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Igbo Lady Begs To Be Ooni’s 10th Wife

Published

2 years ago

October 26, 2022

NewTimes

By John Michael Ojo
The marriage ceremonies taking place at the place of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, nearly bi-weekly recently might not be over yet, as another lady from the Eastern part of the nation is seeking to be the Ooni’s 10th wife

The lady who made the appeal in a now viral video, pleaded that the monarch consider her as a sign of love and equity towards the people of South East.

She added that she would give special treatment to Ooni’s children, be law- abiding and as well live in harmony with other wives of the monarch if her request is granted

Disclosing her interest, she said, “Dear Sir, on behalf of people from my side, I want to apply as one of your wives because there must be something they see that makes them go there.

“I want to apply to be your 10th wife because already you have some on the way, you have not come to my local government, we will be there waiting and hoping.

VIDEO: New Wife Of Ooni Of Ife Arrives At Palace

“Sir please I am big, I am fair, I have a small business that I am doing and the CEO of my business. Sir this is a humble appeal, help us.

“Help us, I am from Abia, I want to wear white too, I like white clothes, I am tall, help me.”

“I will be very nice, I will not quarrel with any other person. I will respect you and respect myself. Nobody is going to worry like that. Your children will become my children and vice versa, we will live in love.

“Sir, I am ready to be number 10. It’s not fair, as if you are favouring South West. Help us in South East,” she added.

The woman further said that she relishes Yoruba dishes like ‘Ooni’, hoping her message would reach the king.

READ ALSO: Ooni Of Ife To Marry Seventh Wife

“I eat Yoruba foods, I eat Amala, I eat all those things. I was born in Lagos so I eat them. I hope this message gets to you in good faith.

“I am serious about it, I would have applied earlier but I was there trying to be nice. Sir, consider this application from the depth of my heart, God bless you,” she said.

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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.

VIDEO: At 70, Singer Onyeka Onwenu Recounts Early Life, Divorce

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