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Sad! Popular pop music star d!es of cancer at 31

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Pop music star, Catherine Ispan popularly known as Cat Janice is dead.

The “Wishing I Was You” crooner passed away at the age of 31.

A message on her IG handle @cat.janice announced her death late Wednesday night.

It read, “This morning, from her childhood home and surrounded by her loving family, Catherine peacefully entered the light and love of her heavenly creator.

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“We are eternally thankful for the outpouring of love that Catherine and our family have received over the past few months. Cat saw her music go places she never expected and rests in the peace of knowing that she will continue to provide for her son through her music. This would not have been possible without all of you. Thank you ♥️

“This page will be memorialised by Cat’s brother, @the_last_cubby

“He will also manage all operations surrounding Cat’s music, merchandise, and public relations.

“Per Cat’s request, there is some more art that she wants to share too. All in due time. With Love, The Ipsans.”

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Cat Janice cancer battle
On January 25, Cat Janice spoke about her health status and fight against cancer.

Her post read partly, “With everything going on in my health I never thought it would come down to something like this. I was just happy I got to actually walk down the aisle at my wedding to the man of my dreams.

“I never thought my incredibly scary turn with the ICU and attempt to buy me some time with my family would end up turning into an actual miracle.

“I’m just thankful to squeeze my boy more over this adorable little song we came up with in the car on a summer day.

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“And I miss you all so much and wanna play and see some live music and I’m gonna work so hard to get my legs back and hit the first local jam I can find while I’ve got this God-given time ❤ thank you for all of you who have come to say hi these pictures don’t do it justice ❤#danceyououttamyhead #glorytogod #cancer #dcmusic”

PUNCH Online reports that the singer and multi-instrumentalist, known by the legal name Catherine Ipsan, initiated her musical journey during adolescence and continued to release music into her 20s.

However, it was the track “Dance You Outta My Head” that propelled her to the pinnacle of success.

Shared on social media, the song, accompanied by candid discussions about her challenging cancer treatments, swiftly became the highlight of her career.

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Set against disco-inflected guitar and lively strings, she conveyed the theme of “dancing on the edge of disaster.”

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Meanwhile, she posted on January 30 to show her excitement when her song made the top 40 Billboard charting artiste on Hot Dance.

The American wrote, “I am SHOCKED to be a Top 40 Billboard Charting artist on Hot Dance/Electronic and ALSO #11 on Digital Sales. YOU ALL DID THIS. You gave me my dream come true.

“Right when I needed it most. You all loved me back to life and gave me my “one more moment alive”.

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“When I wrote “Wishing I Was You”, I wrote those lyrics desperately wishing to have one more moment to scream from the rooftops and you all loved me so hard and gave me that moment and I am forever grateful. Whatever God brings my way I know I am loved.”

In 2022, Janice discovered a lump in her neck, leading to a diagnosis of sarcoma—a rare and aggressive cancer—in her scalene muscle.

Despite this, Janice, a geospatial information scientist pursuing a master’s in coastal geology, remained committed to her work, studies, and her passion for creating music.

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Adultery Allegation: I lied, please forgive me – Nollywood Actress begs Apostle Suleman

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By Francesca Hangeior.

 

Few days after she was slammed with an indefinite suspension by the leadership of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, for tarnishing the image of the association, ace Actress, Halima Abubakar, recanted the adultery allegation she raised against a popular clergy, Apostle Johnson Suleman.

Halima had on several occasions, dragged the name of the clergy to the mud, alleging that he dumped her, despite many intimate moments they had together.

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The actress, who was terribly sick at a time, allegedly sponsored several defamatory publications against the Edo-born clergy whom she alleged had also had intimate affairs with other prominent actresses.

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory had since slammed damages against Halima for defaming the preacher.

Meanwhile, years after her allegations came to light, the actress has come out to apologise, revealing that she told lies against the clergy/founder of Omega Fire Ministry.

