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  • Laide Bakare bags honorary doctorate degree from US varsity

    Laide Bakare bags honorary doctorate degree from US varsity

    Seasoned Nollywood actress Laide Bakare was awarded an honourary doctorate from the American University of Peace and Governance, USA.

    The actress took to her Instagram page to share the good news with friends and family.

    The mother of three further revealed that the ceremony is scheduled to take place today, November 30th, at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

    Laide expressed gratitude to one Dr Jonathan Ojadah for the nomination as she expressed how honored she is to be a recipient.

    “It is with great pleasure that I acknowledge this remarkable Honor to be bestowed on me by the American University of Peace and Governance (AUPG), USA www.aupgedu.us for an Honorary Doctorate during the DOCTORAL FELLOW INVESTITURE Ceremony scheduled to take place at the University Of Lagos (UNILAG) on the 30th Of November, 2024.
    Special Thanks to H. E Amb. Dr. Jonathan Ojadah @jonathanjodela for his Nomination for this great honor. I look forward to this August Occasion”.

  • Police open up in incident with actress Laide Bakare

    Police open up in incident with actress Laide Bakare

    The Police Pubic Relations Officer (PPRO), Lagos State Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has said that actress Laide Bakare was stopped for contravening traffic laws and fined for the offence.

    Hundeyin made this known in a post he shared on his verified X handle, @benHundeyin, on Sunday.

    Taking to her Instagram page on Sunday, actress Bakare lashed out at the police for entering her car and driving away with her 14-year-old daughter to an unknown destination.

    According to her, the incident took place on Saturday along Ikorodu Expressway after the police accused her of driving on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Lane.

    “For the first time, I experienced the brutal way Nigerians are being treated along that axis.

    “I can’t imagine how someone with a brain and sanity will enter someone’s car and drive it away with a minor in it.

    “My daughter was left terrified over the incident, a lot of things are happening in this country that needs to be attended to.

    “The police only target big cars and vulnerable people to exploit and rob. Just because they needed our ATM card to take out N70,000,” she said.

    Responding, Hundeyin said that the actress disobeyed traffic laws and paid
    fine as punishment.

    “You were stopped for contravening traffic laws by driving on the BRT lane.

    “You chose to create a scene. You chose to remain out of your vehicle when it was being taken to Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) office.

    “The officers were not going to succumb to your gimmick to hold them down at that spot.

    “You rightly paid the correct fine for your offence – N70,000 – into government coffers.

    “You left with the receipt and your vehicle. Not a finger was laid on you,” the PPRO said.

  • You were stopped for driving on BRT lane – Police reply Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare

    You were stopped for driving on BRT lane – Police reply Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare

    The Police Pubic Relations Officer (PPRO), Lagos State Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has said that actress Laide Bakare was stopped for contravening traffic laws and fined for the offence.

    Hundeyin made this known in a post he shared on his verified X handle, @benHundeyin, on Sunday.

    Taking to her Instagram page on Sunday, actress Bakare lashed out at the police for entering her car and driving away with her 14-year-old daughter to an unknown destination.

    According to her, the incident took place on Saturday along Ikorodu Expressway after the police accused her of driving on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Lane.

    “For the first time, I experienced the brutal way Nigerians are being treated along that axis.

    “I can’t imagine how someone with a brain and sanity will enter someone’s car and drive it away with a minor in it.

    “My daughter was left terrified over the incident, a lot of things are happening in this country that needs to be attended to.

    “The police only target big cars and vulnerable people to exploit and rob. Just because they needed our ATM card to take out N70,000,” she said.

    Responding, Hundeyin said that the actress disobeyed traffic laws and paid fine as punishment.

    “You were stopped for contravening traffic laws by driving on the BRT lane.

    “You chose to create a scene. You chose to remain out of your vehicle when it was being taken to Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) office.

    “The officers were not going to succumb to your gimmick to hold them down at that spot.

    “You rightly paid the correct fine for your offence – N70,000 – into government coffers.

    “You left with the receipt and your vehicle. Not a finger was laid on you,” the PPRO said.

  • I’m still ‘husbandless – Laide Bakare clears air on relationship rumor

    I’m still ‘husbandless – Laide Bakare clears air on relationship rumor

    Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has cleared air on alleged relationship with a mysterious individual who she has been flaunting on social media.

    The actress announced on her Instagram page hours ago that she is still without a man of her own. She explained that the man she has been shooting films with is simply a colleague.

    In the video, Laide Bakare begged the media to cease referring to him as her spouse, since he is nothing more than a coworker. She revealed that he has portrayed the character of her husband in several films, including Oko Laide. In Laide Bakare’s words:

    “Stop it, you guys. I told you the other time that I made a video about my colleague, it was on a movie set. We played husband and wife, lover, it was almost like 3 movies back to back. Please he isn’t my husband, the title of the movie is Oko Laide”.

