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I Spent Over ₦1 Billion On This Project – Actress Funke Akindele Warns Fans Against Illegal Recording Of Her Cinema Movie (Video)

Popular filmmaker Funke Akindele has appealed to fans to stop recording and sharing clips from her new film, Behind The Scenes, warning that such actions could harm the movie and everyone involved in its production.

The appeal was made on Saturday, December 13, 2025, through her Instagram page after videos from cinema screenings began spreading online, especially from viewers in the United Kingdom.

She explained that recording any part of the film in the cinema, even for a few seconds, constitutes piracy and undermines the project.

Funke expressed concern about the significant investment in the movie, noting that unauthorised recordings could affect its success and lead to financial losses.

She urged fans to support the film properly by watching it in cinemas without filming or sharing scenes online.

She encouraged moviegoers to take photos only at cinema display points and to share their reviews rather than clips from the movie.

According to her, respecting this rule is a way of supporting the effort, time and resources put into making the film.

Behind The Scenes focuses on the emotional pressure, personal sacrifices, and struggles that often accompany fame and success.

She wrote: “Please don’t record, we spent over a billion on that project, don’t let me run into debt, please stop posting the recordings, it is piracy.

“Say no to direct & indirect piracy. Hello my beautiful fans. We’re super excited that Behind The Scenes is showing in cinemas, but please let’s say a big no to recording any scenes of #BehindTheScenes in the cinema. Recording or posting clips, even short ones is also piracy.

“Yes, take pictures at the roll up banners and share your reviews, but no recording inside the cinema, please.

“Kindly share this message with family and friends let’s support the hard work behind this masterpiece. See you at the cinemas! Thank you.”

The movie features several well-known actors, including Tobi Bakre, Iyabo Ojo, Scarlet Gomez and Ini Dima Okojie.

The film premiered in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2025, before hitting cinemas across Nigeria on December 12, 2025.

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Nigerian Actor, IK Ogbonna Speaks On Alex Ekubo’s Wellbeing, Reveals Why He Left Social Media

Nollywood actor Ikechukwu Ogbonna has addressed concerns over the well-being of his close friend and colleague, Alex Ekubo, amid fans’ worries about his prolonged absence from social media and public appearances.

He addressed the issue in a video shared online, in which he was seen with Alex at a family gathering.

According to him, Alex was present at his sister’s wedding and appeared healthy and fine.

He explained that the actor is not dealing with any health problems but has chosen to step away from social media and public life for personal reasons.

IK said Alex decided to take a break to focus on himself and get some rest from the pressure of constant public attention.

He said: “Alex is very okay. He is in good health and there is nothing wrong with him.

“He is just taking a leave because sometimes, people want to take time off social media and social gatherings.”

Alex Ekubo’s silence online had caused concern among fans after he stopped posting for several months.

His last activity on Instagram was on December 30, 2024, which led many followers to repeatedly visit his page to ask about his condition and send words of encouragement.

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BREAKING: Private Jet Crash-Lands In Kano

 

A private jet operated by Flybird made an emergency crash-landing on Sunday morning at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA).

The aircraft, which was flying from Abuja, landed around 9:30 a.m. with 11 people on board, including three crew members.

An eyewitness said all passengers were quickly and safely evacuated from the plane, and no deaths were reported.

Reports are still coming in on the crash with details expected to come in later.

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As A Man, If You Truly Love A Woman, Rent A Place For Her And Her Family — Nigerian Influencer, Nons Miraj Sparks Debate (Video)

Nons Miraj, the influencer and media personality, has sparked online conversations after sharing her perspective on what genuine love from a man should look like.

Speaking during a chat on the TeaWithTay podcast, Nons Miraj said love should go beyond sweet words and public gestures.

According to her, a man who genuinely loves a woman should be willing to show it through responsibility and provision.

In her words, one clear way to prove love is by renting a place for the woman and her family if the situation calls for it.

She gave an example, saying if a woman is living abroad and her family back home is struggling with poor living conditions, especially something as serious as a leaking house, a man who truly cares would step in to help.

For her, supporting a partner’s family is not an unreasonable demand but a reflection of commitment, concern, and seriousness.

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Abacha Loot: Malami Reacts to EFCC Claim That He Operated 46 Bank Accounts

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has denied claims by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that he operated 46 illegal bank accounts or had any connection to funds looted during the regime of late military ruler, General Sani Abacha.

