Joeboy acquires fourth house in Lagos

Joeboy acquires fourth house in Lagos

Joeboy new house 4 Lagos

Talented singer and songwriter, Joeboy has splashed millions of naira to acquire his fourth luxury crib in Lagos.

Joeboy fourth house Lagos

The musician took to his social media handles to announce the news of his latest purchase as he shared a photo of the magnificent edifice. Joeboy, born Joseph Akinwale, could be seen standing between his white rides in the premises of his new house.

His colleague, Mr Eazi reposted the image and congratulated him on his house number four. “House number 4 pondeck,” Mr Eazi captioned his post on Twitter.

Other colleagues and fans have as well written their congratulations to the ‘Body and Soul’ crooner.

Sterling Bank shares trading suspended by NGX

Sterling Bank shares trading suspended by NGX

Sterling Bank shares trading suspended by NGX

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) suspended trading of Sterling Bank shares on its floor as part of preparations for a bank restructuring, according to a notice in its weekly report of activities. The report which took an effect on Thursday stated, “The suspension is necessary to prevent trading in the shares of the bank in preparation for the scheme of arrangement between the bank and the holders of its fully paid ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each for restructuring of the bank. The suspension is required to determine the shareholders who will qualify for the scheme.” In addition, Sterling Bank requested an extension for the filing of its annual financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2022, with the revised deadline set for 30th April 2023. In a notice to the NGX, the bank’s Company Secretary and Chief Legal Officer, Temitayo Adegoke, highlighted the bank’s top priority of regulatory compliance and transparency, while also stating that they are working with auditors to finalise the AFS. The letter to the Nigerian bourse stated that “In continuing compliance with the post listing requirements of the NGX, the previously announced closed period which commenced on 1st of January 2023 will continue until 24 hours after the AFS for the year ended 31st of December 2022 is released on the floor of the Exchange.”

CBN reports $1.46bn fall in external reserves in two months

CBN reports $1.46bn fall in external reserves over two months

CBN reports $1.46bn fall in external reserves over two months According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the country’s external reserves dropped by $1.46bn between January and March. The reserves were recorded at $36.99bn at the end of January 2023, but fell to $35.53bn by the end of March 2023. The Governor of CBN, Godwin Emefiele attributed the decline in external reserves to the fall in crude oil prices. “The committee, however, noted the marginal decline in the level of gross external reserves to $36.13bn in February 2023, from $36.4bn in January 2023, a decrease of 0.7 per cent, reflecting the downtrend in crude oil prices, as global uncertainties persist,” he said. In 2022, CBN launched the ‘RT200 FX Programme’ aimed at increasing forex supply through non-oil exports, with a target of achieving $200bn in FX repatriation over the next three to five years. The programme includes five key anchors: value-adding exports facility, non-oil commodities expansion facility, non-oil FX rebate scheme, dedicated non-oil export terminal, and biannual non-oil export summit.

Brendan Rogers sacked by Leicester

Brendan Rogers sacked by Leicester

Brendan Rodgers has been sacked by Leicester after the club dropped into the Premier League relegation zone following a late 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace on Saturday, April 1. The loss extended their winless run to seven matches, an alarming sequence that triggered crisis talks and the end of Rodgers’s four-year tenure. The Foxes have only won one Premier League fixture in 2023, and are currently 19th in the table with 10 games remaining. Announcing Rodgers’ sack, Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said; “Performances and results during the current season have been below our shared expectations. It had been our belief that continuity and stability would be key to correcting our course. “Regrettably, the desired improvement has not been forthcoming and, with 10 games of the season remaining, the Board is compelled to take alternative action to protect our Premier League status. “The achievements of the team under Brendan’s management speak for themselves. Brendan Rogers sacked by Leicester “We’ve experienced some of our finest footballing moments under his guidance and will always be grateful to him and his staff for the heights they helped us to reach on the pitch. “The task ahead of us in our final 10 games is clear. We now need to come together – fans, players, and staff – and show the poise, quality, and fight to secure our position as a Premier League club.” Assistant manager Chris Davies and first-team fitness coach Glen Driscoll have also been let go, according to a club statement. First-team coaches Adam Sadler and Mike Stowell will take charge in the short term, the club said. There has been no indication that a new managerial appointment is imminent. Rodgers joined Leicester in February 2019 after a successful stint with Scottish side Celtic where he won the Premiership twice as well as two domestic trebles. He guided Leicester to their first FA Cup triumph in 2021 when they beat Chelsea in the final as well as consecutive fifth-placed finishes between 2019-2021. Brendan Rogers sacked by Leicester Rodgers is the 11th manager to be sacked in the Premier League this season and the 12th managerial departure. The only teams in the bottom half who have not changed their managers are Nottingham Forest and West Ham United. The Foxes will face five relegation rivals in their next 10 fixtures, with a trip to Manchester City also marking a crucial run to end the season. They host Aston Villa on Tuesday, April 4.

