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Lagos Life creator rejects $100,000 offer, values game at $1bn
Nigerian software developer and creator of the viral browser game Lagos Life, Shalom Rayhamen, has said the game is valued at $1 billion, dismissing a reported $100,000 offer as too small. Rayhamen made the disclosure in an interview with Nigerian digital content creator Fisayo Fosudo, shared on his YouTube page on Wednesday. She said the reported $100,000 offer was far…
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PHOTO NEWS: Orangun of Oke-Ila celebrates former school principal at 93
The Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, has paid tribute to his former secondary school principal, Elder (Dr) Enoch Olaleye Dare, who clocked 93. The monarch shared the tribute on social media, describing Dare, who was his principal at Adventist Grammar School, Ede, as a father figure, teacher and man of excellence who shaped the lives of his students. Oba…
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JUST IN: Veteran communication scholar Idowu Sobowale dies at 85
Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, OON, a respected communication scholar and veteran in Nigeria’s media and communication community, has died at the age of 85. Sobowale died on Thursday morning, according to a statement issued by a member of his family, Dr Akinniyi I. Sowunmi. In the statement titled “Transition to Glory”, Sowunmi described the death as a sad development for…
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Poco Lee returns to social media weeks after UK detention
By Anthonia Okonkwo Nigerian dancer and hypeman, Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has returned to social media, weeks after his detention in the United Kingdom over alleged sexual offences. The entertainer returned to Instagram on Tuesday, 2026, sharing photos of himself in London with the caption, “ODINAKA”. Poco Lee was arrested and prosecuted on three count charges,…
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Globacom announces sponsorship of 2026 Ofala Festival amid preparations
By Damilola Akinwale – Nigerian telecommunications giant Globacom has announced its sponsorship of the 2026 Ofala Festival of Onitsha, as preparations for the two-day cultural celebration are underway. Ofala is a major annual celebration of the Igbo people, particularly in Onitsha, Anambra State, marking the spiritual renewal and authority of the monarch. The festival also celebrates the renewal of the…
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PHOTO NEWS: Oluwo sends lovely message to Olori Firdaus on her birthday
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has celebrated his wife, Olori Firdaus Adeola Akanbi, on her birthday, describing her as a beautiful queen with admirable character. In a birthday message shared in her honour, the monarch expressed his love and appreciation for Olori Firdaus, saying her presence by his side makes him complete. “Happy Birthday. Longer life and…
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Temi Nkem receives SUV, ₦90m cash prize as BBNaija Season 11 winner
By Damilola Akinwale – The winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, Temi Nkem, has officially received a Hyundai SUV and a ₦90 million cash prize as part of her ₦160 million grand prize promised by the show organisers. The handover came two days after Temi was crowned winner of the “Show Ya Sef” edition of the show at a…
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Ghanaian singer Sister Afia rallies behind Nana Akua-Addo amid marriage crisis
By Damilola Akinwale – Ghanaian singer Sister Afia has publicly shown solidarity with Ghanaian fashion icon Nana Akua-Addo amid allegations of domestic violence, as Nana’s husband, Harold Norman, has denied the claims. The allegations began circulating on Tuesday after viral videos emerged online showing Nana receiving treatment at a hospital with visible injuries, including a swollen lip and bruises underneath…
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Viral Lagos Life game nears 2m players, expands to Abuja, Port Harcourt
By Anthonia Okonkwo A Nigerian-made browser game, Lagos Life, has surpassed 1.8 million players less than a week after its launch, attracting widespread attention online with its simulation of everyday life in Lagos. Developed by Nigerian software developer Shalom Rayhamen, popularly known online as Shalom or Eliy, the game was launched on Oct. 1, Nigeria’s Independence Day, and allows users…
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Pete Edochie opens up on secret behind 57-year marriage
By Anthonia Okonkwo Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has shared insights into how he has sustained his 57-year marriage to his wife, Josephine. Edochie made the revelation during his Legacy Gala in Accra, Ghana, on Sunday, while responding to a question about how he had remained married to one woman for nearly six decades. The legendary actor attributed the longevity…
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