How May I Help You Again?' is the latest addition to Boat film's One Cast Shorts series.

Boats Films is back with the concluding part of its suspense-filled one cast short film 'How May I Help You?".

The short film stars Flora Chiedo as Dami, a customer service agent who discovers an impending date night might be more than she bargains for.

Crew
Executive Producer: Chidinma Aroyewun

Director: Aroyewun Babajide

Story: Aroyewun Babajide

Camera: Baptist Akinseun

Sound: Olumide Benedict

Watch the short film:


'One on the Outside' by Lindsey Abudei is a new single you'd not want to skip

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 10:00 PM PDT

After releasing her critically acclaimed album, 'And The Bass Is Queen' in 2016, she had only released two loosies in four years before featuring on 'Abu Ya,' a song on Brymo's amazing album, 'Yellow.'

Artist: Lindsey Abudei

Song Title: One on The Outside

Genre: Ballad, Alternative

Album: Kaleidoscope EP

Date of release: April 3, 2020

Label: TBA

Producer: TBA

Video Director: TBA

Details/Takeaway: After releasing her critically acclaimed album, And The Bass Is Queen in 2016, she had only released two loosies in four years before featuring on 'Abu Ya,' a song on Brymo's amazing album, Yellow.

The song speaks to the outlier tendencies of its creator who craves reinvention.


JUST IN: President Buhari instructs withdrawal of $150m from NSIA to support monthly allocations

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 02:10 PM PDT

JUST IN: President Buhari instructs withdrawal of $150m from NSIA to support monthly allocations
Mrs. Zainab Ahmed and President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly instructed that the sum of $150 million be withdrawn from the account of the National Sovereign Investment Authority(NSIA).

Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, the finance minister, made this known, while explaining that the money will be used to support the monthly allocations to the Federal Government, States and Local Governments.

The Cable reports that the minister of finance, budget and national planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, disclosed  this to State House reporters in Abuja.

Earlier on,  the President  had set up a committee with a mandate to make a quick assessment of the impact of coronavirus(COVID-19) on the country's economy


Davido urge Government to make good use of the N19 billion Covid-19 donations from kind Nigerians

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 07:30 AM PDT

Nigerian Singer, Davido has penned down a message regarding the donations made to curb the spread of coronavirus in Nigeria.

The award winning singer urged Nigerians to ensure that the Government puts the funds to good use.

On Friday, contributions to the Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) set up by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to raise funds to combat Coronavirus hit N19.488 billion up from the N15.325 billion earlier collected.

Reacting to the donations received so far, Davido whose fiancee, Chioma recently tested positive to the virus, shared a breakdown of the donations on his instagram page and wrote:

'❤️ to everyone else that contributed !! Now let's make sure the government puts these funds to good use !!!."

See donations below;


Femi Otedola fulfills pledge of N1bn donation to help fight covid-19, calls on others to fulfill their pledges in time

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 07:00 AM PDT

Billionaire business mogul, Femi Otedola has shared new photo to confirm that he fulfilled his 1Billion Naira donation. He posted a photo of the confirmation which was published by the Central bank of Nigeria.

Femi stated that he honored his pledge because his word is his bond. He also called on those who are yet to fulfill their own pledges to make sure they do so.

He wrote;

Matching words with action is the hallmark of Integrity, hence my fufillment of my 1 Billion Naira Donation which has been published above by the Central Bank of Nigeria. My word is my bond and this has always been the bedrock on which my life is based. I salute the other contributors listed above who have honoured their pledge and call on those who are yet to fulfill their own pledges to this noble cause that will undoubtedly save lives …F.Ote💲

Naira Marley turns himself in, to be arraigned in court over lockdown violation

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 04:27 PM PDT

Controversial Nigerian Singer, Azeez Fashola otherwise known as Naira Marley has turned himself in at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, Lagos State.

The state police command spokesperson, Bala Elkana, who confirmed this, said the singer arrived Panti on Monday afternoon April 6, and has been interrogated. He will also be charged to court for violating the restriction orders.

The police say the command has launched a manhunt for the remaining persons who attended the party organized by Funke Akindele and her Husband over the weekend.


Meanwhile, Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz have been sentenced to two weeks community service plus N100,000 fine each.

Meet Toyin Abraham’s Step Daughter, Temitope Ajeyemi (Photos)

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 06:30 AM PDT

Toyin Abraham and her step daughter Temitope Ajeyemi bond so well. Becoming a perfect stepmother is one of the greatest duties of a wife. Fulfilling the role of a mother to a child whom you have not birthed or trying to make a positive impact in one of the toughest duties.

The actress bond so well with her husband Kola Ajeyemi's daughter Temitope.

