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Ooni of Ife adopts young portrait artiste

Posted: 04 Jul 2020 01:30 AM PDT

Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has adopted Samuel, a 17-year-old boy, who drew his portrait with pencil.

In a post on his Instagram page on Thursday, the monarch also announced that he would foot the boy's tuition up to tertiary institution and employ him upon graduation.

The Ooni also narrated his encounter with Samuel's mother, a corn seller, who he said demonstrated an "incredible heart of motherhood" in appreciating him.

According to him, the gesture was in furtherance of his drive towards providing support for young Nigerians who are working hard for a better future despite the odds.

Read his post below…

"I got tagged on Twitter a few months back from a young man who made a brilliant pencil drawing of myself, in my appreciation for his art I invited him to my palace."

"17 year old superlative Samuel who is just about to graduate from secondary school has been adopted by me, his fees till his tertiary education will be taken care of by me, and he will be gainfully employed right here in my palace.

"Its clear that if we all work together as a people, irrespective of our special positions or privileged social status, we can deliver access to sustainable socioeconomic opportunity that suit our people."

"It was an endless gratitude for me meeting his mother who is a corn seller and who demonstrates an incredible heart of motherhood. She reveres in awe of the stool of Oduduwa at the sight of me."

"I thank God for the position he has put me in. Since my ascension, my royal stool is dedicated to ambitious young Nigerian populations who are daily pushing hard through the barriers of economy instability and uncertainties to gain better livelihood and reconstruct the multifarious challenges that are existential to our survival as a nation."

"I look forward to continuing in the mission of discovering beautiful souls and Samuels out there who need help and I will continue to help and support all that I can."

WHO Reacts To TB Joshua’s Claim Of Healing Coronavirus Patient

Posted: 04 Jul 2020 01:00 AM PDT

The claim by Prophet TB Joshua of healing a Cameroonian medical doctor identified as Kameni Pierre of coronavirus which was aired on the church's channel, Emmanuel TV has gotten the attention of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Kameni Pierre, a gynecologist, and obstetrician disclosed that he got infected with Coronavirus and received his healing after he called in for prayers during an interactive programme on Emmanuel TV from the isolation center he was placed in.

According to Pierre, he displayed his result and 'vomited out' the disease while receiving prayers from the Nigerian Pastor.

Speaking on the matter after he was questioned about the spiritual healing by Cameroonian journalist, Simon Ateba during an interactive media session, the WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus said faith and science should "go together".

Ghebreyesus said;

"We know many religious leaders who would really advise their followers to follow their faith and at the same time use science. The two do not contradict; they go together… We will call on all religious leaders to be in this fight and save lives."

WHO Executive Director of Health Emergencies, Dr Michael Ryan on his own part expressed the readiness of the international health agency to collaborate with bodies like The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) to advance the fight against Coronavirus.

He said;

"Certainly, spiritual leadership is very important in a time like this."

Bobrisky – “A Lot Of These Girls Hate On Me Because I’m Using Their Gender Better Than Them”

Posted: 04 Jul 2020 12:30 AM PDT

The popular controversial Nigeria crossdresser,Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju , popularly known as Bobrisky shared in his official Instagram-story saying a lot of girls hate on him because he uses the gender more than them. Bobrisky who claimed a lot of girls in his comment has been throwing jabs at him for no reason. Bobrisky further calls all the girls out to mock them and rain subtle curses on them.

"Some of you girls you yan trash, you yan nonsense. Some of you come to my comment section, you keeping saying "oh, Bobrisky you wanna be a girl so bad. You can never be a woman". But do you know I use your gender more than you?"

The crossdresser said in his video

"A lot of these b*tches hate on me. You know what girl? Who Bobrisky is f*cking, who I'm dealing with, you can never dine with him despite your t*to, despite your breasts"

Bobrisky further continues to vent his anger claiming, the dude he roles with, mode of transportation is on air which makes it impossible for the girls to reach

"This dude fly's helicopter from his house to his office. So how are you b*tches gonna see him? How are you b*tches gonna meet him?

