Two arrested as man slumps, dies during argument with lady friend at Lagos bar

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspects for the alleged murder of one Osita Anwuanwu, 64, in the Arida area of Ikotun.

The deceased was certified dead following an argument with the two yet to be identified suspects.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi in a statement on Sunday stated that the daughter of the deceased said he had an argument with the suspects and slumped in the process.

Mr Adejobi added that the suspects had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Panti, Yaba, for further investigation.

He said, “Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have again arrested two suspects for the alleged killing of one Osita Anwuanwu, 64, in the Ikotun area of Lagos State on April 8, 2021, around 8.45pm.

The daughter of the deceased, Linda Anwuanwu, reported to the police at Ikotun Division that she was informed that her father, one Osita Anwuanwu, 64, was lying unconscious in a pub at Arida after he had a misunderstanding with one Ngozi Emezue, 38, and Juliet Eguebor, 35. Police operatives from the Ikotun Division raced to the scene and rushed the deceased to the General Hospital, Igando, where he was certified dead.

“According to preliminary investigation by the police, the deceased had gone to check his lady friend, Juliet, who he had not seen for some time, at Ngozi’s pub, where he and the suspects engaged in a hot argument and physical assault before he slumped.

“The two suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Panti, Yaba, for proper investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr Osita Anwuanwu.”

Lagos moves to demolish dilapidated 3-storey building in Oshodi

The Lagos State government has said it would demolish a distressed three-storey building at No. 2 Brown Street, off Bolade Bus-Stop in Oshodi area of the state.

This follows several quit notices issued by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and a seven-day evacuation ultimatum issued to traders and residents of the distressed three-storey building.

The notice was contained in a statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs of the agency, Mr Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, on Sunday in Lagos.

In the statement, the General Manager, Mr Gbolahan Oki, was quoted as saying that the seven-day quit notice became necessary after the scientific and Structural Integrity/Stability Test (SIT) carried out by LASBCA experts and its sister agency, Lagos State Material Testing Laboratory revealed that the building “is extremely dilapidated and a disaster waiting to happen’’.

Mr Oki said there was the need for the “removal of the structure to prevent loss of lives and in line with the government’s drive to achieve zero tolerance to building collapse for the safety of Lagos residents.

The general manager said the building will be demolished in a bid to save lives while urging the occupants to vacate the building before April 15.

“The government will not fold its arms and watch a distressed structure of that magnitude collapse on her people without taking necessary action,’’ he said.

He reaffirming the state government’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, while calling for the collaboration of residents in reporting distressed buildings to avert incidence of collapsed buildings.

Omah Lay, Headies ”Next Rated” award winner officially receives his car gift (Video)

Nigerian singer, Stanley Omah Didia known professionally as Omah Lay has finally taken delivery of the Headies’ “Next Rated” award emblem and car gift.

He visited the Headies Award organizers office (HipTV) on the 9th of April, 2021 to receive the prize.

Omah Lay won the “Next Rated” award ahead of Tems, Oxlade, and Bella Shmurda at the 14th Headies’ award show on the 21st of February, 2021.

The car gift was presented to him by the organizers of the award show and GAC motors in Ikeja.

Speaking at the presentation, the ”Godly” crooner said;

“Next rated was a big plus for me. Shout out to The headies. My Growth so far has been something that I’m grateful for.

I can’t explain it honestly, I can’t explain it. But still, I am grateful. I feel blessed, that’s basically everything I can say. And my people, my fans, they are everything. Honestly, my fans are everything.”

BBNaija Tacha angrily replies troll who blasted her for using filter to hide her stretch marks

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Natasha Akide popularly known as Tacha has replied a troll who accused her of using filter to cover her stretch mark.

Tacha shared a photo of herself on Twitter, when a troll questioned why Tacha’s boobs still had stretch mark.

The troll accused Tacha of using filter to hide her stretch mark on her boobs. He wrote;

So una still dey use make up for breast abi no be tacha I dey see so see stretch mark on breast chaiii

Responding to the comment, Tacha tweeted;

“Can we see your Mummy’s breast?”

