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Author: Alpha Maidawa

“I cannot wait to fall hopelessly and madly in love” -Toke Makinwa
Controversial OAP, Toke Makinwa has said that she can’t wait to “fall hopelessly and madly” in love again.
The OAP was formerly married to Maje Ayide, a marriage which ended in a messy divorce.
Years after living life as a single lady, Toke Makinwa says she hopes she will get loved in return as she gives love a second chance.
She shared on Instastories: “No matter what life has thrown at me, I am still a ”Hopeless Romantic”.
“I cannot wait to fall hopelessly and madly in love,
“I love love, hopefully it loves me back.. Someday”.
This comes a week after a report stated that Toke Makinwa and Medical Aesthetician and Laser Technician, Freda Francis, are fighting over a man.
According to sources close to them, the unknown man used to be Toke Makinwa’s boyfriend, until he broke her heart and switched over to Freda, her “friend”.
“Toke and Freda are no longer friends oh. Freda reportedly snatched her new man. Toke decided to stay on her own. It really hurt Toke so bad” The source said.
When asked about the identity of the said man, the source declined, stating “security reasons”.
A further check on their Instagram accounts shows that the duo have unfollowed (or blocked) each other on the platform as at press time.
May 27, 2020
Singer, J Martin, defends Jude Okoye, says he did his best for Cynthia Morgan and May D
Singer J Martins has reacted to the social media call out of Jude Okoye by singers Cynthia Morgan and May D.
Both singers accused Jude Okoye who is the CEO of Northside Records of giving them an awful record contract.
In reaction, J Martins who was an insider during the whole process stated that Jude Okoye did his best for both singers.
He wrote on Instagram: “I made a promise to myself that I will never discuss anything that has to do with my brothers the Okoye’s family or (Psquare) on social media platforms not minding pressures from left right and centre. Jude has always been the elder brother to all of us while he was the manager as well too.
“Our relationship as young hustlers/ brothers as at when I joined them started more than a decade and a half about 16years or more, from Ilupeju together then to Omole phase 1 and building the Psquare studio in Omole house then and the rest is history, so when I say that to you all that before you talk or bash someone by jumping into conclusions, always make sure that you do your due diligence and have your facts right.
“Well I’m not here to discuss Peter and Paul because this two are kind-hearted & lovely beautiful personalities in their own ways nor the reason for the separation of the group (Psquare) because that’s a family matter and just like all of us come from our different families and we all have our own issues, none of you will bring the issues in your family to the public for sentiments or public pity expect maybe you don’t have respect for your family. First of all, I will like to say A Very Big Thank You to Jude for speaking up & please do this more often big bro meanwhile I’m here to say that on the contract issues with Cynthia Morgan & May D, all this happened right in front of all of us. Yes nobody knows it all and just like the saying goes “anybody can make mistakes” and nobody is perfect.
“On Jude’s position I Stand. Jude did the very best he knew to help each of their music careers and support them but i guess that lessons have been learned.
“I will like to please ask Jude my elder brother to forgive and let this whole issue be laid to rest, while I’m trusting God and looking forward to seeing my two twin brothers Peter & Paul (Psquare) MAKE A COMEBACK in our very EYES while we’re all still alive. To Cynthia Morgan ( Da German Juice Queen ) I pray you make a great comeback and to May D please make a great comeback too”.
May 27, 2020
Veteran actress, Stella Damascus, says the cure for COVID-19 will come from Africa
In celebration of this year’s Africa Day, actress Stella Damasus has said that she believes that the cure for COVID-19 will come from the continent.
She also advised Africans to ensure they take care of one another in the pandemic period irrespective of whatever divide may exist between them.
Stella Damasus wrote: “Happy Africa Day to all my African brothers and sisters all over the world. We stronger together. The virus has taken so many but together, we shall fight and overcome. We must all take care of one another regardless of religious, political or language differences. I believe that the cure is coming from Africa. Celebrate today and remember why. One love”.
Meanwhile, the World Health Organization, WHO, has promised to support Africa in its fight against COVID-19.
This was disclosed by the Regional Director for Africa, World Health Organisation, Dr Matshidiso Moeti.
“So again, a shout out to African people, I thank them so much for the courage that they have shown, the forbearance under sometimes difficult circumstances.
“We are committed to continuing in this fight with them.
“I would like to pay special tribute to African communities. It was said by the WHO Director-General, Dr Tedro that our leaders have put in place some measures to control the pandemic.
“We have seen African countries take very tough decisions to put in place some of the control measures.
