Former Destinys Child Singer,
Michelle Williams, will abandon her role on Broadway’s “Once On This Island” following orders from her doctors.
“Effective immediately, Michelle T. Williams has been advised by doctors to take a leave of absence from performing,” read a statement from the show, according to People. No further explanation or information was given for the decision.
Michelle, 38, had only been in the role of ‘goddess Erzulie’ for two
weeks but will now step aside for her understudy, Cassondra James, who
will take over until December 26. Beginning the next day, the actress
who starred in the original production, Lea Salonga, will take over
until the final show on January 6, 2019.
2018 has been a trying period for William who had a bout with
depression sometime in the year and had to spend several days in a
mental health facility. Her relationship with former partner, Chad
Johnson, also suffered as the couple, who had their own reality show
about their relationship, called it quits in early December.
It is unclear of the singer is any serious medical danger as there hasn’t been any announcement from her camp
The
just-concluded 2018 edition of the prestigious
entrepreneurship/business award, “The Entrepreneur Africa Awards” which
took place on December 8, at Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant Ikoyi Lagos,
was indeed a celebration of enterprise and innovation.The Entrepreneur
Africa, a business magazine, has for two years organized this Award
event to celebrate the accomplished entrepreneurs, as well as support
some of the country’s emerging entrepreneurs that are building
innovative start-ups. This year’s edition was attended by hundreds of
entrepreneurs and celebrities from across Nigeria, and a few other
African countries.
With
about 25 categories and over hundred nominees, the selected
entrepreneurs proved to be outstanding in their various fields and thus,
the recognition.Some of the winners included: Ruth Kadiri Films – Movie
Company of the year; Ubi Franklin – Business Person of the year;
6-year-old Ibrahim Idris Jnr – The Entrepreneur Africa Prize for
philanthropy; Ayo Makun (AY) - The Entrepreneur Africa Prize for comedy
Business and of course the very inspiring Ikeji family duo of Sandra
Ikeji, CEO Events by Si, Event Management Brand of the Year, and Laura
Ikeji – Social Media Business Influencer of The Year.A Big
congratulations to Sandra Ikeji, other winners and all the nominees for
winning this prestigious award and ending 2018 on a great note.
A
court has ruled that South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma must
pay back the money provided for his legal fees. It is estimated that the
state has paid between $1m (£792,000) and $2.2m in legal costs for him.
Zuma has been fighting multiple allegations of corruption for more
than a decade and has incurred millions of dollars in legal fees. The
court's decision marks the end of a poor year for Zuma, who was forced
out of office in February. His successor, Cyril Ramaphosa, has been
working to restore public confidence in the country's prosecution
service. Ramaphosa recently admitted that an agreement between Zuma and
former President Thabo Mbeki had formed the basis of the decision to
continue paying Zuma's legal fees, more than a decade ago. A judge has
now declared the agreement invalid and ordered the state attorney to
take steps to recover all legal costs incurred. Zuma has a large family,
and has often sought financial support from business associates a habit
that lies at the heart of the many corruption scandals that have
engulfed him. He faces 16 charges of fraud, corruption and money
laundering stemming from hundreds of payments made to him in relation to
a 1990s arms procurement deal but Zuma denies any wrongdoing.
A
statue of legendary Indian independence leader, Mahatma Gandhi has been
removed from a University campus in Ghana's capital, Accra.
University of Ghana lecturers began a petition for its removal shortly
after it was unveiled in 2016 by India's former President Pranab
Mukherjee that Gandhi was a racist. The petition said Gandhi was
"racist" and African heroes should be put first. In the wake of the
row, Ghana's government at the time said the statue would be relocated.
Lecturers and students told the BBC that the statue, originally located
at the University's recreational quadrangle, had been removed on
Wednesday. The University confirmed this, saying that the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration was responsible. Law student
Nana Adoma Asare Adei said "having his statue means that we stand for
everything he stands for and if he stands for these things [his alleged
racism], I don't think we should have his statue on campus." Mahatma
Gandhi was one of the most celebrated figures of the 20th Century. He is
best known for leading non-violent resistance to British colonial rule
in India. However, as a young man he lived and worked in South Africa,
and although he has inspired people throughout the world his comments on
black Africans have been controversial. In his early writings he
referred to black South Africans as "kaffirs" a highly offensive racist
slur. He also said that Indians were "infinitely superior" to black
people.
This photo is going viral. Some don't understand why but some do. Can you see why?
