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"Men, I finally understand what you go through, and I'm sorry": American hip-hop artist Rayven Tyler speaks on dating women

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American hip-hop artist Rayven Tyler has sparked conversation about relationships after sharing her experience of dating women and admitting that she now understands some of the challenges men face.

What she said

According to the artist, her personal experiences have given her a different perspective on dating, and made her appreciate what many men go through when trying to keep their relationships going.

"After dating women for so long, I just want to say I get it now, men, and I'm sorry. Now I know what you guys are passing through," she reportedly said.

Why it struck a chord

For years, men have complained about the pressures they face in relationships, from managing emotional expectations to dealing with misunderstandings and trying to keep their partners happy.

Tyler's statement suggests that her own dating experiences have helped her see some of those complaints from a different angle. What makes her comments particularly interesting is that she is speaking from her own experience of dating women, a perspective that has drawn plenty of attention.

Her remarks have opened a wider discussion about emotional expectations, communication and the difficulties that sometimes come with understanding a partner.

Every relationship is different

Relationship experiences differ from person to person, and her comments reflect her own perspective rather than the behaviour of all women.

Over to you

Does dating women give women a better understanding of what men experience in relationships, or does everything depend on the individual involved?

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Eedris Abdulkareem releases new song asking Seyi Tinubu to plead with his father

Veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has reportedly released a new music video in which he addresses Seyi Tinubu, asking him to beg his father, President Tinubu, to ease Nigerians' hardship. He also criticised the new tax law and the electoral system.

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Veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has released a new song with a pointed political message for President Bola Tinubu, this time delivered through the President's son, Seyi Tinubu.

The song

In a music video posted on Instagram on Monday, 2 November 2026, Eedris reportedly addresses Seyi directly, asking him to plead with his father on behalf of Nigerians. The lyrics contrast the President's role as a good father to his own family with what the rapper describes as hardship for ordinary Nigerians. According to reports, the song also takes aim at the National Assembly over the newly passed tax law and criticises the electoral system.

Background

Eedris, best known for his 2004 hit 'Jaga Jaga', has used music to criticise Nigerian governments for more than two decades. In 2025 he released a song critical of the Tinubu government, which the broadcasting regulator restricted on air. On Monday he also denied claims that he had joined the APC, accusing Isaac Fayose of hypocrisy for saying so. Seyi Tinubu has become a visible figure in his father's re-election campaign, and the Presidency has defended the government's reforms, saying they are needed to fix the economy.

How people reacted

The video drew strong reactions online. Many fans praised the rapper for speaking up about the cost of living, while supporters of the President accused him of playing politics ahead of the 2027 elections.

What happens next

Neither Seyi Tinubu nor the Presidency had responded publicly at the time of reporting.

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Odumodublvck claims his song made Declan Rice famous in Nigeria

Rapper Odumodublvck has reportedly claimed that Nigerians did not know Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice until he released a song about him. Many fans mocked the claim, pointing out that Rice was already a well-known England player.

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Rapper Odumodublvck has sparked amused reactions online after claiming he introduced England and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice to Nigerians.

What he said

In comments shared on Monday, 2 November 2026, the rapper reportedly said that before he sang about Rice, nobody in Nigeria knew him, and that Rice blew up after the song, after which Arsenal discovered and signed him. He presented the claim as proof of how his music connects football and music fans.

The song

Odumodublvck released his hit 'Declan Rice' in 2023, and it became one of the most popular Nigerian rap songs of that year, helping to make him one of the country's best-known young rappers. Rice, who was then captain of West Ham United and already an England international, joined Arsenal in 2023 in a British record transfer.

How people reacted

Many fans mocked the claim, saying football followers in Nigeria knew Rice long before the song and that it was the rapper who benefited from the player's name, not the other way round. Others said he was joking or simply promoting himself, while some called it harmless banter.

Background

Odumodublvck is known for bold statements and a confident persona, which have helped keep him in the spotlight. Arsenal is one of the most widely supported English clubs in Nigeria.

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Atiku accuses DSS of plotting to disrupt ADC rally as Sokoto seals party office

ADC candidate Atiku Abubakar has alleged that the DSS is recruiting protesters to disrupt his party's rally in Sokoto. Separately, the Sokoto government sealed an ADC campaign office, saying the building's ownership was unclear and citing a disturbance.

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Tension is rising in Sokoto State ahead of a planned campaign rally by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar accusing the Department of State Services (DSS) of plotting to disrupt it.

Atiku's allegation

In a statement on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, Atiku alleged that the leadership of the DSS was recruiting people to stage protests in Sokoto in order to create disorder. He claimed hired protesters were being gathered at an office on Koko Road and sent out in trucks to key locations in the city. He also said public facilities had been blocked and logistical support withheld to frustrate the ADC's campaign, and warned that security officials who help suppress political freedom would be held to account under the law. He said the rally would go ahead. The DSS had not responded publicly to the claims at the time of reporting.

Campaign office sealed

Separately, the Sokoto State Government sealed an ADC campaign office on Ahmadu Bello Way on Monday, 2 November. Commissioner for Land and Housing Nasiru Dantsoho said records showed the building, once used by the defunct Savannah Bank and previously by the PDP, still belonged to the bank, and that the state had written to the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation to clarify its ownership. He said the premises were sealed after a disturbance involving party supporters and others, to prevent further trouble. A media aide to the ADC governorship candidate confirmed the closure.

Background

Sokoto is governed by the APC. Opposition parties have complained of attacks and obstacles to their campaigns in several states, and an ADC candidate's convoy was attacked in Sokoto in recent weeks. The APC and state governments have generally denied using state agencies against opponents.

What happens next

Security agencies are expected to be on alert as the ADC presses ahead with its rally.

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Fans raise concern over Doris Ogala's health in detention after medical report surfaces

A medical report shared online says actress and governorship aspirant Doris Ogala was treated for severe anaemia linked to a fibroid condition earlier this year, raising concern among supporters about her health in detention. Her bail ruling is due on 6 November.

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Supporters of actress and governorship aspirant Doris Ogala have raised concerns about her health while she remains in detention, after a medical report about her condition was shared online on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.

The medical report

According to reports, the document from the Federal Medical Centre in Umuahia, dated 5 June 2026, shows that she was treated for severe anaemia linked to a fibroid condition, following an earlier surgical procedure in 2025. The report reportedly says she was admitted, treated and discharged after significant improvement, and was advised to avoid strenuous activity for six months and attend regular follow-up appointments. Reports claim she has been experiencing renewed bleeding while in detention, but this has not been independently confirmed.

How people reacted

Fans and supporters took to social media to express worry and call for her release on health grounds. Some urged the authorities to ensure she receives proper medical care while her case continues.

Background

Doris Ogala, 30, is a Nollywood actress and a governorship candidate of the African Action Congress. She was remanded in custody last month in a case linked to her dispute with Pastor Chris Okafor, which arose from social media posts. The AAC's presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, and other supporters have condemned her detention. A court is due to rule on her bail application on 6 November.

What happens next

Her lawyers are expected to raise her health when the court considers her bail application.