The Nigerian film industry, best known as Nollywood, has been a major force in the nation’s creative industry, carving out a niche for entertainment and serving as a vital tool for social advancement. As one of the largest film industries globally, Nollywood not only entertains millions but also serves as a window into Nigeria’s varied…
Renowned Nigerian actress and filmmaker Ronke Oshodi-Oke has opened up about her life as a mother to numerous children, beyond her biological ones. In a recent interview, the Nollywood star described herself as “a mother of many nations” due to her dedication to nurturing and supporting a large number of people. Oshodi-Oke, born Ibironke Ojo,…
Nigerian Senator Neda Imasuen, chair of the Senate Committee on Ethics, has been stripped of his bar license in New York, US, due to allegations of multimillion-dollar fraud and gross misconduct. According to documents obtained, Imasuen was disbarred for life in New York after swindling his client, Daphne Shyfield, and absconding with tens of millions…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has recalled how he narrowly escaped death seven years ago during a church programme in Ilesha, his hometown. Adeboye shared the experience during the annual Special Holy Ghost Service, themed “Joy Unspeakable,” and attributed his survival to God’s grace. Pastor…
President of the Nigerians in Diaspora Chamber of Commerce (NiDCC), Ms Patience Ndidi Key, has called for the immediate reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended for six months by the Senate Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions Committee on March 6, 2025. Key also demanded a fair investigation into Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations of sexual harassment…
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has asked Senate President Godswill Akpabio to “face reality and do what is right.” Saraki said this while reacting to comments made by Akpabio, on Friday, when the senate president hosted some Niger Delta youth leaders. Akpabio had said there were individuals in Adamawa and Kwara states who wish to…
Nollywood filmmaker, Obi Emelonye, has revealed a shocking conversation he had with former Nigerian head of state, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. While working on his film, ‘Badamasi: Portrait of a General’, a biopic about Babangida’s life, Emelonye had a conversation with the former head of state, where Babangida shared one of his most difficult decisions as…
Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, famously known as Ayra Starr, is poised to make her Hollywood debut in the upcoming film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel “Children of Blood and Bone”. The movie, scheduled for release on January 15, 2027, is a fantasy romance film based on Adeyemi’s 2018 young adult novel. Adeyemi announced…
“Apparently, Senator Natasha had been bottling in a number of grievances against her colleagues, especially the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. She then went on to make allegations of sexual harassment against the Senate President on national television.” Over the past two weeks, we have witnessed a number of events at the Nigerian Senate, which…
Mabel Segun, a celebrated Nigerian poet, author, and advocate for children’s literature, has died at the age of 95. Her family announced her passing in a statement, expressing gratitude for her impactful life and contributions to literature, broadcasting, and sports. Segun’s illustrious career spanned over five decades, with notable achievements in education, literature, and sports….
