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Fighter Israel Adesanya loses BMW deal over rape comment

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Nigerian-born UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has lost a massive sponsorship deal with the German-owned motor company, BMW following his rape comment in an Instagram post.

Israel Adesanya recently came under fire; for telling fellow UFC fighter and challenger, Kevin Holland, “I will fuckin’ rape you, bro” in a since-deleted Instagram post.

New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson rebuked Adesanya’s remarks, stating: “There is never a time to make flippant comments about rape. It’s just not something anybody should do,” Robertson said on Radio New Zealand.

“I am sure Israel understands that. I believe he has deleted (the post) in question. It will be up to the UFC as to what they do. But I would certainly be making clear to him, and to anybody actually; that we have to take rape seriously. It is not an issue that anyone should be making jokes or flippant comments about at all.”

Israel Adesanya went on to issue an apology for his comments, but at least for one of his sponsors, it was too little, too late.

According to New Zealand news outlet Stuff, BMW has decided to part ways with Israel Adesanya days before he was reportedly set to be unveiled as the new face of BMW New Zealand.

BMW’s statement on the matter reads:

“Due to the comments made by an athlete online; we have reviewed our pending association with said athlete; and we have decided not to push forward with a specific ambassador for the brand at this time in New Zealand.”

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Ex-BBNaija housemate slams Wike’s critics over N10m gift to Burna Boy

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A former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tacha Akide, has slammed critics of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, who hosted Grammy award winner, Burna Boy, on Saturday.

The governor organized a homecoming ceremony for the singer and gave him N10 million cash for his recent achievement.

In a video shared on her Instagram page on Sunday, the reality TV star said Burna Boy deserved a public holiday for his achievement.

Akide wrote: “ You are wrong to think what Governor Wike did for Burna Boy yesterday (Saturday) was unnecessary. Y’all don’t know my state you all don’t freaking know my state. The nightlife is completely dead. For him to be like Burna come down lemme give you 10 million naira and you people are thinking that it is too much?

Burna Boy should have the whole town he won a Grammy o, not some plastic award. He won a whole Grammy, that’s what Burna Boy won. He should even have a public holiday dedicated to him. Meanwhile, you are all here crying and lamenting.”

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Abductors of RCCG members in Kaduna demand N50m ransom

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Abductors of the eight members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Kaduna State have demanded the sum of N50 million ransom.

Ripples Nigeria had earlier reported how some gunmen on Friday evening kidnapped a busload of members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

The Public Relations Officer of the Church in Kaduna province, Alao Joseph confirmed that the bandits took away the church members to an unknown destination while the bus, which they were travelling with was abandoned by the roadside.

Meanwhile, the police authorities in Kaduna State also confirmed the incident as the Command’s spokesman, Mohammed Jalige, said efforts were ongoing to rescue the victims.

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Respectfully, f*ck you – Davido tells haters

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Nigerian singer-songwriter, David Adeleke aka Davido seems to have gotten tired of people hating and criticising him, going by his latest social media post.

The award-winning musician in Twitter post on March 26, 2021, used typo-visual conception to shut his critics up.

He shared photos of himself, and one of them had him showing his middle finger to the world.

Davido then captioned the photo; “#respectfully’‘ to indicate that he is respectfully telling his haters the f-word.

See his post below:

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Burna Boy receives grand reception in Port Harcourt ahead of his homecoming concert (Videos)

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Grammy award-winner, Damini Ogulu also known as Burna Boy has touchdown Port Harcourt, Rivers state for his homecoming concert.

Recall that the media reported yesterday that he allegedly charged Rivers state government N100 million and a private jet to make an appearance at the concert.

He was received in grand style by many who trooped out to see the self-acclaimed African Giant.

The Port Harcourt born artiste, was welcomed to the city of his birth by important dignitaries and fans.

Burna Boy went in company of his mother, Mrs. Bose Ogudu, who was spotted with him as the crew was entertained with cultural performances amid shouts of ‘Odogwu’.

The homecoming concert is to hold today, Saturday March 27 at the EUI Event centre in the great city of Port Harcourt.

