Popular Nigerian dancer and singer, Korra Obidi, has finally opened up about her real age for the first time. In a recent post shared via her Instagram page, the singer said she had been hiding her age for the longest time for reasons best known to her. However, the mother of two who celebrated her birthday days ago decided that it was finally time to let the cat out of the bag. While sharing a cute photo of herself via her Instagram page, the young-looking mother of two revealed that she had just turned 32. This however did not come as a shock to most Nigerians who noted that the dancer looked her age. However, some others commended her for maintaining her body shape despite having two kids. Korra Obidi wrote on her Instagram page: “For the longest time, I avoided the question of my age like it was personal medical history, In the past, my caption will say, ‘+1 today’ and any human who dared ask my age was flat, blocked and deleted. 😜 “I am 32 . I want to scream it to the highest heavens.. I am 32!!!! I unlocked a new level of I don’t give a FUDGE!” See her post below:
“Real wedding self no pass this”
Gateway Polytechnic students have achieved an astonishing feat that has left students from other schools envious and surprised.
Their recent event, which took the social media platforms by storm, has become the talk of the town. In a captivating video that quickly went viral, a mesmerizing scene unfolded before viewers’ eyes. The footage showcased an immense gathering of young ladies, gentlemen, and enthusiastic spectators, all elegantly clad in beauty dresses, sleek suits, and stunning high heels. It appeared to be an extravagant wedding ceremony, complete with all the grandeur and romance associated with such a joyous occasion.
However, as the buzz surrounding the event grew, it was eventually revealed that the video was not a genuine wedding but rather a planned and executed fake one. The masterminds behind this extraordinary affair were the final year students of Gateway Polytechnic, who ingeniously devised the event as a means to commemorate the completion of their degree programs. The level of attention to detail in creating this fabricated wedding was truly remarkable. From the meticulously decorated venue to the impeccable attire worn by the participants, every element contributed to the illusion of a real-life matrimonial celebration. The students spared no expense in ensuring that the event was a visual extravaganza, leaving a lasting impression on anyone who laid eyes on the viral video.
One user, Mones Cake, took to the comment page to express her amazement at the stunning visuals presented in the video. In a comment that resonated with many, Mones wrote, “Real wedding self no pass this.” As the video continues to circulate, inspiring awe and admiration among viewers, it serves as a reminder of the incredible potential and talent possessed by the young minds of Gateway Polytechnic.
“Mercy Johnson not her real name”
A woman who bears a striking resemblance to Mercy Johnson has claimed to be the biological mother of the Nigerian actress. She narrated that she got married to a Nigerian from Kogi state and had three children with him. She was pregnant with her fourth child when her mother came from Cameroon to inform her about her father who was critically sick and wanted to see his grandchildren before passing.
Woman claims to be Mercy Johnson’s mother
Photo credit: Igbo Di Uso/ Facebook. Her husband told her to go with the last child, leaving Mercy Johnson and her elder brother Martin Ngei with their father and a certain woman. She has been moving to and fro Nigeria for over 30 years to find her kids, but to no avail. She claims that when she finally found Mercy, the actress asked for a DNA test to confirm her story. She went to the hospital and met with Mercy’s husband, Prince Okojie. She added that Mercy’s husband denied knowing her and said she was not the person whom he paid Mercy’s bride price to. She told him that she was not there to take his wife away from him. Prince Okojie agreed to pay for the DNA test but told her to take care of her own bills. The woman found this embarrassing as she had spent all her money on transportation costs to Nigeria. She insisted that she was not after Mercy’s money because she has been surviving on her own all these years. She also revealed that Mercy’s birth name is Ngei Magdalene and that she was born in 1982. She is willing to take the DNA test. Mercy had invited her to Nigeria, but she has been struggling to survive as she has no home here. “I gave birth to her at a private hospital in Benue state. She is aware that I am her biological mother and she knows that Mercy Johnson is not her real name. In fact when I came to Nigeria she asked me what’s my real name and I told her”, she said in part. See the video below:
Real Madrid confirms signing Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid has completed the signing of England midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund on a six-year deal. The English teenage midfielder was signed for a fee of €103 million (£88m) that could potentially rise to €133.9m (c. £114m) with add-ons. The initial fee means Bellingham is now the second-most expensive English footballer after Jack Grealish, for whom Manchester City paid Aston Villa £100m in 2021.
