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  Big Brother Naija star, Tolanibaj has shared her sad experience from working with a record label in Nigeria.  The reality show star who was reacting to a tweet about Nigerian employers getting away with a lot of things like owing salaries because their employees don't have options, said she was fired from the record label for speaking up for her rights. Tolanibaj who recalled being owed for months, also alleged that the music industry tried silencing her by trying to hide the main reason she was sacked. She tweeted;   Yes! Thank you for speaking up. I got fired from a record label here in Nigeria for speaking up for my rights. I was owed for months & I stopped going to work & pled via email for my money. The music industry tried to silence me by trying to hide the MAIN reason why I got fired CLICK HERE

  Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has approved and released the total sum of 3 billion naira to commence massive constructions of over 30 township road projects awarded across the state.   Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Asiwaju Idris who disclosed this on Saturday, hinted that the governor has ordered that contractors be mobilized to site with immediate effect.   The commissioner listed roads to be constructed in Lokoja township to include Bishop Court – Kasuwa Hotel-Ganaja Junction Road; Adankolo Cemetery- Zenith Bank Road; Dunamis Junction- Federal University Road; UBA Adankolo- Housing Estate Road; Cemetery-Baptist Church Road; Kewon Hotel – Lokoja LGA/Federal Road Safety road; Sardauna Junction – Cemetery /Maigari Palace Road; asphalt overlay of Paparanda Square- Nataco Junction Dual Carriage Way and grade separation intersection (Flyover Bridge) at Ganaja Junction.   Idris added that Agassa- Irucheba Road; Ozuwaya- Idozuni Road;...

  Secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha has said that no one in the world is safe until everyone gets the Coronavirus vaccine.    Speaking during a sensitization meeting with leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Abuja on Monday February 1, the SGF who is the chairman of the presidential task force on COVID-19 called on religious leaders to step up to educate their followers about the pandemic.    Mustapha who averred that every Christian should be an advocate for vaccines, also noted that the global infections have exceeded one hundred million while fatalities have also crossed the two million mark.   He said;    “The COVID-19 pandemic is the most significant global public health emergency of our generation.  “Humanity has been under the siege of this virus since 30th of January, 2020 (exactly one year ago) when the WHO declared it as such. It has taken lives, consumed trillions ...

  Trump's son in-law, Jared Kushner has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize after brokering deals between Israel and  Arab states - Bahrain, Egypt, UAE, and Palestine. Alan Dershowitz, an ally of Trump who also served on Trump’s defense team for his first impeachment trial, nominated Jared Kushner, lauding him for forging the so-called Abraham Accords that normalized relations between Israel and four longtime enemies. He also nominated Avi Berkowitz, a Kushner aide. “The Nobel Peace Prize is not for popularity. Nor is it an assessment of what the international community may think of those who helped bring about peace,” Dersh wrote in his nomination letter. CLICK HERE

  A man took to Twitter to hail his wife after she welcomed their child.   The man explained that people question why he loves his wife, Cynthia, despite her being differently-abled and confined to a wheel chair.    He questioned why people think his wife doesn't deserve to be loved and cherished because she's differently-abled.   He went on to express his love for her and thanked her for giving him a son.   Below are his tweets and photos of his wife and son. CLICK HERE

  Saved by the Bell star Dustin Diamond, who played Screech in the popular teen series, has died after a battle with stage 4 lung cancer. He was 44.    Diamond’s agent, Roger Paul, confirmed the actor’s death to  Rolling Stone.   “He was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago,” Paul said in a statement. “In that time, it managed to spread rapidly throughout his system; the only mercy it exhibited was its sharp and swift execution. Dustin did not suffer. He did not have to lie submerged in pain. For that, we are grateful.   The news of his death comes days after he completed his first round of chemotherapy after further tests revealed that the actor was battling stage 4 small cell carcinoma, a form of lung cancer that started elsewhere in his body and then spread in his lungs.   Following his stint as Screech, the American actor also appeared in a variety of shows and films including “Dickie Roberts: Former ...

  A young man identified as Victor Egbubie aka Cartel has been allegedly shot dead in Onitsha, Anambra state. Meanwhile, friends have taken to Facebook to mourn the deceased. They kept repeating phrases like "I get no Joy, No joy, blood for blood" . One OGSweetin wrote:    "Rip cartel m....Bloodline m.....Blood me personal no say you no get joy for that side you day like this......Victor your death pain me a lot the first time i heard the bad new i think is rumor but i went there and saw it with my two eyes... Blood i have nothing much to say than to pray hard and beast your spirit to concer all your Enemies. RIP Victor may your soul rest in the Lord. Brodas joy no dey Great man is gone for ever" CLICK HERE

