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President Trump Considers Pardon for Diddy, Citing Past Hostility

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The 47th U.S. President, Donald Trump, has addressed the possibility of granting a pardon to music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs amid his recent legal troubles. Trump made the comments during a Friday interview on Newsmax’s “Finnerty,” where the conversation shifted to Diddy’s recent federal conviction. Diddy was found guilty on two counts under the Mann Act, which prohibits transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. However, he was acquitted of more severe charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Acyn who post on X revealed that when directly asked about a presidential pardon for Diddy, Trump responded, “I was very friendly with Diddy once. We got along great. He seemed like a nice guy.” However, Trump then added that he didn’t know Diddy well and that the rapper had been “very hostile” toward him during his presidency and election campaigns. “That type of thing can cloud our judgment sometimes,” Trump noted, adding that Diddy’s past comments made it “more difficult to do.” The president stopped short of a definitive position, stating that he would need to see the full details before making a decision, but his comments suggested that a pardon was unlikely. Meanwhile, Diddy remains in legal limbo, awaiting a ruling on his latest motion for bail and a sentencing hearing scheduled for October. The Mann Act conviction alone could lead to a significant prison sentence. Q: Sean Diddy Combs. Would you consider pardoning him?  Well, he was essentially, I guess, sort of half innocent. Probably— I was very friendly with him but when I ran for office he was very hostile and it’s hard. So, I don't know, it's more difficult. Q: More likely a no?… pic.twitter.com/FrrzquR6qs — Acyn (@Acyn) August 2, 2025

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Nigerians Advised to Follow US Visa Rules to Avoid Travel Restrictions

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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has called on Nigerians traveling to the United States to strictly follow the terms and conditions of their visas. This advisory comes amid growing concerns from U.S. authorities about the misuse of visas, which could lead to widespread travel restrictions on Nigerians. In a statement signed by NIS spokesperson AS Akinlabi, the NIS warned that violating visa rules could result in serious consequences, including visa revocation, deportation, and permanent ineligibility for future travel to the U.S. The statement emphasized that security screening by U.S. authorities continues even after initial entry. Common Visa Violations and Penalties The advisory specifically addressed common issues for two of the most frequent categories of Nigerian travelers: students and tourists. For students: The NIS cautioned that students must remain in active study. “Withdrawal, absenteeism, or change of academic program without notification may lead to visa cancellation and loss of future eligibility,” the statement warned. For tourists: The agency highlighted the U.S. government’s strict stance on “birth tourism.” The advisory noted that U.S. consular officers will deny tourist visa applications if they believe the primary purpose of travel is to give birth in the United States to secure American citizenship for the child. The NIS reaffirmed its commitment to working with the U.S. mission in Abuja to promote lawful travel and ensure that Nigerian citizens remain compliant with U.S. immigration regulations.

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Rising Artist Dkokopee Sparks Conversation with Naira Marley Linkup

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Rising artist Dkokopee, born Ogaga Okokowa, has become a topic of online discussion after a video of him with popular singer Afeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, appeared on social media. In the short clip, Dkokopee, who is known as a close friend of social media personality VeryDarkMan, was seen casually eating sausages and “vibing” with a shirtless Naira Marley. The video also featured a snippet of Dkokopee’s track, with the lyric “Two poor men no fit help each other” grabbing the attention of his fans. This public display comes amidst ongoing speculation that VeryDarkMan’s vocal support for the Marlian Music boss may be financially motivated. The speculation follows a report from GistLover that VeryDarkMan’s disclosure of a celebrity WhatsApp group, formed after the death of singer Mohbad, allegedly cost actor Jigan Baba Oja an endorsement deal. Reacting to the recent clip, VeryDarkMan teased fans about a potential collaboration and questioned when the video was recorded, writing: “When una take this video? Are we expecting a jam?” View this post on Instagram The video has since received mixed reactions from social media users, further fueling conversations about Dkokopee’s association with Naira Marley. One user, 1k.e.v.i.n, commented, “E good make person no dey judge someone so fast, yes I was moved by my emotions and I faulted Naira Marley but when I sat down to Annalise the matter very well… Mehn I ask God for forgiveness. No body holy pass.” Another user, faithbrown3, added, “I love hw I nv follow the wave of hat e just bcos someone said so. I don’t play his music but I analyse it then and conclude within me that NM was innocent of his accusations but Nigeria internet space don’t want to see any comment in support for the one they hate.” Comments Below: @_prettyesther1:”nairamarley is innocent guys.” @egbunu_gideon:”Na voltage the talk here oo, your get voltage? Who God don lift no Whatsapp group can’t bring him down, big shout out to @verydarkblackman.” @oluwadennis_xdcxi:”Na headache some people go take do weekend o, weekend wey go pepper dem na from Friday we go confirm am.” @hillaryodg:”Please kokopee be careful with those guys.” @jean_arena1:”Una don pay kokopee make una come pay me too abeg ooh.” @official_dankizzy:”Iyabo no go like this one…Samklef don view with fake account oh I forget say @ernest10__”Haters go cry naira Marley must come back.”

