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I’ve Never Been Friends With Her – Rosy Meurer Addresses Claims That She Snatched Tonto Dikeh’s Ex-Husband, Olakunle Churchill From Her

Nollywood actress Rosy Meurer has taken to Instagram to respond to rumours claiming that she “snatched” her colleague Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill.

According to Rosy, people have carried the narrative that she snatched her “best friend” (Tonto’s) husband after she was introduced to him by the actress.

She said contrary to the rumours, nothing like that happened as she doesn’t have any form of relationship with Tonto and met Churchill “separately.”

She said to clear the record, she has never met or seen Tonto before, they don’t have each other’s number, before daring anyone with proof of otherwise, to bring it forward.

She said; “I was never my husband’s ex’s friend, not to talk of best friend. I have never met her, I have never seen her. She doesn’t have my number, I don’t have her number. She’s like 8-9-10 years older than I am

“When I see comments like she’s your best friend, she introduced you to her husband and you snatched him, you are so wicked, Nothing like that happened. I met my husband separately, from that other life he had. The two don’t even go hand in hand.”

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Actress Rosy Meurer Reacts To Rumours About Her Marriage To Olakunle Churchill, Says She Never Unfollowed Him On Instagram (Video)

Nollywood actress Rosy Meurer has addressed circulating rumours about her marriage to businessman Olakunle Churchill, dismissing claims that she unfollowed him on Instagram.

According to Rosy, she’s happy in her marriage and is being treated well therefore, she has no reason to unfollow her husband who she has been following on the social media platform since 2017.

She wondered where the rumour came from especially at a time when her husband celebrating his reunion with his son with ex wife, Tonto Dike.

Rosy who is in ‘Cancun,’ Mexico for her birthday, said Churchill stayed in Lagos to celebrate the birthday of his son with actress, Tonto.

She said she gave him the space to be with his son because he hasn’t seen him for a long time and she’s happy because his children get to feel what it’s like being with their daddy.

“ENOUGH IS ENOUGH !! It’s time I control my own narrative. It’s my life, my story and no one but me is allowed to tell it !!” She captioned the post

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Why You Must Be Intentional With Your Partner If You Want A Happy Marriage – Nigerian Actress, Judy Austin

Nollywood actress Judy Austin has shared some candid advice for couples, urging them to be deliberate and mindful in their relationships as a way to nurture a happy and lasting marriage.

The actress, who is widely recognized for her high-profile and sometimes controversial marriage to actor Yul Edochie, shared her thoughts in an Instagram story on Tuesday, speaking directly to her followers about the importance of intentionality in relationships.

“Most people would rather play victim than be intentional with their partners,” she wrote. “And I mean INTENTIONAL in every aspect of your lives.”

Judy Austin went on to highlight the negative role social media can play in modern marriages, suggesting that online interactions often fuel misunderstandings and conflicts.

“Social media is one of the biggest problems most people are having in their marriages today,” she added, warning couples to be cautious about letting online distractions affect their personal relationships.

 

Her message touches a growing conversation in Nigeria about the challenges that couples face in balancing private life with public attention, especially in the age of social media.

By encouraging intentionality and mindfulness, Judy Austin is urging couples to prioritize understanding, communication, and commitment in their marriages.

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Pastors Now Behave Like Content Creators – Comedian Funnybone Slams Clergymen Who Like Calling Themselves Out Online

Comedian Funnybone, whose real name is Chibunna Stanley, has condemned new-generation clergymen for frequently calling out their peers on social media.

In a post shared on Instagram today, Funnybone said their actions is both shameful and exhausting to watch.

He wondered why clergymen cannot pick their phones and call to address any issue they may have with their colleagues.

He added that if they are not ashamed, they should know that other Christians are ashamed on their behalf.

He wrote; ‘’Dear new generation preachers,

This recent trend of dragging one another on social media is tasteless and deeply embarrassing to the Body of Christ. Everyone is wielding the Bible to justify personal excesses and unnecessary drama. It is both shameful and exhausting to watch.

If your founding fathers had been this dramatic, you probably wouldn’t have had a congregation to pastor today.

What happened to picking up the phone, calling that pastor privately, and resolving issues as spiritual men? Must everything become a public spectacle? Can this just stop?

If you are not embarrassed, please know that we are embarrassed on your behalf.

