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Reactions as groom insists on entering wedding venue with mother. A video of a Nigerian groom dancing excitedly alongside his mother during his wedding entrance has caused a stir online. In the video shared by @mc_nomicable, the groom and his mother were surrounded by their friends and family. The atmosphere was filled with joy and love, as the groom and mother’s loved ones joined in the celebration. The video was captioned; “The groom said he wants to take his entrance with his mom.” Following the video’s circulation on social media, netizens had mixed reactions to the groom’s decision to dance with his mother during his wedding entrance. While some praised the emotional and touching moment, others expressed their disagreement, stating that it was not a wise choice. The differing opinions sparked a heated debate among online users. Anyi1 reacted: “Why am I feeling sorry for the bride?” San commented: “If na me be the bride I go show with my papa in first outing. Then second I go show

Wedding placed on hold after family insisted their son won’t get married to his fiancée who was impregnated by another man. A wedding has reportedly been placed on hold after family members of the groom insisted their son won’t get married to his fiancée who was impregnated by another man.  Twitter user, @HRH_Onyx who shared the story, revealed that the man wants to go on with the wedding, but his family are kicking against it. She also revealed that the groom’s mother has been telling all and sundry.  She tweeted;  “Wedding we were supposed to go for has been put on hold because the lady is one month pregnant and the pregnancy isn’t from the man. Because man has been on tour. Man said he wants to go ahead. Family has said no. Momo, I swear I don’t know, everyone is speculating. His mum is telling all and sundry. For me, if he wanted to be Joseph and she his Mary, he shouldn’t have told his mum”  

Top French chef quits luxury hotel job after 'troubling' hazing incident A French star chef has abruptly quit his luxury hotel job after a hazing in which a kitchen hand was reportedly tied up naked and humiliated, the hotel chain said Thursday. Aurelien Largeau, 31, who has a coveted Michelin star to his name, ran the restaurant of the prestigious Hotel du Palais in Biarritz, southwestern France, until last week when he suddenly left. A spokeswoman for hotel owners Hyatt told AFP that the management had been informed of a “troubling incident”, footage of which had been shared online. She gave no details of what is on the images but regional daily Sud Ouest reported that they show an initiation ritual in the hotel kitchen

 Colorado mom on the run after killing 2 of her children and injuring a 3rd. 35-year-old Kimberlee Singler is facing charges of murder, attempted murder and child abuse. These charges stem from a 911 call placed on December 19th to reporting a burglary. Once on scene, Colorado Springs PD discovered Kimberlee and her 11 year-old daughter, both of whom had sustained injuries.  Upon further inspection Kimberlee's 2 other children were found deceased inside of the home. Kimberlee and her 11-year-old were treated at the scene for unspecified injuries before being transported to local hospitals.  After investigating the burglary claim was determined to be unfounded and the homicide unit was called in. An arrest warrant has been issued for Kimberlee Singler, however, she was last seen on December 23rd. Her whereabouts are unknown although detectives believe she is no longer in Colorado. According to reports the FBI is now involved in the case. Kimberlee's 11-year-old daughter is repor

Falana writes Lagos CP over ‘death threats’ against Mohbad’s wife, son Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has petitioned the Lagos State Police Command following alleged death threats against the late singer Mohbad’s wife and son. Mohbad, a former signee of the Marlian Record label, died on September 12, 2023 in a controversial manner at age 27. He was buried the following day. Following the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death, thousands of Nigerians have demanded justice for Mohbad in nationwide protests. On September 21, Mohbad’s body was exhumed by the police for autopsy. The result of the autopsy is yet to be released to the public. However, in a letter dated December 28 and addressed to Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fayoade Adegoke, Falana & Falana Chambers said that the singer’s wife, Omowunmi and his son, Liam, are being threatened by some social media users. Parts of the letter read, “Request for the intervention of the office of the Lagos State Commissioner o

