Tag: Nollywood

UPDATED: El-Rufai dumps APC for SDP

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Former Kaduna State Governor and founding member of the All Progressives Congress, Nasir El-Rufai, has dumped the ruling party for the Social Democratic Party. The prominent politician cited a growing misalignment between his personal values and the current direction of the APC as the primary reason for his decision. El-Rufai disclosed this in a press statement released on his X handle on Monday, where he expressed his disappointment with the APC’s leadership, accusing the party of straying from the progressive ideals of its founding members. “As a founding member of…

Salah’s double, Nunez goal seals Liverpool’s comeback win over Southampton

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Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 16 points as Mohamed Salah converted two penalties in a comeback victory over bottom-placed Southampton. Despite showing signs of fatigue after their dramatic late win at Paris Saint-Germain Wednesday, the Reds did enough to secure another crucial three points and move one step closer to the title. Southampton had briefly dared to dream when Will Smallbone capitalized on a costly mix-up between Virgil van Dijk and Alisson, slotting in from a tight angle to give the visitors a…

Fury Climbs Back into Heavyweight Rankings Amid Joshua Speculation

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Despite announcing his retirement from boxing last month, Tyson Fury has surprisingly reappeared at the number one spot in The Ring Magazine’s heavyweight rankings, fueling speculation about a potential super-fight with Anthony Joshua. The 36-year-old “Gypsy King” had declared his fifth retirement following his second consecutive defeat to unified champion Oleksandr Usyk, but The Ring’s latest rankings suggest doubt about the permanence of his decision.    Fury now holds the top spot in the heavyweight rankings, trailing only Usyk, who is recognized as The Ring’s heavyweight champion and holds the…

Ogun: Police declare Portable wanted

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The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has declared singer Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as “Portable,” wanted over allegations of a violent attack on state government officials carrying out lawful duties. It stated that a valid court order had been issued for his arrest and presentation at any police station. It was recalled that three government officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office, were attacked on February 5 while conducting an enforcement exercise at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu, Ota. The…

JUST IN: ‘Free my son,’ 2face mother begs Edo lawmaker, Natasha Osawuru

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Rose Idibia, the mother of veteran singer Innocent, popularly known as 2face, has raised the alarm that Nigerians should help her beg Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawuru, to leave her son. She made the appeal in a video that went viral on Thursday evening. According to Mrs Idibia, 2face is presently not in his right frame of mind due to the divorce proceedings with his estranged wife, Annie. “Good evening, Nigerians. My name is Mrs Rose Idibia, the mother of 2face. This message is for Miss Natasha Osawaru of Edo…

A Royal Treat: Showmax Drops Trailer for Kabiyesi

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Showmax has released the trailer for its new Nigerian Original series, “Kabiyesi,” which will premiere on February 14th. This epic drama tells a story of tradition, ambition, and a princess’s fight for power amidst political change. The series is inspired by the true story of Orompoto, the only female Alaafin of Oyo, who reigned in the 16th century. The story centers on Princess Aderiyife of Oyo-Ile, King Adegoke’s only daughter, who is betrothed to Prince Obabamiji of Igboho. Her path to destiny is disrupted by betrayal and tragedy, forcing her…

Basketmouth’s Stance on 2Face and Annie’s Marital Crisis

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Comedian Basketmouth has announced he will not comment on the marital situation between 2Face and Annie Idibia. He cited his long-standing friendship with the couple and his own past experience with divorce as reasons for his silence. In a video message, he emphasized his lack of qualification to speak on the matter and his desire to avoid controversy in 2025. He humorously added that his only potential intervention would be to address those publicly speculating about the couple’s personal life. Basketmouth explained that he has known 2Face for almost 27…

From Tears to Triumph: Lateef Adedimeji’s Journey to Mastering On-Screen Emotion

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Lateef Adedimeji is a renowned actor known for his diverse roles, from emotionally charged dramas to comedic and action-packed performances. His path to success, however, was carefully planned. In a recent interview, Adedimeji revealed his initial strategy: becoming known for his ability to cry convincingly on screen. “I intentionally built that image,” he explained. “I’d cry like crazy. If a scene called for one minute of tears, I’d give them two. It was a deliberate move. For a while, even when people forgot my name, they’d recognize me as ‘the…

ECOWAS court dismisses suits on Kudirat Abiola’s assassination

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The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, has dismissed a case filed against the Federal Government of Nigeria on the assassination of the late Mrs. Kudirat Abiola, the wife of the winner of June 12, 1993 presidential election, M.K.O Abiola. The suit was filed by three members of the Abiola’s family, Khalifa Abiola, Moriam Abiola and Hadi Abiola, who alleged Kudirat’s rights violations with her was assassinated in 1996 while advocating her husband’s release from detention. According to the applicants, the Nigerian government violated Kudirat’s fundamental human rights by failing to…

In fresh cases, three more men accuse Diddy of sexual assault and rape

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  Between 2019 and 2022, three men accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of drugging and sexually abusing them in separate cases. Following their invitation to parties with Combs, two plaintiffs claim they were raped after he provided them alcoholic drinks that rendered them unconscious. Combs is accused of attacking John Doe, an unnamed plaintiff, during an afterparty at the Marquee nightclub in New York in 2019. He claims that he blacked out and became confused after drinking something that Combs had given him. He also asserts that in fleeting moments of…