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“My scars are like a shield. They have made me stronger” – Actress Anita Joseph writes amid rumours that her marriage to Mc Fish is over after she allegedly suffered domestic violence, a stillbirth, and miscarriage
Nollywood actress Anita Joseph has finally spoken up following widespread rumours that her marriage to Fisayo “MC Fish” Olagunju has ended. In recent days, social media has been flooded with claims that Anita suffered both a stillbirth and a miscarriage during the marriage. Unconfirmed reports also alleged she bore the financial burden of the home and may have experienced domestic violence, though none of these claims have been officially verified. Amid the rumors, Anita took to Instagram to write: My scars are like a shield. They have made me stronger. Shallom!!! Fueling speculation, Anita quietly removed her husband’s surname, “Olagunju,”…
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Actress Nkechi Blessing reveals she tracked and arrested the lady who took her unedited gym photo
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has finally shared the real story behind the unedited gym photo that went viral in September and triggered heavy body-shaming across social media. The picture, which showed her seated with her phone while her stomach protruded, spread widely online and sparked days of trolling. At the time, Nkechi dismissed the backlash, saying she was at the gym to stay healthy, not to impress anyone. But during a fresh interview on the Honest Bunch podcast, she revealed she didn’t just “leave it to God” as people assumed — she actually confronted the woman who secretly took the…
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Name those Involved – Ex-nPDP Spokesman Eze Slams Orji Kalu Over Claims That Politicians Sponsor Banditry
Former National Publicity Secretary of the now-defunct nPDP, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has sharply criticised Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for alleging that politicians are behind the rise in banditry across Nigeria. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Monday, Eze described Kalu’s claims as “disgraceful,” “unsubstantiated,” and a display of “sycophancy and betrayal” common among some Nigerian politicians. He questioned how “a sane mind” could accuse opposition figures of sponsoring violence simply to destabilise President Bola Tinubu’s administration. According to Eze, instead of pointing fingers, Kalu should boldly tell President Tinubu the truth — that insecurity has worsened under…
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We will do Whatever it takes to bring peace and stability to the North and to the country – Sultan of Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has pledged the full support of northern traditional rulers to state governors in addressing the region’s challenges of insecurity and poverty. Speaking at a joint meeting with the Northern Governors’ Forum in Kaduna, the Sultan assured that no leader who genuinely sought public office would abandon the people’s welfare after being elected. He urged governors to attentively listen to critics and use constructive feedback to improve governance and development across northern Nigeria. He said: “I always feel bad when I hear that the governor doesn’t want to do anything or the president…
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Report any VIPs you see using police escorts – Presidency urges Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu’s administration is urging citizens to assist in enforcing the recent directive withdrawing police escorts from private individuals and unauthorized VIPs. In an interview on TVC, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala, called for public support to ensure the policy’s effectiveness. He emphasized that community involvement is essential for proper implementation, as the measure aims to reallocate police personnel to essential security operations. Bwala encouraged Nigerians to document and report any violations they witness, suggesting the use of photos or videos as evidence. He clarified, however, that not all officials are affected, certain high-ranking government…
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Our local hunters should be allowed to secure our bushes and farmsteads – Prophet Sam Olu- Alo
Christian cleric, Prophet Sam Olu-Alo, has called on the federal government to engage local hunters in protecting Nigeria’s farmsteads, worship centres, and forested areas currently under attack by bandits and terrorists. Speaking in an interview with our correspondent on Friday, Olu-Alo said that true local hunters possess the knowledge, experience, and traditional methods needed to confront the criminals destabilising rural communities and faith-based institutions. “He further appealed to the government, religious bodies, and traditional rulers to partner with these hunters, noting that they hold vital grassroots intelligence capable of strengthening security in their communities. Insecurity always starts at the grassroots.…
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My Dad discovered banana island – Kiddwaya claims
Former Big Brother Naija star, Kiddwaya, has stated that his father, Terry Waya, was the one who discovered the renowned Banana Island in Lagos. He made this revelation during a recent episode of the Off The Record podcast. During the conversation, the host asked, “I heard that your dad discovered Banana Island. Is that correct?” Kiddwaya responded, “Yeah, I didn’t even know until I heard it during one of my trips.”
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“My Father called comedy a Useless business” – Sabinus opens up after his father wanted him to become a lawyer
Nigerian comedian Emmanuel Ejekwu, widely known as Sabinus, has shared that his father initially disapproved of his dream to pursue comedy. During an open conversation with VJ Adams, Sabinus revealed that his father had hoped he would study Law. However, after being unable to secure admission into the programme, he opted for Linguistics and Communication Studies instead. He said it was during his time at the University of Port Harcourt that he discovered his flair for comedy and began creating skits. According to him, when his father eventually learned that he had become a skit maker, he expressed regret over…
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Single mother stigma only applies to poor women – Reality TV Star, Mercy Eke says she won’t mind having children outside marriage
Reality TV star and Big Brother Naija Season 4 winner, Mercy Eke, has opened up about her views on motherhood and marriage, saying she has no problem having a child outside wedlock if life unfolds that way. Speaking on a recent podcast, Mercy said she isn’t intentionally trying to get pregnant before marriage, but if it happens, she would keep the baby. She shared her desire to have three children, preferably girls, and made it clear that marriage is not a prerequisite for her to start a family. Mercy also pushed back against the stigma society places on single mothers,…
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FG Didn’t Pay Ransom for Kebbi and Niger Kidnap Victims — Senate Spokesman, Adaramodu
Senate spokesman Yemi Adaramodu has insisted that the Federal Government did not pay ransom for the release of individuals recently abducted in Kebbi and Niger States. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday, Adaramodu addressed growing public concern over the lack of visible evidence showing clashes between security forces and the kidnappers during the rescue operations. “From our side at the National Assembly, we believe the Federal Government did not pay any ransom to anybody,” he said. He noted that engagements with abductors can take different forms, either “through force or persuasion”, and that not all security operations…
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Bandits haven’t enjoyed city life, combine amnesty, military action – ACF’s Dalhatu to FG
Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Bashir Dalhatu, has urged the Federal Government to adopt a combined strategy of negotiation and military force in addressing insecurity across northern Nigeria. Speaking on ARISE Television’s Morning Show on Friday, Dalhatu argued that the dual approach has worked in other regions and could yield similar results in the North. He suggested that a model similar to the Niger Delta amnesty programme, which rehabilitated militants through education and reintegration, could be explored. Dalhatu noted that many bandits grew up without access to schooling or exposure to urban life. While insisting that crime must…
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UniPort student sentenced to death for murder of girlfriend
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has sentenced 26-year-old Damian Okoligwe, a 400-level Petrochemical Engineering student of the University of Port Harcourt, to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Justina Otuene, a 300-level Biochemistry student. Justice Chiwen Nsirim Nwosu delivered the judgment on Friday, ruling that the prosecution led by Charles Obediah-Mbaba, proved beyond reasonable doubt that Okoligwe killed Justina in October 2023 at his Ozuoba residence. The court held that her death resulted directly from his actions. Okoligwe was arrested after neighbours alerted police to a foul smell coming from his room. Officers forced…
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