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Why I Never Dated a Male Colleague – Actress Bimbo Akintola

Actress Bimbo Akintola has opened up on why she didn’t date a male colleague in the industry despite their advances.
She spoke during an interview with Labista.
Akintola revealed that the reason was because of her decision to separate her personal and professional life.
“No, I never dated any actor at any point in my career; I don’t like you people. I’ve never been attracted to an actor so to speak. All of you are my brothers, straight. It’s not about the kind of men I’m attached to; I just wasn’t attracted to people in the workplace.
 
“My frame of mind when I come to work is the frame of work of an actor who wants to be professional, so I don’t see you as dateable people, all of you. I don’t see it. We have handsome actors but I’ve never thought of dating any one of them…honestly. It doesn’t mean they didn’t toast me though”, she said.
The actress also addressed past controversies, including false claims about her personal life.
She shared that sensationalised stories, such as claims about her wardrobe choices, were fabricated to generate attention.
“When I first started, there was a lot of controversy and all sorts of things written about me; horrible stuff. There was a part where people were saying I don’t wear underwear. I think it is that news like that flies and sells so you have more traction and more people on the blog and people buying the papers. People want to read about funny things like that, it’s even better now, back then they used to cook up stories, all sorts of stories”, she said.
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Lionel Messi Admits He Is Close To Retirement After Scoring Hat Trick In Argentina Win

The legendary Argentine footballer, Lionel Messi delivered a stellar performance, scoring a hat trick as Argentina secured a commanding 6-0 victory over Bolivia in the South American World Cup qualifiers.

The 37-year-old who had three goals and two assists for his side on Tuesday night said he just wanted to enjoy every moment while recognising the end of his career is close.

After the slaughtering of Bolivia, the fans at the Monumental de Nuñez Stadium were enjoying themselves as they chanted Messi’s name, making him emotional.

“It is very nice to play here feeling the affection of the Argentina fans,” the 2022 World Cup winner said.

“It makes me emotional to listen to how they shout my name.

“We all enjoy this connection with the fans and we love playing at home.”

When asked about a possible appearance at the 2026 World Cup in North America, he was discreet with his answer but just wants to enjoy his last days in football.

“I didn’t set any date or deadline about my future,”

“I’m just enjoying all this. I am more emotional than ever and taking all the love from the people because I know these can be my last games.”

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner finished the Tuesday game with his 10th hat trick equaling the record of his rival, Cristiano Ronaldo for the most hattrick at the international level.

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Speed Darlington Bows To Pressure, Apologises To Burna Boy

Controversial Nigerian singer, Darlington Achakpo aka Speed Darlington has tendered an apology to singer, Burna Boy.
He apologized to the Grammy winner following his release from police custody.
The apology was posted by the singer’s lawyer, Stan Alieke on his Instagram story.
In the statement, Alieke explained that Speed Darlington’s videos, which stirred controversy, were intended purely for entertainment, with no aim to defame or insult anyone. He also noted that Darlington is known for bringing joy to his audience, and his remarks were misinterpreted.
The statement read:
“PUBLIC STATEMENT.
 
Without prejudice.
 
Our client, having taken time to reflect on the events of the past few days, deems it necessary to release this statement through his legal representatives which shall therefore serve as his official statement and comment on the event.
 
l. Our client believes strongly in collaboration and healthy competition. He appreciates his colleague’s artistry and is confident that his colleague equally appreciates his craft. There have never been any prior discord or unresolved differences between them.
 
2. Our client whom many have come to know as a “joy-giver” made the video in question purely for laughs and for its entertainment value, with no intention to malign or defame. Our client was only exploring his comedic side, and while the content may have been interpreted as extreme, it was never meant to harm or put a stain on his colleague’s reputation. He did not foresee the level of public attention the video would attract.
 
3. Our client, who holds his mother in the highest regard, does not condone disrespect towards mothers or women in general. He therefore confided in us that the video which was said to have disrespected his colleague’s mom was a “misrepresentation of words” or a slip of the tongue. If any remarks made were perceived as disrespectful towards his colleague’s mother, such comments were unintended.
 
4. Our client having recognized his position as an influential member of the society and a role model has henceforth taken the responsibility to set a positive example. He does not condone the use of social media platforms to malign, defame and disrespect individuals and has committed to using his influence to foster peace and set a good example moving forward.
 
5. Finally, our client has privately reached out to his colleague and his team in the spirit of brotherhood and extension of an olive branch and to offer further clarification in person to him. This publication only serves as an official statement/ comment of our client on the event and should
not be mistaken as an admission of guilt (if there be any) and should therefore never be taken as such.
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Tuchel Officially Unveiled As New England Manager

Thomas Tuchel has been officially appointed as England’s new manager.
The English FA made the announcement on Wednesday, with the German set to start on January 1, 2025.
“The FA has announced that UEFA Champions League winner Thomas Tuchel is the new England senior men’s head coach and will be assisted by internationally renowned English coach Anthony Barry,” the English Football Association said.
Details later…
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I Now Have Purpose And Intention – DJ Cuppy Speaks On Her New Life

Nigerian entertainer, DJ Cuppy has expressed happiness for her new life.
She revealed that her life is now with purpose and intention. DJ Cuppy stated this in a post on her instagram page.
She wrote:
“Busy has always been my rhythm, but this new era of busy is different 🧁✨ There’s purpose, intention, and I’m being selective with my time… God is leading me to new heights, and I’m ready for all He has in store! 🕊️🎀🤞🏾 #CuppyOnAMission”
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BBNaija’s Wanni Called Out Over Debt

BBNaija Season 9 First runner-up, Wanni has been accused of owing.

