The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has stated that students from the northern portion of Nigeria do not receive “preferential cut-off grades” in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB further stated that Nasir El-Rufai, the Governor of Kaduna State, was incorrect in claiming that UTME candidates in the North were given special treatment or had lower cut-off marks than candidates in other regions of the country. Fabian Benjamin, the board’s Head of Information and Media, made these remarks in an exclusive interview with Punch on Tuesday. Since its inception in 1978 as a government agency…
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Omotunde Adebowale-David, popularly known as Lolo1 or Adaku, a Nigerian media personality and actress, has taken time to honor her second son, Oluwaranlasimi, who turns 13 today, September 8, 2021. The actress disclosed the story behind his birth, revealing that her fortune changed for the better 13 years ago when she gave birth to him, and that he was named after the circumstances surrounding his birth. As he approaches adolescence, the happy mother praises her son for making child rearing appear simple while showering him with prayers and affection. The actress has also used the platform to thank God for…
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has shown her support for Tonto Dikeh, who is going through a break-up with her ex-boyfriend, who just posted a private discussion online. Tonto Dikeh reassured her admirers that the leaked audio chat in which she begged Prince to accept her back was a one-time occurrence that had nothing to do with her recent breakup with him. It’s no secret that Nkechi Blessing has been at her side since the beginning of their relationship’s demise. Tonto’s offense, according to Nkechi, was to love and be loved in return, but it turned against her…
Tonto Dikeh, a Nollywood actress, has reacted to the leaked audio of her ex-boyfriend Prince Kpokpogiri imploring her not to quit their relationship on social media. According to the mother of one, Prince’s voice recording, which recently surfaced online, occurred in the past, and she ended their connection after he began humiliating her with leaked audios from their discussions. Tonto dikeh revealed she would have killed Churchill with rat poison if they hadn’t split in the leaked audio discussion, while imploring Prince to take her back in time. However, it appears that the romance saga has gone…
Oye Kyme, the controversial Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky’s former Personal Assistant (PA), is pregnant, and many believe she was impregnated by Bobrisky. Oye Kyme recently posted photographs of her baby pregnancy on Instagram with the caption “Guess or tag the father,” and many Nigerians have flooded the comment section to congratulate Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky. In May 2021, Ivory Coast’s oye Kyme made waves after she tattooed the Yoruba born bleaching expert’s name on her laps. After that, Bobrisky decided to fly her to Nigeria and hire her as his personal assistant. She barely stayed in that role for…
Tega, a Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ ex-housemate, has reconciled with her husband following her eviction from the show on Sunday. When the couple met for the first time since his wife’s eviction, they were seen gripping each other in a long hug in a video posted on Tuesday. Tega was seen crying and hugging her husband tightly. Bystanders taunted and cheered the couple on as they enjoyed a passionate kiss in front of them. In an Instagram video, she apologized directly to her husband and Nigerians, admitting responsibility for her conduct. According to…
Tega, a Big Brother Naija season 6 evicted housemate, has dumped her wedding band while on the media circuit with other ousted housemates. Tega, whose illicit affair with her fellow housemate, Boma, sparked outrage among Nigerians, apologised to the public, saying she had spoken to her husband and their relationship is OK. Her wedding ring was discovered to be missing from her finger just hours after her husband sought an apology for her actions as she was taking selfies with other ousted housemates and beat FM OAPs. It’s no secret that she always wore her wedding ring…
Ganiyu Kehinde, also known as Ijoba Lande, a Yoruba filmmaker and comedian, is now working on a project that has set tongues churning, especially because the film is dedicated to the well-known social media influencer Tunde Ednut. Tunde Ednut, who began his career as a musician and has recorded several songs in the past, is well-known for his commitment to current issues on social media and has been dubbed one of Nigeria’s most well-known social media influencers. He’s also known in the entertainment world for assisting and promoting budding performers. His previous Instagram account was recently deactivated, but…
The Lagos government has announced school resuming dates. The Lagos State Government has announced the dates on which the state’s schools will reopen for the 2021/2022 academic year. On September 13, both public and private schools will resume. From September 19, model colleges and renovated schools will reopen in batches. According to Folasade Adefisayo, the Commissioner of Education, SS2 students seeking placement into SS3 will resume on September 19 in model and improved schools. From September 20 to 26, revision sessions will be held, and the SS3 promotion examination will be held from September 27…
Tega, an evicted Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, season 6 contestant, has opened up about why she did those awful things with Boma despite being married in a new interview. Tega claims she chose Boma for highlight because she didn’t have a plan. The married mother of one, who had been punished for her supposed affair with Boma, explained to Ebuka that she was acting out a script. Tega said she went with Boma because he boasted about never falling in love, which she thought fit the screenplay. Boma was a pleasure for me because I’ve never…
