BBNaija All Stars: “I’m Not Friends With Mercy Eke” – Venita Reveals

 

Former Big Brother Naija All Stars contestant, Venita Akpofure has cleared the air on her relationship with fellow housemate, Mercy Eke.

Venita, during her recent interview with media personality, Toke Makinwa, said she and Mercy are not friends.

Recall that the duo were very close during their stay in the Big Brother Naija house in the season 8 edition.

Speaking of their relationship, Venita said “I was not friends with Mercy before the show. I do see her like once or twice a year at shows or parties because we are not in each other’s circle.

“I was surprised at the narrative from fans that i betrayed my friend, Mercy Eke.

“I don’t wish her any ill, my hands are completely clear, my conscience is clear,” Venita

“My Brother Detained To Appease Internet Mob” – Naira Marley’s Sister Speaks

Shubomi Fashola, the sister of Nigerian rapper Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has lamented the continuous detention of the Marlian Music boss.

Recall that a magistrate court in Yaba, Lagos State, on October 4, 2023, remanded Naira Marley and popular socialite Balogun Eletu, also known as Sam Larry, over allegations of bullying the late former Marlian Music signee Mohbad.

Although the Lagos State Police Command had sought a 30-day remand for Naira Marley and the others to complete their ongoing investigation, Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun ruled that a 21-day remand would suffice.

Lamenting the continuous detention of the Marlian Music boss, his sister, Shubomi, said keeping him in “detention for nearly 30 days, with no charge, no evidence, no sufficient witness, is a violation of his human rights.”

She claimed that her brother was being detained to “appease” a social media mob.

On her Instagram story, she wrote: “Keeping someone who willingly travelled back to help in detention for nearly 30 days with no charge, no evidence, no sufficient witness is a violation of his human rights. Keeping him in custody to appease social media and the internet mob is crazy.

“If you have evidence against him for anything he’s been accused of, charge him! But if you don’t, release him. It shouldn’t take this long for the investigation to be done.

“We all want the truth! We all want justice. What is the delay? We’ve already lost one person; trying to lynch another is not going to bring about justice. I pray nobody experiences being accused of an atrocity you have no hand in. God is in control!”

Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Tough, Painful But Necessary For Building Nigeria – FG

 The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians to be patient amid economic crisis facing the country, due to subsidy removal and other government policies.

Speaking at a press briefing on Friday on the backdrop of the Supreme Court judgement, Idris noted that the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu might be tough and painful in the short term, but are necessary foundations for the growth and prosperity that the people deserve.

The minister added that the removal of petrol subsidies, made by the Petroleum Industry Act of 2021, was freeing up significant resources for federal and state governments to invest in infrastructure and welfare programmes for the benefit of citizens.

He said the President made it clear that he was for all Nigerians regardless of regional, ethnic, partisan, or religious affiliations.

“No serious government seeks to inflict burdens on its people. We are very clear in explaining that these pains being felt are a short-term sacrifice to make for the kind of country that we want and that we deserve,” he said.

“Since he assumed office, the President has signed no fewer than five Executive Orders, aimed at improving Nigeria’s business and fiscal environment, and increasing foreign exchange supply.

“There was establishment of a Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee to reform the tax system while also reducing tax burden on Nigerians. The committee has this week presented its first set of reform proposals to the President, and Nigerians can rest assured that they will be implemented. I must emphasize that one of the primary mandates of the committee is to reduce the tax burdens and complications faced by Nigerians.

“We are finalizing the process for payment of a Cash Transfer of N25,000 monthly to 15 million of the poorest and most vulnerable households in Nigeria, for three months,” he said.

“At the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday, Council approved a number of financing packages that will see several states receiving significant support to deliver on various programmes, including access to education for adolescent girls.

“Work is currently at an advanced stage on the 2024 Federal Budget. Last week we approved the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the Fiscal Sustainability Paper (FSP) that underpin the budget.

“Nigerians should rest assured that this, the first Appropriation Act of the Tinubu Administration, will be one that is wholly focused on the economic welfare and prosperity of all,” he said.

I Don’t Owe Anyone Explanation For Visiting Tinubu – PDP Gov, Diri

 

Governor Diri Duoye (Bayelsa State Governor)

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has stated that he owes nobody any explanation for visiting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu shortly after the Supreme Court’s ruling on the presidential election.

According to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governor, the opposition is jittery and telling lies over his visit to Tinubu shortly after the Supreme Court declared him winner of the election.

