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Surprise Pub CEO, Oshodin Bags Distinguished Industry Support Award

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Mr. Matthew Evbakor Oshodin, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Surprise Pub and Cafe, one of the leading hospitality business in Edo State, has been honoured with the Distinguished Industry Support Award by the Benin Film Academy (BFA).

The award was done in conjunction with the Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO) and it was for his contribution to the academy and to the development of the hospitality industry in Edo State.

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Speaking at the 2023 graduation ceremony/festival of short films and award ceremony of the Benin Film Academy (BFA), at the Kada Cinemas, Benin, Dr. Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, on behalf of the management of Benin Film Academy and Igbinedion University Okada, said Mr. Oshodin has been supporting the academy since 2008 in all its ramifications.

He said such a man who has laid down his resources and facilities for the promotion of hospitality business in the state can never be ignored but be singled out for honour and recognition for others to see.

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Imasuen said that he believes that the award will engineer him to always contribute his quota to the growth of the film industry in Nigeria.

You have been a wonderful friend and associate of the academy, always ready to assist us in whatever ways we may need, have impacted greatly to the growth of the academy, and in extension, the entertainment industry.

” We are very proud of you and to be associated with you, to this end, we want to honour you with an award as you have in turn honoured us”, Imasuen said.

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Responding, the recipient of the award, Oshodin thanked the academy for recognizing his contributions to the film industry.

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He said he has always known that the society can only be a better place if everyone comes together to support a course, adding that, to him, the entertainment industry is a course that everybody should support and that is why he has always shown commitment to the sector.

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Oshodin added that on several occasions, he has invited notable Nigerian artistes both within Edo state and outside to Benin to perform and also honoured deserving local artistes, all, just to contribute to the entertainment industry in the state.

He said the award would always stir him up to do more for the sector just as he called on other well meaning Nigerians to contribute their quota to the academy to thrive in the state.

Commending the awardee, Prince Osama Erediauwa, said it was an award well deserved noting that it will spur him to do more for the entertainment industry in the country.

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He said Oshodin has really done more for the entertainment industry and he urged him to continue his good works.

READ ALSO: Oshodin To Honour Edo Female Gospel Artiste, Palmer Omoruyi In Legendary Concert

Also speaking, Prince Blessing Eweka, said that Oshodin, the CEO of Surprise Pub and Cafe has really been at the forefront of the entertainment industry, supporting it with all he has adding the honour, did not come to him as a surprise because he (Oshodin) has been contributing to the industry for a long time, being a very kind hearted man.

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For Mr. Destiny Ilo and Raymond Chika, they said they are not surprised at the award because Oshodin has been supporting both local and international artistes in the state.

They however called on other Nigerians to emulate Oshodin who loves promoting the entertainment industry in the state.

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Paternity Dispute: Cubana Chief Priest Sues Alleged Baby Mama, Hellen Ati In Kenya

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Popular Nigerian socialite, Cubana Chief Priest, has filed a defamation lawsuit against his alleged baby mama, Hellen Ati in Kenya.

Recall that it all started in six months when the Kenyan woman accused Chief Priest of not taking responsibility for their two-year-old son.

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Speaking in a video on social media, Hellen alleged that her short romantic encounter with Chief Priest in April 2022, led to their son’s pregnancy.

READ ALSO:DNA Saga: Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Threatens To Report Him To Deity [VIDEO]

She alleged that several attempts made to reach him after giving birth proved abortive, because he blocked her on all channels of communication.

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In response, Cubana who denied the allegation, insisted they had never met before.

Reacting to the development, Hellen called for a paternity test, a request that has been met with silence.

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However, in a Facebook post on Tuesday, a Nigerian lawyer popularly known as DPA Family Clinic, shared a defamation suit filed by the Nigerian against Hellen in Kenya.

Confirming the development, Hellen in a video on her Instagram page said “Pascal thinks he can sue right? You know within yourself that you are supposed to be in jail by now, and you have audacity, after how many years of calling you to prove yourself innocent with a DNA test if you are sure that I’m lying against you.

