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Veteran Actress, Tonto Dikeh Faces N200m Lawsuit Over Viral Deliverance Video On Schoolgirl

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has been sued for allegedly conducting a deliverance session on a girl within school premises.

The popular actress was slammed with a N200 million lawsuit at the High Court in Abuja by human rights lawyer, Ikechukwu Obasi.

Obasi, who filed the suit on behalf of the Rivers State-born Junior Secondary School, JSS 1 student, emphasized that the teenage girl was subjected to what he tagged as a harmful religious ritual which the footage was later shared online.

He further noted that the circulation of the clip without the girl’s consent, violated her privacy rights “under Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Child Rights Act 2003.”

While demanding N200 million for damages, public apology, and removal of the footage from all social media platforms, Obasi also urged the court to declare the act as violation of the girl constitutional right to dignity and personal privacy. Insisting that

Recall that Tonto Dikeh had some days ago shared a video of her carrying out a spiritual deliverance on a schoolgirl during her visit to a secondary school in Durumi II, Abuja.

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Nigerian Rapper, 2shotz, Slams Igbos Supporting The Government Of The Day

Nigerian rapper 2Shotz has stirred reactions online after criticizing some members of the Igbo community whom he accused of supporting the current administration.

Taking to his Instagram page, the rapper expressed his frustration after watching a video from a recent political gathering in Imo State where Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, was reportedly in attendance.

According to 2Shotz, he was shocked and disappointed by the enthusiastic reception given to Seyi Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) by some attendees.

In his post, the rapper said he found the display troubling, particularly because the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, remains in detention. He argued that it was contradictory for some people to openly support the government while the separatist leader continues to face legal battles.

2Shotz did not hold back in his criticism, describing those supporting the current administration as misguided. He went further to suggest that, based on the level of support he observed, the APC could still emerge victorious in the 2027 general elections.

The rapper also issued a warning, stating that if the party wins again and economic hardship continues, people should not turn to him for financial assistance on social media.

His remarks have since sparked widespread debate online, with many social media users sharing mixed reactions to his comments. While some agreed with his stance, others criticized the tone of his message.

Read his post below…

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Not Everyone Who Smiles With You Wishes You Well – MC Oluomo Shares Life Lessons As He Celebrates 51st Birthday

Former chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, is celebrating his 51st birthday.

To mark the special occasion, the influential transport union leader shared a video of himself dancing joyfully, expressing deep gratitude to Allah for the gift of life and the many blessings he has received over the years.

In his message, MC Oluomo thanked God for His endless mercy, protection, and guidance over him and his household.

Reflecting on his journey, he acknowledged that life has come with its share of challenges, tests, and victories. Despite these experiences, he said his faith has remained firm, emphasizing that Allah has always been his strength and shield through every phase of life.

The former NURTW chairman also spoke about the lessons he has learned over the years, noting that life has taught him that not everyone who appears friendly or supportive genuinely wishes one well. However, he added that he remains grateful because, regardless of the intentions of those who may secretly wish him harm, God’s protection over him has always prevailed.

His birthday message has since drawn reactions from supporters and well-wishers who have taken to social media to celebrate with him and offer prayers for continued blessings in the years ahead.

He wrote: “Today, I celebrate another year of life, and my heart is filled with gratitude to Almighty Allah. Ya Allah, I thank You for the gift of life, for Your endless mercy, protection, and guidance over me and my household. Through every challenge, every test, and every victory, you have remained my strength and my shield. I am nothing without Your grace, and for that I say Alhamdulillah.

On this special day, I pray that Allah continues to guide my steps, enlarge my coast, protect my family, and bless the work of my hands. May He grant me more wisdom, patience, and strength to serve humanity and stand for what is right. May my new year bring greater achievements, good health, peace of mind, and divine favour.

I also want to sincerely appreciate everyone who has supported, encouraged, and stood by me through different seasons of life. Your prayers, loyalty, and kindness mean more to me than words can express. May Almighty Allah reward you abundantly and keep us together in good health and prosperity.

Life has taught me many lessons. One of them is that not everyone who smiles with you truly wishes you well. But I am grateful to Allah because no matter the plans of those who secretly wish me harm, His protection has always been greater than their intentions. What Allah has written for me, no man can take away.

As I mark this new chapter, I move forward with faith, gratitude, and confidence in Allah’s plan for my life. The journey continues, the mission continues, and by His grace, the best is yet to come.

Happy Birthday to me. Alhamdulillah for another beautiful year of life”.