“I am very pleased to have joined this celebration of Africa Day yesterday, and especially pleased to have been in the company of special envoys on COVID-19 in Africa,” she said.
May 27, 2020
Jennifer Lopez disappointed as wedding gets postponed over coronavirus
Singer and actress, Jennifer Lopez has expressed disappointment at the postponement of her wedding to Alex Rodriguez due to coronavirus pandemic.
She stated this when she made an appearance on Today Show which was co-hosted by Hoda Kotb.
“I’m a little heartbroken because we did have some great plans, but I’m also like, you know what? God has a bigger plan,” she said. “So we just have to wait and see. Maybe it’s going to be better. I have to believe that it will be.”
On when the much-awaited wedding will take place, Jennifer Lopez stated that no one knows how long the social distancing policy will last.
“There’s no planning right now. You just have to kind of wait and see how this all plays out,” she said. “It’s disappointing on one level. After the Super Bowl and after World of Dance, after we finished filming it, I planned to take time off, which is what we’re doing kind of right now.”
Alex Rodriguez who spoke from quarantine stated that he and his fiancee are “very fluid” and “think very proactively” when it comes to rescheduling their big day.
Jennifer Lopez also told ET, “I know a lot of different styles. Knowing me, it will be a big production of some sort,” she said.
May 27, 2020
Ruth Kadiri shows off her baby as she celebrates Children’s Day
Nollywood actress, Ruth Kadiri has taken to social media with a picture showing her baby’s face in celebration of this year’s Children’s Day.
She captioned the picture with a post which also celebrated herself on Children’s Day because she’s still her mother’s child.
“The first fruit of my womb. My Joy and my Wahala. @reignezerika happy children’s day. And happy children’s day to me too. I am my mother’s child. And Gods child. #ruthjesusbaby’, she wrote.
“2019 came with more than a blessing. After my wedding I became pregnant, wasn’t sure I wanted a baby now, was so scared it will affect my career, was so scared I wouldn’t be a good mum. For unknown reasons I became depressed.
Ruth Kadiri recently opened up on being depressed after she got pregnant immediately after her private wedding in 2019.
She shared on Instagram: “Thanks to @judyaustin1 who made me see how blessed a woman I was, who recounted how God had blessed me over and over again. thank God for my husband who made me know I was loved. Well, it happened. A stress-free pregnancy, uncle Ben, Rosssnna, and my entire Swedish family,
“I thank you for being there for me. Reign became the top of the list of my blessings. Thanks to mummy (my mother-in-law) for loving me the way you do. Thanks to my mother (biological mum) for standing by me. Thanks to @officialstelladimokokorkus for been a fair blogger.
“Thanks to @maryremmynjoku for being a good friend. Thanks to @iamhuk for your prayers. May we all continue to celebrate in this life and forever. Amen. @reignezerika thanks for lighting up my world with your smiles and laughter.”
May 27, 2020
Cynthia Morgan: Nigerians apologize to Jude Okoye after Joy Tongo releases Cynthia Morgan’s contract with Northside record label
Coming after the social media brouhaha between Cynthia Morgan and Jude Okoye of Northside Entertainment which generated a buzz last weekend, her former manager, Joy Tongo has released the contract the dancehall singer signed.
Cynthia Morgan had claimed it made her lose her name, Instagram account, royalties and VEVO account.
Recall that Jude Okoye who countered the claims made by Cynthia Morgan, had said he will be sharing the contract online.
However, in the contract which was signed in October 2013 and ran for 4 years and had a 2 year option renewal, It also had a 50-50 sharing formula and it was not stated anywhere that Cynthia Morgan would lose her name.
See below:
Find some reactions by Nigerians below…
“So Cynthia Morgan lied? The easiest way to get Nigerians on your side is to tell an emotional story and sprinkle some tears for effect. Works everytime!”
“So Cynthia Morgan lied? Another lesson learnt, we have to always wait for the two sides of the story before judging.”
“So Cynthia Morgan actually lied. Wow. It’ll get to a point that people would laugh off peoples actual tragedies on this app cos they’ve been played too many times and I won’t judge. Fr.”
May 27, 2020
Cynthia Morgan reverses her statement, says she has no problem with Jude Okoye but her former manager Joy Tongo
Dancehall singer, Cynthia Morgan has made U-Turn after reportedly accusing music executive, Jude Okoye of holding on to her social media accounts and VEVO account.
The embattled singer now says she doesn’t have a problem with Jude Okoye, but her former manager, Joy Tongo.