Pastors behaving like content creators online… sigh”

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2026 Ramadan Fast Begins On Wednesday(Today) As Moon Is Sighted In Nigeria

The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Nigeria, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced the sighting of the moon, marking the beginning of the 2026 Ramadan fast in Nigeria on Wednesday, 18 February.

The confirmation was issued on Tuesday by the Shehu of Borno, Shehu Abubakar Ibn Garbai El-Kanemi, who represented the Sultan.

He disclosed that verified reports of moon sightings were received from various parts of the country and were carefully authenticated and accepted by the Sultanate Council, thereby confirming the commencement of the holy month.

“After due verification and authentication of the reports received from across the country, the Sultanate Council has accepted the sighting of the new moon. Consequently, Wednesday, 18th February 2026, marks the first day of Ramadan 1447AH,” the statement said.

The statement from the sultanate explained that the Shehu of Borno, in line with established tradition, acted on behalf of the Sultanate Council, in announcing the date for the commencement of the Ramadan fast due to the temporary absence of the Sultan.

The Sultan urged Muslims nationwide to dedicate the holy month to fervent prayers, spiritual reflection, and acts of charity, while seeking divine guidance and peace for Nigeria.

“Ramadan is a period of sacrifice, self-discipline and compassion. I call on all Muslims to use this sacred month to pray for the unity, stability and progress of our dear country, and for wisdom and guidance for our leaders at all levels,” he said.

Ramadan is a month-long fast observed daily from dawn to sunset by millions of Muslims across Nigeria and the world, during which there are increased religious activities including prayers, charity works and deep reflection.

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Tems And Burna Boy Become African Artistes With Most Billboard Hot 100 Entries

Nigerian singers Tems and Burna Boy have surpassed South African band Seether to become the African artists with the highest number of entries on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart.

The trio were previously tied at seven entries each, but Burna Boy and Tems earned new entries on the chart this week through their features on J.Cole’s album, ‘The Fall-Off.’

‘Bounce Road Blues’ featuring Tems and Future debuted at 34, while ‘Only You’ with Burna Boy debuted at 78, bringing the Nigerians’ total to a joint 8 -the most by any African.

Tems has now earned three Billboard Hot 100 entries this year with ‘Raindance’ with Dave, ‘What You Need’ and the latest ‘Bounce Road Blues.’

She has the most entries for any African artist this year, so far.

Meanwhile, Burna Boy has become the first African artist to have a song on the Billboard Hot 100 for 6 consecutive years.

His entries over the years include Loved By You (2021), Last Last (2022), Sittin’ On Top Of The World and Talibans II (2023), Just Like Me and We Pray (2024), WGFT (2025), and Only You (2026).

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You Are Ingrates – Olasco Films Blasts Okunnu, Austin Emmanuel For Calling Him Out (Video)

Veteran movie marketer Akeem Olatunji Balogun, widely known as Olasco Films, has labeled actors Okunnu and Austin Emmanuel as ungrateful.

He stated this while reacting to allegations against him by the actors during their recent interview.

Recall that Okunnu had some days ago called out Olasco Films over a movie he produced for him 16 years ago.

Okunnu who accused Olasco of pocketing all the money made from the movie, said, “I haven’t forgiven Olasco.”

This came a few months after actor Austin Emmanuel accused Olasco Films and his close associate, Toymax Films, of blacklisting him in the industry.

Austin who has been away from the screen for years, also accused Toymax of sleeping with his girlfriend named Aisha Raji.

However, reacting to the allegations, Olasco in an Interview with actor Tunde Ola-Yusuf, called Okunnu and Austin Emmanuel ingrates.

While explaining that he gave Okunnu N2 million to produce the movie for him, he narrated his contribution to Austin Emmanuel’s career.

“Okunnu is like a blind man using a walking stick, and when he regained his sight, he threw away the walking stick that was guiding him when he was blind. That’s who he is for him to say he worked for me without pay. Okunnu collected N2 million from me to produce the movie for me 16 years ago. As at that time, production only cost between N700,000 to N1 million.

“Austin Emmanuel wants to trend with my name. I assisted him to advertise the very movie that made him famous in my films, so he’s an ingrate,” he said.

Watch him speak in the video below:

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All R@pists Should Be Castrated And Burnt Alive – Nigerian Singer, Simi Blows Hot

Afrobeats singer Simi, born Simisola Kosoko, has stirred controversy after advocating capital punishment for r@pists.

