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Venita breaks down while talking about her divorce on BBNaija Reunion Show

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 09:27 AM PDT

Former housemate of popular reality show, BBNaija, Venita Akpofure broke into tears at the last episode of the reunion, while speaking about her divorce.

The beautiful mother of two spoke about her divorce and the way the society tends to see single mothers as bad people, or people who can't keep relationships.

She said she gets so emotional when people try to paint her as 'evil' just because she's divorced.

Stressing further, she said their insults no longer gets to her, because she has accepted who she is.


"I am a happily divorced 33-year-old mother of two", Venita said.

Watch the video below;

BBNaija’s Princess – “Don’t Be There For A Man When He Is Down, Except He Is Your Husband”

Posted: 08 Jul 2020 12:30 AM PDT

Big brother Naija 2018 housemate, Princess Onyejekwe, has advised ladies to stop doing wife duties for a man that is not their husband.

The reality star went further to explain what wife duties includes. According to her, having a baby for a man, being there for him when he is down, living with him, etc.

Read as she posted on Instagram below….


"Hey sis,

Do not do wife duties for girlfriend prices

And incase u are wondering

Wife duties include ~

Having a baby for a man~

Living with a man u re not married to~

Being there for him when he is down~

Cooking and doing chores for him~

Giving him your vagina because he wants it~

If you gave all that already…why would he be in a hurry?

Why buy the cow when the milk is free?

Someone somewhere needs to hear this 😘"

Ebenezer Obey reacts to his rumoured death

Posted: 08 Jul 2020 12:00 AM PDT

Nigerian veteran musician, Ebenezer Obey on Sunday described as 'untrue, reports of his rumoured death.

Reports had on social media emerged on Saturday, that the music legend had died.

But, speaking with Media Mogul, Dele Momodu in an Instagram live session, Obey said it is not yet time to die because he is not done with his God-given assignment on earth.

He said, "My phone has been buzzing all day. People have been calling me. I'm not surprised though, because of the affection people have for me.

It's not yet time for me to die. I've not finished what God sent me to do. I must fulfill my purpose and complete my assignment. It (death) is something that will surely come but not now."

Famous Broadway actor, Nick Cordero dies of coronavirus

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 11:30 PM PDT

Popular Broadway star, Nick Cordero has died from severe medical complications after contracting the deadly coronavirus disease.

Nollywoodtimes had reported that the 41-year-old actor who tested positive for COVID-19 was initially diagnosed with pneumonia.

He later had complications after his blood pressure increased and had a blood clot in his right leg which needed to be amputated for him to survive.

However, he passed away on Sunday after spending 95 days at the Cedars -Sinai hospital.

Confirming his death, his wife Amanda Kloots in a tribute to him on her Instagram account said, "He was surrounded in love by his family, singing and praying as he gently left this earth".

She said, "God has another angel in heaven now. My darling husband passed away this morning.

"He was surrounded in love by his family, singing and praying as he gently left this earth.

"I am in shock and my heart is hurting heavily. I am so heart is broken because I cannot imagine what our lives will be without him.

"He was such a bright light and was everyone's friend, loved to listen, help, and especially talk.

"Nick was an incredible actor and musician who loved his family and loved being a father and an amazing husband.

"Elvis and I will miss him in everything and every day of our lives.

"To Nicks superb and amazing doctor, Dr. David Ng, you were my positive doctor!

"There are not many doctors like you. You are Kind, smart, compassionate, assertive, and always ready to listen to my crazy ideas or call yet another doctor for me for a second opinion.

"You are a diamond in the rough.

"I cannot begin to thank everyone enough for the outpour of love, support, and help we've received these last 95 days.

"You all have no idea how much you lifted my spirits at 3 pm every day as the world sang Nicks song, Live Your Life.

"We sang it to him today, holding his hands and as I sang the last line to him, "they'll give you hell but don't you light them kill your light not without a fight.

