Nollywood actress Aisha Lawal has clarified her reasons for shielding her daughter, Zara, and her partner from public scrutiny, stating that the decision is driven by personal life experiences rather than a fear of online criticism.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• A Painful Journey to Motherhood: During an interview with Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Aisha revealed that Zara was born after a challenging pregnancy in her 30s. She shared that Zara had a twin brother who did not survive, which deeply influenced her fiercely protective stance.

• Protecting Against Internet Bullying: The actress stated that she is deeply uncomfortable with how children are often treated online, choosing to keep Zara away from social media to shield her from potential bullying and unwanted attention regardless of any backlash.

• Guarding Her Relationship: Aisha also explained that she intentionally keeps her partner and the father of her children out of the public domain because she believes that what is concealed is naturally met with greater honor and respect.

Veteran Nigerian entertainer Charles Oputa, widely known as Charly Boy, has publicly supported his 50-year-old daughter, Adaeze Oputa, following backlash over her engagement to a female partner.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Adult Autonomy: In a post on his Instagram page, Charly Boy stated that at 50, Adaeze is old enough to make her own life choices without parental control, noting that while he can offer advice as a father, he cannot dictate how another adult lives.

• Family & Past Marriage: He highlighted that Adaeze is a mother of five and a grandmother, emphasizing that she will always remain his child regardless of her decisions. He also revealed that she endured a difficult previous marriage (“saw pepper”) before leaving and finding her current relationship.

• Reflecting on Parenting: Drawing a parallel to his own life, Charly Boy noted that his father could not stop him from becoming Charly Boy, questioning how he could stand in the way of his daughter’s chosen path.

• Message on Happiness: Concluding his defense, he stressed that everyone deserves the freedom to pursue happiness, wishing her and others well while affirming that “at the end of the day, na love remain.”

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declined to address new claims made by U.S.-based activist Sandra Duru (also known as Prof Mgbeke). Duru recently released a nine-minute audio recording alleging that Akpabio previously hired her to fabricate claims against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Contradictory Claims: This new audio sharply contradicts Duru’s previous May 2025 statement, where she claimed Senator Natasha had offered her ₦200 million to falsely target Akpabio—an allegation Natasha firmly denied while calling for a formal investigation.

• Additional Allegations: In the leaked audio excerpts, a voice Duru attributes to Akpabio is heard discussing former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, claiming Okowa joined the APC out of fear of corruption investigations rather than genuine commitment. Duru has hinted that more recordings will soon be released.

• Silence from Both Camps: When contacted for a response, Akpabio’s media aide, Eseme Eyiboh, did not reply to calls or messages. Similarly, Senator Natasha’s media aide, Mike Idoko, stated that their camp was steering clear of the controversy, noting they had “no comment on this issue.”