Waje recounts how she met and connected with best friend, Omawumi in 2009

Singer Omawumi is 34 today and her bestie, Waje shared these deep words below to celebrate her!I met her in 2009 and we connected immediately, so many years, many fights, many tears and laughter, yab and hailings..... husband, children and so many beautiful things I thank God for cos you are an example of that virtuous woman who burns her candle while everyone is asleep. I learn daily from you. Never afraid to tell me the truth. You ve taught me so much and i love you more than you KNOW. My sister, ore, enyim. Welcome to the new phase of your life, the Lord has lifted you. Sing and dance cos the gates of hell shall not prevail against you, the Lord shall keep his angels charge over you. Happy birthday to you my sister. I love you darling. Friends till the end!!!!!

Big Brother Naija: They say Davido has signed BBN winner, Efe to DMW

There are unconfirmed reports making waves around the BBNaija winner, Efe that he has penned a recording deal with Davido's label, DMW.

We are trying to clarify the viral reports that Efe was offered the deal in Johannesburg, South Africa following his win at the reality TV show.

According to a spokesperson for DMW, “Efe is loved by all, the people love him and that’s why he won. Asides supporting him to win Big Brother Naija, we decided to support him further with a music deal. Based on logistics, we know he’ll go places but we believe Davido Music Worldwide will be a grand opportunity for him.”

Bisola gets $1000 token while Efe gets a return ticket to his dream destination, Brazil

The good stuffs are already coming in for the Big Brother Naija housemates, Efe and Bisola. Efe who was the Winner of the reality TV show got a return ticket to a destination of his choice. While, Bisola got a thousand dollar token courtesy of Travelbeta.

The official travel partner of the recently concluded Big Brother Naija 2017 reality show made this announcement via its Instagram page. 

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Travelbeta shared some photos, stating,

“Our Executive director while welcoming the @bigbrothernaija2017 #bbnaija housemates with a display of Travelbeta’s support towards their dreams and projects. @efemoney gets a business class return ticket to his dream destination Brazil and @iambisola will be supported with a token of $1,000 on her project as One campaign ambassador courtesy Travelbeta.com and we did get the #goodstuff.”

Selfless Danish Aid worker who has saved many abandoned children celebrates her Nigerian husband

A Danish aid worker, Anja Ringgren Lovén who has rescued many abandoned children in Akwa Ibom has taken to Facebook to celebrate her Nigerian husband.

It can be recalled that Anja was the Aid worker who went viral after she saved a two-year-old Nigerian boy she found in the streets, Hope, who was abandoned by his family because they thought he was a witch. She celebrated her Nigerian hubby and penned 'Side by side for more than four years now. It's been such a long road and we have faced so many challenges.  

But you taught me that only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly. Storms hit our weakness, but unlock our true strenght.
Forever my hero David Emmanuel Umem ❤️'

Married, divorced and now single, Chika Ike is grateful to God!

Hours ago, Nollywood actress Chika Ike took to Instagram to celebrate God's faithfulness in her life. 
Married, divorced and now single, she got reasons to say, "I bow in awe of God.... He has shown me immeasurable blessings, unmerited Favour and Divine grace. He has continuously proven that he is God and comforted me when I was at my lowest point .... Even with my flaws and imperfections he loved me before my birth .... Most times I can't wrap my head around how much he loves and cares for me. It just keeps getting better against all odds.... when he chooses to bless you men will not comprehend it and he is no respecter of persons ....God is just beyond Awesome!! He will meet you at your point of need. Amen 

What God told me about Apostle Suleman's sex scandal - Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin

For few weeks now, there have been accusations and counter accusations against Apostle Johnson Suleiman, which centered on infidelity and squandering of his church funds on Nigerian actresses and some other lady known as, Stephenie Otobo.

 However, in an  interview with Goldenpearlmedia, the Founder and General Overseer of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Warri, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin has said that Suleiman is innocent.

He added that before the scandal hit his colleague, God already told him about it via multiple revelations.

What do you make of the challenges Apostle Suleiman is going through?

