Nollywood actor Aremu Afolayan has apologized to Nigerians and announced his decision to step away from politics after facing heavy backlash over his recent comments.

The actor shared a message on social media where he asked Nigerians for forgiveness over the reactions that followed his earlier statements.

He said the criticism directed at him had become overwhelming and also denied claims that he received money from any individual or group.

Afolayan also tried to clear the air on his comments about insecurity in the country. He explained that he did not deny the existence of security challenges but was misunderstood.

According to him, the issue is real, and he even referred to a personal experience involving someone close to him who was kidnapped, with ransom paid for release.

Following the controversy, he said he no longer wants to be involved in political matters, stating clearly that he is withdrawing from anything related to politics.

He said: “To all Nigerians, please forgive me. I’m very sorry. The curse you guys are raining on me is too much. I didn’t take money from anyone.

“It’s obvious that there’s insecurity and the government isn’t doing anything; what I was trying to say is don’t answer anyone who is saying there’s no insecurity.

“My best friend’s mother was kidnapped and we paid ransom; how would I say there’s no insecurity? I’m withdrawing myself from anything that has to do with politics.”

The development comes shortly after the actor publicly showed support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election.

In the video, he downplayed the hardship many Nigerians are facing and spoke in favour of the president’s efforts.

His comments led to strong reactions online, with many Nigerians criticising his position.

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Kannywood actor Umar Ascon, widely known for his role as Alhaji Lado Mai Barkono in the long-running television series Garwashi, has d!ed.

He d!ed on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Malam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital after battling a prolonged illness.

The news of his de@th was confirmed by Kannywood producer and neighbour, Abubakar Yahaya Matinko.

The late actor is survived by his pregnant wife and two daughters.

Before venturing into the film industry, Ascon was a businessman operating at Hotoro Depot in Kano.

He later gained recognition in Kannywood through his role in Garwashi and appearances in other Hausa films, including Wata Shida and Manyan Mata.

His funeral prayer was held at Al-Masjlisul Islami Mosque, near Gade-Gade Filling Station, where he was laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.

Billionaire entrepreneur Keji Giwa has offered a candid perspective on why many men over 50 look forward to divorce, tying it to personal freedom and the pursuit of success.

According to Giwa, the challenges of spending a lifetime with another person often stem from misaligned goals rather than love itself. “Spending the rest of your life with another human is not easy unless you are synchronized and aligned with the same goals,” he explained.

He also emphasized that divorce excitement often reflects a regained sense of self. “I keep hearing from people that they are excited about being divorced. You had the freedom to just be yourself,” Giwa said. “The reality is, many people are too weak to do things on their own and instead blame others for not achieving their dreams.”

Giwa argued that success requires personal accountability and, sometimes, unapologetic selfishness. “Nobody held you by the neck. You convincingly said, ‘No, this is what I’m going to do,’ and at least you have been able to achieve what you want to do at the time you want to achieve it,” he said. “Put your hand up and say, I’m a selfish b@stard.”