BBNaija Star Tochi Warns Women Against Early Marriage, Urges Them to Build Their Lives

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Former Big Brother Naija housemate Tochi Okechukwu has advised young women to avoid rushing into marriage, arguing that early marriage and motherhood could affect their ability to pursue personal goals.

Tochi shared his views in an Instagram post while explaining why he has consistently spoken against early marriage for women.

The reality TV personality said young women should have enough time to understand themselves, develop their abilities and establish their careers before settling down.

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He noted that entering marriage and motherhood at a very young age could force some women to put their dreams aside as they take on family responsibilities.

According to Tochi, a woman who could potentially become a doctor, entrepreneur or leader may eventually become identified mainly through her role as a wife.

He stressed that his position was not against marriage itself, but about the importance of choosing the right time to settle down.

Tochi encouraged young women to complete their education, acquire useful skills and work towards financial independence before marriage.

He maintained that having a strong personal foundation could help women enter marriage without abandoning the ambitions they had developed before starting a family.

‘Davido Works Like He Has No Money’ – Logos Olori

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Nigerian singer and Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) signee Logos Olori has said singer David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has a relentless drive that contradicts his wealthy background.

It was reported that Olori, speaking in a recent episode of the Wahala Podcast, expressed admiration for Davido’s dedication to music.

He claimed that Davido makes music for fun, not necessarily for financial gain.

According to Olori, competition within the music industry also drives Davido to work harder.

He said, “Davido works like he doesn’t have money. I feel like the competition drives him. He is very passionate. I don’t think he needs music money; he just does it for fun.”

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Olori also revealed that Davido signed him to his record label after he wrote his hit song, ‘Unavailable’, for him.

He added that he was living comfortably in Dubai before he decided to move to Nigeria to pursue music full time.

In other news, Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has addressed rumours of a feud between him and Davido.

Rema dismissed the reports, saying there is no issue between him and Davido despite what fans may believe.

The ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker made this known during an interview with Ebro Laura Style on Saturday where he spoke about comparisons and the role fans play in creating tension between artistes.

According to Rema, he has a lot of respect for older artistes in the Nigerian music industry and does not have any problem with Davido.

TikToker Peller Set for China Tour With Kara Kata Kajola

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Popular Nigerian content creator and TikTok personality Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, is set to lead a 14-day business and tourism tour of China in November 2026.

The programme, tagged Peller & Friends China Business Tour 2026, will bring together Peller and five other prominent content creators for an experience designed to combine entertainment, business education and tourism.

The initiative is being organised by Kara Kata Kajola/Bank of Ideas, which said the tour is aimed at exposing Nigerian youths to opportunities in the Chinese market, particularly direct importing.

According to the organisers, the programme will demonstrate how young Nigerians can source products directly from China while obtaining value for their money.

Peller, who has more than 10 million followers, expressed enthusiasm about participating in the tour and encouraged his fans and fellow content creators to take advantage of the opportunity.

He said the programme would take place in November and promised participants an exciting experience.

“I am excited to lead the China tour, which is happening in November. I am appealing to all my fans, especially, content creators to key into the programme. It’s going to be an exciting experience,” Peller said.

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Kara Kata also disclosed that activities from the tour would be streamed live on TikTok, with the organisers projecting more than 50 million views daily.

Beyond tourism and content creation, the initiative is being positioned as a youth empowerment and business development programme.

The organisers have created sponsorship packages classified as Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze. SMEs and individuals can also participate as supporters through smaller contributions.

Sponsors are expected to receive promotional opportunities, including having their company logos displayed on tour T-shirts, fez caps and masks.

Other benefits include free advertising videos and daily promotional shout-outs from Peller.

The organisers described the initiative as a combination of youth empowerment, business education and digital content, encouraging businesses to participate and gain exposure through the tour.

The programme is expected to use Peller’s large social media following and the participation of other content creators to showcase the Chinese business environment to Nigerian audiences.

Princess Catherine Brings Regal Elegance to ‘Digger’ Premiere

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Princess Catherine brought royal elegance to London on Tuesday as she joined Prince William, Hollywood actor Tom Cruise, David Beckham and other high-profile guests at the global premiere of Digger.

The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the Royal Film Performance at ODEON Luxe Leicester Square, an event that brought together members of the entertainment industry, celebrities and royalty in support of The Film and TV Charity.

