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Enugu State Governor-Elect, Peter Mbah Inaugurates Nollywood Actress Patience Ozokwor Into Transition Committee

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  Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, has been inaugurated alongside 63 others into the Enugu State governor-elect, Peter Mbah’s transition committee. The committee was inaugurated on Thursday at the Old Government Lodge GRA, Enugu. While thanking the committee for accepting the offer to serve the State, Mbah expressed optimism that the committee which is made up of technocrats, financial and management experts, entrepreneurs, transparency and accountability advocates, as well as tech and innovation specialists, would apply their vast ideas and expertise in developing a policy and action plan for his incoming administration. He added that, “Ndi Enugu chose us because they believe that we are going to take them through the consequential journey of development, growth and greatness. And urged the committee to make the journey a verifiable road map.” Sharing the inauguration photos in a post on her Instagram page, Patience Ozokwor wrote, “For the lo...

[PHOTOS]: Comedian Cute Abiola Gifts Parents New House To Mark Birthday

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  Popular content creator and comic actor, Abdulgafar Ahmad better known as Cute Abiola, has gifted his parents a new house to mark his birthday. This is coming just days after returning from Mecca. While appreciating his parents for their care and prayers, the skit maker shared the pictures of the new house on social media and appreciated his fans for their birthday wishes. Referring to the house as a special gift to his parents in recognition of their immense contributions to his life. He wrote: “Special gift to Daddy and Mummy for bringing me to this world. I’m grateful for everything and the prayers since birth. And thank you all for the birthday wishes.” Cute Abiola had a few weeks ago splashed millions on two new luxurious cars.

Davido Refunds Israel DMW’s N800,000 Debt With Herbs Vendor

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  Famous Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, has refunded the herbs vendor who called out his logistic manager and socialist, Israel Afeare, better known as Israel DMW, for blocking her after collecting N800,000 from her. The herbs vendor expressed gratitude as she received a full refund from the singer hours after Davido unfollowed Israel DMW on social media. Recall that a herb vendor with the username Mideshaven had called out Israel DMW over an N800,000 business scam two weeks ago in a viral video on Instagram. She said, “@isrealdmw wants to rip me off N800,000. I am calling on social media because all effort to reach him has failed. I’ve been begging him since December, I sent emails to the Dmw lawyer and managers to speak to him no response guess they didn’t see it.” In his reaction, Israel, in a post on his Instagram page, stated that the herbs vendor failed to pay the full amount he had requested but still demanded that he promote her products....

“We Decide Relationship Outings Individually” – Conjoined Twins Open Up On Their Love Lives

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  22-years old conjoined twin sisters, Carmen and Lupita Andrade, who are attached at the body and share a reproductive system have revealed how they coordinate everything from dating to deciding what to wear and where to be. Because they have so many internal structures, according to Carmen and Lupita, having separation surgery would be far too risky for them, DailyMail reports. “If we had separation surgery, either one of us would die, both of us would die or we’d end up in the ICU and never get out.” Lupita said. Speaking of their romantic relationships. Lupita is asexual, whereas Carmen started using the dating app, Hinge, a few years ago to look for love. In October 2020, she met a man named Daniel on the app and the two soon fell in love. Carmen said, “I knew right off the bat that Daniel was different from the others, because he didn’t lead with a question about my condition. “ We’ve been together for two and a half years, and we’ve discussed getting engaged, but we want to ...

Federal Government Files 9 Fresh Grounds Opposing Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

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  The Federal Government, yesterday, got permission from the Supreme Court to file nine fresh grounds of appeal to oppose the release of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. The apex court granted Federal Government’s request to include the fresh grounds in its amended notice of appeal dated October 28, 2022. The ruling followed an application moved by a government lawyer, Mr Tijani Gadzali (SAN), who equally sought an adjournment to respond to Kanu’s request to be transferred from the detention facility of the Department of State Services (DSS), to the Kuje Correctional Centre. Gazzali, told the court that he would need time to file a counter-affidavit, to oppose Kanu’s request. Consequently, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court led by Justice Inyang Okoro adjourned the case till May 11 for a definite hearing. It will be recalled that the Court of Appeal in Abuja had in a judgment on October 13, 2022, ordered Kanu’s release fr...

