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 Renowned Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has made headlines once again with her candid remarks on relationships and marriage. Speaking on her podcast Toke Moments, the 40-year-old revealed that she is open to becoming a second, third, or even fifth wife if the right opportunity arises. “At this point in my life, if I have the opportunity to marry again, as a second, third, fourth, or fifth wife, I will think about it,” she shared during a recent episode. Toke, who previously spoke openly about being single and childless at 40, admitted that it used to bring her to tears. However, she chooses to focus on her success and the love she receives from those around her. “I am 40, I am single, and I am childless. I said it, and I didn’t die. I look at my life and I see that I’m a boss, I’ve built an empire, and I am one of the most resounding voices in Africa,” she affirmed. Reflecting on her past, Toke addressed the emotional impact of her first marriage to fitness coach Maje Ayi...

📌 Nigeria’s NBC Blocks Political Rap Track In April 2025, Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) issued a nationwide ban on the new single “Tell Your Papa” by veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem. The reason? The song delivers a bold critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and current economic hardship in the country. 🎶 "Tell Your Papa" Sends a Message Through Seyi Tinubu In the track, Abdulkareem directly calls on the president’s son, Seyi Tinubu, to pass a clear message to his father: “Tell your papa, Seyi / Tell your papa, country hard / Tell your papa, people dey die / Too much empty promises / Balablu grammar…” NBC cited Section 3.1.8 of the Nigerian Broadcasting Code, labeling the song “objectionable” and unfit for public broadcast. 📲 Abdulkareem Reacts: “Telling the Truth Is a Crime” On Instagram, Abdulkareem compared this ban to the infamous censorship of his 2004 hit “Jaga Jaga,” which also criticized political corruption. “In Nigeria, the truth ...

 Attorneys general from 18 U.S. states have asked President Joe Biden to release Tigran Gambarian, a Binance executive who is being held in Nigeria. Gambarian has been detained in Nigeria since February 2024, and attorneys general have expressed concerns about his deteriorating health and illegal detention. According to the Cointelegraph on the 19th (local time), these attorneys general asked President Biden to designate Gambarian as a hostage under the "Robert Levinson Hostage Rescuing and Hostage Accountability Act." Attorney General John Pomela urged the U.S. government to secure his release by applying diplomatic pressure, saying in a joint letter sent on Oct. 18, "His continued detention is not only a violation of rights but also a serious risk to his health and welfare." Gambarian's health problems were further concerned when he failed to make his scheduled court appearance on Oct. 18 due to illness, and the trial was postponed to Oct. 25. Gambarian was de...

 The Nigerian national soccer team refused to play and returned to its country, saying it had been damaged by an "inhumanitarian psychological game" on the road to Libya. According to major foreign media such as the AP and AFP on the 15th, the fourth round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Libya and Nigeria, which was scheduled to be held in Benghazi, Libya, is expected to be canceled. This is because the Nigerian national team suddenly returned home, saying it would boycott the game. The Nigerian Football Association and its players claim that they were unable to play due to unfair treatment from Libya. According to them, the plane carrying the Nigerian team had to change its destination to Albrak Airport, about 220km from Benghazi Airport, just before landing. Nigeria's captain William Trost-Ekong said on social media, "The Libyan government canceled the approval to land in Benghazi for no reason. (At Albrak Airport), the airport was locked...

An oil tank car overturned and exploded in Nigeria, one of Africa's largest oil producers. Just before the explosion, people flocked to scoop up the spilled oil, causing casualties. As many as 150 people died. Flames and smoke rise from the overturned tank car. Flames continued along the oiled streets, and the dark night streets turned red. A tank car overturned and exploded in a village in northern Nigeria on the 16th local time. >> Interview: Garba Sarkinyaki / bereaved family of the accident "The oil tank car exploded around midnight, causing a fire, and the fire didn't go out until 3 a.m." The explosion caused further casualties as residents scrambled to pump oil spilled around overturned vehicles. At least 147 people were killed and more than 50 injured in the strong flames that made it difficult to recognize their shape. Nigeria's disaster management agency says the number of victims could rise further due to the large number of seriously injured peopl...

Kasia Sule, recently evicted from Big Brother Naija's "No Loose Guard" edition, revealed that her family is displeased with the management's choice to prioritize her husband, Kellie Rae, in the reality TV show. Known as Double K, the couple had a management team member enter the Biggie House. However, when Biggie paired contestants with their housemates for competitions, Kellie Rae's management opted to support Biggie's directive rather than considering Kasia first. Management communicated this decision to Double K fans, following Kellie Rae expressing a desire to win the $100 million grand prize before his wife, Kasia. Consequently, the fans focused their votes on Kellie Rae, who progressed to the finals, while Kasia was eliminated over the weekend. In an interview with Naija FM Lagos post-eviction, Kasia acknowledged the management’s decision as wise but admitted her family’s dissatisfaction with prioritizing her husband over her. When asked by the host, ...