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 Moji Danisa On Fred Amata's Crashed Marriage  "People should be very careful how they interfere in family matters. The trending issue between veteran actor and Legend, Fred Amata, his ex-wife, the beautiful Agatha Amata is an affair many may not understand and I am not going to, or even attempt to explain anything to anybody because whatever happens behind the walls of a home, is only known to people in the home at the time they occupied the home, as a family" What irks me however, is the judgemental ignorance being spread as fact.  I have known Fred for decades and one thing I know for a fact is that he is a private person, a cheerful soul whose happiness and zest for life can light up a dark day...therefore I was shocked that he brought such a sensitive matter to public sphere. I do not subscribe to people airing anything on socials as I know that it only complicates matters and people who shouldn't be dragged into the mess, somehow become victims of stray missiles...

 Davido is the most endorsed Nigerian artist” – Music executive Soso Soberekon heaps accolades on Davido, shades Wizkid It’s team 30BG, so long as music executive Soso Soberekon is concerned, and he recently showed Davido his full support, amidst his ongoing beef with Wizkid. In a recent post, Soso Soberekon hailed Davido for being the most endorsed Nigerian artist, and he even compared his influence to the likes of footballer Mo Salah. It is no secret that Soso’s post was a direct shade to Wizkid, as earlier on, the Pakurumo singer had gone on a long rant about Davido accepting the Puma endorsement deal after he rejected it because of their low budget

 You have rulers who are yet to carry out their job descriptions” – Kate Henshaw claps back at a critic querying her contribution to Nigeria Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw recently made a post, showing off her outfit which embodied the colors of the Nigerian flag, and she looked amazing in it, but a certain online critic was more concerned about something else. The critic in question started off by complimenting Kate Henshaw’s outfit, right before she proceeded to make a list of all the problems that Nigeria has as a country. Going forward, the critic stated that collectively as a people, Nigerians need to fight against injustice, underdevelopment, and a host of other issues, thereby insinuating that Kate Henshaw should do same. Kate Henshaw’s response to this criticism was brief and straight to the point. The stunning actress started off by saying that the critic’s comment makes her wonder if she is the cause of Nigeria’s problems. She went on to say that she has no desire to tell...

 Mixed reactions as Blessing CEO regrets lying to acquire her house Controversial self acclaimed relationship expert Blessing Nkiru Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO has expressed deep regrets for lying about her first house. Blessing CEO had shared photos of her new and old house with a regretful caption, expressing how she wished she had not lied. She also bragged about owning different houses but was attached to the particular one because of the story attached to the building. Speaking about the embarrassment she faced online for claiming the first house as hers, Blessing CEO admonished her followers to desist from such because they could die as a result of the insult. She also advised them to be calm as success is inevitable.

 You didn’t choose your circle, you inherited it” – Fans fault DJ Cuppy over her advice to Nigerians as she shares rare photo with Aliko Dangote Fans of Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, have slammed her over her advice to Nigerians. The entertainer shared a photo of her with Aliko Dangote and Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed. In her caption, she stated that people who show her who they surround themselves with and she will tell them who they are. She advised the public to always choose their circle wisely Show me who you surround yourself with, and I’ll tell you who you are. Choose your circle wisely. DSG @AminaJMohammed and Alhaji @Aliko_DangoteGCON your presence is truly a privilege. Na gode sosai, shugabannina”. Reacting to it, many via her comment section disagreed with her as they pointed out how her circle wasn’t by choice but by privilege as her dad is a billionaire. Is

 Elton John lists all the organs he's had removed revealing there's 'not much' of him left Elton John has joked that there is 'not much' of him left after revealing how many organs he has had removed over the years. He's "Still Standing." Sir Elton John has experienced his fair share of health setbacks through the years, and in tear-jerking speech during the New York Film Festival premiere of Elton John: Never Too Late, the music icon opened up about his health issues. The film, entitled Elton John: Never Too Late, looks back at the 77-year-old singer's 50-year-long career as he gets ready to give his final concert at Dodger Stadium. Introducing the film, the star reflected on his own health, joking with the audience: “To be honest with you, there’s not much of me left." In an allusion to the 'Ship of Theseus' trope, where the ship has so many parts replaced it's no longer the original ship, he said: “I don’t have tonsils, aden...

