I suffered a lapse of judgement – Former Lagos Governorship aspirant, Babatunde Gbadamosi apologizes after attending Funke Akindele's houseparty (video)
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I suffered a lapse of judgement – Former Lagos Governorship aspirant, Babatunde Gbadamosi apologizes after attending Funke Akindele's houseparty (video)

The former aspirant for the governorship in Lagos, Babatunde Gbadamosi, has offered an apology after attending a house party organized by Funke Akindele for her husband's 43rd birthday at their residence in Amen Estate, Lagos on April 4. He mentioned that he thought they were only going to see Funke Akindele and JJC's family and staff at their house. He admitted to a lapse of judgment after an unmentioned celebrity arrived with a number of people. Gbadamosi expressed his support for the social distancing policy recommended by healthcare officials to control the spread of Coronavirus and clarified that everyone who attended the party is a resident of the estate. Below is a video of his apology.
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  Nigeria reports Eight fresh cases of Coronavirus
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The NCDC has confirmed the identification of eight new cases of Coronavirus. The agency reported that five of the newly reported cases were identified in Lagos, two in the FCT, and one in Kaduna state. Nigeria presently has 232 confirmed cases of Coronavirus.
Ubi Franklin Throws Shade at Tacha for Comment on Her Response
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Ubi Franklin Throws Shade at Tacha for Comment on Her Response

Music executive Ubi Franklin has taken a dig at Big Brother Naija 2019 housemate, Tacha, following her reaction to his previous comments about her.   During an Instalive interview with the winner of the 2019 edition of BBNaija, Mercy Eke, Ubi Franklin had mentioned that Tacha was the one person he never wanted to see on the reality show in 2019. Tacha responded by telling Ubi Franklin to focus on his kids and debts, and to keep her name out of his mouth.   Ubi Franklin's shade focused on the controversy surrounding Tacha's alleged "body odour" which made headlines while she was in the BBNaija house. This came after Tacha's clapback video prompted a backlash.   In a now-deleted post, Ubi Franklin wrote:      
Ubi Franklin Throws Shade at Tacha Over Body Odour Comment
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Ubi Franklin Throws Shade at Tacha Over Body Odour Comment

Music executive Ubi Franklin has subtly criticized former Big Brother Naija 2019 housemate, Tacha, in response to her comments about him.   Tacha had previously lambasted Franklin after he revealed that she was the one person he never wanted to see on the reality show in 2019 during an Instalive interview with the winner of the 2019 edition of BBNaija, Mercy Eke. She advised Franklin to focus on his children, settle his debts, and refrain from mentioning her name.   Following the backlash that Tacha's response garnered, Ubi Franklin seemed to take a swipe at her regarding the widely publicized "body odour" rumors that surfaced while she was in the BBNaija house.   In a now-deleted post, he wrote,      
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Tragic Incident: Native Doctor Takes His Own Life in Abia State
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Tragic Incident: Native Doctor Takes His Own Life in Abia State

Onyeonoziri Friday, a native doctor in Abia state, reportedly committed suicide in front of his home in Ukpakiri village in Amaise autonomous community in Obingwa Local Government Area, leaving behind a pregnant wife and a son. According to the state Commissioner of Police, Ene Okon, Onyeonoziri hung himself in front of his shrine, which is situated at the back of his residence. He had been struggling with various illnesses and became frustrated and depressed after all attempts to seek healing through sacrifices ended in failure. One resident, Ogadinma Nwachukwu, recounted the tragic discovery: "It was this morning that we started hearing cries from his house and when we all gathered, we discovered that our brother, whom we all sat yesterday with is gone. When we asked the ...
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike Criticizes the Federal Government’s Handling of the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike Criticizes the Federal Government’s Handling of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has accused the Federal government of politicizing the fight against the spread of coronavirus, describing the "selective support" to states as unfortunate.   He highlighted the disparity in support between Lagos state and Rivers state, criticizing the Federal government for favoring the former despite the latter's significant contribution to the nation's wealth as an oil-producing state.   During a statewide broadcast on Sunday, April 5, Governor Wike expressed his disappointment with the situation and questioned the government's approach.  "It is quite unfortunate that the containment of coronavirus has been politicized by the Federal Government. While Lagos State received a grant of N10 billion as a commercial hub, Rivers State as the nation’s...
Funke Akindele expresses distress after arrest for hosting house party during lockdown
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Funke Akindele expresses distress after arrest for hosting house party during lockdown

Following her arrest by the Lagos State Police for breaching a lockdown order due to the Coronavirus, Funke Akindele took to Twitter to share her anguish.   It is worth recalling that the Lagos State Government had imposed a ban on public gatherings of more than 20 people.    However, the actress sparked outrage when a viral video showed her hosting a crowded birthday party for her husband, JJC Skillz, on his 43rd birthday.   Earlier reports from LIB revealed that Funke Akindele was arrested for violating the lockdown restrictions in Lagos, with the police intensifying efforts to apprehend the other individuals seen in the video, including Azeez Fashola (Naira Marley) and the actress' husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello (JJC Skillz).   After her arrest, the actress posted a tweet at 7:58 pm...
'I just hope to survive this. I feel so broken' – Funke Akindele tweets after being arrested over house party
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'I just hope to survive this. I feel so broken' – Funke Akindele tweets after being arrested over house party

Funke Akindele expressed her distress on Twitter following her arrest by the Lagos State Police for violating a lockdown order due to the Coronavirus.   Recall that the Lagos State Government had issued an order prohibiting public gatherings of more than 20 people.   However, the actress sparked outrage after a viral video showed her hosting a crowded birthday party for her husband, JJC Skillz, on his 43rd birthday.   Earlier reports from LIB stated that Funke Akindele was arrested for violating the restriction orders in Lagos. The Lagos State Police also revealed that efforts were being intensified to arrest the other individuals in the video, including Azeez Fashola a.k.a Naira Marley and the actress' husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello a.k.a. JJC Skillz.   However, following ...
Arrest of Funke Akindele by Lagos state police command for violating restriction order
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Arrest of Funke Akindele by Lagos state police command for violating restriction order

The restriction order imposed by President Buhari to control the spread of Coronavirus in Lagos state has led to the arrest of actress Funke Akindele-Bello by the Lagos state police command.   Funke Akindele-Bello and her husband, JJC Skillz, hosted a house party at their residence in Amen estate, Lagos, to celebrate his birthday, in violation of the restrictions.   According to a statement from the police command, "Funke Akindele arrested for violating restriction orders in Lagos. The Attention of Lagos State Police Command was drawn to a viral video showing a large number of persons mainly in the entertainment industry in an Estate, along Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki axis, Lagos celebrating a birthday party organized by Funke Akindele Bello and her husband. Police detectives from the State ...
Lockdown Wedding: Couple in Taraba Ties the Knot in their Living Room
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Lockdown Wedding: Couple in Taraba Ties the Knot in their Living Room

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic and the restrictions on movement and social gatherings, a couple in Taraba state decided to proceed with their wedding on April 4th.   Having planned their wedding months in advance, the couple was determined to go ahead with their special day. The ceremony took place in their living room, with only close family members in attendance.