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11/12/2023

Victor Osimhen is the 2023 Men's Player of the Year!

07/12/2023

'I can't do it alone,' Korra Obidi calls out ex-husband for not paying child support

Korra Obidi, the Nigerian dancer, has taken to social media to call out her ex-husband, Justin Deanfor, for allegedly failing to pay child support.

In a video clip, Obidi accused Dean of not contributing financially to the care of their two children.

She further added that shouldering the financial responsibilities of the two children is difficult and urged him to play his part by paying his half.

She said in a mixture of pidgin English. “Health care, nothing, food, nothing; I am asking for nothing; all I am asking from you is for you to play your part because all on me is too much; e go choke.

“Athena is almost joining and imagining If I have to pay all of them together by myself, this fight e no go fit end like that.

“And all the people saying free school, come to LA and look for free public school and see where your child would end up, not for my June and Athena.

“The place I put them is not the most expensive; there are more expensive ones.

“There is one that I wanted June to go to. If I were the only one paying for that one, by now I probably would be in the middle of the street dancing to pay for that one because it is not cheap.”

Vanguard

07/12/2023

MY HUSBAND IS THE ONE WHO GOES TO MARKET~ Omotola Ekeinde

In a past interview with Potpourri and some other news outlets, Nigerian superstar actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekende has shared the secret of the success of her marriage.

Omotola has been married to Captain Matthew Ekeinde for 27 years, having been married at the age of 18.

Unlike many of her colleagues who could not hold together in a marriage, Omotola’s has become a model that other entertainers could borrow a leaf from.

She preaches tolerance, submission, understanding, adding that the greatest mistake a woman can do is to claim equality to her man.

“A woman must know her place and submit to her husband. The greatest mistake a woman can make is to want to stand shoulder to shoulder with her man. When you show submission your man will respect and adore you gor it, she echoes.

I always tell people that women are stronger than men, psychologically. Let me tell you something more, my husband is actually the one who goes to the market. I don’t go to the market because I can’t. Because of my status, I can’t. But my husband didn’t say you know traditionally, a man is not supposed to go to the market, I’m not gonna go, no. My husband actually goes to the market, she has revealed much to the disbelief and outrage of so many.

Earlier in my career, I used to go with him but I’d stay in the car, because our cars are tinted, so I’d stay in the car. But then, one time we went to Tejuosho and someone found out I was in the car. It became a major security risk, so he said don’t ever go with me again. He goes and he has fun and he comes back home, and I do the cooking, so you see we strengthen each other.

I don’t think there is a man that can handle me apart from my husband. Not because I am a bad person, it is because I have a very strong personality. I can understand why a lot of female artists find it very difficult to find the right person. When you achieve some kind of success, you become really confused as to who really loves you for who you are. It’s not really easy, you know, so it is very hard finding those people who really love you. If you are not a very grounded person ,you too can contribute in some kind of way to your own problems and so I might have contributed to my own problems.

Of course, many men have walked the altar with actresses and oftentimes have found out it is not the heaven it promised to be. The time spent away from home on locations is just too much for some spouses to bear. And so is the limelight that comes with all forms of temptations and vices of life.

When I met him I was already an actress. I wasn’t a big star then, if anything, he was the one even encouraging me. To be honest with you, he’s my biggest movie fan. I don’t even watch most of my own movies, he’s the one who buys and watches them. There’s no one movie of mine he has not bought or watched. He doesn’t just watch them, he frames the posters. Most of the posters he framed them in wood and they are all over the house. The posters are framed into wood."

Source: Vanguard.

01/12/2023

Ethiopian Airlines Prohibits Nigerians from Bringing 'Ghana-Must-Go' Bags

Ethiopian Airlines has implemented a ban on the use of 'Ghana-must-go' bags by passengers on its flights originating from Nigeria.

The decision, communicated through a letter from Henok Gizachew, the airline's Manager of Airport Services, was addressed to the Regional Manager of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

The popular sac-like 'Ghana-must-go' bags, known for their durability and affordability, have been a staple for many Nigerian travelers.

However, the airline cited substantial financial losses and damage to the conveyor belt system as reasons for the prohibition.

While the ban is strict, the airline has provided an alternative for travelers who prefer using 'Ghana-must-go' bags. Passengers are allowed to use these bags if they are well packed in cartons with a hardcover of rectangular size.

