Nigerian music executive, Tunji Balogun, better known as TeeBillz, has clarified his earlier remark about media personality, Toke Makinwa, in the wake of the marriage breakup of iconic singer, 2Baba and his wife, Annie Idibia.

Naija News reported that Toke, in a social media post, criticised the ‘African Queen’ hitmaker for publicly announcing his split from his wife, stating that he should be ashamed of himself.

Unfazed by the comment, TeeBillz, in a now-deleted Instagram post, told Toke to stay out of other people’s family matters. He noted that having a child for a man requires a level of forgiveness and love that she had never experienced.

However, in an interview with media personality, TeeBillz apologised to the 40-year-old television host, clarifying that he never intended to mock her for not having a child.

He reiterated that Toke does not know what 2Baba has been going through in the marriage, adding that a man who has children from different women does not have peace.

He said, “First of all, I’d like to publicly apologise to Toke Makinwa because I think my messages were misinterpreted, and at the end of the day, we’re all family. My question for Toke was, where was she a month, two months, and a year for Annie? I’m not happy seeing 2Baba and Annie the way they are, but that’s nonsense for Toke to have made such a statement.

“Does she know what 2Baba has been through since they got married? One thing I know is that a man who has children from different women will not have peace. I’m going through it, but all a man can do is try to be his best. What we should ask is the reason for his actions.”

He noted that Toke shaded him when he and Tiwa separated in 2018.

“She did the same thing to me when Tiwa and I divorced. Parenthood and marriage are things one doesn’t graduate from. I saw 2Baba, but all we can do is pray for him.”

[NaijaNews]

In the early days of Nollywood, there was a special group of actresses who printed their names on audiences’ minds not as heroines or damsels in distress but as the ultimate villains. These women skilfully portrayed cruel stepmothers, deceitful mothers-in-law, and terrible mothers, causing audiences to speak their names in wonder and horror. In this feature, Weekend Trust revisits the legendary roles of Patience Ozokwor, Franca Brown, Clarion Chukwura, and others who turned villainy into an art form.

Patience Ozokwor

Patience Ozokwor, also known as Mama G, is perhaps the most famous Nollywood actress associated with the evil stepmother and overbearing mother-in-law roles. She played a variety of villainous characters who often resorted to manipulation, emotional abuse, and outright cruelty to control family dynamics.

An example will be the role Patience played in the popular Nollywood film ‘Market seller’ where she manipulated her daughter Omotola Ekedinde into destroying the marriages of Bob Manuel Udokwu and Kanayo. O. Kanayo. In another old classic titled ‘Submission’, Patience Ozokwor played the role of an evil mother who was having an intimate affair with one of her daughter’s husbands and attempted to indulge in another affair with her other daughter’s (Stella Damasus) husband (Zack Orji).

Ozokwor’s portrayal of wickedness was so real that many couldn’t separate her from her roles; however, the actress refuted the claims, stating she was nothing like her on-screen persona. Still, for a generation, Mama G became synonymous with terror.

Sola Sobowale

Sola Sobowale is one of Nollywood’s fiercest females, known for her feisty and memorable performances. Sobowale’s charging presence and devoted delivery dominate every scene, whether she’s playing a troublesome mother-in-law, a ruthless businesswoman, or a tough-talking queen.

In Super Story: Oh Father, Oh Daughter (2001), she portrayed the wise and wicked Toyin Tomato, a mean husband snatcher and gold digger who was ruthless to the men in her path. In The Wedding Party (2016), she played the theatrical and overprotective mother-in-law who would do anything to influence her daughter’s wedding. However, it was in King of Boys (2018) that she sealed her status as Nollywood royalty. In an exceptional performance, she blended raw energy, emotion, and strength as the feared and merciless matriarch Eniola Salami.

With an ability to balance strength, cruelty, and vulnerability, Sola Sobowale is forever one of Nollywood’s most celebrated matriarchs.

Franca Brown

If Patience Ozokwor was fire, Franca Brown was ice. Her villains weren’t loud or dramatic. Instead, they were cold, calculating, and emotionally detached, making them even scarier. Unlike Patience, whose wickedness could be seen outrightly, Franca was best at hiding her negative thoughts till it was time to exert evil on those who crossed her parts.

