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  • ‘Wahala’ in Senator Nwoko’s household as wives fight on social media

    ‘Wahala’ in Senator Nwoko’s household as wives fight on social media

    All not too well as the two wives of Nigerian billionaire businessman Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels and Laila, have unfollowed and blocked each other on Instagram, sparking rumors of a rift within the family.

    The social media fallout has sent shockwaves across fans and followers, who had long admired the apparent harmony between the two women.

    Regina Daniels, the 23-year-old actress turned entrepreneur, has been married to Ned Nwoko since 2019, while Laila, a Moroccan model, joined the billionaire’s household later. Both women have frequently shared glimpses of their lives with Nwoko and their children on social media, portraying a united and luxurious family. However, their recent actions suggest that there may be trouble in paradise.

    The drama began earlier this week when Regina posted a photo from a recent vacation with her husband, captioned “Our forever.” Soon after, Laila shared a cryptic Instagram story that read: “Know your worth and stop competing where you don’t belong,” which many interpreted as a response to Regina’s post.

    Within hours, both women had unfollowed and blocked each other on the platform, leading to widespread speculation about a possible feud. While neither has directly addressed the issue, sources close to the family suggest that there may be underlying tensions between the two wives, with some pointing to a growing competition for Ned Nwoko’s attention.

    In a rare move, Regina later posted another ambiguous message: “Some battles aren’t worth fighting, but some are worth winning,” which further fueled the rumors.

    Despite the social media drama, Nwoko has yet to comment publicly on the situation. The billionaire, who is known for his extensive business ventures and philanthropic work, has remained focused on his professional commitments, with no indication that he plans to intervene in the personal matters of his household.

    The incident has prompted a flurry of reactions on social media, with fans divided over the cause of the tension. Some are speculating that it could be a temporary issue, while others believe it marks the beginning of a more significant rift.

    As of now, both Regina Daniels and Laila have kept quiet on the specifics of the situation, leaving the public to speculate on what lies ahead for the high-profile family. Only time will tell whether this social media fallout will have any lasting effects on their relationship or if it is just another chapter in the complex dynamics of Ned Nwoko’s polygamous household.

  • Abuse of social media will not be tolerated – CDS warns

    Abuse of social media will not be tolerated – CDS warns

    The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa has said the abuse of social media, arms and drugs trafficking by the personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces will not be tolerated.

    Musa read the riot act during the passing out parade for the 87 regular recruits intake and Depot NA Centenary Celebration on Saturday in Zaria.

    The CDS, who was the Special Guest of Honor and Reviewing Officer of the parade said indiscipline would never be tolerated by the armed forces.

    According to him, recently, there were issues of personnel found trafficking arms, drugs and weapons across the nation, warning,”this must end.

    “The abuse of social media would also not be tolerated. We don’t want military operations to be broadcast on social media platforms by members of the armed forces.

    “We don’t want to expose our operations and personnel to social media because hackers and individuals that don’t mean well will take advantage of us.”

    Musa said that the armed forces have regulated the use of social media platforms by their members, warning that every member should abide by it.

    He said that the 5867 passed out recruits would be added to the fight against insecurity bedeviling many parts of the country.

    The CDS urged the new soldiers to use the training acquired once exposed to the field, respect constituted authorities and human rights of every individual.

    Musa, who said that the fight against insecurity cannot be done by the government alone, sought the support of Nigerians and other security agencies to enable them succeed.

    “If you see anything, don’t hesitate to report and action would be taken immediately,” he said.

    The CDS, who was accompanied by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.- Gen. Olufemi Oloyede and other top brass in the armed forces, restated commitment to strengthening the depot.

    Musa said that the depot, since its establishment in 1924, has continued to produce professional soldiers for the country.

    He said, ” We are very proud of this noble institution.”

  • Social media use: Pastor Jerry Eze sends strong message to followers

    Social media use: Pastor Jerry Eze sends strong message to followers

    The Senior Pastor of Streams of Joy International, Jerry Eze, has urged Christians not to feed on everything they see on social media. Eze made the call during his sermon at the church service on Sunday in Abuja.

    He noted that certain contents on social media could corrupt the minds of God’s children,negatively influencing their thoughts,spirit and behavior.

