Omashola shares insight into the fake money spraying incident at his wedding

Big Brother Naija reality star, Omashola Kola Oburoh better known as Sholzy has explained why fake notes were sparked at his wedding months back. Taking to his Instagram page, he admonished the public to use him as a poster for the EFCC campaign against Naira abuse. He recalled how he introduced the facemask in 2020 before COVID hit Nigeria and people were laughing at him. The same thing happened at his wedding in December as he noted how people mocked him for spraying fake money. Following the arrest of crossdresser, Bobrisky, he expressed gratitude to God as he would have also ended up in prison. “Use me as poster boy for EFCC campaign against Naira abuse…. I remember introducing the facemask in 2020 before the covid hit Nigeria people been de laugh me. Same thing happened at my wedding in December 2023, them say i dey spray fake money, I tell Una say he get why. Thank God man pikin for don dey inside for 6 months now. THEM DE LEARN”. BBNaija Star, Omashola shares reason why fake money was …

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How Rejection by Arsenal and Others Molded My Career in the EPL, Eze Reveals

Crystal Palace winger, Eberechi Eze has revealed how being rejected by Arsenal and multiple clubs helped shape his career. Eze was released by Arsenal as a youngster. The Nigerian-born player also suffered similar fate at Fulham, Reading and Millwall. Sunderland and Bristol City rejected the chance to sign him. Eze however thrived at Queens Park Rangers and has become a key player since arriving Crystal Palace. “At a young age, it was hard, especially being released,” he told Premier League Production. “Me and my mum cried, everyone was so upset – that’s all you know at that age. “But looking back at it now, that’s the start of my journey and I’m grateful to God that’s how it went. If it wasn’t for that, I may not have got the resilience, bravery, to go and be who I want to be elsewhere. It’s shaped me to be who I am today.” Eze scored the winning goal for Crystal Palace in the 1-0 win over Liverpool last weekend.

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Blessing CEO Reveals the Root Causes of Women’s Infidelity in Matrimony

Self-styled relationship expert, Blessing Okoro, aka Blessing CEO, has claimed that most women cheat in their marriages because of irresponsible spouses. According to her, it is impossible for a woman who caters to her family not to cheat. Okoro stated this in the latest episode of her TV show, Moments With Blessing CEO. She urged men to be financially stable and responsible to avoid infidelity on the part of their spouses. “As a man, you have to get a job. How would you leave responsibilities for a woman for 9 years and you’re expecting her not to sleep around?” she remarked. According to reports, the topic of infidelity has dominated the Nigerian social media space, following the recent cases of paternity fraud.

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NBA Goes High-Tech, Set to Launch E-Voting for 2024 Election Process

The Nigerian Bar Association has stated that an electronic voting system will be used for its 2024 election. The NBA explained that this decision will allow members of the association to participate in the election seamlessly from their different locations. The association’s Electoral Committee, led by Oluseun Abimbola (SAN), disclosed this during the opening of the nomination forms in Abuja on Tuesday. According to reports the NBA election is scheduled for July 20, 2024, and all registered members from branches across the country are expected to participate.The committee is expected to shortlist the names of successful respondents by April 20, 2024. Speaking, Abimbola stated that the committee would ensure the process is transparent. Abimbola said, “Our voting system is electronic so that members can vote from their respective locations. Secondly, I can assure you that all we are doing is transparent for members to be able to verify. “We will soon issue guidelines that will govern every stage of the process. We have issued some guidelines already, and we will issue more as we progress. ” When asked if members …

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Arteta’s Decision: Messi vs. Ronaldo – Arsenal Boss Makes Ultimate Choice

Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has chosen between two football legends, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. To many football lovers, Ronaldo and Messi are the greatest individuals to have played the game. Both men are now in the twilight of their careers but are still going strong, having scored over 800 goals for club and country. Ronaldo and Messi have played for some of the top clubs in the sport and have won big titles. Both now ply their trade outside Europe, with Ronaldo joining Saudi Arabian giants Al-Nassr in December 2022, while Messi joined MLS side Inter Miami. Arteta has a clear choice, which is Messi, revealing that even his three sons idolise the Argentine. “It’s always been Lionel Messi,” Arteta told Sky Sports. “For my 3 sons, it’s exactly the same. We have been really lucky to have the opportunity to experience the best player of all time. For me, he is the greatest of all time.”

