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“How I Was Raped Five Times”- Nollywood Actress, Iyabo Ojo Opens Up

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Actress, Iyabo Ojo, has revealed she was brutally raped five times while growing up. The mum of two disclosed this in an episode of: “Bare it all with I Y.”

She stated that she was first raped at the age of 14 but refused to tell anyone because it was like taboo to be raped at that time.

In her words:

“I know a lot of ladies who have been through what I have been through. I feel it is time for me to talk to them and make them understand that it is okay to talk about it. To let them know that it is not okay to be in the situation.

Like I said, yes I have been raped before. Not once but five times. And trust me when I say it wasn’t easy. The first time I was raped, I was 14. It happened at my aunty’s house (not a family member). I didn’t want to talk about it because it was taboo to talk about it. I felt I would be blamed for everything that happened.

And the second one, that was another terrible one that happened. And I still could not tell anybody in my family. I summoned a bit of courage to tell a friend of mine then and it was one of the reasons I ran away at a particular time. The whole family was looking for me and when they eventually found me, I still didn’t talk about it.

Now, the third one, the guy was a neighbour. We were very close to each other. My dad’s house and his house were the second or third street away in the same neighbourhood. He was a friend to my first boyfriend, though he was much older than him.

I never knew that he had such an intention. I grew up in the Obanikoro area of Lagos. I moved to Ikeja to stay with my aunty. However, I went to Obanikoro sometimes to check on my grandmother, dad, and boyfriend. On my way from Obanikoro going home, I was at the bus stop waiting for a taxi, then his car drove past me and he stopped.

We exchanged pleasantries. He asked me where I was going. I told him that I was going to Ikeja and he offered to drop me off. He said he had moved to Ikeja. When we got to Ikeja, he told me he lives in Toyin Street. I told him I know the street very well because I lived in Balogun Bus Stop in Ikeja. He said he should show me his house so that I could visit whenever I feel like it.

I didn’t see any big deal in it because he was a friend to my ex, the first boyfriend then. When we got to his house, he had a rug, air-conditioner and television in the parlour. He suddenly said he was hungry and asked me if I was hungry too. I told him that I wasn’t because I was already late and my aunty would be waiting for me.

He then said he had loved me even before Emmanuel met me and that when he found out I was going out with Emmanuel, he was heartbroken. At that time, I was almost 18 years old. He started trying to touch me. I got up angrily and made my way to the door. I noticed that it was locked. I told him to open the door. He told me that he loves me.

Then he started dragging me. That brought back memories of the experience I had been through that first time. So, it dawned on me that it was about to happen again. I didn’t want it to so I wrestled with him. I tried to push him and ran into one of the rooms to open the window to scream but he pulled me back with my hair and then he held my neck to the wall.

I continued struggling and wrestling with him so he dragged me out of the room because he didn’t want me to shout and gave me a dirty slap. I hit my head on the wall. I was a bit dizzy trying to find my feet and he went into the kitchen to get the knife. When he got the knife, his eyes went red and his face changed.

He wasn’t the same person that I knew. It dawned on me that if I fight him, I will end up dead. Then he dragged me back into the room. I was just numb. He did whatever he wanted to do. When he was done, he went out and came back and started calling my name because I was still at the spot he raped me. Then he started calling me baby. That word baby was piercing my brain because I was mad.

You never get over it, but it gets to a stage in your life whereby it becomes a story to tell. You have to deal with it. I have been able to deal with it in my way because before, I can’t talk about it. When I try to, I get so emotional, angry, and many other things come with it.

Right now, I can talk about it. So, after the kissing, he said he loved me and I told him that I loved him too. He went to drop me off at my bus stop. While walking down home, I could remember that I was just calm. I had no feelings or emotions. I got home and luckily my aunty wasn’t around. I just went straight upstairs and climbed into the bathtub and just started crying.

I cried my heart out. Then I pondered about telling my ex-boyfriend. My ex-boyfriend was a bad boy and I wouldn’t say I liked all the bad things he did. So I decided not to tell him because they might kill or do something terrible to him if I did. I didn’t want that because I didn’t want blood on my hands.

I don’t know if what I did was right or wrong. So, the only way not to tell him was to break up with him. Then the other one happened after I got married to my husband and had my kids, then we moved to Ikeja. I was raped by one of the armed robbers who came to our house. It’s not easy to talk about rape. No matter how much you talk about it, you have to realise that it is painful, but you are not alone.”

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Hilda Baci Aims For New Record With The World’s Biggest Pot Of Jollof

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September 1, 2025

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Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has revealed that she will use 250 bags of rice in her bid to cook what would become the world’s biggest pot of jollof rice.

Baci, who set the global record for the longest cooking marathon in 2023, shared the details in a video uploaded on Instagram on Monday, while analysing the scale of the project, which has generated widespread curiosity.

She explained that the giant pot designed for the feat has a volume of 22,619 litres, adding that her target was to fill it up to 80 per cent.

