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Late Singer, Destiny Boy’s Father Raises Alarm Over Missing SUV

The father of late Afrobeat singer Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has appealed to Nigerians for assistance after his son’s Sport Utility Vehicle went missing days after the artiste’s de@th.

In a video that went viral on Tuesday, the visibly distressed man expressed concern over the whereabouts of the SUV, alleging that the vehicle was returned to the dealership shortly after Destiny Boy’s passing and has not been seen since.

The grieving father explained that the vehicle was purchased from Lycon Autos and that he personally accompanied his son during the transaction.

According to him, the dealership assigned a driver to convey the SUV to their residence on the day of purchase, adding that the same driver was later retained by the singer for personal use.

He said, “Nigerians, please help me. My son has a car, and the car is with Lycon Autos. Although the car is not new, it is an SUV jeep. We went together to buy it.

“Lycon Autos assigned a driver for him that day to bring the car home. Later, Destiny started using the driver personally.”

He alleged that trouble started when the driver claimed that the singer was owing him money and subsequently returned the SUV to the dealership without informing the family.

“The driver said Destiny was owing him, so he took the car back to where we bought it from. I don’t even have the driver’s number. If the car were here, I would have gone to pick it up,” he added.

Destiny Boy d!ed on Sunday at the age of 22. His mother, Saida, had earlier disclosed that the singer battled a long-term mysterious illness described as “Ogu oru,” which often resulted in seizures.

Speaking on Monday, she said the family made efforts through medical, traditional and spiritual means to manage his condition, adding that it was kept away from the public due to his status as a rising music star.

She also dismissed rumours linking her son’s de@th to money rituals, describing such claims as false and insensitive.

Saida stressed that the family did everything within their means to ensure Destiny Boy was cured of the illness before his untimely de@th.

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Nigerian Singer, Portable Finally Released On Bail After A Week In Prison (Video)

Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, the controversial Nigerian singer, who is better known as Portable, has regained his freedom after spending a week in prison.

The singer was released on Monday January 19 2026, after meeting his bail condition.

Speaking in a now trending video on social media, Portable said “they lied against me. I’m innocent.”

Recall that Portable was remanded in prison a week ago after he was accused of assault and theft by his baby mama, Ashabi Simple and her siblings.

The drama started on New Year’s eve when a video capturing Ashabi and the singer in a heated exchange surfaced online, with Ashabi holding his clothes and saying “Pami baby” (Baby you have to kill me).

Following the incident, Ashabi and her siblings arrested Portable for assault and stealing their car.

He was, however, arraigned last week Monday on a nine-count criminal charge, including theft, causing harm, assault, and resisting arrest before the Federal High Court sitting in Ota, Ogun State.

The presiding judge remanded the singer and adjourned a fresh bail hearing till Monday January 19, 2026.

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Dem Dey Wine And Dine Together – Reactions As Tiwa Savage Reveals She’s Tinubu’s Neigbour (Video)

Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter Tiwa Savage has ignited online reactions after revealing that President Bola Tinubu is her next-door neighbour and sharing insights on the kind of man she hopes to marry.

Tinubu’s primary residence in Lagos State is located on Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi.

Tiwa Savage, in an interview with content creator, Korty, spoke about her Ikoyi home, which she also referred to as a ‘safe haven’ due to its proximity to Tinubu‘s residence, security, and status.

Korty, while interviewing the singer, spoke highly of her residence and the security in place, and Tiwa Savage revealed she is currently building a new house in an undisclosed location.

She said, “To be honest, this is like my temporary place. I am building one I bought somewhere, but it’s not ready until next year.

“So this is like my safe haven till then. I feel safe. I feel safe actually. I actually feel a little bit important ’cause the president’s house is in front.” 

Tiwa Savage’s statement generated mixed reactions from netizens.

lil_toxicc1 wrote, “Na why dem nor go ever protest against this government, dem dey wine and dine together.”

NnamdiOdigbo said, “Tiwa is a top artist, I just love the way she moves. Quietly.”

