Entertainment Archives - Page 30 of 35

Oct

21

2022

EndSARS memorial: Lekki Tollgate is a cemetery – BBNaija star, Tega Dominic

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro#EndSARS, BBNaija, Entertainment, Metro, Opinion, RIP, Tega Dominic

Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, Tega Dominic, has tagged the Lekki Tollgate as a cemetery. According to her, the memories of 2020 Lekki Tollgate victims will remain in the hearts of Nigerians, especially the families whose loved ones have become “heroes.” Tega, who noted that October 20 would be remembered for so many things, further assured that the raising of the Nigerian flag high and still being killed would be relayed to generations unborn. Reacting to the attack on EndSARS protesters on Thursday while taking a drive and walk through the tollgate with caskets to commemorate the second anniversary,…

Oct

09

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Comedian, Basketmouth questions EFCC boss over corrupt politicians who walk freely

Economy, Entertainment, MetroBasketmouth, DSS/EFCC, Entertainment, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria

Famous Nigerian comedian and actor, Bright Okpocha, popularly known by his stage name as Basketmouth, has questioned the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa over the low chance of conviction for politically exposed persons in the country. This is following the two recent protests by the youths in Warri area of Delta State and that of Ibadan over unwarranted arrest and extortion by the anti-graft agency without any links to cybercrime. Responding to the actions, Bawa noted that the exercise will not stop the agency from arresting anyone causing or promoting fraud in the country.…

Oct

09

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

‘She committed suicide with her money’ – Nigerians react as lady dies during plastic surgery

Entertainment, Lifestyle, MetroEntertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, Nigeria, RIP

Nigerians have taken to social media to condemn the cause of the death of a Nigerian businesswoman identify as Amelia Pounds, who reportedly died while undergoing body enhancement surgery. Amelia passed away on Friday in New Delhi in India following complications during liposuction surgery. An unidentified doctor in a trending video on social media was heard apologizing to her after her demise. Below are some reactions from Nigerians: @CaptHybrid; “Na wa oooo, in your next life, contentment should be your watchword.” @Helenlu80508776: “Even God would be disappointed it’s better to give ur kidney or important organs to the needy and…

Oct

07

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

2023: Kenneth Okonkwo accuses APC of building skyscraper of failure

Economy, Entertainment, Opinion, Politics2023, All Progressives Congress, Kenneth Okonkwo, Next Level, Nigeria, Nollywood, Opinion, Politics

A veteran Nollywood actor and chieftain of the Labour Party, LP, Bar Kenneth Okonkwo, has accused the All Progressive Congress, APC, of building a skyscraper of failure on insecurity and corruption. Okonkwo decried the level of corruption in the APC government, saying he did not vote for animals to begin to manifest as witches stealing the country’s money. The veteran actor stated this while fielding questions on the Channels TV Politics Today program. He lamented the fact that the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, and students have been at home for eight months, with no end in sight. “APC…

Oct

02

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

BREAKING: Phyna emerges winner of BBNaija Season 7

Entertainment, LifestyleBBNaija, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, Phyna

Phyna, Big Brother Naija housemate has emerged winner of the 7th season of the reality TV show. She was announced as the winner on Sunday night, closely followed by Bryann. Phyna now goes home with a mouth-watering ₦100 million worth of prizes. Other finalists included Daniella, who was the first to be evicted on Sunday, followed by Chichi, Adekunle and Bella. The Level Up edition ran for 72 days and has now officially ended with a grand finale show that saw interesting performances from MI, Falz and Pheelz.