Author: The Nation

  • I regret having Venita as relative – BBNaija’s Neo

    I regret having Venita as relative – BBNaija’s Neo

    Big Brother Naija all stars housemate Neo has revealed he regrets being related to his co-housemate, Venita Akpofure.

    Neo, while discussing with his fellow housemate Seyi Awolowo, said that his cousin, Venita, was not a straightforward person.

    During the immunity nomination, Neo confessed that he did not nominate his cousin Venita but Tolanibaj.

    Neo indicated that he did not want to be left alone in the house.

    He added that Venita had more supporters, including Mercy, Frodd, Ike, and Seyi himself.

    He added that if he had voted for Venita instead of Tolanibaj, he would have had no allies.

    Read Also: Ike has body odour, says BBNaija’s Neo

    The conversation generated a spark on social media, with many questioning Neo’s commitment and loyalty to his cousin.

    Marfunky reacted: “See Neo they even they talk bad about his sister, what a family.”

    Favourmudia commented: “Neo is a wicked guy, illebaye disrespected your sis because of you.”

    Anitabjohnsonanit said: “This Neo is a very bad person.”

  • Actor Uche Maduagwu lambasts Stella Damasus over failed marriage

    Actor Uche Maduagwu lambasts Stella Damasus over failed marriage

    Controversial actor Uche Maduagwu has shamed his senior colleague, Stella Damasus over recent disclosures on her broken marriage.

    The thespian shared personal details as to what led to her failed marriage with Daniel Ademinokan during an interview with media personality and comedian, Teju Babyface.

    Stella, who was married to the movie director and ex-husband of Doris Simeon, stated that she found out that her marriage had crashed via YouTube.

    She had said: “The thing is that I am not here to apportion blame. To say he did this or that, I will not say that.

    Read Also: I’m still friendly with ex-husband’s estranged wife – Stella Damasus

    “I pride myself in being a respectful person. A lot of things were said about me on YouTube because that is how I found out that my marriage had ended, on YouTube. I did not know that my marriage had ended.

    However, owing to the fact that Ademinokan left Doris Simeon with the son she bore for him to marry Damasus, people insinuated that the actress snatched him from her colleague.    

     Taking to the comment section of a popular blog that shared the news, Maduagwu stated that the thespian had reaped what she planted.

    “WETIN you Sow Na WETIN you Dey Reap,” he said.

  • Actor Kanayo reveals Ultimate ‘Juju’ Odogwu

    Actor Kanayo reveals Ultimate ‘Juju’ Odogwu

    Veteran actor Anayo Modestus Onyekwere aka Kanayo O. Kanayo has declared that Jesus is the only spiritual powers he knows as regards ‘Juju’. 

    Kanayo made this known during an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo.

    The thespian made this clear amidst the supposed misconception the roles he enact in movies might actually be his real life practice.

    He is known for his ‘juju’, ritualism roles in movies centered around blood money.

    A few days ago, several cult and ritual scenes of the movie star made the rounds online, getting many people talking.

    Read Also: Nollywood: Kanayo O. Kanayo cautions filmmakers on misleading dressing, makeup

    In the video snippet shared on Chude’s Instagram page, Kanayo said he is not involved in any night sacrifice, and Jesus is the power he knows.

    The actor added that he will continue playing the role of ritualist as long as it puts money in his bank account.

    He said: “The only juju I know is Jesus. All these night sacrifices and so on, call me as long as you pay my cheque”.

  • BBNaija Phyna professes love for Pere, rallies for votes

    BBNaija Phyna professes love for Pere, rallies for votes

    The winner of ‘Level up’ season of BBNaija, Josephine Ijeoma Otabor aka Phyna, has openly expressed admiration for senior colleague, Pere Egbi.

    In a surprising turn of events ahead of the BBNaija All Stars season 8 eviction night, Phyna is seeming drifting towards her new found love interest as she got attracted to his physique.  

    Pere, who is fighting to win the grand prize of N120M at the end of the 70-day game, has garnered a massive following due to his strong personality and leadership qualities during the current season.

    His relentless pursuit of victory in the All Stars edition has earned him praise from both viewers and fellow housemates.   

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    Taking to social media to join the campaign trends for housemates facing possible eviction, Phyna urged her followers and fans to rally behind Pere and vote for him to stay in the house.

    The unexpected revelation came when she posted a tweet gushing over the charismatic reality star who was a finalist from the previous BBNaija season 6.

    “It’s as if @PereEgbi is entering my eyes ooh! How we go do this one Bayi,” Phyna wrote, accompanied by a blushing emoji. “I love ’em dark and tall,” she said. 

  • Ekpa warns NLC over strike in Southeast

    Ekpa warns NLC over strike in Southeast

    Finland based separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa has warned workers of Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) to stay away from Southeast for their safety.

