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I Arrested The Lady Who Secretly Filmed Me At The Gym – Actress Nkechi Blessing Reveals (Video)

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has disclosed that she tracked down and arrested the woman featured in the viral gym video that sparked widespread online mockery and body-shaming earlier this year.

The actress, who appeared on a now-trending episode of the Honest Brunch Podcast shared on the host platform’s Instagram handle, spoke extensively about the incident and how she traced the woman responsible for secretly filming her during a workout session.

In the clip, Blessing expressed anger over the violation of her privacy, explaining that she had requested information from the gym but was ignored.

“iFitness hid her information from me… I found her. I got her arrested, of course,” she said, adding that she was determined to hold the woman accountable.

Before addressing the arrest, the actress defended her natural body and criticised those who body-shamed her after the unflattering video surfaced.

“You get BBL, you dey snap me wey get natural body. Are you stupid, sis?” she said on the podcast, dismissing comparisons between surgically enhanced bodies and natural figures.

Blessing also stressed that her choice of clothing and appearance at the gym had nothing to do with public validation.

“This is who I have been. I wear the clothes that make me feel comfortable. I’m not trying to hide from nobody,” she stated, adding that she would not pretend to look perfect while exercising.

Recall the actress became a subject of intense online conversation after a gym photo and video, captured without her consent, circulated widely on social media.

The footage showed her looking tired and without makeup, triggering commentary about her appearance versus her curated Instagram images.

Blessing had earlier responded on Instagram, stressing that she visits the gym for fitness purposes, not aesthetics.

She wrote that her focus was to “stay fit and healthy, not for a fashion show,” adding that appearing exhausted after a workout was normal.

She also noted that she could have pursued legal action earlier against the person who posted the gym footage but initially chose to leave the matter “in the hands of God.”

The actress has since leaned into body positivity, launching an online challenge encouraging women with big stomachs to embrace their natural bodies.

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Meta Suspends Nigerian Rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem’s Instagram, Facebook Pages Over ‘Open Letter To Trump’

Eedris Abdulkareem, the veteran Nigerian rapper, has revealed that his Facebook and Instagram accounts have been deactivated.

The activist said it happened shortly after he released his new track, Open Letter to Donald Trump.

He said on Sunday that he has been unable to log into both accounts since the song came out.

Checks also showed that the pages could no longer be opened.

The rapper, known for his strong views on politics and governance, did not state how long the suspension might last or whether Meta gave him any notice.

Open Letter to Donald Trump, released in November 2025 under Lakreem Entertainment, takes aim at corruption, insecurity and poor leadership in Nigeria.

Though framed as a message to the U.S. president, the song focuses on Nigeria’s leaders.

Abdulkareem called out those in power for living well while citizens face hardship.

He also pointed to the rise in kidnappings, killings and other crimes that leave many people unsafe and worried.

By mentioning Trump, the rapper tried to draw global attention to Nigeria’s problems, hoping the world will look closer at what ordinary citizens are facing.

The song continues his long track record of using music to question those in authority, much like his earlier hit Jaga Jaga, which attacked corruption and poor governance.

In April 2025, the National Broadcasting Commission ordered radio and TV stations not to air his song Tell Your Papa, saying it contained content that went against broadcast rules.

Before that, in 2004, Jaga Jaga was banned during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration.

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Let Him Perform To Empty Seats – Angry Fans Slam Asake Over ₦300k Lagos Concert Tickets

Ahmed Ololade, the Nigerian musician, who is popularly known as Asake, is facing criticism over the ₦300,000 ticket price for his Lagos homecoming concert.

The price list spread online and drew sharp reactions from fans who said the amount was far beyond what many expected for a local show.

Social media users complained that the fee makes it hard for ordinary fans to attend.

Promoters claimed the fee covers production and service costs, adding that VIP packages come with extra benefits.

Even with this, critics insisted the organisers are shutting out the same crowd that lifted the singer during his rise.

A few fan groups have even hinted at a possible boycott unless more affordable options are introduced.

Below are some reactions:

Lara Flame wrote: “These organisers have lost touch with reality. They want to drain people and call it a show. Asake should be ashamed that his homecoming event is turning into a rich-people parade.”

Kruz Nation wrote: “Asake and his team must think Nigerians are ATMs. N300,000 for a concert in this economy? It shows they don’t rate the same fans who streamed his songs into the charts. Pure disrespect.”

Dami Ice: “So Asake is now too big for the people who built him? Charging N300k like he’s performing in heaven. Let him perform to empty seats then. We’re not begging.”

Sparrow X: “It’s funny how Asake talks about the streets in his songs but the streets can’t afford to see him. N300,000 for standing ticket? That’s daylight robbery.”

Nora Blaze: “The organisers clearly don’t care about fans. They just want quick money. Asake allowing this nonsense shows he’s enjoying the greed too. Wicked behaviour.”

Jaycee Tope: “This is not a concert price; it’s punishment. They should carry their show and keep it. Asake is becoming the same industry snob he once claimed he wasn’t.”

Rexy Lomo:b“If Asake wants only millionaires at his show, he should say it plainly. This ridiculous price is an insult to ordinary Nigerians. They’re squeezing fans dry because they think we have no choice.”

