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AFCON: ‘Even Pele Dey Miss Penalty’ – Seun Kuti Defends Chukwueze Amid Backlash

Renowned Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has come to the defence of Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze amid criticism from Nigerians over his missed penalty.

Nigeria failed to qualify for the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, competition on Wednesday after losing to the host nation, Morocco.

Morocco defeated Nigeria on penalties during the AFCON semi-final on Wednesday after the match ended goalless.

Nigerian players, Chukwueze and Bruno however missed penalties for the Eagles while the Atlas Lions converted all their kicks.

Reacting to the Super Eagles’ loss, many Nigerians took to social media to drag Chukwueze for losing his sport kick during the penalty shootout.

However, defended him amid the backlash, singer Seun Kuti asked the critics to stop blaming Chukwueze for the country’s defeat, stating that Pele, the late Brazilian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players, also missed penalties.

Seun wrote in Pidgin English on his Instagram story; “Even Pele dey miss penalty. Leave Chukwueze alone.”

Nigeria will be playing with Egypt for the third-place playoff on Saturday, while Morocco will now face Senegal in the final on Sunday January 18 2026.

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I’m Not Your Father – Davido Denies Paternity Claim Of Alleged Daughter, Rejects DNA Test Appeal

Grammy-nominated singer Davido has denied being the father of a teenage girl, Anu, who claims he is his child.

In a statement on social media, Davido rejected Anu’s claims and accused her mother of being an “obsessed fan” who is manipulating her daughter.

Anu posted a message on Instagram requesting a DNA test to establish her identity.

She shared her struggles with bullying and mental anguish, saying classmates mocked her claims of being Davido’s daughter.

Anu wrote: “This year I become a teenager. My mom and grandma have always educated me on being a responsible teen. No drugs, alcohol, bad company and bad behavior. Today I drafted a letter I wrote from the depth of my heart not with help from my relatives.

“As I grow older I want to establish my identity. I was bullied in school since I was 6-year-old and cried home daily. Other students laughed at me when I told them my father was Mr David Adeleke. I went through a lot of mental anguish and visited a medical professional to protect my mental health. It was a sad challenging time in my life.

“This page was not online for 5 years as my mom never updated this account since it was handed over to us. We went through a lot. Despite the challenges, I still excelled to the top of the class and became the class prefect. We posted some of my report cards on this page. Now that I’m in secondary school and still excelling in my studies, I don’t talk about my family history anymore.

“However on that note as I transition into a young woman, I am respectfully asking Mr David Adeleke Singer @davido for a DNA test to establish my identity. This test is between my dad and I. It is something I want. It is something that’s the right thing to do. Please sir, consider my request once you read this post. I also sent it to your DM.


“Thank you to all Nigerians who have given me emotional support for the last 7 years. This DNA test is the right thing to do for me.”

However, Davido said he has already undergone five DNA tests, all of which were negative, and challenged Anu’s claims.

The singer expressed frustration and disappointment, saying he’s chosen three hospitals for the tests, and Anu’s team chose two, all with the same negative result.

“I’VE TAKEN 5 DNA TESTS ALL NEGATIVE I AM NOT YOUR FATHER … NEVER EVEN MET UR MOM .. SHES AN OBSESSED FAN LYING TO YOU … THIS NEEDS TO STOP I ACTUALLY HAVE CHILDREN .. STOP THIS NONSENSE. Yes I chose 3 hospitals and they chose their own two hospitals .. all came out Negative .. “

Davido threatened to take action against Anu’s mother, saying she needs to be held accountable.

“This is the last time I’m speaking on this nonsense. Never met the bitch … except when went For the DNA … very stupid behavior I will soon treat their FK … 5 fucking hospitals just to be clear .. the mom needs to go to jail … I don’t blame the poor girl ..”,
he added.

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AFCON: ‘NFF Is A Very Unserious Organization’ – BBNaija Star, Tacha Blows Hot After Super Eagles Loss To Morocco

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has criticized the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) over the Super Eagles’ defeat to Morocco.

Recall that Super Eagles lost 4-2 on penalties to the hosts in Rabat, effectively ending their dream of a fourth continental title.

In an Instagram post on Thursday, Tacha joined other Nigerians in condemning the selection of two referees from rival countries for Wednesday’s game.

Describing the NFF as a very unserious organisation, the reality TV star said they would have petitioned the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to change the referees.

