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  • I’m not proud of abortion I did at age 20, says Phyna

    I’m not proud of abortion I did at age 20, says Phyna

    Reality star and actress, Josephina Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna has expressed sorrow for having an abortion at a tender age while also bemoaning the large criticisms she is receiving from netizens after her disclosure. 

    The Nation reported a few months ago that the reality star revealed that she had an abortion and that she received a lot of backlash for both her disclosure and her opinions on the subject.

    In a recent podcast with Doyin, Phyna said that she is not proud of her abortion and that she would retain the kid if she became pregnant again.

    Phyna claimed that her words about every woman has had abortion once or twice were misconstrued.

    Phyna disclosed that she had undergone the abortion at the time she was about 20 years old and said that the pregnancy at the time was a mistake and didn’t want it to affect her future.

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    She said: “I didn’t want to talk about abortion anymore because it is obvious a lot of bloggers try to twist my words to their satisfaction. This is something that happened a very long time ago, too young, as at then I think around 20 years, I knew I wanted to be somebody in life.

    “It’s not something I am proud of, I mean nobody should be proud of that, but this happened while I was younger. I knew what I went through. Nobody knew what I went through, it’s not something I am proud of but let’s call a spade a spade.”

  • MohBad: Samklef slams Naira Marley for releasing new song

    MohBad: Samklef slams Naira Marley for releasing new song

    Singer and music producer, Samuel Oguachuba, popularly known as Samklef has criticised popular musician, Naira Marley over the release of his new song when controversies surrounding MohBad’s death still lingers.

    Slamming the singer in a tweet via his official X handle, Samklef described Naria Marley’s new song as noise.

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    The music producer further blamed the country’s justice system for delaying justice on MohBad’s death.

    Samklef wrote: “Dem never bury mohbad. Investigation still Dey on you run go drop music wey Belike noise for my ear. I no blame you na the justice system wey no get head I blame. If to say naija na country you for get mind drop any jam for now ? last time I check naija na jungle sha. Enjoy o!”

  • 2023 has been my best year so far, says Yul Edochie

    2023 has been my best year so far, says Yul Edochie

    Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has described 2023 as his best year so far with an anticipation to experience an outstanding 2024.

    With a heart filled with gratitude to the Lord, Yull thanked Him for the blessings and positive experiences that the year brought into his life.

    Despite challenges, Yul Edochie remained optimistic, expressing that 2024 would be even more outstanding and promising, with God’s blessings continuing to follow him.

    Looking ahead, he pledged to work even harder in 2024, aiming to achieve greater accomplishments.

    He wrote: “2023 has been my best year so far. Thank You Lord for your blessings & all. I can’t even thank God enough. 2024 will be outstanding. 2023 will be child’s play compared to the blessings that will follow me in 2024.

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    “And for that, I say THANK YOU LORD. May your Name be praised forever, Amen. 2024 we go harder. YUL EDOCHIE.”

    However, the celebratory tone contrasts with a tragic event that happened in Yul Edochie’s life in March 2023.

    The Nation reported that the actor lost his first son, Kambili Chukwu, under mysterious circumstances.

    Despite this heartbreaking loss, Yul Edochie chose to focus on the positive aspects of 2023 in his recent social media post.

  • 10 things people must stop before 2024 – Comedian Real Warri Pikin

    10 things people must stop before 2024 – Comedian Real Warri Pikin

    Popular comedian, Real Warri Pikin, has listed ten things people should jettison before 2024.

    Warri Pikin took to Instagram to express her disapproval of these behaviors, urging individuals to abandon them.

    Below is the breakdown of her list:

    AI Trends: Real Warri Pikin called for an end to the trend of using AI on social media to create content. She emphasised concerns about its misuse and overuse, particularly in Nigeria.

    Japa Content: The comedian discouraged Nigerians who travel abroad, especially as dependents, from immediately creating content about their life abroad, urging them to calm down.

    Online Trolls: Real Warri Pikin warned that online trolls need to change their ways in the new year, cautioning that they might encounter someone who won’t tolerate their behavior.