An iconic role of Franca Brown is the one she portrayed in the Nollywood classic ‘The Only Solution’. In this epic drama, Franca Brown was able to convince her husband ‘Pete Edochie’ to use their first daughter for money rituals as she needed to keep up with her affluent lifestyle. As if that wasn’t enough, she let Edochie take a second wife, who will later be used to renew their cult vows.

In Tears and Sorrow (1996), she played a heartless stepmother who used emotional and physical abuse to suppress her stepdaughter’s potential. Brown’s portrayal of this character was so believable that many children dreaded having stepmothers in real life.

Clarion Chukwura

Clarion Chukwura is another of Nollywood’s most unforgettable matriarchs, known for playing bold and often fearsome characters. With her striking beauty and powerful presence, she brought elegance to even the most villainous roles.

One of her most iconic roles remains that in the African romance “True Love,” starring Omotola Ekehinde and Ramsey Nouah. Clarion proved to be a no-nonsense mother and frustrated Omotola after her son had chosen her to be his bride. That single portrayal instilled fear into women who were yet to be introduced to their future mothers-in-law as they wondered if they’d ever be met with such hostility.

Another renowned role was in the Nollywood film ‘Emergency Wedding’. After finding out that her partner ‘Tony Umez’ was only using her financial gains and was never going to leave his wife for her, she connived with a native doctor to make his wife ‘Genevieve Nnaji’ go mad.

One thing about Clarion’s performances was the depth she brought to her roles. Her character was never just evil; they appeared in stages with hidden motivations that made them real and relatable.

Liz Benson is a name that commands respect in Nollywood, not only for her talent but also for her ability to portray complex, multi-layered characters. Known for her elegance and charisma, Liz was a master of playing the sophisticated villain—women who smiled while scheming and broke hearts with a single glance.

In the Nollywood classic, Liz played a terrible friend and betrayal to Hilda Dokubo and also played the role of a horrific stepmother to Zack Orji. Her character was one who appeared trustworthy and naïve; however, as the plot unfolded, so did her evil plans.

In World Apart (2004), she portrayed a queen who wouldn’t let her son ‘Kenneth Okonkwo’ marry a maidservant ‘Ini Edo’.  She made it her mission to frustrate Ini, stating that she was too poor and not from a befitting social class to marry her son.

Liz Benson’s characters often radiated authority and control, making her villains both terrifying and memorable.

Eucharia Anunobi

When it comes to Nollywood villains, Eucharia Anunobi is an icon of class and power. Defined by her appealing beauty and captivating performance, she made being bad look terrific.

In Glamour Girls (1994), Eucharia played a high-society woman who used deceit and betrayal to advance. While her friend was being trafficked abroad, she engaged in an intimate affair with her partner, who stayed back in Nigeria. Another memorable performance came in the ‘August Meeting’, where she played a cunning woman who was running for president of her village women’s community and went as far as indulging in diabolical means to win the position.

Eucharia’s roles always stood out due to her ability to balance charm and cruelty, as she was always dressed her best to enact her wickedness. She could make audiences hate her character yet admire her grace and wit. Her portrayal of villainy was both compelling and scary, making her one of Nollywood’s most fearsome ladies.

Camilla Mberekpe

Camilla Mberekpe was one of those ladies who brought a unique edge to Nollywood’s golden era with her spine-chilling performances. Known for her roles in supernatural and spiritual films, she played characters that struck fear into the hearts of audiences.

Camilla starred as a queen mother in End of the Wicked (1999), a film about a demonic cult. Her terrifying performance and complete evil costume helped her become a household name. In Okija Shrine (2000), she played a vengeful spirit with a passion for revenge, fluidly transitioning between grief and rage.

Camilla’s ability to illustrate spiritual wickedness was unmatched, and her acting frequently made audiences question the occult powers around them. Camilla Mberekpe, whether as a tormentor or a victim of her own plots, is one of Nollywood’s most famous actors.

In every film, each of the women listed above played their villain characters so well that often times, they’d star alongside in movies where they plan and connive to rain evil and problems on those they disliked or crossed their paths.

