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  • Seyi Sodimu eulogises Tiwa Savage

    Seyi Sodimu eulogises Tiwa Savage

    Singer Seyi Sodimu has eulogised Tiwa Savage for what he said is enviable commitment to her craft.

    The “Love Me Jeje” singer praised Savage for damning the rain to give her fans an exhilarating performance in Kampala.

    In a video shared on his page, Sodimu could be seen hugging Tiwa Savage backstage while appreciating the passion she puts into her craft.

    The concluding part of the video saw part of Tiwa Savage’s stage performance on stage.

    Captioning the video, ‘Mr Jeje’ advised artistes and generality of entertainers never to take their fans or supporters for granted adding, nothing lasts forever.

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    “As an artist and entertainer it is a privilege and blessing to do what we do. Please never take your fans or supporters for granted!

    “Shoutout to @tiwasavage for performing to her fans in Kampala even in the RAIN!

    “Also remember that nothing lasts forever. Go out and be GREAT! Life changing things happen when talent meets hard work”, he wrote.

    Seyi Sodimu is best known for his hit single “Love Me Jeje”, which made him popular in Nigeria in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He is a pioneer of the ever-growing music industry.

  • 500- level student commits suicide in Abia

    500- level student commits suicide in Abia

    A 500-level student of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, MOUAU, Abia State Modestus Hyacinth Egbulefu has committed suicide after taking suspected hard drugs.

    Egbulefu, who is a student of the Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering residing in Ikwuano local government area, was said to have jumped from the three-story building identified as Groom Base Lodge after allegedly taking some substances suspected to be ”Mkpulu mmiri.”

    The incident occurred around 9:40 am at the lodge as other students were shocked at the incident and tried in vain to revive him.

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    Sources disclosed that he died on the spot before he could receive medical attention.

    It was further gathered that his corpse has been deposited at an undisclosed mortuary in the area.

    The Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) Abia State Command, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, confirmed the death of the student.

    Ogbonna however added that an investigation has commenced on the matter.

     

  • I want to donate N1billion for 2023 polls – Naira Marley

    I want to donate N1billion for 2023 polls – Naira Marley

    Singer Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley has declared plans to donate N1bn for the 2023 general elections.

    The Marlian President however didn’t state for what purpose the donation would be or which of the parties will benefit from it.

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    He simply told his fans: “I wanna donate N1 billion for the 2023 election but what party are we voting for?”

  • Movie star wonders if ASUU will sway students’ votes

    Movie star wonders if ASUU will sway students’ votes

    Movie star Fredrick Leonard aka Freddie has spoken on the protracted ASUU strike, wondering how it’ll influence the students’ votes in the forthcoming general elections.

    Freddie, via a post on his Instagram page, wondered if the students at home due to ASUU strike would vote the government that he claimed has totally ignored’ their affairs.

    ‘Film Lord’ stated: “Will any of these students currently on ASUU strike…. totally ignored by the government still vote for the current political party in the coming elections?

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    ”I’m just asking respectfully.. Or will they forget? Will they be brainwashed? Will they be bought because of the hunger deliberately created in the land?

    “Or will they be brave enough to try something New and Different, FOR A NEW and DIFFERENT RESULT. I’m just asking.”

     

  • Significance better than success – Kate Henshaw

    Significance better than success – Kate Henshaw

    Actress Kate Henshaw has argued that significance is better than success.
    The popular film star stated success is good but significance is certainly better.

    She argued significance is better because it’s self-transcendence as others get to benefit from it but success is just for a person.

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    “Success is good…..but it is just for you. Significance is better because it is for others…

    “I live a life of significance…,” the fitness enthusiast stated.

  • Leadership crisis rocks Ondo Cherubim & Seraphim Unification Church

    Leadership crisis rocks Ondo Cherubim & Seraphim Unification Church

    Leadership crisis is rocking the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church in Ondo State as a Prophet in the church, Kerubu Oluwagbemi, has cried out over plot to assassinate him.

    Prophet Oluwagbemi said he escaped death by the whiskers when the gun pointed at him by the assassins failed to fire.

    Oluwagbemi said they were after his life because he has been tipped to be the substantive Chairman the Ondo chapter of the church.

    He said the incident happened at a branch of the church in Idanre, Idanre local government area.