Pope celebrates mass of ‘mercy’ with prisoners, refugees from Nigeria, others

Pope Francis on Sunday made a rare outing from Vatican City to celebrate a mass of “divine mercy” with prisoners, refugees and health workers.

The service was held in a church just off St Peter’s Square, in front of a reduced congregation of about 80 people, due to Coronavirus restrictions.

Among the congregation were inmates of two Roman prisons and one youth detention centre; refugees from Syria, Nigeria and Egypt; and nursing staff from a nearby hospital.

His sermon was on how important it was for Christians to serve others. The Pope said, “Sister, brother, do you want proof that God has touched your life? See if you can stoop to bind the wounds of others.

Let us not remain indifferent. Let us not live a one-way faith, a faith that receives but does not give, haven received mercy, let us now become merciful.”

The pope, who is 84 and was vaccinated for coronavirus ahead of his trip to Iraq in early March, did not wear a face mask during the service.

Those who did readings from the bible were also unmasked, while everybody else in the church, including altar boys and other priests, had their masks on.

My electric car will deliver better than a Tesla —Ben Murray-Bruce

Ben Murray-Bruce, the Chairman of Silverbird Group and former Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial district has unveiled his desire to acquire an electric car.

Ben Murray-Bruce said his Lucid Electric Car which will be delivered early next year, is capable of more miles per charge than a Tesla.

He also called for the Nigerian government to ban all combustion engine cars by 2035.

Read what Ben-Bruce tweeted;

In practising what I preach, I recently put a deposit on this yet to be manufactured Lucid Electric Car.

Delivery is early next year. It’s capable of more miles per charge than a Tesla. An amazing machine.

Nigeria should ban all combustion Engine cars by 2035.”

Your drip is timeless – Singer, Emma Nyra gushes over Wizkid

American-born Nigerian singer, Emma Chukwugoziam Obi popularly known as Emma Nyra has gushed over international music act, Wizkid.

Emma Nyra took to her official Twitter account on Friday, April 9, to appreciate Wizkid’s style and panache.

The former Triple MG first lady shared a photo of the starboy shirtless, and rocking a white checkers trouser, beret and sunshades.

In the image, Wizkid could be seen posing in a confident and domineering manner, which is probably what led Emma Nyra to acknowledge the timelessness of his swag.

She tagged Wizkid and captioned the picture;

”The drip is timeless @wizkidayo ”

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I won’t steal to impress anyone” – Davido’s PA, Isreal DMW replies people mocking him for not having a car after he was spotted boarding Okada

Davido’s logistic manager, Israel DMW has reacted after Nigerians mocked him for not owning a car despite working with a wealthy singer.

A video which surfaced on social media captured the moment Israel was spotted leaving an event in Ekpoma, Edo state on foot before he took a motorcycle known as Okada.

This was followed by backlash as trolls attacked him for being broke amid rich associates.

In reaction, Israel DMW takes to his Insta-story to defend himself, stating that he cannot do more than his capability.

See his post below:

Princess Shyngle divorces bestfriend of 10 years after being married for a few weeks

Gambian actress, Princess Shyngle has announced the dissolution of her marriage to her bestfriend of 10 years whom she tied the knot with few months ago.

She announced their marriage on January 30, 2021.

She recently took to Instagram to accuse her husband, Gibril Bala Gaye, of domestic violence which is the reason she left him after a few weeks.

The Ghana-based movie star made the revelation after her husband went on Instagram live to tell the world that his wife locked him out of the house after a little disagreement about 8 weeks ago and he hasn’t seen her for 7 weeks.

He added that she’s in New York doing “her thing”.

Princess Shyngle, on her part, said she had no intention to bring her marital woes online but since her estranged Gibril was already giving the impression she’s a bad woman who left her husband for 7 weeks, she has to come out speak the truth.

She made some disclosures in a series of posts

Youre a fu*king mistake. I’ve divorced your as* so leave me the f*ck alone,” she wrote.

Also, in an Instagram live video, she opened up about her marriage being shaky for over 8 weeks and her husband’s alleged constant assault.

