Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga Passes Away at 80

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80 while receiving medical treatment in India, family sources confirmed. According to Indian authorities, Odinga collapsed suddenly while walking with family members and his personal doctor. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. In recent weeks, speculation about his health had circulated, but family members and political allies dismissed claims that he was critically ill. Leaders across Africa, including Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, have expressed condolences. Odinga was a towering figure in Kenyan politics, running unsuccessfully for the presidency five times and rejecting the results each time, alleging electoral fraud. Following the 2017 elections, Kenya’s Supreme Court annulled Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory and ordered a fresh vote, which Odinga boycotted, citing the need for electoral reforms. His political career included some of Kenya’s most turbulent periods. The disputed 2007 elections sparked nationwide violence, leaving 1,200 dead and forcing around 600,000 people from their homes. A power-sharing agreement brokered by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan led to a unity government, with Odinga serving as prime minister. Throughout his career, he reconciled with incumbent presidents after contentious elections. After losing in 2022, he joined President William Ruto in a “broad-based government,” defending the move as essential for national unity following protests that resulted in dozens of deaths. Earlier this year, Odinga sought to become chairperson of the African Union Commission, with support from the Ruto administration. Despite strong regional backing, he lost to Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. Odinga inspired deep loyalty, especially in western Kenya, earning nicknames like “Baba” (Father), “Agwambo” (Act of God), and “Tinga” (Tractor). Known for his strategic brilliance and ability to mobilize crowds, he maintained strong connections with ordinary citizens. A steadfast defender of democracy and human rights, Odinga was Kenya’s longest-serving political detainee, imprisoned twice under Daniel arap Moi’s one-party rule—from 1982 to 1988 and 1989 to 1991. His first imprisonment followed an attempted coup in 1982, which elevated him onto the national political stage. Odinga will be remembered for his lifelong fight for democratic freedoms, his influence on Kenyan politics, and his ability to inspire and mobilize millions.  

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Chief Priest Fires Back at Maduka: “Money Na Water” Reflects Modern Wealth

Cubana Chief Priest has fired back at billionaire Cosmas Maduka after the business mogul criticized his famous saying, “money na water.” On Instagram, the nightlife mogul and entrepreneur defended the phrase, saying it represents modern wealth, abundance, and influence in today’s digital age. “Respect to the older generation who built wealth quietly, but the world you thrived in is not the one we live in today,” Chief Priest wrote. “Back then, capital was factories, fleets, and real estate. Today, attention is the main capital. Visibility is the new currency. In a digital economy, obscurity is bankruptcy. What you don’t show doesn’t sell, and what you don’t amplify dissolves into silence.” Chief Priest explained that “money na water” is a reflection of excess, flow, and opportunity. “Water moves, so does relevance, visibility, and influence. A man with massive attention today has more leverage than one with quiet billions but no presence. Content is digital equity. The same way factories produced wealth in the 80s, attention produces wealth today.” He also highlighted African billionaires like Tony Elumelu and Femi Otedola, praising how they use their wealth to give Africa visibility and impact. “This generation builds platforms to project wealth, not fences to hide it,” he said. Chief Priest concluded by reiterating that “money na water” is more than a slogan—it’s a declaration of abundance and a prophecy of wealth overflow. “Silence once symbolized power. Today, presence does. Money water na my business, na my lamba—make nobody try spoil am as e dey go.”

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Edo Governor Okpebholo Orders Cabinet To Wear Asiwaju Mandate Cap Or Face Sanctions

