Nickelodeon Star Christy Knowings Dies at 46 After Asthma Attack
Christy Knowings, the actor and comedian best known for her role on Nickelodeon’s popular sketch comedy series All That, has died at the age of 46. Knowings died in Los Angeles on Tuesday after being hospitalized days earlier following a severe asthma attack. According to reports, the actress suffered the attack on Friday and […]
Femi Kuti Says Tinubu Is Not Nigeria’s Main Problem
Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has argued that President Bola Tinubu is not the primary problem facing Nigeria, pointing instead to institutional corruption and weaknesses in the country’s justice system. Kuti made the remarks during a recent episode of the Good News Naija podcast, where he discussed Nigeria’s political and institutional challenges. The musician said the […]
Peller Criticises Parents for Bringing Partners to His Wedding
Nigerian streamer Peller has expressed frustration with his parents after they attended his wedding ceremony with their respective partners. Peller held his white wedding over the weekend, with his separated parents attending the ceremony alongside their partners. In a video shared on Wednesday, the TikTok streamer said he had asked his parents to keep their […]
Temitope Osoba’s Fiancé Denies Allegations Over Actress’ Death
Shepherd Itunu, fiancé of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba, has denied allegations linking him to her death, saying he had no involvement in the circumstances surrounding her passing. Itunu, who spoke in an interview while responding to allegations circulating on social media, said Osoba was his fiancée and that they had been in a relationship […]
Davido Urges Trump to Monitor Osun Governorship Election
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has appealed to United States President Donald Trump to pay attention to the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. Davido made the appeal in a post on X on Tuesday, expressing concern over rising political tension and the potential for violence, intimidation and disruption of the electoral process. […]
Judy Austin Sues Rita Edochie for N1bn Over Alleged Defamation
Actress Judy Austin has sued veteran actress Rita Edochie before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over alleged defamatory statements, demanding N1 billion in damages. Austin disclosed the development in a post on her verified Instagram account, where she shared a copy of the writ of summons filed against Edochie. According to […]
Funke Akindele’s ‘The Four’ Set for December 2026 Cinema Release
Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele is set to return to cinemas with her latest feature, The Four: No One Fights Alone, scheduled for release on December 11, 2026. According to a statement made available on Monday, the film was produced by Funke Akindele Network and will be distributed exclusively by FilmOne Entertainment in […]
Lionel Messi’s Father Jorge Messi Dies At 68
Jorge Messi, father and longtime adviser of Argentina captain and football legend Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68. Multiple media reports from Argentina and Spain, including Infobae, said Jorge died on Friday night at about 10 p.m. local time at a clinic in Rosario, Argentina. “Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel Andrés […]
Peller Explains Why Davido Missed His Wedding
Popular Nigerian TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, has explained why music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, was absent from his wedding ceremony. Speaking during a live session, Peller dismissed speculation of a disagreement between him and the singer, saying Davido remains one of his biggest supporters. According to Peller, Davido treats […]
Friends Announce Candlelight Night for Late Actress Temitope Osoba
Friends of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba have announced a candlelight and artists’ night to honour her memory. The event, tagged “An Evening of Love, Music & Memories,” is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, at LTV 8 (Blueroof), Ikeja, Lagos. According to an announcement shared on Osoba’s Instagram page, the programme will begin at 5pm. […]
