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  • COP28: Debbie Shokoya defends Toke Makinwa for attending summit

    COP28: Debbie Shokoya defends Toke Makinwa for attending summit

    Popular Nollywood actress, Debbie Shokoya has taken to social media to defend media personality, Toke Makinwa amid backlash of attending the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai.

    Toke had earned criticism after a video of her attending the event alongside President Bola Tinubu surfaced online.

    Many had assumed that the media personality was dating a politician, hence, her presence at the high-profile event.

    Defending her, Debbie noted how Nigerians are fond of giving hardworking women who aren’t married unnecessary titles based on their assumptions.

    Debbie stated that she couldn’t understand the hate as she questioned why people felt Toke was undeserving of such honour.

    She noted how the media personality works hard as she slammed netizens for crediting her success to a man.

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    Debbie wrote: “Please why do people think Toke Makinwa doesn’t deserve something though? I feel like it’s so unfair!!! This is someone who has been working hard for years. So, people choose to shove aside this hard work and put the credit on men!!

    “Being unmarried is a sin in Nigeria. Wow!!! I still wouldn’t understand the hate!!! You people find a way to give hardworking women who aren’t married, unnecessary titles based on your assumptions!!! Why pls??? ‼

    “What Are You Telling The Young Generation? That being married is an achievement and will free you from people unnecessarily judging you and your wins? Make it make sense pls.”

  • Khloe condemns natural hair, minimalist makeup

    Khloe condemns natural hair, minimalist makeup

    BBNaija reality star, Busayo Abiri, popularly known as Khloe has strongly come against those who would flaunt their natural hair and moderate make-up to a high-profile event. 

    During a recent interview on the Bhad and Boujee podcast hosted by OAP Moet Abebe and Tolanibaj, the reality star condemned women’s natural hair.

    When asked about her take on natural hair and wigs, Khloe affirmed that the former is only good when within the house and neighbourhood.

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    While bashing women who prefer to be minimalist with their makeup, the former BBNaija housemate further added that wigs are a better option, particularly for events.

    She said: “Your natural hair is good for church programs, pick your kids at school, but don’t bring it to my event. Why would I want to wear an expensive outfit, at least, I’d do a ponytail. They do something that pisses me off, they will now do small makeup saying they are minimalists.”

  • Mercy Aigbe recounts s3xual harassment experience in movie industry

    Mercy Aigbe recounts s3xual harassment experience in movie industry

    Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Mercy Aigbe has narrated how her sexual harassment experience almost cost her career in the movie industry.

    In a recent interview with ‘Your View’ on TVC, Mercy Aigbe recalled how she had auditioned for a role with a producer who offered her a minor role instead of the one she had auditioned for.

    When she questioned this, the producer said she needed to be close to him to be considered for the role she had originally wanted.

    She said: “I once met a producer in Surulere, and I expressed to him how much I would love to act. He told me he had an upcoming film, and invited me to his office for an audition. I passed three stages of the audition. After the last audition, I was given a minor role. I told him that was not the character I was auditioning for, and he replied that the director said he did not know me, and that was why he said I should be close to him (the producer).”

    Mercy Aigbe felt this was inappropriate and that she was being sexually harassed.

    She narrated how the producer tried to touch her inappropriately and how she reacted by ripping up the script and leaving the office in tears.

    She said she felt disrespected and that this experience made her question whether she wanted to be an actress anymore.

    She explained that she had left a well-paying job to pursue her dream of acting and was a single mother at the time, so this incident was a major setback for her.

    She recalled: “He had been making passes at me before then, but he did not come out clean to me until that day. He then stood up and tried to touch me. I was very upset, and I told him he could not do that to me because I had earned the role.

  • I underwent BBL to have banging body, says Khloe

    I underwent BBL to have banging body, says Khloe

    Big Brother Naija reality star, Busayo Abiri, popularly known as Khloe has explained why she went under the knife to have a banging body via Brazilian Butt Lift enlargement (BBL).

