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Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has sparked conversation after sharing unconventional views about women involved in commercial sex work. Speaking on a recent episode of The Moraya Show, Bello said she does not judge women who engage in prostitution, noting that some do so out of financial pressure or survival needs. According to her, those in the profession should carry themselves with confidence and dignity if they choose that path, but should not remain in it long-term. “If what you are doing now is being a ‘runs girl’ to make money, you don’t have to stay there. I understand it, I never judge. If you go be ashawo, do am well. Do it well with respect and your full-chest,” she said. She added that many women take such steps to support their families, including paying sc...

At least 18 suspected Ebola patients fled a hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo after grieving families attacked and set parts of the treatment centre on fire. The incident happened at Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital in Ituri province, the centre of the ongoing Ebola outbreak that has already claimed at least 220 lives since it was declared earlier this month. According to medical officials, angry residents attacked the hospital multiple times over the weekend, burning tents set up by Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) and attempting to forcefully retrieve the bodies of relatives who died from the virus. Doctors said four of the escaped patients were later tested, with one confirmed positive for Ebola. Hospital director Dr Richard Lokodu warned tha...

Acid attack survivor, Obanye Francess Chizoba, has opened up about the qualities she is seeking in a man. Chizoba was bathed with acid by her uncle's wife over a family dispute.  According to her, the target of the attack was her brother, the only son. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, May 27, Chizoba said she is looking for a prayerful man who doesn't cheat and lie.  Chizoba said she also loves the fairytale aspect of love, hence she wants a man who will send flowers, gifts, food and take her out on dates. “Dear lord, the men who send flowers and gifts,” she wrote.  "The men who talk and back it up with actions "The men who don’t cheat and lie "The men who prioritize you "The men who want life with you "The “how much is it men” "The baby, le...

A Nigerian woman has sparked reactions on social media after alleging that her employer denied responsibility for her pregnancy because his wife was also expecting a child at the same time. The lady, whose identity was not disclosed, shared her emotional experience in a viral post, claiming that she had been involved in a secret relationship with her boss before discovering she was pregnant. According to her, trouble started after she informed the man about the pregnancy, expecting support and reassurance from him. However, she alleged that her boss immediately rejected the claim and accused her of trying to damage his family. The woman further claimed that the situation became more complicated because the man’s wife was already pregnant, making it difficult for him to admit to th...

A viral video showing two young Nigerian women sharing intimate moments at a private event has generated widespread reactions across social media platforms, with many users debating changing social trends, personal freedom and public expression. The clip, which began circulating online earlier this week, showed the pair dancing closely, hugging and kissing during what appeared to be a gathering with friends. The footage quickly attracted attention from thousands of viewers, sparking mixed reactions online. While some social media users defended the women’s right to express themselves freely, others criticised the display, citing cultural and religious values commonly upheld in Nigerian society. Lifestyle commentators say the incident reflects the growing influence of global en...

A Nigerian woman, Ugwu Tessy, has fired back at a man who taunted her, saying she married an “old grandpa” Tessy had shared videos from her traditional wedding and poured encomium on her husband, calling him her “father, adviser, Omena pounds, euros and dollars” However, a Facebook user, Oligbo Ekene Elvis, commented on the videos, mocking her for marrying a much older man. He made crude comments about her, saying she should be “ashamed that a grandpa is taking care of her kids when their father is still alive." Reacting to the comments, Tessy wrote; “I agree, poor grandpa. You will never ever achieve quarter of what he has achieved till the rest of your miserable life. You are pained. Maybe nah my ex changed name, locked the profile. He is always making trash, hurtful...

Pope Leo XIV has called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence, warning that the rapid global expansion of AI could fuel exploitation, warfare and “new forms of slavery” if left unchecked. The Pope made the remarks on Monday while unveiling his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, during a presentation at the Vatican attended by church officials, academics and leading figures from the technology industry. Among those present was Christopher Olah, co-founder of Anthropic, one of the world’s most prominent AI firms. Anthropic has recently been involved in a dispute with the US military after resisting the use of its AI systems for lethal autonomous warfare and mass surveillance programmes. In the encyclical, Leo XIV criticised what he described as a global race for increa...

James Fishback has confirmed he is officially married, but news of the wedding has sparked widespread discussion online over the timeline of his recent relationships. Fishback shared photos from the ceremony on social media showing him alongside his new wife, identified in reports as Valeria, captioning the post: “Mr & Mrs. Fishback,” followed by a prayer hands emoji. The announcement quickly drew attention from social media users who noted that Fishback had publicly been linked to another woman, Francesca Raine, also known online as “Crypto Barbie”, only a few months earlier. During parts of his campaign activities, Fishback had reportedly referred to Raine as his “wife.” However, in February, he announced that the relationship had ended, claiming the breakup followed controvers...

Phyna, a former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, has accused popular Nigerian influencer, VeryDarkMan of manipulating the public against her because she turned down his sexual advance. Phyna made the claim on Sunday in a series of posts on X, amid her ongoing online dispute with VeryDarkMan.  Phyna had reached out to VeryDarkMan in 2025 to help get justice for her late younger sister, Ruth Otabor, who was hit by a Dangote Cement truck in Edo State. Following VeryDarkMan’s involvement and Phyna’s outrage, Dangote Cement pledged to take responsibility for the accident victim’s medical care. A few days after the development, VeryDarkMan withdrew from the case, claiming that Phyna went behind him to negotiate with the company. Denying the allegation, Phyna ...

Veteran Nollywood actress Eucharia Anunobi has strongly refuted the common claim that infidelity in a relationship or marriage is an accidental slip, labeling it instead as a deliberate choice. about:blank In a pointed social media post shared via her official Instagram account on Saturday, May 23, the actress turned evangelist argued that cheating requires conscious intent. She countered the notion of accidental unfaithfulness by noting that individuals do not suffer sudden memory loss or forget their commitments when choosing to engage in intimacy with someone other than their partner. See her post below…