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My rift with Wizkid lasted 12 years — Davido

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My rift with Wizkid lasted 12 years — Davido

Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, better known by his stage name, Davido, has revealed that his Afrobeats colleague, Ayodeji Balogun popularly called Wizkid spoke to him on the phone every week after the death of his son, Ifeanyi.

Davido made this known in an interview on the Morning Show on Hot 97FM, New York, which was shared on Saturday.

He stated that he and Wizkid had a 12-year rift and that they only began talking after his son died.

Speaking in the video, he said, “With Wiz, over the years we had a rift, for 12 years we had a rift up until recently he chatted up and I am seeing the positivity.

I am seeing the change in the industry a little bit because everybody is calming down, especially with my situation; the tragic situation that happened, he called me every week since it happened,” he added.

Recall that Davido and his fiancee, Chioma Rowland, lost their only son, Ifeanyi in November 2022, shortly after his third-year birthday.

It was reported that the boy drowned in a pool at his father’s house in Banana Island and was rushed to a hospital at Lekki where he was pronounced dead.

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Find Another Person Let’s Do Engagement”- Omoni Oboli Tells Alexx Ekubo

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Find Another Person Let’s Do Engagement”- Omoni Oboli Tells Alexx Ekubo

Nigerian actress, Omoni Oboli has jokingly advised her friend and colleague, Alexx Ekubo, to give love another chance, IGBERETV reports.

Recall that Alexx was engaged to model, Fancy Acholonu, but they called off their engagement and it was quite messy.

In a recent chat between Omoni and Alex on Instagram, Omoni adviced Alexx to find someone else, get engaged, and go all the way with that person.

It started when Omoni shared a post saying her friends are ‘useless’’ as they have not shared any news of pregnancy, engagement, no weddings, nothing.

Responding, Alex wrote;

‘’Bestie, but I went through a messy divorce”

Responding to Alexx, Omoni wrote;

“@alexxekubo you are a mess!!! Oya e don do! Find another person let’s do engagement o! This time, we go all the way!!! We must plan your wedding and ATTEND It!!!”

Changed man? Portable does charity work and glorifies the government.

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Changed man? Portable does charity work and glorifies the government.

Since controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, was released from behind bars on Monday, April 3, 2023, he has been engaged in some activities, which has led some to believe that he is now a changed man.

Shortly after been released from prison on Monday upon meeting his bail conditions, the singer released a song on Tuesday. In the new track, he sang that after God, the Federal Government was next, in terms of reverence. Recall that the ‘Zazoo Zehh’ singer had often referred to himself as a ‘Federal Government liability’.

He sang, “After God, the government is the most powerful. If you offend me, I will report you to the police. I was taken to prison but I was not given a prisoner’s uniform. Please leave me alone; I am not a prisoner.”

Entertainers who reacted to the new song include skit maker, Officer Woos; DJ Consequence; as well as actresses— Bimbo Afolayan, Bukunmi Oluwasina and Wumi Toriola.

Jane Mena, a dancer who posts sensual videos on social media, also wrote, “My crush. I will drop a dance to celebrate your release.”

The singer, who is often in the news for the wrong reasons, took to the streets to give out food items including bread and drinks, to people in his community.

He also made a series of posts on Instagram, which read, “God is my number one priority. He did not say maybe. He said ‘surely, goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. Zazuu. Every evil plan of your enemies against you shall work against them. The evil voices of those who trade words against your destiny shall be in silence forever. God, please help me to release what is stealing my peace. I pray for money and grace. Big thanks to all my lovers out there. You guys will not fall. God will not shame us. Fear God. Get close to God. My God does not disappoint. I will stand strong. Ika of Africa.”

Recall that on Friday, March 31, the controversial singer was arrested following allegations that he and his aides beat up a young studio owner, Manny Monie, who the former had briefly signed to his record label. In a recent interview, Monie said, “I was the one who wrote the petition against Portable. The petition was not written recently. We submitted it to the police since December 2022.

“They gave him at least three months to state his side of the story. He beat me up, assaulted me, seized my property, and even made false allegations against me online.”