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Kemi Badenoch Discloses Detachment from Nigerian Identity

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UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has disclosed that she no longer feels connected to Nigeria. In an interview on the Rosebud Podcast on Friday, Badenoch said that her Nigerian passport has not been renewed since the early 2000s. She explained that while she occasionally keeps up with events in the country, the UK feels more like home, where she lives and works. “I have not renewed my Nigerian passport, I think, not since the early 2000s,” Badenoch said. “I’ve never quite felt that I belonged there. I don’t identify with it [Nigeria] anymore, most of my life has been in the UK, and I’ve just never felt the need to.” Badenoch, who was born in Wimbledon, South West London, returned to the UK after spending some years in Nigeria. This decision, she said, was made by her parents who believed there was no promising future for her in the country. “I think the reason that I came back here was actually a very sad one, and it was that my parents thought, ‘there is no future for you in this country’.”

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2Baba Weds Natasha Osawaru in Traditional Ceremony

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The knot has been traditionally tied by Afrobeat legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as ‘2Baba,’ with Natasha Osawaru in a private ceremony. Photos from the event were shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday. It was reported by PUNCHONLINE that 2Baba, on January 26, 2025, in a terse social media post, had announced that he and Annie, his wife of almost 12 years, had gone their separate ways. The artist had proposed to Natasha on Valentine’s Day Eve.

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Jigan Fires Back at Verydarkman, Slams Baseless Allegations, Says ‘My Conscience is Pure!’

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Nollywood actor Jigan Baba Oja has clapped back at controversial critic Verydarkman over claims he’s part of a secret WhatsApp group sabotaging justice for Mohbad. The drama erupted after Verydarkman accused actress Iyabo Ojo of leading the group, naming Jigan as a member. Facing backlash, Jigan hit back hard during a TikTok live session as shared by 9jamediablog, refusing to entertain demands to expose chat logs. “If you like, listen to my explanation, so fine. Do I even owe you an explanation? No! As long as my conscience is pure, that’s what matters,” he fired. Later, on Instagram, he took sharper digs: “So fast Nigerians ain’t asking for evidence no more? Something you paid 20m to achieve… and you can’t post it? Are we still in the slavery era? Na leg dey pain me, not my brain! We shall see to the end of this!” The war of words escalates… as the Mohbad justice saga takes another twist! Don't expect me to post a screen recording of our group chat, I owe you no explanation. my conscience is what really matters _jigan responds to verydarkman pic.twitter.com/L8TEoBDOST — 9JAMEDIABLOG (@9jamedia_blog) July 30, 2025

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Burna Boy Delivers Electrifying Performance at England Women’s Euro Victory Parade

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Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, was seen lighting up the stage at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday during the trophy parade held in honor of the England Women’s National Team. The performance was delivered as part of the celebrations marking the Lionesses’ dramatic 3-1 penalty shootout triumph over Spain, following a 1-1 draw after extra time, a result that secured their successful defense of the European Championship title. Burna Boy joined the jubilant team on stage and thrilled the massive crowd with his hit single For My Hand, a collaboration with British singer Ed Sheeran. His high-energy performance electrified the atmosphere, drawing enthusiastic reactions from coach Sarina Wiegman, the players, and over 100,000 fans gathered for the occasion. This latest appearance adds to a growing list of milestone performances by the Nigerian star. In 2023, he became the first African artist to take the stage at a UEFA Champions League final, where he co-headlined the Kick-Off Show with Brazilian pop star Anitta. The event at Buckingham Palace further cemented Burna Boy’s status as a global music icon and cultural ambassador for African music. Onejobless boy shared the video clip of the performance Burna Boy celebrates with the Lionesses. pic.twitter.com/34NRdwdIaG — @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) July 29, 2025

