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Video: Heartbreak As US Govt Rejects Citizenship Application By Popular Nigerian Celebrity
In a deeply emotional moment shared online, Korra Obidi, the Nigerian-born dancer and singer, has shared her agony after her application for US citizenship was denied. The mother of two took to her Facebook page to share a live video capturing her genuine and heartbreaking reaction upon opening the letter containing the unexpected news. As the video unfolds, Korra Obidi’s initial anticipation turns into devastation upon realizing that her US citizenship application has been denied.
Drama As Ogun State House Of Assembly Mace Goes Missing
Drama ensued Thursday at the Ogun StateHouse of Assembly leading to the suspension of its plenary after the Assembly’s mace was reported missing. GWG reports that this is the second time the Assembly’s symbol of authority would be declared missing under the leadership of the embattled Speaker of the house, Olakunle Oluomo who is currently facing trial at a Federal High Court in Lagos following his arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Portable Threatens To Use Juju To Deal With Goya Menor (Video)
Controversial singer, Portable has taken to social media with threats to go spiritual against his colleague Goya Menorfollowing their recent face off. The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner made the threat to deal with Menor using magic known as “juju,” after he promised to show him what he is capable of.
Maureen Esisi Sparks Reactions As She Flaunts Engagement Ring
The former wife of Nollywood actor, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Maureen Esisi has sparked marriage speculations after she was seen flaunting an engagement ring in some of her recent pictures. READ ALSO: We Found Shocking Things In Negotiator, Mamu’s House – DSS Maureen Esisi via her Instagram handle had posted stunning photos of herself while flaunting an engagement ring.
We Found Shocking Things In Negotiator, Mamu’s House – DSS
The Department of State Service (DSS) has revealed that it found some shocking and incriminating items in the house of the lead negotiator between terrorists and families of the Abuja-Kaduna train passengers, Tukur Mamu. The DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya revealed the development to Daily Trust when asked about the raid carried out in the house and office of the negotiator in Kaduna.
Reactions As James Brown Breaks Down Over Queens Death
Nigerian cross dresser, James Brownhas gotten tongues wagging after his reaction to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. GWG reports that Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch, died at Balmora Palace, Scotland aged 96 on Thursday. READ ALSO: Hushpuppi Uses Bathroom, Toilet Cleaning To Beg US Judge She reigned for 70 years.
Judy Austin Teases Fans With Throwback Video Of Pregnancy
The second wife of famous Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, Judy Austin has taken to her social media handle to share a throwback video of the pregnancy of her first child. Recall that Yul Edichie and Judy Austin had come under massive attack after their secret union which had already produced a child got exposed. READ ALSO: Hushpuppi Uses Bathroom, Toilet Cleaning To Beg US Judge Many dragged the actors for weeks for betraying his first wife, May Edochie.
Hushpuppi Uses Bathroom, Toilet Cleaning To Beg US Judge
Popular internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi, has appealed for a light sentence from a US court judge, using as sop, bathroom and toilet cleaning at the United States (US) prison where he is currently being remanded. READ ALSO: People Want Me To Be President Again – Donald Trump Recall that the Dubai based fraudster is facing criminal charges in the US following his arrest over conspiracy to launder money obtained fraudulently from business emails among others.
Officer Shares Experience After Dumping Navy For Taxi Driving
A former officer of the Nigerian Navy Force has taken to his handle to recount his experience after dumping the force to become a taxi driver. The ex- officer who celebrated his anniversary as an ex-Navy officer since leaving the force in 2019 opened up that after his retirement he became a taxi driver as well as a photographer. READ ALSO: Reactions As Israel DMW Shares Pre-Wedding Photos, Wedding Date The former officer revealed this via a video on his Tiktok handle @kolaonifoto to mark the day.
Eniola Badmus Spoils Herself With Mercedes Benz as Birthday Gift
Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus has splashed millions and gifted herself a brand new Mercedes Benz Gle 450 to celebrate her 45th birthday. Recall that the social media space was earlier on fire after the award winning singer, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido surprised Badmus with an early morning birthday gift.