Why I’m Qualified To Be Nigeria's President — Adeleke The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has said that he is qualified and competent to be the President of Nigeria, adding that he would grab the opportunity if it arises.  In an exclusive interview with newsmen, on Friday, the governor, who also spoke on his ongoing works in Osun State, said that he is determined to make Osun a great state. Adeleke said, “Well, if God says it is time for me to become president, I am qualified to be the president of Nigeria, so why not? I will grab it and take care of my people." Adeleke, however, said that his future political ambition to be the president of Nigeria is in the hands of God. He also talked about the 2022 governorship election, noting that the BVAS that was introduced by the Independent National Electoral Commission was beneficial to him during the election, adding that he would have rigged out in the election without the BVAS.  “I have already formed a lot of committees

RMD, Wife Celebrate 23rd Wedding Anniversary Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, and his wife, Jumobi, are celebrating their 23rd wedding anniversary. The actor posted a photo of him and his wife on his Instagram account on Friday. He wrote, “Abiks, how are we even 23 years in this journey of life together?” RMD gained prominence for his part in the late 80’s television soap opera titled ‘Ripples’. He has since then featured in hundreds of Nollywood movies. The couple got married on December 29, 2000. This was after the death of May Ellen-Ezekiel, the actor’s first wife, in 1996. Since she tied the knot with RMD, Jumobi, the popular TV presenter, has been absent from the media space. Their union is blessed with four children — two males, and two females.  

 Insecurity: Gumi tells Nigerian Government to negotiate with bandits Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has called on the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to negotiate with bandits. Gumi said the Nigerian Government should build schools, markets and hospitals for bandits. Speaking on a TV interview, Gumi said Tinubu’s government should allow bandits have a future, rather than continuing to spend billions of Naira to combat banditry and terrorism. According to Gumi: “Negotiate with these people. Build for them schools and hospitals. Let them have future. Build for them markets. “Even the people we call bandits, what they sometimes complain is that they no longer have cattle markets because whenever they establish market, it gets destroyed. “So the military should be out of this picture completely. We are not fighting a foreign country. We should develop our internal security.”

Super Eagles squad for AFCON 2023 released The 25-man Super Eagles squad to slug it out at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in January 2024 has been released. The 25-man squad list was released on Friday via the official social media handles of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Super Eagles. The Super Eagles AFCON 2023 squad list has Stanley Nwabili of Chippa United, South Africa; Francis Uzoho of Omonia FC, Cyprus, and Olorunleke Ojo of Enyimba FC as goalkeepers. In defending department are Olaoluwa Aina of Nottingham Forest, England; Chidozie Awaziem of Boavista FC, Portugal; Bright Osayi-Samuel of Fenerbahce FC, Turkey; William Troost-Ekong of PAOK Salonika, Greece, and Bruno Onyemaechi of Boavista FC, Portugal. Other defenders in the squad list are Kenneth Omeruo of Kasimpasa FC, Turkey; Oluwasemilogo Ajayi of West Bromwich Albion, England; Calvin Bassey of Fulham FC, England, and Zaidu Sanusi of FC Porto, Portugal. The midfielders include Wilfred Ndidi of Leices

 FG Lists 20 New Motor Parks For 50% Transport Fares Cut The Federal Government has released a list of where Nigerians can avail themselves of a 50 per cent discount on transport fares for return trips during the festive season.  This was announced by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, on his X account on Friday.  He wrote, “YULETIDE SUBSIDY: The Federal Government has listed more motor parks where Nigerians can enjoy 50% rebate on transport fare for return trips during the festive season.  1. Lagos – Join from Oshodi Terminal 3 2. Abuja – Join from Jabi Park 3. Onitsha – Join from Umugo Park (Port Harcourt Road) 4. Aba – Join from Abia Polytechnic, Aba 5. Kano – Join from Balmary Park, Ring Road/Maiduguri Bypass, Hotoro 6. Kaduna – Join from Mando Park (Lagos route), 7. Join from Television Garage for the Eastern route 8. Jos – Join from Gadabiu Luxury Park 9. Enugu – (Abakiliki/Nsukka) – Join from Old Park in Enugu10.  Owerri – Join

