Category: Celebrity Gist
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For many football lovers in Edo State, the story of international success did not begin with today’s stars like Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze or the new wave of Super Eagles heroes. Long before their rise, one name carried Edo State on his shoulders — Peter Osaze Odemwingie, the electrifying forward whose speed, intelligence and goal-scoring…
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Prof. Ambrose Folorunsho Alli remains one of the most celebrated figures in the political and academic history of Edo State. Decades after his death, his name continues to command respect — not just because a major university bears it, but because his short four-year tenure as governor transformed education, healthcare, and rural development across the…
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Billionaire politician, Ned Nwoko has taken a moment to publicly praise his wife, Laila Nwoko, celebrating her loyalty, patience, and quiet strength amid public attention and controversies. Taking to his Instagram page, Ned expressed his admiration, love, and gratitude for Laila’s unwavering support, patience, and quiet strength in both private and public life. “In a…
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Teni, the Nigerian songstress, has taunted 2Baba amid his ongoing marital crisis with his wife Natasha Osawaru. The controversy erupted after 2Baba’s former managers Kaka Igbokwe and Lori Tosan appeared on Daddy Freeze’s livestream, where they accused Natasha of trying to gain “full control” of the singer’s finances and career. Tension heightened when 2Baba unexpectedly…
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Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2face, has spoken publicly for the first time since the controversy involving him and his wife and Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru, began trending online. In a short message shared on his Instagram Story on Wednesday, the singer wrote, “Help me.” His post comes hours after his…
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The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday summoned the member representing Egor Constituency, Natasha Irobosa, to appear before its Ethics and Privileges Committee within one week. The Assembly said she was invited to defend herself over allegations of misconduct leveled against her. PUNCH Metro learnt that the development comes amid growing controversy surrounding the…
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A viral clip making rounds on social media has triggered fresh controversy involving Nigerian music legend 2Face Idibia (2Baba) and Edo lawmaker, Hon. Natasha Osawaru, after the duo were allegedly seen in a heated exchange inside a London shop. The short video, reportedly captured by a bystander, shows Natasha Osawaru raising her voice at the…
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Music executive Don Jazzy has addressed a police case from his early career in the UK, denying claims he evaded law enforcement after a car accident. His former associate Bankulli had alleged Don Jazzy removed the vehicle’s plate and fled the scene, citing the incident as a reason for not including the story in an…
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Professor Ambrose Folorunsho Alli remains one of the most impactful leaders in the history of the old Bendel State — yet one of the most unfairly forgotten. His legacy shaped education, governance, and development across Edo and Delta, but the man who gave so much to Nigeria received far less in return. Decades later, the…
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Popular activist and social-media influencer Scott Iguma has revealed that his uncle was kidnapped in broad daylight in Edo State, sparking fresh fears about the rising insecurity in the region. 📍 What Happened The abduction is said to have occurred in the town of Oluku, located in the Ovia North‑East Local Government Area of Edo…