Remasherkay wrote, “Reason they never condemn bad governance but instead are friends with it. They all have safe havens.”

ArsenalKendrick commented, “She’s not looking for a husband to submit to, she’s looking for an Odogwu.”

Hassanmovics commented, “The savage family is an isale EKo family,they are not small at all as far as Lagos state is concern.”

Taiwo_Ayanleke wrote: “Thanks for inviting me to your house” and you carry leg put for my chair?? It doesn’t matter if I do it myself but please, don’t put your legs on my chair. “

Mide wrote: “Hanhan! Tinubu is Tiwa Savage’s Neighbor ke? and she said it’s her temporary place aww”

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I Was Raised In Church, Rose Through Choir – Singer Oxlade Speaks On Why He Doesn’t Smoke Or Do Drugs (Video)

Afrobeats sensation Ikuforiji Olaitan, popularly known as Oxlade, has stated that he neither smokes nor uses hard drugs.

In a candid interview with gospel singer Tim Godfrey, Oxlade explained that his family and religious backgrounds made him shun vices.

The ‘Ku Lo Sa’ hitmaker emphasised that he is from a strong Christian and musically inclined family.

Oxlade stated that he started his music career in the choir and that shaped his personality and approach to music.

“I don’t smoke. I don’t take drugs. I was a choir coordinator for every age group; children’s church, teen church, the youth choir and the mass choir.

“All my life I have been in the choir. I was raised in a musically inclined family. My grandma is a deaconess and an amazing singer. My grandad used to be a multi-instrumentalist.

“My mum could dance and sing. I have a pastor in my family. My gospel music writing is actually the best. Gospel music is the best music,” he said.

The singer added, “Regardless of whichever perspective I am viewed, you should know that God is equally blessing me as much as he is blessing you. You can’t tour 40 cities with your debut album if God doesn’t want it to happen. As long as God is ordaining these steps and movements, there is really nothing for me to worry about.”

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Nollywood Actress, Sarah Martins Slumps While At Work, Rushed To Hospital

Popular Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has reportedly collapsed and been rushed to the hospital following a sudden health emergency.

The actress shared details of the frightening incident on her Instagram page, explaining that she woke up unable to feel parts of her body and momentarily feared she was lifeless.

Despite the alarming symptoms, Sarian said she still pushed herself to go to her shop to carry out inventory and conduct interviews for new staff. It was during this process that she reportedly slumped and was immediately taken to the hospital.

Doctors subjected her to more than 30 medical examinations including checks for cancer, fibroid, kidney and liver function, malaria, and typhoid but all tests returned negative.

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Narrating her ordeal, she wrote: “Woke up today and couldn’t feel any part of my body. For a second, I felt lifeless. I still struggled and went to my stores to do inventory and a few interviews for incoming employees, and that was when I slumped.

“All through December, I worked every single day, and even when my staff travelled for the season celebration, I still kept working. No days off, no stretches, no nothing… just a walking corps working tirelessly to cater for others, forgetting myself.

“I did over 32 tests today, and all came out negative, including cancer, fibroid, liver, kidney, malaria, typhoid, etc. I guess God took proper care of my organs while I neglected my body.

“I am typing this from a sick bed, but I will be fine because the God that protects the vulnerable kids I struggle for will never fail me.

They said I’m extremely exhausted and need proper bed rest. Thank you, Heavenly Father, for your constant protection over my life.”

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Medical personnel have reportedly advised her to embark on complete rest due to extreme exhaustion. Her fans and colleagues have since flooded her page with prayers and well-wishes.

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Late Nigerian Singer, Destiny Boy’s Mother Reveals The Real Cause Of His De@th (Video)

Saida, the mother of late Afrobeat singer Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has opened up about the circumstances surrounding her son’s de@th.

The singer, who rose to fame in 2019 with his Fuji cover of Davido’s hit song If, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2025, after battling a long-term mysterious illness known as “Ogu oru,” which frequently caused seizures.

