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  • Popular herbalist in critical condition after shooting self while testing bulletproof charm

    Popular herbalist in critical condition after shooting self while testing bulletproof charm

    Ismail -Usman, an Abuja-based herbalist is currently battling for his life after sustaining a severe injury while testing a self-made bulletproof charm.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) learnt that the incident occurred on November 23 at the Kuchibuyi village in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

    The FCT police command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, in a statement disclosed that Usman picked a locally fabricated gun after fortifying himself with the charm he had prepared and shot himself in the stomach, and the charm failed to protect him, leaving him severely injured.

    The police added that the force recieved a distress call  from a resident, stressing that officers from the Byazhin Division arrived at the scene and rushed Usman to Kubwa General Hospital.

    The police spokesperson further stated that due to the severity of his injuries, the herbalist was later transferred to Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital, where doctors are working tirelessly to save his life.

    She said Usman would face charges for unlawful possession of firearms and attempted suicide, which violates Section 231 of the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria.

    The statement read, “A distress call from Shandam Michael reported a shocking event involving Ismail Usman, a local herbalist known for his unconventional methods. In a misguided attempt to test the effectiveness of a self-made ‘bulletproof’ charm, Usman shot himself in the stomach with a shotgun.

    “Unfortunately, the charm failed to protect him, resulting in life-threatening injuries. Officers from the Byazhin Division responded swiftly, arriving at the scene to find Usman in critical condition. He was quickly transported to Kubwa General Hospital for emergency treatment and later transferred to Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital for further care.

    “In the aftermath, police conducted a thorough search of Usman’s home, recovering the homemade gun and an array of charms used in his reckless experiment. 

     “Investigations are ongoing, and Usman is expected to face charges for unlawful possession of firearms and attempted suicide under Section 231 of the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria.

    “Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Olatunji Disu, condemned the incident, highlighting the dangers associated with illegal firearms.”

  • Why Polygamy is the best form of marriage for Africa – Okey Bakassi

    Why Polygamy is the best form of marriage for Africa – Okey Bakassi

    Veteran Nollywood actor cum comedian, Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, popularly known as Okey Bakassi, has argued that polygamy is a more suitable form of marriage for Africans, citing the failure of monogamy in the region.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that Bakassi while featuring recently on the Honest Bunch Podcast, stressed how unhappy many couples practicing monogamous marriage are.

    He said, “Forget all the lip services that we pay to polygamy here. I still think that polygamy is the best form of marriage for Africa. Monogamy is not working.

    “We are pretending. Now, what’s the difference between polygamy and monogamy? Polygamy says you can marry two people at the same time. Monogamy says you cannot marry them at the same time, you have to let one go. What if you don’t want to let one go?”

  • Why I stopped being MC at Nigerian weddings – Basketmouth spills

    Why I stopped being MC at Nigerian weddings – Basketmouth spills

    Veteran standup comedian, Bright Okpocha better known as Basketmouth has opened up on the reason why he stopped being the master of ceremonies (MC) at wedding events.

    According to the 46-year-old entertainer during a chat with journalists at the premiere of his first feature film ‘A Ghetto Love Story,‘ his decision was a necessary sacrifice to preserve his artistic integrity.

    “Hosting events as an MC feels like adulterating the art,” he said

    The comedian turn film maker clarified that he only stopped being MC at private gigs like weddings, not entirely quitting duties as host.

    He added that if invited to a private gig, “I will be doing standup comedy, not the MC”.

    He continued saying, “The only thing I have stopped is private gigs like weddings and all. It is a sacrifice I have to make because I do standup comedy, that is what I do. I did not enter this industry to be an MC of a wedding and all that.

    “So I felt like I was adulterating the art, I felt bad about it and I had to stop. So if I am doing a private gig, I be doing standup comedy, not the MC.

    “Let me just do my 30 minutes and bounce, but not as the MC of any event. I cannot do it anymore, that is like I am cheating on my craft. I am losing a lot of money but it is not about the money now.”

  • How God led me to burn a pair of shoes that was used to monitor me – Seyi Law

    How God led me to burn a pair of shoes that was used to monitor me – Seyi Law

    Controversial Nigerian comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, also known as Seyi Law, has opened up on how he burnt a pair of shoes that was being used to monitor him in his home.

    According to the 41-year-old in a series of post via the microblogging platform, X formerly Twitter, God had opened his eyes while he was praying about an item in his house that was being used to monitor him.

    Seyi Law while reacting to a tweet from a businesswoman warning people against accepting mirrors as gifts, explained that he later discovered it was a pair of shoes someone gifted him.

    Speaking via X, he wrote, “I wish it was only a mirror they could use to monitor someone sha. One must be very careful of gifts.

