Biodun Okeowo admits acting does not pay her bills

Nollywood actress, Biodun Okeowo has admitted acting does not pay her bills. Biodun made the revelation while advising upcoming actresses on her instagram page admitting acting never pays most of their bills, but their businesses do. Her's what the mo of two teens noted down for them;

''Many times I have been asked if acting is what pays my bills, I'm here to tell you the truth!! It is not.

The money most of us collect is not enough to foot all our bills, especially those of us with huge responsibilities, reason some of us started paying attention to businesses years ago. That is why someone like me have done less movies and focused more on businesses that is more profitable.


Acting will give you name, recognition, often more access and in some cases very supportive fans. My advice is as you come into this industry or continue in this job, have a legitimate side business, build quality relationships, become a serious minded business woman and expect less from any man.

I have had people talk about men making women in the industry rich and I wonder what man can make you rich and help you sustain wealth like a business will do.

So my advice again, focus on yourself building legitimate businesses, all the rest will just be an addition. If you are lucky to meet a man who adds more to your wealth, all well and good, please grab it with both hands. There's nothing wrong with addition, ogun subtraction ni ka ma ri (may we not encounter subtraction IJN)...''

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/biodun-okeowo-admits-acting-does-not.html

Five things you didn’t know about Nigerian-born UK Minister, Olukemi Badenoch

It's no longer news that a British – Nigerian politician, Olukemi Badenoch, was appointed as the junior minister for children and families by Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

It may be known to many that she was appointed following her election as a Member of Parliament (MP). But here are a few unknown facts about the new junior minister:

1. Olukemi lost an election for a seat in the London Assembly but was later selected after two other members gave up their seats in 2012.


2. A jack of all trades, Olukemi worked as a systems analyst before pursuing a career in consultancy and financial services, working as an associate director of private bank and wealth manager Coutts and later a director at the conservative magazine The Spectator.
She was also previously a school governor at St Thomas the Apostle College in Southwark and the Jubilee Primary School.

3. At an early age of 25, she joined the Conservative Party and contested against Labour and Liberal Democrat candidates.

4. Olukemi was listed at Number 96 on Conservative political commentator Iain Dale’s “100 most influential on the Right 2017”.

5. She confessed to hacking into the website of a Labour MP in 2008 and was reported to Action Fraud, the UK’s cyber crime reporting centre.

Badenoch acknowledged the appointment on her verified Twitter handle on Monday, where she said, “I’m humbled to have been appointed a junior minister at the DfE. A huge privilege to be able to serve and make a positive difference on a number of issues close to my heart. I look forward to working with the ministerial team and everyone at @educationgovuk.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/five-things-you-didnt-know-about.html

Mothers gunned down in Chicago during a peaceful gun violence protest

Two mothers in Chicago have been killed in a drive-by shooting as they stood on a street corner in an effort to deter gun violence.

Chantell Grant and Andrea Stoudemire were volunteers for Mothers Against Senseless Killings and had been camped out at the corner to prevent conflict.

They were shot on Friday evening by the occupants of a blue SUV. No arrests have yet been made.

Supporters say they are shocked by the killing and will honour their memories.


"It is sacred ground, as far as we're concerned," said Mothers Against Senseless Killings (Mask) member Maria Pike, referring to the South Side Chicago street corner policed by the fallen mums.

"This was a haven that was built by moms," she told ABC 7 in Chicago. "The lack of humanity is shocking," she added.

Grant was a 26-year-old mother of four and Stoudemire was a 35-year-old mother of three.

"It is terrifying. It is heartbreaking. I haven't slept because I am trying to figure out how we can stop this," Tamar Manasseh, founder of Mask, told the Chicago Sun-Times.

"Who's next? I just keep thinking, Who's next?"

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/mothers-gunned-down-in-chicago-during.html

Estranged wife of Dubai ruler seeks marriage protection order in UK court

The estranged wife of the ruler of Dubai - one of the most high-profile leaders in the Middle East has asked for a forced marriage protection order in a UK court.

Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum's wife, Princess Haya Bint al-Hussein, is the third female member of his court to apparently try to run away.

This month she was reported to be in hiding in London and is said to be in fear for her life.

The case began in London on Tuesday.

Princess Haya asked for wardship of her children - with whom she left the United Arab Emirates (UAE) - as well as a forced marriage protection order and a non-molestation order.

Sheikh Mohammed meanwhile applied for the return of his children to Dubai, and also applied for the court to impose reporting restrictions on details about the orders - a request the judge rejected.

