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Big Brother Naija's #Pepperdem Reunion to premiere in June

Posted: 27 May 2020 01:00 AM PDT

 Big Brother Naija organizers have announced the premiere of the reunion show for the last season.

Ahead of the anticipated fifth season, fans are about to be ushered into another highly dramatic screen time headlined by the show's 2019 housemates.

According to organizers, the reunion show will premiere June 1, 2020, on Africa Magic Family and Urban.


As is the norm, the show, headlined by Ebuka, will revisit some memorable moments from the 2019 edition that saw Mercy Eke emerge winner. The show will also feature the Pepper Dem housemates as they share their post Big Brother house experience.

Blossom Chukwujekwu’s estranged wife Maureen warns follower reminding her of failed marriage

Posted: 27 May 2020 12:30 AM PDT

 The actor's estranged wife said it is high time people move on from their failed marriage.

Nollywood actor, Blossom Chukwujekwu's estranged wife, Maureen Esisi has warned a nosy follower over comments made about their failed marriage.

The businesswoman made this known via her Instagram page on Monday May 25, 2020, where she reacted to a message she got from the nosy follower.

"I thought your husband dumped you because you were barren and promiscuous?" the nosy follower wrote.


 Esisi warned the follower to desist from making damaging comments about her failed marriage, insisting that everyone should move on as the union ended over a year.

"Shit I Receive Daily... First Scape Goat!!!!!... When will this End???... The Relationship Sailed almost a Year ago. Can y'all negative people move past it??? Please?????? Enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is calm, But me I am not well oooooo," she wrote.


"I have been trying to face front for a while now but y'all keep making me mad Asf!!!!!! Have sense ooo, My name is Red ooo, I don't just bark, I Dey bite ooo... Don't "thought" and come near me henceforth, you didn't liv in that marriage with Us and u must be Foolish to even believe anything those so-called "authentic" blogs wrote... ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!."


Blossom Chukwujekwu and estranged wife, Maureen Esisi [Instagram/RedVigor]

Blossom and Maureen made the headlines back in September 2019, after the news broke that their once admired marriage had crashed.

Toni Payne – AY Makun refused to allow Olamide perform at his show only to beg for him after he blew

Posted: 27 May 2020 12:00 AM PDT


In recent times, the Nigerian entertainment industry has been causing quite a buzz on social media as it has led to artistes, show promoters, managers, etc, calling each other out.

It was the turn of former talent manager, Toni Payne, to call out popular comedian, AY Makun. The young lady recounted her experience with the comedian.According to her, she and AY used to be very cool until when she asked him for a favour concerning the artiste she was managing at the time, Olamide.

Payne had begged AY to allow Olamide perform at his show, a request that was turned down because the singer was not popular enough.

Explaining further, Payne said that Olamide had started to do well a year later and then AY showed up conveniently needing a favour. He had asked for Olamide to perform as a 'friend of the house'.Payne said that her plan was to ask for payment and even double their regular fee but that ID Cabassa begged on the comedian's behalf.

See a screenshot of her post below:

COVID-19 survivors warn – Avoid sex for 30 days or risk spreading virus

Posted: 26 May 2020 11:30 PM PDT


Health experts have warned recovering COVID-19 patients to avoid sex for 30 days or risk spreading the virus, since evidence has now proven that the virus can spread through semen.

Some researchers from Shangqiu Municipal Hospital took semen samples from 38 male coronavirus patients in China's Henan province, and after careful analysis found out that 16% of the men had traces of the virus in their semen.




Aside from semen, coronavirus can also be found in respiratory particles, which means kissing could also be off the cards.

According to a report by The Mirror, Veerawat Manosutthi, a senior medical expert at the Thai Disease Control Department, advised that patients who have overcome COVID-19 should avoid getting intimate for 30 days, he even went ahead to warn them against kissing. He said;

"Those who believe themselves to be free of the virus should use condoms when having sex. Kissing should also be avoided as it is also known that it can spread through the mouth."

