“I should have been more loud about my achievements”

"I should have been more loud about my achievements"

Renowned Nigerian singer, Joeboy whose real name is Joseph Akinfenwa Donus, regrets being humble about not being loud enough about his achievements. The singer made this known in a recent podcast show ‘Body & Soul’ where he emphasized how humility downsized his worth in the entertainment industry.

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Afrobeat singer, Joeboy. Credit: joeboyofficial Source: Instagram Joeboy made the revelation when asked about what he would have done differently in his career line despite his success story as a singer. The ‘Baby’ crooner stated that at times, he contemplates being more vocal about his musical accomplishments, as his composed conduct often leads people to overlook his achievements. In his word, “What could I have done different? I would say, be more arrogant [laughs]. Because you people don’t have respect. When you are always calm they go just feel like say you are not that guy or something. It’s crazy, but it is what it is. “I felt I should have been more loud about my achievements because, to be honest, una no reach. But it is what it is. We grow and we learn. That’s one thing I wish I had done then; which I’m going to do now.” Joeboy’s claim in the interview had since sparked mixed reactions from netizens. Some berated him for being unnecessarily loud lately while others agreed that with his perspective. See some reactions that followed … @Juwon_soundz wrote: “Body and Soul Dey do podcast together.” @OverGood_Boy penned: “Which of dem be Joeboy ? I’m confused” @itzkay_official opined: “This guy don Dey too talk lately” @joshua_jimmy_ said: “Abeg na who and who sit down there cause I don confuse” @Damola0903 stated: “Same thing happening to Fireboy,I wish he had been more loud about his achievements.” @Thecapstore1 wrote: “Lol oga rest wetin you don achieve wey another person never achieve.” Watch the video below … “I felt I should have been more loud about my achievements. Una no reach” – Joeboy pic.twitter.com/i6lGKTTKzK — 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) June 1, 2023

Barber calls out police officers who extorted him of N100k at Second Rainbow

Barber calls out police officers who extorted him of N100k at Second Rainbow

A Nigerian barber has cried out for justice over being allegedly extorted by some police officers at Second Rainbow area of Lagos state. The barber said his sad encounter with the police officers ensued after booking a ride from a ride-sharing app.

Barber calls out police officers who extorted him of N100k at Second Rainbow

Victim shows off POS receipt to back claim of extortion. Source: Twitter @alilmoonn disclosed that the police officers conducted a search on him after stopping his ride and forced him into their car after seeing his iPhone 14 pro max. He said the police officers accused him of fraud and threatened to take him to an EFCC office if he doesn’t give them N2m. The barber further revealed the police officers subsequently extorted him of N100k after taking him to a Point-of-Sale unit. He tweeted; “In my life I have never been this scared, Nigeria is so scared, I was abused today by the Nigerian police men? They were 4 men plus the driver, was coming back from the federal registry at ikoyi, this men stop my Uber drive and asked him to open his boot, he did. “The police men found nothing the other one asked me to come down and meet their boss, I did and the boss asked me to enter inside the car they’re using to patrol they carried me and say they want to report me to the EFCC, I’m a barber by profession, I have my certificate. “I’m innocent, this men pressed me to the extent I couldn’t breathe and I was begging them so I can take air they refused, they said I’m using an iPhone 14 pro max I’m into fraud, i swear on my life I have never done anything like that in my life!

Barber calls out police officers who extorted him of N100k at Second Rainbow

Nigerian police officers on duty. Source: Web “The police men said I should pay them 2 million naira, firstly they took my phone from me, I can’t even reach my mom or family, I told them that I don’t have up to that amount they’re requesting and I pleaded for them to stop so I can but they never listen!!! It’s so sad Nigeria. “So the man check my UBA balance and found out I didn’t have such amount and the them to collect 100k from me, I did nothing they didn’t see any fraud activity in my phone, the man said if I did pay they will beat me or take me to the efcc and lock me up. “I was begging. I told them it’s my hard earn money Nigeria is hard and this men still making it unbearable for us it’s very sad they took the 100k from my bank. I couldn’t take pictures of the police because they’re with my phones. “I only have the picture from the POS slips.. this men are in second rainbow Lagos State. “I can’t breathe!!!! Your men did this to me today!! One of them even cock a gun, they’re after the money but not my safety,, all thanks to God because I don’t even know what my mom would do without me at that stage I was thinking if I’m going to see my mom and family again.”

