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Fans attack Davido over comment on osun poll

Published

2 years ago

September 20, 2022

The ace singer David Adeleke popularly known by his stage name of Davido today received what he did not bargain for over his comment on the recently conducted election in Osun State which involved his uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke. INEC had announced Senator Adeleke as the winner of the election, but his main challenger who is also the incumbent governor of Osun, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola is now challenging the result of the election in the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal holding in Osogbo, the state capital. One of the grounds upon which Oyetola is challenging the result of the poll is that there were incidences of over-voting in 749 polling units where Adeleke was said to have won. In the Reply to the Petitioners’ claims which was submitted last week, Adeleke agreed that though over-voting took place in some units, he held that it was not up to 749 polling units claimed by Governor Oyetola and his party.

In his tweet, which many of his fans have found rude, immature and unpleasant, Davido insulted the state governor, accusing him of spreading lies.

Davido wrote, “Your actually just a bad human being … @GboyegaOyetola no other way to put it spreading lies everywhere destroying ur legacy (not like you even have) … it’s done and dusted @inecnigeria Abeg is there any such thing as over voting with your new BVAS Machine? NOV 27th WE MOVE !!”

However, in quick reactions, many of the singer’s followers called him out for being arrogant and advised him to allow Tribunal to do its job.

According to Setofunmi Alo who tweeted @TheAloset, “ Contesting the outcome of an election is not a vice. This matter is before the court of law. All what your uncle and INEC need is to defend the declared result and counter the alleged malpractices. Leave the ranting to your paid lawyers.”

In the opinion of Wale S. Akerele who tweeted @akerele “But your uncle agreed that there was over-voting in some polling units. Let the court judge. Oyetola is an elderly man. Have some respect for him.”

Abdullahi Tadese tweeted, “As an exposed and civilised guy as you are, you’re not being updated about the ongoing issue of your uncle and his party. Na wa o. @inecnigeria will answer your question.”

Ismael @Isma was unhappy that Davido chose to disrespect the governor of his state. He wrote, “…you calling out our governor in this manner bellittles you and your Omoluabi we stand for. Your Uncle also challenged Oyetola in the last election in Tribunal so what is the new thing there?”

Segilola @segilola tweeted, “What’s all the ranting for though? The matter is in court. If your uncle comes out triumphant, so be it; if he loses, so be it. All this immature shouting no follow abeg.”

Tweet of Lekan Yusuff, @lakelekan was similar to Segilola’s above, “This your tweet really shows that there is something to worry about the election especially on the issue of over-voting.”

Adewale @skilbanji was sarcastic in his own opinion, “Your uncle done lule again” alluding to the 2018 experience when Oyetola defeated Adeleke to become the state governor.

Hailey @AzizPrDeyForU in his own derided the singer and called him a dreamer. “When Tribunal sacks your uncle, your eye go clear.”

“Why is David complaining about the election Tribunal all the time?” Adeleke Adenuga who tweeted @princesuleto asked. “Seems the stuff is not going in the way of your uncle again,” he added.

Governor Oyetola and the All Progressives Congress, in their Petition, are appealling to the Tribunal to cancel votes returned in the 749 polling units where over-voting are said to have been recorded. The polling units cut across 10 local government areas in the state. They are also seeking Adeleke’s disqualification on account of what they called forged credentials he submitted to the electoral body.

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Nigerians react as beggars take to Tiktok for alms

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20 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Anita Anyanwu

Nigerians across social media are now reacting to the clip of beggars seen appealing to people on TikTok for alms.

The video, which was generated from one of the live done by the beggars, went viral on Thursday and has since then been discussed among Nigerians.

In the clip, the lead beggar who appeared to be disabled directed two others behind him who could barely walk too.

He was seen rolling on the floor and begging for gifts on the app in the Hausa Language.

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However, not pleased with their action, some Nigerians have queried if someone was behind the account opening, using them to get sympathy and gifts from their unsuspecting victims.

D great Bundee, a user who tweeted on X with the handle #greatbundee, said, “Definitely a syndicate using handicaps to exploit people.”

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BET Awards 2024: Burna Boy, Asake, others bag nominations as Drake, Nicki Minaj lead

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1 day ago

May 16, 2024

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Afrobeats superstar, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy has secured two nominations for the 2024 BET Awards.

The ‘African giant’ featured in the Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Male R&B/POP Artist categories.

The singer is joined by fellow Nigerian acts – Asake, Ayra Starr and Seyi Vibez.

BET announced the 2024 BET Awards nominees on Thursday as Drake leads the nominations with seven, while Nicki Minaj has six.

BET also announced the performance lineup for this year’s awards, including GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, and Victoria Monét.

The BET Awards 2024, will air live on BET on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 8 p.m. (European Time).