She wrote, “The @thenff is a very unserious organization. Two referees from rival countries. Ghana and South Africa How?? The moment those referees were announced, the NFF should have petitioned CAF! And even if CAF refuses to change them, the petition alone puts referees on CHECK.

“But Instead, silence. And what did we get? One of the worst officiated games in the history of football. The referee disrupted the rhythm of the match nonstop. Fouls were given that made no sense. Even Moroccan players sometimes looked unsure what the whistle was for. That’s how bad it was.

“This wasn’t “home advantage.” This was shambolic officiating. If the @thenff has any sense, they will petition CAF, demand a review, and question whether that referee should be handling games at this level at all. CAUSE performances like that damage the credibility of African football.”

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Why I Won’t Be Removing My Tattoos Despite Giving My Life To Christ – Actress Tonto Dikeh Reveals

Tonto Dikeh, the Nollywood actress, has announced her decision to keep her tattoos, even after recommitting herself to her Christian faith.

Since reconnecting with her faith, Tonto has been open about her spiritual journey, sharing videos of her prayers and speaking in tongues, showing the changes in her life.

During an interaction with a fan online, she was asked if she would consider removing her tattoos now that she has renewed her faith.

Tonto explained that although she once thought about removing them, she does not want to risk harming her skin with laser procedures.

She added that her spiritual beliefs do not require her to erase the tattoos, stating that her faith is not affected by the ink on her body.

“Mama, if it was possible to take off tattoos, would you have taken yours off?” the fan asked.

“Yes, love, I would have, but I’m stuck with them and I ain’t doing no laser to spoil my good skin. And the good thing is Jesus don’t care.”
she responded.

The mother of one also recently announced that she will be more careful about the people and brands she works with this year.

She stated that respect is essential and that she will not promote or support anyone who shows hostility or disrespect toward her, her faith, or her spiritual leaders.

Dikeh also said that she will avoid being part of projects or collaborations that do not value her contributions or protect her work.

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I Blame Ghanaians — Nigerian Singer, Teni The Entertainer Reacts After Super Eagles Lost To Morocco (Video)

Popular Nigerian singer, Teni the Entertainer shared a humorous video reacting to Nigeria’s loss to Morocco, in which Ghanaians unexpectedly got caught in the crossfire.

In the clip, Teni is seen receiving treatment with a drip attached, while dramatically lamenting that she hasn’t been feeling fine since the match.

According to her, the heartbreak from Nigeria’s loss was so much that even her body started acting up.

“I blame Ghanaians,”
she said, calling out Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, and Ghana as a whole, joking that they caused the defeat.

The video, delivered in classic Teni fashion, had fans laughing, with many Nigerians instantly relating to the emotional damage football losses tend to cause.

Watch video below…

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I Want To Establish My Identity – Davido’s Alleged Daughter, Anu Adeleke Says, Publicly Requests DNA Test From Singer

Anu Adeleke, who claims to be singer Davido’s daughter, has officially requested a DNA test to verify her identity.

She made the request public on her Instagram page on Thursday, sharing a photo of herself along with a message about starting school after the holidays and entering her teenage years.

In her post, Anu talked about the lessons her mother and grandmother taught her, including staying away from drugs, alcohol, bad company, and bad behaviour.

She also shared that she has faced bullying at school since the age of six after telling classmates that her father is David Adeleke.

She said the experience caused her emotional distress and that she sought help from a medical professional.

As she grows older, Anu said she wants to establish her identity and formally requested a DNA test from Davido.

She described the test as a personal matter between her and the singer and asked him to consider her request.

She thanked Nigerians who have supported her and said the test is important for her peace of mind.

Reports indicate that two DNA tests were previously done, showing that Davido was not her father.

However, Anu’s mother has challenged those results, claiming they were falsified and that she was denied a proper independent test.

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It’s Really Painful To Have Refs Like Ayi – Osayi-Samuel Slams CAF Over Ghanaian Coach

Nigerian fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel has criticized the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for appointing Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi to officiate the Super Eagles’ semifinal clash against Morocco.

Osayi-Samuel wondered why a game of such calibre would have been assigned to Ayi, who he described as appalling, to handle.

According to the Birmingham defender, the Ghanaian made wrong decisions during the match.

He was unhappy with some calls Ayi made which contributed to Nigeria’s loss.

Nigeria was eliminated from the competition after losing 4-2 in the penalty shootout, as the semifinal match ended without any goals scored during regular time.

