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Toyin Abraham Reacts To Rumours Of Rift With Husband Kolawole Ajeyemi

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Popular Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has rejected reports alleging that she is experiencing marital problems with her husband, actor Kolawole Ajeyemi.

The speculation began after a report circulated on Instagram claiming that the couple had allegedly fallen out and were no longer on good terms.

The report also claimed that Abraham had moved out of their matrimonial home and relocated to a newly completed house.

Instagram blogger Fatitell Gist shared the allegation while referencing claims reportedly made earlier by blogger Bukky Jesse.

The publication suggested that the actress had decided to move into a property she recently built following an alleged disagreement with her husband.

Abraham subsequently reacted to the post, using the opportunity to dismiss the claims.

In the comment section, the actress prayed against separation and rejected the suggestion that her marriage was headed towards a breakup.

She also invoked the Christian faith in her response, offering prayers for herself, her husband and their marriage.

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“Ako loruko baba, Omo ati emi mimo. Ori wa ko, eleda wa ko🙏🙏. I reject the narrative. We are not in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is not our destiny; it is not our creator,” she wrote.

The actress’s comment came as the social media allegation continued to attract attention among fans and followers.

Abraham and Ajeyemi got married in 2019 in a private traditional ceremony. They have a son, Ire.

The couple have generally maintained a relatively private family life, despite their prominence in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

Abraham’s latest reaction directly contradicts the claim that her marriage is currently facing the reported crisis.

Eno Celebrates Hilda Baci’s Remarkable Record-Breaking Feat

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Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has praised renowned Nigerian chef Hilda Baci for demonstrating determination and courage while bringing positive attention to the state through her culinary achievements.

Eno spoke when he received Baci, an indigene of Akwa Ibom and Guinness World Record holder, at the Government House in Uyo.

The governor described Baci’s success as an example of what can be achieved through persistence, courage and a willingness to pursue ambitious goals.

He said her accomplishments had helped project Akwa Ibom beyond Nigeria and encouraged her to continue flying the state’s flag through her work.

Baci, in response, praised developments taking place across Akwa Ibom, particularly infrastructure, tourism and investment.

She also commended the peaceful atmosphere in the state under the Eno administration and highlighted the opportunities available to investors and visitors.

Addressing journalists after the meeting, Baci described Akwa Ibom as “amazingly beautiful” and praised the governor’s vision and leadership.

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The chef singled out the Victor Attah International Airport for commendation, describing its facilities as first-rate and expressing her admiration for the standard of the airport.

She also spoke positively about the people of Akwa Ibom, describing them as hospitable and industrious.

Baci said she was prepared to work with relevant stakeholders in supporting initiatives aimed at advancing the state.

She urged tourists and investors to explore the state’s environmental attractions, recreational facilities, hospitality industry and other investment opportunities.

According to her, greater utilisation of these opportunities could help businesses and the wider economy realise their potential.

During the visit, Baci presented her Guinness World Record certificate to Governor Eno.

She also called on Akwa Ibom residents to preserve unity, love and peace, stressing that a peaceful society provides an important foundation for sustainable development.

The meeting was attended by government officials, including First Lady’s Office Coordinator Helen Eno Obareki, House Speaker Udeme Otong, SSG Enobong Uwah and Information Commissioner Aniekan Umanah.

Olu Jacobs: The Veteran Actor Who Faced Years of False Death Claims

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Before his exit , veteran actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, had repeatedly been announced dead by fake social media blogs and feeder websites.

However, yesterday, his son, Olusoji Jacobs, in a collaboration post with his father’s wife, Joke Silva, shared the shocking news.

“It is with gratitude to God for a life well lived and fought, that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and uncle. The Lion of Lufodo,” the post read in part.

The announcement came from the rightful source. No correction. No family denial and no video of the actor appearing to prove the reports wrong.

Olu Jacobs, born on July 11, 1942, died at 84.