01/12/2023

The beauty and elegance of the Igbo culture 🇳🇬

Ndi Igbo!

Credit: Niyi

30/11/2023

Sha'Carri Richardson signs 4-year multi-million dollar endorsement deal with Nike

World champion Sha’carri Richardson has reportedly bagged a groundbreaking Nike deal worth $20m over a five-year period.

Richardson, who's the newly crowned world fastest woman, having won the 100m world title in Budapest, is one of Nike's and athletics biggest stars of 2023.

According to equityatlas.org, her new deal is estimated to be worth a staggering $20 million over five years and has left fans and experts alike buzzing with excitement.

This significant sum not only reflects Richardson’s exceptional talent but also showcases the growing recognition of women’s sports and the increasing representation of female athletes in endorsement deals.

More details on the deal says that Richardson will be doing lots of campaigns with Nike, such as pioneering a new era of inclusive sportswear through the co-creation of a signature line designed specifically for women of all shapes and sizes. She will also have the freedom to incorporate her unique style and personality into the design of her signature line.

The agreement and collaboration will have Richardson advocate for mental health by raising awareness and destigmatizing mental health challenges in the sports community.

She will also research and develop cutting-edge sprinting gears by working closely with Nike’s innovation team, which aims to contribute to the creation of groundbreaking athletic equipment that enhances performance and revolutionizes the sport of sprinting.

If these reports are affirmed, her endorsement will be one of the biggest in track and field history, rivaling greats like Usain Bolt. Consequently, it is a significant milestone sports endorsements as Richardson continues to break barriers and inspire a new generation of athletes.

With the incoming Olympic year set to be another huge test for the American speedster, she'll be gunning to prove that the 2023 season was no fluke and she's truly 'back and better'.

Pulse Sport

30/11/2023

Court Sentences Uduak Moses Idimudo to Life Imprisonment for Ra**ng two Secondary School Girls in Eket

Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Eket has sentenced a 37 year-old man, Uduak Moses Idimudo to life imprisonment for ra**ng two girls, aged 14 and 15, both students of a secondary school in Eket.

Idimudo, a native of Efoi in Eket Local Government Area, was sentenced today by Justice Efiong Efiong, having found him guilty of 19 out of the 20 counts charge of r**e.

One of the victims (name withheld by me) told the Court that she and her 14 year-old friend (name withheld by me) were hawking fried cow skin meat otherwise known as “canda” on the road in Efoi in July, 2020, when the convict bought the meat worth N700 and asked them to accompany him to his room to get the money or they go and sell the meat and come back.

She said on their way home, they went back to the convict’s house as he directed to get back their money, but he insisted that they must follow him inside his room, which they obliged.

The first prosecution witness said the convict pushed her and her friend on his bed and forcefully removed their pants and inserted his p***s inside their va**na and took turn to r**e them and after, gave them N350 instead of the N700 balance he owed them.

The JSS 3 student also narrated how the convict told her and her friend to come back for the balance but warned them not to tell their parents or anyone else about the r**e, else he will kill them.

She told the Court that they went home without telling their parents and one month after in August, 2020, they went back to the convict’s house and the convict again adopted the same method and took turn to r**e each of them, but this time around, he did not pay the debt, asking them to come back again.

The minors said the convict adopted the same procedure of ra**ng them for over 20 times from July 2020 to April, 2021, until one woman, a neighbour of the convict, who noticed the children on monthly basis inside the house of the convict, reported to their parents.

In a one-hour judgment, the trial judge, Hon. Justice Efiong Efiong said he “believed the testimonies of the victims as corroborated by the confessional statement of the defendant and the medical reports of evidence of forceful pe*******on of va**na of the innocent girls.”

He described the defendant as “a despicable character who is worse than an untrained animal and does not deserve to be left free in the community of decent people.”

Justice Efiong held: “that the defendant could keep ripping two minors naked on his bed and ra**ng them in their open view, shows that he is a dirty, wicked and satanic person, who has no regards for the law and morals.”

The Court also noted that “the offence of r**e is now assuming an alarming frequency in the society and in Eket Judicial Division in particular.”

The State Prosecutor from the Ministry of Justice, Barrister Ime Ifon hailed the judgement, which she described as erudite that will serve as deterrent to other rapists, who are yet to be caught by the long arm of the law.