In the Nollywood classic ‘Women Cult’, the group of women, including Patience Ozokwor, Franca Brown, and Clarion Chukwura, all came together to use their husbands for money rituals and enjoy the finer things of life.

Impact on culture

These women were Nollywood icons in the late ‘80s, ‘90s and early 2000s, and their depictions of evil stepmothers, cunning mothers-in-law, and other villainous roles helped to create anxiety and suspense in early Nollywood films. The combination of societal humour, dramatic character features, and powerful performances made these ladies both feared and loved.

These actresses influenced the Nollywood scene by expressing the complex nature of familial relationships as well as societal expectations of women. They also paved the way for future portrayals of more complicated female characters, showing that these “villainesses” were more than just characters to be feared; their roles left lasting legacies in Nollywood’s history.

[DailyTrust]

In a world where celebrity breakups often make headlines, some Nigerian stars continue to prove that true love can last.

As of January 31, 2025, several famous couples have kept their marriages strong despite the pressures of fame. These love stories show that commitment, respect, and support can stand the test of time.

Here are 11 Nigerian celebrity couples whose marriages continue to thrive in 2025:

1. Olamide and Adebukunmi Aisha

Popular rapper Olamide and longtime partner, Adebukunmi Aisha, have maintained a solid relationship. They have successfully balanced the demands of the entertainment industry with their personal lives.

2. Monalisa Chinda and Victor Tonye Coker

Actress Monalisa Chinda and husband, Victor Tonye Coker, have a loving marriage. They often express their love and support for each other in public, inspiring many fans.

3. Timi Dakolo and Busola Dakolo

Award-winning singer Timi Dakolo and his wife, Busola, have built a strong family life together. They frequently share heartwarming moments, showing their deep affection and commitment to each other.

4. Dare Art Alade and Deola Ayeni

Renowned musician Dare Art Alade and his wife, Deola Ayeni, have enjoyed a stable and loving marriage over the years. Their union is admired for its strength and mutual respect.

5. Peter Okoye and Lola Omotayo-Okoye

Peter Okoye, formerly of the music duo P-Square, and his wife, Lola Omotayo-Okoye, have remained strong despite the challenges of fame. Their relationship is known for its harmony and resilience.

6. Bovi and Kris Asimonye

Popular comedian Bovi and his wife, Kris Asimonye, share a marriage full of laughter and love. Kris often appears in Bovi’s comedy skits, showing their fun and playful dynamic. They prove that humor can strengthen a relationship.

7. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Captain Matthew Ekeinde

Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde, have been married since 1996. Their marriage is one of the longest in Nollywood, and they have raised four children while navigating the demands of fame.

8. Mercy Johnson and Prince Odianosen Okojie

Actress Mercy Johnson and her husband, Prince Odianosen Okojie, have built a loving home with their four children. Mercy frequently shares family moments, showing how they balance fame with parenting.

9. Adekunle Gold and Simi

Music stars Adekunle Gold and Simi turned their secret romance into a beautiful love story. Since their 2019 wedding, they have continued to grow together, making music and raising their daughter, Deja.

10. Banky W and Adesua Etomi-Wellington

Singer Banky W and actress Adesua Etomi have captured fans’ hearts with their fairytale love story. From their romantic wedding to becoming parents, their relationship is built on love, faith, and mutual support.

11. Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) and Jumobi Adegbesan

Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) and his wife, Jumobi Adegbesan, have been together for over 20 years. RMD often praises his wife for her support, showing that mutual respect is key to their lasting marriage.

These couples continue to inspire fans with their love stories, proving that true love can endure even under the spotlight.

[TheNation]

Popular actor, Lateef Adedimeji, has built a reputation for his versatility, seamlessly transitioning between intense emotional roles, comedic characters, and action-packed performances. However, his journey to stardom was anything but accidental.

In an interview with Saturday Beats, the actor stated that his initial strategy involved being known for crying in movies.

He said, “When I set out to carve a niche for myself, I started with crying—I would cry like an idiot. If I was asked to cry for one minute, I would go for two. So, I was intentional. At one point, when people couldn’t remember my name, they would refer to me as “the guy who cries in movies. When I realised that was becoming too overwhelming, I switched things up by introducing my Igbo-Yoruba character. I was strategic at every stage.