“My goal is to fill this pot up by at least 75 to 80 per cent.

“That means I will need about 5,278 kilogrammes of raw basmati rice to achieve the yield,” she said.

According to her, the calculation translates to 264 bags of rice, but she had made a strategic adjustment.

“I am making the executive decision to do 250 bags,” Baci stated.

On condiments, she disclosed that the cooking would require 1,583 kilogrammes of tomato paste.

“For one kg of rice, you would need between 0.20 to 0.35, but because it’s Nigerian jollof, I’m going to use 0.30.

“That means I will need 1,583 kilogrammes of Gino tomato paste,” she said.

Baci added that the tomato base would be shared evenly across tomato paste, pepper chicken paste and jollof paste to make the “most delicious, largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice you have ever tasted.”

 

 

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EFCC Invites Okoya’s Sons Over ‘Abuse Of Naira’ In Viral Video

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January 11, 2025

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has invited Subomi and Wahab, the sons of billionaire businessman Razaq Okoya, for interrogation over alleged abuse of the naira.

In the invite signed by Michael Wetkas, acting director of the Lagos directorate of the EFCC, the anti-graft agency directed the duo to report to the head, special operations team at the 15A Awolowo Road office of the commission by 10am on Monday, January 13, 2025.

The Okoya brothers have been in the news for “abusing the naira” in a promotional video for a new song.

The video — which featured a police officer holding wads of N1,000 notes as the boys encircled to a tune — had elicited outrage on social media.

On January 10, Muyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), announced that the officer seen in the video had been arrested and detained.

He said the officer’s actions were unethical, adding that he would face disciplinary action.

“The policeman captured in the recent viral video shared by the sons of the Lagos businessman, Chief Okoya, where they were abusing the naira, has been identified and detained for disciplinary action,” Adejobi wrote on X.

“The involvement of the policeman has been condemned, as it’s unethical. We will always strive hard to uphold the sanctity, credibility, and core values of the police.”

In 2024, the EFCC ramped up its enforcement of naira abuse by celebritries, citing Section 21 of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act.

On April 4, Bobrisky, the social media celebrity, was arrested by the commission in Lagos for defacing naira notes.

The crossdresser was arraigned on a six-count charge by the EFCC.

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“You Are My Greatest Blessing And I’m Grateful For This…” – Olori Ashley Tells Ooni Of Ife As She Appreciates Him In Heartfelt Note

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Olori Ashley, one of the wives of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, is starting the year with an appreciation note.

In a lengthy post on her Instagram page, the Ife Queen appreciated the King for being her rock, partner, and her greatest blessing. She appreciated him for the gift of their gorgeous son, for his life, support, and unwavering presence.

She expressed gratitude for the memories they have created together and expressed excitement at the ones they will make in the years ahead. She prayed that this year bring him so much happiness, happiness, and love.

Olori Ashley appreciates Ooni

“As we step into this new year, let us embrace it as a blank canvas, ready to be painted with hope, kindness, and resilience. May peace guide our choices, compassion fuel our actions, and unity remind us of our shared humanity. Here’s to a year of progress, love, and the courage to create a brighter tomorrow together.

To my cherished families, friends, and community, thank you for being the heart of my world. This year, let’s continue to support, inspire, and uplift one another. May our bonds grow stronger, our dreams soar higher, and our collective efforts bring lasting joy and success. Together, we can make 2025 unforgettable. Wishing you all health, happiness, and endless possibilities!

To My Dearest Husband @Ooniadimulaife Oonirisa, Adadeoworemo, Olewalowo Oko AFolasade, Ninolowo Baba ADEMAKINWA, Ikoyi Esho Mi, Omo Onife Abure, Akande mi Ajiwe Fun’Osha.

Oko mi @ooniadimulaife, As we welcome this new year, I want to take a moment to thank you for being my rock, my partner, and my greatest blessing. Thank you for the gift of our precious gorgeous son. Thank you for your love, support, and unwavering presence which makes every day brighter and every challenge easier to face.

I’m so grateful for the memories we’ve created together and excited for the ones we’ll make in the years ahead. May this year bring you as much happiness and love as you’ve given me.

Happy New Year, my love! Here’s to us, always and forever.

Emilokan #CrownPrince #Ayaosha #ooniandqueenashley #oloriAshley #ooniofife #OloriAshleyogunwusi #YeyeOmioodua #queenashleyogunwusi #ojajaii #queensconsort #ebonyqueen #africanqueen #QueenofIfe #oloriofife

With all my heart,
HIM Olori Ashley AFolasade Ojaja-Ogunwusi
Yeye Omi Oodua”.

 

In September, Kemi Filani reported that the couple had announced the birth of their first child, a baby boy. Queen Ashley noted how, for over a decade, the enemies tried in her relationship with the monarch, but God made them victorious. She revealed that last year was a little dark for them as they lost twins, but God remained faithful.

-KFN.

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