Nollywood is mourning the death of actress and producer Temitope “Tope” Osoba, who has died at the age of 40 following a battle with breast cancer. Her death was announced on Wednesday, August 5, with colleagues and fans paying tribute to an actress whose career stretched across more than two decades. But beyond the heartbreaking…
Jigawa State has approved a ₦3.5 billion interest-free loan for its Pilgrims Welfare Board to secure early deposits for 466 intending pilgrims ahead of the 2027 Hajj. The state government says the decision is necessary to meet deadlines set by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria and Saudi authorities, allowing Jigawa to secure its allocated…
The worsening relationship between Nigeria and South Africa is beginning to affect something that has historically brought the two countries closer: entertainment. South African pop star Tyla has removed Lagos from her A*POP World Tour itinerary after days of intense backlash from Nigerians over renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African migrants in South…
VeryDarkMan has emerged from a two-year legal battle with the Nigeria Police Force after an Abuja court struck out the criminal case against him over alleged police impersonation. The case began in October 2024 after Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, appeared in a viral video dressed in an outfit the police said resembled…
Davido is looking to borrow one of Bad Bunny’s biggest ideas and bring it to Lagos: instead of taking the concert to the fans, make the fans come to the city. The Nigerian superstar has announced plans for a Lagos residency in December, saying he wants to replicate the model Bad Bunny used in Puerto…
Nollywood actress Miriam Ogbonna has sparked a conversation about modern relationships after arguing that people who are “too smart” may struggle to build successful romantic partnerships. Ogbonna shared the controversial view online, saying that excessive intelligence can make relationships difficult because partnerships require compromise rather than the pursuit of perfection. Her comment quickly divided social…
Guatemala is once again confronting the danger posed by Volcán de Fuego, but the immediate story is not simply the dramatic lava fountains and towering ash clouds. It is whether the country can keep communities out of harm’s way as the eruption continues to evolve. Fuego, one of Central America’s most active volcanoes, began a…
Michael Olise’s private life has suddenly become a public debate after the mother of his 20-month-old daughter, Aaliyah Noor, went public with allegations that the Bayern Munich and France star has never met the child and has not provided the support she says was agreed. Fatima Zaunbrecher, 34, says a paternity test confirmed Olise as…
The recovery of the remains of Chief Ibe Anyadu, a respected community leader from Aggah in Imo State, marks one of the most significant breakthroughs by troops under Operation UDO KA this year. After weeks of uncertainty, Nigerian Army personnel exhumed his body from a shallow grave in Umudike Forest after a suspect confessed to…
When Michelle Alozie stayed behind after Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Zambia, it wasn’t because of an injury or media duties. The Super Falcons defender was selected for a routine post-match anti-doping test, a standard procedure for players chosen at random after CAF matches. The test came shortly after Alozie delivered a Player of the Match…