Watch videos below:

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Actress, Grey DeLisle-Griffin reveals her first marriage crashed after she mistakenly confessed to being unfaithful

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American voice actress and singer, Grey DeLisle-Griffin has revealed that she got married at the age of 19 and it crashed after a silly slip up on her part.

According to her, it was her first marriage, and she told her husband during a game of scrabble that she was cheating.

Grey, narrating the story on Twitter, said that during the scrabble game, her husband asked if she was cheating, and she broke down in tears confessing to being unfaithful.

But what she did not know was that her husband was asking if she was cheating at the scrabble game.

She wrote on Twitter;

”I got married at 19 and things ended when we were playing Scrabble. He asked me if I was cheating and I immediately broke down crying and tearfully confessed everything…because I didn’t realize he was talking about the game.”

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You are everything I prayed for” – Adesua Etomi celebrates her hubbie, Banky W on his 40th birthday

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Top Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, has showered encomiums on her husband, Bankole Wellington aka Banky W as he clocks 40 today.

Adesua shared photos of herself posing with Banky and penned a eulogy to celebrate him on his special day.

The mother of one expressed her undying love for her husband and noted that he is everything she prayed for and some more.

In her words;

“It’s my partners birthday. @bankywellington

My purpose partner

My life partner

A partner in every sense of the word.

I thought I loved you before but my goodness, this past year has revealed so much more about the human being that you are and my heart muscles stretched even further.

Thank you bubba, for the goodness of your heart. Thank you for the million back and foot rubs. Thank you for the love, care and attention. Thank you for all the things I can’t even say out loud. Thank you for being such a great Papa. Zaiah and I are blessed to call you ours. Thank you for being present throughout this journey. Always by my side. You are everything I prayed for and then some.

Our son is sooo blessed to have such a great example.

I’m always in your corner my love. On the good days, on the bad days, on the hard days, on the easy days.

I am forever rooting for you.

Forever praying for you.

Forever loving on you.

Olubankole

Your light will never be put out. Nations will come to your light and kings to the brightness of your rising. You are blessed in the morning, noon time and at night. Ýou are salt of the earth, may your life be filled with flavour and favour.

The Lord keep you, sustain you, announce you and elevate you. May he keep you in the hollow of the palm of his hands and shield you from all evil. Those that bless you will be blessed and those that curse you will be cursed. May this 40th year be filled with immeasurable blessings.

Blessings on every side. Favour on every side. Good news on every side. Above all, may you continue to serve the Lord, all the days of your life. May you continue to remember your source. May you grow deeper in love with the him. All things will continue to work together for your good in Jesus name. Amen.

Welcome to 40. The year of the salt and pepper. Love you baby daddy. Love you Papa Z.

P.s Looking forward to all your 40+ behaviour.

One more thing…I really really REALLY like you.

Fun fact: when I was preggers, bubba used to fall asleep with his hand on my tummy slide 7

~Mama Z”

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Bella Shmurda expresses deep gratitude to Wizkid for gifting him 100 dollar bills worth over N800k (Video)

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Nigerian singer and Headies nominee, Bella Shmurda has thanked International music star, Wizkid for gifting him 100 dollar bills worth over N800,000.

The Cash App crooner had been in Ghana for the past few days, where he met the starboy and for some days, they have been in the news following videos of them meeting and working in the studio.

In a new video, Bella Shmurda showered praises on the Grammy award winner while showing off the parting gift of hundred dollar bills to the tune of eight hundred thousand naira.

Watch the video below:

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Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus speaks on participating in BBNaija Season 6

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Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Eniola Badmus says that she would love to go for Big Brother Naija Season 6, which is coming up soon.

She made this known in an interview with Saturday Beats, saying that if she gets a chance to make it to the reality TV show, she would grab the opportunity.

Recall that few days ago, MultiChoice announced early auditions for the new season.

The 44-year-old Nollywood star said; “If I were not a celebrity, I would definitely go for BBNaija season six. As a matter of fact, if there is an opportunity to go into the house at any time, I will go.

”I am not one of the people that condemn the show. I don’t even think anyone should condemn it. Watching the show is by choice.

