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Veteran actress, Hilda Dokubo jubiliates as she bags Doctorate degree in Literature

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Actress Hilda Dokunbo has taken to her Instagram page as she jubilates bagging a Doctorate Degree in literature.

Weeks after Helen Paul bagged a PHD degree, Hilda Dokubo has been conferred with a Doctorate degree in Literature.

 

Hilda Dokubo can now be addressed as a Doctor of Literature in Leadership and Human development.

 

The degree is to honor the actress for her selfless works in leadership and human development in the country.

 

The degree was awarded by the Institute Suprereur of Technologies Et De Management.

 

Sharing the good news, Hilda Dokubo advised her fans to keep doing their works.

 

According to her, they can never know who is watching them.

 

“KEEP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING, YOU NEVER KNOW WHO IS WATCHING. WELL…THIS IS MORE IMPORTANCE ONE IN THE BAG. HAVE A BLESSED DAY PEOPLE”.

 

 

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Actress Osas Ighodaro Celebrates Daughter’s 6th Birthday

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Nollywood diva actress Osas Ighodaro has taken to her Instagram page to celebrate her daughter’s birthday as she clocks 6.

The actress has shared her daughter’s picture on her page thanking, God, for adding another life to her daughter’s life. Osas Ighodaro eulogized her daughter saying she is proud to be her mother.

She wrote…

🎉💖🙏🏽 My sweetest baby girl is 6 years old tooooooday!!! Happppppiest Birthday my love @azariahajibade !!! I am sooooo proud to be your mommy!!! 🎉🤗🥹🙏🏽❤️.
Amazingly enough, it’s so gratifying to know that so many people you come across speak of your joy, light, kindness, sweetness, and intelligence at such a young age. You bring me so much, joy baby!!!

I love you so much my booboo and I’m so grateful to see the girl you are growing up to be!!! My Baby is 6 years old today!!! Praise God 🙏🏽💐💖

God is so good🥹. God bless you now and always my darling princess! May you continue to grow in grace and blessings and continue to bring light and kindness everywhere you go! I love you, my daughter!!

HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY AZARIAH BABY! I love you now and always! 🥰🥰🥰.
#HappyBirthdayAzariah#BirthdayGirl#MyHeart#Azariahat6#Blessed#Grateful#love#GodisGood 🎉🎉🎉

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Popular Nollywood Actress, Chinedu Bernard Dies In Church.

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By Mene Prosper

Nollywood actress Chinedu Bernard was confirmed dead in the late hours of Friday 29th of April 2022 in Enugu state.

According to reports, she slumped while cleaning the chapel of St. Leo The Great Catholic Church inside federal housing area in Enugu state.

Efforts were made by Reverend father Uchendu Chukwuma, one of the Reverend fathers in the church and other members in rushing her to the hospital but all proved abortive as the popular actress fondly called Choco was declared dead by Doctors.

The late “The last manhood” star’s body has been deposited in the morgue whilst her cause of death remains unknown.

The late actress has featured in multiple Nollywood movies such as The regret, The last manhood, Big Mama’s stick, Royal bracelet, money fever amongst others.

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Meet Adedoja Adeyemi: The Best Unilag Master’s Graduating Student

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Adeyemi Adedoja the daughter of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, has emerged as the best graduating student in her master’s class at the University of Lagos.

The good news of the princess’ feat was shared on social media as thousands of people gathered to celebrate.

Adedoja Adeyemi bagged a Master of Arts Degree in African and Diaspora Studies from the University of Lagos with a distinction and as the best graduating student from her class.

She had a CGPA of 4.63 (distinction) in the MA programme. This made Doja the first student to graduate with distinction from the Institute of African and Diaspora Studies since its establishment in 2017.

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Meet Shatu Garko The First Muslim To Become Miss Nigeria 2021

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An 18-year-old Hijabi Shatu Garko has become the first Muslim to win the Miss Nigeria pageant since its inception in 1957.

Garko, who hails from Kano State, was crowned the 44th Miss Nigeria after beating 17 other finalists at an event on Friday, December 17, 2022, in Lagos. She was also the youngest contestant this year, winning N10m, a one-year residency at a luxury apartment, a brand new car and brand ambassadorship opportunities.

Speaking shortly before being crowned Miss Nigeria Garko said, “Winning this competition means a lot to me. I have always wanted to be a Miss Nigeria. I’d like to thank Miss Nigeria and its sponsors. I would also like to thank my mum for supporting and loving me.

Garko had earlier stated that she loves riding horses and is passionate about proving that religion and culture are not barriers to following one’s dreams.

Nicole Ikot was the first runner-up, while Kasarachi Okoro emerged the second runner-up. The winner of the 2020 edition of the pageant, Etsanyi Tukura, was present to hand over the crown to her successor at the ceremony.

