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  • Blame me for my mistakes, not my religion – Naira Marley

    Blame me for my mistakes, not my religion – Naira Marley

    Controversial singer, Naira Marley, has urged his fans to hold him accountable for his actions, rather than attributing his lifestyle to his religion, Islam.

    In a recent social media post, he emphasised that while Islam is “perfect,” Muslims are not.

    “Islam is perfect, Muslims are not. If I make mistake, blame me, but not my religion.”

    Naira Marley’s statement generated a mixed reaction from his followers.

    Some praised him for taking responsibility for his mistakes, while others criticised him for not being a better ambassador for his faith.

    @Mr_Lasdon wrote, “This is why Muslims are encouraged to act according to the teaching of Islam, we should always reflect and be good ambassador to our religion.”

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    @Olumachoo wrote, “Well said! Islam, like any faith, is pure. It’s people who fall short. Judge individuals, not the religion.”

    @MD_Jatta wrote, “Oh no, you’re the perfect representation of your religion—flaws and all.

    “By the way, if you can read actual Arabic (which I can), I’ll pick a song from your terrible playlist and torture my ears with it all day long.”

    @ObinnaCEO added, “No religion is perfect, just as no human is. Faith is meant to guide, not to claim superiority. What matters is how we live, treat others, and strive for truth.

  • Failing to marry a woman you deflowered has consequences, Pastor Olukoya warns

    Failing to marry a woman you deflowered has consequences, Pastor Olukoya warns

    The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM), Dr. Daniel Olukoya has emphasised the spiritual implications of premarital s3x.

    According to him, men who deflowered women, form a covenant with them, which can lead to a lifetime of spiritual bondage.

    Dr. Olukoya warned that this covenant can also transfer demonic influences to future partners, causing havoc in their lives.

    He stressed the importance of breaking this covenant to prevent its consequences from affecting future generations.

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    He said: “If you’re a man and you have disvirgined somebody or more than one lady. Don’t be surprised if your life is upside down. Because when you disvirgin a woman, you wet your male organ with the blood from that woman. So you have formed a covenant to that woman. So to now say you did not marry the person is a serious problem you have caused for yourself. It will go from generation to generation unless you break it. If the girl you disvirgin is now demonic, then you have formed a covenant with a girl and with a demon. And when you move over to another woman, the extra luggage you collected from that demonic girl, you transfer it to another girl that has no demon, that one too will collect”.

  • Nigerian model Ololade Ayelabola sets world record for longest catwalk walk

    Nigerian model Ololade Ayelabola sets world record for longest catwalk walk

    Nigerian model Ololade Ayelabola has made history by setting the record for the longest distance walked on a catwalk. 

    She covered an astonishing 125.11 kilometers (77.74 miles) during a five-day fashion event held in Lagos.

    The 26-year-old embarked on the record-breaking journey after being rejected by a Lagos Fashion Week event due to her height. 

    Driven by resilience and a desire to challenge conventional beauty standards, Ayelabola created her own platform to promote inclusivity and diversity in the fashion industry.

    Her achievement not only highlights her determination but also sends a powerful message about breaking barriers and redefining beauty ideals in the modeling world.

    “While at the auditions, the judges said, ‘Oh you walk well, but you are not tall enough’ and that broke my heart.

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    “I went home and started thinking about all the models who’d been told no because they aren’t tall enough or have a skin condition, even though they were talented, and how those people would face stereotypes and barriers in different areas of their life.

    “So, I decided to create a stage, a runway, where people could showcase their talents”, she confessed.

    Taking to their website, GWR wrote: “Nigerian model breaks catwalk record after being told she’s not tall enough for runway!

    “Ololade Ayelabola achieved the longest distance walked on a catwalk by a model with a staggering total of 125.11 km (77.74 mi) when she staged a fashion show in Lagos last October! But the 26-year-old wasn’t alone up there! The whole event was designed to inspire people to be true to themselves.

    “She’s been working as a model for six years, but Ololade was once told she wasn’t tall enough after auditioning to take part in a Lagos Fashion Week event”.

  • Ebenezer Obey to celebrates 83rd birthday, 68 years in music

    Ebenezer Obey to celebrates 83rd birthday, 68 years in music

    Renowned music legend, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, is set to mark his 83rd birthday with a thanksgiving service on April 3. 

    The event with the theme: “Celebrating God’s faithfulness: Ebenezer Obey at 83 and Celebrating 68 years as a successful, world- A

    acclaimed musician”, will celebrate Obey’s 68-year music career and his commitment to his faith.

