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  • I will sing more songs to afford your needs, says Timi Dakolo as he celebrates daughter’s birthday

    I will sing more songs to afford your needs, says Timi Dakolo as he celebrates daughter’s birthday

    Popular singer, Timi Dakolo, has taken to his Instagram platform to celebrate his last daughter, Zoe Dakolo’s 10th birthday,

    Describing Zoe as special, the ‘Everything’ crooner has pledged to sing more songs in 2024 so he can afford everything his daughter asks for.

    He wrote: “It’s world @zoedakolo. Happy birthday Zoe special. Can’t believe my baby is 10. Like terrific 10. I love and respect you zozo.

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    “I know you said nicknames are embarrassing but please manage ya local daddy. I pronounce blessings upon blessings on your life.

    You are a gift sent from heaven. I will try and keep up with the to-buy list.

    “And I am always ignoring your wish list but, I know you said I should sing more songs so I can do everything you need, I will take that advice in 2024. This year you will have more fine clothes and accessories. Amen!!!! May Good things continue to happen to you @zoedakolo”.

  • How I deal with issues through self-isolation – Actress Bukola Kiitan

    How I deal with issues through self-isolation – Actress Bukola Kiitan

    Nollywood actress Oloruntimilehin Bosede Bukola, popularly known as Kiitan Bukola, has revealed one of her toxic traits, which is self-isolation.

    According to her Instagram post, when she is going through something, she tends to stop communicating with everyone until she feels better.

    She added that when she feels okay, she resumes communication like nothing happened.

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    The actress noted that while this is her way of dealing with things, many people misunderstand this behaviour and think that she is upset with them.

    She noted how people see it as pride but for her, self-isolation has always worked out.

    She stated: “One of my biggest toxic traits is that when I’m going through something I tend to stop talking to everyone until I’m okay.

    “When I’m okay I’ll start communicating again like nothing happened. It’s not me being off with you, I just deal with things better when I’m alone. This is so, me and some see it as pride LOL. Self-isolation to come out stronger has always worked for me”.

  • Women cheat more in a relationship, says Iyanya

    Women cheat more in a relationship, says Iyanya

    Singer, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, popularly known as Iyanya, has asserted that women cheat more than men in a relationship.

    According to him, most of his male friends are single because their estranged girlfriends cheated on them, saying that it hurt them terribly.

    He disclosed this while featuring as a guest in the latest episode of Doyin’s Corner podcast hosted by reality star, Doyinsola Anuoluwapo David.

    The host, Doyin asked: “Men or women who cheat more?”

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    Iyanya replied: “Women! It’s an old gist. There is a popular song by an American rapper, I’m sure you know that song: ‘Girls cheat too. Girls bad too.’ Something like that. It has millions of views and that’s proof that women cheat more.

    “Speaking for myself and also holding it down for my guys, my single friends. 99 percent of them are single. The reason why they are single and not even ready to date is because one or two girls they loved and focused on hurt them terribly.”

    He said he can’t cheat on his partner because he is “focused” when he is in love.

    The singer also said he can’t forgive a cheating partner.

  • I expect my man to accept my apology after I cheat, says Doyin

    I expect my man to accept my apology after I cheat, says Doyin

    BBNaija reality star, Doyinsola Anuoluwapo David, popularly known as Doyin, has revealed what she expects from her man after she apologises for cheating on him.

    Doyin said after pleading, she expects her partner to forgive her, saying that both of them should continue their romantic affair.

    According to her, a couple should move on if a cheating partner confesses and apologises.

    She stated this in a recent episode of her podcast, Doyin’s Corner which had singer Iyanya as a guest.

    Doyin said: “I didn’t mean to say cheating was sweet. But if I open my mouth and tell you that I’ve done this thing, move on.

    “If I apologize after cheating on you, let’s move on.”

    Asked by her guest how she intended to apologise to her partner after cheating, she said: “Babe, I am sorry, I met this really nice looking guy. He was a lot finer, nicer, richer than you. So, I decided to step out. I was just telling you so that you are aware. It doesn’t mean I love the guy more. It just means at that moment, my urges took over me.

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    “But now that I am back to my normal senses, I still love you. So, let’s make it work.”

    She added that she is a better person than her estranged boyfriend would ever be.

    Her guest, Iyanya also debunked the cheating allegations against him, saying, “When a girl dates you and you’re such a lovely guy, she doesn’t want other girls to know.

    “So, I feel like most of the people who come out to say I broke their hearts, don’t want you to know I am such a sweet guy.”

    He pleaded with ladies to give him more chances despite the cheating rumours around him.

