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  • Phyna appointed youth ambassador

    Phyna appointed youth ambassador

    BBNaija Season 7 winner Phyna has been appointed Mid East (Edo/Delta) Youth Ambassador by Governor Godwin Obaseki.

    She announced this on Wednesday via her insta story, noting the appointment was announced by the Governor through Commissioner of Youth and Sports.

    The gratitude-filled reality TV star, returning all glory to God wrote: “Through the commissioner of youth and sport, the governor of Edo State announced me as incoming Mid East(Edo/Delta) youth ambassador, Gloryyyyy.”

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    This comes barely few hours after the Hype priestess was given 10 plots of land among other gifts by the Esama of Benin, Chief Sir Dr Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion upon her visit to his palace.

    The Esama also named her as ‘Olokunameh’ meaning ‘the goddess of wealth’ and offered prayers for her with her colleagues who accompanied her on the visit to the palace.

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  • I’ve divine instruction to pay Cuppy’s bride price – Maduagwu

    I’ve divine instruction to pay Cuppy’s bride price – Maduagwu

    Actor Uche Maduagwu has written an open letter to popular disc jockey, Cuppy ahead of her 30th birthday.

    Addressing DJ Cuppy, Maduagwu told her he has a divine instruction to pay her bride price immediately after her birthday.

    He referred to himself as Cuppy’s ‘divine birthday gift from God Almighty.

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    The actor went on to state why he’d make a ‘good’ spouse for the ‘Gelato’ crooner saying, ‘he understands her awesome uniqueness like no one else does’.

    He wrote: “Dear Cuppy, I am your 30th Divine Birthday gift from God Almighty.

    “Jesus want me to pay your Bride price immediately after your birthday.

    “Nobody understands your awesome uniqueness like I do.

    “Your flawless smile and priceless intelligence is a mystery unveiled to your future husband, me.”

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  • UNIZIK VC inaugurates renovated faculty offices

    UNIZIK VC inaugurates renovated faculty offices

    Vice-chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State Prof. Charles Esimone has inaugurated five new ultra-modern offices for the Department of Estate Management, Faculty of Environmental Sciences of the institution.

    The remodeled offices, attracted by Dr. Joseph Onyejiaka of the Department of Estate Management through the CEOs of Arnold & Associates, Mr. Arnold Ekweoba and Sure Homes & Land, Mr. Osorachukwu Ani, were aimed at solving office space challenge in the department.

    Speaking during the inauguration of the facilities, Esimone appreciated the benefactors for their magnanimity, describing them as worthy ambassadors of the university.

    He commended Onyejiaka for attracting the project, stressing that time had come for the university Alumni to increase its contribution to the development of the university.

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    Esimone said his approval of take-off of three new programmes, namely Water Resources, Urban and Rural Planning and Maritime Institute, all under the faculty, promising more support to the faculty, including building and furnishing more offices to make them conducive. 

    Responding, Faculty Dean, Prof. Ifeanyi Enete commended the Vice Chancellor for approving the new programmes, which he said, were awaiting accreditation, just as he eulogised the benefactors, urging them not to rest on their oars.

    Head of the Department of Estate Management, Dr. Celestine Ugonabo praised the VC for approving the remodeling of the structures aimed at providing enabling environment to increase staff productivity.

    One of the benefactors, Ekweoba, said the gesture was informed by his desire to solve the office space challenge facing lecturers in the department, and the university at large.

    He said that over 20 students had benefitted from his periodic scholarship scheme which had enabled many of them to graduate seamlessly.

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  • Fans, well-wishers fete Jane Mena over expected first child

    Fans, well-wishers fete Jane Mena over expected first child

    Social media users have showered congratulatory messages and prayers on dancer Jane Mena, who is expecting her first child.

    Born Usiwo Orezinena Jane, the twerk queen on Tuesday announced via her Instagram page that she’s expecting her first child with her hubby, Andre Plies.

    She shared a video with her hubby displaying her big baby bump while adorning a transparent white dress.

    In the video, the couple danced ecstatically with the husband playing romantically with his wife’s bulky stomach.

