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  • Aiyedatiwa seeks Ondo elders’ blessings

    Aiyedatiwa seeks Ondo elders’ blessings

    Ondo governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has appealed to elders of the state to support his administration to uphold late former governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s legacies as well as serve the people diligently.

    Aiyedatiwa promised that he would continue with all Akeredolu’s ongoing developmental projects and programmes and also give him a befitting burial.

    He spoke when he paid a visit to the Ondo elders at the residence of leader of Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti.

    The Ondo governor, who lauded contributions of the elders to the development of the state and the country at large, said the visit was to pay homage to the elders and to thank them for the fatherly role they played to restoring peace during the political crisis in the State.

    He said: “I extend my heartfelt greetings to Chief Reuben Fasoranti and the distinguished elders present. Your wisdom and guidance have been invaluable to our State’s stability. In the past, during challenging times, your intervention, particularly the letter you wrote to President Bola Tinubu advocating constitutional adherence, restored peace to our state. Your counsel has been instrumental.”

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    The Oluabo of Ilu Abo, Oba Olu Falae,  urged Aiyedatiwa to join his colleagues in the southwest to implement policies that would protect and preserve the Yoruba language.

    Falae lauded the establishment of the Amotekun security outfit aimed at securing lives and property within the region and appealed to Governor Aiyedatiwa to consider some new road projects in the state, especially in rural areas.

    A former scribe of Afenifere, Bashorun Seinde Arogbofa pledged support of the elders’ commitment to the welfare of the people of the state.

    Arogbofa enjoined Aiyedatiwa to leave a lasting mark on the State and urged him to take charge of the state but never to forget those who stood by him during challenging times.

    Chief Fasoranti offered prayers for Governor Aiyedatiwa’s leadership.

  • Nigerian diaspora community mourns student killed by Canadian policemen

    Nigerian diaspora community mourns student killed by Canadian policemen

    The Nigerian Association of Manitoba has expressed its sadness over the death of Afolabi Stephen, a 19-year-old Nigerian student, who was shot dead by Canadian policemen on December 31, 2023.

    The Winnipeg Police Service said that its officers reacted to “a 911 call regarding a male acting erratically” in a statement posted on its website, winnipeg.ca.

    The statement read: “On December 31, 2023, at approximately 2:22 pm, the Winnipeg Police Service responded to an apartment suite in the first 100 block of University Crescent for a 911 call regarding a male acting erratically. The caller advised the male may be armed, and there were other people in the suite.

    “Upon police arrival, they were confronted by an armed male. During this encounter, an officer discharged his firearm, striking the male. Officers provided immediate medical care and ensured the well-being of all other parties on the scene. Nobody else was injured.

    “The male was transported to the hospital in critical condition and succumbed to his injuries.”

    In a statement released by Vera Obehi Keyede, president of the Nigerian Association of Manitoba (NAMI), the organization expressed grief at Afolabi’s passing and urged patience while the inquiry is still underway.

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    The statement read: “The Nigerian Association of Manitoba wishes to express her deepest concern and regret over the unfortunate incident involving the shooting that led to the death of a Nigerian international student, by the Winnipeg Police Service on the 31st of December 2023.

    “We extend our condolences to the deceased family and friends. We understand the anxiety, frustration, sadness, and distress this incident has caused within our community. We plead with everyone not to engage in any activity that may cause any tension or hinder the process of investigation and the law.

    “This is a challenging time for all of us, we need the Nigerian community to remain calm and composed as investigations are underway. We acknowledge the community’s right to seek answers and justice for one of our own. NAMI is closely monitoring the situation and seeking guidance on how to proceed.

    “NAMI will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available to us. We extend our support to those directly or indirectly affected by this unfortunate incident, and we cannot over-emphasise the need for solidarity during these challenging times.”

  • Remove Yul Edochie’s name, come out of his shadow – Blessing CEO tells May

    Remove Yul Edochie’s name, come out of his shadow – Blessing CEO tells May

    Controversial relationship expert, Okoro Blessing, popularly known as Blessing CEO has drummed support for Yul Edochie amid his marital saga on the internet. 

    She confronted May Edochie, Yul’s estranged wife, questioning why she hesitated to remove his name amid their deteriorating marriage.

    Blessing CEO also lent her voice to the ongoing bride price issue the movie actor had raised.

    The Nation reported that Yul called his wife out for refusing to drop his name and return his bride price.

    The relationship therapist asked why May has continued to carry on Yul’s surname since he is so bad that she wants nothing to do with him.

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    Speaking further, Blessing said that it’s already been two years since their marital crisis started, and what a woman in her situation would have done is to immediately drop the husband’s surname.