Information Nigeria reports that a video had emerged of Diri congratulating Tinubu after the apex Court affirmed his presidential election on Thursday.

However, speaking at Igbedi community, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the State, during the visit of the PDP’s governorship campaign trail on Friday, Diri said there was nothing unusual about his visit to Tinubu.

He explained that he was at the presidential villa to discuss serious state matters with the president, whom he said attended to the issues positively.

“Thursday, I was in Abuja and most of you saw the video trending. The opposition is now jittery and are telling lies. Of course, that is in their character.

“As a sitting governor, there is a sitting president and I do not owe them any explanation about my visit to the president.

“If the Supreme Court affirms the president of the country, as a sitting governor, I reserve all the rights to visit him. But beyond that, I went for very serious state business and I can tell you that Mr President attended to all the issues I raised,” he said,

Court Judgement On IPOB Proscription Will Liberate Nigerians From Govt. Discrimination – Ejimakor

Special counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Aloy Ejimakor, says the ruling of Enugu State High Court that IPOB is not a terrorist organization will vindicate thousands of lives and also liberate Nigerians from government excesses.

While speaking with journalists, Ejimakor said the judgement has shown that IPOB is not doing anything wrong.

“There many youths being persecuted on the ground of being members of IPOB. With this judgment, IPOB, founded for self-determination, is not doing anything wrong.

“Members are not committing any wrong, and therefore, you cannot grant arrest, detention and prosecution of any IPOB member, including Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on the basis of self-determination.

“The South East governors fired the first salvo in September 2017, followed by an executive decision by the federal government to proscribe IPOB, and then the declaration of IPOB as a terrorist organization.

“Such actions are prohibited expressly under Section 42 of the Nigerian Constitution. It is a fundamental right of every Nigerian not to be discriminated against in the exercise of government decisions, policies and actions.

“Many Nigerians are not aware of it. We are vigilant to that. We noted that the action of South East governors was an executive action, which was followed three days later by the federal government raising a memo through the Attorney General of the Federation to the President, approving the proscription of IPOB and the declaration of the group as a terrorist organization.

“All of these combined constitute the executive actions and decisions which Section 2 of the constitution prohibits. It is a fundamental right, meaning you cannot violate it, and get away with it.

“Our case in chief is that there are other ethnic organizations across Nigeria that pursue one interest or the other. Nigerians know them. There is a proliferation of ethnic organizations, with some of them being evidently violent.

“The FG never took any step to proscribe anyone of them or declare any of them a terrorist group. It took this proactive step, supported by Southeast governors in targeting IPOB in particular.”

According to him, the legal team which he led took the matter to court to interrogate the actions of South East Governors is in line with the provisions of the constitution.

Recall that the Enugu High Court on Thursday asked the Federal Government and South-East Governors to pay the sum of N8,000,000,000.00 (Eight Billion Naira) to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The court also mandated the respondents to apologise to Kanu for the infringement of his fundamental rights.

“Treat All Gunshot Victims Without Police Report” – IGP Tells Health Workers

The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun, has directed medical personnel across the country to treat gunshot victims without a police report.

Egbetokun said the directive became necessary based on the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act, 2017.

In the Police internal memo dated October 25, 2023, and addressed to all Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police and the Commandants of Police Colleges in Ikeja, Kaduna, Oji-River, Maiduguri and Enugu, the IGP asked for it to be circulated widely for the members of the public to be aware of their compliance with the National Law.

He said, “I forward herewith a copy of letter HMSH&SW/IG/CTCV/ 10/2023 dated 3rd October, 2023, received from Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare on the above-underlined subject, and write to convey the directive of the Inspector-General of Police that you comply with and enforce the provisions of the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act 2017 without any hesitation.

“The Inspector-General of Police further directs that you make this a subject of lecture and circulate widely for the members of the public to be aware of our compliance with the National Law.”

Mark Angel Opens Up About His Marriage

Popular Nigerian skit maker and content creator, Mark Angel, has made a shocking revelation about his marital life.

While sharing his private life during a recent podcast with Teju Babyface, the entertainer who gained prominence in late 2013 revealed he got married secretly and divorced secretly.

The Port-Harcourt-born thespian was making his relationship public for the first time. Mark Angel, however, did not disclose when the marriage and divorce took place.

The 32-year-old emphasized that given the current state of his romantic life, he wouldn’t entertain his daughter dating someone like himself. Mark Angel noted during the podcast that he was in an uncommitted relationship with about five different women.

“I was once married. I have never said this on any podcast, anywhere. I got married in secret and was divorced in secret.

