Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has come out to flaunt a lavish gift she received from her friend and colleague, Funke Akindele. She recently revealed that Funke bought her a brand-new iPhone 16 Pro Max, and fans have been reacting. During an exchange between the actresses at the 30th birthday celebration of fashion designer Veekee James, Funke simply joked that Iyabo needed a phone upgrade, to which Iyabo jokingly replied that she would only get a new one if Funke footed the bill. Much to Iyabo Ojo’s surprise, Funke indeed footed the bill to purchase the top-tier smartphone for her friend.…
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Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has offered a new update on his future at the club. He recently had his say as contract talks with his club continue, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he expects to sign a new deal with Barcelona this summer as long as everything goes well, but he’d rather not comment on his club future while he is on national team duties. Frenkie added that you can never say never with contract extensions, but he hopes for the best. His words, “I think I will sign a new contract, but you can never…
Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx moved the audience with an emotional speech at the 2025 BET Awards. He recently opened up about his recovery journey from a life-threatening stroke, and fans have been reacting. Speaking at the ceremony, Jamie Foxx expressed deep gratitude for the honour and overwhelming support he received during his health crisis. According to him, he cannot even begin to appreciate everyone who showed him genuine love and support during his trying time, and even if he doesn’t know why he went through what he went through, he is sure that this is his second chance. A tribute…
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he has a lot of love for Lionel Messi. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, despite their career-spanning rivalry, he appreciates the Argentine for constantly treating him well and showing mutual respect whenever they met. Ronaldo added that he helped Messi translate words in English at several galas while they sat close to each other. His words, “Of course I have affection for Messi. We’ve been on the stage together for 15 years. I remember I used to translate English for…
Popular media personality Daddy Freeze has shared how his vocal criticism of Nigerian pastors cost him everything. He recently had his say while speaking during a candid conversation with businessman Stephen Akintayo, and fans have been reacting. According to him, despite only speaking out against religious practices that appeared questionable to him, the men of God dealt with him financially. His words, “When I came after Nigerian pastors, I lost 100% of my business. I lost everything. It all went like that.” WOW. Ifedayo Olarinde (born 6 May 1976), popularly known as Daddy Freeze, is a Nigerian-Romanian broadcaster and radio…
France captain Kylian Mbappe has come out to refute rumours of a potential dressing room war brewing within the French national team. He recently assured that the current crop of French players share a great bond, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he and his teammates are all on the same page, and the atmosphere in camp is a united one because the players understand themselves perfectly. Mbappe, however, added that despite being friends off the pitch, they all have to build a good reputation for France on the field of play. His words, “I’ve never experienced an…
Popular rapper and Nollywood actor Falz has come out to open up on how fame has reshaped his personal relationships. He recently had his say during an interview with VJ Adams, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though fame has brought him into contact with more people, it has ironically reduced the number of his close friends. Falz added that the complexities and pressure that come with living as a public figure are heavy, and it eventually makes it tough to maintain old and new relationships. His words, “My circle of friends have reduced since I became…
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has come out to admit that his career is gradually nearing its end. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even if retirement isn’t in his immediate plans, he is aware that he doesn’t have many more years to play top-flight football. Ronaldo added that he has not picked any date for his retirement because his mentality is to live day by day. His words, “My mentality is to live day by day. I don’t have many more years to play…but I’m enjoying the moment.…
Popular Nollywood filmmaker Ashabi has come out to respond after her baby daddy, Portable, publicly accused her of creating tension in his marriage. Recall that Portable recently alleged that Ashabi is trying to turn his wife, Bewaji, against him by feeding her negative information. Reacting, Ashabi simply said that while she is an entertainer, she absolutely hates drama and prefers to avoid unnecessary conflict. According to her, despite being a filmmaker who produces drama for Nigerians to watch and enjoy, she does everything possible to avoid drama in real life. Ashabi added that she has endured several false accusations from…
Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has come out to open up on his future at the club. This is coming amid reported interest from Inter Milan, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is already looking forward to going on a summer vacation, and after that, he’ll be ready for the preseason games as a Manchester United player. Hojlund added that he is fully dedicated to Ruben Amorim’s project at Old Trafford, and it’ll remain that way until next season. His words, “I have a contract until 2030, so I expect to play for Manchester United. I’m looking…
