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When I hammered my first big money as an artiste, I bought my first house for 70M Naira in Lekki, and asked my parents and siblings to go and live there. They were still in the ghetto then.

“Shockingly, my parents refused. They wanted to know how I got money to buy such a big house. They were afraid I had gone into Yahoo Yahoo (frǎüd). So they flatly refused to move to the house.

“I had to convince them that it was music that gave me the money. I went as far as going to print my bank statements to convince them. It was then they accepted. But they told me that they’d need 7 days to pray first before they can move into the house. After the prayers, they told me that if they have to move into the house, then I must live in the house with them.

“I didn’t like the idea of staying with my parents. I was already getting popular. And I wanted privacy to be able to do all my runnings, you understand? But I had no option. I really wanted them to leave the ghetto. So I moved in with them, and we lived there together for sometime before more money came and I bought another house and moved out.”

— Zlatan Ibile speaks in new podcast

Nick and I, have made the mutual decision to end our marriage. We have officially filed for a no-fault divorce by mutual agreement. This has been a hard decision, and we are taking the time and space we need to move through it with honesty and respect.

We ask for grace as we navigate this next chapter. You’re welcome to continue holding space for both of us, together or separately.

Thank you for your love and support.

Nick & Edafe

Five members of the same family have d!ed in a tragic road accident along the Damaturu–Maiduguri highway in Yobe State.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

The deceased identified as Hajjagana Dahiru Zayi, Ibrahim Dahiru Zayi, Muhammad Dahiru Zayi, Hauwa Dahiru Zayi, and another family member, were residents of Potiskum Local Government Area.

A relative of the victims, Dahiru Musa Talba, who confirmed the development in a Facebook post said three other relatives sustained varying degrees of injuries.

Talba said the injured victims were rushed to the General Hospital, Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, where they are currently receiving treatment.

The spokesperson for the Yobe State Police Command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, said persons were confirmed d3ad in the accident, while others sustained injuries.

He added that an investigation is currently ongoing to ascertain the cause of the accident.

“The accident involved members of the same family. Five persons were confirmed dead, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries,” he said.

How Kano residents trooped to the hospital to catch a glimpse of the quintuplets (five babies) delivered by a Kano woman, Hafsatu Yusuf.

Freedom Radio Kano spoke with the father of the newborns, while the Kano State Government has immediately taken full responsibility for the… pic.twitter.com/ifgobAZ2lI

— Sulaiman Uwaisu Idris (@KafinHausaa) March 26, 2026

A Kano woman, Hafsatu Yusuf, who recently gave birth to quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, has died.

Confirming the development in a telephone interview with PUNCH Online on Thursday, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa, said the woman died around 2am at the hospital.

He disclosed that the woman experienced persistent bleeding after delivering the five babies — three boys and two girls — and efforts by medical personnel to stabilise her were unsuccessful.

“She had been bleeding since after delivery, and all efforts by doctors to control the situation were unsuccessful,” he said.

Touching words from the late Hafsa Yusuf of Kano, the woman who gave birth to quintuplets, as shared with journalists before her death. 💔😭
She said:

“When the doctors carried out the scan, they thought it was triplets. Later on, I ended up giving birth to five babies. Triplets… pic.twitter.com/uoo531HoDi

— Sulaiman Uwaisu Idris (@KafinHausaa) March 26, 2026

Senegal’s president casually updates his social profile pictures to include the AFCON trophy behind him.

Recall that CAF stripped Senegal of its AFCON 2025 title and awarded Morocco a retrospective 3-0 win 58 days after they lost.

Senegal won the final match with Pape Gueye netting the winner in extra-time, but the victory came in controversial circumstances after Senegal had walked off the pitch in protest during the original 90 minutes. They were aggrieved by two decisions, the first of which saw their player, Ismaila Sarr’s goal chalked off, before Morocco were awarded a penalty at the death after VAR intervention.

Senegal manager Pape Thiaw then instructed his side to leave the field, before they went down the tunnel and re-emerged around 15 minutes later, after which Morocco’s Brahim Diaz missed the penalty to force extra time.

The Senegalese Football Federation has since vowed not to hand back its AFCON trophy back.

Abdoulaye Sow, Secretary General of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), said the trophy is going nowhere.

Speaking with Le Soleil, he said: ‘The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is corrupt, and the reactions worldwide following this decision confirm total outrage.

‘The FSF president is in discussions with all those involved. The fight is far from over.

‘I want to reassure all Senegalese people. Senegal has the right, and victory is on its side. The cup will not leave the country.’

Earlier today, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sent a strong message by updating his profile picture with the AFCON trophy in the background.

My first impression when I watched the Papa Ajasco video now trending on the internet and local TV channels was: “Okay, so this guy has taken Papa Ajasco comedy into the public space!”

It is all well and good. I am happy for him, as his money-making strategy using social media has apparently worked for him.

Abiodun Ayoyinika is a versatile actor who has played the role of Papa Ajasco so wonderfully well. He bears the closest resemblance to the cartoon version of the Papa Ajasco character, which I created on my dining table in 1976 during my publishing days.

He is very close to me, and so far, there has been no irreconcilable difference between us.

Candidly, I want to address the wave of misinformation, emotional commentary, and uninformed public intervention that has followed his recent media interview.
I am doing this not with malice, but in the interest of truth, transparency, and the integrity of a legacy that has entertained millions of Nigerians for decades.

Abiodun Ayoyinika was a civil servant with the Lagos State Government for over three decades. He was even the face of the state’s cultural troupe, which endeared him to the likes of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his time as governor, as well as his successors. He retired not too long ago. In fact, we used to seek permission from his office anytime we needed him on location.

On the car issue, we once gave him a car - and Pa James as well. He has also used not less than five cars, including a Mercedes-Benz, at different times. And to the best of my knowledge, he has a house in Ogun State.

He cannot use the copyrighted brand name Papa Ajasco for personal ventures because it is our duty to protect the brand from inappropriate usage that could damage its reputation.

Also, he has not been barred from accepting advert jobs. As he himself stated, all that is required is to seek official approval from WAP. This is part of brand protection.

Now, the question is: why is Abiodun Ayoyinika claiming to be broke?

Where are the investments from his over 30 years of meritorious service with the Lagos State Government? What happened to his gratuities?

His colleagues at WAP such as Pa James, Mama Ajasco, Boy Alinco, Miss Pepeiye, Akpan, and Oduma are always on various film locations, working under their personal names. This clearly shows that artistes working with us are not restricted from taking other roles.

To further buttress this, Abiodun Ayoyinika and other artistes in the TV show are on our set for 6 weeks in a whole year, thereby availing them enough time to pursue other endeavors. It is important to note that within the 6 weeks, we record enough episodes to last for a year.

The award-winning Papa Ajasco and Company comedy series still runs on NTA Network, STV Network, WAPTV Network, and others, both on terrestrial and cable platforms, as well as on YouTube: waptvchannel.

Wale Adenuga Productions has remained reputable over the years, maintaining cordial working relationships with artistes and crew members alike.

The organisation pays according to industry standards and ensures all financial obligations are fulfilled as at when due. Therefore, any narrative suggesting financial abandonment or exploitation by our organisation is entirely false and misleading.

We sincerely appreciate the concerns and support from our viewers and the general public.

Signed,
Wale Adenuga, MFR
Chairman/Executive Producer
Wale Adenuga Productions