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  • 14 Nigerian artistes who relocated abroad

    14 Nigerian artistes who relocated abroad

    The entertainment industry is also part of the relocation wave popularly known as ‘japa’. Here are 14 Nigerian artistes who have relocated abroad:

    1. Lanre Dabiri (Eldee the Don)

    Rapper Lanre Dabiri, aka Eldee the Don, tweeted why he relocated to the United States of America.

    According to him, he needed to protect his physical, social and mental health.

    1. Freestyle Essien

    One of the pioneers of rap music in Nigeria, Mfon Essien, popularly known as Freestyle, was part of the defunct music group Tribesmen.

    The singer, who featured in the rave-making songs ‘Sip Easy’ and ‘Ole’ by 2baba, has not only relocated to the US but also joined the U.S. Navy.

    1. Etcetera

    Nigerian musician and producer Pascal Uche Ejikeme, popularly known as Etcetera, also continued his career in the United States of America.

    Etcetera now reportedly records as an independent act.

    1. Tekno

    Tekno, who lent his vocals to ‘Buga’, one of the biggest songs in the country in 2022, announced that he has moved out of the country and is now based in the United States.

    He jokingly explained that he left Nigeria because the country’s name was ‘changed’ to UAR.

    1. Adekunle Gold

    Just like Tekno, his reasons for leaving are shrouded in secrecy.
    Gold, married to Simi, with whom he shares a child, announced his relocation when he dropped a cryptic message on his Instagram page.

    He wrote: “90219 babies! Zip code changed, and so did the price moafuckers!”

    1. Samklef

    Popular music producer and artiste, Samuel Oguachuba, aka Samklef now resides in the United States but still makes Afrobeats music.

    He had bragged on social media that he and his manager raked in $32 million in income.

    1. D’banj

    Popular singer Dapo Oyebanjo aka D’banj is now based in Dubai with his wife Lineo and children.

    He was recently appointed by Dubai’s Department for Economy and Tourism, DET, formerly known as Dubai Tourism, as the Official Afrobeat Artist of the AfroZons Dubai Soundoff, which took place in March 2022.

    1. 2Shotz

    Famous rapper and one of the pioneers of Nigerian hip-hop, William Iroha, popularly known as 2shotz, made his way to America in 2016.

    Reports show that the artiste is now a photographer and a filmmaker in Texas.

    1. Wizkid

    Nigerian singer and record label executive, Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, operates mainly from the United States.

    Wizkid made headlines when some undergraduate communication studies students of a university in Ohio, USA, reportedly chose to study him as part of their project.

    1. Tems

    Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, is based in America

    From winning the Best International Act at the 2022 BET Awards to being described as ‘the future’ by the acclaimed Rolling Stone magazine, Tems has almost seen it all.

    Her feature in ‘Essence’ with Wizkid fetched her fame, setting her on a global pedestal.

    1. Olu Maintain

    Olumide Adegbulu, known by his stage name Olu Maintain is now based in the United States of America.

    In his star days, the singer co-founded the musical group known as Maintain, with his cousin.

    Between 1998 and 2004, the group released six albums.

    Olu rose to prominence in May 2007 with the release of the monster hit song ‘Yahooze.’

    1. Yung6ix

    Nigerian hip hop artist, Onome Onokohwomo, better known by his stage name Yung6ix has also moved to the United States.

    The singer while recounting his ‘JJC’ experience to his followers on how he got robbed while trying to move into his apartment overseas said: “My car got robbed. Had my whole life in that car. My laptop with my new album and mixtape. about $5,000 – $7,000 cash, Black Magic 6k camera, 4 iPhones, my ps5 and studio recording equipment while I was moving into my new apartment.”

    1. Niyola

    Nigerian singer, Eniola Akinbo, known professionally as Niyola also made the list.

    The ‘Toh Bad’ crooner revealed in an interview with Chude that she left for Los Angeles, USA because she couldn’t find the best of her in Nigeria.

    1. Soul Snatcha

    Popular gospel rap artiste, actor, CEO of Assalt TV and ex-member of gospel group, Rooftop MCs, Kunle Adeyoola, popularly known as Soul Snatcha, relocated to the United Kingdom in 2011.

