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[Photos]: Paralyzed old woman pulled from grave alive, three days after son buried her

Posted: 10 May 2020 12:00 AM PDT

A 79-year-old disabled woman who was allegedly buried alive in a deserted tomb by her son has miraculously survived after being trapped in the pit for nearly three days, according to authorities.

Police in north-western China's Shaanxi province rescued the paralysed mother, known by her surname Wang, on Tuesday after the woman's daughter-in-law reported her missing.

The 58-year-old son, known by his surname Ma, has been detained and faces an attempted murder charge, according to the police. An investigation on the incident is underway.

Disturbing footage shows Ms Wang covered in mud while being pulled out from the burial pit by two police officers.

Surprisingly she was found still alive after nearly three days without food or water.



Davido flaunt’s Ifeanyi’s New Hairstyle on Social Media

Posted: 09 May 2020 11:30 PM PDT

Davido has not completely shown us the face of his son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, but he does not hide other parts of his body from us.

It shows he is always excited about the young lad and can't wait to unveil his face but to be on a safe side, he has to keep it on a low profile for how.

In a recent post ob his Instagram story, he showed off his son Ifeanyi's new hairstyle.

The dotting dad has also been sharing video clips of his bonding moments with his adorable son.

On Friday, the 'Risky' singer shared a short video of Ifeanyi playing on his chest and he wrote;

"Look who came to wake me up"


Photos: Vimbai Mutinhiri & her Beau Dru Ekpenyong are Married!

Posted: 09 May 2020 11:00 PM PDT

Zimbabwean actress and TV personality who is based in Nigeria, Vimbai Mutinhiri and her longtime boyfriend, Dru Ekpenyong, did not let the Coronavirus stop their plans of getting hitched.

The lovebirds got married today in Calabar, with the groom's brother, Asuquo Ekpeyong, giving an update on Instagram.

He shared some photos from the sweet moment and captioned:

Earlier today, witnessing Andrew & Vimbai's Court Ceremony.


It was beautiful and filled with love. I wish them God's blessings as they start their marriage journey.
Thank you to everyone who video dialed in to witness.
@dru_ekpenyong @the_vimbai
#foreveryong #part1
#LoveInTheTimeOfCorona

Vimbai has also been sharing some fun videos on her Instagram Stories. In one, she wrote that "This is the day that the Lord has made".

We've been following the love story of Vimbai and Dru (from baecations to surprise trips to birthday dinners and their engagement), and we're super excited for the couple.

The couple got engaged in October 2019.

See more photos below;





Idris Elba takes a long stroll in his neighborhood weeks after recovering from Covid-19

Posted: 09 May 2020 10:30 PM PDT

Hollywood actor, Idris Elba has been seen in London for the first time since recovering from his battle with coronavirus.

Idris along with his wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba, 30, tested positive for a 'very mild' strain of the coronavirus in March but has now fully recovered.

The actor was spotted enjoying a walk near his home on Saturday, after he and wife Sabrina returned from self-isolating in New Mexico last month, where Elba was filming when he became ill.


Putting on a casual display for the outing, the Luther star looked relaxed as he strolled through his neighbourhood as part of his daily exercise during lockdown.

Idris wore a simple black logo T-shirt that fit loosely on his torso, and which he paired with faded denim jeans.

Gay model, Kyle leaves his one-month old marriage over infidelity

Posted: 09 May 2020 10:00 PM PDT

Gay Model, Kyle Goffney has walked out of his one-month-old marriage to his partner Felipe, on grounds of infidelity.

Kyle who made the announcement on Instagram said he gave three years of his life to Felipe, which according to him was all for nothing as Felipe is in love with someone else.

He further revealed that it's going to be hard to trust again, as he adviced his followers to be careful of who they fall in love with and also make sure it's mutual.

He wrote;

I never in a million years thought this would be me. I've been married for a month, and now I have to get a divorce. I can't stay married to someone who is in love with someone else. We all were a family, but pay close attention to the friends you allow in your life and in your home.

I'm happy for you two and he can even have my ring. Let me pack up my broken heart and move on. I refuse to be a hater…. He's all yours baby you can have him. 3 years my life for nothing. It's going to be hard to trust again after this one!

Be careful who you fall in love with and make sure it's mutual. #movingon #becareful #with #your #heart I might forgive a person 100 times but I'm only going to trust them once.


Mofe Duncan says he is a feminist, shares photos with new girlfriend

Posted: 09 May 2020 07:30 AM PDT

Mofe Duncan gives men hints on how to treat a woman while declaring himself a feminist.

