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Change of name should be optional — Mary Njoku

Film Maker, Mary Njoku

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Filmmaker, Mary Remy Njoku has posted that, except she wants to, a woman has the option of not dropping her marital name in the event of a divorce.

She was weighing in on the debate of whether, May Edochie, estranged wife of actor, Yul Edochie, should change her name having moved out of her matrimonial home. In recent weeks, the Edochies have been having back and forth over their marital status. While some have advised May to revert to her maiden name, others have said that a change of name is her exclusive prerogative.

Joining the debate, Njoku said that if a marriage ends, a change of name should be optional. According to her, a woman cannot build a name for many years and be asked to change it just because “Oga no wan do again”.

“A mother shouldn’t be compelled to have a different name from her underaged kids. Except she is allowed to change their names too. Besides, some wives have been responsible for putting their surnames on the map. Asking them to drop it is like stealing her copyright. Except she wants to,” she said.

At the beginning of the year, May, who lost her 16-year-old son last year, said that 2023 stole a lot from her.

She wrote; “I lost all hope and nearly gave up, I had too many questions eating me all up but I kept hearing that voice echoing, ‘Who am I to question God?’

“I struggled so hard and stood on God’s words commanding us to give Him praise in every situation despite how difficult it is. Truly, I appreciate all the good people you made me cross paths with (my family, friends, strangers turned friends and my online family)…

“I’m grateful to God Almighty for being God in my life, in other words, I’m so glad that man is not God.”

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Shave your beard before you ban dreadlocks — Daddy Showkey replies Niger Governor Bago

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Irked by Niger State Governor’s directive to arrest anyone with dreadlocks in the State, Ace Nigerian musician Daddy Showkey has replied the governor, Umar Bago to shave his beard before he could ask security operatives to arrest anyone with dreadlocks.

Governor Bago had at the security meeting in Minna on Tuesday directed security agents to arrest anyone with dreadlocks in Niger.

He believed that people with dreadlocks are irresponsible and constitutes security risk, stating that the measure is part of his government’s efforts to curb the resurgence of insecurity in Minna, the state capital.

However, reacting to the declaration in an Instagram post on Thursday, Daddy Showkey, who is known for his signature dreadlocks, questioned whether dreadlocks were the cause of insecurity.

While revealing plans to cancel his scheduled trip to Niger State following the directive, Showkey challenged the governor to cut off his own beard first before cutting people’s hair.

He wrote: “Mohammed Umar na Dada be your problem? I dey come to Minna but now that you asked your security agents to cut off dreadlocks, so hold your state but make you cut your beer beer.”

The directive has attracted widespread backlash specifically from youngster artists who believed wearing dreadlock hairs is part of their brand.

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Actress Buhle Samuels facing fraud charges over Porsche SUV she once showcased as gift

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Actress and former Muvhango star Buhle Samuels is reportedly facing fraud and forgery charges related to a luxury Porsche SUV she once showcased on social media as a birthday gift to herself.

Samuels, known for her opulent lifestyle, recently appeared in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court, where she stands accused of falsifying company documents and forging signatures to acquire the high-end vehicle. The Porsche in question was posted in an Instagram post in August 2024, where the actress captioned the post “Early birthday present. From Me to Me,” implying it was a personal purchase.

Authorities have since seized the vehicle, which is now being held as evidence while investigations continue.

Samuels is expected to return to court on 16 May 2025.

In a comment to Maphephandaba, the actress confirmed that the matter is before the court and denied any wrongdoing. “The allegations are false,” she stated, adding, “The truth will reveal itself in due course.”

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