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“Why I Will Never Get Married” – Tyler Perry

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Hollywood filmmaker and actor, Emmitt Perry Jr., popularly known as Tyler Perry, has revealed that he has no plans to get married, saying the financial and emotional consequences of divorce have influenced his decision. The 57-year-old entertainment mogul, who has never been married, made the disclosure during a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. Tyler Perry said his decision was not because he does not believe in love, but because he wants to protect what he has built over the years. According to Perry, he has watched people around him lose significant wealth following divorce, which has made him wary of marriage. “I’m never marrying. And it’s actually the divorce pandemic that is happening. Everybody that I know that is doing well went broke because of divorce,” he said. Perry also said that getting older has changed the way he views life, particularly his priorities. He shares an 11-year-old son, Aman, with model and activist Gelila Bekele, and said he now wants to spend...
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“I Have No Objection” – Peter Obi Urges UNN To Release His Academic Records

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The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has said he has no objection to the release of his academic records amid reports of a legal action seeking certified true copies of his certificates and other educational documents. Obi stated this in a statement posted on X on Tuesday, saying he had given consent for the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), to make available his academic records and other official documents relating to his admission and studies, subject to applicable laws. His statement followed reports circulating on social media concerning a legal action by an individual or group seeking certified true copies of his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and other academic credentials relating to his admission into the university. He wrote, “I wish to state clearly that I have absolutely no objection to the release of these records. “I respectfully request that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, within the limits permitted by law, make ava...
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Bandits Kill 2 People Inspecting A Land In Irete, Owerri, Imo State

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Two people have been shot dead by suspected armed bandits while inspecting a parcel of land in Irete Community, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. A source in the community, who pleaded anonymity, said the victims, accompanied by two others, had gone to inspect the land when the hoodlums allegedly attacked and shot them dead on Monday, September 14, 2026. One of the deceased was identified as Chigaemezu Ozuzu, a member of a local vigilante group. The source alleged that suspected herders had been terrorising Irete and neighbouring communities, forcing some farmers to abandon their farmlands. “The people went to inspect a land for sale. They were four in number; one of them is a woman. “Two of them escaped and alerted the community. This thing is getting out of hand. They have been terrorising our community and neighbouring communities. We are now scared to go to farm,” the source said. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP ...
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“I Acquired My First Private Jet At The Age Of 22½ Years Old” – Aliko Dangote

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The President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that he acquired his first private jet at the age of 22 and a half years old. Dangote made the disclosure on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Nigerian Exchange in Lagos during the formal launch of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. Reflecting on his journey as a businessman, the billionaire industrialist said he had enjoyed his career but now placed greater emphasis on channeling wealth into productive investments. “My career as a businessman, I really had a great time. I was telling somebody that right now I don’t mind, I can take commercial, I can take anything. I had my first private jet at 22 and a half years old,” he said. Dangote urged wealthy Nigerians who own expensive private aircraft to consider investing their resources in productive ventures that could contribute to economic development. He said Nigeria could not attain its full potential without grea...
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Desmond Elliot Kneels, Prostrates Before Femi Gbajabiamila, Begs For Forgiveness After APC Primary Rift In Lagos State

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Nollywood actor-turned-politician, who is also the Lagos State House of Assembly member representing Surulere Constituency 1, Desmond Elliot, has apologized to the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, over his conduct during the last All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Lagos. Desmond Elliot was seen in a video  circulating on social media kneeling before Gbajabiamila and asking for forgiveness, while also appealing to be accepted back into the APC fold in Lagos. “I’m sorry, I have no excuse. I have nothing other than to say I’m deeply sorry, and I am hoping to be cultured in the future,” he said. His apology followed a disagreement with the party's leadership over the APC primary conducted in May to select its candidate for Surulere Constituency 1 seat. Elliot has withdrawn  from the primary, alleging that his supporters were subjected to intimidation and political pressure during the exercise. He later rejected the  outcome of...
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“Men, Use 18 Hours Of Your Life To Fear Women” – Poco Lee Breaks Silence Following His Release From UK Detention

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Nigerian dancer, hypeman and entertainer, Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has broken his silence following his release from detention in the United Kingdom, insisting that he did not commit the alleged offence and telling men to spend “18 hours” of their lives fearing women. Poco Lee made the remarks during a video call with social media activist and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), while speaking about his experience and the support he received during the situation. “I was being myself, God sees my heart, my only worries out there was my people,” he said. He said he would  have accepted the situation if he had actually committed the alleged offence, but maintained that he did nothing wrong. “If I to say I do wetin person talk, I for say Omo I dey suffer for my sins, but as I no do anything, my mind is pure,” he said. Poco Lee also thanked  Burna Boy and Rahman Jago for standing by him. “Nobody will probably want to atta...
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke’s Aide Shot Dead Amid A Dispute Over Motor Park Leadership Tussle

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Tension has gripped Osogbo, the Osun State capital, following the reported killing of an aide and associate of Governor Ademola Adeleke named Dauda Oyeyemi, popularly known as Emir. Dauda Oyeyemi was reportedly shot dead by unidentified masked gunmen on Sunday, September 13, 2026, amid a dispute over the leadership of a motor park in the state. It was gathered that Oyeyemi had been seeking to take over the leadership of the park, which is currently headed by Mr Wakili Nurudeen, popularly known as Alowonle, a development that reportedly created tension between the two groups. Sources said Oyeyemi attended a meeting at Mayfair Motor Park, alongside members of his group, as part of efforts to resolve the dispute. However, unidentified masked gunmen reportedly stormed the venue during the meeting and shot Oyeyemi in the head. An eyewitness said the incident caused panic, forcing members of both the Alowonle and Emir groups to flee the scene. The source added that a vehicle carryin...
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