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Naira abuse: Cubana Chief Priest pleads not guilty
A businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, on Wednesday, pleaded not guilty to tampering and abusing the naira during his trial at the Federal High Court, Lagos.
Cubana Chief Priest was…
Junior Pope: Late Nollywood makeup artist, Abigail Frederick buried in Akwa Ibom [Photos]
The late Nollywood makeup artist, Abigail Fredrick, 24, has been laid to rest in her hometown in Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, on Monday.
Frederick was among the five film practitioners, including…
Mr Ibu’s family releases burial date
The family of late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, has announced his burial date.
Prior to his death, Mr Ibu’s leg was amputated after battling an undisclosed illness a few months ago.
However, the actor’s family said the late actor…
N400m charges: Bobrisky detained in lone cell, faces arraignment today
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, will today (Friday) arraign controversial cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky, before the Federal High Court in Lagos for alleged money laundering.
EFCC, on…
EFCC, NFVCB Join Forces against Criminal Content in Videos
The Executive Chairman of the Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on the National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, to continually work against glamourisation of internet fraud and mutilation of currencies in films…
Multichoice announces audition date for BBNaija 9th edition
Multichoice has announced the audition date for the ninth season of the famous reality TV show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija).
This was revealed by the organisers via their official X page on Tuesday, March 26.
According to the…
US federal agents raid Diddy’s homes
Homes belonging to Sean “Diddy” Combs were raided by federal agents Monday, with the United States hip hop mogul at the centre of sex trafficking claims and sex assault lawsuits.
Armed agents from the Department of Homeland Security…
Fans mourn as veteran actor Amaechi Muonagor dies at 61
Fans have mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, who died on Sunday at the age of 61.
Fans took to social media on Sunday to mourn the passing of the actor known for his comical roles on screen, who passed away…
Police re-arrest Mohbad’s friend, Primeboy
The Lagos State Police Command has re-arrested afro singer, Ibrahim Owodunni, aka Primeboy.
It was learnt that Primeboy was arrested Tuesday morning during his visit to the State Criminal Investigation Department at Panti, Yaba,…
Mr Ibu: His death is a huge loss- Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly called Mr Ibu.
In a condolence message posted on his X, formerly Twitter, handle on Sunday, Obi stated…
Former UK Pop star Gary Glitter to remain in prison after failed parole bid
Disgraced paedophile pop singer, Gary Glitter has lost his Parole Board appeal to be released from prison.
The judgment follows a parole hearing held behind closed doors last month to assess the 79-year-old’s case.
Glitter, actual…
Grammys: You’re all winners, Tinubu tells Davido, others
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, congratulated Nigeria’s musical talents nominated for the 2024 Grammy Award.
They include Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Tems, Asake, and Ayra Starr.
Tinubu’s congratulatory message is contained…
FULL LIST: 2024 Grammy winners
It was a poor outing for Nigerian artistes, none of whom bagged an award at the 66th Grammy Awards ceremony held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles., United States on Sunday.
Five artistes of Nigerian descent – David Adeleke, aka,…
Grammys: Davido’s hopes dashed as three nominations yield no wins
Nigerian artiste, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, has lost all three categories where he got nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards.
Davido’s song ‘Feel’ was nominated for the Best Global Music Performance category, ‘…
Enugu gov’t seals multi-million dollar deal for entertainment, sports city with investors
…Enugu safest state for living, investment – Gov. Mbah
The Enugu State Government has concluded a multi-million dollar agreement with Del-York Group to construct a state-of-the-art entertainment and sports park in the state.…
‘A Tribe Called Judah’, reflection of challenges facing less-privileged Nigerians –…
The candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has described Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele’s blockbuster movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ as a reflection of the challenges facing the less-privileged Nigerians.
Obi made this assertion…
Tinubu congratulates Funke Akindele on box office record achievement
President Bola Tinubu on Friday, January 5, congratulated Nollywood actress Funke Akindele on her record-setting film titled ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, which broke a box office record.
The President also commended her notable…
Coronation of Igwe Dr. Aneke as Okwuluoha IV of Udi Ancient Kingdom (PHOTOS)
Igwe Dr. Sam Aneke was on Saturday December 30 2023 coronated as Okwuluoha IV of Udi Ancient Kingdom.
The event featured conferment of chieftancy titles on many prominent men and women who have distinguished themselves in the service…
CORONATION: Igwe Dr. Aneke ascends throne as Okwuluoha IV of Udi Ancient Kingdom
A retired Customs Officer , Dr. Sam Aneke has been coronated as Okwuluoha IV of Udi Ancient Kingdom.
This follows his emergence as the traditional ruler of the community after a unanimous and overwhelming support from the community in…
Nigerian rapper Oladips is dead
Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips is dead.
The news of his death was announced on his Instagram handle on Wednesday.
According to the post, he died last night (Tuesday) at 10:14 pm.
