Month: July 2025

2Baba and Natasha shared stunning photos from Their traditional wedding ceremony

July 31, 2025 (updated July 31, 2025) Published by

Nigerian music icon Tuface Idibia , popularly known as 2Baba, and his newlywed bride, Natasha , have set social media abuzz as they released breathtaking pictures from their traditional marriage ceremony . The couple, whose relationship had been discreet for months, finally made things official in a colorful event that blended culture, elegance, and celebrity glamour.

The traditional wedding , which reportedly took place in Natasha’s hometown, was a star-studded affair attended by family members, close friends, and industry colleagues. Photos shared on their verified Instagram accounts reveal the couple dressed in exquisite native attire, showcasing the rich heritage of their respective tribes. Tuface looked regal in a custom-designed agbada, while Natasha stunned in a beaded lace outfit, complete with a traditional head tie and coral accessories that added cultural authenticity to her bridal look.

The vibrant ambiance, the carefully selected traditional decor, and the undeniable chemistry between the newlyweds captivated fans and trended across Nigerian entertainment news platforms. The release of these wedding pictures has not only confirmed ongoing speculations about the couple’s relationship but also sparked massive reactions among fans and followers. Many have taken to social media to celebrate the union, calling it one of the most unexpected yet beautiful celebrity marriages of the year.

As a celebrated figure in Afrobeats and Nigerian music , Tuface’s marital journey has always drawn public interest, and his marriage to Natasha has only heightened the spotlight. The couple has yet to reveal details about their white wedding , but sources suggest plans are already in motion

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Tragedy in Anambra: “Fish Magnet” Entrepreneur Kidnapped and Killed by Gunmen

July 31, 2025 (updated July 31, 2025) Published by

A chilling tragedy struck Anambra State over the weekend as Ifesinachi Martins Onyekere—better known as “Fish Magnet” on social media—was abducted and murdered in cold blood after an armed raid on his home in Okpuno, Awka South Local Government Area.

Gunmen in an ash‑coloured Lexus SUV stormed Onyekere’s residence in Ezinifite Village around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, shooting him in the leg and forcibly abducting him in his own navy‑blue Toyota Corolla. The attackers then escaped via bush paths toward Nawfia, evading local security forces.

Though reports suggest a ransom was paid for his release, Fish Magnet’s body was later discovered abandoned along a roadside in Awka on Wednesday, triggering widespread public outrage

Fish Magnet, a youthful and enterprising fish seller, had built a reputation for offering lower prices in the trade—earning admiration but also stirring envy. An old video resurfaced after his death in which he openly discussed resentment from colleagues in the industry, stating he “reduced the price for everybody” which stirred anger among fellow sellers.

The police spokesperson in Anambra, Superintendent Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the kidnapping and murder, saying the victim’s vehicle was recovered on Ukwulu/Igbariam Road by security operatives. The Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered all investigative units to intensify efforts to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

Social media has erupted with grief and calls for justice. Social commentator Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), wept publicly over Fish Magnet’s death and vowed to visit Anambra on August 4 for a candlelight procession through the fish market to raise awareness about the growing insecurity in the region.

The slain entrepreneur was the only child of his mother, who also serves as a women’s leader in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State—a connection that has amplified public interest and concern over the incident.

This incident has reignited fears about worsening insecurity in southeastern Nigeria, where kidnappings and armed attacks have become grimly frequent—often targeting young entrepreneurs and traders. Public pressure is mounting on authorities to act swiftly and prevent further loss of promising lives.

Real cause of Junior Pope’s death revealed

July 31, 2025 (updated July 31, 2025) Published by

Managing Director of NIWA, Bola Oyebamiji, made the disclosure during a multi-modal transportation stakeholders forum in Abuja on Thursday.

The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, says the boat mishap which happened on Anam River in Anambra State in 2024, involving Nollywood actor Junior Pope and four others, was due to human error and not mechanical fault.

According to him, some of the passengers on board before the fatality happened rejected life jackets offered to them.

It was not mechanical failure, not impediments in the water or weather challenges, but purely a flagrant disregard for rules and regulations guiding movement on the inland waterways,” Oyebamiji said.

Citing the incident, Oyebamiji said such actions by passengers undermine the agency’s efforts at ensuring optimum safety on waterways.

He also called on all water users to support NIWA in raising safety awareness across the country.

The event was also attended by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, the Director-General, Nigerian safety Investigation Bureau, the Director-General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency, the CEO Air Peace Limited, Allen Onyema, among others.

Junior Pope was among the persons who drowned while returning from a shoot for a movie called ‘Another Side of Life’ which was being produced by Adanma in April 2024.

Why I Suspended My Son Immediately After His Wedding – Chosen Church Founder, Lazarus Muoka

July 31, 2025 (updated July 31, 2025) Published by

Leader of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement, Pastor Lazarus Muoka, has suspended his son, Benhail Muoka.

ObasEmpire reports that Benhail was suspended shortly after his wedding to Precious Duru, which took place on July 26.

The decision was made public during a sermon shared on Chosen Son TV, where the pastor addressed his congregation.

He said his son acted in a way that went against the teachings he upholds, especially during a moment as important as a wedding.

As a result, he took immediate action to correct him.

According to the pastor, parents must not hesitate to correct their children, regardless of age or status.

He explained that allowing children to act without correction can lead to serious consequences, and he stressed the need for discipline in the home.

He said he had to stop his son from continuing certain responsibilities after the wedding to ensure he felt the weight of the discipline.

Pastor Muoka used the incident as an example, urging parents not to let their children become uncontrollable.