This is not the first time Asake’s concert pricing has caused uproar.

Past Lagos shows also drew complaints when VIP tickets were sold at high rates and premium tables ran into millions.

Asake broke out in 2022 with ‘Omo Ope’ and has since built a strong catalogue, blending Afrobeats, Amapiano and street-hop.

His hits include ‘Peace Be Unto You’, ‘Sungba’, ‘Terminator’ and ‘Organise’, tracks that helped cement his place in the music scene.

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I Have Achieved Beyond My Dreams – Nigerian Singer, Tems Opens Up

Temilade Openiyi, the world-famous Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Tems, has said she has achieved more than her targets in the music industry.

The Love Me Jeje crooner disclosed this during a recent interactive session with fans on X.

A fan asked: “What are you currently looking forward to? Also would you say you’ve achieved all of your dreams prior to stardom?”

Tems replied: “I’m looking forward to whatever the Lord has in store and honestly I’ve achieved beyond my dreams from when I had a 9-5.”

Tems launched her music career after quitting her job as a digital marketer in January 2018. Later that year, she released her debut single, ‘Mr Rabel,’ which gained some traction in the media.

However, she rose to prominence after being featured on Wizkid’s 2020 single ‘Essence’, which peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart following the release of the remix version with Justin Bieber.

In a 2023, she became the first female Afrobeats artist to win a Grammy after her collaboration with Future and Drake, ‘Wait For U’ won the Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.

In 2025, Tems won the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance, becoming the only Nigerian artist with multiple Grammys.

She also earned Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for co-writting Rihanna’s ‘Lift Me Up.’

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I’m Ready for a Fresh Start – Nollywood Actress Shirley Igwe Speaks After AGN Suspension

Actress Shirley Igwe has reacted to the decision of the Actors Guild of Nigeria to lift the suspension placed on her after an incident that happened on a movie set in Lagos on July 19.

The news of her reinstatement, confirmed this week, brought her relief as she felt the decision cleared her name after months of waiting.

She said the support she received during the process kept her steady, and she felt her story had finally been understood.

Looking back at the July incident, the actress explained that she only acted in self-defence because the situation got out of control.

She said the experience taught her to stay calm even when she feels treated unfairly, adding that it also opened her eyes to how fast wrong stories can spread.

She said that this pushed her to work on being more composed during tense moments.

Shirley said she now plans to handle future movie sets with more caution.

She said she will keep a clear mind, communicate better, and allow her manager to take a stronger role in guiding her interactions to avoid misunderstandings.

She said during her time away, she used the break to rest and think deeply about her career.

The actress said the pause helped her reconnect with her love for acting and made her more careful about the kind of productions she wants to join.

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Ambassadorial List: No Igbo Can Go To Embassy Run By Reno Omokri – Charly Boy Says

Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, the legendary Nigerian musician and socialite, who is better known as Charly Boy, has described Nigeria as a sour nation.

In pidgin English, Charly Boy said “Nigeria don Sawa.”

The outspoken Imo-born musician, did not welcome the presidency’s decision to list a man who he sees as a clown and a bigot among the nominees for ambassadorial appointment.

He wondered how President Bola Tinubu could go ahead to forward Omokri’s name to the Senate for confirmation despite the volume of bigotry against the Igbo that the former presidential aide has vomited in the last few months.

According to him, nominating Reno is an endorsement of all the Delta-born politician has been ranting on social media, insisting that a President interested in national unity cannot take such a decision “to make the clown an Ambassador.”

“Perhaps Tinubu endorses the filth that issues from Reno’s mouth,” his post on X, said.

“Ambassador Reno Omokri, that’s a spectacular mockery of this country. That’s a continental joke. His lies and general stupidity aside, with the volume of bigotry against the Igbo that Reno Omokri has vomited in the last few months, how can any one who cares about national unity make the clown an Ambassador.

“It is difficult to see hope for this country. So how can any Igbo go to an embassy run by Reno with a sense of belonging or pride?

“Some might say after all he had told the world that Tinubu was a drug baron. So we should see him for what he is, a moron. So why make such a hustling moron an Ambassador?

“Tinubu’s such a let down. Why wash our national dirty linens in public? Reno is such filthy underwear. Tinubu ought to have compensated him with some backyard job, but again who knows.

“Tinubu might be sending a message. Endorsing the bigotry that Reno embodies. It’s a deliberate gut-punch to national unity, the kind that makes ‘one Nigeria’ sound like a bad Nollywood script.

“Ambassador Reno…Tufiakwa! [God forbid]! I will never go that embassy.”

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Veteran Actress, Rita Edochie Seen Chatting With Yul And Linc Edochie After Previously Calling Out Their Women (Video)

Rita Edochie and her husband’s nephews, Linc Edochie and Yul Edochie, have shown that family stands united, no matter the circumstances.

The actress has been vehemently calling out Yul’s wife Judy Austin and also Linc’s former fiancée Yinka Theisen.

Rita made it clear that she stands by Yul’s estranged wife May Edochie and doesn’t support Judy who got pregnant for Yul and became his wife.