Reactions As Israel DMW Shares Pre-Wedding Photos, Wedding Date
The social media space has been buzzing with reactions after Afeare Israel popularly known as Israel DMW, the logistics manager of popular singer Davido Adeleke shared his pre-wedding photos. READ ALSO: BBNaija: Chichi, Rachel fight over evicted Giddyfia’s eggs Recall that the socialite announced his engagement to his fiancée in April, eliciting joyous reactions from his boss, Davido.
Lawyer Who Married Blind Lady Shares Experience (Video)
A Nigerian lawyer,identified as Thankgod Ohaeri, who married a blind woman has taken a swipe at critics who opposed his marriage with claims that he will suffer with the woman. READ ALSO: Hours After Receiving Mariam, Ooni Of Ife To Marry UK Based Woman Thankgod and his wife, Amarachi, made this known in an interview with BBC News Pidgin, where he recounted how he was discouraged from marrying Amarachi because of her disability but went ahead with his decision.
“Boma And I Planned Everything We Did” - Tega Spills (Video)
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tega Dominic has recounted how she and co reality star, Boma planned everything they did in the reality show. Tega made the revelation during an interview session on Glitch Africa’s To Be Honest podcast where she revealed that her intimacy with Boma was all an act to get back at her colleague, Queen.
Hours After Receiving Mariam, Ooni Of Ife To Marry UK Based Woman
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II is reportedly set to receive a new bride from Lagos shortly after welcoming his new wife, Mariam Anako to the palace. READ ALSO: My Fight With Adamu Is Fake News – Tinubu GWG reports that Ooni of Ife on Tuesday evening welcomed his new wife, Mariam Anako into the Ile-Ife Palace. Her arrival at the palace followed a successful completion of all necessary marriage rites permitted by the tradition.
Nigerians React As Fani-Kayode, Dino Melaye Fight Dirty On Social Media
Nigerians have been reacting as former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode, FFK and the spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Campaign Organisation, Dino Melaye continue their war of words on social media, turning the 2023 presidential contest into a game for clowns. GWG reports that FFK and Melaye have firing series of shots at each other for days, due to their opposing political interest.
“Stop Inciting Ndigbo” – Joe Igbokwe Warns Arise TV’s Rufai
The Special Adviser for Drainage and Water Resources to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Joe Igbokwe has sent a stern warning to Arise TV anchor, Rufai Oseni for allegedly inciting the Igbos. READ ALSO: Davido’s Logistics Manager, Israel DMW Releases Pre Wedding Photos Taking to his official Facebook page, Igbokwe said that those close to Rufai Oseni of Arise TV should tell him to stop inciting the Igbo.
Labour Party Blames PDP For Attack On Obidient Enugu Supporters
The Labour Party(LP), Enugu Chapter has blamed the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for the gunmen attack on its supporters in Enugu last weekend. While reacting to the attack, the LP alleged that the attack on it Enugu members over the weekend was sponsored by the State Government and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Chelsea Manager, Thomas Tuchel Sacked
English Premier League club, Chelsea have sacked manager, Thomas Tuchel on Wednesday, the club announced on its official website. READ ALSO: 2023: No Division IN Ogun PDP , Showunmi Vows To Respect Court Verdict According to the statement, the club’s ownership group which has just reached 100 days with the club decided to sack the coach in an attempt to move the club further.
Korra Obidi Laments Divorce After Children Are Taken From Her (Video)
Popular dancer and singer, Korra Obidi has taken to social media to advise her followers not to ever get a divorce after her children, Athena and June Dean were taken away from her. In a video that emerged online, the mother of two revealed that she can no longer control herself after she saw strangers touching her children.
Reactions Trail Video Of LAUTECH Graduate Returning Certificate, Demanding School Fees Refund
The social media space has been buzzing with reactions after an unemployed graduate of the Ladoke Akintola University, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Oyo State caused a stir after returning his certificate to the institution with a demand that the school fees he paid as a student be returned to him.
