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Legendary Wrestler, Taro Who Won 11 Grand Tournaments Is Dead

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2 years ago

April 11, 2024

Legendary sumo wrestler Akebono Taro, who won 11 grand tournaments during his career, died from heart failure at the age of 54.

Hawaii-born Akebono, who became the first non-Japanese grand champion or “yokozuna” entered the sumo world in 1988 and rose to its highest rank of yokozuna in January 1993, becoming modern sumo’s 64th yokozuna.

He later became a Japanese citizen, taking the name Taro Akebono. As a foreigner, Akebono followed in the footsteps of the even bigger Konishiki, also from Hawaii, and alongside fellow yokozuna Musashimaru, originally from American Samoa.

After becoming the first-ever foreign-born grand champion – sumo’s highest rank, he opened the door for other foreign wrestlers to find success in the sport.

Akebono also regularly appeared as a celebrity on Japanese TV shows and after retiring from sumo in 2001, fought in various mixed martial arts and professional wrestling events. In 2005, Akebono competed against The Big Show at WrestleMania 21 in Los Angeles.

The United States ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, has paid tribute to Akebono, describing him as a “giant in the world of sumo”.

Akebono is survived by his wife, daughter and two sons. A private funeral will be held for the sumo legend.

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I’m Ready To Apologise – Phyna Expresses Willingness To Reconcile With Davido

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9 hours ago

January 6, 2026

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Former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, Phyna, has called for reconciliation with singer Davido two years after engaging in an online fight.

DAILY POST reports that it all started in October 2023 when Davido liked a post that tagged Phyna fans as “useless” on X.

Reacting to the development while congratulating Davido after welcoming twins with Chioma, Phyna questioned if she had done something wrong to warrant his hate.

In response, Davido said he didn’t know who Phyna was.

Phyna replied “God knows me”, and unfollowed the singer on Instagram.

However, speaking during her recent livestream, Phyna said “I will like to stream Davido”.

Revisiting their online exchange, the reality star who said she’s ready to apologise to the singer publicly, also sought clarity on what led to the fallout from Davido.

“If I have the opportunity to stream with Davido, I will take it. Yea he senior me, he choke pass me normal. I’m going to tender apology to him, but before rendering the apology, we need to understand where that our quarrel really dey come from.

“Like baba Ibeji needs to really tell me that na by mistake him take like that comment wey cause probably. Then he will now explain his side of the issue because you see that I don’t know you wey baba Ibeji talk, e fit be like say na we take am the wrong way”, she said in pidgin.

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VeryDarkMan Finally Unveils Girlfriend Amid Alleged Relationship With Jojo Of Lele

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1 day ago

January 5, 2026

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Social media critic, VeryDarkMan, has unveiled his girlfriend amid rumoured relationship with content creator, Jojo of Lele.

Flaunting pictures of them together on all his social media handles, VeryDarkMan announced the lady’s arrival and his break from social media.

He wrote with love emoji: “She’s here, bye Internet for now.”

This came amidhis alleged relationship with content creator, Jojo of Lele.

DAILY POST reports that Jojo of Lele who always refers to VeryDarkMan as her husband, announced him as her man almost a year ago.

Recall that VeryDarkMan had in February 2025, named Jojo of Lele among women that media personality, Nedu Wazobia, allegedly slept with in exchange for features on his platform.

Denying the allegation, JoJo noted “I have never had anything to do with Nedu.”

Following the controversy, VeryDarkMan invited Jojo of Lele for dinner in Abuja. Speaking after their meeting, the content creator professed love to VeryDarkMan.

“I’m in love with VDM,” she said days after visiting the critic.

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Comedian Sabinus Opens Up On Traumatic Relationship Experience With His Ex

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1 day ago

January 5, 2026

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Nigerian comedian, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has opened up about a traumatic relationship experience, where his lover left him despite his expensive acts of love.

Speaking in a recent livestream with TikToker Sandra Benede, Sabinus described love as “cruel,” stressing that he resonates with what TikTok star Peller is going through following his breakup with his girlfriend, Jarvis.

Sabinus explained that he has been in a similar situation with Peller, who has been throwing public tantrums and involved in a ghastly car accident following the heartbreak.

He recalled how a lady he gifted a range rover out of love later left him. The comedian said he regretted the decision.

He urged Nigerians not to be harsh on Peller, stressing that love can be cruel sometimes.

“Jarvis has finished Peller. I have been in Peller’s situation before. Love is cruel. I once gifted a girl Range Rover because of love. She later left me. I regretted it. So nobody should blame Peller,” Sabinus said.

Recall that Sabinus confirmed that his marriage to his wife and mother of his child, Ciana Chapman, has ended during a TikTok livestream in December 2025.

The couple got married in a private ceremony in 2023, and the marriage lasted for just over a year.