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NDLEA arrests Skitmakter, DeGeneral (Video)

January 12, 2022 No Comments

Popular social media content creator and skitmaker, DeGeneral, real name Sunday Joshua Martins has been arrested by officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

During the wee hours of today, Wednesday, January 12, the skitmaker via his Instagram Live session aired the tense moment the NDLEA officers came into his apartment to pick him up.

In the video, DeGeneral was reluctant to allow the NDLEA operatives to carry out a search in his apartment as he could be heard screaming.

A female operative was heard telling the comedian to put away the camera, however, DeGeneral refused to accept their demands, saying that he wants “the whole world to see what is going on”

The Instagram Live session came to an abrupt end after the phone was smashed on the ground by one of the operatives. DeGeneral could be heard in the background arguing with the NDLEA officers afterwards.

As at the time of filing this report, no official statement had been released by NDLEA operatives to explain the reason behind the search.

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Basketmouth vows to continue criticising pastors despite warning that it attracts leprosy

January 11, 2022 No Comments

Nigerian comedian and actor, Basketmouth has said that he will continue criticising pastors notwithstanding its weighty repercussions.

NPG reported yesterday that Senior Pastor of Winners Chapel, Bishop Oyedepo admonished Christians to desist from criticizing men of God. The revered clergyman said such behaviour attracts dangerous punishment such as leprosy.

He said; “Beware of speaking hurt against the Ministry you claim to be part of advancing, it’s a risk. Beware of speaking hurt against a Prophet you claim to believe.

It is dangerous. It can make a man leprous. It is dangerous. We don’t have the data of how many victims may have come from this warning, but I know quite some would have been victims.”

In reaction, Basketmouth said that he is guilty of clerics and he intends to continue despite the warning.

Sharing a photo of the Oyedepo news, the comic star wrote; ”This news dey make me laugh cos I am so guilty of this. Did it again 7 times yesterday and 15 times today. And I know I have 50 more to go today”

Don’t wrestle with a pig in the mud, you’ll both get dirty – Kogbagidi throws shade

January 11, 2022 No Comments

International promoter, Kogbagidi has taken to social media to shade his popular singer, Portable after they had a falling out.

Recall that Portable recently confronted him in public and demanded his car while accusing him of ripping him off, a statement he later retracted.

However, amid reports of them parting ways, Kogbagidi has indirectly thrown a jab at the Zazuu Zeh star.

He advised people not to stoop so low as to fight with a pig in the mud because the person and the animal will get dirty.

He wrote; ”You don’t wrestle with a pig in the mud . You both get dirty but the pig likes it .

If you are born in the mud . You are gonna be dirty and people don’t understand that .

Not only do we live among Stars. Not only do we make Stars .

Stars live within us ✌?✌? 2022 CODE OF HONOR”

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Fast-rising crossdresser, James Brown attends Abike Arab Money’s birthday party with 2 native doctors

January 10, 2022 No Comments

Nigerian crossdresser, James Obialor better known as James Brown appears to be following in the footsteps of socialite, Pretty Mike going by his latest stunt.

The self-styled Princess of Africa made a grand entrance at the birthday party of Influencer Abike Arab Money’ aka Papaya Ex, with two native doctors.

James Brown shared a video of him showing up at the venue with the two male native doctors who followed him everywhere and even carried an Umbrella to shield him.

A part of the clip showed him spraying money on Papaya Ex on the dance floor, and another slide shows James granting an interview

Taking to his Instagram page, he wrote; ”Royalty moves ? @papaya_ex birthday party my oremi”

Watch video HERE

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BBN star, Ifu Ennada urges couple never to have kids if they’re not financially ready

January 10, 2022 No Comments

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Ifu Ennada has urged couples who are not financially buoyant to never welcome kids.

The reality star specifically stated that marriage is not for broke people.

Speaking further via her Instagram stories, the reality star mentioned that many people usher themselves into marriages with their backup plan being their rich family member or friend.

The reality star had this to say:

“Pls don’t get married if you are broke and don’t bring children into this world if you are broke.

Some people do these things because they feel that their rich family member/friend is a backup plan but this is cruel, especially to the kids you are bringing into this world,”

“Let those kids be chilling in heaven till you have money to take care of them. Let’s do better this 2022.” she added.

Golden Globes Awards 2022: Full list of winners

January 10, 2022 No Comments

On Sunday, January 9, the 79th edition of Golden Globes Award took place at the Beverly Hilton hotel, Los Angeles, USA.

Renowned American actor, Will Smith, and Squid Game’s actor, O Yeong-su, were among the most notable winners at the award ceremony.

According to Entertainment Weekly,the event awarded 2021 film and TV productions from 2021 in a scaled-down presentation due to the rise in COVID-19.