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered all cabinet members to wear the “Asiwaju mandate cap” in support of President Bola Tinubu, warning that defaulters would face sanctions. The directive came during the swearing-in ceremony of commissioners and board members of state agencies and commissions in Benin City on Tuesday. “I will not forgive any commissioner who is not wearing this cap,” the governor said. “During our Exco meetings, if you show up without a suit and the Asiwaju cap, you will be sent back.” Governor Okpebholo attributed the All Progressives Congress’ victory in the state’s last governorship election to President Tinubu’s backing. “This could not have happened without a responsible president. In past elections, the lack of presidential support was a major challenge. Today, we say thank you,” he stated. He emphasized that the appointments were not rewards or patronage, but opportunities for dedicated service. “Our administration is committed to practical governance that directly impacts the lives of our people. Your appointments are for service and sacrifice, not personal enrichment. Your success will be measured by the positive change you bring to Edo communities,” he added. The newly sworn-in commissioners include Vincent Osas Uwadia, Etin-osa Ogbeiwi, Saturday Uwuilekhue Idehen (JP), Charity Amayaenvbo, Nosa Adams, Yakubu Oshiorenua, Felix Akhabue, Omorodion Ignatius, Ohimai Ehijimetor, Eugenia Abdallah, Godwin Afekokhe Eshieshi, Kassim Afegbua, Jerry Uwangue, John Akhigbe, Festus Ebea, Elizabeth Ebosele, Kenneth Okoruwa Ihensekhien, and Usenbo Paul Ehigie.  

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Phyna Involved In Heated Hotel Fight Over N200K In Abuja

Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, was reportedly involved in a violent fight at a hotel in Abuja over a financial dispute involving N200,000. According to eyewitnesses, the confrontation began in her hotel room before spilling into the lobby, where it quickly turned chaotic. Guests and staff watched as the heated argument escalated into a physical brawl, with shouting and pushing between the parties involved. The tension intensified when more people connected to both sides joined the fray, further fueling the commotion. Security personnel and police officers were eventually called in to intervene, using teargas to restore order within the hotel premises. The incident comes just weeks after Phyna made her return to the public spotlight following a short break to mourn the death of her sister, who tragically lost her life in an accident involving a Dangote truck. Phyna reportedly involved in a f!ght with someone at a hotel in Abuja??😳😳 pic.twitter.com/9Ia0Gq15vG — CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) October 14, 2025  

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R&B And Neo-Soul Icon D’Angelo Dies At 51 After Battle With Cancer

Grammy-winning R&B and soul legend D’Angelo has passed away at the age of 51 after a battle with cancer, his family confirmed. In a statement, they described the singer, born Michael Eugene Archer, as leaving behind “a legacy of extraordinarily moving music,” urging fans to celebrate “the gift of song that he has left for the world.” D’Angelo, often hailed as one of the architects of neo-soul, redefined R&B in the 1990s by blending it with jazz, funk, and hip-hop. Over the course of his career, he released three groundbreaking albums and earned four Grammy Awards. His 2000 hit Untitled (How Does It Feel) remains one of the most iconic R&B songs of all time — both for its smooth, sensual sound and its now-legendary single-shot music video that became a cultural phenomenon. “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life,” his family said in a statement shared with CBS News. Tributes have poured in from across the music industry. Doja Cat described him as “a true voice of soul and inspiration to many brilliant artists of our generation and generations to come.” Jennifer Hudson wrote, “We lost a true original today. D’Angelo, your voice will live on forever. Rest well, King!!!” Tyler, the Creator also credited him as a major influence, saying, “My musical DNA was shaped by D’Angelo — we are so lucky to have been alive to enjoy his art.” Born in Richmond, Virginia, to a Pentecostal minister, D’Angelo taught himself to play the piano at age three. As a teenager, he performed with several local groups before gaining national attention after winning the Apollo Theater’s amateur night three consecutive weeks, eventually landing a publishing deal with EMI at just 18. He achieved stardom with his 1995 debut album Brown Sugar, which produced the hit single Lady and introduced a new, raw sound that reshaped the R&B landscape. His 2000 follow-up, Voodoo, brought him even greater acclaim and two Grammy Awards. However, fame was followed by personal challenges, including struggles with addiction and a near-fatal car accident in 2005. After years away from the spotlight, D’Angelo made a triumphant return in 2014 with Black Messiah, an album praised for its politically charged lyrics and powerful reflection on race and justice in America. D’Angelo’s artistry and soul influenced a generation of musicians, from contemporary R&B stars to hip-hop creators. His passing marks the loss of one of the genre’s most gifted and fearless voices — but his music and message will continue to inspire for generations to come.

