I quit acting in 2019 over poor pay, unfulfilling roles —Deyemi Okanlawon

Deyemi Okanlawon

Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has revealed that he temporarily walked away from acting in 2019 after becoming disillusioned with the industry’s poor remuneration and the quality of work available to him at the time. Speaking during a recent appearance on the CreativiTea podcast, the award-winning actor said he reached a point where he no longer […]

Portable, Charles Okocha set for celebrity boxing rematch in Lagos

Portable-Charles Okocha

Street-pop singer Portable and actor Charles Okocha will renew their celebrity boxing rivalry on July 31 as they square off in a highly anticipated rematch at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The contest, announced by Balmoral Promotions and branded ‘Unfinished Business’, will give both entertainers another opportunity to settle their long-running feud, with […]

First Lady Remi Tinubu defends support programme, says akara sellers not only beneficiaries

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu

Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has defended her support programme for petty traders, stating that its beneficiaries extend far beyond akara sellers to include tomato vendors, bole sellers, maize sellers, vegetable traders and many others across the informal sector. The first lady also dismissed criticism surrounding the initiative, insisting that the programme remains focused […]

FG reforms NYSC, extends orientation camp to 6 weeks, scraps military drills

NYSC

The Federal Government has approved a reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), extending the orientation camp programme from three weeks to six weeks while introducing significant changes aimed at transforming the scheme into a more skills-focused platform for youth development. The reforms also abolish military drills during orientation camps and replace the traditional […]

Baba Ijesha, Luminee invite Nigerians to son’s naming ceremony

Baba Ijesha, Luminee

Nigerian actor Baba Ijesha and his partner, celebrity stylist Luminee, have announced plans for their son’s naming ceremony, extending an open invitation to members of the public while revealing the cost of the event’s Asoebi. The couple shared details of the celebration through a post on Instagram, confirming that the ceremony will take place on […]

Nigerian woman attempts 144-hour Guinness World Record Bible reading marathon

Habibat Salawudeen Ihiovi-Jack

A Nigerian woman, Habibat Salawudeen Ihiovi-Jack, is seeking to set a new Guinness World Record by completing a 144-hour non-stop Bible reading marathon in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The record attempt, tagged ‘144 Hours in the Word’, commenced on June 22 at Novotel in Port Harcourt, and is scheduled to conclude on July 2, subject […]

Spyro explains why he doesn’t allow smoking, nudity in his music videos

Spyro

Nigerian singer Spyro has revealed the personal principles guiding his music career, stating that he does not allow smoking, nudity, or explicit content in any music video or project he is involved in. The singer made the disclosure during a recent interview on TVC, where he explained that his decisions are driven by his Christian […]

Charly Boy admits he was once a thief ahead of memoir release

Charly Boy

Veteran Nigerian entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has revealed that he once engaged in theft and white-collar crime during his younger years in the United States, saying the experiences form part of the deeply personal story contained in his forthcoming memoir, ‘999’. The 76-year-old made the disclosure during an appearance […]

Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu joins US Army

Joseph Momodu

Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has enlisted in the United States Army, describing it as a lifelong dream and a tribute to his late father, who served in the Nigerian Police Force. The actor announced his enlistment on Instagram, where he shared details of his military journey and reflected on the sacrifices that led to his […]