 Woman with rare double uterus gives birth to twins A woman with the rare condition of two uteruses delivered twins, one from each womb, last month at a hospital in northwestern China, according to health officials and state media. The mother, identified only be her last name Li, welcomed a boy and a girl via caesarean section, the Xi’an People’s Hospital in Shaanxi province said, calling it a “one in a million” occurrence. “It is extremely rare for twins to be conceived naturally in each cavity of the uterus, and even rarer for them to be carried to term,” the hospital said on its official account on China’s X-like social media platform Weibo on September 18. Li herself was born with a rare congenital abnormality called uterus didelphys,meaning her uterus is split into two narrower cavities, each with its own fallopian tube and ovary According to the hospital, the new mother was born with two cervixes and two uteruses,the condition, uterine didelphys is found in about 1 in 2,000 w...

 Prince Harry visits the small mountain kingdom of Lesotho, where he’s called ‘the warrior’ Prince Harry is visiting the small mountain kingdom of  Lesotho having co-founded a youth charity there in 2006 in honor of his late mother, Princess Diana. The Duke of Sussex began his visit Tuesday by meeting with young people and sharing experiences around an evening campfire. He paid a courtesy visit to Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane on Wednesday. Harry, who turned 40 last month, is also expected to visit Johannesburg in neighboring South Africa on the four-day trip to southern Africa, his first to the region in five years. His wife, Meghan Markle, and children Archie and Lilibet didn’t travel with him. Harry co-founded Sentebale charity with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho initially to help young people affected by HIV/AIDS. It works in Lesotho and Botswana and has evolved into an organization that supports children and young people as they face various challenges related to health, ...

 In an unusual turn of events, a thief returned stolen idols of Radha and Krishna to a temple in Prayagraj after being haunted by nightmares and serious illness in his family. The idols, made of ashtadhatu, were stolen from the Gau Ghat Ashram temple under the Nawabganj police station limits on the night of September 23. After seven days, the thief left the idols outside the temple along with a confession letter, explaining that he was tormented by frightening dreams and seeking forgiveness. According to the police, locals spotted a man dropping a sack outside the temple and fleeing. Upon investigation, they found the stolen idols inside the sack and informed both the temple priest and the authorities. The letter left behind by the thief revealed that he had stolen the idols out of desperation for money but soon regretted his actions as his life became troubled with bad dreams and his family’s health deteriorated. The thief admitted that he had tried to tamper with the idols in ord...

 Millie Bobby Brown, star of Stranger Things, has finally given fans a glimpse of her secret wedding to Jake Bongiovi.  The 20-year-old actress, who married Jake, son of legendary singer Jon Bon Jovi, in a private ceremony in June, posted beautiful photos from the big day on Wednesday. Fans were quick to compliment Millie’s radiant appearance, describing her as a “real-life princess” in her stunning white wedding gown with delicate lace and a corset top. Jake looked equally handsome in a white tuxedo with a black bow tie. Millie confirmed in June that she and Jake had tied the knot in an intimate ceremony attended by close family and friends. The wedding, which took place in May, was officiated by Matthew Modine, who plays her on-screen father in Stranger Things. The private event was kept under wraps until Millie decided to share the photos with her fans, captioning them with a heartfelt message: “Forever and always, your wife.” In addition to the wedding photos, Millie share...

 The Lagos State Government has announced a night traffic diversion for the installation of a truck barrier at Ojuelegba Flyover Bridge by Fire Station, between 10.00 pm on Saturday, 5th October and 5.00 am on Sunday, 6th October, 2024.  Consequently, Motorists are advised to use the diversion route below during the night time installation of the barriers; Motorists from Eko Bridge, Costain and Iponri inbound Ojuelegba are advised to use the Service Lane from National Stadium gate to link Barracks to access their desired destinations. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi implored Motorists to be patient as the brief closure of the bridge is planned for night time as part of traffic management strategy to avert further accidents and loss of lives. Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation

 UK gives sovereignty of Chagos islands to Mauritius Britain said on Thursday it would give up sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal that would allow people displaced decades ago to return home while London retains use of the UK-U.S. military base on Diego Garcia, according to TRT Afrika. Britain said that the operation of Diego Garcia, a strategic military base jointly operated with the United States, was protected by the agreement, which also allows Mauritius to resettle the rest of the islands after its population was displaced. "This government inherited a situation where the long-term, secure operation of the Diego Garcia military base was under threat, with contested sovereignty and ongoing legal challenges," British Foreign Minister David Lammy said in a statement. "Today’s agreement secures this vital military base for the future. It will strengthen our role in safeguarding global security, shut down any possibility of the Indian Ocean being us...