Argentine
football legend, Diego Maradona, has been kicked out of the house he
shared with his young fiancée, Rocio Oliva, even though he owns
it. Maradona and Oliva have reportedly split. Argentine journalist, Lio
Pecoraro, broke the news on the 'Todas Las Tardes' programme on the El
Nueve channel. Pecoraro said: "The ex-footballer was thrown out of the
house he gifted to Rocio in Bella Vista. The ex-number 10 doesn't want
to leave. The relationship between them is finished." The pair are said
to have split up after Oliva, 28, described herself as single on TV show
ESPN Redes, which Pecoraro says "fired Diego up", adding that the pair
argued at their home for a whole weekend. Maradona, initially, asked
Oliva to marry him in Rome in February 2014, but it took him until her
28th birthday in July, 2018, to present her with an engagement ring.
21
Permanent Secretaries, who recently retired from the Lagos State Public
Service, were on Thursday ceremonially pulled out from the service,
just as the State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode assured them of a
continuous transformation of the establishment for delivery of more
timely and higher quality service. The Governor, who gave this
assurance through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tunji
Bello at the 'Pens Down' Ceremony held at Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium
Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, added that their suggestions will continue
to receive due consideration in the process of policy design and
implementation. In his words “It is said that for everything, there is
an appointed time. The reality of this statement is being manifested
today as we gather to witness the end of a glorious chapter in the lives
of the 21 retired Permanent Secretaries in Lagos State Public Service.
But be rest assured that your suggestions and ideas will continue to
receive due consideration in the process of policy design and
implementation in Lagos". He stressed that as highly experienced
technocrats, administrators and professionals in different fields of
human endeavour, the retirees will always be looked upon for wise
counsels and guidance on matters bordering on community development,
public service delivery among others. Ambode noted that in the retirees'
years of sojourn as career public servants, the Public Service has
continued to adapt to changing realities and global best practices in
service delivery, adding that they have been part of the process and
today they can look back to say that they are leaving the service better
than they met it. He emphasised that the 21 retired Permanent
Secretaries' entrance into the Public Service 35 years ago or less was
marked with high expectations and uncertainties about what the future
had in stock for them but today they are being celebrated for the
excellent service they have rendered to the Government and
Lagosians. The Governor said the ‘Pens Down’ is a symbolic event and
tradition in the State Public Service which provides a unique
opportunity for families, friends and colleagues to felicitate with
retiring Permanent Secretaries, stressing that it is a befitting honour
and recognition of a meritorious and unblemished career which spanned
over a maximum period of 35 years.“Today, you are departing with your
heads high and being celebrated for the excellent service you have
rendered to the Government and people of Lagos State. Finally, as you
look forward to well-deserved rest after decades of active service, I
wish you good health and many more years to enjoy the fruits of your
labour”, he opined.
Does this qualify as gender discrimination? 
Nigerian
Senate president, Bukola Saraki will attend the launch of United States
of America (U.S) President, Donald Trump’s, Strategy for Africa, which
will be unveiled to the public today. According to a statement by his
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, the new United
States strategy argues for more effective utilisation of existing U.S.
resources on the continent. The Trump plan, according to U.S. Assistant
Secretary of State for the Bureau of African Affairs, Tibor P. Nagy, Jr,
will focus on bringing more foreign direct investment into Africa and
is in line with the Legislative Agenda of the 8th National Assembly
which is aimed at reforming the Nigerian economy through strategic
legislation that will help promote increased participation of private
sector actors. Other members of the Senate President’s delegation
include Senator Ben Bruce, Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on
Media and Public Affairs; Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, Chairman of the
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee; and Honourable Nnenna Ukeje, Chairman
of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs
A
lot of Nigerians are angry over a new statement credited to the
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola where he said
that it is not the Federal government's problem if some Nigerians do not
have electricity. (Read HERE)Fashola reportedly said, 'And so if you
don’t have power, it is not the government’s problem. Let us be
honest. The people who are operating the power sector, generation and
distribution are now privately owned companies'Nigerians are not finding
the statement funny at all. See all the reactions below....
