Mohbad’s widow shuts down fresh baby claims as online rumour mill spins again

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In an update published by TheCable Lifestyle, Omowunmi (Mohbad’s widow) dismissed claims that she had welcomed a second child with another man, describing the circulating talk as malicious speculation.

The controversy spread quickly across X and blogs, with reposts pointing to her social response as the core rebuttal.

The episode highlights how fast misinformation can grow—and why public figures feel pressured to issue real‑time denials.

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QED.ng (Website): “this smear campaign is funny asf.”
Instagram (post quoting her response): “Mohbad wife born ke? This smear campaign is funny asf.”

Echotitbits take: Rumour cycles around grieving families are especially harmful because they weaponize uncertainty for clicks. Watch next for whether major blogs tighten standards on sensitive claims—and whether platforms curb repeat spreaders of unverified “updates.”

Source: TheCable Lifestyle — December 29, 2025 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/mohbads-wife-denies-welcoming-child-with-another-man/

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Funke Akindele’s latest cinema run crosses ₦1.1bn and reignites box office debate

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Figures cited by Guardian Life show Behind The Scenes has crossed ₦1.1 billion at the box office just 19 days after hitting cinemas.

The milestone was amplified across social media and quickly became a talking point about distribution strength, repeat viewings, and “event film” marketing in Nollywood.

It also fuels debate about whether cinema dominance is widening the gap between blockbuster producers and mid-budget filmmakers.

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Nairametrics (X): “Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ grosses N1.1 billion…”
The Leader (Website): “officially crossed the ₦1.1 billion mark in cinema earnings…”

Echotitbits take: This is a market signal: the “holiday-window” arms race is accelerating. Watch for third‑party box office reporting, how long the film sustains weekly numbers, and whether rivals shift release calendars to avoid direct clashes.

Source: Guardian Life — December 29, 2025 — https://guardian.ng/life/funke-akindeles-behind-the-scenes-hits-%E2%82%A61-1bn-in-19-days/

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Burna Boy and VeryDarkMan visit Kirikiri as prison-fines conversation trends

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According to TheCable Lifestyle, Burna Boy and activist VeryDarkMan visited the Kirikiri Maximum Security Custodial Centre to understand the procedures for discharging eligible inmates whose sentences include fines.

Authorities framed the visit around lawful process and transparency, while online chatter focused on what support might follow and how outcomes will be tracked.

The episode sits at the intersection of celebrity influence, prison decongestion advocacy, and public trust.

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The Nation (Website): “to seek information on legal procedures that would facilitate the discharge of inmates through the payment of fines.”
Nigerian Tribune (Website): “No inmate is released without proper verification, documentation, and authorization…”

Echotitbits take: If handled transparently, this could evolve from a one-off visit into a structured, legal-aid-driven initiative. Watch for official documentation, credible partners, and verifiable outcomes before the story becomes pure social-media mythology.

Source: TheCable Lifestyle — December 28, 2025 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/burna-boy-verydarkman-visit-kirikiri-to-secure-release-of-inmates-jailed-for-unpaid-fines/

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Gunna’s Detty December stop signals Lagos’ growing pull on global tours

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Reporting by AllHipHop indicates Gunna has added African dates to his WUN World Tour, with Lagos positioned as a headline stop during the Detty December wave.

The move underscores how Lagos has become a must-hit end-of-year circuit for international acts as festival infrastructure and brand activations expand.

For fans, the larger signal is clear: Detty December isn’t only local hype anymore—it’s an international booking season.

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Detty December Fest (Official website): “Global hip-hop sensation Gunna hits the stage on 29th December at Ilubirin, Ikoyi.”
Culture Custodian (Facebook): “Gunna will be performing live in Lagos on December 29.”

Echotitbits take: International bookings bring tourism spend, sponsorship dollars, and diaspora travel momentum to Lagos. Watch next for additional global acts announced for the season—and how pricing, venue logistics, and security shape the experience.

Source: AllHipHop — December 29, 2025 — https://allhiphop.com/news/gunna-brings-wun-world-tour-to-africa/

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Tiwa Savage breaks down mid-performance in Cotonou as fans rally around her

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December 29, 2025

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According to TheCable Lifestyle, Tiwa Savage became visibly emotional while performing her hit “Somebody’s Son” at the WeLoveYa Festival concert in Cotonou.

Clips shared across social platforms show the singer pausing as the emotion hit, with the audience cheering her on as she tried to continue.

The moment has since sparked conversation about how deeply certain songs can connect to an artist’s personal season—especially in a live setting.

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NotJustOk (Facebook): “Tiwa Savage was visibly emotional while performing ‘Somebody’s Son’ last night…”
Legit.ng (Website): “The singer burst into tears during her performance at the WeLoveYa Festival in Cotonou.”

Echotitbits take: Authentic, unscripted moments like this can deepen fan connection and extend a song’s life beyond streaming. Watch for whether Tiwa addresses the moment directly and how it shapes her upcoming setlists and storytelling on stage.

Source: TheCable Lifestyle — December 28, 2025 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/tiwa-savage-cries-on-stage-while-performing-somebodys-son-at-cotonou-concert/

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NIRSAL highlights wider 2013–2025 impact: ₦290bn+ finance facilitated and jobs claims

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December 29, 2025

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Figures cited by The Nation show NIRSAL says it facilitated over ₦290bn in finance between 2013 and 2025 across production, processing, logistics, market development and exports, alongside job and beneficiary impact claims.

