Lifestyle & Hot Gists
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Mercy Johnson clears air on health, denies having cancer
By Tosin Brown Nigerian actress Mercy Johnson Okojie has denied rumours claiming she is battling cancer. The mother of four clarified that she only experienced a cancer scare related to her thyroid, which required urgent medical attention at the time. “I am fine. I do not have cancer. My post was misconstrued. I said I had a cancer scare, but…
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PHOTO NEWS: Nigerian delegation showcases culture at Cannes
Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, joined the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Mrs. Hannatu Musa Musawa, alongside Nigerian artists at the Nigerian Screen Carnival held at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in France. The event spotlighted Nigeria’s vibrant culture and creative industry on the global stage.
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Nigeria celebrates first official film selection at Cannes
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has launched the Nigeria Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival, offering a dedicated space for Nigerian creatives to network, collaborate, and showcase their talents on a global stage. Led by Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa, the Pavilion highlights Nigeria’s commitment to promoting its creative industries. “Through initiatives like the Nigeria…
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Tems embraces her curves, celebrates black identity
By Tosin Brown Grammy winner and Nigerian R&B sensation Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has expressed delight in her curvy figure. In a recent conversation about what she loves most about being Black, the singer highlighted her appreciation for her curves. “My favourite thing about being a Black woman? I love being curvy. I love that I have a…
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Omah Lay crashes N150m Tesla truck
By Tosin Brown Popular Nigerian musician, Omah Lay, has crashed his multimillion Naira Tesla truck valued at N150 million. The singer was involved in the accident and narrowly escaped unhurt. The crash, which reportedly involved two of the singer’s Tesla trucks, occurred in Lagos. Famous UK-based music executive, Adesope Olajide, known as ‘Shopsydoo,’ announced the incident in an Instagram post.…
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I’m not thinking about marriage for now — Mr Macaroni
By Tosin Brown Popular Nigerian skit maker and actor, Mr Macaroni, has disclosed that he is not considering marriage at the moment. The 32-year-old entertainer made the revelation during an appearance on Dating in Lagos, where he explained why he has chosen to remain single for now. “When I notice that I start liking someone, I always try to pull…
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BREAKING! Actress Jumoke George’s daughter trafficked to Mali returns
Adeola, the daughter of notable veteran actress Jumoke George, has returned to Nigeria from Mali. L-R: Biola Adebayo, Adeola, Dabiri and Niyi Johnson Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri, disclosed this on Monday afternoon in a post on her X handle. She wrote, “Breaking! Adeola, daughter of popular actress Jumoke George, who cried out that she…
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Abi Daré wins inaugural Climate Fiction Prize for ‘And So I Roar’
By Adeola Ogunrinde Nigerian-British writer Abi Daré has won the inaugural Climate Fiction Prize for her novel And So I Roar (Sceptre, Hodder). The novel tells the story of fourteen-year-old Adunni, who moves from Lagos—where she is excited to finally enroll in school—to her home village, where she is summoned to face charges rooted in the devastating effects of climate…
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Mr P testifies against brother Jude Okoye in $1m theft trial
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, May 16, 2025, presented its first prosecution witness, popular singer Peter Okoye, also known as Mr P, in the trial of his elder brother and former manager, Jude Chigozie Okoye. The trial is before Justice Rahman Oshodi at the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja. Jude, standing trial alongside his company, Northside…
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Charly Boy, Dino Melaye in war of words
By Tosin Brown Media personality and activist, Charly Boy, has engaged former senator Dino Melaye in a war of words on X. Melaye responded in full force following Charly Boy’s criticism of his flamboyant lifestyle. The exchange began on May 13 after Melaye declared in a video that he is a “limited edition.” In the video, he said, “There’s no…
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