Babatunde
Raji Fashola has been demystified.— Onyekachukwu Okonji (@Lord__Dexter)
December 13, 2018Fashola is a pathetic liar. He said this in 2014. ''A
serious Government will fix the power problem in six months”- Babatunde
Raji Fashola 12/11/2014'' He failed this country just like his boss. He
is working hard. pic.twitter.com/W8nmjGdoPh— Dede Exclusive
(@everdede888) December 13, 2018What is Fashola smoking? Will FIFA ask
us to blame referees after a tournament that has recorded poor
officiating all through? Or will FIFA TAKE RESPONSIBILITY and commit to
having better officiating in subsequent tournaments?— Boy Riggy
(@boy_riggy) December 13, 2018Double speaking is allowed in Nigeria
Politics. Lmao Fashola just Phil Jones’d himself
https://t.co/L6CXbjym0P— C4PT4IN (@CAPT_Vincentt) December 13,
2018Fashola is a moron, yet he talks about performance and I think he is
mentally unstable. https://t.co/3RrLG6MY1g— eteyen (@efidexter)
December 13, 2018Fashola whenever asked about electricity.
pic.twitter.com/nA1jXhyDoe— Jeremy Frankson (@jerryfrankson) December
13, 2018If you don’t have power, it is not the govt’s
problem–FasholaThis man has been talking irresponsibly & raw for
some time now. @tundefashola shuld know he's been sounding anti people
& crude.If he must know, unlike FIFA, he has scored zero on his
regulatory & oversight functions— Jude C Mgbeze (@MgbezeCJ) December
13, 2018"If your telephone is not working, it is not the minister of
communication that you go to. Let us be very clear.”- FasholaTo be
honest I see no correlation.— Ifedayo David Dosumu (@Doyen_king)
December 13, 2018To think that I actually believed in this man once upon
a time!Chei Fashola! What a shame! pic.twitter.com/GBVflU44Dw— Phil
(@drphilip2010) December 13, 2018For those who may have difficulties
understanding this report let me break it down for you: Fashola the
minster for power said it is your problem if you don’t have electricity
in your house and not FG or Buhari’s problem, if you can not afford
micano generator, go and die. https://t.co/aWNWBGFgtb— Oluyemi Fasipe
(@YemieFASH) December 13, 2018
Future
has responded to Ciara after she petitioned a judge to force him to
enter mediation so they can reach a favourable agreement on their son's
travel schedule.In court documents filed by Ciara's lawyers, the
33-year-old singer said Future regularly misses scheduled visits with
his son and sometimes doesn't show up until the last minute. She also
added that whenever 4-year-old Future Zahir Wilburn goes to be with his
father, Future leaves him either with his mother or grandmother while he
goes out living his life (read here). 
Future, who
has 4 children with 4 different women and two more on the way with two
different women, has now responded to Ciara in an Instagram video.The
rapper said:You bothering me. Stop bullying me. Stop nagging me. Leave
me alone!Though he didn't name Ciara specifically, everyone figured he
was talking to her.
INEC has released a statement denying reports that it would be making plans for IDPs in Niger and Chad to vote in 2019
The
city of Lagos was shut down on Friday, 7th December as Turntable wizard
and Smirnoff ambassador, DJ Spinall, hosted his annual signature event
at the Grand Ballroom of the Lagos Oriental Hotel. The event tagged
#PartyofYourDreams was attended by friends of the DJ and his fans who
turned up in their numbers to have an electrifying party.The event was
truly a distinct party experience as some of Nigeria’s A-list music
artists and disc jockeys like Tiwa Savage, Mr. Eazi, Simi, Mayourkun,
Olu Maintain, DJ Lambo, DJ Sose, and several others thrilled the crowd
with back to back show stopping performances.
The
highlight of the night was the mind blowing performance from the man of
the moment and Smirnoff Brand Ambassador, Top Boy DJ Spinall as he
dazzled the audience with his dexterity on the turntables.The epic night
brought together people from diverse backgrounds for an unforgettable
fun experience. Appetites were whet with cocktails infused with the
extra smoothness of Smirnoff X1 and the delicious flavour of Smirnoff X1
Intense Chocolate vodka.
#PartyofYourDreams
is the last stop of Smirnoff X1 Tour in 2018. There will be lots more
to come across different cities in the year 2019 and you can be sure all
your favourite A-list music artists will be delivering their smash
hits. You don’t want to miss out on this.Follow @smirnoffng on social
media to get the latest scoop. 18+ only. Drink Responsibly. 