Nigeria Is Finished: Critics Flay FG Advise Students To Apply For UK Scholarship
Nigerians have taken to their handles to react after the Federal Government, FG through the National Universities Commission (NUC) referred Nigerian students to a scholarship programme abroad and urged qualified students to apply.
BBNaija: Kess Told To Stop Using Sheggz, Bella To Chase Clout
Evicted Big Brother Naija BBNaija Season 7 housemate, Kess has come under social media attack after his recent comments on the relationship between Sheggz and Bella. The married man during an interview session with Glitch Africa fired several shots at his co reality star, Sheggz. According to him, he never got to know more about Bella because of Sheggz, adding that he was always covering her like a mother hen. Kess also added that he did not like the Bella, Sheggz relationship.
LAUTECH Confirms Demand For Refund Of School Fees By Unemployed Graduate
The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has broken silence following the viral video of a frustrated unemployed graduate of the school who stormed the campus to return his certificate while demanding his school fees in return.
ASUU Strike: Apply For Scholarship Abroad- FG Tells Students
The Federal Government, FG through the National Universities Commission (NUC) has referred Nigerian students to a scholarship programme abroad and urged qualified students to apply. Recall that universities under the platform of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have been on strike for seven months as the Federal Government has failed to meet up with it’s demands.
Igbo Rant: RCCG Takes Position On Remi Tinubu (Video)
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has distanced itself from a viral video of Senator Remi Tinubu attacking Igbo living in Lagos who refuse to align with the state’s local politics and traditions as dictated by her husband. Recall that Nigerians had blasted the Senator and the RCCG after a video capturing the moment the Senator talked about chasing the Igbo with traditional deities.
Olamide’s Babymama, Maria Speaks On Alleged N2m Abortion Money
OAP Maria Okan who is also a babymama to Nigerian singer, Olamide, has reacted to reports of receiving N2m from the YBNL boss to abort her pregnancy in 2019. Netizens had accused the OAP of collecting N2 million from Olamide for abortion after intimating him about the pregnancy.
Tinubu Denies Ownership Of Oriental Hotel, Other Assets (Video)
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu who has been decried by critics as the owner of Lagos has denied owning of some of the major assets in the state credited to him. He particularly declaimed ownership of Oriental Hotel. The former Governor of Lagos State while speaking about his achievements as Governor of the state in a documentary distanced himself from some of the properties allegedly owned by him.
Mercy Chinwo Gets Brand New SUV From Hubby As Birthday Gift
Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo was filled with joy after her husband, Pastor Blessed surprised her with a brand new SUV car as her 31st birthday gift. READ ALSO: Setting The Record Straight On The ASUU Struggle: Can Ignorance Replace Knowledge? Mercy had earlier shared stunning photos of herself to mark her birthday. GWG reports that popular Gospel Singer Mercy Chinwo on Monday, 5th September celebrated her 31st birthday It was the gospel artiste’s first birthday as a married woman.
BNXN Begs Sanwo-Olu To Help Ship His Headies Prize Home
A video capturing the moment Nigerian singer, Daniel Benson, better known as BNXN, who emerged the winner of the ‘Next Rated’ category of the Headies awards begged the Governor of Lagos State, Sanwo-Olu to help him bring his Bentley prize back to Nigeria has surfaced. READ ALSO: How NSCDC personnel assaulted woman in Jos, partially blinded her GWG reports that the sensational singer was announced as the Next Rated artiste during the 15th Headies Awards held in Atlanta, USA.
Headies: Knock, Kudus Trails As Sanwo-Olu Storms Atlanta
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has generated mixed reactions over his presence at the 2022 Headies Awards in Atlanta, USA with some commending him and others flaying him for abandoning his work as governor of Lagos State. READ ALSO: Alimosho To Experience 10 Days Darkness – Ikeja Electric GWG reports that the 2022 Headies Awards marked the 15th edition of the event, themed, ‘Join the Movement’ was staged outside the country at the Cobbs Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, United States.
