Famous TV personality Chude Jideonwo has stated that he has never dated a lady who demanded money from him.
The 40-year-old went on to say that his relationships with women have never been motivated by money.
He went on to say that rather than making demands of him, his first girlfriend—a single mother—even helped him out financially.
In a recent interview with TVC News, Jideonwo made the assertions.
“I have never ever dated a woman who ever asked me for money. I have never! In fact, at some point, my first girlfriend who was a single mother and was already making more money than me, was the one assisting me financially instead of demanding from me,” he said.
Jideonwo’s revelation sparked mixed reactions after a clip of the interview went viral on social media, with many doubting his claims.
His claim has sparked fresh conversations about dating for financial reasons and the responsibilities of men in relationships.
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Nkanu Nnamdi, one of the twin boys of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her spouse Ivara Esege, is no more.
The Communications Team for Adichie confirmed the death on Wednesday in a statement that was shared exclusively with The Guardian and signed by Omawumi Ogbe.
Nkanu passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, following a brief illness, according to the statement. His age was twenty-one months.
The family called the loss “devastating” and requested that the public and media maintain their privacy during what they characterised as an extremely trying period.
They also requested prayers and understanding as they mourn in private, adding that no further statements would be made.
The statement ended by thanking members of the public and the media for respecting the family’s need for seclusion during the period of grief.