Malami, through his media aide, Bello Doka, described the allegations as “baseless, ridiculous and unfounded,” insisting that the former minister has no involvement in any financial misconduct.

Doka said Malami operates only six bank accounts, all of which are known to the EFCC and relevant authorities.

“The EFCC is fully aware of the six bank accounts belonging to Malami. Claims that he operates 46 illegal bank accounts are false and misleading.

“For the record, the former minister has no link whatsoever to Abacha loot or any recovery funds,” Doka stated.

He added that the EFCC did not formally notify Malami of the allegations regarding the alleged 46 accounts during his invitation for questioning by the commission.

Doka challenged the anti-graft agency to publicly disclose at least 23 of the alleged accounts, representing 50 per cent of the claims, if it had credible evidence to support its allegations.

He further urged the EFCC to either withdraw or clarify the claims in the interest of transparency, arguing that media statements alone were insufficient to establish wrongdoing.

Doka said Malami remains willing to cooperate with investigators, while expressing appreciation to his supporters for their continued backing.

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One Minute Of S*x Is Enough For Me – Nigerian Actress, Honeypot Says, Stirs Conversation Online

Onwuson Faith Ifeoma, the Nollywood actress and digital content creator, who is popularly known as Honeypot, has claimed that she does not require long hours of s*xual activity to feel satisfied.

The social media personality, known for her erotic and relationship-themed content, made the disclosure while appearing on The Honest Bunch Podcast.

During the conversation, Honeypot spoke on societal norms within Igbo culture, stressing that a man’s success is often measured by how well his wife is cared for.

According to her, outward appearances can be deceptive, but a man’s financial standing is reflected in the wellbeing of his spouse. She said: “In igbo land you can see a man walking around in shorts, but if you want to know if he is rich look at his wife. That’s not stupidity.

A man’s money should reflect on the woman. It shows the man is doing well. The fact that she has a job or work doesn’t mean she is not supposed to be taken care of.”

She also shared her views on intimacy, noting that affection goes beyond s*xual intercourse alone.

Honeypot sees physical closeness as an important expression of love, explaining: “There is kissing, there is cuddling and there is biting. You bite everywhere. Biting is a form of affection.”

When asked to choose between a wealthy man with a protruding belly who lacks s*xual skills and a physically fit man with strong bedroom performance, the actress maintained that s*x is not a major priority for her.

Emphasising her stance, she stated: “I am not a s*x person.

“I can stay months, with my full chest. That is why when I come out and say don’t come into my DM I don’t do hookups.

“I can say it with my full chest because nobody can come out and say I have paid you for s*x. One minute of s*x is enough for me. When you are done, come down from my body.”

Her frank remarks have since sparked widespread debate across social media platforms, with users sharing mixed reactions ranging from support and agreement to criticism and curiosity, further fueling discussions around relationships, intimacy, and cultural values.

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I Was Bad, Even My Former Girlfriend Was Shocked That I Became a Pastor — Adeboye Reflects on His Past

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has reflected on his early years, revealing that many who knew him as a young man never believed he would one day become a pastor.

Adeboye spoke on Saturday while delivering a message on day five of the Holy Ghost Congress 2025, themed ‘God of all Flesh’, at the Redemption City along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State.

Addressing thousands of worshippers, including traditional rulers, the 83-year-old cleric said he is not proud of his past, describing his life as proof that God can change anyone, regardless of their troubled history.

Adeboye emphasised that he is not proud of his past, recounting an encounter with a former girlfriend who came seeking a pastor and was shocked when he introduced himself as the pastor.

He said, “Do you think there is anybody in your family who is too far gone that God cannot save his soul? Do you think there is anybody that God cannot turn into a great vessel unto honour? I don’t have time to give you several examples, but the man talking to you right now, many people never thought I could be saved. Even if I was saved at all, they never thought I could be a pastor. You don’t know who is in front of you. I’m not proud of my past; if one can be bad, I was bad.


“I have told you my story before. I told you about a former girlfriend of mine who came to the room and said, ‘I want to see the pastor,’ and I said, ‘I’m the pastor.’ She was shocked.

“She said, ‘You, a pastor? You mean you will pray, and God will answer?’

“Not too long ago, I met a former classmate we hadn’t seen since we left the university in 1967. We were together in a room, and she said something like, ‘You, na wa ooo.’ I said, ‘Me too, I’m surprised.’ We didn’t say more than that because her son was in the room with us.”

