50 Cent receives a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (Photo)
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50 Cent receives a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (Photo)

The Hollywood Walk of Fame welcomed American rapper and actor, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, by unveiling a star in his honor. The rap mogul and Power star was honored for his contributions to music, film, and television. 50 Cent took to Instagram to share his excitement about the achievement, stating that he is proud to represent the South Side and looks forward to making the most of this recognition. The list of rappers honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame includes Queen Latifah in January 2006, Diddy in 2008, Pharrell Williams in 2014, and veteran rappers Pitbull and LL Cool J in 2016. This recognition solidifies 50 Cent's position among the music and entertainment industry's elite. ![50 Cent receives a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (Photo)](https://newsnownigeria.ng/wp-cont...
Oyo local council boss hospitalized after being released by political thugs that abducted him (photos)
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Oyo local council boss hospitalized after being released by political thugs that abducted him (photos)

Following his release by political thugs who abducted him for 2 hours in Jobele, the Chairman of Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State, Samuel Aderemi, has been hospitalized.   Aderemi, who was one of the local government chairmen sacked by Governor Seyi Makinde in 2019, was taken by the political thugs after they stormed the council's secretariat to prevent him and some All Progressives Congress councilors from resuming duty.    After being abducted and driven to an unknown destination, the Council Chairman was rescued two hours later by security agents but left with injuries.   Similar chaotic scenes were witnessed at other local government secretariats where some sacked APC local government chairmen tried to resume duty.
British Man Found Dead on Yacht off Jamaica After Going Missing on Solo World Adventure
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British Man Found Dead on Yacht off Jamaica After Going Missing on Solo World Adventure

A British man, who disappeared after embarking on a solo journey around the world in December, has been discovered deceased on a yacht off the coast of Jamaica. The 'inexperienced' sailor, 42-year-old Mark Brennan from South Shields, had gone missing nearly two months ago before his 30ft Avrio sailing boat was found drifting 71 miles off the Caribbean island on Monday. Coastguards found a decomposing body in the hull, which was then towed into the Errol Flynn Marina in Port Antonio, where police confirmed it was Mr. Brennan. Mr. Brennan had departed from the UK on December 6 for what was described as the 'trip of a lifetime.' According to local police, he sailed across the Atlantic to Barbados and then continued 162 miles to Grenada. He was reported missing 10 days later, while stru...
Femi Adesina: President Buhari is Fully Aware and in Charge
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Femi Adesina: President Buhari is Fully Aware and in Charge

Femi Adesina, President Buhari's media aide, clarified that his principal's comment expressing "surprise" at the increasing insecurity in the country was misconstrued.   Adesina emphasized that President Buhari is fully informed and has control over the security situation in the nation.   He explained that the President's remark about being "surprised" pertained specifically to the emergence of banditry in the north-west region, which is predominantly Hausa-Fulani and predominantly Muslim.   The statement from Adesina clarified, “The reportage of the statement above was slanted to mean that President Buhari said he was unaware of the security challenges in some parts of the country. Far from it, except to the mischievous mind. T...
Soulja Boy faces lawsuit for allegedly gun-whipping and restraining his “bitter ex-girlfriend”
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Soulja Boy faces lawsuit for allegedly gun-whipping and restraining his “bitter ex-girlfriend”

Rapper Soulja Boy is being sued by Kayla Myers, his former girlfriend, whom he referred to as his "bitter ex-girlfriend," over allegations of kidnapping and assault. Kayla has accused the rapper of hitting her head "with a large gun" and threatening her life following a heated argument with one of Soulja's female assistants after a party at his Malibu home on February 1, 2019. According to Kayla, she was knocked to the ground when trying to leave around 2 a.m. She further claimed that Soulja Boy arrived at the scene and kicked her in the stomach, struck her head with a firearm, threatened her with it, and then instructed his assistant to take her to the garage, tie her up with duct tape, and make her take a shower. Kayla also alleged that a male assistant who was present d...
"Your parents did a very shitty job molding you" – Bauchi Governor’s daughter berates Instagram users who ''disrespected Islam and Prophet Muhammad''
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"Your parents did a very shitty job molding you" – Bauchi Governor’s daughter berates Instagram users who ''disrespected Islam and Prophet Muhammad''

