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Nkechi Blessing Breaks Down Over Viral Gym Photo Body Shaming Incident

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Actress Nkechi Blessing has recounted her painful experience after a photo of her natural body was taken without permission at a Lagos gym and went viral, sparking widespread ridicule. Speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast, Nkechi described how a woman secretly captured her image and posted it online, subjecting her to public body shaming. The actress, who is a mother to a six-year-old son, said the incident left her feeling violated and angry. “This is my body; this is how I’ve always been. I have a 6-year-old son. You got a BBL and you’re taking pictures of me who has a natural body. Are you stupid, sis?” Nkechi said, becoming visibly emotional. She revealed that she eventually tracked down the woman responsible and had her arrested, despite the gym initially refusing to release the individual’s information. Nkechi emphasised that she wears what makes her feel comfortable and is not trying to hide from anyone. “I didn’t come online for this. You take a picture of me with a natural body—are you serious? I found her, and I got her arrested,” she added, sobbing as she spoke. Her account sheds light on the challenges of body shaming and privacy invasion in public spaces and online, while highlighting her determination to defend herself.

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Tunde Bakare Claims Trump’s Nigeria Agenda Is Fuelled by Oil, Minerals and Geopolitical Power

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Pastor Tunde Bakare has suggested that the Trump administration’s heightened focus on Nigeria is rooted in America’s pursuit of key resources and strategic advantages in emerging global technologies. Delivering his State of the Nation Address in Lagos, the Citadel Global Community Church overseer said Nigeria’s oil reserves, mineral wealth and relevance in future tech supply chains make the country an inevitable point of interest for President Donald Trump’s style of governance. He linked the development to the US government’s decision to relist Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over religious freedom and Trump’s recent remarks on the rising violence across Middle Belt communities. Bakare explained that he anticipated this shift long before it happened, recalling that after Trump’s 2024 victory he received what he described as a symbolic revelation pointing toward a renewed American push in Nigeria driven by geopolitical calculations. According to him, “Nigeria’s oil wealth and other mineral resources will be critical to the Trump presidency, as will our role in the value chain of emerging technologies.” He warned that foreign pressure on Nigeria’s delicate religious landscape could heighten tensions if the government responds emotionally rather than strategically. He urged the authorities to prioritise economic diplomacy and clear policy direction, saying Trump’s approach to power often turns threats into negotiation opportunities. Addressing the wider security crisis, Bakare said the unending assaults in the Middle Belt, North-West and South-East reveal the depth of Nigeria’s internal fractures, leaving many communities feeling unprotected and ignored. He criticised lawmakers and foreign affairs officials for reacting slowly and placing political interests above national stability. Bakare outlined several steps he believes are necessary to restore order, including stronger military engagement, community-driven policing under federal oversight, deployment of veterans and paramilitary personnel, improved surveillance technology and closer security collaboration with the United States. He also called for a victims’ register and a nationwide reconciliation effort led by President Bola Tinubu.

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UCH Resident Doctors Resume Work After Month-Long Nationwide Strike

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Resident doctors at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have resumed work after a month-long nationwide strike. The industrial action, which began on November 1, was initiated by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) after the government failed to meet their demands. The doctors had called for a 200 percent increase in the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, full implementation of new allowances proposed since July 2022, immediate recruitment of clinical staff, and the removal of bureaucratic delays affecting the replacement of existing doctors. Dr. Gboyega Ajibola, President of UCH NARD, said the NARD National Executive Council met on November 29 to reassess the situation and determined that the government had satisfied most of their immediate and short-term demands. He added that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the government, outlining the association’s demands and the timelines for implementation. “Based on the satisfactory terms of the MoU, the NARD NEC decided to suspend the industrial action and give the government four weeks to execute the agreed points,” Ajibola explained. In line with NARD protocol, each centre held a congress on December 1 to brief members on the development. Following the briefing, centre presidents instructed all resident doctors to return to their duty posts. Ajibola confirmed that all resident doctors at UCH resumed work on Monday.

