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Mercy Aigbe slams bloggers over Toluwanisings’ family dispute

Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has criticised bloggers interviewing members of the family of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, amid an ongoing disagreement over his burial arrangements.

The actress accused some bloggers of worsening tensions between the deceased’s widow and his family instead of allowing them to grieve privately.

In a post shared on her Instagram page, Aigbe questioned the apparent lack of compassion surrounding the controversy, noting that the singer’s  death had left behind a grieving wife and two young children.

She stressed that the bereaved family needed privacy, support and time to mourn, rather than having their disagreement turned into online content.

“Have we lost our sense of humanity? What happened to compassion?

Must everything become content? Must every family disagreement become public entertainment?

Whatever disagreements exist, can we allow this family some dignity and privacy to navigate their grief?

Not every situation needs a microphone. Not every conflict needs an audience. And not every tragedy should become an opportunity for engagement. Sometimes, the most humane thing you can do is put the camera down,” she said.

Aigbe urged bloggers and others covering the dispute to consider the emotional toll their actions could have on the widow, the children and other members of the family during this difficult period.

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“Album no blow, wedding too no blow” – VeryDarkMan takes fresh swipe at Zlatan amid alleged diss track

Social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has taken a fresh swipe at rapper Zlatan Ibile, mocking his album rollout and wedding publicity amid speculation that the rapper took a jab at him in a new song with Peruzzi and Shoday.

Taking to his social media page, VDM expressed his wish for the song to top Apple Music’s chart for a month, saying he would be disappointed if it failed to achieve that feat.

He also claimed Zlatan organised an elaborate wedding to promote his album, but argued that neither the album nor the ceremony generated the attention he expected.

“Wetin go pain me be say if this your song no do number 1 for Apple Music for one month. Person wey do a whole wedding because he won promote him album, album no blow, wedding no blow,” VDM stated.

He further questioned the engagement generated by blogs that covered the wedding, claiming none of their posts attracted up to 5,000 comments.

“All the blogs that posted the wedding, no one entered 5k comments. All the PR, Vincent everywhere. If that song no stay No. 1 for one month, e go pain me,” he added.

VDM’s comments come amid speculation that a lyric in “INFERNO,” featuring Zlatan, Peruzzi and Shoday, was aimed at him.

In the song, Zlatan raps, “I no be Vincent, I no fit masturbate,” prompting listeners to link the reference to VDM, whose first name is Vincent.

However, Zlatan has not publicly confirmed that the lyric was directed at the activist, leaving the interpretation open to speculation.

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“If I continue like this, I go broke in 3 months” – Carter Efe laments over cost of dating American girlfriend, Jasmine

Nigerian streamer and comedian Carter Efe has lamented over the cost of dating his new American girlfriend, Taylor Jasmine, stating that he could go broke if things continued for three months.

Speaking during a livestream, Carter Efe was spotted at the airport with Jasmine as he prepared to see her off. He was seen carrying her bag while expressing frustration over the demands of their relationship.

Comparing American women with Nigerian women, the entertainer claimed that American women had expensive tastes, revealing that he could no longer keep up with the spending.

“American girls are wiser than Nigerian girls, their taste is high. If I continue like this for three months, I go broke oo, na why I follow am come airport make she dey go,” he stated.

Carter Efe also complained about how often he had been carrying bags, joking that people would be surprised to see him carrying a woman’s bag.

“Make she leave abeg, una know how many times I don carry bag, I don carry bag tire. I’m sure most of you will be shocked that Carter Efe is carrying a woman’s bag. “Me I won enter my single life back oo,” he added.

The entertainer further expressed his desire to return to single life, suggesting that he was tired of the demands of the relationship.

His remarks have drawn attention to his relationship with Jasmine, with the comedian appearing to joke about the financial and personal demands of dating her.

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“Spend what you can afford to lose” — Yul Edochie advises men spending money on women

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has advised men against spending beyond their means on women, stressing that financial support does not give anyone the right to take a woman’s life if a relationship ends.

The actor made the remarks in a post addressing men who become violent towards their partners following relationship breakdowns, emphasising that spending money on a woman does not justify violence or murder.

