Today news in Nigeria blends celebrity drama, political tussles, lifestyle revelations, and global policy shifts — from Anita Brown’s billionaire shade and VeryDarkMan’s Dangote call-out to Akpabio’s health rebuttal, BBNaija’s emotional twist, Davido’s bridal boast, and U.S. visa rules unsettling travellers. Naija’s gist remains endless.
Anita Brown Reloaded: She Drags All the ‘Billionaires’—No Mercy for ‘Fake Life’ Crew
Anita Brown sets social timelines on fire as she returns to shade those living large but, in her words, “lacking values.”
Anita targets fake luxury, calling out “Birkins and wedding rings” as pure gbege, hinting that social media flex is more cap than cash.
With her detailed tea, Naija netizens are split—some crying “jealousy,” some cheering the gbas gbos, and others just here for the comments war.
Anita Brown said:
“Sometimes the men with billions aren’t worth shat. They have no values, morals, loyalty & the life is cap. You prolly will be the best addition to their life if you were in it. I don’t care for fake Birkins, fake lifestyles. And fake wedding rings that allegedly cost a million dollars, but you got on a 1950 Rolex. I’m a VIRGO! My attention to detail is immaculate! No one can fal me! Y’all are not living yall best life!”
VeryDarkMan vs Dangote: Auchi’s Viral Outcry—Why Is a 22-Year-Old Still in Hospital?
VeryDarkMan sparks an online uproar after spotlighting the case of a young woman allegedly abandoned by a Dangote truck driver in Auchi.
He claims she’s been stuck in hospital for almost a year, bills piling up, yet no response from the billionaire’s camp.
Promising to “block Dangote trucks till justice happens,” the story triggers sympathy, anger, and a trending campaign for accountability and reparations.
VeryDarkMan said:
“We can’t fight you; you are the richest man in Africa, and you command security agencies. We are only telling you to take responsibility.”
Tears and Shocker: Zita Snatches Head of House—BBNaija Fans Divided as Doris Breaks Down
The BBNaija house explodes with emotion as Zita pulls off an upset, grabbing the coveted Week 4 HoH crown from Doris.
Doris, who initially won, is left in tears, sparking massive sympathy online.
Zita’s twist pick of Rooboy for the HoH lounge leaves fans “gbas gbos”—half cheering, half dragging. In a season where 150 million is up for grabs, every move feels personal… and this one went straight to the heart.
@calebsirvibe (BBNaija Fan) said:
“When I dey complain about this head of house challenger nobody hear me, na when e happen to your fave you go understand.”
The HoH for week 4 is @__zita_ #BBNaija pic.twitter.com/c6P4KCrd15
— DStv Nigeria (@DStvNg) August 18, 2025
Akpabio Touches Down: Senate Boss Says ‘I’m Fit, Ready for Action’ after Vacation Rumors
After rumors flew about illness abroad, Senate President Godswill Akpabio lands back in Abuja and declares himself “fit as a fiddle.”
He promises Nigerians a robust legislative session and says the 10th National Assembly will deliver dividends, with party faithful and critics locked in debate on the real story.
In the face of social media’s skepticism, Akpabio’s public appearance flips the narrative—at least for now.
Godswill Akpabio said:
“There’s nothing like such. I’m fit as a fiddle. I only stopped over in London for a short vacation.”
Akpabio returns from London, dismisses rumours of ill health
— TheCable (@thecableng) August 18, 2025
Godswill Akpabio, president of the senate, returned to Nigeria in the wee hours of Monday after what his media office described as a short vacation in London.
Akpabio arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International… pic.twitter.com/BUNErNWPzm
Davido’s Hot Take: ‘Pixie Cut’ on Chioma Starts Fashion War—Is That Hair Really a Trend?
Superstar Davido brags about his wife Chioma’s Miami wedding “pixie cut,” claiming she started a new Naija bridal trend. Not all his fans agree: replies come heavy and fast, with some arguing the style isn’t “brand new” after all.
While the “Chivido” wedding glitz still lingers, the social response to this hair flex spirals into one of the day’s loudest ‘u talk 2 much’ gbas gbos on X.
The moral: in Naija, style opinions can go viral just as fast as music hits!
Davido said:
“Pixie cut everywhere.”
Pixie cut everywhere 😂💪🏾
— Davido (@davido) August 17, 2025
This hairstyle is now called “Chioma’s hair” 😂❤️that’s how powerful the Adeleke’s influence is!😮💨 pic.twitter.com/0dM3VkpLBo
— HAIER😡😂 (@pyramidvalley_) August 17, 2025
“I Protected, Not Snatched!”—APC Vice Chair Salihu Fires Back in Election Drama
Mustapha Salihu was in the eye of a viral storm after angry crowds accused him of trying to rig Adamawa’s by-election.
Videos showed him with sensitive voting kits in his car, but Salihu insists he was just protecting “the materials” from PDP thugs.
He’s emotional, calling the accusations a set-up, and stands by his innocence as the polls ended with a razor-thin APC victory. Naija’s political streets are buzzing! 🚨
APC Vice Chair Salihu said:
“I never moved an inch with the materials as alleged. Why would I snatch election materials at a unit where I was clearly winning?”
Breaking News 🗞️ Alert 🚨 WATCH: Ballot Box, BVAS Machines Retrieved From APC National Vice Chairman, Mustapha Salihu's Vehicle During Adamawa By-Election APC Only Relies on FRAUD and Election Rigging 🙆🏾♂️😳pic.twitter.com/0KlhzbpGIx
— Stephen OSEMWEGIE (@PeterObiUSA) August 16, 2025
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