“This is Kenya, my country, not Nigeria where you believe you can buy lawyers with your money or the hospital to change the DNA result. I didn’t defame you, I have only been calling you to do a paternity test but you refused. I can’t be silent by your lawsuit. I will continue to call you out until you do the needful”, she said.

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BBNaija S9 Reunion: DJ Flow Reveals Why She Cut Ties With Ruthie

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BBNaija No Loose Guard housemate, DJ Flow, has opened up about the split of her decade-long friendship with her former pair Ruthie, revealing she cannot engage in conflicts on her behalf.

Speaking during the BBNaija No Loose Guard episode reunion, which began airing on June 23, 2025, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu questioned DJ Flow about the fallout with Ruthie and the reason behind it.

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DJ Flow revealed that her ex-friend Ruthie understood her stance, as they had had conversations before coming on the show, knowing that she would not respond to drama even when it involves her. She stated that the final straw came when Ruthie granted an interview, making comments about her that left her disheartened.

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In a candid conversation with the show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, DJ Flow shared that the interview helped her realize it was time to end their friendship, explaining that despite their ten-year history, she has come to terms with the fact that their friendship had run its course.

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The BBNaija experience, which was intended to strengthen their bond, ultimately led to the unraveling of their friendship. However, DJ Flow acknowledged that while she still cares for Ruthie and is willing to support her, she has chosen to move on due to irreconcilable differences.

She said, “I can have your back and support you, but I don’t have to go into a fight with you. We have had a conversation before where she is like, ‘Oh, if they are dragging one person on social media, will you respond?’ And I was like, ‘You know me. You know say I no go respond even if dem dey drag me, I no go respond, not to talk of someone else. It’s not my fight; why should I respond?’

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“I try not to have regrets, but I just truly believe that as much as I cherish what we had for 10 years, I also have the belief that at the end of the day, we go through life with people, not completely do life with these people.

“But I think what really did it for me was the interview she had. When I saw that she did an interview speaking on me, I needed a reason. I needed to understand where she was coming from, and that interview just really did it for me and made me realise that I might have love for this person, but I feel like we’ve gotten to a point in life where we should just go our separate ways and that this person is just not good for my energy anymore, and that’s perfectly fine.”

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Toyin Abraham Opens Up About Failed Marriage To Adeniyi Johnson, Fuels Reactions

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Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has spoken out about her past marriage to Adeniyi Johnson, sharing the true reason behind her divorce.

The actress, who had been married to her former colleague for approximately two years, revealed that her family had reservations about her marriage to Johnson but she proceeded with the union despite their concerns.

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She disclosed that her family had sought divine guidance and expressed concerns about the marriage’s potential failure but she turned a deaf ear.

In an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Abraham spoke glowingly about her current marriage to Ajeyemi, who is also her senior colleague in the movie industry. She described it as a relationship built on understanding, love and mutual support.

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She shared that their connection deepened through shared experiences and faith, ultimately leading to marriage and the blessing of two children.

Abraham expressed deep appreciation for her husband, highlighting the joy and fulfillment she has found in their life together.

She said in the interview, “In real life he is very calm, he is a prayer warrior, whenever I go to Abeokuta he is always there. So we started getting close and then started dating. I did not want anybody to know at the time, but then I started getting fond of him. Whenever he wants to go to work, I will tag along. As time went on, I no longer cared what people had to say, so I took him to my parents he took me to his, we had a little introduction and then I got pregnant and then marriage followed.

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“I come from a Christian home, so my family actually prayed about it and God revealed he was my husband. Now we have two kids, a boy and a girl.

“Trust me, I married one of the best. I will not say the best because there are other marriages I look up to like my godmother, but my husband is one of the best.”

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Here are some some the reactions below as compiled by DAILY POST:

@omoajala wrote, “Hope they told you this current one is your husband”

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@italianpizzasharwama reacted, “When you failed to listen to the voice of God’

@omo_le_wa commented, “Hmmm she don talk another story here, I will not narrate before her people come for me”

@mimicklevel_elenu1 said, “God will continue to keep una bound”

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@damzchops wrote, “The man is matured and well exposed”

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