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  • Jesus only juju I know- Kanayo O. Kanayo

    Jesus only juju I know- Kanayo O. Kanayo

    Veteran actor Kanayo O Kanayo has declared that Jesus is the only ‘juju’ he knows.

    Well-known for his movie roles as one who engages in money ritual practices, the thespian in an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, distanced himself from such acts in real life.

    While addressing many social media’s weird notions about his personality based on movie roles, KOK expressly refuted engaging in any kind of fetish act or voodoo practices in reality.

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    He expressed indifference over the multiple name tags like ‘nnayi sacrifice’ and others by social media users, noting he had no problem being called such names as long as he keeps getting paid.

    “For me, I haven’t done any juju. The only juju I know is Jesus. All these ‘nnanyi sacrifice’, and so on, ehn… Call me, no problem; as long as you’re paying my cheque,” he said.

  • ‘Going to prison will fortify me to fight harder’

    ‘Going to prison will fortify me to fight harder’

    Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong has said going to prison will fortify him to fight harder for Nigerians who cannot fight for themselves.

    The Nation reports Akwa Ibom Chief Judge, Ekaette Obot, had sent Effiong, to prison on Wednesday.

    On his Facebook page, Effiong said: “I was at the Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday to defend Sowore and the AAC.

    “I flew into Uyo last night to defend Leo Ekpenyong in a libel suit filed by Governor Udom Emmanuel and Senator Effiong Bob against him over alleged libel.

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    “I have helped many people out of unlawful detention.

    “Going to prison myself will fortify me to fight harder for Nigerians who cannot fight for themselves”.

    “They’re saying that I can’t be jailed in Uyo prison because of COVID protocol, that I have to be in Ikot Ekpene prison until COVID test.

    “Uyo prison has rejected me. We are going back to the court now for His Lordship to determine where I should be jailed. History will vindicate the just.”

  • Man impregnates 15-year-old step daughter in Ekiti

    Man impregnates 15-year-old step daughter in Ekiti

    A man identified as Ojo Babatunde from Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has been arrested by Police for impregnating his 15-year old step-daughter.

    A statement by the Police Spokesman, DSP Sunday Abutu, on Wednesday, in Ado-Ekiti, Babatunde was arrested by the Juvenile Welfare Centre, JWC, of the state CID.

    According to the statement, the culprit had carnal knowledge of the victim (name withheld) which led to a four-month pregnancy.

    The Police Spokesman noted that the suspect will be arraigned in court as he confessed to the crime claiming that it was the handiwork of the devil.

    The statement reads: “The victim, who is already 4 months pregnant, claimed that the suspect, Ojo Babatunde, who

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    is also her step Father, had unlawful carnal Knowledge of her severally before and after she became pregnant.

    “She explained that the step father started raping her when the mother gave birth through Caesarean Section (CS) and had to spend about three(3) weeks in the hospital leaving her and the step father at home.

    “According to her, the step father used to have unlawful carnal knowledge of her at home when her Mother is away and oftentimes lures her into the farm and defile her after which he will threaten her never to tell anyone or face the consequence.

    “During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the crime and claimed it was the handwork of the devil.”

  • Burna Boy, Tems, Pheelz make Obama’s 2022 summer playlist

    Burna Boy, Tems, Pheelz make Obama’s 2022 summer playlist

    Afrobeats, Nigeria’s largest music export, continues to gain grounds in international scenes with some of its ambassadors gaining a spot on the 2022 summer playlist of former American President, Barack Obama.

    On Obama’s current summer playlist, Burna Boy’s ‘Last Last’, Tems’ ‘Vibe Out’ and Pheelz’s ‘Finesse’ with Beyonce’s ‘Break My Soul’, Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Die Hard,’ made the cut this year, and several other records from a diverse list of artistes.

    The former President’s summer and year-end picks in recent years which have visibly shown support for Afrobeats have included Rema’s Iron Man’, Wizkid & Tems’ ‘Essence’, Burna’s ‘Anybody’ and others.

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    Obama tweeted on Tuesdat the playlist signified an example of how music really can bring us all together.

    “Every year, I get excited to share my summer playlist because I learn about so many new artists from your replies—it’s an example of how music really can bring us all together. Here’s what I’ve been listening to this summer. What songs would you add?” Obama tweeted.

  • Obi Cubana smitten over love affirmation note from wife

    Obi Cubana smitten over love affirmation note from wife

    Popular business mogul, Obinna Iyiegbu aka Obi Cubana, has expressed excitement over the note containing affirmation of love from his wife, Ebele Iyiegbu aka Lusheby.

    The nightlife boss revealed he woke up Wednesday morning to a lovely piece from his better half, reassuring him of not just her unending love for total committment throughout their lifetime.

    According to Cubana via his Instagram page, “Woke up over here to this lovely note from my beautiful wife @lush_eby.”

    The note reads: “Dear Obinna, I write this note this morning to remind you of my commitment to love you even on your weakest days and strongest days.

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    “I’m going to love you in your happy moments and your sad moments.

    “I’m going to always be your shoulder to lean on. I’m going to love you UNCONDITIONALLY just as Christ loves me because He is the one that models Love for me.

    “Through thick and thin, till death do us part, I’m going to be by your side to make sure you fulfill every destiny that God has given you.

