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  • Tragedy Strikes as The Voice Nigeria Alum Nanyah Dies from Snake Bite

    Tragedy Strikes as The Voice Nigeria Alum Nanyah Dies from Snake Bite

    According to Yardbarker, the Nigerian entertainment community is in mourning following the tragic passing of Ifunanya Nwangene, popularly known as Nanyah. The 26-year-old singer, who rose to fame during the third season of The Voice Nigeria, reportedly died after being bitten by a venomous snake while she was asleep in her Abuja residence on Saturday.

    The incident has sparked a heated controversy regarding the adequacy of medical care in the capital. Reports suggest that Nanyah was rushed to multiple facilities that lacked the necessary antivenom. While her collaborators claim a critical delay in treatment led to her demise, the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Jabi has issued a statement defending their response, asserting that they provided “immediate and appropriate treatment.”

    Witnesses described a harrowing scene where the singer was conscious but unable to speak, using hand gestures to communicate her distress as she struggled to breathe. Her death has highlighted systemic issues within the healthcare sector, particularly the availability of specialized treatments like polyvalent snake antivenom in urban centers.

    Nanyah was regarded as a rising star with a promising career ahead of her. Her sudden departure has left fans and fellow contestants from The Voice Nigeria devastated, with many taking to social media to demand an investigation into the circumstances of her treatment.

    * BBC Africa (via News Report): “Nwangene was bitten in her sleep on Saturday (31.01.26), and later died after seeking medical treatment.”

    * Hillary Obinna (Collaborator via Statement): “The snake bite woke her up… while they were trying to stabilise her, she could not speak but she could make hand gestures.”

    Echotitbits take:

    This is a heartbreaking reminder of the fragility of life and the dire state of emergency medical response. The conflicting reports between the singer’s family and the hospital suggest a potential legal battle or public inquiry ahead. Beyond the celebrity gossip, this story is likely to trigger a wider national conversation on medical infrastructure in Nigeria.

    Source: BBC — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77k0nlvx3yo February 2, 2026

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  • Eucharia Anunobi speaks out after leaked-audio talk links her name to controversy

    Eucharia Anunobi speaks out after leaked-audio talk links her name to controversy

    According to QED.ng, actress and evangelist Eucharia Anunobi pushed back against allegations linked to a leaked audio that mentioned her, calling it an attempt to damage her reputation.

    She said she addressed the issue during a live broadcast and framed it as a targeted attack that “failed.”

    Independent checks:

    • Daily Post Nigeria: “Eucharia Anunobi reacts…” — https://dailypost.ng/
    • Legit.ng: “They tried to tarnish my name…” — https://www.legit.ng/

    When religious circles and celebrity names mix, misinformation spreads fast and is hard to contain. Watch for follow-up statements from people tied to the audio, and whether her camp issues legal notices to blogs amplifying unverified claims.

    Source: PmNews — 2026-01-07 — https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/01/07/eucharia-anunobi-finally-speaks-on-shocking-leaked-audio/

    Source: PmNews 2026-01-07

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  • Doris Ogala threatens to name Nollywood colleagues in escalating pastor scandal

    Doris Ogala threatens to name Nollywood colleagues in escalating pastor scandal

    Figures and claims cited by TheCable Lifestyle show actress Doris Ogala escalated her feud with cleric Chris Okafor by threatening to name colleagues she alleges had affairs with him.

    Ogala claimed she knows “your names” and said she has chats to back up her allegations.

    Independent checks:

    • Legit.ng: “Doris Ogala threatened to expose colleagues… claimed to have private chats…” — https://www.legit.ng/
    • Linda Ikeji Blog (Facebook): “Actress Doris Ogala threatens to expose alleged affairs…” — https://www.facebook.com/lindaikejiblogofficial/

    This is the kind of story that can spiral into multiple defamation battles if names are dropped. Watch for any official response from the cleric, and for public pushback from anyone who feels implicated.