    According to a statement by the General Manager of Obey Music Group, Mr. Tunji Odunmbaku, the service will hold at Decross Gospel Mission in Iyana Ipaja, Lagos and will feature prayers for national peace and blessings. 

    Obey expressed gratitude to God for his successful music career and good health, despite facing several health challenges.

    In lieu of a grand birthday party, Obey opted for a thanksgiving service, emphasising his desire to stay close to God and express his appreciation for the special grace in his life and career.

    He said: “The scripture in Psalm 136:1 says: ‘Give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever.’ I have been a successful musician and one of the leading artistes for 68 years now, taking my music to the four corners of the world. Despite facing some health challenges and undergoing several surgical operations, God has granted me victory over them all.

    “I thank God for remaining relevant in my music career and for being able to perform alongside my devotion to the work of God. Honestly, I have experienced it all, and I cannot thank God enough for the special and unique grace in my life and career.

    “My sole aim now is to express my gratitude to God and stay close to Him to the end. I truly feel fulfilled. I want all my friends, fans and well-wishers to join me in appreciating God as I turn 83 and celebrate 68 years as a successful, world-acclaimed musician”.

  • Blaqbonez calls out colleague who dissed him in 2017

    Blaqbonez calls out colleague who dissed him in 2017

    Singer Blaqbonez has called out a fellow artist who dissed him in a freestyle rap in 2017.

    According to Blaqbonez, the artist boasted that he would never be as successful as him, saying “you no go ever blow like Blaqbonez”.

    Blaqbonez, on X, claimed that the artist’s behaviour was motivated by his signing with Olamide.

    He wrote: “Because u got a deal before me, you added my name to your freestyles, “you no go ever blow like blaqbonez”, all because olamide signed you, you thought he was God abi??

    The rapper also recalled how hurtful it was to hear someone he came up with in the music industry belittle him.

    He shared that he was broke and hustling at the time, making the diss even more painful.

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    “Those wey know know, i no loud am that year, was like 2017 or some shit, imagine me broke and hustling hearing someone i came up with singing about how i’d never make it on stage, who’s the punchline now?”, he added.

    Blaqbonez added  “I never said a word all those years cos when i really dislike u, your name no go ever come out of my mouth, i will standby and watch you choke on yourself, i won’t antagonize u, I’d face my work and let life run its course, u must have thought i never saw shit, i saw it in 4K and i used it as motivation

    “I pray u see these tweets and reflect on your life, at how quick u were ready to shit on people, we were in rap battle groups together for years, but as them sign u, it was time to shit on me, my work ethic & everything cos you saw into the future and knew i was never going to blow up right??”

  • Asake reconciles with father, promises new home, medical support

    Asake reconciles with father, promises new home, medical support

    Music sensation Asake has made amends with his father, Fatai Odunsi, following a public fallout.

    Odunsi had accused Asake of abandoning him after his health declined due to a stroke in 2022.

    However, in a recent video, Odunsi revealed that Asake has reached out and promised to support him.

    “His mother ought to ask him when last he saw me. That was what got me angry, but we have sorted all the problems. We are no longer fighting,” he said.

    According to him, Asake has committed to purchasing a new house for him and covering his medical expenses.

    Odunsi expressed pride in his son and praised him, saying they have settled their differences.

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    “Asake said he will do everything that I want. We have settled, no more problems. They are now looking for a new house that he will buy for me. He has settled everything,” he stated.

    Asake has also agreed to take full responsibility for his 11-year-old daughter, Zeenat.

    “He has never denied his child, but he has now promised to take full responsibility for the child,” he added.

    Odunsi confirmed that Asake has sent him the necessary funds for his treatment and he will be visiting the hospital soon.

  • Ijoba Lande’s wife apologises for alleged infidelity

    Ijoba Lande’s wife apologises for alleged infidelity

    Ijoba Lande’s wife, Darasimi, has issued an apology for her alleged infidelity, pleading for forgiveness from her husband and Nigerians worldwide.

    Speaking on the Talk to B podcast, she admitted her regret and vowed never to repeat the mistake.

    “Ijoba Lande, don’t be upset with me. I’m also begging everybody that I have disappointed and Nigerians all over the world. This is not who I am, but I did not pray to make such a mistake again. And I will never walk close to it again,” she said tearfully.

    “I beg you in the name of God, I’m so sorry, I’m very sorry,” she added.