 Madagascar to receive remains from ex-colonial ruler France The culture ministers of France and Madagascar on Thursday took the first step toward repatriating human remains taken from the Indian Ocean island while under French colonial rule, AFP reported. A joint scientific committee will review Madagascar's request that France return the skull of King Toera, beheaded by troops during the early days of colonisation. The review is the first of its kind since France voted in December 2023 to facilitate the restitution of human remains held in its public collections. "France wants to respond to this expectation," Culture Minister Rachida Dati told reporters, hailing a "historic moment" alongside her Madagascan counterpart Volamiranty Donna Mara. 'Of crucial importance' These remains are "of crucial importance" to the Malagasy people, Mara said. Madagascar declared independence in 1960 after more than 60 years of French colonial rule. The committe...

  KEBBI STATE GOVERNOR GIFTS EMIRS IN THE STATE NEW SUVs  Kebbi state Governor, Nasiru Idris recently presented four new Toyota Land Cruisers to the emirs of Yauri, Argungu, Zuru, and Gwandu in Kebbi State.  The governor emphasized the necessity of providing these new vehicles, citing the old state of the emirs' previous official vehicles.  “The government has given new vehicles to members of the House of Assembly, commissioners, security services, and chairmen of boards, departments and agencies for optimal operation. “Today, we are tackling our royal fathers’ transportation problems, because you have been riding in old vehicles.  “Morally speaking, as a government, we know what traditional rulers are doing nationwide in contributing to peace and stability among communities.” He assured that his administration will continue to prioritize the welfare of the emirs as custodians of Islamic culture and tradition. This donation comes amid a period of economic hardsh...

 CLO lauds Soludo for extending free education to SS3, urges church, others to emulate him By Juliana Nwachukwu  Civil Liberties Organization (CLO), Anambra State branch, Monday, applauded Governor Charles Soludo for extending free education in the state to Senior Secondary Schools three in all public schools in the state. Recall that last year when Gov.Soludo announced free education to JSS3, CLO appealed to him to extend such good benevolent gesture to Senior Secondary and Mission Schools. According to the CLO state chairman, Evangelist  Vincent Ezekwueme, "This good gesture will help tremendously in education of our children, reduces financial burdens on parents at this economic meltdown, reduces out of school children and rekindles people's hope, trust and confidence in government. A press statement issued in Onitsha by Ezekwueme and his secretary, Chidi Mbah, alongside treasurer Hyginus Udensi, emphasized the importance of affordable education. Titled 'Education is a...

 Lagos Court Jails Man Eight Years For N62m Land Fraud Justice I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, convicted and  sentenced one Abodurin Gerald Abozo to eight years imprisonment for land fraud. Abozo was arraigned on October 15, 2023 on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, contrary to Section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006; and stealing, contrary to Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015. Count one reads: “Abodurin Gerald Abozos (doing business in the name and style of S.G.B. & As Property Lines Company), sometime in 2013 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of N62,000,000.00 (Sixty-two Million Naira) from Engineer Samuel Segher, under the false pretext, that you have two plots of land for sale at Chevy Estate Ojomu Chieftaincy Family land, Lagos, and the said amount repres...

 N110.4bn Fraud: Court orders Yahaya Bello to appear for Arraignment   Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT in Maitama, Abuja on October 3, 2024  has issued a public summon against former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello following his absence in a fresh arraignment on 16-count charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.   Bello, Shuabu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu are facing prosecution  bordering on criminal breach of trust, conspiracy to commit an offence to the tune of N110.4 Billion. Justice Anenih issued the summon in a ruling following an ex parte application by EFCC counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN praying the court to grant leave that the defendant be served the charges via substituted means, following his absence in court  to answer charges filed against him on September 24, 2024.   The court ordered that the charges be served on the defendant at his known residence, No 4, ...

 I don’t belong to Any Party, Ondo REC Replies protesters The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ondo state, Oluwatoyin Babalola, has denied associating with politicians ahead of the governorship election. This came after some youths stormed office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akure, the state capital, to demand his removal. The youths who wielded placards with different inscriptions also accused the REC of ‘fraternizing’ with members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the November 16 poll. But speaking to Daily Trust, Babalola said she is not a card-carrying member of any political party . She explained that she had not been holding any secret meeting with any politician in the state ahead of the poll, saying she remained unbiased. While describing the allegation against her as baseless, Babalola said she had been operating an open door policy since her appointment as REC. “It is not true, I didn’t hold any clandestine meetin...