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Tiwa Savage Shuts Down Claims She Doesn’t Support Female Artistes With Proof Of Multiple Collaborations

Tiwa Savage has responded to ongoing claims that she doesn’t support or collaborate with other female artistes, backing her response with proof. The singer took to Instagram to post a screenshot highlighting a list of songs she has recorded with fellow female musicians over the years, firmly rejecting what she called false narratives. In her caption, Tiwa wrote: “Tomorrow they will say I don’t like other females or I don’t work with other females. Pls where are those people that set ring light to spread false narratives o. And how many of these beautiful records have they helped us to promote.” The list she shared included several collaborations with top female artistes such as: Stamina (with Ayra Starr) Onye (with Waje) The One (with Efya) Emotions (with Asa) Tales By Moonlight (with Amaarae) Yes I Do (with Becca) Men Are Crazy (with Simi) Body Deep Remix (with Wavy The Creator) Gara (with Ayra Starr) All Day (with Waje) Coming Home (with Mz Vee) The Way You Are (with Di’Ja) The post sparked widespread reactions online, with fans praising her for defending herself and highlighting her consistent efforts to work with women in the music industry. Tiwa also noted that the list didn’t include all her collaborations, suggesting there are many more female-led projects that have gone unnoticed despite her continuous effort to uplift women in Afrobeats.

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Super Eagles To Face Gabon In CAF World Cup Playoff In Morocco

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to face Gabon in the CAF World Cup qualifying playoff, scheduled to take place between November 13 and 16 in Morocco. Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions will clash with the Democratic Republic of Congo in the other semifinal matchup. Winners of both fixtures will advance to a decisive final in Morocco, where the ultimate victor will book a place in the Six-Team Intercontinental Playoff. The global playoff, slated for March 2026 in Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico, will decide two of the remaining qualification slots for the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Led by Coach Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles secured their playoff berth after a dominant 4-0 win over Benin in Uyo on Tuesday. Nigeria finished second in Group C with 17 points, level with South Africa but ahead of Benin on goal difference. CAF’s adjusted ranking format for second-placed teams—introduced after Eritrea’s withdrawal—placed Nigeria ahead of Burkina Faso, as the Eagles tallied 15 points with a +7 goal difference compared to Burkina Faso’s +6. The winner of the African playoff will join Bolivia, New Caledonia, two Central American teams, and one Asian nation in the Intercontinental Playoff, where two teams will earn qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  

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Blord’s Savage Clapback: Posting VDM’s “Noodles Vs Nudes” in the Heat of the iPhone Beef

