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BBNaija star, Pere secures first endorsement deal [Video]

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Big Brother Naija season 6 finalist, Pere Egbi has bagged his first ambassadorial deal since the reality show ended.

He got signed on as an ambassador for VSP Botanics, a skincare brand.

The actor cum reality TV star took to his Instagram page to make the announcement on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Pere shared a video of him and actress Sharon Ooja, who is also an ambassador for the brand, and they both showed off one of the VSP Botanics product.

He wrote alongside the clip;

“I am so elated to officially announce that I have joined the @vsp_botanics family as a brand ambassador! VSP offers a wide variety of products that cater to different skin types.

No matter you skin variation or color, we got you covered. Thank you @sharonooja for that warm welcome.”

See his post HERE

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Actress sued for failing to appear in movie after collecting N1.3m

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Kannywood actress, Hafsat Idris has been sued by a film production company identified as UK Entertainment over alleged breach of contract.

In a suit before a Kano High Court 14 sitting at Ungogo Local Government, the actress was accused of collecting N1.3 million to feature in a TV series but ended up not fulfilling the terms of the agreement reportedly signed by both parties.

The plaintiff claimed damages were incurred by the production outfit due to the breach of contract by the actress, and is asking the court to award N10 million as damages.

The defendant, through her attorney, filed a formal response to the claims.

The court has adjourned the case for hearing.

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Anambra Election: Davido congratulates Soludo on his victory

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International music star, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has congratulated Prof Chukwuma Soludo on his emergence as Anambra Governor-elect.

Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission Commission (INEC) on Wednesday declared Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), winner of the election.

APGA scored a total of 112,229 votes, PDP had 53,807 votes, APC secured 43,285 votes while YPP had 21,261 votes.

Reacting, Soludo accepted the results and attributed his victory to the will of God.

With utmost humility and gratitude to God, I accept the results of the 2021 Anambra Governorship election as declared by INEC. This reflects the supreme will of the almighty God, and an overwhelming sacred mandate of the people,” he said in part.

Davido then took to his Twitter page and congratulated him, adding that it is important for votes to count.

He then congratulated the people of Anambra state and urged the former CBN governor to hit the ground running.

The musician wrote; ”Congrats sir … it’s just simple !! Let votes count ! Congrats to my Anambra people! Over to you YOUR EXCELLENCY ”

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Actor Uche Maduagwu wants EFCC to probe clerics with private jets

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Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu has admonished operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commissions (EFCC) to investigate religious clerics and general overseers who own private jets.

The controversial thespian made this known on his Instagram page.

He also added that it was wrong for any General Overseer who has a private jet to criticize President Buhari for “corruption.”

Here is what he published on Instagram:

”How can you feel so comfortable flying a million Dollars private jet all over #naija when 75% of your members live in serious POVERTY?

Is that also holiness? Jesus wept.

“I sincerely know this #TRUTH is bitter like #Buhari hip hop kunu, but is this also #Christianity or spiritual #Yahoo Yahoo? Which job or business empire does your G.O have to buy a private jet? #Jesus kept feeding the multitudes in the bible, why? Why did he not watch dem go hungry like our present day G.O”

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Actor Jimmy Odukoya to feature alongside Viola Davis, Angelique Kidjo in new movie

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Nollywood actor, Jimmy Odukoya, the son of bereaved preacher Pastor Taiwo Odukoya announced that he will be appearing in an international movie titled, ‘The Woman King’ days after he lost his stepmom, Pastor Nomthi Odukoya.

On Tuesday, November 9, Ripples Nigeria announced the death of South African-born Fountain of Life preacher Pastor Nomthi who lost the battle to cancer.

Barely 24 hours after the death of his stepmom, Jimmy Odukoya, the son of the late preacher Pastor Bimbo Odukoya announced that he would be appearing in the historical African epic, ‘The Woman King’.

In his statement, the actor mentioned that the timing came at a disheartening moment in his personal and family life, however, ‘God has a way of continuing to shine his light’.

The younger Odukoya will appear alongside Grammy award-winning Beninoise singer Angelique Kidjo, American actress Viola Davis, John Boyega and Lupita Nyongoó, amongst others.

Making the announcement, here is what he wrote:

“The timing of this is crazy to me but God has a way of continuing to shine light during difficult times. Truly humbled and honoured to star alongside the iconic @violadavis and all the amazing cast and to be directed by the legendary @gpbmadeit .”

