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Tunde Kelani mourns death of Kola Oyewo, extols veteran actor, scholar
Veteran filmmaker Tunde Kelani has paid a heartfelt tribute to renowned theatre scholar and actor Kola Oyewo following his death, describing him as a remarkable artist whose legacy will continue to inspire generations. In a tribute shared after the passing of the veteran actor, Kelani recalled working closely with Oyewo in some of his acclaimed productions, including Koseegbe, Oleku and…
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We are mobilising, taking action against insecurity — Soun of Ogbomoso
The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, has assured residents of Ogbomosoland that concrete steps are being taken to address rising security challenges following the abduction of schoolchildren, teachers and other community members in parts of the area. The monarch gave the assurance after convening an emergency stakeholders’ security meeting at his palace on Friday. The meeting brought together traditional…
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Kogi bans night travel, restricts fuel sales to disrupt bandits’ operations
The Kogi State Government has announced a raft of security measures, including a ban on night travel on state-owned roads, restrictions on fuel sales, and the suspension of commercial motorcycle operations in parts of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, as part of efforts to cut off supply channels to bandits and other criminal elements. In a statement on Saturday, the Commissioner…
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Actress Adunni Ade to sue Instablog, Tolanitalks over alleged defamatory report
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has threatened to institute legal action against popular blog Instablog and AI-powered blog Tolanitalks over the publication and circulation of what she described as false information concerning the birth of her daughter. The actress recently revealed that she welcomed a baby girl two years ago but kept the development away from public…
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My dearest mom — by Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa
A Tribute To Hajiya Binta Ladi Musawa Musawa My Darling Mom, AS I try to pen down some sort of tribute for you, I can only think of beginning by telling you how much I miss you, how much I love you and just how much I am so grateful to you. You and Dad have always been the most…
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JUST IN: Retired army general dies after weeks in bandits’ custody
A retired Major-General of the Nigerian Army and former Director of Defence Information, Rabe Abubakar, has died while being held by bandits, the Katsina State Government has confirmed. Abubakar and his wife were abducted in May while travelling through Katsina State. Their ordeal drew national attention after a video surfaced on June 6 showing the couple appealing to the state…
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Governor Alex Otti pays for cancer treatment of actor Sonny McDon
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has taken over the medical bills of veteran Nollywood actor Sonny McDon, who is currently battling prostate cancer. The development was disclosed by the governor’s Special Assistant on Entertainment and Tourism, J Martins, in a post on his X account. He revealed that the actor had been managing the…
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Nollywood actor Sholagbade reunites with ex-lover to celebrate son’s graduation
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actor Mustapha Sholagbade and his ex-lover, Dewunmi Fatai, came together to celebrate their son, Yasir, as he marked his 10th birthday and Quranic graduation ceremony. Yasir also unveiled his charity organisation at the event. Recall that Dewunmi had called out Mustapha in 2024, accusing him of being a deadbeat father. She highlighted several responsibilities she…
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Musawa loses mother as family announces funeral arrangements in Abuja
The family of Hajiya Fatima Ladi Binta Musa Musawa, mother of the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has announced her passing. According to a family statement, the funeral prayer (Salatul Janazah) for the deceased will take place on Saturday at the National Mosque in Abuja immediately after the Zuhr prayer scheduled for 1:30…
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Kólá Oyèwọ̀: Requiem for Labaluyeke — by Oladeinde Olawoyin
In Saworoide, Kólá Oyèwọ̀ mesmerised us all, embodying the Lápité character in near-perfect verisimilitude. With the commanding presence of royalty, he transformed villainy into an alluring art: he was wicked, brutal, firm, corrupt, self-centered, manipulative, and cunning, yet we all loved him. Ironic? Perhaps not. It was Professor Biodun Jeyifo, elsewhere in a different context, that provided rich insights into…
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