Mofe Duncan is professing his undying love for his new girlfriend as he declares himself a feminist.

The movie star in a post shared via his Instagram page on Thursday, May 7, 2020, highlighted the need for men to treat women as equals.

"LIVE • LOVE • make her LAUGH ☆ • ☆ A real man never hurts a woman. Be very careful when you make a woman cry because God counts her tears. The woman came out of a man's rib, not from his feet to be walked on, and not from his head to be superior, but from his side to be equal," he wrote.

"Under the arm to be protected, and next to the heart to be loved. (Read this somewhere and thought I'd share.) ☆ #NoWomanNoCry • #SeeWomenAsEquals • Why did the bible say "Husbands love your wives" and not the other way around? THINK ABOUT THAT FOR A SECOND?


"Men just generally need to treat women better period. ☆ #Feminist • #MadeByGod • #RaisedByAWoman ☆ #LifeOfMo 🌟 #ManLikeMofe™ 🌟

Duncan first shared photos of his new girlfriend back in February months after his marriage to Jessica Kakkad crashed.

It would be recalled that in 2019, Kakkad broke the news of their divorce subliminally via Instagram.


Duncan went on to release a statement confirming Kakkad's Instagram post. Their marriage lasted for only three years.

FG appoints Ali Baba, Segun Arinze, Bolanle Austin-Peters Kene Okwuosa others on Covid-19 committee

Posted: 09 May 2020 07:00 AM PDT

The Ali Baba led committee will offer ideas on how the government can mitigate job and revenue losses in entertainment industry

The Federal Government of Nigeria has appointed key entertainment industry stakeholders into a committee set up to advise the government on ways to mitigate the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the industry.

The Minister of information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed confirmed the appointment on Wednesday during a meeting with the Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria, BON.

He disclosed that the Ali Baba led committee will offer ideas on how the government can mitigate job and revenue losses in entertainment industry while suggesting the type of financing that is best for the industry considering the changes caused by the pandemic.


The committee consists of Bolanle Austen Peters, Charles Novia, Segun Arinze, Ali Jita, Baba Agba, Kene Okwuosa, Efe Omoregbe, Prince Daniel Aboki, Chioma Ude, Olumade Adesemowo, Dare Art Alade and Hajia Sa'a Ibrahim.

Anita Eboigbe of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) is the committee's secretary.

Ghanaian actress, Yaa Jackson, repents; gives life to Christ over rising death toll across the world

Posted: 09 May 2020 06:30 AM PDT

Yaa Jackson has announced that she has seen the true light, therefore, she is ditching her past life.

The Kumawood actress, who has been gaining notoriety with her growing risque personality on social media, has shared photos of herself decently dressed in a white dress to say that "Past life over. Recognized my saviour now and in him is life."

The 20-year-old continued that "I'm more than aware now we will die and leave everything on this earth." Adding why she is making this decision now, she added in her caption that "My repentance is because of the Death happening across the world now."

Yaa Jackson has been introduced into Ghana's spotlight from infancy, when her father, Mr. Jackson K Bentum, who is a popular Kumawood film producer featured her in a movie when she was a toddler. She has since been acting and added music to her career now.


The young actress who stirred controversy about a year ago when she boldly stated on the Delay Show that she can't date a broke man because her clothes are even expensive, did not add whether her new life will see her quitting anything in showbiz. She has, however, been receiving tons of goodwill messages from her fans and fellow celebrities.

Three exciting new Nigerian titles coming to Netflix this May is, 'Anchor Baby','The Delivery Boy' & 'Light in the Dark'

Posted: 09 May 2020 06:00 AM PDT

Over 50 exciting new titles are coming to Netflix this month including the streamer's second African original series, 'Blood and Water'.

Also coming to the platform this month are three new Nollywood titles; 'Anchor Baby' , 'The Delivery Boy' and 'Light in the Dark'.

While 'Anchor Baby' is billed to begin streaming on Netflix from May 20, 'The Delivery Boy' and 'Light in the Dark' will premiere on May 14 and 18 respectively.

Anchor Baby


The 2010 award-winning thriller follows the struggle of a Nigerian couple who defy deportation orders and go into hiding to secure their unborn child US citizenship. The movie is produced and directed by Lonzo Nzekwe and stars Omoni Oboli and Sam Sarpong.

Light in the Dark


The 2019 Ekene Som Mekwunye directed drama follows the story of a couple who struggle to mend their marriage after a terrifying home invasion. It stars Rita Dominic, Kalu Ikeagwu , Joke Silva, Bimbo Ademoye among others.

