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Falconets beat Haiti to keep hope alive

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Nigeria's goal came from a penalty after Anam Imo was fouled in the box in the 36th minute of the encounter. Falconets of Nigeria beat Haiti 1-0 in their second game of the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in France to keep hope alive of progressing from the group stage. Nigeria were beaten 1-0 in their first game by Germany » but bounced back to take all three points from Haiti on Thursday, August 9. Nigeria’s U20 girls, needed a win to keep hope alive and it was stand- in captain Rasheedat Ajibade » that scored the only goal of the game to give the Falconets the win. The goal came from a penalty after Anam Imo was fouled in the box in the 36th minute of the encounter. In the second half, the Falconets held on to their lead after the Haitians improved in search of an equaliser. Chiamaka Nnadozie won Woman of the Match after her impressive saves between the goal for Nigeria. Nigeria are now second in Group D and will aim to beat China in their next game to seal qualification to

Ogun ADC Governorship Aspirant Shares Chin-Chin & Cake (Photos)

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A gubernatorial aspirant in Ogun State under the platform of ADC shares Chin-Chin and Cakes as souvenir during campaign. A sign of better things to come I guess.

Funke Akindele Celebrates Her Wedding Anniversary With Wedding Photo

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Famous Actress Funke Akindele Celebrates her wedding anniversary with beautiful wedding photo. She’s beautiful. She shared this photo with caption #wcw #allglorytoGod Oba to se oun gbogbo ninu oun gbogbo

“It’s True, Wizkid Helped My Career” – Duncan Mighty Says

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’s not only popular belief but it’s true that Duncan Mighty has been a hot stuff in the music industry in the last three months. This is largely due to his collaboration with Wizkid on ‘Fake Love’. Since then his career seem to have taken off again with so much vigor. The Port Harcourt first son in an interview with online media platform TheNet NG shared talked about getting to feature Wizkid and also working with Tiwa Savage. In a candid reply Duncan Mighty stated that everything changed after he released ‘Fake Love’ with Wizkid. He said this when asked what he thought about ongoing debates Wizkid brought him back on the scene. Wene Mighty readily agreed saying they are correct about that assertion. In addition, he noted that it was easy getting Wizkid to work with him as he is more than just a colleague but a brother. He also stated that he was quite amazed having to work with Tiwa Savage on her latest single ‘Lova Lova’.

Catholic Bishops Warn Members Against Endorsing Politicians

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With less than one year to the 2019 general elections, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, on Tuesday warned Catholic clergy or laity (members) against public endorsement of any candidate for political office. The organisation also warned that ecclesiastical properties should not be used as a platform for the support of any political candidate or political party. The clerics said they took the decision because of the political tensions and realignments currently taking place and the gale of defections by politicians to different political parties. The CBCN also called on Catholics to recite the Prayer for Nigeria in Distress, which it composed during the military rule at all masses and other liturgical celebrations. The CBCN issued the warnings in a statement by its President and Archbishop of Benin City, Augustine Akubeze, and Secretary and Bishop of Ikot Ekpene, Camillus Umoh. The statement was obtained by The PUNCH in Jos on Tuesday. The directive was issued to Catholic Bish

5,000 Nasarawa APC Members Defect To PDP

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The gale of defection sweeping across the country yesterday hit Nasarawa State as over 5,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) belonging to the Kwankwasiyya group in the state defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The event took place at the state secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lafia, where the defectors bade farewell to their former party, APC. Speaking to newsmen shortly after the event, a representative of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and leader of the Kwankwasiyya group, Aminu Dabo, said they were at the PDP secretariat to formally merge with party. He said: “The Kwankwasiyya group came to formally present themselves to the chairman of the state PDP, which will open the way for all our members to start registering with the party. “We have decamped from APC to PDP long ago. So this is the coming together formally of our members so that everyone will go to his ward and register with the PDP. “Each one that came here is the representative o

Top 8 Things You Should Do Immediately You Get A New Android Smartphone

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Getting a new smartphone gives you butterflies in your stomach especially when you are upgrading to a better smartphone. However there are important things you need to do once you switch to a new smartphone. #1 Check out the Device After buying a new smartphone, and before you turn it on, you need to check your device properly. Check what’s inside the box properly and make sure you bought a phone instead of a box of soap and make sure all the accessories are complete and working. #2 Prepare Your Phone Try to charge your phone properly first. You are going to use a new device for the next couple of hours, and I’m sure you don’t want your new device dying on you right in the middle of something. It’s advisable to do charge the phone full before using. #3. Clear Your Home screen By default the home screen of your device is usually filled with some apps and widgets that are placed in their default order as provided by the manufacturer. You can simply remove them and make your homescreen lo

