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Ilebaye’s father speaks on family dispute
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The father of former Big Brother Naija winner Ilebaye Odiniya has publicly addressed the ongoing controversy involving his daughter, giving his account of the family dispute that recently sparked widespread reactions online.
Speaking amid the fallout from a viral video showing an altercation between both parties, Ilebaye’s father said he had strongly supported her during her participation in the reality show, especially during the All Stars edition.
According to him, he and several of his associates invested money, time and effort into ensuring she remained in the competition whenever she faced possible eviction.
He claimed that after winning the show, Ilebaye gradually became distant and stopped communicating with him despite repeated attempts to reconnect with her.
The father alleged that he wanted them to appreciate individuals who supported her journey during the competition but said his efforts to reach her were unsuccessful.
He also claimed he advised the reality star to dedicate part of her winnings to helping the less privileged, but said the suggestion was ignored.
Speaking further, he disputed claims surrounding a hotel frequently displayed by Ilebaye on social media, insisting that the property belonged to him.
He expressed concern over what he described as her current lifestyle, alleging that he feared she was heading in a dangerous direction.
The father also criticised cosmetic procedures allegedly carried out by the reality star, including fillers and a Brazilian Butt Lift, saying he believed she was too young for such surgeries.
Addressing family-related issues, he alleged that there had been longstanding disagreements between Ilebaye and her mother, adding that he often attempted to mediate between them.
According to him, he eventually felt disrespected by his daughter and claimed she became physically aggressive during some confrontations.
Reacting to the viral assault incident, he admitted that he hit her during an argument but claimed it happened in anger following repeated disagreements and alleged acts of disrespect.
He also disclosed that he had been battling health challenges, including high blood pressure, and had received medical treatment in United Arab Emirates.
According to him, he sought financial assistance from Ilebaye during the period but was disappointed after later seeing videos of her spraying cash publicly at a wedding ceremony.
The father further spoke about his strained relationship with Ilebaye’s mother, alleging that she frequently left their home for long periods before returning after interventions from religious leaders.
He claimed Ilebaye initially supported his decision to divorce her mother before later opposing it.
Appealing to Nigerians, he asked for forgiveness for both himself and his daughter, saying the family hoped to resolve the matter privately.
He confirmed that he was arrested after the incident but said efforts had been made to settle the issue, although the police had invited him again in connection with the matter.
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Judy Austin Breaks Silence, Threatens Legal Action Against Ex-Husband Over Podcast Allegations
Nollywood actress Judy Austin has responded to allegations made by her ex-husband, Mr. Obasi, during a recent podcast interview, describing his claims as false and defamatory.
In a strongly worded statement, Judy revealed that she first met her current husband, Yul Edochie, on a movie set in 2015 after her marriage to Obasi had already ended. She maintained that she had no interest in acting at the time and dismissed suggestions that her relationship with Yul began while she was still married.
The actress expressed shock that Obasi continues to make accusations against her despite, according to her, having done nothing wrong to him.
“It is shocking that a man I have done nothing wrong against continues to tell lies about me,” she said.
Judy also challenged claims made by Obasi regarding their children, accusing him of contradicting himself. According to her, while he claimed during the podcast that he does not know the whereabouts of the children, he simultaneously called on Yul Edochie to release them.
She further alleged that Obasi had been influenced by individuals seeking to tarnish her reputation, saying, “I know you have been bought over to come and destroy my name.”
The actress insisted that she has never prevented her ex-husband from seeing their children and claimed that his visits were largely intended to showcase his new wife to her family.
Warning that she would seek legal redress, Judy stated that all allegations made against her would have to be defended in court.
A popular actor and media personality, Aderenle Oluwafemi Edun has explained reasons why he took the decision to practice sologamy and reasons why he chose to do this on his 45th birthday.
The actor , who did self-marriage on June 13, explained in an Instagram story on Tuesday that the sologamy was a celebration of his journey through years of highs and lows.
‘Till death didn’t do us part. So, I married myself. After 45 years of chaos, glitter, survival, reinvention, controversy, resilience, heartbreak and triumph, I remain the greatest love story I’ve ever known.
I am the bride and the groom. And I am marrying every version of myself that fought to get here. Today, I marry the only person who never left my side: ME!’ he submitted while also describing himself as ‘The Bride. The Groom. The Happily Ever After’-
Sologamy, a wedding ceremony where people marry themselves is said to have been a growing trend in the West over the past few years.
Media personality, Daddy Freeze, has mocked gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, over his inability to heal or raise the late actor Alex Ekubo.
DAILY POST reports that Nathaniel Bassey had during Alex’s service of songs last week narrated how he was called by a pastor friend to go and minister to Alex at the hospital.
While revealing that Alex unfortunately died a day before his appointment with him, Nathaniel Bassey noted that he still proceeded to go and pray with the deceased family on the appointed date, which was a day after his death.
Reacting to Nathaniel Bassey’s speech at the event, Daddy Freeze in an Instagram live video over the weekend, said the pastor could have used the opportunity of the visit to bring Alex back to life.
“So we’re sitting down minding our business, and Nathaniel Bassey climbed the pulpit, then he blows the trumpet. Ok, you can signify the trumpet in revelation, linking with the end of the world, it was the end of Alex world, may his soul rest in peace.
“But then he now starts talking and said he has never met Alex before, but then his pastor friend said they should go and pray for Alex and sing for Alex. But they want to go on Tuesday but Alex died on Monday. And then they still went on the Tuesday and still sang and prayed.
“And I’m like really? What happened to all your miracles, healing and your resurrection that you post on your platforms? I would have thought this is an opportunity to show your God’s glory,” Freeze said.
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