BBNaija star Phyna says she wishes she were a man due to stigma against women
Reality television star Ijeoma Otabor, widely known as Phyna, has disclosed that she occasionally wishes she were born male, pointing to the societal pressures and stigma that women face daily in Nigeria and beyond. The winner of the BBNaija Level Up season (2022) made the revelation on her podcast while discussing how gender shapes expectations […]
Cubana Chief Priest declares intention to contest House of Reps seat in Imo under APC
Celebrity barman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has officially announced his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives during the 2027 general elections. He revealed that he will be running under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC), throwing his hat into the political ring […]
Court stops INEC from recognising ADC congresses organised by David Mark-led caretaker committee
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or taking part in any state congresses conducted by committees set up by the caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The ruling effectively halts moves by the party’s interim national leadership to oversee congresses […]
Tinubu picks APC nomination form, signals 2027 re-election bid
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally taken a major step toward seeking a second term, with the collection of his expression of interest and nomination forms for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. The development unfolded on the first day of the party’s sale of forms in Abuja, drawing […]
Nollywood actor Solomon Akiyesi dies in Abuja
Veteran Nollywood actor and film producer, Solomon Akiyesi, has passed away. His death was confirmed on Monday by the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abubakar Yakubu, who disclosed the development in a statement to The Cable. According to Yakubu, the actor died under sudden circumstances, having reportedly gone to bed and not […]
Davido wins Best International Act at 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has secured the Best International Act award at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards, outperforming notable global contenders including Gunna, Rema, and Tyla. The prestigious event took place on April 25 at the Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.C., drawing attention from fans and industry stakeholders worldwide. The announcement of Davido’s victory was […]
‘Anyone who wants to be with me has to be ten times better,’ Diiadem declares preference for single life over settling for less in relationships
Businesswoman Adeola Adeyemi, widely known as Diiadem, has stated that she is currently single and has no intention of compromising her relationship standards. The entrepreneur emphasised that she would rather remain unmarried than accept what she described as the bare minimum from a partner. She made this known during a house tour with content creator […]
Actor Vitalis Ndubuisi advises against openly sharing personal problems, says it doesn’t lead to meaningful support
Veteran Nollywood actor Vitalis Ndubuisi has cautioned individuals against the habit of openly sharing their personal struggles, stressing that excessive disclosure does not necessarily lead to comfort or meaningful support. According to him, many people wrongly believe that talking openly and extensively about their difficulties or problems will bring relief, only to realise later that […]
My jourmey into SFX was revealed to me in dreams by mysterious figure —Hakeem Effects
Leading figure in Nollywood’s special effects space (SFX), Onilogbo Hakeem, popularly known as Hakeem Effects, has shared an unusual account of how his career began, claiming that his expertise was revealed to him through recurring dreams. The acclaimed artist explained that his journey into special effects was not learned through conventional training but was instead […]
2027 elections: Governor Makinde under fire over ‘Operation Wetie’ remark as APC, opposition trade blame
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has come under political criticism following his reference to the historic ‘Operation Wetie’ during a recent opposition political summit in Ibadan, with leading figures in the ruling party describing the comment as inciting and irresponsible ahead of the 2027 general elections. The controversy erupted after Makinde, who hosted a gathering […]