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Afro beat musician, Seun Kuti, has been arrested by the Nigerian Police Force. The singer, was taken into custody after he turned himself in at the Lagos State Command of NPF (CID Div). The singer was placed on handcuff and taken to SCIID in Panti for interrogation on Monday.    Seun Kuti In Hancuffs, Following His Arrest. The Nigeria Police Force has described the action of popular Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti against a police officer as evil and criminal. The Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Monday took to social media and in a tweet, he further called out Seun for his actions. He wrote, “Assault: Seun Kuti is under interrogation at the State CID Panti. We speak and act against attacks and assaults on Police officers, it’s evil and criminal”.  Before his arrest the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, had ordered Kuti’s arrest following his altercation with a police officer on the 3rd Mainland bridge a few days ago.

Unleashing Edo State's Potential: Unite, Dream, Achieve! Ogbemudia Bassey Osagie is aspiring to become the next governor of Edo State. Below is his campaign promise to the citizens of Edo State and a special mother's day message to mothers: Edo State, it's time to rise! With unwavering conviction, we pledge to lead you towards a future overflowing with boundless possibilities. Together, we shatter the limitations of the past, daring to dream of a state that knows no boundaries—a place where opportunities flourish and every citizen thrives. Guided by vision, fueled by unity, and driven by action, we envision an Edo State at the forefront of innovation, progress, and sustainable development. Let's bridge divides, forge unbreakable bonds, and transform dreams into tangible achievements. Trust us, join us, and together we'll unlock the extraordinary potential of Edo State. "On this special Mother's Day, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation and admiration

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the arrest of Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti, who was captured on video assaulting a police officer in uniform reports the Premium Times. Seun Kuti A video circulating on the internet, the singer was seen hitting an officer. However, in the short clip, the officer didn’t retaliate. The police spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Saturday, said the incident occurred in Lagos. Mr Kuti is the youngest child of the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. “The IGP has equally ordered a speedy and full investigation into the remote and immediate cause(s) of the assault and prosecution of the suspect accordingly,” the statement reads. "IGP Usman Alkali Baba assures Nigerians that acts of contempt/disdain for symbols of authority will not be tolerated while offenders of such hideous crimes will be surely brought to book.” However, in his reaction late Saturday evening, Mr Kuti, on his Instagram handle, said he was the victim

Queen of Afrobeats singer, Nigerian's own, Tiwa Savage has said she needs a private jet to ease her travelling itinerary. After the coronation of King Charles III which had taken place on Saturday at Westminster Abbey in England, guests were entertained by different performers. She spoke after her record-breaking performance at King Charles III’s coronation ceremony took place on Sunday evening,  from where she jetted out of London for the next show. “I’ve told you, people, I need a PJ. Anyway, thank you, England. And we are off again,” Tiwa Savage wrote. This remark brought about a lot of reactions as her supporters showered praises on her for her sterling performance at the weekend. "Did you notice how she honoured her Country, Nigeria, by wearing a green dress and white jewels? "

Get Sense! A Nigerian Statement, Which Means Acquire Wisdom OR Be Wise. A. God Works In Mysterious Ways, His Wonders To Perform: "I asked for strength and God gave me difficulties to make me strong.  I asked for wisdom and God gave me problems to solve. I asked for courage and God gave me dangers to overcome. I asked for Love and God gave me troubled people to help...At The End Of The Day, My Prayers Were Answered." B. One day someone you sacrificed for, will tell you that they never forced you to, so don't overdo it! C. Buddha was once asked – What is the difference between ” I like you” and “I love you“? His answer was so beautiful and satisfying. He Replied; "When you like a flower, you just pluck it. But when you love a flower, you water it daily!”

 Naija People Please Laugh Small.  Credit: Social Media. So Hilarious....hahahahahaha  THE PRIEST, THE RABBI AND THE MINISTER. A priest, a rabbi and a minister are in a bar… Talk get around to how they handle their respective donations from the collection plates. “Well,” says the priest, “to be fair, I draw a chalk circle on the floor, and toss all the money in the air. What falls inside the circle goes to the Lord; what lands outside, I keep.” The minister nods appreciatively. “Very similar here - but what lands in the circle, I keep. Still rather fair, I think.” Then they both look at the rabbi who has remained silent. “So, how do you divvy up the church donations?” “Eh… I don't go for all that stuff with chalk circles. I just throw the money up in the air and what the Lord wants, he takes.” Credit; Quora.