Barber calls out police officers who extorted him of N100k at Second Rainbow

Barber calls out police officers who extorted him of N100k at Second Rainbow

The extortion victim’s tweets Spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin who reacted to the tweets wrote; “Just as we discussed on phone, follow through with the Area Commander’s advise and keep us updated. We will not be deterred in our resolve to rid the Force of bad eggs. We will not!”

Barber calls out police officers who extorted him of N100k at Second Rainbow

Lagos police spokesperson reacts to the report of extortion

“No be only me dey mad for here”

Wizkid shares funny dream he had, leaks chat with man

Nigerian singer, Wizkid, has shared his chat with a fan while noting that he’s not the only one with a mental challenge. The drama started after the Afrobeat singer took to his official TikTok account to share a dream he had.

Wizkid shares funny dream he had, leaks chat with man

Wizkid shares his chat with man
Photo credit: @Wizkidayo/Instagram According to Wizkid, he had a dream where he witnessed everybody searching diligently for ‘tomorrow.’ Wizkid said in the dream he had, there was no tomorrow but everybody was still bent on finding it. “Wait. Nevermind. Actually mind. Na so I dream oooo say tomorrow no dey. All of us come together dey find tomorrow”, Wizkid wrote. Reacting to this, a fan sent Wizkid a message to find out if people later found ‘tomorrow’, a question which threw Wizkid off balance. “We later find am? Make I know if I go stop hustle today o”, the fan asked. Wizkid responded: “Omo no be only me dey mad for here o.” Reacting to this, Ijoba National said: “I like wizkid kind of vibe. Chill smoke Igbo, come online read funny things don’t comment or like any, then after like 2-3months come online scatter everywhere dem run leave una again. Man too chill to Dey rant online.” Gynola wrote: “He’s hilarious, the post was funny seeing it on ig, no be only him dey mad.” Sir Bigwiz reacted: “Don go smoke him loud again hit fit talk say make we dey expect new single next week Friday baba Werey lol.” Miami asked: “Basito why you go buy that sehidu blunt for Baba Nla after I don tell you make you no day go there again.” Slidelly added: “Na who some people they troll be this o. Height of unseriounes if any word like that.”

In other news, Ayo ‘Wizkid‘ Balogun revealed the compassionate side of him as he reveals he feels bad whenever he kills a bug. In a post share on his Instagram story, the singer who is fondly known as Machala said that he feels better after squashing a bug because he thinks of the life it probably leads. In another post he added that his More Love Tour would be partly geared towards treating every bug with dignity and respect. Wizkid wrote: “Every time I kill a bug I feel real bad! ‘That n*gga prob had his b*tch at home waiting on him . Damn! “ In another post he wrote: “Ok I’m about to go on tour and I promise we go treat every bug with dignity and Love! #MoreLoveTour23”

“Tomorrow no dey” — Wizkid pens cryptic note, netizens react

"Tomorrow no dey" — Wizkid pens cryptic note, netizens react

Superstar Afrobeat singer, Ayodeji ‘Wizkid‘ Balogun causes a stir as he pens a cryptic note about the existence of ‘tomorrow’ and a search for it. The singer took to his Instagram story to pen what looks like a sudden realization of life and its unending hunt by humans.

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Afrobeat singer, Wizkid. Credit: wizkidayo Source: Instagram In a series of Instagram story posts, Wizkid wrote, “Wait … Never mind. Tomorow no dey … all of us come together dey find ‘tomorrow’. Actually mind!! na so I dream ooo say …” The singer shared a reply from one of his fans corroborating his ideology about ‘tomorrow’ and what comes after today.

"Tomorrow no dey" — Wizkid pens cryptic note, netizens react

“We later find am? Make I know if I go stop hustle today ohh,” the fan wrote in reply. Wizkid acknowledged it with a caption, “Omo no be only me dey mad for ya o.”