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Nigerian Student, One Other D!e After Giving Blood Plasma At For-Profit Collection Centre In Canada

Two people — including a 22-year-old Nigerian international student — d!ed after donating blood plasma at a Winnipeg collection centre that pays individuals for their donations.

The d£aths are under review by Health Canada, which confirmed it received two reports of fatal adverse reactions in plasma donors — one in October of last year and another on Jan. 30, 2026.

The federal regulator says it is still assessing these reports and has not made a link between the plasma collection and d£aths, and the company that runs the centre says it has “no reason to believe” they are connected.

Rodiyat Alabede di£d on Oct. 25 after friends say the 22-year-old went to an appointment at the Grifols Plasma Donation Centre on Taylor Avenue to give plasma.

“She was always happy. She had so many dreams, especially when she came to Canada,”
said one of her close friends, Mary Ann Chika. “She held a big place in my heart.”  

Originally from Nigeria, Alabede moved to Winnipeg in 2022 to study at the University of Winnipeg, with the goal of becoming a social worker.  She had a passion for helping people and wanted to work with people with disabilities, Chika said.

Chika wasn’t there when her friend went to Grifols, but was the one to identify Alabede in hospital after she was pronounced d£ad.

She said doctors didn’t have much information to share, but told her Alabede’s heart stopped beating while she was giving her plasma at the centre.

“And before she arrived at the hospital, she had already passed,”
Chika said.

According to Health Canada, the second reported fatal adverse reaction happened on Jan. 30 after a donation at Grifols’ Innovation Drive location. The spokesperson couldn’t provide any more details on the identity of the person, citing privacy laws.

Grifols, a Spanish-based company which specializes in producing plasma medicines, has over a dozen plasma collection centres in Canada. The for-profit company has operated in Winnipeg since 2022 after acquiring Canadian Plasma Resources. It runs two centres locally — one on Taylor Avenue and one on Innovation Drive — where people are paid for their plasma.

In an emailed statement, a spokesperson representative for Grifols said an internal review was conducted and “based on the information available at this time, we have no reason to believe that there is a correlation between the donors’ passing and plasma donation.” 

Plasma donors receive payments of up to $100 per donation, according to Grifols’ website. They also offer larger payments based on the frequency of donations. This includes a $50 bonus for every 10 donations made within six weeks.

All establishments that collect plasma are regulated by Health Canada and must report to the federal regulator if a donor has experienced a serious reaction during donation or within 72 hours following a donation.

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My Public Support For Tinubu Affected Me – Actress Toyin Abraham Warns Timini To Be Neutral

Popular Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has said that her public support and campaign for Bola Tinubu during the last election had a negative impact on her.

The actress made this disclosure while advising actor Timini Egbuson on how his movie can be sold out in the Box Office.

Toyin said, “The first advice I will give you in my entire life is don’t put your mouth in politics. Don’t tell them you’re supporting anybody. Don’t support anybody, just be on your own. Be neutral.”

When Timini tried to remind her of her open support for the Tinubu presidency during the last election, the actress stated: “That was then.”

While revealing the negative impact on her craft, Toyin shouted “Haaaaaaa, it affected me oooo.”

Recall that Toyin Abraham had cried out in early 2024 after her new release movie ‘Ijakumo’ (Born-Again Stripper) was allegedly being shared on WhatsApp.

While lamenting poor reviews on Ijakumo, the actress said, “You all will tell the world why choosing my own candidate is a crime and yours is not.”

This came after netizens vowed not to watch her movie for campaigning for Tinubu.

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Bob Marley, Fela Kuti, Burna Boy – Rick Ross Speaks On His Dream Collaboration

American rapper Rick Ross has spoken about his dream music collaboration, mentioning some unexpected names.

The Macback Music boss said his dream collaboration would be Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and Afrobeats star Burna Boy.

Ross, who disclosed this during a recent livestream interview, explained that such collaboration would be legendary if it were to happen.

“If I had a dream collaboration right now, it would be Rick Ross, Bob Marley, Fela Kuti and Burna Boy. Imagine such a record. To me, that’s king-level. That’s next level,” he said.

The rapper said it he have his way, he would also add iconic Nigerian-British singer Sade on the record.

“I am the boss but I don’t know if I could get Sade to collaborate with me. I will put that on the wish list. I love Sade. Salute queen,” he added.

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Ayra Starr Declares Wizkid, Tiwa Savage And Rema As The ‘Big 3’ Of Afrobeats

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has revealed the artists she considers the greatest Afrobeats stars of all time, commonly referred to as the “Afrobeats Big 3.”

