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Funke Akindele makes first official statement after ‘separation from husband, JJC Skillz’

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Funke Akindele has made her official return to social media to celebrate herself.

Since yesterday, congratulatory messages have been pouring in for the “Omo Ghetto Saga” actress who got an invitation to be a member of Oscar Awards.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences had extended invitations to 397 distinguished artists and executives to join the organization in 2022. Membership selection was based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion and equity. This year’s class of invitees included 71 Oscar nominees, including 15 winners.

Funke Akindele alongside director, producer and writer Blessing Egbe, actor Daniel K Daniel, and Nigerian-born motion picture practitioner – Europe-based filmmaker Newton Aduaka, made the list of 397 members invited to join the Oscars as voting members both for the nominees and eventual winners.

Making an official statement, Funke Akindele rejoiced over getting an invitation as member of the Academy award.

She noted how it was such a big deal for her to be honored with the prestigious invite.

Taking to her Instagram page, Funke wrote, “Wow!!! I’m so happy getting an invitation as a member of THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES (class of 2022) under the category of ACTORS, is such a BIG DEAL. Thank you @theacademy @realchiomaude I’m so honored!!”.

JomogNews recalls Funke Akindele Bello had been serenaded with lots of love from Nigerians who were glad about her big feat in politics.

Funke Akindele added a great feat to her numerous achievements as she delved into politics.

The “Jenifa Diary” actress had been nominated as PDP Deputy for Lagos Governship Candidate.

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had shortlisted five names as the potential running mate of the party’s governorship candidate, Alhaji Abdulaziz Olajide Adediran who is popularly addressed as Jandor.

In a video which made rounds, the actress was seen in a car as street urchins serenaded her car chanting her praises.

 

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TikTok Star Peller Escapes Unhurt After Fire Guts Generator At Lagos Mansion

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Nigerian TikTok star and livestreamer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller has narrowly escaped a fire incident at his new Lagos home in the early hours of Saturday.

The incident centered on his generator, which caught fire and was completely engulfed in flames.

Peller shared footage of the blaze on his Instagram page, appearing visibly shaken and calling for help as the fire raged.

The blaze, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, was eventually extinguished with buckets of water. While the generator was completely destroyed, the house and its occupants were unharmed.

In the footage, Peller appears visibly shaken as he calls for assistance to put out the flames.

He captioned the post, “This happen early this morning, my new generator almost burn down my new house, but God saved us, it take us over 30 minutes to off the fire, All I can say is God saved us”.

Fans and followers expressed relief in the comment section, attributing quick intervention for the fortunate outcome.

The incident followed a previous scare involving Peller on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, where he crashed his vehicle during a livestream.

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Regina Daniels Speaks Out On Children’s Welfare Amid Separation From Husband Ned Nwoko

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Actress Regina Daniels has publicly expressed deep concern for the safety and welfare of her two sons, Prince Munir (Moon) and Prince Khalifa (Kharly), following her widely reported separation from her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.

In a message shared on her son’s school social media page, the actress commended the institution for its efforts and expressed pride in her son’s growth and achievements.

She also appealed to the school authorities to look after her children in her absence.

Regina described her son as the “blessed fruit of my womb,” assuring him of her unwavering prayers and constant watchfulness despite being away.

She wrote, “Oh my Moon! Blessed fruit of my womb! Mama is so proud! Grow in good health, my child! I will always watch and pray over you from afar. @LincolnAmericanAcademy I trust you to look after my babies well.”

Regina’s emotional statement came amid separation from estranged husband, Ned Nwoko and difficulty in having access to their children.

 

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2Baba Finally Addresses 2025 London Altercation With Wife Natasha Osawaru

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In recent a interview, music icon 2Baba (Innocent Idibia) has addressed the widely reported 2025 London altercation with his new wife, Natasha Osawaru, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly.

The music star made the revelation during an appearance on the Mic On podcast, where he spoke honestly about lessons learned from difficult moments in his life and career.

According to the father of six, there are several situations he wishes he had approached differently, especially those shaped by emotional pressure and stress.

While speaking on the podcast, 2Baba also revisited a controversial incident in London involving a disagreement with his wife, Natasha Osawaru, which led to his arrest in October 2025.

The singer took responsibility for the episode, admitting that his reaction at the time was fueled by anger.

“I was angry that day. It was an unfortunate incident,” the singer said.

He explained that managing personal challenges alongside public life has not always been easy, adding that some experiences have pushed him to reassess how he handles conflict and pressure.

The award-winning artiste further noted that emotional strain can sometimes cloud judgment, stressing that he now understands the importance of responding more carefully in tense situations.

“There are so many things I wish I could rewind and do better. As a human being, there are times when you are overwhelmed or don’t make the best decisions. My thick-skin is weaker now,” he said.

2Baba added that these life experiences have left him more reflective, teaching him valuable lessons about accountability, emotional control, and personal growth.

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