    “Don’t let everything feed you. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly. Not everything on social media should feed you. You remember the vile words of the enemy more than you remember what is in the word (the Bible).

    “I didn’t even want to talk  about it, but I do recognise that when you head Equatorial Guinea, it fed you and re-fed you, “he said.

    He said that God has unique plans for His children, but required them to be in tune with Him. He added that they also need to be intentional about the information they consume on social media, the company they keep, and the places they go.

    Eze  urged the congregants to guard their vision in accordance with God’s instructions, just as a pregnant woman was  advised on what to consume to keep her body safe and healthy.

    The cleric prayed for wisdom and understanding for the congregants, asking God to guide them on their unique life paths. He added that they should not dwell on their fears and insecurities, but instead look to God for the fulfilment of their new seasons.

    According to the pastor, some difficulties are allowed by God to build and prepare his children to handle greater responsibilities in the future.

  • Meta apologizes for removing Malaysian PM posts on slain Hamas leader

    Meta apologizes for removing Malaysian PM posts on slain Hamas leader

    Meta has apologized over the removal of social media posts by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim about the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

    It would be recalled that Anwar’s office summoned Meta representatives to seek an explanation on why the leader’s Facebook and Instagram posts about Haniyeh’s death had been removed.

    Meta is the parent firm of the two popular social media platforms.

    “We apologise for an operational error where content from the Prime Minister’s Facebook and Instagram Pages were removed,” Meta said in a statement emailed to AFP.

    “The content has since been restored with the correct newsworthy label.”

    The political leader of Palestinian armed group Hamas was killed in the Iranian capital Tehran on Wednesday in an attack blamed on Israel, which has not directly commented on it.

    The slain Hamas boss has since been buried in Qatar where he lived.

    Anwar’s posts included a video showing the premier on a phone call with a Hamas official, offering his condolences.

    On Instagram, there was a note by Meta, shared by Anwar, that the posts were taken down because of association with “dangerous individuals and organisations”.

    Anwar’s office had described Meta’s removal of the posts as “a blatant suppression of free expression” and demanded an apology from the tech behemoth.

    Anwar last week accused the tech giant of “cowardice” for removing his posts.

    Israel, the United States and the European Union consider Hamas a terrorist organisation.

    Anwar, who met Haniyeh in Qatar in May, has defended Malaysia’s ties with the Iran-backed Palestinian militant group, which launched a deadly attack against Israel on October 7 that triggered the war in Gaza.

    Anwar stressed during a visit to Germany in March that Malaysia’s links were with Hamas’ political wing and not with its military arm.

  • IGP raises alarm over leaked WhatsApp message circulating on social media, says “it’s not from me”

    IGP raises alarm over leaked WhatsApp message circulating on social media, says “it’s not from me”

    The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has clarified that he is not associated with a WhatsApp message circulating on social media platforms concerning planned nationwide protests. A screenshot allegedly from the IGP discouraging protests in Lagos State was earlier seen.

    According to the statement issued on Sunday night by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP emphasised that the message in circulation, which partly reads: “If you are going to join any protest next week, it’s good but ask yourself these questions: Why is Lagos always their target? How about starting from your state?”, did not originate from the police.

    The statement further asserts that this message does not reflect the official stance or beliefs of the Nigeria Police Force.

    Adejobi’s statement partly reads: “the message, which poses several questions and opinions about protests, does not essentially represent the ideals or views of the Nigeria Police Force.

    We urge everyone to disregard this message and other similar contents purportedly from the NPF as the Force makes all communications via its official channels”.

    Adejobi assured that the Nigeria Police Force “is committed to maintaining peace and order throughout the country. We do not endorse any message that could incite division, violence, or destruction.

    “We encourage all Nigerians to engage in peaceful and constructive activities that would contribute to the progress and unity of our dear country”.

    The IGP sternly warned that the “spread of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news, or mischievous recycled contents”, are criminal acts and punishable under the Cybercrime law.

  • Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo ends fight with content creator, VDM

    Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo ends fight with content creator, VDM

    Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has said that she’s no longer interested in throwing verbal attacks at social media influencer and self-acclaimed online activist VeryDarkMan.

    Iyabo made this announcement via a post on her Instagram page on Thursday.

