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You are not a good celebrity if your life can't motivate others - Foluke Daramola

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Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the lives of celebrities and how it affects others in the society.  Foluke stated that a celebrity will not always be the star of the moment no matter how good and popular they are because new stars will always arise. Advising her colleagues to live a responsible life, the actress added that a celebrity is not a good one if he/her life can't motivate others to aspire for the best they deserve.  She wrote; "No matter how good and popular you think you are as a celebrity, you cannot always be the star of the moment. Old stars will always fizzle out someday and new ones will always arise for the gracing of the prevalent moments. New stars are born everyday and old stars die everyday.The most important thing, however, is that one must always remain a responsible celebrity, who can impact lives positively, and one people must always look up to as a good role model for motivation to rise t

Three pant thieves arrested in Niger (photo)

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The Niger state Police command have arrested three young men for stealing pants in Lapai and Kaffin-Koro area of Niger state. The police gave the names of the suspects as Mohammed Ali 24; Ephraim Isaiah 19 and Abubakar Sadiq 18. Mohammed Ali, a tailor, was arrested when he tried removing a female pant spread inside the room of a female student in State Low-Lost in Lapai.  While being paraded before newsmen at the state police command today, Ali confessed that he was contacted by one of his customers to steal four female pants after which he would be given N20,000. He said that he was in the act of stealing the third pant when he was caught by the people in the area and handed over to the Police. “One Madaji Yabajeko from Agaie is my customer who comes to sew clothes from me. He approached me to steal pants for him, that if I steal four pants, he will pay me N20,000'' Ali said

Actress Seyi Alabi welcomes a baby girl

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Nollywood actress, Seyi Alabi has welcomed a baby girl as confirmed in an Instagram post she shared earlier today.  The excited mother disclosed that her baby has been christened Princess Alabi. Seyi Alabi also stated that giving birth to her child was worth all the pain and aches as she said a prayer for expectant women.  She wrote "I am Greatful oh Lord for you have done exceedingly and abundantly for us. Welcome to our Family my Little Miracle Princess. It was worth all the aches and pain. You are bearly 24hrs old and my love for you is incomparable.   To all expectant Mums out there, I pray it shall be a miracle delivery for you as mine just did. To all looking for the fruits of the womb, I prophesy that your womb will be open and you will testify to the goodness of God in your lives. Go ye and be Fruitful and Multiply in JESUS NAME. AMEN OLUWA ETOBI, ETOBI OOOO, ETOBI. KO SI ENI TA LE FI SE AKAWE RE OOO, ETOBI. KO SI ENI TA LE FI SE AFIWE RE OOO, ETOBI OLUWA. F

Wives of Governors form coalition to screen “Diamonds In The Sky” for breast cancer awareness*

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The coalition of first ladies in Cross Rivers, Ekiti, Enugu, Kebbi, Niger and Ondo States which also has the former first ladies of Kwara, Ogun and Oyo States as members would be having a one-day event in commemoration of (Pink October) the Breast Cancer Awareness Month. First ladies against cancer (FLAC), as the body is known, is set to screen 'Diamonds In The Sky', a movie aimed at creating awareness on issues surrounding breast cancer and provide education to as many women as possible on how to ultimately save them from untimely deaths. The movie was written by internationally acclaimed writer, Tunde Babalola and features top-notch Nollywood talent such as Joke Silva, Ali Nuhu, Bimbo Akintola, Yvonne Jegede Fawole, Femi Adebayo, Toyin Abraham, Omowunmi Dada, Mogaji Majinyawa, Yemi Shodimu, Prof Ayo Akinwale and Ebun Oloyede and more. Already, the movie has claimed seven (7) nominations at the Best of Nollywood awards. It’s also picked up 8 nominations at the Go

Zlatan Ibile reacts as his DJ names his dog 'Tacha'

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Zlatan Ibile has reacted to his official DJ's move of naming his dog 'Tacha', days after he (Zlatan) made headlines for mocking a 2019 Big Brother Naija Housemate with same name with a  'body odour' song.  Posing with his new dog in the photo he shared, DJ 4kerty wrote "Tacha #Rottweiler, Barking Dog". Zlatan who commented on the post wrote "Ki lorun" meaning "What's Smelling". 

