Author: Kareem Hakeem

KAREEM Hakeem is THE INFORMANT247's reporter in charge of Sport and Entertainment.

Nigerian Musician Modupe-Oreoluwa Oyeyemi Ola popularly known as MoCheddah has recounted the excruciating pains she went through during pregnancy. According to a post shared via her official Instagram page on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, the singer narrated how she was in pain for 25 weeks. She said, “I had hyperemesis gravidarum for the first 25 weeks of pregnancy, and when I tell you, it is the hardest thing I have ever experienced in life, and I doubt any-other thing can be more challenging or more painful. “I was bedridden for weeks and could barely open my eyes and talk. All…

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US rapper Meek Mill has wowed fans after saying he is donating over N200 million ($500k) to the less fortunate families in his hometown of Philadelphia. The All Eyes On Me hitmaker was born and raised in Philadelphia and every Christmas he’s been giving back to the community. According to TMZ, the rapper is planning to hand out a huge sack full of gifts for families in need this weekend and these gifts will include things like bikes, video game gift cards, laptops, tablets, and dolls. Meek incorporated some of his friends in this plan, among them Patriot’s owner Robert…

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Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, professionally  referred to as Tems has reflected on the time she spent in a Ugandan prison back in 2020. In a tweet shared via her official Twitter page on Monday, December 13, 2021, the singer recounted how her life has changed one year after the ugly incident. “This very day Last Year, I was sitting in prison in Uganda bonding with women and kids. I almost can’t believe the things I’ve seen so far. All I can say is God is too awesome and He will always have the last and final laugh,” Tems wrote. Recall…

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 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has joined well-wishers to celebrate Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus for attaining a milestone in her career. Eniola Badmus began her acting career in year 2000 and became famous eight years later after she featured in actress Funke Akindele’s blockbuster ‘Omo Ghetto’. The actress recently celebrated 20 years on stage, an event that was graced by comedian Ali Baba, comedian Ayo Ajewole, Davido, KWAM 1, Sanwo-Olu amongst others. Sanwo-Olu, represented at the event by the Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Solomon Bonu, acknowledged the impact made by the celebrant in the movie world…

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After 28 days in detention, serving ‘extra duty’ , The Nigerian Navy has released comedy skit maker and personnel, OSCOMP Abdulgafar Ahmad professionally known as Cute Abiola or Lawyer Kunle to reunite with his family. Ahmad was freed on Monday December 13 and was allowed to join is family, this was according to a loved up video of the comedian and wife posted on his wife’s Instagram handle. Recall that the Lawyer Kunle  was arrested on November 15, 2021, for wearing police uniform in one of his skits and for ridiculing the Nigeria Police Force in the process. According to…

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Nigerian comedy Skit maker Abdulgafar Ahmad professionally known as Cute Abiola has been released from the Nigerian Navy’s detention on Friday December 3. According to the Naval spokesperson, Commodore Suleman Dahun, the comedian is no longer in the naval detention as he has been released to serve his punishment. He also said Ahmad knowingly violated the armed forces’ social media policy but was given a punishment after he was tried for misconduct and indiscipline. Recall that Lawyer Kunle was announced missing by friend and colleague Debo ‘Mr Macaroni’ Adedayo on Monday, November 15, 2021. Two days later, the Nigerian Navy released…

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The Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State has on Thursday Dec. 2, 2021 adjourned the sexual assault trial of Popular Yoruba Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, professionally known as Baba Ijesha to December 15, 2021, following his request to change his initial statement. Ijesha, On April 22, 2021, the Lagos State Police Command announced his arrest for alleged sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl in the care of Nigerian comedianne, Princess. He is being charged on six counts of sexual assault by penetration, indecent treatment of a child, and sexual assault. Baba Ijesha, through his lawyer, Prince Kayode, requested…

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Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold has announced the release date and title for his upcoming Album ‘Catch me if you can’. This was announced through his verified social media accounts on Monday, December 1, said the release date is February 4, 2021 Gold has been consistent since the release of his Hit single ‘Sade’ under former record label, Yahoo Boy No Laptop ‘YBNL’  owned by Olamide. Following the release of his ‘Gold’ Album in 2016 which was a huge success, AG Baby has never seem to stop amazing his fans with different Highlife and Afropop singles. We expect the  catch me…

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Nigerian rapper and Lawyer Folarin Falana professionally known as Falz has called out Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu over his proposed ‘walk of peace.’ with a pictorial pose that says “NO JUSTICE NO PEACE”. This was communicated in a two slides video of the governor addressing the press and picture on the Rapper’s verified Instagram page on Wednesday, December 1, calling out Sanwo-Olu over the said walk. Folarin captioned the post, “Please tell your governor that there is no “March for peace” without justice. He is still trying to deny the massacre that happened. All the lives that were wiped…