On Monday, he was granted bail in the sum of N800,000 and two sureties by the Ogun State Magistrate Court in the Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State. The case was adjourned till April 26, 2023, for the commencement of the trial.

However, it remains to be seen if the change in his controversial persona will be temporary or permanent.

 

Colleagues, fans mourn the death of Pasuma’s mother

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Colleagues, fans mourn the death of Pasuma’s mother

On Thursday, April 6, 2023, popular fuji musician, Wasiu Alabi, aka Pasuma, announced the passing of his mother, Alhaja Adijat Kuburat. He wrote on Instagram, “My jewel! I will miss you forever. Words fail me. Rest in power and peace. Please watch over me from heaven.”

The singer is known to be especially fond of his mother, and has sang about her many times.

Since the singer made the announcement, many of his colleagues and fans have been sending a deluge of condolence messages.

Pasuma’s one-time rival, Saheed Osupa, wrote, “May Almighty Allah make Aljannah Firdaus her final abode. You shall not be forsaken after her demise. Be strong, brother.”

An actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham, commented with sad emojis and the words, “Oh sorry.”

Another actress, Iyabo Ojo, said, “May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”

A skit maker, IsbaeU, commented, “May Allah grant her paradise and peace. Stay strong, sir.”

Another fuji artiste, Taye Currency, wrote, “Take heart, my boss. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”

A fan, Ayo Bishi, said, “Be strong, sir. God is with you.”

Also, @omogaraji wrote, “Death is inevitable. As we are all made from sand, and to it, we shall return.”

 

I’m Unlucky in Love – Kiitan Bukola

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I’m Unlucky in Love – Kiitan Bukola

An actress, Kiitan Bukola, said she was unlucky to date a man who supported her.

In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “I am a child of grace, and I thank God for that. I don’t know why some people see me as a competitor (threat). I know that people appreciate me and I appreciate them in return. Also, I have not been lucky to date people who have been of help to me. The people I have dated have generally not been supportive. I have really not been lucky with dating guys that are supportive of me.”

When asked what she wants from a relationship, the actress replied, “I want to be happy in a relationship. I want a happy family and a good father for my children. Making money isn’t necessarily a priority.”

Kiitan, who was previously engaged, revealed that she is currently in a relationship. “Two people cannot have a relationship without quarrels. However, solving a problem or breaking up a relationship is up to the individual. If you can’t save the relationship, it’s best to just give up.

I am currently single and not searching. Right now I’ve given up on love, but tomorrow I might change my mind.”

Falcons beat Haiti 2-1 in the Pre-W’Cup.

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Falcons beat Haiti 2-1 in the Pre-W’Cup.

The Super Falcons beat Haiti 2-1 on Friday at Emir Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkey as the team continues their preparations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

The Nigeria senior women’s national team made it two consecutive wins after snapping out of their seven-match winless run.

Head coach Randy Waldrum made four changes to the team that defeated Costa Rica 1-0 at the maiden Revelation Cup in Mexico last month as Chiamaka Nnadozie, Halimat Ayinde, Onome Ebi, and Asisat Oshoala replaced Yetunde Balogun, Osinachi Ohale, Christy Ucheibe, and Ifeoma Onumonu.

Haitian coach, Nicolas Delepine, was dealt a heavy blow after centre-back Tabita Dougenie Joseph was ruled out of the encounter just before the kick-off.

The Falcons started the game brightly and 22 minutes into the encounter, Barcelona star Oshoala thought she had given the nine-time African Champions the lead but saw the goal correctly ruled out for offside.

Four minutes later, Rasheedat Ajibade almost gave the Falcons the lead they deserve but her brilliant effort hit the woodwork as the search for the opening goal continues.

Just five minutes before the break, the nine-time African champions finally broke the deadlock when Saint Etienne forward, Esther Okoronkwo, superbly taken left-footed free-kick found its way into the back of the net to give the Falcons the lead heading into the break.

The Falcons continued the second half with so much hunger and they doubled their lead through returnee Oshoala in the 58th minute.

The Barcelona striker was the quickest to react as the Haitian defence failed to clear their line from a corner kick.

