Omoshalewa Yusuf, the Nollywood actress better known
as Basira Beere, has opened up on her failed marriage, revealing she was a victim of domestic violence.

In a recent episode of the Talk To B podcast, the actress said she initially ignored warnings from friends who questioned her decision to marry a man they considered “of a lower calibre”.

Basira said she sponsored about 70 per cent of their wedding expenses because she believed she was supporting her husband. However, problems
in the marriage started barely days after the ceremony.

The film star recounted how her husband became violent after
seeing a congratulatory message from a man she addressed as “dear”.

Basira also blamed her prolonged stay in the marriage on the advice she constantly received from her parents, who repeatedly urged her to
endure.

“When I wanted to get married to him, my friends complained that I was marrying someone of a lower calibre than me. I was like, he was not,
that I just received the grace of God, and I also came from nothing. When we
wanted to do our wedding, I paid for about 70% of the ceremony. I thought I was supporting my man,” she said.

“His problem started about 2-3 days after the wedding. Days after the wedding, a guy texted me to congratulate me on the wedding, and I called him dear, and that was when the problem started. It was so tough, he beat me so much that even our landlord tried to intervene.

“My parents hated it when you complained about your marriage
to them. If I explain to them what happened, they would say that I should be patient and endure. Only my siblings who stayed with me at the time could
attest to what I went through. If I made a mistake sometimes, he would not
think about it twice before beating me, before he realised what he had done.”

Basira said her husband would beat her over minor disagreements, including arguments about music preferences between Fuji singers Pasuma and Saheed Osupa. She said during one such incident, he broke her phone
and beat her severely. Within three hours, she began bleeding and suffered a
miscarriage.

She disclosed that she lost about four pregnancies due to the beatings and that the final miscarriage convinced her to leave the marriage, as she began to fear for her life.

The actress admitted that she had started considering retaliating physically if the abuse continued. She said she realised the relationship could end tragically if she stayed longer, noting that couples in
such situations often end up killing each other.

“At a point, I was like, if this continues, we will kill ourselves someday. I lost about three or four pregnancies due to his beating me. We have fought because of a Pasuma track before, because he likes listening to him. I was listening to an Osupa mixtape, and he asked me to change it to
Pasuma. I was like this song would soon be over, and I would change it,” she
added.

“He angrily broke my phone, and when I challenged him, he
beat daylight out of me. Within three hours, my tummy started aching, and then
I saw blood; it was then that I concluded that I could no longer stay. If I say
I am no longer interested in a relationship, you would notice through my
attitude.

“I would not complain about anything you do anymore, I would
just ignore. I was even tired of complaining to my parents because they kept
saying I should endure without doing anything about it. He would belittle me,
talk down on my career and at a point, I left there because I was scared for my
life.

“We did not have any children together, and I thank God that
I left because if I had waited a bit longer, something else would have
happened. Because I was ready to hit him back if he tried it again, and that is
why couples with domestic violence issues end up killing themselves. The last
fight we had, I was covered in blood; in fact, Gistlover posted about it. I do
not know who leaked it to them.”

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Frank Edoho, the Nigerian TV host, has finally opened up about his separation and ongoing divorce proceedings, days after confirming he is single.

In an Instagram post shared on Tuesday morning, Edohoexpressed gratitude to those who had reached out with prayers, concern, and kind words following the news.

“Over the past few days, I’ve received an outpouring of kind messages, prayers, concern, and goodwill regarding my separation and ongoing divorce proceedings. I truly appreciate the empathy,” he wrote.

He also explained that while many people are only now learning about the situation, he has dealt with it privately for a long time and has made peace with it emotionally.

“I understand that the public is only just becoming aware of this chapter. I have lived through it privately for quite some time now—almost two years—and have since made peace with it emotionally,” the media personality
said.

The veteran TV host added that life comes with different seasons, and sometimes the best thing a person can do is to move forward quietly.

 

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“I am well. Focused. At peace. And deeply grateful for the
love, respect, and support so many of you continue to show me. Thank you
kindly,” he added.

Edoho was previously married to broadcaster KatherineObiang, with whom he shares three children. Their marriage ended in 2010 after seven years together.