  A research professor at Rutgers University, Andrew Brooks, who led the development of the first FDA-approved Covid-19 saliva test, died suddenly on January 23, according to a Monday, February 1 statement by the university.  Brooks, 51, was the chief operating officer and director of technology development at RUCDR Infinite Biologics, the lab that developed the saliva test used for covid-19  diagnosis.  The test, which was approved in April 2020, was authorized for use at-home a month later. According to Janet Green, who is sister to Brooks, the cause of his death was a heart attack. She called him "an intellect, an amazing scientist, an amazing father ... an amazing family man." In 2020, Brooks spoke about the impact the saliva test had as an alternative to nasal PCR tests for health care workers. "It means we no longer have to put health care professionals at risk for infection by performing nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal collections," he said at the time.  ...

  Chelsea billionaire owner, Roman Abramovich has written a message of support to his player Reece James and the first-team players after the right-back was racially abused on social media.   The Russian, 54, who hardly makes public statements has made the rare move stating he will increase funding to help the club tackle racial discrimination. James is one of several players to receive racist abuse on social media recently.   Last week, West Brom contacted the police over an alleged racist message sent to midfielder Romaine Sawyers. Also Manchester United players Axel Tuanzebe, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial were also racially abused on social media after last Wednesday's home defeat by Sheffield United.   Abrahomich is now throwing his weight behind his players. "I am appalled by the racist abuse targeted at Reece on social media," wrote Abramovich in the letter addressed to all Chelsea players. "We cannot allow this to continue unchecked." Abramovich add...

  Ned Nwoko has responded after a follower told him his young daughter Julia Nwoko will one day marry a man as old as him.   The older billionaire had celebrated his wife, Laila Charani who he married when she was 20 years old and a follower left a comment alluding to the fact that Ned married all his wives when they were still very young and same will be his daughter's fate.   The follower wrote: "Your agement will marry your beautiful daughter Julia one day."   And Ned Nwoko replied: "That is my prayer. She deserves a mature responsible honest rich man who will appreciate her every day." CLICK HERE

  Hospitality will never be same again in Imo state capital Owerri, as the tastefully furnished Spanish Kingdom Resort/ annex comes alive. You were left astounded at the sight of Spanish Kingdom hotel Owerri, a taste of the luxury Spanish hospitality at its best in Nigeria, then wait till you experience the beauty that is Spanish Resort.   With strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols, Spanish Kingdom Resort/annex located at No.6 Spanish Kingdom Avenue, off  Owerri–Onitsha Road, first of its kind in the southeastern part of Nigeria, boasts of new sets of 2bedroom Serviced apartments, a semi-indoor pool, blissful ambience of the natural lush green garden, exclusive VVIP Lounge, Five Star Gym ,Tennis Court, and well fortified security network.   Home to captains of industries,Top Politicians,Movie stars,International Footballers and top players, Spanish Kingdom Resort/annex is the new hospitality hub in the eastern heartland Owerri. CLICK HERE

  Before Jeffrey Epstein’s death, his final cellmate hesitated to leave a Manhattan jail because he had befriended the pervert, new court transcripts reveal. Efrain “Stone” Reyes was the last inmate to share a cell with Epstein before the accused sex trafficker’s suicide.  Reyes, a recovering drug addict with an array of health problems formed an unlikely friendship with the multimillionaire sex offender, much to the surprise of other prisoners who rather bullied and harassed Epstein over his pedophile crimes. Reyes, who cooperated as a witness in a narcotics case at Brooklyn, was transferred from MCC to a private Queens jail commonly referred to by the name of its operator, GEO Group, on Aug. 9, 2019.  Less than 24 hours later, Epstein was found hanging in his cell. The suicide shook Reyes, according to his attorney Marlon Kirton. “Mr. Epstein had trouble adjusting to being in jail and the population at the MCC. ... He was finally placed with Mr. Reyes ... They got along...

  Nigerian Air Force officers attached to the 211 Regiment of the NAF Base, Neze, Imo State, have been accused of shooting dead a Computer Science lecturer of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede in Imo State.   According to reports, Okonye Steve Nduka was killed at about 7 p.m on the 25th of January, 2021 at Naze area of Owerri.   Comrade Okonye was allegedly gunned down by the trigger happy men along with an ex-student of same Polytechnic as they were on their way back from a church programme. CLICK HERE

  Lilian Afegbai has called out Nigerians who judge others when they become successful and speculate on how they made their money.   The actress said in a video: "If you don't have an evil spirit, when you hear someone is doing well, regardless of however they did it, it's not your business.   "You're not their mother, you're not their father. You're not God. Who are you to judge? Who are you to judge another man?   "Is it your concern?   "Is it your (points to her nether region)? It's not. Is it your (points at her breast)? It's not." CLICK HERE