Nigerian comedian Owen Osamwengie also known as Owen Gee has narrated how his son contracted the dreaded coronavirus. According to him, the increase in numbers of infected people across the country should discourage the government from opening schools. The celebrity made this known during a chat with Punch, as he kicked against the reopening of schools by the federal government. “I have two kids, one is in primary while the other is in secondary school. Last term, one of my kids came home ill and was sick for a while. We kept treating him for malaria but to no avail,” he said.…
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Burna Boy‘s song “Destiny” has been included in the inauguration playlist presented by U.S President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. The Biden-Harris team on Friday presented a 46-song playlist to help supporters celebrate the upcoming January 20 inauguration. The playlist which features various artistes from around the world is in line with the upcoming inauguration’s “America United” theme. Burna Boy is the only Nigerian artiste on the list. His song, “Destiny”, is off his Grammy-nominated fourth studio album, African Giant. “Are you planning your #Inauguration2021 at-home watch party? Well let us take one thing off your plate —…
Media personality, Tomike Alayande Adeoye surprised her mother with a car. In a post she shared on Instagram, she revealed that she had always wanted to gift her mother a car who was a selfless person. https://www.instagram.com/p/CKLzhgBluGa/ She wrote: This was definitely one of the best days of my life! I’ve always dreamed of the day I’ll buy my mum a car and I’m grateful to God I ticked that off my bucket list. Days after this surprise, she kept saying it was like a dream.lol. She said it was when she held the registration and purchase documents and saw…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for an investigation into the death of David Ntekim-Rex. The young man was shot last Friday by gunmen, suspected to be robbers, at the Jibowu area in Lagos. Ntekim-Rex was a graphics designer, a UI/UX designer, a systems engineer and a pencil artist. He emerged as the co-regional winner of the 2018 Master the Mainframe competition, organised by AngelHack and IBM Z Academic Initiative. He beat 17,000 contenders from around the world, including finalists from Brazil, Germany, India, Japan, Nepal, and the United States. The Police insisted that the University of Lagos (UNILAG) graduate…
Nominations are open for young leaders to apply to stand for positions on the Commonwealth Youth Council, the body which represents the Commonwealth’s 1.4 billion young people. The council, one of the world’s most diverse youth-led bodies, is seeking candidates for its nine executive positions to serve from 2021 to 2023. The elected candidates will develop and run the council, organise workshops and advisory panels, give recommendations for youth development, and attend high-level, policy-shaping forums across the world. Speaking ahead of the announcement, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland said: “At a time of unprecedented crises rooted in disease, discrimination and disaster,…
Big Brother Naija star, Khafi Kareem has shared a short film (monologue) of herself as she takes a bolder step towards acting career. It would be recalled that the newly wed had always had a knack for acting right from the Big Brother house. Sharing a monologue via her official Instagram page, Khafi wrote; “Hit me all you want, but don’t you dare say bad words before God…” My first love, my first passion, my first role. Re introducing Khafi the Actress (yes I prefer the female term) This year I’ll be dedicating a lot more time to my acting…
Popular Yoruba movie actress, Iyabo Ojo has revealed on Instagram how the crash of her marriage affected her negatively. During an Instagram Live session on her page, she also talked about how she took the decision to lighten her skin as her ex-husband body-shamed her after she gave birth to their children. According to her, she lacked self-confidence due to the abuse, and as a result, she started lightening her skin following the birth of her daughter. She further disclosed that she battled depression after the marriage crashed, kept to herself and took to drinking and clubbing. She said, “Anytime…
This is the Men’s edition of ‘Who wore it better?’. Going head-to head are Big Brother Naija, Mike Edwards and Fashion entrepreneur, Kenneth Boggs. Dressed a power cream coloured suit and blue shirt, Mike Edwards shows his exquisite style. He finishes his look with nice brogues. The hat on his head is the game changer. It makes him look like the gentleman he has always been, one that polished and valuable. Kenneth Boggs has distinguished himself as a man with a unique style. His poise and demeanor are rare. He is the real definition of the modern man. Wearing a…
Sesame seeds are tiny, oil-rich edible seeds that grow in pods on the Sesamum indicum plant. They have many potential health benefits and have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. However, you may need just a significant amount — like a small handful per day — to gain health benefits. These benefits include: 1. They have good fiber Fiber is well known for supporting digestive health. Sesame seeds are fibrous and play a role in reducing your risk of heart disease, certain cancers, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. 2. Lower Cholesterol and Triglycerides Sesame seeds consist of 15% saturated…
It is no gainsaying that ladies are moved by what they hear. This is why some men capitalise on this seemingly weakness and take advantage of females. A man who wants to bring out the best in his woman must say the right things to her. His words can either kill her spirit or make her the best version of herself. In relationship matters, here are things a man should never tell his wife, girlfriend or fiancee: 1. Body shaming her A man should never body shame his partner. He should not tell her how fat she is or how…