    The heavily pregnant dancer captioned the video caption: “I met MY HUSBAND the YEAR 2010 and all I can say is I did this FOR and WITH the right man and that’s ON GOD.”

    Reacting, celebrities, friends, fans and followers gushed over the couple as they congratulated Mena while also saying a prayer for her.

    Toyin Abrahman said: “Yesssss! Congratulations darling.”

    Korra Obidi wrote: “Thank you lord.”

    Amaka Kanu stated: “And then 2 became 3. If I don’t follow @janexplies wetin I gain?”

    Destiny Etiko said: “Congratulations my swt.”

    Nina wrote: “Congratulations my love.”

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    diaryofakitchenlover stated: “My 4th comment. I am too happy. I am screamingggggggg. God did!!!! Congratulations Jane.”

    triciazino said: “You are going to be A GREAT MUM!!!!!!!! Just as you have treated me with the deepest LOVE…. your child will know so MUCH LOVEEE…….. AND THATS ON PERIOD!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! E choke me!!”

    sandyiphy wrote: “And I was plies Neigbour then and I witnessed the beginning of this wonderful journey big congratulations to you both @janemena x @janexplies.”

    thefreshcookielab stated: “Congratulations Jane. Your child is so lucky to have you as a mother.”

    ifunanyaigwe.kmj said: “Omgggggggg I feel so fulfilled thank you Jesus and congratulations to us my darling.”

    tzshop__ wrote: “Congratulations my Queen’ I’m beyond excited.”

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  • Trish O Couture bags special recognition award

    Trish O Couture bags special recognition award

    Fashion entrepreneur Trish O Couture has been conferred with a special recognition award at the recent Green October event by La Mode Magazine

    The celebrated fashion powerhouse got the award for her contribution to the growth of luxury women wears in the fashion industry.

    Trish O thanked the organisers for counting her worthy of the award while noting that hard work, prayers and consistency brought her this far.

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    “I say a big thank you to the organizers of this event and for giving me this award. It is a big one and I must say that it has been God.

    “Being recognised for what you enjoy doing is a great achievement. It has been consistency and lot of hard work, I find ways to reinvent myself and my business and I am glad some people actually saw it,” she said.

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  • Asking others for things you won’t ask your family evil – I Go Save

    Asking others for things you won’t ask your family evil – I Go Save

    Popular comedian, Otaghware Otas Onodjayeke aka I Go Save has offered an opinion of what he considers evil.

    According to him, requesting from people things one would never ask their parents or family members is simply evil.

    I Go Save though didn’t condemn the act of ‘asking’ but stressed an individual should only seek from others what they can comfortably ask of their family.

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    The 43-year-old comic act, however, expressly condemned possessing the feeling of ‘entitlement’ to anyone’s hard-earned resources.

    “Asking people for help is totally fine but asking people for things you wouldn’t ask your parents or family members is EVIL.

    “If you can’t ask your family members then don’t be entitled to anyone’s sweat,” he said.

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  • Bayelsa extends schools’ resumption over floods

    Bayelsa extends schools’ resumption over floods

    The Bayelsa State Government has fixed November 21 as the resumption date for public, private secondary and primary schools after a six-week flood-induced holiday.

    Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah said the extension was due to the slow pace with which the floodwaters are receding in some parts of the State.

    Emelah, in a statement, said: “Government wishes to charge operators of the private sector to maintain the government approved calendar.

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    “Government also charges all stakeholders in the education sector to remain vigilant and ensure strict adherence to all school safety regulations in the face of the receding flood.

    “Government therefore wishes to empathise with all Bayelsans who have been affected in one way or the other by this unfortunate natural disaster.”

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  • Charly Boy worse than Bobrisky – Okowa’s aide

    Charly Boy worse than Bobrisky – Okowa’s aide

    The Special Assistant on Media to Delta Governor, Success Ovie Ossai, has condemned Charly Boy‘s remark on the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) vice presidential candidate Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

    On Monday, the maverick showbizman made a mock post of Okowa where he snipped a photos of the governor smiling baring his dentition, side-by-side with that of a horse whose mouth was wide open displaying its teeth.

