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‘Strange and incomprehensible’, University of Ibadan don blasts Alaafin of Oyo for 3-hour lateness
A Professor of English at the University of Ibadan, Prof. Ademola Omobewaji Dasylva, has criticised the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, over his alleged three-hour delay to the inauguration of the Alaafin Institute of Yoruba Studies and his failure to apologise after arriving. Dasylva made the remarks in an article published on the Toyin Falola Network, describing the…
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AFRIMA partners Lesotho Music Awards to expand opportunities for Basotho artistes
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and the Lesotho Music Awards (LMA) have entered into a three-year partnership aimed at strengthening Lesotho’s music industry and creating more opportunities for Basotho artistes across Africa. The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), designates the Lesotho Music Awards as AFRIMA’s collaborating country partner and regional liaison in the Kingdom of Lesotho.…
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I gave my first N100m cheque to my wife — Richard Mofe-Damijo
Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has revealed that he gave the first N100 million cheque he ever received to his wife, Jumobi. Speaking during an interview on The Morayo Show, the 65-year-old actor described himself as an “incurable romantic,” saying he enjoys giving his wife gifts because receiving gifts is her love language. RMD said his…
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Governor Alex Otti intervenes in actress Ngozi Nwosu’s medical bills
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has stepped in to cover the medical bills for the first phase of Nollywood veteran Ngozi Nwosu’s surgical procedure. The governor’s intervention followed the actress’s public appeal for financial assistance over an undisclosed health condition. The 62-year-old actress, who hails from Abia State, revealed that she requires three surgeries and…
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BBN Season 11: Mercedes gifts Martins steamy birthday surprise
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Fellow Big Brother Naija housemates celebrated Martins Iyeh on his 30th birthday, with the model revealing that it was the first birthday celebration he had ever experienced. The housemates gathered in the lounge with balloons, a cake and other decorations to celebrate Martins while singing a birthday song. To mark the occasion, Mercedes, who had earlier…
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RMD reveals why turning 65 feels like extra time
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has opened up about how he feels at 65, saying he considers every year beyond his parents’ lifespan a bonus. The thespian, who recently celebrated his 65th birthday, made the disclosure during a recent appearance on The Morayo Show. He expressed gratitude for being alive and for…
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Awele Elumelu calls for enabling environment to drive Africa’s economic growth
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The Chairperson of Avon Medical Practice Limited, Awele Elumelu, has said the global success of Africa’s music industry reflects the continent’s potential to excel in other sectors if provided with the right support and enabling environment. Speaking at an event for young entrepreneurs, Elumelu recalled how her family was excited by Beyoncé’s album featuring Tiwa Savage,…
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BBN Season 11: Chimsom Chuka emerges first Head of House
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Following the completion of the show’s opening challenge on Monday, Chimsom Chuka emerged as the first Head of House in the 11th edition of Big Brother Naija, earning immunity from this week’s eviction. The Anambra-born pharmacist and actor was declared the winner after recording the fastest overall time in the first Head of House challenge. During…
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BBNaija’s Tram denies owing ₦400m over 2024 car crash
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Tram, has denied reports that he owes ₦400 million in damages from a viral car crash in 2024, saying the vehicles involved belonged to a friend and were not rented as he had previously claimed. The reality TV star made the clarification in a video interview that went viral on Monday, a day after…
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Comedian Ayo Makun reveals reason he stopped attending church
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nigerian comedian and actor, Ayo Makun, has disclosed that he stopped attending church for personal reasons rather than a lack of faith in God. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Sunday, the comedian said he initially withdrew from his former church after negative narratives about him circulated on social media, adding that he…
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