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Family Breaks Silence On The De@th Of Nollywood Actress, Allwell Ademola, Reveals Real Age

The family of Nollywood actress and producer Allwell Ademola has expressed grief over her passing, confirming that she was 49 years old at the time of her de@th.

The clarification follows earlier reports within the entertainment industry that Allwell died at the age of 43 after suffering a heart attack at her residence before being taken to the hospital.

Following the news of her de@th, tributes have continued to pour in from colleagues in the movie industry.

In a statement released on Sunday and signed by Adeboyega Adebayo, on behalf of the Ademola family, the late actress was said to have died on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

The family described Allwell as a proud daughter of the Ademola family of Ogun State and a great-granddaughter of the Alake of Egbaland, noting that she was deeply committed to the creative arts.

They also expressed gratitude to industry colleagues, friends and well-wishers for the outpouring of support since Allwell’s demise.

The family added that details of burial arrangements would be communicated later.

The statement reads, “With heavy hearts and total submission to the will of God, we announce the passing of our beloved sister, mother, and aunt, Princess Allwell Ademola, who departed this life on Saturday, the 27th day of December, 2025, at the age of 49.

“From childhood until her passing, she distinguished herself as a thespian, actor, singer, and filmmaker, touching many lives through her art, talent, and unwavering dedication to the creative industry.

“The Ademola family sincerely appreciates the overwhelming love, prayers, and messages of condolence from her colleagues, friends, and well-wishers across the world during this difficult time.”

 

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Actor Muyiwa Ademola Begs For Forgiveness As He Writes Touching Tribute To Late Cousin And Colleague, Allwell Ademola

Nollywood actor Muyiwa Ademola has penned a heartfelt tribute to his late cousin and fellow actor, Allwell Ademola.

Earlier, 626Blaze reported that the actress had passed away after suffering a heart attack at her residence.

The sad news was confirmed by colleagues of the deceased via their respective social media. The likes of Damola Olatunji, Mr Latin, Faithia Williams, and Bidemi Kosoko were the first to mourn her.

In his Instagram post, he described the news as the saddest he had ever received and revealed that he was at a loss for words.

The actor begged for forgiveness if he had ever wronged anyone. He said he was letting go of all grudges in his heart, too, as his heart is heavy and he wants it to be light.

Muyiwa made it known that he has also forgiven anyone who has wronged him, as he called for a peaceful world.

He wrote: “Goodnight, Couz.

Good night, ALLWELL.

It is one of the saddest news I ever received!

I do not know what to write.

But please and please, if I have wronged you in any way.

Do forgive me. Remember, a day like this is certain for you and me! Think about that and forgive me.

I’m letting go of all grudges in my heart, too. My heart is heavy, and I want it so light. If you have wronged me in any way, I have forgiven you as well.

Let’s keep being peaceful in this empty world!

Sun Re O Allwell Ademola”.

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I Forgive You But I Don’t Lie – Nollywood Actress Doris Ogala Picks Holes In Chris Okafor’s Apology

Popular Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has insisted that she did not lie, countering claims made by Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry.

626Blaze had earlier reported that the preacher, on Sunday, while tendering apologies to the actress over a furry of allegations against him, said some of the claims by the actress were lies.

The Nollywood star had formally accused Pastor Chris days earlier of breaching a promise to marry her, an allegation that has birthed other troubles for the man of God.

The actress in a demand, dated December 16, 2025 and conveyed to the preacher through her lawyers, Synergy Law Partners demanded N1 billion as compensation.

The issue took another turn for the worst earlier this week, with Okafor’s children coming up with more allegations.

But addressing the congregation on Sunday, the preacher apologized to the actress and other people he trespassed against.

 

He said, “To the lady called Doris Ogala, mistakes have been made in the past and I tender apologies to everybody. There are so many lies in most of the things that were said, however, I am saying sorry to everyone I have offended.

 


“To Doris Ogala, I am so sorry and I apologize. I am ready to make restitution to anyone that I have offended”.

However, reacting to the apology, Doris Ogala faulted the pastor’s claim of lies, stating that she has a problem with the remark.

In a post on her Facebook page, the actress said she does not lie.

