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16 Feb 2024
Actor and show host Denrele Edun has opened up about his ordeal with a facial stroke that impaired his physical appearance. He revealed that the sickness shut an eye and his face distorted, forcing him to use different hairstyles to hide it. He also said that he did not let the stroke stop him from…
16 Feb 2024
Social media is a powerful tool for connecting and sharing experiences, but it comes with its own set of risks. A lot of Nigerian social media users do not understand that there are legal implications for everything they do online, while some are mere sanctions and fines, others could lead to jail terms. At least…
15 Feb 2024
Nigerian superstar Rema is set to perform at The BRIT Awards 2024, the UK’s most prestigious music awards show. He will join other confirmed performers such as Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue, RAYE, and Jungle, who are also nominated for various awards. Rema, whose real name is Divine Ikubor, is nominated for International Song of the…
15 Feb 2024
Abia State University lecturer Anucha Wisdom set social media wild on valentine’s day after proposing to a student in the school. The lady in question is his fiancée and a student I'm the Optometry department of the university. Nigerians have reacted differently to the story, and some of it have been captured below; One Facebook…
15 Feb 2024
Davido has revealed that he received a lavish gift from his friend, footballer Memphis Depay. The singer took to his Instagram story to share that Memphis Depay bought him a Rolex on his own birthday. Davido, who will be turning 32 on November 21, 2023, expressed gratitude for the gesture, saying he never receives gifts…
15 Feb 2024
Nigerian superstar Davido has stirred up anticipation among his fans after he tweeted about a potential collaboration with fellow Afrobeats star Kizz Daniel. The singer, who recently released his fourth studio album Timeless, said he thinks a joint EP with Kizz Daniel would be “dope” after his next album. Davido tweeted: “After my next album…
14 Feb 2024
Nigerian singer, and music producer, Pheelz has opened up about his collaboration with American singer, Usher, and also discussed his time in Las Vegas. The musician revealed this during an interview with Apple Music, where he explained his delight to be featured in Usher’s new album ‘Coming Home’ in his words; “I would listen to…
14 Feb 2024
Nigerian names have over the time shone through its western and asian imports. While all names irrespective of race all mean well for its bearer, some are just more romantic and are usually kept for special occasions. They simply symbolises love. Here we have curated top Six Nigerian names to call your partner, and this…
14 Feb 2024
In the latest episode of the Offair Show, Nollywood actor and media personality, Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, popularly known as Nedu, announced that he has tied the knot again. The OAP did not disclose the name of his new spouse or the date of their wedding. He also denied the rumours that he was unfaithful to…
14 Feb 2024
Kanye West has achieved yet another commercial success with his latest album, ‘Vultures’. The album, which is a collaboration with singer Ty Dolla Sign, debuted at number one on Apple Music and iTunes Charts in several countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. ‘Vultures’ is the first of a planned trilogy of albums…
13 Feb 2024
A 21-year-old final year student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA), Olubodun Sanni, has been arrested for the alleged murder of Miss Adekunle Adebisi Ifeoluwa, a 300-level Economics student. Ondo police commissioner, Abayomi Peter Oladipo, disclosed that she was found dead on February 2nd, 2024, inside her one-room apartment outside the campus, and investigations pointed…
13 Feb 2024
American musician, Katy Perry has revealed she would be stepping down as a judge, on the American Idol, and also teased her fans with a new song. The 39 year old revealed this on Jimmy Kimmel Live, citing her desire to go into a new music venture and explore the world at large. Perry, who…

