Author: Kessiana Godscovenant

Nollywood actress Chita Agwu has announced that her 11-year marriage has legally ended following a court dissolution. She shared the news in a personal statement on social media, saying she was ready to begin a new chapter of her life. Chita Agwu said she had chosen to move forward with peace, grace and dignity, adding that not every marriage ends as expected. She also stressed that people going through divorce deserve the freedom to rebuild their lives without judgment, ridicule or public humiliation. The actress appealed to the public to respect her privacy and that of her former partner, explaining…

Veteran Waka musician Alhaja Salawa Abeni has spoken about her failed marriage to Fuji singer General Kollington Ayinla, saying she tried to fulfil her responsibilities as a wife but the marriage did not work out. In an interview shared by Daily Independent, Salawa Abeni said she eventually accepted the situation and decided to focus on her music career, which continued to grow despite the challenges in her marriage. She added that some things in life were beyond her control. The veteran singer also spoke about the children she had with Kollington Ayinla, noting that the end of their marriage did…

Nigerian TikToker Jarvis has expressed frustration with her husband, Peller, over his frequent travels, accusing him of prioritising money over their family, unborn child and her mental well-being. She shared her concerns during a TikTok livestream with singer Tiwa Savage. Jarvis said she had asked Peller to postpone his planned trip to China because they were expecting a baby and needed time to prepare for parenthood. She also complained about changes to his travel arrangements, explaining that he had earlier told her about a planned trip to Canada on the 15th before the plans changed. The content creator said she…

President Bola Tinubu has praised his son, Seyi Tinubu, for mobilising young Nigerians through the City Boys Movement to support his re-election bid. He commended the initiative during the inauguration of the movement in Abuja. The Nigerian President said he had received several calls from people asking about Seyi’s political ambitions and the office he intended to contest. He explained that his son was supporting his father’s political cause rather than pursuing a personal political position. The President praised Seyi for reaching out to young people, listening to their concerns and organising them without demanding a political title or government…

Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has said he would rather go to prison than give up his mobile phone, describing it as essential to his daily communication. He made the remark in Lagos while presenting his Vision 2030 plan to accelerate industrialisation across Africa. Dangote was asked to choose between spending seven days without his phone or losing access to his private jet for the same period. He said being without his phone would be far more difficult, revealing that it contains more than 13,000 contacts accumulated over the years. The Dangote Group chairman explained that he rarely blocks people, which…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ruled out restoring petrol subsidy, insisting that Nigeria will not return to the policy despite calls from opposition politicians. He said the subsidy regime had become financially unsustainable and was pushing the country towards bankruptcy. Tinubu made the remarks on Monday at a political gathering organised by the City Boy Movement and the Relax-Tinubu-Is-Fixing-Nigeria movement, both of which are supporting his 2027 re-election bid. He criticised proposals by opposition figures, particularly former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to bring back the subsidy, declaring that he had no regrets over its removal. The President acknowledged that the…

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been suspended for 30 days and fined €255 by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving the national team’s camp in Denmark during the September international break. Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano disclosed the decision in a post on X. According to Romano, Ronaldo had suggested accepting punishment after apologising for his departure. The incident reportedly followed tensions with head coach Jorge Jesus ahead of Portugal’s UEFA Nations League fixture against Denmark. The suspension is expected to allow Ronaldo to return to the Country in November international fixtures, subject to his selection. However, the report…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun receiving some sensitive materials for the 2027 general elections, according to its chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan. He disclosed this on Monday during a meeting with commission staff and a readiness assessment visit to Enugu State. Amupitan said INEC was preparing for the elections through the procurement of materials and vehicles, facility upgrades, staff training and improved logistics. He added that training programmes would soon begin to prepare personnel for changes introduced by the new Electoral Act and the commission’s guidelines for the 2027 polls. The INEC chairman urged staff to remain neutral…

The media office of former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has denied reports that the senator plans to return to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement on Monday, his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Prince Daniel, described the reports as false and urged Nigerians to disregard them. The denial followed the circulation of photographs and video clips on social media that triggered speculation about a possible defection. Tambuwal’s media office explained that interacting with politicians from other parties does not indicate plans to change political allegiance, stressing that political relationships across party lines are part of…

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has spoken about the importance of humility and simple living, saying his wealth does not prevent him from staying in a basic hotel or making do with simple comforts. He made the remarks at the Vision 2030 event on Monday. Dangote also accepted an invitation from content creator Bae U Barbie to appear on his YouTube programme, Curiosity Made Me Ask. He said young people represent the future and stressed the need for older generations to share their experiences with them, admitting that his generation had not done enough for Nigeria and Africa. The billionaire…