    Laide Bakare has been married twice. Her first marriage was with American business magnate Olumide Okufulure, and her second was with  Alhaji Mutairu Atanda Orilowo.

    Her first marriage to Olumide Okunfulure produced a daughter, Simi.

    Unfortunately, the marriage did not survive long, and Laide Bakare wedded Mutairu in 2012 in a secret marriage, producing two boys.

     

  • Nollywood Actress, Laide Bakare clears air on sexualising Portable

    Nollywood Actress, Laide Bakare clears air on sexualising Portable

    Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, has denied the accusation of sexualising popular Nigerian singer, Portable.

    The actress , during an interview with her colleague, Abiola Adebayo, on her YouTube show called Portable a ‘dirty boy’ from Sango.

    Reacting to her statement, Portable, in a video claimed that the movie star made sexual advances towards him despite using demeaning words on him online.

    He also said that Laide Bakare was in his social media DM begging for his WhatsApp number and pleading with him to attend her birthday/event.

    In an interview with Legit, Laide said the Zazu crooner was someone she used to enjoy his music before he became a nuisance.

    Addressing the allegation of making sexual advances at Portable, the thespian stated that she had never met the singer, adding she only sent him a DM because she wanted him to perform at her show.

    “The first time I noticed him, he was different. He looked crazy and funny, but he is no more funny, now he is a nuisance. I used to like his style of music. That time when he first came out, I wanted him on my show. I didn’t have his phone number, so I sent him a message on Instagram.

    “I requested for his contact so that we can discuss about my show. Later, I had to go through his former manager who later sent his contact to me but Portable didn’t pick up, so I went back to his manager. We did not conclude our discussion before I dropped the idea.

    “Me Ke?. I have never seen him in my life. I can never shake him. He looks so dirty. He claimed I hugged him, I said me, hug ke? I have worked with his fathers in the music industry. I have featured 9ice, Olu Maintain, and Dekunle Fuji in my films.”

  • Actress Laide Bakare bags govt appointment in Osun

    Actress Laide Bakare bags govt appointment in Osun

    Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, has been appointed as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Entertainment, Arts, Culture and Tourism.

    Bakare took to her instagram page to celebrate her achievement with the display of photos of herself and the governor.

    The actress promised to deliver her best.

    She wrote: “Now an Honourable ya Allah I am grateful.

    “To my new boss, Governor Ademola Jackson Adeleke Imole Osun. Thank you so much for the trust and opportunity to serve.

    “I promise to deliver my best. So help me God. Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Osun state on Entertainment, Arts, Culture and Tourism.

    “Lots of work to be done. Shall we? the entire good people of Osun State and Nigeria at large. It’s actually a new dawn for me starting my political career from here. God bless Nigeria.”

    Many of her colleagues also took to the comment section of her post to congratulate her.

    Veteran actor, Muka Ray, said: “Congratulations omo mi.”

    Actress Funke Etti, wrote,  “Congratulations sweetie”.

    Fausat Balogun, popularly known as Madam Saje, said “Congratulations”.

    Actor Yomi Fabiyi wrote,  “Wawu! Hon. Laide Bakare. Congratulations to you. Blessings hun”.

    Foluke Daramola said, “Congratulations dearest. More wins dear“.

    Bimbo Oshin also said, “Congratulations darling”.

    Also Femi Adebayo wrote, “Congratulations Honourable”.

  • Laide Bakare gives reason why she dislikes kissing, romantic roles in movies

    Laide Bakare gives reason why she dislikes kissing, romantic roles in movies

    A Yoruba actress Laide Bakare, has revealed why she avoids kissing and romantic roles in films.

    She said in an interview with Punch on Saturday that doing romantic parts that include kissing and caressing is difficult for her.

    “Portraying romantic roles, especially scenes involving kissing and touching, pose unique challenges for me. Navigating the authenticity required for such moments while maintaining professionalism can be intricate. Balancing the demands of the script with personal comfort adds complexity to these roles, requiring a nuanced approach to ensure a convincing, yet respectful performance.”

    Laide Bakare also noted that people were often more focused on her job as an actress, rather than her personality. She added:

    “As an actress and filmmaker, my primary challenge has to do with navigating relationships and finding true love. Sometimes, people are attracted to my status and my profession, rather than the essence of who I am. Distinguishing genuine connections from those based on fame then becomes a delicate task.”

     

     

  • Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare announces third marriage, unveils fiancé

    Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare announces third marriage, unveils fiancé

    After experiencing two failed marriages, popular Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare has announced her third marriage on social media.

    This is following her recent announcement in a post on her Instagram page on Monday.

