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Paystack suspends co-founder Ezra Olubi over sexual misconduct allegation
Paystack, the Stripe-owned Nigerian payments company, has suspended its Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following an allegation of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate. The controversy started on social media on Wednesday, after someone who once had a relationship with Olubi published personal complaints online. The post prompted renewed attention to disturbing tweets Olubi posted between 2009 and 2013,…
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Legendary actor Baba Gebu dies after brief illness
By Tosin Brown – Veteran Nigerian actor Baba Gebu has passed away at the age of 82. Popularly known as Baba Gebu for his comic roles, the late thespian was born Prince Oyewole Olowomojuore. His death was announced on Tuesday evening, November 12, 2025, by Nollywood actor and movie producer Kunle Afod on his verified Instagram page. According to Afod,…
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PHOTO NEWS: Lagos International Theatre Festival kicks off with South Africans
The end-of-year festivities have started early in the Centre of Excellence and commercial nerve centre of Nigeria with the kickoff of the Lagos International Theatre Festival, curated by BAP Productions. Bolanle Austen-Peters, Director of BAP Productions, took to social media to share pictures from the opening night, featuring several Nigerian celebrities and thespians from South Africa who performed at the…
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PHOTO NEWS: African film icons gather for 21st AMAA Awards
By Tosin Brown – The 21st Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) was held amidst pomp and glee on Sunday night, November 9, 2025. The event featured a galaxy of stars who gathered at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja GRA, Lagos. It was hosted by Vimbai Mutinhiri-Ekpeyong and featured 26 award categories honouring several African film practitioners.
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Popular cross-dresser Bobrisky disowns Nigerian citizenship
By Tosin Brown – Popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has denied being a Nigerian citizen. In a recent social media post, the self-confessed transgender referred to Nigeria as her former country of birth and described herself as an ex-citizen. In the post, Bobrisky wrote: “I have made my mistakes as an ex-Nigerian; that’s why I’m very careful…
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Governor Makinde salutes PDP deputy chairman Arapaja on 67th birthday
By Adejayan Gbenga – Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has congratulated the Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Deputy Governor of the state, Ambassador Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja, on the occasion of his 67th birthday. In a statement issued in Ibadan on Monday, Governor Makinde described Ambassador Arapaja as a dependable ally, experienced leader,…
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Lateef Adedimeji, Tina Mba, 3 Cold Dishes shine at AMAA 2025
By Tosin Brown – Lateef Adedimeji’s Lisabi: The Uprising, Tina Mba, and Burna Boy’s co-produced 3 Cold Dishes were among the Nigerians and films that shone brightly at the 2025 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). On Sunday, November 9, 2025, the board of the Africa Film Academy (AFA), organisers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), held the 21st edition…
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Alaafin of Oyo hails Chief Tunde Afolabi on 75th birthday
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has described oil magnate Chief Tunde Afolabi as a “gift to the earth” during celebrations marking his 75th birthday. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Bode Durojaiye, Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin. Despite being one of Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen, Chief Afolabi…
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Regina Daniels admits to drug abuse, alleges abusive marriage with Ned Nwoko
By Tosin Brown – Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has admitted to using drugs at some point in her marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko. In an emotionally charged video, Regina confessed to drug abuse but claimed it never affected their marriage — if anything, she said, it spiced up their sexual life. “Fine, I did drugs. So what? Is that even…
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Grammy Awards 2026: Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Omah Lay get nominations
By Tosin Brown – Afrobeats frontliners, including Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, and Omah Lay, have scooped nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards. The five global stars lead Africa’s charge as the Recording Academy unveils the 2026 Grammy nominations. With the music stars picking up major nominations at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, it solidifies Nigeria’s position as a…
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