    “On the 2nd March 2016, I had a vigil in my room, and as I prayed, God told me there was something in my house that they were using to monitor me and I found out it was a pair of shoes someone gifted me. My wife took it out and burnt it. Prior to that day, I always doubted people who said God spoke to them.

    “I was awakened from my sleep around 5 am on the 3rd March by a voice that told me to write down what I was hearing. I wrote them, and when my eyes cleared and I read what I wrote, I turned and told my wife that she was pregnant. She doubted it until days later when we confirmed.

    “Fast forward, we had my daughter and on the day of her dedication, a prophet told me God has removed what they were using to monitor me in my home and that the person would never step in my house again. The person hasn’t stepped a foot in my house ever again, no matter my invitations. @OfficialArole was another person God used for me. I am ever grateful for him.

    “My darling daughter is my evidence of God being our own in my home. My mother’s mini copy. They almost killed her in the womb, but God said no. They mocked her after she was born, but God has given her beauty for their ashes. To God Almighty I return all the glory. Aye o nimu wa o. Amen.”

  • Why I am not in competition with Alibaba, AY, Basketmouth – Seyi Law speaks

    Why I am not in competition with Alibaba, AY, Basketmouth – Seyi Law speaks

    Controversial Nigerian comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, also known as Seyi Law, has opened up on the reason he is in no competition with his senior colleagues.

    The 41-year-old in a recent episode of Trending by Hip TV, emphasized his respect for veteran comedians like Alibaba, Julius Agwu, AY Makun, and Basketmouth.

    According to the veteran comedian, he’s more focus on collective success over individual competition, adding that “I don’t want to be one of those people dragging ranking with anybody”.

    “At some point in the comedy industry, there was no rift and there wasn’t any reason to start categorising the comedians. I have played with everybody and I still respect everybody,” he said.

    “We respect the likes of Alibaba. At some point, I had to go on a comedy tour with Julius Agwu who did not discriminate against me. I have covered events for Basketmouth. He has paid me for shows. I’ve also worked with AY

    “As a Yoruba person, we don’t disrespect anybody who has given us food. So, they are all highly respected. I respect them a lot. And no matter the differences they have, they’re still my senior colleagues in the business. And they have not had reasons to compete with me.

    “So anywhere you place me on the ranking is okay by me. I don’t want to be one of those people who is dragging ranking with anybody in the industry. As long as we are all doing fine, kudos. The most important thing is that we must not allow the industry to suffer.”

  • How a male entertainer told me to bend over for him before he can promote my songs – Comedian Oluwadolarz

    How a male entertainer told me to bend over for him before he can promote my songs – Comedian Oluwadolarz

    Nigerian comedian cum singer, Oluwadolarz has taken to social media to recount a recent encounter with an unnamed entertainer in the industry.

    According to Oluwadolarz, a top influential entertainer told him he must first have sex with him before he can endorse his music or help him top the charts.

    Recounting the experience via Instagram story, the comedian wrote: “You will promote my songs. Endorse my music. Help me top chart. But make I first bend over make you enter my Yansh”.

  • Women dominate the Entertainment industry- Bovi

    Women dominate the Entertainment industry- Bovi

    Nigerian comedian and actor Bovi Ugboma has claimed that women are currently the powerhouse of the Nigerian entertainment industry.

    The veteran comedian, during a recent feature on TVC programme, ‘Your View’,  disclosed that women are making significant strides in the industry.

    While highlighting the role of women, Bovi stated that women sometimes complain of inequality even in sectors of which they are already dominating. They spoke on Women’s opportunities and their fight for equality in the entertainment field.

    He said, “Women need to understand that in areas where they are fighting for equality, sometimes, they may have conquered, but because they are used to fighting [for equality], they don’t know that they’ve won.

    “You talk about the entertainment industry and how it can help women. But I observed 10 or 15 years ago that women actually control the entertainment industry. So what are we talking about?

    “I’m talking as far back as from the time of Amaka Igwe. The biggest box office hit is a woman, Funke Akindele. The second biggest box office hit is also a woman, Mo Abudu. They [women] are the biggest producers. Bolanle Austin-Peters is one of the biggest producers. Jade Osibero is one of the biggest directors since Kemi Adetiba. The biggest film festival is by Chioma Ode. So what are you saying?

    “We also have the likes of Omoni Oboli, Uche Jombo, Genevieve Nnaji. So you need to understand that, women are running the entertainment industry. So when I see young girls complaining about male producers demanding sex for roles, I’m like, ‘yes, it’s true. But who have you cried to? Who have you spoken to? You [women] own the industry.” 

  • ‘How popular Nigerian singer lavished N1.5billion in weeks’

    ‘How popular Nigerian singer lavished N1.5billion in weeks’

    Popular comedian, Ali Baba has narrated how a popular Nigerian singer lavished over 1.5 billion on a frivolous lifestyle in weeks.

