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  • Lagos scraps Greater Lagos Fiesta hours to New Year, urges residents to pray

    Lagos scraps Greater Lagos Fiesta hours to New Year, urges residents to pray

    2025-12-31 09:21:00

    Figures cited by PUNCH show the Lagos State Government called off the Greater Lagos Fiesta 2025 scheduled for December 31, directing residents to mark the period with personal prayers for the nation and the state instead.

    The decision was communicated in a statement attributed to the governor’s media team, positioning the cancellation as a shift from mass celebration to reflection and prayer ahead of 2026.

    The annual event is one of Lagos’ flagship end‑of‑year entertainment programmes, so the abrupt cancellation has sparked debate in the city’s creative economy and among residents.

    Vanguard reported that the government “announced the cancellation of the 2025 Greater Lagos Fiesta,” while Guardian Life quoted the statement: “Lagos State Government cancels Greater Lagos Fiesta 2025.”

    Echotitbits take: The optics matter—Lagos is Nigeria’s entertainment capital and the fiesta is a tourism/creative‑economy signal. Watch whether the state replaces the lost economic activity with alternative programmes, and whether security or governance concerns drove the decision.

    Source: The Punch — December 31, 2025 (https://punchng.com/lagos-cancels-greater-lagos-fiesta-2025/)

    The Punch December 31, 2025

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  • AFCON 2025: Nigeria finish group stage perfect after 3–1 win vs Uganda

    AFCON 2025: Nigeria finish group stage perfect after 3–1 win vs Uganda

    2025-12-31 09:03:00

    In a dispatch by PUNCH, Nigeria beat Uganda 3–1 to close the group stage with a perfect points haul, with Paul Onuachu scoring and Raphael Onyedika netting twice as Uganda’s game collapsed after a red card.

    The result reinforced Nigeria’s depth, coming amid squad rotation, while also underlining the tournament’s fine margins—one dismissal can swing the entire tactical balance.

    For Uganda, the loss confirmed elimination, while Nigeria’s momentum now carries into the knockout phase with confidence and options.

    Validation: Reuters said “Onyedika nets twice for Nigeria with Onuachu also on target.” and Al Jazeera reported “Raphael Onyedika has scored twice, and Paul Onuachu has netted his first international goal in four years.”

    Echotitbits take: Nigeria’s biggest advantage is depth—if the team avoids suspensions and manages minutes well, they can outlast most opponents. Watch for injury updates and how the coach balances rotation vs rhythm in the last-16 tie.

    Source: The Punch — 31 December 2025 (https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-nigeria-beats-uganda-3-1/)

    The Punch 31 December 2025

    Photo Credit: The Punch

  • 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

  • Wizkid’s Lagos Pop-In With Gunna Turns Detty December Fest Into a Viral Night

    Wizkid’s Lagos Pop-In With Gunna Turns Detty December Fest Into a Viral Night

    2025-12-30 09:00:00
    According to Channels Television, Wizkid made an unannounced appearance at Gunna’s Detty December Fest show in Lagos, sparking one of the loudest crowd moments of the season.
    Clips from inside the venue show the pair linking up on stage and running through their collaboration “Forever Be Mine,” with fans treating the cameo like a headline set.
    The surprise has also reignited talk about more cross-Atlantic stage linkups during Nigeria’s December concert run, especially as Lagos keeps attracting global guests.

    Other reporting and posts backing the moment include Detty December Fest (Instagram): “Unmatched energy… @gunna brought the heat to Lagos” and REVOLT (Instagram): “The crowd rightfully went crazy…”.

    Echotitbits take:
    This is Detty December at full throttle—surprise cameos, global guests, and clips built for replay. Watch for whether Wizkid and Gunna push the collaboration harder with additional live dates, a remix, or an official visual as 2026 planning begins.
    Source: ChannelsTV — December 30, 2025 — https://www.channelstv.com/2025/12/30/video-wizkid-makes-surprise-performance-at-gunnas-detty-december-fest-show/
    ChannelsTV
    2025-12-30
    Photo Credit: ChannelsTV

  • Tiwa Savage’s $1,000 Fan Gift at Calabar Carnival Becomes the Festive Clip of the Night

    Tiwa Savage’s $1,000 Fan Gift at Calabar Carnival Becomes the Festive Clip of the Night

    2025-12-30 10:00:00
    In a report carried by TheCable Lifestyle, Tiwa Savage surprised a concertgoer with a $1,000 cash gift during her Calabar Carnival performance after he called out for support.
    Video snippets from the show show a quick exchange that drew cheers and then spread rapidly across social media, with fans framing it as a standout feel-good moment of the carnival run.
    The clip has also spotlighted how “on-stage generosity” has become a fast-moving viral currency during peak festive season.