BBNaija Level Up Housemate Giddyfia Evicted
Big Brother Naija Season 7 Housemate, Giddyfia is set to leave the Big Brother house following his eviction from the reality show. Giddyfia got evicted from the Level Up House on Sunday during the Sunday live eviction show. READ ALSO: Key Facts As Manchester United End Arsenal’s Perfect Record With 3-1 at Old Trafford GWG recalls that all the housemates were last week put up for eviction, except the Head of House, Dotun and Daniella the Deputy HOH.
Collapsed Building: Lagos Police To Arrest Developer, Others
The Lagos State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the developer and other professionals involved in the collapsed seven-storey building at Oba Abiodun Oniru Road in Victoria Island, Lagos. The building collapse led to the death of two persons. GWG reports that the building, which was under construction, collapsed in the early hours of Sunday and killed two persons.
BBNaija S7: Deji, Diana Evicted From Show
Big Brother Naija BBNaija Season 7 ‘fake’ Housemate, Deji and Diana have been evicted from Big Brother house. The housemates were evicted during the Sunday live eviction, by the show host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. READ ALSO: No Food For The Lazy In PDP, Dino Melaye Throws Shade At FFK Deji had initially refused to to come out when Ebuka asked the male fake housemate to step forward. However, Ebuka then called on Deji to step forward stating that he has been evicted from the show.
Toyin Abraham Drops Baby Bump Photos Ahead Of Birthday
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has taken to social media to tease her fans with photos of her baby bump ahead of her birthday celebration. READ ALSO: Drug trafficking: NDLEA arrests Italy-bound physically challenged in Lagos Recall that a few months ago, the actress said that she was expecting a second child with her husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi. The couple also shared photos of themselves, which showed Toyin Abraham’s protruding belly.
Actress Helena Duru Blasts EFCC For Denying Assault, Drops Evidence
Nollywood actress, Helen Duru has blasted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), after the commission denied reports of it’s personnel assaulting her in her residence in Asaba. READ ALSO: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Fraudsters Recall that after the actress took to her official Instagram page to report an assault on her by two operatives of the anti graft agency, the commission refuted her allegations with claims that the actress was chasing clout.
Reactions As Daniella Gets Intimate With Dotun Again
Nigerians have taken to their handles to react after Big Brother Naija BBNaija Level Up Housemate, Daniella got intimate again with co reality star, Dotun after claims of regretting the first encounter. READ ALSO: Tinubu Campaign Group Moves To Disqualify Peter Obi Recall that the reality who received massive backlash for getting intimate with Dotun barely two weeks after Khalid’s eviction had expressed her regrets for allowing things move so fast between them.
Dunsin Oyekan Shares Testimony After Deadly Accident
A video capturing the moment Popular gospel singer, Dunsun Oyekan shared his testimony after a deadly accident has emerged. Recall that on Saturday, the singer narrowly escaped a motor accident along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. READ ALSO: Helen Duru’s Story Of EFCC Brutalisation False, She Is Acting A Poor Script – EFCC GWG reports that Dunsin was involved in the accident while travelling from Lagos to Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Alleged Fraud: Ogun Speaker, Olakunle Oluomo Released From EFCC Custody
The speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo has been released on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) 48 hours after he was arrested. READ ALSO: Ned’s Wife Laila Apologies To Him, Family Recall that Oluomo was apprehended by operatives of the agency at the Murtala Mohammed International airport in Lagos state on Thursday morning, September 1. GWG reports that the speaker was arrested following allegations of fraud.
Mixed Reactions As Court Remands Ice Prince In Ikoyi Prison
Popular rapper Panshak Zamani, otherwise known as Ice Prince Zamani is being challenged by Nigerians to tell his side of the story after the police arraigned him at an Ajah, Lagos magistrate court on the allegation of assaulting a police officer. GWG reports that Ice Prince was following the arraignment remanded in Ikoyi prison with bail set at N500,000.
