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Nollywood actresses Ruth Kadiri and Funke Akindele have paid emotional tribute to actor Alex Ekubo following reports of his death after an alleged long battle with cancer. Taking to Instagram, Ruth Kadiri shared a heartfelt message along with a video of the late actor, revealing that she had long been afraid of losing him. According to him, he regularly checked …

Nigerian media personality and television presenter Frank Edoho has spoken openly about the breakdown of his second marriage and the ongoing divorce proceedings amid social media allegations involving his ex-wife and a popular singer. This development comes days after unverified reports emerged online claiming that Edoho’s ex-wife allegedly had an affair with renowned Nigerian musician (Omah Lay) while they were …

BBNaija All Stars winner Ilebaye Odiniga has been at the center of a family controversy after his mother publicly defended him against allegations made by his father. The reality show star’s father, Emmanuel Odiniya, recently sparked backlash online after accusing his daughter of abandoning him despite winning the top prize of N120 million on the 2023 edition of the reality …

Popular Nigerian influencer and relationship blogger, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has once again sparked reactions online after sharing a video revealing a noticeable change in her physical appearance. The controversial social media personality became a trending topic after fans observed the color change on her hands in a recent clip posted online. The development quickly sparked …

The 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026, held at Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday, celebrated outstanding achievements in African cinema and television, with My Father’s Shadow emerging as one of the biggest winners of the evening. The film won numerous awards, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Soundtrack/Music. Director Akinola Davies Jr. won the Best Director category …

The 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) in Lagos on Saturday witnessed a funny moment when comedian Bovi Ugboma and South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha recreated a viral incident involving Nollywood stars Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham. During the hosting segment of the ceremony held at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards in Lagos, the duo performed a …

Nigerian Afrobeats star, Rema, has been announced as one of the headliners at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. FIFA confirmed on Saturday that the “Calm Down” singer will perform alongside South African star Tyla, American rapper Future, pop icon Katy Perry, Brazilian singer Anitta and BLACKPINK member LISA during the Los Angeles …

Big Brother Naija star, Beauty Tukura, has assured fans that reality TV personality Ilebaye Odiniya is now safe after a disturbing social media live broadcast sparked widespread concern. Earlier on Saturday, Ilebaye sparked panic online after appearing in an emotional Instagram live where he was seen crying and pleading for help. The BBNaija All Stars winner also appeared with a …

The singer revealed the incident in a video shared on her Instagram Story on Thursday evening, explaining that the scary experience happened while she was driving. According to Portable, he suddenly realized his car’s brakes stopped working properly while the vehicle was moving. Acting quickly, he swerved his car to the side of the road to avoid a collision. “God …

(Left to right), Danny Kioropourglo, General Manager, Eko Hotels and Suites; Caline Chagoury-Moudaber, co-founder of ChessMasters, and Damilola Okonkwo, founder of Key Academy, recently at ChessMasters 2026 in Lagos. By Justina Okpanku The Indian Language School, Lagos has won the inter-school chess competition, ChessMasters 2026, held recently at the Eko Hotels and Suites Convention Centre. At the moment, ChessMasters 2026 …