" I smiled because I know he did put up a fight.

"I will forever love you, my sweet man."

Before his death, the Canadian actor starred in hit musicals including Waitress, A Bronx Tale, and Bullets Over Broadway.

He was nominated in 2014 for a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award in his role in "Bullets Over".

Hushpuppi’s release date remains unknown as BOP releases his prison details

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 11:00 PM PDT

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, BOP, has released the prison details of Ramon Olorunwa Abbas popularly known as "Hushpuppi who was arrested for indulging in numerous cybercrime activities.

Nollywoodtimes had reported that the United States Department for Justice on Friday said that Ramon Olorunwa Abbas aka Hushpuppi, was being charged for criminal conspiracy to launder hundreds of millions of dollars from business email compromise (BEC) frauds and other scams.

According to the Agency, "If convicted of conspiracy to engage in money laundering, Abbas would face a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison."

However, BOP on Monday released his details on the website showing his name, age, race and the location where he's being held.

His release date according to the information is still unknown.

Also, his registration number in the US prison system was made public, allowing people to search for him on the BOP's website.

Recall that the Dubai Police had arrested the two wanted fraudsters, "Hushpuppi" and "Woodberry" along with ten African cybercriminals in a special operation dubbed "Fox Hunt 2".

The duo were extradited to the US after they were arrested in Dubai.

Lala Akindoju blasts AGN over visit to Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 10:30 PM PDT

Nollywood Actress, Lala Akindoju has criticized the Actors Guild of Nigeria after members visited Regina Daniels.

The Actors Guild of Nigeria visited the new mum, Regina Daniels and her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko.

The group led by the AGN President, Emeka Rollas presented a gift to the new mum and declared Regina's baby 'Nollywood baby of the year."

However, Lala opposed the visit, criticizing the guild for its priorities at a time like this.

She described the visit as shameful, urging the guild to show leadership on pressing issues like "navigating the industry with COVID-19 pandemic and creating structures to stop sexual harassment."

Her post via her Instagram page read: "This visit is actually shameful. In these COVID-19 times when the actor's guild should show leadership on pressing issues like navigating the industry with COVID-19 and creating structures to stop sexual harassment in the industry.

"This is their priority. Even if you visit your member, must you film and post? The videos we need to see is about future and safety of practitioners. Yet, they abuse us and insist that we join."

Sir Dee addresses Tacha and Seyi over their beef with each other

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 10:00 PM PDT

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Sir Dee has finally addressed Tacha and Seyi over their strained relationship with each other for some months now.

Speaking during last night's reunion, Sir Dee mentioned that Tacha and Seyi are 'incredibly egotistic' in nature, and that's why they find it hard to make up with each other whenever there's a fight.


He said the both of them need to bring down their shoulders and learn to apologise to each other, instead of trying to play the boss at all times.


Stressing further, Sir Dee revealed how he once apologised to Elozonam after he made a terrible mistake, and advised them to learn to apologise too.


Watch the video below;

Tacha calls out her blood sister over laziness

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 09:00 AM PDT

Controversial reality star, Natacha Akide popularly known as Tacha has called out her blood sister for being too lazy and unwilling to work.

The Instagram influencer stated this in her recent Snapchat video where she advised people to be hardworking and dedicated to their jobs to avoid being thrown out of the window.

Stressing further, Tacha expressed her annoyance at some people who intentionally do not want to work hard.

 

She said her sister is on the same table with 'lazy people' and she keeps asking why she can't stand up to work despite being poor and broke.

Watch the video below;

Nollywood veteran Ini Edo commences empowerment programme for young women

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 08:00 AM PDT

Nollywood actress, Ini Edo has commenced an empowerment programmed for young women with digital skills in Africa.

The actress is set to empower over a hundred thousand women across Africa in digital skills.

The movie star says the programme is designed to assist leading female entrepreneurs in advancing economic empowerment in today's evolving digital space.

