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BBNaija Housemate Gets Death Threat

Published

3 years ago

August 3, 2021

NewTimes

BBNaija: Maria Becomes New Head Of House, But...

Handler to the social media platforms of Maria, one of the BBNaija shine ya eye housemate, have alleged that they have received series of death threats on Maria’s life after Monday eviction nomination.

The handler disclosed this on Tuesday via Maria’s official Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Maria, a former flight attendant and also one of the wildcards in the house has been under attack after she nominated the likes of Whitemoney, Yerins, Jaypaul and Beatrice for eviction.

The handler revealed the Diary Room nomination for Maria was a difficult one for her.

The post read, “We’ve been through a lot with our Fly Girl since she was revealed as Biggie’s wildcard.

“Maria has been called all sorts of names for delivering on the assignment that finally saved her and made her an official contestant on the show.

“Her exclusive nomination on Monday also placed her on the chopping block by lots of viewers, and this has got people cursing, trolling and sending death threats in her comment sections and DMs.

The handler urged viewers to be patient with Maria as she did what needed to be done.

“No one deserves to die or get seriously threatened for going on a reality TV show and making harmless choices.

“It’s hurtful to see these things and it is more difficult to see Maria go through these emotions, but the Maria that we know will surely pull through.”

The handler assured that Maria is being real with her emotions as her crying after nomination was real.

“Whatever you see on your screen as Maria is what you would get in real life as Maria, no faking of anything whatsoever.

“She is so emotional and does not hide how she feels, and her expression of these emotions could be in the actions she takes or the things she says.

“Let us allow Maria be the human that she is on this journey, by showing her vulnerability and strength. This period is a trying time for her and she needs us to come out of this strong,” the post read.

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Soludo Reveals How Daughter’s Marriage Broke 142 Years Family Jinx

Published

4 months ago

August 11, 2024

NewTimes

By John Michael Ojo

The governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has revealed that the traditional marriage ceremony held on Saturday between his daughter Ifeatu Adaora Soludo and Arinze Ibekwe in Aguata Local Government Area of the state, was the first of its kind among the Soludo’s family.

The elated former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria and a father of four girls, who stated this in a post via his verified Facebook account said the birth of female children had been a major challenge in the family until he was blessed by God through four of such beautiful children.

The now viral post reads: “In the presence of my family, kinsmen, friends, and my in-laws from Onitsha, I gave out my lovely daughter, Ifeatu Adaora Soludo, to her heartthrob after all traditional rites had been met and certified in line with the customs of the Isuofia community.

“I celebrate this historic event for two reasons. First, God has graciously blessed the larger Soludo family with another such marital union after 142 years.

“This is largely due to the fact that female children have been a rarity in the past three generations of the Soludo family.

“To break that “jinx,” God has mercifully provided me with four beautiful daughters, whom I celebrate every day,” he added.

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Popular Musician Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72

Published

5 months ago

July 31, 2024

NewTimes

By John Michael Ojo

Popular musician, Onyeja Onwenu is dead

Onyeka, 72, is said to have slumped on Tuesday night shortly perfuming at Mrs Stella Okoli’s birthday party in Lagos state.

It was also revealed that she was thereafter rushed to Reddington Hospital where she gave up the ghost.

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Though the deceased family is yet to issue any statement regarding the death of the singer as at the time of filing this report, an eyewitness who gave an account of what transpired, said: “It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and after performing, she slumped.

“She was taken to Reddington Hospital and she couldn’t make it.”

Onyeka Onwenu, born 31 January 1952, was a multi-talented singer/songwriter, actress, human rights and social activist, journalist, politician, and former X Factor series judge.

Onwenu will be remembered for her roles in movies such as government house, tyrant, half of a yellow sun and recently obara’m amongst others.

She is survived by two children – Tijani Charles and Abraham.

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VIDEO: Nollywood Actor Olu Jacobs Is Not Dead – Family

Published

6 months ago

June 30, 2024

NewTimes

By John Michael Ojo

The family of multiple award-winning Nollywood Actor, Olu Jacobs has debunked the rumors making rounds social media that the 82-year-veteran who has been dealing with dementia is dead.

This was made known by the family in a now viral clip to support their claims.

Also collaborating with the family claims via her official X handle formerly called Twitter, Kate Henshaw, a veteran in the Nigerian make believe industry asked why Nigerians keep wishing the thespian dead despite his contribution in the movie industry.

“HOW YOU PEOPLE PUT UP RIP POSTS ABOUT SOMEONE WHO IS STILL ALIVE, YEAR IN YEAR OUT IS VERY SICKENING, TBH!!!

“You do this to this great man and his family ALL THE TIME!!

“It is all shades of wrong!!

” Stop for goodness sake!!

” UNCLE OLU JACOBS is ALIVE!!!,” she maintained.

On his part, Shehu Sani, a former Senator of the the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the seventh assembly simply wrote: “Thank God for the news that Olu Jacobs is alive.”

Click link to watch video:

https://x.com/abazwhyllzz/status/1807437270309327010?t=AhOHUpZl4_w5zZsRqwgbsg&s=19