“How can you send a child to prison for two years over few Twitter lines?” — Sowore blasts Adekunle Gold

 

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticised singer Adekunle Gold over the reported imprisonment of a social media user accused of making false claims online about the musician and his family.

Speaking during an interview that has gone viral on social media, Sowore questioned why Adekunle Gold and his wife, singer Simi, pursued legal action that resulted in a young man spending over two years in prison over comments made on X, formerly Twitter.

“That’s not how to handle false stories”

Sowore argued that public figures should learn to ignore false rumours rather than using law enforcement to punish critics or online commentators.

“How dare Adekunle Gold, after getting some little money and fame, send somebody to jail for two years for writing something we all know is not true? Yesterday people were calling me that my wife and children had died in the US. I simply called them to confirm they were alive and moved on,” he said.

The activist also referenced past incidents involving public figures, including former US President Donald Trump’s family and a Kaduna-based religious leader declared dead during the COVID-19 period.

“Nigerians love oppression too much”

According to Sowore, the situation reflects a growing culture of oppression among influential Nigerians.

“How can you sit down with police and prosecutors to jail someone for two and a half years because of three lines on Twitter? Nigerians complain about oppression until they get small power, then they become worse,” he added.

The controversy comes amid increasing debates in Nigeria over cybercrime laws, online speech, and the arrest of social media users for controversial posts.

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“How dare Adekunle Gold go and send somebody to jail for two years for writing something we all know that it’s not true. Someone posted my wife and children have d!3d and I didn’t even reply to it.”

— Omoyele Sowore. pic.twitter.com/ZEbuwFctZt

— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) May 19, 2026

Niniola mourns as she loses husband

 

Notable singer, Niniola mourns as she loses her husband to the cold hands of death.

The celebrated singer, who’s the elder sister of equally renowned singer Teni Apata, took to her Instagram page to break the news.

Although the cause of his death is still unknown to the public, Niniola lamented over his passing in a series of post expressing her grief.

Sharing loving photos with her husband, she wrote;

“God took my husband.”

Netizens have taken to the comment section to express their condolences to the bereaved.

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Chiké: Why I can never sleep with a married woman – Verydarkman

 

Social media commentator Verydarkman has shared his thoughts on the ongoing online discussions involving singer Chike and Sandra Edoho, the ex-wife of media personality Frank Edoho.

In a video circulating online, Verydarkman spoke about the temptations that can come with fame and popularity, noting that celebrities often attract attention from different kinds of people.

He stated that he personally avoids getting involved with married women because of the complications and consequences such relationships can bring.

The commentator added that while he would not criticize ordinary conversations between adults, he believes people should exercise self-control and avoid situations that could lead to controversy or damage relationships.

He said …

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“Popularity attracts different people to you, both single and married, women and even men will make advances at you. But the one wey me I know I don tell myself no matter what I will never carry myself go Comot married woman cloth. Wetin I wan talk say I dey find. The curse wey follow that thing too big. But then again, Shay na everybody get control? I will not fault Chiké for talking with the woman, but I will fault him for sl££p!ng with the woman because na me know the temptation wey dey inside this popularity life.

If say Chiké get control, e go know say this place wey I wan go no good….”

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“Like play like play. Nigerians dey cheer person up say e fvcx another person wife, I saw a lot of women in Chike’s comment section, seriously hyping him up. Frank Edoho should not have brought the issue to social media cos it seems like the wife is in love with Chike because she… pic.twitter.com/QgUG2FObFK

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) May 16, 2026

US and Nigerian forces kill top ISIS commander, Trump reveals

 

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that American and Nigerian forces allegedly carried out a joint operation targeting a senior ISIS leader in Africa.

In a statement shared online, Trump claimed that the operation successfully eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he described as the second-in-command of ISIS globally and one of the group’s most active terrorists.

According to the former president, the mission was conducted in partnership with the Nigerian Armed Forces and was based on intelligence gathered about the suspect’s activities in Africa.

Trump stated that the operation would significantly weaken ISIS’s global network and reduce threats against both Africans and Americans.

He also thanked the Nigerian government for its cooperation in the operation and praised the military forces involved.

His words …

“Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing. He will no longer terrorize the people of Africa, or help plan operations to target Americans. With his removal, ISIS’s global operation is greatly diminished. Thank you to the Government of Nigeria for your partnership on this operation. GOD BLESS AMERICA! President DONALD J. TRUMP……”

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Iheanacho helps Celtic win 5th consecutive Scottish Premiership title

 Kelechi Iheanacho was part of the Celtic side that staged a late comeback to defeat Hearts and secure the Scottish Premiership title in dramatic fashion.

The victory confirmed Celtic’s fifth consecutive league title after overturning a deficit in a final-day contest that had kept supporters on edge until the closing minutes.

Hearts, who had led the table for much of the season, needed at least a draw to claim a first league crown since 1960 but collapsed late on as Celtic produced a decisive late surge.

Late turnaround seals title

Hearts opened the scoring through Lawrence Shankland after a first-half corner, placing them within touching distance of a historic triumph.

Celtic responded deep into first-half stoppage time when Arne Engels converted from the penalty spot after a handball incident in the box.

The decisive breakthrough came late in the match when Daizen Maeda restored Celtic’s lead in the 87th minute following a VAR intervention that overturned an earlier offside decision.

Callum Osmand then added a stoppage-time third as Hearts committed players forward in search of an equaliser, sealing the result and the title for Celtic.

Iheanacho involvement in decisive moment

Iheanacho, who came off the bench, played a key role in maintaining Celtic’s attacking pressure during the closing stages and was unlucky not to score after striking the post.

His introduction added pace and directness as Celtic pushed for a winner, with the team eventually capitalising on Hearts’ late defensive collapse.

Celtic extend domestic dominance

The result sees Celtic move ahead of Rangers in total league titles, reaching 56 championships in Scottish football history.

Interim manager Martin O’Neill guided the side through the decisive run-in, securing another league success in what could be his final spell in charge.

For Hearts, the defeat ends a strong campaign in disappointment after they spent most of the season at the top of the table before faltering at the final hurdle.