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  • Bill Gates confirmed Burna Boy’s upcoming status – Daniel Regha

    Bill Gates confirmed Burna Boy’s upcoming status – Daniel Regha

    Controversial social media commentator Daniel Regha has suggested co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has confirmed his stance about musical superstar, Burna Boy being an upcoming artiste.

    Last month, Regha in an interview with former BBNaija housemate, Doyinsola David referred to Burna Boy as an upcoming artiste, in comparison to Davido, Olamide and Wizkid.

    Recently, Bill Gates, during a forum with students and young innovators from Nigeria and across Africa, shared he was ‘forced’ to look up two Afrobeats stars, Burna Boy and Rema following his daughter’s excitement about them.

    He acknowledged Davido and Wizkid, stating ‘the last time he was in Nigeria, he did get to see them perform and was quite impressed with their performance’.

    Read Also: How I found out about Burna Boy, Rema – Bill Gates

    This prompted Regha’s remark where he reinforced his stance about Burna Boy being a new cat just like Davido had also mentioned during a recent interview.

    O.B.O claimed he championed the spread of Afrobeats globally along with Wizkid and expressed joy at seeing the likes of Burna Boy, Rema, Asake, Fireboy DML, Mayorkun and others who he dubbed as ‘new cats’ ‘coming in and killing it’.

    Following Gates comments on the Afrobeats superstars, Regha chided individuals who criticised Davido, Timaya and him for calling Burna an upcomer in the Nigerian music scene.

    “When I said that Burna is still an upcomer despite his popularity, people called me crazy. Davido & Timaya were also insulted for implying the same; But all of a sudden Burna’s upcomer status has become facts cos of Bill Gates? Lolz. Y’all should keep deceiving yourselves,” he tweeted.

  • Attending parties in Nigeria paid me more than acting in Ghana – Yvonne Nelson

    Attending parties in Nigeria paid me more than acting in Ghana – Yvonne Nelson

    Trending Ghanaian movie star Yvonne Nelson has shared stunning details on some of her experiences in Nigeria.

    Nelson, in her much-talked about book, revealed attending events like birthday parties and others were sometimes more profitable to her than featuring in Ghanaian movies.

    The renowned actress claimed the ‘Giant of Africa’ had people who hosted parties and were willing to part with huge sums to pay specific personalities just to be in an attendance.

    Read Also: Why I cut ties from my mother – Yvonne Nelson

    According to her, the presence of these rented guests was presumably their way of enhancing their status or even show their class.

    “There were people who held parties and were prepared to pay you to attend just to enhance their status or show their class.

    “The array of celebrities that attended someone’s party showed who they were.

    “And being present at someone’s birthday or some other celebratory event sometimes paid me more than acting in a movie in Ghana,” she wrote. 

  • Actress alleges maid stole valuables

    Actress alleges maid stole valuables

    Popular actress Bidemi Kosoko has alleged her maid made away with her belongings in just five days of staying with her. 

    On her official Instagram page,  the movie star explained the girl had spent just five days in her house before stealing her belongings and those of her sister.

    She alleged she ran away from the house as early as 5am. 

    Read Also: Actress Osas Ighodaro greets daughter on birthday

    The actress was also very displeased at with her security guard who let the maid leave by that time.

    “Oloun ma je ka shi househelp gba oo.. this girl she spent just 5 days ooo. Wasted my money to do medical test for her and she stole my things, my sister’s things then ran away by 5am and the stupid security opened the gate for her. Please let be careful out there oo, all these helps ehnnnnn uhhhmmm,” she wrote..

  • Traditionalists call out Tope Alabi for using slang

    Traditionalists call out Tope Alabi for using slang

    Yoruba traditionalists have called out gospel singer Tope Alabi to identify with them.

    They were reacting to a viral video of Tope Alabi while ministering in church using their ‘word’.

    The award-winning singer used the word ‘Aboru Aboye’, which is a greeting language among traditional worshippers.

    Many social media users bashed her for using such words in a church while others queried her spirituality.

    Read Also: Tope Alabi releases new movie, album

    One Ccmoney said: “Why are people defending what they can’t? The greeting is limited to only the idol worshippers, most especially the Ogboni confraternity. Aboru Aboye; then the recipient would answer Aboye Bosise. If you’re still doubting this as a Yoruba person, please try to greet your parents by saying Aboru Aboye then come back to give me feedback

    Another Olaxie wrote: “She’s not supposed to use that word but if you think she is right then why are we not saying ase in church instead of Amen??”

