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Nollywood actor and filmmaker Yul Edochie has publicly backed Afrobeats legend Innocent 2Baba amid the backlash surrounding his troubled marriage to Annie Idibia. This came after the African Queen hitmaker confirmed that his 13-year marriage to Annie Idibia—long plagued by infidelity rumours and emotional turbulence—has effectively ended. He disclosed that they have been living apart for some time and that divorce seems inevitable. Yul, who has been no stranger to controversy himself, passionately defended 2Baba, sparking intense debates on social media. As 2Baba navigates his marital struggles, Yul sympathized with the musician’s plight while calling online in-laws to order. In a…
Nigeria is set to begin production of anti-retroviral drugs to combat HIV/AIDS, following the withdrawal of funds by the United States. The Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr Temitope Ilori, disclosed this on Friday. She stated that plans are on to begin domestic production of HIV commodities before the end of 2025. She noted that domestic production of HIV commodities such as test kits and anti-retroviral drugs was part of measures government was taking to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The NACA boss added that other measures included enrolling all…
Emotions ran high in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, as veteran gospel filmmaker and actor Moses Are, popularly known as Baba Gbenro, was laid to rest. The 65-year-old, who passed away in November 2024 after battling liver disease, received a touching farewell from loved ones, colleagues, and admirers. His burial, held on Friday, was marked by solemn hymns and heartfelt prayers. Family and attendees dressed in white and blue to honour his legacy, reflecting the deep respect and admiration he earned throughout his career. Christian video podcast Zion Kulture shared photos from the ceremony on X (formerly Twitter), capturing the raw emotions…
A Brazilian pornstar, Anna Beatriz Pereira Alves, popularly known as Anna Polly, has fallen to her death while filming a threesome. The adult content creator reportedly plunged to her death from the balcony of the hotel where she filmed a threesome with two men. Anna, who was found dead in the hotel courtyard, was said to have invited the men to the hotel at Nova Iguaçu, northwest of Rio de Janeiro, to participate in the filming of content for an adult platform. According to reports, the police have started a full-scale investigation into the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death. It…
A Bauchi State High Court has summoned the Commissioner for Water Resources, Abdulrazak Zaki, and the Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Auwal, to explain why they should not be jailed for allegedly defying a court order. In a ruling dated January 24, 2025, Justice Mukhtar Abubakar warned that failure to comply with the court’s directives could result in contempt charges and imprisonment. He stated, “Take notice that unless you obey the direction contained in the order of this honourable court holden at Bauchi, you will be guilty of contempt, and you will be liable to be committed to prison.” The case,…
A groom has sparked outrage on social media over his uninterested behaviour at his wedding despite the bride’s efforts to make their day lively. In a viral video shared on TikTok by @drlovelegodi, the bride was seen joyfully dancing, radiating happiness on their special day. Screenshot However, her husband appeared completely disengaged, fixated on his phone instead. Even after briefly looking up, he quickly returned his attention downward to the phone, seemingly indifferent to his bride’s excitement. The video’s caption read: “Am so embarrassed on her behalf.” Social media users were quick to criticize the groom, with many calling his…
Popular crossdresser Bobrisky has revealed that he impregnated a lady while he was in the university. He disclosed this in an Instagram live session, stating that the incident involved a woman named Lamide, who he claimed took his virginity. Bobrisky also claimed that the Lamide seduced him, leading to an intimate moment between them while he was studying at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). “So that night, we were waiting for who would touch each other first, I was backing the wall, she was facing me. Because I was shy, I did not know where to start from, I did…
A youth corps member was overcome with emotion as she paid tribute to her sister, who had sacrificed her gold to pay her house rent, sent her food, and cared for her after their mother’s passing. The heartfelt moment was captured in a viral post on the popular social media platform, TikTok. Corps member honors sister who sold her gold to pay rent. In the video, the youth corps member can be seen standing beside her sister, expressing gratitude for all the kindness her sister has shown throughout her life. As she reflected on her journey to becoming a graduate…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has ordered the immediate retirement of all senior police officers who have surpassed 35 years of service or the age of 60. This directive comes amid ongoing debates over the tenure of Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who recently turned 60. However, both the Nigeria Police Force and the Attorney General of the Federation insist that Egbetokun’s continued stay in office is legally justified. Police In a statement on Friday, PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, announced that the commission had reviewed its 2017 policy, which previously allowed officers to use…
A drunk driver has reportedly killed four soldiers and injured 32 others in Lagos. The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement signed by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 81 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Ayeni. The incident occured on Friday morning as the driver plowed into a group of soldiers during their routine physical training near Myoung Barracks, Shomolu. The vehicle reportedly contained three young men suspected to be internet fraudsters. One of the occupants of the vehicle fled after the incident, but the remaining two were apprehended. He said that the deceaseds…