See the full list of winners below:

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series: O Yeong-su, Squid Game

Best Motion Picture – Drama: The Power of the Dog

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: West Side Story

Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language: Drive My Car (Japan)

Best Director – Motion Picture: Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog

Best Screenplay – Motion Picture: Kenneth Branagh, Belfast

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: Nicole Kidman, Being the Ricardos

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama: Will Smith, King Richard

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Rachel Zegler, West Side Story

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Andrew Garfield, Tick, Tick… Boom!

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture: Ariana DeBose, West Side Story

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture: Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Power of the Dog

Best Motion Picture – Animated: Encanto

Best Original Score – Motion Picture: Hans Zimmer, Dune

Best Original Song – Motion Picture: Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell for “No Time to Die” from No Time to Die

Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy: Hacks

Best Television Series – Drama: Succession

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama: Jeremy Strong, Succession

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama: Mj Rodriguez, Pose

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television: Sarah Snook, Succession

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Kate Winslet, Mare of Easttown

Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Michael Keaton, Dopesick

Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: The Underground Railroad

Don Jazzy declares intention to attend Mummy GO’s church

January 9, 2022 No Comments

Ace Nigerian producer and music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh popularly known as Don Jazzy has taken a liking to Pastor Funmilayo Adebayo aka Mummy GO.

The Mavin Records boss in a Twitter post on Saturday, revealed that he desires to attend the sensational clergywoman’s Rapture Proclaimer Evangelical Church of God.

Don Jazzy asked Nigerians for the location of the church, saying that he would like to go for service there even if it is just once.

He wrote; ”Abeg who know where that mummy GO church Dey. I go like attend at least once.”

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The preacher earned the nickname Mummy GO after some videos of her hell-threatening sermons went viral.

Meanwhile, her son, Samuel, has said that despite being used as memes on social media, his mother is not bothered about the hellfire quotes and jokes.

Actress Iyabo Oko ‘resurrects’ hours after she was declared dead

January 6, 2022 No Comments

Veteran Nollywood actress, Iyabo Oko who was declared dead by her colleagues in the movie industry has ‘resurrected’.

On Wednesday, January 5, there were reports that the Yoruba movie actress who had been bedridden for half a decade was “confirmed dead”.

The movie star, Foluke Daramola specifically stated that the actress lost the battle to ischaemic stroke.

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However, hours later, Foluke Daramola returned to social media to say that the actress has shown signs of life again.

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Davido set to officially launch his Banana Island mansion

January 6, 2022 No Comments

Top Nigerian artiste David Adeleke aka Davido has announced that he is opening his mansion in Banana Island, Lagos state, today.

The multi award-winning singer made the announcement via his official social media pages on 6th of January.

He first announced the acquisition of the spacious edifice in 2020 and it is reportedly worth $1.5 million. Photos of the crib also circulated online.

Taking to Twitter, Davido wrote; ”I open my new house today !! 2022 ALL BLESSINGS AMEN !!”

”Money can buy my love” – Nigerian actress, Lizzy Jay proudly says she’s a gold digger

January 6, 2022 No Comments

Nigerian comedienne and actress, Adeyela Adebola, popularly known as Lizzy Jay has declared herself a proud gold digger.

She issued a public service notice to men on how her love can be bought with money and material things.

Taking to her Instagram story, Lizzy Jay said that she has her own money but prefers gold digging.

According to the content creator, she wants to invest her own money and spend her man’s money in the process.

She wrote; ”To whom it my concern,… MONEY CAN BUY MY LOVE.

I have my own money but I am a gold digger, I want to invest my own money and spend yours baby.”

Don Jazzy declares himself ‘orobo looking good’ as he steps out in Dior outfit (Video)

January 6, 2022 No Comments

Mavin Records founder, Michael Collins Ajereh also known as Don Jazzy is a happy-go-lucky fellow who just loves having fun and being playful.

The music producer shared a video of stepping out rocking a complete Dior outfit and he self-appraised, saying that he is looking good.

Don Jazzy could be seen dancing while walking out of his house and he declared that he is an orobo who looks good in Dior.

Sharing the video clip, he captioned; ”Bad man is an orobo.”

See the clip HERE

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American reality star who sells fart hospitalized due to severe gas

January 6, 2022 No Comments

American reality star and flatulence entrepreneur, Stepanka Matto was recently hospitalized following a reported health scare spurred by gas severity.

The 90 Days Fiance star gained modest notoriety in 2021 when she launched a gassy venture peddling her fancy flatulence to strangers.

The 31-year-old reality star blew away people on social media when she recently announced that she makes more than $50,000 (N20,511,651) a week selling her farts.

According to the Complex, the familiar face in the flatulence space says she’s feeling “better” following a reported health scare spurred by gas severity.

It was gathered that Matto visited a hospital after experiencing body pains that she was worried could have been indicative of a heart event.

Matto said the hospital scare consisted of “a nasty two days” during which she was temporarily convinced a heart attack was imminent.

The self-acclaimed ‘fartpreneur’ also recently disclosed that she earned $200,000 (N82M) from her unique business in 2021.