Speaking in a video that trended on Monday, Saida explained that her son’s condition had been closely managed by the family, traditional healers, and clerics.

She said the illness had almost taken a severe toll on him, but they kept it hidden from the public due to his superstar status.

“Destiny went to rest. When he gave birth to his child, about four days after the naming, we went to Oba Edu Ifayomi, who initiated him traditionally. The man likes him as his son, so that’s why he told us to come and collect a ram for the baby’s naming ceremony. It was then that the sickness caught up with him, causing him to fall.

“It was there that we took him to the hospital. Oba Edu said we should ensure he’s properly treated and that he will take care of himself. He kept sending us money even when he was transferred to about two other hospitals. When we saw the trend of the sickness, we told him that we should go traditional, and he said we should bring him to his place. I was the one he even gave the soap to bathe him.

“We returned, and he was fine. The sickness he battled with was ‘Ogu oru,’ which caused him to have seizures. The sickness had almost run him mad. We were the ones who always ensured that he didn’t run out in the process of calming him.”

She further dismissed rumours linking Destiny Boy to money rituals, saying: “Destiny Boy was not involved in money rituals. Those spreading such misinformation are just seeking attention from his de@th.”

Recalling his last days, she added: “On Saturday, he still bought things for people, greeted his fans, and said he had a show on Sunday. Even then, the seizure caught him again.”

Saida also recounted the family’s efforts to seek traditional treatment, including guidance from Oba Edu Ifayomi, who had been closely involved in his care.

The singer had recently celebrated the birth of his first child in November 2024.

Reports by the Ogun State Police Command stated that investigations into his de@th are ongoing and that further updates will be provided.

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Music Saved Me From Going To Prison – Nigerian Rapper, Jeriq Reveals

Nigerian rapper Jeremiah Chukwuebuka Ani, better known as Jeriq, has revealed that music helped steer him away from vices and kept him out of prison.

In a candid interview with YouTuber The Smallie, Jeriq revealed that he has been arrested multiple times by law enforcement agencies due to vices.

The Enugu-born rapper explained that music distracted him from vices.

“I have been arrested multiple times by law enforcement agencies due to vices. If you look at my hands and legs, you will see scars of handcuffs. Anti-cult, police have all arrested me before.

“Thank God for music. If not for music, I would probably be in prison by now,” he said.

Jeriq also shared the struggles he faced when he initially came to Lagos to push his career forward.

“The first time I came to Lagos, then I wasn’t popping so I didn’t any opportunity to meet artists. If was difficult to collaborate with any artist then because I was still upcoming.

“However, things changed we I came back in 2021 and I was able to do a collaborative EP with Dremo titled ‘East and West’,” he explained.

The rapper added that he is confident that he would gain international recognition rapping in his native language, Igbo.

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BREAKING: Police Arrest Suspect Over Popular Singer, Destiny Boy’s De@th

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the de@th of popular singer Adesina Afeez, also known as Destiny Boy.

The command said the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Homicide Section, for detailed investigation.

In a statement obtained by PUNCH Online on Monday, the police public relations officer, Babaseyi Oluseyi said, “The Ogun State Police Command has since commenced investigations into the de@th of Adesina Afeez, aged 22 years, popularly known as Destiny Boy.

“The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Homicide Section, for detailed investigation. One suspect is currently in custody while investigations are ongoing.”

News of Destiny Boy’s de@th broke on Sunday after distressing videos showing his body being conveyed to a mortuary circulated widely on social media, sparking grief and speculation over the cause of his de@th.

In one of the videos, the artiste was seen lying in the back of a vehicle, with cotton wool placed in his nostrils and ears.

An attempt to clarify the circumstances surrounding his passing was later made in a separate video by an unidentified associate, who said the singer had been battling a private health challenge.

“God, I want to do this video before people start saying rubbish about Destiny Boy’s cause of de@th. We all came to this life to write our own history. May God rest his soul. Destiny was nursing a health issue in his body before he d!ed. We tried for him, but he didn’t make it,” the man said.

