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Temi Otedola Wins Best Actress at Ghana Movie Awards

31Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Celebration, Lifestyle, Movies and Films, Nigeria

Temi Otedola Wins Best Actress at Ghana Movie Awards

Billionaire Femi Otedola’s daughter, Temi Otedola, has won the award for Best Actress (African Collaboration) at the Ghana Movie Awards 2020. Otedola won the award for her role in the Kunle Afolayan movie ‘Citation’ which won the award for Best Movie (African Collaboration) at the event. “I just heard I won the Ghana Movie Award in the category of Best Actress (African Collaboration) for my role in Citation! So, grateful! Thank you for this honour,” she tweeted. Other winners at the 10th edition which held virtually on December 30, 2020, include Van Vicker, Roselyn Ngissah and Bernard Aduse-Poku. The full list of winners at the event A performance by an actor in a leading role: Bernard Aduse-Poku — Heroes of Africa A performance by an actor in a supporting role: Van Vicke...

30Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Ghana, Lifestyle, Music, Nigeria, Youths

Davido Considers Quitting Music

Nigerian singer, Davido, has taken to his verified Twitter page to state that he considers quitting music. This comes shortly after there were multiple online reports that he had a brawl with Burna Boy at a club, Hype, in Ghana. In his tweet, the FEM singer simply said, “I go leave this music for una.” So far both Burna Boy and Davido’s camp have kept mum over the alleged brawl at the club in Ghana despite videos that have surfaced online.

Peter Okoye, Falz, AY, Banky W, Others, Show Off Dance Moves At William Uchemba’s Wedding (Video)

22Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Celebration, Lifestyle, News, Nigeria

Peter Okoye, Falz, AY, Banky W, Others, Show Off Dance Moves At William Uchemba’s Wedding (Video)

Top Nigerian celebrities graced the wedding ceremony of actor and comedian, Williams Uchemba who wedded his heartthrob, Brunella Oscar on Saturday. Rapper Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, Peter Okoye, AY, and Banky W among others were caught on camera displaying their dance moves during the wedding ceremony of the Abia State born star actor. Williams and his wife tied the knot at the Dominion City Church, Lekki Epe expressway on Saturday, November 21, 2020. The lavish event was attended by close friends, celebrities, and family members of the couple. The couple had their traditional wedding in Anambra state last Sunday, November 15. https://youtu.be/sovdyUA_YFU

Bobrisky Buys Newly Released Iphone 12 Pro, See How Much

28Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Lifestyle, News, Nigeria

Bobrisky Buys Newly Released Iphone 12 Pro, See How Much

Nigerian cross dresser, Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has become one of the first Nigerian celebrities to acquire the newly released iPhone 12 Pro. The male-barbie took to Instagram on Monday to reveal that he has taken delivery of his Apple iPhone. Apple just released the new device on 23rd of October as an upgrade to the iPhone 11. According to Bobrisky, the device costs seven hundred and ten thousand naira. She wrote, “My iPhone 12 pro is here. 710,000 Thanks for fast delivery.”

President Buhari’s Daughter, Hanan to Wed Inside Aso Villa

14Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Lifestyle, News, Nigeria

President Buhari’s Daughter, Hanan to Wed Inside Aso Villa

Hanan, one of the daughters of President Muhammadu Buhari will organise her wedding ceremony inside the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Sahara Reporters published. The marriage is scheduled to take place on September 4, 2020. The wedding will mark the very first wedding to take place inside Aso Rock Villa, prompting the tag of the “The First wedding”. Hanan will be getting married to Mohammed Turad, the son of erstwhile legislator, Alhaji Mahmud Sani Sha’aban, who represented Zaria in the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007. Sha’aban is equally contested for governorship position in Kaduna State under the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria. The opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) had earlier in June berated President Buhari for holding the National Executive Commi...

