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Ex England footballer, John Fashanu fires daughter from his company

…Denies claims he suffered head injury, multiple marriages

‎Former footballer and veteran Gladiator’s host, John Fashanu has denied claims made about him by his daughter Amal in a recent Daily Mail article, describing her allegations false and removing her from his company.

Football Legend John Fashanu’s daughter weds billionaire Heir Mohamed Odaymat

Legendary Footballer, John Fashanu’s daughter, Amal, has married Mohamad Odaymat, heir to a Ghanaian billionaire family. They had their court wedding on May 7.

Amal shared lovely photos from their wedding on social media.

In a recent interview, Amal disclosed that she was introduced to her husband by one of her best friends. She said she had been single for four and was deeply in search for a partner when her husband came along. Amal mentioned they dated for nine months before they got engaged and then got married.

Congratulations to them!

Sonnobax15:

Nlfpmod, I'm really disappointed I'm you for not being able to identify what and who a slay queen is

How on earth would you say these two female buffalos are slay queens . People wey lift guyman like a loaf of a bread . Damn,those are area mamas

“If I perish, I perish”

These were the bold and fearless words of Prof. Nnenna Oti, the courageous Vice Chancellor of FUTO, who served as the INEC electoral officer during the 2023 Abia State gubernatorial election. pic.twitter.com/klOQ5QrPye

— IGBO History & Facts (@IgboHistoFacts) April 17, 2025

Stay away from Alcohol if your head no guide....

Brotherhood is angry at this man.

Nothing you wan tell me....This man is from Ekwulobia. pic.twitter.com/35RnCFiJYG

— Onwa_Nnewi (@Kene_Nnewi) May 27, 2026

Happy Birthday to Me ❤️

Happy Birthday to Me ❤️ pic.twitter.com/KcKUVxFDiX

— PATORANKING (@patorankingfire) May 26, 2026

Anguldi:
Old news

https://www.nairaland.com/6653109/general-hassan-ahmed-killed-abuja

Nlfpmod, kindly lock thread

Kobicove:
You people should stop creating these silly threads to vilify single mothers.

It is starting to look like co-ordinated harassment!

They did not all become single mothers through the same circumstances

Phone conversation between a lady and a guy negotiating price for a one night stand has got people talking. Gbam, smooth transaction make money enter that’s the important thing

Phone conversation between a lady and a guy negotiating price for a one night stand has got people talking. Gbam, smooth transaction make money enter that’s the important thing 🤷😂 pic.twitter.com/AvIQqavBdr

— TENIOLA (@Teeniiola) May 25, 2026

Wait, men are now doing hook up too?😳😂 pic.twitter.com/pnlJC7ySnr

— DAMI FOREIGN🥶 (@TheDamiForeign) May 25, 2026

Forever in Our Hearts 🤍

With profound sorrow, yet gratitude to God for a life so beautifully lived and deeply impactful, we officially announce the funeral arrangements of our beloved husband, son, brother, friend, and colleague, Alexx Ekubo-Okwaraeke

The overwhelming outpouring of love, prayers, messages, visits, calls, support, and strength shown to the family during this painful period has been truly humbling. Words cannot fully express our gratitude. Alexx was deeply loved, and your kindness continues to remind us that his light, compassion, faith, and impact on so many lives will never be forgotten.

Though his passing came far too soon, Alexx lived a life marked by love, warmth, generosity, laughter, and an unwavering devotion to God and the people he cherished. His presence filled rooms, lifted hearts, and created memories that will remain with us forever.

We warmly invite family, friends, colleagues, fans, and well wishers to join us as we honor and celebrate his beautiful life, enduring legacy, and the precious memories he gave us all.

🕊 SERVICE OF SONGS
Date: Wednesday, 10th June 2026
Venue: The Monarch Event Center, Lekki, Lagos
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Dress Code: White

🕊 WAKE KEEP
Date: Wednesday, 17th June 2026
Venue: 7 Ekubo-Okwaraeke Avenue, Aziukwukwa, Ujari Village, Arochukwu, Abia State

🕊 FUNERAL SERVICE
Date: Thursday, 18th June 2026
Venue: Mary Slessor School, Amanagwu Village, Arochukwu, Abia State

🕊 INTERMENT
Date: Thursday, 18th June 2026
Venue: 7 Ekubo-Okwaraeke Avenue, Aziukwukwa, Ujari Village, Arochukwu, Abia State

🕊 RECEPTION
Reception to follow immediately after the interment at Mary Slessor School, Amanagwu Village, Arochukwu, Abia State.

