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  • Actor Nnabuike slams Nigerian husbands over hypocrisy

    Actor Nnabuike slams Nigerian husbands over hypocrisy

    Actor Sam Nnabuike has addressed Nigerian married men who he described as ‘wonderful creatures’.

    Nnabuike, in an insta story post, decried the hypocrisy which he suggested existed among most married men in this clime.

    In his post, the ‘content provider’ argued many married men display double-standard in their reaction to vulgar posts made by single ladies.

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    He claimed they waste no time in bashing these ladies for such posts in the comment section but immediately afterward, they head to their DMs to shower praises on them wishing their wives ‘backside’ was like that.

    The movie star wrote: “Nigerian married men are wonderful creatures. This minute they are in the comment section insulting and casting aspersion on ladies who post s3xually provocative videos of themselves on social media but the next minute, they are in the same girl’s DM, telling her ‘wish my wife’s yansh is like your own’.”

  • Alia inaugurates 10th Benue Assembly, pledges no interference

    Alia inaugurates 10th Benue Assembly, pledges no interference

     The Governor of Benue, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, on Monday, inaugurated the 10th Benue House of Assembly.

    The governor charged the legislators to collaborate with the executive arm of government in order to deliver the much-expected dividends of democracy to the Benue people.

    Alia, however, assured the lawmakers of his administration’s support at all times and solicited constructive engagements and support from the legislature and judicial arms of governments to enable them actualise the set goals.

    He urged the new legislators to be exemplary in their conduct, stressing that the Benue society had placed so many expectations on them, hence the need to deliver on their mandate.

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     According to the governor, the legislature not only gives the people a voice in affairs of government but provides the bedrock for the rule of law, equity, and justice to reign in the polity.

    “Due to the big role the legislature plays side by side with the judiciary and the executive arm of government, we are fully prepared to respect the sanctity of the doctrine of the separation of powers under democracy.”

    Alia, who pledged not to interfere with the internal affairs of the legislature, especially in the election of its leaders, said he was prepared to meaningfully work with those who they choose to lead the house.

    He, however, advised them to choose among themselves those that they would always be proud of their leadership qualities.

     “We will support the house with the training and retraining of staff and members of the house”.

    Alia told them they were elected as agents of hope and change, and should have that at the back of their minds in the course of legislative business, oversight functions, and all their actions.

    The Clerk of the House, Mr Bernard Nule, congratulated both the new and returning members on their victories and welcomed them to the house for serious legislative business.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Benue 10th assembly consists of 32 members.

    NAN also reports that at the time of filing this report, the house was setting modalities for the election of leaders and key principal officers.

    (NAN)

  • Mercy Eke: You’ll die single if…

    Mercy Eke: You’ll die single if…

    Winner of BBNaija season 4, Mercy Eke aka Lambo has spoken on why some singles may die single.

    Lambo via a Snapchat post decided to ‘drop update’ for singles whose desire isn’t to ‘die’ that way.

    In the past days, there have been reports of boyfriends being hijacked by side-chicks.

    Reports of men breaking up with their main girlfriends or partners to get serious with their side-chicks have made the rounds.

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    Perhaps endorsing the trend, Eke submitted individuals; precisely the singles that are chicken-hearted about ruining other’s relationships will end up alone.  

    “You’ll die single if you’re afraid to destroy other people’s relationships.

    “I don drop update,” the 29-year-old actress said. 

  • Gospel singer Elvis E shines on Amazing Grace TV show in Netherlands

    Gospel singer Elvis E shines on Amazing Grace TV show in Netherlands

    Nigerian-born gospel singer Elvis E, who is one of the brains behind Amazing Grace TV shows aired in the Netherlands, has proven his mettle at the Festival as a prolific and versatile music artist with an uncommon stage craft.

    Speaking after his memorable performance, Elvis E, who is also the music director of the programme, said: “The gospel genre gives you freedom. I want to be able to try that without fear or limitation. Through gospel I learned that you can fall and get up again. This allowed me to get the most out of my talents and give people the opportunity to get acquainted with the gospel.”

    Working with different voices is Elvis’ specialty. In doing so, he does not take any chances. When Elvis was introduced to the makers of Amazing Grace, he said things went quickly.

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    “I was there from the first brainstorming session and have been involved in every step since. Preparations for the program started more than a year ago.”

    In ‘Amazing Grace’ candidates, Desray, Edwin, Elske, Lucas, Charly, Carolina, Lisa and Dries are assisted by a fantastic gospel choir. This choir consists of talented singers from Elvis’ network.

     “They are people with whom I regularly work. A choir that I put together especially for the program. I selected the best voices, brought them together and then coached them.

    “Amazing Grace was my top priority for a year. I really enjoyed working on it,” he added.

    The fact that the result of his work can now be seen in a great program on NPO 1 makes Elvis proud.

    “I enjoy that the episodes are now on TV. I am glad that it has come to this and that the programme makes many people in the country and the world happy. I see that it really adds something to our society,” he said. 

  • UNICAL VC vows to sustain fight against Gender Based Violence

    UNICAL VC vows to sustain fight against Gender Based Violence

    The Vice Chancellor of University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, has reiterated her administration’ determination to sustain the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the institution. Obi said this when officials of the International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) paid her an advocacy visit in Calabar on Monday.

    She disclosed that the institution had been at the forefront of the fight against GBV and would leave nothing to chance in its avowed determination to stamp out the menace.

    She added that “as an institution, we have been very keen in ending GBV and it is for this reason that I am pledging to sustain the fight against the menace.

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    “This institution will always embrace any form of partnership geared toward tackling GBV issues, as my administration is committed to partnering with ISMPH.