The two-goal conceded spurred the World Cup debutants to life as they came out in search of goals but Nnadozie was up to the task as she denied the Haitian couple of goal chances.

There was a loud applaud as Desire Oparanozie made her long-awaited return to the team after she replaced Okoronkwo in the 65th minute, while Christy Ucheibe also replaced Ebi in the 73rd minute.

Waldrum’s side took their legs off the pedal and the Caribbeans pulled a goal back in the 75th minute to deny the Paris FC goalkeeper a clean sheet.

Haiti continued to search for the equaliser but Nigeria hold on for another win ahead of Tuesday’s clash with World Cup co-host, New Zealand.

Next up for the African heavyweights is a clash with World Cup co-hosts New Zealand also in Antalya next Tuesday evening with Waldrum’s side hoping to extend its unbeaten run to three games

 

Texas Federal Judge Blocks US Abortion Pills

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Texas Federal Judge Blocks US Abortion Pills

A federal judge in Texas overturned the two-decade-old approval of a safe and effective abortion pill on Friday, the latest volley in a conservative battle against reproductive rights in the United States.

If it stands, the ruling by a Donald Trump appointee would reverse permission granted by the Food and Drug Administration for a drug widely used to terminate unwanted pregnancies.

But, in an illustration of how deep the fracture on abortion runs in US society, a judge in Washington state moments later ruled in a separate case that access to the drug must be preserved in more than a dozen states.

The dueling legal opinions, as well as an immediate vow by the US Department of Justice to appeal the Texas ruling, means the issue is almost certain to end up before the Supreme Court.

The conservative-dominated panel last year overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling that had enshrined a woman’s right to abortion for half a century.

Reaction to the Texas ruling was swift.

“My administration will fight this ruling,” President Joe Biden said.

The court… has substituted its judgment for FDA, the expert agency that approves drugs. If this ruling were to stand, then there will be virtually no prescription, approved by the FDA, that would be safe from these kinds of political, ideological attacks.”

The president of the powerful American Medical Association, Jack Resneck, said that allowing judges to interfere in “extensive, evidence-based, scientific review of … well-established FDA processes is reckless and dangerous.”

Planned Parenthood, one of the largest pro-abortion groups in the United States, said the ruling by Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk — a former conservative activist aligned with the religious right — was an assault on science.

We should all be enraged that one judge can unilaterally reject medical evidence and overrule the FDA’s approval of a medication that has been safely and effectively used for more than two decades,” said the group’s president Alexis McGill Johnson.

Attorney General Merrick Garland said his department would appeal the judgment.

“The Justice Department strongly disagrees with the decision… and will be appealing the court’s decision and seeking a stay pending appeal,” he said.

Kacsmaryk’s ruling came after a coalition of anti-abortion groups sued to freeze the national distribution of mifepristone.

While he stayed the FDA’s 23-year-old approval, he also halted “applicability of this opinion and order for seven days” to allow time for appeals.

Anti-abortion groups hailed the move.

Today’s decision out of Texas is a win for the health and safety of women and girls,” said Katie Glenn of Susan B Anthony Pro-Life America.

“The ruling reaffirms that pregnancy is not an illness and abortion is not health care. Finally the FDA is being held accountable for its egregious violation of its own rules.”

– ‘Judge-shopping’ –

The case landed in his court via what critics call “judge-shopping,” in which plaintiffs take legal action in a district where the judge has a history of rulings that support their case.

Federal judges in the United States have a right to issue rulings that carry national legal force.

Opinion polls show a majority of Americans

favor access to abortion.

But the issue is an explosive one for those on the right, especially evangelical Christians.

A number of Republican-dominated states have begun trying to restrict access to abortion, and have launched legal attempts to overturn what many believed was settled law.

The Supreme Court ruling last year was seen as a major victory for the movement.

But it has proved unpopular with the electorate.

Some observers said the Republican failure to capture the Senate in last year’s midterm elections, along with their lackluster showing in the House, was at least partially the result of their support for the issue.

More than half of all abortions in the United States are performed with medication.

