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Month: June 2025

Why I married my wife Toyosi – Daniel Etim-Effiong opens up

In a shocking revelation,  actor Daniel Etim-Effiong has opened up about his journey to forever with his wife Toyosi and how it actually began with heartbreak and rejection from another woman entirely.  In a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, Etim-Effiong narrated how he was ready to get married but his then-girlfriend wasn’t ready, as she…

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Bina Idonije’s “Bridges Are For Burning” Nails the Messiness of Modern Love

Modern love is complicated. It’s messy, nuanced, often unspoken, and in Bridges Are For Burning, we’re taken on a searing emotional journey that captures all its complexities.  Set against the backdrop of Lagos society, Oghogho ‘Gigi’ Dempster’s story is one of female friendship, impulsive choices, and the high cost of burning bridges that once held…

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Burna Boy tells critics who don’t want him to perform in Burkina Faso to burn in hell

Burna Boy is not holding back in his reaction to the heavy criticism he has faced over his desire to give the people of Burkina Faso a free concert. In a post on the Instagram story of NSOW TV, Burna Boy shared that he was shocked by the negative reactions and insisted that the critics…

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Eid al-Adha: 5 Animals Muslims Can Slaughter for Sallah

Eid al-Adha, also known as Ileya in Yoruba and Babbar Sallah in Hausa, is one of Nigeria’s most cherished religious festivals. In 2025, the celebration is expected to commence on Saturday, 7 June, pending the sighting of the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah. This festival commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s unwavering obedience to Allah, symbolised by his…

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Alleged rape: Speed Darlington breaks silence after shunning NAPTIP invitation

Controversial singer Speed Darlington has finally responded days after failing to honour the invitation extended to him by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) over his viral video where he allegedly admitted to engaging in sexual activity with a minor. In a statement released online, the US-based Nigerian rapper clarified…

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APC slams Alex Otti’s govt, labels it ‘one-man show’

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has accused Governor Alex Otti of running a “one-man show” characterised by propaganda and a lack of transparency, even as the party pledged to restore accountability and good governance in the state. Speaking at the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Partners, a support group mobilising for President…

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Report: Nigeria’s business domain dips amid power crisis, insecurity

Nigeria’s business environment experienced a slight moderation in momentum in May 2025, as the NESG–Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) revealed a dip in the Current Business Index to +9.78 from +12.29 in April. The index measures the overall health of business sentiment across key sectors. “The business environment remains positive, but the pace of…

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I have to hold myself back a lot – Falz opens up on resisting trolls

Nigerian rapper and activist Falz has spoken about the internal battles he faces when dealing with online trolls, revealing how close he’s come to clapping back at offensive comments but ultimately chooses restraint. The rapper appeared as a guest on the recent episode of the Dear Ife podcast series, where he spoke on his activism,…

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Why I don’t recommend being a womaniser like I was – Daniel Etim-Effiong

Nollywood actor Daniel Etim-Effiong has opened up about his past as a womaniser, admitting that while it was a short-lived phase in his life, it was a significant learning experience, one he now warns young men against repeating. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the movie star admitted to dating multiple women…

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Akwa Ibom gov responds to daughter’s accusation over First Lady’s death

The Akwa Ibom State Government has responded to a viral video in which Jane Edidiong Ufot, daughter of Governor Umo Eno, tearfully suggested her father was linked to the death of her mother, the late First Lady Patience Umo Eno. In the video, which has circulated widely on social media, Jane is seen saying: “I’m…

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