Khosi emerges winner of #BBTitans first edition

Khosi emerges winner of #BBTitans first edition

Big Brother Titans South African born housemate Khosi has emerged winner of the first edition of the Big Brother Titans reality television show. This comes after 78 days on the show which witnessed a series of drama, competitions, and loads of fun between 24 housemates from Nigerian and South Africa combined. Khosi survived all six weeks that she was nominated for possible eviction and heading to the final week among the top 6 housemates. Her journey in the Big Brother house was unique haven survived the pairing evictions and two individual evictions. Kanaga Jnr was announced as the first runner-up followed by the second runner-up Tsatsii while Yvonne, Ebubu, and Ipeleng were the 4th, 5th, and 6th respectively. It was indeed an emotional moment for Khosi not just making it this far but going home with the show’s grand prize of $100k including a brand new car and other benefits.

Chelsea sack Graham Potter after Aston Villa defeat

Graham Potter sacked Chelsea

Graham Potter sacked Chelsea

Graham Potter has been sacked by Chelsea just over six months into his five-year contract at Stamford Bridge. A 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (April 1) proved to be the final straw for Todd Boehly and Co, who have decided to part ways with the former Brighton boss.

Graham Potter sacked Chelsea

Graham Potter has been dismissed from his role as Chelsea manager (Image: Getty Images) Bruno Saltor, who followed Potter to west London from the south coast earlier this season, will take charge as interim head coach. A statement on the Blues’ club website read: “Chelsea FC has announced that Graham Potter has departed the club. “Graham has agreed to collaborate with the club to facilitate a smooth transition. In his time with the club, Graham has taken us to the quarter final of the Champions League, where we will face Real Madrid. “Chelsea would like to thank Graham for all his efforts and contribution and wish him well for the future.”

Netizens react after a married man allegedly infected his wife with HIV 1, HIV 2, others

Netizens react after a married man allegedly infected his wife with HIV 1, HIV 2, others

A Twitter user with the username @Kene_nnewi has disclosed how a married woman became suicidal upon discovering that her husband had infected her with HIV. He also included an image of the woman’s test results, which indicated that she had tested positive for HIV-1 and HIV-2, as well as Hepatitis C and H. pylori. The user described the story as deeply moving and advised men to treat their wives with respect and remain faithful to them. “You have wife at home…you go out doing ivedi without protection….See where this one landed his wife……The woman is on the verge of taking her own life….Her only crime was getting married to Nwa Mkpi na amaro ife. This story us disturbing!!” He tweeted. Reacting, @finegirl_ljb wrote: “What do Nigerian women gain in marriage? When husband is sick, he comes to his wife to nurse him and when he’s strong, he runs back to his side chicks. When he’s broke, he runs back to the woman that helps him manage but the minute he has money, he is out drinking and eating with” @Adaeze commented: “This is why I’m scared of marriage. Because definitely a man will cheat, just for no reason. Avoiding all these while being single then you enter marriage and meet your death. Chineke ekwekwala” @gaiasanglebaby stated: “Something you will be avoiding all your life, you now marry one mkpi that will bring it right into your home. God forbid. As a woman it CANNOT be stressed enough, one of the top two traits you MUST identify in a man BEFORE marrying him, is that he is sexually disciplined.” @adaigbo_2022 wrote: “This result is scary, even hepatitis C. 🥺🥺😭😭 The man finished her. She even get Ulcer join, HIV1/2 join. This is why I said Cheating is a breaking point for me in relationship, I cannot dodge all these diseases as a single person, then one man will come and destroy me” See the post below:  