Lady sacked For Attending Peter Obi’s Rally Resumes New Work With Double Pay
A Port- Harcourt lady, identified as Regina Leduim Barizaasi who was sacked for for joining the rally for Peter Obi” in Port-Harcourt has resumed at her new place of work today. READ ALSO: Notorious Teenage Rapist Nabbed After Attack On Woman Recall that Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, the General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), had offered a fully funded scholarship and automatic employment to Regina after news that she was sacked surfaced on the internet.
2023: Sowore Under Fire Over Evil Attack On Peter Obi
The African Action Congress (AAC) Presidential candidate, Omoyele Soworehas come under social media attack over his recent comments on the Labour Party (LP) flagbearer, Peter Obi. READ ALSO: Pictures Of Obi With Flavour, Phyno Tickle Nigerian Youths GWG reports that Sowore in an interview with Channels TV on Friday described Peter Obi as part of the old system that crippled the nation’s fortunes.
‘She’s In Jail For Blackmail’- BNXN Gives Update On Swedish Lady
Popular Nigerian singer, Daniel Benson popularly known as BNXN has given a recent update on the Swedish lady that leaked his nudes online. GWG reports that Filma Jones, had claimed to be the singer’s girlfriend and had released his nude video on social media. READ ALSO: Notorious Teenage Rapist Nabbed After Attack On Woman According to Jones, the music star dated, impregnated and dumped her. The video which has since gone viral on social media has been received with mixed reactions.
Reactions Trails Flavour, Phyno Meeting With Peter Obi In US
Labour Party (LP), presidential candidate, Peter Obi on Friday tickled the fancy of many Nigerian youths with pictures of himself flanked by popular Nigerian singers, Chinedu Okoli, popularly popularly known as Flavour Nabania and Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, aka Phyno Fino.
“We Used To Smoke Weed Together”- Dino Melaye’s Old Friend Spills
A yet-to-be-identified resident of Kano State has stirred massive reactions on social media after revealing that the Campaign Spokesman for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), presidential candidate, Dino Melaye was his close friend with whom he regularly enjoyed smoking Indian Hemp with.
Port-Harcourt Lady Sacked Over Peter Obi Rally Gets New Job, Double Pay, Scholarship
Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, the General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), has offered a fully funded scholarship and automatic employment to the lady that was sacked for joining the “One Million March For Peter Obi” in Port-Harcourt. GWG reports that a video went viral on Thursday showing a Nigerian lady identified as Regina Legum who got fired by her boss for participating in a solidarity rally for the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi.
PDP Deputy Chairman Resigns Position, Dumps Party In Ogun
The Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ogun State Chapter, Hon Leye Odunjo has tendered his resignation from his position as the Deputy Chairman and member of the party citing divine instructions. GWG reports that Odunjo made his resignation public in a letter written through the State Chairman, Hon. Sikirulai Ogundele, to the National Chairman of the PDP, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, on Thursday.
Church Politics: I Cannot Be Stopped, Obi Replies Okowa
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has revealed that his visit to churches and other public occasions had begun long before his presidential ambition. Obi said this while reacting to a comment by the vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ifeanyi Okowa, who cautioned him to leave religion out of partisan politics.
BBNaija: “I Feel Betrayed” Amaka Speaks On Phyna, Groovy
Evicted Big Brother Naija BBNaija Season 7 housemate, Amaka, has revealed that she felt betrayed after her colleague, Phyna, stated dating Groovy instead of helping her to get him. GWG reports that after Groovy’s relationship with Beauty crashed following her disqualification the BBNaija house, that Amaka openly declared her interest before Phyna became the housemate’s partner.
Nigerians React As EFCC Nab Ogun House Speaker, Oluomo
The arrest of the Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Olakunle Oluomo by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has stirred massive reactions from social media users. GWG reports that Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon Olakunle Oluomo was on Thursday arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, at the Lagos airport.
BBNaija S7: “I Regret My Actions With Dotun” - Daniella Reacts
Big Brother Naija BBNaija Season 7 Housemate, Daniella has spoken on her relationship with co-housemate, Dotun barely two weeks after Khalid’s eviction. This is coming hours after viewers of the show blasted her for betraying Khalid with Dotun after they had some intimate moments under the duvet.
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