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Nigeria Will Pay Heavy Price If Iran War Doesn’t End, Everyone Will Feel It — Dangote Warns Amid Fuel Price Hike

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has cautioned that if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East involving Iran, the United States, and Israel escalates further, its ripple effects will be felt globally.

He disclosed this on Monday after meeting with Nigeria’s president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at his Lagos residence.

Dangote, whose 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery had increased its gantry petrol at least five times in March to N1,245 per liter, stressed the consequences of a persistent war in the Gulf region.

In his words, the price of the war would be ‘heavy.’

“If the situation does not de-escalate, we will end up paying a heavy price.

“Energy affects everything. From small businesses like barbers to industries running generators, everyone will feel the impact if costs continue to rise,” he said.

Recall that since the Iran-US-Israel war started on February 28, crude oil prices have surged to above $100 per barrel.

On Monday crude oil prices cooled off after peace talks claimed by President Donald Trump.

However, oil prices continued their upsurge after Iranian authorities denied the peace talks stance by the US.

Nigerians currently buy petrol at N1,367 per liter as of Monday, up from N875 per liter before the Iran-US-Israel war.

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Obesere Is Not My Biological Father – Nigerian Actress, Debbie Shokoya Clears The Air (Video)

Debbie Shokoya, the Nollywood actress, has dismissed viral claims suggesting that singer Obesere is her biological father.

According to the viral news that surfaced on social media over the weekend, Debbie allegedly cried out after years of keeping it a secret.

Reacting to the news, Debbie, in a video shared on her Instagram page on Monday, noted that she has never had any contact with Obesere before.

Speaking amid the backlash, Debbie said, “It is not funny anymore; the news is everywhere. I have never met Obesere before, and you claim I said he’s my biological father? Don’t I look like my father? Am I not my biological father’s replica?

“Obesere is not my biological father. Please stop spreading fake news! Stop writing or posting things I never said. Some commentators do not even think well enough to know that these things are fake; they start to throw abuses.

“I’ve never said or written this, nor did I cry out as they claimed. Please stop spreading false news. Bloggers should also post this video the same way they were quick to jump on that misconception,” she said.

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I’m Still NURTW President – MC Oluomo Dares Baruwa After Secretariat Takeover

Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, widely known as MC Oluomo, has maintained that he remains the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

Mc Oluomo has released a statement on Monday, following the reported takeover of NURTW’s national secretariat by Tajudeen Baruwa.

Baruwa cited court rulings, which he claimed to be in his favour.

However, in a statement posted on his Instagram page, McOluomo claimed the development as a “forceful takeover” and maintained that due legal processes were still ongoing.

The statement read, “The National President wishes to intimate members of the union and the general public that he was not a defendant in the purported judgment.

“The judgment has been appealed, and a stay of execution has been duly entered.

“He has not engaged with Mr Baruwa or any individual, aware that cases are pending in court.

“The situation is under the control of security agencies.

“Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya remains the National President of NURTW.”

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My Wife Set Me Up – Nollywood Actor, Baba Ijesha Reveals How His Marriage Crashed

Olanrewaju Omiyinka, the veteran Yoruba actor, has opened up about the circumstances that led to the breakdown of his marriage.

In a podcast interview on Talk to B with actress Biola Adebayo, he described how his support for his wife’s educational plans abroad led to unexpected heartbreak.

According to Baba Ijesha, their marriage initially started smoothly without any conflicts.

Baba Ijesha said when his wife expressed a wish to pursue a master’s degree in the United Kingdom, he took it upon himself to handle all the preparations.

He bought her plane ticket, helped with her visa, and took care of everything needed to ensure her journey went smoothly.

However, he revealed that after she arrived in the UK, he learned that her reason for going was not truly academic.

Instead, the actor said she used the trip as a chance to reconnect with another man. The revelation left him shocked and marked the painful end of their union.

He said: “There was no problem with my marriage from the start. After the wedding, my wife told me she wanted to go for her master’s in the UK. So I bought her ticket, processed her visa, and did everything necessary.

