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Banky W Writes Touchy Note for Adesua as They Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

26Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Celebration, Music, News, Nigeria

Banky W Writes Touchy Note for Adesua as They Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

Musician and politician, Banky W and his heartthrob Adesua Etomi-Wellington on Thursday (today) celebrated their third wedding anniversary. The singer who shared a video of their love story so far took to Instagram to profess love to his wife. Banky W in a post seen by African News Today, titled “Can ‘being in love’ sustain a marriage?” said that marrying Adesua is the second-best decision he has made, noting that the best was re-dedicating his life to Christ. He wrote, “3 years ago, Susu and I made the decision to love each other forever. But the only reason forever is even possible, is because we made the decision to make God our foundation. And while a foundation is the part of the house that people don't see, it's by far the most important. “Because you can fix cracks in th...

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.”

DStv, GOtv, not Hacked, Undergoing Upgrade – Official

19Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Nigeria, Security

DStv, GOtv, not Hacked, Undergoing Upgrade – Official

MultiChoice claims that reports on social media that its entertainment platforms – DStv and GOtv- have been hacked were untrue. A representative of the company who pleaded anonymity told The PUNCH on Sunday. African News Today gathered that the Pay-TV company had earlier informed its subscribers via text messages of an imminent system upgrade. The company told its subscribers that its services would be offline as it would be upgrading its system from 11pm on October 17 to 4pm on October 19, 2020. The representative we gathered said all the stations were made available in order not to deny subscribers access to its services as its payment and self-service platforms would be inaccessible during the period of the upgrade.

Money Rain at Wedding of President Buhari’s Daughter, Hanan (See Video)

6Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Celebration, Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Money Rain at Wedding of President Buhari’s Daughter, Hanan (See Video)

There was no shortage of spectacular scenes as President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Hanan and her groom, Mohammed Turad wedded on Friday. The lavish wedding which had its planners flown in from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, according to reports by Sahara Reporters saw the rain of naira as guests sprayed money on the couple during their dance. The extravagant ceremony comes on the heels of increment of the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol by President Buhari’s administration from N145 to N160, causing attendant hardship on many households in the country. In a video of the lavish ceremony tagged 'The First Wedding' for being the first of its kind to hold inside Aso Villa, Nigeria's seat of power, and seen by AfricaNewsTodays, guests were seen gathered c...

Wizkid, Beyonce Release Music Video of Afrobeats Hit, Brown Skin Girl (Watch Video)

25Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Music, News, Nigeria, Youths

Wizkid, Beyonce Release Music Video of Afrobeats Hit, Brown Skin Girl (Watch Video)

The highly anticipated music video of Beyonye’s Afro beats hit track, featuring Nigerian musician Wizkid, ‘Brown Skin Girl’ has been released. The video of the song which celebrates the uniqueness of the black skin woman was released on Monday, 24 August. Daily Mail had reported in October 31, 2019 that shooting of the video had commenced. The report quoted Beyonce to have beckoned on black and brown people of different cultures, nationalities, ethnicities, genders and ages to come tell their stories. The track comes off the album, ‘The Lion King: The Gift’, which was released in 2019. It was directed by Nigerian, Jenn Nkiru who also played a role in Beyonce and Jaz Z’s 'Apesh*t' track in 2018. The song won BET HER Award and also won different categories at the Soul Train Award...

If You Lie, You Will Die- Waje Recounts Pregnancy Experience in SS3

15Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Music, News, Nigeria, Religion, Youths

If You Lie, You Will Die- Waje Recounts Pregnancy Experience in SS3

Nigerian musician, Aituaje Iruobe, popularly known as Waje, recounted her experience when she got pregnant while in senior secondary school. The singer shared her ordeal in an Instagram live chat with gospel rapper, Bouqui. She narrated her experience her experience with her pastor in church when he got wind of the news of her preganncy. She said, “I got pregnant and I remembered one afternoon, I was in the bathroom when someone came to my house and told me my pastor wanted to see me. I knew that day, there were two things that would happen ― either I died or I died. Everything in me got drained. “Anyway, I went to see the pastor. He was in a conference room with other pastors and he said to me, ‘If you lie, you will die, because you are standing in front of God, Holy Spirit an...

FCT Mobile Court Fines Naira Marley Over Jabi Lake Mall Concert

7Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Judiciary, Music, News, Nigeria

FCT Mobile Court Fines Naira Marley Over Jabi Lake Mall Concert

Nigerian musician Azeez Fashola, who goes by stage name Naira Marley has been fined N200,000 by an Abuja mobile court over his June 13 concert at Jabi Lake Mall in violation of COVID-19 lockdown measures. The fine was pronounced under heavy security at the Eagles square, Abuja. He pleaded guilty to four count charges of breach interstate movement put in place by the Presidential Task Force (PTF), no- wearing of face mask, social gathering and violation of curfew imposed by the FCT Administration. The fine comes after the singer and his manager, Seyi Awonuga had earlier been fined N100,000 each by the State Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court. Recall that African News Today had called for the trial of the singer for the sake of rule of law.

More than one Month after Abuja Concert, Naira Marley Yet to be Prosecuted

20Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Justice, Music, News, Nigeria, Safety, Youths

More than one Month after Abuja Concert, Naira Marley Yet to be Prosecuted

As Nigeria battle to contain the spread of COVID-19, the country in line with global containment measure imposed a nationwide lockdown. The imposed lock down restricted inter-state travels across Nigeria. Surprisingly, Nigerians woke to the news of a concert at Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja which was headlined by popular soapy crooner, Azeez Adeshina popularly known by his stage name, Naira Marley. The show attracted a massive crowd who neither observed social distancing nor wore face masks as prescribed by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on coronavirus which had prescribed safety protocols to regulate gatherings. The concert was a breach of the safety guidelines which proscribed mass gatherings. The restrictions which brought religious activities at church...

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...