My Marriage Has Ended” — Actress Anita Joseph Confirms Separation From Husband, MC Fish

Nollywood actress Anita Joseph has confirmed that her marriage to entertainer Fisayo Olagunju, popularly known as MC Fish, has come to an end.

The actress made the disclosure in an emotional post shared on her Instagram page, explaining that she felt it was necessary to speak openly about the situation.

Reflecting on the challenges she has faced, Anita described marriage as a journey that can test one’s strength in unexpected ways. She revealed that she has recently been going through a period of deep introspection, pain and healing, adding that while she may not have all the answers, she is choosing to embrace grace, personal growth and faith as she moves forward.

“I may not have all the answers, but I’m choosing grace, growth and faith — one step at a time,” she wrote, before directly stating, “Calling a spade a spade, my marriage is over.”

The actress concluded her message with expressions that signalled acceptance and a desire for peace.

Anita Joseph and MC Fish were married on February 14, 2020, in a widely publicized Valentine’s Day wedding that drew significant attention at the time.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is pausing some of its business immigration visa programs to pave the way for a new pilot for immigrant entrepreneurs.

On December 19, the department announced it will no longer accept applications for the optional work permit available to Start-Up Visa (SUV) applicants, except for those already in Canada applying to extend their current SUV work permit.

Effective December 31 at 11:59 pm, IRCC will also stop accepting new SUV applications. An exception applies to applicants who have already received a valid commitment from a designated organization in 2025 but haven’t yet applied. These applicants must submit their SUV applications by June 30, 2026.

IRCC will also continue the pause on applications through the Self-Employed Persons Program, which has been on hold since April 30, 2024.

The federal government said these changes are part of the “transition to a new, targeted pilot program for immigrant entrepreneurs.” Details about the new pilot are expected in 2026.

Canada’s SUV program faced criticism in 2025 over long processing times. A government tool launched earlier this year showed entrepreneurs could face a ten-year wait to become permanent residents through the SUV program.

The government noted that the measures announced are partly aimed at “help[ing] address the large inventory of applications for Canada’s business programs” and supporting the country’s Talent Attraction Strategy, as outlined in the latest Immigration Levels Plan.

Amnesty International Nigeria has raised concerns over the safety and freedom of Okechukwu Nwanguma, a human rights advocate and executive director of RULAAC, following threats linked to his efforts to expose alleged abuses at the Tiger Base police detention centre.

In a statement, Amnesty noted that Nonso Nkwa, an independent radio broadcaster and activist based in Owerri, is also facing similar threats for reporting on alleged human rights violations at the facility.

The rights group warned that these threats put both men’s safety and security at serious risk.

Amnesty described Nwanguma and Nkwa as “courageous human rights defenders fighting for justice and accountability,” stressing that targeting them for exposing alleged abuses is unacceptable.

The organization called for a thorough investigation into the ongoing pattern of harassment and intimidation against human rights defenders, whistleblowers, and journalists.

It added that individuals who speak out against human rights violations, systemic corruption, or express dissenting views continue to face threats, harassment, and, in some cases, detention in Nigeria.