Catherine attracted attention with her choice of a floor-length purple gown designed by Jenny Packham. She completed the look with historic pieces from the royal jewellery collection, including the Queen Mother’s Amethyst Sautoir Necklace.

The necklace was presented to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon by Queen Alexandra as a wedding gift in 1923. It has previously been worn publicly by the then Duchess of Cornwall, who appeared in the necklace at the London premiere of Skyfall in 2012.

Catherine also wore earrings that once belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales, adding further royal significance to her appearance.

William opted for a double-breasted black velvet tuxedo jacket with a bow tie. His outfit drew a friendly reaction from Cruise, who greeted the Prince by complimenting his jacket.

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The appearance marked another meeting between Cruise and the Waleses, who previously crossed paths at the London premiere of Top Gun: Maverick in 2022.

The evening also featured a reunion involving David Beckham, who attended with his sons Romeo and Cruz. The former football star was photographed with William and Catherine, while he and the Prince were later seen chatting and laughing.

Catherine also spent time speaking with Romeo and Cruz during the event.

Cruise was later seen accompanying Catherine down the cinema steps, holding her hand as they made their way towards the screening.

The royal couple also met members of the film’s cast and creative team, including Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Jesse Plemons, Emma D’Arcy and director Alejandro G. Iñárritu.

Digger stars Cruise as a powerful man who launches a desperate mission to establish himself as humanity’s saviour before a catastrophe he has caused threatens to destroy everything.

The cast also includes Ahmed, Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg and Plemons.

The premiere marked the 73rd Royal Film Performance, with proceeds supporting The Film and TV Charity and its work assisting people behind the scenes in Britain’s film, television and cinema industries.

Nollywood Actor Laide Olabanji Declares Support for Peter Obi

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Nollywood actor Olaide Olabanji has publicly expressed support for Peter Obi’s presidential ambition ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election.

Olabanji made his position known in a post on Instagram, where he urged Nigerians to place leadership considerations above ethnicity when deciding who should govern the country.

The actor referenced the military administrations of former Heads of State Yakubu Gowon and Murtala Muhammed to argue that the length of time a leader spends in office does not necessarily determine the impact of their administration.

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“If someone can destroy a country in three years, with ease, another person can make it better,” Olabanji stated.

He further argued that Nigerians should be willing to consider leaders from outside their ethnic groups if they believe such candidates can provide better governance.

Olabanji specifically cited the shorter tenure of Murtala Muhammed compared with Gowon’s administration before asking Nigerians to consider Obi’s candidacy on leadership grounds.

Peter Obi is the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election. He secured the party’s presidential ticket in May 2026 and later announced former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate.

Meanwhile, a separate political dispute involving Obi has emerged in Anambra State following claims by the state government over debts allegedly linked to his tenure as governor.

Anambra Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Law Mefor, said the state government was not interested in indicting Obi and described the disagreement between him and Governor Charles Soludo as a political matter.

The controversy followed the state government’s release of records concerning loans and other financial obligations associated with projects during Obi’s administration. The government said eight external loans had an outstanding balance of $92.35 million, valued at about ₦127.37 billion as of June 30, 2026. Obi has disputed the claims.

Chef T Promises More Excitement in ‘Delicious or Disaster’ Season 3

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Nigerian food content creator Tolani Tayo Osikoya, popularly known as Chef T, has unveiled the third season of her cooking competition series, Delicious or Disaster, with a promise of a bigger production and more engaging experience for viewers.

Chef T, the creative force behind Diary of a Kitchen Lover, announced the new season during its launch, explaining that the rapid growth of the programme made it necessary to formally establish the Delicious or Disaster brand.

She said the latest season represents a major step forward from the show’s early days, when the production was carried out under difficult conditions.

“Because this is a bigger season, it was a no-brainer to officially announce the Delicious or Disaster brand to the world,” she said.

According to the chef, Season 3 comes with a purpose-built studio, greater support from industry stakeholders and a stronger production structure designed to improve the overall quality of the show.

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Chef T said the programme has evolved beyond her personal brand and is now aimed at building a wider culinary movement capable of promoting Nigerian and African food internationally.

