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‘Emi Lokan’: Eedris Abdulkareem drags Adeboye, Tinubu, others in new song

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Eedris Abdulkareem, a Nigerian singer has criticised Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the senior pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, over his silence on the hardship in the country. Eedris, in a newly released satirical song titled ‘Emilokan’, accused Adeboye of hypocrisy in the face of the hardship confronting Nigerians under Tinubu’s government.  Eedris mentioned that while Adeboye was vocal in criticising the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, he has remained silent over the hardships faced by Nigerians under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He said, “During Good Luck…

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US female rapper, Enchanting dies at 26

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Channing Nicole Larry, American female rapper and former 1017 Records artist popularly known as Enchanting, has died at the age of 26. Enchanting was transferred to the ICU last night after reportedly suffering cardiac arrest due to an overdose. A representative for Enchanting confirmed her death on Tuesday, stating, “She came to my house the last four days to get clean. She tried her best and I did everything I could to help her, she tried”. Born and raised in Texas, Enchanting gained prominence in the music industry after signing…

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Davido confirms upcoming wedding with Chioma Rowland

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David Adeleke, Nigerian singer popularly known as Davido, has confirmed his upcoming wedding to his partner, Chioma Rowland. According to reports on Tuesday Chioma and Davido’s traditional wedding is reportedly scheduled to take place in Lagos on June 25, 2024. Confirming the news in a video shared by his long time associate, UK-based Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adeboyega on Instagram on Tuesday, the excited groom to be invited his friends to join in the celebration. In the video, Davido was heard saying, “Guys, you have to come to Nigeria on the…

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Mohbad’s death caused by drug reaction – Autopsy

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The autopsy conducted on the body of the Nigerian rapper and singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, almost a year after his death, has finally revealed the possible cause of his death. The report, which went viral on the internet yesterday, said though the cause of the singer’s death could not be ascertained, there was a possibility of drug reaction in view of the absence of any significant post-mortem and toxicology findings. According to the result of the autopsy conducted at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, the samples…

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Social media influencer banned from TikTok, Facebook over controversial comments on men

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Sarah Idaji Ojone, a social media influencer, also known as Saida Boj, has been banned from major social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook and Instagram handles. Saida Boj’s loss of social media handles happened hours after the video of controversial statements about men and relationships went viral. Saida Boj, who was a guest on the Honest Bunch Podcast, said that a man would have to transfer N500,000 to her within 24 hours of ‘talking stage’. She said the money is justified because she deserved to be paid for being beautiful.…

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Davido launches own meme coin

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Amid TapSwap and other crypto trends, popular Nigerian singer, Davido has made waves in the cryptocurrency arena with the introduction of his own meme coin, $Davido. Launched on May 29, 2024, the coin is currently priced at $0.007783 USD and has quickly gained popularity. Davido has partnered with prominent blockchain platforms Phantom and Solana to bring his vision to fruition. Since its release, the $Davido meme coin has been on an upward trend, attracting significant interest from fans and investors alike. Enthusiasts are closely monitoring the coin’s performance, eager to…

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Eniola Badmus becomes aide to Speaker of the House of Representatives

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Eniola Badmus, Nollywood actress, has officially announced her appointment as the Special Assistant on Social Events and Public Hearing to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Tajudeen Abbas. Recall that Badmus’ appointment had gone viral on May 10 when images of her receiving her appointment letter surfaced on the internet. In a post on her Instagram account on Monday, Badmus announced, “It’s Official. SA to the Speaker House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Social Events and Public Hearing.” She also expressed her gratitude…

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Domestic violence ‘broke me,’ – Cassie Ventura, Diddy’s ex-partner

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In her first comments since the video emerged of her being beaten by rap mogul and former partner Sean “Diddy” Combs, singer Casandra Ventura said that domestic violence “broke” her. In an Instagram post, Ventura did not mention Combs but her comments came a week after CNN broadcast hotel security footage from 2016 in which the hip-hop star apparently hits, drags and kicks her. “Domestic violence is the issue. It broke me down to someone I never thought I would become,” she wrote, thanking supporters for their reaction. “The outpouring…

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Banky W survives cancer surgery the fourth time

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Olubankole Wellington, Nigerian singer, popularly known as Banky W, has undergone a fourth cancer surgery. The Made For You crooner, In a heartfelt post on his Instagram page on Thursday, expressed gratitude to God for his recovery. Banky W thanked his wife, family, friends, and pastors for their unwavering support and prayers, as well as his medical team, Dr. Onyewu and Dr. Adenuga, for their expertise and care. Sharing a video he wrote, “Christ 4 – Cancer Tumors 0 “Sometimes, your faith in God will not prevent the storms from…

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FG bans ‘money rituals’, smoking other vices in Nollywood movies

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The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), says the Federal Government has approved the prohibition of money rituals and glamourising of vices in Nigerian films. This was made known by the Executive Director/CEO of the board, Dr Shaibu Husseini. Husseini disclosed this at a National Stakeholders Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood held in Enugu on Wednesday. The event was organised by the NFVCB and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA). Movie producers, directors and actors drawn from different parts of the country, as well as leaders of various guilds…

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