Fat Joe is a multi-million dollar success story, but he once missed out on a seven-figure payday due to his “tough guy” image. The Bronx rapper recently sat down with Forbes and told a story about the time the CFO (chief financial officer) of a marketing agency tried to approach him with an offer to promote a beer company. The executive had a $2 million check in his pocket with Fat Joe’s name on it, but unfortunately for the Terror Squad leader, his sizeable entourage prevented it from reaching him. “I was a real tough guy, Joe the Don, and I got the…
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Sensational Nigerian singer, Simisola Kosoko, simply known as Simi, has expressed displeasure over fans’ advice, asking her to change her style of music. Naija News reports that a fan with the @Zeebaby_X wrote, “Girlll switch it up a bit… change your sound. Your hubby changes his sound and it’s amazing to see. Do the same you’re too good to be doing basic shit.” Other fans also took to the comment section to support the advice of the X user. In response, Simi urged critics to listen to their favourite singers if they are no longer comfortable with her songs. She further explained that…
The Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, Sunday Olugbenga Abire, has voiced concerns that the All Progressives Congress (APC) risks losing the forthcoming November governorship election if Aiyedatiwa does not secure the party’s nomination. The cautionary note comes amid growing tension within the APC as the primary elections approach. Drawing parallels with the 2020 gubernatorial elections in Edo State, where Governor Godwin Obaseki defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following his inability to clinch the APC ticket, Abire urged the APC leadership not to replicate such a scenario in Ondo. He emphasized that the party’s…
The deceased, popularly known as Olowo Adekile, was a respected figure within the APC, particularly in Ibadan North East local government area in Oyo South Senatorial District, The lawmaker representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, confirmed the sad development and expressed his deep sorrow at the news of Salami’s demise. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, Alli highlighted Salami’s valuable contributions to the party. The chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters also praised the late Salami for his leadership, dedication, and service to the…
President Bola Tinubu has sent a new bill to the National Assembly regarding the student loan scheme. Guru Trends reports that the development comes less than 48 hours after the federal government announced the indefinite suspension of the student loan scheme. The new bill repeals the current Act and replaces it with a new one, aiming to facilitate a smoother scheme implementation. In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, President Tinubu emphasized the necessity of this action to ensure the seamless execution of the scheme. It is worth noting that the existing Act was among the…
England supporters are less than impressed at seeing Jordan Henderson called into another squad by Gareth Southgate, the last before Euro 2024. The former Liverpool captain has been a regular for his country since 2014, taking his tally of senior caps to 81, but he is now 33 years of age and plying his trade in the Eredivisie at Ajax following an ill-fated six-month stint in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ettifaq. Many disgruntled Three Lions fans have been left frustrated at seeing Henderson selected again for upcoming friendly dates with Brazil and Belgium. One supporter, @SSE_LTFC, reacted to the official squad…
COURT PASSES JUDGEMENT ON SUIT SEEKING TO FORCE EXIT OF IGBO FROM NIGERIA They emphasized that this action should be completed prior to finalizing the amendments to Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. The plea for secession was presented in a lawsuit identified as FHC/ABJ/CS/538/2021, which was initiated by a coalition of elders and politicians from the North. Within the lawsuit, they argued that allowing the Igbo people to secede from Nigeria would help in ending violence and devastation in the South-East.
I COOK ONCE FOR THE MONTH BY NEWLY MARRIED WIFE STOCKS UP FREEZER WITH ASSORTED FOODS I pick out one weekend in a month, usually the first weekend of the month, and I meal prep for the entire month
DANGOTES HALF BROTHER READY TO SELL LUXURIOUS BANANA ISLAND MANSION AWAITS QUICK OFFERS Dantata is a distinguished Nigerian businessman and a pilot, and he often flies his helicopter while navigating the Lagos metropolis.