    Soul Snatcha revealed that he left Nigeria for the UK in 2011 under God’s direction.

  • 10 most expensive EPL signings

    10 most expensive EPL signings

    The Premier League holds one of the biggest and most expensive signings in after the winter January transfer window closed.

    · Enzo Fernandez – £ 120m: Benfica to Chelsea

    Enzo Fernandez is an Argentine footballer born on 17 January, 2001. After his amazing stats in the World Cup with Argentina and of course winning the World Cup with Argentina, Chelsea’s manager Todd Bohely made his signing imminent. The Argentine was bought from Benfica for €120m during the transfer window. Making him the first most expensive player in England ahead of Man City’s Jack Grealish.

    · Jack Grealish – £100 million: Aston Villa to Manchester City

    Grealish joined Aston Villa at the age of six and made his debut for the club in May 2014, following a loan spell at Notts County. In 2021, Grealish signed for Manchester City in a transfer deal worth £100 million. Second to Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea.

    · Romelu Lukaku – £92 million: Inter Milan to Chelsea

    Romelu Lukaku formerly played at Chelsea from 2011 until 2014 but never established himself as a first team footballer.

    The player went to Everton and West Brom in the Premier League, and his game was on a different level, he then went to Inter Milan, where his name became an house old name because he was always on the scoresheet.

    Chelsea was interested in signing him back for £92 million but he never found form for The Blues.

    · Paul Pogba – £89m: Juventus to Manchester United

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    Paul Pogba is another typical player who returned to his old club. He came through the academy of Manchester United in 2011. He was promoted to the first tier by Sir Alex Ferguson.

    Pogba spent four seasons with Juventus and was one of the league’s dominant midfielders – winning four successive Serie A titles and two Coppa Italia trophies.

    Pogba returned to Old Trafford for a world record fee of £89 million. The Frenchman spent a total of six seasons with Manchester United winning the EFL Cup and the Europa League in 2017.

    · Antony – £81m: Ajax to Manchester United

    Antony completed a £81 million move to Manchester United at the end of the 2022 summer transfer window.

    The Brazilian youngster is tipped to be a star for the future at Old Trafford and scored in all of his first three games.

    · Harry Maguire – £80 million: Leicester City to Manchester United

    Harry Maguire still remains the most expensive defender in Premier League history and was signed from Leicester City for £80 million in the summer of 2019.

    Maguire has been a first team regular during his time at Old Trafford but has failed to win any silverware so far. Maguire of recent has been considered a flop player lately due to mistakes which has caused the team dearly.

    · Romelu Lukaku – £75 million: Everton to Manchester United

    Belgian star Romelu Lukaku has apparently appeared in two of the highest transfers in Premier League history and the first was his move from Everton to Manchester United in 2017.

    Lukaku was amongst the top Premier League scorers in three of his four seasons with Everton prompting a £75 million transfer.

    Lukaku had a beautiful time at the scoring 16 goals in his first season and managed 12 in his second season before joining Inter Milan for about £70 million in 2019.

    · Virgil Van Dijk- £75 million: Southampton to Liverpool

    Liverpool signed Virgil Van Dijk in January 2018, making him the most expensive player signed in a January transfer window until Enzo Fernandez of chruch this season.

    Van Dijk has since established himself as one of the best defenders in Liverpool’s recent history, winning the Premier League, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League during his first five seasons with the club.

    · Jadon Sancho – £73 million: Borussia Dortmund to Manchester United

    In Bundesliga Jadon Sancho was one of the most instrumental young footballers on the planet and his pace and trickery proved hard for defenders to deal with.

    Manchester United signed the 22-year-old for £73 million but are yet to see the best of the 22-year-old prospect. He managed just 4- goals and 3-assists in the Premier League.

    · Wesley Fofana – £70 million: Leicester City to Chelsea

    Wesley Fofana completed a £70 million transfer to Chelsea in the summer of 2022 after an impressive stat with the Foxes in two years.

