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Lagos govt celebrates Black Market’s Guinness World Records feat
The Lagos State Government has congratulated stakeholders in the creative industry following the successful premiere of “Black Market”, which attracted 51,258 attendees at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. The premiere, held on Saturday, resulted in the breaking of the Guinness World Records title for the largest attendance at a film premiere or screening. The state government, through the Ministry of…
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Nollywood actor Ricardo Agbor survives car crash in Ibadan
Nollywood actor Ricardo Agbor has survived a car crash in Ibadan, Oyo State. Agbor disclosed the incident on Saturday in a video shared on his Instagram page, showing his badly damaged Lexus SUV at the scene of the crash. The silver vehicle sustained extensive damage to its front, including a crushed bonnet, smashed grille, exposed engine components and a damaged…
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Sanwo-Olu gifts three-bedroom house to veteran actress Iya Awero
By Damilola Akinwale – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has disclosed that his administration gifted veteran actress Olanrewaju Adeshina, popularly known as Iya Awero, a three-bedroom house in recognition of her contribution to Nollywood. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a post on his social media pages on Saturday, sharing footage of the presentation of the house keys to the actress.…
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Bandit threat in Kwara forces cleric Omolehin, family into hiding
The founder of Word Assembly Ministries, Rev. Isaac Omolehin, has revealed that a security threat linked to banditry has forced him, his wife and children to abandon their home and live in hiding. In a recent statement, Omolehin disclosed that he had been unable to return to his residence or ministry camp in Idofian, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara…
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Nigerian pastor Jerry Eze leads thousands in prayer at Old Trafford
Nigerian pastor Jerry Eze led thousands of worshippers in prayer at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium on Saturday during the NSPPD UK Prayer Conference. The free event, organised by Streams of Joy International, attracted worshippers from across the United Kingdom and beyond, with the 74,000-capacity stadium transformed into a prayer and worship venue. The conference featured prayers, worship and fellowship,…
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Black Market screening draws 51,000 as Nollywood sets Guinness World Record
More than 51,000 Nigerians gathered at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos on Saturday to watch the crime thriller, Black Market, as Nollywood set a new Guinness World Record for the largest audience gathering for a movie screening. The feat was confirmed at the event, with a Guinness World Records official announcing that more than 51,000 people had attended the screening.…
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Mother of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome reportedly dies at 88
Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome, mother of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, popularly known as Christ Embassy, has reportedly died at the age of 88. Church Gist announced her death on Friday via its X handle, paying tribute to the late matriarch. Reports indicate that Deaconess Oyakhilome was 88 at the time of her death. Among her children…
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Fela’s ex-band manager, Baba Ani recalls relationship with late musician
By Damilola Akinwale – Popular baritone saxophonist, Lekan Animashaun, widely known as Baba Ani, has recalled his relationship with Afrobeats pioneer Fela Kuti while working as his bandleader. Baba Ani, who served as the musical director of several of Fela’s bands, spoke during a recent interview with The Podcast Network. He disclosed that Fela treated him like a senior brother…
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Veteran actor Fatomilola recounts Mr Macaroni’s ₦1m surprise after film
Veteran Yoruba actor, Peter Fatomilola, has recounted how skit maker and actor Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, surprised him with ₦1m after they worked on a film together. Fatomilola said Mr Macaroni gave him the money despite the fact that they had not negotiated a fee for his role before the production. He disclosed this in an upcoming…
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Actress Yetunde Wunmi recounts 2006 NDLEA arrest, London ban
Nigerian actress Taiwo Akinwande, popularly known as Yetunde Wunmi, has recounted her ordeal 20 years after she was arrested for a drug-related offence. In September 2006, Wunmi was arrested by officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while she was on her way to Europe. The actress, who was arrested for possession…
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