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May D let fame ruin career – P-Square’s ex-publicist
By Tosin Brown Bayo Adetu, a journalist and former publicist for the defunct P-Square duo, has spoken about May D while refuting many of his claims. In a recent interview, Adetu stated that May D allowed fame to affect his behavior and made decisions under questionable influences. “After Ile Ijo became a hit, followed by Chop My Money, May D’s…
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Funke Akindele leads highest-grossing Nollywood directors’ list in 2024
By Tosin Brown Popular Nigerian actress, film producer, and director Funke Akindele currently tops the list of the highest-grossing Nollywood directors of 2024. According to a recent report by ComScore, an American-based global media measurement and analytics company, Akindele leads the chart alongside Tunde Olaoye for the film Everybody Loves Jenifa, which has grossed over ₦1.5 billion at the box…
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Tinubu hails first APC national chairman, Bisi Akande at 86
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has paid a heartfelt tribute to Chief Bisi Akande, an elder statesman, seasoned administrator, and the first National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on the occasion of his 86th birthday. In a statement on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Tinubu described Chief Akande as a progressive leader…
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Tinubu mourns passing of former Lagos State Head of Service, Sunny Ajose
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deepest condolences to the Lagos State Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the passing of Chief Akinsanya Sunny Ajose, an elder statesman and former Lagos State Head of Service. Chief Ajose passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 78. In a statement issued by Bayo…
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Saidi Balogun, Fathia Williams’ son graduates from university
By Tosin Brown Nollywood stars Saidi Balogun and his ex-wife, Fathia Williams, are currently overjoyed. The reason for their excitement is their son, Khalid Balogun, who has successfully completed his university education. Khalid graduated with a First Class degree in Creative Arts from the University of Lagos, a remarkable achievement that has brought immense pride to his parents. The estranged…
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K1’s ex-Wife, Hafsat, dies at 65
By Tosin Brown Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1, has lost one of his ex-wives, Alhaja Hafsat Ajoke Anifowoshe, who passed away at the age of 65. The late Alhaja Anifowoshe was the mother of one of K1’s daughters, Honourable Idayat Anifowoshe, who serves as the Special Assistant on Special Duties to Dr. Muibi Alade Folawiyo, the…
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Tinubu celebrates Tunde Hassan-Odukale at 60
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to Mr. Tunde Hassan-Odukale, the former Chief Executive Officer of Leadway Assurance and past Chairman of First Bank, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, praising his remarkable impact on Nigeria’s financial and corporate sectors. In a statement issued on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
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One Management responds to Darkoo’s allegations against Mr. P
By Tosin Brown One Management, the agency managing Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr. P, has addressed allegations of sabotage leveled against the artist by rising star Darkoo. Over the weekend, Darkoo accused Mr. P, a member of the defunct P-Square duo, of attempting to sabotage her latest musical project, which sampled P-Square’s hit song, Gimme Dat. In a statement,…
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U.S.-based Juju singer King Rokan passes away
By Tosin Brown U.S.-based Juju singer Richard Olorunrokan Adekola, popularly known as King Rokan, has passed away. Multiple reports indicate that the Nigerian-American artist, based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, has died. While little information is available regarding the cause of his death, the announcement of King Rokan’s passing has been met with sadness and sorrow by many of his fans.…
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President Tinubu celebrates Chief Rasaq Okoya at 85
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Chief Rasaq Akanni Okoya, the Chairman of Eleganza Group, on his 85th birthday, praising his remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s economy and society. In a statement issued on Sunday, by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information and Strategy), Tinubu described Chief Okoya as an exemplary industrialist and philanthropist who has…
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