    “Be assured of my support all through this journey of life. “Gold and Silver have I none, but what I do have, I give unto thee.” NEVER FORGET THIS. Good morning Sunshine.”

  • #BBNaija: I can’t date a lady with dirty feet – Adekunle

    #BBNaija: I can’t date a lady with dirty feet – Adekunle

    Big Brother Naija Season 7 housemate, Tobilola ‘Adekunle’ Olopade has stated he gets irritated by women with dirty feet.

    The 27-year-old said he got fascinated with a fellow housemate Bella when he noticed her feet were neat.

    He stated this in the presence of Bella and other housemates in the dining table corner.

    “I started to notice Bella is beautiful after seeing how neat her feet are. I’ve been in this house with her for days without getting to chat with her until I noticed how clean her feet are,”

    “If her feet are dirty I won’t be attracted to her,” he said facing Bella.

  • Passenger airfare increased by 0.31% in June – NBS

    Passenger airfare increased by 0.31% in June – NBS

    The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday said passenger airfare rose by 0.31% from N55,906.86 in May 2022 to N56,082.64 in June 2022.
    According to the Bureau in its “Transport Fare Watch,” for June 2022, the fare increased by 52.97% year-on-year basis.

    NBS said: “While the average fare paid by air passengers for specified routes on a single journey, increased by 0.31%, on a month-on-month from N55,906.86 in May 2022 to N56,082.64 in June 2022.

    “On a year-on-year, the fare rose by 52.97% (N36,662.57) in June 2021.”

    It noted the report shows Transport Fare Watch for June 2022 covering the following categories: bus journey within the city per drop constant route; bus journey intercity, state route charged per person; air fare charge for specified routes single journey; journey by motorcycle (Okada) per drop; and water way passenger transport.

    According to the report, the average fare paid by commuters for bus journeys within the city per drop, increased by 0.10%, on a month-on-month from N582.06 in May 2022 to N582.61 in June 2022. In terms of year-on-year.

    However, the average fare paid by commuters for bus journeys within the city per drop rose by 42.02% from N410.23 in June 2021 to N582.61 in June 2022.

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    The average fare paid by commuters for bus journey intercity per drop, said NBS, rose to N3,662.87 in June 2022 indicating a decline of -0.16% on a month-on-month compared to the value of N3,668.64 in May 2022.

    It noted that on a year -on-year, the fare prices rose by 45.21% from N2522.44 in June 2021.

    The Bureau added that in another category, the average fare paid by commuters for journeys by motorcycle per drop declined by -0.10% on month-on-month from N417.39 in May 2022 to N416.97 in June 2022.

    Continuing, it said “Also, in terms of year-on-year, the fare rose by 43.20% from N291.18 in June 2021 to N416.97 in June 2022.

    While the average fare paid for water transport (waterway passenger transportation) in June 2022 increased to N943.26 showing a growth of 0.17% on a month-on-month from N941.63 in May 2022. On year-on-year, the fare rose by 12.80% from N836.23 in June 2021 to N943.26 in June 2022.”
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  • BBNaija S7: Pharmsavi entertains housemates with morning guitar

    BBNaija S7: Pharmsavi entertains housemates with morning guitar

    Pharmsavi took on a personal mission on Wednesday, to entertain level two housemates.

    From Christy to Amaka, Kess, Daniella and Bryann, the housemates seemed to enjoy Pharmsavi’s musical massage.

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    Pharmsavi played for a long time while other housemates joined him in engaging in an early morning karaoke session.

    While the whole karaoke session went on, Beauty enjoyed a soothing caress from Kess.

  • BBNaija S7: Amaka longs for Eloswag

    BBNaija S7: Amaka longs for Eloswag

    BBNaija level two housemate Amaka is longing for the current Head Of House, Eloswag.

    Amaka, who has made herself a force to reckon with in the last four days, has been yearning for Eloswag since level one and level two housemates met on Monday.

    On Wednesday, while Pharmsavi was playing the guitar and engaging other level two housemates to sing along, Amaka expressed her desire to be with Eloswag.

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    At some point, Amaka even sang about the only man that appeals to her in the BBNaija season seven house.
    In the self-created song, she announced Eloswag as the man after her heart in the house.

    Amaka went further to publicly request that Biggie surprise her with a date or meeting with Eloswag.

  • BBNaija S7: Many Nigerian men go hard on women – Sheggz

    BBNaija S7: Many Nigerian men go hard on women – Sheggz

    Big Brother Naija Season 7 housemate, Segun Daniel Olusemo aka Sheggz has said that many Nigerian men are go-getters when it comes to womanising.

    According to the 26-year-old actor and footballer, a lot of Nigerian men go to great lengths to confuse women to date them.
    Sheggz spoke on Tuesday night during the pillow talk with a fellow female housemate, Bella.

    “Not like they (men) force themselves on babes but a lot of Nigerian guys go so hard that even when the babes said:

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    ‘I’m not feeling you or I’m not down’. They (men) will be like: ‘I’ll change her mind and they’ll go so hard andchange her mind,” he said.

    Sheggz added: “You know a woman can give a man something to hold onto and because you’re holding on to that thing, you would work so hard to achieve more.”
    Bella replied saying that she is not ready to flirt in Biggies’ house.