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Being A Woman In Nigeria Feels Like A Crime – BBNaija Star, Tacha Says

Natasha Akide, a former Big Brother Naija star, who is popularly known as Tacha, has said that being a woman in Nigeria “often feels like a crime.”

She made the claim while blasting Nigerians for not taking actress Regina Daniels’ r*pe allegations serious.

She lamented that instead of demanding justice for the actress, some Nigerians were bashing her.

On her X handle, Tacha wrote, “Being a woman in this part of the world feels like a crime.

“Someone cries out that she been r*ped, drugged, and beaten, and instead of outrage, society starts dragging her for flying private jets and traveling the world.

“So because she lived well, she deserves to be abused?

That’s the sickness of this society a place where people justify violence against women but envy their freedom.

“At this point, what hope does the girl child even have?

#ProtectWomen #Justiceforreginadaniels.”

Former Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna also reacted to Regina Daniels’s allegations that she was drugged and r*ped.

“A girl gets injected and r*ped in a man’s house, steady hospital yet everybody is laughing. Omo…Being a woman is hard,” she wrote via X.

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Burna Boy Makes History, Becomes First Nigerian Singer With 5 Grammy Album Nominations

Damini Ogulu, the famous Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Burna Boy, has made history as the first Nigerian artist to receive five career Grammy nominations in album categories.

Burna Boy reached a new milestone with his latest project, No Sign of Weakness (2025), which was nominated for Best Global Music Album at the upcoming 2025 Grammy Awards.

Other nominees in the category include Siddhant Bhatia’s Sounds of Kumbha, Senegalese legend Youssou N’Dour’s Éclairer le monde: Light the World, Shakti’s Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live), Chapter III: We Return to Light by Anoushka Shankar featuring Alam Khan and Sarathy Korwar, and Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo by Brazilian icons Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia.

Recall that Burna Boy’s previous Grammy-nominated albums include African Giant (2019), Twice As Tall (2020), Love, Damini (2022), I Told Them (2023), and now No Sign of Weakness (2025), further cementing his dominance on the global stage.

Burna also secured another nomination in the Best African Music Performance category for his track Love.

Other Nigerian singers also made it in the same category, with Davido earning recognition for With You featuring Omah Lay, while Ayra Starr and Wizkid were nominated for Gimme Dat.

The lineup also includes Hope & Love by Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin, and Push 2 Start by South African star Tyla.

These nominations underscore the increasing global impact of African music, with Nigerian singers taking the lead.

Winners of the Grammy Awards will be announced in Los Angeles next year.

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I Don’t Care About Awards – Omah Lay Reacts To Grammy Nomination

Nigerian singer, Stanley Omah Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has reacted to his maiden Grammy nomination.

Recall that Omah Lay earned his first-ever Grammy nomination with his collaborative hit with Davido, ‘With You’, which was nominated for the Best African Music Performance category at the 68th annual Grammy Awards.

Reacting via his Instagram page, Omah Lay said he was excited about the nomination, but added that he doesn’t care about awards.

He, however, said he wants Davido to win the award, describing him as his realest friend in a while.

“I’m excited about this Grammy nomination haha but fr fr I don’t give a sh!t about awards. Yeah but I really want it for OBO! he is the realest friend I’ve had in while, he stood by during my hardest times,” Omah Lay wrote.

Davido is yet to win a Grammy despite previously receiving four nominations, including two in the Best African Music Performance category, which he has been consistently nominated in since it was introduced in 2023.

The 2026 Grammy is scheduled for February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with a global broadcast on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

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Super Eagles Announce 24-Man Squad For 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-Offs In Morocco

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have announced their 24-man squad for next week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff tournament in Rabat, Morocco.

The Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has called on a mix of seasoned stars and exciting young talents as the team gears up to face Gabon in the semi-finals.

Captain William Ekong leads the group, which includes Galatasaray talismanic striker, Victor Osimhen, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey.

Midfielders Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Frank Onyeka join emerging defender Benjamin Fredericks, while forwards Samuel Chukwueze and Ademola Lookman complete the list of players expected to make an immediate impact.

Nigeria will take on Gabon on Thursday at the Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay Al Hassan in Rabat, which holds 22,000 fans. The other semi-final will see Cameroon face the Democratic Republic of Congo at the 18,000-capacity El-Barid Stadium, also in Rabat.

