“Many are mad and many are roaming on social media.”
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Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, caused a stir on the Internet when she openly declared her support for the All Progressives Congress and its candidates in the 2023 elections.
The actress had on Wednesday shared pictures of herself with the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announcing her membership as part of the APC women presidential campaign team.
Her husband, Odi Okojie, is also an APC candidate for the Esan North East/ South East federal constituency in Edo State.
Sharing the photos from the campaign, the actress wrote, “Earlier today, I joined His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the incredible women leaders that make up the APC ‘Women Presidential Campaign Team’ at the APC women Southwest Rally.
“As a woman, wife to an APC candidate @princeodiokojie and mother, I am confident in the APC plan for women which is in line with the 35% affirmative action for women.
“From the goodwill messages and conversations with the women leaders, I was opportuned to hear from the horse’s mouth and I have renewed hope and confidence in the good intentions, great plans and actions to follow for the women of Nigeria and for the people of Nigeria.”
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Her post, however, did not go down well with many fans who took to Twitter to condemn the actress’ decision, making ‘Mercy Johnson’ one of the trending topics on Thursday.
A tweep, @odyloveth, said, “End Sars – Mercy Johnson will not talk. Flood in her state that half of her community people were dying, she was mute. Police brutality, she will not talk.
“Today Mercy Johnson is telling us that APC have plans for us in 2023. I blame those rating these celebrities.”
Advising the actress to focus only on her husband, @eseohe_k tweeted, “No one is saying Mercy Johnson shouldn’t support her husband’s political career. She should not just try to sell APC to us. Campaign for your husband alone. Talking about ‘as a woman, I’m confident in the APC plan for women’.”
However, some fans stated that the actress was free to support whoever she wanted to, as they justified her actions.
@isaacafrica_ said, “While I’m for Peter Obi, I wouldn’t expect Mercy Johnson to support a party other than her husband’s. It’s one of the reasons her marriage works.
“This isn’t about party affiliation. It’s about who’s working in the best interest of Nigerians. Why can’t she be light within APC?”
Another tweep, @mrlurvy, said, “Mercy Johnson’s husband is flying the flag of the APC in his constituency. But you expect Mercy to support another party right? So that she can get retweets and likes?
“Many are mad and many are roaming on social media.”
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Young boys introduced me to hard drugs – Nigerian singer
Solidstar, the ace Nigerian singer, has opened up about how he got involved with the use of hard substances.
In a snippet of an unreleased episode of the Honest Bunch podcast, the ‘Omotena’ hitmaker revealed that he was introduced to “ice” by some young boys in 2021.
Ice, also known as crystal methamphetamine, is a stimulant drug, which means it speeds up the messages travelling between the brain and body.
The singer said the substance had a terrible effect on him. He said after consuming the hard substance, he would start feeling like a king with a voice telling “me not to pay for things”.
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Solidstar recalled walking from Awoyaya in Ibeju Lekki in Lagos to the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island– an estimated seven-hour trip on foot — during his battle with drug addiction.
“A lot of things happened to me. A couple of young boys introduced me to this substance called ice. This was three years back. The thing really affected me a lot,” he said.
“Sometimes this substance will tell me you are king, you are this, you are that, make I no dey pay for stuffs. Can you imagine say I waka from Awoyaya to Oriental Hotel.”
In August 2023, a video of Solidstar roaming the streets of Lagos in tattered clothes went viral on social media.
Reacting to the video, the family of Solidstar revealed that the singer “was sick and battling mental health issues”.
In 2019, the singer also narrated how he nearly died from bleeding after overdosing on drugs.
Veteran nollywood actor is dead
The Nollywood industry has again been thrown into mourning, following the death of one of its veterans, Jonathan Ihonde.
It was gathered that the dramatist and creator of the TV series, Hotel de Jordan, died on Tuesday, at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH).
News of his death was circulated on various WhatsApp platforms in Benin, the Edo State capital.
The ace TV producer was a renowned and award-winning dramatist, writer, veteran Labour Union leader and social mobiliser, humanist and consistent patriot.
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He created one of the precursors of Nigerian Home Video, the Hotel de Jordan in 1973, on the Midwest Television (MTV), which later became NTA Benin, following the takeover of all television stations by the Federal Government.
He had also featured in several home videos before his untimely death.
Erhahon described the late veteran as a dramatist par excellence.
“We were very close. He was a dramatist par excellence. He was a labour leader to the core, who always served as a resource person at Labour Union conferences,” he said.
Daniel Emma wins Episode 2 Season 2 of Sabipas 10 Balls Snooker Challenge
Daniel Emma has emerged victorious in the Episode 2 Season 2 of the highly anticipated Sabipas 10 Balls Snooker Challenge.
It was a thrilling display of skill and precision for the winner during the competition, which took place at the Uncle G Snooker Spot, Olodi-Apapa, Lagos recently.
The competition known for its intense gameplay and strategic potting, according to a statement by the Coordinator, sabipasng, Olayinka Mahan, saw Daniel outshine all other contestants by potting all 10 balls with just 13 shots.
Part of the statement read, “Daniel’s impressive performance was a mere shot short of the all-time best record of 12 shots set by Prince in Season 1 of the tournament, showcasing his exceptional talent and determination on the snooker table.
“The Sabipas 10 Balls Snooker Challenge features a unique format where participants are tasked with potting 10 snooker balls placed on the board. “Contestants have the liberty of an unlimited number of shots to pot all 10 balls, with the ultimate goal of achieving this feat with the fewest shots possible.”
It added that fans and enthusiasts could stay updated with all the thrilling moments of the Sabipas 10 Balls Snooker Challenge by following the competition on various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Thread, and YouTube.
The Sabipas 10 Balls Snooker Challenge is a prestigious snooker competition that pits top players against each other in a test of skill, accuracy, and strategy.
With a focus on potting 10 snooker balls with the fewest shots, the challenge has continued to captivate audiences worldwide with its thrilling gameplay and remarkable performances, the statement added.
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