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VDM says his friendship with Davido began and ended over the fight for Mohbad

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Social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has given his account of how his friendship with Davido broke down.

What he said

In a video released on Thursday, 5 November 2026, VDM said the same issue that brought them together eventually tore them apart: the campaign for justice for the late singer Mohbad. He recalled that he became heavily involved in demanding answers after Mohbad's death in September 2023, when questions about the circumstances of the death and the singer's earlier complaints about his former record label drew huge public attention. VDM said Davido followed him on social media in early 2024, which excited him, and that they became friends, with VDM supporting and promoting some of the singer's music. He said their relationship later changed, with the Mohbad matter at the heart of the fallout.

The current feud

The explanation comes amid an escalating public feud. This week VDM dared Davido's camp to show proof that the singer ever helped him financially, warned Zlatan Ibile after Davido was filmed singing along to Zlatan's song 'Inferno', and released a preview of his own diss track aimed at Davido. Several celebrities, including Oyemykke and Roskey, have weighed in.

Background

Mohbad, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Aloba, died in Lagos in September 2023 at the age of 27. His death led to protests and a police investigation, and a coroner's inquest was held into the circumstances.

How people reacted

Fans were divided, with some saying VDM's account explained the bitterness, and others urging both men to end the public quarrel.

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Kunle Afod speaks for the first time on separation from wife Desola

Actor Kunle Afod has opened up about his separation from his wife, Desola Afod, pointing to jealousy and trust issues as problems in relationships, without giving a detailed account. Reports of their marriage crisis first emerged in February.

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Nollywood actor and filmmaker Kunle Afod has spoken publicly for the first time about his separation from his wife, Desola Afod, popularly known as Celeb Wife.

What he said

In a YouTube interview reported on Thursday, 5 November 2026, Afod was asked directly about the reasons for the separation. According to reports, he did not give a detailed account of their personal experience, but spoke more generally about jealousy, suspicions of infidelity and trust issues in relationships. He also talked about the demands of his acting career, which keep him away from home, and said there are double standards in how couples judge each other.

Other comments

In the same interview, the actor reportedly said he can go months without calling his children, a remark that drew criticism from some fans.

Background

Reports of trouble in the couple's marriage emerged in February 2026, after claims that Desola had moved her belongings out of their home. Desola has not publicly responded to his latest comments.

How people reacted

Fans were divided, with some sympathising with the actor and others criticising his comments about his children and urging the couple to resolve their differences privately.

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"IVD and I are no longer together. I've left him to pick up the pieces of my life": Blessing CEO reveals

Relationship therapist and social media personality Blessing CEO says her relationship with businessman IVD has ended, and that she has walked away to focus on rebuilding her life. She has not explained what led to the split, and IVD has not responded.

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Controversial Nigerian relationship therapist and social media personality Blessing CEO has got people talking again after saying her relationship with businessman IVD has come to an end.

"We are no longer together"

According to Blessing, she and IVD are no longer together, and she has decided to walk away from the relationship to concentrate on rebuilding her life.

"IVD and I are no longer together. I've left him to pick up the pieces of my life," she said.

A difficult period

The revelation comes during a difficult time in Blessing CEO's personal life. Only days ago she shared an emotional apology, describing herself as broken and comparing her journey to the biblical story of the prodigal son.

For someone who has spent years advising people about love, relationships and marriage, her own romantic life has often drawn public attention. With this latest news, many people are wondering what went wrong between her and IVD.

Their relationship had already generated considerable discussion on social media, with supporters and critics holding very different opinions about it.

What we don't know

Blessing has not given a detailed explanation of what led to the decision, and IVD has yet to respond publicly to her statement.

What seems clear from her words is that she wants to focus on herself and find a way forward after everything she says she has been through.

The relationship adviser's own relationship

Blessing CEO has built much of her public identity on relationship advice, sometimes making controversial statements about how men and women should handle love. Now that her own relationship has ended, social media users are likely to revisit some of those statements.

Relationships can end for many reasons, and the public may never know the full story behind this one.

Over to you

Is Blessing CEO finally choosing her peace, or is there more to this story than she has revealed?

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Late banker Herbert Wigwe's daughter Tochi marries Wilson Aikhomu

Tochi Wigwe, the eldest daughter of the late Access Holdings CEO Herbert Wigwe, has held her traditional wedding to investment executive Wilson Aikhomu in Lagos. The groom was a close friend of her late brother, Chizi.

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Otutochi 'Tochi' Wigwe, the eldest daughter of the late banker Herbert Wigwe, has married her partner, Wilson Omogbale Aikhomu, in a traditional ceremony in Lagos.

The wedding

The private ceremony, reported on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, brought both families together for traditional rites, including payment of the bride price, signing of family documents and the formal handing over of the bride to her husband's family. A video from the event spread widely online.

The couple

Tochi, 28, now leads the HOW Foundation set up by her father. Wilson Aikhomu is a Lagos-based investment professional and managing partner of an investment firm. He is the son of the late Rear Admiral Joseph Aikhomu and a nephew of the late Admiral Augustus Aikhomu, who served as Chief of General Staff under the military government of Ibrahim Babangida. He was a close friend of Tochi's late brother, Chizi.

Background

Herbert Wigwe, then chief executive of Access Holdings, died alongside his wife, Chizoba, and their son, Chizi, in a helicopter crash in California on 9 February 2024. Their deaths shocked Nigeria's business community and led to tributes across Africa. Tochi has since taken on a public role in continuing her father's philanthropic work.

How people reacted

Many people congratulated the couple and said the wedding brought joy to a family that had suffered a great loss, with some expressing emotion that her parents and brother could not be there.

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Regina Daniels and Kemi Olunloyo trade words online

Actress Regina Daniels has clashed with journalist Kemi Olunloyo after Olunloyo posted a message to the actress's fans about her health. Regina questioned her motives, and Olunloyo hit back.

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Actress Regina Daniels and journalist Kemi Olunloyo have exchanged sharp words on social media.

How it started

The exchange began on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, when Olunloyo posted a message on Instagram directed at Regina Daniels's fans, a day after the actress's estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, asked the public to stop spreading false stories about her health and threatened legal action against those responsible.

The exchange

Regina Daniels reportedly responded by telling Olunloyo not to feel accomplished and questioning whether her comments were motivated by money. Olunloyo hit back, objecting to an insult directed at her and questioning who was running the actress's social media page.

Background

Regina Daniels has recently shared videos online, including one of herself swimming, after a period of low activity that led to speculation about her health. Nwoko said the actress has been dealing with health challenges and needs space to recover. Olunloyo is known for outspoken commentary on public figures, which has often drawn controversy.

How people reacted

Fans were divided, with many defending Regina Daniels and urging people to leave her alone, while others said both women should end the argument.