Celebrity
22 Feb
Gifted saxophonist Koye Adeniyi, better known as KoyeSax, has unveiled his latest single, "To the Roots," to widespread acclaim. This mesmerizing track, the second release from KoyeSax's forthcoming debut EP, "Young and Vibrant," delivers a timeless message accompanied by infectious rhythms and heartfelt musical excellence, capturing the essence of drawing strength from African heritage. In…
17 Feb
In a momentous stride for the Nigerian film industry, celebrated actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo has been welcomed into the esteemed folds of the International Academy of Television Arts, and Sciences. This prestigious academy is renowned for orchestrating the internationally acclaimed International Emmy Awards, an event that acknowledges excellence in the television industry on a…
17 Feb
Never. I didn’t know I would ever act in my life. I felt I would be a singer and people would be listening to my music and I would be jumping all over the place.
10 Feb
A Short film, A Fresh Start, recently premiered has garnered widespread accolades nationwide for its impactful storytelling as it invokes conversations around underprivileged single mothers and their struggles.
10 Feb
Kunle Afod is a Nollywood actor and producer well known in the Yoruba movie industry. Having been in the industry for over two decades, Afod rose to prominence when he directed a popular movie, titled, Ori Eiye.
27 Jan
The United Kingdom braces for the 18th Nelas Academy Awards, with British actor, Ricardo P Lloyd, emerging as a notable nominee. The Nelas Academy’s recognition of Lloyd’s achievements in “Flying For Britain” and his diverse on-screen contributions places him in the Culture & Social Impact category. Embarking on a stellar trajectory in the UK’s entertainment…
27 Jan
Screen diva and accomplished actress, Tayo Sobola, popularly known as Sotayo Gaga and Queen Mother of Uke Kingdom, has expressed her gratitude to her loyal fans for their unwavering support in 2023, while unveiling her exciting plans for the new year.
27 Jan
After I became an actor, I realised that I have an audience now and I have done acting for so long now that it is time to do something else. I knew within me that acting is not my purpose, it is simply what I do, and I love doing it.
20 Jan
It is simply because that is me, that is who I am. That is what my ‘source’ (God) has brought me up to do; that is what has been instilled in me; and it is what I was called to do. For example, Bovi is a comedian, his purpose is to make people laugh
20 Jan
Screen diva and accomplished actress, Tayo Sobola, popularly known as Sotayo Gaga and Queen Mother of Uke Kingdom, has expressed her gratitude to her loyal fans for their unwavering support in 2023, while unveiling her exciting plans for the new year.
13 Jan
The recent demise of popular actor Dejumo Lewis has further depleted the ranks of the original cast of The Village Headmaster series.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences "responsibly" as he landed in Beijing for tough talks with the rival power's leaders.
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Authorities have confirmed the escape of 118 inmates from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, Niger state, following a heavy downpour that wreaked havoc on the facility, Wednesday night. The rain which lasted hours was said to have destroyed part of the main facility and the perimeter fence giving way for the inmates to escape.…
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A yet-to-be-identified elderly passenger has passed away in a commercial bus while travelling along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin expressway in Kwara State. Eyewitnesses said the deceased was believed to be in his late 60s. The incident, which left fellow passengers in shock, reportedly occurred after the bus experienced mechanical problems near Ote town. According to Abeni Okin,…
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A Nigeria woman, Clara Chizoba Kronborg, has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest interviewing marathon. Kronborg who is a social media entrepreneur broke the world record with a time of 55 hours and 24 seconds, according to GWR. Kronborg in setting a new record smashed the previous one which was 37 hours…
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Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have killed two people, including the chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for Mai Dabino community in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, Saidu Basa. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at about 3:30 pm, along the road leading from Mai Dabino to Danmusa. It was learnt that…
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A former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dr. Joe Abah, has narrated how an air crash was averted in Lagos on Friday. Abah, who made this disclosure in a post on his X handle, said he boarded a 7:00 am Ibom Air flight in Lagos, heading to Abuja. The flight also had…
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A fire incident disrupted flights at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on Thursday morning. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in a statement on Thursday, said smoke was detected emanating from the E54 bridge at 05:29 hrs. FAAN's director of public affairs and consumer protection, Obiageli Orah, said the airport engineers immediately…
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