“Then ‘Ayinla’ came, and people saw a musical side of me they hadn’t seen before. ‘Jagun Jagun’ followed, and they discovered my strength in action roles. At every turn, I made sure to reinvent myself strategically.”

Asked how he feels about ‘Lisabi’ being one of the movies that dominated Google Search in 2024, he said, “I am excited. The joy is that one does something and a lot of people accept what one has done. There is nothing has joyful as that.”

On the importance of filmmakers telling indigenous stories, he stated, “If we can embrace the heroes of other countries, what happens to our own heroes? There are people that fought for our own liberation, so why can’t we tell their stories and appreciate them as well?”

[Punch]

Mallam, the stormy petrel. Your political opponents always mischaracterise you. They think you are an integrity-challenged diminutive charlatan. They say you are a cunning opportunist who is so unscrupulous you can misuse religion for personal political gains while mouthing ‘global best practices’. Perhaps a venomous chameleon.

But despite your warts and gaffes and their enthusiastic animosity, I think you possess an intelligence that can be used positively for national planning. The only challenge, Mallam, is whether you can find sufficient selflessness to assume true and circumspect statesmanship. To live what you preach and have an underbelly that the public can scrutinise day and night. 

Mallam, many admire you. And that love is not accidental like your sojourn in the civil service. You have a meticulous brain. You are bold. You were ruthless in sanitising Abuja. You didn’t allow it to become Lekki. You once came to Lagos and spoke truth to power and warned us about godfatherism as Wike did. You didn’t seem envious of Tinubu’s political dynasty. You said godfatherism and the concomitant erosion of internal party democracy were ruinous.

You spoke out loud. But those who call you a slimy hypocrite point out that once you got the opportunity in Kaduna, you tried to install your own brand of righteous godfatherism. To all, you come across as a serious man. But sometimes, you act in ways that make people call you a blooming Pharisee. I don’t like people throwing these  innuendos, suggesting that you are short in many aspects:  integrity, temper, humility, etc

Shehu Sani was your senator. Once he started demanding accountability, he became your enemy. You literally retired him from politics. Many think you are intelligent but intolerant and vindictive. Your critics are many. They say you are a religious bigot who abdicated leadership, took sides, and worsened the ethnic conflict in Kaduna. I don’t believe them. Perhaps they have not forgotten the Mary Magdalene joke. Others now say when you tried to pull down Tinubu out of envy and failing, you shamelessly joined him.

They say Tinubu saw through your manipulative obsequiousness, which was why he teased you with a ministerial appointment before shamelessly messing you up. They say it was you, a religious chauvinist, who even taught Tinubu Muslim-Muslim pairing to upset a settled convention. They say they are happy that karma, the lousy bitch, has settled on you, using your godson to portray you as a gluttonous clown while the other man enjoys his Lagos like a lollipop.

Mallam, I don’t know if I should tell you this. I know you kneel for elder statesmen as a mark of respect. But your opponents say it’s fake self-serving humility contrived to fool these men whose political blessings you crave and the public. These fault finders are a menace. They say you grovel and bootlick to service your ambition, but you don’t kneel to speak to other poor old folks like your party chairman, Ganduje.  

Mallam, seriously, how did you choose that Uba Sani? Please don’t tell me a Governor’s Advisory Committee did. You are more honest than that. The other Sani might have been uncontrollable, but seeing how he prostrates before Tinubu and writes deodorising poetry for him, he might have been better than Uba. How could you, with your foresight, not have foreseen what we are seeing? I hope you didn’t treat him contemptuously as Wike did to Fubara, whom he treated worse than a houseboy. I hope your arrogance didn’t impinge on his scrotum.

He has left your reputation in tatters. The House of Assembly had the temerity to probe the loans you collected. You know, our people say any finger that goes into the anus must find shit. However, remain courageous. God will not allow them to shame you. But how could a brilliant man like you commit such a cheap mistake? Or were you misled by marabouts? Look at ordinary Yahaya Bello. How couldn’t you find your own Ododo?