Another doctor, Dr. Simran Deo, a UK-based doctor at Zava UK, also said:

"Conditions like coronavirus are spread through water or mucus droplets from the nose and mouth containing the virus. So things, like kissing, shaking hands, sharing food, and drink with someone, put people at an increased risk of passing on the infection."

Whereabouts of 15 Chinese doctors in Nigeria finally revealed

Posted: 26 May 2020 11:00 PM PDT



Managing Director, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Nigeria Ltd, Michael Yigao, says the 15 Chinese medical experts that arrived in the country on April 8 are in the company's care.

Yigao made the disclosure on Monday in Abuja while reacting to questions raised by the media and opposition parties on May 14, as to the whereabouts of the Chinese medical team. 

This followed comment by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, that the experts, who reportedly came into Nigeria to support the fight against COVID-19, were not his guests but those of CCECC.

Ehanire, while responding to questions at the daily Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 briefing May 14, said "the medical personnel are not guests of the Federal Government but that of the construction company".



Yigao, who corroborated this while speaking with newsmen, confirmed that the experts came into the country to share their experiences in fighting the COVID-19.

It will be recalled that some Nigerians had kicked against the decision to invite the medical experts, saying the country had enough doctors to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) even described the move as an embarrassment to the association and other health workers who were giving their best in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic under "deplorable working conditions".


However, Yigao clarified that the team came specially to help CCECC fight this pandemic and protect its employees.

"The team had a telecast meeting with the Minister of Health and some doctors around the country and shared their experience in China on how they're fighting the virus and the meeting was very positive.

" They are here with us and have continued to teach our staff how to protect themselves because protection and prevention are more important than the treatment.

"Most of the workers understand the situation now and they know the risk, so they follow the proper procedures and cooperate with their instructors,'' he said.

He said the medical experts would be heading home as soon as there was a commercial flight to China.

"Right now, commercial flight to China is not open, but when flights are open again, we're considering the team going back to China."

President Buhari Extends ‘Gradual Ease Of COVID-19 Lockdown’ By Two Weeks

Posted: 26 May 2020 10:30 PM PDT


President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered that precision lockdowns be implemented in areas recording high rates of coronavirus infections in the country.

The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at the daily briefing of the task force in Abuja.

He said, "The reality is that in spite of the modest progress made, Nigeria is not yet ready for full opening of the economy and tough decisions have to be taken for the good of the greater majority.

"Any relaxation will only portend grave danger for our populace. Advisedly, the current phase of eased restriction will be maintained for another two weeks during which stricter enforcement and persuasion measures will be pursued."

For the avoidance of doubt, the SGF added that "Mr President has approved the following: (i) ​The measures, exemptions, advisories, and scope of entities allowed to reopen under phase one of the eased locked down, shall be maintained across the federation for another two weeks effective from 12 00 midnight today (18th May, 2020 to 1st June, 2020);

"(ii) ​intensifying efforts to 'tell (communicate), trace (identify) and treat (manage)' cases;

"(iii) ​elevating the level of community ownership of non-pharmaceutical interventions;

"(iv)​ Maintain the existing lockdown order in Kano for an additional two weeks;

"(v) ​Imposition of precision lockdown in states, or in metropolitan/high-burden LGAs, that are reporting a rapidly increasing number of cases, when the need arises. This would be complemented with the provision of palliatives and continued re-evaluation of the impact of the interventions; and

"(vi)​ Aggressive scale-up of efforts to ensure that communities are informed, engaged and participating in the response with enhanced public awareness in high-risk states."

BBNaija 2020 audition is coming soon

Posted: 26 May 2020 10:00 PM PDT

 MultiChoice Nigeria, owners of DSTV and GOTV has announced a call for Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) auditions which would commence very soon.

Although we are not certain about the specifics of the upcoming edition because MultiChoice is brilliant at keeping their plans under wraps, viewers can be sure that this season will be bigger, better, and more exciting. 

The Big Brother Naija show which follows the format of the internationally acclaimed Big brother franchise, is known to offer young Nigerian contestants a solid and credible ladder to stardom, by providing a platform to showcase their abilities and actualize their dreams.