She made this known during the maiden edition of the programme where she addressed the beneficiaries of her largess in Akwa Ibom.


The training session kicked off with opening speeches and with seasoned tutors from renowned training centers in Nigeria, the young ladies were lead through an intense and exciting training session on digital marketing.

Edo, who was recently appointed as Special Assistant on Tourism Development by the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel is on the move to reach a hundred thousand young women across Africa.

See photos below;

Rape Allegation: D'banj's former manager corroborates accuser's claims, says Seyitan Babatayo was paid $100 after hotel incident

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 07:00 AM PDT

Franklyn Amudo, who is the former manager of Oyebanjo Dapo also known as D'banj, has come out to corroborate the claims of Seyitan Babatayo, he lady who accused the music star of rape.

Amudo says one of D'banj's friends informed him that Seyitan Babatayo had been settled financially.

Babatayo had alleged that D'banj raped her in a Lagos hotel in December 2018, a case that has since drawn attention and scrutiny.

To corroborate Babatayo's claims, D'banj's former Amudo has come out to say that he was aware of the alleged incident.

Amudo in a chat with Goldmyne TV, narrated how he got to know of the alleged incident.

According to him, he was in Ghana with D'banj when Babatayo informed him of the alleged incident.

"The first question she asked was that 'were you aware that D'banj was coming to my room?' I said 'No' because first of all D'banj doesn't even know my room, and he didn't even lodge at Glee hotel," Amudo said in the interview.

"That was when she made the allegation that D'banj came into her room and had forcefully had carnal knowledge of her."

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Amudo said he was unable to confront D'banj with the accusation because the music veteran was with his wife during the trip.

"She sent it via voice note. I can even play it for you. When she sent it, I was disturbed. I called Chizzy and told him about it and we spoke," Amudo also said.

Let's not forget that D'banj's wife was also on that trip with us and we were all staying at an Airbnb apartment and I could not bring up the topic because of that."

Disturbed by the allegations, Amudo said he contacted one of D'banj's close friends in Lagos, Aja Mohammed who then told him not to bother that Ms Babatayo had been settled with $100.

"I called Aja Mohammed in Lagos and told him about it asked for his take on the issue. He was like 'Franklyn don't bother yourself, it has been resolved' that he had given the girl involved $100," D'banj's former manager said.

"Then I called Seyitan to confirm about the $100 and ask why she is still talking about rape, she got angry.

"Seyitan in the same voice note said she was not trying to clout chase or do anything, that she just wanted me to know the kind of people I was working with and I said 'noted'. That was the end of our conversation."

Amudo's in the interview corroborated Babatayo's claims that D'banj raped while the musician has continued to deny the allegation.

In her now-deleted tweets where she first accused D'banj of rape, Babatayo made mention of the $100 which she said was was given to her by the musician through her friend for medication.

"And he gave my friend 100 dollars to give me to take medication," she tweeted.

There have been several events since Babatayo's accusations. She was allegedly detained by the police who were working on the orders of D'banj.

She has since filed a criminal complaint against D'banj while the Inspector of Police has called for an investigation into her alleged detention.

Amudo was also said to have been arrested by the police on D'banj's order although that has not been confirmed.

Watch 'Safer Outside' short film directed by Adekunle Blue

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 06:00 AM PDT

Blue Adekunle's latest short film, 'Safer Outside' takes a poignant subject matter of social relevance.

The short film written and directed by Blue Adekule portrays the realities of victims of domestic violence amid coronavirus.

'Safer Outside' starring Daniel Idiabor-Moses and Ndubueze Adaeze tells the tale of a troubled couple in a violent relationship amid the coronavirus pandemic. The gripping poetic narration is by Temi Ami.

Watch 'Safer Outside':

Ebuka to continue as BBNaija show host in Season 5

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 05:30 AM PDT

Ace TV presenter, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has confirmed that for the 4th season in a row, he will continue as host of Big Brother Naija.