LAUTECH Lecturers Begin Two-Week Warning Strike

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The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso chapter, yesterday commenced a two-week warning strike. They alleged poor funding of the institution owned by Oyo and Osun State governments. The union, in a statement after its congress, signed by its chairman, Biodun Olaniran and the secretary, Toyin Abegunrin, said the strike was approved by its national body. The statement read in part: “On 13th February, 2018, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) LAUTECH Branch Ogbomoso signed a Memorandum of Action (MoA) with the Governing Council (GC) of the University. “The signing of MoA led to the suspension of the 8 months old strike on the 17th February 2018. One of the fundamental clauses of the agreement is the promise of the GC that “it will ensure that the governments (of Oyo and Osun states) will be made to be responsive to their legitimate responsibilities (funding inclusive) to the University.” “The GC also promised to work out

Why The Senate Is Never Peaceful – Donald Duke

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Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke yesterday voiced out his opinion on why the Nigerian Senate is never peaceful via his Twitter handle. According to him, it is not until former Governors stop making the Senate a retirement home that it will find peace.

Photos From The Mass Burial Of 21 Victims Who Died During Boat Mishap In Sokoto

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 mass burial has been held for the 21 victims who died in a boat mishap that occurred at the Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State in north western Nigeria on Aug. 2. 12 people were also rescued in the tragedy. According to reports the victims were Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from a camp where people who escaped a recent gunmen attack in the state were settled. According to the Director-General of the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Mr Ibrahim Dingyadi, the boat mishap happened as a result of overloading. He said that 33 people boarded the boat from the IDP camp at Gandi community going to a village known as Gidan Kare in the Rabah Local Government Area of the state. The SEMA chief said that no sooner had council officials reported the incident than the agency set out to rescue the victims. He said that the victims were mainly women and children and that the dead people among them had since been buried.

NYSC Reacts To Members Allowance Increase From N19,800 To N48,900

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 Monday, August 6, 2018, a twitter handle, APC Newspaper, which claims to be a social media mouthpiece for the ruling party, All Progressive Congress announced that President Muhammdu Buhari has raised NYSC allowance to N49,800. This writer, however, tweeted at NYSC to confirm the credibility of the APC Newspaper’s tweet about the allowance increase and @officialnysc replied saying it is a rumour. Shortly after responding to the tweet that asked the agency to clear the air on the rumour @officialnysc immediately deleted the tweet. Silverbirdng.com also spoke NYSC official in Edo State about the rumoured allowance increase. The official who prefers to be anonymous however said he is not in the best position to confirm the increase in corps member allowance. Recall that the Director General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Suleiman Kazaure recently has reportedly said the Federal Government has already started the review of the NYSC corps members’ allowance. The DG also s

Defection: How Osinbajo Made Us Donate Akpabio To APC – PDP

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The chairman of the Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Walid Jibril has said it was the action of the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, that made the PDP donate former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio to the APC. According to him, it was the response of the Acting President to the security siege at the National Assembly that made the opposition party allow Akpabio to go. He, however, said that the PDP wants Akpabio to learn from the past. He also said the PDP was happy “donating ” the former Senate Minority Leader, to the APC. Walid said it was within his right to decamp to another party, adding that there were competent hands in the party to take over from him. “The recent attempt to tamper with the legitimate function of the National Assembly by selfish individuals who attempted to block the Assembly should be condemned and appropriate action taken against the intruders,” Walid told reporters in Abuja yesterday. “In this respect, t

Nigerian Winger, Samuel Kalu Replaces Brazilian Winger, Malcom At Bordeaux

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Nigerian winger, Samuel Kalu, has linked up with French Ligue 1 side, Girondis Bordeaux, on a five-year deal from Belgian outfit, KAA Gent. Bordeaux announced on Sunday that they have reached agreement with Gent for the transfer of the talented winger. They have now confirmed the capture of the 22-year-old for a reported €8m fee. “#Mercato � It’s done! Samuel #Kalu is Girondins! The striker �� has committed for 5 years with the club from @KAAGent!,” reads a tweet on on Girondis Bordeaux’s official Twitter handle on Monday. Kalu comes in as a direct replacement for Brazilian winger Malcom who joined Spanish champions Barcelona this summer for €30m from Bordeaux. Kalu scored seven league goals in 32 appearances for Gent last season in the Belgian Juliper league. He joined K.A.A Gent from AS Trencin of Slovakia in 2016.  