The cross-dresser further rains subtle curses on the so-called girls who have natural female genitals, saying

"Keep hating, I'm f*cking your daddy. Baba yin, Iya yin".

He added,

"I use your gender pass you wey get t*to wey get breasts. Is it by t*to? Aimoye hole. There's hole everywhere. There's a hole in the mouth. There's hole in the ear. There's hole in the a**. So, don't go and dull yourself.

"This my gender, I use am pass majority of you girls. Stop f*cking hating. I love you regardless because you are following me", he concluded

Toke Makinwa: “I’m Allergic To Being Broke” Media Personality Brags

Posted: 04 Jul 2020 12:00 AM PDT

Popular Nigerian media personality, Toke Makinwa has shared that she is allergic to being broke as her skin can't survive such situation

The self-acclaimed baby girl and vlogger took to micro blogging platform, Twitter to make this disclosure.

"I work as hard as I do cos I like expensive shit, my tastebuds bougie AF and I'm allergic to being broke." She tweeted.

A follower then replied, "I love that "am allergic to being poor".

Toke then quoted it saying, "I am oooo, my skin can't survive it".

Here's how some Nigerians reacted to her and wrote;


"No woman should be comfortable in being broke. There's no nobility in poverty. Women Hustle oooo"

"Truth is, everyone is allergic to being broke.. nobody wey no like better thing.. We all trying to make ends meet.. until then, no pressure"

"A bleached skin can't truly survive poverty.."

"We're all allergic to poverty but Nigeria just wants to keep choking poverty on us"

"I wish I can say I'm allergic to being broke because the brokenness keeps coming "

Court to hear suit against conviction of Funke Akindele, husband, others

Posted: 03 Jul 2020 11:30 PM PDT

A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed July 10 to hear a suit challenging the conviction of popular actress, Funke Akindele, her husband, Abdulrasheed Bello (JJC Skillz), and 236 others.

A lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje, is seeking a declaration that the law upon which Akindele and others were convicted was inconsistent with the 1999 constitution.

Akindele and others were arrested, tried and convicted for violating the Lagos State Infectious Diseases (Emergency Prevention) Regulations 2020.

The movie producer had hosted a birthday party in her Lagos residence to celebrate her husband's birthday.

But Ogungbeje is arguing that the arrest, arraignment, trial, conviction and sentencing of the Akindele and others lacks legal backing.

The legal practitioner insists that the offence for which they were convicted was unknown to the law and could not be grounds for criminal liability.

"I have a duty to protect and defend the sanctity of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from any contravention or infraction," the counsel said.

He cited an Appeal Court's decision in 2016 involving Faith Okafor vs Lagos State.

Ogungbeje submitted that a violation of such regulation could not result in criminal liability.

Tacha reveals two best female celebrities who Influenced her life

Posted: 03 Jul 2020 11:00 PM PDT

Ex-Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Tacha have commended two female Nigerian celebrities who influenced her life positively.

Tacha on her Instagram page appreciated Tiwa Savage and Toke Makinwa for their influence and support in her life.

According to her, the duo have influenced her life in many positive ways.

She commended them for empowering women with their influence.

Her post read: "EMPOWERED women, empower women.


"Toke Makinwa and Tiwa Savage have influenced my life in different positive ways words truly cannot express my appreciation.

"Thank you Queens for your part in my journey."

BBNaija season 5: New Housemates in Quarantine

Posted: 03 Jul 2020 10:30 PM PDT

Ahead of the commencement of Season 5 of the Big Brother Naija show on Sunday, all new housemates are currently in quarantine.

The organizers had announced that the 2020 edition of the reality show will go live on Sunday July 19.

Amid the reality of the COVID-19 crisis and the social distancing protocol, many wondered if BBNaija will hit TV screens this year.

At a virtual press briefing on Thursday, MultiChoice disclosed that they were working with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to ensure the highest level of safety of housemates and the production crew.