    Recall that the actress had previously married to Olumide Kunfulire with whom she shares a daughter named Simi, born in 2008.

    In 2013 Bakare tied the knot for the second time with a Lagos socialite, Tunde Oriowo and had two sons together.

    However, announcing her upcoming third marriage ceremony, the actress shared a video of herself and her husband-to-be.

    Captioning the clip, she wrote: “Love is a beautiful thing. Join us this Saturday, December 2nd at AMORE GARDEN Lekki phase 1 by 5pm. I can’t wait to host you.”

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  • Laide Bakare celebrates 42nd birthday with jaw-dropping photos

    Laide Bakare celebrates 42nd birthday with jaw-dropping photos

    Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, on Friday, celebrated her birthday with exquisite photos, as she turned 42.

    The mother of three took to her official social media page, where she shared multiple photos in celebration of her big day.

    “Which of my God’s FAVOUR will I deny?? None! I thank God for everything. I appreciate my parents, my family and my fans.

    I also appreciate myself for keeping strong self-belief even if nobody do; loving myself and not hating others.

    Ladies and gentlemen, it is my birthday???.”

    “It’s Friday ?, a special day to Muslims and a special day to me. May Favour locate u as from today. About to bless some people because of “amen” and birthday wishes”

    TheNewsGuru.com recalls that Laide had called out her ex-husbands, Alhaji Mutairu Atanda Orilowo and Olumide Okufulure for being deadbeat fathers.

    Laide Bakare celebrates 42nd birthday with jaw-dropping photos

    The mother of three, who has been married twice and shares two kids (boys) with her second husband and a daughter with her first husband shaded them for being deadbeat.

    Laide’s first marriage was with American-based business tycoon, Okufulure, while her second marriage is with Alhaji Orilowo.

    She got married to Mutairu in 2012 in a secret marriage and the union produced two sons.

    The couple however separated after he was alleged to be involved in fraudulent activities which made the EFCC declare him wanted in 2014.

    Laide described them as “Awon ex-hubby isonu”.

    Laide Bakare celebrates 42nd birthday with jaw-dropping photos

    According to her, her ex wanted her to suffer and for her life to be destroyed but God didn’t allow it.

    Laide stated that she wouldn’t fight them because God has already fought her battles.

    “I wouldn’t fight with you because God has already fought my battles. U that want my life to be destroyed so I wouldn’t be able to redo or repair it, God will destroy your own. You want me to suffer without having anything to gather to eat, God will not accept it for you.

    “Regardless of form or content, every message is an expression of a need, tomorrow is children’s day, can’t wait to spoil them silly. Awon ex-hubby isonu,” she said.

  • MC Oluomo, actress Laide Bakare, others show off dance moves as Tinubu wins APC primaries (VIDEO)

    Actress Laide Bakare and the former Lagos NURTW chairman, Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, on Wednesday, showed off some dance moves as the former Lagos State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, took lead at the party’s primary.

     

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) sighted other loyalists of Tinubu in excitement as they danced ecstatically after it became apparent that he (Tinubu) has emerged the winner, with 955 votes ahead of the former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, who came second.

    MC Oluomo

     

    Following the victory, MC Oluomo and his league of supporters were seen dancing as they envisaged a better appointment if Tinubu becomes the next president of Nigeria.

     

    Tinubu, who was dozed off as his results were counted, comfortably emerged winner in the APC primaries atter 6 aspirants stepped down and declared their support for him.

     

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    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Tinubu accomplished a major feat towards realizing his ambition to become Nigeria’s next president, by emerging first among 23 contenders for the APC presidential ticket.

     

    Tinubu scored 1, 271 from the total 2, 102 votes cast by delegates in the APC’s keenly contested primaries, as announced by the chairman and returning officer of the election committee Abubakar Bagudu, during a special convention held in Abuja on Wednesday June 8. Thirteen votes form the election were void.

     

    Despite Tinubu’s seeming track record of relentless commitment to the democracy and mentorship to new generation and future leaders, the party found it extremely difficult to project him as a consensus candidate and eventually opted for the ballot.

    MC Oluomo
    Bola Tinubu

     

    Presenting himself to delegates prior to the commencement of voting, the former governor insisted he was the most qualified person to succeed incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari.

    Justifying his claim, Tinubu noted how he transformed of Lagos “from a dangerous, unwelcoming” place in 1999 to “a clean, safe and vibrant place” and the sixth-largest economy in Africa today.

     

    “I’m a unifying leader. I have constructed a formidable political structure, one that has delivered electoral victory after electoral victory. I do not put myself forward because I think this is a nomination; I step forward because I believe I can lead our party toward the brightest future.

     

    “I have expertise. My record of corporate leadership, my financial expertise, and my experience as an executive governor of Lagos makes me unique among other aspirants,” the former governor said.