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APC appoints Kosoko, Badmus, Toyin Abraham to Lagos campaign team
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed veteran actor Jide Kosoko, actresses Eniola Badmus and Toyin Abraham, and other entertainment personalities to its Lagos State campaign team. Pasuma, Obesere and Adewale Ayuba are also among the celebrities appointed to the party’s Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate of the Lagos State Campaign Council. The full list was released by the Kadri…
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Minister Musawa mourns death of Nollywood legend Olu Jacobs at 84
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor and cultural icon, Sir Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs. Jacobs, who died on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, was 84. In a statement issued by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Nneka Ikem Anibeze, Musawa described…
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Family announces death of veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs
The family of veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has announced his death at the age of 84. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Instagram on Wednesday. In a statement, the family described the late actor as “The Lion of Lufodo” and appealed to bloggers and social media…
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Dele Momodu recalls near detention at London airport over 18 phones
Veteran Nigerian journalist and publisher of Ovation International, Dele Momodu, has recounted how he was almost detained by security officials at London’s Heathrow Airport after 18 mobile phones were found in his bag. Momodu shared the experience in a recent video circulating on social media, saying the incident occurred while he was travelling to South Africa. According to him, airport…
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Omisore marks 69th birthday, says political future depends on God
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has said his future depends on God’s plan for his life. Omisore stated this while marking his 69th birthday at a ceremony attended by his loyalists and supporters of the Osun Rescue Mission at his campaign office in Osogbo. The former Deputy…
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BBNaija Season 11: Barry secures final spot, saves Aikou from eviction
By Damilola Akinwale – Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Barry has emerged as the first finalist of the “Everything Is for Taking” edition after securing the Week 8 Head of House position. Barry’s victory came after he defeated other housemates in the HoH challenge on Monday. The victory earned him a spot in the finale and the power to…
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Real Warri Pikin apologises over viral video of stage performance with Timaya
By Damilola Akinwale – Nigerian stand-up comedian Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has apologised to her husband and Nigerians following backlash over a viral video of her interaction with singer Timaya on stage. The incident occurred on Saturday during the AFRIMMA festival in Dallas, Texas, where Real Warri Pikin was honoured with the ‘Best Stand-Up…
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Poco Lee denies UK allegations, says he remained confident of innocence
Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has denied allegations against him, saying he remained confident throughout his recent ordeal in the United Kingdom because he knew he was innocent. Poco Lee spoke during a video conversation with social commentator VeryDarkMan, who shared the recording on his Instagram page on Sunday. He said his major concerns…
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BBN Season 11: Abi, Araga evicted from reality show
By Damilola Akinwale – Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemates Abisola Ayoola, also known as “Abi”, and Oluwaseyifunmi Sosanya, popularly known as “Araga”, have been evicted from the reality show. Their eviction makes them the latest housemates to leave the ‘Show Ya Sef’ edition. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced their eviction during the live show on Sunday. Abi and Araga were…
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Bamanga Tukur buried in Yola as Dangote, Fintiri, monarchs attend
Former Governor of the defunct Gongola State and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, was on Sunday buried in Yola, Adamawa State. The burial followed a Janazah prayer held shortly before 11 a.m. at the Lamido of Adamawa’s Palace Mosque, with thousands of mourners, government officials and dignitaries in attendance. Among the dignitaries were business…
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