    Blessing CEO said: “Yul Edochie is so bad as a man, why are you still under his shadow? Why are you still holding his surname? Because if a man is this bad and this demonic, a woman is not supposed to have anything to do with him now. The first thing a woman does when she divorces her husband or when the man does bad is as wicked as Yul, the first thing to do is to yank off his name, Yank off his surname. That is how they do it. Put your father’s name. It’s been two years now and you are still using Yul Edochie. Come out of his shadow”

  • Delta governor appoints Singer Harrysong as aide

    Delta governor appoints Singer Harrysong as aide

    Popular singer-songwriter, Harrison Tare Okiri, better known as Harrysong has taken to social media to announce his appointment by the governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori as an Executive Assistant.

    Sharing the good news online along with his appointment letter, Harrysong reintroduced himself as he urged his fans and followers to address him as Honourable Superstar Harrysong.

    Expressing gratitude to his governor, he appreciated him for entrusting him with the office to work.

    In his message to the indigenes of Delta State, he told them to get ready to see him work.

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    He wrote: “Newly Appointed E.A (executive assistant). ENTERTAINMENT. To the Executive Governor of DELTA STATE RT HON SHERIFF F.O. OBOREVWORI. Thank you, my governor. Now address me as > HON SUPERSTAR. HARRYSONG. Thank you so much my Governor for entrusting me with this office to work. Deltans. Get ready for KINGMAKER on March 30th. #sherrified AND UKODO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2024. UKODO. @sheriffoborevwori >> swipe > say congratulations To me. And thanks to my governor.”

  • Why I do not own a car despite being a celebrity – Pere

    Why I do not own a car despite being a celebrity – Pere

    Reality TV star, Pere Egbi said that he refrains from owning a car because he doesn’t view it as an investment.

    He berated those who squander their money on exotic cars, stressing that landed properties and businesses are assets but not cars.

    Speaking in the latest episode of the Spill With Phyna podcast, Pere said: “Car no be investment. A house is an asset, a business is an asset. Using all your savings to buy cars is unnecessary.

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    “Right now, I don’t own a car. I used to drive a brand new lexus LS570 but I sold it because I needed to put the money into my film. It’s an investment. At the end of the day, I made more from the film.”

    He also disclosed in the podcast that he got married at the age of 25 in the United States.

    He said his marriage crashed because his ex-wife suspected that he was having an affair with a female friend.

  • Army probes candidates’ fraudulent acts in ongoing recruitment

    Army probes candidates’ fraudulent acts in ongoing recruitment

    The Nigerian Army has begun investigation into fraudulent activities by candidates of the ongoing 86 Regular Recruits Intake.

    The investigation is to identify extent of fraudulent activities by candidates or syndicates.

    Army spokesperson, Maj.-Gen. Oyenma Nwachukwu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, January 5.

    The investigation was instituted after three candidates were caught while attempting to secure vacancies designated for candidates with Lagos state indigeneship. 

    Nwachukwu said the act was a serious breach of the recruitment process, which he said would not be condoned, as the Nigerian Army was dedicated to “ensuring that only the most qualified and deserving candidates are selected to serve in the Army.”

    Nwachukwu said: “The arrest of the fraudulent candidates, whose video went viral on social media, was a result of the commitment of the Nigerian Army in upholding a transparent and credible recruitment process in line with its core values of integrity and fairness. 

    “The video is a pointer to one of the processes to which the candidates were subjected, in order to ensure only true indigenes of a particular State are recruited, using the slots of that state and not non- indigenes. 

    “The video in itself therefore, clearly shows that the process is transparent, as the State Representative, who is a prominent member of the recruitment team has been part and parcel of the process and was given unhindered access to do her job by scrutinizing the candidates’ State of origin, to ascertain the genuineness of their indigeneship claims. 

    “The duty of the State Representative is to identify non-indigenes amongst candidates applying for recruitment and this is applicable in other States of the Federation.”

    He urged all prospective candidates to adhere to the principles of honesty and integrity throughout the recruitment process, as any attempt to manipulate the recruitment process will be met with the full force of the law. 

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    The spokesperson said the Nigerian Army would continue to work closely with relevant authorities to ensure that those responsible for this misconduct are held accountable.

    He said: “The culprits involved will be handed over to the appropriate prosecuting agency.

    “The Nigerian Army is committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is served in this matter.

    “The Nigerian Army remains resolute in its mission to recruit the best and most deserving individuals to serve our nation. We appreciate the support and cooperation of the public, as we work to maintain the integrity of our recruitment process.”