The Defence Counsel, Barrister Victor Udeh also commended the Court for the judgment.

29/11/2023

PHOTOS: Fire Razes Singer Orezi's Residence In Lagos

Nigerian Singer Esegine Allen, popularly known as Orezi, has lamented a fire that razed his home worth 300M to ashes in the Lekki area of Lagos State.

Orezi shared photos and video of his burnt residence on his Instagram story on Tuesday.

He wrote, "Last night was really hectic. Still trying to figure out and wrap my head around all that happened.

"I'm sitting here asking my self why me. God is indeed merciful. Can't thank God enough.

"I was in a meeting in Lekki county last night around around 11.48pm when I got a call from my neighbor, Bobrisky, that my house is on fire. I initially thought this was a joke.

"I was like, 'Which kind yeye joke bob Dey give me so?' Immediately I raced down to my house. What I saw ... broke me."

Credit: Instagram | oreziworldwide

Punch News

27/11/2023

Guinness World Records: Nigerian student from Obafemi Awolowo University hospitalized after a 58-hour washing marathon.

27/11/2023

Tyla's song 'Water' reaches its highest position yet, claiming the #10 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The song is now the highest-charting solo song by an African female artist on the Billboard Hot 100 in 56 years.

She now holds the record for the highest-charting African female artist in history, surpassing Miriam Makeba's 'Pata Pata.'

25/11/2023

A'Ibom State Governor Pays Aviation Minister, Keyamo Visit

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno visited the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo SAN in Abuja yesterday.

He wrote,

Yesterday, I paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo SAN, in Abuja, to discuss a robust partnership between the Aviation Ministry and the Akwa Ibom State Government.

During the meeting, I emphasized the state's commitment to aviation development. With a state-of-the-art Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, a new international smart terminal building, and a recently completed runway at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo. We aim to become the next aviation hub in the Gulf of Guinea.

I also took the opportunity to invite the Honorable Minister as the Special Guest of Honor at the reception ceremony for the first of the ten brand-new A220-300 Airbus aircraft, part of Ibom Air’s operational expansion.

As a government, we are dedicated to upholding the enduring legacies of past administrations in our aviation development. We firmly believe that aviation holds the key to unlocking our economic growth and promoting tourism development in line with the ARISE Agenda.

08/11/2023

Tragedy: Brazilian singer dies after Spider Bite

Brazilian singer, Darlyn Morais, 28, has died after being bitten by a spider at his home in the northeastern city of Miranorte, Brazil, on October 31.

The incident took a toll not only on Morais but also on his 18-year-old stepdaughter, who also fell victim to a spider bite.

However, she is currently in stable condition and receiving medical care.

According to Morais' wife, Jhullyenny Lisboa, he initially experienced symptoms of body fatigue after the spider bite, and the bruise on his face began to change in color.

“He felt weakness in his body, and his face started to darken on the same day, October 31. He went to the hospital and was admitted to Palmas General Hospital on Sunday,” she said.

07/11/2023

Irish Chef Unseats Hilda, Set new Cooking Record

A Japan-based Irish Chef, Alan Fisher has unseat Nigerian cooking queen, Hilda Baci and set a new Guinness World Records of 119 hours, 57minutes for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

Guinness World Records confirmed Fisher's record on Tuesday on its website. Fisher's new record unseats Hilda's record of 93 hours, 11 minutes set in June this year.

Fisher runs a kitchen in Japan called Kyolin Stewhouse where he sells household stews, soups, breads and other edible meal.

During the 119hours cooking and bathing marathon, Fisher prepared a total of 3,360 portions of dishes with over 32 recipes.

According to GWR, “After nine days of baking and cooking, Alan had made 357 kg worth of soda bread and 590 kg worth of dishes (3,360 portions consisting of 32 recipes)".

What’s even more impressive is that Alan took on both attempts back to back, meaning he was at work in the kitchen for over 160 hours with just over a day of rest in between", they added.

06/11/2023

Mr. Ibu Loses Leg After Multiple Surgeries

Nollywood comic actor, Mr. Ibu, has undergone multiple surgeries, resulting in the loss of one of his legs.

The news was revealed on his official Instagram account, where his family shared the details of his medical ordeal.