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Bandit Violence Claims PDP Secretary’s Life in Tsafe, Zamfara

Gunmen believed to be armed bandits have killed Musa Ille, the secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The bandits shot Musa dead in front of his residence in Tsafe town on Monday evening. The late Musa Ille was a grassroots politician who contributed immensely to the success of the party in the 2023 Election which produced Dauda Lawal as the state governor, TVC reports. The incident is coming a few weeks after a PDP chieftain Shafiu Abubakar, alongside two others, was killed in Maradun Local government of the state. The late Shafiu Abubakar was one of those aspiring for the Tsafe Local government chairmanship seat under the platform of the PDP Tsafe local government area has experienced a resurgence of activities of armed bandits in recent times, but the government says it is not leaving any stone unturned to ensure peace returns to all troubled areas across the state.

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Lagos Drug Bust: NDLEA Incinerates 304,436kg, 40,042 Litres of Confiscated Substances

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, on Tuesday, destroyed 304,436 kg and 40,042 litres of illicit substances seized from parts of Lagos and Ogun states. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, in a statement made available to journalists, said the seized drugs were publicly destroyed in Badagry, Lagos. Babafemi quoted the agency’s Chairman, Brig.- Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), as saying that the open destruction of the seized illicit drugs followed court orders. He was also said to have called for more public support for ongoing efforts by the NDLEA and other stakeholders to curb the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. “Though a routine exercise and an established process of removing dangerous substances from our society, the public destruction of confiscated illicit drugs is usually conducted at the end of their related cases in court”, the NDLEA boss stated, adding that the exhibits being destroyed were of mixed types, “which include illicit drugs in solid and liquid states as well as in various classes such as cocaine, heroin, cannabis, and tramadol, among others.” He …

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Why NECO Re-scheduled 2024 Entrance Examinations

The National Examinations Council has re-scheduled the 2024 National Common Entrance Examination into Federal Unity Colleges and the entrance examination into the Federal Government Academy, Suleja. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, by the acting Director, Information and Digital Communication of the council, Azeez Sani. Sani stated that the common entrance examination earlier scheduled for April 20, 2024, would now be held on June 1, 2024. He also said that the entrance examination for Gifted and Talented Children into Federal Government Academy, Suleja, earlier scheduled to be held on May 4, 2024, would now be held on May 25, 2024. He added that the rescheduling of the two examinations was due to the low enrollment of candidates. He enjoined candidates, parents, guardians, schools and relevant stakeholders to take note of the new dates. “The rescheduling of the two examinations was due to low enrolment of candidates. “All candidates, parents, guardians, schools and relevant stakeholders are therefore enjoined to take note of the new dates for the examinations”, the statement read.

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Social Media Challenge Gone Wrong: Influencer’s Feet Turn Black, Risks Permanent Disability

An influencer may never walk again after taking part in an online challenge that nearly led to her toes being amputated.  Thammy Caroline, popularly known as MC Thammy, has been left unable to walk after she suffered first and second-degree burns while sticking her feet in a bucket of ice and salt for a challenge.  She was close to losing her toes, doctors said, following the ill-advised challenge which left her feet turning black. The stunning Brazilian influencer who has two million followers on Instagram hopes she will recover, however, there is no guarantee she will. MC Thammy is not able to put any pressure on her feet, and moves around the house by being dragged in a plastic garden chair by her mother who pushes her from room to room. She got the injury while taking part in the “N1 Influencers” social media challenge on April 6, 2024, hosted by singer Anderson Neiff, who is known for creating challenges for his followers.  Thammy had kept her feet in the bucket for 15 minutes before pulling them out in agony. …

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National blackout strikes amidst another collapse of the national grid

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Plc, EEDC, on Monday alerted its customers of a total system collapse, causing a blackout in the entire Southeast. EEDC in a statement issued by its Head of Corporate Communications, Emeka Eze, said the incident occurred at about 2 am on Monday. The company, however, assured residents of the region that efforts are being put in place to ensure that normalcy is restored soon. The statement reads, “This resulted in the loss of supply to all our interface TCN stations. Consequently, we were unable to provide service to our customers in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States. “However, the situation is gradually being resolved as we received supplies at Awada TCN station, Onitsha, at 7:30 am. “We are in constant communication with the relevant authorities awaiting full restoration of supply by the National Control Centre, NCC, Oshogbo”.

