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  • Actor Emeka Nwagbaraocha reacts to Hallelujah Challenge time concerns

    Actor Emeka Nwagbaraocha reacts to Hallelujah Challenge time concerns

    Actor Emeka Emeneks has shared opinions on individuals who participate in the popular Hallelujah Challenge, stating that many attend for the wrong reasons.

    In a post on X, the actor criticised what he described as a “miracle-chasing” mindset, rather than a genuine desire to seek God.

    He wrote: “Some of you are just miracle chasers and genuinely not seeking the face of God. God that loved you when you were wallowing in sin and sent His Son to die for you, will punish you because you left Hallelujah Challenge early because of work or missed just one day? Lmaoo you people should please naa.”

    His statement has since generated mixed reactions online, with some agreeing with his perspective while others argued that his tone was dismissive of people’s faith journey.

  • Rotimi Salami’s film academy set to discover rising talents

    Rotimi Salami’s film academy set to discover rising talents

    Nollywood actor Rotimi Salami has unveiled a new initiative dedicated to discovering and training acting talents in Ojo area of Lagos State. 

    Tagged: “Project make a star in Ojo”, the initiative will be carried out under the Rotimi Salami Film Academy in collaboration with Ojo Local Government, Ojo, Lagos.

    According to Salami, the project is aimed at giving back to the community that moulded him, while providing aspiring acts with the opportunity to showcase their talents.

    In an interview with Biola Bayo on her podcast, Talk to B, Salami revealed that the first movie from the project will be tagged: “Ojo breed”. 

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    Salami said: “I grew up in Ajangbadi, Ojo local government. I was born in Surelere but my dad moved to Ajangbadi at a very tender age. All my life I spent in Ajangbadi. The Rotimi Salami you know is a full Ajangbadi breed. 

    “Kudos to all those who grew up where I came from, and who are still trying to make a living out of where they came from. 

    “I want to give back to Ajangbadi people. I’m working on a project – “Make a star”, and our first movie will be titled “Ojo breed”. 80% of the cast and crew will most likely be from Ojo”.

    Rotimi noted that he is open to all form of partnerships to execute the upcoming film project

  • How God rescued me from attempted suicide -Tonto Dikeh

    How God rescued me from attempted suicide -Tonto Dikeh

    Actress Tonto Dikeh has testified of healing and redemption, attributing her transformation to the Holy Spirit.

    Dikeh, via Instagram, recounted her journey of overcoming anger, pain and. depression to finding peace, joy, and purpose.

    She stated that Jesus healed her from a rage that once ruled her life, teaching her that peace is stronger than anger.

    She wrote: “Jesus healed me from a rage that once ruled my life. I used to have a fuse so short it could ignite a storm. 

    “I destroyed relationships, opportunities, and peace without a second thought. My anger was not power; it was pain disguised as control. But one day, I broke down and cried out like a child.

    ” I was tired of being ruled by my emotions. And El-Roi, the God who sees me, saw me. He didn’t condemn me. He covered me with mercy and healed me completely. Now I walk lighter. 

    “Not because life stopped testing me, but because the Spirit taught me that peace is stronger than rage, and silence can carry more authority than shouting ever could”.

    Recalling how she survived depression and attempted suicide, finding solace in God’s mercy and emerging stronger, Tonto re-dedicated her life to Christ, finding fulfillment and purpose in her faith.

    She added: “I lived in it, breathed it, and wore it like a second skin. Hurt people truly do hurt people, and I was both the wound and the weapon. Depression was my closest companion, and I attempted suicide. 

    “But God said, “Child, get up.” And I did. Weak, trembling, but alive. Now when I see people acting from a place of pain, I don’t judge them. I intercede for them. Because I know what it feels like to lose yourself trying to survive. I also know what it means to be found by grace. 

    “If you see me smiling now, living with joy & calmness, please understand that I fought to b here. The Holy Spirit and I worked for this peace. So don’t envy the glow. Seek the God who lit it”.

    Rededicating her life to God, she wrote: “I gave my life to Christ after secondary school, but I took His love for granted.

    “Life showed me its harshest lessons, and the enemy showed me pain without mercy. That was when I ran back to my first Love. And that return has been the most beautiful and fulfilling journey of my life. I am not ashamed to say it loudly: My life belongs to God. I enjoy learning everyday from him and moving in his Grace”.

    She embraced celibacy, finding strength and clarity in her relationship with God.

    She wrote: “God delivered me completely. Celibacy has been one of the most powerful experiences of my life. It is not suppression; it is strength.

    “I trained my heart to be disgusted by intimacy without love, because true love is patient and holy. Now I hear God more clearly. I feel my emotions deeply but I manage them wisely. I am no longer touched without covenant. I am held by purpose”.

    She testified that God reunited her with her sister after 45 years, restoring lost time and bringing joy to her life.

    “God brought my sister back into my life after forty- five years apart.
    Every time I think about it, I cry in gratitude. He truly restores time. What was lost can be found again in His mercy”, she added.