  • BBNaija platform a poverty alleviation scheme for you, Deji slams Chi Chi

    BBNaija platform a poverty alleviation scheme for you, Deji slams Chi Chi

    BBNaija season 7 ‘fake’ housemate, Deji has ridiculed  his love interest in the Level Up House, Chichi.

    He taunted Chichi during the BBNaija season 7 Reunion show Day 3  on Wednesday. 

    Deji, who joined the housemates via a video call said:  “Try to do that, you will be the one that will be embarrassed. This platform is a poverty alleviation scheme for you”.

    He made the statement during a heated argument with Chichi after she exposed how he cajoled her into spending nights with him.

    Chichi said Deji constantly assured her that he genuinely liked her.

    Read Also: I came to BBNaija reunion to be a player, Amaka tells Diana

    She said: “In SA (South Africa), most of you would notice that I wasn’t really giving him (Deji) my time until he was complaining. I have screenshots, I have evidence. I have receipts. If you want hard copy, I will give you, if you want soft copy, it’s available.

    “He came to my room that night. He knows how to poke me. Shut up I’m not done. Don’t interrupt me please. I’m trying to keep my cool because if I start to expose you; you did so many nasty things that I don’t care about anymore.”

    Chichi replied, “At least I’m not having s3x with different old women to sustain my lifestyle.”
    Fans went after Deji and called him an evil person for treating a lady to the point where she thinks she actually do need to consult a therapist.

  • BBNaija Saga: Chi Chi, Deji in heated argument over supposed relationship

    BBNaija Saga: Chi Chi, Deji in heated argument over supposed relationship

    The ongoing Big brother ‘Level Up’ BBNaija reunion took a different turn yesterday as Chi Chi and Deji had a quarrelsome disagreement.

    On the third day of the  episode of the reunion Chi chi expressed how hurt and embarrassed she felt to have allowed someone like Deji mess and manipulate her mental state.

    The then supposed lovers had fans rooting for them to become an ideal couple but after the internal saga, Chi Chi dissociated self from the ‘Dechi’ ship and advised Deji to follow suit.

    Deji, who wasn’t present, joined via a video enabling app to share his own side of the story. 

    He stated how he started feeling something for her along the line but didn’t want to be committed more reason he stayed away during their South Africa trip sponsored by the organisers of the show.

    Read Also: I came to BBNaija reunion to be a player, Amaka tells Diana

    Reacting to this, Chichi recounted how Deji assured and told her to stop overthinking things because he loves her after along while, Chichi realized he was only gaslighting and making her feel she needs to see a therapist. 

    Amidst the whole drama, Doyin also shared how much of a good looking man Deji is and that was what attracted her to him from the initial stage.

  • N/Delta stakeholders hail Ogbuku’s retainment

    N/Delta stakeholders hail Ogbuku’s retainment

    A cross section of women and youth poured out in their numbers to welcome the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Ogbuku.

    As soon as the MD/CEO arrived at the commission’s premises, the building was thrown into temporary cacophony as more than three hundred staff members thronged out to welcome him.

    Many senior staff members were visibly delighted to see their boss return to resume work. They offered prayers of thanksgiving for President Bola Tinubu for allowing Dr. Ogbuku to provide what they described as ”positive leadership.”

    One of the senior staff members, Onyinye, spoke passionately about how the NDDC has been positively transformed in the last six months under the current Managing Director.

    She said: “You can see that everyone is excited about the fact that our MD was retained. He is a good man who has improved the welfare of workers in this commission.

    ”He runs an inclusive administration that is fair to all. He is humble, calm, and calculated in his vision to transform our region.

    ”We are grateful to President Tinubu because one of the biggest problems of this commission is the frequent change in leadership.

    ”If this MD is allowed some more time, he can consolidate on the foundation of the reforms he wants to carry out.”

    Recall President Tinubu recently authorised the dissolution of the boards of parastatals and government agencies while retaining chief executives to report to him directly through the Permanent Secretaries of respective ministries.

  • Why I cut ties from my mother – Yvonne Nelson

    Why I cut ties from my mother – Yvonne Nelson

    Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson has explained why she keeps a distance from her biological mother, Margareth Glover-Addy.