“I don’t know if I’m dating now or not. But I’ve like five different babes. If I were my daughter, I wouldn’t date someone like myself,” the skit maker disclosed.

Earlier, Mark Angel revealed how he almost abandoned comedy due to challenges and discouraging comments from friends.

According to him, despite coming to the limelight in 2015, he didn’t achieve a financial breakthrough until the following year.

He said there were many times he got discouraged but the vision and belief he had were stronger than the discouragement.

Mohbad: Naira Marley Threatens To Sue K-Solo For Defamation Of Character

 Nigerian Singer Afeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has threatened lawsuits against Nigerian record producer, Solomon Oyeniyi also known as K-Solo.

Recall that the record producer had in September accused Naira Marley of having a hand in the tragic death of his former signee, Mohbad.

Speaking on Channels TV’s programme, Rubbin’ Minds, K-Solo said, “Naira Marley can’t tell me he is not involved. He has a hand in Mohbad’s death”.

However, responding in a statement released on Thursday, Naira Marley media team disclosed that it will be initiating legal action against K-Solo for ‘defamation of character’.

The team also threatened to sue anyone who makes any allegation against the singer henceforth.

“The legal team representing Naira Marley will be initiating legal action against K-Solo for defamation of character. It is essential to emphasize that making unfounded allegations and false statements can have far-reaching consequences.

“Accusations of this nature not only tarnish the image of the accused but also perpetuate baseless claims that have spread like wildfire because elements like K-Solo and others (especially two known actresses) have spearheaded the campaign of calumny against the person of Naira for reasons best known to them.

“In the past, we kept quiet because we wanted to honor the memory of the dead and honor the relationship with him but we realized many people are setting a negative agenda and spreading a negative narrative against Naira Marley. We will no longer fold our hands and watch people with a negative agenda drag Naira Marley.

“From this moment on, anyone who alleges must present concrete proof not only on the Internet but also in a Court of Law. Every falsehood and rumor will be met with severity and full weight of the law.”

“Make Nobody Beg Me” – Davido Vows To Retaliate Amid Debt Allegations

Popular Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke better known as Davido has warned that no one should beg him when he begins to  retaliation.

Recall that Davido has been facing a series of debt accusations on social media.

The accusations against the singer began when a man identified as AbuSalam called him out for owing him N212 million.

Popular self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing CEO on her Instagram page accused Davido of owing Lagos celebrity auto dealer, IVD N4.5 million for a car he had purchased for his aide, Israel DMW.

Also, singer Samklef, called out Davido for refusing to pay a University of Lagos (UNILAG) student, Mastermind, the N1 million allegedly owed him since 2020.

In response to these allegations, the singer in a post on his official X, wrote: “Make nobody beg me.”

The singer also in another post insinuated that those trolling him wanted attention.

“You want to be famous ba?”

Celebration As Gospel Singer Mercy Chinwo Welcomes First Child

Popular gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, have welcomed their first child together on Friday.

The singer made the disclosure in a post on her Instagram page.

Unveiling her bump in a music video featuring her husband, Mercy expressed gratitude to God for their new addition.

She wrote: “Lord, we are grateful. We approach your throne with heartfelt songs of praise and thanksgiving. [You] filled our hearts with joy, our lips with testimonies, and our home with celebration. Indeed, you do this one.”

The singer, in another post subtly revealed the gender of the child to be a boy.

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“You Failed As Musician, Blogger” – Bobrisky Slams Samklef For Dragging Davido

Controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, has slammed Samklef over his feud with Davido.

The clash between the duo ensued after Samklef in his congratulatory post on Instagram, shared a video of Davido and his wife, Chioma with their new born twins leaving the hospital in Atlanta, USA.

Reacting to this, Davido, who hasn’t announced the birth, took to social media to berate Samklef for allegedly leaking the clip and blocked him.

Since the incident, Samklef in a series of posts on his Instagram page called Davido out for refusing to pay the N1 million he’s allegedly owing a University of Lagos (UNILAG) student, Mastermind, from 2020.

Addressing the ongoing feud in a post on his Instagram page, Bobrisky stated that Samklef’s anger stems from Davido blocking him on IG.

“Sometimes silence isn’t the best answer to some low life. A few weeks ago, the same Samklef was hyping David but as soon as he blocked you war began.

“If you want him to unblock you send elders to beg him he will unblock you. But coming for him won’t move him. You are the one losing. As a producer you failed completely, as a musician you also failed completely, as a blogger you failed. Even as an interviewer you failed.”