According to the organisers, thousands of applications were submitted before it was pruned down to the top 37 and an additional three wildcard semi-finalists. Members of the public were also given a chance to contribute to the process of choosing the 21 finalists who made it into the Miss Nigeria Bootcamp, which was further cut down to the top 18 finalists.

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Agbani Darego marks 20th anniversary of winning Miss World

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She made this announcement on her verified Instagram page, where she shared the video of herself when she was crowned 20 years ago.

In the caption, the model stated that she was grateful for the experience.

She said, “20 years today! Forever thankful for the experience @missworld.”

Agbani broke into global consciousness when she became the first native African to win the Miss World beauty pageant in 2001.

Before then, she had won national beauty pageants such as Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria.

At the Miss Universe competition, she became the first Nigerian to place among the top 10 semi-finalists, finishing seventh overall.

She was also the only contestant to wear a maillot (one-piece bathing suit) as opposed to a bikini during the swimsuit competition.

Agbani was also known to have negotiated a modelling deal with Donald Trump’s management to establish links with modelling agencies in America.

The former University of Port Harcourt student later enrolled at the New York University where she studied Psychology, graduating in May 2012.

In 2017, Agbani married billionaire Theophilus Danjuma’s first son, Ishaya, in a private ceremony, held at the Amanjena Luxury Resort in Marrakech, Morocco.

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Linquorose Unveiled As Brand ambassador for Fitness Wear company, as she Bags Her first Endorsement After BBNaija 2021

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Liquorose Brother Naija (BBNaija) Shine Ya Eye finalist,  has bagged a deal as a brand ambassador of a fitness wear company, Deshapeables.

The reality star made the announcement about her new deal via a post on her verified Instagram page.

The deal is her first after leaving the BBNaija show and fans have trooped to her page to congratulate her on the achievement

Liquorose shared a crisp video of her unveiling on Instagram and expressed his excitement about joining the company.

She declared in the caption of the post that it is the brand or nothing:

“I am super excited to join the @deshapeables family, as a Brand Ambassador. Deshapeables offers the best products and it’s about to be an amazing journey.

Join me as we bring you premium products only.”

The company also welcomed her with a beautiful message:

“We’re proud to be welcoming the best into the best family it will surely be an amazing ride with you.”

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Meet Miss Lilian Nnamani The Winner of Curvy Africa Fitness

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The best international beauty pageant set to embrace plus size women in Africa (Miss Curvy Africa Reality Tv show 2021)held at Terra kulture Victoria Island Lagos. It was no doubt a pride to Nigeria to be the first country to host the Tv show and the event was graced with topnotch celebrities in the entertainment industry and fashion.

The competition was tough on stage as ladies from different countries battled for the grand prize and the most talented gorgeous lady scaled through and was crowned Miss Curvy Africa Fitness (3rd runner up).

Queen Lilian Nnamani started her journey in the entertainment industry since 2005 as a model, video vixen and was brand ambassador for Airtel, MTN, Etisalat, OLX and Ariel.

She proceeded into Nollywood movies and she has featured in couples of movies like Shanty Town, Blood Sisters and Teenagers Diary.

Her ambition and optimism led her to standing out among other curvy women on the African continent.

Speaking, the founder, Mr Durowoju Olamide Silver and Co founder, Miss Ibitayo Buhari said a lot about Queen Lilian Nnamani’s seriousness and determination. “She’s super creative and a talent Nollywood wouldn’t want to miss. We are proud of this Queen. We want the world to watch out for the Queen and her pet projects to wow the world.”

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Actress Hilda Dokubo Celebrates 52nd Birthday Today

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Hilda Dokubo a veteran and an award winning film actress today 22nd of October 2021 is celebrating her 52nd birthday.

To mark the celebration, Hilda Dokubo took to her social media account to share a beautiful photo of herself as she appreciated God for life while stressing that  God tried for her.

Hilda Dokubo in the caption of her photo wrote, “Say a prayer of Thanksgiving for me jo…
Announce it abroad it’s my birthday today.
God try for my matter…”

Hilda Dokubo is an activist and youth advocate who once served as special adviser on youth affairs to Peter Odili, a former governor of Rivers State.

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Mercy Johnson Named Among 100 Most influential African Women

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Mercy Johnson has been named among 100 most influential African women, a list compiled by by Avance Media.

Expressing gratitude to fans and Avance Media for the recognition.

She said: “Hi guys, my name is Mercy Johnson Okojie, wife, mom, actor, entrepreneur and every single positive thing you want me to be.

“I just wanted to say “thank you so much” to 11 million of you. You guys rock. You guys push my brand forward every step of the day. I’m so grateful.

“There’s no me without you and don’t you think for one minute that I take you guys for granted. I’ve never!

“Don’t stop loving my brand. Don’t stop supporting, don’t stop pushing. You guys rock!”

She added: “Thanks for loving me through the years. I love you too! No me without you. Giveaway loading.”

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