  • Why ladies should date at least three men simultaneously – Tacha

    Why ladies should date at least three men simultaneously – Tacha

    BBNaija reality star, Anita Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha has told women the necessity of dating more than one man. 

    According to her, the chances of getting a ring will be high when a lady dates at least three men simultaneously.  

    The reality star created a list on social media titled: “5 things to stop doing in 2024.”

    But Tacha said in the video posted on her X account that women should quit dating just one man, saying that dating three will benefit them more since one of the three will propose.

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    Tacha said: “If you want that ring sis, date at least three guys. If Martins doesn’t pop the question, Easy would, and if Easy does not ask the question, Femi would.”

    The reality TV personality advised people to stop disappointing themselves.

    She said that it doesn’t matter if people like them or not.

    She added that women should approach males to ask for money because failing to do so does not demonstrate a “good girl” attitude.

  • Nigerian student breaks Guinness World Record for longest painting marathon

    Nigerian student breaks Guinness World Record for longest painting marathon

    Chancellor Ahaghotu, a Nigerian student at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, has been announced as a new Guinness World Record, GWR, holder for the longest painting marathon.

    Ahaghotu, who painted for 100 consecutive hours, surpassed a Belgian painter, Roland Palmaerts, who held the record since 2013 after painting for 60 hours.

    GWR, on Wednesday in a post on its official handle, announced that Ahaghotu broke its 10-year-old record after a 100-hour marathon painting.

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    “After painting for 100 consecutive hours, Chancellor Ahaghotu, a Nigerian art student has broken a decade old record for the longest painting marathon”, the GWR said.

    Ahaghotu painted 106 pieces depicting subjects, including celebrities, plants, animals and food items.

    Speaking of his new achievements, Ahaghotu stated that the painting represents “my different mood and feeling.”

    “There was joy and celebration when I completed the 100 hours. It was a new experience for me and I am glad that I completed it.”

  • BBNaija’s Sir Dee proposes to girlfriend, Miss Chloe

    BBNaija’s Sir Dee proposes to girlfriend, Miss Chloe

    Former Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ housemate, Atteh Daniel Tioluwa, popularly known as Sir Dee, has officially proposed to his girlfriend, Miss Chloe.

    The reality TV star announced their engagement via an Instagram post and shared a video of the beautiful moments alongside. 

    Sir Dee, who described his fiancée as the ‘love of my life’, thanked the beautiful lady for accepting his marriage proposal. 

    Sir Dee wrote: ‘’Went on one knee and asked, She said yes !!!! 2024 literally started with YES and that’s the energy for the rest of the year. @miss_cl0 thank you for saying Yes and well done.”

    In the clip, the couple celebrated the New Year together and Sir Dee popped the four-word question to her in a restaurant where they had dinner.

    Also, Chloe announced the lovely news on her page, saying she feels blessed and loved by what her man did to start the year. 

    Chloe wrote: “01.01.2024 This happened! What a start to the year! I can’t even describe how I’m feeling but loved and blessed are at the forefront.

    “My love did so well @sirdee_da. Y’all about to be sick of me  #anightonearth.”

    Family, friends and fans trooped to the comment section to celebrate the couple with words of encouragement. 

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    Below are some reactions:

    bootybylatif; Aye!!!!! Congratulations my brother. So so happy for you. 2024 starting off right 

    ernest_ibe; Madddd one brooooo Congratulations to you my Gee, God bless you guys journey 

    deborah_atteh_; still over the moon here! Love you both for each other. And this is me officially telling you both: Well Done

    preciousokoye; CONGRATULATIONS SIR DEE, you an amazing Human 

    mastercut_salon; This one sweet my belle ooo. what a great news to start the year

    hair_by_oforiwaa; How can I like this vid more than once….soo soo happy for you sir Dee. Haven’t forgotten how brilliant, intelligent and matured you always sounded on our screens during big brother. I’m such a huuuugeee fan and sooooo happy for you.May God bless your union.”

  • My frog pendant was inspired by social media trolls, says Davido

    My frog pendant was inspired by social media trolls, says Davido

    Grammy-nominated Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared that trolling on X (formerly Twitter) motivated him to acquire a multi-million-naira frog pendant from Ice Box.

    Davido, in a recent interview with GQ, said he made a frog pendant to get back at social media trolls.

    He explained that because of his hoarse voice, trolls were calling him “frog” on X and he decided to make something out of it.

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    Davido said: “I made a frog pendant because my voice is hoarse and they (trolls) were calling me frog on Twitter. I was like, you know what? I’m going to make a chain out of that sh*t.”