Author: Feyisayo Helen

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor, Ayo Makun, also known as AY Comedian, has opened up about his 17-year feud with his colleague, Bright Okpocha aka Basket Mouth. In an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, AY revealed how Basketmouth used to connect him with events when he was starting out in the comedy industry, and how a particular event sparked the rift. AY said: “In 2006, (Basketmouth) usually will get gigs like weddings – multiple gigs on a Saturday, maybe 2/3 weddings. So what he used to do at that point in time was…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has agreed to pay the N5 million compensation awarded by a Federal High Court to Adedotun Clement, a driver who was assaulted during an #EndSARS memorial. Sanwo-Olu, in a tweet on Saturday, said he has directed Moyosore Onigbanjo, the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, to set up a meeting and pay him the compensation awarded by the court. He stated further that he is “committed to upholding the rule of law and protecting citizens’ rights with empathy and authority”. He wrote: “Good evening Lagos, as Governor, I’m committed…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – It is double celebration for the Ekeindes as Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, on Thursday celebrated her husband’s birthday and their 27th wedding anniversary. The 45-year-old Jalade-Ekeinde took to her Instagram page to celebrate her husband by sharing a picture that has set tongues wagging. In the image shared, a tattooed inscription “Omosexy” could be seen on her husband’s arm, alongside a caption, “Happy birthday my Forever HoneyBoy… “And…… Happy Anniversary to us. 27 years and we are only just about to get into phase 2! Last kiddo now 21….no more PG…… “Ready Love? ❤️U…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Nigerian skit maker and content creator, Ayobami Ajewole, also known as Woli Agba, has revealed how he and his family members survived a near-death experience at the hands of armed robbers who invaded their residence. The Comic Act who has 4.7million followers on Instagram took to the social media page to express gratitude to God for sparing his life and that of his relatives. He wrote: “Armed robbers invaded my house. God kept me and my family. Life wasn’t taken. I am grateful to God. And this is my testimony. I was not taken…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Some members of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, abroad are reportedly boycotting the church over their silence on bigotry at the 18 March election. A media personality, SizZzle, revealed this on Twitter on 22 March, 2023. According to the tweep “RCCG churches overseas are Recording a huge reduced Turnout in Members since the events of 18th March 2023. 🤔 And its Not only Igbos; Many tribes, their fellow Yorubas included are VERY angry with them & not showing up for service. Some outrightly Leaving to NEVER return. 😢🇳🇬” His tweet has garnered…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Nigerians have reacted to a press release issued by the Nigeria Police Force on the arrest of Chude Nnamdi, an ardent supporter of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The press release titled “CHUDE NNAMDI IS BEING INVESTIGATED FOR CYBERSTALKING – POLICE” was released on 22 March, 2023, four days after his arrest. The press release reads: “The Nigeria Police hereby confirms that one Mr. Chude Franklin Nnamdi with Twitter handle ‘@chude__’ was arrested in Onitsha, Anambra State on the 18th of March, 2023, and he is being investigated by the Nigeria Police Force…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Nigeria’s President-elect Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night, travelled out of the country to spend some time in Paris and London, according to Tunde Rahman for the Office of the President-elect. This was a contained in a statement released on Wednesday, following reports of Tinubu’s secret trip abroad. The trip will enable Tinubu to rest and plan his transition programme ahead of his inauguration on 29 May, the statement revealed. Rahman added that the President-elect will head to Saudi Arabia from Europe to partake in the Lesser Hajj and Ramadan fasting period. The statement read…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The associates of Bola Tinubu, have declined to mention which country Nigeria’s President-elect was flown to, but insisted it was not on medical emergency and he would soon return to the country. The reaction comes after reports emerged that the candidate of the All Progressives Congress at the 2023 presidential election, had been flown abroad on a secret trip overnight. The trip could complicate the ongoing transition phase in the country, according to two of his associates who related with Peoples Gazette on the matter. They spoke under anonymity with The Gazette because Tinubu’s…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The All Progressives Congress national youth leader, Dayo Israel, is once again a topic of controversy on Twitter as a youth pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Daniel Olawande has blown hot over speculations that the APC man is also a pastor. Speculations about Dayo Israel’s position in the church began after the presidential election which saw Bola Tinubu, a presidential candidate of the same party he belongs, emerge winner. A video clip of the APC national youth leader speaking on the podium of one of the church parishes in Lagos sparked…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The deputy gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Funke Akindele, has stated that she doesn’t regret running for office. She stated this in her first reaction since her silence on her defeat in the 18 March governorship election. The Nollywood actress and her principal, Abdul-Azeez Adediran aka Jandor, were defeated by the incumbent Governor of Lagos State and the All Progressives Congress candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Akindele and Jandor polled a total number of 62,449 votes, to come a distant third in the election. On her Instagram page on Monday, she…