The organizers announced that "potential housemates are currently in quarantine ahead of the July 19 premiere".

"They will be monitored whilst in quarantine until they are deemed fit health-wise. Anyone that shows signs of ill health, will as expected not be a part of the show."

The Big Brother House has also been disinfected and won't be accessible to anyone till when the housemates make their way into their new abode.

Channel Director, Africa Magic, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, explained that even before the pandemic, housemates usually go through extensive health checks before entering the house.

Noting that, that has been elevated due to the present circumstances, she said, "The Big Brother show lends itself to a certain level of quarantine, seamlessly integrating into the COVID-19 guidelines."

Past winners of the show include Katung Aduwak (2006), Michael Efe Ejeba (2017), Miracle Igbokwe (2018) and Mercy Eke (2019).

How Hushpuppi tried to scam EPL club

Posted: 03 Jul 2020 10:00 PM PDT

The United States Department for Justice has claimed that Ramon Olorunwa Abbas aka Hushpuppi, tried to defraud an English Premier League club.

In a statement posted on its website on Friday, the US Attorney's Office also confirmed that Hushpuppi has arrived in Chicago from Dubai, UAE.

He has also made his first court appearance in the US and is expected to be transferred to Los Angeles in some weeks.

"A Dubai resident who flaunted his extravagant lifestyle on social media has arrived in the United States to face criminal charges alleging he conspired to launder hundreds of millions of dollars from business email compromise (BEC) frauds and other scams, including schemes targeting a U.S. law firm, a foreign bank and an English Premier League soccer club.

"Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, 37, a.k.a. "Ray Hushpuppi" and "Hush," a Nigerian national, arrived in Chicago Thursday evening after being expelled from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Abbas made his initial U.S. court appearance this morning in Chicago, and he is expected to be transferred to Los Angeles in the coming weeks," part of the statement read.

Hushpuppi and Olakekan Jacob known as Woodberry, were extradited to the United States, after they were apprehended by Dubai Police, following investigations in several online fraud targeting individuals and companies.

Shan George slams those who think people can’t make it without them

Posted: 03 Jul 2020 09:00 AM PDT

Nollywood actress, Shan George has a message for those who believe people can't make it without their influence.

The actress believes no one has the monopoly over prosperity.

The movie star and mother of two took to her Instagram page on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, where she dashed the hopes of those with that perception.

"See eh if e dey be like say without you person nor go make am or without you, that thing wen person wan do he nor go fit do am, make I tell you, you dey waste your time. You nor be God, you nor be person God and you nor go ever be anybody God. God is still God," she said.


She went on to caption the video with a post where she advised those she was referring to 'receive sense' and act right.

"For all those who allow money, fame, power, position of authority, get into their head. This message is for u. Recieve sense this new month, Change for d better. U can never be anybody's God. We have been Rising without u, and we will keep Rising without u. Should I raise d volume? Their Fada 😂."

It is not clear who the actress was indirectly referring to but we guess her message will get to the rightful person.

Harvey Weinstein sexual assault victims set to receive part of $19 million settlement

Posted: 03 Jul 2020 08:00 AM PDT

The women who were at several times sexually assaulted or maltreated by disgraced movie mogul, Harvey Weinstein are set to receive part of a $19M settlement.

The disgraced movie mogul is reported to have sexually assaulted over 100 women.

PageSix reports that the deal was brokered by the New York state attorney general's office in its class-action lawsuit against The Weinstein Company.

The states that former employees of the movie mogul who "experienced a hostile work environment, sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination" are eligible for part of the compensation fund.

However, the agreement still needs to be approved by the district court presiding over the case.

Weinstein was found guilty of forcibly performing oral sex on former "Project Runway" staffer Miriam "Mimi" Haleyi in 2006 and raping hairstylist Jessica Mann in 2013.


He was sentenced to 23 years in prison.

