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Nollywood Actor Joseph Momodu Joins US Army
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Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has announced his enlistment into the United States Army, describing it as the fulfilment of a personal dream and a tribute to his late father, who served in the Nigeria Police Force.
The actor disclosed this in an Instagram post on Friday, where he reflected on the physical and emotional demands of his military training.
According to Momodu, the journey tested his resilience, pushing him through months of rigorous training and isolation.
“From inception, I have always believed in achievements earned through merit, which is why I constantly push myself beyond limits.
“This particular one was forged through tears, fear of failure, resilience, endless days, short nights, fatigue, rain, and the scorching sun,” he wrote.
He added that there were moments he questioned his decision but remained focused on completing the programme.
“There were moments of doubt and times I questioned myself, ‘who send me message sef’? But I never lost sight of the finish line.
“We trained tirelessly, were broken down and rebuilt. I went to sleep a civilian and woke up a soldier.
“Ten weeks of being incommunicado. Ten weeks of learning to find comfort in discomfort.”
Momodu revealed that he chose April 12, 2026, to honour the memory of his late father, who died 20 years ago, by continuing the family’s service tradition.
“On April 12, 2026, I honored my late father in a historic way. Twenty years after his passing, I picked up the baton where he left off in the Nigerian Police Force and carried it forward by getting enlisted into the United States Army,” he said.
The actor announced that he had officially graduated from Basic Combat Training and now serves as Specialist (SPC) J.A. Momodu with the 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3-10, 3rd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
He dedicated the achievement to God, his late father and his family.
“I dedicate this achievement first to God Almighty for the grace to pass my ASVAB on the first attempt and successfully complete Basic Combat Training. Secondly, to my late father, whose legacy I proudly uphold. And finally, to the Royal Family of Oba Momodu II, the Avyuele Clan, Agbede, Etsako West, Edo State,” he noted.
Momodu also expressed appreciation to those who supported him throughout the process, including his social media manager and the US Army Recruiting Station in Burbank, California.
“This chapter is written. The next one begins now,” he added.
Big Brother Naija housemate Neche continued her impressive run in the house on Friday after clinching victory in the weekly Arena game.
The win marks Neche’s third major victory this week.
She previously emerged as Head of House and led her team to victory in the Wager task during her reign.
With back-to-back wins in the Head of House, Wager and Arena games, Neche has positioned herself as one of the strongest competitors in the house this season.
The Friday Arena game is one of the most anticipated weekly tasks in the BBNaija house.
It tests housemates’ physical strength and strategy, with winners often gaining bragging rights and momentum heading into nominations.
Housemates are expected to face another round of nominations and evictions in the coming days as the race for the ultimate prize intensifies.
Popular content creator Peller calls out Father for the leaked video showing him in bed with another man, showing they were either having fun or simply just friends, but people on social media would not let the video slide.
In a video made by Peller, he said, “I’m tired of all my family members suddenly wanting to join social media. I can’t believe people are now calling my father gay just because he was lying on a bed with another man doesn’t automatically mean he’s gay.
People are too quick to jump to conclusions and at this point, I’m tired.
“Dad, how many times did i call you to stop sleeping with your fellow man? This is what my mom has been complaining about for years, and you haven’t changed.
Don’t you know this is affecting me as your son? Most of my fans have been criticizing me on TikTok that my father is gày. I’m not happy about this at all”
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Popular content creator, Jarvis gives reasons why she shaved ‘gorimapa’ during wedding rites
Content creator, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis, has dismissed reports suggesting that she shaved her hair ‘gorimapa’ as part of the traditional rites for her wedding.
In a video shared online, Jarvis explained that she opted for the hairstyle simply because her stylist asked her to cut her hair, stressing that it had nothing to do with any marriage ritual.
She said, “The wedding is finally over and I’m super happy. I’m proud of myself and my husband.
“For those of you speculating that I barbed my hair for my wedding as part of some tribal marriage rites, shut up.
“I barbed my hair because I wanted my hair installation to be perfect. That is what my hair stylist recommended because I have a very stubborn hair. Most of my hair like my frontal has not been sitting pretty because of my front hair.”
Jarvis and fellow TikTok star, Peller tied the knot traditionally on August 1, 2026.
The couple held their white wedding on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
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