Author: The Nation

  • ‘Okrika-selling’ Sylvester Madu kind of man I’ll happily marry – Didi Ekanem

    ‘Okrika-selling’ Sylvester Madu kind of man I’ll happily marry – Didi Ekanem

    Actress Didi Ekanem has stated she’d gladly settle down with someone like her senior colleague, Sylvester Madu whose video went viral after he was spotted and captured on camera by a fan selling ‘okrika’ (thrift clothes) at the market in Enugu.

    The clip, which surfaced on the internet a few days ago, garnered reactions from social media users. 

    While some simply expressed concerns over the actor’s financial state seeing he’s been off the movie scenes for a long while others simply praised him for rather embracing legit hustle than going into crime.

    In response to his critics, Sylvester explained due to his flexible schedule, he personally decided to sell some items that he had brought in from abroad.

    He claimed although he usually has others manage the sales, he chose to join them since he had enough spare time.

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    Madu also chastised individuals criticising his work, arguing social media would rather celebrate mediocrity and fraudsters than people striving to earn a source of living legitimately.

    Speaking in a video as he addressed people castigating him for selling clothes in the open market, he said: “Just hanging out on my own mehn! Doing my business! Some people are running their mouth. Una think say I be fake person, I no be fake person. I dey live my life legit.

    “I get things wey I bring from Yankee. So I decided to sell off the whole stuffs, so the remaining ones because I ain’t doing nothing, I gat boys I’m working with. So, we decided to enter market go sell am ourselves. So, anyhow wey anybody wan talk, na him business be that.

    “I’m just making my cool money. Dey there dey wipe your mouth, dey talk rubbish; wetin you no know.

    “I don’t blame you guys, una like dey celebrate fake people. Una dey like to celebrate 419, those wey be thief. Na those ones una like to dey hail. Dem go dey show Rolls Royce, show bigmanship. Money wey dem no get, money wey dem don thief.

    “People wey dey do legit business, una go dey zuzu dey talk anyhow. We need the cash mehn! We need all the cash.”

    He moved the camera away from him a little bit and a voice in the background retorted; “We’re running this business.”

    Bringing the camera closer to his face, Madu warned further hushed critics, ordering them to shut their mouths.

    He added: “You see it now, so just shut your mouth! It’s no secret, it’s money making opportunity. So, shut your mouth!”

    After a blog shared the video of Madu’s address to trolls, Ekanem under the comment section of the post hailed the actor for engaging in a legal business.

    She stated that she’d happily be married to a man like him and assist him run his business.

    According to Didi, she would choose a man like Madu because she would feel safe and tranquil always knowing her spouse wasn’t engaged in fraud or other illegal ventures.

    “I have so much respect for you sir.. This is the type of man I can literally marry in a heartbeat and join him to hustle knowing that I will sleep well at night,” she wrote.

  • Bournemouth name Iraola as boss after sacking O’Neil

    Bournemouth name Iraola as boss after sacking O’Neil

    Bournemouth have announced Andoni Iraola as their new head coach, replacing Gary O’Neil who was sacked earlier on Monday.

    Spaniard Iraola, 40, has signed a two-year deal with the Cherries following the expiry of his contract at La Liga side Rayo Vallecano.

    O’Neil was sacked seven months after he was made the club’s permanent boss and helped them to Premier League safety.

    “We’re so excited to welcome Andoni to the club,” said chairman Bill Foley.

    Iraola spent three years at Rayo Vallecano, guiding them to 11th in the Spanish top flight last season.

    Read Also: Bournemouth sack manager Gary O’Neil

    In his first season in charge, he earned promotion with the Madrid club from Segunda Division, before guiding them to the Copa Del Rey semi-finals in the 2021-22 campaign.

    Foley added: “With his contract in Spain coming to an end this summer we wanted to act quickly.

    “He was highly sought after by other clubs across the continent, and his style of play has been an important factor in making this decision. His achievements in Spain have certainly been very impressive and we’re confident that he is the right man to lead our next chapter.”

    Iraola started his managerial career in 2018 in Cyprus with AEK Larnaca, before returning to Spain the following year to manager Mirandes for one season.

    As a player, former right-back Iraola made more than 500 appearances for Athletic Bilbao and won seven international caps for Spain. He also played for New York City in in Major League Soccer.

    Iraola will join up with the Bournemouth squad at the start of pre-season in July.