Yul Edochie speaks on relationship spending

Edochie stated that men should understand that their decision to spend money on women is voluntary and should never be used as justification for harming them when relationships fail.

According to him, no woman deserves to lose her life because she decides to leave a relationship for another man, regardless of how much her partner has spent on her.

He wrote:

“Men, no matter how much money you spend on a woman, it doesn’t give you the right to take her life if she leaves you for another man.

“It doesn’t make her deserving of  death.

“She never forced you to spend your money on her.

“You did it out of your own free will.

“No woman forces a man to spend his money on her.

“To avoid such situations, men should be sensible.

“Spend your money on yourself.

“Invest in yourself.

“If you want to spend your money on a woman, spend only what you can afford to lose in case things go wrong.”

Actor urges men to invest in themselves

The actor further encouraged men to prioritise their personal development and financial stability rather than making excessive financial commitments in relationships.

He advised men to invest in themselves and exercise caution when spending money on their partners, particularly when they are uncertain about the future of the relationship.

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Saudi Arabia Releases Full Salary for Foreign Health Workers

Saudi Arabia has released the official salary structure for foreign health workers employed in its public health sector, which includes positions ranging from resident physicians to health assistants, with pay rates varying depending on qualifications and the country where those qualifications were obtained.

The payroll, issued under Royal Order No. A/23 on March 20, 1432 AH, includes a 15% Cost of Living Allowance built into all figures.

A key feature of the structure is that workers trained in developed countries earn significantly more than their counterparts in developing countries at the same job level.

Full list of payroll for health positions in Saudi Arabia

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This complete list is as per Royal Order No. A/23 dated 20/03/1432 AH.

1. Physicians and Dentists

1.1. Resident Physician Qualification: Bachelor of Medicine

Developing Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 4,600
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 230
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 8,050

Developed Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 6,900
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 460
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 13,800

Qualification: Bachelor of Medicine + Minimum 1-Year Diploma

Developing Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 7,420
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 380
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 13,120

Developed Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 9,655
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 585
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 18,430

1.2 Deputy Physician Qualification: Master’s Degree in Medicine (or equivalent), minimum 2 years of study after a Bachelor’s degree

Developing Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 9,260
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 505
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 16,835

Developed Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 15,355
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 865
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 28,330

Qualification: PhD in Medicine (or equivalent), minimum 3 years of study

Developing Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 10,755
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 530
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 18,705

Developed Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 17,940
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 900
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 31,440

1.3. Consultant Physician Qualification: PhD in Medicine (or equivalent), minimum 3 years of study

Developing Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 12,145
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 665
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 22,120

Developed Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 25,625
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 1,105
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 42,200

 2. Pharmacists

2.1. Pharmacist

  • Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree

Developing Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 2,415
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 175
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 5,040

 Developed Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 4,830
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 345
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 10,005

2.2 Senior Pharmacist

  • Qualification: Master’s Degree

Developing Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 3,335
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 175
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 5,960

Developed Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 6,670
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 345
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 11,845

2.3 Consultant Pharmacist

  • Qualification: PhD

Developing Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 4,140
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 230
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 7,590

Developed Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 7,455
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 415
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 13,680

3. Specialists (Other Than Physicians).

3.1. Specialist Qualification: Bachelor’s

  • Degree Applicable specialties: Social Specialist, Hygiene Specialist, Physiotherapist, Optometrist,t Nutritionist

Developing Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 2,415
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 175
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 5,040

Developed Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 8,455
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 605
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 17,530 3

3.2 Senior Specialist

  • Qualification: Master’s Degree

Developing Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 3,335
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 175
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 5,960

Developed Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 10,340
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 535
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 18,365

3.3 Consultant Specialist

  • Qualification: PhD

Developing Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 4,140
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 230
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 7,590

Developed Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 11,925
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 665
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 21,900

3.4 Specialist (Additional Category)

  • Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree

Developing Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 4,110
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 295
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 8,535

 Developed Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 8,455
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 605
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 17,530

4. Health Assistants

4.1 Health Assistant

  • Qualification: Secondary School + Minimum 1-Year Diploma

Developing Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 1,985
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 115
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 3,710

Developed Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 3,970
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 185
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 6,745 4.2

4.2. Health Assistant (Higher Diploma Category)

  • Qualification: Secondary School + Minimum 3-Year Diploma

Developing Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 2,935
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 115
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 4,660

Developed Countries:

  • Basic Salary: SAR 10,560
  • Experience Bonus: SAR 415
  • Maximum Salary: SAR 16,785

What to understand about foreign health workers’ salary scale

Salaries include the 15% cost-of-living allowance granted by Royal Order No. A/23.

