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  • BBNaija S7: All housemates up for possible eviction – Biggie

    BBNaija S7: All housemates up for possible eviction – Biggie

    Biggie has announced that all the Housemates are up for possible eviction except for the Head of House (HoH) and her companion.

    This is coming after the housemates were accused of portraying bad attitude.

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    But viewers are aware there will be no evictions this Sunday unknown to the housemates.

    The seventh season’s winner will take home a grand prize worth N100m that includes N50m cash and other exciting prizes.

  • BBNaija S7: Housemates rant over chores

    BBNaija S7: Housemates rant over chores

    BBNaija Level 7 housemates are trying to select their household chores.

    On Tuesday morning, housemates were seen arguing over their preferable chores.

    Some wanted sweeping, cooking and toilet duty while others wanted to help lay beds.

    The Head of House (HoH) Chomzy has been tasked to select housemates to do chores.

    According to the rule, if any chore is not completed, housemates are going to receive a punishment.

    Read Also:BBNaija S7: Chomzy emerges first female HoH

    To win this week’s Wager, the HoH has to select competent housemates for each task.

    After an intense battle, Chomzy made history, becoming the first female HoH of the BBNaija Level Up season.

    During the eviction session, she nominated Giddyfia and Amaka for possible eviction.

  • I was never married, says Nkechi Blessing

    I was never married, says Nkechi Blessing

    Actress Nkechi Blessing has clarified her marital status noting never married to anyone in the past.

    She made this claim via her instastory reacting to a TV station that cited her past relationship.

    According to the 33-year-old actress, her past open relationship was not synonymous to marriage cause if it were, she would have put in effort to save it.

    She maintained that before the death of her mother, she never collected bride price from her relationship with any man.

    Read Also:Nkechi Blessing’s ex-lover celebrates peace of mind on birthday

    In May, Nkechi ended her open relationship with Opeyemi Falegan accusing him of living fake life.

    Nkechi wrote: “I am going to say this for the very last… I was never married to anybody, my mama no collect my bride pride before she d*e, nobody paid a dime on my head, I was only in an open relationship that everyone tot was marriage, if

    “I were to be married I would have done everything to make it work… just today a st*pid TV station still made reference to my past relationship.. Abeg una no dey tire? What the actual F*ck.”

  • Toyin Abraham ends feud with Lizzy Anjorin

    Toyin Abraham ends feud with Lizzy Anjorin

    Actress Toyin Abraham has announced the end of her long-standing altercation with colleague Lizzy Anjorin

    The feud started between the movie stars in 2019 when Anjorin was alleged of drug mongering drug to Hajj trip in Saudi Arabia.

    Anjorin had accused Toyin of being responsible for poaching the story to Bloggers.

    In May 2021, the issue generated further reactions when Anjorin was interviewed by social media influencer, Esabod.

    Abraham announced the police have concluded investigation on the matter, noting she had been cleared and at peace with Lizzy.

    The actress made this known via her the micro-blogging app, Instagram stating Lizzy has apologized after they aired their grievances.

    Read Also:Toyin Abraham adopts Film in a box student

    Toyin said: “It is important that I make these clarifications and share this information with the public, especially after the conclusion of the police investigation

    “Lizzy Anjorin and I, we no longer have issues. Yes, I had to get the police involved. The investigations revealed that I did not wrong her. She ran with a comment of a fan which did not come from me.

    “At the police station, we tabled our grievances and she apologized and we have since moved on. This clarification is important for some reasons and the police have concluded their investigations and I need to let the public know.

    “And please, I am begging, anything that has to do with me and Lizzy is now in the past. I beg you. And I also want to beg everyone, every child is my child no matter how the case may be please kindly take children out of it.

    “I am on my knees, I am begging. Thank you and love you all. Thank you.

    “Lastly, I want to say a huge thanks to all my fans for always supporting my brand and loving me unconditionally.”