Dress Code: White

Please continue to keep Alexx, his wife, and the entire family in your prayers during this difficult time.

-Mazi Ekubo Okwaraeke
(UGWUARO)
For the Ekubo-Okwaraeke Family

Nigerians may get another chance to see the AMVCA and BAFTA-winning "My Father’s Shadow" soon.

Meanwhile, here's a special behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, courtesy of Fatherland.💥

Watch the full BTS on our YouTube⬇️https://t.co/sBR0zAHgaj pic.twitter.com/FKFdsJj6J2

— Afrocritik (@afrocritik) May 18, 2026

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘My Father’s Shadow’ is more than an AMVCA winner; it’s memory on screen

Set against the aftermath of the 12 June annulment, the film uses the story of a fractured family to explore memory, fatherhood and the emotional scars of Nigeria’s political history.

by Emmanuel Muna

When My Father’s Shadow clinched the Best Movie award at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, the reaction among many Nigerians was a mix of surprise, curiosity and debate.

For a film that had not yet enjoyed the widespread commercial visibility of some of its rivals, its victory over more popular titles sparked immediate questions: Did My Father’s Shadow truly deserve Nollywood’s biggest prize?

Directed by Akinola Davies Jr., the film is not merely another family drama. It transports its audiences back to the tense aftermath of the annulled 12 June 1993 presidential election, believed to have been won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola.

While many films entertain, ‘My Father’s Shadow’ does something far more difficult: it makes history feel personal, but it still leaves the question in the mind of many: Is it worthy of the title of AMVCA Best Movie of the year?

Plot

Set in Nigeria during the tense days leading up to the annulment of the 12 June 1993, presidential election, My Father’s Shadow tells an emotional story through the eyes of two young brothers, Akin and Remi.

Living quietly in a rural village far from Lagos, the boys are shocked when their father, Fola, suddenly returns home after a long absence. Played by Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Fola arrives without explanation, apology or warning. Soon after arriving, Fola becomes angry over a missing wristwatch and questions the boys about touching his belongings. Before their mother even returns home, he announces that he must travel back to Lagos immediately to recover four months’ unpaid salary, before the country possibly descends into chaos. Then, unexpectedly, he asks the boys to come with him.

The journey to Lagos becomes more than a simple trip. It slowly turns into a rare moment of connection between a distant father and his curious sons. Travelling through fuel shortages and transport difficulties, they move from overcrowded buses to rough truck rides, witnessing the struggles of ordinary Nigerians living under uncertainty.

As they enter the noisy, restless city, the boys begin to see parts of their father they never knew existed. Everywhere they go, men greet Fola warmly, calling him “Kapo” or “Boss”, suggesting a life and reputation hidden from his children. Yet beneath his calm appearance, Fola is clearly troubled. He is stressed, exhausted and battling unexplained nosebleeds while desperately searching for the man who owes him his wages.

The delays, however, create space for father and son to know one another truly.

Fola takes the boys around Lagos, showing them places tied to family memories. At the National Theatre, he tells them stories about their mother’s love for the arts as a young woman, something the boys had never heard before.

Meanwhile, the political tension surrounding the 1993 election hangs heavily over the city. Soldiers patrol the streets with cold, intimidating faces. Fear quietly spreads among ordinary people. Through the children’s innocent eyes, the audience witnesses not only a family trying to reconnect, but also a nation standing dangerously close to collapse. Would this journey change the course of things for the children and the nation?

Performance

The movie centres on three main cast members: Fola and his two sons, Akin and Remi.

While Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù embodies the character of Folarin, an absentee father, who, like every Nigerian in his time, groaned and longed for a change in the country. His vulnerability as a citizen affected his role as a father.

Godwin Chimerie Egbo and Chibuike Marvellous Egbo deliver performances of extraordinary authenticity. Their chemistry never feels performed; it feels lived-in. Through their eyes, audiences experience both the wonder and disappointment of the Nigeria their father was fighting for.

Review

Davies Jr., working from his screenplay co-written with his brother, Wale Davies, demonstrates astonishing confidence for a first-time feature director.

My Father’s Shadow is a story that travels through time and returns audiences to one of Nigeria’s darkest political moments: the crisis that followed the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, believed to have been won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola.

For many Nigerians, June 12 remains more than a date. It is memory, betrayal and unfinished grief. The election, widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest poll, was annulled by military ruler Ibrahim Babangida before the official declaration of Abiola’s victory. What followed was chaos: protests, fear, economic hardship, military crackdowns and national uncertainty.

