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Actors In Nollywood Films Used To Be Cast Based On Social Media Followers – Uzor Arukwe
Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe claimed that in the past, obtaining a social media follower was a requirement for actors hoping to land movie roles from some Nigerian film producers.According to him, social media followers are more important to casting directors than skill.During his time as a struggli... -
Tinubu’s Son On Chagoury’s Board Is A Conflict Of Interest Says Atiku
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election says the fact that President Bola Tinubu’s son and his surrogates are on the board of companies owned by Gilbert Chagoury clearly constitutes a conflict of interest.Atiku said this in a statement on Sunday by hi... -
Onanuga Shares A Post Alleging Peter Obi Demarkets Nigeria, Calls Him ‘Bitter Obi'
Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, has suggested that Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, is a bitter person.Onanuga made the expression in a post on his X handle on Monday, while sharing another post on Obi by Nwachukwu Chigozie @chigozie0102.Chigozi... -
VIDEO: Church Service Comes To A Halt As Man Pulls Gun And Attempts To Shoot Pastor
A church service in Pennsylvania was paused on Sunday, May 5, when a man pulled a gun on the pastor and allegedly attempted to shoot him during his sermon but his firearm failed to discharge. The incident happened at Jesus' Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, shortly after 1... -
Heartbroken Father Mourns His 14yr Old Daughter Who Was Reportedly Poisoned in School
A father has mourned his 14-year-old daughter, Nomfundo Palesa Tyler Khumalo, who was allegedly p@isoned at her school in South Africa.It was gathered that the incident happened on 8 April 2024 and she passed away on 25 April.Details surrounding the circumstances of her d£ath remain unclear.A m¥r... -
"We Are Not Involved In Prince Harry, Meghan Visit To Nigeria" - British High Commissioner
British envoy to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery has disclosed the British High Commission is not involved in arranging or facilitating the proposed visit of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan to Nigeria.Montgomery said this while reacting to the proposed visit of Har... -
Suspected Sextortion Blackmailer, Olamide Made £2m Vows To Release Embarrassing PIC/VID Of Boys
A suspected sextortion blackmailer is believed to have made up to £2million by threatening to release embarrassing photos and videos of boys. Olamide Shanu, 33, will appear in court in London later this month after an extradition request from the United States.Shanu is accused of posing online as ... -
Benue Man, Prince Matthew Regains Freedom From Kidnappers On His Birthday
A middle-aged Benue man, identified as Prince Matthew Chile has regained his freedom after spending almost a week in the hands of his abductors, suspected to be armed Fulani herdsmen.Prince Chile, a native of Sengev in Gwer-West LGA was kidnapped on Tuesday, 30th April, 2024, while travelling with ... -
VIDEO: Nollywood Actress & Ex-Beauty Queen, Ronke Tiamiyu Welcomes First Child
Nollywood actress and ex-beauty queen, Ronke Tiamiyu has welcomed her first childThe new mum shared the good news on her Instagram page writing; ”A very short story…. #newmum #mummy” This is coming after she announced her pregnancy in January.We say big congrats to her![html]... -
Crystal Palace v Manchester Utd: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Monday 6th May, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Selhurst Park Referee Jarred Gillett (Australia) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Crystal Palace [/size]Oliver Glasner has greeted positive updates on the team news front ahead of his side’s latest fixture. Against Manchester United on Mon... -
VIDEO; "Grammy Don Cast, Make We Manage Headies" – BBnaija’s Whitemoney
Hazel Oyeze Onou, often known as Whitemoney, a reality TV star and musician, has expressed a lack of interest in the Grammy Awards.The BBNaija Season 6 winner, who has been public about his goal to win a Grammy, claimed the American award has been compromised and has lost its significance.Speaking ... -
VIDEO: Singer, Yemi Alade Berates House Demolition By Lagos Govt. Across The State
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has criticised the Lagos State Government for demolishing certain buildings in Maryland.The artist expressed concern that the government was making life more difficult for citizens by making them homeless overnight.She also stated that the ongoing demolition in the state ... -
Lagos Govt Shut Down 367 Churches, Mosques, Hotels, Others
The Lagos State Government has shut 367 churches, mosques, night clubs and others over environmental violations in the last three monthsThis was disclosed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Services, Tokunbo Wahab, at a ministerial news conference on Friday.Wahab said the Lagos State... -
'My Father Justice Oputa Was Socrates Of Nigerian Supreme Court'– Charly Boy Says, Pays Tribute