    The actress while declaring her decision to cease all further exchanges, the actress thanked her lover, Paulo, colleagues, fans and her family for their unwavering support.

    She further emphasised her intention to ignore trolls and negativity, as she would be focusing on a more uplifting path.

    Her post reads: “Queen Mother: Unshakable, Unstoppable, undefeatable! I will continue to lend my voice when necessary. No amount of deceit, manipulation, lies or trolling, even with a trillion trolls, can silence me.

    “To Obim, my wonderful children, friends, families, loved ones, fans, well-wishers, colleagues and my management team, I have heard your advice and message, which have boosted my confidence and resilience.

    “I am committed to speaking the truth despite adversity. Thanks for the love and support, both public and private.

    “I will take your advice and ignore the negativity, but I will never stop speaking when necessary. It is all about peace and love for now.”

  • I’ll win Grammy without you – Portable replies Davido

    I’ll win Grammy without you – Portable replies Davido

    The social media is awashed with the drama controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola also known as Portable and Davido are playing up.

    Portable on Thursday hit hard on Davido for unfollowing him on instagram saying he would win grammy without him.

    The duo fell out after Portable publicly accused Davido of giving him ‘bad advice’ during their recent dinner in the United States.

    He claimed that Davido, who signed with Sony Music, advised him against joining the label and urged him to sign with Empire instead.

    The ‘Zazu’ crooner alleged foul play, saying he is also aiming for a Grammy like Davido yet the DMW boss is asking him to join a label that might not influence the award for him.

    Following his outburst, Davido unfollowed him on Instagram on Thursday.

    In his reaction, Portable said he doesn’t need Davido’s followership or assistance to be a successful artist or to win a Grammy.

    He claimed  that Davido unfollowed him because he stopped being beneficial to him.

    Speaking in a video message shared via his Instagram page, Portable said: “They tried to destroy me and quickly unfollowed me because I stopped being beneficial to them. Whether you help me or not, I will do my tour; whether you follow me or not, I will collect Grammy.”

  • Nicki Minaj’s arrest, Nigeria’s revert to old anthem top social media trends

    Nicki Minaj’s arrest, Nigeria’s revert to old anthem top social media trends

    The arrest of U.S. rapper, Nicki Minaj, kicked off the social media trends following her arrest in Amsterdam where Dutch officers reportedly found drugs in her luggage at Schiphol Airport.

    Minaj was at the airport on May 25, preparing to leave the city, where she had kicked off her tour,  to fly to Manchester, England, for her next concert when she was stopped by border Police on suspicion of exporting soft drugs.

    NAN reports that Minaj is currently on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour.

    The Netherlands classifies marijuana, which is legal in the country, as “soft drugs”.

    The 41-year-old rapper, in a video live-streamed to her followers, revealed she had pre-rolled joints in her bag, which she said belonged to someone else.

    After initially resisting the authority’s request that she get into a police vehicle, arguing that she needed a lawyer present, she eventually relented and got inside.

    The rapper, during her transport, told the officers she was worried she might not be able to make her next show.

    The officers assured her that they would try to get her there as soon as possible.

    Minaj was unable to make it to Manchester in time for her concert at the Co-op Live Arena, where 20,000 fans were waiting for her to take to the stage.

    After Minaj was released from police custody, she jumped on X, formerly Twitter, to provide further details of her encounter.

    She said: “Police said they found weed and that another group of people have to come here to weigh the pre-rolls.

    “Keep in mind they took my bags without consent. My security has already advised them those pre-rolls belong to him.”

    On Sunday , May 26, popular Nigerian singer, Harrysong, accused Alexer Perez, his estranged wife, of infidelity during their marriage.

    Recall that their marriage has been going through some crisis after an alleged WhatsApp chat between them surfaced on social media.

    In an Instagram live session, the singer had claimed that Alexer got pregnant for another man while still married to him.

    He said that he had stopped sleeping with her “for almost a year” when she announced her pregnancy.

    “My ex-wife’s mother just married her seventh or sixth husband yet she is still cheating in that marriage. That is the kind of family I married into.

    “My wife came to inform me that she was pregnant when I stopped sleeping with her for almost a year. She was pregnant for another man in my marriage.