Bloomberg predicts naira will record worst performance in 25years in 2024 Bloomberg, a US-based media organisation, on Friday, predicted that the naira will decline further in 2024. According to the publication, the naira is poised for its worst year since the return to democracy in 1999 adding that analysts are predicting further depreciation in 2024. The report said naira fell 55 percent this year to N1,043 per dollar at the official market on Thursday. The decline, Bloomberg said, made the naira the third worst-performing currency in the world behind the Lebanese pound and the Argentine peso — among 151 currencies tracked by the media firm. It reported foreign reserves in Nigeria are at the lowest in six years with most of them burdened by overdue short-term overseas obligations. In the non-deliverable forwards market, according to the report, the naira’s 12-month contract is trading near a record low of N1,294.44 to the dollar. The depreciation began in June 2023, after the Central

Sowore: Nigerians should be told exact country Akeredolu died Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the last election, says Nigerians deserve clarity on which country Rotimi Akeredolu, former Ondo governor, died. He also said the constitution was not followed while transferring power to Lucky Aiyedatiwa, governor of Ondo state. Speaking on Friday during an interview on AriseTV, Sowore expressed concern over the controversies surrounding the exact place of death of Akeredolu. Akeredolu died on Wednesday morning following a protracted battle with prostate cancer. He was aged 67. The late governor embarked on his second medical leave in as many months on December 13, and had to transfer power to Aiyedatiwa. The late governor’s absence sparked a political crisis in the state, amid allegations that his signature was forged on official documents in his last days. “The constitution was not obeyed. They tried everything they could to ensure that they di

I’m sure Akeredolu is in heaven — Jimoh Ibrahim  Jimoh Ibrahim, the Senator Representing Ondo South Senatorial District has asked the family of late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu not to mourn as he's sure the former Ondo state Governor is going to heaven. Speaking on Friday, December 29, during a condolence visit to Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, wife of the deceased at their Ibadan residence, Jimoh Ibrahim said it is sure the late governor would make heaven judging by his works while alive. He stated that death only becomes painful if one is not sure if their relative is going to heaven. The senator said;  “It is normal for us to cry when we lose our loved ones, but Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu ‘s death is not painful. Death is only painful when you are not sure of heaven. So, Aketi’s death is not painful because he’ll surely make heaven. “Let us console ourselves by his dealings and relationship with people both the high and lowly in the country. As the governor of Ondo State his

 “Ending the year in 6-bedroom mansion” – Lady shows off her 2023 achievement after 1 year of hard work A Nigerian lady, identified as @tinacutielove on TikTok, has shared her remarkable housing transformation over the course of one year, showcasing her move into a 6-bedroom mansion. The video, which has garnered significant attention on social media, provides a glimpse into her journey from a modest 3-bedroom apartment at the beginning of the year to a magnificent 6-bedroom mansion. The viral video begins with @tinacutielove standing in front of her initial living space, a humble 3-bedroom apartment, offering viewers a before-and-after perspective that highlights the drastic positive changes in her living environment. The transition to a spacious and luxurious 6-bedroom apartment serves as a testament to the young woman’s commitment to her goals and aspirations. Inspired by @tinacutielove’s transformative journey, netizens flooded the comments section with their own stories of growth,

“I used to work with him” – Regina Askia speaks on Emeka Ike Popular actress, Regina Askia has commented on the ongoing family feud between actor Emeka Ike and his wife and son, as she shares her experience with him during the period they had worked together. In her words: “It’s so shocking when you leave a society like Nigeria and have to adapt to a society that is very different from yours, and you have to take into consideration what that man is going through. I am not supporting violence in any way but you have to consider what that man is going through for real. “You know I used to work with Emeka Ike and I never met his wife, I don’t know his son but I know family dynamics that can push you to something like that and there is no deeper hurt than when people you have sacrifice your life, your savings, everything for kinda turn on you. It’s sad. I hope that they find a way to make it up to each other, maybe apologise father to son and pull through.”  

