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Nkechi Blessing reacts to fourth-round knockout by Phyna
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has reacted to her defeat by reality star Phyna in their celebrity boxing bout in Lagos. Phyna knocked out the actress in the fourth round of the contest organised by Balmoral Group, which marked the organiser’s first female celebrity boxing bout. Reacting to the outcome in an Instagram post on Friday, Nkechi described herself as…
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PHOTO NEWS: Hamzat, dignitaries, Nollywood celebrities bid Olu Jacobs farewell
Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and wife of the Lagos State Governor, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, were among dignitaries who attended the funeral service of late thespian Olu Jacobs in Lagos on Friday. Also in attendance were former First Lady of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, and former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun. Government officials and celebrities from the…
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Actress Bose Akinola addresses comparison with TAMPAN president
By Damilola Akinwale – Nollywood actress and producer, Bose Akinola, who doubles as the Oyo State Governor/Chairperson of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), has addressed critics who compared her leadership with that of TAMPAN President, Bolaji Amusan, fondly known as Mr Latin. In a lengthy Instagram post on Friday, captioned, “A MESSAGE TO THOSE…
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Nollywood actress Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha loses father
Nollywood actress Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha has announced the death of her father, Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka. The actress disclosed this in an emotional Instagram post on Friday, saying her father had “gone to be with the Lord”. Chukwuka, who lost her mother 13 years ago, described her father’s death as painful, noting that she was now without either parent. “My beloved father,…
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Nollywood stars honour late Olu Jacobs at Night of Tributes
By Damilola Akinwale – Nollywood thespians gathered to honour veteran actor Olu Jacobs at his Night of Tributes on Wednesday, ahead of his funeral. The ceremony, held at Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos Island, brought together industry colleagues and well-wishers to remember the actor, who died on September 16, 2026, aged 84. The evening featured tributes, performances and personal recollections of…
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Phyna knocks out Nkechi Blessing in celebrity boxing bout
Former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, Phyna, has defeated actress Nkechi Blessing by a fourth-round technical knockout in a celebrity boxing bout in Lagos. The fight took place on Thursday at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, as part of Balmoral’s ‘Chaos in the Ring’ event. The organiser announced Phyna as the winner after she secured a technical knockout in…
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Nollywood actor Yemi Solade laments N18,912 GTBank service charge deduction
By Damilola Akinwale – Veteran Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade, has accused Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) of overcharging him following the deduction of N18,912 from his account as a monthly service charge. The actor lamented the situation in an Instagram post on Thursday, captioned, “What an INDEPENDENCE DAY robbery!” He shared what appeared to be a receipt of the transaction, showing…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu, governors, ministers, activists attend premiere of MKO Abiola film in Lagos
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, governors, ministers and pro-democracy activists, attended the national premiere of MKO, a documentary film by US-based filmmaker Ose Oyamendan. The screening, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, was part of activities commemorating Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The film chronicles the life, political struggle…
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Actress Jumoke Odetola reacts to public concerns over transition to gospel ministry
By Damilola Akinwale – Nollywood actress Jumoke Odetola has reacted to public concerns over her transition into gospel ministry. The actress announced the major life transition through an Instagram post on Friday, stating that she had answered a calling to become a minister of the gospel. She appreciated fans and colleagues who checked in while she was off the screen,…
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Big Brother expels Keivo from competition following clash with Tram
By Damilola Akinwale – Big Brother Season 11 housemate, Keivo, has been disqualified from the “Show Ya Sef” competition following a physical attack on fellow housemate Tram, which escalated into violence and ultimately ended his stay in the Big Brother house. The incident, which happened on Monday night, started as a disagreement that quickly escalated into physical violence. Big Brother…
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