See the full list of nominations below:

BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST

21 Savage
Burna Boy
Drake
Future
Gunna
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Wayne

BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST

Cardi B
Doja Cat
GloRilla
Ice Spice
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Sexyy Red

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT

Asake (Africa)
Aya Nakamura (France)
Ayra Starr (Africa)
Bk’ (Brazil)
Cleo Sol (UK)
Focalistic (Africa)
Karol Conká (Brazil)
Raye (UK)
Tiakola (France)
Tyla (Africa)

BEST NEW ARTIST

41
4batz
Ayra Starr
Bossman Dlow
Fridayy
October London
Sexyy Red
Tyla

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

11:11, Chris Brown
A Gift & A Curse, Gunna
American Dream, 21 Savage
Coming Home, Usher
For All The Dogs (Scary Hours Edition), Drake
Jaguar Ii, Victoria Monét
Michael, Killer Mike
Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj

BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST

Beyoncé
Coco Jones
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Muni Long
Sza
Tyla
Victoria Monét

BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST

Brent Faiyaz
Bryson Tiller
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
Fridayy
October London
Usher

BEST GROUP

¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $Ign
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
41
Blxst & Bino Rideaux
City Girls
Flo
Maverick City Music
Wanmor

BEST COLLABORATION

All My Life, Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole
America Has A Problem (Remix, Beyoncé Feat. Kendrick Lamar
Barbie World, Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua)
Bongos, Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion
Carnival, ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $Ign Feat. Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti
Don’t Play With It (Remix), Lola Brooke Feat. Latto & Yung Miami
Everybody, Nicki Minaj Feat. Lil Uzi Vert
Good Good, Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage
Rich Baby Daddy, Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & Sza

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Agora Hills, Doja Cat
All My Life, Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole
Barbie World, Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua)
Bongos, Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion
First Person Shooter, Drake Feat. J. Cole
Good Good, Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage
On My Mama, Victoria Monét
Rich Baby Daddy, Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & Sza

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

Benny Boom
Child.
Cole Bennett
Dave Meyers
Janelle Monáe & Alan Ferguson
Offset
Tems
Tyler, The Creator

DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD

Award All Of The Glory, Shirley Caesar
All Things, Kirk Franklin
Angel, Halle Bailey
Come Jesus Come, Cece Winans
Do You Believe In Love?, Erica Campbell
God Problems, Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore
Me & U, Tems
Try Love, Kirk Franklin

VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD

Agora Hills, Doja Cat
All My Life, Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole
Gunna, Fukumean
Lovin On Me, Jack Harlow
Made For Me, Muni Long
On My Mama, Victoria Monét
Rich Baby Daddy, Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & Sza
Sensational, Chris Brown Feat. Davido & Lojay
Texas Hold ‘Em, Beyoncé
Water, Tyla

VIEWER’S CHOICE: BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL ACT

Bellah (UK)
Cristale (UK)
Duquesa (Brazil)
Holly G (France)
Jungeli (France)
Makhadzi (Africa)
Oruam (Brazil)
Seyi Vibez (Africa)
Tyler Icu (Africa)

BET HER

16 Carriages, Beyoncé
Blessings, Nicki Minaj Feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Commas, Ayra Starr
Fly Girl, Flo Feat. Missy Elliott
Hiss, Megan Thee Stallion
On My Mama, Victoria Monét
Saturn, Sza
Yeah Glo!, GloRilla

BEST MOVIE

American Fiction
Bob Marley: One Love
Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
The Book Of Clarence
The Color Purple
The Equalizer 3
The Little Mermaid

BEST ACTOR

Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Damson Idris
Denzel Washington
Donald Glover
Idris Elba
Jeffrey Wright
Lakeith Stanfield

BEST ACTRESS

Angela Bassett
Ayo Edebiri
Coco Jones
Danielle Brooks
Fantasia
Halle Bailey
Issa Rae
Regina King

YOUNGSTARS AWARD

Akira Akbar
Blue Ivy Carter
Demi Singleton
Heiress Diana Harris
Jabria Mccullum
Jalyn Hall
Leah Jeffries
Van Van

SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

Anthony Edwards
Gervonta Davis
Jalen Brunson
Jalen Hurts
Kyrie Irving
Lebron James
Patrick Mahomes
Stephen Curry

SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

A’ja Wilson
Angel Reese
Coco Gauff
Flau’jae Johnson
Juju Watkins
Naomi Osaka
Sha’carri Richardson
Simone Biles

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BBNaija’s Neo, Venita win Best Dressed Male, Female at AMVCA Cultural Day

Published

7 days ago

May 11, 2024

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Big Brother Naija reality stars and cousins, Neo and Venita Akpofure shone bright at the 10th African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards’ cultural day held in Lagos on Friday night.

Neo won the Best Dressed Male award, while Venita was adjudged the Best Dressed Female for the second consecutive year.

The duo donned Itsekiri royal attires for the 10th AMVCA’s Cultural Day and Opening Night celebration.

They were presented cheques of N1 million each by the organisers.

The 10th AMVCA Main Awards Ceremony holds Saturday, May 11, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos State.