Following completion of the required academic qualification, the experience requirements must be met.

The classification of developing-country qualifications and developed-country qualifications is based on Saudi regulations governing non-Saudi employment in public health positions.

Saudi Arabia: Full list of Engineers Salaries by Qualification.

Saudi Arabia has issued an official salary structure for foreign engineers, outlining basic pay, experience allowances, and maximum earnings for three qualification levels, in accordance with a royal decree.

The payroll figures for foreign engineers include a 15% cost-of-living allowance, as required by Royal Decree No. A/23, dated March 20, 1432 AH.

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Ebola: WHO reveals why Nigeria must wait 42 days before being declared disease-free

Nigeria must complete 42 days of monitoring before it can be declared free of Ebola, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said, despite the evacuation of the country’s confirmed patient to Switzerland.

The WHO’s Executive Director of the Health Emergencies Programme, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, disclosed this during an interview on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

He explained that health authorities must monitor all 53 identified contacts of the patient for 21 days, followed by another 21-day period before Nigeria can be declared Ebola-free.

The development comes after the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Mohamed Janabi, announced that Nigeria currently had no active Ebola cases following the medical evacuation of the patient and her husband.

Why Nigeria must wait 42 days

Ihekweazu clarified that evacuating the patient did not mean Nigeria could immediately be declared free of the disease.

He said, “What it means still is that we have about 53 people, contacts, individuals with whom that individual had contact over the days that she was ill. And now we have to continue to follow each of them for 21 days and then require another 21 days, coming up to 42, in order to declare Nigeria Ebola-free.”

According to him, the monitoring period follows standard WHO protocols applied to similar incidents worldwide.

He also dismissed suggestions that the evacuation resulted from inadequate medical facilities in Nigeria, explaining that it was requested by the patient’s country of origin.

WHO commends Nigeria’s Ebola response

The WHO official praised Nigeria’s response, highlighting the speed of laboratory confirmation, sequencing and treatment.

Ihekweazu also said the organisation had not recommended restrictions on political rallies or other public gatherings.

He stressed that daily monitoring of identified contacts remained essential to detecting and containing any further transmission.

Nigeria’s Ebola surveillance will therefore continue until health authorities complete the required monitoring period and establish that no further transmission has occurred.

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Chris Brown escapes immediate jail term after attacking music producer with bottle

American singer, Chris Brown will remain out of prison after a UK court ruled that he should serve an eight month jail term only if he breaches the conditions of his suspended sentence over a 2023 nightclub attack.

The Grammy winner was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday, October 26, after admitting affray in connection with an altercation involving music producer Abraham Diaw at Tape nightclub in Mayfair.

The incident occurred in February 2023, when Brown struck Diaw on the head with a tequila bottle. Prosecutors said the producer sustained head and knee injuries and required hospital treatment.

Court considers circumstances of the attack

Judge Tony Baumgartner described the use of a glass bottle against someone’s head as dangerous, warning that the assault could have resulted in more serious injuries.

However, the court suspended Brown’s eight month sentence for 12 months. The decision means he will not serve the prison term immediately, provided he complies with the sentence’s conditions.

Brown had faced the possibility of a longer prison term before pleading guilty to affray in July 2026. Prosecutors dropped other charges, including assault and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, following his plea.

His friend and vocal coach, Omololu Akinlolu, who also admitted affray over the incident, received a four month suspended sentence.

Fans welcome singer outside London court

Brown’s sentencing drew attention both inside and outside the courthouse, where supporters gathered to see the singer leave.

Some fans cheered him, while another person challenged him over the violence as he arrived for the hearing.

