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Nigerian actress, Victoria Inyama, has revealed that her experience with female circumcision, despite being traumatic, has influenced her sexual discipline and helped her abstain from unwanted sexual intercourse.

Speaking during an Instagram Live session with media personality, Daddy Freeze, the actress recalled the physical pain and trauma she endured when she was circumcised at the age of five.

Although she described Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as “evil,” Inyama also called it “the best thing that happened to me”.

According to her, the procedure has helped her control sexual urges on several occasions, enabling her to stay true to her resolve.

“FGM is evil. You now have to deal with the consequences of that thing, having a mind of its own. Yes, I was (circumcised). Because I grew up in the village with my grandmother. But that is what is helping me. That is the best thing that they did for me. I swear to God. If I say I no dey do, I no dey do. And that is the power that I have,” she said.

“That is why nobody can say they have seen me in this hotel or that hotel.

“At the age of five or six. They will give you some (kind of) gin. When you take it, you will think you have fainted. They held me down. It was a specialist person who did it. It was just a swipe.”

When asked why she did not circumcise her own children, Inyama said she does not have absolute authority over such decisions regarding them.

“I did not do it for the children. They are British. I will agree if their father wanted to. Even though I have the trauma, I think that is the best thing that happened to me,” she added.

Inyama was married to Godwin Okri. They tied the knot in 2003, but their union ended in 2018.

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Veteran Nollywood actress, Victoria Inyama, has revealed the best thing that has ever happened to her.

She made the revelation during an Instagram live season with Daddy Freeze.

Discussing about Female genital mutilation, FGM, popularly referred to as circumcision, Victoria noted that the procedure has helped her to control her sexual urges.

While describing the procedure as the best thing that has ever happened to her, she also revisited the trauma after being circumcised at the age of five.

“FGM is evil. You now have to deal with the consequences. I was circumcised because I grew up with my grandmother in the village. That’s the best thing that they did for me because it is helping me a lot.

“If I say I no dey do, I no dey do. And that is the power that I have. That’s why nobody can say they’ve seen me with a man in any hotel”, she said.

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‘It helps me control my desires – Victoria Inyama on effects of FGM

Temi Otedola, wife of Nigerian singer, Mr Eazi, has revealed that her husband keeps malice with her whenever he gets upset with her instead of confronting her.
Speaking in an episode of their joint podcast, the actress described her husband’s action as “a bit childish.”

She recalled an incident when she found out her husband was angry with her through email.

“The way I found out that Tosin [Mr Eazi] was actually angry with me on a Monday was that he sent me a long message. And bear in mind that we are sitting in the same flat. I was minding my business, responding to my mails and I got a message saying everything he was upset about me for. While I was reading it my body was already becoming hot. At some point, I couldn’t even read it because I was so angry.

“Because I have asked him ten times if he was upset with me and he said nothing. Honestly, if you’re in the same flat as someone do I think it is a bit childish to not go up and speak to them? Yes. But that is what you’re comfortable with. You find it easier to express yourself by typing. I have gotten some long *ss emails in the past. At least you’re getting it out. But it would be nice if you could just sit down with me and have it out,” she expressed.

Responding, Mr Eazi admitted that he is more comfortable expressing himself through typing.

He pointed out that he wasn’t able to explicitly express his concerns during past one-on-one dialogues.

“I would prefer to sit down with you and talk things out. But I see that sometimes when we sit down to talk, I don’t hit the nail on the head. Also, I think if I communicate during tense moments, I might sound too harsh.

“I don’t think texting someone you’re sitting next to is the best way to communicate. But that is my way. And everybody just needs to find what their way of communication is and communicate. For me, it’s typing. When I want to really express myself, I can do it via typing better than speaking it. Because then I can read it again and crosscheck my tone,” he said.

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I found out my husband was angry with me through email – Temi Otedola

A former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Major General Johnson Olawunmi, Rtd, has said the Scheme is still important for bringing people together and helping the country grow for more than 50 years after it started.

He said the NYSC has kept up with the values it was created with and has met Nigeria’s expectations in every way, even though the program has faced some challenges.

Olawumi stressed that the importance of the Scheme was very high, pointing out the NYSC’s significant contributions in community development, important actions in national programs, promoting unity, and bringing people together through culture.

He said these efforts have made the NYSC a national tool, helping to connect people from different religions, social classes, and cultural backgrounds.

Olawumi shared his opinions about the NYSC during a conversation with the current Director-General of the Scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, who recently visited him in Abuja.

He also praised the excellent qualities of the NYSC staff. He said they were some of the top people he had ever worked with.

He told General Nafiu to use their abilities for good leadership. General Olawumi said he keeps watching what the Scheme is doing and gives his opinion when it’s needed.

The NYSC Director General, General Nafiu, stated that the reason for the visit was to honor his previous leader and to take the chance to praise the strength and resolve he showed while leading the NYSC.

