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Gov. Otti approves payment of Ngozi Nwosu’s medical bills

The Editor — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:59:56 +0000

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has approved the payment of the first phase of medical expenses for veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu following her public appeal for financial assistance to undergo multiple surgeries. The 62-year-old actress, an indigene of Abia State, recently disclosed that she requires three surgeries and needs about ₦30 million to cover […]

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Why I chose Burna Boy for World Cup anthem — Shakira

The Editor — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:42:10 +0000

Global pop star, Shakira, has revealed why she chose Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Burna Boy, for the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, Dai Dai, saying she wanted a strong masculine voice to complement the song’s Afrobeat-inspired sound. Speaking in an interview that aired on July 8 on capital evening show with jimmy hill, the Colombian […]

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Annie Idibia dismisses rumours of reunion with ex-husband 2Baba

The Editor — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:02:14 +0000

Nollywood actress Annie Idibia has dismissed rumours suggesting she has reunited with her estranged husband, music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba. The actress addressed the speculation in a post shared on her Instagram Stories on Monday, indicating that videos fuelling the claims were old and being misrepresented. “Old videos circulating everywhere, false news […]

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My wife handles my money, I’m a reckless spender — Davido

The Editor — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:56:31 +0000

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has described his wife, Chioma Adeleke, as his “life coordinator,” revealing that she plays a key role in managing his finances. In a viral video which started trending online on Wednesday, the singer was seen placing a phone call to Chioma after he was unable to access […]

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TikTokers Jarvis, Peller announce wedding date

The Editor — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:32:12 +0000

Jarvis and Peller, popular Nigerian TikTok content creators, have announced that they will tie the knot on Aug. 1. The announcement was made through a cinematic video shared on their social media platforms, ending with the inscription “Jarvis & Peller 01-08-2026.” The video has since gone viral, generating widespread reactions from fans and followers, many […]

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Burna Boy hits 644m monthly audience on YouTube music

The Editor — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:54:29 +0000

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has recorded a massive 644 million monthly audience on YouTube Music, emerging as the highest-ranked artist among the platform’s current top five Nigerian acts. The latest YouTube Music rankings viewed by our correspondent on Monday, show Burna Boy with 6.41 million subscribers and a […]

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Ycee-Peller feud sparks fresh debate over Nigeria’s education crisis

The Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:46:23 +0000

A controversy erupted on social media following comments by rapper, Ycee, criticising what he described as a growing culture of celebrating ignorance over academic excellence in Nigeria; a trend he referred to as the “Peller culture” and the “Olodo uprising.” In a widely circulated clip from the Afropolitan Podcast, Ycee argued that Nigerian society is […]

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Nollywood actress Ighodaro lands lead role in Bollywood series

The Editor — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:16:31 +0000

Nigerian-American actress and television host, Osas Ighodaro, has secured a lead role in the upcoming Nolly-Bollywood micro-drama series, Imported Bahu. The project, officially unveiled on Monday by executive producer, Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, features Ighodaro alongside Bollywood actor and model, Rajniesh Duggall, in a storyline centred on love, family secrets and a cross-cultural romance. Announcing the […]

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Paternity dispute: Cubana Chiefpriest agrees to public DNA test with Kenyan woman

The Editor — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:44:21 +0000

Socialite and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has expressed willingness to undergo a DNA test to settle the lingering paternity dispute involving a Kenyan woman, Hellen Ati. Chiefpriest made the declaration in a series of comments shared on a media house’s Instagram page on Monday after a viral video of Ati pleading […]

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Hilda Baci gets recognition as Guinness World Records Icon

The Editor — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:53:47 +0000

Guinness World Records (GWR) on Thursday named Nigerian chef and restaurateur Hilda Baci a GWR Icon, recognising the multiple record-holder’s impact on global record-breaking culture and her role in inspiring a wave of Guinness World Records attempts in Nigeria. She becomes the first Nigerian to receive the GWR Icon recognition. The GWR Icon title is a […]

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World Cup: Peter Obi applauds Davido’s ‘Bring Them Home’ outfit

The Editor — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:16:50 +0000

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, has lauded Afrobeats megastar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, for leveraging his global platform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert to protest persistent insecurity and mass abductions in Nigeria. In a statement shared via his official X […]

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Burna Boy, Shakira perform at opening ceremony of 2026 World Cup

The Editor — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:53:47 +0000

Global music stars Shakira and Burna Boy delivered a high-energy performance of “Dai Dai” during the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thrilling fans with a vibrant display of music and dance. Shakira took to the stage following a performance by J Balvin and immediately energized the crowd with the opening verse of […]

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Davido turns global stage into protest over Oyo school kidnappings

The Editor — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:12:47 +0000

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, used the global stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert to draw attention to Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. The singer appeared on stage wearing a custom black leather jacket adorned with green buttons bearing the names of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State. The kidnapping incident, which […]

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Nigerian-British singer dies in London stabbing, Stormzy, Craig David, others mourn

The Editor — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:38:13 +0000

A British-Nigerian singer and songwriter Talay Riley has died after being stabbed in East London, prompting a murder investigation by police. Talay, whose real name was Mark Yinka Orabiyi, was attacked at about 9am on Friday on Pankhurst Avenue in Silvertown, according to local outlet Newham Recorder. Emergency services responded to the scene but were […]

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BBNaija Season 10 reunion to premiere June 8

The Editor — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:23:30 +0000

Organisers of Big Brother Naija have announced that the reunion show for the reality television programme’s 10th season will premiere on June 8. The organisers disclosed this in a statement shared on the show’s social media platforms on Monday, hinting at fresh drama as former housemates reunite months after the season ended. “Some receipts were […]

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Nollywood can no longer use afrobeats songs without licence – Dami Twitch

The Editor — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:19:40 +0000

Music video director-turned-filmmaker,Apampa Oluwadamilola popularly known as Dami Twitch, has said Nollywood producers can no longer use Afrobeats songs in films without securing proper clearance from rights holders. Speaking on a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast which started trending on Saturday, he explained that the shift is largely due to publishing and distribution deals […]

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Davido distances self from City Boys Movement

The Editor — Sun, 31 May 2026 08:29:38 +0000

Afrobeats superstar, Davido, has clarified the nature of his relationship with Seyi Tinubu following criticism that trailed his recent comments on insecurity and injustice in Nigeria. The singer, whose real name is David Adeleke, had earlier taken to X on Saturday to lament the state of the nation and fault entertainers, including himself, for not speaking […]

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Family sets Alexx Ekubo’s burial June 18 in Abia

The Editor — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:38:13 +0000

The family of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has announced plans for his burial, with funeral rites scheduled to conclude on June 18, 2026. The actor died on May 11 after battling kidney cancer. In an obituary statement released by the family on his Instagram page on Monday, the public was urged to continue praying for […]

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BBC to air groundbreaking documentary on Biafran War

The Editor — Fri, 22 May 2026 02:21:20 +0000

The BBC World Service has announced a landmark documentary on the Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, featuring eye-witness accounts and previously unseen archive from the frontline. Surviving Biafra is a 75-minute film that presents differing perspectives on the war, including both sides of the conflict, and features highly personal accounts of the time. Award-winning […]

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Desmond Elliot withdraws from APC primary, alleges intimidation

The Editor — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:29:41 +0000

Lagos State lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, has officially withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Surulere 1 constituency in the House of Assembly, citing alleged intimidation of his supporters. Elliot announced his withdrawal on Wednesday at the Paddington mini stadium in Western Avenue, where the party’s primary was being conducted. The actor-turned-politician […]

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