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So Uche Ibeto's family sold her late mum's Lagos house on her
The estate administrator for the late Mrs Esther Ibeto rejected claims made by veteran singer Uche Ibeto regarding property ownership disputes. The musician, known as the Jigida Queen, alleged that authorities forced her from her deceased mother's Lagos residence. Family representatives issued a formal statement denying these accusations as false and misleading. The administrator emphasized that the singer holds no legal authority over estate matters despite being the third child of the deceased. Legal proceedings resulted in the lawful sale of the disputed property to new owners. Estate officials characterized Uche Ibeto's public statements as deliberate attempts to mislead the public about legitimate property transactions. The family...
Seyi Shay blames the toxic industry, Sound Sultan's death for the break
Nigerian artist Seyi Shay lost her passion for music following the 2021 death of mentor Sound Sultan. The singer revealed that Sound Sultan served as her guide when she entered Nigeria's music scene. She lived with Sound Sultan and his wife in FESTAC for one year after arriving in the country. He introduced her to industry contacts and provided crucial support throughout her early career. The mentor's passing occurred while Shay filmed Nigerian Idol episodes. Shay became pregnant during the same period and decided to step away from her career. She cited the music industry's harmful environment as another factor in her decision to take time off. The artist had planned to visit Sound Sultan in New York, but never got the chance before...
Ivatar tells Doyin David she had to kick Mensan out of her bed
Former Big Brother Naija contestant Ivatar made serious allegations against housemate Mensan during a recent television interview. The evicted participant spoke with former reality television personality Doyin David about unwanted physical contact that occurred while both remained in the competition house. Ivatar described inviting Mensan to share her sleeping space for innocent cuddling activities. The reality star reported that Mensan repeatedly attempted to touch her chest area despite her clear resistance to such contact. She explained removing his hands from inappropriate locations multiple times before ultimately forcing him to leave her bed entirely. Ivatar also mentioned that Mensan had previously touched her inappropriately in...
Imisi's Big Brother plan is hiding cutlery, then crying over Kola
Big Brother Naija Season 10 contestant Imisi revealed intense jealousy about Kola's relationships with other female participants. The housemate struggled with emotional discomfort while observing her connection with Kola develop complications. Tensions escalated after Thursday evening's conflicts between Imisi and Head of House Thelma regarding alcohol distribution. Imisi concealed kitchen utensils during her frustration, which irritated fellow contestants and damaged her standing with Kola. He confronted her about the disruptive behavior and maintained distance from their previous friendship. Following Saturday evening festivities, Imisi approached Kola seeking reconciliation between them. She fought tears while acknowledging personal...
Ivatar says she was too classy for your Big Brother Naija drama
Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 contestant Ifeyinwa Okafor discussed public misconceptions about her personality during a recent interview. Viewers expected dramatic behavior from the recently evicted housemate because of her tattooed appearance. Okafor described herself as naturally calm and classy rather than confrontational. The mother of an 18-year-old emphasized her intentional approach to relationships and behavior. She explained that only close friends get to see her playful side. Okafor addressed rumors about a romantic connection with fellow contestant Kaybobo. She denied any romantic involvement and called their friendship platonic. The housemate expressed shock at a digitally altered photograph suggesting they had kissed...
Dan Bello says Hilda Baci's Guinness rice is a national cope
Social commentator Bello Galadanci sparked controversy by condemning Chef Hilda Baci's Guinness World Record attempt for preparing the largest jollof rice portion. The critic, known as Dan Bello, viewed the event as a harmful diversion from Nigeria's serious developmental needs. More than 20,000 people attended the cooking demonstration, which Galadanci mocked through social media posts. He contrasted Nigeria's celebration of culinary achievements with those of other countries in the fields of artificial intelligence and space exploration. The commentator accused authorities of disapproving of the free food distribution rather than the cooking activity itself. Online reactions were split between supporters and detractors of Galadanci's...
Abdullahi says INEC isn't picking leaders for the ADC, lol
African Democratic Congress officials rejected claims that the Independent National Electoral Commission validated a roster of state party leaders nationwide. National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi labeled the circulating document as false information designed to confuse party members. Electoral commission representatives issued no formal or informal confirmation regarding state leadership positions, according to party verification efforts. Internal party procedures govern the selection and approval of regional leadership roles rather than external electoral bodies. The commission recognizes only materials submitted through proper channels after the parties have completed the established protocols. Abdullahi advised party...
Obono-Obla says Cross River APC wants to protect useless lawmakers
Chief Okoi Obono-Obla condemned the All Progressives Party directive that prevents Cross River State members from criticizing federal lawmakers. The former presidential aide labeled the order as undemocratic interference that protects poor performance from legitimate scrutiny. He argued that party regulations contain no provisions against evaluating elected representatives based on their effectiveness. The lawyer emphasized that such restrictions violate constitutional principles and threaten democratic accountability. Obono-Obla warned that silencing internal voices would damage public confidence in the political system. The APC stalwart referenced Article 21.2 of the party rules, which lists specific offenses like anti-party...
Moghalu says Nigeria's elites want your cash after blowing theirs
Former Central Bank of Nigeria Deputy Governor Kingsley Moghalu condemned additional tax burdens on citizens while government officials engage in wasteful spending and corrupt practices. The financial expert questioned how authorities spent oil revenues and borrowed billions of dollars without proper documentation. Moghalu emphasized that transparency and accountability must come before any new taxation measures. He characterized Nigeria's political leadership as a privileged elite that avoids responsibility for its actions. The former governor acknowledged that tax reform moves in positive directions but stressed that corruption issues require resolution first.
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