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Tinubu mourns Nollywood veteran Richard Duru, 105-year-old Mama Bogoro
President Bola Tinubu has mourned veteran Nollywood actor Richard Francis Duru, who died at 57, and Mama Salamatu Elisha Bogoro, mother of former Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Suleiman Bogoro, who died at 105. In separate condolence messages issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President expressed sadness over…
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I’m not a womaniser, Nollywood keeps me busy — Timini Egbuson
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has dismissed perceptions that he is a womaniser, saying his demanding acting career has left him with little time to maintain multiple romantic relationships. Egbuson made this known during an appearance on the Culture League podcast, where he explained that his lifestyle differs from what many people assume about him. The actor said Nollywood had dominated…
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I’ll walk away if you criticise Tinubu in my presence — Antar Laniyan
Veteran Nollywood actor Antar Laniyan has said he would walk away from any gathering where a friend criticises President Bola Tinubu, insisting that he would not engage in conversations against the President. Laniyan made the declaration during an appearance on the African A-List podcast, where he explained that political disagreements would not be allowed to disrupt his relationships with friends.…
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US exchange alumna Feranmi Abiola wins NLNG creative arts prize
Feranmi Abiola, an alumna of a United States government exchange programme, has emerged a joint winner of the 2026 Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts for her documentary, Mara Mania. The US Mission in Nigeria disclosed this in a post on its X account on Tuesday, congratulating Abiola on the achievement. “Congratulations to U.S. exchange alumna…
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How I feared I had HIV after sleeping with 200 women in a year — Phenom
Nigerian rapper Phenom has recounted how he feared he had contracted HIV after sleeping with about 200 women in a year following a heartbreak. The rapper said the experience, which continued for two consecutive years, left him constantly anxious about his health, particularly whenever he experienced minor symptoms such as sneezing. Phenom spoke at a singles conference organised by Harvesters…
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Kenya convicts preacher, 28 others over deaths of 191 people
A Kenyan court has convicted self-proclaimed preacher Paul Mackenzie and 28 others of murdering 190 children and one adult in a starvation cult linked to the deaths of hundreds of people. Judge Diana Kavedza Mochache delivered the verdict on Monday in an open-air courtroom in Mombasa, three years after the discovery of mass graves in Shakahola Forest, near the coastal…
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Laide Bakare rejects Eniola Badmus’ apology, calls it fake
Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has rejected an apology from her colleague, Eniola Badmus, over her reaction to Bakare’s name during a recent interview, describing it as “fake”. Bakare dismissed the apology in a two-word post on Instagram on Tuesday, hours after Badmus expressed regret over her conduct during the interview. The controversy began after a video from an interview hosted…
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Tosin Omojola: From journalism to gospel music
A seasoned sports journalist and media consultant, Tosin Omojola, has answered a calling that has been close to his heart since his youthful days. Omojola, who recently served as the Media Officer of Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan and currently works with Western Post, has ventured into gospel music with the release of his debut project, Praise Explosion One,…
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Tinubu seeks value addition for creative Industry
President Bola Tinubu has called for greater localisation of investments in Nigeria’s creative and digital economy to ensure more value generated by Nigerian talent remains in the country. Tinubu in a post via his X account on Friday, said the federal government would push for increased production within Nigeria, stronger investment in local industries and infrastructure, and more jobs and…
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Emir of Daura confers Hausa traditional title on Minister Musawa
The Emir of Daura, Umar Faruk Umar, has conferred the traditional title of Mairamar Kasar Hausa I, meaning “First Daughter of Hausa Land”, on the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa. The title was bestowed on Musawa on Wednesday during the closing ceremony of the Hausa Day celebrations in Daura, Katsina State. Speaking after…
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