This Uba Sani man was the same man for whom you deviated from civility and mobilised some clerics to help use religion to win the elections after it was declared inconclusive, not so? How ungrateful. You literally messed in your pants while pushing this man across the finish line in an election many believe the PDP indeed won. You soiled your integrity for him. You lost some claim to sanctimoniousness, too. Mallam, how couldn’t you find a simple Ododo? Anyway, no shaking. Let the EFCC and ICPC do their worst. Fortunately, they no longer have any balls. 

Mallam, you stole the show at that conference. You rattled Tinubu and the federal government big time. You hit the nail on the head. And you didn’t even mention how the president is yorubanizing the country. I know you are keeping that for later. You will tell your people how they voted for him and how he has pushed the North aside and fixed the Yoruba in all critical positions. Shettima can’t dare defend that. I know you will come to that one day and scatter the shaky Emilokan table.

I like how you reminded them that the APC you helped found has forgotten that it came to Change the country and kill corruption. In your words, the party has lost its soul and become unrecognisable. And that’s the hard truth. The APC came to the Nigerian street like a preacher but it’s now running a bar and brothel at one end of the street. It’s absolutely unrecognisable. Now, it casually frolics with corruption, and its government boldly awards multi-trillion naira contracts without due process. 

But Mallam, the reason many neutrals no longer take you as seriously as they used to do is that you saw the castration of the EFCC under Buhari. And you didn’t say a thing. You saw bandits overrun the country with Buhari as commander-in-chief. You saw them.  You might not have seen the coming of Tinubu but you did adjust your position swiftly to benefit from him. Then, you went to court to fight the currency thing. Before then, you were at Chatham House.

You saw the elections and justified all the shenanigans. You were there at the 2023 ministerial confirmation hearing, feeling blessed and oblivious to the ambush. Mallam, many neutrals think your earnestness at the recent conference was contrived. If  Tinubu and company hadn’t deemed you a security threat, you would have been in this bloated cabinet, which you now think is filled with junk. But I like that you didn’t storm out of the country to pursue the PhD. The opposition needs who can bark and bite. The opposition needs sanctimonious people who can pretend to be righteous. The opposition needs people who can match the wiles of religious fundamentalists of all hues. 

It’s good you spoke about the destruction of the opposition parties. You didn’t mince words. This disingenuous method of planting moles to undermine multi-party democracy didn’t start today. It has put many African democracies in a coma. It’s good you pointed out that it could lead to mass apathy. You gave them the figures. It’s not important whether you did it because you want to use this new coalition to return to political relevance. The selfish motives are not important. They already know you are a cunning man. The important thing is that the country needs a new virile opposition party. The existing opposition parties have been infected. A broad electable platform that can steer the country towards rectitude is badly needed 

To that extent, you and your Compatriots must seek repentance publicly. You might not name and number your sins and their consequences publicly. But you all must do it privately and collectively. After that, you must collectively declare a departure from the old ways. This country requires a new political culture, not a new set of selfish and Prebendal leaders. As you stood for power shift to the south, you must insist that your group chooses the most inspiring and electable leader. The country needs transformative leadership. The reformed opposition’s new leader must lead by personal examples and with an eye for big ideas. 

Mallam El Rufai, some have said Tinubu might offer you a juicy carrot. Others have said you are so arrogant you can’t appreciate your shortcomings. The coming months will tell. Many believe you are one of the smart few. Time will tell if you are now jockeying for yourself or your country. 

Since “African Queen” hitmaker, Tuface Idibia, literally set social media on fire with the announcement that he was divorcing his wife, Netizens have been feasting on the ugly development. A whole lot has been written about the singer and his wife, Annie Idibia, with fans of the two celebrities, at war with themselves.

Some have gone as far as comparing the development with what happened to American music icon Bobby Brown and his ex-wife of blessed memory, Whitney Houston.

No doubt, netizens have their reasons for such comparison, but hardly are the two cases the same.

Why are they Nigerian Bobby and Whitney?

For starters, it was Whitney Houston who filed for divorce from Bobby Brown in October 2006, after 14 years of marriage, before she entered rehab. But here, Tuface is the one divorcing his wife, Annie Macaulay.

