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Beauty entrepreneur Adeola Adeyemi, popularly known as Diiadem, has publicly accused actress Biola Adebayo of being rude and condescending during a movie set encounter in 2009/2010. According to Diiadem, Biola allegedly asked her to clean her shoes in a demeaning tone, an interaction she says left a lasting negative impression. “She was super nasty to…

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Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has received a nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2025 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for her performance in “The Masked King.” The nomination highlights Bello’s exceptional talent and dedication to her craft, cementing her status as one of Nollywood’s most respected performers. Sharing the news…

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Veteran Nollywood actress and producer Ruth Kadiri has opened up about the importance of staying true to oneself in the entertainment industry. In an interview with Jay On Air, Kadiri emphasized that her focus is on personal happiness and fulfillment, rather than chasing external validation. “The last thing I want to do as a person…

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The Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has officially announced the squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff game against Gabon next week. The Eagles will face the Panthers on Thursday after qualifying as one of the best runners-up in the Africa zone. Chelle’s squad features key regulars, including Victor Osimhen, Stanley Nwabali,…

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to prepare for a critical phase in Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents in the North-east. Addressing soldiers at the OPHK headquarters in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Friday, Shaibu described the upcoming operations as decisive, emphasizing…

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Legal practitioner and social critic Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor has accused some Nigerian politicians of prioritizing self-interest over national security, in reaction to US President Donald Trump’s threat of military intervention in Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Ejiofor argued that many politicians are angry because insecurity in Nigeria…

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Abba Kaka, a Public Policy Analyst and International Development Expert, has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently address Nigeria’s worsening security situation, warning that the country’s global image is being severely tarnished. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Kaka expressed concern that rising insecurity and poor governance are affecting Nigeria’s international reputation. He…

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Rt. Hon. David Agada Ogewu, member representing Oju/Obi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has denied claims that he referred to the youths of Igede nation in Benue State as “fools.” The controversy arose after the Igede Youths Council (IYC) criticized Ogewu for allegedly making disparaging remarks against the local youth. In a press…

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Several Nigerian afrobeat stars have secured nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, with the shortlist announced on Friday evening. Davido and Omah Lay were nominated for their collaboration on “With You” in the Best African Music Performance category. Also nominated in the same category are Burna Boy’s “Love”, “Gimme Dat” by Ayra Starr and Wizkid,…

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