Sir Andrew McFarlane ruled there was "a public interest in the public understanding, in very broad terms, proceedings that are before the court".

The princess, who was born in Jordan and educated at private schools in Britain, is an Olympic equestrian and the half-sister of the current Jordanian ruler, King Abdullah II.

She married Sheikh Mohammed in 2004, becoming his sixth and "junior" wife. The 70-year-old sheikh, who is the billionaire owner of Godolphin horse racing stables, reportedly has 23 children by different wives.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/estranged-wife-of-dubai-ruler-seek.html

Body of founder of India's largest coffee chain , Cafe Coffee Day, found near a river

The body of the founder and owner of India's largest coffee chain, Cafe Coffee Day, has been found near a river on the outskirts of the southern city of Mangalore, police say.

VG Siddhartha went missing on Monday after apparently walking away from his car and driver.

On Tuesday, police said a body had been found by fishermen on the river.

The identity was confirmed by members of Mr Siddhartha's family after the body was taken to hospital.


Mr Siddhartha's company, Coffee Day Enterprises Limited, held an emergency board meeting on Monday to discuss his absence. In a statement, it appealed for "the support and strength of all our stakeholders".

In a note to the stock exchange it said the company was "professionally managed and led by a competent business team" which would ensure the "continuity" of business.

“Yes, we have received the report of suicide in Konsisha,” she simply said.

The 59-year-old coffee tycoon, who has been described in local media as "soft spoken" and "self-effacing", was not fond of the limelight.

He was born to a family of coffee plantation owners, but his first company was an investment firm. He used the profits from it to enter the coffee business.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/body-of-founder-of-indias-largest.html

After family dispute, Man commits suicide in Benue

A middle-aged man, identified as Kula Adasu, was on Tuesday found hanging from a tree in Tse Agabaragba, headquarters of the Konsisha Local Government Area of Benue State.

The incident was said to have thrown his family into mourning.

The deceased, who was married and had children, was said to have left no suicide note that would have revealed the reason for his action.

Sources close to the family told Punch that the extended family members had accused the deceased of being responsible for the death of one Master Terseer Adasu.


A source said, “The matter became dicey when the family held a meeting and insisted that they would consult a soothsayer today (Tuesday) to identify the person responsible for the young man’s death.

“Perhaps, out of fear of being exposed, the deceased might have decided to commit suicide.”

The spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, DSP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident when contacted.

“Yes, we have received the report of suicide in Konsisha,” she simply said.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/after-family-dispute-man-commits.html

Photo: Ibadan Poly student goes missing after exams

Four weeks after a student of the Department of Computer Science, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Damilola Bada, went missing, members of his family are anxious about his whereabouts.

It was gathered that the National Diploma 2 student went missing few days after he finished his examinations.

According to Damilola’s brother, Timilehin, the 20-year-old was last heard from on July 4 when a member of the family called to inquire when he would come home.

Speaking with Punch Metro, Timilehin, who noted that Damilola’s friends do not know his whereabouts, said the family’s effort to find him had so far proved abortive.


He said, “Damilola finished his exams on July 1 and on July 4, we called him to ask when he would be coming home and he said the following day, but since then, we have not been able to ascertain his whereabouts.

“When he was with us at Ijebu Ode, he used to disappear like that but then we could still contact him and know his whereabouts; but this time, we don’t even have the means of contacting him. We, however, got to know that he had disagreement with some people regarding money and his twin brother had to travel to Ibadan.

“The twin brother left there on July 5 after Damilola told him that he had some things in Ibadan and since then, we have not heard anything from him. Although when something like this happened in the past, we used to contact his twin brother and he would tell us what was going on, but this time, he does not even know his whereabouts.”

Speaking on efforts of the family to find Damilola, the 27-year-old Timilehin told a Punch correspondent that the family visited the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Ibadan to see if he was arrested, but the officers told them that no arrest was made, adding that fliers had been printed and pasted in strategic places so that anybody with useful information on him could inform the police.

Punch correspondent learnt that the matter was reported at the Apete Police Station in Ibadan.

When contacted, the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officers, Olugbenga Fadeyi, stated that the command had no record of the incident.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/photo-ibadan-poly-student-goes-missing.html

Police clear Canada border service officers in Nigeria's Bolanle Alo's death

Police say Canada Border Services Agency officers are not to blame for the death of a Nigerian man during his deportation last year.

