Month: April 2023

Fire outbreak razes Ooni’s palace

A fire outbreak occurred at a building situated within the Ile Oodua Palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, resulting in the destruction of valuable items. The incident took place at approximately 11:30 pm on Friday, as reported by a source at Enuwa, Ile-Ife where the palace is located. The smoke from the fire caused panic within the premises, and people around the area rallied to prevent the spread of the fire to other parts of the palace. In a statement released by the monarch’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, it was confirmed that there were no casualties, loss of cultural items, or injuries as a result of the fire outbreak. The incident was attributed to a power surge.

Statement Following Fire Outbreak at Ooni’s Palace “A building apartment within the courtyard of the Palace Of The Ooni Of Ife was at about 11:30 pm yesterday engulfed in flames of fire incident triggered by a power surge which exploded through electrical appliances in the affected apartment.

“The inferno did not spread beyond the affected building located at a section of the palace premises, as it was swiftly put off through the combined efforts of the Government Fire Service, OAU Fire Service & Palace Emergency Control Unit. No casualties, no injuries recorded, no cultural items lost.”

Clergyman chased out of community for impregnating over 10 church members

A clergyman has been chased out of a community for allegedly impregnating multiple members of his church. It was gathered that the man usually lures women by giving them visions of marriage to rich men if they sleep with him.

Reports online revealed that the self-styled preacher usually takes the desperate ones who have fallen for his tricks to a small hut on a mountain where he sleeps with them. The man met his Waterloo when one of his victim revealed to her family that the pastor was responsible for her pregnancy. A source said: “This man has a church and goes to the mountain with his female church members for prayers. It was revealed that 99% of his church members are women who aren’t from the community. He always gives them visions to help them get married to rich men. The women desperate for a miracle, visit his church for solution and never return home to their families. We gathered that he takes them to a mountain where he built a small hut and sl££ps with them on rotational basis. When the victims get pregnant, he will order them to t£rminat£ it. Unfortunately for him, one of his victims was accosted by her family members and she explained how she got pregnant. Her revelation made irate youth pay the church a courtesy visit. They got there and found other victims whom they set free from the pastor’s [email protected] They [email protected] down the church and helped him pack his items advising him never to return to the village.”

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“It’s been long since I was home”

Florence Otedola, who is famously known as DJ Cuppy, has finally returned to her home country, Nigeria. The renowned Nigerian disc jockey shared on her Instagram page that she has landed in Lagos and is experiencing feelings of nostalgia.

DJ Cuppy stated that it has been a long time since she last visited Nigeria, and she is thrilled to return to work. She expressed her eagerness to catch up on the latest news and events she has missed since she was away. She shared by excitement by posting on Instagram, she wrote: “Lagos, AM BACK o! It’s been so long since I was home! I can’t wait to catch up on gist and see what I’ve missed…. Excited to get back to work!!!!!”. See the post below:

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“Why is my happiness disturbing you?” — Tonto Dikeh says, vows to loosen up (Video)

Famous Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh vows to live her life more freely while emphasizing how her happiness should not hinder anyone. The mother of one took to Instagram to share a video of herself having fun with a 90’s music setting alongside a company of people dancing.

Sharing the video, Tonto Dikeh promised to loosen up and fuel her happiness while hurting no one in the process. “I have decided to stay happy all the days of my life… I hide this part of me a lot but it’s time to let loose and hurt no damn body,” she wrote. In the caption of the video, she added, “Why is my happiness disturbing you.” Watch the video below …

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Peter Obi reacts as FG postpones 2023 census

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi backs the Federal Government of Nigeria following decision to postpone the 2023 census. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Saturday postponed the 2023 national census scheduled for May 3-7 indefinitely.

Addressing the development, Peter Obi emphasized how perfect the move was despite the country being due for the head coubt. In a statement via Twitter, he wrote; “FGN’s decision to postpone the 2023 Population and Housing Census, scheduled for 3-7 May 2023, to a date to be determined by the incoming Administration is a propitious and welcome development. National Census is a critical development and nation-building tool. Even though Nigeria is long overdue for a census, conducting one requires proper planning and diligence to ensure the sanctity of the results; the efficacy of the data gathered therefrom, as well as their utility in driving national development goals, our living standards and growing national housing deficits. It is hoped that when eventually the census is conducted, it will serve as confidence-building measures instead of being fraught with the usual controversy. -PO”

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“To Japa is good but at what cost?” – US-based Nigerian man laments

A Nigerian lawyer based in the US has taken to Twitter to express his regrets about the negative consequences of relocating to another country in search of better opportunities. @ike_obiora, as he is known on Twitter, revealed that his decision to move overseas has resulted in him missing out on three significant family occasions, including the funeral of his beloved grandmother who raised him and his two uncles.