Wizkid pens cryptic note, netizens react

The singer’s brainstorming has since sparked mixed reactions on social media leaving some to conclude that perhaps he was influenced by weed. Reactions trailing Wizkid’s brainstorming on ‘Tomorrow’ @gynola_ola wrote: “He’s hilarious, the post was funny seeing it on ig, no be only him dey mad” @iamsamiko penned: “This one don smoke loud de reason 9ja matter🍃 💨🤣” @Ayonitemi1000 stated: “On Colos on Colos 💨” @tweetcaptain_ noted: “migos say plug talk. machala say igbo talk @Bee_jay_0 opined: “make e dey always bring all this thing come twitter nah😭” @OfficiaMichel55 wrote: “Don go smoke him loud again hit fit talk say make we dey expect new single next week Friday baba Werey lol 😂 @AlameenAminu14 penned: “I suspect the lyrics to a soon to drop record” @officialchase97 added: “Popsy don dey on Trips Like dis now baba fit even promise us one single this weekend” @mr_erena wrote: “On colos on colos on colos” @Shittu_Olamide7 wrote: “Which kind loud this werey smoke like this” @NuJhayhne added: “this guy is high again”

Iyabo Ojo queries son, Festus ahead of his 24th birthday

Iyabo Ojo queries son, Festus ahead of his 24th birthday

Celebrity actress Iyabo Ojo has taken to social media to celebrate her son, Festus, ahead of his 24th birthday while also playfully inquiring about his love life. The renowned Nollywood star shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram page, expressing her deep affection for her son and describing him as her first true love.

"When am I meeting your girlfriend” - Iyabo Ojo queries son, Festus ahead of his 24th birthday

Iyabo Ojo queries son, Festus ahead of his 24th birthday. Photo Credit:@iyaboojofepris Source: InstagramIn the emotional post, Iyabo Ojo expressed her gratitude for being Festus’ mother, stating that he is the best son any mother could wish for. She further highlighted Festus’ peaceful nature and expressed her unwavering love for him. However, the doting mother couldn’t resist teasing her son about his romantic life.

"When am I meeting your girlfriend” - Iyabo Ojo queries son, Festus ahead of his 24th birthday

Iyabo Ojo queries son, Festus ahead of his 24th birthday. Photo Credit: @festo_baba In her Instagram post, Iyabo Ojo playfully asked when she would have the opportunity to meet Festus’ girlfriend, hinting at her curiosity and interest in his relationship status. She wrote; “In advance to my first true love, my joy of inestimable value, my pride, my joy, my world. I’m so blessed to be your mama. You’re the best son any mother could wish for. If peace was a person, then it would be you. I loved you because I conceived you. I love you now & I will forever love you. But wait o Festo, when am I meeting your girlfriend now?” Iyabo Ojo’s endearing message to her son has garnered attention from her followers and fans, who joined in celebrating Festus’ upcoming birthday and eagerly awaited any updates on his love life. The actress, known for her remarkable performances in the Nigerian film industry, has always been open about her love and affection for her children. Her candid and playful approach in discussing her son’s dating life has sparked conversations and engagement on social media. As Festus’ birthday approaches, many are curious to see if he will respond to his mother’s inquiry about his girlfriend and whether any exciting developments will unfold in the days to come. See below;

Subsidy: Local refineries beginning production won’t change fuel price

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Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Mele Kyari has said that the notion that the price of fuel would reduce once local refineries like the recently inaugurated Dangote refinery begin production, is false. The NNPCL boss who spoke about the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu during an interview with Arise TV on Thursday, June 1, said that Dangote Refinery, Port Harcourt Refining Company, and others in Nigeria are not going to change the pump price of fuel despite the volume of products they push out. Local refineries beginning production won't change fuel price - NNPCLNNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari. Source: Getty Kyari also confirmed that Dangote Refinery would start pushing out products by the end of July and early August. Port Harcourt Refinery will be fixed before the end of the year and it is expected that it would further boost local production of petrol. He said; “There is a notion that if the product is processed locally, prices will reduce. Let me make it clear that it is not going to change anything. If you produce locally, the refineries will also input the cost of production and other things and it will be sold at the current price. “There will also be no subsidy when local production starts because there is no cash-to-back subsidy, this country no longer has the resources to continue with subsidy.” Appearing in another interview on Channels Television, Kyari said fuel queues experienced across the country won’t exceed Saturday, June 3.