  • Tourists, devotees set for 2022 Olokun festival

    Tourists, devotees set for 2022 Olokun festival

    All is set for the 2022 edition of the Olokun cultural festival holding in Lekki, Lagos State.

    The festival is billed for the 26th and 27th of this month. The 2022 edition of the annual festival is geared towards promoting African culture and also using the festival as a tool for economic empowerment.

    The convener of the festival through her Olokun Foundation, Princess Lara Fashola, while speaking during a press conference, said culture if properly harnessed, can help grow the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Nigeria and the African continent as whole.

    Fashola, who is a cultural ambassador of the African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) and priestess of Olokun spoke on the annual festival: “It is a cultural festival celebrated throughout Yoruba land and the Diaspora. The main purpose is to unite our people and the whole world and to showcase the cultural value and heritage of our dear people.

    ”The festival which has been held since the 90s, is organized by the Olokun Festival Foundation and has become so popular that tourists now marks the date in their calendar. It has promoted tourism and cultural value chain to the world and makes African cultural rank with potential promises. It is high time all hands are put on deck to transform it into a major economic activity. This requires a conceited effort, time and attention of every African.

    “The theme for this year is: “The role of African culture in the promotion and development of young Africans.” It is very timely in the light of the present situation in the country. My position is that if culture is properly harnessed, it will increase the GDP of Nigeria and the entire African continent.

    ”There is need to enlighten our youths to take their destiny into their hands. They should take due advantage of the continent’s rich cultural diversity to develop themselves economically. The promotion of our culture in Africa should have impact on the way we view life. However, contrary to this, in Nigeria, our culture has been pushed aside for foreign cultures in terms of food, languages, entertainment and fashion.”

    She said the festival plays an important role in the lives of the people as it is pushing African culture and tradition in the forefront.

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    She said: “Promoting the Yoruba culture through the Olokun festival has come to mend the gap by showcasing our culture through the best way possible with our local cuisines, music, fashion, folklore and others. As a cultural ambassador of the African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council, Nigeria (AU ECOSOCC), my job is to support the work of the regional body which is to promote creative unity and solidarity between African countries and the people, and also to defend African position on issues of common interest.”

    ”Fashola also commended the AU ECOSOCC, Nigeria for its support saying the festival is in line with the Aspiration 5 of the AU Agenda 2063 meant for the future, and accelerates progress towards continental unity and integration for sustainability of culture and heritage, growth, trade, exchanges of goods, services, free movement of people, and capital through establishing a united Africa, and fast tracking economic integration.

    “The aspiration, which is in progress, is fundamental to our growth as Africans, and if this is properly harnessed, it will surely take our continent to where we want to be in future. Ambassadors and high commissioners from African and other countries like Brazil, Venezuela, Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Malaysia, France, China, America, Spain, Britain, have been invited to come and be part of this year’s event. “Events include cultural events, ewe recitation, dance performances, inspired African shows, display of Africa artifacts, live band of contemporary African music, and many others,” she said.

  • Carter Efe jubilates as Dembele celebrates Barcelona win with ‘Machala’

    Carter Efe jubilates as Dembele celebrates Barcelona win with ‘Machala’

    Popular artist Carter Efe aka Machala has reacted after Barcelona star, Ousmane Dembele posted his song on Instagram.

    Carter shared a video of him jubilating after seeing the football star using his song to celebrate Barcelona’s 4-1 win against Real Sociedad on Sunday.

    He released “Machala” on July 29 as a tribute to the grammy- award singer Wizkid and debuted at the 14th position of 50 on the afrobeat charts, alongside songs by top stars like Burna Boy, Davido, Rema and his idol Wizkid.

    Read Also:Messi ‘ll retire at Barcelona, says Laporta

    Dembele, who scored in the 66th minute, shared a still video celebrating with his teammates after their game with Machala playing.

    In the video, the skit maker, who was screaming at the top of his voice played the video for his followers and fans.

