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I’m not embarrassed by my past – Tonto Dikeh

30Jun

By Isaac EghosaNo Comments

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I’m not embarrassed by my past – Tonto Dikeh

Nollywood actress turned politician, Tonto Dikeh, has expressed an unapologetic stance on her past. Tonto made her stance known in a post shared on her Instagram page. The actress emphasized that she sees what others might view as scandal or gossip as a testament to her strength and resilience. Recounting her experience, she noted that she was not embarrassed by anything in her past no matter how challenging they may have been. She wrote; “I’m not embarrassed about anything I went through. What may be TEA for you, is a Testimony for me. If you want to talk about what broke me, invite me to the table so I can tell you how God used the pieces,” she wrote.

27Jun

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Shallipopi announces break from smoking

Nigerian singer, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has announced that he is currently on “break” from smoking. The ‘Pluto Presido’ crooner announced this while sharing a video from his vocation via Snapchat recently. He advised his fellow smokers to abstain from the habit sometimes. He said, “No be everytime you go dey smoke igbo, sometimes take a break. I am on break now. I am feeling good.” NewsNow reports that top Nigerian celebrities, including Tonto Dikeh, Don Jazzy, Terry G, Faze, Dr Sid and Kizz Daniel have announced quitting smoking in the past. However, some of them later made a U-turn, with Terry G and Kizz Daniel confirming on their respective social media pages that they have returned to the habit.

Breaking News: VeryDarkMan Released from Detention After 3 Weeks

10Jun

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Breaking News: VeryDarkMan Released from Detention After 3 Weeks

Following a three-week detention, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has been granted bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The social media critic, accused of cyberbullying, regained his freedom on Monday after meeting the bail conditions. While the specific details of the bail terms remain undisclosed, Otse had been facing charges of cyberstalking. He was brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja on May 22 on allegations of posting offensive content on Instagram and making inappropriate claims about celebrities Iyabo Ojo and Tonto Dikeh. The charges against Otse included posting videos that were deemed "grossly offensive, pornographic, or menacing" on his Instagram account. Additionally, he was accused of spreading false information about Iyabo Ojo and suggesting ...

The decision of TG Omori, a well-known music video director, to stop smoking

20Apr

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The decision of TG Omori, a well-known music video director, to stop smoking

It has been revealed that TG Omori, also known as Boy Director, has made the choice to quit smoking. The announcement came through his X handle over the weekend. In a post, Omori shared that he has decided to "Quit smoking today." This step makes him the most recent Nigerian celebrity to give up smoking. Notable figures like Kizz Daniel, Tonto Dikeh, and Charly Boy have previously declared that they were no longer smoking, only to be seen later engaging in the habit again. In a candid interaction with fans on X, Kizz Daniel even admitted to still facing challenges in overcoming the addiction.

Tonto Dike expresses disappointment with Peter Obi’s borehole project in Northern Nigeria

10Apr

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Tonto Dike expresses disappointment with Peter Obi’s borehole project in Northern Nigeria

In a recent development, Tonto Dikeh, a prominent Nollywood actress, has voiced her criticism towards Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate for the 2023 election, regarding the boreholes that were installed in certain communities in Northern Nigeria. It was reported that Peter Obi had taken the initiative to donate and officially launch boreholes in various communities across the North. Taking to her Instagram account, Tonto Dikeh expressed her disappointment and dissatisfaction with the quality of the boreholes that were donated to communities in the Northern region. She called on the Anambra politician to collaborate with President Bola Tinubu in order to contribute towards the advancement of Nigeria. In her message, she wrote: “Your Excellency, with all respect...

3Apr

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Pledge to Transition: Activist VeryDarkMan Threatens Crossdressing if Bobrisky is Not Apprehended

In a bold statement, the outspoken social media personality, VeryDarkMan, has declared his intent to adopt cross-dressing should the well-known transvestite Bobrisky evade legal action. VeryDarkMan had previously urged for Bobrisky's arrest due to his cross-dressing, alleging that influential politicians, who are supposedly his gay partners, shielded him. In response to the growing demand for the detention of crossdressers, the Force Police Public Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, clarified during an interview that Nigerian law does not criminalize cross-dressing, hence arrests cannot be made solely on those grounds. The officer explained that without solid evidence to support claims that certain crossdressers are engaging in illegal activities, such as being involved in homosexuality, ...

Breaking News: VeryDarkMan Released from Police Custody

31Mar

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Breaking News: VeryDarkMan Released from Police Custody

Martins Otse, widely known as Verydarkman, a controversial social media critic, has been freed from police custody in Abuja. The news of Otse's release was verified by his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, who confirmed it on Sunday. In a recent post, Adeyanju expressed his gratitude to everyone involved in securing VDM's release, specifically mentioning Sowore, Kefiano, and VDM's legal team. According to former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, the 27-year-old was detained on charges of cyberbullying. Sowore criticized the police for abusing their authority and collaborating with influential individuals in the country to suppress dissent. This is not the first time this year that the critic has faced arrest. In January, he was reportedly taken into ...

Statement: I endorsed Yvonne Nelson’s book with no knowledge of being mentioned in it – Iyanya

21Mar

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Statement: I endorsed Yvonne Nelson’s book with no knowledge of being mentioned in it – Iyanya

An assertion has been made by Nigerian musician Iyanya that he supported the memoir 'I Am Not Yvonne Nelson,' by his ex-girlfriend, Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson, without realizing he was referenced in the book. According to a report by NewsNow, Yvonne Nelson disclosed details of her relationship with Iyanya in a chapter titled "Iyanya And My Love Life," revealing how she discovered his affair with Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh. During a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM in Lagos, Iyanya disclosed that he endorsed the book without being aware of its contents. The singer, who had initially vowed to address Nelson’s claims when the book was released last year, mentioned that he is presently not prepared to comment on the infidelity accusations made by his former partner. He menti...

Allegations of Tonto Dikeh’s involvement with Gistlover blog

13Jan

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Allegations of Tonto Dikeh’s involvement with Gistlover blog

In a recent claim by social media critic VeryDarkMan, it is alleged that Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh is the mastermind behind the controversial, faceless blog, GistLover. VeryDarkMan had been taken in by the police at the behest of Dikeh over his assertion that the actress and her colleague Iyabo Ojo were not sincere in their concern for the late singer Mohbad’s case. However, he was subsequently released after questioning. Delivering a video message via his X handle, VeryDarkMan stated that Tonto Dikeh had disclosed his images from when he was in police custody and subsequently posted them on Gistlover, presenting him as a "criminal", in spite of the police warning her against doing so. He expressed his readiness to demonstrate in a court of law that Tonto Dikeh is responsible for t...

Iyabo Ojo’s taunts at Lizzy Anjorin flying economy, ‘You saw me and hid your face’ [VIDEO]

12Jan

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Iyabo Ojo’s taunts at Lizzy Anjorin flying economy, ‘You saw me and hid your face’ [VIDEO]

Well-known Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has taken to social media to mock her now-foe, Lizzy Anjorin. The two have been engaged in a feud since 2023, when Iyabo began advocating for justice for the deceased singer Mohbad. NewsNow reported that Lizzy, in a series of social media clips, accused Iyabo of being in a relationship with singer Naira Marley. In November 2023, Iyabo filed a lawsuit against Lizzy for making false accusations against her. After months of waging war on social media, the two actresses finally encountered each other on a flight to Abuja on Thursday. Speaking in a video shared on her Instagram page on Friday, Iyabo Ojo expressed her astonishment at seeing Lizzy in economy class despite all her online boasting. She remarked, “Front row vs back row. With all your online...