    “The only thing I did was to ask her to return to her family. I needed time to get to know her because I didn’t know who she really is. I married her because people said she was a loyal, humble and God-fearing Christian.”

    In response to his allegations, Alexer, in a separate Instagram live session, denied her ex-husband’s allegations of infidelity and urged him to move on.

    She said, “You dey watch film, abi na Nollywood? I don’t understand how you would say that I carried another man’s child when I’m still married to you. I have never cheated on you since we married. I never tried it.”

    The day also witnessed celebration of the fifth wedding anniversary between Sen. Ned Nwoko and his actress wife, Regina Daniels.

    Nwoko made an emotional promise to Regina, as the couple shared loved-up photos to mark the occasion.

    Regina, while reflecting on the past five years, described the marriage as remarkable and one filled with love.

    She expressed gratitude to God, hoping for many more years to celebrate their love.

    Ned also took to Instagram to celebrate, expressing his joy for the past five years with Regina, describing it as good and eventful.

    He wrote, “Happy 5 years Anniversary to us baby. It has been a good and eventful 5 years. And we are just starting.”

    In similar mood, on Tuesday May 28, Tolu Oniru, Nigerian radio personality, talk show host, and presenter, popularly known as Toolz, took to her Instagram page to celebrate her eight year wedding anniversary with Tunde Demuren.

    Toolz posted two pictures from their wedding in 2016 and told the story of how she nearly missed the flight to their wedding in Dubai because she overslept.

    She expressed  gratitude to her husband for being a calming force in her life and prayed for their union, while humorously hinting at wanting another child.

    Wednesday, May 29, however, witnessed the burial of veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe, in Abuja.

    The same day, President Bola Tinubu assented to the National Anthem Bill 2024, reverting to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”.

    Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate who lived in Nigeria during its independence, penned the lyrics for “Nigeria, we hail thee”, while Frances Berda composed the music.

    The anthem played a significant role in shaping Nigeria’s national identity and unity during the 1960s and late 1970s.

    On Thursday, May 30, a Manhattan Jury found  former American President, Donald Trump, guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his hush money criminal trial, an unprecedented and historic verdict that makes him the first former president in U.S. history to be convicted of a felony.

    Judge Juan Merchan set a sentencing hearing for July 11.

    Prosecutors accused Trump of taking part in an illegal conspiracy to undermine the integrity of the 2016 presidential election and an unlawful plan to suppress negative information, which included concealing a hush money payment to an adult film star.

    Also, in the Nigerian music scene, Fireboy announced his collaboration with his counterpart, Omah Lay, and hitmaking producer, Lekaa Bea,  for a new single.

    Fireboy shared a post saying, “It’s pretty messed up,” in which he tagged Omah Lay on his X (formerly Twitter) account.

    The post appeared to be an announcement of a possible collaboration and Omah Lay thickened the plot with his reply saying: “This world is a messed up place bro.”

    The collaboration was later confirmed by Lekaa Beat who also announced that he would be collaborating with Fireboy and Omah Lay for a new song.

    The upcoming collaboration makes it the first time Fireboy and Omah Lay will be on a song together and this prospect has predictably sparked excitement among fans.

    Same day, renowned music sensation, Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as ‘Kizz Daniel’, released his latest single, ‘Double’, a heartfelt dedication to his wife, Marian.

    Marian stars as the vixen in the accompanying music video.

    Christian Agadibe, Chief Executive Officer of Artmatazz Media, a media company to the superstar, disclosed this.

    Agadibe said the new single marks a significant milestone in Kizz Daniel’s career as he embraces themes of love and family while continuing to deliver chart-topping hits.

    Also, Nigerian singer, Patoranking, excitedly announced that his birthday gift to the public is his newly launched tech scholarship, in partnership with ALX Africa.

    In an Instagram post, Patoranking announced that the $500,000 initiative, run through the Patoranking Foundation and ALX Africa, is open to 40 people.

    His caption read, “Embracing technology has been a game changer in my music career and business, visit @patorankingfoundation for more information on how to APPLY!

    “There are 40 spaces available, My Birthday gift to 40 people Only Let’s go! .”

    Meanwhile, Nigerian celebrity apper, Falz, teased his fans with a new EP titled “Before The Feast”, slated for release June 7.

