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Charly Boy seeks a bride for his 46-year-old son, who fears women
Entertainer and activist Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, known as Charly Boy, is looking for a suitable bride for his adult son through social media channels. The 46-year-old son has a master's degree and is five feet eleven inches tall. His previous marriage ended in divorce, making him apparently hesitant about romantic relationships with women. Charly Boy requires prospective candidates to provide authentic educational credentials and come from respectable families with modest backgrounds. The father emphasizes his preference for genuinely humble women who can connect with his son's character. The musician plans to arrange meetings when his son returns to Nigeria next month. Charly Boy describes his son as having exceptional humility and...
Chiwetalu Agu, not dead, vows to bury his enemies in Enugu
Veteran Nollywood performer Chiwetalu Agu addressed false death reports circulating about him through a Friday Instagram video. The actor requested that followers disregard these rumors and report the blogger responsible for spreading misinformation. Agu confirmed his continued good health and vitality by divine blessing. He identified himself as Chief Chiwetalu Agu from Etiti Amokwe in Enugu State while dismissing any notion of imminent demise. The entertainer expressed confidence that he will outlive his adversaries and witness his future grandchildren. Agu emphasized his intention to remain present when his children become parents and start families. He declared his enemies would face consequences for their actions against him. The...
Chioma Adeleke's Miami marriage dictates Davido's online life
African music star David Adeleke, known professionally as Davido, attributes his reduced social media activity to marriage responsibilities. The artist commands the largest social media following among African musicians. A concerned fan noticed his three-day absence from the platforms and expressed a sense of missing his presence online. Davido responded to the fan inquiry by suggesting married individuals would comprehend his situation. He wed Chioma Adeleke during an August 2025 ceremony in Miami, Florida. The couple recently marked their first monthly wedding anniversary on September 11, 2025. Chioma shared wedding footage while expressing appreciation for their marriage journey. Davido responded with praise, calling their wedding...
Hilda Baci attempts jollof dominance at Eko Hotel
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci began her attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest pot of jollof rice at Eko Hotel in Lagos. The ambitious project requires 250 bags of rice, following her 2023 achievement when she set the record for the longest cooking marathon. Thousands of supporters gathered to witness the historic cooking endeavor. Before beginning the challenge, Baci and her mother shared a prayer moment, seeking divine guidance and strength for the demanding task ahead. Spectators responded with enthusiastic cheers as they watched the emotional scene unfold. Many attendees recognized her mother as a vital source of support throughout Baci's culinary career. The chef personally cleaned the massive cooking vessel before...
Kano farmer Salisu Mai Bulo was killed over sugarcane, the mob lynched the suspects
Thieves murdered 75-year-old farmer Salisu Sale during a sugarcane theft at his Faruruwa village property in Takai Local Government Area. The attackers fatally stabbed Sale in his chest and neck when he attempted to prevent the robbery on Friday. Family members discovered the victim after his daughter heard him screaming for assistance and identified one perpetrator by name. Son Haladu Salisu reported finding his father's remains in terrible condition before police arrived to document the scene. Officers photographed the crime location and authorized the family to proceed with burial arrangements. Community members pursued vigilante justice after learning details about the attack from the deceased farmer's sister. Residents captured...
Kano police recover stolen cars as an AC fixer and seller busted in fraud cases
Kano State Police achieved significant breakthroughs against vehicle theft through two major cases within recent weeks. Authorities responded after Inspector-General Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun ordered continuous patrols and intelligence operations throughout the region. Commissioner Ibrahim Adamu Bakori deployed tactical teams that successfully apprehended suspects and recovered stolen automobiles. Police investigations revealed sophisticated criminal networks operating across multiple states. A Sharada Quarters resident reported her Mercedes-Benz missing after entrusting it to 42-year-old Abubakar Yakubu for air conditioning repairs on August 28. The suspect escaped to Kaduna State, where he exchanged the vehicle for a Toyota Corolla...
One dead, nine injured in Lagos-Ibadan crash involving truck and bus
A fatal collision between an Iveco truck and a Toyota commercial bus killed one person and injured nine others on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near New Garage at 6:55 a.m. Federal Road Safety Corps officers transported eight male and one female victim to the Emergency Centre Ojota and Gbagada General Hospital for treatment. The deceased male passenger was moved to Real Divine Hospital Mortuary in Ibafo while authorities cleared traffic obstructions rapidly. Police from MTD Ojodu Abiodun Division secured both vehicles as investigations continue into the crash circumstances. Route Commander Oluwadamilola Jayeola attributed the accident to excessive speed and roadway obstacles blocking safe passage. Lagos Sector Commander Kehinde Hamzat...
Thabo Bester loses bid to stop Netflix doc as judge clears Beauty and the Bester
A South African court rejected Thabo Bester's attempt to prevent Netflix from releasing a documentary about his criminal history. The convicted rapist and his partner, celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana, argued the three-part series would damage their reputations. Judge Sulet Potterill dismissed their petition on Friday, stating they had failed to demonstrate genuine urgency. The streaming platform immediately released Beauty and the Bester following the court decision. Both defendants remain free to pursue defamation lawsuits after the broadcast airs. Bester earned notoriety as the Facebook rapist after using social media to target victims before his 2012 conviction. Authorities sentenced him to life imprisonment for murdering his...
Lagos police officer arrested over N915000 rice scam in Ojota
Lagos State Police detained an Inspector for allegedly defrauding a complainant of N915,000 through a rice delivery scheme that never materialized. The officer received payment in January 2024 after promising to supply 20 bags of rice, but failed to deliver the goods or return the funds. Authorities received the formal complaint on September 11, 2025, at 2:34 p.m., when the victim reported unsuccessful attempts to recover the money or merchandise. Detectives tracked the suspect to her Olusosun residence in Ojota after she disappeared following the transaction. The arrested Inspector confessed to the crime during questioning and remains in police custody, facing disciplinary action. Officers continue investigating the case while the...

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