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  • Doctors told me I won’t live up to 35 – Korede Komaiya

    Doctors told me I won’t live up to 35 – Korede Komaiya

    Pastor Korede Komaiya, founder of Master’s Place International Church in Warri, Delta State, has revealed that he was once told by medical professionals that he wouldn’t live up to age 35. 

    The 54-year-old disclosed this in an Instagram post while sharing photos ahead of his 55th birthday.

    Komaiya attributed his longevity to God’s mercy and protection, expressing gratitude for divine intervention in his life. 

    He wrote, “My gratitude knows no bounds. I saw bends that were like ends until God turned things around. I have escaped death over and over again. I was told medically that I wouldn’t live to be 35 years old, and now I’m just a few days away from 55.

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    “I am a product of mercy. God always comes through for me, no matter the battle or my mistakes. No hatred, no betrayal, no siege of the wicked, and no assault of the evil ones has been able to stop my destiny.

    “Today, God has made me a father to orphans, a succor to widows, an eye to the blind, hope to the hopeless, and light to those in darkness. Only God deserves all the glory. Help me thank God! Gratitude mode activated!”

  • Masked dwarf invasion sparks chaos in BBNaija season 10

    Masked dwarf invasion sparks chaos in BBNaija season 10

    Big Brother Naija Season 10, themed “10/10,” took an unexpected turn on Wednesday night when a masked dwarf stormed the house, throwing the contestants into a frenzy.

    The stunt, part of the “Facing Your Fears” challenge, was meant to test the housemates’ courage. 

    But the sudden invasion left them rattled, sparking pandemonium as screams filled the air.

    Some housemates dove behind couches for safety, while others alternated between terror, laughter, and confusion.

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    Kola, however, became the night’s highlight with his dramatic reaction that quickly went viral online. 

    Expressing shock, he shouted, “I’m not fighting you! I swear, I don’t want to fight! Big Brother, please, I’ll break this TV for real!”

    His outburst sent fans into hysterics, turning him into the face of the prank and sparking a flood of memes across social media.

  • BBNAIJA S10: Imisi fake, Faith manipulative – Gigi Jasmine

    BBNAIJA S10: Imisi fake, Faith manipulative – Gigi Jasmine

    Evicted housemate Gigi Jasmine has described housemates Imisi as fake and Faith as manipulative.

    Speaking on Pulse Nigeria, Gigi said Faith impressed her with his intelligence and calculated approach.

    She noted that Faith has a unique ability to understand people’s personalities and exploit their weaknesses, which can be both effective and frustrating.

    “Easy, there are two. Faith and Imisi. One thing about Faith, Mandem is smart. Mandem is super duper smart, and I give it to him.

    “Good on you, mate. But not only is he manipulative, he’s calculated,”

    Gigi acknowledged Faith’s strategic gameplay, saying, “He knows how to break down everyone’s personality, and he knows that one thing that will trigger you, and he’ll be like, duh-duh-duh-duh-duh, and then you’re like, what did you say?

    “Like, it’s frustrating, but he’s good at that,” 

    Gigi also accused Imisi of faking behavior in the house, claiming that Imisi is intelligent and can mimic accents, but often puts on an act.

    “Imisi, child, don’t play with me. I know that you’re a fake. Like, honestly, do not play with me. I know that you’re just acting.

    “I know you’re very intelligent, because we’ve had conversations, and you’ve been able to mimic my accent and understand everything.

    “It’s not every single time that Biggie calls Imisi, you’re like, yay! No, I know what you’re doing. I clocked it. I clocked it,” she said.

    She recognised Imisi’s strong gameplay strategy, stating that she has “the best strategy yet.”

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    “Imisi has the best strategy yet, and all of her fans that hate me. Mwah. Love you too, baby,” she added.

    In addition to her observations about her fellow contestants, Gigi reflected on her own experience in the house.

    She cited getting into a relationship as her most embarrassing moment, admitting that it made her look foolish.

    “Get into a stupid ship. Bruh, people ask me if, like, he had my mumu button. I finally learned what that meant,” Gigi said.

  • Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, others nominated for AFRIMA 2025

    Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, others nominated for AFRIMA 2025

    The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has unveiled the nominees for its 2025 edition, displaying a diverse range of talented African artists.

    With a record-breaking 10,717 entries, the competition is set to be fierce.

    Nigerian superstars Burna Boy and Davido lead the pack with five nominations each, including Album of the Year for their respective albums “No Sign of Weakness” and “5ive”.

    They’ll also compete in the Song of the Year and Best Collaboration categories.

    Other notable nominees include Shallipopi, who scored four nominations, including Artiste of the Year and Song of the Year for his collaboration “Laho”.

    Ayra Starr earned two nominations, including Artiste of the Year, where she’ll go up against Burna Boy, Davido, and Moroccan rapper El Grande Toto.

    Other strong contenders include South Africa’s DJ Maphorisa with five nominations, Morocco’s El Grande Toto with five, Senegal’s Mia Guissé with five, and Ghana’s Moliy who also secured five.

    Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz, South Africa’s Tyla and Eswatini’s Uncle Waffles picked up four nominations each.

    Read Also: AFRIMA 2025 receives record 10,717 entries

    The awards ceremony will take place in Lagos from November 25 to 30, featuring various events such as the AFRIMA Music Village, Africa Music Business Summit, Nominees Party, and the grand finale on November 30.

    The event will be broadcast live to over 84 countries, highlighting African music’s global impact.

    AFRIMA jury member Delani Makhalima praised the nominees, saying, “For years our voices were not heard, but today African music is global. This is AFRIMA, the biggest music entity on the continent.”

    The diversity of nominees, including artists from Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco, Senegal, Ghana, and the diaspora, reflects the richness and global reach of African music.

  • My miracle is here, Toke Makinwa welcomes baby girl

    My miracle is here, Toke Makinwa welcomes baby girl

    Media personality Toke Makinwa has welcomed her first child, a baby girl named Yakira Eliana.

    She shared the news on Instagram, posting a tender photo of her newborn’s hand holding hers.

    In her heartfelt caption, Makinwa described the moment as the happiest of her life, referring to her daughter’s birth as a “miracle” and an “answered prayer”.

    The new mom expressed her deep gratitude to God, emphasising that every detail of her precious daughter, from her tiny fingers to her toes, was proof of God’s divine response to her prayers.

    Read Also: Toke Makinwa reveals baby’s gender with emotional video ‎

    She wrote, “I’m a Mommy… This is the happiest I’ve ever been. My precious daughter, the love I never knew existed, my heart in another human being, my love. I have seen the goodness of God in my lifetime; I have seen God move and I no longer just hear of it, I see it. It ended in praise, My miracle is here.

    “Yakira Eliana, Olakitan, Iyanuoluwa, Ikeoluwa, Adunola. My purpose, my reason, my evidence. Thank you for choosing me, thank you for making me a Mother. My heart overflows with so much gratitude. God heard, God answered. Every single detail, down to your fingers and toes, oh He heard my prayers. Meet my miracle, Yakira Eliana – Precious, Beloved – of great worth, My God has answered.”

    Makinwa’s announcement comes weeks after she revealed her pregnancy, and since then, her social media page has been flooded with congratulatory messages from fans and fellow celebrities.

  • Ebuka Songs acquires new Mercedes Benz

    Ebuka Songs acquires new Mercedes Benz

    Gospel artiste, Ebuka Hillary Emmanuel, popularly known as Ebuka Songs, has acquired a brand new Mercedes Benz.

    The artiste shared the news on Instagram with a picture of the silver Mercedes Benz adorned with a giant red ribbon.

    Captioning the post with gratitude to God, Ebuka wrote: “And the Lord added another key. Done in Jesus mighty Name. Amen.”

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    He further backed the news with a scripture from Proverbs,“The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”

    Fans and well wishers have since poured out their hearty congratulations to him.

    Stan Nze reacted: ” Chai! Too clean. Congratulations Nwanne.”

    Actor Chidi Dike commented: ” Naaa benzzzz oooo!!!!!”

    “Awwww big congratulations,” Ruby Ojiakor wrote.