Maverick singer Charles Oputa, otherwise known as Charly Boy, has referred to his late father, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, as the Socrates of Nigerian Supreme Court.Charly Boy made the comment on Sunday to commemorate Justice Oputa’s 10-year anniversary.The legendary entertainer recounted competing... -
Actor, Murphy Afolabi’s Daughter Celebrates His Posthumous Birthday With Touching Note
Late Nollywood actor Murphy Afolabi’s daughter, Faithia Afolabi has penned a lovely note to celebrate his posthumous birthday Sharing a video of them together, She promised to continue to cherish the good times they shared while he was alive.She wrote; “Happy birthday to you dad I miss yo... -
Bayern Munich Considers Replacing Tuchel With Man Utd Rejected Coach, Ten Hag
Bayern Munich are considering Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag as one of the possible successors to Thomas Tuchel.Sky Sports News reports that Bundesliga giants have spoken with Ten Hag’s agent Kees Vos.Bayern want to know if the Dutchman would be open to taking over at the Allianz Arena.Ten Ha... -
Former Kano State Governor, Shekarau’s Residence Razed By Inferno
The Mundubawa country home of former governor Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau has been gutted by Fire, destroying the sitting room of his second Wife, Halima Shekarau.Although the fire was suspected to have started from the kitchen, the actual cause could not be immediately ascertained.Officials of the Sta... -
'If You Have Erection, Size & Fertility Issues, Discuss It With Her Before Engaging Her' -Man Advises
A Nigerian marriage therapist, Shamseddin Giwa, has advised single men with fertility or erectile dysfunction not to hide the truth to the women they intend to marry. “Dear single man, If you have issues with erection, size and fertility, do well to discuss it with her before engaging her. This... -
Only PhD Students Are Eligible To Bring Dependants To UK – UK Envoy Discloses
British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, has disclosed that only international students coming in for their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) are eligible to bring in dependents to the country.He made this known in an interview with the Newsmen on Sunday, May 5, in Abuja.He said that ... -
NDLEA Intercepts 4,752kg Of Cannabis In Gas Tanker In Abuja
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in various operations, have made a seizure of illegal drugs across the country.A Sunday statement revealed by NDLEA’s Director of Media, Femi Babafemi, said, a 40-foot gas tanker, on May 1 was intercepted along the Abuja-Abaji highway, containing ... -
How Terrorists’ Explosion Devices Kill Seven Civilians In Borno
Another Improvised Explosive Device, IED, planted along Maiduguri-Dikwa-Gamboru Ngala road has killed seven people, including a telecommunication expert, Mallam Abbashuwa Bulamarwa.It was gathered that the incident happened over the weekend, when their vehicles drove on the planted IED in-between D... -
Two Police Officers, Three Vigilante Members Killed By Unknown Gunmen In Enugu
Two police officers and three members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group in Enugu state have been murdered by unknown gunmen in Igga Community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area on Friday evening, May 3.A statement released by the command's spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, says on the said day, ... -
Ibadan Court Remands Tenant, Dickson Peter In Prison For Setting Landlord’s House On Fire
A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ibadan has ordered that a 35 year-old-man, Dickson Peter, be remanded in a correctional facility for allegedly setting his landlord’s house on fire. The police charged the defendant with two counts of felony and arson. The Chief Magistrate, M. Mudashiru, however di... -
Primate Elijah Ayodele Issues Warning to Tinubu, Predicts Northern Opposition to His Presidential Ambitions
Renowned spiritual leader Primate Elijah Ayodele, the head of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has cautioned former Lagos State Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu to tread carefully in his political endeavors, particularly regarding his aspirations for a second term presidency.In a statement released... -
Soldier, Abdullahi Ismail Dismissed From The Nigerian Army For Sleeping With Colleague’s Wife
A soldier named Abdullahi Ismail has been dismissed from the Nigerian Army after he was found guilty of having sex with his colleague’s wife.The Lance Corporal was dismissed during the week at 231 Battalion in Biu, Borno State.His dismissal is expected to serve as a deterrent to other soldiers in... -
Father-in-Law Of Wofai Fada, Engineer Kunle Cole Gives Reasons For Son’s Wedding Rejection (Audio)
Amidst the recent controversy surrounding the wedding of Wofai Fada and Taiwo Cole, Engineer Kunle Cole, the father-in-law of the popular actress, has broken his silence, addressing the family's disclaimer regarding their son's marriage.The discourse unfolded following the engagement and ... -
Yvonne Jegede Reveals The Truth About Colleague, Mercy Johnson, While Calling Her Out (Video)
