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  • ‘Village people’ talk trends after pastor links Anthony Joshua crash to spiritual forces

    ‘Village people’ talk trends after pastor links Anthony Joshua crash to spiritual forces

    In an update published by Legit.ng, a pastor’s social post suggesting a spiritual explanation for Anthony Joshua’s crash went viral and revived ‘village people’ commentary online.

    The post urged followers to consider unseen forces, setting off waves of memes, arguments, and rebuttals.

    So far, the viral angle remains commentary rather than evidence about the accident itself.

    • Pastor’s X post (origin of claim): ““Has anyone considered the role of ‘Village people’ in Anthony Joshua’s accident?””
    • Legit.ng (report framing): ““As a pastor, I must consider a spiritual angle…””

    Echotitbits take: This is a reminder of how fast serious incidents get swallowed by culture-war content. The credible next step is verified reporting on the crash details and recovery updates—not speculation.

    Source: Legit.ng — Jan 3, 2026 — https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1690801-role-village-people-anthony-joshuas-accident-pastor-speaks-viral-post

    Legit.ng
    Jan 3, 2026
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  • Priscilla Ojo names her father and addresses why many didn’t recognize him publicly

    Priscilla Ojo names her father and addresses why many didn’t recognize him publicly

    In a clip recap shared by Legit.ng, Priscilla Ojo identified her father as Ade Ojo and explained why many people online claimed he was absent from her wedding.

    She said he was present but not widely recognized, suggesting the confusion came from public unfamiliarity rather than family distance.

    The conversation has fueled fresh speculation around celebrity privacy and family narratives on social media.

    • Legit.ng (interview quote): ““My dad is Ade Ojo… Everyone saw him at my wedding.””
    • Instagram post circulating excerpt: ““Everyone saw him at my wedding.””

    Echotitbits take: Celebrity family stories get rewritten fast online, especially around weddings. The key watch item is full-context footage or a longer interview to reduce clip-driven misinterpretation.

    Source: Legit.ng — Jan 3, 2026 — https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1690794-everyone-saw-him-wedding-priscilla-ojo-opens-relationship-real-father/

    Legit.ng
    Jan 3, 2026
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  • Nollywood creators clash as Christmas film dispute triggers a new copyright storm

    Nollywood creators clash as Christmas film dispute triggers a new copyright storm

    Figures cited by Ripples Nigeria show Nollywood is in a fresh copyright dispute after filmmaker Lily Perez accused another production of copying significant elements from her Christmas film.

    The story has reignited industry debate about originality, enforcement, and how YouTube-era distribution changes the speed and scale of disputes.

    Both sides are making public claims, and audiences are now asking for clear evidence rather than vague allegations.

    • Leadership (denial statement): ““The allegations… are false and… baseless.””
    • Lily Perez (Instagram statement): ““I have documentary evidence…””

    Echotitbits take: Digital distribution amplifies disputes before courts can. Watch for formal filings, takedown actions, and side-by-side proof that can be independently assessed—otherwise it stays in the rumour-and-reaction lane.

    Source: Ripples Nigeria — Jan 3, 2026 — https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/nollywood-hit-by-copyright-storm-as-filmmakers-clash-over-christmas-movie/

    Ripples Nigeria
    Jan 3, 2026
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  • AIPS says sport can rebuild culture and connection as the world enters 2026 amid instability

    AIPS says sport can rebuild culture and connection as the world enters 2026 amid instability

    AIPS says sport can rebuild culture and connection as the world enters 2026 amid instability

    In a New Year message shared via Africa Newsroom, the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) argued that sport can help restore cultural meeting points and social bonds—especially for young people—if conflict trends reverse.

    The commentary frames 2026 against a backdrop of geopolitical tension, while insisting sport’s cultural role can re-create shared spaces where communities reconnect beyond politics.

    It also challenges sports media and institutions to treat sport as civic infrastructure—something that can support dialogue, identity and cohesion, not only entertainment.

    A second publication of the message repeats the framing “Our year 2026” and the emphasis on sport’s cultural power. AIPS’ official release materials similarly underline the role of sport in sustaining “culture and connection” across societies.

    Echotitbits take:
    Sport is one of the last mass rituals that can unify across class and politics. Watch whether investment flows into grassroots programmes—schools, community leagues, youth tournaments—rather than only elite spectacles.

    Source: Africa24 — January 2, 2026 — https://africa24tv.com/our-year-2026-between-war-drums-and-the-hope-of-a-sport-that-rediscovers-culture
    Africa24 2026-01-02

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  • FG Defers Bulk of 2025 Capital Projects into 2026

    Reports indicate that a large portion of 2025 capital projects may spill into 2026, intensifying debate over implementation bottlenecks and annual budget realism.

    Stakeholders are likely to call for clearer prioritisation and tighter execution timelines to prevent mounting project backlogs.

    2025-12-09

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    2025-12-09