Ojude Oba festival 2026 draws global attention as Ijebuland celebrates culture, tourism
Thousands of cultural enthusiasts, tourists, dignitaries, and residents are expected in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, today as the 2026 edition of the Ojude Oba Festival takes centre stage in one of Nigeria’s biggest cultural celebrations. The annual event, held on the third day after Eid-el-Kabir, has continued to evolve into a globally recognised tourism attraction that […]
Family announces burial arrangements for late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo
The family of the late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has announced plans for his final burial rites, with interment scheduled for June 18, 2026, in Arochukwu, Abia State. In a statement released on Monday through the actor’s official Instagram page, the Ekubo-Okwaraeke family said the late actor would be honoured with a series of funeral […]
Court dismisses suit challenging ex-President Jonathan’s eligibility for 2027 presidential election
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, describing the case as frivolous and an abuse of court process. Delivering judgment, Justice Peter Lifu held that the plaintiff, lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, lacked the legal standing to institute the […]
“My children were taken from me” — Bukky Wright opens up on painful past, acting journey
Veteran Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has shared the painful experience that pushed her into acting, revealing that she entered the movie industry after losing access to her children at a very young age. Speaking during an interview, Wright disclosed that her decision to pursue acting was never driven by fame, popularity, or the desire to […]
Tinubu secures APC presidential ticket with over 10.9 million votes in primary election
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the January 16, 2027 election after recording a landslide victory in the party’s nationwide direct primary. The APC candidate secured 10,999,162 votes in an exercise party leaders described as unprecedented in Nigeria’s political history due to its adoption […]
Daniel Etim Effiong says cheating partners need help, not condemnation
Nollywood actor Daniel Etim Effiong has said that partners who cheat in relationships should be approached with empathy and support rather than immediate condemnation, arguing that infidelity is a problem that requires healing and intervention. The actor made the remarks during a recent appearance on the ‘Diary of a Naija Girl’ podcast, where he spoke […]
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu opens up on 13-year smoking addiction journey
Popular Nigerian media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has revealed that he battled cigarette addiction for 13 years after starting the habit as a teenager in junior secondary school, saying he eventually overcame it through conscious and deliberate effort. Ebuka shared the experience during a recent episode of the MENtality podcast alongside singer and actor Banky W […]
BBNaija’s Phyna regrets spending N100m prize money on family instead of investments
Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) winner, Phyna, has revealed that her biggest financial mistake was spending most of her N100 million prize money on family responsibilities rather than securing investments for her future. The reality television star, whose real name is Josephina Otabor, made the disclosure during a recent livestream where she reflected on life […]
Sallah 2026: Nigerians cut costs as ram prices near N1m, food inflation bites harder
As preparations intensify for the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, many Nigerian families are scaling back their usual Sallah spending due to soaring prices of food items, livestock and transportation. Across Lagos, Ibadan and Badagry, residents and traders say the worsening economic situation has forced households to abandon luxury celebrations and embrace modest festivities instead. At several […]
Annie Macaulay returns to acting, announces new movie project after divorce from 2Baba
Actress Annie Macaulay has officially announced her return to acting, revealing that she is back on set for a new movie project months after her highly publicised separation from music star 2Baba. The actress shared a video from a film location on Instagram, expressing excitement about reconnecting with a profession she described as deeply meaningful […]