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Actress Tonto Dikeh Selected As Running Mate To ADC Governorship Aspirant

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The election season has only just begun, yet more than a handful of surprises have sprung up and made for interesting talking points. Today, netizens were greeted with the news that Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has moved into politics and been named as the running mate to the Rivers State gubernatorial candidate for the African Democratic Congress, ADC Tonte Ibraye.

Ibraye first made the announcement on his Instagram page on the morning of June 24. The governorship aspirant revealed that Tonto was selected after he’d made a series of consultations with state and national party leaders.

Ibraye posted a campaign poster of himself and Tonto which carried their slogan “The Future Is Now.” He made his revelation in the caption section writing;

“After series of consultations with leaders of our party the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State and the national level, I’m glad to announce Amb. Tonto Dikeh ( tontolet ) as my running mate for the 2023 gubernatorial election in Rivers State. “We are pleased to welcome her to the #RiversRescueMission2023 as we strive to improve the standard of living for everyone in our dear Rivers State. Please join our press conference at 11 am today. #TonteTonto2023.”

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A few moments later, Tonto Dikeh also took to her Instagram page to acknowledge Ibraye’s selection announcing to her millions of followers that she was grateful that the ADC found her worthy of a chance to serve as the state’s next Deputy Governor. Tonto then highlighted a few of what seems to be their campaign manifesto saying that their government would look to focus on social protection, women’s inclusion as well as supporting SMEs. She concluded by calling on her fans to join the ADC’s movement tagged #RiversRescueMission2023 and encouraged them to get their PVCs so they could show their support at the forthcoming polls.

Tonte Ibraye and Tonto Dikeh of the ADC would be up against PDP’s Siminialayi Fubara, the APC’s Tonye Cole, the YPP’s Danagogo Wenike-Briggs, among others at the forthcoming polls.

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I Won’t Date A Musician Even In My Dreams – Ayra Star

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr, who has never been in a fully committed relationship, has said that when she finally starts to date, it won’t be someone in the music industry. Speaking with American singer Coco Jones during an interview with Rolling Stone, Coco asked her if she would date someone in the industry.

“In the dream world, it wouldn’t be somebody that is in the industry. Probably just like a billionaire. On a yacht. In Dubai. In a thong,” Ayra Starr replied in between fits of laughter. Her response was a nod to a viral social media sound about living a stress-free, soft life.

On the topic of dating, the Rush singer revealed that her standards for relationships have been set very high.

She said, “I’m so happy I wasn’t really dating before I started music. I didn’t know what I was missing. So now that I waited this long to date people, I have very high standards. If it’s gonna be hard to meet it, it’s gonna be bye-bye. But also, I don’t have time for myself; talk less of a boy.”

During a recent interview with Dazed Magazine in September 2024, the singer expressed her longing for a relationship.

“I want to fall in love. I wrote ‘Lagos Love Story’ about what love would look like if I was,” Ayra Starr shared. While she described herself as a lover girl deep in her heart, she also confessed that she is very single.

Ayra Starr clarified that she has never been in a fully committed relationship. “I’m just very strong-headed about it. I have never been in love…I’ve been in certain situations not situationships!—but I’ve never been in a fully committed relationship.”

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Wizkid Drops ‘Piece of My Heart,’ First Single Off ‘Morayo’

Grammy award-winning artist Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has released “Piece of My Heart”, the first single from his highly anticipated album, Morayo.

The track features American R&B star Brent Faiyaz, adding to the excitement surrounding its October 18th release. The song is a blend of Afrobeats and R&B which centers around love and heartbreak.

Wizkid has continued to build anticipation for the new album, which is his sixth and is dedicated to his late mother. He described it as his best work yet in a post on his X handle

Morayo follows the success of his recent collaboration on “MMS” with Asake.

Wizkid further fueled anticipation by releasing a teaser for Piece of My Heart just hours before its official release. The teaser offered a sneak peek of the music video, set in a luxurious mansion in the countryside.

Wizkid’s release coincides with Tiwa Savage’s new track, “Forgiveness,” and Ckay’s “Emotions,” stirring excitement for afrobeat and reggae fans.

The album comes hot on the heels of recent social media spats with Davido with a few industry watchers speculating that the much-publicized beef is part of an overall marketing strategy for his new album

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Nigerian Immigration Aprehend Bobrisky, Accuse Him Of Trying To Flee Country

In a new twist of the ever evolving saga involving Bobrisky and the Nigerin authorities, it is reported that he has reportedly been arrested at the Seme border during a recent attempt to flee the country.

According to a new video shared and posted on the Instagram page of social media activist, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, the crossdresser has been arrested at the Seme border while on the verge of departing the shores of Nigeria.

VeryDarkMan noted that the Nigerian Immigration Officers have arrested Bobrisky who is now in their custody. He also dared the crossdresser to respond and refute the claims.

“Bobrisky has been Arrested this morning at the seme border while trying to enter BENIN REPUBLIC to escape the current investigation by the house of reps. He is allegedly being held be the Nigeria immigration…MAKE WE WAIT FOR BOB TO DEBUNK. Cho Cho Cho,” VeryDarkMan published as caption.

In the video, he also alleged that Bobrisky hid in his car and sent someone to help him sign his international passport.

“Bobrisky was arrested this morning at Seme border post on his way to escape to Benin Republic. He sent someone to help him sign his international passport, and he hid in his car. The Nigerian immigration service is currently holding him,” he said.

This revelation adds a new twist to the ongoing investigations into Bobrisky’s alleged payment of a bribe to officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

As of the time of this report, Bobrisky is yet to respond or acknowledge the allegations.

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