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Tinubu commends Dr. Adekunle Hassan for academic honors, generous endowment

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Adekunle Hassan, a distinguished ophthalmic surgeon and founder of the Eye Foundation Hospital Group, on his conferment of an honorary Doctor of Science degree by Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. The honorary degree was awarded during the grand finale of OOU’s 34th convocation ceremony on Friday. In addition to…

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Funke Akindele, Wunmi Toriola, Toyin Abraham lead list of highest-grossing actresses of 2024

By Tosin Brown Nollywood actresses Funke Akindele, Wunmi Toriola, and Toyin Abraham have emerged as the highest-grossing lead actresses of 2024. The announcement was made by FilmOne. Akindele topped the list as the highest-grossing lead actress for her film Everybody Loves Jenifa, while Wunmi Toriola came second for Queen Lateefah. Toyin Abraham secured the third spot with her movie Alakada:…

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Tems tipped to make history as first African female to win two Grammys

By Tosin Brown Nigerian R&B star Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has been tipped to become the first African female artist to win two Grammys in one night. Tems, who is nominated in three categories at this year’s Grammys—Best African Music Performance for Love Me Jeje, Best Global Music Album for Born In The Wild, and Best R&B Song…

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Nigerian comedian set to attempt Guinness World Record with 50-hour performance

By Tosin Brown Nigerian stand-up comedian Mr. Dolor has announced plans to attempt a historic feat by performing a non-stop comedy show for 50 hours. The three-day event, scheduled for February 27 to March 1, 2025, will take place at Pepperoni Fast Food in Ajah, Lagos. Mr. Dolor is confident about breaking the world record, which has stood for 12…

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‘Kesari’ movie star Ibrahim Yekini, admits to early mistakes as producer

By Tosin Brown Popular Yoruba filmmaker and actor Ibrahim Yekini has admitted to making mistakes early in his career, which led to losses as a filmmaker. Yekini revealed that his inexperience in filmmaking and marketing, along with a lack of proper contracts and ownership agreements, contributed to his setbacks. “At that time, it wasn’t about the money for me; I…

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2Baba lacks empathy, says Toke Makinwa

By Tosin Brown Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has explained her reasons for criticizing 2Baba following his public announcement of his separation and imminent divorce from his wife, Annie Idibia Macaulay. Toke shared her thoughts on Instagram, stating that while she supports individuals leaving unhealthy marriages, 2Baba’s timing was inappropriate. According to The Buzz host, there is more to the…

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President Tinubu celebrates Femi Pedro at 70, praises his service to Nigeria

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Otunba Femi Pedro, on his 70th birthday, praising his contributions to public service, banking, and entrepreneurship in Nigeria. In a statement on Tuesday, President Tinubu described Pedro as a trailblazer and a dedicated leader whose legacy continues to inspire. Reflecting on their time in Lagos State’s leadership,…

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Tuface, Annie Idibia part ways after 12 years

By Tosin Brown Twelve years after their celebrated wedding in Nigeria and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Innocent “Tuface” Idibia has announced his separation from Annie Idibia (née Macaulay). In a surprising revelation, the singer disclosed his separation and impending divorce from Annie without providing specific reasons. Tuface made this announcement in a recent Instagram post, sparking significant reactions from fans…

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Rave singer Mukaila Senwele is dead

By Tosin Brown Popular Ilorin-born musician and comedian, Alhaji Mukaila Senwele, has passed away. The news of his death was announced by one of his close friends, Alhaji Omotosho Owofitimi, in a social media post. He wrote: “R.I.P, my friend Mukaila Senwele.” The cause of his death could not be determined at the time of filing this report. Family sources…

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Is Funke Akindele married?

By Tosin Brown Fans of Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele have been buzzing with questions about her marital status and the reason she is seen wearing a perceived wedding band. An X user recently shared their opinion, suggesting that the actress should stop wearing the ring, claiming it might deter potential suitors. “Funke, it’s unwise to still wear a…

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