“I admit that I made false allegations against you; and also regret my actions and damage I caused to you, your wife, Dr. Mrs. Lizzy Suleman, your family, and the leaders of Omega Fire Ministry.”

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“I am truly sorry for all the hurts and distress I caused you, your family and your ministry. Thank you very much and may heaven calm your heart. God bless you Sir,” the actress added in the personal letter of apology she addressed to the Apostle.

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The Only Thing That’s Changed About Me Is The Money I Have Now, I’m Still Original

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Nigerian singer and songwriter, Inetimi Alfred Odom popularly known as Timaya, said he has been an original right from time and does not have anything to hide.

The singer in a chat with Channels Television said what people say about him doesn’t itch him as he sees people’s thoughts about him like ‘fried eggs and bread’.

“How somebody sees me doesn’t bother me. I’ve gone past those things. What you think or how you think are like fried eggs and bread,” he said.

Timaya, reflecting on his journey thus far, noted that the only thing that has changed about him is the money he has now. Looking at how far he has evolved from a plantain seller to a notable voice in the music industry, the singer says he looks better than where he is coming from.

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“I’m not doing anything bad. I’m original. I’ve been like this all my life. The only thing I know that people can say is that I’m a very blunt guy, I speak my mind and I’m not afraid of anybody… I’m not a fraudster, I don’t have anything to hide,” he said.

“It is very difficult when you are trying to live a life that you are not. The only thing that has changed is the money that I have now. From a plantain boy, now I look better not like I was that bad but I was bad.”

He also talked about his ninth album, Gladiator, and the events that inspired the album’s name.

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Bobrisky Spends Night Behind Police Bar, Transferred To FCID Annex In Lagos

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The police said Bobrisky also spent last night in a cell at the police facility, according to a police source.

The Nigerian police authorities have confirmed that controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris, more commonly known as Bobrisky has been transferred to the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex.

The police said Bobrisky also spent last night in a cell at the police facility, according to a police source.

The source added that further directives were being awaited regarding Bobrisky’s case, PUNCH reports.

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The police said the crossdresser said that he was taken to the FCID for safekeeping following his arrest by officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service during his attempt to exit the country through the Seme border.

The source said, “Bobrisky was brought to the FCID, Alagbon, around 10pm on Monday. Immigration arrested him at Seme Boarder and brought him for safekeeping.

“He is in detention at the FCID, Alagbon. He was arrested on Sunday, detained overnight, and taken to the FCID, Alagbon, around 10pm on Monday. He is still at the FCID.”

Confirming Okuneye’s detention, the spokesperson for the FCID, Lagos, Mayegun Aminat, during a conversation with PUNCH on Tuesday, said,

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“He is detained at FCID Alagbon. He is with us and we are to get a remand to keep him in custody today.”

The spokesperson for the NIS, Kenneth Udo, in a statement on Monday evening, described Okuneye as a person of interest over recent issues of public concern.

“In keeping with its commitment to securing the borders, Nigeria Immigration Service intercepted Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, otherwise known as Bobrisky at the Seme Border over an attempt to exit the country.

“He is undergoing interrogation and will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action. The Service assures the public that it will continue to be civil and professional in its statutory responsibility of manning the country’s borders,” Udo said.

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The Nigerian Immigration Service on Monday night confirmed the arrest of crossdresser Idris Okunleye, popularly known as Bobrisky

This was disclosed in a press statement by the security operative which the media obtained, revealing that the crossdresser is presently being interrogated.

The statement had read, “In keeping with its commitment to securing the borders, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) intercepted Okuneye IdrisOlanrewaju otherwise known as Bobriskyat the Seme Border over an attempt to Exit the Country.

“The Service wishes to inform the public that OKUNEYE IDRIS is a person of interest over recent issues of public concern. He is undergoing interrogation and will be handed over to the appropriate Authorities for further action.

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“The Service assures the public that it will continue to be civil and professional in its statutory responsibility of manning the country’s borders.”

Naijablitznews recalls the media had reported that Bobrisky was arrested on Monday morning while attempting to escape to the Benin Republic.

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