“It’s beyond Chef T now. We are starting a movement. We want people to know that we have our own cooking show, our own MasterChef, in Nigeria, by a Nigerian, with Nigerian ingredients, promoting African food to the world,” she stated.

The new season retains the competitive format, bringing together contestants who will face a series of demanding culinary tasks. The challenges are expected to test their cooking techniques, creativity, adaptability and ability to perform under pressure.

Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, commended Chef T for her contribution to Nigeria’s culinary industry.

Olusanya said initiatives such as Delicious or Disaster could contribute to the promotion of Nigerian food culture and tourism. She also noted Chef T’s involvement as the face of the Lagos Food Festival.

The Season 3 judging panel features several personalities from the food, entertainment and digital media spaces. They include Folagade Banks, popularly known as Mama Deola; Gbolabo “Captain Gibbs” Adebakin; Opeyemi Famakin; Hilda Baci; Adeola Diadem; Funmi Ajose-Adeogun; Blessing Nze; Timi Agbaje; Omoye Cook; and Tobe Ugeh, among others.

Mimi Bartels’ Movies Excite Audiences at Toronto International Film Festival

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Nigerian filmmaker and producer Mimi Bartels has continued to strengthen her profile on the international film scene after two productions linked to her were screened at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Bartels was involved in two of the projects presented at the prestigious festival, including The Market and The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives. She served as one of the producers of The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, while also working as producer on Old Scores: The Black Book 2, the sequel to the successful Nigerian crime thriller The Black Book.

The Toronto appearance further highlights Bartels’ more than 16 years of experience spanning film production, development, financing, co-production and distribution.

Throughout her career, she has participated in the development, financing and co-production of more than 30 films. Her work in distribution has also contributed to the release of more than 110 titles.

Bartels is the co-Founder and Director of Creative and Productions at Anakle Films. She previously served as General Manager of FilmOne Studios, where she played a role in the growth of Nigeria’s film industry.

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Her production portfolio includes films that have collectively earned more than 30 nominations at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), resulting in two wins. She was also recognised as Nigeria’s highest-grossing producer in 2021 and has served on juries for both the International Emmy Awards and the AMVCA.

Speaking about the importance of having her projects represented at TIFF, Bartels said the festival supports her ambition of taking Nigerian stories to international audiences.

She described her approach as “local-to-global content”, noting that TIFF offered an opportunity to showcase Nigerian productions while connecting with filmmakers, audiences and industry professionals from different parts of the world.

Bartels was also involved in the early creative development of The Black Book, which became Netflix’s most-watched African Original of 2023. She later returned as producer for Old Scores: The Black Book 2, produced by Anakle Films and Invention Studios.

Meanwhile, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives is an adaptation of Lola Shoneyin’s acclaimed novel and was developed through a collaboration involving EbonyLife Group, Nile Group, Genesis Group and Silverbird Cinemas.

For Bartels, the ultimate objective goes beyond producing movies.

She said her ambition is to create stories that connect with audiences, generate value and travel beyond Nigeria to reach viewers around the world.

Peller Teases Jeriq After He Claims Not to Know IceKing Ochacho

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Nigerian content creator Peller has jokingly teased rapper Jeriq during a recent conversation after asking him whether he knew his associate, IceKing Ochacho.

Peller confidently introduced IceKing as the “best musician right now” and asked Jeriq if he was familiar with him.

Jeriq, however, said he did not know IceKing and instead mentioned veteran Nigerian rapper Ice Prince.

Peller asked, “Do you know the best musician right now? Na IceKing. You know IceKing Ochacho?”

Jeriq replied, “No, I no sabi am. Na Ice Prince I know.”

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The response prompted Peller to jokingly question whether IceKing had not become popular enough to be known by Jeriq.

He said, “E never famous reach your side? You for say you sabi am na, livestream we dey.”

Peller then appeared to make another playful reference to Jeriq’s alleged decision to delete his Spotify account.

“Oh sorry, I don forget say you delete Spotify,” he added.

The exchange appeared to be friendly banter between the two entertainers rather than a serious disagreement.

Peller used the opportunity to promote IceKing while playfully teasing Jeriq over his unfamiliarity with the musician.

The interaction has attracted attention among entertainment followers, with fans reacting to the humorous exchange between the two personalities.