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Actress Ruth Kadiri offers spiritual solutions to some medical conditions

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Nollywood actress and movie producer Ruth Kadiri has unveiled some pivotal spiritual solutions to medical problems.

The movie star took to her Instagram Stories on Thursday, November 11, 2021, where she penned her solutions to the problems.

“This post is for those who believe in spirituality, not for everyone. For those dealing with shortness of breath, dizziness, panic attacks and you’ve done everything your doctor asked you to do and still no change, here is an option to consider,” she wrote.

Just know that your picture or incantation made on your behalf has been put in a bottle, either thrown into the river or kept somewhere. You are in a trapped cage with no air that’s why your body is giving you a signal to seek deliverance. May we be free from the evil of the land. Pray.

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Actor Ayoola Ayolola addresses removal from tv series, ‘The Men’s Club’

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Nollywood actor Ayoola Ayolola has addressed his controversial removal as the lead character ‘Aminu’ in the Nigerian series, The Men’s Club.

Earlier in the week, The Men’s Club social media handlers announced on Instagram that Ayoola will be replaced by Big Brother Naija six second runner-up, Pere Egbi. The announcement infuriated fans of the Red TV show who could not hold back their disappointment in the show producers.

Following the brutal online attack, the show’s lead writer Dami Elebe shared a series of tweets suggesting Ayolola’s travel plans attempted to sabotage the hard work of the entire crew.

The actor who is currently in the United States, recently took to his Instagram account to debunk the claims that he exited the show without formally notifying the production team which left them no choice but to find a replacement.

Contrary to what was said, I did not relocate without letting the executive producers and producers of the show know,” Ayolola wrote.

“My decision to make a ‘temporary’ move out of the country was a long thought out process in which the producer/my manager at the time was aware of and involved in. With that being said, I cannot wait to be back on your screens again.”

Prior to his controversial exit, Ayolola starred alongside Efa Iwara, Daniel Etim-Effiong and Baaj Adebule in the web series.

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Olamide reacts after being offered ‘bribe’ to leak five of Wizkid’s unreleased songs

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Nigerian rap superstar, Olamide has reacted after he was offered some money to leak songs yet to be released by his friend and colleague, Wizkid.

A social media user had asked Olamide to state the amount he would accept so that he can release five of Wizkid’s songs.

The tweet which was an obvious joke got the attention of the Melo crooner who took to his page to react.

The fan identified as @Hadamsnihyihex4 said that he wants the rapper to leak Big Wiz’s songs because he knows the ”Ginger” hitmaker would not be angry.

”Baddo how much you go collect abeg i wan make you help me leak like 5 Wizkid songs and videos na your paddy so him know fit para for you”, he wrote.

See Olamide’s response below:

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Phyno is tight-fisted, he does not sort boys – Olamide

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Nigerian rapper, Olamide Adedeji has jokingly referred to his friend and colleague, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike aka Phyno, as a close-fisted person.

He revealed this in a post on his verified Twitter page on Monday, 8th of November , 2021.

Though the Mayweather rapper left fans in the dark about what he was referring to, he said Phyno does not ‘sort boys’.

Olamide tweeted; ”Chibuzo hand be like this Raised fist….. nah Statue of Liberty Statue of liberty. He no sort boys so ……”

On seeing the post, Phyno then gave a hint that the YBNL boss was talking about a new unreleased song. He then offered to pay Olamide as a way to get him to not divulge any more details.

”So u Dey look for reason to leak this jam”

Jst send ur cash app Abeg !!!”, the ”Connect” crooner tweeted.

But Olamide simply reacted by tweeting a video of Timbaland feat One Republic ”Too Late To Apologize” song.

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BBNaija star, Tega confirms she’s pregnant

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Big Brother Naija ”Shine Ya Eye” star, Tega Dominic has confirmed in a series of exchanges online that she is pregnant.

The reality star who seems to have gotten fed up with the barrage of criticism and trolling over her actions in the Big Brother house, responded to some fans who probed a video of her showing off what looked like a baby bump.

The mother of one had shared a video of a black dress she wore to an event but what caught people’s attention was her protruding tummy, and this sparked pregnancy speculations.

Some fans took to her comment section to ask if she is pregnant and she responded in the affirmative.

See the exchange below:

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“It’s not easy to turn a new leaf” – IG dancer, Jane Mena cries out

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Instagram dance queen and Influencer, Jane Mena has spoken on the challenges one goes through while trying to become a changed person.

She took to her Instagram page to make an appeal to those criticising her for allegedly having an affair with Tonto Dikeh’s ex-lover, Prince Kpokpogri.