“She then left Nigeria for the UK. Unknown to me, it was a setup. She had another man she was dating and wanted to go and have fun with.”

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NNPCL Filling Stations Increase Fuel Prices After Dangote Refinery’s Hike

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited retail outlets have raised their fuel pump prices to over one dollar per liter.

This is coming after Dangote Refinery’s fourth price hike last week.

According to Daily Post, checks on Monday showed that NNPCL filling stations in Abuja and environs hiked their petrol price at the weekend to N1,367 per liter, up from N1,261.

This means that NNPCL retail outlets increased their petrol price by N106 per liter, making domestic pump prices to surge above $1, with N1,353.90 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s data.

Dangote Refinery had hiked its price from N70 to N1,245 per liter on Friday on the grounds of rising crude oil prices, which skyrocketed to above $110 per barrel.

The refinery’s price hike had resulted in a nationwide retail fuel price hike.

Earlier, it was reported that the Dangote Refinery-backed MRS and other filling stations raised their petrol pump prices to N1,367 and N1,440 per liter.

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Don’t Drag My Children Into Your Claims – Actress Iyabo Ojo Issues Warning To Baba Ijesha

Iyabo Ojo, the popular Nollywood actress, has issued a stern warning to Nigerian actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka aka Baba Ijesha, urging him to stop mentioning her children in his public statements.

She made this known in a post shared on her Instagram page on Sunday, where she addressed the actor directly and made it clear that she would not tolerate any further mention of her children in his narrative.

She stated that she is ready to take legal steps if the situation continues. The actress explained that her children were always properly cared for while growing up.


According to her, they were never left alone, as they were under the supervision of nannies or her late mother.

She also spoke about her former business location in Ilu-Peju, Lagos, noting that several staff members worked there, including stylists, sales attendants, and trainees.

This, she said, made it unlikely that she would personally leave her children in unsafe conditions or run errands by herself.

Iyabo Ojo said she has no issue with Baba Ijesha sharing his own side of events but insisted that her children must not be used in any attempt to gain sympathy or public support.

She stressed that the case involving a minor remains a serious matter and pointed out that the court had already delivered its judgment based on available evidence.

She wrote: “Stop using my children as your cheap bait. It won’t fly. I honestly have no problem with you telling your side of the story, but take this as a notice to cease and desist from using my children. The 14-year-old girl was a minor, and sexual assault is never okay. It is a crime.

“You should show some remorse. The court found you guilty based on evidence, so please don’t drag my kids into this. Stop mentioning their names, else I would direct my counsel to serve you appropriate papers.”

Her reaction follows an interview granted by Baba Ijesha, where he spoke about his past relationship with the actress and mentioned times he claimed she left her children in his care.

He expressed sadness over how their relationship has changed and maintained that he never meant any harm.

In one of the accounts he shared, he described an incident at her shop in Ilu-Peju where he said he was asked to look after the children while she stepped out.

He claimed he later left them briefly with an apprentice and went to check on her, only to meet a crowd at the location.

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How Childhood Trauma Made Me Hate Men, S3x – Nollywood Actress, Peju Johnson Opens Up

Peju Johnson, the popular Nigerian actress, has addressed the backlash to her latest film, Right Thing, which premiered on her YouTube channel.

The movie caught the public’s attention not just for its story but also for a scene portraying intimacy between her and another actor, which sparked debates online.

Peju Johnson, in a post on her Instagram page, explained that her personal life differs from the role she played.

She revealed that she is not attracted to men and has no interest in s*x.

According to her, her family and close friends are aware of this.

She shared that past experiences and trauma have shaped her views on relationships and intimacy.

The actress added that since the start of 2026, she has not been s*xually active, stressing that her choices are personal and should not be judged based on the characters she portrays on screen.

She recalled that childhood trauma played a role in forming her feelings toward men and s*x.

Johnson also criticised the Nigerian film industry’s tendency to label successful and attractive actresses as immoral.

