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Rivers govt intervention halts OPM pastor’s marriage plans for autistic children
The Rivers State Government has intervened in the controversial marriage arrangement involving autistic children under the care of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), leading to the suspension of future plans by the church’s founder, Chibuzor Chinyere. The development followed a meeting on Tuesday between the cleric and officials of the state Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, alongside the International Federation…
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Bovi, Mbatha to host AMVCA 2026 as Osakioduwa exits after 11 years
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has announced Nigerian comedian and actor Bovi Ugboma and South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha as co-hosts for its 2026 edition, ending the 11-year hosting run of IK Osakioduwa. The development marks a major shift in the presentation of the awards, as Osakioduwa, who has anchored the show since its inception in 2013, steps…
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Entertainers gather in Lagos to celebrate Michael Jackson ahead of biopic release
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Entertainers gathered in Lagos on Sunday to celebrate global pop star Michael Jackson ahead of the release of his biopic, as Nigerian celebrities joined fans worldwide to honour his legacy. Entertainers from Nollywood, the Afrobeats genre and social media influencers converged in Victoria Island to pay tribute to the late music icon. The movie, “Michael,” is…
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Psquare’s Mr P changes birthday, picks November 30
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Afropop musician Peter Okoye, fondly called Mr P, of the defunct P-Square duo, has announced a new birthday ahead of his 2026 birthday celebration. The musician, who originally shared the same birthday with his twin, Paul Okoye, fondly called Rudeboy, took to his Instagram page on Monday evening to disclose that his new birthday will be…
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Tithing is covenant foundation, I give $12,000 every Sunday — Ibiyeomie
The presiding pastor of Salvation Ministries in Rivers State, David Ibiyeomie, has said that tithing is a “foundation covenant” every Christian must observe, warning that those who fail to do so will experience hardship in life. The cleric made the remarks during a sermon that has since gone viral, where he compared tithing to the foundation of a building, insisting…
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Toyin Abraham calls for end to online backlash against Abike Shugaa
Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has called on her supporters, popularly known as “Toyin Titans,” to stop harassing her former protégé, Pelumi Olawuni, also known as Abike Shugaa, amid their ongoing public dispute. In a video shared on her Snapchat page on Monday, the actress urged her followers to forgive and move past the controversy, emphasising the need for restraint despite…
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Afropop star Simi celebrates birthday with gratitude, reflection
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Afropop star Simisola Kosoko, fondly called Simi, has shared pictures of herself in celebration of her birthday, expressing gratitude and reflecting on the past year. The singer took to her Instagram page to mark the milestone, captioning the post: “One thing about me, I will celebrate my birthday.” She expressed gratitude for her blessings while reflecting…
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Nollywood actor Mr Latin bags degree from NOUN
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin, has earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). Amusan, who is also the National President of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), graduated with a degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution. He shared the…
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Former protégé Abike Shugaa opens up on split with actress Toyin Abraham
A professional relationship between Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham and her former protégé, Abike Shugaa, has ended in controversy following fresh claims and counterclaims about their association. In a YouTube video released on Friday, which has gained over 100,000 views, Abike Shugaa, whose real name is Pelumi Olawuni, recounted her journey into Nollywood, saying that she was speaking out after more…
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Nigerian comic group Ikorodu Bois earn Kanye West’s praise over ‘Father’ recreation
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nigerian comedy group, Ikorodu Bois, have earned global rapper Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori’s acknowledgment following the recreation of his newly released song, “Father.” “Father,” a collaborative song by American rappers Kanye West and Travis Scott, was released on March 28, 2026, accompanied by a music video. The song was produced by the two…
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