Regina Daniels was a Virgin When I Married Her – Ned Nwoko

13Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Lifestyle, Nigeria, Uncategorized

Regina Daniels was a Virgin When I Married Her – Ned Nwoko

Father of ‘Nollywood’s child of the year’, Ned Nwoko has said that his wife Regina Daniels was a virgin when they got married. The billionaire business mogul and politician made this known in an interview with the press about his marriage to the screen diva. The 59-year-old former lawmaker narrated how he met his wife. He said, "Why not Regina? When I met her, I didn’t even know who she was because I don’t watch movies, whether British, Nigerian, or American. Also, I am not a social media person. Up until that time, I didn’t have Facebook or Instagram accounts." "So, I didn’t know about Regina until she came to my house with her family on a tour. My house in the village (Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State) is a tourist attraction of sorts." Nwoko went...

Regina Daniels’ Father Reconciles with Ned Nwoko after Birth of Grand Child

12Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Life, Lifestyle, Nigeria

Regina Daniels’ Father Reconciles with Ned Nwoko after Birth of Grand Child

Regina Daniels’ father, Jude Ojegwu has revealed that the birth of his grandson has prompted him to amend relationship with Ned Nwokolo, his billionaire son-in-law. Reginal Daniels gave birth to a baby girl two weeks ago. Barrister Ojegwu, in a chat with reporters in Abuja on Friday during the naming ceremony of his grandson said his decision to make peace with Nwokolo was informed by the birth of his grandson and for the peace, joy and happiness to reign in the family. Ojegwu had resisted the marriage of his daughter to the 59-year old business tycoon and politician. Ojegwu witnessed the ceremony with his now reconciled in-law as the child was named Munir. According to Ojegwu, “The birth of this child has answered the question (about the controversy); everybody craves for peac...

Funke Akindele Rescues Pa James by Gifting Him a House after Flood Wrecked His Home

9Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Environment, Inspirational, Lifestyle, News, Nigeria

Funke Akindele Rescues Pa James by Gifting Him a House after Flood Wrecked His Home

Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has rescued iconic actor Kayode Olasehinde Ajirebi, alias Pa james, whose home in Oke Isagun community of Oke Odo, Lagos was recently flooded by gifting him a house. Pa James had sought for help on social media after his home was flooded on July 7, 2020, destroying his properties. His son Samuel Ajirebi last year shared pictures and videos on Instagram of their home overtaken by flood. Jennifer Diary actress Funke magnanimously gifted the family an apartment to alleviate them of their suffering. It was disclosed on Instagram by actress, Oluwakemi Adetoro Ojo. She wrote, “On behalf of PA JAMES, I Want to say Big thank you to @funkejenifaakindele for the the new apartment given to him by you. God bless you so much for your good heart Anikeademi your t...

Kenya Plans Reintroduction of Betting Tax

3Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Economy, Finance, Kenya, Lifestyle, News, Sports

Kenya Plans Reintroduction of Betting Tax

The government of Kenya has concluded plans to reintroduce taxation of betting companies within six months following a public outburst over cancellation of the 20 percent duty in the Finance Bill 2020. Ukur Yatani, Treasury Cabinet Secretary heaped blame on the Parliament, referencing lobbying of government for the removal of the taxes. Mr. Yarani said, “The players in the industry have been petitioning the government to reduce taxation in the industry,” “The removal of this tax happened during the committee stage of the bill…The National Treasury will be proposing to the National Assembly the re-introduction of the excise duty on betting within the next six months.” Kenya ceased taxing betting firms after a proposal on May15 by an unclear stakeholder group, identified only by ...

Hushpuppimania: The Tragedy of a Bad Influencer

27Jun

By Obiajulu Joel Nwolu3 Comments

Corruption, Crime, Life, Lifestyle, News, Nigeria

Hushpuppimania: The Tragedy of a Bad Influencer

Rarely do you meet a Nigerian youth who is active on social media who does not know and admire Raymond Igbalode Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi. The socialite rose to limelight sometime in 2017 when he spent over 11 million naira in a single shopping spree. Hushpuppi is not one who is shy to flaunt his wealth and hush whoever he believes is less influential. However, news broke out on June 10, of how Hushpuppi and eleven members of his gang were arrested by what was believed to be Interpol in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). He was arrested alongside popular social media figure Olalekan Jacob Ponle, widely known as Woodberry. Hushpuppi and Woodberry are notorious personalities who pride in their luxurious and extravagant lifestyle for the camera. Their arrest did not come as ...