Ex Governor Godswill Akpabio Has Been Selected As Senate President

 A former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, has been elected as the Senate President of the 10th Assembly just as the lawmaker representing Zaria Federal Constituency, Tajudeen Abbas, also emerged as the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Akpabio and Abbas are the preferred candidates of the ruling All Progressives Congress.

The voting in the election of a new Senate President commenced with Akpabio and former Governor of Zamfara State, Senator-elect Abdulazeez Yari, going toe to toe.

After a quick recess, Sani Tambuwal, the Clerk of the National Assembly, declared Akpabio as the Senate President having garnered 63 votes leaving his rival with 46 votes.

After the Clerk of the National Assembly called for nominations, the senator-elect for Borno South, Ali Ndume, nominated Godswill Akpabio, senator-elect for Akwa Ibom North-East, as President of the Senate. Akpabio accepted the nomination; while Elisha Abbo, senator-elect for Adamawa North, nominated Abdulaziz Yari, senator-elect for Zamfara West.

The senators protested that Yari was not allowed to stand for the position as a first-time senator.

After the lawmakers cast their votes in alphabetical order, two representatives of each team came to count their votes.

Senators Adeola Solomon and Ali Ndume came out to represent Senator Akpabio, while Abbo and the senator-elect representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Jimoh Ibrahim, represented Senator Yari.

In the race for the Speakership, Rt, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, who was elected in an “openly declare” ballot system was elected by 189 members of the House on Tuesday.

He defeated fellow contenders – Ahmed Wase and Sani Jaji, who polled three votes each.

I Have been Struggling With My Voice......Davido

 Famous Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, Davido, says he has been struggling with his voice.

Davido during a chat with a Nigerian-based music magazine, ‘The Native’ recounted occasions he had lost his voice before a stage performance.

Speaking on how he has been criticized for his hazy and husky voice, the singer disclosed that he had to learn to deal with the problem and ensure it doesn’t affect his music.

He said; “My doctor, at some point, advised me against non-essential verbal communication.

“Because my voice is already husky, when my voice goes it’s so annoying. I like to express myself and I speak a lot, so when I can’t talk, it’s annoying.

“It’s so uncomfortable when I have a show and my voice is not back, and I’m impatient so I’ll just be coughing,” he said.

Davido released his first single, Back When in 2011, a song from his debut album, Omo Baba Olowo, (2012). He rose to fame after releasing Dami Duro, the second track of the album.

He has put out multiple chart-topping singles in the last decade.

Actor Ugezu J Ugezu Reacted To Chef Damny For Her Goal In Beating Hilda Baci Guineas Record

 Veteran Nigerian actor, Ugezu J Ugezu, has joined the growing list of celebrities to react to Chef Dammy from Ekiti’s goal to beat Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record. 

A few weeks after social media buzzed with pomp and fanfare over Hilda’s attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking hours by an individual, Chef Dammy attempted to break the same record by beating Hilda’s time.

Actor Ugezu took to his official Instagram page to share his thoughts on the matter. According to him, Dammy did not even wait for Hilda to be confirmed as a Guinness World Record holder but she decided to compete and deny her confirmation.

Stephanie Linus Has Been Selected As One Of The Jurors For The 2023 Tribeca Film Festival In New York.

She joins the five-jury members of the Documentary feature completion alongside Mark Duplass, Adam Goldberg, Alexandra Pelosi, and Ryan White. These jury members will select winning projects in film, immersive, games and audio storytelling sections for its 2023 edition.

On joining the jury, the Nigerian actress and filmmaker says, “It is such an exciting festival with many voices amplified, especially women’s voices. It has given a platform for both new and seasoned filmmakers to showcase their works. 

I am having a great time reviewing the shortlisted films and recommending winners for the 2023 Tribeca Festival.”

Linus is known for her critically acclaimed and award-winning works, both in front and behind the camera, which includes her revolutionary film, Dry, which tackles themes that pertains to the girl-child and women’s rights.

The festival kicked off Wednesday, June 7, 2023 with the documentary Kiss the Future, which follows an underground community that worked and created through the nearly four-year long siege of Sarajevo.

Founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff, 21 years ago, the 2023 program features 109 films from 27 filmmakers across 36 countries.

The festival will close June 18, 2023 with the 30th anniversary screening of Robert De Niro’s directorial debut, A Bronx Tale, and a post screening conversation.

Don Jazzy Acquires Two New Cars

In an exciting display of Luxury, music executive and producer Michael Collins, better known as Don Jazzy, has taken to social media to proudly flaunt his latest acquisitions.

The producer shared a video on his Instagram page, introducing his followers to his two brand-new cars, which he affectionately referred to as his "girlfriend" and "sidechic."

In the video, Don Jazzy emphasised the significance of acquiring vehicles with zero mileage, highlighting the allure of pristine, untouched machines.

His enthusiasm for his new "loves" was evident as he shared the joys of owning vehicles straight from the showroom.

The Don also hinted at a potential business collaboration with @mikanomotors, the source of his new acquisitions.

The musician captioned the post, "My new girlfriend and my new side chic came together. Nothing beats 0 mileage. Go get yours at @mikanomotors."

Don Jazzy is a well-known Nigerian record producer and the CEO of Mavin Records. He has been in the music industry for years, producing hit songs for some of Nigeria's most prominent artists

“How Yvonne Nelson Came Through For Me On My Wedding Day” – Actress Mercy Johnson shares (Video)

Mercy Johnson, a well-known Nigerian actress, has openly talked about her close friendship with Yvonne Nelson, a Ghanaian actress.

Mercy stated in an interview that their friendship began in 2008 and developed into a sisterly bond over time in a recent video that Yvonne posted on her Instagram page.

Mercy Johnson cherished the memories of Yvonne’s significant contribution as her chief bridesmaid during her 2011 wedding to Prince Okojie.

She said her heartfelt thanks to Yvonne for her unflagging help and co-operation throughout their friendship.

The video also featured a sweet throwback scene, showing Yvonne’s beaming grin as she gracefully wore a purple dress and matching accessories to Mercy Johnson’s wedding.

Mercy Johnson, looking back on their friendship, said with affection:

“Yvonne is my sister. We met 15 years ago, and she was my chief bridesmaid. Yvonne is my sister because when I needed my friends, my team, she was there, excited and very cooperative. She’s a calm person who likes to stay in her lane, but once she’s got you, she’s got you. She got me 12 years ago, and it’s for life.”

Korra Obidi Was Reported That Her To Child Protective Services Accusing Her Of Neglecting Her Children

US-based Nigerian dancer Korra Obidi has again cried out on social media over anonymous people reporting her to Child Protective Services (CPS) and accusing her of neglecting her children.

The mother of two has continued to face her new reality as a single mother over the past few months.

DAILY POST recalls that in a court document dated January 19, 2022, Korra and her ex-hubby, Justin Dean, were banned from posting photos and videos of their children, June and Athena Dean, on the internet.

In a video on Instagram, Korra said she was reported to the service again for the second time over a neglect allegation.

While emphasising that she is a good mother, the dancer wondered why people would want to take her children away from her.

She wrote: “They called Child Protective Services to take away my kids. Some of you people have been reporting me to CPS and trying to make me look like a bad mother.

“For some reason, I don’t know why you are doing something like that, but the more you do it, the more you are gonna destroy your own life, in Jesus’ name. Everything you do against me will be done to you in multiple folds. People will take your children from you in Jesus’ name

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