Bobby and Whitney’s marriage was marked by substance abuse and domestic abuse allegations while Users thought 2Baba/Annie’s had been rocky due to intrusion of babymamas. And now, stories about Annie in rehab only means that there could have been issues about substance abuse. These may be reasons for the comparison.

Surprisingly, most supporters of Annie Macaulay have opined that the divorce was long overdue. And that they’ve been wishing she left Tuface for her sanity. Too bad her present looks except if manipulated by AI, tells of someone withering. This is worrisome! In addition, fans believe the divorce is ill-timed because it may be too much for Annie to handle.

If one may ask, what happened to Annie being 2Baba’s ‘African Queen’, ‘brighter than the moon’, and ‘brighter than the star’? What happened to Annie being ‘the outstanding one, out of a million’? Again, what happened to loving Annie ‘just the way you are….?’ What changed? Who has been barely tolerating each other while the union lasted?

President Eniola Daniel asks a similar question on his Facebook page; “Annie Macaulay was brighter than the moon so, how did 2Face come to this point of seeing otherwise?” I don’t know my brother.

2Baba’s supporters blow hot

Some guys throwing their full weight behind 2Baba on YouTube have blamed Annie for the failed marriage. They said she is too violent and that even her in-laws have been complaining about her disposition. They added that there’s nothing wrong with the divorce coming at this time. These fans are miffed with those condemning the iconic singer. They even slammed Toke Makinwa for blasting Tuface for bringing the issue to social media. Their reason? They said that when she divorced her own husband, she wrote a book, (another guy called it an epistle), revealing things that shouldn’t get to the public. Wahala!

Well, that didn’t stop Makinwa from speaking further. In fact, I read a piece on one platform where she was said to have issued threats to 2Baba. It goes with the title, “I will expose your dirty secrets, Toke Makinwa threatens 2Baba” This is becoming more intriguing!

More celebrities are still talking in spite these guys ranting. On Facebook, Lolo’s Talk Show shared a post by Tiwa Sawage. It reads, “…The world will hold you responsible. All Annie ever did was love you. Your wife is in a rehab centre literally losing her mind. You have abandoned her for I and Toke Makinwa to take care of. You’re such an ungrateful person. Posterity will judge you.” I sincerely wished 2Baba held on until Annie was fit enough before the break up so that afterwards, they could remain friends for the sake of their children.

Back to the commenters on YouTube. One of them even said that Tuface never cheated on Annie and that he dated all his baby mamas which was long before he married Annie. Really? Now read what Music Trend posted on Facebook.

“Every relationship has their ups and downs but you just have to know when to quit. Love and trust are supposed to keep you in a relationship but if you’re with a man who can have 5 children outside your marriage and keep it a secret, don’t think he’ll ever change. I stayed with 2Face thinking one day he’ll change and always telling myself ‘I don’t like the way he cheats on me but I’ll never leave him.’ I was very upset with 2Face when I found out that he secretly had 5 children behind my back but I didn’t leave him and with just a small mistake that I made, he filed for a divorce,” Annie Idibia allegedly wrote.

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See what Emnanuel Agozine had to say about that; “I pity 2face. This marriage scandal will ruin the rest of his music career or whatever he would want to pursue with any other woman. Truth is 2face seems unstable when it comes to marriage. He’s more of a playboy, and lacks maturity for marriage.  Five babies from five different ladies.  Wow!!” Hmnnn! So, it’s not only his marriage and image that are at stake but also his career. Okay nah!

Still on the similarity between 2face/Annie’s troubles and Bobby/super song bird-Whitney, a YouTuber Asy Darlyn, did a video which she titled, “Annie Idibia in rehab as Tuface announces divorce/ A curious case of Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston”.

She called them ‘Nigerian Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston’. For this lady, the whole divorce saga is painful because many people wished Annie left her marriage a long time ago. The worst thing according to her is that 2face wants divorce when his wife is having a mental breakdown. This is the reason for Bobby and Whitney’s comparison. We all know what happened to Whitney afterwards. She is still being missed today. That talent got wasted and it’s still so painful! Fans fear the same might become Annie’s fate. Hence, they said the divorce announcement came at the wrong time. That’s not going to happen as prayers are pouring in for her speedy recovery.