    Money Changers at Weddings: She criticized people who change money at weddings, stating that their charges for selling money can be excessively expensive, calling for a halt to such practices.

    Broke Shamers: Real Warri Pikin slammed women who engage in “broke shaming” men, asserting that it’s not a crime for someone to be broke, and the practice needs to stop in the coming year.

    Bad Characters Using Mental Health as Cover: She called out individuals with bad characters who use mental health and depression as excuses, stressing the need to work on improving behavior instead of hiding behind mental health.

    Ungratefulness: Real Warri Pikin expressed frustration with people who remain ungrateful even after receiving money, urging them to change their nonchalant attitude.

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    Event Securities and Bouncers Begging for Money: The comedian highlighted the embarrassment caused by event security and bouncers following attendees to beg for tips or money, urging them to stop this behavior in the new year.

    Partners with Blurred Faces on Social Media: She criticized individuals who post their partners on social media but blur their faces or hide parts of them, insisting that if you share your partner online, do it with confidence and in full.

    Abuja Men Wearing Kaftan: Real Warri Pikin humorously pleaded with Abuja men who frequently wear Kaftan outfits to explore other types of clothing and give their Kaftans a break, suggesting they let other outfits shine.

    Real Warri Pikin passionately appealed to people to leave these attitudes and behaviors behind as they step into the new year, 2024.

  • End-of-year-gratitude: Nancy Isime appreciates God for incredible opportunities in 2023

    End-of-year-gratitude: Nancy Isime appreciates God for incredible opportunities in 2023

    Media personality and actress, Nancy Isime, bids farewell to 2023, expressing gratitude for the numerous ways God showed up in her life.

    On her Instagram page, she appreciates God for bringing abundant peace, happiness, and love, acknowledging that 2023 owed her nothing.

    Releasing 2023 with gratitude in her heart, she appreciated her family, friends, employers/clients, employees, team, fan base, partner, and everything that makes her who she is.

    She also appreciated God for the opportunities sent her way this year as things keep getting better.

    In her gratitude to God, she thanked Him for transforming her life and being present not only for her but also for everyone in her neighborhood. She emphasized witnessing His miracles in her surroundings.

    She added that regardless of challenges, tough times, and confusing situations, God reigned supreme all year round and came through with countless last-minute miracles.

    She wrote: “Dear 2023, Thank you for the countless Pockets of Peace, Abundance, Happiness, and Love you brought my way…You owe me Nothing!

    “I release you with nothing but Gratitude in my heart. Gratitude for my family, friends, Employers/Clients, Employees, My team, the most incredible Fanbase in the world, my Partner, Possessions, and just everything that makes me, Me!

    “I’m Grateful for the Incredible opportunities sent my way all year round. It keeps getting Better and Better and I couldn’t be more Grateful.

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    “Dear God, You’ve completely changed my life and every year you show up and show out as the one who takes all the glory!

    “Oselobua Obu. You were heavy in my Neighborhood this year, I got to experience the many miracles you performed in the lives of the people around me and I cannot thank you enough on their behalf.

    “Regardless of Challenges, tough times, and confusing situations… God reigned Supreme all year round and came through with countless Last-minute Miracles! Fighting all our battles for us and we stand still and acknowledge him as Yahweh!

    “With deep profound Gratitude, I let you go in 2023, knowing that your end is the beginning of another Beautiful Chapter in my Story. A Chapter called ‘Everything I Prayed for and More.”

  • If you bring nothing to table, be careful when you’re invited to room – Mary Njoku advises netizens

    If you bring nothing to table, be careful when you’re invited to room – Mary Njoku advises netizens

    Nollywood actress, Mary Remmy Njoku has taken to her social media page to dish out advice as the year 2023 comes to a close hours from now.

    Mary, via her Instagram story, cautioned individuals who feel they bring nothing to the table to be careful when they are invited to a room, as they might end up being the menu.

    She stated: “If you know you bring nothing to the table, be careful when you are invited to the room, because you might be on the menu.”

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    The Nation had reported just some days ago that actress Mary Njoku had inquired about the investigation into the tragic death of MohBad, a former signee of Naira Marley’s record label.