 Azerbaijan hosts conference on French neocolonialism in Africa Azerbaijan is hosting a conference on ''French policy of neocolonialism in Africa'' with speakers strongly hitting out at Paris’ continued meddling in the affairs of its former colonies in Africa, TRT Afrika reported. The event on Thursday comes as several African countries continue to witness a rise in calls for more sovereignty, particularly when it comes to relations with France and other Western powers. Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have ended military ties with the former colonial ruler in recent years. The conference in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, was organised by the Baku Initiative Group (BIG), a non-governmental organisation. During the conference’s opening remarks, Abbas Abbasov, the group’s executive director, pointed out that France’s influence in Africa was beyond its former colonies and could “not be removed without major disruptions to the existing social order”. Speakers called for more ec...

 "A show organizer in Dubai once knelt down and begged Wizkid with $200k for one show but paid Davido $80k for 3 shows." Nedu "I was with a friend of mine recently in Dubai, I don't want to mention his name. And he told me that they were begging Wizkid to come and perform for N32-million years ago but Wizkid turned it down. And said that he's not taking anything less than N40-million. Then one artiste who we all know but I won't mention his name was paid $80k by the same show organizers for 3 shows." Nedu

 Dominican Republic to expel up to 10,000 Haitians a week The Dominican Republic announced Wednesday that it would start massive deportations of Haitians living illegally in the country, expelling up to 10,000 of them a week. Government spokesman Homero Figueroa told reporters that the government took the decision after noticing an “excess” of Haitian migrants in the Dominican Republic, which shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti. Figueroa said officials have seen an increase in Haitian migrants as a police mission in Haiti to fight gang violence flounders. He said authorities also agreed to strengthen border surveillance and control, but he did not provide details. Last year, the Dominican Republic deported more than 174,000 people it says are Haitians, and in the first half of the year, it has expelled at least 67,000 more. Activists have long criticized the administration of President Luis Abinader for what they say are ongoing human rights violations of Haitians and those ...

 Governor Adeleke Threatens N5 Billion Lawsuit Against APC Over Defamation Claims Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued a stern warning to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, threatening to file a N5 billion defamation lawsuit against Kola Olabisi, the APC’s Director of Media and Information. This legal threat comes in response to Olabisi's claims regarding a viral video in which an unnamed chieftain of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) allegedly discussed violent plans related to the upcoming 2026 governorship election. Governor Adeleke's spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, characterized Olabisi's statements as “irresponsible” and “reprehensible,” demanding a retraction or facing potential legal consequences. In his statement, Olabisi referenced the viral video, where the PDP chieftain purportedly expressed intentions to carry out violent acts against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State. He remarked, “The development...

 Press Release  FG Committing More Resources in Fight Against Terrorism, Banditry - Information Minister  The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris  has reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity in the country through improved investment in equipment, manpower, and intelligence gathering. Idris stated this in Abuja on Thursday at the first international conference organized by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) themed "Interrogating the Root Cause of Violence in the Sahel and Its Impact on Nigeria's Territorial Integrity," which brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to assess and propose solutions to the challenges posed by violence in the Sahel region. He acknowledged that the Sahel region has become a vortex of instability, violence, terrorism,  organized crime, drug trafficking, smuggling of weapons and violent extremism with spillover effect on Nigeria due to the country’s porous bord...

 Nigeria @ 64: Anambra Speaker urges Nigerians to sustain legacies of founding fathers By Chizoba Okeke, Anastasia Agunwa and Gloria Abugu  The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Dr Somtochukwu Udeze has urged Nigerians to sustain the legacies which the foremost nationalists and elder statesmen bequeathed to them to enable their efforts and vision to endure. The call was contained in the speaker's statement to mark Nigeria's 64th Independence Anniversary, released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Emma Madu, on Tuesday in Awka. Udeze expressed the hope that Nigeria would be great and prosperous again and charged the people to see the peace, unity and development of the country as a collective responsibility. "Our founding fathers offered selfless service and sacrificed towards the growth and development of the country. "The prevalent economic challenges In Nigeria is not the wish of Nigeria's founding fathers and the will of God. "Therefore, these inc...

 How my ex-husband told producers not to work with me and married a new wife after I struggled with him” – Actress Mama No Network opens up on her failed marriage Kudirat Abeniade, better known as Mama No Network, has opened up on her failed marriage to her colleague, Baba Lanko. In an interview with Biola Bayo for her show, Talk to B, she recounted how she and her ex-husband struggled to produce many movies and how he told her of his plans to marry a new wife after they started making money and fame came. She claimed that after her marriage broke up, he told producers not to feature her in the same movie he would appear in. She disclosed that her ex-husband was the one who left the marriage as he wasn’t coming home. Mama No Network also recalled the struggles she faced while looking for a child as she revealed that she once drank kerosene and more, which contributed to her big stomach. “My ex-husband, Lanko, and I struggled to produce many movies. When money and fame came, he told...

