May Edochie has spoken about how she met her estranged husband, Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, before their marriage and the public attention that followed. In a recent lifestyle podcast, she mentioned that their first meeting took place at a General Certificate Examination center while she was a university student. May had recently moved from Lagos to study at Enugu State University, while Yul was enrolled at the University of Port Harcourt.
She recalled that their introduction did not occur in a social setting, but rather in an academic environment. May described herself at the time as focused on her studies and uninterested in distractions. She emphasized that books were her main priority. Their meeting, she said, came early in their...
Media personality Daddy Freeze revealed that his first marriage was driven by an unplanned pregnancy. Speaking in an interview with Chude Jideonwo, he said he would not have married his ex-wife, Opeyemi, if she had not been pregnant. At the time, he was 24 years old, and she was 22 years old. He described both of them as young and unprepared for marriage.
Reflecting on their separation, Freeze alleged that he has been denied access to his children for nearly a decade. He said their relationship was marked by stubbornness and emotional damage on both sides. According to him, his main concern is not the failed marriage but the inability to speak with or see his children. He added that the children now live abroad and have not been in...
Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has criticized the removal of Energy Mutodi from his post as chair of Parliament's Budget and Finance Committee, calling the decision unconstitutional and politically driven. Mutodi, who represents Bikita South under the ruling Zanu PF, was dismissed on Tuesday after accusing Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary George Guvamatanga of receiving over $1 billion in kickbacks for processing government payments. Though Mutodi later withdrew the claim, the dismissal has triggered concern among lawmakers and analysts.
Biti argued that the Constitution allows legislators to hold the Executive accountable without fear of retaliation. He said Members of Parliament are protected by parliamentary privilege when...
The government removed Bikita South lawmaker Energy Mutodi from his role as chair of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Budget, Finance, and Investment Promotion. The decision, announced in an official letter dated Oct. 7 and signed by the Speaker of Parliament, came after Mutodi publicly accused a top finance official of corruption. The Committee on Standing Rules and Orders made the move, which took immediate effect. All benefits tied to the position have also been withdrawn.
Mutodi’s removal followed his clash with the Finance Ministry’s permanent secretary over alleged misuse of public funds. Several political observers view the dismissal as punishment for challenging figures close to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The move...
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met on Tuesday with Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the National Wisdom Movement, to discuss Iraq’s political and regional developments, according to a statement from the Kurdistan Region Presidency. The talks focused on relations between Erbil and Baghdad, as well as preparations for the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections. Both leaders emphasized the need for unity among political parties and communities to protect Iraq’s peace and stability.
The meeting followed earlier discussions between al-Hakim and Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on similar national issues. Tuesday’s meeting highlighted continued efforts to improve cooperation between the Kurdistan Regional Government and...
Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli reignited political debate on Tuesday by calling for a renewed appeal from PKK founder Abdullah Öcalan to the Syrian Democratic Forces to disarm. Speaking during his party’s first session of the legislative year, Bahçeli said Turkey should pursue a national dialogue to achieve what he described as a “Terror-Free Turkey.” He proposed sending a delegation to İmralı Island, where Öcalan is imprisoned, to receive the latest messages firsthand.
Bahçeli stressed that while the PKK had disbanded and laid down arms following the February 27 declaration and subsequent events, affiliated groups like the SDF and YPG in Syria had not complied. He urged a renewed call from the PKK leadership...
Italian Ambassador to Iraq Niccolò Fontana has reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Kurdistan Region, with a focus on expanded cooperation in trade, agriculture, and education. In an interview published Tuesday, Fontana said fostering partnerships between Italy, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region remains a top priority. He announced that an Italian business delegation will soon visit the Region to assess investment prospects, especially in the agro-industrial sector. Fontana praised the Kurdistan Region’s stability as a key factor in attracting Italian investors.
The ambassador encouraged Kurdish citizens to apply for visas to Italy for travel and study, noting a projected 35% increase in applications by the end of...
The United States marked the second anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Monday, honoring the more than 1,200 victims, including 46 Americans, in what Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the deadliest terrorist assault in Israel’s history. Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s support for Israel and efforts to secure the release of the 48 hostages still held by Hamas. The statement emphasized the administration’s 20-Point Plan aimed at ending Hamas’s control in Gaza and advancing a lasting peace in the region. Rubio also condemned the global rise in antisemitism.
The commemoration coincided with the start of Gaza ceasefire talks in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, where Israeli and Hamas delegations are discussing a potential breakthrough. The...
A closed-door meeting between the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria and the Syrian Interim Government concluded in Damascus on Tuesday, amid rising tensions in Aleppo. Senior figures, including SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi and Interim Government President Ahmed al-Sharaa, discussed implementing the March 10 Agreement and stabilizing conflict-hit areas. Discussions focused on joint security efforts, resuming public services, and establishing conditions for reconstruction and the return of refugees. Both sides reviewed timelines for integration and reaffirmed the deal as a foundation for Kurdish inclusion in state institutions.
The meeting followed deadly clashes in Aleppo’s Kurdish-majority neighborhoods, where...
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