    Additional posts echoing the same moment include Pulse Nigeria (Instagram): “Fans were cheering as Tiwa Savage gave a lucky fan $1,000…” and AFRO NIGERIA (X): “Tiwa Savage sprayed $1,000 on a fan at the Calabar Carnival…”

    Echotitbits take:
    Small on-stage moments can reshape public perception at scale. Watch for whether the beneficiary’s story gets follow-up coverage, and whether more artists respond with similar crowd interactions as the season peaks.
    Source: TheCable Lifestyle — December 30, 2025 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/video-tiwa-savage-sprays-a-fan-with-1000-at-calabar-carnival-concert/
    TheCable Lifestyle
    2025-12-30
    Photo Credit: Spotify

  • 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
    Photo Credit: The Punch

  • 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
    Photo Credit: Vanguard

  • Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ Crosses ₦380m in 11 Days, Distributor Says

    Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ Crosses ₦380m in 11 Days, Distributor Says

    2025-12-30 14:00:00
    According to Punch, FilmOne Entertainment announced that Toyin Abraham’s “Oversabi Aunty” has grossed over ₦380 million in 11 days, with an updated figure published as of December 29.
    The update positions the film as one of the season’s strongest cinema performers, keeping momentum alive through verified public box-office numbers.
    Online amplification has helped sustain the storyline beyond opening weekend, as fans track progress against other holiday releases.

    Vanguard also carried the same update, repeating the phrase “Oversabi box office takeover,” while Film/industry Instagram pages posted “grossing over N380 million in just 11 days…”

    Echotitbits take:
    Weekly verified numbers are becoming a content engine for Nollywood. Watch for overseas screening rollouts, extended runs, and whether competing releases trigger another “numbers weekend” as studios chase holiday dominance.
    Source: Punch — December 29, 2025 — https://punchng.com/toyin-abrahams-oversabi-aunty-film-grosses-over-%e2%82%a6380m-in-11-days/?amp=
    Punch
    2025-12-29
    Photo Credit: Nollywood Reporter

  • Cardi B Shrugs Off Dating Chatter With a ‘Let Me Be Great’ Clapback

    Cardi B Shrugs Off Dating Chatter With a ‘Let Me Be Great’ Clapback

    2025-12-30 15:00:00
    As reported by People, Cardi B addressed romance rumors with a short, meme-ready response—“let me be great”—after online chatter suggested she may be seeing someone new.
    The buzz grew from fan observations and social-media conversation rather than any formal announcement, making the story a classic “timeline rumor + celebrity tone control” cycle.
    Cardi’s reaction lands as both boundary-setting and playful deflection, keeping interest high without confirming details.

    SheKnows also highlighted the same quote—“Let me be great…”—as coverage of the rumor cycle continued across entertainment pages.

    Echotitbits take:
    This is celebrity messaging in 2025: control the vibe, not the headlines. Watch for whether she posts more directly on Instagram Stories or whether paparazzi images push the conversation into a clearer confirmation/denial phase.
    Source: Yahoo  — December 29, 2025 — https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/cardi-b-claps-back-amid-172448536.html
    Yahoo
    2025-12-29
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  • LeBron’s ‘Father Time’ Line Reignites NBA Culture and Legacy Chatter

    LeBron’s ‘Father Time’ Line Reignites NBA Culture and Legacy Chatter

    2025-12-30 17:00:00
    In an ESPN recap, LeBron James was quoted reflecting on aging in the league, referencing his ongoing battle with “Father Time” as the season rolls on.
    The quote quickly traveled beyond sports pages into pop-culture feeds because it is both candid and meme-ready—perfect for highlight edits and timeline debates.
    As always, the reaction splits between admiration for longevity and speculation about what comes next for the Lakers and for LeBron’s career arc.

    Yahoo Sports also highlighted the same line—“I’m battling with Father Time…”—while People echoed the phrasing in its recap-style coverage.

    Echotitbits take:
    This is modern sports celebrity: performance + narrative + quotables. Watch for how results shape the storyline—winning turns it into “ageless,” losing turns it into “end-of-era” talk.
    Source: The Ringer — December 29, 2025 — https://www.theringer.com/2022/11/08/nba/lebron-james-lakers-father-time
    2025-12-29
    Photo Credit: The Ringer