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Yvonne Jegede Celebrates 20 Years In Nollywood With Stunning Anniversary Photos

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Yvonne Jegede is celebrating a remarkable milestone of 20 years in the film industry. The actress took to social media to commemorate her two decades in Nollywood, sharing a series of breathtaking photos from her career and personal life. She captioned the post: “Celebrating 20 years of creativity #YJReimagined #Thisis20years.” In her tribute, Yvonne reflected on her journey in the entertainment industry, highlighting the growth, creativity, and resilience that have defined her career. From her early roles to becoming one of Nollywood’s respected figures, the actress’s post captures the essence of her evolution as both an artist and a public personality. Fans and colleagues have since flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages, applauding her dedication, talent, and the impact she has made in Nollywood over the past two decades.

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Tems Becomes First Female Nigerian Artist To Sell 10 Million Singles In US

Tems Reveals She Has Exceeded Her Dreams, Celebrates Global Music Achievements

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Tems has shared that she has exceeded her own expectations in the music industry. During a recent fan Q&A on X, the Love Me Jeje singer was asked what she is currently looking forward to and whether she had achieved her dreams before stardom. She replied, “I’m looking forward to whatever the Lord has in store and honestly I’ve achieved beyond my dreams from when I had a 9-5.” Tems launched her music career after leaving her job as a digital marketer in January 2018. She released her debut single, ‘Mr Rabel,’ later that year, which gained attention, but her breakthrough came in 2020 when she featured on Wizkid’s hit single ‘Essence.’ The track became an international success, climbing to number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 after a remix with Justin Bieber. In 2023, Tems became the first female Afrobeats artist to win a Grammy, earning the Best Melodic Rap Performance award for her collaboration with Future and Drake on ‘Wait For U.’ She added to her accolades in 2025 by winning the Grammy for Best African Music Performance, making her the only Nigerian artist with multiple Grammys. Tems has also received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for co-writing Rihanna’s ‘Lift Me Up,’ highlighting her growing influence and success on the global music stage.

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Malami Rejects EFCC Claims Of Duplicating $322.5 Million Abacha Loot

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Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has rejected the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) claims that he duplicated the recovery of the $310 million Abacha loot, calling the allegations “baseless, illogical and entirely without merit.” In a statement released by his media aide, Mohammed Bello Doka, Malami confirmed that he appeared before the EFCC on November 28, 2025, to answer questions regarding an alleged duplication of recovered funds, which had grown to $322.5 million with accrued interest by the time they were repatriated during his tenure. Malami described the EFCC’s accusations of abuse of office and money laundering as unfounded. The commission had claimed that Swiss lawyer Enrico Monfrini completed the recovery before Malami assumed office in 2015, and that any subsequent efforts were unnecessary and intended to benefit other lawyers through kickbacks. He countered that no funds had been lodged into the Federation Account by 2016, when the Buhari administration formally pursued the recovery. “Recovery can only be legally considered complete upon the actual lodgement of funds into the Federation Account. As of 2016, no such lodgement existed. Therefore, there was no completed recovery and nothing to duplicate,” Malami said. Malami further noted that several lawyers, including Monfrini, applied in December 2016 to be engaged for the same recovery, contradicting the EFCC’s narrative. He also revealed that Monfrini had demanded a $5 million upfront payment and a 40 percent success fee, later reduced to 20 percent, which the Buhari administration rejected. Instead, a Nigerian law firm was engaged on a 5 percent success fee basis, saving the country an estimated ₦76.8 billion to ₦179.2 billion. He detailed the recoveries made during his tenure, including: $322.5 million repatriated from Switzerland in 2017–2018, channelled through the National Social Investment Programme for Conditional Cash Transfers and monitored by the World Bank and civil society groups. Approximately $321 million recovered from Jersey in 2020, allocated for infrastructure projects such as the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, Abuja–Kano Road, and the Second Niger Bridge. Malami insisted that any suggestion of wrongdoing ignores documented procedures and established facts. He described the allegations as politically motivated and expressed gratitude to his supporters for their “unwavering confidence.” “The allegations of money laundering and abuse of office concerning the $322.5 million Abacha loot remain baseless, illogical and entirely devoid of substance. I remain confident that truth, law and reason will ultimately prevail,” he said.

