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• ‘Having kids with different women one of my biggest mistakes’ — Ubi Franklin

  15-07-2026 23:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian talent manager and music executive Ubi Franklin has described having children with different women as one of the biggest mistakes of his life, urging young people to learn from his experience.Franklin made the remarks in a recent episode of his podcast, Talks with Ubi Franklin. A clip from the episode was shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday.Reflecting on his personal life, the father of four said he loves his children deeply but wishes he had made different choices.“One of
  
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• BREAKING: BBNaija Season 11 to premiere July 26

  15-07-2026 20:53 via thesun.ng
  
  The organisers of Big Brother Naija have announced that Season 11 of the reality show will premiere on July 26.
  The show will air round-the-clock on DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 49, continuing its 24-hour live broadcast format that allows viewers to follow housemates’ activities throughout the season.
  In a statement released on their social media page ahead of the launch, the organisers said: “The spotlight is waiting. No hiding, no playing safe. Biggie’s house reopens on
  
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• BBNaija Season 11 to premiere July 26 with N160m grand prize

  15-07-2026 20:53 via thesun.ng
  
  The organisers of Big Brother Naija have announced that Season 11 of the reality show will premiere on July 26.
  Organisers announced this at a press briefing on Wednesday and also revealed that the winner of this year’s edition will receive a record-breaking grand prize of N160 million — the largest reward since the reality show was launched in 2006.
  The show will air round-the-clock on DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 49, continuing its 24-hour live broadcast format that allows vie
  
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• BBNaija season 11 to debut July 26 with N160m grand prize

  15-07-2026 19:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that the 11th season of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality television show will premiere on Sunday, July 26, 2026.Organisers announced this at a press briefing on Wednesday and also revealed that the winner of this year’s edition will receive a record-breaking grand prize of N160 million — the largest reward since the reality show was launched in 2006.Preparations for the new season began earlier this year with physical auditions conducted from
  
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• Davido, Burna Boy, Black Sherif shine in AFRIMMA 2026 nominations

  15-07-2026 16:46 via thesun.ng
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  The organisers of the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) have announced the nominees for the 2026 edition, with Nigerian music star Davido emerging as the highest-ranked nominee after earning five nominations across major categories.
  The nominations, unveiled on Wednesday, signal the return of the annual awards after a two-year break.
  According to AFRIMMA founder Anderson Obiagwu, the hiatus was used to redesign the event and introduce new attractions aimed at enhancing the
  
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• ‘I spend N400m monthly in Nigeria’ – Davido

  15-07-2026 16:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Davido has revealed that he spends as much as N400 million every month on his personal expenses while in Nigeria, excluding costs related to his wife, household, luxury cars and jewelery.The Afrobeats star made the disclosure during a live conversation on Davrel Twitch on Tuesday, where he compared his spending habits in Nigeria with those in the United States.According to Davido, his expenses are considerably lower when he is in America because he lives with on
  
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• Bella Shmurda alleges $4 million Lagos property scam

  15-07-2026 15:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabNigerian singer Bella Shmurda has alleged that he was defrauded after paying $4 million for a property in Lagos that he later discovered had been stolen.The singer made the claim during an emotional Instagram Live session, where he broke down in tears while appealing for help.According to Bella Shmurda, the property was sold to him by someone who allegedly had no legal ownership of it.“Nigeria, I need your help. I’m not doing okay right now. I spent $4 million of
  
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• Why I spend ₦400m monthly – Davido

  15-07-2026 07:39 via thesun.ng
  
  Award-winning Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that maintaining his lifestyle as one of Africa’s biggest music exports comes with enormous financial commitments, disclosing that he spends between ₦300 million and ₦400 million every month.
  The singer said the cost of sustaining his celebrity status extends far beyond personal luxury, stressing that his monthly expenses exclude the upkeep of his wife, Chioma Adeleke, and other members of his h
  
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• The Gathering on 100 arrives in Kano as MTN expands youth movement

  15-07-2026 01:02 via thenet.ng
  
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  Thousands of young Nigerians gathered at Meena Events Centre in Kano for MTN Nigeria’s The Gathering on 100 on Saturday, July 11th. The city transformed into an immersive space for entrepreneurship, creativity, gaming, networking and entertainment.The event, which followed successful editions in Surulere, Aba and Enugu, provided attendees with opportunities to
  
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