    On Friday,  Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, also known as Ayra Starr, unveiled her highly-anticipated sophomore album titled, ‘The Year I Turned 21’.

    The album follows the success of her 2021 debut project, ‘19 & Dangerous’.

    Ayra Starr recently revealed that she collaborated with Asake and Seyi Vibez because of her genuine admiration for their talents and not to stir up any supposed rivalry among their fans.

    Tracks on the new album include ‘Birds Sing Of Money’, ‘Goodbye (Warm Up)’, ‘Woman Commando’, ‘Control’, and ‘21’.

    “The Year I Turned 21” is a 15-track album featuring collaborations with Asake, Giveon, Coco Jones, Anitta, Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro on tracks like “Goodbye (Warm Up),” “Last Heartbreak Song,” “Woman Commando” and “Santa” respectively.

    The album also includes the previously released “Commas” and “Bad Vibes”.

    On Saturday, Net Nigeria announced that the Big Brother Naija All-Stars Reunion would begin streaming on June 24, on Showmax.

    Ebuka Obi-Uchendu was announced as the moderator.

    Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, also unveiled plans to shoot part of the highly anticipated season two of ANIKULAPO in Ghana, in a strategic move to support the “Shoot in Ghana” campaign initiated by the National Film Authority.

    This exciting announcement was made during the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, in France, where Afolayan was among the distinguished guests.

    The Nigeria International Film and TV Summit (NIFS) also hosted at Cannes, served as the platform for Afolayan to reveal his decision to shoot portions of ANIKULAPO in Ghana.

  • Why Wizkid has been acting strange on social media – Edochie

    Why Wizkid has been acting strange on social media – Edochie

    Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has stated reasosn Wizkid has been ranting on social media.

    According to Edochie, Wizkid’s recent social media outburst was due to the pain of losing his mother.

    Recall that Wizkid set social media platform, X on fire recently after shading Don Jazzy and engaging in a heated exchange with Davido.

    Reacting, Edochie stated that the Starboy Entertainment boss’ outburst was due to psychological issues.

    Speaking in a video message shared via his Instagram page, the actor said: “Many people would not understand what is happening to Wizkid. But I will tell you, it’s the pain of losing his mother.

    “Wizkid is going through the pain of losing his mother. It’s a terrible pain. You see that pain of losing a loved one? It’s a terrible pain. It’s a pain that would make you question God. It’s a pain that would make you question life. It’s a pain that would make you throw caution to the wind. It’s a pain that would make you sometimes want to even take your life.

    “It’s a pain that would make you sometimes become even disrespectful and just say a lot of things. Its a pain that would even make you question your existence. You lose your mother and you lose your sanity. It’s a terrible pain. And that’s what is happening to Wizkid.

    “Unfortunately, we live in a world that would even gibe you more pain than love.”

    It would be  recalled that Wizkid’s mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, died on August 18, 2023 in London.

    The singer said the pain of losing his mum ‘hurts deeply’. He said, “The pain is profound.”

  • Roforofo! fight in music industry as Techno, Kizz Daniel exchange hot words on social media

    Roforofo! fight in music industry as Techno, Kizz Daniel exchange hot words on social media

    Popular Nigerian singer Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe known on stage as  Kizz Daniel has hit very hard at his colleague, Tekno after he downplayed the Fly Boi boss’ financial prowess in a recent disclaimer.

    Recall that Tekno debunked report that he received royalties worth N1 billion from his collaborative song with his colleague, Kizz Daniel, ‘Buga,’ saying that he’s richer than Kizz Daniel.

    However, Kizz Daniel has finally reacted to the tweet blasting Tekno for being ungrateful.

    According to him, he “rescued” Tekno’s dying career with the song.

    He wrote: “Dem mention money you sef dey talk… spewing sh*t like an*s. See ekuke wey we rescue with Buga. Oloribu omo ale.”

    Meanwhile, Tekno has responded to Kizz Daniel’s outburst, warning him not to provoke him or else he will feel his wrath.

    Tekno wrote: “Hope you are trending now fool! Careful o, breeze blow foul ny*sh dey open. I’m not the one to be played with before I Kattywilliams your *ss. Insecure narcissist.”