The passenger on a Calgary-Amsterdam flight had an altercation with two CBSA officers before takeoff on Aug. 7.

The plane returned to the gate and police responded to find Bolanle Alo in medical distress.

The 49-year-old was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.


Police say an investigation found the death was not caused by the border service officers, who were acting in a reasonable and appropriate manner.

The chief medical examiner also determined Alo died of natural causes.

Alo’s relatives have demanded information in the case.

Their lawyer, Elias Munshya, has said they want to know what happened when Alo was detained, what happened in detention and what happened on the airplane before he died.

Documents from the Immigration and Refugee Board said Alo, whose first name is listed as Bolante, came to Canada in 2005 and made a refugee claim on humanitarian and compassionate grounds.

He was, however, denied at every stage and ordered removed from Canada in February 2018.

The documents said he had been co-operative with the CBSA but didn’t want to return to Nigeria.

“Mr. Alo is adamant that he will face harm if he is returned to Nigeria and has consistently told officers that he will not return to Nigeria on his own and that he would only return if he is forced to,” stated the documents.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/police-clear-canada-border-service.html

Charges of r*pe & assault dropped against Neymar

Just like Cristiano Ronaldo, PSG attacker Neymar has been exonerated of all charges of r*pe and assault following accusations made earlier this summer by Najila de Souza.

Prosecutors of the Special Action Group to Combat Domestic Violence (GEVID) concluded that there was insufficient evidence against the footballer to bring the case forward to an indictment.

According to reports, Brazilian prosecutors failed to obtain security camera footage of the hotel in which the alleged incident occurred in Paris and private medical records relating to the accuser.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/charges-of-rpe-assault-dropped-against.html

How Lagos bus driver crushed mother, kills baby

A baby, Chimbusomma Uligwe, has died after a yet-to-be identified commercial bus driver knocked down her mother.

The driver, who was allegedly being chased by officials of the Lekki Concenssion Company Limited, in company with a mobile police inspector, Jonah Jatau, in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, knocked down the Chimbusomma’s mother, Tochukwu, around the Elf bus stop.

The impact of the accident on Tochukwu, who was at the bus stop waiting to board a vehicle home, was said to have made Chimbusomma to fall off her back. She reportedly hit her head on the pavement as a result.


While Tochukwu sustained injuries from the accident, Punch Metro learnt that her daughter’s skull broke and she died on the spot on Wednesday, June 9, 2019, a day to her first birthday.

Chimbusomma’s remains were buried at the Ikoyi Cemetery on her birthday.

An eyewitness, who identified herself simply as Ukamaka, said the tragedy would have been averted if other means were explored to apprehend the driver of the bus, with number plate APP 584 XX, adding that the driver and conductor ran away immediately the accident occurred to avoid being apprehended.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/how-lagos-bus-driver-crushed-mother.html

Kenyan government deports fake jesus, arrests pastors who invited him

Kenya’s Government has arrested and deported the White man who has been going around, taking money from Kenyans to perform miracles, and secure seats for them in heaven.

The two church pastors who empower him, have also been arrested. The duo has been hosting, and moving with the white man, convincing believers that the White man is ‘Jesus Christ’, and He had finally come back as he had promised. Hopefully they will be charged. 🤣🤣🤣

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/kenyan-government-deports-fake-jesus.html

Jeffrey Epstein is hit with a lawsuit from accuser who claims he r-ped her when she was 15

Jeffrey Epstein was hit with a lawsuit from a woman who claims he r-ped her when she was just 15 years old the day before the accused pedophile was found injured in his cell from an apparent suicide attempt. 

The billionaire was given documents filed in Jennifer Araoz's lawsuit against him on July 23 at the Metropolitan Correctional Center where he is being held on charges of s-x trafficking and conspiracy.

The following day, Epstein was found semi-conscious in his cell with marks on his neck. 


The specifics of Araoz's suit have not been disclosed, but the now-32-year-old previously accused Epstein of r-ping her in 2002.

Araoz said she was an aspiring actress when she met the billionaire after a 'recruiter' targeted her at her Manhattan high school and lured her to his house. 

For the next year, Epstein allegedly manipulated Araoz into giving him massages that ended with him masturbating while he showered her with gifts and cash. 

The illicit contact ended after Epstein 'forcibly r-ped' her, according to Araoz. She was 15 at the time.

