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As Badu celebrates Okposo’s legacy On an unforgettable night, The Rock Cathedral in Lekki, Lagos, became the epicenter of fervent worship as thousands of believers gathered for the 2026 edition of The African Praise Experience (TAPE). This flagship annual all-night praise gathering, hosted by House on the Rock Church and led by Pastor Paul Adefarasin,…
Days after the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye, said President Bola Tinubu was “doing his best” to address Nigeria’s security challenges, popular Onitsha-based cleric Chukwuemeka “Odumeje” Ohanaemere has offered a contrasting view on the role of religious leaders in holding government accountable. The founder of the Mountain of…
A social media personality, Abiodun Ademola, popularly known as DJ Chicken, appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Friday over alleged threats to kill Seyi Tinubu. The 37-year-old, of Tafodi Estate, Royal Park, Lekki, Lagos, faces a three-count charge of threat to life, offensive online publication and conduct likely to breach peace. The prosecution, led…
Nigerian socialite and music promoter, Samson Eletu, popularly known as Sam Larry, has made his first public appearance since surviving a recent auto crash, effectively putting to rest widespread rumours that he had died or suffered an amputation. A trending video circulating on social media on Saturday showed Sam Larry celebrating with associates, appearing alert…
Afrobeats singer Sean Dampte has stirred fresh conversations online after calling on Nigerian media platforms to temporarily suspend the promotion of South African entertainment content, while also delivering a blunt message to young Nigerians about the importance of hard work. The singer made the remarks during a recent radio interview, where he discussed the need…
The Lagos State Government has called for stronger and more professional tour operators to unlock Nigeria’s vast tourism potential and drive sustainable economic growth. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, made the call on Thursday at the 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference of the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators…
French media company Canal+ has completed its acquisition of MultiChoice Group, making the African pay television company a full subsidiary of the global entertainment business. The development marks the end of a transaction that began in 2023 when Canal+, already MultiChoice’s largest shareholder, made an offer to acquire the remaining shares in the company. In…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration would sign a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Julius Berger for the maintenance of the remodelled Abuja City Gate. Mr Wike stated this during the inauguration of the edifice in Abuja on Thursday, by President Bola Tinubu, represented by the First…
Actors Lateef Adedimeji and Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman will lead the cast of Black Market, a new Nollywood film whose producers plan to attempt a Guinness World Record for the largest film screening at a single venue. Rixel Studios announced the project in a statement on Thursday, saying the film will premiere on 26 September at Tafawa…
Two actresses of Nigerian descent, Ayo Edebiri and Joy Sunday, have secured nominations at the 78th Primetime Emmy Award. The nominees for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards were announced on Wednesday, with Edebiri receiving a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her acclaimed performance as Sydney Adamu in The Bear.…