Southwest States To Set Up Committee For Akeredolu's Burial Governors of the South Western states under the aegis of the South West Governors' Forum, have resolved to set up a joint committee to collaborate with the family of Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu to give the late Governor of Ondo State, a befitting burial. This was disclosed on Friday by the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun during a condolence visit to the home of the Akeredolus in Ibadan, Oyo State alongside his counterparts from Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji while Governor Seyi Makinde was represented by his Deputy, Bayo Lawal. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Prince Abiodun described the deceased as a very dependable, reliable, predictable, consistent person, who never hesitated at any point in time to say exactly how he feels on any issue no matter how controversial. Prince Abiodun said the late Akeredolu was a fearless and courageous man who advocated and championed the course

FG To Ensure  Youths  Inclusion In  Governance Federal government says it will ensure youths inclusiveness in it's development initiatives to enable them  contribute to nation building. Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, stated this during her maiden visit to Ilorin the Kwara state capital. She commended  President Tinubu for giving her the mantle to steer the affairs of youths in the right direction.  Dr Jamila Bio- Ibrahim said President  Tinubu's led administration is youth driven as most of its policies are geared towards maximizing the potentials embedded in young people for a better Nigeria. The Minister noted that the Kwara state governor had displayed exemplary leadership in taking cognisance of the roles of women in his administration's  policies and programmes. In an address of welcome , Kwara State Commissioner for Youth Development, Ms Nafisat Buge, reiterated the state government's commitment in collaboration  with the Federal Ministry o

YOU MUST KEY INTO COAS COMMAND PHILOSOPHY, GOC TELLS NEWLY PROMOTED OFFICERS The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army/Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation DELTA SAFE, Major General JH Abdussalam has admonished newly decorated senior officers to key into the Command Philosophy of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General  Taoreed Lagbaja, in order to effectively perform their command responsibilities. Major General  Abdussalam gave this admonition at the Lieutenant General F Yahaya Badminton Court, Port Harcourt Barracks during the decoration ceremony of the five Colonels who were elevated to the rank of Brigadier Generals at the recently released promotion for year 2023.  While congratulating the new Generals, the GOC admonished them to have a sober reflection on why they were chosen amongst multitudes. He urged them to key into the Command Philosophy of the COAS, which has sound administration anchored on the welfare of tro

NIGERIA SECURITY AND CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS (NSCDC). LAGOS STATE COMMAND. PRESS RELEASE. 28TH DECEMBER, 2023. LAGOS NSCDC DECORATES 790 NEWLY PROMOTED OFFICERS, AWARDS OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE, CONDUCTS SPECIAL THANKSGIVING AND PRAYERS FOR YEAR 2024. "Justify your new rank, with more professional, operational and administrative results for the service and keep the flag flying," Alfadarai said. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, held its decoration ceremony for new promotees, who recently enjoyed, elevation to their new and enviable ranks, earlier today, Thursday, 28th December, 2023, at the Pavilion, of the State Command's Headquarters, in Alahusa, Ikeja. The decoration of promotees was also combined, with awards, thanksgiving and special prayers, offered to God, by the Chaplain and the Imam on behalf of the command. As a result of the unprecedented, 2023 promotion results recently released, by the Civil Defence Corrections Fire and Imm

EMB FELIX DUKE ; EMEKA IKE EX  WIFE LIED.:  SLAM SHAN GEORGE The President of Creative Industry Group (CIG), Mr Felix Duke, has revealed that veteran Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike knelt down in court to begged his ex-wife, Suzanne Emma not to divoice him. Duke disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), while reacting to the trending stories about the Nollywood actor’s crashed marriage. He said he was involved in trying to settled the crisis from the beginning, as Emeka had been his closed friend before he got married. Duke said he fixed up an appointment with them before they went to court, stressing that the two of them honoured him and they met in an hotel at Ogudu in Kosofe Local Government Area in Lagos State. The president said that while trying to settle them, Emma acted like everything was okay; but after she left, she went back into crisis with Emeka. He pointed out that all his efforts to settle them didn’t work because Emma refused to accept his pleadi