Araoz claims she dropped out of school to avoid Epstein and her life quickly deteriorated. She is now seeking damages for her emotional injuries.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/jeffrey-epstein-is-hit-with-lawsuit.html

Woman's cheeky message for couple who woke her up while having s3x right in front of her home

People oooo, lol. Families in Plymstock certainly weren't happy when they were roused from their slumber at 4:30am last night - not to the sound of birds chirping, but to a man and a woman practising what they'd learnt about 'the birds and the bees'.

Plymouth Live reports that residents and their pets were woken in the early hours to the sounds of a couple having a "good time" outside their homes.

This news comes courtesy of a Facebook group called Plymouth Gossip girls, in which a woman shared a hilarious message for the "rude" pair.


She revealed their antics and urged the unknown duo to have a little more consideration for people sleeping "next time".

She wrote: "0430 this morning, I was rudely woken by a man and woman having s3x outside my house!

"They were very noisy about it, (even woke my dog from a deep sleep), she, a lot more than him, and the neighbours & I all know she had a 'good time'...twice."

The disgruntled home owner continued: "Anyway, if you were that woman (& I have a good description if you need reminding) please keep the noise down next time you think about having s3x in a residential street.

"For some context on the noise, the room I was in is at least 10 metres from where they were and there's a tree and bushes in between and I still heard everything!"

But while they may have ruined her sleep, it seems like she might have gotten the last laugh.

She added: "I also had great delight in lighting up my driveway and popping out to ask if they were finishing anytime soon so I could get back to sleep."

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/womans-cheeky-message-for-couple-who.html

Regina Daniels brother arraigned for assaulting police officer.. he is remanded at Ikoyi prison

The elder brother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, Lawrence Daniel has been arrested again.  He was arrested for allegedly assaulting a traffic control police officer. After his arrest and arraignment at a magistrate court in Igbosere, Lagos, he was remanded at the Ikoyi prison, where he is still cooling off.

According to the charge sheet, he was arrested alongside three others, on Friday, July 26, 2019, in Lekki, for assaulting a traffic control policeman. They were also accused of disturbing public peace by making a video of the officer and instigating the public against him.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/regina-daniels-brother-arraigned-for.html

Christina Milian strolls hand in hand with boyfriend as they are spotted for the first time since pregnancy announcement

She announced she's expecting the pitter-patter of tiny feet with her boyfriend Matt Pokora, at the weekend.

And Christina Milian, 37, was glowing with happiness as the happy couple were  spotted out and about in Santa Monica, California, on Monday, for the first time since revealing their happy news.

They kicked off the week with a movie screening and took a romantic stroll together afterwards.

Christina was keeping in check with her handsome beau, 33, as she sported red plaid leggings - while Matt carried a yellow checked shirt.


The Dip It Low beauty kept any hint of a baby bump hidden under a soft grey T-shirt.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/christina-milian-strolls-hand-in-hand.html

Gunmen abduct Ex-NULGE chairman in Edo state

Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a former Edo Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Akoko-Edo branch, Alhaji Jimoh Olumoye.

It was gathered that Olumoye was abducted along Igarra-Okpe Road on Sunday afternoon while driving in his car to pick his children from the farm.

The children of the victim were said to have raised the alarm when they saw their father’s car with the doors opened and his phones abandoned.

A family source who craved anonymity, said the family had lodged a formal complaint at the Igarra Police Station.


The source said: “His children had gone to the farm early in the morning and he promised to go and pick them in the afternoon before he would attend his family meeting.

“The children waited endlessly for their father and when they did not see him, decided to trek. On their way home, they met his car on the road with the four doors opened and his mobile phone abandoned. After searching for their father fruitlessly, they decided to come home to inform the family.

“We have been praying for his safety, we are worried because he is a civil servant who also farms to augment whatever he is earning as a civil servant. We are appealing that his abductors release him unhurt. He has an aged mother and everybody is scared of breaking the news to her, we are really worried.”

It was gathered that several vigilance groups in Igarra, Ojah, Ogugu and environs in Akoko-Edo local government area and their counterparts in Owan East have been mobilized to comb the forests around the area.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/gunmen-abduct-ex-nulge-chairman-in-edo.html

Must see! Horrifying moment Komodo dragon eats a live monkey whole in just six gulps (video)

Teary, lol! The moment a Komodo dragon devours a giant monkey whole has been caught in a clip.

The 10ft Indonesian lizard - widely believed to have a venomous bite - can be seen guzzling down the live primate from head to feet in just six gulps.