“We will get to the bottom of this”

"We will get to the bottom of this"

Nollywood actor and elder brother to Yul Edochie, Linc Edochie, has responded to a comment made by a concerned fan identified as @tamsken45 on Facebook. The fan alleged that Judy, who is associated with Yul, is a witch and should be separated from the family. The fan also suggested that Judy should not be allowed to attend the funeral of the late Kambi, and further alleged that she and her crew may cause harm to the family. Expressing his condolences for the loss of his nephew, Linc Edochie was urged to be strong for the family, particularly for May, and to ensure that Judy does not attend the funeral. “Mr. Linc, accept my deepest condolences on the demise of your nephew. Please be strong you are the head of the Edochie family according to us. Hence i want you to be strong for May, be her shoulder. Can you please make sure that w!tch, the murderer does not attend the funeral, Juju the witch aka destiny k!ller. I know it’s hard to monitor where many people gather but I see that there are agents of Judy and crew who want to cause another demise and people will just think its heart attack to Kambi’s death. Mr. Linc, be strong for us for we only trust.   “Protect your family and cut Judy’s tail, now that you have Kambi’s help in the spiritual realm, he will help you to fight all the spiritual attacks to your family. We love you Sir. We really do love you. We will meet in prayers, we are with you. I understand Yul is your brother, but as long as he is not cleansed, he is an ENEMY to your family. He will continue to sellout your family to the devil in human form Judy and crew. We call a spade a spade. Linc FIGHT!! The ball is in your hands!!!” He wrote. In response, Linc Edochie said: “Thanks for your prayers and encouragement. I am not the head of the family. The ones before me have been notified. We will surely get to the bottom of this.” See the comments below:

“Don’t judge me” – Uche Maduagwu says as he reveals why wears bra

“Don’t judge me" – Uche Maduagwu says as he reveals why wears bra

Controversial Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu has finally disclosed the rationale behind his consistent donning of a red brassiere. According to Maduagwu, during his academic years at Ebonyi State University, he was sexually assaulted by 4 older boys, which almost plunged him into a state of despair. Nevertheless, whenever he wore a red brassiere, he instantly felt a sudden sense of serenity. In due course, it became customary for him. “Ok so a lot of people have been asking me when i started wearing BRA, well, i started wearing it in University. After i was Mole*ted by four Male Older student, i never told my parent, but this went on for over six Months, any time i remember what i went through in my 100 Level at EBONYI State University, i cry every day, but whenever i wear BRA, i feel good, so if you don’t know my story, no JUDGE me” he wrote. See the post  below:

NDLEA declares prophetess, celebrity couple wanted for drug trafficking

NDLEA declares prophetess, celebrity couple wanted for drug trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared prophetess Faith Ugochi and celebrity couple Igho Ubiribo and Danielle Simba Allen as wanted for their alleged involvement in recruiting teenage girls into drug trafficking.

NDLEA declares prophetess, celebrity couple wanted for drug trafficking

Ugochi is said to be the founder of Christ Power Adoration Ministries based in Port Harcourt, alongside her groups are believed to be key players in an international syndicate based in Los Angeles, USA. The drug cartel was exposed when NDLEA operatives intercepted a shipment of 32.70 kilograms of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, hidden in cartons of used clothing at the NAHCO import shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on November 16, 2022. Following the seizure, Ukoh Ifeanyi Oguguo, a freight agent, was apprehended, and further investigations led to the arrest of four more suspects: Chikodi Favour, Obiyom Shalom Chiamaka, Nnochiri Chidinma Promise, and Edward Omatseye (aka Montana). NDLEA’s statement reads in full “The 15-year-old Favour was the first sales girl to be arrested at a fuel station in Ajah area of Lagos. “She thereafter led the operatives to a duplex accommodation around the Ikate area of Lekki, which was later discovered to be a rented apartment by the criminal group purposely for four young girls that the syndicate uses for marketing and distribution of illicit drugs.