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2022 Grammy Awards postponed over Omicron concern

January 6, 2022 No Comments

The 64th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony in the United States has been postponed due to a nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases caused by a new variant of the virus, Omicron.

The annual award was earlier fixed for January 31.

In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the organisers said the event would take place on a new date to be announced later.

The award is organised by the Recording Academy and CBS.

It read: “After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community, and our many partners, the Recording Academy and CBS have postponed the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards Show.

“The health and safety of those in our music community, the live audience, and the hundreds of people who work tirelessly to produce our show remains our top priority. Given the uncertainty surrounding the Omicron variant, holding the show on January 31 simply contains too many risks.”

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Nominations for the awards were announced on November 23 last year.

The nominations were selected from projects released between September 1, 2020, and September 30, 2021.

Video of popular Prophet in bed with female TikTok celebrity surfaces online

January 5, 2022 No Comments

A video of Founder, Prophetic Hill Chapel, Prophet Nigel Gaisie in bed with a TikTok celebrity has surfaced on social media.

The popular Ghanaian clergyman had earlier been accused of allegedly being a serial womanizer.

Ghanaian music star, Mzbel had also alleged that the controversial cleric tried to sleep with her, though he denied the allegation.

The lady Prophet Gaisie was spotted in bed with, is very popular for posting seductive videos on TikTok. Though the nature of their relationship is unknown, the video has sparked reactions.

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Love gone sour? Reality star, Vee unfollows Neo amid rumoured breakup

January 5, 2022 No Comments

Former contestant of Big Brother Naija 2019, Vee has unfollowed Neo Akpofure on Instagram amid their rumoured breakup.

This comes barely a day after she cautioned fans asking about the status of her relationship, telling them to back off.

She said in an Instagram Live video: “Mind your f**king business. When I got home were you here with me. Are you here with me? Do you shower with me?

Do you sleep with me? I have never come on social media to announce my personal life and it is never going to happen now”

A recent check on her Instagram page, shows that she unfollowed Neo but he is yet to return the favour.

Neo and Vee met during the fifth season of the reality TV show and became an item almost immediately. Neo has however remained silent on the matter.

Davido’s father bought me my first laptop ever, he inspired my generosity – Mr Macaroni

January 5, 2022 No Comments

Nigerian Comedian and actor, Debo Adebayo aka Mr Macaroni, has revealed that Davido’s father, Adedeji Adeleke, bought him his first laptop ever.

The content creator, in a Twitter thread said that Mr Adeleke was one of his greatest inspirations, who taught him the act of giving and helping others.

Mr Macaroni wrote; “If you think Davido is a great giver or is easily accessible, then you need to meet his dad, Dr. Deji Adeleke. Dr. Adeleke is one of my greatest inspirations. Since the days of SDA Magodo, I learned the art of giving and helping others from him.

“When I first got admission into the university, Dr. Deji Adeleke bought me my first laptop ever. For every time I needed money in school, all it took was for me to send a text message. I abused the access, but he remained kind and generous.

God bless you Chairman. Thank you for everything. This is why I rarely get upset when it comes to these matters. Through Chairman, I learned simplicity, humility, and above all, love.

“This and other reasons is why the love in my heart will forever be greater than the hate in the world. Love always.”

Nollywood veterans Iyabo Ojo, Fathia Balogun end feud

January 5, 2022 No Comments

Popular Nollywood thespians, Iyabo Ojo and Fathia Balogun have confirmed that they have both put an end to their long-running feud.

The actresses were involved in a rift in 2020 following their relationship with an alleged young lover.

The movie stars took to their Instagram pages on Wednesday, January 5, 2021, where they shared photos of themselves.

Specifically, Iyabo Ojo thanked Lagos State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo and veteran actor, Olaiya Igwe, for the role they played in their reconciliation.

It’s all peace & love ❤ faithiawilliams. How we go take follow each other again remain o chai …… ig expert over to you. Thank you @kingmcoluomo @olaiyaigwefilms ?? ,” she wrote.

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As for Balogun, she is thankful that peace can reign again.

“Happy new year iy..@iyaboojodespris ..@kingmcoluomo @olaiyaigwefilms .more wisdom and understanding..let peace reign ??,” she wrote.

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Singer Jason Derulo handcuffed for attacking two men who called him ‘Usher’

January 5, 2022 No Comments

American recording artiste, Jason Derulo was recently handcuffed for attacking two men who misidentified him as fellow singer Usher at the exit point of a casino in Las Vegas.

Footage gathered by Ripples Nigeria showed Derulo launching himself at the two men.

The news platform, TMZ reported that a fight broke out when someone in the crowd shouted, “Ayo, why did you slap him, dawg?” and then a separate voice yells “Hey Usher, f–k you, bitch!”

Several onlookers and security personnel were on the scene to intervene.

The music star was later cuffed and taken away.

The Las Vegas police department later confirmed that the victims did not press charges.

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