Award-winning actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, on Wednesday, described herself as an extremist in relationships, saying she loves fiercely and can cut people off completely Akindele, who appeared on The Morayo Show hosted by veteran broadcaster Morayo Afolabi-Brown, made this reflection on her personality and how she handles friendships. “I’m an extremist. I love so hard. I’m real. I’m like this. I’m not perfect. I can be troublesome. Yes, I can be. I’m tough,” she said. The actress, who was responding to Afolabi-Brown’s observation that she operates at two extremes, loving deeply or cutting people off completely, acknowledged the trait but said she was working on finding balance. “Morayo, I must say, I’m not proud of that and I’m proud of it. There must be a balance,” she stated. Akindele credited filmmaker and friend, Uzee Usman, with helping her confront the blind spots in her character. She recalled a point in which Usman bluntly told her that as a leader, she must learn to accept people as they are and not expect every door to close the same way hers does. “You see, this one, number one, the way this boy is doing no good.But number one, you be leader. You go there, accept people as they be. No be every door you go, they close, number one. You go just leave them, put them for a place. And for the first time I sat down, I was quiet.” “I said the same way he talks now true. I go try to manage. I’m an extremist. I love so hard,” she said The actress also spoke about her late mother, who frequently reminded her that not everyone operates at her speed. I’ve tried my best, Iyabo Ojo quits reconciling Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham “Everybody’s not as smart as you, as fast as you. Calm down. It is good, but calm down,” she recalled her mother’s words. She added, “Human relationships for me is very important and I’m learning every day. But no matter what happens, my mental health is very important.” THENEWSCREDIT reports that the interview comes days after Toyin Abraham approached Akindele and attempted to greet her while kneeling, but Akindele appeared to ignore the gesture, maintaining a straight face and not warmly reciprocating at the premiere of Iyabo Ojo’s film, The Return of Arinzo, held on Sunday, March 29, 2026, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Former Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has disclosed that she joined cult and worked for the devil. The actress who recently gave her life to Christ, revealed this part of her history while confessing during a ministration in Tanzania. Speaking about her journey in the movie and entertainment industry, Tonto claimed to have been involved in many demonic activities, noting that she dedicated her life to demons’ work. “The devil has lost this battle, I don’t care what you think, I don’t care what they say, this is God. In the midst of trying to navigate life in the wicked world that I came from, I had put my hands into so many dirty things. And did filthy things. “I joined a cult and worked so hard for the demon. I know who he is, and I know that he doesn’t have anything over me anymore. And today, God said no, mercy said no. I’ll take you back and clean you up”, she said.

Popular singer and rapper, Jesse Jagz Abaga has expressed concerns over the worsening economic hardship and escalating insecurity in the country. The ‘Bad Girl’ crooner said he can’t fathom the rationale behind the high level of corruption and maladministration among Nigeria’s political class. He said the failure of Nigerian politicians to provide amenities, such as medical facilities to their communities, is why a lot of the same politicians end up “dying like dogs” in foreign hospitals. On his X handle, he wrote, “Imagine getting the chance to change your people’s future, and all you do is steal the money and ship it abroad. “I swear I don’t understand the logic of these Nigerian politicians. That’s why most of them end up dying like dogs in hospitals abroad!” In another post, Jesse Jagz claimed that Nigerian politicians are now serving the interests of foreign governments who installed them as “puppets” instead of the Nigerian citizens. He further alleged that the cost of living in Nigeria became worse since the administration of former United States President Barrack Obama helped the All Progressives Congress, APC, snatched power. The rapper added, “Today’s politicians are no different from the collaborators who helped colonize us, or the ones who sold their own brothers and sisters into slavery. “I was here, alive, watching when Obama and his crew backed Buhari — and life has only gotten worse since.”

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has threatened fellow Yorubas with spiritual judgment if they do not vote for President Bola Tinubu in next year’s general elections. Speaking in a video broadcast, the Zazu crooner placed curses on any Yoruba who works against President Tinubu’s reelection. The singer claimed that he has been contracted by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to campaign for Tinubu. He said, “We need peace, we want peace. If you don’t want war in Nigeria, you better vote for Tinubu. “Thunder and Ogun will strike any Yoruba man who doesn’t. I have been signed, given APC clothes — don’t worry, I wll soon start sharing rice and vegetable oil.”

Two out of the three laboratories authorized by the Magistrate Court sitting in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, have declined paternity tests on late singer Mohbad’s alleged son, Liam. This comes amid the ongoing dispute between Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba and his widow, Wunmi. THENEWSCREDIT recalls that the Magistrate Court had three weeks ago approved three laboratories in the United States and United Kingdom for the DNA tests on Liam. The court had independently picked Advanced Histopathology Laboratory Limited, London, United Kingdom while Wunmi submitted Alpha Bio Labs in Warrington, United Kingdom. Mohbad’s father picked DNA Diagnostics Centre, Fairfield, Ohio, US. However, in a statement on Thursday, the counsel to the singer’s father, Oladayo Ogungbe, disclosed that the two laboratories picked by Wunmi and the court have indicated that “they do not conduct post-mortem DNA testing involving embalmed bodies”. Ogungbe explained that Advanced Histopathology Laboratory Limited, London, United Kingdom, and Alpha Bio Labs, Warrington, United Kingdom, made this known after preliminary inquiries by Joseph Aloba’s representative to ascertain whether the listed laboratories possessed the technical capacity to conduct such test. THENEWSCREDIT reports that singer Mohbad mysteriously died in September 2023, and buried the next day. His body was exhumed after seven days following public outcry. Following the circumstances surrounding his death, his father demanded a DNA test on his son.