In a recent post, Jane who said that it is not easy to turn a new leaf also appealed to trolls and critics to send funds to her account if they truly want her to change her ways.

She wrote; ”I don talk am say as you dey advice me, try dey do transfer join…because e no easy to turn new leaf”

See Jane Mena’s post:

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Concert survivors sue Travis Scott, Drake over Astroworld festival tragedy

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American rapper Travis Scott alongside Canadian rapper Drake have both been sued by concert survivors for “inciting mayhem” after eight people were killed and dozens injured in a stampede during a Texas concert, the law firm confirmed on Sunday.

Texas firm Thomas J. Henry Law on Sunday tweeted a story published by the Daily Mail on the suit, confirming it had filed “one of the first lawsuits in Travis Scott Astroworld Festival tragedy.”

The plaintiff is 23-year-old concertgoer Kristian Paredes, who was one of those “severely injured” at the concert on the night of November 5.

Around 50,000 people were in the audience at Houston’s NRG Park when the crowd started pushing toward the stage as Scott was performing, triggering chaotic scenes.

Also, officials revealed that a 14-year-old boy was among the victims, and narcotics bureau agents are involved amid reports that a security guard may have been injected with drugs as the chaos unfolded.

Scott, Live Nation and concert promoter Scoremore are defendants in a suit seeking $1 million in damages for Manuel Souza. That suit claims Souza “suffered serious bodily injuries when the uncontrolled crowd at the concert knocked him to the ground and trampled him.”

The rappers Scott and Drake are yet to comment on the lawsuit.

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Actress Damilola Adegbite speaks on failed marriage, says ‘love is not enough’

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Nollywood actress, Damilola Adegbite in an interview monitored by Ripples Nigeria has spoken about her failed marriage to actor Chris Attoh.

The celebrity duo got engaged in 2014 and welcomed their son, Brian after a month. Unfortunately, the marriage was dissolved a couple of years later.

The actress spoke about her marriage to her former husband in a sit-down with Chude Jidenowo.

She revealed that love was not enough to hold a marriage together; and she learned a lot from the union. Adegbite also stated that she considered herself lucky because the union only produced a child; and said things would have been way more difficult if she had three or more kids.

She also revealed that she regrets nothing and she is thankful for the experience; and a failed marriage was not as bad as people make it out to be.

Adegbite also said one of the hardest parts was considering outsiders and thinking of what people would say.

Watch Adegbite speak below.

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Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe set to tie the knot as their wedding card surfaces

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Nollywood star actors, Adedimeji Lateef and Mo Bimpe are set to take their relationship to the next level as they will be walking down the aisle soon.

Popular Instagram blogger, Gistlovers recently shared photos of the couple’s wedding invitation card and revealed that despite them denying that they are in a relationship, the movie stars will do their wedding in December.

The post reads in part: ”Congratulations are in order as we prepare for #AA2021 we are selling Aso ebi for Vawulence Headquarters, Pepper them Red and you can jump in the lagoon green is the dress code from Vawulence headquarters, GLB Nation una no Dey play o.

CONGRATULATIONS BIMPE AND LATEEF, all the crushers ,Lateef is off market. He is Baba Atinuke now, igi pawpaw oni wo luwa o. I come in peace”

The wedding card revealed that the actors would be having their ceremony at Ikeja on Wednesday, December 22.

The hashtag #ADEADEFOREVER was also spotted in the card which has a romantic photo of the couple.

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Actress, Mo Bimpe flaunts engagement ring months after calling Lateef Adedimeji her brother (Video)

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Nollywood actress, Bimpe Oyebade aka Mo Bimpe, has finally confirmed her engagement to colleague, in a video where she is seen flaunting her engagement ring.

It was reportedearlier that their wedding IV had been posted by Gist lovers blog, stating that their wedding is slated for December 22.

Mo Bimpe had earlier denied being in a relationship with her colleague, Lateef Adedimeji and even described him as a brother.

In an interview with Broadway TV, she said; “When you are too close to the opposite sex, it’s a problem. People think you are dating. Lateef is only the one that is close to me, I am not the kind th noat makes a lot of friends when it comes to the industry.

“I would say no to Lateef if he asks me out because he is my friend and I already see him as a brother. He is not my type”.

However, a new video posted on Instagram shows her flaunting the engagement ring on her finger.