Pogba Agrees A Whopping £350k A Week Deal With Barcelona

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Paul Pogba might be signing for Spanish giant, Barcelona in the next 24 hours if Manchester United sanctions the move. Paul Pogba has reportedly agreed incredible an £350k-a-week deal with Barcelona. The midfielder has reportedly grown weary of playing under Jose Mourinho Paul Pogba has told Manchester United players and chief executive Ed Woodward he wants to be sold to Barcelona, reports. The report even states that the 25-year-old has already agreed a contract with Barca worth £89.5 million (€100m/$116m) over five years. United maintain that Pogba will not be sold, with the club unlikely to find a replacement before Thursday’s transfer window closure.

Senator Akpabio Formally Says “Bye Bye” To PDP

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Senator Akpabio Formally Says “Bye Bye” To PDP Senator Godswill Akpabio has formally defected to the national ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at a mega rally held at the Ikot Ekpene township stadium on Wednesday. No fewer than 30 APC’s senators and members of National Working Committee (NWC) were on hand to receive the ex-senate minority leader, Akpabio. The senate Majority leader, Sen. Ahmed Lawan, who introduced his colleagues spoke on Akpabio whom he described as a nationalist and patriot who believes in Nigeria’s unity. He said: `This defection surpasses all other defections. “This is a defection that has shaken the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). P “They followed Akpabio everywhere to prevent him from defecting but he ignored them.’’ He said Akpabio is a nationalist who believes in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. 55-year-old Akpabio, is a lawyer and politician who was also Governor of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria from May 29, 2007 to May 29, 2015.

Alex Attempts To Unite With Cee-C And All Former BBNaija Housemates

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Reality TV star and dancer, Alex has made attempt to unite every feuding ex Big Brother Naija housemates after much pressures from fans and colleagues to do so. This is coming after an alleged acid threat on Cee-C from an Alex and Tobi’s fan. Cee-C had taken to the social media yesterday to post the threat and the reaction it gathered has been overwhelming. The update by Cee-C actually opened cans of worms as other housemates began to open up on their efforts to unite her and Alex, but which has always been frustrated by Cee-C Another housemate, Princess even suggested the entire threat could have been a publicity stunt by Cee-C as the social media was not the right place to post that. Alex some few hours ago then decided to make an update with a genuine attempt to re-unite all the ex Big Brother Naija housemates. She wrote: Today is my wild appreciation Wednesday. I appreciate you all (house mates,fanmily). @tobibakre @miracleikechukwu @ifuennada @kokobykhloe @officialomololu @ceec_of

Full Transcript Of Saraki’s World Press Conference On DSS NASS Invasion

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Below is Saraki’s full speech: It is a matter of record that yesterday, lawmakers and staff of the National Assembly were prevented from entering the National Assembly Complex by heavily armed security agents of the Department of State Services (DSS). All entries to the Complex were blocked. The National Assembly, the seat of democracy in Nigeria, was under lockdown. Senators and Members of the House of Representatives were prevented from gaining access. 2. The ensuring standoff was a show of shame that played itself out over several hours in full view of the country. In no circumstances should this have happened. And we as a nation reaped the bitter fruits instantaneously, as evident in media images relayed around the world, images that shame us as a democratic nation. The siege was also an act of cowardice by those seeking to carry out an illegal impeachment of the leadership of the Senate in flagrant disregard of the law. People who seek control at all costs, by whatever means, neve

6 Kano Lawmakers Defect To PDP

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Six members of Kano State House of Assembly on Wednesday defected from ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The decamped lawmakers are members representing Gwarzo, Gwale, Gezawa, Rogo, Madobi and Bichi local government areas of Kano state. Details later…

I’ll Leave If Impeached By Two-Thirds Of The Senate – Saraki

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“The day two-thirds of our members no longer have confidence in us, we will leave this place,” Saraki said as he wound up his speech nate President Bukola Saraki says he is not desperate to stay in office. However, a condition has to be met: his removal must be by two- thirds majority of the upper chamber. Saraki said this on Wednesday while addressing a ‘World press Conference’ on Tuesday’s siege to the National Assembly by the Department of State Services (DSS). The Senate President defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in July, sparking calls for his resignation/impeachment by the ruling party. “The day two-thirds of our members no longer have confidence in us, we will leave this place,” Saraki said as he wound up his speech.