    Her apology follows similar statements from actor Baba Tee and Mary Gold, Ijoba Lande’s manager and Darasimi’s best friend, who also expressed regret over their roles in the scandal.

    Baba Tee, who initially denied the allegations, later admitted to a brief sexual encounter with Darasimi. Meanwhile, Mary Gold confessed to facilitating their meeting.

    The controversy erupted after Ijoba Lande publicly accused Baba Tee and others of being involved with his wife, sparking widespread reactions.

  • Teni slams, educates TikToker on women’s reproductive health

    Teni slams, educates TikToker on women’s reproductive health

    Singer Teni has schooled TikTok star Peller on misconceptions about pregnancy and women’s reproductive health.

    During a livestream, Peller claimed that women can’t conceive after 40, prompting Teni to address the misunderstanding.

    The 32-year-old singer explained that medical advancements like egg freezing and IVF enable women to have children later in life.

    She urged Peller to learn more about women’s bodies before making uninformed remarks, cautioning against spreading misinformation.

    Teni emphasised the importance of education, science, and respect for women’s bodies.

    She encouraged Peller to read about women’s reproductive health and appreciate the role of science in enabling women to make informed choices about their bodies.

    Teni said: “Are you educated at all? Are you in tune with science? Do you know about freezing your eggs? You sound like an illiterate and I need to educate you.

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    ” You don’t just open your mouth and talk about women stuff like that. There’s something called time, there’s something called not just having kids when you’re not ready. 

    “You have to have kids when you’re ready so you can spend time with them. It’s not just money, it’s not just to get a nanny for them to be at home. They have to feel loved so when I’m ready. Don’t worry about the 40 and 45-year-old women, there’s something called science. 

    “They can freeze their eggs, they can do IVF, go and read about it. You don’t just open your mouth and say rubbish. Be educated and learn about women, you were born by a woman, don’t just open your mouth and talk anyhow.”

  • Wumi Toriola accuses Chef T of ignoring collaboration request

    Wumi Toriola accuses Chef T of ignoring collaboration request

    Actress and filmmaker Wumi Toriola has expressed disappointment with popular YouTuber and food blogger, Chef T, after her request for collaboration was allegedly ignored.

    “Chef T @diaryofakitchenlover feels she doesn’t need anyone again. Na only she grow her grow. Shey na December me sef come out????” she wrote.

    In a post on Instagram, Toriola shared a screenshot of the unread message she sent to Chef T, in which she proposed a collaboration for her upcoming cinema debut in 2024.

    The actress expressed her admiration for Chef T’s work and suggested featuring on one of her cooking episodes.

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    “Good morning sis. I have been a lover of your page for a while. I don’t know if any of your cooking episodes are coming soon. Would love to feature as my cinema debut is coming in September—me wearing a t-shirt of it while cooking on one of your episodes. I don’t know if and how it works with you,”the message reads.

    As of the time of filing this report, Chef T had not publicly responded to Toriola’s accusations.

  • How Sotayo Gaga helped me three years ago – Sanni Alesh

    How Sotayo Gaga helped me three years ago – Sanni Alesh

    Actor Sanni Alesh has expressed his deepest gratitude to his colleague, Sotayo Gaga, on International Women’s Day.

    Alesh shared a story of how Sotayo came to his aid three years ago after he survived a horrific car accident on Lekki road.

    Alesh in an Instagram post, revealed that he lost everything in the accident, but Gaga’s kindness and generosity helped him get back on his feet.

    According to him, she sent him money to fix his car, a gesture that left him deeply touched.

    He recalled how she had also sponsored his first-ever flight to Dubai in 2014.

    He said: “March 6th 2022. Three years ago, I had the terrible incident of my life. I had an accident, was robbed, and crashed the Ranger Rover I was driving then. I lost everything because all I had on me that night was collected despite the accident on Lekki Road.
    Hmmmmm I was thankful to Allah because I couldn’t believe I survived.

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    “This sweet lady @sotayogaga reached out to me and asked what I needed her to do; I told her I just wanna fix the car. Hmmmm, it was a lot, but she sent the money immediately. Chai, the same thing she did to me in 2014, paid for my first-ever flight to Dubai.

    “Little things get to me because I gift people, and I’m not someone who receives from my family and friends (ADETOKUBO & SHEVY ) who stood by me then. Thank you for all you do guys.
    Because I almost lost my life then cos I had nothing left. @sotayogaga Happy International Women’s Day, my love. Thank you for loving me as your brother.”