NIRSAL positions its role as facilitation rather than direct lending—using risk-sharing, guarantees and technical assistance to help banks and partners extend credit to agribusiness segments seen as too risky.

The narrative is reinforced in NIRSAL’s communications, where it frames credit guarantees as a mechanism that expands partner financial institutions’ appetite for agriculture lending.

Set against Nigeria’s food-security pressures, the big question is whether the cumulative numbers translate to measurable productivity gains or mainly reflect credit intermediation and programme counting.

The Nation reported NIRSAL “has facilitated more than N290 billion” in finance, while NIRSAL communications said it was “closing 2025… with… credit guarantees for over N100 billion” in agriculture and agribusiness.

Echotitbits take: Impact claims need independent verification. Watch for audited portfolio outcomes, borrower performance data and state-by-state breakdowns—especially default rates and whether credit reached smallholders or stayed concentrated in large firms.

Source: The Nation — https://thenationonlineng.net/nirsal-facilitates-over-n100bn-in-2025-drives-159-jobs/ — December 28, 2025
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PASAN warns of unrest over alleged federal character breaches in National Assembly appointments

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December 29, 2025

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Reporting by Punch indicates parliamentary workers under PASAN protested what they described as repeated violations of the federal character principle in the appointment of secretaries, warning the trend could provoke industrial unrest.

PASAN’s argument is that uneven representation in sensitive appointments fuels perceptions of marginalisation and undermines cohesion inside the legislature’s bureaucracy.

The Guardian reported PASAN referenced Section 14(3) of the Constitution and warned that continued disregard could fuel discontent and industrial unrest.

Blueprint also reported PASAN’s petition, noting concerns about appointments and the risk of institutional tension if the alleged imbalance persists.

Punch reported workers warned of “industrial unrest,” while The Guardian wrote PASAN warned “continued disregard… could fuel discontent and industrial unrest.”

Echotitbits take: Federal character disputes rarely stay administrative. Watch for whether the National Assembly Service Commission publishes appointment data by state/zone and whether PASAN escalates to work-to-rule or strikes.

Source: The Punch — https://punchng.com/nassembly-workers-protest-alleged-federal-character-breach/ — December 29, 2025
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SERAP takes subsidy-savings fight to court, demands project-by-project disclosure

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December 29, 2025

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According to Punch, SERAP has sued state governments and named officials over the handling of fuel-subsidy savings, arguing that the public deserves full disclosure of what was received and which projects were funded.

The group’s case is built around traceability: if subsidy removal was justified partly as freeing funds for development, then spending should be linked to locations, contractors and outcomes.

A separate report also framed the case as an attempt to compel disclosure and accountability around subsidy-era windfalls at subnational level.

The suit matters because it could expand expectations of fiscal transparency from Abuja to the states, especially around pooled or shared national savings.

Punch reported SERAP is asking the court to force disclosure of how subsidy savings were spent, while another report described the suit as a bid to compel “accountability and transparency” over the funds.

Echotitbits take: If courts entertain the suit, governors may face new documentation pressure. Watch for whether the case triggers pre-emptive publication of state-level scorecards—projects, costs and completion status.

Source: THISDAYLIVE — https://newsdiaryonline.com/serap-sues-governors-wike-over-failure-to-account-for-n14trn-fuel-subsidy-savings/ — December 29, 2025

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NJC integrity screen drops 34 nominees as judicial recruitment tightens

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In an update published by Punch, the National Judicial Council reportedly shortlisted 28 nominees for Federal High Court appointments while 34 candidates were said to have failed an integrity test under updated recruitment guidelines.

The screening reflects an institutional push to reduce the entry of persons of doubtful character into the bench, amid fragile public trust in justice delivery.

The Guardian also reported that “No fewer than 34 lawyers… have failed the integrity test” and were removed from consideration, noting that petitions featured in the eliminations.

If sustained, the reforms could shift incentives—making reputational vetting and petition handling as important as technical competence in judicial appointments.

Punch reported the integrity test filtered out dozens of applicants, while The Guardian wrote, “No fewer than 34 lawyers… have failed the integrity test.”

Echotitbits take: Integrity screening is welcome, but transparency is key. Watch whether NJC clarifies criteria, petition handling timelines and appeal safeguards so the process doesn’t become opaque or politically weaponised.

Source: The Punch — https://punchng.com/csp-33-others-fail-judges-integrity-test-njc/ — December 29, 2025
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Pastor Chris Okafor issues public apology as Doris Ogala controversy intensifies

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Reporting by The Nation indicates Pastor Chris Okafor publicly apologised amid a fast-moving dispute involving actress Doris Ogala, after days of social media backlash and legal threats escalated online.

The story has blended celebrity culture, religion and policing into one combustible storyline, especially after Ogala’s detention and the public interventions that followed her release.

The Guardian reported that Okafor apologised broadly while still disputing parts of the claims, saying he was sorry to those offended and willing to make restitution.

The saga continues to ripple because it touches reputational damage, alleged relationship claims and the limits of online accusation-versus-proof culture.

The Guardian quoted Okafor: “I am sorry to everyone I have offended… To Doris Ogala, I also say sorry,” while The Nation reported the apology came amid allegations and counter-claims that have kept the issue trending.

Echotitbits take: Public sentiment is moving faster than verified facts. Watch for court filings, formal police statements, and whether parties shift from social narratives to documented evidence.

Source: Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/100049883156816/posts/i-acknowledge-my-past-mistakes-and-i-sincerely-apologise-to-doris-ogala-i-am-kne/1520113579661399/ – December 29, 2025
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