Jesus told his followers that whatever thing that he is passing through, his followers will also pass through same situation. They called Jesus our father names. Some said He was using Beelzebub spirit to cast out demons. It is not today that all these things started. These things started in the days of old. It is one of those things. If we are followers of Christ, these things must surely come to us. Not only him but every Christian that is growing; you would have to prepare for these things.

It is getting worse by the day, a lot of people are coming out with different stories and evidences?
I will still tell you that those allegations are not true. A man of God is a man of God. Though there are stories coming from different places. Till tomorrow I will still say that it is not true. God is still backing him up. But did you hear the one that the mother went to his church to plead for forgiveness? The body of Christ is one. This is a battle between Satan and God. Any Christian that doesn’t know this thing should go and learn more. We have to pray and fast for our Apostle.

Have you spoken with him one on one ever since these things started?
Yes. I met him today when we boarded the same flight from Benin to Lagos. I encouraged him. He is not even bothered. I asked him how he feels with this kind of persecution. He said that these things must follow us because we are people that are working in the body of Christ. As far as you are coming up and you are destroying the kingdom of satan through the name, Jesus Christ.
I saw this persecution and I told people that such a thing is coming last year December cross over. I said this thing is coming up and we have to be prayerful. Like my own case, there was an accident. I sent my boys to my village to encourage secondary school students for inter house sports two weeks ago. They went with my Hillux vehicle and on their way back, the vehicle somersaulted thrice and it was raining but glory be to God that nobody was injured.
Now, if something bad had happened to them, I would have been called names. People would say I sent them to my village, Ojobo to use them to get more power or worse things because of the rapid growth of the ministry. If you are a man of God and in the body of Christ you have to pray for other men of God who are victims of situations as this.

You spoke about the prediction that some pastors will go through persecution, can you throw more light on it?
Yes, I said scandals are coming that we should pray. I have even told my church to pray for me and I know God is in control. I said it will happen, and everybody will hear it but God is in control. That is what I told them. It is a scandal. I told them that. You can watch it. It is there. I said it in November, December and Cross over. After the Sunday I said it, on Monday, they accuse Suleman.

Did you tell Apostle Suleiman about the prediction?
I did not at that time, it was only now that we met that I told him. When the thing started I did not because many atimes, we don’t talk every second, every hour. We are always busy. Also, it is not everything you see that you talk about. We Apostles, prophets and pastors cancel them ourselves.
Have you finally decided to hold a crusade in Lagos?
I held a meeting early last month with the partners of Mercy television. We discussed. They are ready more than I do. Lagos is big. It’s a country on its own. If you don’t prepare to enter this place, you will not see any soul to win. I promise it will be in December. No date yet.

 

Based on what is happened to Apostle Suleman, what have you learnt from it? How have you been able to guild your own territory to avoid such situation?
The experience and what I have learnt from it is the same. We cannot dodge it. No man of God can dodge it except you are not called. Look at the histories of great men of God in Nigeria, you must hear these stories. It is by prayer and God’s mercy. As you are growing, you should prepare yourself for that. Anything can happen. That is why I advise our colleagues in the vineyard of God to pray for our other colleagues. I have read about many of these men of God. They have been accused of different things. Those things are from the kingdom of darkness. We live by God’s grace.

Should apostle Suleiman forgive Stephanie Otobo?
I told him and he said that he is a human being that if God can forgive, then who is he not to.
That is what I told my people one day that it is not by deliverance that this Stephanie needs to go through. It is by going to the man of God to plead for forgiveness before any man of God will now pray for her and everything will go well.

Gospel comedian, Woli Agba weds his lover (First photos)

Popular Gospel and IG comedian, Ayo Ajewole popularly known as Woli Agba of the Christ Chosen Vessel Dance Drama Ministry recently got married to his heartthrob in Lagos.

The wedding reception turned cinema as yoruba movie star, Odunlade Adekola and the comic groom entertained the guests present with their hilarious dance moves.

See more photos below...