    Source: TheCable Lifestyle — 2026-01-06 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/confess-now-doris-ogala-threatens-to-expose-colleagues-who-had-affairs-with-chris-okafor/

    Source:TheCable Lifestyle 2026-01-06

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  • Ayra Starr’s mum says she ended three friendships over betrayal and broken trust

    Ayra Starr’s mum says she ended three friendships over betrayal and broken trust

    In a TikTok reflection cited by TheCable Lifestyle, Nene Aderigbigbe—Ayra Starr’s mum—said she cut off three close friends after incidents she described as betrayal and a breakdown of trust.

    She narrated one fallout as stemming from a friend allegedly sharing a private conversation with her husband.

    Independent checks:

    • Linda Ikeji Blog: “Ayra Starr’s mum… reveals why she cut ties with 3 close friends” — https://lindaikejisblog.com/
    • Instablog9ja (X): “Ayra Starr’s mum… why I cut ties with three close friends” — https://x.com/instablog9ja

    It resonates because it’s not about glam—it’s about boundaries and reputation management in the social-media era. The risk now is online sleuthing and misidentification, so watch whether she keeps it general or clarifies anything further.

    Source: TheCable Lifestyle — 2026-01-07 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/ayra-starrs-mum-why-i-cut-ties-with-three-close-friends/

    Source: TheCable Lifestyle 2026-01-07

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  • Portable calls out his father on Instagram Live, alleges extortion and theft

    Portable calls out his father on Instagram Live, alleges extortion and theft

    In an update published by TheCable Lifestyle, singer Portable accused his father of neglect, theft and “financial exploitation” during an Instagram Live.

    He claimed the relationship worsened after fame and money, alleging his father blocked him from building on family land and demanded payments.

    Independent checks:

    • Adomonline: “Portable accuses father of theft and extortion…” — https://www.adomonline.com/
    • Legit.ng: “Portable… accused his father of extortion, theft…” — https://www.legit.ng/

    Portable’s public brand thrives on chaos, but family disputes can quickly become serious—especially if land ownership or property rights are involved. Watch for responses from relatives, and whether this shifts from online drama to legal or community mediation.

    Source: TheCable Lifestyle — 2026-01-07 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/portable-accuses-dad-of-extortion-theft/

    Source: TheCable Lifestyle 2026-01-07

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  • Regina Daniels posts drug-test clip to push back on ‘addiction’ claims

    Regina Daniels posts drug-test clip to push back on ‘addiction’ claims

    According to TheCable Lifestyle, Nollywood star Regina Daniels shared footage of herself taking a drug test, saying she wants to shut down claims about drug and alcohol abuse.

    She denied using “hard drugs” and said the only substance she has ever been linked with is ecstasy (popularly called “molly”), adding that legal action would come “at the appropriate time”.

    Independent checks:

    • Punch Newspapers (X / @MobilePunch): “VIDEO: Regina Daniels undergoes drug test” — https://x.com/MobilePunch
    • TheCable (Facebook): “I was never on hard drugs… I only used Molly…” — https://www.facebook.com/TheCableNigeria/

    Celebrity feuds rarely escalate into lab-test content, so this suggests the allegations are biting and the fallout could widen. Watch for any response from Ned Nwoko and whether Regina’s camp actually files a formal suit or issues a lawyer’s notice.

    Source: TheCable Lifestyle — 2026-01-07 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/video-i-only-took-molly-regina-daniels-takes-drug-test-to-clear-addiction-claim/

    Source:TheCable Lifestyle 2026-01-07

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  • Ciara names Lagos Fashion Week a 2025 highlight as Nigeria’s fashion influence spreads

    Ciara names Lagos Fashion Week a 2025 highlight as Nigeria’s fashion influence spreads

    2025-12-31 15:46:00

    In a caption shared by Ciara, the singer described Lagos Fashion Week as one of her standout moments of the year, reflecting on walking in a show and engaging Nigeria’s creative scene.

    Guardian reports she also referenced visiting the Trading Room Floor and meeting local designers—framing the trip as both cultural and professional.

    • Guardian Life (Guardian.ng): “One of my highlights of the year was Lagos Fashion Week!”
    • QED.NG (QED.ng): “One of my highlights of the year was Lagos Fashion Week!”

    Echotitbits take: Big-name global validation boosts Lagos Fashion Week’s export value—more brand partnerships, more fashion tourism, and stronger leverage for Nigerian designers negotiating international visibility and pricing power.