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Nigerian singer and Grammy award winner Ibrahim Ayo Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid, has on Tuesday November 30, won the award for African Artiste of the Year in the 2021 Apple Music Award, from various region. According to a post by the Apple official website, out of five other Artistes from other countinents, Starboy emerged ‘Artiste of the Year’ Apple said, “This past year, he’s been the most streamed African artist on the continent on Apple Music and ranked on the Daily Top 100 charts in 60 countries, in addition to his monthly plays on Apple Music growing by more…

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Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi has won the 2021 Ballon D’or making it his 7th. Messi while in the spanish side Barcelona, won six Ballon D’or in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2019, he has won the 2021 world best player, his first in PSG. Details Later

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Nigerian singer David Adeleke professionally known as Davido has donated the sum of 250,000,000 naira to orphanage homes across the country to mark his birthday. Showing his act of generosity as always, he posted this on his official social media pages, this is coming few days after he had solicited for funds, getting a total sum of 200 million Naira. Baba Imade expressed gratitude and appreciations to friends who supported him, adding a 50 million Naira sum to his fundraising, approximately 250 million Naira to give out to orphanage homes.

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Peter and Paul okoye has called on colleagues to send them money to celebrate 40th birthday following Davido’s footstep According to a video on Mr P’s official Instagram page, the duo were seen asking business man Obi Cubana, Tony Elemelu, Davido and others to send them money, captioned with the video is Mr P’s account details. The twins are a year older today November 18 and has taken to their social media pages to celebrate themselves.

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After five years apart, brothers Peter and Paul Okoye of the defunct Psquare’s music group ‘square records’ has reconciled. According to a video shared on Ubi Franklin’s official Instagram handle captioned with the heart emoji, the duo were seen sharing a warm brotherly hug. However, there has been no official statement on reconciliation from both sides, although actions in the past few days showed the duo were finally getting it together, following the memorable moment of being together since 2016. Peter took the full brood shopping for toys and blings in the US. Anita Okoye then thanked him, saying “Christmas in…

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Nigerian Singer, David Adeleke professionally known as Davido has  on Wednesday in a video seek for donations from friends and family to measure the extent to which he’s loved. Davido played his bank account number on his social media pages begging his teeming supporters for support. Writing on his Twitter page, the Fia crooner said he needs N100 million to clear his car from the port. Shortly after the tweet, the singer revealed that he never knew he was loved and he had received N26 million. “If you know I’ve given you a hit song, send me money, una know…

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The Nigerian Navy (NN) has said skit maker, The Cute Abiola, is in custody for violating the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s social media policy. The Cute Abiola before taken into custody had shared a video of himself acting with a rifle in military uniform. The video, according to the caption attached, was from a movie set, any connection between the video and his arrest is not immediately clear. According to the Nigerian Navy spokesperson, The Director of Information, Navy Headquarters, Cdre Suleman Dahun, the comedian was taken into custody for breaching Armed Forces social media policy. “Cute Abiola is not…

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Popular Nigerian skit maker Abdulgafar Ahmad Oluwatoyin professionally known as Lawyer Kunle or Cute Abiola, has been reported missing. In a statement released by his Management,  the Navy personnel left his house for his office at exactly 6am on November 15, he however communicated with his wife and hour later when he got to the office, attempts to reach the comedian since then has been futile. Abdulgafar was declared missing by his fellow comedian, Mr Macaroni on his official Twitter account, attached is a report claiming the Kwara born has been detained for unknown reasons.

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Christian Pulisic has shown Roman Abramovich that he can solve Chelsea’s Eden Hazard January transfer dilemma following a dazzling cameo off the bench for the United States men’s national team.The 23-year-old marked his return from injury with a clever goal that reminded the west London side why Marina Granovskaia forked out just over £58 million for his services. Hazard switched Stamford Bridge for the Santiago Bernabeu the summer that Pulisic finally arrived, handing the youngster the number ten shirt as a parting gift. For many, the Belgian’s handing of the torch marked the beginning of a new era despite the…

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Chelsea forward, Romelu Lukaku has handed the club a fine boost in their quest to winning the Premier League after returning to training on Monday. Lukaku earlier this season in a Champions League fixture against Malmo FF got his ankle injured after a terrible tackle in the penalty area, though the penalty wasn’t awarded but was strong enough to sidelined him for weeks now. The Belgian striker has given Chelsea supporters a ray of hope as he took to his social media pages posting : ‘Running today let’s see how that goes.’ Chelsea have a very keenly contested fixtures in…

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