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Digital creator Peller has shaved his head in solidarity with his newly wedded wife, Jarvis, following intense online backlash over her look. Jarvis faced severe criticism and insults for sporting a bald head after their white wedding in Lagos last Saturday. In a video shared online this morning, Peller filmed himself inside a barbershop explaining that he wanted to surprise his wife by matching her hairstyle. He said, “I want to barb skodo to surprise my wife. Because she barb skodo, everybody is abusing her and talking a lot about her.” The streamer later revealed his new look to his wife, who appeared delighted by the gesture. https://youtu.be/B8OZHw-V6Go?si=3qu2EmcZBgfz7osr

Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has sparked controversy after claiming that single mothers are living happier than married women. She claimed that single mothers were generally happier than married women because they were getting more than enough sex, unlike most married women. Speaking in a recent episode of The Moraya Show, the single mother of two argued that sex has a lot to do with women’s overall wellbeing. “Sex has a lot to do in a woman’s glow. The reason single mothers are living happier than most married women is because we are getting more than enough sex,” she said. The actress, however, clarified that happiness in marriage largely depended on the kind of spouse a woman had. She noted that a lot of women were happy in their marriage because they were married to good...

France’s top constitutional authority has struck down a bill that sought to prohibit children under the age of 15 from using social media, ruling that the proposed restrictions disproportionately infringe upon freedom of expression. The court determined that the draft law was overly broad and failed to consider either the individual situation of each minor or the varying levels of risk across different digital services. Judges also highlighted serious privacy concerns, pointing out that enforcing such a measure would force all users including adults to verify their identity online. In its decision, the court acknowledged the legitimate objective of protecting young people online, but noted: "the draft bill infringes freedom of expression and communication in a manner that is not appr...

Public opinion has been sharply divided following the decision of an Ondo State-based pastor, Olabanjo Felix, to renounce Christianity and embrace Isese practice, an indigenous Yoruba spiritual tradition, declaring himself a Babalawo. Felix, who previously founded the Image of God Evangelical and Prophetic Ministries in Ibaka, Oka Akoko area of Ondo State, revealed his personal spiritual journey in a viral video that surfaced on social media platforms on Thursday. Announcing his transition from Christian ministry to Ifá practice, the former cleric revealed his new spiritual identity. “I’m now Ifawamiri Aworanolodumare, Babalawo of Ifá,” he declared in the video. Felix expressed gratitude to his new spiritual mentor, the Araba of Isararemọ, Oluṣẹgun Latunji Aifuwapẹ, and his...

The Edo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Eugenia Abdallah, has raised the alarm over the increasing cases of fathers’ allegedly sexually abusing their female children in the state. Abdallah disclosed that more than 72 cases of defilement were recorded in Edo state between January and July 2026, with fathers allegedly responsible for over 50 percent of the cases. “We have recorded 72 cases of abuse of minors between January and July this year. We have prosecuted several of these cases in court. “Fifty percent of these minors are abused by their own fathers, with the victims ranging from two to 10 years old. “For instance, there is a little girl currently in our custody who was impregnated by her father. She is just 14 years old and is eight months...

PRESS STATEMENT The session will examine how the African music industry can evolve into a more interconnected and sustainable ecosystem where value is continuously created, shared and reinvested across the entire music value chain. Representing a wealth of experience across music distribution, project management, marketing, talent development and creative entrepreneurship, TENIOLA IBRAHIM , Pioneer of MT Global Agency and Head of Label Service & Project Manager at SongDis, will be one of the industry professionals contributing to the conversation. The discussion will explore the concept of a Circular Music Industry an industry where artists, labels, distributors, publishers, marketers, media platforms, brands, event organizers, creators and audiences are co...

Apostle Joshua Aghasedo of Powerline Church has declared that the use of sex toys by married couples is not a sin. Aghasedo described sex toys as an equipment that helps couples ‘perform the conjugal business up to 90 percent’. Addressing his congregation, the clergyman compared sex toys to phones and cars that help its owners in their respective functions. He said: “Is using a sex toy a sin? Is driving a car a sin? A car to drive you from here to Dallas, is it a sin? Using the phone, is it a sin? I have never used a sex toy. Let me just say. But in this modern day of technology, it’s an equipment. It can help you do the job to 90%, and you finish the remaining 10%. I’m just being real. It can help you.” Aghasedo insisted that sex toys should only be used by married couples. ...

The wedding came exactly one year after Rodríguez announced their engagement on August 11, 2025. The Portugal international, 41, tied the knot with his longtime partner, model Georgina Rodríguez, in a civil ceremony on August 11, 2026, in Cascais, Portugal, according to a press release. The ceremony was a “private and intimate moment” attended by their five children. Ronaldo shared a photo of the couple’s hands with their wedding bands with the caption: “C❤️G”. The wedding comes one year after Rodríguez, 32, announced their engagement on Instagram on Aug. 11, 2025. https://youtu.be/12LaP-NysY0?si=oqc5gkcBcUyp7e0X

Nollywood actress and politician, Tonto Dikeh, has officially launched her new church, the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT), in Abuja. Dikeh recently stepped into a new phase of her Christian ministry as she preached to worshippers at the newly established church during its inaugural service. The actress, who has increasingly been vocal about her Christian faith and spiritual journey, took to the pulpit to share the word of God with members of the congregation. The launch of the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle marks a significant development in Dikeh's religious activities, as she takes on a more active role in ministry. During the service, she delivered a sermon and led worshippers in prayers, marking the beginning of what she described as a new chapter in her spiritual jour...

The Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON) hosted the landmark 40th edition of its annual Archdiocesan Youth Day (AYD) Co-hosted by the Maryland Deanery at the Marian Shrine, St. Agnes Catholic Church in Maryland, Lagos, the event drew over 7,000 young Catholic pilgrims. The Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON) has held its annual Archdiocesan Youth Day (AYD), hosted by the Maryland Deanery, at Maryland Comprehensive College, Lagos Mainland. The event, held on Sunday, August 9, 2026, brought together Catholic youths for a day of faith, fellowship, spiritual reflection and community building. The theme of this year’s celebration was “Take Courage, I Have Overcome the World”, drawn from John 16:33. The theme encouraged young Catholics to remain courageous and stea...