He said no child is above correction, even if they are grown or educated, and reminded the congregation that proper upbringing requires firm action when necessary.

He said: “Look at what would have happened. And if you don’t learn lesson from this, you might be a victim of your own word.

Which is not the will of God for you. So, control your children. Let them be subject to you. Let them fear you. Let them do what you want them to do.

And if they have done something wrong, you don’t waste time. You have to discipline them. Praise the Lord. I said, you don’t do what? You don’t waste time, you have to discipline them.

Don’t say they are too big, they have gone to school and you don’t have power over them. That is wrong.

Even me, at this point in time, I still discipline my children. One of them wedded yesterday, I disciplined him last night. Yes. I said, you are now suspended because you must do what I asked you, what I am teaching in your wedding. So, I have to do what? Discipline him.

“I said now, you will stop whatever you are doing, so that you will have pain. So, you have to discipline your children.

Don’t allow them to overgrown you and then perish. So, I discipline my own children and you have to discipline your own children.”

Atiku, Obi Ticket leads Online Poll on 2027 Presidential candidate

July 29, 2025 (updated July 29, 2025) Published by

Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, are jointly leading a poll on X captioned “Who will you vote for?”

The poll was posted by an X user, Omotayo Williams, on Monday night. The post has garnered attention and, at press time, has 4,642 votes.

The options in the poll include Atiku + Obi (ADC), Obi + Datti (LP), Tinubu + Shettima, and Obi + any VP (PDP). A total of 2,536 people have voted for the Atiku and Obi option, while 1,105 voted for the Obi + Datti option. Tinubu and Shettima are at the bottom of the poll with 131 votes, just after Obi and any VP (PDP) option, which has 870 votes.

This poll comes amid various conversations about the upcoming 2027 polls and developments arising from the opposition coalition that has vowed to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.

Obi and Atiku, who were former presidential candidates of different political parties in 2023, both ditched their parties to join forces and join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.

There are also controversies about the relationship between Tinubu and Shettima. Onlookers are left wondering if Tinubu would pick Shettima as his running mate in 2027, as he did in 2023, or choose another politician, just as he did when he was Governor of Lagos State.

Ayra Starr React to a viral claim that she’s not allowed to date or start a family under Roc nation contract

July 29, 2025 (updated July 29, 2025) Published by

Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has responded to the viral tweets and videos claiming her contract with Roc Nation forbids her from having a boyfriend or starting a family for five years.

She replied to a particular tweet which boldly stated:

Ayra Starr isn’t allowed to have a boyfriend or start a family during her five years contract with Roc Nation.”

While many fans expressed shock or disbelief, Ayra Starr didn’t waste time clearing the air. She simply wrote:

Does Ayra Starr know about this?”

Ayra Starr joined Roc Nation, the American entertainment agency founded by Jay-Z, in 2023. Since then, she’s continued to rise steadily on the international scene, recently becoming the youngest Nigerian female artist to perform at the BET Awards.

Two Players Are Not Nigerians: Morocco Drag Super Falcons To CAF After Defeat In WAFCON Final

July 28, 2025 (updated July 28, 2025) Published by

Morocco have filed a petition to CAF questioning the eligibility of two players who played for the women’s team of Nigeria in the final of the WAFCON, which Nigeria won 3-2 on Saturday.

The host were two goals up going into the half time break , but a second half rally by the Nigerian team helped them to a 3-2 win, and also the title for the tenth time in their history.

Before the game, there was a protest lodged by Morocco on the eligibility of two of the Nigerian players in Ashleigh Plumptre and Michelle Alozie. Both players were born outside Nigeria but made the decision to play for Nigeria at senior level.

In their protest, Morocco say the manner of their switch of nationality is faulty citing some irregularities in their claims to be Nigerians. They expressly want Nigeria to lose the title by virtue of fielding both players in the tournament.

Plumptre was granted approval by FIFA to play for Nigeria in 2021 after it was established that her paternal grandfather is a Nigerian. Alozie’s case is more straightforward as he was born in the USA to immigrant parents from Nigeria.

Nigeria are however not losing sleep over the protest with a top member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) terming it as dead on arrival.

David umahi’s daughter graduates with first class from UK University

July 28, 2025 (updated July 28, 2025) Published by

Kimberly Olanma Nweze, daughter of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, graduated with First Class Honours in Robotics Engineering from Queen Mary University of London.

According to reports, Kimberly is only the second known Nigerian to achieve a first-class degree in Robotics Engineering.

The first was Silas Adekunle, renowned inventor of MekaMon, the world’s first intelligent gaming robot, who graduated with First Class Honours in Robotics from the University of the West of England, Bristol.

Umahi and his wife, Rachel Umahi, were present at the graduation ceremony to celebrate the remarkable achievement

WWE: Real cause of legendary wrestler, Hulk Hogan’s death revealed

July 26, 2025 (updated July 26, 2025) Published by

Details of the unfortunate death of wrestling legend, Terry Gene Bollea, popularly known as Hulk Hogan has been revealed.

ObasEmpire earlier reported that Hulk Hogan died on Thursday at the age of 71.

A report from Wrestling Observers published on Saturday, indicated that the wrestler’s health declined after a neck surgery on May 14.

The publication also indicated that Hulk Hogan was suffering from renal failure and severe COPD before his death on July 24.

Meanwhile, the WWE in Friday, night had a tribute show to honour the career of the late wrestling figure.

The company is reportedly bringing in a stacked lineup of wrestling legends and Hall of Famers to pay tribute to their friend and colleague.

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