    According to him: “I am the Chairman to be of the Unification Church of Nigeria, Ondo state chapter. We were in a meeting of Unification Church of Nigeria, Ondo state chapter, in Idanre when, suddenly, some people came in. One of them was carrying a gun. They said they were asked to kill me.

    “The gun did not fire when they pointed it at me but it fired when it was pointed in another direction and all of us ran away.

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    “We have tried our best to pursue the incident, but the suspect arrested by the police has been released.

    “Ondo state government should please wage into the incident because my life is at risk. They wanted to kill me because of the leadership position.”

    Madam General of the church, Mrs. Apata Ogunbayo, said they ran into the bush when the shooting started.

    “They said they wanted to kill one person, which is Prophet Kerubu Oluwagbemi. We ran into the bush. We are calling on the police and the state government to intervene on the attack, We want those that came to be arrested.

    “We are the members of the Unification Church of Nigeria, Ondo state branch, but someone now came that he wanted to be the Chairman and we have been there since 2011. They just wanted to grab the chairmanship position in Ondo state. That is why we are appealing to the state government and the National body of the Unification Church of Nigeria to wage in into the issues because we don’t want to lose anybody as regards the leadership position.”

  • Why I’m still single, by Cuppy

    Why I’m still single, by Cuppy

    Popular disc jockey, Cuppy has explained why she’s still single.

    In her post, the entertainer indicated the attributes a potential partner must possess to gain her attention.

    According to the “Gelato” crooner, her desired spec of a partner is someone who doesn’t only compliment but also

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    propels her to be a better person among other things.

    “I really think that I have to find a partner that compliments me but still pushes me and is also better at some things than I am, so they can inspire me to improve myself as a person. Hence, I’m still single,” Cuppy stated.

  • Modella rocks Bryann, Ilebaye’s affair

    Modella rocks Bryann, Ilebaye’s affair

    Ever since getting the secret task of rocking the relationships in the house, Modella’s moves have been unknown to everyone – including viewers.

    The seeming relationship between Bryann and Ilebaye, which was on its way to blossoming, has been dented with Modella’s entry.

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    So much that the ever-expressive

    Bryann made his move on Modella by categorically stating that he wanted to be her man.

    As viewers are waiting to see how that dynamic will pan out, Bryann and Ilebaye’s ship was rocked by a passionate argument.

    Ilebaye was even heard yelling that she never liked him and being in a ship is not by force.

    The blow-out seems to be a result of tensions simmering under the surface that has finally boiled over.

  • Amaka’s net catches two men from level one

    Amaka’s net catches two men from level one

    Amaka is currently enjoying her moments in the house.

    After promising Christy O and Ilebaye to shoot her shot with level one male housemates and get two or more, she succeeded with her plans.

    Two of the level one male housemates, Giddyfia and Dotun seem to have been lured into her net.

    Amaka was feeling like the bell of the ball during the Saturday Night Party.

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    An excited Amaka also told Phyna and Christy O – before her exit from the show – that both level one housemates, Giddyfia and Dotun have a thing for her.

    However, it is unsure if Amaka is just leading the two men on or truly will like to have an affair with both men.

    The last time Ebuka Obi Uchendu asked her, she told him that she is catching a cruise and felt nothing serious for the men.

  • #BBNaija: Amaka reacts to Khalid, Daniella s3xcapade

    #BBNaija: Amaka reacts to Khalid, Daniella s3xcapade

    BBNaija season 7 housemate Amaka has spoken to her bestie on how she felt watching their colleagues, Khalid and Daniella while they got busy under the sheets.

    The duo last week expressed surprise as they queried the rapid depletion of condoms in the Level two house.

    The former Mainland housemates were seen in a viral clip humorously questioning how quickly condoms were being replaced.

    However, last night, Amaka got to watch Khalid and Daniella give some adult content to the viewers which also got her ‘turned on’ in the process.

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    Taken aback by the rapid movement of the sheet and possibly the squeaking of the bed, Amaka raised her head to be sure of what the lovers were up.

    Chatting with her bestie about their colleagues sexcapade, Amaka confessed when she realized they were having coitus, she felt really horny.

    Phyna then noted they now have answers to the rapid depletion of condoms as no one wanted to agree to the fact that they’ve been ‘knacking.’