The Delivery Boy


Written and directed by ace cinematographer, Adekunle Nodash Adejuyigbe, the award-winning thriller tells the profound story of an orphaned boy who runs into a young prostitute on a fated night. The pair contend with their pasts before the night ends. It stars Jammal Ibrahim and Jemima Osunde.

Wife of American TV personality Ray J has filed for a divorce

Posted: 09 May 2020 05:30 AM PDT

The couple's relationship went sour after Princess Love claimed that she was left stranded in Las Vegas by her husband back in 2019.

The couple got married about four years ago and have two children together.

According to TMZ, Love filed the divorce documents on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, in a Los Angeles County superior court.


The 'Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood' reality TV star and her husband have been at loggerheads for a few months over an incident that occurred in Las Vegas back in November 2019.

According to her, Ray J left her and their child stranded in Vegas while she was heavily pregnant for their second child.


Ray J in his bid to calm the tension at home went all out on Valentines Day to spoil his wife...we guess that didn't turn out as planned.

New teaser for 'Kambili, the whole 30 yards'

Posted: 09 May 2020 05:00 AM PDT

Filmone has released a new teaser for its upcoming 'KambIli: the whole 30 yards' ahead of its yet to be confirmed new release date.

The latest teaser stars the romcom's supporting acts, JideKene Achufusi and Sharon Ooja who play the characters Chidi and Linda.

Written by Isioma Ogbaji and directed by Kayode Kasum, the movie follows the story of a irresponsible spendthrift who embarks on a plan to convince her boyfriend that she could be his dream woman. It stars Nancy Isime as lead act, Elvina Ibru, Vanessa Akpofure, Uzor Arukwe, Koye Kekere-Ekun, Mawuli Gavor and Toyin Abraham.

'KambIli: the whole 30 yards' is Filmone's first feature film sponsored by South Africa's Empire Entertainment and China's Huahua Media's $1 million collaboration.

Watch the teaser:


Yvonne Orji's 'Momma I Made It' coming to HBO this June, watch trailer

Posted: 09 May 2020 04:30 AM PDT

Yvonne Orji takes fans on a tour of her Nigerian roots in upcoming HBO comedy special, 'Yvonne Orji: Momma I Made it!'.

Hollywood star, Yvonne Orji has released the trailer for her brand new comedy special, 'Yvonne Orji: Momma I Made It!' ahead of its June 6 premiere on HBO.

The actress and comedian revealed via Instagram that the debut comedy special gave her the opportunity to celebrity her American and Nigerian roots.

"Naija made me America raised me. So it was only right that for my first @hbo comedy special, I PUT ON for both of my homes", said Orji.

The trailer stars the comedian as she takes fans on a tour of her Nigerian roots with footage shots from her visit to Nigeria alongside shots from as a live stand-up performance.

Watch the trailer:



Tacha serves adorable photos, says the Sun is her only competitor for hotness as she

Posted: 09 May 2020 04:00 AM PDT

Former Big Brother Naija season 4 housemate, Anita Natacha Akide, popularly known as Symply Tacha, has got tongues wagging after said she's always competing with the Sun to know who is hotter.

The 24-year-old self acclaimed Port Harcourt's First Daughter made this known in a post she shared today May 7, 2020 via her official page on Instagram.

Clad in a beautiful dress, Tacha left no stone unturned as she made sure she slayed every single photo pose, and soon, her comments section was flooded with thousands of comments from her controversial fan base, the Titans.

Taking to the photo and video sharing app, the controversial screen diva who recently lamented over unnecessary bank charges wrote; "Always competing with the Sun to see who's hotter."

Refer to her Instagram post below;


See photos;




Kevin Ikeduba – “God left Nigeria a long time ago”

Posted: 09 May 2020 03:30 AM PDT

Nollywood actor, Kevin Ikeduba has sparked reactions from Nigerians after making a shocking statement on social media.

During a live Instagram session, the actor claimed that God has left Nigeria. According to him, God can answer individual prayers but as for Nigeria as a country, God has since left the country.

Backing his opinion, he stated that Nigeria has the most influential pastors and Islamic clerics in the world, the country also has the biggest worship centers, so they do not need God.


"God does not recognize Nigeria as a country, God recognizes the individuals. God left this country a long time ago. We have the richest pastors and alfas in the world.

We are the country that goes to mosque Friday to Friday. We are the only country that goes to church Monday to Monday. Na we dey do fasting, na we dey do everything. But look at our country, so who have they been praying to you."

He also spoke about China which is the fastest developing country in the world having only 1% of Christians and Muslims. According to him, the rest of the nation consist of people who don't believe in God yet they are successful.