Cynthia Morgan opened up on an Instagram live session with Sandra, the lady who started the “Bring Back Cynthia Morgan campaign”.
According to her, Joy Tongo was the problem all along and not Jude Okoye.
She alleged that Joy who was the middle man didn’t do her job well.
When asked if she can ever make peace with them, Cynthia said she can make peace with Jude because she never had any issue with him, but can NEVER make peace with Joy Tongo.
Cynthia Morgan had claimed it made her lose her name, Instagram account, royalties and VEVO account.
Recall that Jude Okoye who countered the claims made by Cynthia Morgan, had said he will be sharing the contract online.
However, in the contract which was signed in October 2013 and ran for 4 years and had a 2 year option renewal, It also had a 50-50 sharing formula and it was not stated anywhere that Cynthia Morgan would lose her name.
See some reactions after the contract was released to the public below…
“So Cynthia Morgan lied? The easiest way to get Nigerians on your side is to tell an emotional story and sprinkle some tears for effect. Works everytime!”
“So Cynthia Morgan lied? Another lesson learnt, we have to always wait for the two sides of the story before judging.”
“So Cynthia Morgan actually lied. Wow. It’ll get to a point that people would laugh off peoples actual tragedies on this app cos they’ve been played too many times and I won’t judge. Fr.”
May 27, 2020
COVID-19 has taken its toll on spiritual, social and economic lives -Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), said on Saturday that the raging coronavirus disease had taken a heavy toll on Nigerians, disrupting their spiritual, social and economic well-being.
In his Eid-el-Fitr message to Muslims, Buhari said the pandemic “put a damper on what would otherwise have been a time of celebration for the Muslim faithful to mark the end of the Ramadan fasting period.”
He noted that “for the first time in recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the people’s spiritual, social and economic lives.”
However, he urged them to be in high spirits and remain strong in faith.
Giving examples on how the pandemic affected Muslims, the President said, “This year’s fasting period was particularly challenging for Muslims because they had to forgo many important aspects of their daily worship, including the routine congregations for prayer and the recitation and interpretation of the Holy Qur’an as well as travelling for the lesser pilgrimage to Makkah.”
The message, which was signed by his spokesperson, Mr Garba Shehu, quoted Buhari further, “It is not easy to give up many of these important duties and activities, but it became imperative to do so in order to control or limit the spread of this deadly disease.”
The President commended Nigerians for living with the measures his regime introduced to contain the spread of the infection.
He said, “Let me use this opportunity to commend the sacrifices of both Muslims and Christians for their cooperation in the enforcement of the social distancing guidelines.
“I am well aware of the inconveniences these tough measures have brought on the lives of Nigerians, including limiting religious activities and gatherings in large numbers. No government would intentionally impose these tough and demanding measures on its citizens if it had a choice.”
May 25, 2020
NCDC confirms 313 new cases of COVID-19, Lagos and Abuja lead
Nigeria on Sunday night confirmed 313 new cases of coronavirus.
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, confirmed this in a post on its official Twitter page.
Lagos recorded the highest number with 146 new cases, while FCT followed with 36.
This brings the total number of cases in Nigeria to 7839, with 226 deaths recorded.
The tweet read: “313 new cases of #COVID19; 148-Lagos
36-FCT
27-Rivers
19-Edo
13-Kano
12-Ogun
11-Ebonyi
8-Nasarawa
8-Delta
7-Oyo
6- Plateau
5-Kaduna
4-Kwara
3-Akwa Ibom
3-Bayelsa
2-Niger
1-Anambra
“7839 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, Discharged: 2263 and Deaths: 226.”
May 25, 2020
Naira Marley neglects Davido, calls Burna boy the real odogwu
Naira Marley has ignored whatever relationship he shares with Davido by insisting that Burna Boy is the real Odogwu and no one else.
The Odogwu title which Burna Boy goes by after a song with the same title has been attributed to Davido of late. This was after both singers clashed on social media.
The clash occured after Davido claims he and Wizkid are Nigeria’s greatest of all time.
Burna Boy who got nominated for a Grammy this year felt sidelined from the equation which forced him to shade Davido.
According to him, Davido, whom he hints is not talented, only succeeded musically because his billionaire father bought it all for him.
Social media fans sprang into action and in support of Davido to the point that they snatched the Odogwu title from Burna Boy and gave it to Davido.
On Eid-el-Fitri, Naira Marley paid a visit to Burna Boy at his house where they celebrated the festival. There he declared that Burna Boy us the real Odogwu with no rival.
May 25, 2020