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2024

Petition Gains Momentum to Disqualify Chidimma Adetshina from Miss SA Pageant Due to Nigerian Heritage

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsEntertainment, Metro, South Africa

A growing number of South Africans, over 1,400, have signed a petition calling for the removal of 23-year-old Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina from the Miss South Africa 2024 beauty pageant. The controversy surrounds Adetshina's Nigerian heritage, as she was born in Soweto to a Nigerian father and a South African mother of Mozambican descent. Adetshina, a law student based in Cape Town, is one of the top 13 contestants vying for the Miss SA crown. However, her participation has sparked debate after she removed the Nigerian and Mozambican flags from her TikTok profile earlier this week. Additionally, Adetshina's status as…

Jul

27

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nollywood Actress Iyabo Ojo Celebrates Son’s Graduation from Turkish University

Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsEducation, Entertainment, Metro

Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo has taken to social media to express her pride and joy as her son, Festus Ojo, graduates from a university in Turkey. In an emotional post, Iyabo Ojo shared a photo of her son in his graduation regalia, captioning it: "As a single mother, it hasn't been easy… but today, I'm overwhelmed with joy and pride as my son graduates from a university in Turkey!" The actress, who has been open about the challenges of raising her children as a single mother, expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to witness this milestone in her son's life.…

Jul

27

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Brain Jotter Reacts to Viral Skit, Reveals Selfless Gift to Pa Ejeagha

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, Music, NewsBrain Jotter, Entertainment, Metro, Mike Ejiagha

Content creator Brain Jotter has addressed the controversy surrounding his viral skit featuring Pa Ejeagha's music, clarifying that he did not earn any money from the skit. In a statement, Brain Jotter explained that 100% of the revenue generated from the skit went directly to Pa Ejeagha's record label, due to copyright restrictions on digital platforms. Furthermore, Brain Jotter revealed that his generous gift of N2 million to Pa Ejeagha was a genuine act of kindness and charity, rather than a share of profits from the skit. This move aims to quell the ongoing controversy and unrealistic expectations surrounding the…

Jul

27

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Video: Setting the Record Straight: Peter Obi Not Behind Calls for Protest – Nwaokobia

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsMetro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

https://youtu.be/8taLwgQgYzs?si=r2nSCiscpP3O5-85 In a recent turn of events, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Onanuga, made a startling allegation against Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate. Onanuga claimed that Obi was behind the calls for protest, sparking widespread controversy and debate. However, in a swift response, Prof Mustapha Chris Nwaokobia Jnr, a close associate of Peter Obi, has come out to categorically deny the allegation, labelling it as "completely false." According to Nwaokobia, Peter Obi is a peaceful and law-abiding individual who would never resort to inciting violence or unrest. He emphasized that Obi's commitment to…

Jul

27

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tragedy Strikes: Senator Ifeanyi Ubah Passes Away in London

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsIfeanyi Uba, RIP

In a shocking turn of events, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, representing Anambra South, has tragically passed away in a London hospital on Saturday morning. The senator had been receiving medical treatment in the United Kingdom for several weeks after falling seriously ill. Ubah's condition took a critical turn in the past 48 hours, leading to his untimely demise. The exact cause of death remains unclear at this time. A prominent figure in Nigerian politics, Ubah was first elected to the Senate in 2019 under the Young Progressive Party (YPP) and reelected in 2023. Earlier this year, he defected to the All…