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Femi Adebayo’s Wife Accuses Actress Olatoun Olanrewaju Of Sabotaging Her Marriage

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Femi Adebayo’s wife, Iyana Aladuke, has openly accused actress Olatoun Olanrewaju of contributing to the crisis in her marriage, sparking a heated exchange on social media. In an emotional post on Instagram, Iyana alleged that Olatoun played a key role in destabilising her home, claiming the actress pretended to support her publicly while “planning to destroy the marriage” behind the scenes. She wrote that the betrayal “cuts deep,” adding that someone she considered a sister should have lifted her up rather than contributed to her downfall. According to her, the marriage collapsed just 10 days after Olatoun publicly celebrated her online. Olatoun swiftly fired back, denying any involvement in Iyana’s marital issues and insisting that Iyana was responsible for her own challenges. She countered with strong accusations of her own, alleging that Iyana had interfered in her marriage, business, friendships, and even threatened her in ways she claimed the public would struggle to understand. Olatoun challenged Iyana to present evidence, saying she was “ready today” and no longer willing to stay silent. The clash between both women has now escalated into a public confrontation, with each side threatening to expose more details as they defend their reputations.

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CAF Schools Football Championship: Nigeria Up Against CIV, Benin Republic in Ouagadougou

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Nigeria will tackle the representative teams of Benin Republic and Cote d’Ivoire in the group stages of the WAFU B zonal qualifiers for this year’s CAF Schools Football Championship. The zonal qualifying tournament will take place in Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso, this week. The four-day fiesta will witness competition in both male and female categories, though Nigeria is taking part in only the male event. Group A of the male competition has hosts Burkina Faso, Ghana and Niger Republic, with Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Benin Republic in Group B. In the female category, hosts Burkina Faso are up against Cote d’Ivoire in the two-team Group A, with Ghana, Benin Republic and Niger Republic in Group B. On Monday, the Nigeria squad, made up of players from a number of schools that took part in the national competition in Abuja two months ago, will take on their counterparts from Cote d’Ivoire at the Stade August 4 in Ouagadougou, from 11am. On Tuesday, at 9am, the Nigerian school boys will take the pitch against their counterparts from Benin Republic. Semi-final matches are scheduled for Wednesday while the loser’s final and final matches will be played on Thursday. The Nigerian contingent, made up of 19 players and six officials, travelled through Lagos and Abidjan before arriving in Ouagadougou on Saturday, and are lodged at the Hotel Splendid in the Burkinabe capital. The 19 players in the Nigeria team are drawn from the Government Basic Education School, Kaduna; Government Junior Secondary School, Jalingo; Adaigbo Secondary School, Ogwashi-Ukwu; National Grammar School, Enugu and; Ekiti Parapo College, Ido-Ekiti. The team is led by Coach Oluwaseun Oyeniyi. Goalkeepers: Sa’adu Tukur (Government Junior Secondary School, Jalingo); Joshua Chima (Adaigbo Secondary School, Ogwashi-Ukwu) Defenders: Mujaheed Nura (Government Basic Secondary School, Kaduna); John Oruomoni (National Grammar School, Enugu); Hamza Ibrahim Aliyu (Adaigbo Secondary School, Ogwashi-Ukwu); Tobiloba Adedeji (Ekiti Parapo College, Ido-Ekiti); Divine Juwe ((Adaigbo Secondary School, Ogwashi-Ukwu); Timothy Ijachi (National Grammar School, Enugu) Midfielders: Yusuf Auwal (Adaigbo Secondary School, Ogwashi-Ukwu); Isaac Ajang (Government Junior Secondary School, Jalingo); Thomas Titus (National Grammar School, Enugu); Peter Moses (Government Basic Secondary School, Kaduna); Abdulsalam Mohammed (Government Basic Secondary School, Kaduna); Ayomide Adeleke (Ekiti Parapo College, Ido-Ekiti); Nnamdi Echeruozo (National Grammar School, Enugu) Forwards: Marcus Adeyanju (Ekiti Parapo College, Ido-Ekiti); Wisdom Okonkwo (Adaigbo Secondary School, Ogwashi-Ukwu); Umar Faruk Shuaibu (Government Basic Secondary School, Kaduna); Abdulrazzaq Mufutau (Ekiti Parapo College, Ido-Ekiti)

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