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  • Spat on police officer idiomatic expression – BNXN

    Spat on police officer idiomatic expression – BNXN

    Singer Daniel Benson professionally known as BNXN has clarified his “spat on a police officer” tweet.

    The term, he said, was an idiomatic expression and should not be literally interpreted.

    BNXN analysed the tweet saying the interpretation was he disrespected a police officer to his face and not the otherwise.

    He said: “My since-deleted tweet stating that I spat in a police officer’s face was an idiomatic expression to say I disrespected a police officer to his face and not the literal way people may have taken it on social media. I do not support violence or abuse against the police in any form.”

    Giving clearer insight on the incident, the 25-year-old singer emphasised how the police officer assaulted him.

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    He stated: “yesterday I was in a life-threatening situation, which caused me to lash out due to the physical assault on me by some policemen who have now been brought to book. However, I just want to focus on what’s important to me , my music. Thank you for all the love and concern

    “I stood on my right as a responsible Nigerian, despite the violence against my person and I do not want my deleted tweet to be taken seriously.

    “ I appreciate the swift intervention of some reputable police officers on this matter too. Love”

  • Asake shows off new mansion

    Asake shows off new mansion

    Budding singer Asake has shown off his newly acquired towering mansion.

    Mr Money posed beside his exotic immaculate white Range Rover parked in the garage of his new house.

    Captioning his post, the YBNL artiste Asake disclosed how he moved from ‘hustling for free bed space to becoming a house owner.

    “Went from hustling for free bed space to investing in real estate,” he wrote.

    Asake aka MR MONEY had his big break with the release of his hit song ‘Lady’ in 2020 which became popular among music lovers including celebrities.

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    He rose to stardom after he got signed by the YBNL boss, Olamide Baddo to record label. His single ‘Mr Money’ also solidified his place in the industry.

    His debut EP “Ololade Asake, which featured four hit singles, “Omo Ope,” “Sungba,” “Trabaye,” and “Baba God”, recorded massive global success.

    Asake also recently featured on the chart-topping hit song, “Bandana”, by his colleague, Fireboy DML with whom he shares same record label including Empire Distribution.

  • I started music for love, girls – Patoranking

    I started music for love, girls – Patoranking

    Singer Patoranking has opened up on why he started music as a career.

    The Reggae-dancehall singing sensation in a chat with BBC Igbo, reflected on his wee days as a dancer who eventually became a singer.

    He recalled growing up in the ghetto and his days in school when girls only flocked around singers.

    He confessed besides his passion for music, one other predominant reason he got involved in its making was to ‘get the girls.’

    Read Also:Singer Patoranking recalls humble beginnings with mum on birthday

    “Many of the things I learnt about music and entertainment generally, I learned in the ghetto,” the “Alubarika” singer said.

    “Before I started singing, I used to dance. One of the main reasons I started singing was that I liked to get the girls back then in school. Then, if you couldn’t sing, nothing for you.

    “I just had to get involved in something that had to do with singing. And I loved music.”

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  • Spouses not doing anyone favours with house chores – Mary Njoku

    Spouses not doing anyone favours with house chores – Mary Njoku

    Actress Mary Njoku has addressed spouses on the necessities of ‘partnership’ within the home front.

    The film producer, who recently marked a decade of union with her hubby in Maldives, argued no spouse is doing the other a favour by helping out with house chores or even taking care of the kids.

    She explained that is so because the house/home, kids and everything else they share together belong to them but noted you can appreciate each other for being great parents.

    Enlightening the wives, she said: “OMG! My husband is so humble! He helps me with the kids’ homework! He even helped me feed junior yesterday!
    “Dear friend, your husband isn’t helping YOU with the kids. They are HIS kids too. He is just being a great DAD. Appreciate him for that.

    “A family friend cleared his plate after eating. And his wife was showering him with praises for helping HER. HIS own plate o. Na WE be the cause of OUR problems.”

    Read Also:Mary Njoku, hubby renew marital vow after 10 years

    Addressing the men, she continued: “And dear men, your wife isn’t HELPING you raise your children. They are hers too. Learn to appreciate her for being a great MUM.”
    Njoku said since marriage is a partnership, the only ground on which you can praise or even worship your spouse is when they do something for you ‘personally’, like prepare meals just for you, wash your clothes etc.

    “If/when she supports the household financially, she isn’t doing you a favour, it’s her home too. Appreciate / thank her for being a great PARTNER.

    “In PARTNERSHIP, nobody is doing anybody a favour. It’s an agreement to work together and enjoy together

    “But, if your SPOUSE cooks for YOU (not the kids o) or washes YOUR clothes (not una bedsheet o) or does any personal thing for you, or even clears YOUR plate, (not his own o); then he/she is doing it for YOU. Worship am if you like! He/she deserves it!!!! Selflessness no easy,” the mother of three added.