Impeached Kogi deputy governor left ‘Juju’ in government house – Yayaha Bello’s Chief of Staff alleges (Photo)

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Asuku Jamiu Abdulkareem, the new Chief of Staff to Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, has alleged that the impeached deputy governor of Kogi state, Elder Simon Achuba, left a charm in his government house apartment after he hurriedly exited the residence. Elder Simon Achuba was impeached recently by the Kogi state House of Assembly. In a Facebook post, Asuku Jamiu Abdulkareem said the charm was discovered when maintenance officers and security personal went to prepare the place to host some visitors for today’s flag off Rally. ''Forgotten juju item by impeached deputy Governor of Kogi. We found this at his official residence after he hurriedly moved out. This is really sad. Achuba has been informed to come pick his item. In Kogi, we believe in God not juju. Maybe this explains why he is no longer part of the "New Direction" government'' he wrote The impeached deputy governor who speaks on the Pulpit at Knowledge of the Truth Church Loko

Hotel where underage girls sleep with men for N500 and N1,000 found in Ogun

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A hotel in Shimawa (a Lagos-Ogun border community) which uses underage girls as commercial sex workers was uncovered on Wednesday October 23, by detectives attached to the Federal Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID) Alagbon in Ikoyi. Two men were arrested alongside 14 girls said to come from Akwa Ibom, Kogi, Enugu and Imo states. The girls who claimed they were lured to the facility by friends from their respective villages are forced to pay their boss N1,000 daily for the accommodation, and they are forced to sleep with a minimum of four men daily at a fee ranging between N500 and N1,000 per client to achieve this. Asides sleeping with clients for money, it was also learnt that the men also slept with them any time they want. Those arrested at the hotel include its owner Gbenga Olayinka, his nephew Adekunle Oshineye, 28, three adult commercial sex workers- Happiness Daniel, Favour Nkume and Glory Ewelike- as well as nine underage girls. The underag

We spent over N700,000 on medication"- Father of girl who died after setting herself ablaze over her fiance’s inability to pay N17,000 dowry says

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17-year-old Aisha, who set herself ablaze in Albarkawa area of Gusau, Zamfara state, over her fiance’s inability to pay N17,000 dowry, died on Wednesday October 23. Read  here Her father, Aminu Muhammad, who confirmed the news to Daily Trust said Aisha died in the early hours of today after she was taken back to her bed from bathroom at the Federal Medical Facility in Gusau. “She was completely wrapped in bandage and she was taken to the bathroom where the bandage was removed so that new round of medicinal application would be conducted on her. On return from the bathroom, she gave up the ghost." said Muhammad. "We have been battling for medical bills since she was admitted here 45 days ago. Just two days ago, we received medical prescription that cost at least N26,000 and we couldn’t buy the medicine because we had no money. Yes, of course, we received donations from public spirited individuals and we are very grateful for their concerns. I can tell you that we had

Toyin Abraham buys a new car

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Nollywood actress and new mum, Toyin Abraham has bought a new car as confirmed by her husband Kolawole Ajeyemi.  Kolawole who congratulated his wife via Instagram, shared a video of Toyin Abraham posing in her new car with the caption "Congratulations MUMMY IRE @toyin_abraham".  Here is the video below;  Sieh dir diesen Beitrag auf Instagram an Ein Beitrag geteilt von nicki gist (@nicki_gist) am Okt 25, 2019 um 10:46 PDT

36-year-old world's most fertile mother who gave birth to 44 children has finally been stopped from having more kids

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Doctors have finally found a way to stop Mariam Nabatanzi, said to be the world's most fertile woman from having more kids.  The 36-year-old Ugandan woman had a total of 44 children including four sets of twins, five sets of triplets and five quadruplets. Nabatanzin, now a single mother who works as a tailor, hairdresser and herbalist to earn enough money to raise her 38 surviving children was reportedly sold into marriage at the age of 12 to a man who was 40-year-old at that time (28 years her senior). She had her first child one year later. "Generally, I have tried to educate them. My dream is that my children go to school. They can lack anything (else), but they must go to school," Nabatazni revealed in a recent Al Jazeera documentary. "I can't say they are nagging because they are my children. I can't say I will abandon them because they are my children and I love them," Nabatazni added.   She recalled being warned by a doctor th