His lawyer, Sallie Bennett-Jenkins, said Brown had apologised to people who witnessed the incident, describing it as an episode that caused distress.

The case adds to Brown’s history of legal troubles, including his 2009 conviction for assaulting his then girlfriend, singer Rihanna.

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“Rivers State is entirely for President Bola Tinubu” — Wike declares

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that Rivers State is fully behind President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, while promising an end to political violence and internal crises in the state.

Wike made the declaration on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, during the unveiling of Rainbow Coalition candidates in Port Harcourt, where he called for unity and collective leadership in Rivers State.

The former Rivers governor said the state should move away from killings and political divisions towards a more united political environment.

Wike speaks on Rivers State’s political future

Addressing those at the event, Wike said, “I’m sure that you have made a statement today for those who might not know, they should know today that Rivers State is entirely for President Bola Tinubu.”

He also expressed confidence that the state would avoid another period of political violence, pointing to the need for unity among political stakeholders.

Wike said, “Speakers have said here that Rivers State is united, that in this dispensation we will not have Rivers of blood again, we won’t have killings and crisis amongst us, rather what we will have is a united one Rivers State and one government.”

His remarks come as political parties and their supporters begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.

Wike calls for collective leadership

The FCT minister also rejected the idea that political victory should give one side total control, advocating a shared approach to governance in Rivers State.

He said, “It’s no longer like the candidate of APC has said that winners take it all, it’s going to be everybody’s collective leadership that as far as Rivers State is concerned, in order to continue where the governor of Rivers State has stopped.”

However, Wike’s declaration did not establish how voters across Rivers State intend to vote in 2027. His comments represent his political position ahead of the election.

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Blessing CEO recalls late son’s dream about his death

Controversial relationship therapist Blessing CEO has recounted how her late nine-year-old son, Bryan, reportedly told family members that he had dreamt of his own  death before he passed away.

Speaking about the experience, Blessing said she only learnt about the dream after her son’s death, when her first son, Darrell, and younger sister, Precious, separately recounted the incident.

 

“Especially to mothers, please pick this as a lesson. When my son Bryan was still alive, it was recently that my first son Darrell said that there was a day Bryan woke up and said that he told him that he dreamt that he died,” she said.

She explained that her younger sister also confirmed that Bryan had run into her room on another occasion, saying he had dreamt that he died. According to Blessing, Precious prayed for him and dismissed the concern, while Bryan also reportedly told their father.

Blessing said Bryan never shared the dream with her, adding that she began reflecting on these incidents after his death.

“My son passed. He was asthmatic and I’m also asthmatic, but because I’ve grown, I’ve learnt how to manage my health. Bryan was very asthmatic and very hyperactive,” she added.

She urged mothers to take their children’s concerns seriously, drawing from her experience with her late son.

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I ran away from Nigeria and never wanted to come back – Chidinma spills

Nigerian gospel singer Chidinma Ekile has revealed that she left Nigeria and hoped to secure permanent residency abroad before transitioning from secular music to gospel music.

Speaking at a recent Eezee Conceptz event, the singer said she travelled overseas because she did not want to return to Nigeria, but her plans to obtain permanent residency were unsuccessful.

Chidinma disclosed that while she was abroad, the Chief Executive Officer of Eezee Conceptz was the only person who consistently called her from Nigeria. She said this influenced her decision to work with him when she eventually returned.

“I travelled. I ran away from Nigeria. I was processing my papers not to come back to Nigeria, but for some reason, it didn’t work.

“While I was abroad, the CEO of Eezee Conceptz was the only one who was calling me from Nigeria. He kept encouraging me, and I found the strength to come back to Nigeria. When I came back, I asked him to give me a gospel music contract because I want to spend time with God. And he gave me a contract that even my lawyer said seemed like a charity,” Chidinma said.

The singer also explained that her transition into gospel music was not initially driven by a desire to pursue the genre professionally, but by her personal desire to build a deeper relationship with God.

She said her decision to leave secular music was rooted in her spiritual journey rather than a deliberate plan to become a gospel artiste.

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