My family helped him survive scandals, grief after son’s death —Davido

Speaking during an interview with Vibe Q, the 30BG boss described his relatives as the first people to reach out whenever negative situations arise. According to him, their constant encouragement and willingness to stand beside him have played a significant role in helping him remain resilient despite the pressures that come with fame and life in the public eye.
Tyla removes Lagos from APOP world tour schedule amid boycott calls over South Africa xenophobic attacks

South African Grammy-winning singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the schedule of her upcoming APOP World Tour, days after the Nigerian stop sparked heated reactions online and calls for a boycott over renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.
Obasanjo says choosing Atiku as vice president was biggest mistake of his life

Responding to a question about the greatest mistake he made while serving as Nigeria’s president, Obasanjo pointed directly to his choice of vice president, insisting that hindsight had fundamentally changed his assessment of the decision. Although he declined to mention Atiku by name initially, the former president left little doubt about who he was referring to when pressed during the discussion.
Davido reveals plans to begin acting, confirms movie projects, upcoming documentary

Grammy-nominated Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced plans to expand his career into acting, revealing that he is already involved in film production and hopes to appear on screen in the near future.
Peller, Jarvis marry in civil wedding ahead of August 1 white wedding

The legal wedding, which trended online, follows their traditional marriage ceremony held weeks earlier in Benin City, Edo State. During the traditional rites in June, Peller formally visited Jarvis’ family and fulfilled the customary marriage requirements, including the payment of the bride price.
Why I can’t date Yahoo boys —Yul Edochie’s daughter, Danielle

Danielle expressed surprise that some people would assume she could be interested in dating fraudsters, and finds difficult to understand why anyone would willingly choose a romantic partner whose lifestyle and financial success are built on exploiting the hard work and earnings of others.
Davido criticised by Ossai Success over absence at Soso Soberekon’s wedding

Speaking on the matter, Ossai expressed disappointment that Davido, whom he described as a long-time friend and business associate of Soberekon, was absent from what he called one of the most important moments in the music executive’s life.
2027 election: Makinde to inaugurate Oyo APM presidential, governorship campaign council Friday

Oyo State governor and the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, will on Friday inaugurate the party’s Oyo State presidential and governorship campaign council, marking a major step in preparations for the 2027 general election.
Tinubu declines meeting with South African delegation over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians

The South African delegation, led by the country’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, had travelled to Abuja seeking an audience with the Nigerian President after arriving in the Federal Capital Territory on Friday. However, rather than granting the meeting, Tinubu instructed the delegation to hold discussions with Ambassador Enikanolaiye, who would subsequently brief him on the outcome of the engagement.
BBNaija Season 11: 23 housemates face first eviction as Chimsom secures immunity

Twenty-three contestants in Big Brother Naija Season 11 have been placed on the nomination list for the show’s first possible eviction after Head of House Chimsom Chuka secured immunity from eviction.