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Nollywood filmmaker Jaiye Kuti honours late friend Henrietta Kosoko
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Popular Nollywood filmmaker Jaiye Kuti has presented an award of honour to her late friend, Henrietta Kosoko, in recognition of the actress’ performance in her movie, “Jaiyeola Monje”. The filmmaker presented the award to Henrietta’s daughter, Temilade Kosoko, in the presence of other family members during the premiere of her movie in Lagos on Wednesday. While…
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Actress Eniola Ajao celebrates son’s NYSC passing-out parade
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood filmmaker and actress, Eniola Ajao, has shared photos from her son, Okikiola Ayomide’s, passing-out parade in celebration of the completion of his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. The actress took to her Instagram page on Thursday to express gratitude and describe the milestone as a proud moment for her family. She wrote: “Grateful to…
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Resume acting career after APC primaries, Abati tells Elliot
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Arise TV presenter, Reuben Abati, has advised incumbent lawmaker and former actor, Desmond Elliot, to return to acting following his defeat at the party primaries. Abati gave the advice on Thursday while speaking on The Morning Show programme, saying Elliot was a very good actor and could return to the profession after his political setback. He…
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Celebrity couple Mr Eazi, Temi Otedola expecting first child
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Celebrity couple Nigerian musician Tosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, and his wife, Temi Otedola, have announced that they are expecting their first child together. Temi, who is the daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, shared the news on her Instagram page on Thursday, posting pictures from her maternity shoot with the caption: “Before I…
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Nollywood actors decry rising insecurity following Oyo school abduction
By Folashade Olorunfemi – A number of Nollywood actors have spoken out against rising insecurity in the country following the abduction of staff and students of a community high school in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. News of the bandits’ attack went viral on 15 May 2026, attracting public sympathy and criticism of the government over the recurring security challenges. Following the…
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Frank Edoho denies domestic abuse allegations, says matter before court
Popular television host and media personality, Frank Edoho, has denied allegations of domestic violence and infidelity made against him by his estranged wife, Sandra Edoho. The former “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” host addressed the allegations in a statement shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, describing the claims as false and stating that the matter was already before…
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NFVCB wins WHO special award for tobacco control advocacy in Nigeria
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has been honoured with the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General’s Special Award for the African Region in recognition of its efforts in tobacco control advocacy and the promotion of responsible media content in Nigeria. The award, presented as part of activities commemorating World No Tobacco Day, saw the NFVCB emerge as the…
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Afrobeats star Niniola Apata announces death of husband, Michael Ndika
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Afrobeats musician and Grammy-nominated artiste, Niniola Apata, has announced the death of her husband, Michael Ndika, on Wednesday. In a series of Insta-stories shared on her official Instagram page, the singer announced the passing of her husband and shared pictures from moments they spent together. She wrote, “My husband died.” Expressing her grief, she added, “God…
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Actress Sharon Ooja welcomes first child with husband
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja Nwoke has announced the arrival of her first child with her husband, Ugo, on Wednesday. The actress shared the news on Instagram, posting maternity photos and revealing that she had given birth to a baby boy. Expressing her gratitude and joy, she described the experience of pregnancy as a deeper understanding of…
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Funke Akindele mobilises support for evicted special needs children in Lagos
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Veteran Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has appealed for support for children with disabilities after sharing a heartbreaking video of children from the Magnificent Therapy Centre following their eviction from their premises in Sabo-Yaba, Lagos. The therapy centre had raised an alarm via Instagram on Saturday, sharing videos showing properties scattered outside the building while the special…
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