An Instagram user named Papi Chulo had his post removed by Instagram after followers of Fatima Zara Bala Muhammad, the daughter of the Bauchi State Governor, reported him for making hateful and disrespectful comments regarding Islam and Prophet Muhammad.   It all began when Papi Chulo made a post on Instagram about the sentencing of Maryam Sanda. In the ensuing argument, he and others made comments about marriage, divorce, and the role of women in Muslim society. Some asserted that Islam promotes violence, the beating of women, and opposes women wearing makeup.       In response to the comments, Zara criticized the users, labeling them as individuals with "unfixable black and demonic hearts" who are ignorant of the laws and rules governing Muslims in matters concerning marriage. "I...
Check out the Celebration of Biodun Fatoyinbo and Modele’s 20th Wedding Anniversary
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Check out the Celebration of Biodun Fatoyinbo and Modele’s 20th Wedding Anniversary

January 29th marked the 20th wedding anniversary of Biodun Fatoyinbo, the senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assemblies (COZA), and his wife, Modele. The couple shared photos from their anniversary dinner, attended by their children. ''Dear Modele, it seems just like yesterday that we began the journey to forever. We didn’t know how the future would look but you trusted God and you believed in me and now here we are 20 years later. I’m grateful for our amazing children and super grateful for the beautiful life God has built for us but most importantly, I’m grateful to have you as my partner, lover and friend. All these years later, I say boldly and confidently, that you’re still the most beautiful girl in the world. Thank you for doing life with me. I love you with all my heart...
See what a mother did to her son for spending her money on biscuits without her permission (photos)
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See what a mother did to her son for spending her money on biscuits without her permission (photos)

The online community is expressing outrage over a Nigerian mother who caused injury to her son by pouring hot water on him. The reason behind this action was her son's unauthorized spending of her money on biscuits. This incident has garnered attention after photos of the injured child surfaced on the internet. The images were shared by activist, Harrison Gwamnishu. In the accompanying post, he revealed that the boy had used money from his daily sales to purchase the biscuits, prompting his mother to pour hot water on him. Despite the severity of the injuries, the mother neglected to provide proper medical treatment and continued to send the boy to sell sachet water. The post also solicited opinions on the appropriate course of action for the mother and emphasized the need to discuss wa...
Offset’s Arrest After Report of Person with a Gun at Shopping Center
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Offset’s Arrest After Report of Person with a Gun at Shopping Center

Rapper Offset, a member of Migos, was taken into custody by police after a report of a person with a gun at an L.A. shopping center. He was later released after several hours. According to TMZ, law enforcement sources received a call just before 8 PM on Wednesday, January 29, reporting a person with a gun inside the parking structure at The Grove shopping center. The individual with the weapon reportedly left the scene, leading to the detention of Offset and his entourage by police while an investigation was launched. Footage shared online shows Offset, who is married to rapper Cardi B, in a yellow hoodie being pressed against a wall by an officer who then proceeded to handcuff him. Subsequently, Offset and three others were taken to the station for further questioni...
The former Petroleum Minister, Dan Etete, ordered to be arrested over $1.09bn Malabu oil deal
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The former Petroleum Minister, Dan Etete, ordered to be arrested over $1.09bn Malabu oil deal

Former Minister of Petroleum, Dan Etete, has been ordered to be arrested by Justice Idris Kutigi due to his involvement in the Malabu Oil scam. Etete served as the Minister of Petroleum during General Abacha's regime.   On January 28th, the EFCC lawyer, Bala Sanga, filed an ex parte application, informing the court that the arrest of the former Minister is crucial in uncovering the truth about the Malabu oil scam. Justice Idris Kutigi, in granting the request, ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to apprehend the former Minister and present him before the court. “I have carefully gone through the application…The application has merit and is granted as prayed,” the judge stated.     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had previously accused Etete and two oth...