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The newly-crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina emphasizes that her victory was not a result of pity votes but hard work.

It’s worth recalling that Adetshina had to withdraw from South Africa’s beauty pageant in August 2024 due to allegations of fraud and identity theft involving her mother.

Facing xenophobic backlash and rejection because of her nationality, Chidimma accepted an invitation to compete in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, where she ultimately claimed the title.

In response to criticism following her win, Adetshina addressed the issue during an interview with Arise News on Friday, stressing that she worked hard to earn her victory.

“A lot of people felt like it was a pity win. I don’t think so. I feel like I really worked so hard, coming from the South Africa journey. We spent like 10 weeks, camp, going through the whole journey.

“It might have been a slight difference compared to everybody else, but if you have to look at the journey that we have all been through, I feel like I really had the same experience with other contestants,” she said.

Watch the video below …

A Lot Of People Thought It Was A Pity Win, But I Worked Hard – Chidimma Adetshina

The journey might have been slightly different compared to everyone else, but looking back, I feel I had the same experience as the other ladies.

Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina pic.twitter.com/9x7BEaodZv

— ARISE NEWS (@ARISEtv) September 7, 2024

Nigerian talent manager, Paulo Okoye has pleaded with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, business magnate Aliko Dangote, and the CEO of NNPCL to please reduce the price of petroleum to N450 because of the masses.

Gistreel had earlier reported on the fuel scarcity and rising prices of fuel in the country. As of Tuesday morning, some NNPCL retail stations in Lagos are selling fuel between N865 to N897 per litre. This change has been observed in several NNPC retail stations, particularly in Lagos and Abuja.

He respectfully asked that they act to reduce petrol prices as a sign of their dedication to the welfare of Nigerians.

Paulo Okoye made it clear in his Instagram post that his message was a genuine request rather than an order.

He wrote:

“Our President
Oga Aliko Dangote
NNPCL CEO
If you believe you love Nigerians,
You should reduce the price of petroleum to N450.
We dey beg Please Biko” 

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Veteran singer, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, known professionally as D’banj has surprised the residents of Lagos as he gives them a free concert in a BRT bus.

The “Oliver Twist” crooner who released his new album The Entertainer D’Sequel took to the street of Lagos to entertain it’s resident. The singer who has been under the radar for some time now came back with a thrilling album.

D’banj’s trip, which fell on the same day as the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line celebrated its opening, served as evidence of both the city’s expanding infrastructure and his desire to establish a personal connection with his followers.

As he traveled from the Leventis bus stop to the Marina train station, and then on to the National Theatre station, he was met with enthusiasm and admiration from fellow passengers.

Nigerian famous singer, Adekunle Gold has taken to his social media to send a message to men following the death of FUNAAB student, Idowu Christianah.

Gistreel previously reported that on August 19, 2024, Idowu Christianah went missing after her abductors used her WhatsApp account to contact her parents, sending photos of her in captivity and demanding a ₦1.5 million ransom. However, after several pleas, they accepted N350,000, which was sent to their account, yet she was not released and killed instead.

It was later revealed that Adeleye Ayomide, an undergraduate from Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), had abducted and murdered Christianah, and then buried her on his property.

Additional reports suggest that Ayomide may have been involved in the deaths of his ex-girlfriend in 2018 and his sister in 2020 under similar circumstances.

Following the death of this young lady, Adekunle Gold dropped a message to men on his X account. He wrote:

“Men, true strength is not about staying silent but about standing up to your friends who abuse, rape, or demean women. Let’s redefine masculinity by holding each other accountable.
JusticeforChristianah”.

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Famous comedian and skit maker Oladapo Gbadamosi, better known as Officer Woos is in celebration mode after purchasing a brand new Mercedes-Benz.

A colleague of the comedian, Sir Balo shared the video of Officer Woos, cruising in his newly acquired sleek vehicle while hailing him.

Captioning the video, he wrote: “Congratulations blood 🩸 @officerwoos NA BENZ OOOOO”

Congratulations poured in for the skit maker in the comment section.

Read some comments as you scroll

emmanuella said: “Make nobody sha buy my Benz ooh 😂”

berly stated: “So he really dey talk well real life”

adorable__fit said: “Who agrees that skit maker in Nigeria are making more money.”

mayorofzico said: “Once person drive car like this e don buy am be that 😊”

timo_sterling asked: “Where una dey see this money???”

wendy_okorie said: “Na skit money I want like this 😫🤲🏾 Who wanna start ?? Make we run am together 😫😂”

ksolo_hitz said: “Be like money plenty for this skit business o”

comedian pero wrote: “Co co congratulations ogami 😂❤️🙌”

ogeeyagilevel said: “OMO I Dey feel the joy way @officerwoos face 😂😍❤️”

ayem_palesh said: “Benz season…. And them they talk say money no dey Lagos… Congratulations Wo Wo Wos Wobi 😂😂😂😂😂😂”

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The Presidency has dismissed claims by the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, that President Bola Tinubu betrayed labour leaders by increasing the petrol pump price, contrary to the understanding reached during the minimum wage meeting with him.

