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Omotola Jalade to launch world-class food app from directorial debut
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Legendary Nollywood actress and activist, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, has revealed plans to launch a world-class food app from her upcoming movie, Mother’s Love. The filmmaker made this disclosure during a discussion about her 30 years on stage on Channels Television. She described the food app as “a product that doesn’t exist anywhere in the world,” adding…
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Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson premieres latest movie in Lagos
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Popular Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has premiered his latest release, Love and New Notes, ahead of its cinema debut. The premiere, hosted in Lagos, was attended by numerous Nollywood stars, content creators, and musicians. The event featured an 80s-inspired fashion theme, giving the venue a vintage ambience. Celebrities who attended included Timini Egbuson, Eniola Badmus, Funke…
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ICAN confers Western Zone Ambassador award on ex-Ondo perm. secretary
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has honoured Chief Bunmi Alade with its Western Zone Ambassador Award in recognition of his enduring and selfless contributions to the Institute’s growth across the zone. Alade is a retired Permanent Secretary of the Ondo State Pension Transitional Department. The award was presented at the 2026 ICAN Western…
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Nollywood star Peggy Ovire stirs debate over marriage infidelity
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Popular Nollywood actress Peggy Ovire has sparked reactions online through a series of Instagram posts about marriage infidelity, leading to widespread speculation about the state of her marriage and a possible divorce. Ovire took to her Instagram page on Sunday to seek clarifications from netizens on how they would react if they discovered their partner was…
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Fathia Williams announces mother’s death shortly after birthday party
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actress Fathia Williams, formerly known as Fathia Balogun, has announced the passing of her mother, barely 24 hours after her birthday party. Breaking the news on her Instagram page on Monday, the actress revealed that her birthday was on Friday, but she chose to host the party on Sunday, unaware that her mother had died…
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‘Times have changed’ — Nosa Rex tells Jalade-Ekeinde over dance-driven movie promotion
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actor Nosa Rex has weighed in on the ongoing debate over dancing as a tool for movie promotion, telling veteran actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde that “times have changed”. In a video shared on his social media page, Nosa Rex expressed support for Jalade-Ekeinde’s view that dancing should not be a prerequisite for promoting films. He acknowledged…
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Nollywood cinema slots are driven by business, not cabals – Mo Abudu
Media executive Mo Abudu has dismissed claims that a secret cabal in Nollywood works with cinema owners to limit the screening of certain films. Some filmmakers and cinema-goers have raised concerns on social media, alleging that movies are sometimes removed from schedules, replaced with other titles, or that audiences are persuaded to watch alternative films after tickets are sold. Speaking…
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Skit maker Ijoba Lande accuses Lagos policemen of assault, theft
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Popular Nollywood actor and skit maker, Ganiyu Morufu, widely known as Ijoba Lande, has accused men of the Nigerian Police from Area ‘J’ Division of the Lagos State Police Command of alleged assault, confiscation of his mobile phone and theft. In a viral video that surfaced online, the actor was visibly injured, with blood dripping down…
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Actress Angela Okorie issues public apology to Mercy Johnson
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has publicly apologised to her colleague, Mercy Johnson Okojie, following their long-standing controversy and Okorie’s arrest. Angela had been granted bail after her arrest on January 27. She was initially remanded in Suleja Prison, Abuja, after being apprehended by policemen from the Cybercrime Center in Abuja. She was accused of cyberbullying Mercy…
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Farouq Oreagba uses World Cancer Day to share inspiring story of survival
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Ogun State cultural ambassador and fashion icon, Farouq Oreagba, fondly called “Mr Steeze,” used World Cancer Day to share his personal journey with cancer, urging Nigerians to prioritise their health. Oreagba revealed that a routine scan in 2014 changed his life after it showed he had cancer. The diagnosis confirmed stage-one multiple myeloma, a form of…
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