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Eagles coach Eric Chelle reportedly takes second wife in Mali
Reports from Mali indicate that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has allegedly taken a second wife, a development that has sparked conversation in both Nigeria and Mali. According to sources cited in the Malian media, the woman is said to be in her 30s. While there has been no official confirmation from Chelle, reports suggest he is currently in…
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Algeria explores hosting AFRIMA, boosting continental cultural diplomacy
Algeria has formally expressed interest in hosting a future edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), signaling a potential expansion of the African Union Commission-backed platform into North Africa. The interest followed a meeting in Abidjan between Algeria’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, Mohamed Abdelaziz Bouguetaia, and the 9th AFRIMA Best African DJ winner, DJ Moh Green, who presented his…
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Omotola Jalade hosts ex-President Obasanjo at movie premiere
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Legendary Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade hosted former President Olusegun Obasanjo at the premiere of her directorial debut, Mother’s Love, on Sunday. During the star-studded event, Omotola’s daughter, Maria, surprised her by making an unexpected appearance. Other celebrities who graced the occasion included Denrele Edun and Ruth Kadiri, among others. Mother’s Love explores the travails of mothers…
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Tonto Dikeh drops ‘King’ title, embraces evangelist identity
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has publicly renounced her former title, stating that she no longer wishes to be addressed as “King Tonto Dikeh.” The actress made the announcement via her Instagram page, where she urged the public to refrain from referring to her as a king. She, however, suggested alternative titles by which she would prefer…
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Koffi, Adetoun demand arrest of TikToker King Mitchy over ‘fake’ suicide stunt
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Comedian Koffi and human rights activist Adetoun Onabanjo have called for the arrest of TikToker King Mitchy over what they described as staged suicide attempts during her live broadcasts. The demand follows an ongoing social media dispute between Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and King Mitchy. The controversy began after she questioned the handling of…
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Nollywood bids Okemesi farewell during interment
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Late Nollywood actor, Bamidele Oluwatope Saint, popularly known as Okemesi, has been laid to rest at a cemetery in Ayobo on Friday, as family members, well-wishers and industry colleagues bade him farewell. News of the actor’s demise was announced on February 24, 2026, by fellow actor Jeff Owolewa, who had supported Temitope before his death. The…
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Lagos DSV refers Simi’s resurfaced tweets case to police for investigation
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has referred the case involving Afropop musician, Simisola Kosoko, better known as Simi, over her resurfaced tweets to the Commissioner of Police for preliminary investigation amid the ongoing dispute surrounding the matter. During an interview with the media, the Executive Secretary of the agency, Lola Vivour-Adeniyi, said it…
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Court approves paternity test for late singer Mohbad’s son, Liam
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The Ikorodu High Court in Lagos State has approved that a DNA test be conducted on the son of late Afropop star, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, to determine his paternity amid an ongoing family dispute. Following the ruling, the court directed that the paternity test be carried out in three laboratories — two in…
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Actress Eniola Badmus reacts to pimping allegations, says no forgiveness
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Popular Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, who also serves as Special Assistant to the Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives on Social Events and Public Hearings, has threatened legal action against a social media user who accused her of pimping girls to politicians and entertainment figures. The actress, who assumed office during President Bola Tinubu’s administration,…
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Tiwa Savage, Berklee Music School launch debut music training in Nigeria
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Afrobeats musician, Tiwa Savage, has partnered with Berklee College of Music to launch a debut music training programme in Nigeria. The initiative is expected to empower emerging African creatives through access, mentorship and world-class music education. The pop star, who announced the development via her Instagram page, noted that the training would be conducted through her…
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