He specifically praised him for starting the Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) program. Through this program, Corps Members bring healthcare directly to rural communities and poor Nigerians.

They also help with e-registration for Corps Members. Major General Johnson Olawumi served as the Director General of NYSC from January 2014 until April 2016.

NYSC important for national growth, togetherness – General Olawunmi

Semen is a thick, sticky, whitish-grey fluid produced by the male reproductive system. It typically contains sperm cells, along with other components that help nourish them and support their movement, making it easier for sperm to reach the back of the vagina and fertilise an egg.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, says it has arrested two suspects for allegedly raping two minors, 13 and 15-year-old girls, in Akure, the state capital.

SC Daniel Aidamenbor, Head, Media & Public Relations of the command, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Akure.

Aidamenbor, who explained that the two suspects, aged 22 and 38, committed the offences on March 13 and April 13, said they were arrested at different places in the state.

“In two separate cases, one Emeka Chidi Innocent, a farmer aged 22, raped a 13-year-old girl on March 3. Chidi (suspect) has since been on the run until he was tracked and arrested at Idanre, in Idanre Local Government Area of the state.

Also, Ayodele John, a tiler aged 38, defiled a 15-year-old minor in her parents’ house in Akure on April 13 and was arrested on April 14.

“Both suspects have made confessional statements and will be charged to court to serve as deterrent to others,” he said.

Aidamenbor, therefore, called on parents and members of the public on the need for proper profiling and checks on their artisans.

“Parental duties should not be outsourced. In these cases, both suspects are known to the victims and their parents” he said.

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Legal counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Aloy Ejimakor, has argued that branding IPOB as a terrorist sponsor is fundamentally flawed and unjustifiable.

Ejimakor made this known in a statement on his X account on Wednesday.

Recall that the Nigerian government recently released a list of 48 terrorist sponsors with IPOB named.

The Nigerian government’s move comes amid a renewed wave of insecurity in the country, with several military officers losing their lives to terrorists.

Reacting, Ejimakor maintained that every native of the former Eastern Nigeria, commonly referred to as Biafra or Ndịgbo, is inherently a member of IPOB by ethnic identity.

“This Truth is Self-Evident: Every native of former Eastern Nigeria/Biafra (or NNdigbo) is ethnically a bonafide MEMBER of the Indigenous People of Biafra,” he wrote.

He further argued that labeling IPOB as a terrorist sponsor is equivalent to categorizing other regional socio-cultural identities as terrorist groups, describing such a move as a “misnomer that cannot stand.”

Ejimakor drew parallels with groups representing other regions, suggesting that tagging IPOB in such a manner would be similar to branding Arewa or Oduduwa entities as terrorist sponsors.

The remarks come amid ongoing debates and legal controversies surrounding IPOB’s status and activities in Nigeria.

Labeling Igbos, IPOB members terrorist sponsors flawed – Ejimakor to Nigerian govt

The Ogun State Government has explained the cause of recent flooding along the Iperu-Ilishan Road, assuring residents that steps are already being taken to address the situation.

The development was disclosed in a statement shared in April 2026 on the official page of the government.

According to the statement, preliminary findings showed that the flooding, particularly around a shop in Iperu Town, was linked to its location below road level, which made it vulnerable to water accumulation.

The government added that blocked drainage channels along the corridor also contributed to the incident, noting that heaps of laterite from previous construction works had obstructed the free flow of storm water.

It further explained that the intensity of rainfall at the time increased the volume of water, worsening the situation.

“The flooding recorded at a tiller-seller’s shop in Iperu Town occurred largely because the structure is situated below the current road level,” the statement read.

In response, Governor Dapo Abiodun was said to have ordered the immediate deployment of equipment to clear the affected drainage systems and remove blockages.

The statement noted that workers have already been mobilised to begin clearing sand and laterite from the drainage paths, while additional equipment is expected on site to speed up the process.

It added that the floodwater has since receded, with the road now accessible to motorists.

The government, however, advised residents to avoid dumping refuse in drainage channels, warning that such actions could hinder proper water flow and lead to future flooding.

Officials also reiterated the state’s commitment to maintaining infrastructure and improving drainage systems across affected areas.

Ogun govt explains Iperu-Ilishan flooding, begins drainage clearance

Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on Benisheikh in Borno State, preventing an attempted overrun of the town.

The development was disclosed in a post shared by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, via his X handle.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 11:15 p.m. on April 14, 2026.

The sources stated that troops of the Headquarters 29 Task Force Brigade came under attack but successfully repelled the insurgents, forcing them to retreat.

No soldier was reported killed in the encounter, although three personnel sustained injuries during the exchange of gunfire.

The injured troops were evacuated to the 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital for treatment.

The military said the number of casualties on the side of the attackers could not be immediately confirmed, noting that follow-up operations were ongoing to track fleeing fighters and assess the extent of damage.

Sources added that the overall security situation in the area remains calm but unpredictable.

Borno: Three officers sustain injuries as troops foil ISWAP attack