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“He Hit My Face And Breasts With His Gun” – Nigerian Social Media Influencer, Papaya Ex Alleges Assault By Lagos State Police

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  Nigerian social media influencer and actress, Abike Halima Raheem, popularly known as Papaya Ex, has alleged that a police officer assaulted her during a late-night stop in the Ajah area of Lagos State. She shared her account during an emotional live session on TikTok on Friday, in which she said the incident occurred while she was on her way home from a movie shoot. According to her, what started as a calm interaction with the officer soon turned into a heated confrontation. Papaya Ex alleged that the officer hit her in the face with a gun and also assaulted her driver. She further claimed that she was touched inappropriately during the encounter and that her phone was taken from her by force. Although the alleged assault was not recorded, she explained during the live broadcast that a poor network connection prevented her from capturing the moment. However, she showed a visible mark on her face, which she said was from the incident. She also claimed that her driver was beaten b...
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“The Powerful Thing My Weight Loss Journey Taught Me” – Nollywood Actress, Eniola Badmus

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Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, has stated that harboring self-hatred or self-doubt because of being overweight is a serious issue. The movie star made this known in an Instagram post while reminiscing on her weight-loss journey. Eniola Badmus said people should lose weight from a place of love, not out of shame for what the world is saying about them. According to the actress, her weight-loss journey has taught her that transformation starts from the mind. She wrote,  “I need you to hear this from me….being “fat” is not the problem. Hating yourself is. Doubting yourself is. Believing you’re not enough is. That’s the real struggle. “Your size has never canceled your worth. You can be confident, successful, loved, admired, and unstoppable at any size. And if you choose to lose weight, let it be from a place of love….not shame. Let it be because you want to feel healthier, stronger, and happier… not because the world told you to shrink. “My weight loss journey has taught me one pow...
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Fire Engulfs Generator At Peller’s New Home

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  There was panic in the early hours of Saturday after a fire outbreak involving a generator nearly escalated into a major incident at the new residence of popular TikTok content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller. In a post shared via his Instagram handle, he uploaded a video of the incident with the caption, “This happened early this morning. “My new generator almost burnt down my new house, but God saved us, it took us over 30 minutes to off the fire. All I can say is God saved us.” In  the now-viral clip, Peller was heard repeatedly shouting “Jesus!” as visible flames erupted from the generator, sparking fear among occupants of the house. Amid the confusion, he also instructed those around him to quickly pour water on the generator in an effort to contain the blaze before it could spread to other parts of the building. It  appears the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday. Fortunately, the fire was brought under control before causing any str...
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“The Work Begins Now” – Nollywood Actress, Mercy Johnson Reacts To Her Appointment As Edo State Governor's Aide

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  Mercy Johnson, the Nollywood actress, has issued a statement in reaction to her appointment as an aide to the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. In a post on her Instagram page, she conveyed her appreciation and said she felt honored by the trust and confidence the Governor placed in her with her appointment as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy. She stated that the appointment isn’t just a call to serve but a call to connect, listen, and advocate with purpose. Mercy said she accepts the responsibility with humility, dedication and an unshakable commitment to service, and she fully aligns with the Governor on his agenda. She wrote:  “I am deeply honoured and sincerely grateful to His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo State, for the trust and confidence reposed in me with my appointment as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy. "This appointment is not just a call to serve, it is a call to connect, to l...
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DSS Fixes Date To Arraign Nasir El-Rufai

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  The  Department of State Services (DSS) has brought a three-count criminal charge against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged cybercrime and threats to national security. It was gathered that  El-Rufai will be arraigned on February 25, 2026 before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed the date after the Chief Judge of the court, Justice John Tsoho, assigned the case to her. The charge, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026, was instituted by the DSS, also known as the Nigerian secret police. According to court documents, the security agency accused El-Rufai of unlawfully intercepting the telephone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The DSS alleged that on February 13, while appearing as a guest on Arise TV’s Prime Time Programme in Abuja, the former governor admitted that he and his associates intercepted the NSA’s phone communications. The offence is said to be contrary to Section 12(1) of the Cybercrimes ...
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Nigerian Singer, Simi Dragged Online After TikToker Mirabel Admitted That She Faked Her R@pe Claim

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  Nigerian singer, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, popularly known as Simi has faced heavy criticism on social media after TikToker Mirabel admitted that her widely publicized rape allegation was false. The online debate began on February 18 after a video surfaced on TikTok, in which Mirabel claimed she had been raped and injured with a blade inside her home. The video spread rapidly and triggered outrage, emotional reactions, and heated conversations across the internet. While many Nigerians initially believed her story and condemned the alleged act, others expressed doubts, pointing to inconsistencies in the video. Some users accused her of clout-chasing, further dividing public opinion. Amid the controversy, Simi took to X to speak against rape culture. She urged men to hold other men accountable and questioned why people felt triggered when rapists were called out. Her comments, however, sparked backlash from critics who accused her of ignoring the issue of false rape accusations. Th...
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2027: Peter Obi’s Camp Launches ‘Village Boys Movement’ To Counter Tinubu’s ‘City Boys Movement’

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  Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, supporters of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, have established an organization to drive grassroots mobilization. The organization tagged ‘Village Boys Movement’ was launched as a rival platform to counter the ‘City Boys Movement’ organized by President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, for the President’s re-election. Convener of the Village Boys Movement, Maazị Tochukwu Ezeoke, who addressed supporters in Abuja on Thursday, named himself a ‘Village Headmaster’. According to him, the movement  “represents a Nigeria that works before it earns and earns before it spends”. He, however, clarified that the initiative was “not hostility toward cities”, stating that it is rather a “moral contrast”. “The issue is not geography but the source of wealth, the ethics of leadership, and the structure of accountability,”  he added.
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