“Chris Okafor, I forgive you but there is a problem where you said everything is a lie. I have a problem with that because I don’t lie”,
she said.

 

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Rivers: Crowd Of Supporters Gather To Welcome Nyesom Wike To Emohua (Video)

A massive crowd on Sunday turned out to receive the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in Rumuche, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Wike visited Emohua Local Government Area for a special Christmas visit.

This is part of the Minister’s homecoming to mark the Yuletide season as the end of the year draws closer.

On Saturday, Wike was in Ochigba, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, where he attended the end of the year thanksgiving service, organized by former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Chibudom Nwuche.

During the visit, the Minister met with stakeholders of the People Democratic Party, PDP, in the area.

Addressing them, Wike pledged his support for President Bola Tinubu’s second term while shading some new supporters of the president.

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NFF Clears Air On FIFA’s Response Regarding DR Congo Players’ Eligibility Dispute Against Nigeria

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified that it is yet to receive a response from FIFA concerning its protest over the eligibility of some Democratic Republic of Congo players who featured in the 2026 World Cup African playoff against the Super Eagles weeks ago.

NFF, however, categorically stated that the situation is still under consideration.

This statement comes in response to media claims that FIFA had dismissed Nigeria’s appeal following the Super Eagles’ defeat to DR Congo in the play-off final.

Speaking on the development, NFF Secretary General, Mohammed Sanusi, confirmed that no official updates have been received from FIFA concerning the petition.

“The Nigeria Football Federation wrote a petition to FIFA on the eligibility of some of the players of DR Congo, and if there is anything, FIFA will reply to the NFF,”
Sanusi said during an interview on AIT.

“The NFF has not received any letter from FIFA saying they have thrown away our petition. We have checked our emails, and there was no letter from FIFA.

“I don’t know where they got their information from. If there is any such letter, let them show it, unless they have someone in FIFA giving them information ahead of official communication.”

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This Was All I Wanted – Actress Doris Ogala Finally Accepts Pastor Chris’ Apology

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala on Sunday said she has accepted an apology from Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry.

“Pastor Chris please don’t kneel. This was all I wanted. Apology accepted,”
the Nollywood actress wrote on Instagram.

Earlier, 626Blaze reported that pastor Chris had publicly apologized to Ogala. A video of him showed him in church where he was asking for forgiveness.

In a video shared on Facebook by Ogala, the cleric was seen kneeling before members of his church as he expressed remorse over what he described as mistakes made in the past.

 

Recall that the Nollywood actress had called Chris Okafor out after he allegedly dumped her for another woman despite promising her marriage.

While maintaining that many of the allegations against him were untrue, Pastor Chris said he was apologizing to anyone who felt offended by his actions.

“I am not joining issues,”
he said, referring specifically to Doris Ogala. “Mistakes have been made in the past, and I tender my apology to everybody. But everything that was said is not true. There are so many lies in most of the things that were said.”

Despite disputing the claims, Pastor Chris reiterated his willingness to make amends, stating that he was ready to offer restitution to any woman he may have offended.

“To Doris Ogala, I will apologize, and I also apologize to everyone. I am ready to make a restitution to anyone and anybody, any lady, anywhere I’ve offended.”

“I’m kneeling down before everyone and before the church. Forgive me. You can judge me. Pray for me,” he added.

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AFCON: You’re Distorted, Overweight – Babayaro Slams Super Eagles Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali

Former Nigeria U23 goalkeeper Emmanuel Babayaro has criticized Super Eagles shot-stopper Stanley Nwabali amid the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

The 49-year-old branded Nwabali as distorted, insisting that his passes were not good and the Chippa United goalkeeper is also overweight.

“They [Super Eagles management] need to look at Nwabali,”
Babayaro stated on the ATHLST podcast.

“I’m sorry to say this, he is amazing, but he is overweight and Nigeria were lucky against Tanzania that two of their shots were not on target, else they would’ve been in our net.

“Nwabali’s passes were not in sync and he is a bit distorted,” he said.

Nwabali has been Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper since head coach Eric Chelle took over some months ago. He led Nigeria to second position at the last edition of the AFCON.

