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Chimamanda Adichie Reveals Birth of Twin Boys, Opens Up on Motherhood and Writing
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie has revealed that she welcomed twin boys in 2024, expanding her family, which includes her nine-year-old daughter. In an interview with The Guardian, Adichie discussed the intense public curiosity about her personal life, the profound losses she has endured, and the challenges of balancing motherhood with her writing career. Known for keeping her private life discreet, she emphasized her desire to protect her children while maintaining some level of openness.…
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Teach your daughters how to use charcoal and firewood because their husbands might not afford cooking gas – Nigerian man advises parents
Nigerian man Yaya Abba has urged parents to educate their daughters on using charcoal and firewood, suggesting that their future spouses might struggle to afford cooking gas. “Parents should try as much as possible to teach their daughters how to use charcoal and firewood as their primary means of cooking giving the fact that cooking gas is now unnecessary expensive and a lot of men cant afford it. Even if your parents dont use charcoal…
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“My tummy no longer perfect” – Omotola Jalade reveals after gallbladder surgery
Renowned Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has opened up about how a recent emergency surgery impacted her confidence. In a post shared on her Instagram page on Saturday, the actress reflected on her experience. Omotola disclosed her struggle with a life-threatening illness. Accompanying a video, she shared how undergoing an emergency gallbladder removal surgery left her with scars. Speaking about her self-consciousness during the video, she said “my tummy is no longer perfect”. “Late last 2024,…
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I begged my girlfriend to stay after she cheated on me – Singer L.A.X
Nigerian singer Damilola Afolabi, popularly known as L.A.X, has opened up about a time he pleaded with his girlfriend to stay despite her infidelity. In a heartfelt conversation with Chude Jideonwo, L.A.X recalled discovering that his girlfriend had cheated on him after she returned home intoxicated. Checking her phone confirmed his suspicions. When he confronted her, she insisted that the person she was involved with was just a friend. Instead of reprimanding her for the…
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We may be a poor country but we are capable and won’t beg anyone – Minister, Ali Pate
Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, has affirmed that the country can sustain its healthcare system despite the withdrawal of USAID support. Meanwhile, Elon Musk, head of President Donald Trump’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has criticized USAID, calling it corrupt and ideologically biased. U.S. Congressman Scott Perry also alleged that the agency has misallocated funds, including claims of financing terrorist groups. Speaking with Channels Television, Pate emphasized that…
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Tuface’s Family Reports Him “Missing,” Seeks DSS Intervention
The Idibia family has called on the DSS to help locate Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface or Tubaba, claiming he is missing. According to the family, Tuface left home in lounge wear on February 10 without his bodyguard, and they initially assumed he was taking a short walk. However, he has not returned since then. Adding to their concerns, some of his friends have reportedly received messages from him requesting financial…
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My late husband would have been alive if he had listened to me – Betty Akeredolu
Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, wife of former Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has stated that her late husband might still be alive if he had listened to her. Akeredolu passed away on December 27, 2023, due to complications from prostate cancer. In an interview with Star News publisher Olumide Akinrinlola on Thursday, February 13, Mrs. Akeredolu revealed that her husband chose to follow the advice of spiritualists and pastors instead of heeding her counsel. “What came…
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Valentine’s Day: Making of money cakes, money bouquets are all criminal offences – Lawyer Stan Alieke tell say Nigerians
Abuja-based lawyer Stan Alieke has cautioned that creating money cakes, money flowers, or money bouquets is a criminal offense, carrying a minimum jail term of six months. He shared this in a post via his instastory.
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Valentine’s day: ”Manifesting that this is my last one unmarried” – DJ Cuppy
Popular disc jockey, Florence Otedola, known as DJ Cuppy, marked Valentine’s Day with a heartfelt prayer, expressing her hope to be married by next year’s celebration. Sharing a photo on her social media handles on Friday, February 14, the billionaire’s daughter wished herself a happy Valentine’s Day. “Happy Valentine’s Day to me! Manifesting that this is my last one unmarried. Lord, do your thing!” she wrote
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Yahoo boys now involved in ritual killings, kidnapping, banditry – EFCC Chairman, Olukoyede
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has raised concerns over the growing criminal activities of internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo boys, warning that they have expanded beyond online scams into more dangerous crimes, including kidnapping, ritual killings, and arms trafficking. Speaking on February 13, 2025, at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, Olukoyede revealed that Nigeria lost over $500 million to internet fraud in a year. He also emphasized the commission’s internal anti-corruption efforts, stating that…
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‘2Face doesn’t deserve to remarry, it reflects poorly on Natasha’s part’- Morayo Brown
Media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown has criticized Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru for dating veteran singer 2Face Idibia, suggesting that it reflects low self-esteem. Speaking on Your View on TVC News, Morayo stated that 2Face, a controversial father of seven, does not deserve to remarry. Her comments come in response to the singer’s recent public proposal to Natasha. “Doesn’t it reek of low self-esteem to date somebody like 2Face? For you to allow 2Face to propose…
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Nedu steps down from Honest Bunch Podcast after Verydarkman makes sex-for-role allegations
Popular On-Air Personality, Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, known as Nedu, has announced his decision to step down as the host of The Honest Bunch Podcast due to recent controversies surrounding him. The move follows allegations by social media critic Martins Ortse, aka VeryDarkMan, who accused Nedu of demanding sex for movie roles from content creator Jojo. The accusation emerged amid a feud between VeryDarkMan and comedian Deeone, who had previously claimed on the podcast that he…
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