    The 22-year-old is viewed as one of the best defensive prospects in world football but has been off due to injuries and hasn’t gained full potential.

  • Five Nollywood stars who returned to school

    Five Nollywood stars who returned to school

    Going back to university to acquire more knowledge with fame and a thriving career at hand is obviously a challenging decision. But some Nigerian celebrities have shown it is never too late to return to school.

    These superstars had to balance their careers with school responsibilities, and some even left the spotlight to focus on their studies.

    Here are five Nollywood stars who returned to school after becoming famous.

    • Odunlade Adekola

    The prominent actor who was born and raised in Abeokuta, Ogun State but originally from Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State began acting in 1996, the same year he joined the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners. He rose to prominence with his lead role in Ishola Durojaye’s 2003 film, Asiri Gomina Wa, and has subsequently appeared in several Nollywood films.

    Adekola returned to school and on May 2018 received a degree in Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Lagos.

    • Kanayo .O .Kanayo

    Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo surprised everyone when he announced his return to the classroom.

    Kanayo made his debut film appearance in the film Living in Bondage in 1992. The veteran actor who won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, however, returned to school to study law.

    In one of the posts shared in 2017, he wrote: “Hello People, For the love of you, I owe you the notice that I have resumed classes in school, the University of Abuja. Just finished with morning lecture, Law of Evidence, and on standby for Equity 2-4 pm. #overandout”

    He announced his graduation from UNIABUJA with a degree in Law in 2019.

    • Muyiwa Ademola

    Movie producer and director, Muyiwa Ademola, shot his first movie in 1997.

    In 2005, his film Ori won the best indigenous film at the 1st Africa Movie Academy Awards. In 2008, he was nominated for the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards for Most Outstanding Indigenous Actor.

    Ademola, however, returned to the University of Ibadan to do a Diploma in adult education and community development in 2006 after shooting three movies.

    • Chioma Akpotha

    Chioma Chukwuka’s acting career began with her debut in the movie “The Apple” in 2000. She received the “Best Actress in a Lead Role” award at the African Movie Academy Awards for the movie Sins of the Fleshm in 2007.

    Akpotha returned to school to study Business in Film at the Pan Atlantic University’s School of Media and Communications in 2018.

    • Ufuoma McDermott

    Just like Chioma Akpotha, Ufuoma also studied Business in Film at the Pan Atlantic University’s School of Media and Communications in 2018. Sharing the news on social media, the actress posted a picture of herself in a blue trouser suit at the entrance of the university’s building.

    The versatile actress was born on April 23 1981, in Edo State. Her role in the 2008 TV series “My Mum and I” garnered her a nomination for best actress award at the 2010 Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo and one at The Terracotta Nigerian TV and Film Awards.

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  • Nigeria’s Ambassador commends MNJTF, seeks end of insurgency

    Nigeria’s Ambassador commends MNJTF, seeks end of insurgency

    The newly appointed Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Chad Lami Sauda Remawa – Ahmed has commended officers and men of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) for their commitment, courage and hard work.

    Remawa – Ahmed gave the commendation when she paid a courtesy visit to Headquarters Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) at Camp Farcha N’Djamena Chad yesterday.

    Chief of Military Public Information Office Chad, Lieutenant Colonel Kamarudeen Adegoke, in a statement noted she was accompanied by the Defence Attachee of Nigeria to Chad Col OU Eke and Minister (Political) in the Nigeria Embassy, Mr Nura Bappa Aliyu.

    She was received on arrival by the Force Commander (FC) MNJTF, Maj Gen Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim.

    She appreciated the political will of the leaders of the countries of the Lake Chad Basin region who came together to give life to this unique security outfit and called on the MNJTF to evolve strategies to end the conflict finally.

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    She praised the work of the MNJTF and its various sectors in tackling the scourge of BHTs/ISWAP. She recalled the dark days when the terrorists were operating all over the region and causing havoc. She said the tremendous efforts of the MNJTF and other Security outfits have changed the narrative favorably.

    She paid tribute to officers and men of the MNJTF who paid the supreme sacrifice in the quest for peace in the region and prayed for their peaceful repose. She promised her support always to the force in its quest for total peace.

