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A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has said he is ‘very happy’ with developments in Gabon after soldiers seized power in the oil-rich Central African nation.

Speaking on why he does not like military incursion in politics, Fayose attributed the current spate of coups in the continent to sit-tight syndrome and suffocated democracy.

He explained in an interview on Channels Television, monitored by The Nation correspondent that the military junta was imminent going by how a single man spends two to four decades in power.

Speaking about the case of Nigeria intermittently, the 62-year-old politician underscored the growth of “our democracy over the years though not yet perfect.”

He said: “I am very happy with what happened in Gabon. I don’t like military incursions in politics but I want to say to you, Nigeria is different. Because in Nigeria, we have reasonably stabilised the democracy.

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“We might have our flaws. Remember that, now in Nigeria, you can see uninterrupted democratic process. You can see that, you know after four years, there’ll be an election.

“Nigeria has gone from one party to another party. One person to another person in a space of time.

“But in a country where one man is spending 30, 20, 40 years; they must boot him out of the place.

“Whichever way, that’s different from Nigeria setting. Nigeria, we have submitted but we are not there yet in the final order. But again, Nigeria is a 200 million population, Gabon is 2.5 million. Ekiti is even more than Gabon.

“The military coming in should equally allow a process, a transition, possible shortest transition to allow these things to be perfected. You can’t spend more than a particular number of years.

“We cannot downplay the whispers and some daring insinuation by some for a coup, anyone who hears about the same without reporting it deserves to be killed.

He added: “But don’t compare it with Nigeria. I’m not saying anything cannot happen. No coup. Nigerians when you talk here, they’ll go and report; they’ll come and carry you in the house. Because the moment you hear about a coup, and you do not report it, let me say to you; you deserve to be killed.”

Veteran actor Patrick Doyle has belittled the successes and efforts of Grammy award-winning singer, Burna Boy, in the industry.

This comes a few days after the singer accused Nigerians of not valuing him nor knowing his worth.

Burna Boy, having done so much in the music industry, is disappointed with the level of regards given to him in the country.

However, in a post via Facebook, Patrick Doyle said Burna Boy and his colleagues should ascribe the credit for their feats to great musicians who paved the way for them.

The movie star said that Burna has not done anything by himself that can be remotely described as outstanding because he and other Nigerian singers are recipients of the past musicians.

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Doyle added that Nigerian singers need to be humble and respectful of their diligent predecessors like Sunny Ade, Fela Anikulapo, Majek Fashek, Ik—Dairo and many others who paved the way from the ’60s to the 2000s.

He wrote: “The credit for the feats that appear to be puffing the likes of Burna Boy up have to be properly ascribed to the greats who cleared the thorny paths that have created pathways for his likes to walk through practically effortlessly.

“Burna Boy has not by himself done anything that can be remotely described as great. He and his peers are recipients of the labours of heroes past.

“They need to be humble and respectful of their diligent and truly pioneering predecessors. Great artistes like Sunny Ade, Fela Anikulapo, Majek Fashek , I, k. Dairo and a galaxy of others who paved the way from the 60s, to the 2000s. Greatness and great feats don’t exist in a vacuum. Let us not contribute to the creation of an arrogant and obnoxious monster.”

Grammy-winning artiste Temilade Openiyi aka Tems has opened up on the challenge attached to being famous.

Tems, having achieved so much, explained the issues that come with the fame, reiterating she isn’t going to break her rules to please anyone.

She stated this while discussing with American rap artist, Kendrick Lamar.

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Tems noted that being successful usually comes with its pressures and challenges, but she tries to navigate through them by simply being herself.

She said: “When you become more known or seen, it’s very easy to get caught up in, “What do people expect of me now?” But for me, it’s like, “What do I expect of myself now?” Because you’re the one that has to live with yourself, the one that has to sleep with the decisions that you make.

“Trusting yourself is so key, and I’m not going to stop trusting my guts just because people can see me now. It’s like being in a zoo. The animals don’t change their behaviour just because you’re looking at them. They’re always going to be who they are. So why should I change?”