Rivers State Government Set To Recruit 10,000 Teachers

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The Rivers State Government is set to embark on the recruitment of 10,000 new teachers in the state. The Rivers State comissioner of education, Dr Tamunosisi Gogo Jaja disclosed this in a statement made available to Views Media. Dr Gogo Jaja disclosed that the new recruitment is part of the vision of the Wike- led Government to reposition the state educationally and also curb the rate of unemployment amongst youths in the state. Dr Jaja stated that the state ministry of education is ready for the recruitment of the new teachers and is only waiting for the approval of the state governor,Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. Other non academic and auxilliary staff will also be recruited. The recruitment exercise is to commence in the next academic session in september 2018.

Banky W Reacts To DSS National Assembly Invasion

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Nigerian singer and business man “bankyW” took to his twitter page to react to DSS national assembly invasion. He Wrote: Politicians are playing musical chairs with our country’s destiny. Instead of us coming together & cancelling ALL of them, some of us are picking sides, fighting on their behalf & FALSELY accusing ourselves. News flash: They’re ALL out 4 self-interest. We need an entirely new path.

Rochas Okorocha And Wife Gift Widow N1 Million, A House & Automatic Job (Pics)

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The Imo State commissioner of information wrote : “OSALUTE TO IMO FIRST LADY OF EXCELLENCE AND DIVINE DESTINY HELPER! Pray for a Divine Destiny Helper as we all have our needs and challenges. Any day, any where, any time, any how, your level can change for good. It is for GOD to do it… HE can use any medium or occasion, any person or persons, any style or fashion, any power or authority! This woman in this picture with HERO THE HERO and Governor of Imo State, is a true life story of instant migration from rags to riches. Her story is a moving one and a practical demonstration that GOD does not take permission from our enemies before HE will be on our matter. This homeless widow and her poorly children came to the 2018 Imo Women August Meeting which held on 7 August at Dan Anyiam Stadium Owerri as one of the poorest of the poor and not knowing where their next meal will come from. Mother luck smiled at her and the Host of Heavens opened a floodgate of bounties. She and her children lef

Yul Edochie Slams Those Planning To Bath Cee-C With Acid

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 and politician, Yul Edochie has reacted to an acid bath threat directed at former big brother Naija housemate,Cee-C. Cee-C shared the email and it has gotten several reactions from fans and even celebrities. Yul Edochie has now slammed the sender. He wrote; “To all those planning an acid bath for Cee C, shame on all of you. Your acid shall burn you all first! How can you build up so much rage in your heart from a mere TV show? Channel your pain to our corrupt leaders who have made you all jobless & brought deaths & hardship upon us”

Football gossip: Pogba, Boateng, Kepa, Courtois, Grealish, Butland

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Manchester United and France's World Cup-winning midfielder Paul Pogba, 25, has told team-mates he wants to leave Old Trafford and join Barcelona. (Mail) Pogba has told United he wants a £200k-a-week pay rise — if he has to stay. (Sun) United are furious with Pogba's agent Mino Raiola for trying to engineer a move to Barcelona. (Star) United have missed out on signing Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng. The 29-year-old Germany player called United boss Jose Mourinho and told him he was grateful for the interest but would not be moving to Manchester. (Bild) However, Leicester City have given United fresh hope of signing England defender Harry Maguire, 25, by lining up two new defenders. Croatian Filip Benkovic, 21, has already had his medical before a £13.5m move from Dinamo Zagreb and a £22.5m deal for Freiburg and Turkey player Caglar Soyuncu, 22, is close. (Mirror) Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa, who is close to joining Chelsea for £71.5m, almost signed for Real Madrid in