TRADERS SELL 50KG BAG OF RICE AT NEW PRICE AS REPORT SHOWS TOP NINE BRANDS WITH LOWEST COSTS Mama Gold Rice Some retailers in Nigeria have reported that the commodity’s price has risen to about N78,500 in Lagos. Retailers say the Mama Gold brand is a top choice among Nigerians due to its relative affordability. Royal Stallion Rice This rice brand is produced and packaged by the Stallion Group, and it is one of the top choices among Nigerians. A subsidiary of the Stallion Group produces the rice brand, and it is a top choice among Nigerians
LAIDE BAKARE UNDER FIRE FOR COMMENT ON PORTABLES BIRTHDAY POST Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has faced significant backlash following her response to singer Portable’s birthday post. The singer, known for his controversial persona, marked his 30th birthday by sharing photos of himself dressed in Agbada on his Instagram page.
UK TO BAN FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS FROM OWNING BRITISH NEWSPAPERS The move threatens to block the purchase of Daily Telegraph and The Spectator by Redbird-IMI, a US-Abu Dhabi joint venture, with 75 per cent stake owned by Sheikh Mansour, vice president of the United Arab Emirates
NIGERIA CUSTOMS RETURNS SEIZED FOOD ITEMS TO MARKETS IN NORTH WEST Nigeria Customs returns seized food items to Nigeria Customs returns seized food items to markets in North westthe food items were seized at different border communities while being smuggled to the Niger Republic. The North-west shares an expansive border with the Niger Republic in Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and Jigawa states. Customs officials seized the items to stop the exportation while Nigerians were going through economic woes marked by high food prices.
CBN PROVIDES OVER N100BN WORTH OF FERTILIZER TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION Cardoso, who announced this on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Abuja, said the gesture was aimed at amplifying food production and fostering price stabilisation within the agricultural sector. He noted that food prices are a crucial component of inflation, especially considering that a substantial portion of household expenditure in Nigeria is allocated towards food and non-alcoholic beverages.
HOUSEHELP STABS BOSS TO DEATH IN LAGOS He advised Nigerian men to think twice before coming to the UK with their spouses, especially if they were coming as dependents.
HOUSEHELP STABS BOSS TO DEATH IN LAGOS Reports detailed that the building was securely locked, indicating an absence of occupants after the incident. It was revealed that the victim lived alone, and the property also hosted three shops at the front. A local, preferring to remain anonymous, detailed the chilling moment the woman’s son encountered the tragedy, highlighting the discovery of a long piece of wood nearby, suspected to be the murder weapon. Indications suggest that the murder might have occurred several days prior to the discovery, given the condition of the victim’s body.
WUSE MARKET FIRE The inferno left some vehicles in the car park destroyed as firefighters battled to put out the fire. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, a suspect arrested by the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) was shot by a correctional officer after attempting to escape. ”Preliminary investigation revealed that one Ibrahim Yahaya ‘27 years’ was apprehended by operatives of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) Task Force and was taken before a mobile court which sits every Tuesday in Wuse Market, and he was convicted.” ”Suspect alongside…
BANDITS KIDNAP 60 RESIDENTS IN FRESH KADUNA ATTACK The incident occurred early Tuesday , while the villagers were asleep. The police authorities have not confirmed the attack but the Councilor representing the ward, Abubakar Buda, told Channels Television that the bandits stormed the community in large numbers, and immediately moved from house to house to kidnap the residents, shooting sporadically. He said that the intervention of the military prevented the bandits from taking away more people, noting that some members of the community sustained varying degrees of injuries while trying to escape from being kidnapped. It was gathered that security…
NIGERIAS CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION FOR FEBRUARY DROPS BY 7.3% BY OPEC According to direct data sources obtained from OPEC’s Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) for March, the country’s output slid to 1.322 million barrels per day (mb/d) in February 2024, from 1.427mb/d in January 2024, representing a loss of 104, 000 barrels per day all through the month under review. Nigeria was among several countries allocated a lower crude oil output target after years of failing to meet the previous ones. Its 2024 target was reduced to 1.38 million from the previous year’s 1.74 million.
JAMB WARNS PARENTS AGAINST ENROLLING MINORS FOR UTME The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede gave the warning while reacting to a suit, filed by one Mrs. Ifeanyi Eke, against the Board, over alleged inappropriate text messages sent to her 15-year-old daughter during her registration. “How did your girl of 15 years get ready for University now? If she is law-abiding as she claimed. The law today is that you must spend six years before primary school, six years in primary school and six years in secondary school. By that time, you are 18.” “But when you reduce three years,…