Chelle has recalled goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and Spain-based forward Chidera Ejuke, while Raphael Onyedika, Tolu Arokodare, Jerome Akor Adams, and Olusegun Olakunle have also been included in the squad. Defender Oluwasemilogo Ajayi will miss the Gabon match after receiving a one-game suspension for accumulating two yellow cards in the qualifying campaign.

Players are scheduled to fly into Morocco from their various clubs across Europe and beyond, joining the rest of the squad in Rabat on Monday, 10th November.

Full 24-Man Super Eagles Squad For The World Cup African Play-offs:

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa), Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania), Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy)

Defenders: William Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia), Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England), Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal), Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium)

Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England), Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England), Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA), Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)

Forwards: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy), Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey), Simon Moses (Paris FC, France), Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain), Tolu Arokodare (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England), Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain), Olakunle Olusegun (Pari Nizhny Novgorod, Russia).

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Many People Around You Are Not Telling You The Truth – Pastor Adeboye Tells Tinubu

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has warned that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is being misinformed about Nigeria’s security situation by his advisers.

Adeboye made the remark during the church’s November Holy Ghost Service, themed “The Eve of Glory.”

Referencing a recent statement issued by the Presidency, Pastor Adeboye expressed concern that the content did not reflect the reality experienced by many Nigerians.

According to him, the President, whom he described as his “in-law”, had been informed that security had significantly improved and that internally displaced persons (IDPs) had returned home.

The cleric strongly disagreed with that claim, suggesting that the advisers behind such narratives may be misleading the President.

He said, “I almost spoke out last month when I heard the speech from my in-law, the President. You can go and listen to it again, particularly the section that addressed security. When I heard him say that all is well now and that displaced people have returned to their villages, I almost said that the person who wrote that speech for my President, my in-law, does not like him.

“And if you were to ask, ‘What do you mean? Somebody wrote it, but it was the President who read it,’ my response would be, didn’t he review it before delivering it? Well, if you put it that way, then my conclusion is that there are several people around my beloved in-law who are not telling him the truth. I think the following day, we read in the newspaper about a traditional ruler who was killed, whether in Kwara or Kogi.

“But this is not the time for apportioning blame. Our President inherited this problem; it started before him. And in any case, I am an applied mathematician; I am interested in simply getting the problem solved.

“Let the government use diplomatic methods to convince President Trump to give us 100 days of grace. Call our service chiefs, fortunately, they are new, and tell them to perform within three months or resign.

“We have been praying for Nigeria; we can’t pray all these prayers without something happening.

“There is a law called Newton’s Law of Motion, which states that a body will remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless compelled by an external force to do otherwise. This means that whatever method God wants to use, at the end of it all, there will be peace in Nigeria again.”

Adeboye explained his reluctance to make public statements, attributing it to his position under the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

He stated that as a clergyman operating under the Christian umbrella body, he exercises caution. To underscore the importance of this chain of authority, he referenced a biblical principle, noting, “I have discovered in the Bible that a man not under authority cannot cast out a demon.”

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It Was Overwhelming – Imisi Reveals How She Lost Her Child Before BBNaija Audition

Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner Imisi Ayanwale has revealed that she experienced a painful personal loss shortly before auditioning for the reality show.

During an interview with TVC, Imisi disclosed that she lost her baby in April, just a month before taking part in the Big Brother Naija audition.

She explained that the experience was deeply overwhelming and that she found it difficult to open up about it at the time.

“I lost my baby this year April. It’s not even a month before I auditioned for Big Brother. The whole thing was so overwhelming. I do not want to talk about it,” she said.

The reality star shared that the loss, coupled with a breakup from her ex-boyfriend, Hakeem, became the driving force behind her determination to push forward and make something out of her pain.

After emerging as the winner of the show’s ₦80 million grand prize and an SUV, Imisi said she intends to explore a career in music and expand her reach beyond reality television.

She also hinted that she is no longer entirely single, leaving fans curious about her love life after the show.

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The Rumours Of My De@th Reminds Me That I’m Still Relevant – Terry G

Nigerian singer Gabriel Oche Amanyi, popularly known as Terry G, has said that valuable lessons were learned from the recent viral de@th rumor about him.