    He captioned: ”@O.DEMBELE7 USED MY SONG”

  • I didn’t come to see you, Wizkid lashes out during concert

    I didn’t come to see you, Wizkid lashes out during concert

    Grammy winner Ayodeji Balogun Ibrahim aka Wizkid has lashed out heavily at a yet-to-be-identified fan during a concert for blocking his view.

    Lately, the music star has been on a world tour shutting down several arenas with unmatched and great performances.

    In the video, the Grammy award winner could be seen telling someone to get out of his front while stating that he didn’t appear at the concert to see him or her.

    While sharing the video, some page handlers and fans have insinuated that Wizkid was referring to his fans while others claimed that it was either the media men or bouncers.

    Read Also:I’m richer than Burna Boy, Wizkid, says Kiddwaya

    Social media fans have been reacting to the development.

    fire_css_ wrote: “He is talking to media not fans maje Unna de calm down.”

    official_tommyswizzy wrote:“That’s rude what Davido can never ever do 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!!!! OBOway 🔥❤️”

    iamiceflow said: “Na security him Dey follow talk na lol .. he wants to see his fans 100.”

  • Davido, Olamide deserve national honour- Lawyer Falaye

    Davido, Olamide deserve national honour- Lawyer Falaye

    Entertainment lawyer-cum-entrepreneur, Oluyemisi Falaye aka falaye has showered encomium on singers Davido and Olamide

    These artistes, according to the lawyer, have raised music stars thriving in the industry locally and internationally.

    She maintained that both the YBNL boss, Olamide and DMW boss Davido deserve national honour for nurturing stars and birthing numerous millionaires.

    Faleye asserted that the two artists singlehandedly made “sustained stars without help from any Godfather.

    Read Also:Olamide deserves lot of praise – Sade Ladipo

    She wrote: “Davido and Olamide deserve national honours. Only the two of them have singlehandedly created ‘sustained stars’ without Godfather’s help and have made many millionaires.”

    Reacting to the post, Davido reposted via his instastory with the caption: “Next president gotta fix up Olamide.”

  • There will be more disqualifications than evictions – Pere Egbi

    There will be more disqualifications than evictions – Pere Egbi

    Ex Big brother “shine ya eyes” housemate Pere Egbi has predicted more disqualifications than evictions in the ongoing reality show.

    The big brother Alumnus made this prediction following the heated arguments from both levels

    Beauty, the only disqualified housemate so far got three strikes for breaking house rules.

    After Sunday’s eviction, both levels were merged and in less than few hours Chichi and Diana picked a fight.

    A few days ago, Adekunle and Chichi engaged in a heated argument while Diana on Saturday night also had a clash with Rachael over Giddyfia.

    Read Also:Housemates avoiding me because of Chichi, says Deji

    Pere tweeted: “Disqualification go plenty pass eviction for this season oh. The way e dey go.”

    Reacting to his tweet, a tweep @claris_nfor wrote: Chi Chi just gave Diana what she deserved, dat girl has been too nosy lately. VERY TOXiC

    Another tweep @cruznwachkwu wrote: ”Them never drink Gordon’s everywhere dey hot, imagine when dey take it… Dem go pull down biggie House Shameless ladies fighting in the house just to chop breakfast for dubai God abeg Hermes my guy no send ni.”

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  • 24-year-old allegedly commits suicide in Lagos

    24-year-old allegedly commits suicide in Lagos

    Twenty-four-year-old Clinton Azubuike has allegedly committed in Lagos.

    Azubuike was said to have hung himself to death at his parent’s Banana Island, Ikoyi residence around 11 am on Sunday.

    It was gathered that the deceased was found hanging by his twin brother who raised the alarm.

    He was said to have been rushed to the First Cardiologist Hospital for resuscitation from where he was referred to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja.

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    But Azubuike, it was learnt, was confirmed dead on arrival at LASUTH by the doctor on duty.

    Confirming the incident, Lagos police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin said the body was deposited at the mortuary for autopsy.

    Hundeyin said the police have commenced an investigation into the circumstances that led to his death.