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Femi Branch berates cinema operators over alleged nepotism
By Tosin Brown Popular actor Femi Branch has called out some cinema owners in Nigeria, accusing them of promoting certain movies over others. In a recent Instagram post, the film star alleged that some cinema staff were frustrating some titles to better the lots of their favourites. Branch also claimed that cinemas remove media cards of certain movies from their…
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Mercy Aigbe reveals how cinema operators are frustrating ThinLine
By Tosin Brown Mercy Aigbe has revealed how cinema operators are frustrating her 2024 film, ThinLine, since its release. Aigbe made the revelation on how some cinema staff are allegedly discouraging fans from watching her film. In an Instagram post, the mother of two shared a screenshot of a fan’s complaint about being adviced against watching the film at two…
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Afeez ‘Owo’ Abiodun loses father
By Tosin Brown Actor, producer, and director Afeez Owo has announced the passing of his father, Moshood Akanji Abiodun. Abiodun, who is married to actress Mide Martins, broke the news on social media with a heartfelt tribute alongside a photo of his late father. He wrote, “Sad… Rest in peace Baba miii. ERIN WO Rest On Moshood Akanji ABIODUN. Eku…
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Lola Alao loses aged mum
By Tosin Brown Popular Nigerian actress, Lola Alao has lost her aged mum. The Canadian-based actress announced the passing of her mother via her official Instagram handle. In an emotional tribute, the 55-year-old film star eulogised her late mother with a picture of both of them together. “Rest In perfect peace my beautiful mom,” she wrote. “My beloved mom…you will…
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Obasanjo’s grand daughter makes ex-president’s biopic
By Tosin Brown One of ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo’s grand daughters, Ife Akinmoyo has released a biopic on the two-time president and one time Head of states. The biopic was premiered at the EbonyLife Studios on Ademola Adetokunbo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, December 27, 2024. The young filmmaker kicked off the premiere with an interaction session that saw the…
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Profile of the new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The newly-elected Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, is a man of many parts who has distinguished himself as a politician, technocrat, businessman, and philanthropist. Early Life and Education Born on September 19th, 1948, into the Ajimoko royal family of Ijesaland in Osun State, Prince Haastrup attended Eko Boys High School from 1963 to…
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PHOTOS: Late Governor Akeredolu honoured in first-year remembrance
Family, friends, and dignitaries gathered in Owo on Friday to mark the one-year remembrance of the late Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON. The event featured a church service, a book launch, and the commissioning of a mausoleum in his honour. The remembrance activities, organized by his family, commenced with a service at St. Andrews Cathedral, Owo,…
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VeryDarkMan says N180 million was stolen from NGO account
Social media pundit, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has claimed that more than ₦180 million was taken from his NGO’s account. In an Instagram video posted on Friday, Otse addressed the matter and disclosed that the money had been transferred to an unidentified account. “I’ve not been myself these past few days,” Otse shared. “Somebody hacked into the…
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Lagos pilgrims deepen faith with visits to holy sites
By Adeola Ogunrinde The pilgrimage exercise undertaken by Christian pilgrims from Lagos State continues to enrich their spiritual journey, with visits to significant biblical landmarks in the Holy Land of Israel. On the third day of the pilgrimage, Christmas Day, the group celebrated the occasion with a visit to the Allenby border, marking their entrance into The Promised Land. From…
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Ibadan Stampede : Parents who smuggled children into venue are offenders not organisers- Actor Branch
A popular actor and film producer, Femi Branch, has reacted to the recent stampede that occurred in Ibadan resulting in the tragic deaths of many children. The gathering, organised by Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, aimed to accommodate 5,000 attendees but the announcement of “free entry” along with promises of gifts and scholarships quickly attracted a…
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