Families were displaced. Livelihoods collapsed. Hope disappeared almost overnight. Yet ‘My Father’s Shadow’ does not retell that history through politicians or newspaper headlines. Instead, through the eyes of two little boys trying to understand their father, making the experience feel real, even now, and in the future.

Watching the film is like stepping into a time machine and travelling back to 1993, with its prevailing culture, trends, fashion, and reality.

What makes the experience even more powerful is the simplicity of the storytelling. The emotional core of the film lies in its understanding of Nigerian fatherhood, especially among working-class men forced to sacrifice presence for survival.

Folarin’s painful truth mirrors the reality of many fathers during that era, men who loved their families deeply but became strangers to them because the country itself was falling apart.

Visually, the film is stunning. The grainy 16mm cinematography gives every scene the texture of fading memory, as though the audience were flipping through an old family album stained by time.

But perhaps the film’s greatest achievement is that it outlives itself.

Long after the credits roll, the audience remains trapped between past and present, thinking not only about Folarin and his sons, but about Nigeria itself, a country still carrying the shadows of unresolved history.

That is why the AMVCA win feels deserved.

Verdict: 8/10

‘My Father’s Shadow’ is streaming on MUBI.

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, Before you were born I set you apart 🪽

emkz:
Frank Edoho, who released news to cutiejules?

Somehow, Frank participated in blowing up the issue with his own conduct.

That said, the marriage is gone. With the dirty details they have both shared, what have they gained?

"Over the past few days, a number of grave allegations concerning my person has circulated in the public space.I am fully aware of the concern, commentary and attention this has generated.Let me state clearly and unequivocally , that the allegations made against me see false
At moments such as this, experience teaches that not all allegations merit a public contest, nor does every provocation require an answer in the court of public opinion.There are times when restraint is not weakness but wisdom , and this is one of them . I have chosen to address these issues through the appropriate legal channels, where facts, not noise will prevail

That said, I'm deeply saddened that during this situation, individuals who have absolutely no connection to these issues have had their names, identity and privacy drawn into the public discourse, For that, I'm sincerely sorry
Nobody should have to bear the weight of a matter they have no involvement

I also wish to extend my sincere apologies to my sponsors, brand partners, collaborators, professional associates and everyone whose goodwill, trust and reputation must have been affected by the unfortunate publicly surrounding these events.Over the years, many respected individuals and organisations have stood behind me in good faith and I regret any discomfort, concern or reputational inconvenience these situation .ay have caused them.I remain deeply appreciative of the confidence they have placed in me not to take that support for granted Because these issues are now the subject of ongoing legal and investigate processes now underway and will continue to with the seriousness and respect it deserves.

Over the years, many respected individuals and organisations have stood behind me in good faith and I regret any discomfort, concern or reputational inconvenience these situation may have caused them.I remain deeply appreciative of the confidence they have placed in me not to take that support for granted Because these issues are now the subject of ongoing legal and investigate processes now underway and will continue to with the seriousness and respect it deserves

This is an exceptional difficult period , most especially for my children who neither chose this moment nor deserve to bear the weight of public intrusion arising from them .I respectfully Ask that their privacy be protected and that space be given for the legal process now underway to run their course.

Above all, I'm a father, deeply committed to the welcome, dignity and protection , committed to the welfare of heart that truth does not become weaker

I'm know that truth does not become weaker because it is challenged nor does character become diminished by accusation alone .I remain committed to handling this situation responsibly, respectfully and with dignity
Thank you for understanding

FRANK EDOHO"

Joseph, like many young Nigerians, wanted to build a business and thrive in Naija. He was committed to his business and with the money he pulled together, he launched two mini LPG (cooking gas) plants in Ife, Nigeria.

Wholesale gas prices skyrocketed from ₦300,000 per ton in 2021 to over ₦1.4 million, but he tried to keep retail prices as low as he could to remain affordable and competitive. His working capital multiplied nearly 5 times in five years with no matching profit growth.

He sold everything and left the country.

His story is relatable. Hundreds of thousands of young people raise money and start businesses. But when prices increase multiple fold within a short period, they have no financial war chest to withstand the pressure till things normalise. They simply close or sell at a loss.

I need more people to talk about how this system has messed up their dreams so our leaders can see rice is not enough. They need to wake up and start doing more to sustain businesses.

Look at his eyes as a business man, looking so stressed without rest. Yet progress was not viable. See him now.

It is not life that we are living in Nigeria.