Followers
of Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky have staged a peaceful protest to mark
three years of Zaria massacre and El-Zakzaky's "unlawful detention" by
the Nigerian government.The protesters carried placards and stormed the
federal secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday, chanting anti-government
songs and demanding the release of their spiritual leader, who has been
in custody since December 2015. Addressing the protesters, Abdullahi
Musa, Secretary of the Academic Forum of Islamic Movement in Nigeria
(IMN), said El-Zakzaky is being kept in detention for "no just cause".In
his words: "On 12 December, 2015, a planned and systematic attack on
Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky was launched by the Nigerian Army under a hoax
of road blockage. The attack lasted for more than 48 hours and led to
the killing of more than 1,000 people, including women and
children.Those killed during the attack include sons of Sheikh Zakzaky
namely, Ali, Hamid and Humaid. After the attack, the Buhari-led
administration detained the Sheikh without proper medical care. The
attack started when soldiers of the Nigerian Army were stationed
directly opposite Hussainiyyah Baqiyyatullah Centre (where teaching
sessions and other activities are held) located along Sokoto road,
adjacent to polo pitch, Zaria, Kaduna State.On that day, the followers
of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky were to commemorate the arrival of Rabiul
Awwal, the birth month of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAWA)." According
to Musa, the soldiers burnt many people alive, including an elder sister
to Sheikh Zakzaky. He also accused the Nigerian Army of conducting a
"secret mass burial of the victims at a site in Mando Kaduna.Three years
after the Zaria massacre and despite the recommendation made by the
report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry (JCI) of July 2016 for the
prosecution of the perpetrators of the Zaria massacre, the Nigerian
government under Buhari is yet to prosecute the perpetrators of these
great atrocities.In fact, instead of prosecuting the perpetrators,
Tyrant Buhari continued to give orders for further killing of the
followers of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky. The recent killing is the attack
made by the Military and Nigerian Police during the annual Arbaeen
Symbolic Trek between 27th and 30th October, 2018 where more than 50
followers of Sheikh Zakzaky were killed in Abuja." He, however, stated
that the group would not relent in its demand for the unconditional
release of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky and his wife.![Baba Kuboye [@baba_mr] drops the visuals for Robo Dance, a song off His One Day music album](https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/photos/shares/5c1265203693e.JPG)
When
he is not preaching the gospel of economic change, Baba Kuboye is
schooling us on how to get the groove on. It has been an eventful year
for the artiste, with the successful release of his sophomore album in
August 2018 which featured some powerful singles and collaborations such
as Femi Kuti and Reminisce; multiple international moves have followed
since then.Ricocheting off the astounding success of his One Day
album;the internationally acclaimed artiste proceeds to premiere the
visuals to one of the tracks on the album; Robo Dance. He recently
performed in concerts in the USA with Falz in Dallas, Texas; With Wizkid
in Houston, Texas and also Peter P Square in Houston Texas. He was also
recently sighted in Lagos Nigeria at the 2018 Felabration as well as
the AFRIMMA Awards. Robo dance is a dance-track produced by Baba himself
alongside Fliptyce. The video was shot in Orlando, Florida and directed
by Marcus Small of Domino Effect Productions. Groovy enough for the
season, Baba Kuboye wants to see his girl do the Robo dance as she rocks
to his Afro beat sound.Enjoy Viewing and maybe learn the Robo Dance
also.Social media handle:Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: @Baba_mr
The
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nasarawa State has recommended
that seven corps members posted to the state face disciplinary measures
for committing various offences during their service year. Zainab
Isah, NYSC Coordinator in the state, made this known in an interview
with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lafia. NYSC in the
state supervised a low-key Passing out Parade (POP) for the 2017 Batch
“B” Stream II corps members in Lafia, and other local government areas
of the state. Isah said the affected corps members would face
punishment after final ratification by the Nasarawa State NYSC Governing
Board. She said that some of them faced the possibility of having their
service year extended by various periods for contravening the NYSC
bye-laws. “Some corps members erred during the service year. We have
seven corps members that have disciplinary cases. Some of them missed
the monthly allowances because they embarked on unauthorised journeys
and others left their places of primary assignment without permission
among other offences.For those who absconded, the allowances they missed
are what would be used to pay them as they served their punishment and
the period of the extension depended on the gravity of the misconduct,’’
she said. The NYSC state coordinator said the decision to punish the
erring corps members was based on the recommendation of the state NYSC
Disciplinary Committee. She added that it, however, had to be ratified
by the NYSC governing board. “We have a committee on corps discipline,
comprising all Assistant Directors and all heads of branches in the
secretariat. This body looks into the cases and invites the corps
members concerned to defend themselves. At the end, a decision is taken
strictly in accordance with our laws but the decision takes effect after
the NYSC governing board has ratified it,’’ Isah said. The coordinator
advised the 524 corps members comprising 340 males and 184 females, who
were passing out, to take advantage of the skills they acquired during
their service year for self-employment. She urged them to take advantage
of the training to support themselves pending when a government job
would come. Isah thanked the state government for supporting NYSC and
pleaded that corps members, who performed exceptionally and made
significant impact in their primary assignments, should be absorbed in
the state’s civil service. She said that only three of the corps
members that were passing out would be given awards for their exemplary
service during the year. The NYSC coordinator added that this would also
need ratification from the NYSC governing board in the state.