Jude Bellingham at a Borussia Dortmund match. Source: Getty Bellingham is also Real Madrid’s second-most expensive signing, after Eden Hazard’s 115m euro move from Chelsea in 2019. He is also the third-most expensive teenager in history. The Spanish club said in a statement; “Real Madrid CF and Borussia Dortmund have agreed on the transfer of the player Jude Bellingham, who will remain linked to our club for the next six seasons.” The La Liga side failed to retain either the Champions League or domestic league trophy this season under Carlo Ancelotti, and have moved swiftly to recruit the player that was widely regarded as their priority target for the summer transfer window. Jude Bellingham who is leaving Dortmund after a season he was named the Bundesliga Player of the Year, will be presented a Real Madrid player on Thursday, June 15, at 11am.
Jude Bellingham at an England match. Source: Getty In a farewell statement on the Dortmund website, he said; “Thank you to everyone at BVB and to the fans for everything over the past three years. It’s been an honour to wear your jersey so many times, in big and small moments. Even though I look forward to my next destination, I will never forget the journey there. Once Borussia always Borussia. All the best for the future.” Bellingham moved to Borussia Dortmund from English second-tier boyhood club Birmingham City in 2020. During his time with the German team, Bellingham became a key player in his 132 appearances, scoring 24 goals and providing 25 assists. He has been included in Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia, but will not feature in the games.
Real Madrid reach agreement to sign Bellingham in over €100m deal
Real Madrid have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham in a deal worth over €100m (£86m). The Athletic reported that the 19-year-old English footballer who was previously linked to Manchester City and Liverpool, will undergo a medical with the Spanish club in the coming days. Bellingham at a match for Borussia Dortmund. Source: Getty The deal which is believed to be one of the largest transfer fees in both clubs’ histories has not been signed, but that is among the formalities that will follow. Unlike Real Madrid, Premier League suitor Manchester City ‘has not submitted offers or provided financial numbers to Dortmund or Bellingham regarding a transfer fee or salary’. Bellingham has made more than 130 appearances since joining Dortmund from Birmingham for just over £20 million three years ago. He impressed in the Champions League and was a key player as Dortmund narrowly missed out on the Bundesliga title this season. Bellingham also made his England debut after moving to Dortmund and was a regular starter for Gareth Southgate’s side at the 2022 World Cup. Bellingham has played the most minutes (2,691) of any Dortmund outfield player in the Bundesliga this season. He also scored 14 goals in all competitions. Bellingham at a match for England. Source: Getty He will join a midfield at Madrid that includes Luka Modric, Fede Valverde, Toni Kroos, and Aurelien Tchouameni. Former Real Madrid and Liverpool winger Steve McManaman believes Bellingham will “be treated like a King” if he completes a move to the Bernabeu. If the deal falls through, Bellingham will become the third most expensive teenager signed in football history. His fee will put him just behind Joao Felix’s £115million move to Atletico Madrid and Kylian Mbappe’s £130million switch to Paris Saint-Germain. It will also make him the most expensive English teenager in football history, rising above Luke Shaw’s £33.75 million price tag for his move from Southampton to Man United in 2014. Los Blancos have also set their sights on Bellingham’s England teammate Harry Kane, with Carlo Ancelotti making it clear he wants the striker.
Benzema scores in final match for Real Match after confirming exit
French footballer, Karim Benzema is leaving Real Madrid on a high note as he scored in his final match for the Spanish club he has spent 14 years at. Reuters had reported that the 35-year-old has reached a multi-million agreement with reigning Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad, managed by former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo and will sign a two-year deal.
Benzema celebrating a title win. Source: Getty Madrid confirmed Benzema’s exit on Sunday, June 4, before their last match for the season against Athletic Bilbao. The club said in a statement; “Real Madrid C.F. and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to put an end to his brilliant and unforgettable time as a player for our club. Real Madrid wants to show its gratitude and all its affection for a player who is already one of our greatest legends. “Karim Benzema’s career at Real Madrid has been an example of behaviour and professionalism, and he has represented the values of our club. Karim Benzema has earned the right to decide his future … Real Madrid is and will always be his home, and we wish him and his entire family all the best in this new phase of his life.” During his final match for Real Madrid today, Benzema scored from a penalty to make it 1-1, after Madrid defender Eder Militao was fouled inside the box. The French forward, whose Madrid goal tally now stands at 354, was soon subbed off and received a standing ovation from the fans.