    Foley, also Bournemouth’s owner, added: “We have identified a number of targets in the transfer market, which along with our January additions will supplement our strong playing squad to give Andoni the best chance to consolidate our Premier League status and keep progressing.”

  • Kano State Assembly adopts motion to end gang violence, thuggery, crime

    Kano State Assembly adopts motion to end gang violence, thuggery, crime

    Kano State House of Assembly adopted a motion on Monday to end gang violence, thuggery and criminal activities in the state.

    This was sequel to a motion of urgent public importance, moved by the Majority Leader, Alhaji Lawan Hussaini (NNPP-Dala).

    He noted that miscreants regularly engaged in thuggery, phone snatching, drug abuse and other social vices capable of disturbing the peace of Kano metropolis.

    Contributing to debate on the motion, the Deputy Speaker, Alhaji Muhammad Butu-Butu, (NNPP-Rimingado/Tofa), said if care was not taken, insecurity would escalate in the metropolis as criminal gangs terrorised and harmed residents.

    Read Also: Armed policemen take over Kano State Assembly Complex

    In his contribution, Alhaji Aminu Sa’adu (NNPP-Ungogo) said there was the need for security agencies and other stakeholders to review the situation and recommend solutions.

    Another member, Mr Murtala Kore (APC-Dambatta) urged the state government to call on the Commissioner of Police in the state to take urgent steps to arrest the situation.

    The House also urged the state government to do everything possible to fish out culprits and bring them to justice to end criminal activities in Kano metropolis. (NAN)

  • VIDEO: Portable wins award, dubs himself New Born Fela

    VIDEO: Portable wins award, dubs himself New Born Fela

    Portable wins award, dubs himself New Born Fela

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  • Actor Aremu Afolayan cries over love life

    Actor Aremu Afolayan cries over love life

    Actor Aremu Olumide Afolayan has cried out over his love life. 

    The movie star shared a video of a man taking care of his ailing wife, accompanied by a message about his desire to reciprocate such.

    Read Also: My brothers attended my wedding, says Aremu Afolayan

    Aremu said he wishes to do the same for his wife but the women he has been meeting are not like her.

    “I really wish to do this, but Awon Idan that I meet are not like whatever the wife is like to this man chai,” he said.

  • Actress Yetunde Barnabas celebrates hubby on wedding anniversary

    Actress Yetunde Barnabas celebrates hubby on wedding anniversary

    Actress Yetunde Barnabas has penned a heartfelt message to her husband, Olayinka Peter, to celebrate their second wedding anniversary.

    The mother of one shared photos of their wedding with heartwarming gratitude to her husband.

    Read Also: Yetunde Barnabas, Peter Olayinka expecting first child

    Yetunde Barnabas revealed how she prayed and God answered by gifting her an amazing, godly and caring man, claiming God has shown their union to be a match made in heaven.

    She also eulogised her husband and prayed that the blessings of God will continue to keep them safe and protect them from internal and external enemies.

    “Happy 2nd Wedding Anniversary to Us THANK YOU JESUS our testimony is here 🙏🏻 #YOursforever2021 #YOursforevertillforever

    @olayinka_peter You are the best ADE ORI Ever Second anniversary, and GOD already blessed us with @gemma_olayinka.

    “I asked and Prayed, and GOD listened and Answered my prayers my giving you to me, you have been nothing short of Amazing, A Godly Man, Caring man, a Loving and sweet Man. God has shown this Union to be a match made in heaven because what ???????? I can never imagine spending my Life with Another. If I’m to choose again I will still Choose you countless times.

    “You are passionate and considerate in all you do. We both hate to see each other unhappy; common Couple goals plssssss.

    “Wooo BABA BE TEMI NIKAN we are stuck together for life. Ti gbin ba fa ti ka ran e ate le. May GOD continue to bless and keep us safe. Also protect us from both external and internal enemies Amen.

    I LOVE YOU BABY,” she said.

  • VIDEO: Bill Gates, Dangote arrive for meeting with Tinubu

    VIDEO: Bill Gates, Dangote arrive for meeting with Tinubu

    Bill Gates, Dangote arrive for meeting with Tinubu

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  • Angel writes late boyfriend touching tribute

    Angel writes late boyfriend touching tribute

    Big Brother Naija season 6 house mate Angel Agnes Smith has written a heartfelt tribute to her late boyfriend. 