    Captioning the post, Area Fada threatened to sue Arise TV for not putting out a notice of warning before exposing Okowa’s photo, which he described as ‘horrific close up shot’ along with other jabs.

    He said: “Oh Goosh why naah. Am suing Arise Tv for not warning us before exposing the horrific close up shot of Governor Okowa.

    “Why, why? Why? Have I not suffered enough as a frustrated Nigerian?”

    “Since last night after watching the debate I have known no sleep. With all the insecurities in dis country, now I have to contend with someone pursuing me in my dream. What if I get rabies?”

    Reacting, Ossai compared Charly Boy to Bobrisky, adding he was worse than the crossdresser.

    He said, the veteran’s post on his principal depicted an attribute of his deviant character that ruined his musical career.

    He further stated the septuagenarian ought to be confined in a zoo arguing his lifestyle hasn’t been of value to the society.

    In a Facebook post, the media aide wrote: “Charly Boy worst than Bobrisky , not a father figure.

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    “If Charles Oputa popularly known as Charly Boy was to be my father, I will kindly disown him considering his negative impacts and the shame he has brought to the family. His lifestyle hasn’t be of any value to the society .

    “The picture of the PDP Vice Presidential Candidate Governor Okowa he posted is an attribute of his deviant character that killed his musical career thereby resulting to glioblastoma multiforme.

    “Just recently, Charly boy daughter Dewy Oputa called him an hypocrite.

    “In her words, “My father is an hypocrite.

    Gaslighting at its finest. It’s quite unfortunate that my life is nothing but content. I just can’t wrap my head around the hypocrisy.”

    “This is not the kind of father anyone should wish to have .

    “Charly boy should be living in the zoo and not in Nigeria.”

  • Documentary on white garment church premieres Friday

    Documentary on white garment church premieres Friday

    Anathema, a documentary film about the white garment church, will have its world premiere on Friday at the Irvin Arts Center, Texas, the United States of America.

    This documentary film from the stable of Cheser Media Inc. sets out to explore the church, its inception and journey so far.

    This project also documents the growth and challenges of the Aladura churches by exploring contributions from member and non-members who share their personal experiences, views and stigmatisation.

    Its first soundtrack, titled: “Egbe Kerubu tiye” was released in June, while it features Seraph gospel acts, Dare Fashola; Israel Classic; ID Olohun Iyo and ID Tones. The soundtrack had since earned positive remarks from across board.

    The docudrama, which was shot in Nigeria and the US, features notable members in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, as well as the Celestial Church of Christ.

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    It also features renowned personalities in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

    The Executive producer, Pastor Samuel Ogunyooye, said the project is a complement to various efforts by passionate adherents to tell the story of the church, adding that Anathema, though is in a unique class of its own.

    He said: “Anathema is a vehement dislike for something. But sometimes people seem to dislike what they have little or no knowledge about. This informed the need to tell the story in a way that captures the light of the church, cutting across all demography, especially the younger generation who are the future of the church.

    “It also became imperative to bring on Nollywood personalities, as their input is critical to what we tend to achieve, given their portrayal of the white garment church in movies.”

  • Why I die in movies – Deyemi Okanlawon

    Why I die in movies – Deyemi Okanlawon

    Award-winning actor, Deyemi Okanlawon has offered explanation on why he usually ends up dead in movie roles.

    The theatre and Voice actor recently responded to a Twitter user who queried why the character he plays always wound up dead in blockbuster movies, the likes of “Blood sisters” and “Elesin Oba”.

    The user, Sam tweeted: “Why is @_deyemi dying in every banger film tho.”

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    Okanlawon in reaction to Sam’s query blamed the occurrence on budget cost involved in the movie production.

    Deyemi told the curious fan that his daily rate isn’t for the lily-livered because if he were to present same to the fan, he may also want to kill him in reality.

    He replied: “Bruh e fit be say na budget cause am o! If I bill you my daily rate you fit wan kee me for real life!”

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