 
 
 

Desmond Elliot, Frank Edward, Ambode, others for NUMA Awards

Come Saturday, March 11, Nigerian Christian Youths Political Platform (NICHYPP), will be organizing its annual awards in honour of Christians in politics.
Tagged NICHYPP Unity Merit Award (NUMA), the ceremony, which will be graced by big names in the Nigerian political sphere, will take place at the Women Development Center, Abuja.
Making the announcement in Lagos last Sunday, founder of NICHYPP, Matthew James said that the body encourages Christians in politics while discouraging the notion that Christians going into politics is a sin.
“We want to celebrate those that are doing very well in their fields, not just politicians but captains of industries, entertainers and the media. We believe that in encouraging them through programs like these, they will be motivated to do more,” he said.
Among those expected to grace the ceremony are the Acting President, – Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Pastor Tunde Bakare, Pastor E.A Adeboye, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, Dr Supo Adekunle, (President, Christian Association of Nigeria), Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode (Lagos State Governor), General Yakubu Gowon ( Former Military Head of State)and a host of others.
Nominated in the Best Performing Governor category are Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo State), Nyeson Wike (Rivers State), Willi Obiano (Anambra State), Akinwunmi Ambode (Lagos State), David Umahi (Abia State), Solomon Dalung (Plateau State), Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta State) as well as Godwin Obaseki (Edo State) while Nollywood actor, Hon Desmond Elliot is nominated in the Most Active State House of Assembly Member category.
In the Male Gospel Artist of the Year are Buchi, Sammie Okposo, Tim Godfrey, Nathaniel Bassey, Frank Edward, Eben and Joe Praise while Sinach Kalu, Chioma Jesus, Lara George, Jahdahi Benjamin and Tope Alabi are nominated in the Female Gospel Artist of the Year category.
Other categories up for grabs are The most Active Deputy Governor of the year, Best Performing Wife of Governor, The most Active Chief of Staff, Best Performing Ministers, The most Active Commissioner of the Year, The Media House Of The Year, The Most Active Association of the Year, The Most Influential Male Political Appointee, The Most Influential Female Political Appointee, Best Gospel Comedian of the Year as well as a Special Recognition Award for distinguished members of the society.

#BBNaija:TTTony claims singlehood, pictures of wife, kids go viral

Hours after ThinTallTony (TTT), one of the housemate who survived eviction from the #BBNaija told Bisola, a fellow housemate he was single , pictures of his family went viral on the internet.

The family pictures uploaded from his Facebook page showed that TTT is married to Laraba Audi Offiong and blessed with two adorable children.

TTT and Bisola have been getting cozy with each other for some days now and they have confessed to having feelings for each other, although it seems Bisola doesn’t know TTT is married as he never mentioned it.

Bisola had inquired about his marital status and he replied that he is single by God’s grace, thus presenting himself as an unmarried man.

This has evoked reactions from Nigerians as they feel he is deceiving Bisola and has hurt his wife.

Meanwhile, ThinTallTony’s wife continues to campaign for him even as he survived the Sunday eviction on her Instagram clearly indicating that he is married.
Here are some of the tweets;

@claranichole, “TTT, who are you deceiving, Bisola or God?’’

@K_mahlodi, “Bisola better not be falling for TTT, #team bisola please don’t vote for TTT when he is up for eviction. He is playing with our girl.’’

@bchild11, “for 25 million, someone would deny his family…. Ok na…”

@Bestee_licious,“TTT you were expecting video message, how will you explain to Bisola when your family pops on screen?!’’

@phabulous_phabs, “I have a feeling Bisola will stab TTT when she finds out about TTT being a family man.’’
@Olurops, “Who will help us tell Bisola that TTT is a liar.’’

The struggle for 25 million naira and a KIA Sorento toughens as the housemates await nominations today. (NAN)

Details of how Singer, Eric Arubayi, died at the Delta state teaching hospital + see photos of his wife and kid

Gospel singer and the 3rd runner up at the maiden edition of the West African Idol, Eric Arubayi, is dead.

The young artiste, believed to be in his early 30s, reportedly died on Saturday at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital.
Eric is said to have fallen sick earlier in the week and taken some expired malaria drugs that led to the failure of some vital body organs. 
Efforts to get an official statement from his family proved abortive.
He is survived by his wife of three years, Chinonso, and a child.