Supreme Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Till May 11

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  The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), till May 11. The decision of the Supreme Court was disclosed in a tweet by Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor. Tweeting, Ejimakor wrote: “Sadly, the Supreme Court has adjourned the #MNK appeal hearing to next month. The secessionist had on November 3, 2022, filed an appeal at the Supreme Court against the Court of Appeal’s ruling halting his release from the DSS custody. Kalu appealed against the 28 October, 2022 decision of the Court of Appeal, which stayed the execution of its earlier order acquitting him of all charges and directing his release from the custody of the secret police. Prior to the hearing, Kanu’s Special Counsel had urged the Supreme Court to ensure justice in the trial of the IPOB leader, stressing that his matter should end today. Many prominent Igbo leaders, as well as the Ohanaeze Ndigbo have been clamouring for Kanu’s release before Presi...

Two Barcelona Players Reject Efforts To Bring Back Messi

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  The hopes of having Lionel Messi return to Barcelona to continue his football career have received a huge blow. This was after two players of the club refused to lower their salaries. Express Sport reports that Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen were reached out to by the Blaugrana to reduce their wages in order to accommodate the veteran forward. According to the report, both players, who joined the Catalan giants from AC Milan and Chelsea, respectively last summer, refused. The club now faces a monumental task if they have to bring the Paris Saint-Germain forward back to the club due to their ongoing financial struggles. The Argentine superstar left the Catalan giants and moved to the Parc des Princes in the summer of 2021 after his contract expired at Camp Nou, with the club hit by a financial crisis. The World Cup winner again looks set to depart PSG when his contract expires this summer after turning down an offer to extend his deal.

“I’m Single” – Blessing CEO Calls For Potential Suitors Days After Release

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  Famous self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has revealed she is single and ready to start dating again. Recall that the Lagos State Federal High Court had in March remanded Blessing CEO over her involvement in Lagos celebrity auto dealer Ikechukwu Ogbonna, better called IVD, and his late wife, Bimbo Ogbonna’s case. Prior to her imprisonment, Blessing’s CEO was rumoured to be in a relationship with IVD. The self-acclaimed relationship expert unfollowed her rumoured lover IVD on Instagram after spending three weeks in prison for defending him in connection with the death of his wife, Bimbo Ogbonna. Taking to her Instagram page on Wednesday to reveal his relationship status, Blessing CEO stated that she’s now single and searching for a man that would replace her ex. She wrote: “I am single, please apply in person make I replace the weyrey boo. Apply in person, make i no go kpia for love please.”

Missing Enugu APGA Governorship Aspirant Found Dead

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  A governorship aspirant during the just-concluded governorship election in Enugu State, Dons Udeh, who was declared missing days ago, has been found dead. Udeh, who went missing since Saturday, was found lying lifeless at the 9th-mile area of Enugu. He had aspired to be the number one citizen of the state under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). According to a family source, his vehicle and phone were recovered long before yesterday. In a statement on Wednesday, the spokesman for the Enugu State Police Command, Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed the development. He said the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ahmed Ammani, has ordered the Homicide Section of the State CID and Tactical Squads of the Command to combine efforts and conduct a full-scale discreet investigation to unravel the circumstances of the murder of Udeh, fish out and bring the perpetrators of the heinous crime to book, within the shortest possible time. The Statement Read; “The lifeless and d...

How To Get Rid Of Bad Breath

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  Bad breath or halitosis can be a major problem especially when you want to kiss your sweetie or whisper a gossip to your friend or talking to someone at a very close range. This may cause discomfort to the other and they may not have the confidence to tell you how bad your breath is.       What Causes Bad Breath? Bad breath is caused by odour producing bacteria that grow in the mouth. When you don't brush and floss regularly, bacteria accumulate on the bits of food left in your mouth and between your teeth. The sulfur compounds released by these bacteria makes your breath smell. Certain foods like garlic, onions that contains pungent oils can contribute to bad breath because the oils are carried to your lungs and out through your mouth. Smoking is also the major cause of bad breath. Tips On How To Get Rid Of Bad Breath Brush and floss your teeth regularly  Rinse your mouth after a meal with water or mouthwash after every meal  Scrape your tongue regu...