On Sunday, 06 May 2023, Jeff Bezos and his girlfriend of almost four years, Lauren Sánchez were at the F1 Miami Grand Prix. Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Top Left At The F1 Miami Grand Prix, Qualifying, Miami International Autodrome, Miami Gardens, Florida, USA – 06 May 2023 Lauren Sanchez, 53, a former Newscaster, was spotted in a crop top and jeans alongside her billionaire boyfriend Jeff Bezos, 59, in Miami, while attending the Miami Grand Prix. They held hands as they arrived at the Formula One Grand Prix event. Jeff Bezos with a net worth of US$125 billion as of April 2023, arrived in the team village at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix in Miami, Florida on May 6, 2023. Bezos is the third-wealthiest person in the world and was the wealthiest from 2017 to 2021, according to both the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and Forbes. Credit: Hollywood life.com, Wikipedia

Prolific Nollywood actor and spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has revealed via a post on his Twitter page, the lawyers that will be representing the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the court of appeal. Kenneth Okonkwo Kenneth Okonkwo said; “We have a formidable team of legal luminaries representing #PeterObi. From left is the head of the team, Livy Uzoukwu SAN, Awa Kalu SAN, Benbella Anachebe SAN, Kenneth Okonkwo Esq and a host of other experienced lawyers. May God grant us the wisdom to recover the people’s mandate.” The pre-hearing of petitions challenging the outcome of the February 25 presidential election commences today at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal.

The former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio has been anointed  as the Senate President of the 10th Assembly, while Hon. Tajudeen Abbas from Kaduna State has also been named as the Speaker of the House by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC).                   Senator Godswill Akpabio This was disclosed during a press briefing to journalists by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka. After the party held a NEC meeting on Monday at the national secretariat of the party in Abuja. He said: “The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) met today, Monday, May 8, 2023 to consider reports of consultations and meetings held with the President-Elect, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, other Party leaders and stakeholders on zoning arrangement for 10th National Assembly leadership positions. "The NWC noted with respect the outcome of the meetings held between the President-Elect

Max Air aircraft on Sunday crash-landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja after the tyre reportedly burst into flames, according to ThisDay reports. Image Credit: PngNice The aircraft crash-landed in Abuja with emergency officials already on ground to  out the fire before the passengers were disembarked right at the runway. Unconfirmed reports said the aircraft had arrived from Yola, Adamawa State when the incident happened. This is even as the spokesperson of the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Tunji Oketunbi, hinted that their staff have gone to the site of the incident for investigation. An official of the airline, who confirmed the incident but pleaded anonymity, said the passengers safely disembarked. He expressed gratitude to God for the safety of all the passengers and crew members. He said the airline would officially inform the appropriate authorities to carry out an investigation into the incident. Also, a former president of the Nigeria

The daughter of Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola and disc jockey, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, has underscored the importance of being rich in life.                                  DJ Cuppy The music producer made this known on her Twitter handle. Cuppy wrote, “Travel reminds me how important self-love is. Taking time for rest is ESSENTIAL, and there’s NOTHING like the feeling of being surrounded by INSPIRATION. “In short… having money HELPS. For SURE. Don’t let ANYONE lie to you.”

Business mogul and music superstar Rihanna, is making pregnancy look super cool. The pregnancy hormones can sometimes make it tough to get your best look on.  Kudos to Rihanna for motivating us to stay 'fly' via her pregnant look and fashion trends.  Rihanna Rihanna At The Met Gala 2023 Afterparty Rihanna Looking Elegant At The Oscars 2023 All Smiles Superbly Chic! Beauty Meets Style, Rihanna Is Radiant! Rihanna Out On A Walk With  A$AP Rocky Rihanna Looking Gorgeous At The Oscars 2023 Rihanna, Super Bowl 2023 Rihanna At The Met Gala 2023 The Fenty founder is accompanied by boyfriend A$AP Rocky to Cipriani Soho, on Friday night. Rihanna showed off her famous maternity style on her way to Cipriani Soho, on Friday night, where billionaire Alexandre Arnault was celebrating his 31st birthday.  Go girl, go RiRi.

Jennifer's figure was recently praised by her husband, Ben Affleck, 50, during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show.                                  Jennifer Lopez The Oscar-winning actor referred to her as "the most gorgeous woman in the world" and surprisingly revealed that Jennifer "eats whatever she wants" while maintaining her killer physique.                             Jennifer Lopez Ben said: "She works out. I work out too but I don't magically appear to be twenty years old, you know what I mean, with perfect skin and the whole thing."  He also gushed about Jennifer's "work ethic" and her "superhuman" ability to be "the most gorgeous woman in the world." New York-based celebrity trainer David Kirsch often works with the megastar to keep her in top shape.  In a 2021 interview with Vogue, Kirsch praised Jennifer's meticulous approach to her health and well-being: "It’s not just a physical thing—

Tennis legend Serena Williams confirmed she is pregnant with her second child at the Met Gala on Monday. Williams said on Instagram just before she arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art: "Was so excited when Anna Wintour invited the 3 of us to the Met Gala."   Serena was beautifully dressed in a black and white gown, for fashion’s biggest night of the year. The 41-year-old tennis great, 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, arrived the Met Gala with her husband Alexis Ohanian, founder of Reddit. The couple welcomed their first daughter, Olympia, in October 2017.