    Ekpa said the region would be under lockdown until Friday, adding that the NLC should stay away from the Biafra territory to avoid being killed by terrorists.

    While thanking the people for the successful day two of the two weeks sit-at-home that according to him recorded compliance, he informed them to stay at home as the coming days would be very tough.

    He tweeted on Wednesday: “We thank Biafra people for the successful day 2 of the two weeks sit at home that recorded compliance across Biafraland.

    Read Also: Ekpa’s sit-at-home order flops in Enugu

    “We are winning and the enemies has been defeated. In the coming days, it will be very tough, stay safe!

    “We are warning the Nigeria Labour Congress to stay away from Biafra territory.

    “Biafra land will be under lockdown and if Nigeria terrorists army kill them tomorrow, they shouldn’t blame Biafrans.

    “There will be no movement in Biafra land until after Friday. Don’t be a victim of the Nigeria terrorist state.”

  • Interpol declares bizwoman wanted over alleged N750m fraud

    Interpol declares bizwoman wanted over alleged N750m fraud

    The International Police (Interpol) has declared a Nigerian businesswoman, Ese Cynthia Daniel, wanted over alleged an alleged N750 million fraud.

    Ese, it alleged, has fled to London.

    According to an Interpol bulletin numbered CR: 3000X/ICPO/ADM/LD/VCP/Vol. 4/93, seen by The Nation, the wanted notice follows a warrant of arrest issued by “the Magistrate Court of Lagos State” to the Nigerian police.

    It alleged that Ese, from Delta State, conspired with accomplices to fraudulently convert the sum in Lagos, between January 24, and 26, 2023.

    Ese, 44, is the CEO/MD of Tillotson Energy and Logistics Company Limited; Grove Green Chemical International Limited and Pishonhead Global Limited.

    The Bulletin reads in part: “Ese Cynthia Daniel, Wanted By the Nigeria Assistant Inspector-General Of Police (Interpol) Head of National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, Force Headquarters, Shehu Shagari Way, Abuja.

    “The above named person is hereby declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force.

    “A warrant of arrest issued by the Magistrate Court of Lagos. She is wanted by the police for the offences of conspiracy, fraudulent conversion of funds to the tune of N750million on 24th–26th January, 2023 in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.

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    “The suspect obtained the sum of N750million under the pretence of paying United State of America dollars but she declined and absconded to London.

    “She is from Delta State, Uhorobo by tribe, Business woman, Aged 44 Years, 5 8ft Height. Medium Build, Oval Face, Long Broad Nose, Small Mouth, Thin Lips, Good Teeth. Black Eyes, Dark in Complexion, Pointed Chin, Black Hair, Small Head, High Forehead, Fraudster in Habits. Always dress in English, Home Address: Close 302, Terrace 4, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos. Nigeria, and also resides at No. 1, Magnolia Road, Chiswick, London WA430Y.

    “If seen arrest and hand over to the nearest Police Station or to the office of the Assistant Inspector General of Police (INTERPOL) Head of National Central Bureau (NCB), Force Headquarters, Shehu Shagan Way, Abuja. or Call 07060498408

  • JUST IN: NLC protest rocks Osun amid heavy security

    JUST IN: NLC protest rocks Osun amid heavy security

    There was heavy security on Wednesday as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) was joined by other unions to protest in Osogbo capital of Osun State. 

    The other unions that joined the protest were Joint Action Front (JAC), Osun Civil Societies Coalition, National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), Academic Staff Union of Universities, Osun State University branch among others. 

    Read Also: Tinubu’s broadcast out of touch with reality – NLC

    Protesters carried placards and banners with several inscriptions. 

    Security operatives, including Police, DSS, NSCDC were on ground to prevent breakdown of laws and orders. 

    Details shortly…

  • Fuel subsidy protest: IG orders CPs, AIGs to reach understanding with labour

    Fuel subsidy protest: IG orders CPs, AIGs to reach understanding with labour

    The Presidential Election Petition Court on Tuesday reserved judgment in a petition filed by Mr Peter Obi and Labour Party (LP) challenging the election of President Bola Tinubu into power.

    Obi and LP are petitioners in the petition marked CA/PEPC/03/2023 challenging the election which brought president Bola Tinubu into power

    Respondents are the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) president Bola Tinubu and Vice president Kashim Shettima and All Progressives Congress (APC).

    The five-member panel presided over by Justice Haruna Tsammani reserved judgment to a date that will be communicated to parties after parties adopted their final written addresses.

    The News Agency of Nigeria reports that following the closing of the cases of the respondents on July 5, time was given to parties to file their written addresses.

