According to a report published by The Nation on Saturday, August 29, 2026, veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has raised concerns about the diminishing presence of Igbo-centered films and cultural narratives in Nigeria’s contemporary film industry. He noted that stories rooted in Igbo history, traditions, language and identity are not receiving the same level of…
Nigerian man Chidi A. Okoroafor has recounted the disturbing story of a young hotel owner who allegedly assumed control of his late father’s business at the age of 28 and was reportedly killed two years later, at age 30.In a Facebook post, Okoroafor alleged that the young man mistreated several female employees at the hotel…
Actress Doris Umezie Rike Ozuna has reportedly expressed her intention to run for governor of Abia State while delivering a strong critique of the performance of the current administration.During an appearance on Sahara TV on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Ozuna said she had spent three months in Abia and encountered what she described as persistent…
Renowned Nollywood actor and producer, Kunle Omisore, has disclosed a rather extraordinary personal experience, claiming he was once invited to a clandestine meeting of a witchcraft coven. This remarkable invitation, Omisore revealed during a recent appearance on the African A-List Podcast, was extended to him with the specific purpose of mediating a dispute that had…
Amadou Elizabeth, a prominent Nigerian TikTok personality widely recognized by her online moniker Jarvis, has issued a clear directive: her husband should not be extended invitations to club events or social gatherings without her being included in the invitation as well. This sentiment was emphatically conveyed during a recent TikTok live session, where she also…
Tunç Davut’s deeply personal social drama, “Like a Limbless Tree,” has been officially put forward by Turkey as its contender for the prestigious Academy Award in the best international feature film category. This significant selection marks Turkey’s ambition to secure its first-ever Oscar nomination and, ultimately, a win, a feat it has only come close…
The enduring question of who reigns supreme as the greatest Nollywood actor of all time is a perennial topic of passionate discussion, one that is unlikely to ever reach a definitive conclusion. Over the decades, the vibrant landscape of Nigerian cinema has been graced by an impressive roster of actors who have garnered widespread fame…
A woman identified as Oyigidu has publicly voiced strong criticisms against Peter Okoye, a prominent member of the defunct P-Square music duo, primarily focusing on his marital relationship with his wife, Lola Omotayo-Okoye, and its perceived impact on the internal dynamics of the Okoye family. According to Oyigidu, Peter Okoye’s handling of Lola’s pregnancy announcement…
In a significant development within Nigeria’s vibrant music landscape, acclaimed Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has ignited a fresh wave of discussion and debate. As reported by PM News Nigeria on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the Grammy-nominated artist boldly asserted his claim to having amassed a greater number of successful songs than…
Nigerian social media sensation and influential personality, Bobrisky, has recently shared a significant update regarding his health, specifically his kidney function. He disclosed that his latest kidney function test yielded an estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) of 85, a result he exuberantly proclaimed as a substantial cause for celebration. This positive health revelation came as…
In an electrifying showdown that promises to capture the hearts of football fans, Cameroon’s determined midfielder, Naomi Eto, has boldly declared that the Indomitable Lionesses are more than ready to take on the daunting challenge of defeating the defending champions, Nigeria, in the highly anticipated quarter-final of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)….
A report from The Punch, published on Thursday, August 6, 2026, detailed a significant social media uproar directed at Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential aide. The controversy erupted when Ahmad invoked the Grammy Award won by South African singer Tyla during a contentious online exchange with prominent Afrobeats artist Davido. This dispute, which initially revolved…
A striking story has recently gone viral, capturing the attention of countless social media users and prompting an intense discussion about the dynamics of friendship and marriage. A woman courageously opened up about what she termed a painful lesson learned regarding the true nature of some female friendships. She alleged that certain friends were secretly…
In a video that surfaced on Arise News on Thursday, June 6, 2026, the online personality Martin Vincent Ortse, widely recognized as Very Dark Man, revealed a significant past interaction with the movement associated with musician and activist Seun Kuti. Ortse stated that he had received a direct invitation to join this movement. However, he…