Check out the photos below;








Funke Akindele and husband sentenced to 14 days community service with N100k fine each by the court

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 03:35 PM PDT

A Magistrate court sitting in Ogba, Lagos state has sentenced Funke Akindele and her husband Abdulrasheed Bello to 14 days community service each.

The court also directed them to pay a fine of N100,000 each.

Funke Akindele and her husband had over the weekend held a house party which breaks the lockdown rules.

Lagos State police said they have intensified "efforts to arrest the remaining persons in the video".

Following the furore, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and cleaning products company Dettol have distanced themselves from Akindele, saying she hold no official ambassadorial position with them, despite appearing on the video they produced together.

See photos below;



Chioma shares first photo from isolation centre

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 06:00 AM PDT

Davido's fiancee Chioma has been off social media since her baby daddy, Davido broke the news that she tested positive to coronavirus.

We have been eagerly waiting for her to speak on the issue herself and now she has posted a photo on social media for the first time since she tested positive for Coronavirus and got quarantined.

Chioma tested positive for COVID-19 on the 27th of March after Davido hit social media for such revelation.

Davido noted Chioma has been quarantined and was receiving treatment.

Since then, we haven't heard from Chioma till now. Last night she took to social media to share photos of candies and chocolates Davido's Manager Asa Asika sent to her.

It seems Chioma is doing well and still chilling even at the isolation centre.

See photo below;


Funke Akindele and her husband JJC Skillz reply Nigerians for blasting them over their house party

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 05:30 AM PDT

Funke Akindele and her husband, JJC Skillz have taken to their social media page to react after Nigerians bashed them for holding a party in the midst of a lock down.

According to JJC, "it's their data, they can go ahead and rant".

In a live video, JJC strolled round the estate explaining that all those who attended the party have been in Amen Estate with them. He also added that Eniola Badmus quarantined in the estate and after 14 days, showed no symptoms.

"Eniola Badmus quarantined in one of the houses her and after 14 days, she showed no symptoms" he said.

He also showed Naira Marley's house and Basket Mouth's house as proof that nobody from outside the estate attended the party.

Funke, on her part, wrote;

Thanks for the love guys!!!!

We all have been together for over two weeks, we are safe and take all precautions.

Don't create unnecessary sensation. Omoghettothesaga was to be filmed before the lockdown and some of us had been camped in Amen Estate.

So we had to stay in there. We are safe and happy! Let's not be NEGATIVE!!


Funke Akindele and husband, JJC Skillz plead guilty to violating orders on COVID-19

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 03:34 PM PDT

Popular actress, Funke Akindele, and her husband, JJC Skills, on Monday pleaded guilty to flouting social distancing regulation amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

The duo were arraigned before Ogba Magistrate Court 1, Lagos State on Monday and pleaded guilty.

They were arraigned for breaching the Lagos Infection Diseases Regulations, 2020 (the Regulations) which prescribes a jail term of one month or N100,000 fine or both for persons found guilty of hosting gatherings or flouting the lockdown order.


Nigerians on Sunday had called for the actress' arrest for disobeying the State and the Nigerian government orders.

Actress Mercy Aigbe: ‘Coronavirus is a respecter of no man, lord pls take away this plague’

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 05:00 AM PDT

Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe, is already feeling bored due to the stay at home order imposed by the FG to fight COVID 19 in the country.

The mom of two, who gave an update about her life a few days ago, has again taken to IG to speak on the disease.

According to Mercy, the virus is no respecter of anyone, rich or poor.

"This Corona Virus is the great equalizer, it doesn't know the rich or the poor! The young or old! The fat or skinny! The beautiful or ugly! The white or black! … etc , cos truth is we are all in this together and all equal before God!… Father lord pls take away this plague, heal our lands oh lord 🙏 #stayhomestaysafe"



Nigerians blow hot as Funke Akindele and husband throw birthday party amidst Coronavirus pandemic

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 04:30 AM PDT

Nigerians have criticized Funke Akindele and her husband JJC Skillz for organising his 43rd birthday party with a group of people despite the Coronavirus pandemic.

The birthday party took place on Saturday at their home in Amen Estate with singer Naira Marley in attendance.

In a video that has gone viral online, JJC Skillz and Funke were seen dancing with their guests who came to celebrate with them at the crowded house party.

The couple are now being dragged on Twitter for failing to observe social distancing which was put in place to contain or halt the spread of Coronavirus.



Ifu Ennada cries out for 'Help' says she always wake's up feeling horny

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 04:00 AM PDT

Ifu Ennada, ex-housemate of the Big Brother Naija, whose real name is Iheme Faith Uloma has made a loud cry over her none sex life.

The controversial entrepreneur cum actress posted a video a while ago, revealing that these days she wakes up horny despite the fact that she has no man in her life.

