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I smoked for 27 years, started at 13 — Tonto Dikeh
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has shared a public testimony of what she described as her deliverance from smoking, alcohol addiction, masturbation and prolonged anger issues during a Sunday service at Streams of Joy International Church.
In a video shared by DCLImagery on YouTube on Sunday, Dikeh gave the testimony during the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations service, led by the church’s founder, Pastor Jerry Eze.
Speaking before the congregation, the actress said she began smoking at the age of 13 and struggled for years with alcohol and masturbation, attributing her transformation to divine intervention...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
“I smoked since I was 13. God healed me from masturbation, too. I have known myself to have sexual intercourse in the dream ever since I was a child,” she said.
She described her appearance at the altar as both a testimony and thanksgiving, noting that she almost withdrew over concerns about her public image.
“The devil tried to tell me that I was supposed to protect my image. But I told myself, what image? The God that gave me the image is the same God that can take it away,” she said.
Dikeh further explained that after attending the Ghana Prayer Conference, she noticed a change in what she described as years of spiritual oppression.
“I realised that the weak man who held me captive all my years in my dream ran away,” she said, adding that the experience marked a turning point in her spiritual life.
The actress also spoke about struggling with what she called “demonic anger,” which she said previously affected her relationships and personal life.
“An anger that destroyed my life. Everybody had to feel it. But praying with NSPPD, God took all of those away and gave me peace,” she said.
According to her, she had never experienced peace until recently.
“I am 40 years old, and I can tell you I have never known peace until now. I am living in it,” she said.
Dikeh revealed that her smoking habit lasted for about 27 years, which she said began after exposure at home, urging parents to keep harmful habits away from their children.
“I started smoking because my dad was a smoker. Something as little as that habit can inhabit the lives of your children,” she said.
She added that after praying for divine help, she no longer experiences urges for cigarettes or alcohol, “My body does not ask for it. My body is repelling it. Today, it is broken.”
Pastor Eze later prayed for the actress, declaring that “the body of sin is broken” and describing her as “a voice in her generation.”
In addition to the testimony, the actress shared a series of photos on her Instagram at the church venue, captioning them: “A living testimony of mercy. One God spared, restored, and commissioned.”
Dikeh has in recent months spoken openly about her renewed Christian faith, describing her current spiritual journey as one marked by peace, restoration and commitment to serving God.
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Nollywood filmmaker Funke Akindele has called out Air Peace after passengers, including elderly travellers, were stranded at London’s Gatwick Airport for nearly 10 hours without luggage, hotel accommodation, or clear communication. Akindele said passengers had been waiting since 6:30 am after being told a bird strike caused the delay. “Air Peace, this is unacceptable,” she wrote on X. The airline attributed the disruption to factors beyond its control.
Key Points:
Elderly passengers were struggling, and families were worn out.
Akindele demanded luggage release and hotel accommodation.
Air Peace expressed empathy, citing safety as a priority.
No confirmation that luggage was released or hotel provided.
The delay lasted from 6:30 am to nearly 4 pm...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
Passengers remained stranded with no resolution as of filing.
Sources: X
Air Peace, this is unacceptable.
Passengers (including elderly people) have been stranded since 6:30AM at London Gatwick Airport with no proper communication.
After hours of delay, we were told there was a bird strike and promised a hotel. Hours later, people are still sitting…— Funke Akindele (@funkeakindele) May 1, 2026
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[VIDEO] Power Official Blames Residents for Electricity Outages: ‘They Consume a Week’s Energy in One Hour’
A power official in Bayelsa State has blamed residents for erratic electricity supply, saying they overload the grid by using too many appliances when power is restored. In a viral video, Innocent Lord-Douglas of the SSAEAC explained that once residents see light, they turn on freezers, washing machines, and pumping machines, consuming a week’s energy in just one hour. Nigeria’s grid struggles with only 4,000-6,000 megawatts for 200 million people.
Key Points:
The official’s comments have drawn widespread mockery online.
Bayelsa remains in darkness despite being an oil-rich state.
A new gas turbine was promised for Bayelsa by 2026.
Some defended the official’s explanation as a technical point on demand surges.
The video has sparked debate about Nigeria’s power sector crisis...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
Many Nigerians see the response as tone-deaf amid persistent electricity shortages.
Sources: X
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Nigerian singer Davido has launched a series of vitriolic tweets at DJ Tunez following the DJ’s recent physical fight with Burna Boy in Lagos. The altercation occurred at Obi’s House, a popular weekly Afrobeats party. Davido wrote: “Ur just a disgusting, nasty fellow … DEM USE BOOT CARRY UR STEEZE FOREVER .. idiot.” He also retweeted a video of Burna Boy dancing to DJ Tunez’s song and dramatically falling, seen as a jab at the DJ.
Key Points:
Wizkid reacted to the incident, calling Burna Boy a “coward” for attacking Tunez with ten other men.
DJ Tunez aimed a dig at Burna Boy, calling him a “coward” and posting “All Signs of Weakness.”
The exact cause of the dispute remains unclear, but speculation links it to industry rivalries.
A user confronted Davido, saying he never stood “10 toes down” without his father’s money.
Davido fired back, telling the user to “shut up n slide for TUNEZ.”..TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
The feud has escalated online, with fans divided over the altercation.
Sources: The Cable (Hizat Oluwole)
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