She described the stereotype as unfair and rooted in societal bias, saying that being in the spotlight often brings assumptions that are untrue.

She said, “Since I dropped my latest movie, Right Thing, on YouTube, there’s a particular intimacy scene that has been going viral, and people are reacting differently to it. I’m not someone who is attracted to men. People who know me well, especially my family, are aware that I’m simply not interested in men or in s*x.

“Let me be honest, since the beginning of 2026, I haven’t had s*x. I am a grown woman, if I want to do it, why not? I would. So, why would people be judging me wrongly because of a movie role?

“I had a childhood trauma that made me hate men and s*x. It’s not easy being an actress, especially a beautiful one. There’s this assumption that if you’re successful and in the spotlight, you must be promiscuous.

“That stereotype needs to stop. Being in the spotlight often brings assumptions that are untrue. Success and beauty do not define a person’s private life or character.”

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He’s The Most Respected – M.I Names The Greatest Nigerian Rapper Of All Time

Jude Abaga, the popular Nigerian hip-hop artiste, also known as M.I. Abaga, has revealed who he considers the greatest Nigerian rapper of all time.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Hip-hop To Afrobeats podcast, the One Naira crooner crowned veteran rapper Mode 9 as the greatest Nigerian rap artist of all time.

He stated that Mode 9 is always going to be the most respected Nigerian rapper of all time because he inspired a lot of other rappers.

“Mode 9 is always gonna be the most respected Nigerian rapper of all time because he is a rapper that when you found him, you didn’t need to visit anybody else to improve your craft,” he said.

M.I praised Mode 9’s commitment to his craft and his contribution to Nigerian rap music, declaring that he is a “legend.”

He emphasised that Mode 9’s style is unique and artistically impressive.

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Iyabo Ojo Once Entrusted Her Children In My Custody – Actor Baba Ijesha Reveals, Denies Being A P€dophile (Video)

Olanrewaju Omiyinka, the popular Nollywood comic actor, who is professionally known as Baba Ijesha, has revealed that actress, Iyabo Ojo once entrusted her children in his care.

Baba Ijesha stated this while denying being a p€dophile.

Recall that in 2021, comedian, Damilola Adekoya, a.k.a Princess, accused the actor of s*xually assaulting her 14-year-old foster daughter.

In 2022, the Lagos State High Court sentenced Baba Ijesha to prison.

The actor was released in November 2025 after completing his prison term.

However, speaking in his first interview with actress Biola Adebayo on Talk to B’ podcast on Sunday, Omiyinka, who denied ever molesting any child in the past, disclosed that Iyabo Ojo once entrusted her children, Priscilla and Festus in his care.

While insisting that the circulated video on social media was set up by Princess, Baba Ijesha who felt betrayed said “Princess had betrayed everyone close to her.

“I have never asked her out or kissed her before. But what pains me the most about Iyabo Ojo is that she once entrusted Priscilla and her brother in my care when they were younger. But she’s my product. I won’t speak bad of her.”

Recall that Iyabo Ojo firmly stood behind Princess during the Baba Ijesha case, and publicly vowed to do everything to make sure he was jailed.

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Late Nigerian Singer, Mohbad’s Father Speaks On DNA Controversy, Debunks Fundraising Rumours

The father of late singer Mohbad has spoken out on the ongoing developments in his son’s case, expressing gratitude to those backing the pursuit of justice.

He also clarified reports circulating online that claimed he was asking Naira Marley and VDM for money to pay rent.

According to him, the claims are false. He stated that he is a landlord and does not require financial assistance for housing.

On the main issue, Mohbad’s father said his lawyer recently informed him that the DNA testing centers chosen to confirm paternity for Mohbad’s son are not legitimate. He claimed that the center picked by the Lagos State welfare officer, as well as the one chosen by the late singer’s wife’s lawyer, were both fake.

He said the situation suggests that some individuals may be trying to prevent the truth from being established. He called on the Lagos State government to intervene, noting that the DNA test is crucial before any final burial arrangements can be made for Mohbad.

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