Benzema thanking fans after his final match. Source: Getty Benzema is Real Madrid’s second-highest goal scorer of all time and has won a joint-record 25 trophies with the club, including five Champions Leagues and four La Liga titles, as well as the 2022 Ballon d’Or. The centre-forward had been expected to stay at Madrid for one more season until June 2024 but is opting instead to accept a new challenge. Benzema joined Madrid from Lyon in 2009 and, after a difficult start, found a place alongside Ronaldo and Gareth Bale as one of the club’s most successful forward lines. He took on the mantle of Madrid’s lead goal scorer when Ronaldo left in 2018 and had a career-best season last year, scoring 27 times in La Liga and 15 times in the Champions League as the club won both trophies. That form was recognized when Benzema was awarded the Ballon d’Or in October.
Hazard to leave Real Madrid after poor four-year spell
Belgian football star, Eden Hazard will leave Real Madrid at the end of this month, a year before the expiration of his contract. The Belgian signed for the La Liga giants in 2019 following a hugely successful stint at Chelsea, but injuries affected most of his spell there. Hazard in action for Real Madrid. Source: Getty During his time at Real Madrid, he scored seven goals in 76 appearances, 10 of which came in all competitions in the 2022/23 season. Among the trophies won at the club are two La Liga titles, one Champions League, and one Copa Del Rey. Confirming that Hazard will leave the club after the final match of the season on Sunday, June 4, Real Madrid said in a statement; “Real Madrid CF and Eden Hazard have reached an agreement whereby the player will be released from the club as of June 30, 2023. “Hazard has been part of our club for four seasons, in which he has won eight titles: one European Cup, one Club World Cup, one European Super Cup, two leagues, one Copa del Rey and two Spanish Super Cups.
Hazard in a match against Getafe. Source: Getty “Real Madrid wants to express its affection for Eden Hazard and wishes him and his entire family the best of luck in this new stage.” 32-year-old Hazard joined Real from Chelsea for a club record fee that was reported as an initial amount of 88.5-million pounds ($110 million) before add-ons, and a weekly salary of 400,000 pounds, making him one of the team’s top earners. Having the midfielder off the wage bill for next season will potentially allow Real to target a new forward, with coach Carlo Ancelotti admitting he expects a number of fresh faces to arrive. The Athletic have reported that ‘retirement is an option’ for Hazard but a decision has not yet been made. He had a very poor World Cup outing in Qatar with Belgium and announced his retirement from international football after the tournament.
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
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:
“The hate towards the Igbos in Nigeria is real”
Reality star Pere Egbi has taken to his page to lament the amount of hate shown to the people of Igbos in Nigeria. Pere in a tweet sighted on his page disclosed that someone in politics once told him that there was no way an Igbo can be president in Nigeria.
Pere slams Nigerians hating on Igbos. Photo Credit: Pere Egbi Source: Twitter He lamented about how other tribes try to bully Igbos on social media. while emphasizing that most of these bullies are political people with high positions in Nigeria. He tweeted, “The hate against the Igbos in Nigeria is real. I AM NOT even Igbo or Yoruba or Hausa and I feel for them. Someone who is in politics once told me that “an Igbo person can never rule Nigeria”. If say Jesus no hold my right hand that day, I for slap am.” “Online I see lots of hate toward the Igbo tribe. This is coming from people within the political space. We have a serious problem in Nigeria and we need to be honest about it and face it head on. This is unfair.” The hate against the Igbos in Nigeria is real. I AM NOT even Igbo or Yoruba or Hausa and I feel for them. Someone who is in politics once told me that “an Igbo person can never rule Nigeria”. If say Jesus no hold my right hand that day, I for slap am. Online I see lots of hate… — Pere Egbi ✊🏾 (@PereEgbi) May 30, 2023
Marco Asensio to leave Real Madrid this summer as a free agent
Spanish winger, Marco Asensio will be leaving Real Madrid this summer on a free transfer. ESPN reported that the 27-year-old footballer who won 17 trophies with Real Madrid, has rejected a contract extension offer from Real Madrid and is in negotiations with multiple clubs, including PSG, who have a good rapport with his agent Jorge Mendes. Marco Asensio kissing the Champions League trophy. Source: Getty Asensio decided to leave Real Madrid after a season in which he had his best numbers, scoring 12 goals and assisting six. He is said not to be satisfied with his role in the team and wants more prominence as well as a higher salary. Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool have also shown interest in the Spanish footballer. He signed for Madrid in 2014 from Mallorca and was sent back there on loan, before heading to Espanyol for the 2015/16 campaign. Marco Asensio at a match for Real Madrid. Source: Getty Upon his return, Asensio started and scored on his Madrid debut in their 3-2 Super Cup victory over Sevilla, the first of 16 trophies he would win at the club. In 285 appearances for Madrid, Asensio has scored 61 goals and assisted another 32 across all competitions.