A Facebook page; Shaderoom has accused her of failing to pay for public relations (PR) services that were arranged on her behalf.

This accusation is gradually going viral on Facebook, sparking widespread reactions.

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Naira Among Worst Performing Currencies In Africa – World Bank

As of the end of August 2024, the Nigerian Naira is one of the poorest-performing currencies in sub-Saharan Africa.

The World Bank disclosed this in its latest edition of Africa’s Pulse report.

Report showed that the Naira is at par with the Ethiopian Birr, and South Sudanese Pound in terms of decline in the region.

The report blamed the continued increase in the demand for dollars and limited dollar inflow for Naira depreciation in the last months.

According to the report, the Naira lost about 43 percent as of August.

“By August 2024, the Ethiopian birr, Nigerian naira, and South Sudanese pound were among the worst performers in the region.

“The Nigerian naira continued losing value, with a year-to-date depreciation of about 43 percent as of end-August.

“Surges in demand for US dollars in the parallel market, driven by financial institutions, money managers, and non-financial end-users, combined with limited dollar inflows and slow foreign exchange disbursements to currency exchange bureaus by the central bank explain the weakening of the naira,” it said.

Recall that the Naira weakened significantly on Tuesday to N1658.97 per dollar from N1552.92 exchanged on Monday.

In the past months, the Naira has continued to fluctuate against the dollar in the foreign exchange market despite interventions by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Nigeria’s inflation rose to 32.70 percent in September from 32.15 percent recorded in August 2024.

Despite this, the World Bank’s Economic growth in Nigeria is projected at 3.3 percent in 2024 and 3.6 percent in 2025–26.

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Burna Boy And Odumodublvck Miss Out On 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards Wins

Burna Boy and Odumodublvck, the Nigerian contingent at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, left the show empty-handed.

Burna lost the Best Live Performer award to Missy Elliott, and Odumodublvck missed out in the Best International Flow category, which was won by Ghetts.

The biggest loser of the night was Megan Thee Stallion who came into Tuesday’s (Oct. 15) broadcast of the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards as the top nominee with 12 nominations, but left empty-handed.

The night’s biggest winner was Kendrick Lamar who scooped eight awards out of 11 nominations.

Here is the full list:

Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year

Drake

Megan Thee Stallion

Nicki Minaj

Future

Cardi B

WINNER: Kendrick Lamar

GloRilla

21 Savage

Hip-Hop Album Of The Year

For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition, Drake

Megan, Megan Thee Stallion

One of Wun, Gunna

American Dream, 21 Savage

Ehhthang Ehhthang, GloRilla

WINNER: Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj

Utopia, Travis Scott

We Don’t Trust You, Future & Metro Boomin

In Sexyy We Trust, Sexyy Red

Song Of The Year

“Agora Hills,” Doja Cat

“Bent,” 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)

WINNER: “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar

“Yeah Glo!,” GloRilla

“Fe!N,” Travis Scott feat. Playboi Carti

“Like That,” Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar

“Mamushi,” Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba

“FTCU,” Nicki Minaj

“Get It Sexyy,” Sexyy Red

Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist

Cash Cobain

Lady London

41

Bossman Dlow

WINNER: Sexyy Red

Skilla Baby

310babii

Tommy Richman

Best Hip-Hop Video

“Band4band,” Central Cee feat. Lil Baby

“8 AM in Charlotte,” Drake

“Boa,” Megan Thee Stallion

“Enough (Miami),” Cardi B

WINNER: “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar

“Type Shit,” Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti

“Bent,” 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)

“Big Mama,” Latto

Best Collaboration

“First Person Shooter,” Drake feat. J.Cole

“Bongos,” Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion

“Everybody,” Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert

WINNER: “Like That,” Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar

“Mamushi,” Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba

“Wanna Be,” GloRilla feat. Megan Thee Stallion

“At the Party,” Kid Cudi feat. Pharrell Williams & Travis Scott

“Band4band,” Central Cee feat. Lil Baby

Best Duo Or Group

2 Chainz & Lil Wayne

41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)

