Okagbare sprints to a divorce as Rihanna romances Rema’s Dumebi. See other gists you don’t want to miss

SANUSI LAMIDO SANUSI

The former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has kept a low profile ever since he was sent packing from his palace by the Kano State government led by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.

However, Celebrity Gist can confirm that the former CBN governor is in high spirits as the god’s have smiled on him again after his dethronment as the Emir of Kano which threatened to dent his happiness.

We gather that the seasoned administrator is in a good mood as his usual grin has returned as he received good news of the arrival of his grandson, moments after his son Aminu welcomed a baby boy.

BLESSING OKAGBARE & IGHO OTEGHERI

Nigerian sprint queen and Olympic silver medalist, Blessing Okagbare is set to part ways with her husband Igho Jude Otegheri, after six years of living as husband and wife

Celebrity Gist can confirm that the divorce proceedings have been initiated by Blessing Okagbare as the couple are set to go their separate ways over allegations of infidelity, laziness and other irreconcilable differences.

The athlete had once admitted in the past that she met her husband, Igho Otegheri, a three-time capped Super Eagles and former Heartland FC of Owerri player through a friend, after which they dated for a while before they got married in 2014.

ULTIMATE SEARCH

Nigeria’s first 100 percent local content TV show, Gulder Ultimate Search which first premiered in the year 2004 is set to hit TV screens again after it went into limbo.

Reports say the organisers are set to bring back the highly rated reality television show with the rerun edition reportedly billed to be screened via their social media platforms at a yet-to-be confirmed date.

The reality TV show which was last aired in 2016 after 12 editions and was hosted by Chidi Mokeme and Bob-Manuel Udokwu during different editions, has produced winners including; Kunle Remi, Dominic Mudabai, Michael Nwachukwu and actor, Emeka Ike who emerged the winner of the celebrity edition.

RIHANNA

Supreme Mavin Dynasty (SMD) rising star, Divine Ikubor popularly known as Rema is steadily gaining international attention with his craft after American rapper, Drake recently confirmed that he had a collaboration with the burgeoning silky singer.

Days after that, the ‘Bad Commando’ crooner, attracted another international star in the person of Rihanna who was seen vibing to one of Rema’s track ‘Dumebi’ accompanied with crazy dance steps on her Instalive account.

Reacting to the video which has since gone viral on the internet, Rema hailed the pop princess for vibing to his song while also hailing her as a queen for taking time out to recognise his craft.

He wrote “Woke up to Rihanna vibing to my sound. A queen…” Don Jazzy, CEO Mavin records who crushes on Rihanna also took to his Instagram page to share a video of her (Rihana) dancing to Rema’s song.

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SEYI TINUBU

Budding businessman and Loatsad Promomedia Limited CEO, Seyi Tinubu, has joined the growing list of well-meaning Nigerian’s who have contributed to alleviating the effect of the COVID-19 lockdown on vulnerable Nigerians.

Reports say the younger Tinubu, through his Noella Foundation, has shown that he has a big heart, by contributing immensely to feeding hundreds of less privileged individuals in Lagos State.

The bearded executive and his Noella Foundation team have been about town providing food for the less privileged with his unique food box which has brought some form of succuor for those in need.

RUDEBOY

As the COVID-19 lockdown enters its fourth week in Nigeria, scores of entertainers are beginning to feel the effect of their inability to go about their lives and daily activities as usual.

One of those who has reacted to the ensuing boredom due to the lockdown and has admitted distress during these trying times is Paul Okoye, who now prefers to be called Rudeboy as a musician.

The singer took to his Instagram page to reveal that he is losing his mind due to the boredom of staying at home for three weeks as he took to social media saying; “Forget it, I am homesick.”

VICTORIA IYAMA

Former Nollywood actress, Victoria Inyama took time-out of her busy schedule to drop hints on how single mothers can spot men who want to take advantage of their single status.

Now based in the UK, the one-time most sought after actress took to her Instagram page to advise single mothers who have gone through so much to be very careful with men coming into their lives, especially in the West where a lot of the guys just enjoy living off women.

In the post, Victoria Inyama said before accepting all the ‘toasting’ and shenanigans, they (single mothers) should know what the single guy really wants; a relationship or a person to use?

According to her, it is wise to ensure that that guy has a job that can pay for his lifestyle, stating further that single ladies should not be afraid to be alone and take good care of themselves and their children.

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