    Adopting their final written addresses filed on July 14 , Abubakar Mahmoud, SAN, lead counsel for INEC urged the court to uphold their objections and take the petition as lacking in merit and should be dismissed.

    Mohamund said there are five issues listed but he would speak on two.

    One of them according to Mohamund was the non compliance and the conduct of the election conducted by INEC.

    According to him all these revolves in the use of technology and the petitioners totally misunderstood what was used, that is the Bimodal voters accredited (BVAs) and IreV portal.

    He argued that the evidence before the court showed clearly that the first respondent made sure technology was deployed for election.

    The two points of disagreement he said were the contrivation in the minds of the petitioners that electronic collation of the results manually system was carried out.

    He added that the petitioners failed to present evidence to support their allegation on electronic collation of any of the election results.

    Mahmoud argued further that the petitioners alleged that the glitches that occurred during the election was orchestrated to manipulate the result of the election.

    Similarly, Wole Olanipekun , SAN counsel for Tinubu and Shettima urged the court to dismiss the petition for lacking in merit.

    He said before the law, the petitioners have abandoned their petition, adding he would look at three areas.

    He argued that non compliance is one area, that results have not been electronically uploaded to IreV is not part of collation system.

    He added that all collation was done physically.

    For the 25 per cent votes of the FCT, he argued that Tinubu secured two third votes adding Obi does not have locus standi for rerun election because he was not the 1st runner up.

    He further said there is no connectivity between the the petitioners and the petition

    Counsel for APC, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN aligned with the submissions of Mahmoud and Olanipekun however , said the petition is ambitious

    He added that the petitioners did not dispute that voting took place and results announced

    He argued that to dispute the results, evidence must be given from every polling unit.

    He argued further on FCT 25 per cent votes and qualification of candidates.

    Read Also:JUST IN: FG, Labour resume talks on palliatives over subsidy removal

    Responding, Livy Uzoukwu, SAN counsel for the petitioners argued that the respondents have laboured in vain to understand the importance of IreV.

    He added that their witness told the court during his evidence how important is the IreV.

    He said the election can not said to be credible if INEC can give Certified true copy (CTC) of 8,123 of blurred result sheets.

    He added with some blank and others with picture images adding that CTC of documents should be a replica of the original copy.

    He argued that there was no glitches as claimed by the respondents.

    Uzoukwu therefore submitted that the petitioners have proved their petition particularly in the allegations of non compliance.

    (NAN)

  • I have s3x once in six months – Venita

    I have s3x once in six months – Venita

    Big Brother Naija All-Stars housemate Venita Akpofure has claimed she only engages in coitus once in six months.

    Venita stated this in a conversation with fellow housemates Kiddwaya, Seyi and Adekunle.

    According to the mother of two, her friends complain regularly about her poor s3x life encouraging her to improve on it.

    Although she admitted her s3x life was awful, she explained it was so because she dislikes allowing people to get too close to her.

    Read Also: BBNaija All Stars: Venita admits having a crush on Adekunle

    She said: “I don’t use to have s3x, just like frequent. They [my friends] always complain that I need to go and do, that I’m too uptight.

    “I literally have s3x like maybe once every six months; which is really bad. That’s terrible.”

    Kidd asked; “Why?”

    She replied: “…..because I don’t like people come near me.”

  • It’s baffling how much bad news excites ‘Nigerians’ – Toyin Lawani

    It’s baffling how much bad news excites ‘Nigerians’ – Toyin Lawani

    Celebrity stylist Toyin Lawani is appalled with how negative news stirs the embers of joy among Nigerians.

    She expressed disgust at those who immediately disseminate bad news as soon as it reaches them but hold back the same energy in supporting other people’s businesses when they’re being promoted.

    The mother of three, who recently made headlines after her husband, Segun Adebayo aka Segun Wealth, cried over the exhausting deception he has to keep up with in their marriage however, stated she was ‘too focused to be distracted’ by negative narratives.

    “Asin you people have time. The way Bad news excites Nigerians still baffles me.

    “When people promote their businesses I don’t see you supporting them but once they type something negative to get your attention you start spilling all the hate in your stomach.

    “Kai such a disgusting era! To even know how to beat you at your game is very easy. They throw you bone, hoof hoof you jump epele.

    Read Also: Toyin Lawani’s husband laments marriage brouhaha

    “It’s water season guys and you must get wet by force, you must dance wait for it. Too focused to be distracted,” she wrote.

    Her post comes hours after her hubby, expressed exhaustion from pretending everything was right with his love life.

    On Sunday, Wealth, who allegedly abandoned his wife with three kids to marry the Tiannah Empire boss, described love as a scam as well as pain.

    He lamented being tired of depicting his marriage with the popular fashion designer was a perfect one when in fact, it wasn’t.