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Funke Akindele, husband, 56 others pardoned

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About six months after their conviction for violating COVID-19 lockdown regulations, Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, and husband, Abdulrasheed Bello, have been pardoned by the Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Also pardoned are 56 inmates who were ordered to be released from various correctional centres in Lagos.

Akindele-Bello and her husband were on April 6 sentenced to two- week community service, a non-custodial sentence and isolation by the court.

A statement by Lagos Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo, (SAN) said Sanwo-Olu acted based on the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, under the powers conferred on the Governor by Section 212 (1) & (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.

The 56 released inmates were recommended by the Advisory Council after due examination of their case files and consideration of the length of time served, the gravity of offence, old age and ill-health among other parameters.

The attorney general has also enjoined the beneficiaries to be good citizens and stay away from crime.

The Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy headed by Dr Abayomi Finnih was inaugurated by Governor Sanwo-Olu in December 2019.

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Why I almost poisoned myself – Actress Eniola Ajao

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Why I almost poisoned myself – Actress Eniola Ajao

Popular actress and filmmaker Eniola Ajao recently shared a harrowing experience on Nollywood on Radio, a show dedicated to Nigerian cinema.

She revealed the emotional toll that false news online had taken on her mental health, describing how she once nearly poisoned herself in response to a hurtful rumour.

“I almost poisoned myself because there was news about me online that was far from true,” Ajao said. “It was the first time in my life that I faced something so painful. I didn’t eat for seven straight days. People around me can testify – I didn’t go anywhere.”

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At the time, she was in the midst of planning her next film, a process that became increasingly difficult due to her emotional state. “My sisters were calling, telling me, ‘You have to do this for yourself. You don’t have to poison yourself.’ My son was reaching out to everyone, saying I was struggling with this lie online,” she shared.

The actress added, “I don’t even want to remember those things, honestly”, she recounted on the show.

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Tiwa Savage opens up on craziest thing she did for love

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Tiwa Savage opens up on craziest thing she did for love

Nigerian music sensation Tiwa Savage has spoken about her view on love; the level she could go as well as her unstoppable work ethic, and evolving life’s journey.

She gave the insights during a candid interview on Beat FM to promote her latest single, Forgiveness.

When asked about her most daring act for love, Tiwa didn’t hold back. “If I’m into someone, I’m really into that person,” she confessed.

Reflecting on the craziest thing she’s ever done for love, she said, “I’ve pulled up at a guy’s house unannounced. I may not be as savage as people think.”

Speaking on her career, Tiwa described the fierce drive that’s fueled her rise to fame. “I’m a beast when it comes to my work.I’ll call you twenty times if something needs to get done. If you give me a reason it’s not, I’ll find a way to make it happen.”

Known for her powerful performances and commanding presence, Tiwa’s approach to her work is nothing short of intense.

“That’s where the savagery kicks in,” she added, hinting at the unwavering dedication that has kept her at the top of the industry.

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Savage also spoke about her “phoenix era,” a period of reinvention and resilience after facing significant life challenges. “I am in my phoenix era; I even have a phoenix tattoo on my neck,” she explained.

“She’s gone through the fire, and I am just getting out of it. It’s like a reinvention. I am coming out stronger in terms of love, heartbreak, just where I am in life.”

Reflecting on her journey, she shared, “I’m at a stage where I am starting to accept certain things, set boundaries, and just be happy with what I have achieved. This is the rebirth of Tiwa Savage.”

Looking to the future, Tiwa expressed her ambitions beyond music. “I still have much more to do. I want to do movies, start a skincare line, expand my NGO work, and maybe even open a music school,” she shared, underscoring her desire to make an even greater impact in the years to come.

As a role model, Tiwa acknowledged the responsibility that comes with her public image. “It’s something I had to embrace,” she admitted.

“As much as I’m seen as a role model, I still have to be true to myself. When I make mistakes, I address them, because I’m human—that’s part of being a role model.”

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A friend destroyed my marriage – Actress Ronke Odusanya

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Actress Ronke Odusanya and ex husband Saheed Olarenwaju aka Jago

A friend destroyed my marriage – Actress Ronke Odusanya

Actress Ronke Odusanya has spoken out about her tumultuous marriage to Saheed Olarenwaju aka Jago and the eventual collapse.

In an interview with colleague Bimpe Akintunde, Ronke revealed that a friend’s malicious lies led to the breakdown of the union.

According to her, the friend allegedly told Saheed she was promiscuous and left their home to sleep with a senator with their daughter.

Ronke recounted her struggles after leaving the marriage, including having only N10,000 in her account and needing to move in with her brother.

She shared that Saheed later realised his mistake in listening to the false accusations.

She said: “When it happened that time and degenerated, my partner later realized that he shouldn’t have listened to the things he heard back then.

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“A friend of mine told him that I wanted to leave him and go into prostitution. That when I left that night, I went to sleep in a Senator’s house with Fife. When he told me, my mouth was left open. Then I sent him a picture; God gave me grace; I didn’t know how I did it. I did a recording of the time and the date, were on my phone for the video.

“I recorded it when we got to where we would sleep. When we left, I didn’t have up to N10,000 in my account, but I decided this was it. I had nothing; all my jewelry was taken away, and I fainted with that. I was wondering where to start from. I cried so much that day because I didn’t have money to get an accommodation”.

The couple was embroiled in a paternity dispute over their daughter with Saheed requesting a DNA test in 2021.

However, he later apologised and acknowledged the daughter belonged to him in a 2022 video.

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