Canadian Actor, Saint Von Colucci Dies At 22 After 12 Surgeries To Look Like BTS' Jimin

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  Late Saint Von Colucci (left) and Jimin Canadian actor, Saint Von Colucci has passed away at the age of 22 after undergoing twelve cosmetic surgeries to look like BTS singer, Jimin. Colucci died on Sunday at a South Korean hospital after complications from his most recent procedure. Eric Blake, his publicist, announced on Monday. Von Colucci moved from Canada to South Korea in 2019 in pursuit of career in entertainment, and went under the knife on Saturday, April 22, to remove jaw implants he had put in last November – all in a bid to look like BTS singer, Jimin. Following the operation, Van Colucci developed an infection and had to be intubated. He died hours later. “It’s very tragic and very unfortunate,” Blake said, adding that his client “didn’t like” his “very square jawline and chin,” as he, “thought it was too wide.” In the last 12 months, Von Colucci spent $220,000 on 12 surgeries, including a facelift, a nose job, an eye lift, an eyebro...

Court Adjourns Trial Of Abuja Pastor Arrested For Wielding Gun During Church Service

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  The trial of the Pastor of the House on the Rock Refuge Church, Abuja Uche Aigbe on charges of alleged unlawful possession of a firearm, has been stalled due to the absence of his counsel in Court. The counsel, Uche Uzukwu was not in court due to claims that he has other engagements before an Election Petition Tribunal. At the day’s proceedings, Magistrate Abdulaziz Ismail drew the attention of the court to a letter by Uzukwu seeking adjournment of the trial at his instance. Magistrate Ismail noted that the adjournment was at the instance of the defence counsel whom he said, was absent in court due to a matter he had at an election tribunal. He adjourned the matter in the interest of justice until May 2 for the continuation of trial in the criminal charges. The police had charged mister Uche Aigbe, Promise Ukachukwu and Olakunle Ogunleye with Criminal conspiracy, illegal possession of prohibited firearm, inciting disturbance and criminal intimidation which they pleaded not guilty...

“I Can’t Remember Saying I’m A Virgin” — Nollywood Actress, Destiny Etiko

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  Famous Nollywood actress and producer, Destiny Etiko, has debunked viral claims on some news outlets that she is a virgin. It was reported that Etiko during an interview on Sunday revealed that she is a virgin at 33. The now-false information generated a frenzy on social media. Refuting the news in a video shared on Instagram on Monday, the Censored Love actress expressed dismay that a better title could not be rumoured about  her. Etiko said: “Since yesterday, I have not rested with the news calling me out as a virgin. I didn’t grant any interview revealing that I’m a virgin. I can’t remember granting any interview saying I’m a virgin. They didn’t give me any better title, like Soon to be a Billionaire. “There was no interview about virginity and they are all busy with my precious name, which really shows how relevant I am.”

“Why I Got Turkish Citizenship, Adopted Muhammed Yavuz As Name” – Jay Jay Okocha

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  Nigerian football legend, Augustine Azuka Okocha popularly known as Jay Jay Okocha, has relived his glory days with Fenerbahce explaining the reasons behind him getting Turkish citizenship and a unique adopted name, Muhammed Yavuz, while playing for the club in the past. Okocha stated this while hailing a member of Fenerbahce’s coaching staff as an inspiration behind his adopted Turkish name. The former Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) midfielder represented Fenerbahce for two seasons from 1996 to 1998 after joining the Turkish giants from German club Frankfurt in a €1 million deal. In an interview with Hurriyet, Okocha said, “I spent two years in Turkey and it was a really good time for me. People loved me very much. Our fans were amazing. “As for this kind of offer, I received Turkish citizenship without thinking. I didn’t want to change my religion, but I got this name because I knew that Muslims loved the name, Muhammad.” He added, “I accepted this name because it’s very sacred and ...

Empress Njamah’s Lover Turned Blackmailer Arrested In Liberia

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George Wade, ex-lover of Nollywood actress, Empress Njamah, has been arrested in Liberia. The actress made this known via her Instagram stories on Monday, where she shared a video of Wade being led in handcuffs. “Our God is not asleep,” the caption read, “@empressnjamah’s blackmailer finally caught in Liberia.” Empress has previously accused Wade of domestic abuse and blackmail after their relationship went sour. In a livestream shared via her business page last December, the actress revealed that the engagement video posted on her personal page earlier in the month was made under duress. She also disclosed that she had been scammed, beaten, and held hostage by Wade before her eventual escape. “He wrecked me, finished everything. This person I’m telling you actually got a ring and forced me to do a video, which he posted on my page because he has access to my page. He changed all the passwords, logged me out of every email I have, everything I have, all my phones, my iCloud, everything...