The list of the female celebrities who alleged that they were assaulted by Weinstein includes Angelina Jolie, Ashley Judd, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Lupita Nyong'o who gave a very descriptive detail of her different experiences with the movie mogul.

BBNaija's Khafi pleads for help over the identity of her brother's killers

Posted: 03 Jul 2020 07:00 AM PDT

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Khafi Kareem is appealing to those who might have a clue as to the identity of her late brother's killers to come to her family's assistance.

The police in London are searching for the occupants of the white Range Rover SUV that was used on the night of the shooting.

Alexander Kareem was shot dead at Askew Road in Shepherd's Bush back in June by a yet-to-be-identified person after a trip to a convenience store.

The reality TV star in a post shared via her Instagram page on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, said information of the whereabouts of her brother's killer(s) will be of great help to her family.


"On the 1st of January 2020, I had no idea I would be going into the 1st day of the second half of the year without my little brother. Almost a month on and the person who has broken my family still has not been found," she wrote.

"The hardest thing was not being there for my brother when he cried out for help. I'm praying we can help him now. If you know who did this please come forward. I beg you. #HelpAlex."

In the video shared via her Twitter page, the Scotland yard police department says it is looking for the occupants of a white Range Rover SUV that was used on the night of the shooting.

Khafi believes justice must be served and the killers of her brother brought to book because he was a great guy.

"It is painful to now have this in my family. I joined back then because I wanted to make a difference and now I'm needing the difference to be made in our lives for my brother's killers to be brought to justice," she says.

"I wouldn't wish this for my enemy. You do see it on TV that another black boy has been shot, another black boy has been stabbed. Alex is not just another black boy, he was such a lovely boy."

It would be recalled that Khafi's brother Alexander died after a shooting in June.

According to the BBC, the 20-year-old died from gunshot wounds to his chest and abdomen.

His killer(s) are yet to be found.

Peter Okoye's wife Lola Omotayo speaks on her Covid-19 experience, says she went through hell

Posted: 03 Jul 2020 06:00 AM PDT

Peter Okoye's wife Lola Omotayo has come out to speak on her experience with the dreaded coronavirus.

The wife of the music star says she watched her family go through so much pain.

In a video shared via her Instagram page on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, the mother of two said she suffered and went through so much pain when she battled with the virus.

"I don't wish this upon my worst enemy and I need to let everybody known that covid is real. I suffered, I went through a lot of pain, I watched my family go through it and I really don't wish this against my worst enemy," she said.

She went on to caption the video with a post where she appealed to Nigerians to be careful as the virus is real.


"I want to thank my doctor Dr. Ayo who took good care of me, my family, and staff. I want to thank everyone who reached out to us during this terrible Covid-19 experience. My dear friends and family, thank you so much for your love. Your phone calls and prayers helped me and my family heal faster," she wrote.

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I want to thank my doctor Dr. Ayo who took good care of me, my family and staff. I want to thank everyone who reached out to us during this terrible Covid-19 experience. My dear friends and family, thank you so much for your love. Your phone calls and prayers helped me and my family heal faster. The grace of God is upon my family and I am so grateful to God Almighty. My love and prayers are with those currently battling this disease, you are not alone. We will continue to pray for your healing. For those who lost loved ones, we pray for you too my heart bleeds for your loss. We need to keep our parents safe. Please encourage older people to stay home. Please stay home. Load up on your vitamins. Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin B, Zinc! Covid-19 is real! The healing is slow but hopefully I will be 100% real soon. We need to beat this together. I love you all and I am so grateful to God for life. ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 #grateful #blessed #covid-19 #f*Covid-19 #corona #thankful
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"The grace of God is upon my family and I am so grateful to God Almighty. My love and prayers are with those currently battling this disease, you are not alone. We will continue to pray for your healing. For those who lost loved ones, we pray for you too my heart bleeds for your loss."

"We need to keep our parents safe. Please encourage older people to stay at home. Please stay home. Load up on your vitamins. Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin B, Zinc! Covid-19 is real! The healing is slow but hopefully, I will be 100% real soon."

