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Nigerian reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, has responded strongly to the backlash surrounding her decision not to have children.

Phyna had earlier sparked conversations online after stating that she would rather raise pets than become a biological mother, a comment that quickly drew criticism from social media users who questioned her stance.

Reacting to the wave of insults, the actress and influencer described the judgment as unfair and accused many Nigerians of holding outdated beliefs about womanhood and motherhood.

She expressed frustration over how people rushed to label her a failure simply because she chose not to have children, insisting that her decision is personal and rooted in her life experiences.

According to her, her childhood played a major role in shaping how she views parenting, revealing that she is afraid of becoming the kind of parent she had while growing up.

Phyna explained that the fear of repeating painful patterns from her upbringing has made her unwilling to bring a child into the world unless she feels emotionally ready for that responsibility.

She said she would rather remain child-free than risk becoming a parent she herself would not have wanted.

“Dumb country people, so me not wanting a child is what makes me a failure and resulting to all this insults na… y’all brains is still stuck in the 60’s era,” she wrote.

She added that many critics fail to understand the emotional reasons behind such decisions and simply judge based on societal expectations.

“Me wey dem born how them take care of me. I don’t want to bring a child in. I’m scared of becoming a parent like the one I had… and that’s on period,” she stated.

Her comments have since triggered mixed reactions online, with some people supporting her honesty and right to make personal life choices, while others insisted that motherhood remains an important part of womanhood.

The debate continues to generate strong opinions, especially around issues of parenting, trauma, and the pressure society places on women regarding marriage and childbirth.

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A former owner of the iconic “Home Alone” home was found d£ad from a suspected su!cide at an Illinois nature preserve days after he was hit with child p0rnography charges.

John Abendshien’s body was discovered in the Lake Forest Open Lands: Derwen Mawr Nature Preserve in Lake Forest just before 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, NBC Chicago reported.

The 79-year-old was identified the next morning and “asphyxia in a manner consistent with being self-inflicted” was ruled the preliminary cause of d£ath, according to the outlet.

Police have opened an investigation into his d£ath.

“This is believed to be an isolated incident with no threat to the community at this time,” the Lake County Coroner’s Office said.

Abendshien was the longtime owner of the famed house featured in the beloved 1990 Christmas film.

Abendshien had lived in the “Home Alone” house while the movie was being filmed.

He later released a memoir, “Home but Alone No More,” detailing life inside his home that was turned into the iconic Christmas movie backdrop.

His family sold the five-bedroom home in the Chicago suburb of Winnetka back in 2012 for $1.585 million, according to Chicago Agent Magazine.

Earlier this month, the Lake County State Attorney’s Office launched an investigation into Abendshien over alleged child p0rnography possession.

Officials had received multiple cyber tips reporting an online account linked to Abendshien being used in the possession, manufacture, or distribution of child s£xual abuse material, officials said.

The Lake Forest Police Department executed a search warrant at his home on April 16 and seized electronic evidence.

Abendshien was later charged with seven felonies: three counts of possession of child s£xual abuse material (Class 2 felony) and four counts of possession of child s£xual abuse material (Class 3 felony).

He was released with conditions after he attended a detention hearing on April 17.

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Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has announced his appointment as head of youth mobilisation for Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke’s re-election campaign council.

Naijapunchnews reports that Davido made this known in a post via his 𝕏 on Tuesday.

While expressing optimism for Adeleke’s victory at the polls, Davido said he is looking forward to a smooth campaign.

He wrote, “I have been appointed by the Governorof OSUN STATE @AAdeleke_01 and flag bearer of the ACCOD PARTY 01 as HEAD YOUTH MOBILIZATION OF CAMPAIGN COUNCIL! We look forward to a smooth campaign and you RE – election your EXCELLENCY! 4+4”

Meanwhile, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Osun State Chapter has responded to allegations by Governor Adeleke that the party’s council officials have hijacked funds meant for local government council staff.

Adeleke, during a stakeholders’ meeting in the State, disclosed that his administration’s shouldering of LG workers’ salaries stalled some of his ongoing projects, as APC council officials have hijacked the funds to the tune of ₦300 billion.

He lamented that the state has to shoulder the responsibility of paying local teachers, health workers, pensioners and local government workers for more than one year now.

“If Osun APC lacks conscience by diverting funds meant for local workers to their personal use, I cannot do it. I cannot abandon local workers who the court sacked APC chairmen intend to punish by criminally hijacking and diverting LG funds in open violation of local government finance laws. The workers have families and their own needs. Why should a party decides to hate and punish workers for no just reason? So the state government has been footing the bills all along.”

However, the APC, in a statement by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, accused the governor of inciting senior local government workers not to release payment vouchers to blackmail the party.