Born Afeez Adeshina, Destiny Boy ventured into music at a young age and became known for his Fuji-infused style. He began his career at T2 Boys Studios in Agege, where he worked as a backup dancer for Fuji musician Pasuma.

He rose to prominence in 2019 after releasing a Fuji cover of Davido’s hit song If, which gained wide attention on social media. He also released covers of songs by Tekno, 2Baba, 9ice and Small Doctor.

The singer released several songs, including Lamba, One Transaction, Gbese, Billion Dollar, Mio Gbonkankan and Lowkey.

Destiny Boy and his partner, Iremide, welcomed their first child in November 2024.

The police said further updates would be provided as investigations continue.

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2026 Just Started But I’ve Already Faced More Challenges This Year Than All Of 2025 – BBNaija Star, Kassia Says

Reality TV star Kassia has shared that the start of 2026 has been challenging, citing unexpected setbacks such as her staff resigning just before the New Year.

In a post on X, she expressed appreciation for the surge of interest in joining her team, noting that she received more than 100 direct messages from individuals seeking employment.

Kassia, however, clarified that she is not recruiting at the moment.

She explained that she is prioritising the restructuring of her team, KXB, to build a more effective operational framework before onboarding new members.

She added that she remains committed to trusting God’s plan and sees recent events as preparation for greater opportunities ahead.

Kassia wrote, “2026 just started, and I’ve already faced challenges I didn’t experience all through 2025, including all my staff resigning just before the New Year. Still, I’m choosing to reflect and trust God’s process.

“I know these moments are shaping me for something greater. I’ve received over 100 DMs from people interested in working with me.

“Thank you so much for your interest. At the moment, I’m not hiring. I’m restructuring and setting up a stronger system for KXB before bringing anyone on board”. 

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My Kids Are Bullied In School – Veteran Actress, Mercy Johnson Cries Out Over False Rumors (Video)

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson has revealed that her children are facing bullying at school due to false narratives circulating about her on social media.

The actress disclosed this on Monday morning while speaking about the negative impact of false news against her on social media.

This came a few days after she was dragged online for arresting a Tiktoker who defamed her and her husband with a rumor allegedly reported by popular blogger, Cutie Juls.

However, revealing her reason for making the arrest, the actress in a video on her Instagram page explained that her children are being bullied in school because she is being tagged as a witch by trolls on the Internet.

Warning netizens to keep her family name out of their mouth, Mercy alleged that some of the Nigeria blogs publishing false news against her are owned by her colleagues.

While threatening that he who alleged must prove in court, she noted that “Please I’m begging you because subsequently, I’m not going to listen to anybody. I’m going to let the law take its full course.

“I don’t understand why you people love to tear down and destroy. I have kids. When you write these lies, I have teenagers who are being bullied in school because of the things that you write. There are parents who tell their kids not to let my kids touch their school bags because I’m a witch. I just need my name out of your mouth. This is off for now, but every other person who has alleged must prove. So, I still have more cases for 2026 because I won’t let my kids get bullied because of your lies.

“I have always been in my lane. My priorities are my husband and my kids. Nothing concerns me and una. I don’t care who is doing better. Please leave my name, my husband’s name out of your mouth. She’s off but that doesn’t make my other cases off, they are still on, and I’m going about it according to the law. How can you not know that actresses own these blogs?

“Actresses owned these blogs, colleagues owned these blogs, people who just don’t like you own these blogs, and they can be paid to say whatever. You have seen it before. People have come out to accuse bloggers of collecting money and writing things they want them to write.

“When I was getting married, I don’t think I had an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) with anybody to say we’re going to go in there, I’m not going to stay married, I’m going to leave. I got in alone. So, it means I have no business with anybody.

“There’s no reason why you wake up every morning and count the years for me and say we’re going to try and break it up, because it’s something you can’t just break. Your lies, and propaganda are not working this side. I need no validation from anyone and I know who I am”, she said.

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