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Nollywood Actress, Funke gets APC House of Assembly ticket in Oyo

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Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Adesiyan, has clinched the All Progressive Congress (APC), House of Assembly ticket for Ibadan South East State Constituency 2 ahead of the 2019 general elections.

Adesiyan got 207 votes to defeat her rival who got 32 votes.

The Nollywood actress, while reacting to her emergence; said, “Yes we did it! “I wish to thank Almighty Allah for his mercies”.

She thanked the state Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi of the state over her victory.

Adesiyan added, “I wish to thank His Excellency Governor Abiola Ajimobi, who gave a chance for free and fair primaries in my local Government yesterday despite pressure of imposition by some elements.

“Thank you to leaders of our party, APC at the state and local government level for entrusting me with this mandate.

“To the glory of God, I won the primary election of Ibadan south East 2 with 207 votes against my contender who had 32 votes. I wish to thank all our leaders and delegates for their unquestionable believe in the brand FUNKE ADESIYAN.

“Thank you for not allowing the sham that almost marred our people process yesterday.

“To every little boy and girl out there dreaming, dream tall. Never let anyone stop you.”

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Why I’m Not Ready For Kids – Singer Burna Boy Reveals

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Grammy Award-winning singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has revealed why he is not yet ready to have children.

He made this known during an Instagram live session on his page on Wednesday.

Burna Boy claimed that his desire to provide the same level of love and dedication his parents gave him is the reason why he is not having kids.

Explaining further, Burna Boy said, “Why haven’t I had kids yet? Bro, it’s because I don’t want to have kids. Like, have you seen my operation? Have you seen my mom the way she loves me? Have you seen my dad the way he loves me?

“Bro, I know I can’t give that to anyone right now with the life I live. So until I am settled and can be there for my children every day, every minute of every day, I am not having any kids.”

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Men Of The Lagos State Police Command Have Arrested Singer Portable

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The singer was arrested or rather dramatically dragged into the police van while he was trying to run away from the arrest on May 14 following a petition from a car dealer.

Portable being dragged into the van by the police

Portable allegedly purchased a G-Wagon worth N27 million from the car dealer, made a down payment and took the vehicle away with the promise to pay the balance.

After waiting for a while without any word concerning his balance, the dealer reached out to the singer who claimed the car he purchased had faults. The dealer then asked the singer to return the car or pay the balance but Portable allegedly refused.

Following a petition from the dealer, the police moved in and arrested the singer who is currently in their custody.

When contacted, the spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest of the singer.

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Celebrities Turn Up For The Dedication Of Ali Baba’s Triplets In Lagos

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Comedians such as AY Makun, Seyi Law, and MC Lively and many other celebrities were in attendance at the child dedication ceremony of ace comedian Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba.

Recall that the comedian announced the birth of his triplets, born two months earlier, on his Instagram account on Monday, April 1, 2024. However, some netizens thought it was a prank which Ali Baba didn’t bother clarifying.

Here are pictures from the dedication ceremony.

We congratulate him and his wife once more.

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