Reflecting on the drawbacks of living abroad, he expressed concern that his children will be unable to develop a close bond with their cousins and extended family. He wrote: “Japa! Japa! Japa! At what cost? I was raised by my Grandma, she died 3yrs ago & I wasn’t there. “My Uncle died 2021, I wasn’t there. Another of my Uncle just died yesterday, and I won’t be there again. “I haven’t seen some of my nephews since their birth. At what cost again? ☹️ I don’t even want to start counting important events in the lives of friends and family that I have missed. “To japa is good, no doubt, but at what cost exactly? Families are separated for live only to reunite again at the burial of their parents, if all will be there. “I grew up bonding with my cousins at Grandma’s house. We will always be there for “Ụka Nne” celebration chanting “Nnem ife dị mma ka mụ ga-emere gị” song after overfeeding on ụkwa and Co. Christmas, New year and Easter celebrations are not left out too. “Now, everything is pointing towards me raising children who will never get to have that familial bonding & relationship with their cousins and other relations. Not because I want to, but because it is what it is. “The very thing that made us who we are, are eroded on daily basis. Nigeria really needs to work. We can’t continue like this in perpetuity.” See the post below:

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Xavi confirms Barcelona met with La Liga authorities over possible Lionel Messi return

Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez has confirmed that they held talks with La Liga authorities over a possible return of Lionel Messi from Ligue 1 club, Paris Saint-Germain. The Argentine football legend who left the club in 2021 to join Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer, will be out of contract with the French club at the end of this season. Confirming that they are interested in bringing Messi back to Camp Nou, Xavi told reporters; “Yes [Barcelona met with La Liga], but not only for the possible arrival of Leo. We’ll see in order to improve the squad for next year, but it is not the important issue; there is still a league to win. “Tomorrow we have a key game and this is the important issue. This is a matter of Mateu (Alemany) and he informs us, but, in theory, everything is going well. In the end, we don’t know if it’s going to happen or not. It’s very soon to talk about it. We are focused on the match against Betis and on winning La Liga, which would give us a lot of stability. We will talk about possible signings.”

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I don’t collect tithes and offerings after preaching

Former Afrobeats singer-turned-evangelist, Kasbeats has disclosed that tithes and offerings are not part of his calling. Kasbeats opened up on his calling in a recent interview. The singer who came to the limelight with the hit song ‘Fimile’ years back, said he doesn’t take tithes and offerings after preaching because after being called by God, he wasn’t told to take money from people.

He said; “I have always been into ministry, I have been preaching since I was six, seven years old. I have been preaching for a very long time.As a young preacher and church boy, I am also a musician. “Obviously, my music made me popular. My name is Kas but I was given the ‘Beats’ part of it in the church. My choir mistress back then named me Kas Beats because of the way I play the drums in church. I have always been into ministry. The music part of it is just a gift that God gave me.

“Honestly there was no particular experience, I always knew I would be into ministry, there was no sign, nothing, I just always knew. Whenever I hang out with my friends, fellow musicians, 2face, D’Banj, Wande, whenever I hang out with them, and they see me in the club they say ‘this guy is different’. “Whenever I preach, I don’t collect tithes and offerings. When God called me, He did not tell me to take money from people. There is a way God provides me with money, so I do more crusades and seminars. Any time I organise crusades and seminars, I actually give people food and other items, instead of collecting money from them.”

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Sleeping with producers is a choice

Curvy Nollywood actress, Joy Tambou, has shared her thoughts about her colleagues sleeping with producers or movie directors. Tambou who sat for an interview with The Nation, stated that sleeping with anyone is free and by choice.

She said; “Sex is free. If you want to give, you give. Sex is not by force, if you are saying that some people are looking for sex, Nollywood producers are looking for sex? They should know that it is about choice. “I don’t think there is anybody forcing anybody for sex but you know we have a lot of desperate actors and actresses, who just want to appear in movies. All they think about is sex. If you want sex everybody will take sex from you. You don’t have to give sex to get to where you are going, especially in these days when the internet is so open and everybody is successful doing their skits and all that. Sex is free.”

Tambou also told her colleagues to stop blaming movie producers demanding to get down with them as such demands are witnessed in all sectors. She added; “Stop blaming producers, stop blaming people that they are requesting for sex. There is no sector in this world that they don’t request for sex but the thing is it is not just in Nollywood alone, it is everywhere. You go to the bank, people request for sex, in politics, law firms, everywhere.”

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Naval personnel rescue fishermen stranded in middle of sea (Video)

Two lucky fishermen stuck in the middle of the sea found safety in the hands of some naval officers who spotted them. Apparently, the two had gone fishing in their boat which unfortunately capsize, leaving them struggling to stay afloat and alive.

Fortunately, they held on to a floating object, which enabled them to stay afloat the water. They were later spotted at sea by a passing naval both which moved in to save them. A video which surfaced online captures the naval personnel throwing life preserver to them which the swam and held onto as they were pulled out of the water. Watch the video below:

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