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  • Reactions as JJC sends Funke Akindele birthday wishes

    Reactions as JJC sends Funke Akindele birthday wishes

    Reaction have emerged after estranged husband of Funke Akindele, Abdul Bello aka Jjc Skillz sent her birthday wishes.

    JJC Skillz posted a video collage of the memorable time spent with the ace actress while they were together accompanying it withbeautiful birthday wishes

    Captioning the video, JJC wrote: “Happy birthday my darling mama ibeji 🎂 @funkeakindele I pray our children embody the goodness of God and be a blessing to generations.🙏🏽 Today.”

    In June 2022 , JJC announced separation from the Lagos Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy Governorship candidate over irreconcilable differences.

    Read Also:Funke Akindele celebrates 45th birthday with stunning pics

     

    Following the separation of the couple, surprised fans have taken reacted to JJC birthday wishes for Funke.

    @chicaffair_clothinguk wrote: “God will intervene God will intervene”

    @haryettty wrote: “Happy birthday to mama ibeji,I cried watching this pls come back together

    @kingbiodun wrote “Amazing! Love rules!

    @oluwaadedoyinsola wrote: ehhhhehhh jjcskillz. am happy to hear this ,pls more of these.”

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  • African Praise Experience returns two years after

    African Praise Experience returns two years after

    The long-awaited praise concert, The African Praise Experience (TAPE) is back.

    It is organised by House On The Rock founded by Pastor Paul Adefarasin.

    TAPE is a night of stellar performances from notable award-winning gospel artistes.

    The 2022 edition, overflow is scheduled to hold on Friday August 26, 2022 from 8pm till dawn and Sunday, August 28 from 9am at The Rock Cathedral, Lekki.

    Read Also:Cleric explains laying off church administrators

    It will feature some of Africa’s best and brightest gospel artistes, including Mercy Chinwo, Tim Godfrey, BeeJay Sax, Mike Abdul, Kikelomo Mudiaga, Dunsin Oyekan, the Lagos Metropolitan Gospel Choir, the Rock Cathedral Gospel Choir and many others.

    Gracing the TAPE platform for the first time will be PITA, Moses Bliss, Folabi Nuel, Judikay and Mr. M & Revelation.

    The event, which returns after a two-year halt due to the COVID-19
    pandemic, will also feature fervent prayer for Nigeria.

  • Eedris Abdulkareem appreciates wife, fans after surgery

    Eedris Abdulkareem appreciates wife, fans after surgery

    Rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has penned gratitude to his wife, management, fans and colleagues after a successful kidney transplant surgery.

    On Monday, management of the popular rapper released a statement indicating successful operation of his surgery and health condition of the donor, Eedris’ wife.

    The statement reads partly: “It is with unspeakable joy and undiluted thanksgiving that the management of Lakreem Entertainment officially releases the news of the successful kidney transplant surgery on Nigerian Hip Hop Czar and activist Eedris Abdulkareem, and his most gracious donor – his lovingly dedicated wife YT, some hours ago.’’

    Appreciating his wife’s effort for acceding to donate her kidney, Eedris expressed gratitude for her undying love and support.

    Read Also:Singer Eedris Abdulkareem undergoes successful surgery

    He wrote: “I am specifically giving thanks and praise to the almighty god for my successful kidney transplant surgery over the weekend…..may his holy name be glorified forever and forever. Words cannot express my love, devotion, and commitment to my adorable, loving, supportive, and compassionate wife, yetunde, with whom god has made my life complete….baby. I will always love, cherish and adore you forever. My awesome, lovely children, god has harkened to your fervent prayers….daddy and mummy will be coming home hale and hearty soon.”

    Not neglecting his management and colleagues support, the rapper added: “To my extended family, recording company lakreem entertainment, my crew, friends, fans and we’ll wishers, I say god has done it for us again, and I will be seeing you guys soon. I am dropping this first note in appreciation of god’s love and infinite blessings, for pulling me and my wife through all this, I will do an extensive shout-out as the time goes on. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!”.

  • I will always stand by Genevieve- Uche Maduagwu

    I will always stand by Genevieve- Uche Maduagwu

    Controversial actor Uche Maduagwu has pledged to stand with veteran actress, Genevieve Nnaji come rain and sunshine.

    He professed staunch support for the ace actress following the speculation that she’s battling mental health issue.

