Iyabo Obasanjo Bello, daughter of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, has opened up about her relationship with her father, dismissing rumours of a strained relationship between them.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that the former Ogun State senator made the clarification during an interview with TVC.

Iyabo, Obasanjo’s eldest child, explained that their relationship has evolved over the years, describing their current bond as one that combines friendship with a deep family connection.

She noted that their relationship has changed as they have grown older and approached significant milestones in their lives.

The former lawmaker disclosed that she would turn 60 next year, while her father would celebrate his 90th birthday in the same year.

According to her, age has influenced their relationship, as she no longer requires the level of parental guidance she needed during her younger years.

Iyabo stressed, however, that their bond goes beyond ordinary friendship, explaining that it is rooted in a strong personal connection developed over years of shared experiences and mutual understanding.

She said: “I am the oldest child. I don’t even know how to describe our relationship; we are more than friends now. I will be 60 next year, and he will be 90 next year. At this age, I don’t need a lot of fathering; we are more like friends, but friends with a deep connection.”

Nigerian filmmaker and media entrepreneur Mo Abudu has explained why she prefers dating men who are around her age or older, ruling out younger men as her ideal romantic partners.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that the 62-year-old media mogul shared her views during an interview with media personality Toke Makinwa.

During the conversation, Abudu spoke about heartbreak, dismissing the suggestion that a romantic relationship could easily leave her emotionally devastated at this stage of her life.

According to the filmmaker, any tears she sheds these days are more likely to be connected to her work than to issues involving a man.

She acknowledged that heartbreak might have affected her differently when she was younger but maintained that her priorities had changed over the years.

“I even cried recently. Heartbreak. Heartbreak. Nobody can break my heart. It’s not possible. Heartbreak. There’s no such thing as heartbreak at my age,” she said.

Abudu added that a man would not be the reason behind her tears, explaining that her professional responsibilities could sometimes become overwhelming.

When asked whether she would agree to go on a date with a man who approached her, the media entrepreneur said her decision would depend on whether he met her standards and expectations.

She explained that, at 62, she had established clear personal goals and would only consider a relationship that aligned with them.

“Right, I’m 62 years old, right, and I have set certain standards and goals for myself. So if you can meet my standards and my expectations, maybe you can take me out, maybe you can’t,” she stated.

The filmmaker also highlighted her financial independence as a major factor influencing her approach to relationships.

Abudu explained that she had reached a stage in her life where she could comfortably provide for herself and her family without depending on a romantic partner for financial support.

She stressed that she did not want a relationship that would introduce additional burdens into her life, noting that any potential partner must contribute positively to her well-being.

“The point is that I’m at a point in my life whereby I don’t need you to provide for me, right? I can pretty much provide for myself. I can provide for my family, which I do,” she said.

The media entrepreneur further emphasised that she was unwilling to take on a partner who would become a burden rather than a source of mutual support.

“The thing is that I don’t want anyone in my life that’s going to be a burden on me,” Abudu added.

She subsequently disclosed that she was more comfortable dating men within her age range or those who were slightly older.

Abudu attributed this preference partly to her traditional outlook on relationships, explaining that a man’s achievements and maturity were important considerations for her.

“I would rather date someone my age or someone slightly older,” she stated.

She further maintained that a prospective partner needed to have accomplished something significant in life to earn her respect.

“And therefore, in order for me to respect you, you must have achieved something. You must have. Because if you haven’t achieved it at 60, when do you want to achieve it?” she asked.