Drama as 2Baba and new Wife Natasha fight on live show

An Instagram live session hosted by media personality Daddy Freeze took an unexpected turn when singer 2Baba and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, were heard in a heated argument in the background, an incident that quickly went viral on social media.

The controversy began after 2Baba’s former management team, Kaka Igbokwe and Lori Tosan, joined the live session and made allegations against Natasha.

During the broadcast, they claimed she sought “full control” over 2Baba’s personal and professional life, describing her as prone to “fits of rage” and confirming a previously denied arrest incident involving the couple in the United Kingdom.

The managers asserted that Natasha manages 2Baba’s finances and public engagements, insisting that the artist needed to be “saved” from her influence.

They also referenced past confrontations, including an airport incident and a domestic dispute that nearly required police intervention.

Recalling one of the confrontations, Lori said: “From the happenstance at the airport, just trying to put all this together, as I saw that outburst, that toxic nature of her. You know, the first time that you meet someone and that person is toxic, those are red flags. That outburst was pure rage, from zero to 1000.”

He added: “That person needs to be evaluated and understood because how would [someone] have so much rage from zero? I met them a couple of times aside from the airport, I went to the apartment and what we witnessed again, same rage, see screaming. We were trying to keep her down so that police does not come a second time, she did not care. I want us to use this platform and let us save our artiste. You know sometimes, artistes speak through their music, anytime I hear that song ‘Save Me From Myself’, that is just 2Face crying out.”

The situation escalated when 2Baba joined the live session, abruptly telling his former managers to “shut the fvck up” and stop discussing his private affairs.

Loud arguments between him and Natasha were then heard off-camera, growing increasingly heated before the broadcast was cut.

2Baba and Osawaru’s relationship became public shortly after his split from estranged wife Annie Macaulay Idibia in January.

He later clarified that his romance with the Edo lawmaker was unrelated to the breakup.

He proposed in February, received family approval in April after Natasha met his mother, Rose, and the couple officially married in July.

Group reacts to calls for removal of Service Chiefs over insecurity, by President Tinubu

An advocacy group, Northern Nigeria Bridge Builders, has condemned calls for the removal of Nigeria’s service chiefs, describing such demands as informedand politically motivated.

The group made its position known at a press briefing held on Thursday at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Hall in Kaduna.

It was responding to a recent statement credited to Mr Dominic Alancha, the Convener of the Northern Ethnic National Forum, who called for the sack of service chiefs over alleged professional incompetence.

Speaking on behalf of the group, the Convener, Mr Goodheart Sheyin, said Alancha lacked the grassroots connection and credibility to speak on behalf of Northern communities affected by insecurity.

He described the activist as “a featherweight politician” and dismissed his views as unrepresentative.

The group referred to a statement by the Zamfara Governor, Alhaji Dauda Lawal, who had expressed confidence in ending banditry within two months, if granted operational control of the security agencies.

According to the group, such comments reflect growing confidence in the military’s support for state-level anti crime efforts.

The bridge builders also cited recent directives by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, who instructed military personnel to take decisive actions against criminal elements without waiting for any formal orders.

The group said such measures demonstrated the military’s renewed commitment to internal security.

A prominent Islamic cleric, Mallam Muhammad Sharif-Zaria, was also referenced as having commended the defence chief’s directives in a viral video, describing them as courageous and appealing.

The cleric called on Nigerians to support the security agencies and warned that saboteurs might seek to frustrate ongoing efforts.

The group also extolled the remarks of Sen. Mohammed Ali-Ndume, former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, who described calls for the removal of the service chiefs as unpatriotic and unjustified.

Ali-Ndume said the military leadership had the requisite training and experience and required only adequate resources and motivation.

Similarly, popular Northern musician, Zakky Azzay, was quoted as praising the chief of defence staff, describing him as humble and intelligent.

He also commended the recent publication of the CDS’s book titled ‘Taking a Stand Against Insurgency, Terrorism and Banditry in Nigeria’.

A civil society group, Campaign Against Injustice (CAI), was also cited as opposing Alancha’s position.

The group warned that such calls could demoralise troops and undermine the tremendous gains made in the ongoing security operations.

CAI urged President Bola Tinubu to maintain his current support for the military hierarchy.

According to the bridge builders, recent reports from The Nation Newspaper on September 8 highlighted progress made by the Nigerian Armed Forces in neutralising criminal elements across the six geopolitical zones, including efforts against oil thieves, insurgents, and kidnappers.

The group acknowledged that while security challenges remained in parts of the North, significant improvements had been recorded in several communities previously overrun by terrorists.

It said the current service chiefs had demonstrated capacity and cohesion in the fight against insecurity.

The group commended Tinubu for his “due diligence” in appointing competent service chiefs and called for increased support and motivation for troops on the frontlines.

It also recognised the efforts of Northern Governors and urged the youths to contribute meaningfully to national peace and development.(NAN)

Nigerian music super star, Tiwa Savage releases new album ‘This One Is Personal’ after five years

Ace Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has released a new album titled: “This One Is Personal”, her first full-length project in five years.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the artiste dropped the 15-track album on digital music platforms on Friday.

The highly anticipated fourth album of the ‘Queen of Afrobeats’ explores themes of love, heartbreak, resilience, and self-discovery packed in scintillating tunes.

Some of the tracks include ‘I’m Done’, ‘Angel Dust’, ‘You4Me’, ‘On the Low’ featuring Skepta, ‘Holding It Down’, ‘10%’, and ‘Twisted’.

Other tracks include ‘Scared of Love’,’ Pray No More’, ‘Addicted’ featuring Taves, ‘This One Is Personal’(Interlude), ‘Will I Run Again?’, ‘For One Night’, ‘You’re Not the First’ and ‘Change’, featuring James Fauntleroy.

True to its tittle, the project has only three features; Taves, Skepta, and James Fauntleroy, included for their ability to complement Tiwa’s personal vision without overshadowing it.

Earlier in a post on her X page(formerly Twitter) announcing the release, the singer said the album was recorded in global studios across Nashville, London, San Francisco, and Lagos.

The self-acclaimed “Number One Africa Bad Girl” said she named the album “This One Is Personal” because it is a return to her roots, with every song being a piece of her heart.

“This project is so close to my heart and I poured every part of me into it. I just pray you receive it with the same love I created it with.

“Please cherish it, because This One Is Personal.

“This album is my story, so l kept the features limited. I wanted you all to feel me in every song,” she said.

Also, during a Fan Q&A session on X, the singer explained that her choice of collaborators was deliberate, keeping the focus on connection rather than numbers.

“I wanted you all to feel me in every song. The few features I chose were very intentional, with people who understood the vision and could add to the message without taking away from its intimacy.

“It’s less about numbers and more about connection,” she said.

Tiwa Savage, who released her last full studio album in 2020, said the new project mirrors her life’s path during the last five years, balancing career transitions, motherhood, and self-discovery.(NAN)