Category: Entertainment

FirstBank Introduces Vybe Hub to Elevate Customer Experiences for DecemberIssaVybe

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    By Bolaji Israel Seth Godin, an American author, entrepreneur and one of the world’s most influential business thinkers said “A great brand always raises the bar — it adds a greater sense of purpose to the experience.” Godin’s thought aligns with a related view that “Enduring brands are those that pursue progress with intentional restlessness, continually elevating their standards across every action, every choice, and every expression of their purpose.” This is a truth that echoes across the business world, but only a handful of institutions live it…

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Ogun Government Moves to Prosecute DJ Chicken Over Series of Road Crashes

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The Ogun State Government has announced plans to prosecute TikTok personality Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, following a series of road crashes that officials say have put the public at risk. In a statement released Monday on its official X handle, the Ministry of Justice said it had directed that Abiodun’s pending case in Sagamu be fast-tracked to ensure his prompt arraignment. The case stems from an incident on 1 November 2025, when Abiodun allegedly rammed into two motorcycles in Sagamu, seriously injuring a rider and a female…

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Candy D Teddy Arrested by NDLEA After Alleged Assault Over Ex-Lover’s Car; Past Ties to Shallipopi Resurface

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Social media personality and TikTok sensation, Praise Nwogu popularly known as Candy D Teddy has become the center of a fast-unfolding controversy involving an alleged domestic altercation and her subsequent arrest by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Reports circulating on social platforms claim that Candy Teddy was assaulted by the wife of a former lover, who allegedly retrieved a vehicle said to have been in the influencer’s possession. Though the details of the confrontation remain unconfirmed by authorities, the alleged incident has intensified public scrutiny around the TikToker.…

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Nicki Minaj Raises Alarm at UN Event, Says Nigerian Christians Face Deadly Attacks

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American rapper Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, has told a United Nations audience that Christians in Nigeria are being driven from their homes and killed — echoing former US President Donald Trump’s recent claims of targeted persecution. Speaking on Tuesday at a US-organised forum on religious violence, Minaj said Nigeria’s security crisis has left Christian communities vulnerable to repeated assaults. “In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted,” she said. “Churches have been burned, families have been torn apart … simply because of how they pray.” The 42-year-old rapper…

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VDM, Mr. Jollof exchange blows inside aircraft 

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There was drama aboard an Abuja-bound United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) flight yesterday after social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, widely called Mr Jollof, engaged in a physical fight that left passengers stunned. A video circulating online shows the confrontation beginning as a heated verbal exchange before quickly escalating into a violent scuffle inside the aircraft. Cabin crew and alarmed passengers scrambled to intervene as the pair traded blows. The clash occurred on the airline’s Asaba flight. Both men were immediately deboarded in…

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Baba Ijesha Reportedly Freed After Appeal Court Overturns Conviction

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Nollywood actor Olarenwaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has reportedly been released from prison after the Court of Appeal overturned his conviction for the sexual assault of a minor. The actor was arrested in 2021, and in July 2022 the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja sentenced him to 16 years in prison after finding him guilty on several counts related to the assault of a 14-year-old girl. A widely circulated but yet-to-be-verified video obtained on Saturday showed the comic actor seated in a vehicle shortly after his release,…

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Vybing, Connected and Happy Customers — Echoes of FirstBank’s DecemberIssaVybe

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By Bolaji Israel American branding consultant and CEO of Brandstream, Scott Bedbury, said, “In today’s experience-driven marketplace, the brands that endure are those that move beyond products and services to connect with the passions, lifestyles, and emotions of their customers. The most successful businesses don’t just serve — they engage, delight, and become part of life’s memorable moments”. FirstBank is playing deeply into that truth. Having long established itself as a symbol of resilience, trust, heritage, excellence, and innovation in banking, the 131-year-old institution is taking customer connection to a new…

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Akon Arrested in Georgia Over Missed Court Date, Freed on Bail

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  Grammy-nominated singer Akon was briefly jailed last week in suburban Atlanta after authorities arrested him for failing to appear in court on a charge related to driving with a suspended license. Police in Chamblee, Georgia, took the 52-year-old artiste—born Aliaune Damala Badara Akom Thiam—into custody on Friday after a traffic camera issued an alert for a white Tesla Cybertruck registered in his name. Officers found Akon at a local business, Tint World, confirmed his identity, and notified him of the outstanding warrant. According to police, he remained calm and…

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Mohbad’s Family Demands Transparent Probe

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The family of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has renewed its call for a transparent and independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. In a statement issued by the family, headed by Omolayo Aloba and Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, the family also directed the singer’s partner, Wunmi Adebanjo, to stop using the Aloba surname until a court-ordered DNA test is completed. The family emphasized its commitment to a comprehensive inquiry into Mohbad’s death and announced the appointment of new legal counsel to handle all estate…

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Regina Daniels Accuses Ned Nwoko of Intimidating Her Family

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The marriage between Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and billionaire politician Senator Ned Nwoko has once again become the subject of public controversy following fresh allegations by the actress. In a series of emotional posts shared on social media, Regina accused her husband of using his influence to intimidate and harass members of her family amid their ongoing marital dispute. She alleged that Nwoko ordered the arrest of her siblings, claiming that her “big brother and sister have been arrested” and expressing fear that her “baby sister might be next.” Appealing…

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