    She took to her Instagram page to pen a tribute to her boyfriend who died four yrs ago, expressing how it still hurts her and she is still hoping to see him again. 

    She said: “My love, I loved you more than I loved death, I spent years and years dreaming of the day it would wrap me in its arms until I met you. People talk all the time about loving someone enough to die for them, for me it was the complete opposite, dying for was easy, loving on the other hand was something I dreaded. 

    “Before I met you, I would spend long hours staring at the ceiling dreading my existence and the one hot afternoon in front of rhapsodies, I met you, you had captured the sun in your eyes, I wonder if you knew just how luminous you were, you were glorious so much so that I was scared of you, you were, maybe it was you who took away all of those heavy feelings and gave me light because I went home that day and looked up at my ceiling, the sun was there.

    Read Also: I hate when a man knows his worth- BBNaija’s Angel 

    “I loved you so much that I wanted to live for you, I sucked at it but you made me want to try, I lived simply for the moment when I would wake up from sleep, roll over to the right and you’d be there with the brightest smile, it was so bright you know, even when you left it lingered or maybe it was because i memorised the details, I too wanted to capture the sun in my eyes.

    ” You know the day you died, I went to Eko Atlantic, it wasn’t as beautiful as it is now and I started running, it was 3pm, I ran so fast hoping that you would be at the other side waiting for me to fall into your arms just like when we first met, I ran as though I could hack the matrix and catch you before you left without a proper good bye, it was 6:30pm in Eko Atlantic when the sun slowly started to disappear, I stood still holding my breath, that would be the last time I would see you, I didn’t want yo forget just how beautiful you were. 

    “I still chase the sun sometimes you know, I tell myself that one day. I’ll catch it, I’ll catch you and every time the sun rises, I catch a glimpse of you, I still live just to see it everyday. 

    “I know that somewhere beyond my imagination, the sun is still in your eyes, for now my baby, sleep, I will see you in another life time.”

  • Actress Bimbo Ademoye launches new comedy skit, thanks fans

    Actress Bimbo Ademoye launches new comedy skit, thanks fans

    Actress Bimbo Ademoye aka ‘iya barakat’ has expressed deep appreciation and unwavering love to fans as she celebrated her latest achievement.

    A few days ago, Bimbo Ademoye launched a new skit series tagged ‘Sibe’. 

    The series garnered over 300 thousand views on the first day of its launch on the YouTube platform.

    The actress, who is delighted over the feat, acknowledged the backing of her fans as the source of her success.

    Read Also: Bimbo Ademoye reveals dad’s role in escaping ghetto life

    Bimbo Ademoye appreciated her cyber family, who kept cheering her on, stating she does everything for their entertainment and happiness.

    Sharing a beautiful picture of herself online.

     Bimbo wrote: “I GET BACKING !!.300k views in 1 day. Because God is the ultimate. Because my cyber family doesn’t play about me !!. 1 million truckloads of love and encouragement. I don’t love my cyber family o. 

    “I’m obsessed with you guys. I repeat, my cyber family no dey carry my matter play !. Eniyan laso mi. Why I no go do shakara.. Y’all make it worth it!. This girl is forever grateful. Someone asked if don’t get tired. Creating content back to back.

    ” I said if I don’t, how will I entertain my cyber family? I do it all for you. And I don’t regret it. I adore you all. Thank you so much .”

  • Rema’s ‘Calm down’ makes history as most played on US radio

    Rema’s ‘Calm down’ makes history as most played on US radio

    Rema’s ‘Calm Down’  has become the biggest Afrobeats export internationally.

    After recording an incredible feat with a NO. 3 peak position on the Billboard Hot 100, Rema has continued his fine run with ‘Calm Down’ becoming the most played song on US radio.

    The record hit reached the top of the Billboard Radio Chart after it garnered 97.68 million impressions in the United States, which was sufficient for it to pip Miley Cyrus’s chart-topping hit ‘Flowers’ to the top of the chart.

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    The hit maker’s ‘Calm Down’ with Selena Gomez had earlier made history after it became the first African song to reach the top of the US Pop radio.

    It’s also the highest charting Nigerian song on the Billboard Hot 100 and the second African song just behind South Africa’s Hugh Masekala’s 1968 record ‘Grazing In The Grass’ which reached NO. 1 on the chart.

    ‘Calm Down’ is projected to compete for the NO. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 next week as it continues its unprecedented rise.