Federal Government To Evacuate Nigerians Stranded In Sudan By Road

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Nigerians stranded in Sudan will be evacuated by road, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyeama.  Many are stranded in the North African country following a power tussle that has resulted in a crisis. The development has led to calls for the evacuation of the nation’s citizens. Speaking to newsmen yesterday, Onyeama said those stranded can’t be evacuated by air. “We have been given the cost estimate and all the details. They gave us a figure of 5,500 who are ready for evacuation. Obviously, what you need in a situation like this is a place where everybody can congregate before you start moving them out. Because the airports, as you pointed out in your report, it is out of commission. The only viable way out is by road. “But of course, it is not totally safe so you are going to require the government to provide some security and a safe corridor out.” He explained that “Our situation is particularly challenging because the numbers are so great. Some the countries like t...

“Why I’m Still A Virgin At 33” – Destiny Etiko

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  Curvy Nollywood actress, Destiny Etiko, has disclosed that she is still a virgin. She revealed this in a recent interview with Oak TV. According to the 33-year-old Enugu born thespian, she is celibate because of her crippling social anxiety. She said she hasn’t been in a relationship that got to the level of sexual intimacy. “I’m still a virgin because of my crippling social anxiety. I still have not been in a relationship that has gone to that level,” Etiko said when asked about her body count. Her revelation has left many bewildered online with some fans expressing their shock.

ALLEGED NEW BABY: Davido’s Marriage Faces Fresh Crisis

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  There are indications that Davido’s marriage to his wife, Chioma, could be heading for the rocks following the allegation that the musician has welcomed another baby from his US-based lover. This news is said to have thrown his marriage into confusion with his family reportedly making efforts to calm Chioma’s nerves amid claims that she threatened to move out of the house. Recall that Davido announced weeks back that he and Chioma got married in the midst of their grief after the loss of their son, Ifeanyi. But a new twist that is currently rocking the family of the music star is the allegation of his new child from a US-based woman, whose name is yet to be revealed. A source within the camp of the singer who didn’t want his name mentioned told some reporters exclusively that all is not well with the couple at the moment. He added  that Chioma, at a point, moved out of their Banana Island apartment. She has, however, been urged to come back home. While Davido has tried to wa...

AMVCA NOMINATIONS: Real Reason Why Kunle Remi Was Snubbed

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  New fact has emerged into the real reason popular actor, Kunle Remi, was excluded by the African Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) despite playing a big role in Kunle Afolayan’s movie, Anikulapo. It was gathered that Kunle Remi was snubbed by the board of jury following what an insider described as alleged ‘disrespect’ for a senior colleague. He was said to have been excluded because he allegedly stepped on some toes in the industry following an interview he granted an online platform some weeks back where he alleged that a certain popular figure tried to lure him into homosexuality. It was further gathered that many people were shocked that Remi was excluded while the same movie he featured in bagged 16 nominations. It is recalled that the actor reacted to his exclusion from the list of nominations, saying he was as shocked as his fans when he realised he didn’t make it . The actor thanked his fans for their concerns and congratulated his friends and colleagues who received the...

“My Properties Abroad Not Acquired With Public Funds” – Festus Keyamo

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  The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has provided clarification on a property he was said to have acquired in the United States of America. Keyamo, in a statement via his verified Twitter handle on Saturday, said he did not acquire the house with stolen funds. Recall that the Minister has been trending on social media over the controversial US property. But, he has confirmed that the property belongs to him, noting that he acquired it with money he made from legal practice. Keyamo said he was only trying to bait the horde of those he called sore losers at the last elections with a video of his vacation in “one of my properties abroad” amid a light workout. “They fell so terribly for the bait, they seem to view everyone from their depraved universe and assuming everyone will wallow in the same moral squalor as them.” On how he acquired the property, Keyamo said he had, on March 6, 2019, written to the relevant government agencies, informing them of the c...