    In May 2022, Genevieve deleted posts from her Instagram account with over 8.5 million followers and zero following

    This generated several reactions from fans and colleagues leaving them in a confused state with the shocking development

    While some assumed that she probably emulated the American singer, Beyonce who follows no one but has 255 million followers, others blamed it on mental health

    Read Also:I enjoy what I once envied others for – Uche Ogbodo

    Amid all of these, Uche encouraged her to remain strong as whatever hard times she might be facing is ephemeral

    He wrote: “Dear Aunty Genevieve, whatever you dey go through now is temporary weeping may endure for a Night but JOY Comes in the morning

    “I will always stand by you in Good times and not so Good times because you are A priceless Jewel of honour To this Generation God is your strength.”

  • Davido reacts to Don Jazzy new signee

    Davido reacts to Don Jazzy new signee

    Popular singer Davido has reacted to the unveiling of Don Jazzy new signee, Bayanna

    Don recently announced the new artiste of Mavin Record, Bayanni’s via a creative comic video featuring popular skitmakers, Sabinus and Brain jotter on his Instagram handle

    Don jazzy captioned video: “It’s that time again when we bring you another young talent from the Mavin Academy. Meet Bayanni, he has gone through several defining moments and is ready to be unveiled to the world.”

    IBayanni shared same video on his Instagram handle appreciating Don Jazzy for giving life changing opportunity

    “Lonely nights, dark mornings, waiting for the sun to shine on me while posting my freestyles back in 2016. Then I got a DM in 2019 from someone I respect so much. Till date till feels like a dream but don’t wake me up,” Bayanni wrote.

    Read also:Don Jazzy unveils Bayanni as new Mavin signee

    “Don Jazzy thank you for giving this young boy a life-changing opportunity. My immense gratitude to tegamavin, rimouune, and everyone on the Mavins team.”

    The DMW boss, Davido reacted: “Amazing to see @itsbayanni @donjazzy!!! congrats,”

    Artistes Mavin Record currently houses are: Rema, Ayra Starr, Crayon, Ladipoe, Johnny Drille, Korede Bello, DJ Big N, Magixx, Boy Spyce and now Bayanni
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  • Tacha knocks critics over alleged bragging

    Tacha knocks critics over alleged bragging

    Disqualified housemate Natacha Akide aka Tacha has knocked out critics for advising her to brag less.

    The lockdown housemate tweeted after a video of her while on the show resurfaced last night.

    According to Tacha, she has been trending since the beginning of the ongoing reality TV show and seeking to be housemate again, not for same price

    At the opening of the reality show, the trending Tacha informed organisers to collaborate with for being the most talked about as regard the show

    Read Also:Come get me if you’re the man for me – Tacha

    She tweeted: “Trending everyday consecutively since the new season!!! Lool At this point I SHOULD BE A Housemate all over again!!! Oh wait I forgot! Price has gone up its $1M or nothing. No Leave No TRANSFER!!! I fcken PIN

    “For everyone telling TACHA to rest hope you’ll be resting in H*LL? While I rest in my Air conditioned mansion planning my Dubai Trip??!! you MUST REST TOO”

  • #BBS7: Kess shocked over eviction

    #BBS7: Kess shocked over eviction

    Evicted BBN housemate kesiena Adjekpovu aka kess has expressed shock to have been voted out from the ongoing reality TV show

    The married housemate stated this in an interview with the show host, Ebuka Obi Uchendu.
    He said he never expected to be out so quick even if four housemates were to be evicted that same day.

    Fielding questions from Ebuka, Kess stated to have been himself throughout his stay on the show except viewers were expecting more interaction which he was ready to do.

    He said: “I was annoyed yesterday because I didn’t see that coming. I thought based on the lineup, even if they’re taking four people, I’d still remain but I was shocked, I won’t lie.

    “I was myself 100 percent, the way I was on the show is how I’m, so if there’s anything that I could think about, maybe the viewers wanted more interaction, which I was willing to give because like I said, I came there to have fun, although I told the housemates that whoever is getting anything from me in the house should not expect it to continue outside the house…which I think made them scared.”

    Read also:BBNaija S7: Kess, Pharmsavi evicted

    The 29-year-old BBN Alumnus added his personality as a married man should be enough and not neglecting the fact that it also deterred him from opting into a relationship in house

    “I thought my personality would be enough, (my situation was different because I’m married) I was not as free as everyone else, I couldn’t jump into ships (relationships) and beds like others. I wanted to explore a little bit more but that didn’t happen,” Kess said.
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  • Rema, Selena Gomez to remix ‘calm down’

    Rema, Selena Gomez to remix ‘calm down’

    Singer Divine Ikubor aka Rema has announced a collaboration with American popular singer Selena Gomez.