  • Uche Maduagwu apologises to Rita Edochie over previous criticism

    Uche Maduagwu apologises to Rita Edochie over previous criticism

    Actor Uche Maduagwu has publicly apologized to actress Rita Edochie over previous remarks he made about her.

    In a statement shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Maduagwu expressed regret for his comments and acknowledged that he had been wrong.

    Known for his controversial takes, the actor noted that even wise figures like King Solomon made mistakes, adding that humility compelled him to make amends.

    Maduagwu had previously stirred debates with his criticism of the Edochie family, but now says he is ready to move forward respectfully.

    “Aunty Rita, I’m sorry for all I said about you, even king Solomon with all the wisdom God give am, still made mistakes. So who am I? But what makes us strong is the ability to know we made mistakes and be humble enough to ask for forgiveness.”

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    According to him, he has realised that Rita was a ‘shining light’ in her family that dispels darkness.

    “Honestly, with everything I’ve known about this matter, I can now boldly say that aunty Rita, every family needs a shining light like you. Time never reach for me to talk many things wey people no know.

    “But for now, I want you all to celebrate this great woman, she’s a shining light wey dey make darkness run kitikata. She has a good heart, no darkness fit stay where she stays because she is a light in that family.”

    As of the time of this report, Rita has not responded to the apology.

  • Ruth Kadiri opens up on Nollywood’s global impact

    Ruth Kadiri opens up on Nollywood’s global impact

    Actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri has expressed joy over Nollywood’s growing global reach, describing storytelling as her biggest passion.

    In an Instagram post, Kadiri marveled at how Nigerian stories now travel “from Lagos to London, from cinemas to phones in people’s hands.”

    She also shared her thoughts on the industry’s progress and her hopes for its future in a feature on the Google Africa blog, thanking the platform for the spotlight.

    Kadiri said the opportunity to share Nigerian stories with a worldwide audience is what inspires her every day.

    Kadiri wrote, “Storytelling is who I am. Every scene, every script, every character carries a piece of us. Nollywood made it possible for me to share that passion with the world.

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    “What blows my mind is how far our stories now travel, from Lagos to London, from cinemas to phones in people’s hands. That keeps me going every single day.

    “I share some reflections about this journey and the future I dream of for Nollywood on the Google Africa blog. Link in bio. Thank you @Google for the spotlight”.

  • Trump reacts to Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce

    Trump reacts to Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce

    US President Donald Trump has congratulated American singer Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on their engagement, describing Swift as a “terrific person” and Kelce as a “great player” and “great guy”.

    He extended his well-wishes to the couple during a cabinet meeting, saying “Well, I wish them a lot of luck”.

    “Well, I wish them a lot of luck. I think he’s a great player, a great guy. I think she’s a terrific person”, He stated.

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    Earlier, The Nation reported that Taylor Swift announced her engagement to Travis Kelce in a recent Instagram post accompanied with photos from the proposal.

    Celebrities and sports personalities alike have taken to social media to congratulate the pair, with Swift’s engagement post garnering over 30 million likes on Instagram.

  • Shallipopi surprises fan with N1m lunch gift

    Shallipopi surprises fan with N1m lunch gift

    Singer Shallipopi has shocked a fan, Ademola, by sending him N1 million for lunch after a light-hearted exchange on social media.

    Ademola had tweeted, “send money for lunch,” to which Shallipopi replied, “Depends on what you wanna eat.” 

    The fan responded jokingly, “granola with milk and shiiii. just do whatever my presido.”

    To his surprise, Shallipopi credited him with N1 million. Ademola, who had celebrated his birthday just a week earlier, expressed gratitude, saying the money was more than enough for a birthday gift.

    Ademola wrote: “YOOOOOOOOO!!! only one shalli baby !! it was just 7 days after my birthday !!! this is more than enough birthday gift GOD a BLESS YOU FOREVER !!!!”

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    Shallipopi, in the past, gifted another fan N1 million after the fan praised his song “Laho” on social media.

    The fan’s tweet read, “Laho – Shallipopi is that song fr! On repeat and I feel richer than the 2k in my account.”

    Shallipopi responded by asking for the fan’s account details, saying he’d make him “feel richer than 2k,” and indeed sent N1 million.