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Former Miss Nigeria Anna Banner welcomes second child
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Former beauty queen and actress Anna Banner has welcomed her second child, sharing photos from her maternity shoot with the public. The pageant queen made the announcement on Friday, posting pictures from the shoot on her Instagram page with the caption, “Our forever started… then grew. #mamaof2.” Anna, who recently flaunted her engagement ring and wedding…
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BREAKING: Mother of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai passes away
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has passed away, her family confirmed on Friday. Her grandson announced the death on Facebook, writing, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah SWT we came and to Him we shall all return. I would like to inform the public of the demise of my Grandmother, Hajiya…
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Afrobeats stars Ayra Starr, Wizkid get recognition at MOBO Awards
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Afrobeats stars Ayra Starr and Wizkid have bagged awards at the 2026 MOBO Awards held at Co-op Live in Manchester on Thursday. Representing Nigeria, Ayra Starr won Best International Act, a category that has become increasingly competitive as African artists command more global attention, while Wizkid was honoured with Best African Music Act. The event, which…
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Herbert Wigwe, late Access Bank CEO linked to 106 London houses
Late Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe has been linked to 106 London properties in a sweeping new investigation into offshore ownership in the British capital. A sweeping investigation into offshore ownership of London property has linked the late Nigerian banking executive Herbert Wigwe to 106 properties in the British capital, casting fresh light on the scale of his footprint in…
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Nollywood thespians felicitate Toyosi Adesanya as she welcomes first child
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actors and actresses have felicitated their colleague, Toyosi Adesanya, and her husband, Bola Adejobi, as they welcome their first child through surrogacy after seven years of marriage. The 55-year-old actress made the announcement in an emotional video posted on Instagram on Saturday to celebrate the child’s arrival. In the video, she was visibly moved to…
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Media expert Akinyemi Bolaji celebrates veteran journalist Tunde Rahman at 60
By Adejayan Gbenga Media expert and scholar, Dr. Akinyemi Rasaq Akanmu Bolaji, has congratulated veteran journalist and Senior Special Assistant to the President on media and Special Duties, Tunde Rahman, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, describing him as a distinguished professional whose contributions to journalism and public service continue to inspire many. Bolaji, the managing editor of a…
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I once wore three bras to conceal myself – Waje reveals
Nigerian singer Aituaje Iruobe, popularly known as Waje, has opened up about struggling with body insecurity in her younger years. Speaking on the latest episode of the Her Next Chapter podcast hosted by Tope Olowoniyan, the 44-year-old artiste revealed that she was particularly uncomfortable with her upper body and took extreme measures to conceal it. She recalled that during her…
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Bimbo Akintola’s performances make me rethink my craft — Funke Akindele
Nigerian filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele has praised veteran actress Bimbo Akintola, saying her performances continually challenge her to become better at her craft. Akindele made the remark during her Creative Blueprint 2.0 masterclass held in Lagos, where she reflected on her journey in the film industry and the influences that have shaped her career. In a video from the…
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Davido promises ‘very African’ sound in upcoming sixth album
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has promised that his upcoming sixth studio album will have a “very African” sound, as he revealed what fans should expect from the project he subtly announced on his birthday in November last year. The singer made this known during a recent interview on BBC 1Xtra, stating that…
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Actress Ireti Doyle explains silence on divorce from Patrick Doyle
Nollywood actress Ireti Doyle has explained why she chose not to speak publicly about her divorce from actor Patrick Doyle, stating that the matter was private and not for public discourse. Speaking during an appearance on The Morayo Show, Ireti said her decision to remain silent was deliberate, insisting that the public was not entitled to details about the end…
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