The show is not aired on national television. It is on cable TV where one has to subscribe with money. Participating in a reality show would not be hard for me because I have being in one before.

”One advantage I have is that I attended a boarding school. I actually won the show I participated in but they have not given me the prize money till now.

I learnt a lot of things during that reality show. The tasks challenged me and broadened my knowledge.

I like reality shows because it is a way of co-existing with different people. It also teaches one how to deal with certain circumstances.“

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Nigerian singer, Harrysong ties the knot with his fiancée

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Nigerian singer, Harry Tare Okiri, also referred to as Harrysong has officially walked sown the aisle with his lover, Alexer Peres Gopa.

The wedding took place on Saturday, March 27, in Warri, Delta state.

Harrysong shared a video of himself dressed in a white suit and looking excited for his big day with Skiibiii by his side as the Best Man.

The Reggae Blues crooner captioned the video clip; ”It’s #tarex2021 baby Love Dey , money  Dey , life Dey , we Dey  and I ve got the best best man of the year  are you vthere ?”

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Police arrests four for alleged murder of teenager in Akwa Ibom

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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the abduction and murder of one Edidiong Wilson, a 19-year-old, in the Eket Local Government Area of the state.

The suspects, who include a woman, who fled to Ondo State, were arrested by operatives of the homicide section of the command, after an intelligence report.

The state’s Commissioner of Police, Andrew Amiengheme, while parading the suspects before journalists on Friday, alleged that the principal suspect, Christiana Wilson, conspired with the other suspects and abducted her stepson, Edidiong, to a nearby bush, in Eket.

According to Amiengheme, the suspects beat the victim to death and buried him in the bush, but later went and exhumed his decomposed body, cut off his head, and buried it separately on the pretext that his ghost was disturbing them.

“The suspects buried the deceased in the said bush and later went back to exhume the decomposed body, cut off his head, and buried it separately on December 30, 2020, at about 7 pm, on the ground that the ghost was disturbing them. They thereafter fled to Ondo State,” he said.

The police commissioner said the principal suspect had in her confessional statement claimed that she gave the deceased the sum of N100,000 being part of the proceeds from the sales of her late husband’s vehicle for safekeeping.

However, she claimed that when she demanded the money from the deceased, he told her that he saved the money in a microfinance bank in Eket LGA and never returned it.

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Ali Baba tackles ‘irresponsible’ Nigerian politicians

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Veteran Nigerian comedian, Ali Baba has slammed Nigerian politicians who fail in their responsibilities as leaders, but always revert to spiritualism for support.

The comedian admonished Nigerian politicians to quit making a mess of themselves and the nation, in his post on Instagram, adding, that the leaders should serve their citizens.

On Friday, March 26, Ali Baba in his post stated that enough is enough and it was the ideal time for politicians to desist from running to God when they have failed.

That’s why our country is in a mess.
People who shouldn’t be near political offices, are making policies for professionals,” he wrote.
And when they fail, they will now start praying and asking God to take control of our country, when they did not do what was supposed to be done.

“Like NIN… if we had carried out a proper Census in Nigeria, would that not help in planning. Naaaaaaa. We will pray to God to come count us.”

He went on to give instances of when professionalism rather than prayers can only give results.

“Why do you look for a driver with experience to drive Mother in Israel? No need for drivers license sef. Employ anyone in the delivery department. Just pray,” he wrote.

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Court jails POS fraudster in Uyo

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The Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, March 26, 2021, secured the conviction and sentencing of one Austin Christopher Essiet, a Point of Sale (POS) fraudster before Justice Agatha Okeke of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Essiet met his waterloo on October 19, 2020, when he was arrested by operatives of the Commission along Ifa Road, Uyo. His arrest followed information by a concerned POS operator whose account was frozen by his bank after Essiet made withdrawal from different accounts, up to the tune of N150,000 from his POS booth on Oron Road..

According to the POS operator, shortly after the defendant left his shop, his account was immediately frozen by his bank, following reports of fraudulent withdrawals by the various account owners. He alleged further that the bank compelled him to pay back the withdrawn sums to the various owners.