Nigeria is currently in a s*xual assault crisis with multiple r@pe allegations being reported in different parts of the country in recent weeks.

Reacting on Tuesday night, Simi passionately appealed to citizens and the authorities to put an end to s*xual ass@ult against women.

“I’m sickkk of this. Stop r@ping women. They need to castrate r@pists and burn them,” she wrote in a fierce X post.

However, her suggestion of a capital punishment for r@pists sparked a debate, with many arguing that the same should be given to false r@pe accusers.

Simi maintained that she was advocating for r@pe victims and not victims of false r@pe accusations, which further escalated ther controversy.

Shunning the outrage from her male fans, the singer explained that she was advocating for r@pe victims because almost all the women she knew have been “s*xually assaulted at some points of their lives.”

She argued that it isn’t right to stop people from speaking against s*xual assault just because of false r@pe accusers.

“How many of your friends have actually assaulted women as vibes?? Women are terrified to go out. Women in their homes are not safe either. Ask your sisters. Ask your female friends and your girlfriends. Ask your wives. We’re not all crazy. Stop r@ping women,” she added.

Simi also urged men to hold their fellow men accountable, claiming that men creating the enabling environment for r@pists due to their failure to hold other accountable.

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WAEC releases 2025 second series CB‑WASSCE results for private candidates

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2025 Second Series Computer‑Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB‑WASSCE) for private candidates.

The announcement was made on Monday by Moyosola Adesina, Acting Head of the Public Affairs Unit at the WAEC National Office in Lagos.

A total of 69,604 candidates registered for the examination, marking a 1.8% increase compared to the 2024 figure of 68,342. Out of these, 65,752 candidates sat for the exams at 370 centres nationwide.

Of those who wrote the exams, 51.69% (33,989 candidates) obtained credit and above in at least five subjects, with or without English and Mathematics, while 42.17% (27,727 candidates) secured credits in five subjects including English and Mathematics — a key benchmark for many university admissions and job requirements.

Among these successful candidates, 13,416 were male (48.39%) and 14,311 were female (51.61%).

The 2025 Second Series CB‑WASSCE also saw participation by candidates with special needs, including those with visual and hearing impairments and albinism, with accommodations provided throughout the examination process to ensure inclusivity.

However, WAEC stated that 1,899 candidates (2.89%) had their results withheld due to reported cases of examination malpractice.

Investigations are ongoing, and decisions will be communicated directly to the affected candidates.

Candidates can check their results via the WAEC Direct Portal at www.waecdirect.org. After checking their scores, candidates can also access digital copies of their certificates on the WAEC website at www.waec.org.

Those who prefer hard copy certificates can apply online through the WAEC Certificate Request Portal (e‑Certman) at certrequest.waec.ng.

This release gives private candidates the opportunity to see how they performed in the 2025 Second Series CB‑WASSCE.

While many students achieved solid results, challenges remain, especially as WAEC continues to work on improving examination integrity and performance tracking across Nigeria.

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UCL: Osimhen bags double assists in Galatasaray 5-2 win over Juventus

Victor Osimhen delivered two assists as Galatasaray produced a thorough 5-2 comeback victory over Juventus in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off.

Galatasaray capitalised on home advantage to seize control of the tie ahead of next week’s return fixture in Turin.

 

First-half swings

 

The hosts opened the scoring when Gabriel Sara punished defensive lapses to put the Turkish champions ahead.

Juventus responded immediately through Teun Koopmeiners, who equalised within moments before adding a second in the 32nd minute to give the visitors a 2-1 lead at the break.

Despite falling behind, Galatasaray emerged stronger after halftime.

UCL: Osimhen bags double assists in Galatasaray 5-2 win over Juventus
Osimhen provides two assists in Galatasaray win over Juventus – Getty image

Second-half turnaround

Noa Lang levelled the match early in the second half, reacting quickest to a rebound. Shortly after, Davinson Sánchez headed home to restore Galatasaray’s advantage.

 

 

Juventus’ situation worsened when substitute Juan Cabal received a second yellow card, reducing the Italian side to ten men. Galatasaray took full control from that point.

In the 75th minute, Osimhen set up Lang for his second goal of the night, stretching the lead to 4-2. Eleven minutes later, the Nigerian forward provided another assist, this time for Sacha Boey, who completed the scoring.

The result marks the first time Juventus have conceded five goals in a Champions League match. Galatasaray now carry a three-goal cushion into the second leg.

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