    The veteran, in a lengthy podcast with Eden Oasis recounted how the musician, who he refused to name, performed in Dubai and was paid N400 million.

    He added that the singer, who performed at another International event with a pay of over N500 million, went on a lavishing spree, buying exotic cars, such as Maybach, and expensive jewelry.

    According to the ace comedian, in less than six weeks, the musician had spent over 1.5 billion.

    Alibaba highlighted the potential success the musician could have achieved if he had invested the money in a profitable venture. He could have  built a studio that would attract artists and generate enough income to afford anything he desired.

    He added that the artist married recently and rented a hall where he could have built his own.

    He said, “I told a musician, a very top musician, if he hears this he would know he is the one I am talking about. He went to play in Dubai; they paid him nearly N400 million; he went to play in another International event, and they paid him about N500 million.

    “The next thing, he has a Maybach, has another car and goes on a spree with jewelry and all other things. And in less than two to six months, he has done about 1.5 billion. He would have bought land, done an event, and put a powerful studio upstairs. People will come there and shoot and do their music thing, and the venue will bring enough money to buy anything he wants to buy. Then it was time for him to get married, and he had to use a hall. But if he had built the hall, he wouldn’t have needed to spend the money for the hall.

    “Asake wanted to do his concert in London. He applied to a bank and says, “I need a loan of 1 billion, I want to organize a concert in London. They wouldn’t give him because he is an Asake right? A car dealer goes to the bank and says, “he wants to import 12 cars”, they would give him the money, he would bring the cars in and put it in the shop. He can’t sell them in one week. The cars will be in the shop for sometimes six months, one year, he still hasn’t sold some of those cars. Asake’s concert is one day, he will make two billion”.

  • Knocking a kid is a violent, criminal act – Bovi calls out Catholic Priest for knocking altar boy

    Knocking a kid is a violent, criminal act – Bovi calls out Catholic Priest for knocking altar boy

    Veteran Nigerian comedian, Bovi has taken to social media to call out a Catholic Priest for knocking one of his altar boys.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that a video shared online showed the moment a priest officiating a wedding ceremony knocked the altar boy, assisting him for not holding the microphone close enough to the groom’s mouth well.

    The video sparked outrage on social media and the priest have since apologized. 

    Reacting, Bovi, via his Instagram page on Friday expressed dismay at the rate at which most firms of abuse go unchecked in Nigeria. 

    The father and comedian noted how the Priest unprovoked, hit a defenceless child for a very flimsy reason, questioning what the Priest would have done if the boy had done something grievous. 

    He further pondered what the Priest could do behind closed doors if he couldn’t even control himself publicly.

    The comedian avowed that knocking a child in the head unprovoked is a violent and criminal act as he questioned why the police hadn’t invited the man.

    The post reads: “I’ve been trying to ignore this video like it never happened but after watching the apology video this morning, I’m more livid and miffed at the rate at which most forms of abuse go unchecked in Nigeria.

    “In the poorly staged apology video, the Priest described his actions as a “normal correction” and “a minor correction.” He was even encouraged by another apology from an adult, who I couldn’t tell who he was exactly, that he would have blamed the Priest if he hadn’t done that.

    “He hit a defenseless child. He humiliated that child. He harmed that child’s confidence. He hit the head of the child for a very flimsy reason. Now imagine when that child does something really wrong.

    “A priest who couldn’t control himself in public. Take a moment to think about what he’s capable of doing behind closed doors. If we think this is normal behavior, then we are all abnormal.

    “Knocking a kid in the head unprovoked is a violent and criminal act. @nigerianpolice why haven’t you invited this man? If you fight for one child, you will be saving very many others. We must prevent and put out small fires before we all get consumed.

    “In a society where a virgin priest who preaches the teachings of Jesus uses physical harm to convey his unprocessed emotions, there is bound to be doom. We’re probably in hell already”.

  • Skitmaker, Nasty Blaq devastated as he loses mother

    Skitmaker, Nasty Blaq devastated as he loses mother

    Comedian and skit maker Abisi Emmanuel Ezechukwu, known to fans as Nasty Blaq, has lost his mother.

    The comedian via his verified Instagram on Wednesday confirmed his mother’s demise with photos and videos of several moments with the deceased.

    Expressing a deep sorrow he has felt in the past few days, the Internet sensation described her passing as a tremendous loss for his family and shared a prayer for strength to cope with the grief.

    In his post, he wrote, “These past few days have been filled with nothing but sadness in my heart concerning the passing of my beloved mother. I pray God gives me the strength to heal.

    “This is a great loss in my family, and though this saddens our hearts, we know she’s gone to a better place. Rest in peace, my first love, my source of motivation. You will surely be missed.”