The defendant was arraigned on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, and he pleaded “not guilty”, which led the prosecution, through its counsel, Agbo Abuh to open trial, to prove its case against Essiet.

On November 27, 2020, the prosecution called three witnesses; John Effiong Etim, the petitioner (PW1); Godswill Vesta Utong, Access Bank staff (PW2); and Unyime Moses, an EFCC operative (PW3).

The witnesses tendered documents which were admitted in evidence.

The prosecution however, closed its case on December 12, 2020. But when the matter came up on March 18, 2021, for the defendant to open defence, his counsel, G. N. Ezugwu informed the court of the defendant’s intention to change his plea and the matter was adjourned to March 26, 2021.

When the matter came up yesterday, Abuh informed the Court about an amended information and asked that the charge be read to the defendant. When the charge was read to him, he pleaded “guilty” to the one-count count charge bordering on fraud and stealing to the tune of N150,000.

In view of his plea, Abuh urged the Court to rely on the testimonies of the witnesses earlier presented and the exhibits admitted in evidence, to convict Essiet.

Justice Okeke convicted and sentenced the defendant to one year imprisonment without an option of fine, with effect from the date of his arrest. The court also ordered the convict to pay the sum of N150,000 as restitution to the petitioner.

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You can be anything you want in life – Wizkid says

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Nigerian singer and record label boss, Wizkid real name Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun has penned some encouraging and motivational words to fans.

The music star who has bagged some awards over the past few weeks spoke on how people can be anything they so desire to be in this life.

He stated in an Insta-story post that humans have the free will and ability to be whatever they want so they should try not to be stupid.

U can be whatever you wanna be in life… don’t be stupid”

See screenshot of his post below:

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I lost endorsement deals because of Bolanle, I regret dating her – Ultimate Love’s Arnold

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Top finalist of the maiden edition of Ultimate Love reality show, Henry Arnold has opened up on some of the challenges and issues that arose from his relationship with Bolanle Oluchi Babalola.

Recall that Ultimate Love which premiered its first season in 2020, had Bolanle and Arnold as partners paired up in the house to bond and explore a potential relationship that could ultimately lead to marriage.

While their romantic relationship seemed to take on positive growth in the house, fans were shocked as the relationship ended after the show.

In a question and answer session on Instagram, Arnold revealed how he lost endorsement deals because of Bolanle.

He also said he regretted dating her but has put it all behind him.

A fan asked; ”How do you feel seeing those that use to hype suddenly turn and start insulting.”

The actor replied;

Well i lost my contract with indomie Nigerian and also a new one with Honeywell went into the drains because of the live video that was made Saturday May 30th 2020 by the lady in question. A damage control was asked to be made by my brand. Thanks to @slashazhanle for helping.”

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If I can host WWTBAM for 13 years, why shouldn’t Ebuka – Frank Edoho replies people calling for Ebuka to be replaced as BBNaija host

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Veteran TV show host and presenter, Frank Edoho has made a case for Ebuka Obi-Uchendu to continue as the host of Big Brother Naija after 4 years running.

His comment comes amid calls for a new face to be introduced as season 6 of BBNaija is set to begin in a few months.

It all started when a Twitter user opined that a lady known as Jollz would make a good host of the reality TV show, her post triggered a web of opinions as some said a female co-host should be added, another group called for Ebuka’s outright replacement, while others said that people like Nancy Isime and Frank Edoho would do better jobs.

However, Edoho did not buy into the idea of him being tapped to replace Ebuka. He said that if he was allowed to host WWTBAM for 13 years, why shouldn’t Ebuka who has successfully hosted it for four years, be allowed to host Big Brother even longer.

Taking to Twitter, he quoted a tweet calling for him to takeover from Ebuka and said;

What did Ebuka do to deserve all this? Why would you want to change someone that has done a show successfully for only 3 years and have him replaced with one who did WWTBAM for 13 years?

Leave Ebuka alone! Please.”

When a fan appeared to misunderstand his post, he replied;

No. No. No. That’s not what I meant. If I could do mine for 13 years, why shouldn’t Ebuka?”