WINNER: Future & Metro Boomin

Rick Ross & Meek Mill

Common & Pete Rock

Earthgang

¥$, Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign

Flyana Boss

Lyricist Of The Year

21 Savage

Drake

WINNER: Kendrick Lamar

Cardi B

Common

Lil Wayne

Nicki Minaj

Megan Thee Stallion

Best Live Performer

Cardi B

WINNER: Missy Elliott

Nicki Minaj

Travis Scott

Drake

GloRilla

Kendrick Lamar

Burna Boy

Busta Rhymes

Megan Thee Stallion

Video Director Of The Year

A$AP Rocky

Cactus Jack

20k ViVisuals

Doja Cat & Nina McNeely

OfOffset

Cole Bennett

WINNER: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar

Dave Meyers & Travis Scott

Producer Of The Year

Hit-Boy

Atl Jacob

Cash Cobain

Hitmaka

WINNER: The Alchemist

Metro Boomin

Pete Rock

Q-Tip

DJ Of The Year

DJ Khaled

Mustard

WINNER: The Alchemist

Big Von

DJ D-Nice

Kaytranada

DJ Drama

Metro Boomin

Best Hip-Hop Platform

The Breakfast Club

Bootleg Kev

The Joe Budden Podcast

The Shade Room

XXL

WINNER: Club Shay Shay

Complex

Drink Champs

Million Dollaz Worth of Game

On the Radar

Hustler Of The Year

Cardi B

A$AP Rocky

WINNER: 50 Cent

Cam’ron & Ma$e

Kendrick Lamar

Megan Thee Stallion

Drake

Fat Joe

GloRilla

Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse

A$AP Rocky, “Gangsta” (Free Nationals, A$AP Rocky & Anderson .Paak)

Cardi B, “Wanna Be” remix (Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion & Cardi B)

Drake, “Meltdown” (Travis Scott feat. Drake)

J.Cole, “First Person Shooter” (Drake feat. J. Cole)

WINNER: Kendrick Lamar, “Like That” (Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar)

Lil Wayne, “Brand New” (Tyga, YG & Lil Wayne)

Megan Thee Stallion, “Wanna Be” (Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion)

21 Savage, “Good Good” (Usher, 21 Savage & Summer Walker)

Impact Track

“Fortunate,” Common & Pete Rock

“Get in With Me,” Bossman Dlow

“Hiss,” Megan Thee Stallion

“Humble Me,” Killer Mike

WINNER: “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar

“Precision,” Big Sean

“Yeah Glo!,” GloRilla

“Blessings,” Nicki Minaj feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Best International Flow

WINNER: Ghetts, UK

SDM, France

Racionais Mcs, Brazil

Bashy, UK

Blxckie, South Africa

Stefflon Don, UK

Maglera Doe Boy, South Africa

Odumodublvck, Nigeria

Budah, Brazil

Leys Mc, France

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Lady Pens Lengthy, Touching Apology to Davido After Getting Blocked

A lady has tendered an apology to singer Davido after attacking him and his fans.
X user, @Ashabul_Jannaah had slammed the actor, labeling his music as trash. She also called the singer’s fans delusional.
She wrote:
“Don’t mind Davido, His music is painfully wack and his delusional fanbase only proves how blind they are. You’ve outgrown him in every way! No wonder he’s constantly trying to keep up with the REAL king!”
However, after Davido came across her comment, he blocked her on X.
Feeling remorseful for her words, she took to X page pen several threads-long apology, begging the singer to unblock her.
She wrote:
“Dear
@davido
 
I’ve been tossing and turning over this for days and I need to get this off my chest. I’m truly sorry for the comments I made under your posts. They were thoughtless and disrespectful and I completely understand why you chose to block me.
 
I never intended to hurt you or be offensive, but that’s exactly what happened. I thought I was just being playful, engaging in the kind of banter that often flies around here. But in hindsight, I see it for what it was: out of line and completely unnecessary.
I chased likes and retweets, using your posts as a stage for my own little show and that was wrong. My remarks about your wealth and integrity were low blows. I’ve come to realize how much hard work and heart you’ve put into your career and my words didn’t just miss the mark; they were off the chart.
 
I deeply regret my words. I’ve seen how your fans, the 30BG community, rallied around you. They didn’t just defend you; they showed me the real impact of my words. It was a harsh lesson that’s made me rethink how I’ll interact online. I’m also sorry to them for stirring up negativity.
 
OBO
@davido
, if you’re reading this, I hope you’re doing well. I’ve always admired your energy, success and spirit. Even if I didn’t show it in the best way, I’ve been a silent admirer.
 
I’m not asking for forgiveness right away or for you to unblock me immediately. But I hope, in time, you might see this as a genuine apology from someone who’s learned a tough lesson. I want to move forward, and be part of the 30BG community positively and support you the right way.
 
Sending you all the respect and love OBO.”
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My Hero – Davido Praises Father As He Builds A New Power Plant in Nigeria

Nigerian singer, Davido has taken to social media to praise his father.
The star applauded his father, Adedeji Adeleke as he’s set to build a new power plant in Nigeria.
This comes after the billionaire businessman had while speaking at the Seventh Day Adventist General Conference Annual Council, revealed that he generates about 15% of the electricity needed for Nigeria.
He further revealed that he is building his new power plant, which will be the biggest in Nigeria. He stated that he is closely working with some Chinese Engineering companies and the power plant would be completed in January.
Taking to his Instagram page, Davido hailed his father and wrote:
“My hero, my father Dr.Adedeji Adeleke speaks on The Sabbath at a SDA General Conference Annual Council 2024 – October 15th”.

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