If you’re plugged into Nigerian social media drama, you’ve probably been glued to your screen watching the explosive feud between crypto king Blord (Linus Williams) and activist firebrand VeryDarkMan (VDM, real name Martins Vincent Otse). What started as a takedown over a “fake” iPhone upgrade has spiraled into one of the messiest, most personal beefs of the year. And today? It hit a new low—or high, depending on how you see it—with Blord straight-up posting VDM’s alleged leaked intimate photos (yeah, those “noodles” we can’t unsee) on his Instagram Story. Buckle up; this one’s wild. The Spark: Blord’s “iPhone 17 Pro” Flex Gone Wrong. Let’s rewind to set the scene. Blord, the self-made tech entrepreneur and Blord Group chairman, has built an empire on crypto, gadgets, and that unapologetic hustle vibe. Last week, he dropped a video on Instagram unboxing what he called an “upgraded” iPhone XR—basically a refurbished old model tricked out to look and function like the shiny new iPhone 17 Pro. We’re talking custom casings, tweaked interfaces, and all the bells and whistles of Apple’s latest drop. Blord wasn’t shy about the price tag either: ₦400,000 per unit, with just two available. “Innovation at its finest,” he captioned it, flexing his China-based operations like a boss.Enter VDM, the no-holds-barred social crusader who’s made a career calling out scams, fake pastors, and shady celebs. In a viral rant video, VDM didn’t hold back: “Blord is trying to scam Nigerians! This is a cheap Chinese trick—inflating prices to look innovative. Show us the factory, bro!” He accused Blord of misleading the public and turning a basic mod into a get-rich-quick scheme. The video blew up, racking up millions of views and splitting opinions down the middle. Was Blord a visionary or a hustler playing too loose?Blord Fires Back: From Defense to Full OnslaughtBlord? Unfazed. The man hit back harder than a crypto crash. In a series of Instagram Stories and posts, he defended his hustle, insisting the upgrades were legit and done in a massive China office. “Come visit if you doubt me,” he challenged, doubling down on his transparency. But as the beef escalated, things got personal. Blord started dragging VDM’s past—accusing him of jealousy, theft (even roping in VDM’s mom in one X post), and worse. Then came the escalation we didn’t see coming. Blord upped the ante with a bounty: ₦500,000 to anyone who could send him VDM’s “unclad photos” (n*des, for the uninitiated). Fans and trolls flooded the replies, but Blord wasn’t bluffing. Today, October 14, 2025, he delivered. Screenshots circulating on X show Blord reposting what appear to be VDM’s leaked intimate images—blurry, explicit shots that have been floating around scandal archives for months—right on his Instagram Story. The caption? Something along the lines of a mocking “VDM noodles” taunt, turning the post into a brutal, viral roast.X lit up like a bonfire. Users like @Mrmykero tweeted, “Blord legit posted VDM noodles on his story nawo,” while @blaizeluxe added, “So Blord wasn’t joking. Omo so VDM was actually once selling noodles .” (For the record, “noodles” is Naija slang for those downstairs pics—crude, but effective in the beef game.) @emadeyforyou summed it up: “Omo Blord don drop Verydarkman noodles for IG status oh .” Even @chefchukwudi145 quipped, “BLord just paid 500k for VDMCC noodles . This one look like new preek ooh. So him still dey sell preek.” The memes? Relentless. From edited iPhone boxes labeled “VDM Edition” to Photoshopped noodle bowls with VDM’s face, Naija Twitter is eating this up.The Fallout: Laughter, Outrage, and a Deeper Dive into Celeb FeudsNot everyone’s laughing, though. VDM fired back in a teary Instagram Live, pleading, “Why not just talk to me and leave my mother out of it?” He accused Blord of sinking to desperate lows and vowed to expose more “fraud.” Supporters rallied behind him, calling Blord’s move a low blow that crosses into revenge p*rn territory—especially since these leaks stem from VDM’s own past scandals, like the 2024 group chat drama where his exes’ pics got aired. Critics like media personality Oriretan Honour piled on, slamming both for turning a business callout into “selfish clout-chasing” and dragging China and the Nigerian government into the mess for good measure. On the flip side, Blord’s loyalists see it as karma. “VDM started the mudslinging; Blord just finished it,” one commenter noted. It’s a reminder of how thin the line is between public accountability and personal vendettas in the influencer world. Blord’s story vanished after a few hours (IG’s 24-hour rule at work), but the damage? Done. Views, engagement, and headlines are through the roof.What Does This Mean for Naija’s Digital Drama Kings?This VDM vs. Blord saga isn’t just tea—it’s a mirror to bigger issues. In a country where crypto scams and gadget flips are big business, VDM’s watchdogs-vs-hustlers role is vital. But when lines blur into n*de-posting bounties, it raises red flags about privacy, consent, and the cost of clout. Blord’s move might win him the round (his follower count spiked overnight), but at what price to his “philanthropist” brand?As for VDM, resilience is his middle name—he’s bounced back from j*il time and leak scandals before. Expect more videos, more callouts, and probably a Portable diss track remix thrown in for spice.What do you think? Is Blord’s “noodles” post a savage win or a career-killer? Drop your takes in the comments—let’s keep the convo spicy but civil. Stay tuned for updates; this beef’s far from over.

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