The result ended the Super Eagles’ chance of winning their fourth AFCON title for the fourth time as they would have hoped.

After the game, the defender talked to reporters in the mixed zone.

He said he was unhappy with the referee’s performance and claimed that a few incorrect decisions made the game harder to play.

“One thing I would say is that the referee was really bad. I’m not saying that was the reason we lost. He is making really bad choices and it’s really tough to watch because we have referees like this in big games like today.

“But Morocco did really well,” Osayi-Samuel said.

The fullback said losing was really tough, but he praised Nigeria’s defense for how well they held up against Morocco.

The Super Eagles will now focus on the third-place playoff against Egypt, where they will compete for the bronze medal.

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Nollywood Star, Annie Macaulay Stuns Many As She Shares Photos From Her Look To AFRIMA

Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has captivated fans and colleagues alike after sharing photos of her stunning outfit to AFRIMA.

On Sunday, January 11th, the 9th edition of African Music Awards (AFRIMA) was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island.

Now, taking to her Instagram page, Annie shared photos of her outfit for the event, as she appreciated the AFRIMA organisers for the invitation.

“@afrimma Thank you, I had a great time.

PRESENTERDUTIES

STYLED BY THE FORCE @swankyjerry oh my gosh swankyyyyyy NOSWANKYNOSTYLING”.

As expected, her post has stirred reactis online.

Toke Makinwa, Iyabo Ojo, Sophia Momodu, and Dorcas Fapson commented with love and fire emojis.

BBNaija Queen commenting on it wrote, “Queen

Oma Nnadi wrote, “Okay, this is hot.

Celebrity stylist, Medlin Boss wrote, “Stunning

Uchenna Nnanna wrote, “Omalicha

One atabisco_ wrote, “African Queen

One gettygolu wrote, “You look absolutely gorgeous, Queen

One bloomingdale07 wrote, “Baby face, so fine

One miss_ofosua wrote, “Stunning omg”.

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Dele Momodu Officially Joins ADC

Former presidential candidate Dele Momodu officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday.

Momodu made the declaration in Benin City, the Edo State Capital, while addressing his followers.

He noted that he was promoting the interest of the people and not running for any office in the state.

Momodu said, “And I came home for the first time and I coordinated everything, then it took me over 50 years, you won’t believe it, of excruciating hard work and meticulous planning to plant a home from my modest income in Iwe.

“So today, nobody can say Dele has no roots in Iwe. today, I am standing before you, my friends, as I humbly reintegrate myself into the political process of my state.

“People have asked me, what do you want? Do you want to be a governor, a senator? No. I just want to promote the best interests of our people.”

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Wetin Man Do Man? — Regina Daniels’ Brother Speaks Out After Release From Detention

Samuel Ojeogwu, popularly known as Sammy West, a Nigerian singer and elder brother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, has spoken out after regaining his freedom alongside Ann, a close friend of the actress, following their controversial arrest allegedly connected to billionaire politician Senator Ned Nwoko.

Sammy West confirmed their release in a post on his Instagram story on January 14, revealing that the matter had been adjourned until March 5, 2026.

The arrest of Sammy West and Ann had earlier generated widespread reactions on social media after a viral video surfaced showing the moment security operatives took them from their residence.

The development triggered heated debates online, with many Nigerians questioning the circumstances surrounding their detention and the alleged involvement of Senator Nwoko in the matter.

Recounting his experience, Sammy West expressed anger and frustration over what he described as unequal and humiliating treatment during their arrest and transfer to Abuja.

According to him, while he was handcuffed and transported by road for 12 hours, Ann was allegedly flown to Abuja in a private jet.

“Wetin man do man! Put me for 12 hours journey on handcuff and Ann dem use private jet transport am,”
 he said.

He added that similar tactics were used during both arrests, which he claimed were designed to intimidate and suppress them.

Sammy West further alleged that they were denied access to their families and legal representatives, and that details of the court proceedings were deliberately kept from them until the last moment.

“Similar techniques. Not letting the legal representative or family aware of the whereabouts. Not allowing anyone to know the court, the final stage of prison. Case adjourned until March 5th,”
 he wrote.

He described the experience as troubling and raised concerns about transparency and fairness within the legal process.

Hours after his initial post, the singer confirmed that Ann had regained her freedom as well.


“My T.E.D. Ann is out,”
 he wrote.