"We need to beat this together. I love you all and I am so grateful to God for life. ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 #grateful #blessed #covid-19 #f*Covid-19 #corona #thankful."

Omotayo's post is coming barely a week after her husband Peter gave a detailed account of their family's horrible experience with the virus.

Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are reportedly back together

Posted: 03 Jul 2020 05:30 AM PDT

There are reports that Khloe Kardashian and former boyfriend Tristan Thompson have reconciled.

The couple initially went their separate ways back in 2019 over infidelity claims.

According to PageSix, the two have decided to make things work out after their split almost a year and a half ago.

''Tristan is working hard to prove himself and has been a great dad to [the couple's 2-year-old daughter] True,'' the source said in the report.

The report says the two decided to patch things during Kardashian's birthday which took place on June 29, 2020.

Thompson went as far as posting a very suggestive birthday message to the mother of his daughter that got everyone talking.


"I appreciate how I am able to learn from and grow because of you. I thank God for the beautiful and loving woman you are to everyone, especially our daughter True," part of the post read.

Kardashian and Thompson welcomed their daughter True Thompson, 2, in 2018. Their relationship fell apart in 2019 following a cheating scandal.

DJ Cuppy reveals why she doesn’t eat meat or chicken

Posted: 03 Jul 2020 05:00 AM PDT

Daughter to Nigerian billioniare, Femi Otedola, DJ Cuppy has simply stated the reason why she does not eat meat or fish.

The artist, disc jockey and philanthropist took to her account on popular photo and video sharing platform, Instagram hours ago to reveal this in the comment section of her recent post.

In the video she shared, DJ Cuppy is seen in the bathtub of her home eating jollof rice while she was shooting a video of a song on her soon to be released album.

Meanwhile, on the jollof she was eating a fan drew her attention to the fact that there was neither a meat nor fish on it and she had a response for that.

If your bae doesn't talk to you everyday, then you two aren't in love – Anita Joseph
The user with the ID @chris_akpa simply commented:

"No chicken no meat why?"

Then DJ Cuppy simply replied that she is vegan.

She replied thus:

"I'm vegan"

Well, for those who don't know, vegans stay away from eating animal products.

See screenshot below:

Olamide celebrates his second son as he clocks one

Posted: 03 Jul 2020 04:30 AM PDT

YBNL boss and rapper, Olamide is celebrating his second child, Tunrepin Myles Adedeji on his first birthday today.

The rapper and his longtime girlfriend, Bukunmi welcomed their second son in the United Staes last year. Olamide who is known to be very private about his family affairs did not reveal to the public that Bukunmi was pregnant. The couple welcomed their first child Batifeori Maximiliano Adedeji in 2015 and later got engaged in a private ceremony in March 2018.

Taking to his Instagram page, the proud father shared never seen before pictures of his adorable children with the caption "Tunre is 1 already ? Happy birthday son"

N22million raised for Children of Olamide Alli, woman who was murdered by Fiancé in Lekki

Posted: 03 Jul 2020 04:00 AM PDT

Well meaning Nigerians have raised over N22 million for the welfare of the children of Olamide Omajuwa Alli who was murdered by her fiancé, Chris Ndukwe in Lekki.

The crowdfunding initiative was initiated by Accessing Grants for Startups better known as AGS Tribe, a women entrepreneurial empowerment community, which Alli until her death was an active member.

Olamide Alli was brutally killed by her fiancé, Chris Ndukwe on June 21 in their Lekki apartment, Lagos state.

After confirming her death, he want ahead to kill himself by drinking a poisonous substance, leaving behind their two children.


Following the tragic incidence, AGS Tribe with the permission of the family of Alli announced the start of a fundraiser in her honor.

According to the organization, all proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to set up a Trust Fund for her children (7 and 3 years old).

It also stated that the Trust Fund, which will be managed by FBN Quest Trustees, was set at N20million target.

Exactly a week after the community first announced the Trust Fund, AGS Tribe has now announced that it has exceeded the set target, raising over N22million.