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2027: Peter Obi Set To Officially Announce Defection To ADC

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi is reportedly set to officially join the African Democratic Congress, following ongoing consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

A principal official of the party in Abuja told Sunday PUNCH that Obi had concluded plans to join the party and hold a declaration rally in Enugu, the political capital of the South-East, on December 31.

According to the official, Obi’s supporters and loyalists have begun arrangements for the defection.

The source disclosed that Obi, after the ADC asked him to make up his mind on joining the party about three weeks ago, met with the National Chairman of the party, David Mark, to renew his allegiance to the coalition.

He said the party’s position might have convinced the former Anambra State governor to finally decide to join the ADC.

On December 7, the ADC, while reacting to a statement credited to Obi in which he described the party as unstable, told the presidential hopeful to make up his mind on whether or not to join the coalition.

Speaking with Sunday PUNCH, the party source said, “We are aware that Peter Obi is making plans to declare for the ADC on December 31 in Enugu. Although he has yet to formally inform the party, the plans are genuine.”

Asked why Obi would prefer to declare for the coalition in Enugu instead of Anambra, his home state, the party official said, “Enugu is the political capital of the South-East. Obi is representing the region, not just his state. That must have informed his decision.”

But the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said he could not confirm Obi’s planned defection.

“The point is that there is no official announcement yet. But consultations are ongoing,”
he said.

Similarly, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr Yunusa Tanko, declined to comment directly on the matter, insisting that only Obi could speak on it.

But the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee of the Labour Party has downplayed Obi’s planned defection.

The National Publicity Secretary of the LP, Obiora Ifoh, in an interview with Sunday PUNCH, said the party would refrain from making any definitive pronouncement on the matter until Obi personally speaks on it.

He said, “We cannot fully comment on that until we hear from Obi. As we normally say, anybody can defect from anywhere to anywhere. It is normal in Nigerian politics. Labour Party doesn’t see it as a big deal.”

According to Ifoh, any decision by Obi to leave the party would be driven by personal ambition rather than institutional failure, adding that the Labour Party would continue to thrive regardless.

While reiterating that the party harboured no ill feelings, the LP spokesman said it would have been preferable for Obi to remain within the fold and work through any disagreements internally.

He said, “But the wisest thing for him to do is to stay back and work with the party that gave him the spread he got in 2023. He should try to reconcile with the party leadership and move on from there. But if he prefers to jump from one party to another, we wish him all the best.” 

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AFCON: Ademola Lookman Sends Message To Nigerians After Super Eagles 3-2 Win Over Tunisia

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has addressed Nigerian fans after their 3–2 victory over Tunisia on Saturday night.

Lookman provided two assists and netted one to earn himself the Man of the Match in the 3-2 win over the Carthage Eagles.

Nigeria has made it to the round of sixteen with the win and will play Uganda in a game that is no longer of much importance to the team.

Lookman has been outstanding so far in the competition, having won the game against Tanzania for Eric Chelle’s side.

Speaking after the game against Tunisia, Lookman said, “We’re in the right direction. I think today we’re outstanding from the first half into the second half, and then, you know, they had a spell in which they scored two goals.

“But apart from that, we were very good today.”

Asked if he had any particular message to the  Nigerian fans, he added, “Keep supporting us.

“We really need you. So keep on being behind us. Keep on driving us and yeah, keep supporting us. Thank you.”

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US Airstrike: Too Early To Claim Victory Over Terrorists – Shehu Sani To Nigerian Security Agents

Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has cautioned that it is too early for Nigerian security agencies to declare victory over terrorists.

Sani commended the efforts of security agents to tackle terrorists entrenched in places other than Sokoto State.

Posting on X, he wrote: “The efforts of our Nigerian Defense, security and intelligence services ensured a relatively safe and peaceful Yuletide season in most parts of our country, and not the one off US strike as boasted by US Rep Riley.

“It’s too early to claim victory over the terrorists that are more entrenched in places other than Sokoto.”

This comes when the United States, US, launched airstrikes in Sokoto State of Nigeria.

The airstrikes were meant to hit terrorists like ISIS and Lakurawa Islamic groups on Christmas day as approved by US President Donald Trump and his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu.

However, there have been claims that the airstrikes missed its target, with the missiles landing on empty fields.