Billionaire heiress and Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola popularly known as DJ Cuppy has vowed never to marry a Nigerian.

She made the comments on a recent podcast appearance, it was reported.

Cuppy said in the discussion that her decision was informed by her past experience with someone who she said was more interested in meeting her father than having a real relationship with her.

She said the experience often makes her wonder about the motives of some men who approach her.

“I can’t marry a Nigerian. You cannot. The last guy I was dating wanted to know when he could meet my dad. I didn’t even believe they like me. My dad is not worried about who I marry. He just wants me married. That’s why I’m so happy for Temi and Eazi,” she said.

DJ Cuppy has opened up about her dating journey and how it has shaped her current choice of partner.

The singer was said to have said this during a chat with ZeZe Millz where Cuppy explained she has met and dated different types of men over the years.

She said the 33-year-old has been involved with men from all walks of life, including a model, a footballer and even a bus driver.

She said she made many of these connections through dating apps, adding she once paid about £400 or over ₦700,000, to join one of the platforms.

“My mindset about relationships has changed over time, especially after my younger sister Temi Otedola got married to singer Mr Eazi, Cuppy said

She said, “I don’t want to get involved in complicated relationships. I now want a calm and simple partner who has a regular job and doesn’t use social media.

“I’ve dated all sorts of guys but all I want now is a simple 9-5 guy with no social media,” she said. “I once dated a bus driver I met on a £400 dating app I paid to join.”

Her past relationships have often been played out in the public eye. In 2022 she got briefly engaged to British boxer Ryan Taylor but the couple broke off their engagement. In the past, she has also been linked to music executive Asa Asika.

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Tiwa Savage, the Afrobeats singer, has responded to a fan who asked her to talk more about the insecurity situation in Nigeria.

It was reported that the conversation began after a follower commented on her Instagram promotional post, saying she should use her influence to draw attention to rising insecurity and other national problems.

The fan believed her voice could raise awareness and affect change.

In her response, Tiwa Savage said she has spoken about such issues in the past but was heavily criticised for doing so.

“A lot of things I do don’t always get posted on social media,” the songstress explained. “I’m still supporting in ways that people don’t see on social media.

“I don’t feel the need to show every step I take publicly,” she added, noting that her motives and actions are not dependent on the approval of others.

She said she also believes God sees her actions even if others can’t.

When I spoke I was crucified for it but trust me that won’t stop me from still being active. Just know that just because you might not see my post about it does not mean I am not doing anything . I just don’t have to validate my actions, God sees. “May God help us and guide us all with the right wisdom to overcome this tragedy,” she wrote.

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Reality TV star Phyna has caused a stir online after making a bold statement about Israel DMW, aide to singer Davido.

The matter was reported to have started when Phyna rekindled her feud with a social media commentator known as VeryDarkMan on issues surrounding her late sister. During the exchange she told him he was trying to take advantage of her emotional state at the time of her loss.

Vocal Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Otabor, better known as Pharmsavi has accused a fellow housemate, VeryDarkMan of trying to have sex with her.

Israel DMW later went on to join the conversation in the comment section and made some comments that many users find inappropriate and offensive.

“Yow for **** wey dey smell you really get time dey reply nonsense” he wrote.

Reacting to this, the actress said he is 52 years old and also claimed that he cannot have children.

During her livestream she said: “Isreal DMW that is a fool at 40 and fool forever is commenting that my private region is smelling, well at least as it is smelling I’m still going.

But you are impotent, you can’t even breed a child. He is 52 years old, he can’t even breed an imbecile. “Israel cannot even father a stillborn.

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The father of BBNaija Season 8 winner Ilebaye Odiniya, Hon. Godson Odiniya, has revealed the cause of his daughter’s argument.

In an audio clip that journalist Jeremiah Promise Enemona Ocheme posted on social media on Sunday, Odiniya revealed that he asked his daughter for financial support before a scheduled medical trip to Dubai, but she turned him down.

He claimed that because the anticipated funds had not yet arrived, he had asked her to lend him money temporarily, but she had allegedly turned him down.

“The most recent one that I was unhappy about was when I was supposed to go for a medical check-up in Dubai,” he stated. “I’m lacking resources, please borrow me a certain amount of money, the money I’m expecting hasn’t come,” I said to my daughter. According to my daughter, she doesn’t have any money.

“Come see how my daughter was spraying bundles of money at the wedding of one of her coworkers, who they call Cross, a week before that.”

“That is not the problem,” he continued. If my daughter helps her coworkers, I will be pleased, but what about your dad? Is it wrong if you assist your father?

According to reports, the development came after Odiniya was arrested for allegedly assaulting his daughter at their home in Royal Anchor Estate, Wuye, Abuja.

A viral video of Ilebaye crying and clearly swollen during the argument went viral online on Saturday, drawing a lot of attention to the event.

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Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, a seasoned Nollywood actress, has responded to inquiries on her friendship with Genevieve Nnaji, another actress.

According to a source, there is a widespread belief that the movie stars did not get along, especially since they are no longer spotted together as they were in the beginning of their careers.

But the actor affirmed that their relationship is still solid in a recent interview with Pulse Nigeria.

Fans shouldn’t be concerned about any conflicts between them, she said.

“Are Omotola and Genevieve still friends?” the interviewer inquired.

“Oh, Jesus Christ. We’re doing fine,” she remarked.

The actress also mentioned Chidi Mokeme as her favorite Nollywood actor, expressing her appreciation for him.

Omotola said that Mokeme is a gifted actress who never ceases to amaze her, both on and off film.