In 2013, the former host of ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ (WWTBAM) married Sandra Onyenuchenuya. The couple welcomed their first child in
2014 and a second child in 2016.

Last year, Edoho announced that his second marriage ended in
December 2022. An experience he described as “devastating”.

The TV host, over the weekend, declared that he will never commit to just one woman again.

Edoho argued that some men forgive cheating partners to their own detriment.

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Cindy of Oshodi, a popular TikTok content creator, has responded after a video showing her engaging in s#xual intercourse was leaked online.

The 13-minute clip, which appears to have been uploaded to a p0rn0graphic website, features the TikTok celebrity with an unidentified man.

The leak has sparked intense reactions from social media users, with many alleging that some female content creators resort to immoral acts for wealth and fame.

In a video posted on her TikTok page, Cindy addressed the controversy, stating that the recording dates back to between 2019 and 2020, a period when she was struggling financially.

The content creator expressed regret over the incident but clarified that her apology is directed only at those who “genuinely love me no matter what”.

“Initially, I would not even say anything about this whole thing, but for the people who still genuinely love me no matter what, despite everything, I am making this for you. So, first of all, I am really sorry for disappointing you,” she said.

“I know some of you may not expect this from me. But, you see that sh*t was 2019/2020 things. And I take full responsibility, and I fully regret it. But I tell you that you people cannot relate.

“If I open a GoFundMe now and ask you people to start donating because I am broke. Everybody would laugh at me. As of then, I knew nothing.”

Cindy’s leaked video comes barely a week after Eniola Sisi Alagbo, a well-known herbal seller, faced a similar scandal.

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Phyna, a former reality show winner, has named Omah Lay as the only Nigerian music star she can have a one-night stand with.

Phyna made the statement during a recent livestream.

Speaking during the livestream, the reality star, who was asked which artiste she could have a one-night stand with, mentioned Omah Lay.

While explaining that she has been crushing on the musician, Phyna stated, “but I feel it is just going to be boring.”

She said: “Actually, a Nigerian artiste that I can have one night with is Omah Lay. I low-key like Omah Lay ooo.”

A Nigerian-American healthcare specialist, Kelvin Onyiaeze, has threatened to file a N1 billion defamation lawsuit against popular social media influencer Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan

Onyiaeze made the announcement during a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday, April 18, 2026, following allegations by VeryDarkMan accusing him of involvement in land-grabbing activities.

Describing the claims as “false, malicious, and baseless,” Onyiaeze said the viral video was a deliberate attempt to damage his reputation and incite public hostility against him.

The North American-Africa Coalition (NACA) also defended Onyiaeze at the briefing, describing him as a law-abiding U.S. citizen and a distinguished healthcare professional with an unblemished record.

“The allegations contained in the viral video are a total falsehood and a coordinated attempt at character assassination,” the coalition stated.

NACA warned that the use of social media to malign professionals, especially those in the diaspora, poses serious risks and could escalate beyond Nigeria.

The group expressed concern over VeryDarkMan tagging the U.S. State Department in the matter, saying it risks misleading diplomatic channels.

Citing the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015, both Onyiaeze and NACA accused the influencer of cyberstalking, bullying, and spreading harmful content intended to cause reputational damage.

Onyiaeze urged the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Office of the Attorney General to investigate the matter and take decisive action.

He added that his legal team, led by Barrister Abubakar Orumah, has been instructed to commence legal proceedings, including filing a suit for libel and defamation against VeryDarkMan.

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Cute Abiola, the Nigerian skit maker, has sparked criticism following the release of a documentary detailing his wife’s labour and delivery process.

Earlier in April, Abiola and Khudrah Mosunmola welcomed their second child.

The content creator shared heartwarming photos from their
maternity shoot, featuring the couple and their first child. He described their
newborn as a “priceless gift” and expressed gratitude to God for the blessing.

Days later, he released a documentary in which celebrities guessed the baby’s gender. In a recent Instagram post, Abiola shared a longer narrative spanning from ten days before delivery up to the birth itself. He also revealed that doctors had advised his wife to undergo a caesarean section.