She posted the video below and captioned it, " Audio isn't loud, but you will hear me. Get your Igbo friend to translate for you id you don't understand me."


In the video, Ifu Ennada who spoke mostly in Igbo language lamented that it all started since the second phase of the lockdown by the President, Muhammad Buhari.

She also called on matured men and women who are her followers to come to her aid and explain to her why she's horny and what she can do about her helpless situation because she has no man in her life.

Tacha and Ubi Franklin drag themselves on social media following live interview with Mercy and Teebillz

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 03:30 AM PDT

Tacha has called out Ubi Franklin for the Instagram Live interview he did with Mercy where he stated that one person he didn't want to see in the Big Brother Naija house was Tacha.

Ubi said during the interview that Tacha had once sent him DM begging him to help her with his connections so she could get into Big Brother house. He said he told her he didn't have such connections and after that, she began doing videos to insult him online.

Ubi didn't end there. He had another Instagram Live interview with Tacha's former manager Teebillz and during the interview, Ubi said that he got Teebillz endorsement deals for Tacha.

Tacha hit back in an Instagram Live video of her own.

In the video, she had on a crown then took off the crown to insult Ubi, before wearing the crown back.

She said in the video that she has turned down numerous deals and Ubi can't claim he got her deals.

She then went on call out Ubi, saying: "Ubi Franklin, you have kids to take care of, you have people you owe money. Are you done focusing on that?"

She added: "The nerve, the effrontery for you to actually say, 'if there's one person I didn't want to see in the Big Brother house, it's Tacha'. Who are you? Are you my God? Are you God? Who exactly are you to make a statement like that."

She continued: "You have people to take care of. You have kids to take care of, you have people to face. You owe people money. Go and pay them. Go and pay the people that you owe. Get my name out of your mouth.

"I know, I understand, this whole thing, like when you're irrelevant, you want to just try to suck out of someone's relevance… And I get you and I know you're happy because this ten minutes of fame now, you'd use it, you'd try to exhaust it because that's what you do. You're an opportunist. But please, in all of the lies that you tell, do not, I repeat, do not open your mouth to say that you got Tacha deals because you got Tacha absolutely nothing.

"I have never met you before, I sent you a DM once, and like I said, it was a business proposal, you take it or you leave it, and you left it and that's it."

She then accused Ubi of trying to pit her and former Big Brother Naija housemate, Mercy, against each other.

Tacha said: "I really wish that women support each other. If women support each other, a moron such as Ubi Franklin will not wake up from his rented apartment and talk to me.

"You as a moron, you want to try to put I and Mercy up against each other, 'cause that's exactly what you did during your Live yesterday, trying to like, 'oh what do you think about this, what do you think about this?' "

Tacha also showed gratitude to Teebillz for standing up for her during his interview with Ubi.

In the live interview, Teebillz bluntly told Ubi that he "f***ed up" and that he was "a bit disappointed" in him. Also, when Ubi didn't want to call Tacha's name and called her a "talent", Teebillz insisted on calling her name.

Ubi said to Teebillz: "You remember when I called you after you signed that talent?"

Teebillz responded, stating that he has worked with many talents and asked Ubi to name the "talent".

He added: "Her name is not 'that talent' call her by her name."

After the Instagram Live, Tacha took to her Instagram Stories to continue throwing shade at Ubi.

She wrote: "My hard work got me where I am! My sweats speaks for me."

See screenshots below;


She added: "They expected to see a broken Tacha. I'm sorry you moron!!! You are not God."


Paul Okoye: I’m a Chelsea fan because of Mikel

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 03:00 AM PDT

Paul Okoye popularly know as Rudeboy shares his love for sports, playing football with Mikel Obi as a teen and why he became a Chelsea fan in this interview with Kelvin Ekerete.

Favourite Sport?

"Everybody knows my favourite sport is football. I can't do without football. I play a lot of sports as well including basketball but I was really good at playing football."

Why did you not become a professional footballer?

"Let's just say I was checking football and music at the same time. But somehow, I was making more money from music. How do I make money? I performed at weddings and they sprayed me money.
But in football, you donate money, your team plays in a competition and you lose and that is it, all the money is gone.


"The primary school we used to train, we pay a certain amount of money every month. It was just too expensive for us so I switched to music. I am doing well at it as well.

"It was just a normal thing. Just like playing every day with your guys. Nothing serious. He was in a school called Township Primary School. That was where their own team was while I was in Fatima primary school then. Some guys came and wanted a youth team, I was selected, my brother was selected as well.

"However, you could tell during training that he didn't belong there. All of us were learners. His house was opposite the stadium. So, you could tell where the skills came from. He just crossed the main road and he is at the stadium. Like I said it was a normal thing playing with him back then."

