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  Abdulsalam Suliyat Modasola, the Nigerian singer and songwriter, who is popularly known as Liya, has revealed why she left Davido Music Worldwide (DMW). Liya, who was the first female artist to sign with DMW in October 2020, said she exited the record label because she wanted more for herself. The singer had announced her exit from the label in 2023 during an Instagram question-and-answer session. Replying to a fan who asked if she was still with DMW, she wrote,  “Nopee, but #30bg for lifee. Speaking on a recent episode of Wahala with Josy Anne, the singer said leaving the label was not an easy decision. “Why did I leave? I just wanted more for myself, as a person and as an artist. I wanted more for myself. It was sad, it was depressing, I was tired, I was sick, but it was a decision that I had to make for myself. Yeah, because everyone thought I had it all figured out,”  she said. Liya also said people judged her wrongly during that period and accused her of doing...

Controversial Nigerian Pastor, Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje or Indaboski Bahose has sparked widespread reactions online after sharing his views on DNA testing and paternity verification. In a recent statement, Odumeje argued that conducting DNA tests goes against traditional Igbo cultural beliefs. He emphasized that any child born within a marriage should automatically be recognized as the husband’s, framing such acceptance as a key aspect of marital and cultural integrity. The cleric further questioned the reliability of DNA testing in Nigeria, claiming that local laboratories cannot always be fully trusted to provide accurate results. According to him, this uncertainty raises doubts about the validity of paternity tests conducted in the country. Odumeje’s comments have reignited debates on social media, with some supporting his stance on cultural norms, while others argue that modern science should take precedence when questions of paternity arise.

  The  Anambra State Police have arrested Favour Ezani, an evangelist and General Overseer, for allegedly impregnating a 16-year-old girl who was brought to his home for prayers and healing in the commercial town of Nnewi. It was gathered that the  victim, Miss Precious Okafor was taken to the self-acclaimed man of God in his residence at Amichi community in Nnewi South local government area for spiritual healing. The suspect who claims to be the General Overseer of a Pentecostal Church in the area was arrested by men of the Special Anti-Touting Squad (SASA), a security outfit of the state government. Evang Favour Ezani admitted to the crime. He also confessed to mixing bitter leaf with other herbs for the girl to get rid of the pregnancy to avert public shame. He pleaded with the security operatives to tamper justice with mercy, promising to take care of the girl’s medical bills if allowed to go free. Spokesperson of the security outfit, Karen James, said that a security...

  Nigerian music stars, Wizkid and Ayra Starr, alongside British-Nigerian media personality Niko Omilana, were among the winners at the 2026 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Co-op Live in Manchester, United Kingdom.  The event were hosted by an American hip-hop icon and rapper, Eve and Congolese-British comedian and presenter, Eddie Kadi. Wizkid won the Best African Music Act award, beating fellow Nigerians Davido, Rema, Shallipopi, Tiwa Savage, and Adekunle Gold. Ayra Starr claimed the Best International Act prize, surpassing global stars such as Cardi B, Gunna, and Kehlani. Niko Omilana emerged as the winner of the Best Media Personality category, beating nominees including Bemi Orojuogun, popularly known as Bus Aunty, and DJ Remi Burgz. The 2026 edition of the MOBO Awards, the first held in Manchester, celebrated Black music and culture, honoring several international stars that night. Other celebrities of Nigerian descent also made t...

Social media influencer and self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has responded to critics, including VeryDarkMan, who are urging her to provide proof of her reported illness, explaining her reasons for refusing to share her medical records publicly. She said the documents from her tests are not something the general public can easily understand, adding that such reports require proper medical knowledge to interpret. According to her, some of her close associates have already taken the results to medical experts outside the country for further review. She made this known in a video shared on her Instagram page on Thursday, where she reacted to doubts surrounding her claim of having stage four breast cancer. She stated that her decision to speak about her condition was not for financial gain but to open up about her situation, adding that the support she has received from followers has been overwhelming. The influencer explained tha...