Veteran Nigerian actor Abiodun Ayoyinka has revealed the challenges he has faced despite gaining widespread fame for portraying the iconic character Papa Ajasco. Ayoyinka made the revelation during an interview with media personality Lucky Udu, where he explained that the trademark ownership of the character has limited his opportunities outside the popular comedy franchise. According to the actor, the character Papa Ajasco is legally registered by the production company owned by Wale Adenuga, making it difficult for him to use the identity for personal projects or commercial engagements. He said the restriction has prevented him from appearing in advertisements or brand campaigns, even though many companies want him to appear in the famous costume and persona. “The major problem is that particular character has been registered by Wale Adenuga. Anybody that wants to use me outside wants me with the character, with everything that I have, but it has never been easy for me,” he said. Ayoyinka explained that he does not have exclusive rights to use the name or costume associated with the character. “I don’t have the right. I can’t use the name Papa Ajasco unless I go and take permission. I can’t even use the costume,” he said. He added that the strong public association with the character has made it difficult for him to secure opportunities as himself. “Because that character is very strong, they want to see me as Papa, dress like Papa, look like Papa. It is always difficult for me to do it.” The actor also disclosed that he previously worked with the Lagos State Government in the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture before retiring about five years ago. Despite his long career, Ayoyinka said life has been difficult in recent years. “Things have never been okay for years now. I retired five years ago, and it has never been easy for me to move around and connect with people,” he said. “I’m always thinking every day. Look at my home—I don’t have my own house. I don’t have a car.” Ayoyinka is widely known for playing Papa Ajasco in the long-running Nigerian comedy series Papa Ajasco & Company, a production of Wale Adenuga Productions that became one of Nigeria’s most popular television shows.

Famous Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has stated that her open support and campaign for president Bola Tinubu during the last election affected her. The actress made this disclosure while advising actor Timini Egbuson on how his movie can be sold out in the Box Office. Toyin said, “The first advice I will give you in my entire life is don’t put your mouth in politics. Don’t tell them you’re supporting anybody. Don’t support anybody, just be on your own. Be neutral.” When Timini tried to remind her of her open support for the Tinubu presidency during the last election, the actress stated: “That was then.” While revealing the negative impact on her craft, Toyin shouted “Haaaaaaa, it affected me oooo.” THENEWSCREDIT reports that Toyin Abraham had cried out in early 2024 after her new release movie ‘Ijakumo’ (Born-Again Stripper) was allegedly being shared on WhatsApp. While lamenting poor reviews on Ijakumo, the actress said, “You all will tell the world why choosing my own candidate is a crime and yours is not.” This came after netizens vowed not to watch her movie for campaigning for Tinubu.

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has addressed the criticisms he has been receiving over his romantic roles with married female colleagues, especially Bambam, his love interest in ‘Love In Every Word.’ Speaking in a recent interview with BBC Igbo, Arukwe revealed that he always sought the consent of his female colleagues, especially married ones, before touching them “in a certain way” during shoot. He explained that he does that because he doesn’t want his married colleagues to have issues in their marriages over movie roles. He specifically mentioned that he has never met Bambam or had any relationship with her before their first movie together. “Before filming, I ask my co-lead actor if it is okay to touch them in a certain way, especially the married ones because I don’t want them to have problems at home,” the actor explained.

Kehinde Adegbodu, one-half of the Yoruba gospel music duo popularly known as Adegbodu Twins, has explained how his twin brother, Taiwo Adegbodu died. This is coming a week after Taiwo’s sudden death. THENEWSCREDIT reports that singer Kehinde who announced the death of Taiwo on Sunday March 1 2026, without disclosing the cause of his death. However, narrating the tragic incident to a group of visitors at their residence in Ibadan, Kehinde stated that Kehinde was never sick. Narrating their final hours together before the sad incident, Kehinde revealed that Taiwo died from a heart attack some minutes after complaining of chest pain. Speaking in a viral video on social media, he explained “we went to our separate rooms after our every night routine prayers at 9:pm on Saturday February 28. He came to knock at my door at 10:55pm that he was having chest pains, and I drove him to the hospital immediately and he died a few minutes later. He was never sick.

Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, professionally known as Baba Ijesha, has stated that human beings are more wicked than snakes. He stated this three months after he was released from a Lagos State prison where he served time following his conviction on allegations of sexual assault levelled against him by colleague and comedian, Damilola Adekoya, better known as Princess. Recall that Prince had in 2021 accused Baba Ijesha of sexually assaulting her 14-year-old foster daughter at her residence. THENEWSCREDIT reports that Ijesha regained his freedom in November 2025 after completing his five years prison term. Speaking for the first time after his release, the actor in a viral music video, accused Princess of framing him up. Sharing his own side of the incident that took him to prison, Baba Ijesha warned his fans and the public to be careful with friends. While insisting that the incident was a set up by Princess who was his close friend, the actor lamented being betrayed by those he truly trusted. He said, “My trust was betrayed, I ended up in Kirikiri prison because of a woman. She asked them to silence me, so that my voice must not be heard. This is how it happened. Please listen to my own side of the story. “The incident happened on April 21, 2021. Princess she devil who was my friend called me that she’s preparing my favorite food, pounded yam, egusi soup with bush meat. That was how I got captured, the world is wicked. She told me about a job before that day but she said she doesn’t want me to play my usual role in the movie, she wants me to act as a young guy because she wants to take me to another level but I never knew it was Kirikiri and Panti prison. “When I got to her house, I met some people at her house. While still waiting for her to finish cooking, I started rehearsing according to what the alleged director told me, not knowing it was a lie, there’s no movie anywhere, it was all set up. The main offender is walking freely while they want an innocent man to be killed. That’s how I got to Kirikiri. “Please my fans be careful with friends. They cannot be trusted. Flee from them because the world is evil, and human beings are more wicked than venomous snakes.”