Nollywood
6 hours ago
Imagine walking into a place that seems like a safe haven, only to discover it's a trap. That’s the chilling reality in Baby Farm, a gripping new series that dives deep into the dark world of baby trafficking in Nigeria. This heartbreaking issue has been around for years, with “baby factories” posing as orphanages or…
1 day ago
Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has said the small deductions by banks on customers’ accounts need to be challenged. AY made this known on Tuesday, April 1, 2024, via his verified X handle, where he questioned how banks continue to make huge profits while the average Nigerian struggles to survive.…
1 day ago
Nollywood epic movie, Labake Olododo, has brought in over fifty million naira from cinemagoers on its opening weekend, making it the highest grossing movie of the weekend, followed by a mix of Hollywood and Nollywood movies including 'A Working Man', 'The Masked King', 'Snow White', 'Novocaine and Reel Love'.
4 days ago
A lot of Nigerians were excited by the news that Love In Every Word, a new movie by actress Omoni Oboli, got 10 million views on YouTube within a week. It was a feat no other Nollywood movie had pulled before on the streaming platform. The success even got a congratulatory message from a presidential…
28 Mar
Veteran actor and broadcaster, Patrick Doyle, has raised alarm over the increasing use of real estate sector as a front for money laundering and illegal wealth storage. Doyle made the claims during a recent interview on Echo Room, hosted by Quincy Jones, where he shared concerns about the number of unoccupied and overpriced buildings springing…
28 Mar
As part of its commitment to industry development, support and elevation, the French Embassy in Nigeria supported Nigerian producers of television series in attending the annual Series Mania Festival.
27 Mar
Nollywood actress, director and film producer, Funke Akindele, has revealed her struggle and dedication with throwback photos over the years. She shared this via her Instagram account on Thursday, March 27, 2025. In her heartfelt post, she emphasised the hard work and hustle that paved the way for her success. “My journey to success wasn’t…
27 Mar
Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has returned to social media, dropping her husband’s surname, Idibia. In a new Instagram post shared on Thursday, the actress simply signed off as “Annie Uwana Macaulay,” dropping Idibia, the surname she took after marrying music legend 2Baba. Annie shared a picture of a flower and poured out her gratitude to…
27 Mar
Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has revealed that some of his colleagues in Nollywood engage in diabolic practices and blackmail. The actor, known for his compelling portrayal of villainous and action-packed roles, shared his experiences in a recent interview on the Nollywood Hardcore podcast with fellow actor Emma Labista. He disclosed that envy and blackmail…
27 Mar
Actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia has returned to Instagram after weeks of silence, but not without a major move, she cleared out her entire Instagram page. The move, which happened early Thursday morning, comes just days after her ex-husband, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, was seen shopping at a high-end boutique with Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru.…
26 Mar
Nollywood actor and cultural icon, Prince Jide Kosoko, has set the record straight regarding his marital life, asserting that he does not support polygamy. In a recent interview with the Honest Bunch Podcast, Kosoko addressed widespread misconceptions about his family structure, emphasising that his multiple marriages were circumstantial rather than deliberate. “I’m not supporting polygamy,”…
26 Mar
Nigerian actor Kunle Remi has welcomed his first child with his wife, Boluwatiwi Oye, popularly known as Tiwi. The announcement was made on Wednesday, March 26, via Instagram, where Kunle shared a video featuring his wife and their newborn. In the post, the actor revealed that their child, named Eemi Oluwa, was born after a…
Latest
10 mins ago
There is anxiety among supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the Edo election petition tribunal in Abuja is set to declare its verdict. Our correspondent observed heavy security presence with police personnel across major streets to avert any breakdown of law and order in view of the…
13 mins ago
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after observing Eid-El-Fitr in his home state of Borno. The Vice President, who departed Abuja on Sunday evening after a full schedule, arrived in Maiduguri later that night. During his stay in Maiduguri, Senator Shettima hosted a traditional luncheon for Borno State elders and former schoolmates, where…
19 mins ago
The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has warned against the activities of some troublemakers in the North who may be plotting to unleash mayhem on Southerners, following the the unfortunate killings in Uromi, Edo State. The people of Middle Belt said that while they unanimously condemned the mob action in Uromi against the Northern travellers, there…
36 mins ago
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, on Wednesday said the institution would soon launch a campaign to plant 10,000 trees to mitigate the effects of climate change. He disclosed this when the leadership of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) paid him a courtesy visit in…
47 mins ago
Africa50 Group, the pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager, on Tuesday, announced that the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), representing the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) of South Africa, has made an investment of $40 million, becoming its 36th shareholder. The PIC—one of Africa's largest asset managers—joining Africa50 as a shareholder is an important milestone and…
1 hour ago
The Ogun State Governor's Elders Advisory Council (GEAC) has commended President Bola Tinubu for adopting Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) as a federal tertiary institution. The council also commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for initiating the moves that led to the federal government's takeover of the foremost institution. At a meeting held at the Valleyview…
1 hour ago
A 15-year-old painter with autism, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo Okeke, has broken the Guinness World Record for largest art canvas by an individual. The artwork, spanning 12,303 square meters and titled "Impossible is a Myth," took him 12 weeks to complete. Speaking at the presentation of certificate by the Guinness World Record Organisation yesterday in Abuja, UN…
1 hour ago
A lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Oluwole Oke, on Wednesday, told the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to disregard a petition by the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke against the immediate past governor of Osun State, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, over alleged misappropriation of $20 million World Bank health grant.…
1 hour ago
Diogo Dalot believes Manchester United are "on the right track" despite suffering their 13th loss of a miserable Premier League campaign at Nottingham Forest. Ruben Amorim's men dominated possession in Tuesday's match at the City ground but the third-placed hosts battled to a 1-0 win, courtesy of a stunning solo goal from United academy graduate…
2 hours ago
Mr Stephen Emeomi-Magi, the best graduating student of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, has been rewarded with N500,000 by the Ahoanaruogho family of Benin, Edo. OAUSTECH’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Temi Ologunorisa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Okitipupa. He said that the award was tagged: ‘Mrs Josephine…