Here are a few reactions from followers of this YouTuber.

Henriettagodwin wrote, “Poor Annie, I pray she heals. Na now she know why dem call am 2 face.” Wow!

Newgenerationmanwithsegunbash reacted, “Nobody says you should not divorce. The timing is off. Exactly like Bobby and Whitney. Let’s see things unfold.”

Moses oddities wrote, “This 2baba is an extremely irresponsible man.”

Toggs wrote, “ Tu face is illiterate. He has no respect for himself, Annie or his children. I hope she comes out strong. You are right, Bob and Whitney indeed.”

@Elisehyacinthe commented, “African women should also learn how to love themselves. This is a mess. Hopefully, she learns her lesson. Poor woman, she better go acting and forget about him.”

With the level of storm the divorce saga has raised on social media, one of Annie’s supporters, Ada Dike, wants her out of the country now. Her epistle has been edited. “It’s a cold world! What a world!

Innocent Idibia’s video confirming that their marriage is over is shocking. Meanwhile, a video circulated online last year showing the world where Annie was talking incoherently. Who did that video? As a spouse, you are supposed to be a beacon of strength to your partner when things are not normal. 2Face is supposed to take Annie to rehab because if it’s 2Face that was in that condition, Annie wouldn’t have abandoned him.

I read 2Face’s brother’s story mocking Annie, and I was sad. He is happy to see Annie in that condition. Right now, 2Face may be seeing another lady. This is the time for loved ones to take her out of Nigeria as soon as possible.”

From Comfort Dayvid, comes an open letter to Annie on Facebook. It’s a long one; edited as well.

“Dear Annie Macauley, if it is true that you are no longer gonna be 2baba’s African Queen, brace up and pick what is left of you and move on.

My only concern is the fact that the timing is very wrong. For weeks I have read so many horrible things about you. The internet has been feasting on people trolling you and making a mockery of your love for your husband.

He could have waited for things to settle down before going public or because of the kids and their mental health; or because of all the good times you both shared; or when you are doing much better because, the you I saw on the TV a few weeks back, from every indication isn’t looking well.

It’s my earnest prayers that the Holy spirit holds your hands and walks through this hard and emotional phase with you. You will be fine. Stay Strong!”

While Inside Life shared 2Baba’s confessional statement about his love for Annie titled, “Why I married Annie – by Tuface Idibia”, some bloggers are spreading rumours and videos indicating that 2Baba is already boning a new babe. They said she’s a female lawmaker. What a world!

The trial of Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, the former acting accountant-general of the federation, commenced on Friday.

Witnesses narrated to the court how money was allegedly syphoned from the ministry of defence into multiple accounts set up by the defendant.

The defendant was a former director, finance and account at the federal ministry of defence

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Nwabuoku on a nine-count amended charge of money laundering, amounting to N868,465,000.

On January 16, James Omotosho, the presiding judge, granted Nwabuoku bail in the sum of N500 million.

At the commencement of the trial on Friday, Ekele Iheanacho, prosecution counsel, presented two witnesses.

The first witness, Eucharia Ezeobi, a Zenith Bank staff, told the court that she opened four company accounts—Temeeo Synergy Concept Limited, Turge Global Investment Limited, Laptev Bridge Limited, and Arafura Transnational Afro Limited—for contractors working with the defence ministry.

She said significant sums were withdrawn in cash from these accounts, allegedly benefiting the defendant. The court admitted the account opening documents as Exhibit PWB.

The second witness, Felix Nweke, a deputy director of accounts and expenditure under Nwabuoku’s supervision, told the court that the defendant personally instructed him to open the four accounts. Nweke said funds were transferred from the defence ministry’s security operation account to the company accounts and were later withdrawn in cash and handed over to Nwabuoku.

Under cross-examination, the defence counsel, Isidore Udenko, asked if the withdrawals were authorised solely by Nwabuoku or if a higher authority was involved. Nweke maintained that he acted strictly on instructions from the defendant, his superior in the ministry.

The judge adjourned the trial to February 26 and March 5, 2025, for continuation.

[TheCable]