  • Bella Shmurda contemplates quitting music for TikTok

    Bella Shmurda contemplates quitting music for TikTok

    Singer, Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, popularly known as Bella Shmurda, has explained why he is tempted to leave music and opt for TikTok influencing.

    The musician made this known during a live session with a colleague, Small Doctor.

    Bella Shmurda stated that he watched a colleague withdraw about 500,000 from the site in a short period, which appeared to be more profitable than his profession.

    He decided to become a full-fledged TikTok influencer and make easy money by just generating content and going live on the network, as well as receiving cashable tokens from supporters.

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    “He has withdrawn about N500K! I’m not releasing music again, even if I want to, I’d drop Lowlife. I want to be doing strictly TikTok.”

    Small Doctor further urged him to make music and add the TikTok approach to it by recording live while on the platform.

    He, however, rejected the idea, stating how privacy while recording his song is his way; other than being distracted by a crowd watching.

    He said: “I like to do my music in a way without people around, It’s just money I am looking for now.”

  • Why nobody should look up to me as a role model – Odumodublvck

    Why nobody should look up to me as a role model – Odumodublvck

    Popular rapper, Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, better known as Odumodublvck has ruled out those who consider him a role model, tagging them dumb because his lifestyle isn’t worth looking up to. 

    The ‘Picanto’ crooner stated, in the Zero Conditions podcast, said he doesn’t subscribe to the idea of returning an insult with a rejoinder all in the name of protecting his brand.

    He emphasised that he would always meet each insult with an equally fitting response, just in the same way people like Davido, Phyno, and the rest would always reply.

    According to him, folks shouldn’t look at him as a role model because he engages in a lot of vices such as drinking, smoking, and fornicating and the best they can do for themselves is to follow Jesus and not him.

    He said: “It is always necessary for celebrities to clap back at trolls. Who said it is not necessary? Because they say, ‘Oh! You’re a brand. You are a public figure.’

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    “I’m nobody’s role model. Jesus is there. Follow Jesus. I fornicate, I drink, I smoke. You wanna make me your role model? You must be a dummy.”

    Below are reactions from netizens:

    @UgoBoss_Tony said: “Best advice to those who have allowed social media and celebrity lifestyle to becloud their thought process”

    @ay_sadiq penned: “Spilled facts

    Live your life, no go blame role models for your wrongs.”

    @LupinIkenga commented: “Lmao he has a point though, Jesus Christ is our only role model”

    timi_of_lagos stated: “OdumoduBlvck speaks fact always. This guy is better than most of your favourite yarning dúst.”

    @SusanAjibade said: “Man don clear himself…. Follow Jesus”

    “I am nobody’s role model. Follow Jesus”

  • Emeka Ike speaks on Toyin Abraham’s movie Malaika, describes it as personal therapy

    Emeka Ike speaks on Toyin Abraham’s movie Malaika, describes it as personal therapy

    Amid the ongoing marriage crisis between veteran actor, Emeka Ike and his ex-wife, Suzanne, the former has opened up about featuring in the latest Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi’s cinema film, ‘Malaika’.

    Emeka who has been off-screen after his marital issue, has returned in a blockbuster movie.

    In an interview on TVC’s Your View segment, the actor shared how he was able to adjust after a long break from acting.

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    In his words: “He no dey leave o, e dey body. But I had to just take my time to have a new understanding based on the cinema I’m going to the cinema and not normal home video. So what and what do I need to be in the right or act cinema scenario”.

    He also described being on the film as a personal therapy.

    He said: “Malaika for me is therapy, it is therapy to every broken home… Somebody called me, please talk to my wife, I just saw the Malaika stuff…”

  • Soludo to residents: we stand on threshold of brighter tomorrow

    Soludo to residents: we stand on threshold of brighter tomorrow

    Anambra state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has assured the state’s people that with his administration, they stand on the threshold of a brighter tomorrow.

    He said Monday, December 25, in Awka in his message, that Christmas, was a season of love, light, and goodwill, adding that it found “us at a pivotal moment in the journey of our dear state

    Soludo noted: “We stand on the threshold of a brighter tomorrow, having weathered storms and challenges together, emerging stronger and more united in our resolve to build a better, safer, prosperous, homeland.

    “This year as we gather in churches, families, and communities, let us celebrate the birth of Christ with grateful hearts.

    “Let us count our blessings and remember the resolute faith that carried us through the year, as the abiding love for our homeland continues to be our guiding compass.

    “Let the warmth of this season reignite the spark of hope within each of us. Let us extend a hand of kindness to our neighbours, for in unity and compassion lies our strength.