Blossom Chukwujekwu’s ex-wife, Maureen warns people reminding her of her failed marriage – “You didn’t live in that marriage with us”

Posted: 26 May 2020 09:10 AM PDT

 Nollywood actor, Blossom Chukwujekwu's ex-wife, Maureen Esisi has warned people reminding her of her failed marriage.

The fashion entrepreneur reacted after she received a message from a troll calling her barren and promiscuous. According to her, the marriage ended almost a year ago, so people need to move past it and let her be. 

Read her post below…

"Shit I Receive Daily… First Scape Goat!!!!!… When will this End???… The Relationship Sailed almost a Year ago.. Can y'all negative people move past it??? Please?????? Enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is calm, But me I am not well oooooo… I have been trying to face front for a while now but y'all keep making me mad Asf!!!!!! Have sense ooo, My name is Red ooo, I don't just Bark, I Dey bite ooo… Don't "thought" and come near me hence forth, you didn't liv in that marriage with Us and u must be Foolish to even believe anything those so called "authentic" blogs wrote… ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!"


Blossom and Maureen got married in 2016 and their marriage packed up in 2019.

DJ Cuppy hails sister Temi and Mr Eazi’s romantic photo, says they’re starting to look alike

Posted: 26 May 2020 07:30 AM PDT

Billionaire daughter Temi Otedola is definitely having fun in her relationship with Nigerian singer Mr Eazi.

She never misses an opportunity to show off her love for the singer on her social media pages. And this is to the envy of other people online.

Recently, she took to her official Instagram page to share a photo of them. In the photo, Mr Eazi was working on his laptop while Temi leaned in on him with her phone to her face.

The singer and his fashion blogger girlfriend were sharing a romantic moment and she flaunted the photo online.

In the caption that accompanied the photo, Temi said that she would never give up on her loving boyfriend.


Yemi Alade – “My music career success is a threat to haters”

Posted: 26 May 2020 07:00 AM PDT

Popular afro-pop singer, Yemi Alade has lambasted trolls who came for her last night after M.I Abaga and Naeto C battled it out on 10Vs10 on Instagram live.

It all started when MI asked Naeto C which female artiste in Nigeria can match up Tiwa Savage in a contest.

Nigerians on Twitter then started comparing, some said Yemi Alade can match, while some criticized her music saying she can't.

Reacting via her official Twitter handle, the 'Johnny' crooner said she is minding her business and working to feed her family.

She wrote:

"Drinking my and minding my business. I am here to work and feed my family, anything extra is a blessing from God." she tweeted."

"If eh dey pain you, say I dey sing and I dey win, go do your own. Nobody hold your mouth."


Billionaire’s wife Shade Okoya celebrates 43rd birthday in style

Posted: 26 May 2020 06:30 AM PDT

 Billionaire's wife, Shade Okoya, has shared pictures and videos of how she celebrated her 43rd birthday in grand style with her family despite the ban on social gathering caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Shade said she feels so blessed and grateful to have spent that special day of her life with the family.

In one of the videos, she could be seen bowling in their house as other members of the family joyously surrounded her.

A picture also showed she and her husband together in front of her birthday cake. Money is indeed good. Shade's birthday was beautiful in all its simplicity.



Nigeria’s dance queen, Kafayat Shafau Ameh popularly known as Kaffy, has just lost her mother at the age of 85.

Posted: 26 May 2020 06:00 AM PDT

Amanda, second baby mama of popular Nigerian music maestro, David Adedeji Adeleke, better known as Davido, seems to have found love again.

Amanda is Davido's second baby mama who gave birth to the singer's second child and daughter, Hailey Adeleke and currently lives in the U.S with their daughter.

The mother of one took to her insta story in the early hours of today to share a photo of herself with an inscription that made many raise their eyebrows.

Amanda finds love again

Sharing her photo on the temporal Instagram feature, the baby mama whose daughter, Hailey, recently turned 3 wrote; "somebody's wife".

Well, Amanda is Davido's baby mama, YES! But somebody's wife? That we don't know!