The footage opens with the ape already halfway down the Komodo's gullet.

It is thrown further down its throat until the unfortunate animal's feet fully disappear from view.

The monkey's tail is the last to be swallowed. The Komodo dragon - native to the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores and Gili Motang - is one of the world's most fearsome predators, normally feasting on pigs, deer and snakes.

The beasts can run up to 15 miles per hour, and have been known to devour prey nearly 80 per cent of their own size. INCREDIBLE!

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/must-see-horrifying-moment-komodo.html

Makinde inaugurates panel to probe Ajimobi’s contracts

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has inaugurated a committee to probe contracts awarded by the administration of Senator Abiola Ajimobi.

The inaugurated 10-man committee, headed by the Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Oyo State chapter, Mr. Damola Falade-Fatila, is to review contracts and projects awarded by the Ajimobi’s government between 2017 and 2019.

The committee has a four weeks duration to carry out the assignment.

Makinde conducted the inauguration at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Agodi Secretariat in the company of top government functionaries, including, the Chief of Staff, Chief Bisi Ilaka, the Head of Service, Mrs. Amidat Agboola, Director General, Due Process Ms Tara Adefowope, Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Mojeed Ajibola, Executive Assistance (Admin) Reverend Idowu Ogedengbe, Special Adviser (Legislative Matters) Mr. Ademola Adejumobi, Special Adviser (Media) Mr. Jide Ajani, Chief Press Secretary Mr. Taiwo Adisa, among others

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/makinde-inaugurates-panel-to-probe.html

Too sweet! Michelle Obama's heartwarming parenting tip for Meghan Markle

Michelle is just special! Wow!! Michelle Obama has told the Duchess of Sussex to "savour" the early years of parenthood.

The former US first lady's words of advice were revealed in the latest edition of British Vogue magazine.

The latest issue is being guest edited by the Duchess of Sussex for the September issue.

Obama was interviewed by Meghan in a "casual lunch of chicken tacos" earlier this year when the royal was pregnant with son Archie.


Meghan's questions ended with a "wild-card" request: "What is the most beautiful sound that you've ever heard?

Mrs Obama said about her daughters, who grew up during their father's time in the White House: "When Malia and Sasha were newborns, Barack and I could lose hours just watching them sleep.

"We loved to listen to the little sounds they'd make - especially the way they cooed when they were deep into dreaming.

"Don't get me wrong, early parenthood is exhausting. I'm sure you know a thing or two about that these days.

"But there is something so magical about having a baby in the house. Time expands and contracts; each moment holds its own little eternity.

"I'm so excited for you and Harry to experience that, Meghan. Savour it all."

Meghan focused on asking Mrs Obama a series of questions about being a parent, advice to her daughters and what her teenage self would think about Michelle today.

The duchess thanked her interviewee for sending the "kindest message on Mother's Day this year" and asked "What has motherhood taught you?"

In response Mrs Obama said: "As mothers, we just don't want anything or anyone to hurt our babies. But life has other plans. Bruised knees, bumpy roads and broken hearts are part of the deal.

"What's both humbled and heartened me is seeing the resiliency of my daughters. In some ways, Malia and Sasha couldn't be more different. One speaks freely and often, one opens up on her own terms.



source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/too-sweet-michelle-obamas-heartwarming.html

Shopper mocks ASOS’ £350 dress that 'looks just like a sack of onions' (photos)

It's no secret that online retailers such as ASOS sometimes sell rather strange items of clothing.

From flame trainers that look like Chandler's ones in Friends to buckle up bikinis, they've got it all.

But shoppers have just stumbled across another interesting item - much to their own amusement.

The garment in question is the Elissa Poppy Lacetex Slip dress, which was originally put online for £350, but is now in the sale for £210.

What's so unusual about this dress you ask?

Well, according to people on Twitter it looks a lot like a sack of onions.

This is because the mesh design is completely see-through, just like the red netting you find around onions.

A baffled Twitter user named Jay Sharif, shared a photo of the dress and a bag of onions on Twitter.
He wrote: "350 for a dress that looks like onion bag sack allow that. #dress #wtf #asos #onalevel #ripped."

350 for a dress that looks like onion bag sack allow that #dress #wtf #asos #onalevel #ripped pic.twitter.com/gZf82fP7QC

— jay sharif (@jellyj95) July 20, 2019

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/07/shopper-mocks-asos-350-dress-that-looks.html