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    “Let us open our hearts to the less fortunate, the lonely, and the vulnerable. Let us remember the true spirit of Christmas – the spirit of giving, forgiveness, and selfless service.

    “Let us spread the joy of Christmas to every corner of our state, ensuring that no one feels alone or left out of celebration.

    “As your governor, I pledge to continue working tirelessly to build the Anambra of our dreams – a state where every citizen thrives in a secure and prosperous environment and the light of opportunity shines brightly for all.

    “On this blessed Christmas season, I pray for peace, joy, and abundance for each and every one of you.

    “May the spirit of Christmas fill your homes with warmth, your hearts with love, and your lives with blessings beyond measure.”

  • Akpabio felicitates Ganduje at 74, describes APC chair as great mobiliser

    Akpabio felicitates Ganduje at 74, describes APC chair as great mobiliser

    Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Sunday, December 24, congratulated the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje on his 74th birthday.

    Akpabio, in his congratulatory message signed by his special adviser on media and publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh described Ganduje as “a great mobiliser, a stabilizer, astute politician and an unrepentant progressive.”

    The Senate President noted that Ganduje has been able to restore peace and sanity in the party in a few months of his leadership, praising him for his ingenuity in mobilizing people and instilling a sense of belonging to all party men.

    He said since Ganduje ascended the seat of national chairman, “The hitherto rancorous atmosphere at the headquarters and in most state chapters of the party have been doused and sanity is gradually returning to the party”.

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    Akpabio said: “I wish to heartily join other well-wishers, business and political associates, family members, and friends in celebrating a great mobiliser, an astute politician, an unrepentant progressive and a stabilizer; my chairman, His Excellency, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the biggest political party in Africa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in celebrating him on his 74th birthday.

    “It is my prayer that the Almighty God will bless you with many more years of healthy and productive living so that our upcoming leaders will savour the wisdom and indelible legacies you have etched on the sands of history in every position you occupied since you emerged on the political scene in 1979.

    “Mr. Chairman, your enviable contributions in driving and sustaining our current democratic experiment are never in doubt. We cherish your vision and the drive to sustain the successes recorded by our great party and your unshakable belief in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”

    The Senate President expressed confidence in Ganduje’s ability to turn around the fortunes of the APC and help President Tinubu restore the faith of Nigerians in Project Nigeria through the provision of purposeful and development-induced leadership that would once again put smiles on the faces of average Nigerians.

  • Peace Pact not death sentence, it will be implemented – Fubara

    Peace Pact not death sentence, it will be implemented – Fubara

    Rivers state governor Siminalayi Fubara, has reiterated his commitment to implementing the eight-point presidential peace agreement on the political crisis in the state.

    Fubara stated this during a Christmas Broadcast on Monday.

    He said that the agreement would be implemented in a way that would not compromise the collective interest of the people and democratic values.

    The governor said: “As a principal participant in the entire saga, I have taken some time to study the terms therein and have come to the conclusion that the Peace Pact is not as bad as it is being portrayed by those genuinely opposed to it. It is certainly, not a death sentence. It offers some way towards a lasting peace and stability in our dear State.

    ”Accordingly, I reaffirm my acceptance of the Presidential Peace Proclamation and my commitment to implementing both the spirit and letters of the declaration in such a way and manner that will restore political stability to our dear State without compromising the collective interest of our people and our cherished and shared democratic values.

    “Let me also use this opportunity to express our profound gratitude to our dear President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu GCFR for wading into the near crisis that almost punctuated the prevailing peace in our dear State.

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    “Indeed, by this singular effort, our dear President has demonstrated that he loves Rivers State and cherishes nothing short of a reign of perfect peace in our State with his Presidential Peace Proclamation on the 18th of December 2023.

    “Mr. President’s Peace Proclamation has naturally elicited mixed reactions from our people and across the country.”

    He reiterated further that already, both parties have demonstrated some good faith in the implementation process with the withdrawal of the purported impeachment notice on their part, and the release of hitherto withheld allowances of the members of the State House of Assembly by the government.

    ”I have said before, there is no price too much to pay for peace. And with the realization that the worst peace is better than the best war, we will strive to make peace with all segments and interest groups without surrendering our freedom nor jeopardizing the interest and well-being of the good people of Rivers State who graciously entrusted us with their cherished mandate.”

    Fubara assured that in the face of every challenge always consult widely and confidently to such a part that will best advance and protect the collective interest of our State and people, which is what we have resolved to do in the present circumstances.

    He said it is his singular honour and privilege to address the people of Rivers State on the auspicious occasion of the 2023 Christmas celebration, the first since assuming office as Governor of the state.