Ebuka is returning to the fan-favourite show as host.

Ebuka took to Twitter to share the exciting development. He shared, "Excited to be confirmed once again as the host of a brand new season of @BBNaija premiering on July 19".


The confirmation comes days after the announcement of the premiere of the latest season billed to kick start July 19, 2020. Ebuka took on hosting duties from the show's second season in 2017.

Man seen passionately romancing and ‘kissing’ Bobrisky

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 05:00 AM PDT

A yet to be identified man has become the topic for gossip afte he was seen in a viral video, passionately romancing and "rocking" Nigerian cross dresser, Bobrisky.

In the video, the man who appears to be a fan was seen kissing the popular Nigerian bleaching expert, whose real name is Idris Olorunwaje Okuneye

However some social media users have reacted to the video, some have criticised the cross dresser for going back to his girly lifestyle after embracing his true gender during his father's birthday.

Actors, Lateef Adedimeji and Adebimpe Oyebade trend over wedding photos

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 04:30 AM PDT

Congratulatory messages have been falling in place for Nollywood celebrities, Adedimeji Lateef and Adebimpe Oyebade whose wedding photos hit the internet today and have since gone viral.

Adebimpe Oyebade who released some of the adorable wedding photos on her Instagram page wrote 

""I don't need paradise because I found you @adedimejilateef"

Recall that a few months ago, Adebimpe Oyebade popularly known as Adebimpe Omo Oba revealed in an interview with BroadwayTV that she can not date her colleague Lateef Adedimeji because he is not her type of man.


According to the 26-year-old, the fact that they have acted a lot of romantic scenes together is what is making fans believe they are in a relationship.

Debunking the rumours, the AMVCA Nominee said

"I am not in a relationship with Lateef Adedimeji but we are friends. I won't deny the fact that we are friends, we are close friends. We are not in a relationship; we are both in different relationships."

PDP condemns APC for linking its members with Hushpuppi

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 04:00 AM PDT

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP has knocked the ruling All Progressives Congress APC for calling for an investigation into an alleged link between some of its party members and arrested suspected fraudster, Hushpuppi.

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Yekini Nabena, over the weekend, called on the EFCC, Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and other sister agencies to investigate money laundering reports linking some PDP leaders and financiers to the Dubai-based international suspected fraud ring. He added that the party leadership turned Dubai into their "Strategic" meeting place ahead of the 2019 general elections in Nigeria and that at different times, Hushpuppi was photographed in Dubai meeting with the PDP's 2019 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President Yakubu Dogara, Dino Melaye and other PDP stalwarts.

PDP in a statement released by its National spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, said Nabena's statement further exposes the victimization agenda of the APC. According to the party, Nabena's statement has also further exposed how the APC administration has been using agencies under its control to "frame innocent opposition members, dissenting voices, rival political parties, and perceived opponents of the government on trumped-up charges under the guise of fighting corruption."


The PDP statement in part reads

The desperate bid to frame innocent Nigerians who are not in any way involved with Hushpuppi, even after a very broad investigation by prominent investigators including the United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), leaves no one in doubt that APC government has been victimizing opposition members with fabricated charges.

The party also revealed that it has however been made aware that the statement by the APC is part of a heinous design by certain power mongers close to the APC administration to commence a fresh clampdown on perceived political rivals within and outside the opposition circles, ahead of the 2023 general election.



Nigerians should not be surprised when the APC will begin to list the names of innocent political leaders, including those who are now being persecuted in their party, on trumped-up charges, for political interests.

While our party has no link whatsoever with Hushpuppi, as the APC also acknowledged, Nigerians are aware that his pictures with some prominent Nigerians, such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, which the APC is frenzied about, do not suggest any affinity beyond the usual jostling by people, world over, to be photographed with leaders.

Of course, such happens to all prominent individuals, especially leaders, including President Muhammadu Buhari.