"As of 1 pm, noon today, Daddy has gone through 7 successful surgeries but to keep him alive and increase his chances of recovery one of his legs had to be amputated.,” the statement read in parts

“This development has been hard on us all but we’ve had to accept it as Daddy’s new reality to keep him alive.”

04/11/2023

A private aircraft transporting Nigeria's Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made an emergency landing near the Ibadan Airport in Oyo State.

01/11/2023

Marvel is thinking about making a new movie with the original Avengers team, which might include Iron Man and Black Widow, even though their parts were killed off in "Endgame.

31/10/2023

Tyla has broken the record for most monthly listeners for a female African artist in Spotify history.

"Water" is a hit.

30/10/2023

Lionel Messi wins the 2023 Men's Ballon D’or! He now has a record eight Ballon D'or.

30/10/2023

Aitana Bonmati is the 2023 Women's Ballon D’or!

30/10/2023

Manchester City foward, Erling Haaland is the Gerd Muller Award winner!

30/10/2023

Emiliano Martinez wins the 2023 Yachine Trophy (Best Goalkeeper).

30/10/2023

FC Barcelona Femeni is the women club of the year!

30/10/2023

Real Madrid and Colombian player, Linda Caicedo is ranked 9th in the 2023 Women's Ballon d'Or!

30/10/2023

Victor Osimhen ranked at the 8th place for the 2023 Men's Ballon d'Or!

He becomes the first Nigerian player to achieve this feat.

30/10/2023

Luka Modric is ranked at the 10th place for the 2023 Men's Ballon d'Or!

30/10/2023

Real Madrid and Brazilian forward, Vinicius Jr. is the winner of the Socrates Award!

30/10/2023

Jude Bellingham is the winner of the 2023 Kopa Trophy.

30/10/2023

Liverpool and Egyptian forward, Mohammed Salah ranked in 11th place for the 2023 Men's.

30/10/2023

Louis Vuitton is the official Trophy Trunk partner of the 2023 Ballon d'Or Ceremony!

30/10/2023

Messi and family at this year's Balloon D'or.

30/10/2023

VIDEO: APC Chieftain Clash with Arise TV Journalist, Rufai During Live Interview

A mild drama played out on Arise TV on Monday morning when a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Jesutega Onokpasa clashed with Rufai Oseni during live interview.

Oseni is a presenter with Arise TV presenter and has been praised and recognized for his fearless style of Journalism.

During the interview, Oseni had a disagreement with Jesutega's opinion on the fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu.

Video Credit: Arise TV

Watch video!

30/10/2023

Akwa Ibom Assembly Gate Sealed As PASAN Resumes Strike

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly gate has been sealed by Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria as the Union resumed warning strike today.

The Union made the following demands from the State Government;
* Financial Autonomy
*Legislative Duty Allowance
*Legislative Salary Structure
* Outfit Allowance,
*PASAN Legislative Week
*Staff Training

Details later!

Source: Samuel Okon

30/10/2023

Pandemonium in Rivers State over lawmakers Move to Impeach Governor Sim

Pandemonium has broken out in Rivers State after lawmakers on Monday, October 30 began proceedings to impeach Governor Siminalaye Fubara.

Governor Fubara was elected into office on May 29 this year after Barr. Nwesom Wike who served for eight years.

The crisis has led to barricading of Moscow which lead to the Rivers State House of Assembly complex, Port Harcourt by security operatives. Rounds of gunshot were fired into the air as policemen try to restore calm in the area.

Factsreporterng learnt the impeachment process was targeting Governor Fubara was chaired by Speaker of the house, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule and well-attended by members.

The plenary also saw the suspension of the House Leader, Hon Edison Ehie, and those aligned with the governor.

This comes hours after allegations surfaced that the explosion on Sunday night in the Assembly was a suspected ploy to hinder lawmakers’ access on Monday.

In a bid to still carry out the process, some lawmakers managed to enter the premises at about 7a.m., and conducted the plenary session where they collectively endorsed the impeachment notice against the governor.

30/10/2023

Governor Siminalayi Fubara Denies Wrongdoing Amid Impeachment Proceedings in Rivers State

Amid mounting impeachment proceedings initiated by the Rivers State House of Assembly, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared his innocence and maintained that he had not committed any actions that warranted impeachment.

Addressing a gathering of his supporters at the Assembly Complex on Monday, Governor Fubara sought transparency in the matter, stating, "Let them come out and tell Rivers people the offense I have committed to warrant any impeachment."