U.S. President Donald Trump has come out to say that there would be major consequences if Elon Musk sponsors Democratic candidates to run against Republicans who vote in favour of the GOP’s sweeping budget bill. He recently said that while he cannot share what the consequences would be, he can guarantee that there would be repercussions. According to him, if Elon Musk goes ahead to sponsor the Democrats like he said he would, he should prepare for his counteraction. On whether he intends to repair his relationship with Musk in the near future, Trump revealed that he has no desire…
England captain Harry Kane has come out to slam his team-mates for not being good enough on the ball vs Andorra. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, it wasn’t England’s greatest performance if he’s being completely honest, and it was clear that the team struggled to keep the ball amid the dry pitch conditions. Kane added that the English national team will need to fix up quickly because it’ll be the same pitch conditions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His words, “For sure we can play better,…
Lead pastor of Streams of Joy International, Pastor Jerry Eze, has come out to say that he is not a professional pastor. He recently emphasised that he never became a man of God for financial gain, and fans have been reacting. According to him, contrary to what some Nigerians have decided to believe, he didn’t start his ministry out of selfish interest. Pastor Eze added that when he started his ministerial journey years ago, he never anticipated the level of success he is currently enjoying. Her words, “I’m not a professional pastor, the day I become a professional pastor, let…
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has come out to say that he was happy when Paris Saint-Germain won the UEFA Champions League. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, PSG were clearly the best team in Europe last season, and while people have been suggesting that he left the club too soon, his story in France was simply over. His words, “I was happy, they deserved it, they’ve been through so many problems, I’ve been through that too. I’ve been through every stage of the Champions League except winning…
The new wife of Linc Edochie, Yinka, has come out to praise her brother-in-law, Yul Edochie. She recently praised Yul for standing strong despite all of the trolling he keeps enduring online, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she would have lost her mind completely if she was targeted with half the insults Yul Edochie has been receiving on social media. Yinka added that regardless of what anyone thinks about the actor, he deserves to be studied for being the epitome of strength. Her words, WOW. Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry.…
US national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has come out to brush off speculation that he is set to return to Tottenham. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he has been consistently linked with the Spurs job since he was controversially dismissed in 2019, but they are just rumours no one should take seriously. Pochettino added that he is fully focused on the USMNT role, and he will not allow himself to be distracted by false reports. “Since I left in 2019, for the position of the manager or…
Pastor Paul Adefarasin has come out to react to the viral video of him holding an object during an encounter with a content creator. He recently had his say while speaking to his congregation, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the spread of the false news is not just an attack on him, but an organised strategy by the devil to bring the church down. The pastor added that he never pointed a firearm at anyone, stressing that the viral falsehood is further proof that the church is not wrestling against flesh and blood, but against spiritual powers…
Manchester United legend David Beckham is beyond happy after finally securing a knighthood, his friend has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the prestigious honour means more than the millions in the bank for the Inter Miami owner, and he is so happy that his mother got to see him earn it. The friend added that as a genuine and devoted royalist, it means a lot more to Beckham than his global fame, medals and trophies. His words, “Quite simply, this is the ultimate accolade for David.…
Former BBNaija housemate Beverly Osu has come out to react to veteran actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde comparing her career earnings in Hollywood with Nollywood. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. It all started when Omotola revealed that despite spending just 4 years in Hollywood and doing only 2 test projects, she receives monthly residual payments. Meanwhile, after 3 decades in Nollywood with more than 310 projects, she gets no residuals or royalties for her creative work. Reacting, Beverly said that Omotola’s observation had nothing to do with comparing nations, stressing that the…
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has come out to back Ousmane Dembele to win the next Ballon d’Or award. He recently backed his fellow Frenchman after his incredible season with PSG, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he intends to vote for compatriot Dembele ahead of Lamine Yamal and Vinicius Junior to win the prestigious prize, and his decision is because he deserves it. Mbappe added that his choice is very clear, and the reasoning behind it is quite obvious. “Would I vote for Dembele? Yes. I don’t think it needs much explaining. People are talking about Lamine…