Omotola denied a rumored conflict with Genevieve in an earlier interview.

She emphasized that it was comparable to the rumors people make about Nigerian musicians and explained that they were never fighting.

“Na them start the quarrel before we know say we dey quarrel,” Omotola added, accusing supporters of pitting them against one another. We must therefore resolve the conflict. There was no argument. We spoke, but it’s not necessary for people to be great friends. We speak normally, just as in a movie.

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Yul Edochie, a Nollywood actor and filmmaker, has refuted claims made by his former wife, May Edochie, that he has a tense relationship with his three children.

According to sources, Yul confirmed that he gets along well with his other kids in an interview with the KaaTruths podcast.

Yul disclosed that a court order prohibiting him from posting the kids on social media because of his ongoing divorce from his estranged wife is the reason he hasn’t done so.

The actor emphasized that he frequently pays his debts and maintains communication with his kids.

Yul also revealed that he recently spoke with his son, who told him about his university matriculation; however, because he was not notified in time, he was unable to attend the occasion.

“I don’t post anything about my kids with May because there’s a court order that says we must stop posting our kids, not because I don’t have a good relationship with them,” he stated. In actuality, I continue to communicate with my kids and send money to my son via his mother.

Yul responded, “The main issue is not on social media,” when asked if he was truthful with his former wife during their marriage. I’d prefer to keep quiet. I don’t want to claim that my former spouse did this or that. That’s not how real men handle problems. Nobody is flawless; it’s all family stuff.

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained and arrested Samha Inuwa, a well-known actress in the Kannywood film industry in Northern Nigeria, on suspicion of misusing the Naira.

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Inuwa was arrested by agents of the EFCC’s Kano Zonal Directorate.

The actress was arrested after a social media video went viral showing her wiping mucous from her nose with Naira notes.

The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the development in a statement, saying the video led the Commission to move quickly.

Oyewale claims that when the video went viral, EFCC agents followed the actress and detained her for interrogation in relation to the suspected currency mutilation.

He revealed that while the investigation is ongoing, Inuwa is being held at the Commission’s facilities.

After the investigation was over, Oyewale said, the actress would face charges in court.

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In response to a well-known streamer, Peller, asking his daughter out on a date during a live session on TikTok, Nollywood actor Charles Okocha responded.

According to reports, the incident occurred on January 21, 2026, when Peller commented about Okocha’s daughter on a livestream.

He claimed he wanted to let her father know about his intention to take her out because he mistakenly thought she was around 20 years old.

He also referred to himself as her future husband and asserted that he was her age mate.

The request was not taken lightly by the actor.

After hearing the remark, Okocha appeared astonished and outraged in a livestream broadcast.

He threatened to punish the young man and urged those nearby to bring Peller to him.

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Even after reaffirming her commitment to her Christian religion, Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has announced her decision to leave the tattoos on her body.

According to reports, Tonto has been transparent about her spiritual journey since reestablishing her faith. She has shared videos of her prayers and speaking in tongues, demonstrating the changes in her life.

She was asked if she would think about getting rid of her tattoos now that she has restored her faith in an online conversation with a fan.

Tonto clarified that while she has considered getting rid of them, she does not want to take the chance of damaging her skin through laser treatments.

She further stated that her faith is unaffected by the ink on her body and that her spiritual beliefs do not need her to remove the tattoos.

The admirer questioned, “Mama, would you have removed yours if it were possible to do so?”

“Yes, darling, I would have, but I’m stuck with them, and I won’t use a laser to ruin my nice skin.” The good news is that Jesus doesn’t give a damn. She answered.

Additionally, the single mother recently declared that this year she will be more selective about the businesses and individuals she collaborates with.

Respect is crucial, she said, and she would not endorse or encourage anyone who treats her, her beliefs, or her spiritual leaders with animosity or disdain.

Additionally, Dikeh stated that she will stay away from collaborations or initiatives that do not respect her efforts or safeguard her work.

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Entrepreneur and socialite Obinna Oyiegbu, often known as Obi Cubana, of Nigeria, has responded to the assertion that his adopted first son, Chidi, is his next of kin.

After claiming to be the billionaire’s next of kin in a video she posted on TikTok, Chidi sparked a sensation.

With the comment, “Nothing do my shoulder, I just realize say I be next of kin,” he posted the video.

Obi Cubana appeared to be responding when he posted a picture of himself and his biological kid Alex on Instagram with the following caption: “Ancient and modern, eyes on the ball. @dtwalx aka next of kin.”

“Use my headphones right now,” Alex commented in the comments section. Obi Cubana responded, “Correct boy, original next-of-kin.”

In his tweet, Obi Cubana sparked controversy, with many criticizing him for failing to resolve the matter within.

Not essential, according to one X user @Abazwhyllzz. Rather of coming to post sha, he ought to have instructed the man to remove the content from TikTok and then resolved the issue internally.

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“Being poor, I keep my mouth shut.”

“I do not believe he considered the long-term repercussions,” a second user, @Soyecatherings, said. This was not the most effective approach to handle things, sha. To even consider being the next of kin today, however, implies that Obi must be deceased or elderly enough to be incapable of managing affairs.

Third user @Gladys_Onyetem wrote: “A kid who was just doing a harmless film, una don reason lots of things put, na wah for una ooo.

I assumed that was his brother’s child, even though Una mentioned an adoptive child.

An evil family’s negativity is projected upon this innocent film by a don.

Go find the people in the village, na uno.

Nawa na,” another user @DemoOfUK said. They said, “You carry a long spoon, so come chop.” Specify the reason you want to claim Omo Onile for someone else’s property.

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