Author: Fasanmi Abiola

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) -Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has bagged a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Universidad Azteca, a private university in Mexico. In an Instagram post on Monday, the actress expressed her pride and gratitude to those who supported her throughout her academic journey. Daniels thanked her husband Ned Nwoko for his “unwavering support and encouragement”. She also expressed gratitude to her mother Rita Daniels for being her “backbone” throughout the years. READ ALSO: ‘Regina Daniels Had 20 Suitors Before We Met’ – Ned Nwoko “Another Achievement unlocked, Bachelor in Psychology bagged. This moment is more than a…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) American rapper, Jay-Z, has been named in a lawsuit alleging he and fellow music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs raped a 13-year-old girl at an after-party following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards in New York.  According to the New York Times, the lawsuit, filed by an unnamed plaintiff, claims the assault occurred after she consumed a drink that left her feeling disoriented. The accusations against Jay-Z were added to an ongoing civil suit initially filed in October. The plaintiff had previously accused Diddy and an unnamed celebrity of sexually assaulting her at the event. In…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) -Music executive and founder of Kennis Music, Kenny Ogungbe, has disclosed that his label was interested in signing Plantashun Boiz before 2Baba launched his solo career. In a chat with Osi Suave, the media personality, Ogungbe revealed that he offered a contract to Blackface, a member of the now-defunct group after they collaborated with Tony Tetuila. He said the deal, however, never materialised. READ ALSO: How I Got My ‘Zagadat’ Catchphrase From 2Baba’s Song – Mr Eazi Ogungbe explained that 2Baba expressed his desire to pursue a solo career, which he fully supported. “2Face is…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Nigerian rapper, Blaqbonez, has opened up about his cautious approach to sex in his intimate relationships. In a recent interview on WithChude, Blaqbonez explained the extra steps he takes to prevent false paternity claims. READ ALSO: Blaqbonez Speaks On Oladips’ Death The rapper stated that “no one” could make such a claim against him, as he combines protection with the withdrawal method to eliminate any risk. “Nobody can remotely think, ‘Let me accuse Blaqbonez’ or ‘Let me do paternity fraud’. I pull out, even when I have protection,” he said. Born Emeka Akumefule, Blaqbonez…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Nigerian actor and director, Kunle Afolayan, the has clarified his recent statement regarding Netflix’s halting the funding of Nigerian original movies. Afolayan’s initial comment had sparked controversy on social media platforms with many interpreting it as “Netflix leaving Nigeria”. However, in a recent interview on Channels TV, Afolayan explained that his statement was misinterpreted. He said he did not mean Netflix would stop funding Nigerian films entirely but was corroborating Victor Okhai’s claim about the potential impact of Netflix leaving Nigeria. READ ALSO: Netflix Introduces Customized “My Netflix” Hub Tab With Downloads, Reminders The…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Karen Julieth Ojeda Rodriguez, a 23-year-old  Columbian woman known as “La Muneca,’ (‘The Doll’), has been arrested for multiple targeted murders, including the killing of her ex-boyfriend, Deyvy Jesus. According to reports from Libertad Digital, Rodriguez was the alleged mastermind behind the murder of her ex-boyfriend, Deyvy Jesus, on July 23, in a rural area of Colombia called Piedecuesta. She allegedly got him to agree to a meeting to settle a financial dispute, but once at the location, two men on a motorcycle shot him in a drive-by. Videos released by police this week…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) -Nigerian actor, Ibrahim Chatta, has recounted the challenges he faced before fame. During a chat with Biola Bayo, the actress, Chatta recalled living in extreme hardship, sharing a single room with nine others, and lacking formal education or opportunities for stable employment. He revealed that he worked as a bus conductor for eight years and sometimes endured long hours without food. “I was living in Agege. I lived in a single room with nine other people, and it was difficult. I was uneducated; I had no certificate. I could not even work as a gateman,”…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) -Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has chided a media aide to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, following the aide’s critical remarks about recent state projects in the Etche-Omuma area.  During the inauguration of the remodeled Government Girls’ Secondary School in Ahoada, Fubara referred to the aide as a “data boy” and “dog seller,” berating his comments. The governor suggested that despite the aide’s close association with a former governor for eight years, he lacks a proper understanding of governance. “If they love you, the appointment they gave to one boy the other…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria have condemned the outcomes of the recently concluded 29th United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan.  Their primary concern revolves around the decisions made regarding climate finance, which they argue fell short of expectations. In a joint statement released on Wednesday, the CSOs stated that the summit did not adequately address the contributions of wealthier nations to assist developing countries in building resilience against climate change impacts. Additionally, the group empathized the need for Nigeria and other African countries to place a ban on…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) The world’s oldest known wild bird, a 74-year-old Laysan albatross named Wisdom, has laid an egg much to the astonishment of scientists. The bird was spotted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) at the Midway Atoll national wildlife refuge in the Pacific Ocean with her latest partner looking after the egg. Wisdom and her former mate Akeakamai had returned to the atoll in the Pacific Ocean to lay and hatch eggs since 2006. But Akeakamai has not been seen for several years, causing Wisdom to begin courtship dances with other males. READ ALSO: Nigeria’s…