Yul Edochie – Nonso Diobi housed me and many upcoming actors in Lagos

Posted: 09 May 2020 03:00 AM PDT

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has taken a walk down memory lane to celebrate fellow actor, Nonso Diobi.

Yul Edochie has once again recounted how Nonso sheltered him and many upcoming actors back then in Lagos.

"Nonso Diobi housed many upcoming actors then in Lagos, including me.

He would never complain.
Always ready to assist & encourage.
I'll never stop celebrating him cos good people are hard to find.
Great Soul.
Ezigbo mmadu." he replied to a tweet celebrating Nonso one of the top 20 Nollywood actors of all time.


Recall that sometime last year, Yul Edochie revealed that his relationship with Nonso Diobi started off on set in 2005/2006 when 'he came to Lagos to hustle'.

Nonso reportedly offered him a place in his house which was closer to the set, fed him and was always willing to assist him in anything.

Mikel Obi shows off beautiful twin daughters with the caption, “At the end of the day, that’s all that matters”

Posted: 09 May 2020 02:30 AM PDT

Former Super Eagles captain and father of two, Mikel John Obi has shared an adorable photo of his twin daughters, Ava and Mia.

Taking to his verified instagram page, the proud father posted a photo of himself carrying his beautiful twin girls on his shoulders.

He captioned the photo 'At the end of the day, that's all that matters'.

"At the end of the day, that's all that matters" - Mikel Obi shows off beautiful twin daughters


Mikel currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Turkish club Trabzonspor. One of the biggest club he once played for was EPL side, Chelsea.

The footballer has been quiet for some time now, perhaps he has focused totally on his football career.

Tacha tells Mercy – “Where women gather together, failure is impossible”

Posted: 09 May 2020 02:00 AM PDT

Big brother Naija star, Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has reached out to her fellow reality star, Mercy Eke.

This is coming after they both signed an endorsement deal with same company recently. Mercy shared her good news about the endorsement on Twitter and Tacha replied her writing;

"wherever WOMEN gather together FAILURE is IMPOSSIBLE Fire"


As we all know, Tacha and Mercy's relationship has been on a rough path before and after the 4th season of the reality show which made them both popular.

Recall that a lot of hands pointed at Mercy when Tacha was disqualified from the show after their altercation which also gave Mercy some strikes in the house.

The two beautiful ladies and their fans have been at war since then, so this tweet by Tacha seems to be going in the right direction.

Actress, Regina Askia shares beautiful photos of herself and lovely daughters

Posted: 09 May 2020 01:30 AM PDT

Veteran Nollywood actress, Regina Askia and her daughters, Idara and Teesa look like triplets as they posed in these new photos.

Regina, who was first runner up in the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant in 1989 and later crowned queen, recently had a magazine shoot with her daughters.

Photos from the shoot were shared online by Regina Askia. It shows the striking resemblance between Regina and her daughters. The mother-daughter duo could pass for siblings in the photos.

"The way we were vs our new normal. At a recent shoot for a mag interview! @na_idara @pizza_teesa" she captioned it.


Grace Ajilore – “He’s too perfect for the world” Vlogger says as she welcomes baby boy

Posted: 09 May 2020 01:00 AM PDT

Popular Nigerian Social Media celebrity and Vlogger, Grace Ajilore has welcomed her first child, a baby boy.

The new mum announced the birth of her son on Instagram and Twitter. She accompanied the announcement with a cute photo of the baby boy and another of her man cradling their son.

Congratulatory messages poured in after her announcement and she responded, writing:


"Thank you for all your well wishes my son is so amazing, too perfect for the world, I cry every second I look at him he's just a dream."

Recall that back in December, when Grace announced she was pregnant and has a husband, it shocked Nigerians and people took to Twitter to discuss it.


Some accused Grace, a vocal feminist, of being a hypocrite for having a man while championing feminism.

However, others pointed out that feminism doesn't equate to not having sex with men.

Man blasts Mercy – “Mercy Eke is too annoying and local”

Posted: 09 May 2020 12:30 AM PDT

Oluwa-Tosin Silverdam, a vlogger and self acclaimed media expert has called out reality star, Mercy Eke for being excessively 'local' and 'annoying' in nature.

Tosin slammed the ex-BBNaija housemate alongside some other reality stars like Tuoyo, Ifu Ennada, Gifty and Khloe.

According to him, they are trying to so much to trend and remain relevant on social media, but it's not working because they're not up to standard.


Speaking on his hatred for Mercy Eke, he said;

'Her fans keep attacking me on social media but still yet I don't like her, she's too annoyingly local. She's too mgbeke feeling funky. I said what I said".


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