Messi becomes almost unrecognizable after shaving his beards (photos)

Posted: 26 May 2020 05:30 AM PDT


Messi becomes almost unrecognizable after shaving his beards

Popular Argentine captain and Barcelona playmaker, Lionel Messi has taken an entirely new look after he shaved off his beards.

The football legend shared photos of his new look on his Instagram page today.

The pictures were taken during his recent training ahead of the La Liga restart next month.

Meanwhile, the 32-year-old has made no official statement on why he shaved off his beards completely.

However, speculations are already in place. While some suggested he shaved because of Covid-19, others insisted the soccer geek just wanted a change in looks.

Below are photos of his new facial looks;




BBNaija’s Uriel – “I’m a single girl, but will never again do wifey duties for a boyfriend”

Posted: 26 May 2020 05:00 AM PDT

Former big brother Naija housemate Uriel Oputa has said that she is one of the single good girls out there but never again will she do wifey duties for a boyfriend.

According to the singer and entrepreneur, men don't know what they want and she cannot make the same mistake twice. She made this known on an Instagram live chat.

"There are so many good girls out there and they are single, me I am one of them, but you are right, if I am to meet anybody right now, me that I like to cook very well, you will not catch me cooking in his house, no, I will not not make that mistake twice.

I don't believe in giving a man wifey duties. The men of these days are not ready, they like the idea of having a girlfriend, but they don't really know what they want" She said.


Actor Van Vicker celebrates daughter as she turns 14 – “Your cry touches my innermost feelings”

Posted: 26 May 2020 04:30 AM PDT


 Ghanaian actor Van Vicker has posted a heartfelt message on social media to celebrate his second daughter, Ji-an, who turned 14 today, May 25th.

He posted adorable photos with the teenager and wrote sweet words to her. According to him, he has only four soft spots in his heart and she takes up one.

Read as he posted below….

"Generous, modish, caring, ingenious, street smart, beautiful, resolute, respectful, genteel, chivalrous, talented, down to Earth…these are just but a few of what you are built of. You can be mulish at times but you make me a proud father. Today you turn 14. The baby who would cry all day and cry all night, yet extremly sweet. Till today when you cry it touches my innermost feelings. I have ONLY four soft spots in my heart Ji-an, you take up one. You are multitalented, the World is at your beck and call, take it by storm and make an impact on people's lives. Happy birthday my ONLY second daughter, lol. I love you my Chichi, my Chocho. Daddy. "


The 42-year-old is married to Adjoa and they currently have five children, one daughter and son from their marriage and two daughters, and a son from Van Vicker's previous marriage.


Yemi Alade replies critics – “If you are pained that I’m singing and winning, go sing yours”

Posted: 26 May 2020 04:00 AM PDT


Nigerian Afropop singer, Yemi Alade has reacted after critics came for her last night after the M.I Abaga and Naeto C 10Vs10 on Instagram live.

Conversations brew when MI asked Naeto C which female artiste in Nigeria can match up Tiwa Savage in a contest.

Nigerians on Twitter then started comparing, some said Yemi Alade can match, while some criticized her music saying she can't. Yemi has now reacted saying she is minding her business and working to feed her family.

"If eh dey pain you, say I dey sing and I dey win, go do your own. Nobody hold your mouth. ☕Frog face

Drinking my☕ and minding my business. I am here to work and feed my family, anything extra is a blessing from God." she tweeted.

Kim Kardashian celebrates her 6th wedding anniversary with Kanye West

Posted: 26 May 2020 03:30 AM PDT

 American reality star, Kim Kardashian commemorated her sixth wedding anniversary to husband, rapper Kanye West.

The mother-of-four, 39, marked the occasion on social media by posting a set of pictures with her arms around her husband. In one, she's seen kissing him on the cheek, and in the other, they're both smiling at the camera.

"6 years down; forever to go, Until the end." she captioned the sweet snapshots.

They were married in 2014 at Fort di Belvedere, a 16th century fortress in Florence, Italy, and have four children, North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm.

While Kim is wife number one for Kanye, he is husband number three for her following her failed marriage to Damon Thomas between 2000 and 2004, and her short marriage to Kris Humphries between 2011 and 2013, which collapsed after 72 days.


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