Update on naked emaciated woman filmed at Jubilee bridge Ajah

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An update on the severely malnourished naked woman allegedly dropped off by a car under Jubilee bridge in Ajah (read  here ), Lagos, has been given. The woman's name has been given as Ene. She is reportedly HIV positive and has been taken to Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH. Twitter user Solomon Buchi gave the update, writing:  Pls help. This is Ene. She is HIV positive. If you stay in Ajah, you’ll see her naked with people throwing stones and hurling insults at her. My friend rushed to take her from the road to LUTH, trying to get her medical care. LUTH is delaying. Pls retweet. We need to save her

Sad photos show a young man's shop before and after the Onitsha fire

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Photos have been shared online, showing the damage done to businesses and properties following yesterday's fire in Onitsha. The Onitsha fire at Ochanja market led to the loss of lives and properties yesterday, October 16.  A loaded tanker on Wednesday spilled its content on the road at Upper Iweka Road in Onitsha. The spillage led to a fire incident that resulted in death and the destruction of several buildings and business premises in the commercial centre The extent of the damage and the number of casualties are still not known. However, it's been reported that the fire hasn't been completely put out. One of the heartbreaking photos shared online shows a side-by-side photo of a man's business before and after the fire. The businessman's store was razed to the ground with all his wares in it and he looked dejected as he stood in the midst of the wreckage. See below.

Man caught with a woman's severed head in a polythene bag in graphic video

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A graphic video circulating online shows the moment a man was caught with a woman's head in a polythene bag. The man was forced to remove the content of the bag to reveal the woman's severed head. Photos purportedly showing the woman who was beheaded have also been shared online. It shows her wearing the same hairstyle seen on the severed head. The video is extremely graphic and cannot be shared here. Below is Ruggedman''s reaction to the video.

Naked woman thrown out of moving car at Ajah (photos/video)

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A severely malnourished naked woman was thrown out of a moving car in Ajah. The incident took place on the evening of Wednesday, October 16.  According to eyewitnesses, she was thrown out at the popular Jubilee Bridge in Ajah. Eyewitnesses also claim the woman wasn't looking as amaciated when she was dropped. She allegedly "dried up in a few minutes" after getting dropped by the car. Below are more photos, tweets, and videos. Story Lover @SMStalker Woman thrown out of moving car at Ajah under bridge 3 8:22 AM - Oct 17, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy See Story Lover's other Tweets BROWNIE(gov. of ikorodu) @iCraze6 Replying to @iCraze6 This is a video of her, let's see if you really can touch her seeing her getting dried up... Emi lema k0ba # YEYEBOYFRIEND # YEYEGIRLFRIEND # zlatan 69 7:52 AM - Oct 17, 2019 Twitter

Davido shares first photo with his son. Names him David Adedeji Adeleke jnr

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Davido and Chioma welcomed their son in the early hours of today October 20th in the United Kingdom. The happy dad shared the beautiful photo on his IG page with the caption OMOBA TI DE!!! DAVID ADEDEJI ADELEKE Jr I !! D PRINCE IS HERE!!!! 20 - 10 - 2019 !!! Love you my STRONG WIFE!!!  @thechefchi  I LOVE YOU!!!!! ??? Congrats to them! 

Tonto Dikeh reveals that she’s living a fake life

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Nollywood actress and Mother-of-one, Tonto Dikeh has dished out some words of advice to her fans, telling them to quit envying celebrities, as most of them live fake lives, herself included. The controversial actress told her followers to stop letting social media deceive them because just like other celebrities, she also lives a fake life and she only shows off what she wants fans to see. In her words; “I wish alot of you knew how Good you are doing before coming up here to watch our organized, specifically made to make you think alls well post… I can only show you what I want you to see,Same as every celebrity out there.. What we may never show you is how some of us are truly using their last money to look good.. It isnt a bad thing but you seeing it wld want to kill for it NOT knowing MANS NOT LOADED…Bottom line sisters and brothers where ever level you are in LIFE, GIVE THANKS.. ITS GONNO GET BETTER”