It is therefore unfortunate that a ruling party, which is now led by a sitting governor, is spending its energy to frame innocent Nigerians instead of confronting the myriads of economic and security problems it caused the nation, in addition to finding solution to the serious demands of COVID-19 pandemic.

If the APC is indeed fighting corruption, it should have called for the investigation of its leaders who, as state governors, ministers and even APC National Chairman have been indicted for stealing and treasury looting.

The APC should be calling for the investigation of one of their state governors, who was seen on a viral video, stuffing his robe with gratification, in foreign currency, as well as their candidate in a forthcoming election, who has been declared by a former APC National Chairman as a treasury looter, who is only good for "night meetings" and not fit to be state governor.

Having been exposed, the PDP cautions the APC to steer clear of our members and other hard working Nigerians, in various fields of endeavor, who are perceived to be opponents of the APC.

Moreover, our party will not be distracted by the APC, which has gone into panic mode over its imminent electoral loss in Edo as well as Ondo state."

Mo Abudu covers Guardian Life Magazine

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 03:30 AM PDT

The award-winning media mogul, Mo Abudu is the cover star for Guardian Life Magazine's latest issue.

Mo Abudu talks about quitting a well-paying job, rising to become a leading African media mogul, the G factor, and more on this issue tagged, "Mo Abudu: Africa's Foremost Storyteller".

She says:


I knew that we had a responsibility for telling those stories and sharing our stories. With a talk show, I was able to cover a plethora of topics and engage with a variety of stakeholders across the continent.

ON QUITTING A PRESTIGIOUS HIGH PAYING JOB TO PURSUE HER DREAM
Scary thought at the time, but I knew instinctively that I wanted to do more. On reflection now, I understand why some friends and family were worried about my decision. I had a great job, [was] paid well, the sky was the limit and I walked away from it all.

ON LAUNCHING EBONYLIFE TV
I just wanted to do a good job, excel at it… We have been fortunate for many reasons: setting out a clear vision, building a great team, producing quality content, investing in IP and story development, attending global industry events, continually pitching ideas globally, never taking no for an answer and of course loads of prayers and fasting along the way.

It has been an incredible journey producing films that resonate with our audiences at home and abroad. Our box office success demonstrates that audiences enjoy relevant storytelling that reflects their everyday lives. I believe having the right cast mix, infusing high production value, working with the right teams, marketing, and personally for me, prayer and fasting have all contributed to our success.

ON CHANGING THE
NARRATIVE ABOUT AFRICA AND TELLING STORIES THAT RESONATE WITH EVERY AFRICAN
I have said it time and time again the continent (Africa) has remained creatively silent for centuries, our stories are never told. Meanwhile, there is too much of the same in global storytelling. The world wants more, and because we are now able to provide a variety of stories told against a backdrop never seen before, we now have a seat at the table. Our stories are being accepted because they are authentic and relevant. Of course, most recent is the clarion call for Black Lives Matter and Black Stories Matter.

The action-packed series, inspired by true events that took place in the West African Kingdom of Dahomey, will show the ultimate strength of women coming together, fighting to protect and honor their people. We are thrilled with this unique opportunity and look forward to bringing this story to audiences around the world.

We are so excited about our partnership with Netflix, totally unprecedented, this is the first multiple deal to be done with an African and Nigerian production company. It's historical and groundbreaking.

For Nollywood, it's the first-of-its-kind partnership that will bring some of Nigeria's most iconic storytelling to a global audience. This partnership will help grow the Nigerian creative industry and get our stories out there.

Davido’s cousin, Adenike, receives a Benz as graduation gift from her dad

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 03:00 AM PDT

Davido's cousin, Adenike Adeleke, has taken to social media to show off her new car gift.

The daughter of Senator Ademola Adeleke, revealed it was a graduation gift was from her father.

Adenike graduated a month ago from Oakland University, Alabama, US.