She has also constantly dragged Yinka Theisen for coming into Linc’s life only to take sides with Judy and call out May.

At a recent event attended by members of the Edochie family, Rita is seen playfully greeting Linc and Yul. Both men treated her with love and respect, making it clear that they still respect her as their uncle’s wife.

Rita is seen whispering to Yul something about how far she has gone on his behalf.

“Do I know how far you’ve gone?” Yul responded, laughing with her.

“Do I know your way?” Yul also said to his aunt in-law.

Both men later posed with their Rita and their mother.

See the video below.

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You’re A True One – Media Personality, Do2dtun Hails Actor Bolanle Ninalowo For Supporting Him In His Custody Battle

Do2dtun, the Nigerian media personality, has responded to the outpouring of support he received from actor Bolanle Ninalowo.

Earlier, 626Blaze reported that Do2dtun had called out the American Embassy in Nigeria for allowing his ex-wife, Taiwo Oyebanjo, to relocate to the US with their children without his consent.

He also called out the former US Consulate to Nigeria for allegedly conspiring with Taiwo and her family to take his kids out of Nigeria without his consent.

Showing support for him, Bolanle promised him that his fight would never go in vain, as he recalled how he had to put all he had built and achieved in Nigeria on hold to return to America and fight for his children, no matter the cost. Bolanle said his son helped him through it because he always reminded him that he saw Him.

Appreciating him, Do2dtun revealed that he has conversations with Bolanle and shares his experiences with him. He described Bolanle as a true one and appreciated him for his understanding and insight into everything.

“Thank you so much, Nino. You know what’s funny, I have seen all types of judgment from different people, but again I pause sometimes to think what is the worth of these over my kids. I am silent, go about my business, and then I move ahead in life, but then I see people like you and how you fight for the future of your children. I had conversations with you, and you’ve inspired me.

“It’s easy to move on to some people, but that’s to those who can’t ever see the true meaning of sharing a bond. We are at a crossroads where no one pauses, thinks, and asks, Is this enough to warrant such misjudgment and inhumane conduct?

“The truth is, it’s just a pure witch hunt and someone who needs to peddle narratives that mar me to have stay and win a fight. To what end?
Thank you so much for understanding and seeing through everything. You are a true one. Love you, my gee”.

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Ooni’s Wife, Abike Dabiri, Nollywood Stars Show Up As Mercy Aigbe Shuts Down Lagos For Her Mother’s Burial Party (Video)

Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has drawn massive attention in Lagos as she hosts an elaborate burial ceremony in honour of her late mother.

Recall that the actress who lost her mother months back finally laid her to rest on Friday, November 28th, and threw a grand party on Saturday to celebrate her life well spent.

As expected, the Nollywood industry came out in large numbers to support her. Also present at the event were the fourth wife of the Ooni of Ife, Olori Ashley; former House of Representatives member Abike Dabiri; and others.

At the party were Iyabo Ojo, Toyin Abraham, Kiekie, Aisha Lawal, Odunlade Adekola, Mide Martins and husband Afeez Owo, Eniola Ajao, Faithia Williams, and Omowunmi Dada.

Others included, Eniola Badmus, Nkechi Blessing, Femi Adebayo, Saidi Balogun, Kemity, Foluke Daramola, Sikiratu Sindodo, Bakare Zainab, Omowunmi Ajiboye, Seyi Edun, Kemi Korede, Laide Bakare, Bimbo Thomas, Israel DMW, and more.

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How Being Tagged ‘Arrogant’ Has Cost Me A Lot And Affected My Brand – BBNaija Star, CeeC Opens Up (Video)

Reality TV star Cynthia Nwadiora, popularly known as CeeC, has reflected on how people perceive her personality, revealing that many fans often misinterpret her confidence as arrogance.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate shared her thoughts during a chat with Teddy A on the Echo Room podcast.

During the conversation, she explained that living in Nigeria comes with a challenge where people easily follow negative labels without taking time to know a person.

She said that once someone is tagged as a bad person, many others accept it without meeting the individual involved.

 

Ceec said this has affected how some people see her brand, as many assume she is arrogant even before having any personal interaction with her.

 

She added that anyone who meets her in person will realise she is different from the image created online and will likely change their opinion about her.

She also mentioned that she tries her best to give people a better understanding of who she is whenever they meet her, hoping they leave with a clearer and more accurate impression.

She said: “As I said, I usually live in Nigeria, where a lot of people follow the bad work. Like if somebody says Oh, this person is a bad person, people don’t even wait to experience you. They just, oh yeah, they say she’s a bad person.

“So people don’t actually get to know you. So yeah, a lot of people see my confidence as being arrogant.

“But I would say something that you cannot meet me in person or experience me as a person, and go home and say I’m arrogant. You would definitely have a change of mindset about me.

“So it has cost me a lot, because I hear some people say, oh, that one, she’s just arrogant. You don’t even know me, but that’s what you, you know, like.

“So it has, but one thing that I’ve tried to do is I make sure that when you meet me, when you give me the grace to get to know me, you will not go home feeling that way.”

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