Former Big Brother Naija ‘shine ya eyes’ winner and upcoming singer, Laycon has vented out over how he was completely ignored by organisers of Headies Award. Gossipinfo reported on May 24th that the list of nominees for 2022 Headies Award was released, unfortunately Laycon wasn’t nominated in any category. In a series of tweet, Laycon noted how he wants to be recognized for his crafts even when he doesn’t win am award. He stated that though, he isn’t a fan of judging people with the adjective “Best”, however, he sees award as a compliment, something that tells him that people…
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Madam Saje, a popular senior actress, has just landed an endorsement deal with a herbal brand and has resorted to social media to share the good news. Madam Saje posted a beautiful photo of herself and thanked Allah for her great accomplishment. She also thanked the herbal company for believing in her product. Her caption reads, “I give glory to Almighty Allah for everything. Congratulations to me. Thank you so much for the trust. Almighty Allah will continue to guide you forever”. This good news sparked reactions online as fans and celebrities sent congratulatory messages. Top celebrities like Yinka Quadri, Adekola Tijani, Kemmy Korede, Ijebuu,…
Nigerian actress Stephanie Coker Aderinokun has celebrated her husband, Olumide David Adenirokun after emerging as the senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Ogun Central for the 2023 election. Olumide David Adenirokun was given a provisional clearance certificate to contest during the senatorial 2022 primary election in Ogun State. Stephanie Coker shared the certificate on her Instagram story with the caption, “Screened, cleared, and ready! We move”. She also shares a photo of herself and her husband with the caption: Kú oríire ọkọ mi, Olówó orí mi… this victory belongs to GOD. To say I’m proud to be…
A viral video of actress Bimbo Oshin’s 93-year-old mother shared by her friend and colleague, Jaiye Kuti has warmed the hearts of many Nigerians. “That’s our mama at 93, that’s Bimbo’s mum,” Jaiye Kuti said in the video and mama in turn waved at the camera and said “Hi, Yes I am Bimbo’s mum, halleluyah” Many fans gushed over mama’s active response despite her old age. One Bukunmi wrote, “She looks good for 93yrs, God will give her more strength. One Tosin wrote, “Máma looks amazing for 93yrs, Jehovah continue to bless, may she continue to age with grace and…
Ex-Big Brother Nigeria’s lockdown housemate, Kate Jones popularly known as Ka3na has taken to her Instagram page to announce her interest to run for Presidency under the umbrella of All Progressive Congress (APC). Although for now, we don’t know if the APC presidency poster is for real or for cruise. Ka3na captioned it: “The cat is out of the bag. Abuja. Ka3na for Presidency. President of Nigeria.’
The Yoruba movie industry has organised an event called ‘artiste nite’ to honour a pays last respect to veteran comic actor Dejo Tufulu who died a few months back. Kunle Afod who first announced the death of the late actor took to social media to give details about the artiste nite organised for the late actor. See the press release below: ARTISTE NITE is a movie and theatre tradition put in place by practitioners and colleagues to HONOUR and BID A RENOUNWED FILMAKER or ARTIST GOOD BYE the right way or in an event of a MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT or CELEBRATION.…
Nigerian actor Yomi Fabiyi has once again begged heart-kind Nigerians to contribute money for Kemi Afolabi, she as secured an appointment with a Hospital in Maryland, USA for treatment. A GOFUNDME of 103,000 dollars(approximately 60 million Naria) was set-up for Kemi- Afolabi two month ago,but only the sum of 9,440 dollars, (5 million Naira) as been raised so far. Kemi Afolabi is battling with a deadly incurable disease named Lupus, and she only has five years to live, according to the doctor. Yomi Fabiyi took to his social media to beg the public for assistance, he said their colleguse in…
Nigerian actress Toyin Abraham has urged Nigerians to go and collect their PVC ahead of the upcom9ng 2023 election. Toyin Abraham who has collected her own PVCs reveals that there are over 1 million uncollected PVCs and over 200,000 unfinished online registration in Lagos alone. Toyin Abraham shares a video of herself as she visited the Eti Osa local government to pick up her PVCs. Sharing the video, she wrote: Oya, go and collect your PVC.There are over 1m uncollected PVCs and over 200,000 unfinished online registration in Lagos alone.Let’s do this!Go to the INEC office in your LGA and…
Popular Nollywood actress, Wumi Toriola has recently spoken about her struggles as a curvy woman and her definition of a sexy woman. Speaking in a recent interview with Potpourri, the actress lamented over the impression that people have concerning curvy actresses. She added that this is due to the bad eggs in the industry who have tarnished the image of others. The actress added that these bad eggs will soon be rooted out of the industry as they can stand the test of time. “When fans see you, they make some funny comments, especially for curvy actresses like me. It’s…
Nigerian actor, Sam Ajibola who is known as Spiff in The Johnsons television series has got his followers talking on Instagram. The actor took his young family on to see elder statesman, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, and he shared lovely photos from the iconic visit online. Sam did not give the post any caption but his followers were guessing whether he is related to the veteran politician. Most of the fans also spotted the striking resemblance between Sam’s baby and the former president. See the post below;
