Big Brother Naija Sets Another Audition Date

Multi-choice has announced an online audition for the 2019 edition of Big Brother Naija.

The online audition is to give opportunities to individuals who couldn’t make the physical audition that held on Friday, 1 February 2019, and Saturday, 2 February 2019.





It was further announced that a dedicated online portal for the audition process will be opened on Monday, 25 February 2019, and closed on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.

The auditions held in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Abuja, Benin, Enugu, Warri, and Calabar.

A recent statement on the Big Brother Naija website reads:

“Big Brother’s online audition will be opening on Monday, 25th of February 2019. The online auditions portal will close on Wednesday, 27th February 2019.

“Only active DStv or GOtv subscribers may enter.

“You must prepare a copy of your international passport, a 1-2 minute video and personal information about yourself.”

Mercy Aigbe To Premiere New Movie ”77bullets”

Film star and movie producer Mercy Aigbe reveals that her latest movie ”77 bullets” will soon be out in cinemas for all to enjoy.

The mom of two even said she can’t sleep due to the things on her mind…

She wrote:










I can’t sleep …. too many things on my mind! My movie 77 BULLETS dropping soon!

I can’t wait for y’all to see it 💃🏾

Are you still awake?

If Yes, tell me why 😁

#77bulletsthemovie
#newmoviealert🎥
#showingonlinesoon
#watchoutguys!

Jussie Smollet has been arrested and now in police custody

Empire actor Jussie Smollett has been arrested and now in police custody. This was revealed on Twitter by Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi.



The actor is facing a felony charge for allegedly filing a false police report.




Taking to Twitter, the police spokesman said Jussie Smollett “is under arrest and in custody of detectives.”

His bail hearing will be taking place later today. However, his lawyer believes he has the right to be seen as innocent until proven guilty.



“Like any other citizen, Mr. Smollett enjoys the presumption of innocence, particularly when there has been an investigation like this one where information, both true and false, has been repeatedly leaked,” his attorneys said in a statement.

He went on to state that they intend on mounting an aggressive defence for Jussie Smollett m

“Given these circumstances, we intend to conduct a thorough investigation and to mount an aggressive defense.”

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70% of African players believe in ‘juju’ - Osaze Odemwingie

 Former Super Eagles’ striker, Osaze Odemwingie, has explained how he received treatment from a herbalist, many years ago, when he was injured.

The Russian-born 37-year-old footballer said: ”I had a fall in training, I also hurt my shoulder and broke my arm. I was afraid to tell my mom so they took me to the local juju man.



They poured hot water to relax the muscles. Somehow they returned the hand to the place, while I yelled, they twisted some small sticks. There was a rite with a chicken.”



In the interview with championat.com, Odemwingie revealed that most African players believe in juju treatment than going to see doctors, when injured. ”At least 70% of players believe in it. They think that some kind of salve will save them,” he added.

Two Nigerian men has been jailed for internet fraud, sharing pornographic pictures.

Two men jailed for internet fraud, sharing pornographic pictures, getting a sentence of four months in prison.



EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, secured the conviction of Osikoya Gbolahan and Rabiu Daniel for offences bordering on impersonation and fraudulently sharing pornographic and indecent pictures.

They were arraigned before Justice Watilat Ibrahim of a Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State on December 10, 2018 and both faced a separate one-count charge.





The charge against Osikoya reads:

“That you, Osikoya Gbolahon (aka Mary; aka Lisa Burkholder) sometimes in 2018, at Awa-Ijebu within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court knowingly sent pornographic and indecent pictures with your e-mail through a computer system and network to one Michael Lukianoff and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 24 (1) (a) and punishable under Section 24 (1) of the Cyber Crimes (Prohibition, Prevention Etc) Act, 2015.”


The charge against Rabiu reads:

“That you, Rabiu Daniel (aka Agent Howard Hall) on 23rd June, 2018 at Awa-Ijebu within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court fraudulently impersonated Agent Howard Hall, working for the Government/Facebook Compensation bonus and poverty Eradication in order to gain undue advantage for yourself, thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22 (3) (a) and punishable under Section 22 (4) of the Cyber Crimes (Prohibition, Prevention Etc) Act, 2015.”

They however, pleaded “guilty” to the charge, after opting for a plea bargain. Justice Ibrahim, thereafter, convicted them and sentenced them to four months in prison, starting from the date of their arrest.


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Osikoya was also ordered to forfeit his Honda Accord car, two phones and laptop computer to the Federal Government. In addition to forfeiting his two iPhones and laptop computer, Rabiu was ordered to refund $500 to his victim.

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Tope Delano slam actor, Jigan Baba Oja for posing with Baba Suwe with cash

Nigerian writer, Tope Delano has taken to Twitter to slam actor, Jigan Baba Oja for posing with Baba Suwe with cash

Yesterday, Jigan Babaoja presented an undisclosed cash gift to Nollywood figure, Baba Suwe and he was pictured while handing over the cash gift to the veteran actor who needs urgent medical attention.

 

Jigan further revealed that Baba Suwe needs money to travel to the United States where he regularly receives medical attention.



While every other person took a photo with the smiling comic, only Jigan took a photo with Baba Suwe showing him handing money to actor

Tope criticized such action and tagged its appalling and disrespectful.

“If this isn’t the most disrespectful and appalling picture I have seen today…like really???? What exactly was going through your industrial waste-filled brain to make you take such a picture, like what exactly?!!!!

Tope Delano@Tope_Delano

If this isn't the most disrespectful and appalling picture I have seen today...like really???? What exactly was going through your industrial waste-filled brain to make you take such a picture, like what exactly?!!!! TFF!!!!!

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Toyin Abraham wedding introduction with Actor, Kola Jolayemi at an undisclosed location.

Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham wedding introduction reportedly held recently at an undisclosed location.



According to unconfirmed reports gathered on social media, the man she is betrothed to is no other than another colleague in the movie industry, Kola Ajeyemi.




 He is reported to be the new man in Toyin’s life and the lovers are obviously head over heels in love with each other. Though they have been able to keep their relationship under the wraps.




Another actress in the industry. Kemi Ashefon disclosed that a family introduction has taken place while plans are in top gear for the wedding.

Source - Lailas news