What team do you support?

"I support any team Mikel plays in. When he said he was going to Man United, I supported Man United. When he went to Chelsea, I became a Chelsea fan. That was how I actually became a Chelsea fan. It was all because of Mikel.

"While he was at Chelsea, I fell in love with some players. One of them is Eden Hazard. I now support Real Madrid because of Hazard. That's my second team."

Sola Sobowale: ''Coronavirus has not come to play''

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 02:30 AM PDT

In a video on instagram, Veteran Nollywood actress, Sola Sobowale shared an emotional message about the dangers that comes with coronavirus.

The talented actress used her professional skills to relate with Nigerians and implored everyone to stay safe because coronavirus has not come to play with anyone.

In the video , the 56 year old related with her fans in Yoruba language and captioned the post saying; "Dear Nigerians, this dark cloud of covid-19 has covered our nation over the last few weeks. It has been a tough time for me and you.

"I have been praying for our nation. I have chosen to speak in my native tongue,for you to know the urgency that has been placed in my heart. I want this to travel to our mothers and fathers, our friends and sisters and brothers. Let's play our part. I love you all, God will send us a rainbow soon."

Bisi Alimi reacts after Pastor Chris Oyakhilome linked Coronavirus & 5G network to Antichrist

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 02:00 AM PDT

Nigerian gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi has reacted to the controversy surrounding the 5G network and the Coronavirus pandemic.

While some prominent Nigerians have opined that the 5G mobile network is the cause of the coronavirus outbreak, Bisi is of a different opinion as he says there is no known link between the coronavirus and 5G technology,

He took to Instagram to blast


'irresponsible pastors and conspiracy theorists' for peddling the new controversial claims, saying: 'they know you are so stupid enough to believe, and that your stupidity will make them prey on your income. '


"Have you research 5G and the energy it produces and why the rest of the world isn't really ready to take the plunge or think it's a good idea for the masses just yet. I agree that anyone who's spreading news to get money from innocent people is wrong but please do the research on 5G fact check before also spreading news as well. Scientists and Government officials alike are still doing research to see if 5 G is save they are getting mix signal about the whole thing.

He added in another post.


Bisi's reaction comes after Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Believers Love World a.k.a Christ Embassy claimed that Coronavirus and 5G network 'is part of the Antichrist's plan for a new world order.'

AMVCA attendee and photographer confirms that he tested positive for Covid-19 after the event

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 01:30 AM PDT

Seun O, the Nigerian photographer who underwent a Coronavirus test after attending the 7th edition of the AMVCA weeks ago, has confirmed that he tested positive for Coronavirus in new Instagram posts he shared.

Recall, we reported that a documentary producer warned of a suspected case of coronavirus who might have attended the AMVCA and interacted with a number of Nigerian celebrities. According to Ifeoma Chukwuogo, the man flew in from the UK and with symptoms of coronavirus but had refused to report himself to the NCDC for testing.

Seun O who confirmed that he has been feeling unwell after Ifeoma's post, shared a video of him undergoing a Coronavirus test but never confirmed his status at that time.

In a new Instagram post he shared, the photographer revealed that he is receiving treatment for Coronavirus at Yaba Isolation Center.

He wrote;

A message from the Lagos Covid-19 Gang (Coranavirus patients currently in Ward B) at the Infectious Disease Hospital (Coronavirus Isolation Center) Yaba, Lagos. We are doing great and are in high spirit. Shout out to all the healthcare professionals, cleaners, porters, security and all the staff at the Yaba Infectious Disease Hospital. We celebrate you all!


In an another Instagram he shared, Seun disclosed that an executive director at a multinational company, pilots, former commissioner and a driver are all Coronavirus patients at the isolation center.

He wrote;

Inside The Lagos Isolation Center

My first 24 hours at the Isolation Center in Yaba, Lagos. I will try as much as possible to keep you updated with daily developments while I'm here. There has been great camaraderie amongst us in my ward. We are an assortment of characters from different walks of life. From an executive director at a multinational company, pilots, former commissioner to a driver. The age margin is wide and varies from teenager to early 60's yet we cohabit seamlessly in one accord. The doctors, nurses and all hospital staff are the real MVPs, they have been glorious.


Bobrisky reveals he makes close to N60Million every year

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 01:00 AM PDT

Controversial cross-dresser Bobrisky has revealed just how much he makes in a year. The male barbie revealed this in an IG live session with Ubi Franklin.

He stated that in a year he makes nothing less than N60million. Bobrisky also spoke on his many business partnerships as well as his cancelled party last year, revealing he spent close to N20 million on preparations.


Asked how he felt about the party being cancelled, Bob replied saying he is fine as he does not allow things linger for so long due to fear of high BP.

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