Funke Akindele fires back at troll over nylon bag criticism
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has responded sharply to a social media troll who mocked her for using a common “yellow-and-black” nylon bag while gifting food to her crew members. The incident underscores the scrutiny that public figures often face on social media, where even simple, everyday choices can attract public attention. The exchange […]
‘The happiest man alive,’ BBNaija star Cross Okonkwo says as he proposes to longtime partner Chinonso
Reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, Ikechukwu Sunday Okonkwo, popularly known as Cross Da Boss, has proposed to his longtime partner, Chinonso. The romantic ceremony, which set social media abuzz, took place on Tuesday, and was witnessed by close friends and fellow BBNaija alumni. Viral videos captured the moment Cross went […]
Tinubu hails Bishop Oyedepo at 71, lauds his contributions to education, nation-building
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel), on his 71st birthday, describing him as a towering figure of spiritual, educational, and philanthropic influence in Nigeria, Africa, and beyond. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, […]
2Baba’s brother Charles celebrates mother at 70 with throwback photos
Charles Idibia, the younger brother of Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has celebrated their mother, Rose Idibia, as she clocked 70, sharing rare throwback photographs that sparked warm reactions online. Marking the milestone on Friday, Charles took to Instagram to post the vintage family images, accompanied by a short caption: “Mumsy […]
VeryDarkMan rekindles feud with Nkechi Blessing, to offer ₦500,000 to person who leaked actress’s gym photo
Nigerian social media activist Vincent Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has reignited his long-running feud with Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday after a gym photograph of the actress surfaced online, attracting widespread attention. The controversial critic announced a reward of ₦500,000 for the individual who captured and leaked the unflattering picture, describing the […]
Chef Dammy debunks rumours of attempting ‘largest pot of beans’ record
Nigerian culinary talent, Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, has debunked rumours suggesting that she is planning to cook the world’s largest pot of beans. The speculation gained momentum online following Guinness World Records’ recognition of celebrity chef Hilda Baci, who recently achieved a new milestone with the largest serving of jollof rice. Many […]
“I’m tired of being single,” actress Nkechi Blessing reflects on past relationships
Nigerian actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has opened up about her current single status, describing it as the longest period she has gone without a partner. Speaking on her talk show, Unfiltered with NBS, the 36-year-old actress revealed that she is growing weary of being single. “This is actually the longest that I have been single. […]
“We’re the Otedolas” DJ Cuppy thanks God for family, says it’s reason to “make it big”
Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has taken to her official LinkedIn page to share a group photograph of her family with her parents, her siblings, and herself in it, all in a cerebral mood and exquisitely dressed in African attire. The daughter of the billionaire and philanthropist Femi Otedola, in the viral post, […]
Colleagues mourn as Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta loses another child
54-year-old popular Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Ibrahim Chatta, on Saturday, through a post on his official Instagram page, announced the death of his son, years after losing his daughter. Although he shared no details about the cause of the death of his son, the post was accompanied by a solemn tribute and a photograph of […]
May Edochie sues lawyer, demands ₦1bn over assault on her reputation
May Edochie, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has demanded ₦1 billion in damages from her former lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, accusing him of defamation, cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and breach of trust. In a cease-and-desist notice issued through her legal representatives, Graylaw Partners, May alleged that Ugwuonye had repeatedly published damaging claims about her across […]