The Instagram…
Pinnick sues Davido, demands N2.3bn, apology over breach of contract
The organisers of the annual ‘Warri Again Concert’, Brownhill Investments Company Limited, have instituted a N2.3bn suit against hip-hop artiste, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over an alleged breach of agreement/contract…
Obi of Onitsha urges govts to invest in youths’ creativity, talent
The Obi-of-Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, has urged all tiers of governments to invest in youths’ creativity and talents to give them a sense of belonging and promote creativity, industry and productivity.
Achebe said this on…
Davido breaks silence on Dammy Krane’s debt allegations
Award-winning music star, Davido, has responded to his colleague, Oyindamola Emmanuel, popularly known as Dammy Krane regarding the allegations of unpaid debts, stating that he had never received compensation for the three verses he…
AGN abandoned Mr Ibu, wife cries out amid health crises
Stella Maris, wife of Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has accused the Actors Guild of Nigeria of abandoning her husband during his health crisis.
The Guild released a statement on Friday, responding to netizens…
“I don’t want my leg to be cut off”; Mr. Ibu cries out for help
Except a miracle happens and fast too, comic actor, Mr. John Okafor, popularly called Mr. Ibu, may lose one of his legs to an ailment that has left him bedridden for weeks.
The actor, who has been off the screen for some years now, due…
Ex-NFF boss Pinnick, Davido fight over $94,600 ‘no show’ allegation
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick, has called out Afrobeat singer, Davido, for failing to perform at an event despite being paid $94,600.
Speaking during the 19th edition of Warri Again, Amaju…
MohBad: Primeboy surrenders to police
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Owodunni Ibrahim Oluwatosin aka Primeboy, who was declared wanted on Wednesday, has turned himself in.
The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known in a post on his X…
Reps pledge to secure Mohbad’s compensation, royalties
The House of Representatives on Wednesday assured the family of late Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, of its commitment to secure proper compensation and royalties from his musical works.
Chairman of the House…
Mohbad: Police detain Naira Marley
The Lagos State Police Command, on Tuesday night, announced it had taken into custody controversial singer Azeez Fashola, alias Naira Marley, in connection with the controversial death of his former record label signee, Ilerioluwa…
Drake gives heartbroken fan $50,000 at Miami show
Canadian singer and rapper, Aubrey Drake Graham aka Drake has generously given a heartbroken fan $50,000 at his Miami show.
The heartwarming gesture occurred during his performance at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
As Drake was…
Mohbad: Lagos Police arrest Sam Larry
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested controversial Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, aka Sam Larry, over an ongoing investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of the singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad.
The Lagos…
Mohbad: Naira Marley gives condition for returning to Nigeria
Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley has said he is ready to return to Nigeria to clear his name over his alleged involvement in the death of his former label signee, Mohbad.
Naira Marley made the disclosure on Wednesday…
Ex-WWE champion, Bray Wyatt, dies at 36
Professional wrestler and former World Wrestling Entertainment champion, Windham Rotunda, popularly known as Bray Wyatt is dead. He died at the age of 36.
The news of his death was announced by WWE on Thursday.
“Our thoughts are with…
Burna Boy makes history as first African artiste to sell out U.S stadium
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Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has made history as the first African singer to sell out a stadium show in the United States of America.
The ‘Last Last’ crooner…
Court remands skit maker, Trinity Guy
A Family Court sitting at Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, ordered the remand of a skit maker, Maruf Abdullahi, fondly called Trinity Guy, in Agodi correctional facility over alleged sexual exploitation of a 10-year-old girl…
Nollywood actor, Agoro dies at 48
Popular Nollywood actor widely regarded as the tallest man in Nigeria, Afeez Agoro Oladimiji, is dead.
Agoro was said to have breathed his last on Thursday after a prolonged illness.
Before his demise, Agoro was 7ft 4in tall.
The…
Photos: Burna Boy performs at UEFA Champions League final
Nigerian singer Burna Boy performs on stage before the start of the UEFA Champions League final football match between Inter Milan and Manchester City at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by BULENT KILIC…
Tems gets Grammy award plaque
Nigerian female singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems has finally received the plaque for her Grammy award win.
Tems won the award for Best Melodica Rap Performance at the 65th Grammys on February 6, 2023 for her…
Why I rejected N5m to perform at Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Concert – Portable
Fast-rising singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, on Friday, lamented that organisers of the Tinubu inauguration concert offered him N5 million instead of N10m for his performance.
According to him, that was the reason…
AMVCA 2023: Full list of winners
The 9th edition of the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held today, Saturday, May 20, 2023.
The prestigious event, at the Eko Hotel, celebrated talents in the film world across Africa.
Veteran actress Patience…
AMVCA 2023: Broda Shaggi takes home Best Actor in Comedy
Comedian Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has snagged the award for Best Actor in a Comedy.
Shaggi won this award with his role in the movie ”Inside Life.”