    Ibrahim appreciated the Ambassador for finding time to visit Headquarters MNJTF, promising to continually take the fight to the criminals until they are totally rooted out.

  • Ondo Pastor publishes own obituary to avoid N3m debt

    Ondo Pastor publishes own obituary to avoid N3m debt

    An Ondo- based cleric Pastor Paul Oyewole has been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ondo town for faking his own death to avoid paying N3m he borrowed from a member of his church.

    Oyewole was said to have falsely published and posted his obituary on a social media platform after he sent a fake bank alert to his creditor, Boyede Emmanuel.

    Oyewole was arraigned for fraudulently obtaining the money under the pretence to pay back the money within seven days.

    He was further alleged to have falsely published and posted his obituary on WhatsApp after he had sent a fake alert to an account, knowing fully that he did not have such an amount in his bank account.

    Oyewole was alleged to have threatened the complainant on phone with the intent to intimidate him and conducted himself in a manner likely to cause a breach of the peace, by stripping himself naked in front of the complainant’s house.

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    He reportedly committed the offence between November 2021 and May 2022

    Oyewole, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him.

    Police Prosecutor, Sergeant Akao Moremi, said he would call four witnesses to testify in the case.

    The defendant’s lawyer Mrs Queen Arokoyo applied for bail on liberal terms.

    Presiding Magistrate, Mrs Mosunmola Ikujuni, granted the defendant bail to the sum of N1m with two credible sureties each in like sum.

    She adjourned the case to February 13 for hearing.

  • APC Northern Govs will deliver Tinubu, El-Rufai assures

    APC Northern Govs will deliver Tinubu, El-Rufai assures

    Kaduna Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has assured that All Progressives Congress (APC) colleagues in the north will ensure the victory of the presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on February 25.

    He said fifth columnists within the party and Aso Rock working against Tinubu’s presidency will be put to shame.

    He spoke on Sunrise, a Channels TV show, on Wednesday morning.

    The Governor said the cash swap policies and fuel crisis were orchestrated by opposition forces and disgruntled elements in Aso Rock to put the party in a bad light before the masses.

    The plots, according to him, will fail woefully.

    According to El-Rufai: “Nigerians should know that these policies are not policies of our party but some economists who are bent on making sure that we lose the election. Policies purposely designed to crash the political process.

    “Sabotage is not strange to politics. Recall, they attempted it during our primary election, it ended up with a landslide victory for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu…”

    “Let me assure 100%, the entire Northern Governors of the APC are completely, wholeheartedly supporting the Next President Bola Tinubu…”

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    He added: “I believe that there are people in the Villa who want to ruin this election. They had their candidates who lost the ticket and they don’t want our party to win.

    ‘’On several occasions, we’ve had meetings with the president. the President agrees to take certain decisions.

    ‘’When we go, nothing is done and those who refuse to carry out the instructions are not punished.’’

    On the cash swap policy, he said it was a misinformed policy influenced by political saboteurs.

    ‘’I told Emiefele that there is a Local Government in Kaduna state. One local government bigger than Anambra state that has only 1 bank.

    ‘’Everyone in the State keeps cash. They have millions of Naira at home.. How do you expect them to move with money for several hours to deposit in a bank in a short period of time?

    ‘’They are getting angry with our party already, meanwhile, it’s not our party that is creating this crisis but a few who probably want us to lose election.’’

  • Potential ‘papito’ sent N2m, James Brown claims hours after Bobrisky’s post

    Potential ‘papito’ sent N2m, James Brown claims hours after Bobrisky’s post

    Hours after crossdresser Bobrisky claimed an admirer sent N1m to him/her for looking pretty, James Brown has claimed to have been credited with double what his senior colleague received from his potential ‘papito’.

    James Brown, in a ‘competitive’ Snapchat post, claimed his admirer sent him N2m to kick start his birthday celebration later this month.

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    Also noting he hadn’t yet agreed to have anything to do with the ‘papito’, ‘princess of Africow’ stated all one needed to do was just be a good girl with brains.