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Bayer Leverkusen clinches first Bundesliga title, ending Bayern’s 11-year dominance

Bayer Leverkusen lifted the Bundesliga title for the first time in their 120-year history on Sunday, a 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen breaking Bayern Munich’s 11-year stranglehold on the German top flight. Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen knew victory would secure the title with five games to spare, but there were no signs of nerves in a dominant performance. A hat-trick from Florian Wirtz and goals from Victor Boniface and Granit Xhaka extended their unbeaten run to a stunning 43 games in all competitions. Leverkusen’s maiden title, coming after five second-place finishes in their history, keeps their dream of a remarkable treble alive while shedding their unwanted ‘Neverkusen’ nickname for good. With 10 minutes to go, the long-suffering fans began making their way to the sidelines and a few jumped the gun, storming the pitch with the match still ongoing. Leverkusen’s players ushered the fans back and some obliged, albeit briefly, with the stands swiftly emptying on the 90-minute mark as tearful fans made their way onto the grass to celebrate with the players. Leverkusen are now on 79 points — the …

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‘I dislike men who wear skirts’ – Davido

Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, aka Davido, has revealed the fashion trend that he dislikes. The DMW boss stated that he dislikes men who wear skirts. He said he would never wear a skirt but may reconsider if he is offered half a million dollars. Davido disclosed this in a recent interview with American fashion content creator, Mysterious Fashioniest. The interview asked, “What’s one fashion trend you dislike?” He said, “Skirt; men that wears skirts. I will never wear skirt. Except if I am offered half a million or a million dollars [laughs].”

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Governor Bago declares state of emergency in Minna amid rising thuggery

The Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, said he had declared a state of emergency over insecurity in the state following a resurgence of violent activities of thugs in the state capital, Minna.  While speaking at a Sallah Durba festival organised by the former governor of the state Babangida Aliyu on his farm in Minna, he said he had directed security men to shoot at sight any thug found threatening the peace within the state. The governor’s directive comes on the heels of the resurgence of the activities of thugs which led to the death of two persons, and several others injured on Friday night in Minna. “I declare a state of emergency on a shoot at sight on any thug found within the metropolis and within the state,” Bago said. ”We have zero tolerance for insecurity and thuggery. We have also closed the sites of those artisan miners causing this menace within the state. Anybody found there will be shot to death. Those that are sponsoring them will also be dealt with decisively.” Minna Emirate suspended its annual traditional Sallah …

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One-yr-old baby burnt, 15 houses razed as gunmen invade Lagos community (photos)

Gunmen numbering over 100, invaded a riverine community in Egan Oriomi Otto Awori Local Council Development Area of Ojo, at the early hours of today, setting several houses on fire. A 15-month-old baby, who was sleeping, was burnt beyond recognition.  Also, no fewer than 15 houses were burnt, with property worth millions destroyed. Ten persons were shot by the gunmen, while others, among whom is a 90-year-old man sustained deep matchet cuts in parts of their bodies. The burnt baby’s father, Taiwo Israel, was seen carrying the charred remains.  I went in search of daily bread — Burnt baby’s father Explaining in tears, he said: “My baby’s name is Emmanuel. I went out yesterday (Friday) for our daily bread, leaving my wife with my two children. “By 9.30 p.m., she called me on the phone to inform me that some cultists were shooting. I told her to go inside with the children. “At about 1 a.m., she called again to inform me that the cultists had set our building on fire. She added that she ran out without carrying our baby who …

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“I’m Not a Husband Snatcher” – Rudeboy’s Girlfriend Spills

Ivy Ifeoma, the girlfriend of veteran artist Rudeboy, has responded to charges made by netizens that she is a husband snatcher. Ivy has been accused of being a husband snatcher since the duo started dating, just after Paul Okoye divorced his wife. Ivy reacted to the claims on her Instagram story, claiming that many people rely on erroneous information. She stated that she entered into a relationship with an unmarried man and had no involvement in their separation or divorce. In her words: “I don’t have to do this at all, but I will cause I’ve never really said a word about it and it seems a lot of you are addicted to misinformation. I met/got into a relationship with a very SINGLE man. I was nowhere in the picture when they got separated or divorced. And I certainly do not have time to chase people from their houses Aburo kwanu m ogbanje. So my dear, yes, I sleep well at night. ATP, any other nonsense you choose to believe/ circulate just means you’re a witch.”

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“He Was A Perfect Husband, Too Perfect” – Kaka’s Ex-Wife Reveals Reasons for Failed Marriage

 Kaka’s ex-wife reveals the reason she divorced him was because he was a perfect husband. In her own words “Kaka never betrayed me, he always treated me well, he gave me a wonderful family, but I was not happy, something was missing. The problem was that, he was too perfect for me” That is the destiny of every perfect man, he will get cheated on or dumped. Why? Because when a man is perfect, it makes being with him boring Remember, women are dramatic by nature, so when a man is perfect, he denies her the drama she craves. When she’s with her fellow women, all they’re talking about is the drama the men in their lives bring. Now she’ll feel left out because she’s got no drama to talk about Women by their nature are masochists, they derive pleasure from pain. A perfect man doesn’t give pain, therefore there’s no pleasure. She wants an imperfect man who will rile up her emotions, make her sad, angry, cry then happy after Explains to you why women last longer in toxic relationships than …

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