Nollywood actress Habibat Jinadu has disclosed that she bleached her skin in a bid to secure more acting opportunities in the movie industry.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The actress made the revelation during an interview with BBC Yoruba, where she explained that she initially believed her dark complexion and slim body were limiting her chances of getting movie roles.

According to Jinadu, she felt pressured to change her physical appearance because she believed the industry favoured light-skinned and chubby actresses.

She said she decided to bleach her skin in the hope of increasing her chances of being cast in movies, adding that the decision initially appeared to yield the desired results.

Jinadu, however, disclosed that the change in her appearance made it difficult for some people to recognise her, while she also began experiencing skin injuries and tears from minor bruises on movie sets.

She said: “I bleached my skin because if you were dark-skinned, then you would not get a role. Also, if you were not chubby but slim, you would not get a role. So, I went ahead, bleached my skin and started expecting to get roles. And indeed, I started getting roles. But people could not recognise me any longer. If I stepped out to buy something, people would go like, ‘You look familiar,’ ‘You look like an actress,’ and all sorts. I was not happy with it, but I kept on pushing.

“Then, I started sustaining injuries and tears from minor bruises on sets and all. It all dawned on me when I got pregnant in 2023. And when you are pregnant, you cannot bleach your skin. When I eventually stopped, people started abusing me and calling me all sorts of names.”

Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has said he is not particularly happy about being declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Imo West Senatorial District by the Federal High Court in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, on Thursday paid a congratulatory visit to former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, at his residence in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The visit followed a Federal High Court judgment in Abuja, which declared Okorocha the winner of the APC primary for the Imo West Senatorial District.

Speaking during the visit, Ganduje said he was pleased when he heard about the court ruling, describing it as a well-deserved victory for the former governor.

“I was excited when I heard the judgment. It is a well-deserved victory and a vindication of your struggle,” he told Okorocha.

In his response, the former Imo governor expressed appreciation to Ganduje for the visit, describing him as a genuine friend and brother who had stood by him during difficult moments.

Earlier on Thursday, Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered Governor Hope Uzodimma to stop presenting himself as the APC candidate for the Imo West senatorial election scheduled for January 16, 2027.

The judge ruled that Uzodimma did not emerge victorious in the party’s primary election conducted on May 18 and monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

According to the court, the evidence presented showed that Okorocha secured the majority of votes cast during the primary and should therefore be recognised as the winner.

Justice Egwuatu consequently directed the APC to submit Okorocha’s name to INEC as its candidate for the senatorial election.

However, the Imo State Government has rejected the judgment and vowed to appeal the decision at the Court of Appeal.