    The thespian, who has recently been in the news for opening up and digging out some alleged hidden secrets in her newly released book: “I am not Yvonne Nelson,” said she cut ties with her mother after two failed DNA tests.

    Read Also: Tonto Dikeh reacts to alleged with Iyanya by Yvonne Nelson

    One of the major revelations in the book revolves around Nelson’s uncertainty regarding her biological father’s identity.

    She said her mother deliberately kept her father’s identity a secret, leaving her in the dark and forcing her to question her own lineage and her true root.

    The actress revealed that the mother gave her two names, Nelson and Ala Adjetey but after subsequent DNA tests, none turned out to be her father.

  • Hagital consulting set for intensive six-month cybersecurity training online

    Hagital consulting set for intensive six-month cybersecurity training online

    Digital threats are ever-increasing in our highly connected world. To arm individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to combat these challenges, Hagital Consulting has announced an intensive six-month cybersecurity training programme from Monday, July 3.

    Hagital’s initiative represents a significant stride toward fostering an environment of digital safety and awareness.

    The online training is aimed at enhancing individuals’ ability to protect computer systems, networks, and digital information from unauthorised access, damage, theft, or other cyber threats. Cybersecurity is essentially about implementing measures that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information in cyberspace.

    A spokesperson from Hagital Consulting said: “Our classes are ideal for the working class as they take place in the evening at 7 PM, three times a week – Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Each session runs for two and a half hours and all sessions will be recorded for future reference.”

    Considering the varying skills and interests of individuals, the course offers an understanding of both technical and non-technical paths in cybersecurity. This comprehensive approach ensures a broad spectrum of job opportunities are available to students after the training.

    Read Also: Cybersecurity experts task govt on secured cyber systems 

    After completion of the training, students can enter various roles, including Incident Responder, Threat Intelligence Hunter, Junior Penetration Tester, Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Cybersecurity Engineer, Security Auditor, and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analyst.

    “The goal of our training isn’t just to impart knowledge; we aim to create industry-ready professionals,” said one of the tutors who boasts a 17-year experience in the cybersecurity field. “Hence, we have incorporated employability readiness training, which includes interview preparation, CV revamp, LinkedIn optimisation, and Upwork mastery into our curriculum.”

    The team of tutors at Hagital Consulting bring extensive experience to the table, with individual experiences spanning seven, five, and seventeen years in the cybersecurity field. With their deep knowledge and practical know-how, they are set to equip their students with the skills required to navigate and combat the evolving landscape of digital threats.

    This training represents a significant opportunity for individuals looking to break into the field of cybersecurity or enhance their existing knowledge and skills. The blend of technical and non-technical cybersecurity paths, coupled with the addition of employability readiness training, makes this programme a comprehensive approach to tackling the cybersecurity challenges of today and the future.

  • Tweep thanks Yvonne Nelson for releasing Iyanya from curse

    Tweep thanks Yvonne Nelson for releasing Iyanya from curse

    A Twitter user has expressed gratitude to popular Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson for setting her ex-boyfriend free spiritually.

    The man accused Nelson of having placed a curse on singer Iyanya over alleged infidelity, referring to her as a ‘mami water’ (mermaid).

    The actress has been trending for some days following the release of her memoir titled, ‘I am not Yvonne Nelson’ where she shared some personal information about her life including the fact that she once dated Iyanya who allegedly cheated on her with her former colleague, Tonto Dikeh.

    Though Dikeh and Iyanya were yet to issue a direct statement about Nelson’s allegation, one blogger, however, had in their stead claimed the duo never dated but were merely friends.

    Read Also: Tonto Dikeh reacts to alleged with Iyanya by Yvonne Nelson

    Prior to this time, discourse on Iyana’s career supposedly taking a nosedive had been flying on several social media platform

    As such, with the emergence of Nelson’s memoir and an old video where she granted an interview about her relationship with the Kukere master emphasising how much of a cheat he was, this tweep concluded she cursed the musician because of ‘phallus’ but thanked her for finally releasing him from the bondage.

    He wrote: “Yes you’re not,” he wrote in agreement with the title of Nelson’s memoir, ‘I’m not Yvonne Nelson’.

    He continued: “You’re a Mami water that cursed @Iyanya because of prick! Things really fell apart for him. Thank you for releasing him.”

    But Iyanya, sharing a different view with the Twitter user remarked; “Them no born am well to fit curse me.”