 I’m learning to accept my vulnerabilities” – Busola Dakolo reflects on herself as she clocks 40 A Photographer and singer Timi Dakolo’s wife, Busola Dakolo has reflected on herself as she clocks 40 today, the red of October 2024 The beautiful mother of three shared a heartwarming video of herself on Instagram beautifully decked for her birthday shoot. Sharing the video in her page, Dakolo spoke on what she has learned in her forty years of revolving round the sun. According to, she learnt that true strength lies in accepting herself the way she is which include her flaws, dreams and everything. Busola Dakolo also shared how she found her strength after she learnt to accept her vulnerability. She went on to express gratitude for the ups and downs, love and lessons so far. While urging everyone to pray for her, Busola declared that her fourth level will yield good things for her.

 The tears under my tweet is satisfying” – Phyna reacts to backlash for hailing Wizkid amid his attacks on Davido Big Brother Naija ‘Level Up’ winner Phyna has reacted to the backlash she received for supporting Wizkid amid his ongoing beef with his colleague, Davido. It is no longer news that for the past 24 hours, Wizkid has been mercilessly dragging his colleague, Davido, who has yet to reply to his tantrums. He stated that he doesn’t beef with people like Davido, who he described as wack with no talent. He further curses the singer, stating that it wouldn’t be well with him and his feelings. Taking to her Twitter now known as X page, Phyna hailed the music star as she called him her father. Her post didn’t sit well with many, who, via the comment section, dragged her as they noted how she loves involving herself in trending issues. Reacting to it, Phyna expressed joy at how her tweet was making people mad. “The tears under this tweet are satisfying. Message well delivered”. In ...

 If anyone comes for me, I will trace you to your house and beat you” – Nkechi Blessing threatens as she shows support for Davido over Wizkid Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has weighed into the reignited beef with Davido and Wizkid. On Monday night, Wizkid, while announcing the release of his first single for the Year, threw shots at Davido after an X user queried if he couldn’t sell a song without dissing him. Replying to him, Wizkid made it known that he doesn’t beef with wack niggas as he described Davido as a man with no talent. Giving him a new name, he called Davido Frigodo as he boldly declared that people had nothing on him till infinity. In another tweet, he stated that it wouldn’t be well with Davido and his feelings after a fan expressed concern for Davido’s feelings. He also took a shot at Tunde Ednut, Davido’s friend, calling him disabled. Nkechi Blessing took to the comment section of Davido’s latest post promoting the release of his music video with Angelique Kidj...

 We have done it again” – Femi Adebayo beams with pride as Jagun Jagun bags 7 AMAA nomination Nollywood actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo is quite elated as his 2023 movie, Jagun Jagun bags 7 nominations at the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). Taking to his Instagram page to share the good news, Femi revealed that his movie bagged nominations for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Achievement in Costume Design, achievement in Make-up, achievement in Production Design, Ousmane Sembene Award for Best Film in African Language, achievement in Visual Effect and National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) award for best Nigerian film. Femi expressed how honored he is for the nominations as he expressed how excited he is for all the contributors in the nominated categories for his movie. He also gave a shout-out to the organizers of the award for the recognition and to his team, for making his movie a masterpiece.

 “It’s obvious he is pained cause David is a rich kid” – Destiny Etiko, Sarah Martins react to Wizkid’s constant attack on Davido Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko and others have reacted to music star, Wizkid’s ongoing attack on his colleague, Davido. On Monday night, Wizkid, while announcing the release of his first single for the Year, threw shots at Davido after an X user queried if he couldn’t sell a song without dissing him. He made it known that he doesn’t beef with wack niggas as he described Davido as a man with no talent. Giving him a new name, he called Davido Frigodo. Not ending there, in another tweet, he stated that it wouldn’t be well with Davido and his feelings after a fan expressed concern for Davido’s feelings. Reacting to his social media tantrums, Destiny Etiko questioned if his phone wasn’t stolen. “Are you guys sure his phone wasn’t stolen?”. Yomi Casual’s wife, Grace Makun, noted how Davido’s friend, Tunde Ednut, has constantly triggered Wizkid, yet he kept qu...