Senator Adeleke gifts his daughter Adenike A Benz for her graduation

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 02:30 AM PDT

Senator Adeleke's daughter, Adenike Adeleke, was recently all shades of happy as she got a luxurious graduation gift from her father; a brand new Mercedes Benz.

Recall Senator Adeleke had a proud father moment a month ago, as he witnessed his daughter graduate from university. She was among the class of 2020 who graduated from Oakland University in Alabama, US.

Well it appears he was so proud of her that he splashed millions on a new whip for her. A clearly ecstatic Adenike who is also singer Davido's cousin, took to her Instagram page to share photos of herself posing by the black Mercedes ride.

Naira Marley To Give This Elderly Man N1 Million For Performing ‘Mafo’

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 02:00 AM PDT

Naira Marley has picked an elderly marlian among the winners of his dance challenge and he has promised to gift the man a sum of one hundred thousand naira.

The elderly man is seen in a new video performing Naira Marley's Mafo and funny thing is the man sounds a lot like Naira Marley and his also unable to pronouce R well.

Reacting to the video, Naira Marley wrote;

I've got 1million Naira here for you sir.
Marlians help me find him

Toke Makinwa says she hates Patriarchy Not Men

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 01:30 AM PDT

Toke Makinwa has reacted after a Twitter user tagged her as a man hater.

"Feminism is not about hating men," a Twitter user wrote.

Another, insinuating that Toke and Tonto Dikeh hate men, reacted: "Let's ask @tokstarr or Tonto."

Toke replied: "I don't hate men, I hate Patriarchy and I speak against "male privileges"

The media personality added: "Know the difference and set yourself free. Feminism is not hatred towards the male gender, I just can't stand the male privileges that exists, It is speaking out against patriarchy, it is inclusion and there are men who support feminism too."

Singer, Yung6ix Slams D’Banj’s Ex Manager, Bankulli, For Charging People To Meet Kanye West

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 01:00 AM PDT

Nigerian rapper, Yung6ix has called out Bankilli for charging artistes just to meet with American rapper, Kanye West.

The rapper took to his Instagram page to call out the music mogul for charging artistes who want to met up with the American rapper. According to him, Bankuli has been stealing from his generation and younger artistes and he finds it disappointing that someone who claims to be the gatekeeper of the new generation would want to steal from them.

Yung6ix who just released a new album "Introduction To Trap Fro" advised him to respect himself because everyone knows the story. He wrote: " Bankuli respect yourself. Stop stealing from us and charging talents to meet Kanye west. We know the story."

RMD celebrates 59th birthday with dapper photos

Posted: 07 Jul 2020 12:30 AM PDT

Veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo aka RMD, clocks 59 today.

RMD, who has been a big inspiration to a lot of actors, took to social media to share sizzling hot photos to celebrate his day.

Sharing the dapper new photos of himself; RMD wrote; "59 and counting! Grateful! Thankful! #birthdayboy #2020nofallingofhand"


In another post, RMD wrote: "What a birthday this is turning out to be. I have to start saying thank you now for all the out pouring of love. Looks like you guys have posted the 59 photos already. Or should I go ahead and still post? I'm ready o!"

Mofe-Damijo was born in Aladja community of Udu Kingdom, near Warri, Delta State.

He attended Midwest College, Warri, and Anglican Grammar School and was a member of the Drama Club.

He enrolled in the University of Benin to continue his education and studied Theatre Arts.

In 1997 Mofe-Damijo returned to the university to study law at the University of Lagos and graduated in 2004.

Mofe-Damijo took part in a television soap opera in the late '80s called Ripples. Before then, he had a stint with Concord Newspapers and Metro Magazine as a reporter.

Mofe-Damijo was married to Nigerian journalist/publisher, May Ellen-Ezekiel. After her death in 1996, Richard Mofe-Damijo married TV personality, Jumobi Adegbesan, who later left TV for the corporate world.

Mofe-Damijo has four children: two with his current wife and two from his previous marriage.

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