Nigerian social media activist and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has reacted to Blessing CEO’s cancer claim. It was earlier gathered that the controversial self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO announced on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 that she is battling breast cancer. While  soliciting financial assistance from the public for treatment and breast amputation, Blessing said she has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Many Nigerians including celebrities took to the comment section to encourage her. However reacting to the development, VeryDarkMan in a video shared on his Instagram page on Thursday, demanded a medical report from Blessing CEO to back up her claims. “I just hope what Blessing CEO is saying is the truth. Because I hope it is not prank, clout chasing or something she wants to use to gather money because cancer is a very sensitive matter globally. “Cancer is not something that someon...

  Nigerian music stars, Wizkid and Ayra Starr, alongside British-Nigerian media personality Niko Omilana, were among the winners at the 2026 MOBO Awards held in Manchester, United Kingdom. Wizkid won the Best African Music Act award, beating fellow Nigerians Davido, Rema, Shallipopi, Tiwa Savage, and Adekunle Gold. Ayra Starr claimed the Best International Act prize, surpassing global stars such as Cardi B, Gunna, and Kehlani. Niko Omilana emerged as the winner of the Best Media Personality category, beating nominees including Bemi Orojuogun, popularly known as Bus Aunty, and DJ Remi Burgz. The 2026 edition of the MOBO Awards, the first held in Manchester, celebrated Black music and culture, honoring several international stars that night. Other celebrities of Nigerian descent also made the nominees list, including German-Nigerian singer Odeal, nominated for Best Male Act and Best R&B/Soul Act, and British actors Wunmi Mosaku, Damson Idris, Dayo Koleosho, and Cynthia Erivo, nom...

  Nollywood actress, Sarah Martins, has claimed that the spirit of the late IVD’s wife, Bimbo Ogbonna is responsible for Blessing CEO’s illness. Sarah  made this claim while commenting on Blessing CEO’s alleged battle with stage 4 breast cancer. It was gathered that Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, a self-acclaimed relationship expert, on Wednesday solicited financial assistance from the public for chemotherapy treatment. Reacting to the controversial claim by Blessing CEO, the actress blasted her for speaking against late Bimbo who died from injury sustained from a fire outbreak that happened during a violent incident with IVD at their Lagos residence. While applauding the Bimbo’s spirit, Sarah Martins urged her to make sure she kills everyone involved in her death. Speaking in a post on her Instagram page on Thursday, the actress said “What a day to be alive. Dear Bimbo, I see what you did there, keep it up Kpai them all. Either through cancer or what...

Nigerian singer, Sabinus Chukwuebuka Nelson, popularly known as Sabi, who's also known for his hit song ‘Show Your Style,’ has passed away. Sabi was reportedly assassinated on Tuesday night after being shot by unknown gunmen at a hotel in Lagos State. Kingsley, the singer’s younger brother, made this known to the newsmen on Thursday. Details of the tragic incident remain sketchy at the time of this report. Further details are expected to be released by the authorities as investigations into the shooting continues.

  Police in South Africa used rubber bullets and teargas on Wednesday to disperse hundreds of anti-immigrant protesters who had taken to the streets of the coastal city of Durban. The demonstration is the latest in a series of protests driven by growing anti-foreigner sentiment in the country, which has repeatedly sparked violent attacks on immigrants in recent years. The issue has also become increasingly sensitive politically as local government elections approach in less than a year. The protest was mobilized by several groups, including political parties and the controversial vigilante movement Operation Dudula, whose name translates to “push back” in Zulu. Marchers flooded the streets holding placards, singing and chanting as they called on the government to take tougher measures against undocumented foreign nationals. Police initially managed to prevent the protesters from marching toward the Durban beachfront, an area demonstrators claim has become a hub for drug dealers and...

  Adebayo Olowoniyi, the Chief Technical Adviser to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that they should start noticing gradual improvements in electricity supply as maintenance on a major gas pipeline nears completion, with full restoration anticipated within the next two weeks. Olowoniyi stated this on Thursday while appearing on Arise TV, days after the minister, Adebayo Adelabu, issued a public apology over the persistent power outages that have deepened hardship across homes, businesses, schools and industries in recent weeks. Defending the minister’s apology, Olowoniyi said it reflected strong leadership rather than an admission of personal culpability. “I think, first of all, I’d like to start with the apology from the Honourable Minister, which we believe is all about taking leadership in the sector. “Not necessarily directly his fault for the challenges that we have, but as the Minister of Power, he just took—it was the right leadership step to sa...