The announcement brings to an end not only the life of one of Nigeria’s most excellent character interpreters but also a peculiar chapter in the history of Nigerian celebrity culture: years of false reports announcing his death. DownloadInteractive Maps

Egba heritage, Kano-raised, England-trained

Born in 1942 to parents of Egba Alake heritage, Jacobs spent part of his childhood in Kano, where he attended Holy Trinity School and participated in debating and drama.

His interest in acting was reportedly strengthened after watching one of Chief Hubert Ogunde’s concert parties at the Colonial Hotel in Kano.

He eventually travelled to England and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London.

Jacobs began building his reputation on the British stage and television before becoming a familiar face in international productions.

His early stage career included a role in A Taste of Honey at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield in 1972.

He subsequently appeared in British television productions including The Goodies, Till Death Us Do Part, Barlow at Large, The Venturers, Angels, The Tomorrow People and The Professionals.

In 1978, he played President Mageeba in Tom Stoppard’s Night and Day.

His international film credits included The Dogs of War, Roman Polanski’s Pirates and Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend. Lufodo Group’s official biography also records his work with organisations including the BBC, National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Universal Pictures, MGM and Walt Disney.

But Jacobs eventually chose to return home.

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Upon his return to Nigeria in 1990, Olu Jacobs starred in the NTA detective series The Third Eye, which helped establish the foundation for the career for which he would become best known. Jacobs became one of the familiar faces of Nigeria’s emerging television and film industry, eventually becoming one of the veteran actors associated with the development of Nollywood.

His deep voice, commanding presence and ability to portray authority figures made him particularly memorable in roles as fathers, elders, traditional rulers, politicians and other figures of influence.

He appeared in more than 100 Nigerian films, with credits including Oloibiri and The Royal Hibiscus Hotel. Lufodo Group, which he co-founded, says his body of work spans stage, film and radio and includes more than 300 Nigerian movies.

Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts was established to train performers and raise professional standards in stage, television and film production.

The honours

His contribution to the arts brought numerous recognitions.

Jacobs won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Dancing Heart in 2007. He was honoured with the Industry Merit Award for outstanding achievement in acting at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards and an AMAA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.

In 2011, the Federal Government conferred on him the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).

In November 2021, after another wave of reports that he had died, Jacobs appeared at the Africa International Film Festival, where he received a Lifetime Achievement Award. The appearance provided perhaps the most dramatic rebuttal to the rumours that had dogged him.

A final goodbye

Olu Jacobs leaves behind a body of work, a great personality and an institution-building legacy that extended beyond the screen.

The man whom colleagues and admirers in the movie industry fondly called “Uncle Olu” is now finally gone.

South Africa’s President Halts Public Events Due to Ill Health

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South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended public engagements after his medical team advised him to rest and recover from an undisclosed illness.

President Ramaphosa returned to South Africa on Monday after attending the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in India.

The presidency said 73 years Ramaphosa had asked cabinet ministers to represent him at scheduled public events where possible, but did not specify how long he would remain away from public engagements.

South Africa’s Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, is also resting on the advice of his doctors following a medical procedure.

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Meanwhile, the South African Briadcasting Corporation reported that Foreign Affairs Minister, Ronald Lamola will lead the country’s delegation to this year’s United Nations General Assembly in New York in Ramaphosa’s absence.

Lamola’s participation comes amid renewed diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the United States following Washington’s imposition of visa restrictions on some South Africans over allegations of race-based discrimination.

The U.S. administration under President Donald Trump has alleged that South Africa’s white Afrikaner minority is being persecuted.

The South African government has rejected the allegation, saying there is no evidence of discrimination against whites and defending its policies as efforts to address the legacy of centuries of racial injustice.

Nigerian Air Force Receives Five New Helicopters to Bolster Fleet

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received five new helicopters as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to modernise Nigeria’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ response to emerging security threats across the country.

The newly delivered platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters manufactured by Leonardo Helicopters of Italy and two H-125 helicopters produced by Airbus Helicopters.