    Khloe, who guest starred on the Bahd and Boujee podcast, hosted by co-stars TolaniBaj and Moet Abebe, made some shocking revelations.

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    She revealed that her love and obsession with her body made her go under the knife.

    According to her, she wanted a body that would make her sexually attractive to herself, which is why she altered her body.

    She said: “I did my body because I actually love to want to fvck myself.”

  • How radio station rejected me, 9ice for singing in Yoruba – Reminisce

    How radio station rejected me, 9ice for singing in Yoruba – Reminisce

    Famous indigenous rapper, Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru, popularly known as Reminisce, has recounted his first-ever rejection in the music industry.

    The ‘Ponmile’ crooner said his first major rejection was when a radio station rejected his and singer 9ice’s CDs because they performed their music mostly in the Yoruba language.

    He disclosed this in a recent interview with Zikoko.

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    Reminisce said: “My first major rejection was with 9ice on the Island at a radio station where we went to submit our music CDs for airplay, and the feedback we got was that we would never make it.

    “They said 9ice was singing like Babalawo (native doctor) cos he sings in Yoruba.

    “The other guy told me: ‘Why am I rapping like a buffoon, can’t I see Ruggedman? He said that we should both go back and look for something to do with our lives and be better.

    “That was my first major rejection. I will never forget it, even 9ice I’m sure he hasn’t forgotten it.”

  • Actor Chidi Mokeme publicly confesses feelings for Chioma Akpotha

    Actor Chidi Mokeme publicly confesses feelings for Chioma Akpotha

    Popular Nollywood actor, Chidi Mokeme has publicly confessed his long-hidden feelings for his colleague, Chioma Akpotha.

    The actor said they have both decided to come out of the closet and appealed to their fans to respect their privacy.

    Chidi Mokeme boldly stated that he can’t help the way he loves and adores Chioma and he has no explanation to make.

    Making a special announcement, the actor added that all they need is the fans’ support.

    Chidi revealed the duo worked on a newly released project, ‘No Way Through’ and pleaded with fans to watch it.

    “Public announcement. @chiomakpotha and I have decided to come out of the closet.

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    “I have no explanations to make, but I just can’t help the way I love and adore her. We ask that you please respect our privacy at this time.

    “All we need is your support. To understand our journey and how we got here, we have chronicled our story in “No Way Through” now streaming exclusively on @primevideonaija @primevideo”.

    In a video he shared, Chidi Mokeme said: “Hello friends and family, I have an important announcement to bring to you. I don’t think I can keep it a secret anymore. A pregnancy cannot be kept hidden for so long. So for some time now, Chioma and I have had something going and we have kept it away from you guys until we are ready to bring it to you. We have found favour in each other’s eyes and as such we think that we have a lot in common and we have decided to share our time together and now we bring you the good news of a union that has been made from heaven. This good news of a calling by God, after all, can two work together except they agreed.”

  • Actress Sarah Martins defends Israel DMW amid marriage crisis

    Actress Sarah Martins defends Israel DMW amid marriage crisis

    Nollywood actress, Sarah Martins has defended Israel DMW amid his marriage crisis on the internet.

    Sarah sent a message to Nigerians to desist from bullying Israel, saying it doesn’t seem right to use his problem to mock him or ban him on social media.

    In a post via her Instagram page, she noted how Nigerians don’t know when to stop while noting that she sees a lot of people making caricatures of Israel DMW’s failed marriage.

    Sarah says nobody knows it all when it comes to relationships as she urged the public to pray for a partner who will be patient with them and love them at their worst.

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    She wrote: “Nigerians don’t know when to stop! I see a lot of people making caricatures of Isreal DMW’s failed marriage. Nobody knows it all when it comes to relationships. Just pray to God to give you a partner who will be patient with you and love you at your worst. Stop making a joke out of people’s pain is not fair!