Adeboye also narrated how, as a child, he once orchestrated the breakup between his uncle and his wife after she maltreated him, stressing that they later reconciled.

The cleric emphasised that no one is beyond God’s saving grace and no life is too broken for God to transform.

He added, “On one occasion, my uncle’s wife mistreated me badly. As small as I was then, I told her I would get you out of this house, and I did. Thank God we met again after I became the general overseer; we have reconciled, and all her children are now pastors in the church here.

“There is nobody God cannot save,” Adeboye said, urging believers not to give up on anyone, regardless of their past or present condition.”

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Insecurity: NLC Schedules Nationwide Protest For December 17

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has stated that its planned nationwide protest on December 17 is intended to highlight the escalating insecurity in the country and press the government and other stakeholders to take decisive action.

NLC President, Joe Ajaero, stated this on Saturday in Gombe, speaking with journalists after a meeting with Governor Inuwa Yahaya on labour-related issues.

Ajaero said the protest would pressure the government to take definitive steps to tackle insecurity, arguing that the threat now affects every Nigerian, regardless of status or occupation.

He described banditry and violent crime as alien to Nigerian culture and called for collective condemnation to reverse what he referred to as a “dangerous national narrative.”

“Insecurity is damaging the economy and weakening Nigeria’s ability to attract local and foreign investors,” Ajaero said.

The labour leader cited recent killings and kidnappings as part of the justification for the protest.

“Our planned protest is to call attention to the impact of insecurity on investors and workers, who are kidnapped daily and sometimes killed,” he stated.

Pointing to an incident in Kebbi State, Ajaero said, “The person killed was a teacher, while the kidnapped children included those of workers.”

“So we are asking the government to help fish out the perpetrators and put an end to this menace.”

According to Ajaero, the protest is also designed to reassure authorities that Nigerians are prepared to support bold actions against insecurity.

“Government should know their hands are being strengthened to do the needful because Nigerians are saying this is wrong and must stop,” he said.

He urged collective engagement in confronting the nation’s security challenges, emphasising that kidnapping for ransom erodes national values and social cohesion.

Ajaero highlighted the plight of workers affected by insecurity, noting that families often lack funds for ransom, forcing them to borrow or beg to survive.

He said, “It is important for workers to join the call to end insecurity, unless the government wants to give us security allowance to pay ransom.

“We don’t have guns or cutlasses to chase criminals; protest is our only voice to Nigerians and the international community.”

The labour chief also urged the government to expand social safety nets, stressing that the current national minimum wage alone is insufficient to alleviate hardship without additional supportive measures.

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This Isn’t Politics, You Never Met Bail Conditions — EFCC Slams Malami

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, that his bail was revoked due to his attendance at a political gathering in Kebbi State.

The EFCC, in a rebuttal by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale on Saturday, insisted the matter has nothing to do with politics but everything to do with unmet bail conditions.

According to the anti-graft agency, Malami’s continued detention was neither politically motivated nor linked to his media appearances or political activities, but stemmed solely from his failure to meet the five conditions attached to the provisional administrative bail earlier granted to him.

The Commission described the claim as misleading narratives gaining traction in the public space.

“The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, though not disposed to joining issues with respect to its operations in the media, is compelled to respond to the patently false claims of a former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, about a purported revocation of his bail over attendance at a political gathering in Kebbi,” Oyewale stated.

He pointed out that administrative bail is not an entitlement but a discretionary and temporary relief granted to suspects pending the conclusion of investigations and possible arraignment in court.

The EFCC added that Malami was offered provisional administrative bail after a brief interrogation on 28 November 2025, subject to five specific conditions, none of which he has met.

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Nigerian Singer, Ruger Reveals What It Would Take For Him To Drop His Playboy Lifestyle

Popular Nigerian singer Ruger has set social media abuzz after making a surprising and heartfelt confession about his love life on X (formerly Twitter).

In a brief but thought-provoking post, the Afrobeats star revealed that there is only one special woman whose forgiveness truly matters to him.

Ruger suggested that once she accepts his apology, he would officially put an end to what he described as his “playboy” phase.

The singer’s statement has sparked widespread reactions online, with fans and followers debating whether the declaration signals a genuine turning point or a moment of emotional reflection.

Many have applauded his honesty and vulnerability, but others have also questioned if the change would be permanent.

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