Guardian Life

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African scientists have been asked to take more positive steps to explore the enormous benefits of solar energy. An expert on Solar Energy, Professor Niyazi Serdar Sarciftci of Johannes Kepler University, Linz Austria, gave the advice in a keynote paper he presented at an International Conference on Solar Energy Revolution in Nigeria and Africa, at…
47 mins ago
Three buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of a ceasefire deal arrived in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis on Saturday, an AFP correspondent reported. The prisoners, many wearing grey prison uniforms, were greeted by hundreds of Gazans who gathered around the buses as they approached the city's European Hospital. The…
Taiwan
1 hour ago
Taiwan has banned workers in the public sector and at key infrastructure facilities from using DeepSeek, saying it was a Chinese product and could endanger national security. DeepSeek launched its R1 chatbot last month, claiming it matches the capacity of artificial intelligence pace-setters in the United States for a fraction of the investment. Countries including…
Maduro
2 hours ago
Six Americans detained in Venezuela were released Friday and returned to the United States with President Donald Trump's special envoy, following his meeting with President Nicolas Maduro who called for a "new beginning" in ties with Washington. "We are wheels up and headed home with these 6 American citizens. They just spoke to @realDonaldTrump and…
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On Sunday, January 26, Nollywood gathered at IMAX Cinema, Lekki for the premiere of Something About The Briggs, and it was nothing short of a fashion spectacle. The cast members—who graced the cover of Guardian Life magazine—showed up on the red carpet in high style.  With the family-focused film hitting cinemas nationwide on January 31,…

Music

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Music producer Sarz and rapper Blaqbonez have urged upcoming artistes to stay true to themselves, emphasising that authenticity is the key to lasting success in the music industry. They shared this advice during the recently concluded Fresh Finds Sessions, a three-day workshop organised by Spotify and United Masters in Lagos to support emerging talents. The…
1 day ago
Following his meteoric rise in the Nigerian music industry so far, Afrobeats sensation TML Vibez is gearing up to take his electrifying sound to the stage with his highly anticipated concert, Pawon Boy Live in Concert, set to take place at Terra Kulture in Lagos on February 14th. Presented by Dapper Live, the show promises…
2 days ago
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Thursday said the continued stay
Mercy Chinwo
4 days ago
Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has made revelations about her former manager, accusing him of threatening her life and orchestrating false rumours about the paternity of her child.   In a video posted on her Instagram page on Tuesday, the award-winning singer narrated her ordeal, alleging that the individual’s actions forced her to leave Lagos for…
Tinubu
27 Jan
on Monday inaugurated projects executed by Gov. Ahmed Ododo in his one year in office. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, lauded Ododo for executing such a number of projects in a short time. The president said that the projects would positively impact the lives of Kogi citizens. The News Agency of…

Film

Toyin Abraham, Muyiwa Ademola and Iyabo Ojo,
2 days ago
Nollywood stars Toyin Abraham, Iyabo Ojo, and Muyiwa Ademola have announced the release dates for their latest films, ‘Iyalode’, ‘Labake Olododo’, and ‘Ori, respectively. The filmmakers revealed that ‘Iyalode’ will hit cinemas on June 6, 2025, ‘Labake Olododo’ is set for March 28, 2025, while ‘Ori’  will be released on May 1, 2024. The trio…
2 days ago
Nigerian film distribution and production company, FilmOne Entertainment, has unveiled a lineup of Nollywood and Hollywood movies set to hit cinemas in early 2025. The announcement was made at the FilmOne Exhibitors Showcase in Lagos on Wednesday under the theme ‘Lights On, Curtain Up: Unveiling the New’. The event, attended by Nollywood stars including Toyin…
2 days ago
Henrik Johan Ibsen, the renowned Norwegian playwright and theatre director, is often heralded as the father of realism in drama. He profoundly altered the trajectory of theatrical writing by focusing on the ethical dilemmas and moral conflicts faced by lower-middle-class characters. Ibsen broke away from the traditional narratives that romanticised the lives of nobility and…
25 Jan
Nigerian actress Dorcas Owolagba, aka Ariyiike Dimples, has officially entered the world of cinema, making her debut in the much-anticipated film Something About The Briggs. Something About The Briggs is set to hit cinemas nationwide on January 31st, 2025. The actress, known for her work as a TV host and events anchor, takes on the lead…
25 Jan
The Nigerian entertainment industry continues to evolve, presenting opportunities for further growth if systemic challenges are adequately addressed. Nollywood, the country’s film industry, is celebrated as one of the largest globally