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Nollywood actor James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has revealed that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, honored him with a new car, lavish gifts and traditional titles after the birth of his son. The actor made the announcement via a Facebook post on Thursday, in which he publicly thanked the revered monarch for what he described as …

Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham says her husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi gave her one condition she will not accept, which could end their marriage, The actress who spoke during an interview with media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown, described Ajeyemi as the biggest blessing in her life who always allowed her to be herself and never tried to change her personality. “My husband, Kolawole …

Hollywood actor Danny Glover, has revealed that he has Alzheimer’s disease, but says he refuses to accept it in his mind. The four-time Emmy Award nominee, who will turn 80 on July 22, told People magazine that she was diagnosed with the memory-impairing, progressive disease three years ago. “I still haven’t come to terms with all the pieces of my …

Organizers of Miss 9ja have opened registrations for the 2026 edition of the pageant, inviting aspiring contestants from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory to compete for the coveted crown and a total prize package worth ₦13 million. The Managing Director of Miss 9ja, Mrs Adenike Isi Adeeko, disclosed this in a statement made available …

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has rebuked her colleague and friend Eniola Badmus over her online spat with a make-up artist, saying she did not handle the situation properly. The controversy started after Badmus accused the make-up artist of not showing up for an appointment. The actress expressed her frustration on social media, where she also shared the make-up artist’s phone …

Stella Okafor, widow of late Nollywood comic actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has reacted to the controversy over the late actor’s property, which she was accused of selling after his death. He explained that the decision to sell his house in Enugu for N17 million was made and implemented jointly by himself, his son from a previous …

The family of popular Nigerian actor, theater scholar and traditional ruler, Dr. Adekola Gabriel Oyewo, popularly known as Kola Oyewo, have announced arrangements for the burial of the late icon, with funeral activities scheduled from August 5 to 7, 2026, in Osun State. Oyewo, who has died aged 80, was widely celebrated as one of Nigeria’s foremost theater practitioners, leaving …

Popular TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has responded to Nigerian rapper Oludemilade Martin Alejo, popularly known as Ycee, following comments linking what the rapper described as “Peller culture” to what he called an “olodo riot” in Nigeria. The exchange, which dominated conversations on social media platforms, sparked a broader debate about the place of education, digital …

Popular Nigerian content creator and TikTok personality, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis, has come to the defense of her boyfriend, Peller, following controversial remarks by rapper Oludemilade Martin Alejo, better known as Ycee, describing what he termed “Peller culture” as an “olodo riot”. The controversy, which has dominated social media conversations in recent days, has sparked reactions from …

Nollywood actor, Joseph Momodu has officially enlisted in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Specialist (SPC), a The actor shared the news in a post on his official Instagram account on Friday, revealing that he completed 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, before officially enlisting as a Specialist in the US Army. He …