    “These are the reasons I will never bring my dispute in my relationship into the public space. Heartache can lead to depression and depression can lead to many things. Make una leave them alone.

    “Bro I will date you in private, marry you in private, knack you to Jerusalem in private, dump you in private if you do like werey and still move on in private…..

    “Some things are best left unsaid!!!! You will only know and see things I want you to see and know! Don’t get confused with my posts…. You know absolutely nothing about me!!! Stop bullying people on their pages!!!!.”

  • N1.5 trillion debt: FG sets up six contract review committees

    N1.5 trillion debt: FG sets up six contract review committees

    The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has established six committees to verify the authenticity of the N1.5 trillion debt incurred by the federal government for road construction, expressing concern about previous administrations’ inability to address it.

    The committees assigned to the geopolitical zones were tasked to examine all outstanding certified certificates’ debts generated both before and after May 29th, 2023.

    In a statement issued on Saturday, December 9, the minister’s chief press secretary, Uchenna Orji, revealed that the committees were established after a budget defence session between the minister and the ministry’s directors preparatory to the defence of the 2023 and 2024 budgets before the National Assembly joint Committee on Works, where Umahi reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to road infrastructure development in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.

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    Orji stated that the minister expressed worry over the substantial debts stemming from unpaid certificates inherited from the previous administration, amounting to a current total of N1.5 trillion.

    Highlighting the necessity for contract review in light of inflation, the minister was quoted as emphasizing the Ministry’s acknowledgement of the challenges, while urging contractors owed by the Federal government to engage the Committee specific to their zone for a thorough review of their concerns, as both factors were identified as crucial issues requiring resolution for progress.

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    The statement reads in part: “The committees will also review the approved and unapproved variation of prices and all augmentations that were approved or are yet to be approved and make recommendations to the Ministry’s management.

    “The Ministry has exposed these debts and all reviews in the Ministry to Mr. President’s economic team and also to the Federal Executive Committee on road sector funding.

    “It is believed that the internal works through these constituted committees will help them to use external consultants to re-verify the works so that concrete decisions will be made to move the Ministry forward.

    “Contractors who are being owed are requested to approach these committees with all documents to back up their claims from Tuesday 12th, 2023 to Friday, 22nd of December 2023 from 9 am to 7 pm at the Honourable Minister’s Conference Room, 1st floor, Federal Ministry of Works, Headquarters, Mabushi Abuja.

    “The Minister again thanked Mr. President very highly as well as the National Assembly and pledged their commitment in using judiciously whatever fund allocated to the Ministry and such funds must impact on the road infrastructure improvement.”

  • I had best romantic experience when I was skinny, says Khloe

    I had best romantic experience when I was skinny, says Khloe

    BBNaija reality star, Busayo Abiri, popularly known as Khloe, has revealed how she had the best men when she was skinny.

    In a recent interview with on Bahd and Boujee Podcast, Khloe reflected on the changes in her interactions with men since undergoing a BBL which significantly altered her physique.

    Khloe, who was previously very skinny, disclosed that she had the best romantic experiences when she was skinny.

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    This observation led her to question an ex-partner about his attraction to her former slim frame, which she now finds unappealing.

    She said: “I had the best man when I was skinny, I don’t know what that saw in that skinny me. I was talking to my ex the other day and I asked him, why do you like something that looks that annoying.”

  • Actor Victor Osuagwu, wife celebrate 32nd wedding anniversary

    Actor Victor Osuagwu, wife celebrate 32nd wedding anniversary

    Popular Nollywood actor, Victor Osuagwu, is celebrating his 32nd wedding anniversary with his wife.

    He shared a video collage on his Instagram page, showcasing moments he has shared with his wife over the years.

    Victor noted how it has been 32 years of friendship and marriage.

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    He described his wedding as a remarkable and unforgettable date in the history of his life as he gave all Glory and honours to God.

    He wrote: “32 years from friendship to marriage. December 8th…A remarkable and unforgettable date in d history of my life. All glory and honours to God alone.”