  • 2023 most challenging, yet most rewarding year – Judy Austin

    2023 most challenging, yet most rewarding year – Judy Austin

    Nollywood actress, Judy Austin, has taken to her Instagram account to reflect on how God helped her in 2023.

    Describing the year as the most challenging, she stated that it has been the most rewarding year for her as God answered her prayers.

    She noted how God blessed her way more than she could count, saying that in spite of everything, God is still constantly with her, fighting off all her battles while she sleeps.

    Judy Austin asserted that God is still alive as she urged her fans to submit totally to His will in their lives.

    She told her fans who have experienced God’s blessings this year to thank Him publicly with all their hearts.

    She said: “This year is the most challenging but it’s also the most rewarding year so far. God is still in the business of answering prayers!!

    “He has come through for me wayyyyy more than I can count…In spite of everyone, He is constantly with me, fighting off all my battles while I sleep. I AM HERE TODAY BECAUSE MY GOD IS ALIVE.

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    “My life is a TESTIMONY!!! Trust in God 100% and submit totally to His will in your life. Psalms 91 and 35 will continue to destroy every evil plan against you and your family!!! He said in Psalm 23:5, that he will prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies…Meaning,(my own interpretation) that the enemies are meant to be there fighting, plotting, hating, and planning on how to destroy you but God Almighty will continue to bless and uplift you even in the midst of it all.

    “Some people are so blinded by Hatred and Anger that they’ve become so blind spiritually that they can’t even see what is right in front of them and because of this, they’re blocking their own blessings by themselves.

    “If God has been good to you this year, thank him publicly with all your heart!!!

    Thank God man no be God!!! I’ll never stop worshiping you King of Glory!!!

    I’ll never stop praising your Holy Name, Jesus Christ Neither will I stop talking about you publicly!!! May your Name be forever praised in my life Amen”.

  • Actor Ibrahim Yekini’s student surprises actor ahead of his birthday

    Actor Ibrahim Yekini’s student surprises actor ahead of his birthday

    Ibrahim Yekini, the Nollywood actor and filmmaker, popularly known as Iteledicon, has received an early birthday surprise from his students.

    The movie star, who is set to turn a new age on January 1st, was treated to a birthday surprise by students of his film production.

    Sharing clips from the surprise party online, he revealed that both his old and new students came together to pull off the surprise which left him shocked.

    He expressed how grateful he is to have them in his life as their sweet gesture left him touched beyond words.

    He also appreciated his wife for making him happy while describing her as the best.

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    He wrote: “My students @dicon_schoolofpfa both old and new, pulled out a birthday surprise for me today, and my birthday is still January 1st.

    “I was so shocked and at the same time, I’m so grateful to have amazing people like you in my life. I’m touched beyond words, I am indeed very grateful for your kindness. I am proud to call you all my products. january1stborn

    “May Allah continue to bless you all. Your pockets will not run dry. E se mo dupe.

    To my lovely wife thank you so much my bestie, ure the best @beauty_by_icon.”

  • God shames critics of Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, says Juliana Olayode

    God shames critics of Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, says Juliana Olayode

    Nollywood actress, Juliana Olayode popularly known as Toyo Baby has continued to hype her senior colleague, Funke Akindele’s blockbuster movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, while testifying to God’s faithfulness in the movie’s current success.

    Recall, Funke’s movie, hit a huge milestone and is on its way to break Battle on Buka Street record, Funke Akindele’s previous production, with N613 million in just two weeks.

    Sharing the exciting news, Juliana noted how a film critic wrote an article trashing Funke Akindele’s movie and recommending his readers not to watch it, yet the movie keeps shattering records in the cinemas.

    In a post on her Instagram page, she pointed out the critic said the movie isn’t recommended yet God keeps showing up and showing off for them. Juliana stated that evidence full ground as she expressed gratitude to her Maker for the new feat.

    In a message to Funke, she told her to take her crown as the Box office Queen.