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Juliet Ibrahim explains what it entails to date a modern-day Christian woman

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Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim has listed some of the major characteristics of a modern-day Christian lady.

In her Instagram post, the Ghanaian actress stated that the modern-day Christian woman will not condone some of the negativity from the older generation.

She stated that women are prepared to take charge of their lives and become everything that they were designed to become.

Juliet also spoke about domestic abuse; she admonished women to quit relationships where they are being assaulted or manipulated by their partners.

Read what Juliet published on her page;

“Apparently Dating a born again Christian woman is the best; you cheat, she finds out, you pray together and blame the devil…”

She continued;

“Oh well, the association of modern Christian women is officially opened oo.

Let he who have ears hear well ooo!

Do not be manipulated into domestic violence, miserable lifestyles, manipulation, misery, depression, emotional abuse, mental slavery and maltreatment from narcissistic egoistic humans.

Ladies, set boundaries, value yourself, become more self-aware of your worth, love yourself and build your self-esteem so you never have to fall victim of manipulation of any kind and most of all know when to draw the line and wake up from the brainwashing and emotional abuse.”

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JAMB registrar explains why UTME students must register with NIN

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has explained why students who wish to sit for the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), must register with their National Identity Number (NIN).

Specifically, the Registrar and Chief Executive of JAMB, Prof Is-haq Oloyede, on Friday, said the move was for security reasons and to checkmate examination malpractice, noting that the directive was from the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu.

Speaking during a virtual meeting with owners of Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres, service providers, and other stakeholders to kick-start the 2021 UTME registration, Oloyede said, “We don’t even require the name of the candidate, we just want the NIN. We will then do the needful to pull the data of the candidate and the process will go on from there.

It is for security reasons. For us at our small level, it helps us to avoid impersonation, but there is a bigger picture. There is insecurity in the country and we know that many of these problems are there because we have identification problems. We can’t identify every citizen, where he is and what he is doing.”

According to Oloyede, candidates must make use of accessible SIM cards that have never been used for UTME registration.

He said discussions were ongoing with the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, to grant a conditioned waiver to an estimated 20 per cent of candidates without SIM cards.

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Actor who came out as gay, Uche Maduagwu cries out for help, says he’s depressed

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Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu has taken to his Instagram page to speak up about his mental health struggle. According to the actor, he is depressed and needs help.

Uche Maduagwu made this known on Friday night via his social media platform.

The Nollywood actor who came out as gay in January 2021 revealed that he is depressed. However, he is yet to disclose what he is going through.

Sharing the post, he wrote;

“I am going through Depression I need HELP. Being a celeb does not make us perfect.”

Maduagwu has remained one of the most controversial actors in the Nigerian movie industry.

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EFCC arrests son, mother for alleged N50m internet fraud

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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Lagos Zonal Office, have arrested Ibeh Theophilus Uche, Chief Executive Officer, CEO, 10 Kobo Wine Place, Ikotun, Lagos alongside his mother for their alleged involvement in computer-related fraud to the tune of about N50 million in Lagos.

A statement by Wilson Uwujaren, head, media and publicity of the commisssion made available to Ripples Nigeria, said the 28-year-old suspect was arrested recently in his room in Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, following credible intelligence reports about his alleged criminal activities.

During interrogation, Uche, who presents himself variously as Rachael Armstrong, Keanu Reeves, Rebekah Schwarzenberger, Keanu Private, Elizabeth Hortman and Stefan Paulson, reportedly confessed to being into Bitcoin investment scam, romance scam and identity theft.

The suspect was said to have also confessed to have defrauded his victims to the tune of about N50m, since he started the criminal activities in 2020.

Uwujaren in the statement, explained that investigations revealed the suspect had been using a First Bank account belonging to his mother, who is one of his accomplices, to launder the proceeds of his alleged criminal activities.

Items recovered from the suspect are one iPhone 11 Pro Max; one iPhone 12 pro max; two MacBook Pro laptops; a PlayStation 5; an iPad and a small Nokia touch phone.

Others are a Mercedes Benz S550 2015 Sedan car and a Lexus RX 350 SUV 2016, among other items.

He said the suspect will soon be charged to court.

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