Biafra: ‘Buhari Should Reverse IPOB Ban’ – Prof. Ben Nwabueze

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The federal government has been urged to revise its proscription of the Nnamdi Kanu-led pro-Biafra group, the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). Foremost constitutional lawyer, Prof. Ben Nwabueze, who made the call, also urged the Ohanaeze Ndigbo and other prominent leaders to liaise with the governors of the south eastern states to pressurise the federal government to rescind the proscription order on the organisation. Nwabueze made the disclosure during a closed-door meeting he had with the president general of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo and IPOB in Ogbaru, Anambra state. The pro-Biafran group had, in the meeting, asked the federal government to rescind the proscription order on it. Addressing newsmen after the meeting, which he described as fruitful, Nwabueze said, “IPOB’s major worry is to get the federal government to lift its proscription order on them. We have promised to liaise with the state governors to do so in a later meeting that will hold on August 8.” “Ohana

Erosion Menace: Enugu-Onitsha Road About To Cut Off

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ENUGU – WITH the rainy season at its peak, most landscapes are giving in to degradation in most parts of Enugu State, same as other states in the South-East with porous soil formations. Worst affected places in the state are road sides that are being cut off due to either poor or complete lack of drainage on the sides. There are numerous sites of such degradation but prominent among them are the Enugu end of the Enugu-Onitsha road, particularly along the 15 kilometres Abakpa Junction-9th Mile section of the road which the Federal Government neglected until it’s now about to cut-off. Travelling the short distance between Enugu and 9th Mile is a nightmare, not just for the road that is impassable but for the fear of skidding into deep gullies that have chopped off major portions of the road. At Ekulu bridge, just behind 82 Division Abakpa Barracks, is an erosion gully that is not only risky to commuters but is also a threat to the bridge that serves as a connector for Abakpa and the two

Governor Willie Obiano Celebrates His 61st Birthday

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Chief Willie Obiano is a Nigerian banker, technocrat, politician and the fourth Democratic Governor of Anambra State. Happy 61st Birthday Sir !!!

Nollywood Identical Twins Pose With Their Backsides In Sexy Bikinis (Photos)

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Nollywood identical twins, Tracy and Teasure flaunts their backside in sexy bikinis as they hit the beach with caption; Play as a child never grow old! Leave the adult thing for the serious minded people of the world.

The 11 Sins Of DSS Boss Daura That Led To His Sack

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*Denting President Muhammadu Buhari’s image *Overruling Buhari, Osinbajo on crucial matters, such as the $43.45million recovered at Osborne Towers in Ikoyi, Lagos and confirmation of Acting EFCC Chairman Ibrahim Magu *Alleged disrespect for court orders on ex-NSA Sambo Dasuki and Ibrahim el-Zakzaky as well as the detention of Jones Abiri *Determining who to see (or pray with) Buhari *Unauthorised deployment of operatives / sting operations against Supreme Court Justices, National Assembly, ex-DSS boss Kayode Are *Alleged interference in the affairs of other security agencies, especially the EFCC *Alleged refusal to take orders from NSA Gen. Mohammed Babagana Monguno *Row over freedom for Chibok and Dapchi girls *Romance with National Assembly officers *Alleged hostility to the media *Usurpation of anti-graft agencies’ functions Department of State Services (DSS) Director-General Lawal Musa Daura was sacked yesterday for allegedly denting the image and democratic credentials of the Muha

CBN May Increase Interest Rate Soon

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has hinted about plans to increase the interest rate as it hopes to tighten the monetary policy in response to higher inflation ahead of the general elections in February. A Bloomberg report on Tuesday quoted a CBN Deputy Governor, Dr Joseph Nnanna, as giving the indication on Monday on the sidelines of a conference in the resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt. Already, he said virtually all members of the Monetary Policy Committee had supported the idea, that “the Monetary Policy Rate should increase if inflationary pressures build up.” But finance and economic experts have expressed divergent views on the issue with those opposed to the idea saying increasing the MPR would make it difficult for businesses to raise funds. According to the report, the MPC has held its key rate at a record 14 per cent since 2016 in a bid to prop up the naira and tame inflation after it spiked to double digits in the same year. While price growth has since slowed to below th

“Together We Will Pass Every Test” D’banj Pens Letter To His Wife With New Song

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As shared with caption; “Together We Will Pass Every Test That We Pass Through. This Is For You My #WhatYouWant #lettertomywife #everything #mamadaniel 8/8/18”

Mercy Johnson And Ik Ogbonna On Set For A New Movie

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Nollywood stars Mercy Johnson and Ik Ogbonna were pictured on set for a new movie titled ”POSH GIRL” which is set to be out soon See photos Below;