Nigerian superstar, singer, Tiwa Savage is engraving her brand in history as she is set to perform at the historical coronation of the British monarch, King Charles III.                                            Dr Tiwa Savage. The coronation of Charles III and his wife, Queen Consort, Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 6 May 2023, at Westminster Abbey. Charles III is King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms.  He is ascending the throne following the demise of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who passed on in 2022. The coronation concert and Big Lunch will take place on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Dr Tiwa Savage will join celebrities such as Steve Winwood, DJ Pete Tong, Lang Lang and Lucy, Paloma Faith and Olly Murs, to thrill guests at the coronation concert. Other African artistes are also billed to perform at the historic event, Tiwa Savage however is the only Nigerian on the list

Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams  daughter,  Olympia is the youngest sports investor in the world, the 5-year-old and she has no idea about it. When her father became the co-owner of Angel City FC, he stated that she was the inspiration behind his investment.                                Image Credit:gettyimages.com The business magnate started investing in his daughter’s future just after she turned three, making her the youngest owner of a professional sports team. In a recent podcast, he talked about how he has big plans for his daughter’s future. Alexis Ohanian recently interviewed with the Bloomberg Businessweek podcast with host Carol Massar. In the podcast, the business magnate talked about how he started enjoying women’s sports, his investments and more. He also discussed how he planned to invest in his daughter’s future. Ohanian stated that he has set aside trust for his daughter in order to make sure her future will be safe. “I set aside a few bucks to personally invest;

Singer, Davido celebrate his wife, Chioma Rowland’s birthday, via his Instagram page, as he reaffirmed his undying love for the chef. Davido @davido · Follow Today I just want to celebrate my right hand! My go to! Happy birthday baby ! God bless you. Your love is timeless. It’s a forever thing I ASSURE YOU! 1:55 PM · Apr 30, 2023 121.8K Reply Share Chioma will turn 28, today, May 1, 2023. David wrote, “Today I just want to celebrate my right hand! My go to! Happy birthday baby @thechefchi! God bless you. Your love is timeless. It’s a forever thing I ASSURE YOU!” Davido, disclosed a few months ago, that he is married to his sweetheart, Chioma.

Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge exchanged vows on April 22, 2023. Sofia Richie and her husband, Elliot Grainge. Paris Hilton looks stunning in a Shimmering Gown with a Plunging Neckline. She was among the A-list attendees at Sofia Richie's lavish wedding to Elliot Grainge in the French Riviera last weekend. The business mogul wowed in a lovely icy blue dress.  Paris and her husband, Carter Reum. Fairytales do come true💫," Hilton captioned her photos. "What a magical wedding weekend🥰 So incredibly happy for the newlyweds💖 @SofiaRichie @Elliot." Sofia Richie Poses with Sister Nicole Before Her Weekend Wedding in France. The two sisters, daughters of Lionel Richie, took some shots prior to Sofia's marriage to Elliot Grainge in Antibes, France. Sofia was joined by her father, Lionel Richie, who proudly told guests “That’s my kid!” while walking arm-in-arm with the gorgeous bride.             Sofia Richie and her Dad Lionel Richie. Lionel Richie, the super-talente

Walking indeed is one of the best forms of exercise.  Your body will love it!  It is the perfect way to also rid yourself of daily stress. Benefits Of Walking: ● Walking will increase your energy level. ● Strengthen your bones and muscles. ● Walking will help you, maintain a healthy body weight. ● It can assist lower blood pressure. ● Walking will improve sleep. ● Walking also helps reduce your risk of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and many types of cancer, ● Walking can help with depression and anxiety, and dementia.  ● Walking improves memory, mood and cognition. ● Walking improves posture and boosts balance plus coordination. ● Walking can assist to strengthen the immune system In a nutshell, walking is an excellent way to stay fit, and mentally alert.  Regular physical activity helps improve your overall health. Try walking for at least 30 minutes a day, yes you can, on most days of the week.  If trying to lose or control weight, inculcate brisk walking in

Big Brother Naija season six ‘Shine ya eyes’ housemates, Adeoluwa Okusaga and Anita Singh as Nini, are engaged. The duo started their relationship in the Big Brother’s house. Okusaga always showed that he wanted to be more than just friends with Nini, while at the big brother house. In a room decorated with rose flowers, Saga proposed to Nini; an inscription can be seen on the wall reading, “Will you be mine forever? ” Of course, Nini said yes! See pictures shared online. Congratulations to them!