Local refineries beginning production won't change fuel price - NNPCL

Dangote refinery in Lagos. Source: Web He added; “I don’t see it staying beyond another day or two, maximum. It can actually be on Saturday. We have supplies. The key trouble with the PMS system is supply, but I have supplies. “There are over 810 million litres of PMS in depots, tanks and fuel stations across the country, so you don’t have the problem of transferring those from marine to land, you already have them on the ground.” On the PMS pricing document which went viral days ago, Kyari said; “You have seen a document in the space out there. Every company does this. It is a marketing document. It was not a price announcing document, every company keeps this record and adjusts it appropriately on the basis of changing conditions in the market.  “So what you saw was just an internal company document that found its way into the internet. It is an NNPC document but it was not intended to be an announcement and is not an announcement, because it can change the next day.”

PSG confirms that Lionel Messi is leaving the club

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PSG head coach, Christophe Galtier has confirmed that Argentine football legend Lionel Messi is leaving the club. PSG are set to face Clermont on June 3 and Lionel Messi will walk out for the last time for PSG after his stay for two years at the club. PSG confirms that Lionel Messi is leaving the clubMessi at a match for PSG. Source: Getty Confirming the development, Galtier said; “I had the privilege of coaching the best player in the history of football. This will be his last match at the Parc des Princes, and I hope that he will receive the warmest of welcomes. “This year, he has been an important part of the team, always available. I don’t think any of the comments or criticisms are justified. He’s always been there for the team. It’s been a great privilege to accompany him throughout the season.” Messi has scored 21 goals and provided 20 assists across 40 appearances for the Parisian side this season. Included in that tally are 16 goals and 16 assists from 31 Ligue 1 appearances. PSG confirms that Lionel Messi is leaving the clubMessi after a match for PSG. Source: Getty While the 35-year-old won the World Cup with Argentina last December, his time at PSG has been far from an unmitigated success. He arrived at PSG in August 2021, joining a star-studded team that includes Kylian Mbappé and Neymar, with the hope of winning the club’s first Champions League title. Although PSG clinched their 11th Ligue 1 title last weekend, in March they were once again knocked out of the Champions League in the last 16. In recent weeks, Messi has received abuse from some sections of PSG fans, and last month the club suspended him following an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia. Messi has a commercial contract with Saudi Arabia to promote tourism and has been linked with a lucrative move there at the end of the season. There has also been talk of a return to Barcelona, where he spent the majority of his career and won 10 La Liga titles and the Champions League on four occasions. Messi has also been linked with a move to David Beckham’s MLS team, Inter Miami.

Reactions as man shares rare video of Chioma and Davido at home

Reactions as man shares rare video of Chioma and Davido at home

A rare video of Nigerian singer, Davido Adeleke and his wife, Chioma Adeleke has been trending on social media. The cute video showed the couple sitting together on a chair and gisting with each other while being filmed.

Rare video of Davido and Chioma at home

Chioma Adeleke and husband, Davido
Photo credit: @linglethemap/TikTok As he sat beside his lover, Davido stretched out his legs to play with a puppy which moved close to them. The clip has gotten tongues wagging on social media as netizens share their thoughts about the couple. @tessy62 said: “This video wey u do u sure say OBO no pursue you?” @tonbra__ stated: “Omo chef Chi really resemble her son sha.” @official_gbolexy_ wrote: “Omoh, chef chi don suffer for David house.” @myamaka_blu added: “Chai chef chi don reduce wait.” Months ago, the popular Davido had confirmed the rumour of his marriage to his fiancée, Chioma Rowland. It would be recalled that the singer, following the unfortunate loss of his son Ifeanyi Adeleke, was seen rocking wedding bands together with his wife. It was rumoured then that the couple had secretly got married without any fanfare or publicity. While speaking in an interview with skit maker, Kiekie, the DMW boss opened up on how it had been like for him while he was away from the spotlight, things he had been doing and how his new album, Timeless, is coming on. He admitted that he and Chioma Rowland had gotten married during his social media break. Davido said: “Just being away, I have had a lot to think about, time to rest, reflect on a lot of family time, and definitely a time to make music again and remake the album. Before I went on break, I actually had an album ready. I travelled, it was [email protected]. I am married. A lot of different things but we’re ready to get back on the road, tour…..”. When Kiekie asked if he missed his fans, lovers and well wishers. Davido said, “Definitely, I have never taken these kind of break”.