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Davido Recalls Running Errands for Don Jazzy and D’Banj with His Father’s Rolls Royce

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A nostalgic moment from Nigerian singer and songwriter Davido’s early days in music has been shared, offering fans a glimpse into his humble beginnings. The memory was recounted in a video that was posted on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) by user @AsakyGRN. In the clip, Davido could be seen smiling as he spoke about the experience. An encounter from around 2008 in Atlanta was reflected on by the singer, during which he described being asked to run errands for Nigerian music legends Don Jazzy and D’Banj. “In Atlanta, 2007 or 2008 or 2009… In my father’s house, I was freestyling for Don Jazzy and D’Banj. He sent me to go and buy McDonald’s with my papa car — Rolls Royce,” Davido was heard saying. Other reflections on his early career and his growth in the music industry were also shared by the artist in the video. As the clip continued to circulate online, reactions were stirred among fans, with many expressing admiration for Davido’s journey and how far he has come. "I remember back in 2008, Don Jazzy and D'banj sent me to McDonald's just so I could freestyle for them" — Davido pic.twitter.com/bFa4LsvHt2 — 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) July 29, 2025 See some reactions below: @Dailygistz: “Dem fit still send you go MacDonald’s… Don Jazzy no be your mate normally.” @PreshUnfiltered: “Nigga you ain’t got 1 billion dollars lying around, stop lying.” @big_orla: “Thats life, they are there then and you are there today and another will be there tomorrow, life shifts to whoever wants to favour.” @Twhyspecial: “Omo! This one na real stray bullet o 😭For Don Jazzy, D’banj, and anybody wey their papa no get money…. e hit different!” @Yaz_emipre: “Now Davido no be any of there mate at all, believe in yourself my brother your current status is not your destination, keep pushing.” @kisswinnie2: “This boy is lying sha, was he asking whoever was standing there if he remembers when he freestyled in 2008 sha, 2008 sha !! Was this person his manager then ?” @Utwts_: “Enu por… tales by moonlight.. he used to pick them up from the airport in his dad’s Rolls Royce .. the “freestyle in McDonalds” was probably just bants, not like his life depended on it.”

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NYSC Corps Member Scammed with Fufu Instead of iPhone at Computer Village

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A female corps member has reportedly fallen victim to a bizarre scam at Computer Village, Ikeja. She went to buy an iPhone. What she got instead was fufu wrapped to look like a phone. The incident surfaced online through a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter). A video accompanied the post, showing the visibly distraught corps member holding what she thought was her new device. She had paid a specific amount. Believing it was for a genuine iPhone. In the video, onlookers gathered. Some expressed shock. Others couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity. The moment quickly went viral. Many users reacted with anger. Others shared similar experiences. Some blamed the area’s notorious reputation. Others sympathized with the victim. She stood there, confused. The package still in her hand. Corper go buy new iPhone, dem give am fufu 💔😂 pic.twitter.com/AxFsKWskoK — 𝔼𝕤𝕞𝕒𝕣𝕥😎 (@Esmart26) July 29, 2025

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Sandra Benede’s TikTok Account Banned Amid Controversy with Iyabo Ojo

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Social media influencer Sandra Benede has had her TikTok account banned following a public clash involving Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo. The incident stems from allegations made by Benede, who claimed that Iyabo Ojo had privately apologized to singer Naira Marley. She insisted that the actress would eventually face repercussions for her actions related to the ongoing controversy. Benede also asserted that she had access to recordings that purportedly support her claims about the alleged apology. The ban on her TikTok account came shortly after these statements gained traction online. Netizens react Bolade Arike, “More is coming,all those Pharaoh of iyabo Ojo,get ready for God’s”. Chinyere Festus “Leave fight for people wey get am, if you know you don’t have strong back up then back out because this fight is not for the weak “. Damilola Isah ““All of them are just ranting without evidence the stupid evidence they brought out I don’t see anything inside.Vdm is just using their head”.

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