The NLC President had, on Tuesday night, accused President Tinubu of betraying the Organized Labour, claiming that labour accepted the N70,000 national minimum wage instead of its demand of N250,000, based on an understanding that the pump price of PMS would not be increased.

However, reacting to Ajaero’s allegation, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Print Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, on his verified X handle, @Abdulfagge, said he was in the last two meetings where President Tinubu met with labour leaders.

He noted that there was none where an offer was made in exchange of fuel price hike.

He described Ajaero’s claims as “dirty politics” aimed at manipulating the emotions of Nigerians.

Abdulaziz claimed that he personally attended the two meetings and that at no time was any offer made in exchange for a fuel price hike.

According to him, “I sat through the two meetings President @officialABAT had with Labour leaders on minimum wage. At neither of the meetings was an offer made in exchange of fuel price hike.

“Ajaero is once again playing his dirty politics with the emotions of Nigerians,” Abdulaziz said.

The NLC allegation of betrayal was as a result of the recent increase of petrol pump price from N617 per litre to N897 by the Nigeria National Petroluem Company Limited, NNPCL.

The romantic ship between BBNaija housemates, Chizoba and Ben seems to be shaking as they found themselves in a heated exchange, lashing at each other.

With tensions flaring between the two, Ben had accused Chizoba of embarrassing him in front of everybody over something he had absolutely no idea about.

Chizoba expressed that she prefers to stay silent and process her emotions when she’s angry, choosing to speak only after she’s calmed down.

While Ben values attention and care as his love language, Chizoba tends to withdraw when upset. She also accused Ben of being too preoccupied with others’ opinions.

Netizens reactions…

the creative noted: “Ben and Chizoba ship shouldn’t even exist. Chizoba is better than him”

Xparte said: “Canoe 🛶 wey mount sea 🌊 with plenty storm, e go collect na…well I’ve never shipped this two… That Ben dey me one kind honestly… Sending them good vibes all the same”

Rajini Gopkan said: “The storms started yesterday when Onyeka Got HOH housemates targeting Chekas
Yes this game huge competition game CHEKAS stays strong ❤️🙏 “

QIRA stated: “I hope they weather the storm, I’m sending them good vibes 😊👍”

vera said: “Those two are dramatic 🙄 😒”

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Ben and Chizoba are on shakey grounds!😥 Will their ship survive the storm?👀 #BBNaija #BBNaijaS9

Watch the full clip here: https://t.co/0LslldC8wf pic.twitter.com/OJHbgpmnb1

— Big Brother Naija (@BBNaija) September 3, 2024

Afrobeats singer, Spyro opens up on his struggle to remain celibate as he hints on Nengi being the one for him.

The musician took to his page to speak about how he had overcome the sin of fornication to remain pure.

He revealed that in the past, he always engaged in sexual intimacy with ladies, but each act left him struggling with his conscience.

Spyro stated that he made the decision to abstain from se.x and remain celibate until the ‘one’ comes into his life, and they get married.

However, he wondered what happen should the reality star, Nengi come along.

His words …

“SEX felt good till I could no longer bare struggling with my conscience 🤦🏾‍♂️
Every time I “FORNICATED” knowing I ain’t married to the person,I feel troubled,like a part of me gets taken right after … I struggled for a while but I kept praying for strength and when the time came I disengaged from all lingering connects at the time …it hasn’t been easy especially when I travel and these clean girls begin to get funny around me 🤦🏾‍♂️ and promoters never make it easy too but now they know 🤣 but yea I am keeping this bed for ONE now.

I ask myself tho “what will happen if NENGI then comes along 🤔 that one go hard sha but no going back o 😁

So you see ,I mean every bit of this song and if you see me getting funny anywhere pls feel free to report me to my pastor 🤣 or family”

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Afrobeat singer Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has revealed how all his hit songs were made. Sharing insight on his music process, the Grammy award singer revealed that he doesn’t have to stress himself to make a hit song as all his hit songs were done when he was sitting down.

Wizkid made it clear that he doesn’t feel under pressure to create hits and instead depends on his innate ability and working with reliable producers like P2J.

In his words:

“All my biggest songs from ‘Holla At Your Boy’ to ‘Soco’, ‘Joro’, ‘Ojuelegba’, I recorded them sitting down,” he said.  “You [P2J] know how my things be for Lagos. You’ve been in my house. You know what I do. I’m chilling. You get me, no stress.

“You see promo, I hate doing that sh*t. You know press, I hate doing all that sh*t, bro. I know exactly what the people want. [Producer] P2J is the only n*gga that understands me.

“All we have to do is turn on the mic. The amazing thing is that the world is now globalised, you don’t need anyone to lie to you.”