    Through her testimony, Tonto encourages others to seek God, find solace in His mercy, and experience transformation.

    “Those who follow my journey know how much God has favored me. He has blessed me with resources, with wealth, and with good people. Doors open before I knock. Protocols are lifted for my sake.It is not luck. It is grace in motion.

    “My peace is now sacred. If it does not feed my spirit, it does not deserve my energy. I have learned the power of silence. Nobody is allowed to stress me not even ME.. When you have seen darkness and survived it, you stop apologizing for protecting your light.”

  • Nkechi Blessing prays for ‘TTC’ women in ‘dress like your miracle’ outfit

    Nkechi Blessing prays for ‘TTC’ women in ‘dress like your miracle’ outfit

    Actress and entrepreneur Nkechi Blessing has prayed for women trying to conceive (TTC), urging them to remain hopeful and faithful.

    In an Instagram post, Blessing shared photos dressed in a fake baby bump, invoking the spirit of Nathaniel Bassey’s Hallelujah Challenge.

    “Dress like your Miracle. You shall sing a new Song. I am using this moment to pray for every TTC Woman out there. Before the end of this year, you shall receive that which you have been praying to God for, and when it comes, you shall carry it to term and deliver safely,” she wrote.

    The Hallelujah Challenge is a viral social media act inspired by gospel artist Nathaniel Bassey.

    Participants dress up as their “miracle” or desired outcome, sharing photos and prayers on social media, often with the hashtag #HallelujahChallenge.

    The challenge encourages faith, positivity, and manifestation, as individuals visualise and declare their desired outcomes.

  • Returning to Nigeria best decision I ever made – Content creator Ugo Eaglet

    Returning to Nigeria best decision I ever made – Content creator Ugo Eaglet

    Content creator Peter Ugochukwu Okafor popularly known as Ugo Eaglet has revealed the decision to return home from Europe has been the best choice of his life.

    In a post on Instagram, Eaglet disclosed that the high cost of living abroad, including exorbitant house rent, utility bills, and health insurance, had become overwhelming.

    According to Eaglet, his monthly expenses in Austria included €1,700 for rent, €240 for electricity and €400 for health insurance, among other costs.

    “These expenses were just too much. I’m not discouraging anyone from travelling—you have to travel to understand. But when you travel and make it, come back to your home country. Instead of paying unnecessary bills there, come back and invest in Nigeria”, he said.

    He noted that these expenses had become unsustainable, prompting him to return to Nigeria.

    He also claimed that many men, especially those above 50 living overseas, secretly desire to return home but often struggle to convince their wives.

    According to him, such conversations usually spark resistance and conflict in many marriages.

    Eaglet praised his wife, Jenny Slimzy, for support and understanding, saying she had been instrumental in his decision to return home.

    “Anywhere you go, I will follow you. Honey, what are we even still doing here? I’m even bored here, let’s go back to our country,” she told him.

    “I thank God for giving me a caring, loving and understanding wife. Jenny Slimzy is the best thing that ever happened to me,”,he added.

    Since returning to Nigeria, Eaglet said he has been able to live a more comfortable life, free from the financial burdens he faced abroad.

    He is encouraging other Nigerians living in the diaspora to consider returning home and investing in their country.

    “Coming back to Nigeria is the best decision I made this year. Now I sleep like a baby, no more unnecessary bills or expenses,” he added.

  • Why I wear my signature red cap – Odumodublvck

    Why I wear my signature red cap – Odumodublvck

    Rapper Odumodublvck has explained the reason behind his signature red cap often seen as part of his trademark style.

    In a recent interview on ‘Comfortably Speaking’, the rapper revealed that the cap has a deep cultural meaning in Igbo tradition.

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    He said: “This cap is a war cap. In my tribe in Nigeria, when they want to go and fight war against another clan, the warriors -all of them will wear this.”

    Explaining further, Odumodublvck compared the music industry to a battlefield.

    “So if I enter the music industry, which is a battleground, put two and two together,” he added.

  • Iyabo Ojo welcomes Priscilla, Juma Jux, grandson to Nigeria

    Iyabo Ojo welcomes Priscilla, Juma Jux, grandson to Nigeria

    Actress Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla and husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, have returned to Nigeria with their newborn son, Rakeem, in a vibrant homecoming celebration.

    The event was filled with music, dance and traditional drumming, marking Rakeem’s first visit to Nigeria.

    Iyabo Ojo shared videos of the celebration on her Instagram page, capturing Priscilla’s emotional reaction and Juma Jux proudly carrying baby Rakeem.

     “Welcome to Nigeria #rakeem_mk,” she wrote.

    Chioma Ikokwu (Chioma GoodHair), Priscilla’s godmother, joined the celebration and commented, “My prince is here.”

    The homecoming follows a lavish 40-day celebration and naming ceremony for Rakeem held in Tanzania earlier this month.