    “Owo! Yesterday, my potential PAPITO sent me 2m to celebrate the beginning of my birthday, February 22.

    ‘Omo just be a good girl with brain. I never say yes ooo’, he wrote with accompanying laughter emojis as he captioned the supposed credit alert message.

  • Celebrity life sweet, thanks to BBN – Cross

    Celebrity life sweet, thanks to BBN – Cross

    Former BBNaija Season 6 housemate Cross Okonkwo has thanked the organisers for allowing him some enjoy some dividends of being a celebrity.

    He appreciated the show’s organisers for upgrading his status and bringing him to the limelight.

    Cross confessed to enjoying the bounties of being a celebrity noting it was sweet.

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    He made this known after a recent gesture shown him in which his bill was paid by a couple who recognised him at a contemporary restaurant in Lagos, where he was at with some friends.

    “This celebrity thing sweet ooo. Dey circa with my friend Dey chop. A man with his wife saw me and said hi. When it’s time to pay the bill. The waiter said my bill has been taken care off. Thank you @BBNaija,” the 30-year-old entertainer wrote.

  • Nigerians lament scarcity of new, old naira notes.

    Nigerians lament scarcity of new, old naira notes.

    Nigerians have lamented the non-availability of old and new naira notes in ATMs and banks following the announcement of February 10 by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the return of all old notes.

    Those who spoke with The Nation expressed disgust over the non-availability of cash in banking halls and ATMs, saying the situation was killing economic activities.

    A trader, Nenuwa Mmadu, said: ”We are talking about currency here. This currency I am not seeing it. The old one I have, I was asked to go and change the to new ones. I did so but it proved abortive. The bank informed me that neither was available. I finally got the old notes and on my transit from Ajah to Oshodi, transporters rejected them, I handed the new ones to them and they said it was fake. What do you want me to do, this country? I was even thrown out because they said I didn’t have money and I had money in my pocket.”

    A business owner, Obinna Mmadu, said the CBN should consider the plights of Nigerians. He said: “It is not about the extension, can they meet up with our own demand? So many people are rejecting old money. When you talk to the local banks, they blame the CBN, when you go to CBN, they blame the local banks. We don’t know who is responsible.

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    As businessmen, this money gave us a lot of stress last week. They told us the deadline will be 31st of January, but as at last week, we didn’t have access to the new cash. and they were giving us all sorts of conditions. We don’t even know what is happening because even the ATMs are not dispensing the new notes”.

    A local herb seller Toyin pleaded with the CBN to extend the deadline to enable more traders to access the new notes. She said: ”We were told that we can’t withdraw more than 20,000N from the ATM, I went to the bank to withdraw money and it’s still the same old note I was given from the bank, I went to the ATM to withdraw money and I met people fighting each other because there was no money in the ATM The banks also didn’t put money in the ATM and they all locked their gates.

    ”We are unable to get our money. We are just stranded; the banks in Ladipo didn’t give us money. they should please extend the date they said the old money will expire or they should put as much money out here.”

  • You’re too good to be true, Mo Bimpe tells hubby on birthday

    You’re too good to be true, Mo Bimpe tells hubby on birthday

    Actress Oyebade Adebimpe Adedimeji aka Mo Bimpe is celebrating her colleague and hubby, Lateef Adedimeji on his birthday.

    Mo Bimpe eulogised him, saying he means so much to her. Describing the ‘Ayinla’ star actor as her happily ever after, Mo confessed he was God’s gift to her, stating how too good to be true it was having him as her life partner.

    She wrote: “Happy birthday to my husband who never ceases to amaze me. You’re the reason my life is full of so much laughter. My happily ever after, you’re too good to be true. I look at you every day and thank God for blessing me with you. You’re God’s gift to me”, she said.

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    “I am a rich woman because I have a husband with a very rich heart. With you Abdullateef, Good times become awesome. Bad times become bearable. You’re everything I prayed for and more.

    “Thank you for making me a better woman and for always working on yourself to be the best for me, I love you my fav star, my personal comedian.”

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