Since hitting the limelight a couple of years ago, Shaggi…
AMVCA 2023: Kunle Afolayan wins ‘Best Indigenous Language’ (Yoruba) for Anikulapo
Nigerian producer and director, Kunle Afolayan, has won the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award, AMVCA 2023 award on ‘Best Indigenous Language’ (Yoruba) for Anikulapo.
The biggest nominees of the night included Anikulapo with 16 nods,…
Seun Kuti spends night in custody, police plan arraignment
The Lagos State Police Command on Monday reiterated that Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, will be taken to court for arraignment for assaulting a policeman on duty in Lagos on Saturday as captured in a viral video.
The Police Public…
Cook-a-thon: Why we’ve not confirmed Hilda Baci’s success – Guinness World Records
Following Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci’s success at breaking a world cooking record, the Guinness Book of Records has acknowledged her laudable effort.
The acknowledgement was made in response to an inquiry by one Alexander, in the early…
Cook-a-thon: Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, sets new Guinness World Record for ‘marathon cooking’
Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has surpassed the current Guinness World Record holder.
With her feat, she’s poised to break the Guinness World Record for the “longest cooking marathon by an…
Yoruba Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi, dies after bathroom fall
UPDATED: Yoruba Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi, dies after bathroom fall
Barely 24 hours after the death of a popular Nollywood actor, Saint Obi, a Yoruba popular actor and filmmaker, Murphy Afolabi, is reportedly dead.
The…
Nollywood actor, Saint Obi, dies after protracted illness
Reports have emerged that popular Nigerian actor, Saint Obi, has passed on at the age of 57 after a protracted illness.
It was reported that he died early in the week after battling an undisclosed illness for several months with no…
Egypt tackles Netflix for depicting Cleopatra as black
Egypt’s antiquities ministry insisted on Thursday that Cleopatra had “white skin and Hellenistic characteristics” in an ongoing row over a Netflix drama-documentary depicting the famed beauty of antiquity as black.
“Queen…
Ghanaian Tik Tok sensation Ahuofe dies
The Ghanaian Tik Tok sensation, Ahuofe Abrantie, popularly known as Tupac, is reportedly dead.
Ahoufe died in his Kumasi apartment on Thursday.
However, details of his death are still sketchy.
Confirming his death, popular…
I’m going on tour with Davido — Wizkid
Nigerians might finally have the chance to see their two favorite music stars, Davido and Wizkid perform together on a joint music tour.
On Wednesday, Wizkid took to his Instagram page to make a shocking announcement of going on tour…
We are officially divorced, Ireti confirms separation from Patrick Doyle
Nollywood actress, Ireti Doyle has finally confirmed her divorce from veteran broadcaster, Patrick Doyle.
The actress who made the revelation during an interview with Chude, said she was no longer married to film producer and actor…
AMAA founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, is dead
Nigerian filmmaker and founder of the African Movie Academy Awards, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, is dead.
According to reports, she died in a hospital in Lagos State.
Ayiam-Osigwe who was also the President of the Association of Movie…
Kanye West suspended from Twitter
The United States rapper, Kanye West has been suspended from Twitter, after being accused of “inciting violence” over harsh tweets, barely two months after his last ban.
West, also known as Ye on Elon Musk-owned microblogging…
DJ Cuppy engaged to British Boxer, Taylor
Award-winning female disc jockey, Florence Otedola, professionally known as DJ Cuppy, is reportedly engaged.
The music star, in a viral video, said yes to her white professional Boxer boyfriend, Ryan Taylor, at a public concert,…
Nicki Minaj condoles with Davido, Chioma over son’s death
Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj has expressed her condolences to singer Davido and his lover, Chioma over the passing of their three-year-old son Ifeanyi.
The rapper on Friday took to her Instastory to share a photo of Ifeanyi…
Why my father paid €3m to rent super yacht for birthday – DJ Cuppy
DJ Cuppy, the daughter of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has revealed the reason her father spent €3 million to rent a luxurious yacht belonging to one of his childhood idols, Aristotle Onassis, to celebrate his 60th birthday.…
British actor Tim Roth loses son to cancer
Cormac Roth, the musician and son of British actor Tim Roth, has died at the age of 25.
Cormac, who died on October 16 2022, was diagnosed with stage 3 germ cell cancer in November 2021.
A statement by his family described the…
Davido and Chioma’s son, Ifeanyi dead
Emotions have been high over the rumored death of Ifeanyi Adeleke, son of popular music artiste, Davido, and his fiancée, Chioma Rowland.
Details of the circumstances surrounding Ifeanyi’s death were still sketchy as of the time of…
Femi Kuti becomes Knight of France
Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti is now a Knight. The ‘Sorry Sorry’ singer was awarded the title of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters – Chevalier de l’Ordre d’Arts et Lettres – in France.
The honour came for the Grammy nominee during…
BON postpones The Nigeria Broadcasting Awards
The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), organisers of The Nigeria Broadcasting Awards (TNBA), have postponed the awards ceremony to next year.
The postponement decision was reached during a review meeting between the…