    Priscilla expressed gratitude to mother and godmother, writing, “Rakeem is lucky. Thank you, Glamma and Godmother”.

    Baby Rakeem was welcomed into the world in Canada on August 24, 2025, after which Priscilla traveled to Tanzania, where Juma Jux organised a grand reception in their honour.

    The Lagos celebration marked a joyful occasion that brought together family, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate the newest member of the Ojo family.

  • Newfound fame lifestyle expensive – BBNaija’s Thelma Lawson

    Newfound fame lifestyle expensive – BBNaija’s Thelma Lawson

    Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate Thelma Lawson has opened up about the financial and emotional challenges of life after the reality show, describing her newfound fame as both rewarding and demanding.

    Lawson, who claimed to be celebrated as the ‘most fashionable’ housemate, discussed the pressure of maintaining her stylish image to meet the expectations of a growing audience.

    In a recent interview, she noted that her fanbase, which expanded significantly after the show, eagerly anticipates her fashion choices, requiring costly wardrobe updates and event appearances.

    She said: “This new life is expensive. Because you are showing up for events. I came out of the house and found out that I was named ‘the most fashionable’ now I have an audience that wants to see what Thelma is wearing. I had the type of audience going into the house but now it is like more people waiting to see what I’d wear”.

    As an entrepreneur running a skin care business, Lawson said she also faces the constant need to restock inventory, spreading her finances thin.

    “So it is expensive and I have a business that requires constant restocking and money is going to different places. It is overwhelming. There is a lot of work to do, put yourself out there and again, you can’t be everywhere,” she added.

    The mother of one admitted feeling overwhelmed by the demands of her amplified platform, emphasising the difficulty of balancing visibility with personal limits.

    Big Brother Naija Season 10, themed “10/10,” wrapped up earlier this month, catapulting housemates into the spotlight. 

  • Blaqbonez’s diss track ‘ACL’ tops Apple Music Nigeria Chart

    Blaqbonez’s diss track ‘ACL’ tops Apple Music Nigeria Chart

    Rapper Blaqbonez has claimed the top spot on Apple Music Nigeria’s Top Songs chart with his latest diss track, “ACL”.

    The song, featured on his album “No Excuses”, has garnered significant attention for its sharp jabs at fellow rapper Odumodublvck, questioning his authenticity and street credibility.

    Speaking about the moment, Blaqbonez shared the first call he received after the song hit No. 1 came from Fola, who reached out to celebrate the achievement.

    “Fola was the first person to call me to celebrate,” he wrote on X.

    Released amidst an escalating feud between the two rappers, “ACL” has surpassed new releases from major artists, including Rema and Ayra Starr, to reach the number one spot.

    The rivalry between Blaqbonez and Odumodublvck began with subtle online exchanges and interview remarks, but has since evolved into a heated lyrical battle. 

  • Enioluwa Adeoluwa celebrates mother’s doctorate degree

    Enioluwa Adeoluwa celebrates mother’s doctorate degree

    Media personality Enioluwa Adeoluwa has penned an emotional tribute to his mother, Dr. Bola Adeoluwa, who recently earned her PhD.

    In a post on Instagram, Enioluwa lauded his mother as the “quiet force” behind his family’s success, often overshadowed by his father’s prominence as a professor but equally instrumental in shaping their values.

    Enioluwa highlighted his mother’s lesser-known contributions, noting her steadfast presence at debates, quizzes, and prize-giving days, instilling resilience, perseverance, and strength in her children.

    “When it comes to academics, everyone always talks about my dad, and rightly so, he’s a Professor.

    “But my mum? She’s not often remembered in that same light. It’s always been business for her. Yet what most people don’t know is that she’s always been the quiet force behind the scenes, the one who sat through our debates, cheered at every quiz, and showed up for every prize-giving day.

    “While she may not have been the one people associated with academics, she taught us something even more powerful: the everyday skills that shape a person; resilience, perseverance, and strength,” he wrote.

    He revealed her extraordinary academic path, which includes two first degrees, two master’s degrees, a postgraduate diploma, and now a PhD.

    At 45, he said she retook the WAEC exam to fulfill a mathematics requirement and pursued another degree to achieve her doctoral dream.

    “And today, she’s done it again. She becomes Dr. Bola Adeoluwa. Now standing tall with two first degrees, two master’s, a PGD, and a PhD.

    “What inspires me most is her journey, she went back to write WAEC again because she needed Mathematics, and at 45, she enrolled for another First Degree just to make her dream possible,” he added.

    Describing her as his “biggest inspiration,” Enioluwa celebrated Dr. Bola Adeoluwa as a mother, mentor, and trailblazer.

    “That’s resilience. That’s strength. That’s the unwavering backbone she’s always been, even in the quiet moments when no one was watching, she showed up for herself.

    “She’s my biggest inspiration. Join me in celebrating Dr. (Mrs.) B.M. Adeoluwa. An incredible mother, mentor, and trailblazer”, he concluded.