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has stirred the pot by making startling claims about her colleague, Mercy Johnson, in a recent online video. In the video, Jegede recounts an incident from 2003, shedding light on her interactions with Johnson.Jegede alleges that back in 2003, she took a motorcycle t... -
Only Three Nigerian Universities Ranked Among Top 1,000 In The World (SEE fULL lIST)
In a significant recognition of academic excellence, three Nigerian universities have secured positions on the prestigious list of the best 1,000 universities globally for the year 2023.According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, the distinguished trio comprises the Univ... -
Allegations Of Bullying Surface Against Wofai Fada's Husband, Taiwo Cole (Photos)
As the controversy surrounding the engagement of popular actress Wofai Fada and Taiwo Cole unfolds, unexpected allegations of bullying during their school years have emerged, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.Following the disapproval from Taiwo's family and the public airing... -
Kidnappers Sleep Off After Abducting Pastor’s Wife In Ondo
In a significant breakthrough, law enforcement authorities have captured five suspected kidnappers accused of abducting a pastor's wife and two other individuals, in an operation facilitated by the victims' identification.The dramatic turn of events unfolded after the victims managed to e... -
LOVE TRIUMPHS!Taiwo Cole Stands Firm Despite Family Disapproval; Insists He Found A Good Wife & No Going Back
In the midst of familial discord, Taiwo Cole, undeterred by his father's objections, remains resolute in his commitment to Wofai Fada, the renowned actress. Despite the recent controversy surrounding their union, Taiwo professes his unwavering love for his newly wedded wife, expressing his det... -
Married Man Dies in Hotel Room After Marathon S3x Romp With a Married Woman in Akure
A Twitter (X) user has narrated how a married man died mysteriously in a hotel room in Akure after an illicit affair with another man's wife.According to the source who took to the microblog platform to narrate the rather unfortunate incident.He wrote: A man died of 'Magun' Thuderbo... -
Samklef Opens Up On Why He Didn't Pursue Relationship With Simi During Struggling Days
Renowned producer-turned-blogger, Samklef, has recently disclosed the reasons behind his decision not to pursue a romantic relationship with singer Simi during their early days as struggling artists.In a candid revelation on his social media handle, Samklef confessed that he harbored feelings for S... -
Amotekun Arrests Alleged Fraudster, Adegoroye Akinola Defrauding Nine Victims Of N1.5 Million
The Osun State Command of the Amotekun Corps has made a significant breakthrough with the arrest of a 51-year-old man, Adegoroye Akinola, over allegations of defrauding nine individuals to the tune of N1.5 million.According to a statement released by the Command's Public Relations Officer, Ido... -
Stop Fooling Around & Act Your Age - Adekunle Gold Replies Samklef After he Called Out Simi
Nigerian Singer, Adekunle Gold has responded firmly in defense of his wife, Simi, After music Executive, Samklef called her out over an 'unpaid debt' of publicly apologizing to him.Adekunle Gold strongly affirmed that his wife "Simi doesn't owe you shit," he's making i... -
NDLEA Busts International Drug Syndicate Operating Across Nigeria, South Africa, & Thailand
In a recent operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the dismantling of an international drug syndicate with extensive networks spanning Nigeria, South Africa, and Thailand.According to the NDLEA, the crackdown resulted in the arrest of five members of the cartel ac... -
Nigerian Couple, Isiaka and Bolaji Bolarinwa Found Guilty Of Human Trafficking in US, Faces Up To 20 Years In Prison
A federal jury in Camden, New Jersey, has convicted a Nigerian couple, Isiaka and Bolaji Bolarinwa, aged 67 and 50 respectively, of forced labor and related crimes, following a coercive scheme involving human trafficking. The verdict, potentially leading to a 20-year prison sentence, marks a signif... -
Man, Babalola Dolapo Daniel Kills His Cousin & Friend, Sells Body Parts To Ritualists In Ondo
[size=10pt] File Photo [/size] Babalola Dolapo Daniel, a self-confessed murderer, has stunned authorities with chilling details of his crimes, revealing how he killed his childhood friend, Opeyemi Oyelakin, and sold his body parts to ritualists in Ibadan, Oyo State.In a startling confession, D... -
Ekiti Police Arrests Man, Babatunde Olaoluwa Who Specializes In Stealing Phones During Church Service
The Ekiti State Police Command has announced the arrest of Babatunde Olaoluwa, a notorious individual known for stealing phones from worship centers, following an incident at Christ Apostolic Church, Ayegbaju-Ekiti.According to a statement released by DSP Sunday Abutu, the Command's Public Rel... -
Wofai Fada Receives Warm Welcome From Sister-in-Law Amid Family Disapproval
In a surprising turn of events, Wofai Fada, the acclaimed actress, received a heartfelt welcome from her sister-in-law amidst family tensions regarding her marriage to Taiwo Cole.The acceptance came shortly after Engineer Kunle Cole, Taiwo's father, publicly disclaimed and distanced himself fr...
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