Evicted BBNaija All Stars housemate, Terseer Kiddwaya, has said as far as the ongoing show is concerned, Mercy Eke has it all figured out because she’s playing the best game.

Speaking in an interview, Kiddwaya assured the host that Mercy is a natural born winner because of the fact that she’s had previously emerged winner on the show, coupled with how she handles tasks and every other thing in the House.

He noted that she has remained consistent in strategy without necessarily being loud, emotional or even acting tough about it.

The interviewer asked: “Who do you think is playing the best game in the house?”

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Kidd responding, stated: “Mercy! She’s consistent. She’s been very consistent in her strategy, very consistent. Like, she knows what she’s doing, she’s done it before.

“She knows how to win. She’s got good influencers in and out. You guys think she’s just there doing all these pretty things…bro, the girl is a natural born winner.

“She knows what the f^ck she’s doing. And that’s her strategy, by knowing what you’re doing. You don’t have to be loud, emotional or be a tough guy.

“She’s doing what she’s doing. And what she does best is that. When you watch her and how she does her thing, you’ll realise this girl is smart.”

Afrobeats megastar Davido has ‘blessed’ a content creator with N2 million for her ingenious work that made him laugh.

The lady, identified as Okoli Classic, made a video which caught the attention of popular blogger Tunde Ednut and he decided to reshare it on his Instagram page.

The video captured Okoli’s craving fried rice at night but didn’t have enough money so she settled for cassava granules (better known as garri). She bought other items like sachet water, milk, sugar, biscuits and apple.

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She set down to prepare her meal informing the viewers she was about to have her plate of fried rice and eventually did justice to it with much gusto.

Apparently, Davido was moved by her content and so he reached out to Tunde Ednut to get the girl’s details so that he could appreciate her craft because according to the blogger, ‘it entertained him.’

At first they couldn’t reach Okoli but when they finally did, she explained her phone malfunctioned.

She was full of praises and prayers for Davido and the blogger who made it possible for her content to be viewed by the DMW boss.

Nigerian famous crossdresser and socialite, Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has revealed the man behind his smile ahead of birthday celebration.

The self proclaimed ‘mummy of Lagos’, who would be turning 32 on Thursday, August 31, has caused a stir on the internet with photos of himself and the mystery man.

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The lovebirds were rocking ‘Yoruba’ traditional attire as her man held onto her from behind.

He wished himself a colourful birthday celebration while sharing the photos

He said: “Happy birthday in advance to me…

“Allow me keep blessing ur timeline with cute pictures. ”

Famous Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari has dished out parenting skills to fans.

The mother of four admitted that she had a ton of plans about how to raise her children before she ever had them.

Having a laid out plan, she said loving her children through their smiles, soiled hands and fearlessness is how she raises them.

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She said that she loves them through it all, the good and the hard times, when discussing the difficult times.

“Before I had kids, I had a million ideas on how I would raise them. Now that they are here? I have ONLY ONE and that is to LOVE THEM. Love them through their GIGGLES, MESSY HANDS, and FEARLESSNESS.

“And when it is hard, like really hard, I’ll LOVE THEM through that too! My whole world revolves around them,” she wrote.

Love is in the air as Big Brother Naija All-Stars Adekunle Olopade and Venita Akpofure have officially defined their relationship.

They said they look forward to actual journey into something meaningful and beautiful.

The host of the show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu had during the live show quizzed the lovebirds on what their status is as a couple.

“Is Adekunle your boy toy? What actually is the situation?”, Ebuka asked.

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Venita replied: “He is definitely not a boy toy. He is my boyfriend. We are starting a friendship that will hopefully extend beyond this House.”

Again, Ebuka asked: “Are you official as well?”

Venita responded: “Yeah, I will say I am on my end but we haven’t discussed it. Adekunle is my number one guy right now.”

Ebuka proceeded to ask Adekunle if Venita is his girlfriend and if he is her boyfriend.

Adekunle responded with a thumbs up signal and a nod affirming the question.