The three AW-109 helicopters, received in Lagos form part of a batch of 10 recently acquired by the Federal Government, with the remaining seven expected before the end of 2026. The two H-125 helicopters had arrived earlier.

Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, described the acquisition as a significant milestone in the Federal Government’s sustained investment in the modernisation and re-equipment of the NAF.

He said “the additional helicopters would improve asset availability and enhance the Service’s ability to support operations across multiple theatres”.

According to the CAS, the AW-109 Trekker B helicopters will strengthen the NAF’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, while also supporting close air support, armed escort, combat search and rescue missions, and other joint military operations.

He noted that the H-125 helicopters would provide versatile and responsive support for a wide range of operational requirements.

Air Marshal Aneke expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continuous support in the efforts to transform the NAF, noting that the administration’s investments are helping to build the capabilities required to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.

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“The arrival of these five helicopters provide greater flexibility in the employment of airpower in support of ground troops in ongoing operations,” he said, adding that the increased rotary-wing capacity would strengthen joint efforts against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping while improving the speed and effectiveness of air support to troops on the ground.

The CAS disclosed that the newly delivered aircraft are currently undergoing post-delivery assembly, technical checks and crew-readiness procedures ahead of their induction into service and operational deployment.

He stressed that the NAF remains committed to ensuring effective utilisation, maintenance and logistics sustainment of the new platforms to maximise their operational impact and contribute meaningfully to the protection of lives and property across the country.

The delivery of the five helicopters represents another major step in the Federal Government’s drive to enhance the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces, improve mission readiness and strengthen national security through a more modern and capable air force.

EFCC arrests real estate MD over alleged N128m land scam

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Basil Iwoba Ochili, Managing Director of Debasilio Construction and Estate Development Limited, over an alleged N128 million land scam in Anambra State.

The EFCC Enugu Zonal Directorate said Ochili was arrested following a petition accusing him of falsely claiming ownership of five plots of land beside Stamford Hotel, near the Anambra State Secretariat at Aroma Junction, Awka.

According to the commission, the petitioner paid N128 million into Ochili’s company account after relying on his claim but was unable to take possession of the land.

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The EFCC said preliminary investigations showed that Ochili allegedly knew the property was part of the Anambra State Government Secretariat’s land but still offered it for sale.

“Instead of refunding the petitioner’s money, the suspect offered him two dud cheques,” the commission stated.

The agency further alleged that Ochili used part of the money to settle debts, while his company had never been tax-compliant.

The suspect will be charged to court after investigations are concluded, the EFCC said.

Suspected Herbal Drink Poisoning: Ondo Confirms 49 Deaths, 170 Cases

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The death toll from the consumption of a suspected poisonous herbal drink in Ondo State has risen to 49, with about 170 people reportedly affected by the health crisis.

The outbreak, which was initially recorded in Araromi-Obu and Odigbo communities in Odigbo Local Government Area, has now spread to Irele Local Government Area, where eight deaths have been reported.

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Banji Ajaka, confirmed the development on Wednesday, stating that the number of affected persons had increased to about 170, including those receiving treatment and those who had died.

“As we are now, Irele is where we have a serious issue. Our people were there and many people have died. About eight people have been recorded to have died as of last night,” Ajaka said.

The commissioner linked the health crisis to the consumption of ethanol by victims, adding that medical teams had been deployed to the affected communities.

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He said the state government had stepped up measures to contain the crisis and prevent it from spreading to other local government areas.

Meanwhile, the Ondo State Police Command has arrested Oloruntoba Babatunde, popularly known as “Meko”, over the production of a herbal liquid substance suspected to be connected to the deaths.

The police also arrested 14 other individuals for allegedly violating a local government ban on the sale of herbal products.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said an investigation had commenced into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

According to the command, Babatunde is suspected of producing substances that may contain methanol and is currently assisting investigators with information.

The police said the situation had been brought under control following coordinated security, medical and investigative interventions.

The command added that the remains of the deceased were undergoing necessary medical and forensic procedures as investigations continued.

The police assured that further information would be released as the investigation progresses.