Watching my wife prepare for her third surgery in 4 years was one of the hardest moments of my life. The fear… the silence… the prayers… the sleepless nights… it wasn’t easy.
Alhamdulilah for everything
full video is showing on my youtube channel : THECUTE ABIOLA STUDIOS pic.twitter.com/CaVo6vFnBz

— LAWYER KUNLE (@thecuteabiola) April 13, 2026

The video included moments where Abiola recorded himself praying for his wife’s safe delivery, as well as scenes of him sitting with her, offering emotional and physical support.

The video sparked a chorus of criticism on social media.
Several users condemned the move as “extreme content creation”. Critics on X
accused him of turning his wife’s “vulnerable moment” into an opportunity to generate income online.

Some users also called him insensitive to his wife’s pain, noting she has had “three caesarean sections in four years”.

“That cute Abiola wife was in labour pain and the only thing the husband could do was to carry his phone to video her for content 🥹🥹
who does that?” a user wrote.

“Using his wife vulnerable moment as content.”

Another user wrote: “Na small e remain, The Cute Abiola almost filmed his wife’s private part.

“Well, maybe their next pregnancy journey, they’ll start filming from when they are having sex in their bedroom. Bruhhhhh……. People have
lost their souls in the name of content creation.

“How can your wife be in that state of ẹsẹ kan aye ẹsẹ kan orun and putting camera in her face to monetize it is the next thing in your mind.”

See more tweets below:

It is sad the extent to which human beings can go for social media views and clicks, sometimes outrightly endangering the lives of people they claim they love.
From a medical personnel point of view, Cute Abiola exposed his wife to harm by his presence in the theatre during her… pic.twitter.com/ZfGJwNIWII

— Dr Penking™ (@drpenking) April 14, 2026

That Cute Abiola video of his wife pregnancy, her tears, her prayers, her pain, her CS delivery and turned it into a YouTube video with a trailer and everything 😭
Look, there is absolutely nothing wrong with capturing beautiful moments. Film your pregnant wife, document the…

— MAY💙💤 (@munahtee) April 14, 2026

What was cute Abiola thinking????
What sort of stupid content is that??

— Yhettyqueen ❤️ (@Its_Yhettyqueen) April 14, 2026

😂 the same cute Abiola’s video X people are complaining about, Instagram families are awwwing and congratulating them.
The difference is criticism and acceptance

— DsL_a ʚїɞ ® (@_DeejustDee) April 13, 2026

That cute abiola boy is an idiot. Filming his wife in such manner. He for kuku show us her vagina.

— Daddy Lewa (@TheHN1C) April 14, 2026

That cute Abiola wife was in labour pain and the only thing the husband could do was to carry his phone to video her for content 🥹🥹 who does that?
Using his wife vulnerable moment as content.
Rubbish.

— divya 💝💝 (@KunnujiC) April 14, 2026

That cute abiola boy is an idiot. Filming his wife in such manner. He for kuku show us her vagina.

— Daddy Lewa (@TheHN1C) April 14, 2026

Na small e remain, The Cute Abiola almost filmed his wife’s private part
Well, maybe their next pregnancy journey, they’ll start filming from when they are having sex in their bedroom
Bruhhhhh……. People have lost their souls in the name of content creation
How can your…

— Big Uncle (@Usmanashafe) April 14, 2026

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Celebrity Nigerian businessman Linus Williams Ifejirika, also known as Blord, has reportedly been relocated from a criminal cell over health concerns.

This comes two weeks after the Federal High Court in Abuja remanded Blord in Kuje prison for 26 days.

It had been reported that Blord was arraigned on multiple counts, including impersonating VeryDarkMan and forgery.

However, giving an update on the issue in a post on his Instagram story, VeryDarkMan disclosed that Blord has been sick since April 6, 2026.

He further shared a WhatsApp message alleging that Blord has been transferred from “Egypt 2” to segregation. “Egypt 2 na the Ajegunle part of Kuje prison where armed robbers and other criminals stay. They had to move him because he was sick.”

While mocking Sowore for not being able to secure Blord’s release, VeryDarkMan announced his willingness to “temper mercy.”

He also wrote on his story: “Sowore and his avengers don’t have power to bring Blord out and discontinue the case like he claimed. We are willing to temper mercy.”

Popular human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, had condemned the manner and speed at which Blord was remanded and accused VeryDarkMan and his lawyer of oppression.

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