    “The need to tackle GBV in UNICAL culminated in the establishment of Centre for Gender Development, which has been up and running since inception.”

    In her remarks, Moji Makanjuola, the Executive Director of ISMPH, described the advocacy visit as a “defining moment” for the society in the fight against GBV.

    Makanjuola stressed the need to institutionalise violence against women for better prevention, response, protocols and programmes,.

    She said ISMPH, in conjunction with the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), developed a manual on eliminating Sexual and Gender-based Violence and Harmful practices.

    According to her, the manual has been accepted and effectively operational in pilot tertiary institutions as a resource to beef up the existing policies and response framework on sexual and GBV.

    The executive director said that the project was aimed at conducting training and engagements for staff within the university which require in-depth discourse of novel strategies to combat violence against women and girls.

    She added that “if violence against women and girls must be eliminated, education, sensitisation and development of rules and guidelines at the school level are imperative.

    “The overreaching goal of the project is to work with three universities, including UNICAL, to mainstream and promote women and girls’ Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.

    “ISMPH will work closely with the university’s management and unions to organise campus rallies to create awareness of the institutionalisation of GBV prevention and response protocols.”

    (NAN)

  • Don Jazzy my mentor, says Davido

    Don Jazzy my mentor, says Davido

    Singer Davido has said music executive Don Jazzy was his mentor. 

    In an interview with a YouTuber Tayo Aina, he talked about the early stage of his career, growth and first encounter with Don Jazzy. 

    Davido said his first meeting with Don Jazzy was an extraordinary experience. 

    He as his mentor, it took him a lot of guts to stand in Davido’s presence during their first meeting.

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    Davido said: “Don Jazzy was my mentor. I remember the first time I saw him, it felt like I was looking at Jesus. It was truly amazing.”

    In response to this, Don Jazzy acknowledged not letting the singer down particularly l as his mentee. 

    He said: “And that’s how life is @davido Now I look at all you have achieved and I am super proud of you. Even with all that success and wealth I look at your work ethic and I am highly motivated. I am glad that as a mentor I haven’t let you down too. We thank GOD. More blessings bro. 

    Davido replied: “Baba mi ❤️❤️”

  • Prince Harry abandons court case for daughter’s birthday

    Prince Harry abandons court case for daughter’s birthday

    David Sherborne, representing the duke and the other claimants on Monday said Prince Harry cannot appear in court as he had flown to attend his second daughter’s birthday.

    Sherborne said the prince will arrive at the High Court in London on Tuesday to give evidence in his case against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) over alleged unlawful information gathering at its titles.

    Prince Harry was expected to arrive at court on Monday but his lawyers told the court he will not appear until Tuesday, when he is due to face cross-examination from MGN’s barrister.

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    As the hearing began on Monday, Sherborne, said that Harry had flown to the UK from Los Angeles in the U.S. last night, as he was celebrating his daughter Lilibet’s second birthday on Sunday.

    Justice Fancourt, the judge hearing the case, said he was “a little surprised” to hear the duke would not be attending court on Monday.

    The judge said he gave a direction earlier in the trial that witnesses should be available the day before their evidence was due to be heard in case the legal teams’ opening speeches ran short.

    Andrew Green KC, for MGN, said he wished to have at least a day and a half to cross examine the duke and was “deeply troubled” he would not be attending before Tuesday, which may lead to “wasted time” on Monday afternoon.

    (dpa/NAN)

  • I met my wife as a virgin, Isreal DMW claims

    I met my wife as a virgin, Isreal DMW claims

    Davido’s personal logistics manager, Israel Afeare, popularly known as Isreal DMW, has claimed his wife Sheila Courage was a virgin when they married.

    Isreal stated this in an Instagram post while responding to critics who were trolling him over his wife’s age.

    Isreal sparked reactions after stating Sheila was 22 while celebrating her birthday on Sunday.

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    Critics trolled him for lying about his wife’s age, claiming that she looked older than 22.

    Responding to their criticism, Isreal explained on his Instagram story that he met her as a virgin and married her at the age of 21.

    He wrote: “My dearest wife, meeting you as a full virgin at 21 makes me the happiest man forever. It is never common in Benin and Nigeria, never at all. Thanks so much.”

  • ‘I’m considering other roles after playing ‘Mummy Wa’ for four years’

    ‘I’m considering other roles after playing ‘Mummy Wa’ for four years’

    Popular content creator Kemi Ikuseedun better known as Mummy Wa in her colleague Mr Macaroni’s skit has announced plans to give up the role someday.

    The busty actress, who plays the wife of Mr Macaroni (Daddy Wa) in his popular skit, said she is racking her brain about new possibilities.

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    Also known as Mama Kemz, she noted in an interview with Saturday Beats that having played the role for four years, she’s more than ever faced with the reality she’d someday quit portraying the character.

    “After four years of playing this role, I always have this feeling that one day I might not be ‘Mummy wa’ anymore. So, I’m constantly brainstorming about other things I can do,” she said.

  • Adeniyi Johnson, wife dedicate twins, share testimony

    Adeniyi Johnson, wife dedicate twins, share testimony

    Actor Adeniyi Johnson and his wife Seyi Edun dedicated their twins in the church at the weekend.

    The couple, who welcomed a set of twins in February 2023 after seven years of marriage, officially took their babies to church for the first time.

    A video from the dedication ceremony captured the couple recounting the challenges they faced before the arrival of the children.

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    The couple shared how they were subjected to name-calling and suggestions to seek help from herbalists, but they remained steadfast in their faith, believing in God for His miracles.

    The father wrote: “We were called names; several people even suggested we see an herbalist. But we stood firm and believed in God for His wonders.”