    She said: “613 million in two weeks!!! In fourteen days!!!! Not recommended but God keeps showing up and showing off with A Tr!be Called Judah!!!!! Evidence full everywhere!!!!! My God, I’m so happyyyyyyyy, just look at this, look at this God!!!!!

    “Take your crown mama, you are THE BOX OFFICE QUEEN!!! @funkejenifaakindele. it’s not over, #1billiongeng we are comiggggggggggggg

    “Last slide is mood….MOVEMENT!!!! Thank you, everyone, let’s get everyone to see A Tr!be Called Judah!!!! Let’s gooooooooooooooo.”

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    In a follow-up post, she expressed gratitude to Funke Akindele for giving her a shot in her movie, as she expressed how happy she is to be a cast in the movie.

    “Who is your favorite character in A Tr!be Called Judah?

    “You see this God ehen, He is a rewarder! Everyone gave their on this project, and I am so glad I’m a part of this movie.

    Thank you so much for the opportunity Mama @funkejenifaakindele

    “A Tr!be Called Judah, A Tr!be of GRACE!!!!!!!! A Tr!be Called Judah, the WINNING tr!be!!!!

    “If you haven’t seen A Tr!be Called Judah, you’re on a long thing, make sure you make time to see it this weekend”, she said.

  • How Akeredolu, Aiyedatiwa’s feud started, by Doyin Odebowale

    How Akeredolu, Aiyedatiwa’s feud started, by Doyin Odebowale

    Doyin Odebowale, a former Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategies to the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has revealed the reasons behind the mistrust between Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Akeredolu.

    Odebowale said Akeredolu would not listened to anybody who spoke against Aiyedatiwa before they fell apart.

    He said: “Aketi will shut you down.”

    In a viral video, Odebowale disclosed that the rift between Aiyedatiwa and Akeredolu originated when it was found that a female aide to Akeredolu’s wife had been sharing confidential information about Akeredolu’s health with Aiyedatiwa.

    He alleged that the woman was scheming to become deputy governor after the death of Akeredolu.

    He stated: “Where is the woman now, She is with Lucky. What infuriated the First Lady at that time that she decided to misbehave was the fact that while this woman was pretending to be with Aketi, she was getting information about the state of health of Aketi and was ingratiatng herself towards Lucky. She was seeing Lucky. She will not talk to Lucky but they were seeing in Abuja.

    “She was scheming to be deputy governor in case Aketi dies. That was the genesis of the mistrust between Aketi and Lucky. Aketi never listened to anybody who spoke against Lucky. He will shut you down. Aketi will sit from morning till night signing useless files from these people who are now talking about forgery.

    “Aketi mismanaged his health. The perfidy of many of his aides was unrivalled. They won’t allow him rest, they won’t allow him sleep. He took ill and the next thing is when will he die? People started holding meetings against the man who never offended them. I will talk about Babajide once Aketi is buried.

    “Aketi was weakling, he would have called his wife to order especially when she was saying per adventure. I would have sent her away. Her outburst was unAfrican. What point was she proving. I know Aketi was not sleeping with anybody. Even from Ibadan I knew that. But these people were peddling influence.”

    “Aketi rejected many chieftaincy titles. He stuck to Arakunrin. Those that made allegations of forgery should bring out the documents and show who collected the money.”

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    Odebowale said he helped increased revenue in the state by blocking leakages.

    He said: “I was making money for the state and they were spending it. I made doctors to resign because they were collecting double salary. People were retiring but wage bill was still going up. In the Health Management board, doctors were travelling abroad but the state was unable to employ because they were collecting double salary.

    “If Babajide and his mother were found to have stolen money, send them to jail.

    “All of you members of cabinet who were unknown political entities until Mrs. Akeredolu and her son nominated you. It was Babajide and his mother who submitted the name of the commissioner, Rasaq Obe, who is now going about to tell the world he paid to be made a commissioner.”

    He challenged Obe to tell the world how much he paid to the former First Lady and her son for his name to be submitted.

    He added: “Come out and tell the world how you became more important than those in Ifedore who has been with Aketi since 2012. You are now telling the world because you are quarrelling with Babajide over diesel supply. I have more to say after Aketi is buried.”