Mifepristone is one component of a two-drug regimen that can be used in the United States through the first 10 weeks of pregnancy.

It has a long safety record, and the FDA estimates 5.6 million Americans have used it to terminate pregnancies since it was approved.

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I Lost My Virginity Through Rape” – Foluke Daramola

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I Lost My Virginity Through Rape” – Foluke Daramola

Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola has disclosed that she lost her virginity through rape.

Speaking in a chat with TVC’s ‘Your View’, the filmmaker made reference to some red flags she encountered yet ignored in her first marriage.

While she did not reveal who raped her, the actress said as a result of the experience, she started seeing sex as a punishment.

“I was raped, I lost my virginity through rape, so sex to me was punishment and the person I got married to wanted it every time,” she said.

“So, it was as if he was beating me, so the moment I am going home, I am afraid, I am scared.”

On the red flags she saw and ignored during her first marriage, Daramola said she had to stay put in the marriage for fear of ‘what people will say’.

“When I wanted to enter my first marriage, the signs were there, even though my partner was rushing me into the marriage,” she continued.

“I was concerned that my friends were getting married, all the signs were there, anger issues, suspicion about who I’m talking with, but I overlooked it.

My first experience was my wedding night, I got a broken SIM: that you have to change your SIM. I saw the signs of abuse, signs of anger, he does not want me to do anything. And had to manage because I kept believing he will change.”

Daramola began her acting career in 1998 and has since featured in several Nigerian movies.

The Village Headmaster, Most Iconic TV Series

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The Village Headmaster, Most Iconic TV Series

The Village Headmaster, a Nigerian TV series created by Olusegun Olusola and produced by Dejumo Lewis, is an iconic show that ran for two decades from 1968 to 1988. Originally a radio drama series, it became the longest-running series aired on the National Television Authority (NTA).

The show featured legendary actors such as the late Justis Esiri, Dejumo Lewis, Funsho Adeolu, and Enebeli Elebuwa. The Village Headmaster tackled topical issues such as inter-ethnic harmony, problem-solving and intervention in public affairs, health education, and family enjoyment, according to The Nation.

The cast of the show included Dejumo Lewis as Kabiyesi Ojas, the traditional ruler, Femi Robinson Ife Araba as the headmaster (replaced by Mukoro), Justus Esiri as the headmaster (replaced Robinson), Clara Olushola as the headmaster’s wife (Clara Fagade), Albert Egbe as Lawyer Odunuga, Ibidun Allison as Amebo, the village gossip, Jab Adu as Bassey Okon, the supplies store owner, Funso Adeolu as Chief Eleyinmi, Joe Layode as Teacher Garuba, Counselor Bamisebi, Albert Kosemasi as Gorimapa, Counselor Balogun, Chief Afilka, Gorimakpa, Mr. Ogene, Comas Aderibigbe Ali, Boniface, Okoro, Iyanda, Lakunle Ojo, and Charles Awurum.

 

The Village Headmaster is a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences with its engaging storylines and talented cast. It remains a testament to the power of Nigerian television and its ability to address important social issues while entertaining viewers.

The Ever Trustworthy Peugeot 504

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The Ever Trustworthy Peugeot 504

Introducing the Ever-Trustworthy Peugeot 504 – a timeless classic in the world of automobiles!

This iconic car was produced by the renowned French automaker Peugeot from 1968 to 1983 and quickly gained a reputation for its sleek design, exceptional handling, and unparalleled durability.

 

But the Peugeot 504 was more than just a pretty face. It boasted a powerful engine, precise steering, and a comfortable ride, making it a true driver’s car. And with many of these cars still on the road today, even after more than 50 years, it’s clear that the 504 was built to last.

Today, the Peugeot 504 is considered a classic car, beloved by enthusiasts for its style, engineering, and rich history. It remains a symbol of the French automobile industry and continues to inspire new generations of car lovers.

 

So, if you ever get the chance to see one in person, take a moment to appreciate its beauty and legacy. The Peugeot 504 is truly a testament to the timeless elegance and engineering excellence of French automobiles.

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