Audio-visuals she shared as ‘proof,’ show someone admitting to laying his hands on her.

All I do is smoke…” – Naira Marley reveals

Controversial Nigerian rapper, Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley says with the activities he engages in, it is difficult not to like him.

He stated this via microblogging platform, Twitter while disclosing that one of the things he does all the time is to smoke.

According to the ”Mafo” crooner, asides from smoking he also posts photos and videos of vivacious women.

Naira Marley added that he also makes hits songs which he termed ”bangers”, and these are reasons why he’s a likable person.

All I do is smoke loud, post big bum and make bangers. Why won’t u like me?” he tweeted.

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It was my honour to work with you” – Martial Arts icon, Jet Li pays tribute to DMX

Legendary Martial artist and Hollywood star, Li Lianjie better known as Jet Li has paid tribute to late American rapper, Earl ”DMX” Simmons.

The rapper’s death was confirmed by his family in a statement released on Friday passed way on Friday.

He had been rushed to a hospital in White Plains, New York on April 2 after suffering a heart attack. The American actor died at the age of 50.

Jet Li, a Chinese-Singaporean actor took to his verified Twitter account to pray for DMX’s soul and said he if honoured to have worked with him.

He described the former Ruff Ryders Entertainment artiste as a true hero.

Rest In Peace DMX, a true legend. It was truly my honor to work and get to know you. ”, the Hong Kong born actor wrote.

Peruzzi becomes the new face of Apple Music’s Africa Now

Barely 24 hours after dropping his Rum & Boogie, and rising to the top of Apple Music albums, Peruzzi has been recognised by the global streaming giant.

Apple Music named Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, known professionally as Peruzzi, the new face of Africa Now, its biggest African playlist.

The ”Lagbaja” singer, announced the latest feat on Twitter, as he shared a photo of himself covering Apple Music’s #AfricaNow playlist for his album, ”Rum and Boogie.

Peruzzi wrote; ”I’m on the cover of Apple Music’s biggest African playlist – Africa Now! ‘Rum & Boogie’ out now. @applemusic #AppleMusic #AfricaNow”

This is coming on after music boss, Davido and YNBL young act, Fireboy DML have been made the face of Apple Music Africa Now playlists.

US rapper and actor DMX has died at the age of 50

US rapper and actor DMX has died at the age of 50, five days after suffering a heart attack.

The performer, whose real name was Earl Simmons, had been placed on life support and died with his family by his side.

In a statement, his family said he was “a warrior who fought till the very end”.

“Earl’s music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever,” they said.

DMX, aka Dark Man X, was a leading hip-hop performer who collaborated with such artists as JAY-Z, Ja Rule and LL Cool J.

He took his moniker from the name of a drum machine used in rap tracks.

The chart-topping artist’s songs included Party Up (Up in Here) and X Gon’ Give It To Ya.

He also acted on screen, appearing in such films as Cradle 2 the Grave, Romeo Must Die and Exit Wounds.

Rapper DMX performing
image captionThe rapper was remembered as a man who “loved his family with all of his heart”

Born in Mount Vernon, New York in 1970, DMX publicly battled substance abuse for years and spent several periods in rehab.

A father of 15, he served jail sentences on charges including animal cruelty, reckless driving, drug possession and weapons possession.

According to his family, DMX died on Friday at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, New York.

“He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him,” their statement continued.

Rapper Nasty C reveals when he will stop making music

South African Rapper Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo widely known as Nasty C has revealed that he plans to retire when he turns 35, but only if he has made $1 billion (R14.5 billion).

The award-winning rapper sat down with Sizwe Dhlomo in the latest episode of his podcast series and got real about how his approach to music has changed and how he thinks he could have done better in his rap career.
The pair also spoke about Nasty C’s plans for the future.

