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Nigerian gospel singer Shola Allyson has left fans surprised with a candid revelation about her marriage. In a recent interview with Oyinmomo TV, the 54-year-old singer — famed for her classic love album Eji Owuro — disclosed that she is still married but no longer lives with her husband. “I’m married, but I’m not in my husband’s house. We live separately,” she revealed. Allyson explained that the fairytale notion of marriage often portrayed in society has never reflected her reality. Asked whether she ever experienced genuine love, she shared that previous generations misled many into believing that love alone guarantees…

Daniella Okocha, daughter of Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha, has shared glimpses of her pre-wedding celebrations, proudly showcasing her engagement ring. On Sunday, December 7, the bride-to-be posted photos from her engagement dinner on Instagram, radiating joy and elegance. Daniella also shared additional images from her bridal shower, held two weeks earlier, giving fans a closer look at the festivities leading up to her wedding. Her posts have attracted congratulatory messages from followers and well-wishers, celebrating the exciting milestone in the life of the young lawyer.

On-Air Personality Tolu Oniru Demuren, popularly known as Toolz, has publicly defended Jennifer Pope, the widow of late actor Jnr Pope, after a Nigerian man mocked her for “moving on” less than a year following her husband’s tragic death. Jnr Pope tragically passed away in a boat accident while en route to a movie set, leaving behind his wife and three sons. On Sunday, December 7, a video surfaced online showing Jennifer Pope and actress Mercy Johnson stepping out for an event, looking stylish and composed. While many applauded her for maintaining grace amidst her loss, one X-user left a…

Media personality Daddy Freeze has shared a key piece of marital advice for men, urging them to prioritize calmness when choosing a wife. Freeze took to Facebook to post a photo of his wife, Benedicta Elechi, praising her temperament. In the caption, he wrote: “Marry a calm woman. E get why…” His comment comes shortly after singer Innocent “Tuface” Idibia and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, engaged in a heated argument during Daddy Freeze’s recent Instagram Live session — an exchange that quickly went viral. The incident appears to have prompted Freeze’s follow-up message, as he subtly highlighted the importance of…

Troops of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lokoja, have confirmed the successful rescue of six kidnapped victims from Ejiba community in Yagba East Local Council of Kogi State. The rescue follows the Sunday, November 30 attack, during which gunmen invaded the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, abducting several members, including the pastor and his wife. In a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, the military revealed that the victims were recovered during a coordinated search-and-rescue operation conducted across the Ejiba and Saminaka forest axis spanning Yagba East and…

The U.S. government has halted all immigration applications from 19 countries and suspended citizenship ceremonies nationwide, citing national security and public safety concerns. According to The New York Times, the freeze could impact more than 1.5 million asylum applicants and over 50,000 individuals who received asylum under the Biden administration. Reports from the New York Post also indicate that President Donald Trump is considering expanding the travel ban to more than 30 nations. The policy shift follows last week’s alleged terror attack in Washington, D.C., involving Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who was arrested over the killing of one National Guard…

President Donald Trump announced plans to “permanently pause migration from all third-world countries” a day after two National Guard members were shot near the White House in Washington, D.C. The attack has quickly become a political flashpoint amid the president’s ongoing immigration crackdown. In a late-night social media post on Thursday, Trump said his administration would also “end all federal benefits and subsidies to noncitizens” and remove “anyone who is not a net asset to the United States.” The post, which opened with “a very happy Thanksgiving,” represents a significant escalation of anti-immigrant policies in his second term, which has…

Digprom International Limited has officially launched its new office in Ilorin, marking a major milestone in its mission to drive digital transformation and empower the Nigerian workforce with future–ready skills. The launch coincided with a free capacity-building workshop titled “AI Automation at Work,” held on Saturday, drawing government leaders, tech professionals, and industry stakeholders in ilorin, Nigeria. Speaking at the event, the Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Mal. Lawal Olohungbebe, lauded Digprom International for its bold investment in human capital and innovation. Represented by Mrs. Oludare Victoria Olawumi, Director of Human Capital Development, the Commissioner emphasized…

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), North-East Operation Hadin Kai, have neutralized a terrorist and recovered arms and ammunition during a patrol near Delwa and Tojiri villages in Borno State. The operation, conducted on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, involved JTF personnel working alongside local hunters and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). Deployed to Delwa village, the troops advanced toward Tojiri around 9:00 a.m., where they came under fire from terrorists. In the ensuing engagement, the troops returned fire, neutralizing one terrorist while others fled the scene in disarray. Following the encounter, the troops recovered one FN…

The incident reportedly took place on November 10, 2025, at an apartment in Kawo, where Victoria had accompanied her colleague, 28-year-old Shadrach Michael, to pick up items for his birthday. Trouble allegedly began when Shadrach’s girlfriend, Chioma Michael, arrived at the apartment unannounced. Chioma is said to have poured boiling water on Victoria, causing burns on her face, chest, back, and hands. Victoria was reportedly locked inside the apartment for several hours without medical attention before being taken to Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital and later transferred to a clinic in Nomansland. Police have arrested Chioma, and her mother was also…