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Popular Businessman, Blord Trademarks ‘Ratel’, Issues Cease And Desist To VeryDarkMan

Celebrity Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, has served a cease-and-desist notice on VeryDarkMan, demanding that he stop using the name “Ratel.”

Blord made the development known in a now trending post on his Instagram page after trademarking “Ratel” as his business brand name.

Speaking in a public statement shared on his Instagram story, Blord stated that VeryDarkMan can only make use of the name after getting his approval.

He wrote, “I have directed my SAN to issue a cease and desist to VDM to stop using my brand name ‘Ratel’. He will have to get an approval from me henceforth before using that name Ratel.”

The development has continued to spark mixed reactions on social media.

This came amid the ongoing fight between the two celebrities on social media.

Their fight began in October 2025 after VeryDarkMan, a popular social media critic, visited China to help some Nigerian business owners get cheap goods and supplier contacts.

While in China, VeryDarkMan accused Blord of business fraud and overpricing of modified gadgets. The fight escalated when he allegedly petitioned the police to investigate Blord business practice.

Ratel is the recognised name that VeryDarkMan gave to his loyal supporters online.

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Nollywood Actress, Doris Ogala Slams Comedian Akpororo Over Comments Linked To Her Issues With Pastor Chris Okafor (Video)

Popular Nigerian actress, Doris Ogala has fired back at comedian and singer Akpororo in response to comments he reportedly made about her situation.

In a video shared online, Doris warned Akpororo to stay out of her matter, stressing that he does not understand what she has been dealing with and has no right to advise her to stop speaking on social media.

She said her decision to speak publicly is personal and, according to her, necessary for her safety.

During the exchange, the actress accused Akpororo of hypocrisy, alleging he has benefited financially from church performances and warning that she would expose him if he continues to involve himself in her issues.

She ended by reiterating that she would not be silenced and urged Akpororo to respect boundaries and keep her name out of his commentary.

Watch video below…

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NFF Confirms Eric Chelle Will Remain As Super Eagles Coach After 2025 AFCON

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed that Eric Chelle will remain as head coach after Nigeria secured third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

NFF had set a target of getting to the final and winning the trophy for Chelle, but he fell short of this, losing to Morocco in the semi-final and winning the bronze medal instead.

Speaking after the tournament, Gusau stated that the national team displayed notable progress under Chelle and affirmed that the federation is committed to working with the coach as Nigeria aims to build on the performance.

“The team is close to running on autopilot and will definitely achieve a lot of success under the present technical crew,” Gusau said via NFF, reflecting on Nigeria’s campaign.

“The NFF is proud of the team’s performance and will continue to do its best to encourage, support, and motivate the team as we go forward.

“As the head of a hard-working technical crew, Mr Chelle has done exceedingly well within the one year he has been with us. He has shown enormous capacity, and we will continue to work with him.”

Nigeria finished third at the tournament after defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties to win the bronze medal, following a goalless draw in regulation time at the Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca on Saturday.

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She Procured An Illegal Abortion For Regina Daniels – Ned Nwoko Gives Reasons For Arresting The Actress’ Friend, Ann

Ned Nwoko, the Nigerian lawmaker, has explained the reasons behind the arrest of Izugbe Ann, the best friend of his estranged wife, Regina Daniels.

Two weeks ago, some police officers arrested Ann in Abuja where she is currently being detained. Regina immediately called out Nwoko for arresting Ann.

In a post he shared on his social media handle this morning, Nwoko gave reasons for calling for Ann’s arrest.

In his statement, the lawmaker who represents Delta North Senatorial District in the Senate, said amongst the many offences of Ann is that she defamed him in public by coming online to claim that he beat his 5th wife, Laila, up while she was pregnant, causing her to lose her pregnancy.

Nwoko said nothing of such ever happened.

He stated that Ann had in the past procured an illegal ab0rtion for his estranged wife Regina. According to the lawmaker, Ann made Regina carry out the ab0rtion while she was still married to him.

He said she gave Regina a bunch of weed to swallow, causing her to ‘k!ll’’ his unborn child.

He further accused Ann of sourcing, handling and administering illicit drugs on Regina while they were married.

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Phyna Denies Saying She Has Not Received BBNaija Winner’s N100 Million Prize Money (Video)

Reality star Josephine Ijioma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has denied claims that she has not received her N100 million grand prize for winning the 2022 Big Brother Naija reality show.

Recall that Phyna called out the organisers in 2023, claiming that she was yet to receive all the prizes she won on the show.

After series of statements from both Phyna’s team and BBN organisers, the matter left the public space, making fans to believe it has been resolved.

However, recently a video, wherein Phyna allegedly said she was yet to receive her prize money, started trending again.

Addressing the viral video, during recent livestream on Twitch, Phyna stated that the video was cut with a malicious intent, stressing that she only stated in the full video that those mocking her for turning to a streamer despite winning N100 million years ago, never supported her when she was fighting for the prize money to me released to her.