When asked by Sizwe what life looked like for him after 35, Nasty C, who is 24 years old, said he had it all figured out already.
“I can’t tell you but I have it all figured out. I am going to go to this place that I love, it’s so left, nobody would actually just move there or even retire there, but I am going to retire there,” he said.
He went on to say that once he made $1bn, he would stop making music.
“I am open about it, a billion, I want to say dollars. God forbid it doesn’t happen.
“At 35 I drop all this sh** and I start focusing on something else. So if I am not a billionaire at 35, hopefully, I am in a 100s, in dollars.
The “Black & White” hitmaker also spoke about how he no longer feels the need to prove that he can rap and explained the effect that has had on his approach to music.
“I got over that whole ‘who killed who’ on a song thing like a long time ago … when I was still rapping to prove that I can rap … when it was just about that.
My approach to music is very different now, so I don’t mind you saying so and so killed me on a song or whatever,” Nasty C said, adding that he’s “all about making people feel things” when he makes music.
The rapper went on to give himself a 7.5 out of 10 for his career so far.
“I feel like I could have done better,” he said. “I came in thinking things were sweet, it’s all kumbaya. I thought there was going to be good energy in the game, it wasn’t. So that makes up for the 2.5 that’s missing”.
He added that if he had just avoided certain people, he would not have needed to go through what he did.

Ghanaian actress, Kasawale, claims ex-boyfriend is possessed with 77 spirits

Cinderella Blonde popularly known as Kasawale, a former Ghanaian actress who is now an Evangelist, has alleged that her ex-boyfriend was possessed by 77 spirits and nearly introduced her to Mammy Water (mermaid).

In an interview with GHPage TV, the actress said she met the guy about five years ago at an eatery in an area in Kumasi, Roman Hill, right after she passed out from learning a trade in bridal decorations.

Kasawale said on their first meeting, the guy made a stunning comment of “I have been looking for you for a long time “ – which sounded as if he knew her already. She said he referred to seeing her in movies after she inquired what he actually meant.

The actress revealed that after he visited her in her shop and made a proposal which she rejected, he returned with ‘Don Simon’ which surprisingly happens to be her favourite drink.

She disclosed that after she took the drink, she began changing her mind on them being just platonic friends and told him that they could be in a relationship.

Kasawale said they started confiding in each other and she told him that she was being haunted by ‘spiritual marriage‘, which has affected her previous relationships and has been to several pastors for a solution but to no avail.

Her new boyfriend then reportedly promised to introduce her to his spiritual father whom she thought was a pastor but wasn’t.

She added that she started seeing changes in her newfound man,” his eyes could turn reddish and disappear within minutes”.

The actress who said she believed she was still under the spell from the drink he gave her on the first date and couldn’t challenge most of his decisions, claimed he started giving her concoctions to drink and at times bathe with some of them.

She also alleged that eight months into their relationship, her boyfriend confessed to “working with 77 spirits, which comprised of dwarfs and Mammy Water”. She revealed the spirits were males and females and he gave her a ring she could use to summon the females.

Kasawale said that when she travelled to Benin Republic to visit the guy’s spiritual father, they made attempts to “send her under the sea to meet a mermaid which would climax her introduction into the spirit world.”

She said upon several attempts at the shore of the sea, she heard a strange voice shouting into her ears “where are you going”, which caused her to run for her life.

”So much hate in the industry” – Upcoming singer calls out Teni for refusing to promote his collabo track with her

An upcoming musician, Trazyx has taken to social media to call out top female singer, Teni for allegedly declining to promote a song he had her on.

According to Trazyx, after featuring Teni, he asked her to help promote the track; ‘Man No Be God’ on her social media page since she has wider social media reach, but she refused to do so because he’s still an upcoming artiste.

He also revealed how blogger, Tunde Ednut turned down an advertisement because it involved Teni.

“I don’t post anything Teni on my page”, Tunde allegedly replied Emini Trazy.

While sharing his notes on Teni’s action, he also posted a screenshot of the chat he had with Ednut.

The upcoming singer lamented over the hate in the industry and how nobody tries to help upcoming artistes to rise.

Man reveals what will happen in Nigeria if Davido’s babymama, Chioma starts dating Wizkid

A Nigerian man has tweeted on the effect of a hypothetical situation involving Davido, his baby mama, Chioma and colleague, Wizkid.

It is no strange news that Davido and his estranged fiancée, Chioma have been having relationship issues.