Watch video HERE

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Saga and I have a great connection – Nini

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Big Brother Naija season 6 star, Nini Singh, has said that the friendship she had with fellow e-housemate, Saga was genuine.

She stated this in an interview with The Punch, where she also said that she would not flaunt her man or anything about her love life on social media.

Nini said; “I am never going to flaunt my man on social media. That’s never happening. My love life will never be public because that’s my private life and I intend to protect it. I am not going to put my love life out there”.

On how Big Brother Naija changed her life, the Edo-born star said; “My life has changed drastically after the show. Before BBN, I was a very private person. Nobody knew me. My social media account was even on private (mode). I grew up in Auchi, Edo State, but coming out of BBN, it has been crazy. I go out and people recognise me. It is not something I am used to. I am really trying to find a balance and adjust to the new life. I am doing pretty well.”

Nini, who had a great chemistry with Saga, while on the show stated that they have a great connection.

She said; “My friendship with Saga was genuine. It was just about me living my life. I think it was also genuine from his end. I am okay with it honestly. Saga and I have a great connection. We are great friends.”

On how she reacts to negative comments on social media, the light-skinned beauty said; “I just ignore them; aside from times when I am in a good mood, then I reply. I feel people will always have opinions and it’s okay but their opinions are not a reflection of who one is. I know who I am. It is not much of a big deal to me. I just let it go. I don’t take it to heart.”

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Nigerian lady laments after losing job offer because she has a big tummy

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A Nigerian lady has revealed that she lost a chance at being employed just because she has a big tummy.

Taking to her Facebook page, the young woman identified as Tima Tima said she went for an interview and the hiring manager who happens to be a woman, denied her the job opportunity just because she has a big stomach.

In her words; ”I lost a job today

Sorry we cannot employ you

Me – why please

GM – you have a big tummy

Toorrrrrrr

Na born I born, I no kee person

It is well”

Tima dismissed insinuations that she was joking in a series of exchange.

See her posts below:

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Woman caught after stealing husband’s money to have fun with her boyfriend

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A married woman has been arrested and taken into police custody after reportedly stealing her husband’s money and using it to spend time with her lover.

The woman who is from Chitungwiza in Zimbabwe, was alleged to have stolen $1,500 from her husband and ran away with it.

She was caught with her boyfriend at Gombe Lodge in Seke, Chitungwiza, 2 days later.

Sharing photos on Facebook, Within Zimbabwe wrote;

Chitungwiza married woman stole $1,500 from her husband and ran away.The husband went to seek help from Mapositori.

She was caught 2 days after while spending the money together with her Boyfriend at Gombe Lodge in Seke, Chitungwiza.”

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“Don’t tell me true love doesn’t exist” – Comedian, Gordons says as his mother marries at 72

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Mother of Popular Nigerian comedian, Godwin Komone also known as Gordons, has gotten married at the age of 72.

The stand-up act excited over the development made the announcement in a post on his official Instagram page.

Gordons shared photo of his 72-year-old mother and her husband at their wedding which took place on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

He congratulated his mother and affirmed that true love exists.

He captioned the image; “My mother got married yesterday at the age of 72. Don’t tell me true love doesn’t exist. Congratulations mama.”

See the post:

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I am not encouraging alcoholism – Singer, Joeboy

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Nigerian singer-songwriter, Joseph Akinfenwa, better known as Joeboy, has said that his hit song, Alcohol, was not released to promote alcholism.

Ever since the track hit the air waves, it has been greeted with diverse reactions, and has even triggered #Alchoholchallenge on social media which sees youths drinking alcohol and some harmful liquids and this led to some unfortunate incidents.

However, in an interview with an online platform, Genius, Joeboy stated that that was not his intention.

He said; “Being tipsy inspired ‘Alcohol’. There are different challenges in life; it never ends. There is always something one needs to fix or solve. I am not encouraging alcoholism in any way but I understand that people need breaks but trying to run away from one’s problems won’t fix them at the end of the day.”

Sharing his thoughts on the success of the song, he said; “It is really special for me, seeing how big the song is becoming and how big it is going to get. It was a different step (direction) in my sound. It’s not like the regular Joeboy sound that people are used to. I am more or less known as a lover boy. I am not saying it’s a bad thing but I wanted to explore different sounds. Alcohol is the first step in evolving my sound.”

The singer, also admitted that he was nervous before the song was released.

He said; “I was a bit nervous before the song was released because I was not sure if people were going to accept it. It is totally different from what I normally do. The reception has been amazing so far. It is my biggest charting song since the beginning of my career.”

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