    The announcement came days after a viral video of Gomez was seen excitedly greeting Rema backstage at his Rave & Roses World Tour

    Speaking about the yet-to-be-released song, Selena in the video, said: “I am really excited to see the person that asked me to do his song. The song is fun. I hope people like it”.

    Selena captioned the video: “An all-new version of @heisrema “Calm Down” is coming 8/26-so excited for this one! Pre-save in bio.’’

    The duo is set to release the remix of his second track “calm down” on Rema’s album Rave and Roses which was first released on March 25, 2022.

    Read Also:Why I conferred chieftancy title on Portable – Monarch

    This is not the first time Rema will be collaborating with international artistes, he had featured with acts like Chris Brown on ‘Time N Affection,’ 6lack on ‘Hold Me,’ Yseult on ‘Wine’ and of course AJ Tracey on the recently released ‘FYN and now with Selena Gomez.

    Rema was also nominated alongside Burna Boy and Wizkid in the ‘Best Viewers Choice: International Act’ at the 2020 BET Awards.
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  • Arewa group backs Tompolo on pipeline security contract

    Arewa group backs Tompolo on pipeline security contract

    A coalition of Arewa Civil Society Groups has commended the award of crude oil surveillance contract to former militant leader Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo in the Niger-Delta.

    It urged the Federal Government to award security of other critical infrastructures like railway lines prone to attacks to him as well.

    Reacting to the call made by some individuals condemning the award of crude oil pipeline surveillance contract to Tompolo, the group’s spokeperson Mallam Aminu Abbas said: “There’s nothing wrong if the Federal Government engages Tompolo’s services to help secure other critical economic prone infrastructure facilities aside the pipeline in our country to complementing the efforts of the Armed Forces.”

    Abbas told reporters at a briefing in Kaduna there is a need to involve host communities in the quest to ensure proper safeguarding of government facilities, adding that it is high time the government reached out to respected people like Tompolo and other brave, gallant individuals to deploy their native strength and expertise to assist the conventional security agencies.

    He said: ”Condemnation of the contract by some groups from the north is baseless hence we distance the good people of northern Nigeria to such a myopic action of some faceless group camouflaging in the name of Arewa. It’s important to note that the era of shadow chasing is over, what is expected of any concern Arewa Group at this critical material time is to engage all Concerned stakeholders from within and outside our region on how best to address the lingering problem of insecurity and bring it to a logical end.

    Read Also:Arewa youths, Egbesu clash over Tompolo’s pipelines protection contract

    “To set the record straight, as at today, the issues affecting us ( Arewa) including banditry, cattle wrustling, kidnapping and other menance of insecurities that had remained a new order of the day, the activities mentioned have crippled our region economic activities and if appropriate measures are not taken, nobody can predict the faith of our region in the next one year.

    “We want to use this medium in thanking Mr President for taking the right decision because our National asset will be secured even more by engaging the host communities to also join hands with our security agencies in protecting this facilities and in return would boast the Nigerian economy.”

    He added: “We are confident that The government have awarded the contract to his company base on his track record, loyalty and dedication to the Nation and his familiarity to the terrain and this will help reduce oil theft and bunkering by over 85% against what we are currently witnessing as well improve IGR of our nation.”

  • Why I conferred chieftancy title on Portable – Monarch

    Why I conferred chieftancy title on Portable – Monarch

    The Onitigbo of Tigbo-Ilu Land in Ota, Ado-Odo Olabode Thomas-Fagbayi has clarified why he conferred a chieftaincy title on controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable.

    He denied he conferred the title for a fee, stating Portable deserved the honour as a respectful son of the land.

    The monarch explained: “I visited a school in my domain where I have gotten a report of misbehaviour among the pupils and students of the school. so, I went to the school to talk briefly with them. it was there that i was told that somebody called portable was passing through my domain and was throwing money at people, and in the process, many got injured

    “Because of that, I summoned him to my palace and he came twice but I wasn’t at the palace when he came. So, one day, I was walking on the road and I saw him driving. I called for him and he immediately came with his boys, and they all prostrated on the road.

    Read Also:Portable bags chieftaincy title

    “His mum is from Tigbo and he too lives here. He presented himself as a responsible person and we take him as that. some people might have reservations about him, but even at that, he is our son.”

    he, however, debunked social media claims that he was paid to honour the famous artist and insisted that he is a monarch whom “god has blessed.”

    The Zazu on Monday shared pictures of his coronation as the “Amuludu of Awori Tigbo land”.