Actor Odunlade Adekola has been suspected of being involved in a sex-for-movie-role scam. He is married with four children. Although it has been said that the actor enjoys sleeping around and has been romantically connected with younger colleagues like as Eniola Ajao, Bukola Adeeyo, Kemi Afolabi, and others, it has also been claimed that the actor enjoys sleeping around. Taiwo Aromokun, one of his colleagues and ex-lover, verified this in an interview before fleeing abroad years ago. I am direct and fearful of God. Odunlade Adekola and I actually went on a date. I’m not going to deny it.…
Following his wife Annie Idibia’s outburst on September 3, 2021, musician 2face Idibia has posted his first post on his Instagram stories today, September 7, 2021. This comes after controversial Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu called him to order, describing 2Face Idibia’s quiet over his marital crisis as “absolutely unacceptable,” while his brother, Charles, continues to sling insults with his wife, Annie, on social media. Oga So your younger brother has grown so many wings that he now exchanges words with your wife on social media? That’s just wrong and not cool. But you remain silent? Have you assigned…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Lucy Edet has received acclaim from Nigerians after she gifted herself a multi-million Naira automobile. The reality TV actress shared the video and photographs of the automobile on her Instagram page, as well as her next move. Lucy stated that she would be travelling other international nations in the next months. Many Nigerians have branded Lucy Edet as a hustler and one of the most genuine characters in Big Brother Naija’s “LockDown” edition. Lucy was admired by many of her followers before she became famous for selling roasted plantains and fish…
Eniola Badmus, a Nollywood actress, has revealed jaw-dropping images of herself on her 44th birthday, which falls on September 7th, 2021. The curvy actress wrote on her Instagram page that the last 365 days of her life had taught her the importance of being grateful all of the time. Many things have happened to Eniola Badmus both inside and outside of her, but despite all odds, God chose to maintain her name high. The overweight actress also expressed her gratitude for the gift of life, excellent relationships, and amazing fans who have kept her going via their…
Death has struck the home of Tayo Odueke, better known as Sikiratu Sindodo in Nollywood, as she has lost her beloved mother. Another Nollywood actress, Kemi Korede, corroborated this in an Instagram post. Keni Korede captioned a photo of Sindodo’s mother, “Innalilah wahina ilehi Rojiun.” Mama, may you rest in peace. We adore you, but Allah adores you even more. Please accept my condolences, @sindodotayo. Sikiratu Sindodo’s mothers have died, and Bimpe Akintunde, Kemi Afolabi, Adewunmi Fatai, Madam Saje, Oyindamola Olope, and Grillo Azizat, among others, have expressed their grief. Despite their disbelief, they expressed their…
Erica Nlewedim, a former Big Brother Naija season 5 housemate, writes an emotional apology on the one-year anniversary of her disqualification from the show. Erica was kicked out of the Big Brother house on September 6 after making threatening comments towards her housemate Laycon and breaking other house rules. Erica penned a lengthy letter on Instagram, recognizing who she has become in the last few months and forgiving herself. She also expressed regret to the multichoice group and her fellow housemates, including Laycon. Her ex-housemates are reacting to this development. Dorothy, Wathoni, Nengi, Prince, Lilo,…
On Monday, President Muhammadu Buhari confirmed the appointment of Ifedayo Adetifa as Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Chikwe Ihekweazu, who was recently appointed as an assistant Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) in charge of health emergency intelligence, is being replaced by Adetifa. Adetifa, a paediatrician and infectious diseases epidemiologist, received his first degree from the University of Ilorin in Kwara state, according to his profile on the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine’s website. “I finished residency training in Paediatrics at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria, for…
Eight Big Brother Naija contestants were placed up for elimination this Sunday on Monday. Whitemoney, Liquorose, Saga, Pere, JayPaul, Emmanuel, Jackie B, and Cross are among them. Prior to the Head of House games, nominations were held. Nini, Angel, Queen, and Yousef, on the other hand, have been spared eviction this week. The housemates who are facing eviction have the opportunity to get off the list by winning the Head of House game. The following is how housemates nominated those who will be evicted: Nini: Pere and Jaypaul White money: Saga and Saskay…
Fans and followers of the BBNaija reality program are in for another week of tough battles, as eight housemates have been nominated for this week’s eviction episode. In the last eviction, Boma, Tega, Michael, and Peace were shown the departure door, but Saga, Nini, and Pere managed to avoid the drop. On Monday, housemates were given the opportunity to nominate themselves for eviction, and the results included Whitemoney, Liquorose, Jaypaul, Saga, Saskay, Pere, Jackie B, and Emmanuel. Nini, Angel, Queen, and Yousef, for example, were saved from eviction this week. The voting procedure took place before…
Uche Ogbodo, a Nollywood actress, has chastised a troll who said she lacked morals. On Sunday, September 5th, 2021, the actress tweeted a video of herself walking out for the movie premiere of her colleague, Toyin Abraham. The mother of two is shown wearing a short sexy dress with a double-slit on the side that reaches her waist, as well as pop socks. In response to the video, a troll challenged Uche Ogbodo to strip down, referring to her as a porn actress. Uche Ogbodo, who was offended by the statement, slammed the troll, referring to…