“They keep cutting my video, I never said I have not received my 100 million naira. I was only talking to people who asked me if the 100 million naira has finished,” she said.

Phyna noted that the “malicious” video almost triggered a legal battle between her and the reality show organisers who were not pleased to hear that she said she hasn’t received her prize money.

She explained that she had to explain to the organisers that the video was cut, and urged them to check out the full video on Twitch for confirmation.

She urged bloggers to stop cutting her videos to twist her statements, threatening that she would sue any blogger who cut her video if she got into any legal issue as a result.

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Fela Was The First Person To Rap, He Pioneered Rap Music – Seun Kuti Claims (Video)

Maverick singer Seun Kuti has stated that his father, the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, was also a pioneer of rap music.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Hits Don’t Lie podcast, Kuti claimed that Fela was the first person to rap, stressing that he did a little bit of rapping on his album ‘Authority Stealing.’

He explained that when Fela rapped on the album, they didn’t know that the style was going to be called Rap.

“Fela was the first person to rap. He did a bit of rapping on the album ‘Authority Stealing.’

“When he did it, we didn’t know it was going to be called ‘Rap’,” he said.

However, contrary to Seun Kuti’s claim that Fela was the pioneer of rap music, DJ Kool Herc, who is regarded as one of the foundational figures who created and shaped hip-hop, started the breakbeat in 1973, whereas Fela’s album ‘Authority Stealing’ was released in 1980.

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is widely recognised for his creation of Afrobeat (blending funk, jazz, salsa, calypso, West African rhythms) and his role as a political activist.

DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and Grandmaster Flash are the trio credited for creating and shaping rap music.

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Why I’m Still Relevant Years After Winning BBNaija Show – Mercy Eke Speaks (Video)

Popular Nigerian reality TV star, Mercy Eke has revealed the strategies she uses to stay in the public eye.

Unlike some of her colleagues who left the spotlight at the end of the buzz, Mercy Eke, who first came to limelight after winning the Big Brother Naija Reality Show Season 4 in 2019, explained that she has remained relevant due to hard work.

Eke further explained that she isn’t only hardworking but also has clarity on her goals.

Speaking in a recent interview with Odira Ndubuaku, the reality star said, “I am still relevant because I put in the work, I have never turned down any money.

“Also, I mind my business a lot. I work hard. I wake up with purpose. Some people wake up, they don’t have things to do. But I always have a clear picture of what to do every day.”

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I Have Had Only One Good Relationship – Singer Tiwa Savage Says (Video)

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has spoken openly about her dating life, disclosing that she has had only one truly good relationship.

In an emotional interview with Korty EO, Savage disclosed that, unfortunately, her partner had passed away.

The 45-year-old stated that aside from her late lover, she has been unlucky in her other relationships.

“There is hardly any relationship I would look back at and see anything positive. They are all d*cks! Actually, there is one, but he passed away.

“May his soul rest in peace. He was incredible,” she said.

Tiwa Savage said she always advised her son to treat women right because of how she suffered in wrong relationships.

The singer was married to music executive Tunji Balogun, popularly known as Tee Billz, from 2013 until their divorce in 2018; they have one child together, a son named Jamil.

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I Always Wanted A Girl, I Didn’t Bond With My Son For One Year Or Two – Tiwa Savage Opens Up (Video)

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has disclosed that she felt mixed emotions after giving birth to her son, admitting she was not very excited at the time and even cried when she learned the baby was male rather than female.

Speaking in a recent interview with YouTuber Korty EO, Savage explained that she had always wanted a girl, which made it difficult to bond with her son initially for two years.

She recalled being dropped by a brand due to how childbirth affected her looks and feeling like her son had destroyed her career.

She said looking back now she is grateful because her son has become her best friend.

“Honestly, I didn’t bond with my son for the first year or two. I always wanted a girl. They told me it was a boy, and I started crying.

“So, when he came he was always crying and my body didn’t snap back. I looked horrible. I was supposed to do a campaign with Pepsi at the time and they turned me away. And I just thought this boy has destroyed me. But now, he is my best friend,” Savage said.

The singer said she always advised her son to treat women right because of how she suffered in wrong relationships.

“I always tell him, you mum suffered oo, make sure you treat any girl like a queen. It is very important for me to raise him as a good man. He is going to make mistakes, he is not perfect. But at the core of him, I want him to be kind,”
she added.

Tiwa Savage welcomed her son, Jamil Balogun, in July 2015 with then-husband Tunji Balogun, and he turned 10 in July 2025.

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Get Special Bonus For Third Place

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to earn $15,000 for securing third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The bonus was initially meant for the semi-final where they lost 4-2 on penalities to hosts Atlas Lions of Morocco.

The players have received all their win-bonus except for the third- place match, according to SCORENigeria.

Wealthy businessman Abdul Samad Rabiu has also  redeemed his pledge of $500,000 to the team.

The players have already dispersed to their respective clubs.

They failed to attend the medal presentation ceremony on Sunday.