National Assembly Sends 2026 Constitution Amendment Bill to 36 States

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The 2026 constitutional amendment process has moved to the state level following the transmission of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, to the 36 state Houses of Assembly.

The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, announced the development in a statement released on Wednesday.

According to Ogunlana, the transmission was carried out in accordance with Section 9 of the 1999 Constitution. The provision requires the approval of not less than two-thirds of the state Houses of Assembly before the National Assembly can complete the passage of a constitutional amendment.

The Clerk urged the state legislatures to subject the Bill to consideration through their respective legislative procedures.

He further requested that each state assembly communicate its resolution to the National Assembly after completing its deliberations.

Ogunlana noted that the Constitution does not establish a fixed deadline for state Houses of Assembly to submit their positions on constitutional amendment proposals.

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However, he said the assemblies are expected to respond within 30 days from the date they receive the Bill.

He clarified that the 30-day period is an administrative target rather than a constitutional requirement.

The National Assembly said it was conscious of the constitutional authority and independence of state legislatures in the amendment process.

It explained that the transmission would allow the state assemblies to perform their constitutional responsibilities in an orderly manner.

The National Assembly will consider the resolutions submitted by the 36 state legislatures before deciding on subsequent steps.

The lawmakers also reiterated their commitment to ensuring that the amendment process remains within the framework of the Constitution, while promoting due process, cooperation between institutions and respect for the responsibilities assigned to each tier of government.

Olu Jacobs: Tinubu Mourns Veteran Actor, Describes Him As Creative Industry Giant

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed sadness over the passing of veteran Nollywood actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, who died at age 84.
The President, in a statement on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, recalled how Olu Jacobs, after his training at London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, built a career in British television and international film before returning home to Nigeria, where he became a major force in the film industry.Nigeria travel guide

He recalled that Jacobs won major industry honours and awards for his pioneering roles and was also conferred with the national award of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).

It was reported that President Tinubu, in his statement, described the late Olu Jacobs as one of Nigeria’s most distinguished actors and a towering figure whose remarkable career spanned theatre, television, and film globally.

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The President acknowledged his contributions to the development and professionalisation of Nigeria’s entertainment industry, stating that the late Jacobs inspired generations of actors and filmmakers through his exceptional talent, discipline and dedication to his craft.

President Tinubu also praised the late actor’s remarkable ability to bring depth, dignity, and authenticity to the characters he portrayed, earning him admiration in Nigeria and beyond.

“He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry, and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.

“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity,” the President said.

The President extended his heartfelt condolences to the Jacobs family, particularly his wife, veteran actress Chief Joke Silva, their children, relatives, colleagues in the Nigerian film industry and the entire creative community over the loss of the celebrated thespian.

He prayed for the repose of his soul.

BREAKING: Olu Jacobs Dies At 84 As Nollywood Pays Tribute To Acting Icon

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Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor and film executive Olu Jacobs at the age of 84.

The actor, whose full name was Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, died after decades of distinguished service to the Nigerian and international entertainment industries.

His family announced his death on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, through social media posts shared by his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, and their son, Olusoji Jacobs.

The family described Olu Jacobs as “The Lion of Lufodo” and asked bloggers and social media influencers to respect their privacy as they come to terms with the loss.

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Born on July 11, 1942, Jacobs developed an impressive career that covered theatre, television and film.

He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and began building his acting credentials through appearances in British television productions and international films.

Upon returning to Nigeria, he became a major presence in Nollywood and earned widespread recognition for his commanding performances and contribution to the development of the Nigerian film industry.

Jacobs was also the recipient of several major honours during his career.

In 2011, he was conferred with the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in recognition of his contributions to Nigeria.

He also received the Industry Merit Award at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.

Beyond his acting career, Jacobs was involved in film production and helped influence generations of actors and filmmakers.

The veteran actor is survived by his wife, Joke Silva, their children and grandchildren.

His death represents a significant loss to Nigeria’s creative industry and has ended the career of a performer whose work spanned several generations.

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