He further reassured the people of Rivers State, promising to continue delivering the benefits of democracy, while deferring a comprehensive statement to the press at the appropriate time.

The earlier reported turmoil at the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex included gunfire and teargas on Monday, as lawmakers convened to initiate the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

In a parallel move, the lawmakers suspended House Leader Edison Ehie and several colleagues perceived as loyal to the governor.

This development occurred in the aftermath of a fire that had broken out at the Assembly Complex on Sunday night.

29/10/2023

“I won that fight” - Francis Ngannou speaks on controversial loss to Tyson Fury.

26/10/2023

Supreme Court Rejects PDP's Motion for Fresh Evidence in Tinubu Certificate Case

The Supreme Court in Nigeria has dismissed the motion brought by the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, seeking to present fresh evidence regarding President Tinubu's alleged use of a fake certificate before the 2023 presidential election.

Justice John Okoro, heading a 7-member panel handling the appeal, cited the appellants' failure to adhere to the constitutional 180-day timeframe for amending electoral applications.

Justice Okoro said the appellants' lack of due diligence in procuring the new evidence.

26/10/2023

MEET THE BLUE BAND BOY!

In 1984, a young, unknown boy named Chris Kamau, now 50 years old, gained widespread recognition in East Africa.

He became an iconic figure during the Blue Band Margarine Campaign in Kenya, gracing the label of Blue Band tins with a bright smile as he held a slice of bread generously spread with the popular product.

His cheerful expression conveyed the idea that Blue Band was synonymous with quality and happiness.

The slogan, "Blue Band Makes Everything Taste Better," resonated with those who had savored the delightful taste of Blue Band margarine in the early 1990s and 2000s across Africa.

In Nigeria, it was the brand every mother added to the breakfast menu for the family. It was the happy child's brand.

26/10/2023

Suspected Yahoo Boy K*lls and Slaughters University Girlfriend

A man identified as Collins has been arrested for k*lling his girlfriend identified as Justina along Road 15, NTA Road, Port Harcourt.

Collins was caught by his estate’s security personnel when he was trying to dispose her co**se after k*lling and extracting her eyes and br+asts.

Following the alarm raised by the security personnel, eyewitnesses stormed the suspect’s apartment and found Justina’s slaughtered body parts in sacks dripping with bl%od.

Justina was a 300-level University of Port Harcourt student before her premature demise.

20/10/2023

PHOTOS: Gospel Singer Arrives Stage In A Coffin

A gospel singer, Samuel Oguche aka Onoja, caused a stir online after he shared photos from his ministration, where he arrived in a coffin.

The photos were from a programme titled, 'Funeral Service - Death Of Self.'

Sharing photos from the event on his page on Friday, Onoja wrote, "Thank you Jalingo City !!! So much overwhelmed by the testimonies we received after this Experience.

"We return all glory to God for the impact, transformed lives and many others. Welcome Once again to Funeral Service — Death of Self (Die Daily)."

Credit: Facebook | ONOJA

05/09/2023

CAF Names Algerian Referees For Nigeria, Sao Tome AFCON Qualifier

By Bassey Ibiatisuho

The Confederation of African Football - CAF has named Algerian official Lahlou Benbraham as the referee for Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria and Sao Tome and Principe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

His compatriots, Brahim El Hamlaoui Sid Ali as match Assistant Referee 1 and Mohammed Serradj as Assistant Referee 2.

Another Algerian, Nabil Boukhalfa will serve as Fourth Official while Prosper Addo from Ghana will be the Match Commissioner.

Togolese Komi Konyoh has been appointed as Referee Assessor and Ozoemena Joseph from Nigeria will be the General Match Coordinator.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are expected in Uyo on Wednesday while the Falcons of Sao Tome and Principe will arrive on Thursday for the encounter billed for 5pm at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

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VIDEO: APC Chieftain Clash with Arise TV Journalist, Rufai During Live Interview A mild drama played out on Arise TV on Monday morning when a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Jesutega Onokpasa clashed with Rufai Oseni during live interview. Oseni is a presenter with Arise TV presenter and has been praised and recognized for his fearless style of Journalism. During the interview, Oseni had a disagreement with Jesutega's opinion on the fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu. Video Credit: Arise TV Watch video! #NigeriaNews #nigerianewstoday