The ‘Free Madness’ crooner, in an interview with Punch, described the experience as both shocking and humbling.

Terry G also claimed that the rumours remind him of his relevance, and that his story is far from over.

He said, “At first, it was shocking. Imagine waking up to see people posting ‘RIP Terry G’! But later, I realised it was a lesson to appreciate life more and understand how much impact I’ve made. The love and concern from fans touched me deeply. It reminded me that I’m still relevant and that my story is far from over. I’m alive, strong, and more focused than ever. You can’t kill grace, grace no dey die.

“It taught me that fame is powerful but fragile. Once you’re in the spotlight, people will say anything, and the internet spreads news faster than fire. You have to be mentally strong to handle it. I learned not to react to every story; sometimes silence speaks louder than words. It also made me appreciate genuine love and loyalty; the people who know you personally will always see through the lies.”

Speaking further on his new song and its unique sound, the energetic performer explained that his creative shift was intentional.

He stated, “Yes, it was deliberate. As an artist, growth is very important to me. I’ve always been known for my wild energy and street vibe, but Kolomala came from a more refined and expressive side of me, a way to show that I can evolve without losing my originality. The song celebrates African beauty, and I wanted it to connect across borders, not just within the street circuit. It was a conscious move to show maturity and versatility while keeping that Terry G DNA.” 

The singer also lamented the rising cost of music promotion in today’s industry, describing it as ‘Crazy’.

He stressed, “The cost of promotion today is crazy, no lie. The game has changed. Back then, it was more about raw talent and street acceptance. Now, even a good song can go unnoticed if you don’t have serious backing. It’s not easy for upcoming artistes who lack funds. But it also shows how commercial the industry has become. I just believe there should be better structures and support systems to help talented artistes shine without going broke trying to push their music.”

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God Forbid Anything Happens To Her – Skitmaker, Nasboi Slams Nigerians Mocking Regina Daniels

Lawal Michael Nasiru Bolaji, the famous Nigerian skitmaker and singer, who is popularly known as Nasboi, has slammed Nigerians mocking Regina Daniels.

In a post shared on his X handle, Nasboi said those mocking Regina at the moment do not care about her mental health.

He wrote: “Regina Daniel has said many things but people are laughing and abusing her… 

“No one cares if the lady is depressed.

“God forbid anything happens to her, same people will be the first to comment Rip.

“Very toxic country”

Read his post below

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2026 Grammys: Nigerian Superstars, Davido, Ayra Starr, Omah Lay Make List Of Nominees

Some top Nigerian Afrobeats stars have earned nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards.

The shortlist was released on Friday evening.

Davido and Omah Lay made the cut for their collaboration on ‘With You’ for Best African Music Performance.

The category also sees ‘Love’ by Burna Boy and ‘Gimme Dat’ by Ayra Starr and Wizkid nominated.

Burna Boy who already has a Grammy to his name, has been nominated for the Best Global Music Album for ‘No Sign of Weakness’.

Best African Music Performance Nominees:

• Love – Burna Boy

• With You – Davido and Omah Lay

• Hope & Love – Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin

• Gimme Dat – Ayra Starr and Wizkid

• PUSH 2 START – Tyla

Best Global Music Album Nominees:

No Sign of Weakness – Burna Boy

Sounds Of Kumbha- Siddhant Bhatia

Eclairer le monde : Light the World – Youssou N’Dour

Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live) – Shakti

Chapter III: We Return To Light – Anoushka Shankar Featuring Alam Khan & Sarathy Korwar

Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo – Caetano Veloso And Maria Bethânia

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My Dad Used to Beat Me But I Still Show Him Love – Peller Reacts to Backlash After Buying Him Mum New Car

Popular TikToker, Peller, has replied trolls slamming him for buying his mother a car and neglecting his father.
Recall that he bought his mother a car yesterday worth millions of naira.
He also took to his Tiktok to show off the brand-new Hyundai Santa Fe he gifted his mother.
However, the gesture stirred controversy as some fans flooded the comment section asking about his father’s welfare.
Reacting to the backlash, Peller explained that despite his father’s past actions, he continues to care for him.
“People keep asking about my dad just because I bought my mum a car. Has my dad ever come out to say he’s suffering? Even though he used to beat me and didn’t support my career at first, I still show him love,” he said.
Watch the video below

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