President
Buhari will present the 2019 budget proposal before the National
Assembly on Wednesday December 19th. This was announced in a letter read
on the floor of the house of representatives by the speaker, Yakubu
Dogara, today Thursday December 13th.“May I crave the kind indulgence
of the House of Representatives to grant me the slot of 11 hours on
Wednesday, 19th December, 2018 to formally present the 2019
appropriation bill in a joint session,” the letter read.Recall that the
Federal government had a special Federal Executive Council meeting last
week Friday December 7th and the 2019 budget was approved for
presentation to the National Assembly. 
Tobi
Jacobs, the lady who leaked the viral after 'sex' video where she was
kissing DMW artiste, Peruzzi, while he slept in bed has allegedly gone
missing.Twitter user, @bzee01, took to his page to share the news that
the lady who is only 18 years old has gone missing after the video went
viral.According to him, her phone has been switched off and he fears the
lady could be suicidal at the moment.
He
wrote: 'Tobi Jacobs is missing at home since d video in bed with
peruzzi was posted, family/friends are scared n have bin searching for
her, her phone is switchd off. She is just 18yrs could be suicidal
atmPls contact: 09053031810, if you got any info on her where about.
Kindly RT 
The
Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it would make
special provisions for IDPs outside Nigeria, particularly in Chad and
Niger republic, to vote in 2019 general elections.INEC chairman, Yakubu
Mahmood, disclosed this at a a stakeholders validation conference
yesterday December 12th.“IDPs in the neighbouring countries of Niger and
Chad who left their abodes due to insurgency in the North East would
not be denied their voting rights.”he saidThe commission had before the
2015 general elections pushed for an amendment of the Electoral Act
which gave rise to Section 26(1) of the 2015 Electoral Act (as amended).
The section provides that; “In the event of an emergency affecting an
election, the Commission shall, as far as possible, ensure that persons
displaced as a result of the emergency are not disenfranchised”. 
Lovely!
Davido recently took to his Instagram page to celebrate having the most
viewed YouTube video in Africa with close to a hundred million
views. But a troll who was displeased by the post took to the comment
section to have a go at him. Davido however wasted no time in leaking a
DM the troll once sent to him begging for money to travel to Mecca. See
their exchange below....
Destiny's Child star, Michelle Williams, is taking a leave of absence
from her role in Broadway's Once On This Island show.The 38-year-old
singer who plays Erzulie in the Tony-winning production, was 'advised by
her doctors' to take a break from the show, producers said in a
statement.'Effective immediately, Michelle T. Williams has been advised
by her doctors to take a leave of absence from performing,' read the
statement. According to Mail Online, the singer will be replaced in the
show by Cassondra James until December 26, then Lea Salonga will
commandeer the part through the end of the run January 6. This comes
days after Williams announced that her engagement to her fiance, pastor
Chad Johnson, 40, was off. 
Late OAP, Tosyn Bucknor, late Nollywood actress, Aisha Abimbola and
Nigeria's main opposition leader, Atiku Abubakar are among the most
searched people on Google in 2018. Google announced the top searched
people and other trending stories in Nigeria on Wednesday, December 12,
2018.The Google trend report revealed 2018 moments and top trends based
on searches conducted all over the world, and in Nigeria. The
top-trending lists contain major events in news, loses, movies, sports,
lyrics and questions Nigerian asked Google in 2018. Below is the list of
top 10 biggest people of the year 2018 according to Google.1. Alexis
Sanchez2. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang3. Meghan Markle4. Stan Lee5.
Philippe Coutinho6. Atiku Abubakar7. Tosyn Bucknor8. Avicii9. Aisha
Abimbola10. Sylvester Stallone