NDLEA declares prophetess, celebrity couple wanted for drug trafficking

“Another girl, Shalom, who is a fresh graduate of Agricultural Science from Rivers State University of Science and Technology was picked from the house alongside Favour. “During their preliminary interviews, it was learnt that the syndicate rented another building used as a drugs warehouse inside Richmond Estate, Lekki. By the time operatives located the house, it was discovered that other members of the syndicate had broken into the store and carted away bags of illicit substances. “However, some illicit drug paraphernalia including sealing machines, bloating machines and packaging bags were recovered from the warehouse. “A follow-up operation led to the arrest of Edward Omatseye at his residence around the Lekki area. Edward confessed during an interview to be working for Igho and his wife, Danielle, who are identified as the overall heads of the criminal group. “Investigation was able to establish that Favour and Shalom were recruited as sales girls in the illicit drug trade by Prophetess Faith Ugochi of Christ Power Adoration Ministries, using her church platform to recruit teenage girls brought to her for help, on behalf of the celebrity couple: Igho Ubiribo (aka Tiny) and Danielle Simba Allen (aka Dani), who are the owners of the business, while Edward Omatseye (aka Montana) coordinates the illicit drug trade activities for them in Nigeria, with Nnochiri Chidinma Promise as representative of Ben Cargo Ltd, a freight company responsible for the shipment of illicit consignments into the country. “While Nnochiri Chidinma Promise and Edward Omatseye (aka Montana) have already been charged to court and are currently facing trial at the Federal High Court, Lagos alongside Ben Cargo Ltd, a freight company which had been linked to two previous drug seizures and also involved in the current case, several attempts to get Prophetess Faith Ugochi, Igho Ubiribo and Danielle Simba Allen submit themselves for questioning have proved abortive. “A letter of invitation sent to Prophetess Faith Ugochi of Christ Adoration Ministries, No. 27 Anozie Street, Mile 2, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State on 28th November 2022 was received and acknowledged by her mother with whom she runs the Church. The letter was followed with a reminder on January 9, 2023 after a long wait.” NDLEA sent letters of invitation to Igho Ubiribo and Danielle Simba Allen “A reminder was also sent when the couple didn’t show any readiness to respond to the first invitation. While Prophetess Ugochi fled her home and went into hiding but continued her prophetic ministration on Facebook, the duo of Igho and Danielle initially sent a legal representation to ask for another time to honour the invitation, they have since gone incommunicado. “Curiously, they hurriedly moved all funds traced to their company Lasgidi Backwood Ltd where all proceeds from the sales of illicit drugs were deposited into a private account of one Victor Imagoro. The agency has since blocked the sum of Eighty Million Naira (N80,000,000) traced to the account and obtained a court order to seize all properties including a fuel station linked to the suspects in Lagos and Port Harcourt. “The NDLEA has further sought and obtained an order of the Federal High Court Lagos to declare wanted the celebrity couple: Ubiribo Igho and Danielle Allen, as the arrowheads of the illicit trade as well as Prophetess Faith Ugochi, who recruits teenage girls as sales representatives for the duo.” “While a suspect, Abraham Alaigwu was arrested at Slaughter, Trans/Amadi area of Port Harcourt, Rivers state with 91.7kg of cannabis on Thursday 30th March, 228kg of same substance was seized from Ayodele Osuya, 35, in a Toyota Camry car around Quarter Guard area of Akure, Ondo state.” While commending the officers and men of MMIA for a painstaking investigation of Prophetess Faith Ugochi and the celebrity couple, Igho Ubiribo and Danielle Simba Allen along with other members of their cartel, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) assured that no effort will be spared to ensure the fleeing suspects are brought to face the consequences of their actions. “He also expressed his gratitude to operatives of Apapa, DOGI, Edo, Cross River, Rivers, Kaduna, FCT and Ondo Commands of the Agency for their resilience, professionalism and excellent synergy with other security agencies in their areas of responsibility. He charged them and their colleagues across the country to continue to raise the bar in their daily attainments.” pic.twitter.com/ftucwMEEdX — NDLEA NIGERIA (@ndlea_nigeria) April 2, 2023