    Source: Guardian — 2025-12-31 — https://guardian.ng/life/style/lagos-fashion-week-was-one-of-my-highlights-of-2025-ciara/

    Guardian
    2025-12-31
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  • Kizz Daniel Conversion Rumour Trends Again — What’s Actually Confirmed So Far

    Kizz Daniel Conversion Rumour Trends Again — What’s Actually Confirmed So Far

    2025-12-30 14:00:00
    According to Legit.ng, online speculation about Kizz Daniel’s faith resurfaced after fans interpreted his reaction to a trending clip as a sign he may be aligning with Islam.

    What’s important, though, is separating the viral claim from what has been publicly stated. As of now, there is no clear new public announcement from Kizz Daniel confirming a fresh conversion “from Christianity to Islam” or the adoption of a new Muslim name specifically tied to a recent change. Much of the current chatter appears to be driven by social-media interpretation and older references being recirculated.

    The Nation Newspaper previously quoted the singer saying, “Yes I am a Muslim. Born into a Muslim home and was raised as one.”
    NollywoodGists also reported an earlier disclosure, stating he “disclosed that he is a practicing Muslim and his Islamic name is Dhikrullahi.”

    Echotitbits take:
    This looks like a “revived narrative” more than a confirmed breaking development. The strongest verifiable thread is that Kizz Daniel has been linked to an Islamic identity/name in past reporting; the weaker, unconfirmed part is the claim of a brand-new conversion moment and a newly adopted name. What to watch next is a direct clarification from the artist or his management, or a fresh mainstream interview that settles the timeline.

    Source: Legit.ng — December 30, 2025 — https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1690373-kizz-daniels-post-fuels-conversion-islam-speculation/
    Legit.ng
    2025-12-30
    Photo Credit: Punch Newspapers (photo as used online) / Credit: Kizz Daniel

  • Sophia Momodu Asks Fans to Stop Calling Her Davido’s Wife

    Sophia Momodu Asks Fans to Stop Calling Her Davido’s Wife

    2025-12-30 13:00:00
    Figures and screenshots cited by Vanguard show Sophia Momodu cautioning fans and content creators against referring to her as Davido’s wife, stressing that the label is inaccurate.
    The message has gained traction because it touches a recurring issue in celebrity culture: how audiences define women through their ties to male stars, regardless of legal reality.
    Reactions online are split between supporters praising boundary-setting and fans who continue to push relationship narratives.

    Parallel posts carrying the same line include Nigerian Tribune (Facebook): “I’m not Davido’s wife…” and AmonPoint (blog): “Respect my journey—I’m not Davido’s wife.”

    Echotitbits take:
    This is identity and brand control. Watch for whether she expands the statement, whether fan pages adjust captions, and how it shapes future coverage of her appearances and business moves.
    Source: Vanguard — December 30, 2025 — https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/im-not-davidos-wife-sophia-momodu-tells-fans/
    Vanguard
    2025-12-30
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  • Mohbad’s Widow Denies ‘New Baby’ Claims, Calls It a Smear Campaign

    Mohbad’s Widow Denies ‘New Baby’ Claims, Calls It a Smear Campaign

    2025-12-30 11:00:00
    Reporting by TheCable Lifestyle indicates Omowunmi (Mohbad’s widow) has denied claims that she welcomed a second child with another man, describing the allegation as a smear campaign.
    Her reaction followed renewed online chatter, with multiple outlets citing her response and urging the public to disregard the claim.
    The episode shows how quickly misinformation can scale around high-profile grief stories, even without any credible evidence.

    Other outlets carrying the same denial include The Eagle Online: “This smear campaign is funny asf…” and QED.ng: “this smear campaign is funny asf…”, both citing her statement.

    Echotitbits take:
    This story is best treated as rumour-control, not speculation fuel. The denial is direct and consistent across multiple reports. Watch for whether her camp takes legal steps to deter repeat claims and whether platforms reduce amplification of defamatory content.
    Source: TheCable Lifestyle — December 29, 2025 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/mohbads-wife-denies-welcoming-child-with-another-man/
    TheCable Lifestyle
    2025-12-29
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