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Actress Halima Abubakar has renewed her public appeal for financial assistance, saying she urgently needs funds to undergo brain tumour surgery while grappling with homelessness and mounting medical bills.

During a recent live broadcast, the actress disclosed that she has been diagnosed with a brain tumour and was recently forced out of her residence, a development she said has left her “homeless and desperate”.

She explained that her situation worsened after she exhausted her savings to pay for her mother’s hernia surgery, which cost N9 million in October last year.

Abubakar said she attempted to use money earlier contributed for her medical treatment to settle her rent but was turned away by her landlady, leaving her without accommodation.

In an emotional plea, she called on prominent individuals and the public for support, directly mentioning Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State; social media activist VeryDarkMan; and Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, saying, “I need your help”.

“I have just been evicted from my house. I have been diagnosed with a brain tumour. Yesterday, my caretaker came to tell me to leave the house. The money contributed for my health, which I wanted to use to pay my rent, was rejected by my landlady,” she said.

“Do they want me to kill myself? From one situation to another, I have packed all my belongings and I have nowhere to go. I do not want to kill myself.

“Yahaya Bello, VDM, Seyi Tinubu, everyone, I need your help. I have nobody. I cannot even reach any celebrities; none of them is answering my calls. I called Don Jazzy, but there was no response. What did I do?

“I have a brain tumour. Nigerians, please help me. What have I done that everyone is turning their back on me? I withdrew my surgery money to pay my rent, but my landlady refused to accept it. I need help from Nigerians for money to handle many things.

“I would not have come out to seek help if not for my mother’s hospital bill, which I paid in October. It was N9 million for her hernia surgery, and I am still owing.”

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The actress also pushed back against allegations that she was exaggerating her condition to solicit sympathy or money, insisting that her health challenges are real.

“Only a mad person would lie about being sick. It is embarrassing and heartbreaking that people think I am lying. I am coming out publicly to seek help because I have asked people around me and received none. I am ashamed to do this, but it is my only option,” she added.

Providing further details of her condition, Abubakar said she now requires about N25 million to cover surgery, post-operative care, accommodation, and daily living expenses.

“I have nothing to my name anymore except the money contributed for my surgery. I have suffered too much.

“I need the help of my state governor. I need enough money for my surgery. My spleen needs to be removed. I need accommodation and feeding. I relocated to Abuja to be close to the hospital, Turkish Hospital. I have been on medication for a year now. I need N25 million for my health.”

This is not the first time the actress has sought public assistance.

In February 2025, she appealed to the Kogi State government for help, although she did not then reveal details of her illness. In 2022, Abubakar announced her withdrawal from acting, citing health-related challenges.

Actress Halima Abubakar has cried out for assistance in an Instagram video, revealing the struggles to make ends meet.

The emotional plea of the once-thriving actress has left fans and colleagues in shock.

Halima tearfully expressed exhaustion and desperation.

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“Help me. I’m tired of begging. Please tag Kogi state government. HE @alhajiahmedusmanododo. HE @officialgybkogi. Senator @natashaakpoti,” she wrote.

In a desperate bid to seek assistance, Halima shared account details, urging Nigerians to come to her aid.

Her cry for help has sparked an outpouring of support, with many rallying around her to offer words of encouragement and financial assistance.

Holding on to the hope that better days are ahead, she wrote:  “You know best.
My tears and pain won’t go in vain. Amen. Two things I know for sure: Prayers work, and tables eventually turn”.

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has indefinitely suspended actress Halima Abubakar following accusations of defamation against her colleagues and prominent Nigerians.

In a statement posted on their official Instagram page, the AGN disclosed that a special investigative panel found Halima Abubakar guilty of making defamatory statements about her colleagues and patrons, as well as spreading false claims about extramarital affairs involving high-profile individuals.

As a result of the panel’s findings, the suspension takes immediate effect, barring Halima from participating in any AGN activities or film projects during this period.

The AGN has instructed its National and State Chapter Task Forces to enforce the suspension, warning that any breach could lead to additional disciplinary measures.

Furthermore, the AGN revealed that several female members are currently under investigation for allegedly disseminating false information, particularly in connection with the Senate President.

The statement read thus, “1. All state chapter chairmen, 2. Chairman national task force subject: indefinite suspension-Halima Abubakar

“Following the thorough investigative report by the special Secret Investigation Panel set up to conduct an internal underground secret investigation into the activities of some blogs/bloggers since 2022.