He's pictured above with his wife, Chinonso Arubayi and son. Eric Arubayi had just celebrated his 3rd wedding anniversary last two months, Dec. 28th 2016. He was just in his mid-30s. May his soul rest in peace, amen.

Tiwa Savage hangs out with Jay Z, Diddy and Kelly Rowland at Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch

Yesterday was another awesome day for Tiwa Savage. She attended Roc Nation's Pre-Grammy Brunch which took place in Los Angeles and got to meet and pose with rapper Jay Z, P.Diddy and singer, Kelly Rowland.

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Singer, Joel Amadi talks about his babies from 5 different women

It is a known fact that many entertainers delay getting married because they believe their fans of the opposite sex would reduce once they do.

Kennis Music artiste, Joel Amadi, clearly holds that thought as well. In a chat with Sunday Scoop, he said, “I am not getting married anytime soon, but I know I will definitely do that at the right time and with the right person. It is true that marriage reduces an artiste’s female fans, and I have even had such an experience in the past. For instance, I used to enjoy watching a programme called Clinic Matters, but I stopped watching it after Lilian Esoro, who is one of the actresses in it, got married to Ubi Franklin. If that could happen to me, then it must have happened to so many people as well.”

However, the Hold On singer refuted claims that he has babies from five different women. He said, “I don’t have any children ; I’m not a baby father and I have never impregnated any woman.”

Speaking in retrospect about his striking resemblance to 2face, he said, “My resemblance with 2face has been a blessing, though it was more of a burden before. A lot of people had some negative impressions that I was trying to sound like 2face, and some even said Kennis Music signed me to replace 2face. But I was the one who walked up to Kennis Music and asked them for a record label, and they never even mentioned 2face. However, it has been a blessing because 2face is a good name. If 2face was a bad artiste, it would have affected me more negatively. For every step forward 2face takes, I also move further. Besides, I am talented in my own right. Our voices may be similar, but the patterns are different. I don’t think 2face has ever sang songs like Oya Now, Gbemisoke, Ileke, among others.”

Admitting that the recession has affected him, he said, “This recession has reduced the number of shows we attend; even the fees that I get paid has depreciated. Meanwhile, things generally are more expensive to buy because of the inflation; so it’s quite tough but we thank God that we’re still alive.”

Joel also hinted that he is working on his second album at the moment, and will feature artistes like Olamide, Timaya, Seyi Shay and 2face, among others.

How I handled sexual advances — Belinda Effah speaks

On sexual harassment, she said, 'I am not going to deny the fact that someone at some point made passes at me. This was when I was starting out in the industry but right now, I’ve not had that experience. When people call me for jobs, they are very professional about it. I thank God that I didn’t fall into that trap and it was even a ‘nobody’ who made the pass at that time. Some ladies toed that line but where are they today? When you sell your birthright, you can’t retrieve it again.'

On how she coped as a young lady who was catered for by a single parent, she said, ''I usually do not talk about my private life. What people know me for are my movies, so I am not keen on putting my private life out there. People do not care about you really; they don’t know how I feed or live. All those information are private and I don’t want it in the public space. I’d appreciate if people just keep watching my movies and focus solely on that.''

How Winner Of N500,000 from raffle draw lost the Money

The assistant Digital Marketing Executive of Tecno mobile Nigeria took to his page to narrate what happened yesterday at the Tecno office during a raffle draw where winners were picked.

According to him, someone won N500,000. They called him ten (10) times and he didn’t pick. The 11th time he pressed busy, the 12th time he switched his phone off. That was how the person lost the money. They had to select another winner:

Chai! when nature wants to bless someone (the 2nd person who later won the money)... #Life

Singer Flavour , his babymamas ( Sandra Okagbue and Anna Ebiere) and their daughters are now one big happy family!

Former beauty queen and singer Flavour's first babymama, Sandra Okagbue shared this photo of herself with her daughter and Anna Ebiere's daughter who she called her twins.

Her caption read:

Umu ejima mu ❤️❤️️❤️❤️️ @2niteflavour