In a recent interview with Hot 97 FM, Starr picked Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, and Rema as the greatest Afrobeats artists of all time.

The usual suspects Davido and Burna Boy, who are often tipped along with Wizkid as the Afrobeats Big 3, were conspicuously snubbed by Ayra Starr.

“My Afrobeats Big 3 would be Tiwa Savage, Wizkid and Rema. My solid Big 3,”
she said.

Meanwhile, Ayra Starr has revealed why she relocated from Nigeria to New York, disclosing that her friends and cultural proximity influenced her decision.

“I spent the last two summers in New York and last summer I lived in Hell’s Kitchen for about three months with my friends. We were watching American shows and movies. It was fun.

“Also, growing up, I had always wanted to come to America. So which city would I want to go? LA is too far, the time difference with Nigeria is nine hours. So, I chose New York,” she explained in an interview with Angela Yee.

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Nigerian Body Builder Wins 2026 Arnold Classic And Takes Home $750,000 Prize (Photos/Video)

Nigerian-born bodybuilder Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, popularly known as Andrew Jacked, has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Arnold Classic Men’s Open title, marking a historic moment in his bodybuilding career.

Andrew Jacked clinched the prestigious title at the 38th edition of the Arnold Classic, one of the most respected bodybuilding competitions in the world.

The final round of the contest was fiercely competitive, with several elite athletes battling for the top spot.

However, Jacked ultimately stood out with his impressive physique, symmetry, and commanding stage presence, earning the judges’ nod as the overall champion.

The 38-year-old athlete was awarded a $750,000 cash prize for winning the Men’s Open category. In addition to the grand prize, he also received an extra $10,000 for the Ed Corney Best Poser Award, recognizing his exceptional posing routine and stage artistry.

The awards were presented by legendary bodybuilder and Hollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the founder of the Arnold Classic. Schwarzenegger praised Andrew Jacked for his remarkable presentation, balance, and conditioning, highlighting the Nigerian star’s ability to captivate the audience with both his physique and performance.

Andrew Jacked’s victory further cements his reputation as one of the leading figures in modern bodybuilding and represents another proud moment for Nigeria on the global sports stage.

See the video below.

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Iran War: ‘US Has Won, Will Finish The Job’ – Donald Trump Declares

Amid the ongoing tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that America has won the war against Iran.

Trump made this statement on Wednesday while speaking in Kentucky, stating, however, that the US has to finish the job.

“We’ve won. Let me tell you, we’ve won. You know, you never like to say too early you won. We won. In the first hour it was over. But we won,” he said.

After the president declared victory, he noted that the US cannot leave early but finish the job completely.

“We gotta finish the job, right?” Trump said.

Trouble started on February 28 when the US, alongside Israel, attacked Iran, resulting in the death of the Iranian Supreme Leader.

The hostility has continued with Iran launching series of drones and missiles on every United States’ interest in neighbouring countries.

Iran has also struck Israel severally with drones and missiles.

At least 7 US soldiers have died from the war with about 104 injured.

On Wednesday, Iran released a video of captured United States’ soldiers kneeling down with cuffs on their hands backward.

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NNPCL Reduces Fuel Price By N95 After Dangote Refinery’s Cut

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has lowered its petrol price after the Dangote Refinery announced a reduction in its gantry price.

NNPCL filling stations in Abuja and environs lowered their fuel pump price to N1,165 per liter on Wednesday, down from N1,260 per liter on Tuesday.

This represents a reduction of N95 per liter by the state-owned oil firm.

The adjusted pump price has been implemented at NNPCL filling station outlets in Jabi, Lifecamp, Wuse Zone 5, and Zone 4, as of filing this report, while Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) is sold at N1,535 per liter.

Similarly, other filling stations such as NIPCO, AP, and AA Rano now sell PMS at N1,195, N1,200, and N1,223 per liter, respectively.

A manager at MRS filling station, who preferred to remain anonymous, said the retail outlet would adjust its petrol price by N100 to N1,167 per liter from Thursday.

“We will reduce our petrol price to N1,167 per liter from Thursday,”
he told Daily Post on Wednesday.

Earlier, It was reported that Nigerian filling stations had slashed fuel prices by N20 per liter after Dangote Refinery lowered its gantry price to N1,075 amid a drop in crude oil prices.

As of filing this report, Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude stood at $91.76 and $86.86 per barrel, respectively.