“After two years of the painstaking investigations, the Panel found out that Miss Halima Abubakar was behind all the slandering information of our members, associates and patrons,especially news of extra marital affairs linked with highly placed individuals in the society is emanating from the industry.

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“Therefore, Halima Abubakar is hereby placed on indefinite suspension from the Actors Guild of Nigeria. She will face the National Disciplinary committee to determine her full punishment.

“During this period of her suspension, she is not permitted to participate in any Agn and or filming activities. The National/State Chapter Task forces have been duly mandated to monitor the compliance of the above order as violations of the suspension rules may lead to further disciplinary actions.

“On behalf of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, I commend the professional and incisive work done by members of the secret investigative panel.

“However, some female members on the watch-list are being investigated by the secret panel, especially in the recent release of names purported to have had dealings with the Senate President. Thank you.”

Foremost thespian and United Nations Ambassador, Halima Abubakar has said that assisting disabled persons and kids in Nigeria and Africa is her priority.

Under the auspices of her Halima Abubakar Foundation (HAF), the actress recently reached out to over 2,000 disabled persons and kids in Abuja where she donated food items, wheelchairs, crutches and other relief items to the beneficiaries.

She noted that for many years, HAF has been reaching out to hundreds of people in need, and it is her priority to focus on doing more, promising that the corporate social responsibility gestures will continue across Nigeria and Africa.

Abubakar noted that her foundation will partner with appropriate agencies and authorities to help in eradicating the scourge of discrimination facing people with disabilities, and empower them to fulfil their dreams.

“The stories of many of these people living with disabilities are quite touching. While some of them were born with disabilities, others are mere victims of circumstances that could have been avoided. I’m glad that most of them are not giving up on their dreams, and it is our responsibility to assist in making it a reality. Indeed, there’s an ability in disability.

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“The Halima Abubakar Foundation outreach is prepared to extend its tentacles to every region in Nigeria, and some parts of the continent where we have more vulnerable people living with disabilities,” she said.

The Halima Abubakar Foundation appreciation outreach kicked-off on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at PWD Emir Palace, Karonmajigi, FCT Abuja, with over 2,000 beneficiaries in attendance.

During the outreach, the veteran actress and philanthropist gave out wheelchairs, crutches, food stuffs, shoes for students, mats, kettles, kids’ clothes and other relief materials to the beneficiaries.

The event was coordinated by Ambassador Chris Odey.

Actress Halima Abubakar has shared an emotional video on Instagram, detailing her struggle with a mysterious illness. 

In the video, Abubakar tearfully described how the illness has felt like a punishment, adding that she believes it was a lesson from God.

She expressed deep gratitude to those who have supported her without judgment, acknowledging that the illness has been a challenging journey that helped her appreciate life more.

Abubakar emphasized that she is not seeking pity but wants to thank God for sustaining her through the ordeal.

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Captioning the video, she wrote: “Good morning everyone following me, so I made a video for you all but the reel is filled up. So if I don’t know your names, it wasn’t intentional. God bless you all and enlarge your coast. You won’t lose anyone in your family. I don’t have the strength to mention everyone. May Heaven bless you my wonderful co-stars and fans. This video is for you all”.

Popular actress, Halima Abubakar, said she regretted meeting certain people in the earlier stages of her life.

Halima, in an interview with Punch, said the people she met while growing up were useless, saying that she regretted meeting them.

She, however, encouraged women in the movie industry to keep striving hard and avoid listening to people about what they should do with their money.

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She said: “Everybody I met when I was a young person was useless, and I regret meeting them. That might be because I am too real. I cannot stand a lot of them, and I don’t care how they see me.

“Women should keep striving hard. Nobody should tell you what to do with your money. Things are changing gradually, even though we are not fully there yet. I am proud of the females currently making waves in the industry.”

According to Halima, many men in the entertainment industry viewed women as mere s3x objects, rather than capable professionals.

She said: “Men have a bad notion about women in the industry. They downgrade women, especially the young ones that are trying to make it. They see women as s3x objects. Many of them feel that women are not capable of doing good jobs.

“The thespian also stated that cabals were destroying the industry, “If a lady decides to do a movie, she will hear things like, ‘She thinks she has grown’. A friend could even be the one to throw one under the bus, spilling secrets one does not want people to know.”