Life Taught Us – Iyabo Ojo Reconciles With Toyin Lawani After Feud

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Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has reconciled with celebrity fashion designer Toyin Lawani after years of estrangement between the two personalities.

Iyabo announced the development on Instagram on Thursday, sharing photographs of herself with Toyin and reflecting on the value of genuine friendship.

The actress described their reconciliation as a reminder that real friendships can survive disagreements and periods of separation.

Tagging Toyin Lawani, she wrote: “Life taught us that real friendships aren’t perfect, they are real. We had our moment apart, but real friendship always finds its way back.”

The reconciliation marks a significant development in the relationship between the two women, who were once close friends and were also associated with the reality television show The Real Housewives of Lagos.

Their friendship reportedly became strained around 2022 following a public disagreement.

The dispute was linked partly to Toyin’s relationship with Laura Ikeji, who had previously been involved in disagreements with Iyabo.

During the period of tension, Iyabo questioned Toyin’s reported closeness to Laura and accused her of gossiping.

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Toyin, meanwhile, openly supported Laura, further contributing to the disagreement between the two women.

The fallout eventually extended to social media, where Iyabo and Toyin unfollowed each other on Instagram.

Their strained relationship was also noticeable during some family events. Toyin reportedly missed certain celebrations involving Iyabo’s daughter, Priscilla, despite previously being close to the family.

However, signs of a possible reconciliation began emerging when the two celebrities followed each other again on Instagram.

The latest photographs shared by Iyabo now appear to confirm that the relationship has moved beyond the earlier social media reconciliation.

The actress’s message emphasized forgiveness, understanding and the ability of genuine friendships to survive difficult periods.

Her post has attracted reactions from fans and followers, many of whom have welcomed the renewed relationship between the two celebrities.

The reconciliation brings an apparent end to a long period of estrangement between Iyabo and Toyin, who have now publicly shown that their friendship can recover after years of disagreement.

TG Omori Reveals He Spent N31 Million on Kidney Transplant

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Nigerian music video director, ThankGod Omori, popularly known as TG Omori, has revealed that he spent about ₦31 million on a kidney transplant after battling kidney failure.
Omori said the financial burden of treatment was so heavy that even earning a monthly salary of ₦1 million would not have been enough to cover the cost of his care.

It was reported that the music video director spoke during an interview on the Afropolitan podcast published on YouTube on Wednesday, where he opened up about his experience with kidney failure, dialysis and his eventual transplant.

According to Omori, dialysis costs between ₦50,000 and ₦70,000 per session at some hospitals.
He said he paid much more at a private facility, where a session cost between ₦150,000 and ₦200,000.

Omori explained that patients undergoing dialysis could require up to three sessions every week, pushing the weekly cost to between ₦500,000 and ₦600,000.

“I spent a lot on surgery. Dialysis costs ₦70k a day, but at an exclusive place, I sometimes had 3 sessions a week, costing ₦500k. A minimum-wage person wouldn’t cope. I waited a year for a transplant, which cost ₦31m.

“So, a minimum-wage person is dead already on one session,” he said.

He estimated that a patient could spend as much as ₦31 million on dialysis and treatment over about a year while waiting for a transplant, excluding additional expenses on tests, medication and possible complications.

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Omori also spoke about his first attempt to receive a kidney from his brother.

He said it took about nine months to find a donor before doctors discovered that the kidney was not compatible with his body.

“My brother gave me his kidney after it took us 9 months to find a donor. The doctor said my body wasn’t accepting it, that it didn’t match.

“The doctor tried again, but it wasn’t responding. I was pissed, and they said they would have to take me back to see how they could make my body accept it. My brother still has to live with only one kidney,” he said.

‘₦1 Million Salary Can’t Serve You’
Reflecting on the financial pressure he experienced during his treatment, Omori said earning ₦1 million every month would still not have been enough to meet the expenses.

“So, automatically, if your salary is even one million naira a month, it can’t serve you,” he said.

The experience, he added, changed his understanding of the importance of money and financial support during serious health challenges.

“Even though money can’t buy happiness, money can still buy some time,” Omori said.

Omori had disclosed in 2024 that he underwent a kidney transplant, revealing that his only brother donated one of his kidneys to him.

He also shared a photograph of himself receiving treatment in a hospital at the time, with the caption, “Keep my spirit alive.”