Video of May Edochie’s look-alike at Real Warri Pikin’s bridal shower

Video of May Edochie's look-alike at Real Warri Pikin’s bridal shower

A video from Real Warri Pikin‘s bridal shower caused a stir after a lady with an uncanny resemblance to May Edochie was spotted. It’s no longer news that Nigerian comedian, Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, is getting set to remarry her husband, Ikechukwu in a few days.

Lady shares resemblance to May Edochie

Lady shares resemblance to May Edochie
Photo credit: @codedblog/Instagram The couple took to social media to reveal their intention to get married again and have their dream wedding after 10 years of marriage. “We are thrilled to announce that we will be having our Dream wedding – the one that we have always wanted and wished for! It’s going to be a celebration of our love and commitment to each other. With a renewed sense of purpose and a deep understanding of what truly matters, our love and the journey we’re on together,” she wrote. As the wedding day draws near, Real Warri Pikin held a bridal shower and some of her friends attended. The comedienne and her friends took turns dancing in one of the video clips making the rounds on social media. However, one of the women that danced at the event sparked an uproar amongst internet users because of her uncanny resemblance to Yul Edochie’s first wife, May. @tzar_jumie said: “The Second Lady looks so much like May Edochie.” @its_jeater wrote: “Wow is that not May Edochie? She’s looking good or is she not?” @ussymay4 commented: “Friends from way back, nice one.” @nationgreat said: “The shower needs some hot water, it’s too dry.” @ogbonnevicky reacted: “All her friends resemble her.” @sexygrape_10 said: “This is not fine at all. Looking local.” @justmanny__ said: “Na their makeup they funny me.” @miz__juddy reacted: “Is the second lady not May.” @miami___ added: “Awww this is so beautiful to watch and the other lady looks like Yuls first wife.” Watch the video below:

“I couldn’t carry myself” -Nigerian woman starts weight loss journey

"I couldn't carry myself" -Nigerian woman starts weight loss journey

A Nigerian woman, Amaka Onyema, has started her weight loss journey after experiencing challenges because of her weight. According to Amaka, she began to gain weight in school but didn’t take it seriously despite being warned by her friends. Amaka Onyema speaks on weight loss journeyAmaka Onyema speaks on weight loss journey
Photo credit: BBC Pidgin/Facebook After getting married and having children, her weight got too much to the extent that she could no longer lift herself. Amaka said her husband who earlier expressed his interest in heavily built women, changed his mind and insisted that hers was becoming too pronounced.

Amaka Onyema speaks on weight loss journey

Amaka carrying out an exercise at home
Photo credit: BBC News Pidgin/ Facebook The woman who’s in her 40s decided to take a drastic step to reduce her weight. She noted that she has been noticing differences and her husband and children are happy about her weight loss. Speaking to BBC News Pidgin, she said in vernacular: “To carry myself come dey hard, I don come big reach wey na only bed I dey stay. I no fit comot from bed unless I wan enta bathroom. Na on top bed I dey eat, na ontop bed I dey do evritin. She expressed happiness that her weight loss journey was working as her children confirmed the change in her body size. “My pikin don dey tell me say ah, mummy you don dey melt oh, di tin dey sweet me. I come realize say even my children bin no happy wit my fatness before. “I marry husband wey say im like women wey big, but as di weight come dey enta 150kg, 160kg, di weight come dey taya am. Di way wey im dey look me sef, come taya me. “I no first start with exercise, na portioning my food, I first start with. I cut down my carbohydrates. I reduce rice, eba, fufu sotay e get time wey I comot dem completely for my food. “If na befor,e I no fit siddon like dis dey follow you tok, I must to lie down cos to siddon go make all my bodi dey pain me, my back go dey pain me”. “At first, wetin bin dey ginger me be say I no wan die, dis my weight don too much, but as I come dey do am, I come dey feel beta. For my children, e dey sweet dem, even my husband dey happier”.