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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

    Photo Credit: TheCable Lifestyle

  • Burna Boy reportedly tops Spotify’s African streaming leaderboard for 2025

    Burna Boy reportedly tops Spotify’s African streaming leaderboard for 2025

    2026-01-02 09:00:00

    Figures reported by Pulse Nigeria suggest Burna Boy ended 2025 as the most‑streamed African artist on Spotify, with totals shared widely across entertainment pages.

    The milestone is being framed online as another proof‑point of Burna’s global pull, especially in markets where playlists drive discovery.

    As the numbers circulate, the fan debate is shifting toward context—regional splits, catalog impact, and how “streams” compare with touring power.

    • GossipMillTV (Instagram): “Burna Boy has become the most streamed African artiste in 2025.”
    • Unorthodox Reviews (Threads): “recording 1.986 BILLION streams.”

    Echotitbits take: End‑of‑year streaming stats increasingly influence bookings, sponsorship interest, and international festival positioning. The next thing to watch is whether platform recaps and third‑party trackers publish clearer regional breakdowns—because that’s where the biggest arguments (and bragging rights) live.

    Source: dailypost — January 2, 2026 — https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/02/burna-boy-sets-record-for-biggest-streaming-year-by-african-artist-on-spotify/

    dailypost
    2026-01-02
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  • Punch’s breakup list captures the relationship implosions that shaped Nigeria’s pop culture chatter in 2025

    Punch’s breakup list captures the relationship implosions that shaped Nigeria’s pop culture chatter in 2025

    2025-12-31 15:32:00

    In a year-end list compiled by Punch, the outlet recapped the most dramatic celebrity break-ups of 2025—pulling together the splits that dominated blogs, comment sections, and fan debates.

    The framing emphasizes how public-facing relationships now carry “always-on” audience scrutiny, where timelines become judge, jury, and soundtrack.

    • Punch Newspapers (Punchng.com): “Most dramatic celebrity break-ups of 2025.”
    • TheCable Lifestyle (TheCable.ng): “The year began… 2Baba announced his separation…”

    Echotitbits take: Breakup stories aren’t just gossip anymore; they’re brand events. Watch for tighter privacy playbooks and more controlled announcements in 2026 as stars try to limit reputational whiplash.

    Source: The Punch — 2025-12-27 — https://punchng.com/most-dramatic-celebrity-break-ups-of-2025/

    The Punch
    2025-12-27
    Photo Credit: The Punch