A viral video has captured the moment former Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, called on God to rescue him when operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) invaded his house on Tuesday. Men of the anti-graft agency stormed the embattled senator’s Abuja residence on Tuesday, May 24. They broke into his home and whisked him. According to the commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwajuren, Okorocha’s home was invaded to effect his arrest because he jumped bail and refused to accept court processes from the commission. Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today May 24, 2022, arrived at…
Deyemi Okanlawon, a popular Nollywood actor, has sparked outrage after boasting about being Africa’s highest-grossing actor in the last two years. The actor boasted about being the highest-paid actor in the Nigerian movie industry for the previous two years, from 2020 until now, in a recent interview with Lilian Agebai on Lilian Couch. He claimed that because his price has increased, his lifestyle has changed and he now lives a more lavish life. In his words, “I have has an amazing past for the last two to three years. I am the highest-grossing actor in Africa for two years back…
Award winning singer, Damini Ogulu better known as Burna Boy has called out billionaire businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu better known as Obi Cubana for using his ‘Odogwu’ title for his products. Obi Cubana increased his business empire this year by delving into the herbal business which he named, Odogwu Bitters. Reacting to it, Burna Boy stated that the businessman used his moniker ‘Odogwu’ for his business without paying him. He demanded the Cubana group founder to pay him as he would send his account number. He said in the now viral video, “Them do Odogwu Bitters dem no give me money.…
Famous controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye otherwise known as Bobrisky, and Nollywood star actress, Tonto Dikeh has continued to stir the internet with their fight. News earlier reported that Tonto Dikeh and Bobrisky’s long-ago feud was reignited after the latter called out Tonto Dikeh over an unpaid debt that she had promised to pay. “You have asked me to send my account no since last year to pay ur debt till now nothing… (5 million is a lot abeg pay ur debt so I can also balance people I’m owing. Nobody wish to go back to a friend like you…” Following Bobrisky’s…
Nigerian actress Adebimpe Oyebade celebrates her husband and colleague, Lateef Adedimeji as he bags a huge deal with First City Monument Bank. Lateef Adedimeji bagged a huge endorsement with First City Monument Bank. Celebrating him the proud wife took to social media to celebrate her husband, pray fo him to continue to grow and prosper. She wrote: ALHAJI X @myfcmb 🏆Super Proud of you Okomi, May you continue to grow and prosper 🙏 Big Congratulations on your BIG BAG babyy💃mummy loves you silly @adedimejilateef 😘 She also took to Lateef’s comments section and wrote: So proud of you Okomi, this…
A junior student of Simple Faith Schools, Agbara, Lagos State, has died after he was allegedly flogged by his teacher. Emmanuel Amidu died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Surulere. The victim’s father, Akinola Amidu, claimed that the 12-year-old JSS2 student was flogged by a teacher at school for not completing his assignment on Thursday, May 12, 2022. He said his son started vomiting shortly after the beating and was rushed to a hospital, where he gave up the ghost on Friday, May 13, 2022. The father alleged that the school management was covering up his son’s death and protecting…
Kazeem Abimbola Ibrahim popularly known as Jigan Babaoja is a Nigerian actor, comedian and musician, he has a father, Mudashiru. The comic actor and singer was born on the 16th of June in the Bariga area of Lagos State, southwestern part of Nigeria. Jigan Babaoja Father Chief Mudashiru Kazeem is the father of Nollywood actor and producer, Jigan Oba. Chief Midashiru was born on the 22nd of May, 1952. His son. Jigan Oba took to his Instagram page to celebrate the 70th birthday of his father. Taking to his Instagram page, he used the opportunity to thank his father for…
OPM General Overseer, Pastor Chibuzor Gift Chinyere has fulfilled his promise as he relocated Deborah Samuel’s parents to port Harcourt, gave them a 14-flats-mini estate, and their children scholarships abroad. Gossipinfo recalls that, Apostle Chibuzo Chinyere of the popular Omega Power Ministry, OPM, has offered to relocate the parents and siblings of the murdered student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto State, Deborah Samuel to Port Harcourt. The man of God has also promised to enrol the siblings of the killed student in the church-owned school, free of cost In honour of the late Deborah Samuel, the pastor, relocated…
Controversial Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing has reacted after fast-rising singer Habeeb Okikiola popularly called Portable bagged two nominations in the 2022 Headies. Portable’s Headies nomination is coming barely six months after he rose to fame with his popular hit single ‘Za Zu zeh’. Portable was nominated in the category of Best street Hip-hop artiste and Rockie of the year alongside Ugoccie, Magixx, Fave and other fast-rising stars. Reacting to this, Nkechi Blessing in a post shared on his Instagram page averred that God doesn’t need anyone’s permission to bless others. Speaking further, Nkechi Blessing noted that when grace speaks in favour of…
Nollywood actress, Ireti Doyle has penned a touching birthday message to her daughter as she clocks 18. Jemiyo Doyle clocks 18 today, May 25 and has been showered with love from her mother. Sharing cute throwback photos of her and her daughter, Ireti Doyle prayed for her to achieve more than she has achieved. She noted how the past 18 years with her have been filled with years of loving, being loved, teaching, filling and growing. Ireti Doyle wrote, “18 years ago on this day, You came into my world! For me, you were my dream come true! Baby Girl”.…