Before recent events, there had been rumours that the couple who have a son together were no longer in good terms.

However, with reports of Davido dating American model, Mya Yafai and viral photos of them kissing further fueling the breakup speculations many were left with little doubt as to the stability of their Chioma and the singer’s union.

Also, Chioma subtly confirmed they were no longer together when she deleted all photos of the FEM crooner on Instagram.

Amidst all these, a man identified as @Nigeriangod_ has asserted what will happen if Chioma decides to start dating Wizkid.

According to him, Nigeria will separate as a result of that risky move.

”Imagine say Chioma go date Wizkid, Nigeria go separate,” he wrote.

NEMA maps out flood-prone communities for emergency response

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has begun the mapping of communities that are prone to looming devastating floods expected this year, for emergency response.

The Director-General of NEMA, Muhammadu Muhammed, disclosed this at the Experts’ Technical Meeting of Stakeholders to analyse 2021 Seasonal Climate Prediction, held in Abuja on Wednesday.

According to him, the mapping of vulnerable communities for emergency response was based on the 2021 Seasonal Climate Prediction and the recent flood warning by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA).

To avert the devastation caused by floods, Muhammed said vulnerable communities would not be neglected as every necessary preparation would be made.

“NEMA will continue to map vulnerable communities based on the prediction as indicated by our climate risk monitoring agency to enhance and direct enlightenment campaigns in critical states,” he said.

He maintained that the meeting was necessary considering past experiences of unprecedented floods and other disasters that had affected several states, wreaking havoc on communities.

He assured participants that NEMA would ensure that mechanisms are put in place to allow stakeholders at federal, state, local government and community levels to prepare adequately to mitigate and respond to anticipated climate risks and secondary hazards.

It would be recalled that on March 24, 2021, NIHSA advised the three tiers of government and citizens across the country to prepare against the impending devastating floods in 2021.

It’s Director-General, Clement Nze, who advised in Abuja said this was because Nigeria was at the receiving end of disastrous floods among the nine countries of the River Niger Basin.

“There is still time for states/LGAs and individuals to take necessary steps to avert or minimise the disastrous effects of flood in the year 2021,” Nze said.

LG chairman in Kano appoints 55 aides

The Chairman of Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State, Hassan Farawa, on Wednesday, disclosed that he has appointed about 55 special advisers and assistants, to help him in the discharge of his duties.

This comes barely four weeks after Ripples Nigeria reported that a Councillor representing the Guringawa ward in the same LGA, Muslihu Yusuf Ali, on March 10, appointed 18 people to serve as his aides.

Speaking at the inauguration of the new appointees, Farawa commended the state governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, for his commitment to eradicating poverty in the state, and thanked the state’s acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas and the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Alhaji Murtala Garo, for their support.

He charged the new appointees to discharge their duties diligently to move the local government to the next level.

Also, Farawa called upon the new appointees to be good ambassadors, and as well avoid anything that would tarnish the image of the Local Government and Kano State, in general.

Do u guys even know what’s fraud? – Wizkid’s imposter, Wisekid defends himself after being called out for music fraud

A young upcoming artiste Wisekid whose real name is Hosea Yohanna, has finally spoken after being accused of music fraud over his duplication of superstar singer, Wizkid’s album.

Wisekid had been playing a fast one on many unsuspecting Wizkid fans on Apple music by uploading a replica of ‘Made in Lagos’ album, leading to a diversion of some traffic to himself.

According to Africa Facts, Wisekid has been raking in N30 million monthly off the album which has gone on to amass a total of 9.3 million streams since October 2020 that he uploaded the replicated ‘Lasgidi Made’.

After being called out on the fraud, he deleted his Twitter account @wisekidaya and created a new one with username @wisekidayaa and tried to defend his action.

He wrote;

”ok you guys reported my account and started trending wisekid?

”And I heard a clown saying wizkid should sue me. do u guys even know what’s fraud??

Did I answer same name with wizkid? Did I name my album made in Lagos?

”so I can’t have same song title with wiz?”

See the post:

https://twitter.com/Wisekidayaa/status/1379540749692309511?s=19