  • Hermes’ bead may be lucky charm, says Modella

    Hermes’ bead may be lucky charm, says Modella

    Modella has alleged that former Head of House last, Hermes may have lucky bead on.

    She stated this while complaining about level one housemates always winning the HOH task during a recent conversation.

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    The creative housemate said Hermes is quite competitive and has been lucky.

    Modella said she suspects the bead on his neck that there was a time he removed it and wore on his wrist before starting one of their task.

  • BNXN brags after spitting in police officer’s face

    BNXN brags after spitting in police officer’s face

    Singer Daniel Benson aka BNXN has expressed fulfillment after he spat in a police officer’s face during a confrontation.

    A video of the “Finesse” singer, cladded in a white single and black jean bickering with some Police operatives in Lagos recently surfaced online.

    BNXN, formerly known as Buju, was thereafter seen walking away from the scene of the incident angrily.

    Reacting to the altercation afterwards in a now-deleted tweet, the singer accused a police man of dragging, tearing his shirt and repeatedly slapping him even after letting him into his car.

    Read Also:Singer BNXN will be sanctioned for assaulting police – PRO

    While at it, the 25-year-old Spaceship Records artiste gave himself a good part on the back for spitting in the officer’s face; noting it felt so good committing the act.

    The tweet reads: “Spat in a police officer’s face and it felt so good. I let you in my car and you dragged and tear my shirt, and start slapping me? (Sic) Nah, everybody must stop!” he wrote in the deleted post.”

    BNXN deleted the tweet almost immediately but not before the PPRO and many other Twitter users captured it.

  • Ilebaye’s eviction affected my game – Chomzy

    Ilebaye’s eviction affected my game – Chomzy

    Chomzy, one of the popular housemates of BBNaija level one, has revealed how Ilebaye’s eviction affected her game during the Head Of House challenge.

    Chomzy made this known to Biggie during a private conversation.

    She explained that last week’s eviction affected her game on Monday since Ilebaye was her friend. She didn’t know she was up for eviction until the Saturday Night Party.

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    She said that she didn’t have an encounter with Khalid, so she is not too affected by his eviction.

    She said, though she was relieved that she is safe for week four due to her Level’s win, she feels their win was by grace.

  • Kess promises to take Modella as second wife

    Kess promises to take Modella as second wife

    Kess has promised to make fellow housemate, Modella, his second wife.

    While the housemates were gathered in the kitchen, Kess revealed to Modella that he is from a polygamous family and wanted to take her as a second wife.

    Kess’ words shocked Modella, who vehemently rebuked him. She went on to remind him of his marital vows.

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    Kess, who seemed to have thought his plan through, told Modella that he will approach her family since he is likable.

    Daniella joined the conversation and reprimanded Kess while reminding him that he is married.

    The incident occurred days after Kess’ wife took to social media to canvass votes for him to keep him in the house.

  • Amaka confronts Phyna over Groovy

    Amaka confronts Phyna over Groovy

    Amaka has confronted her friend and fellow housemate Phyna over her love interest Groovy.

    Amaka, who had been avoiding Phyna since they were caught kissing, recently bared her mind to Phyna saying she got angry because she felt betrayed she went after her man.

    She said: “We can now be friends after having this conversation. I just felt you did not value our friendship after I told you I liked Groovy and you went after him for yourself,” Amaka told Phyna.

    Read Also:Groovy’s charm creates tension between Phyna, Amaka

    “But you deserve Groovy more because you were bold enough to go after him I’m not faulting you and don’t take this conversation like you’re bad. We can start on a new note as friends.”

  • Deji begins work on Biggie’s secret task

    Deji begins work on Biggie’s secret task

    During Deji’s diary session on Day 24, Biggie gave him a secret mission like with Modella.

    Big Brother would like Deji to start frantically complaining about his Level one housemates until the situation escalats.

    The handsome hunk is expected to not only complain about his Level one housemates, but should state that he feels that his happiness will only be possible if he moves to Level two.

    On Friday, he should pack his bags and demand to be moved to Level two. Biggie also gave him creative freedom on how to navigate the secret task.

    On Day 25, Deji and Doyin were in the bedroom where Deji proceeded to put his secret task in motion. He started complaining about his fellow housemates’ rowdiness and told Doyin that he wanted to go to Level two.

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    He said that he is used to living by himself even though he is from a polygamous family.

    “I’ve grown uncomfortable in Level one and could do with a change of scenery. The fights, and being in everyone’s face the whole time, is taking a toll on me and I would prefer to be in Level two,” he said.

    Doyin tried to talk him out of his decision by saying that the situation in Level two is not better, since Amaka confided in her about wanting to be swapped to Level 1, because her Level two Housemates are constantly fighting. She advised Deji to ask Biggie for a switch over, but cautioned him against being ungrateful. “You have to find a way to make the most of being in Level 1 because you are not guaranteed a better experience in Level two.”