Gospel Singer, Sammie Okposo Celebrates 10th Wedding Anniversary

Posted: 03 Jul 2020 03:30 AM PDT

Sammie Okposo has taken to Instagram to celebrate his tenth wedding anniversary with his wife, Ozy.

The gospel singer revealed that it's been wedded bliss all through the decade of married life and could not help but thank God who made it possible.

Sammie Okposo captioned his Instagram post,

"ITS OUR 10TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. JULY 1ST 2010-2020.
10 YEARS OF BLISS
THANK YOU JESUS FOR KEEPING US
THANK YOU JESUS FOR YOUR LOVE GRACE MERCY FAVOUR PROVISION AND PROTECTION
YESSSSSS JESUS DID IT
#ozysammieokposo@10
#Jesusdidit", he wrote

Congratulations to the couple and many more years of wedded bliss.

Nigerian police denies detaining Seyitan after she accused D’banj of rape

Posted: 03 Jul 2020 03:00 AM PDT

The Nigerian police has denied detaining Seyitan Babatayo, the lady who accused singer, D'banj, of rape.

A police source who spoke to Vanguard, said D'banj reported on three separate occasions at FCID for interrogation and statement, while Seyitan repeatedly refused to show up. Her alleged non-appearance led to the prompt dispatch of officers by the Force CID to Lagos, to invite her for written statement and interrogation on the alleged rape incident.

The police source insisted that there might be a mix up by the legal representative of Seyitan over claims of being arrested and detained by Police operatives at Ikeja in Lagos for 24 hours.

The security official insisted that the alleged rape victim was only invited to give her written statement and also to be interrogated as it was necessary for her to come forward to give a statement to back up her accusation.

Bobrisky – You are Stupid if you have 6 packs and you are Broke

Posted: 03 Jul 2020 02:30 AM PDT

Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky is at it again as she takes a dig at men who have all the looks but are broke.

Bobrisky has stated that a guy is stupid if he has 6 packs and a handsome face but has no money.

She made this assertion on her Instagram page.

She wrote:

Fine face, 6 packs,, 6 feet, beards gang etc and you are broke, you are just stupid. I will rather go for some pot belly with some billionaires cash


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Burna Boy Celebrates 29th Birthday

Posted: 03 Jul 2020 02:00 AM PDT

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu Rex (born 2 July 1991), known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.

He rose to prominence in 2012 after releasing "Like to Party", the lead single from his debut studio album L.I.F.E (2013). In 2017, Burna Boy signed with Bad Habit/Atlantic Records in the United States and Warner Music Group internationally. His third studio album Outside marked his major-label debut.

In 2019, he won Best International Act at the 2019 BET Awards, and was announced as an Apple Music Up Next artist. His fourth studio album African Giant was released in July 2019; it won Album of the Year at the 2019 All Africa Music Awards and was nominated for Best World Music Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.


Early life

Damini Ogulu was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. His father managed a welding company and his mother worked as a translator. His grandfather Benson Idonije once managed Fela Kuti. His mother Bose Ogulu would later become his manager. Ogulu grew up in southern Nigeria and began making his own beats using FruityLoops. He attended Corona Secondary School in Agbara and relocated to London to further his studies.

Simi Announces Forthcoming Extended Playlist

Posted: 03 Jul 2020 01:30 AM PDT

Simi has revealed that she would be dropping an EP very soon.

The singer welcomed her first child with husband Adekunle Gold late in May and hit the music industry by storm with the smash hit "Duduke". The track which was an ode to her then-unborn child Adejare Kosoko topped charts for weeks and is still enjoyed by many. Simi who has also been off on social media took to her Instagram page to speak out for the first time.

In the short clip, Simi thanked her fans and well-wishers for congratulating her on the delivery of her daughter and revealed that her EP is done and that she is only trying to make sure that it is released in its best condition. She further revealed that new episodes for her "Stoopid Sessions" on YouTube will be out soon.


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