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Nollywood Actress, Ada Ameh, Dies At 48

Nollywood Actress, Ada Ameh, Dies At 48

Popular Nollywood actress and star of the sitcom, The Johnson’s, Ada Ameh has died aged 48. This was confirmed to newsmen by the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Emeka Rollas. who disclosed that Ameh died at a Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) hospital in Delta State on Sunday. It was also gathered that the star actress suddenly collapse at 11pm, before being rushed to the hospital where she was confirmed dead. A Colleague and stage actor Steve Onu popularly known as Yaw sent his condolence to the family describing the late actress as an exceptional and amiable…
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2023: APC Paid Me To Support Tinubu — Singer Portable

2023: APC Paid Me To Support Tinubu — Singer Portable

Nigerian artiste and entertainer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable has stated that he has been paid by the All Progressive Congress (APC) political party to support Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election. Earlier on Wednesday, the singer posted a video on his Instagram account with the Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola. In the video, he endorsed the politician for the governorship election scheduled on the 16th of July in Osun State. In another video snippet, the singer flaunted some wads of cash after his meeting with the governor. From the video, the money was put in…
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BREAKING: Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha jailed 16 years 

BREAKING: Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha jailed 16 years 

Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court on Thursday sentenced a Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, to 16 years imprisonment. Baba Ijesha is facing six counts of child defilement that include indecent treatment of a child, sexual assault, attempted sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault by penetration. The Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions, which proffered the charges against the actor, argued that the offences contravene Section 135, 137, 261, 202, 262 and 263 of the Lagos State Criminal Law 2015, which stipulates life imprisonment for offenders. Baba Ijesha pleaded not guilty…
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BBNaija season 7 begins July 23, winner to get N100m prize

BBNaija season 7 begins July 23, winner to get N100m prize

Multichoice Nigeria has announced that season seven of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show will begin on July 23. The organisers, in a press briefing on Tuesday, also announced a grand prize of N100 million for this year’s winner. Busola Tejumola, head of content and West Africa channels of Multichoice Nigeria, said the winner of the show take home N50 million cash prize with another N50 million worth of prizes from the sponsors. The reality show will premiere with two opening ceremonies on July 23 and 24. It will air from 7 pm on DStv channel 198 and GOtv…
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Funke Akindele’s Husband Announces Marriage Crash

Funke Akindele’s Husband Announces Marriage Crash

JJC Skillz, the husband of actress, Funke Akindele-Bello, has announced that their marriage is over. In a post on his Instagram page on Thursday, JJC Skillz said he moved out of the house three months ago and they had been leading separate lives. He said, “Dear Friends and family, I need to let you know that Funke and I have separated. While it lasted we shared a lot of things together and have created 2 beautiful children. “The last two years have been extremely difficult for us. I know I have tried my best to fix things but I believe…
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Singer R. Kelly Sentenced To 30 Years Over Sex Crimes

Singer R. Kelly Sentenced To 30 Years Over Sex Crimes

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for leading a decades-long effort to recruit and trap teenagers and women for sex. Judge Ann Donnelly handed down the term in the Brooklyn federal court nearly a year after the 55-year-old Kelly was convicted by a New York jury. “The verdict is in: R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years,” the US attorney’s office for the Eastern District of New York said in a tweet. The prosecutors had urged the court to put the “I Believe I Can Fly” artist behind bars for at least…
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Nollywood Actress Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko Welcome Second Child On First Son’s Birthday

Nollywood Actress Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko Welcome Second Child On First Son’s Birthday

It is a double celebration for the Nwoko family as Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, and her husband, Ned Nwoko welcome their second child on first son’s birthday. Ned, on his Instagram page, wrote, “It’s a Double celebration today for the family as Moon turns Two years. He’s growing every day looking forward to the future with so much enthusiasm. “Happy birthday, Son. It’s also a delight to announce the arrival of our second son today. Regina and the baby are doing very well in Amman Jordan. “Uniquely moon and his baby brother now shares same birth date. The family is…
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‘I Don’t Want To Die’, Nollywood Actress, ChaCha Eke Announces Split From Husband, Austin Faani

‘I Don’t Want To Die’, Nollywood Actress, ChaCha Eke Announces Split From Husband, Austin Faani

Popular Nollywood actress, Chacha Eke Faani has ended her nine-year-old marriage with her husband Austin Faani. The couple got married in 2013. Chacha took to her Instagram page late Monday night to announce that she is done with her marriage to Austin. With the tone and manner she composed her message, she may have been going through hell in her marriage. She captioned the heading of her message as “Leave now alive or leave as a corpse.” Chacha said many had died pretending all was well while wishing, hoping and praying for a better tomorrow. “I don’t want to “die”…
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BREAKING: Actress Tonto Dikeh Emerges Deputy Gov’ship Candidate In Rivers

BREAKING: Actress Tonto Dikeh Emerges Deputy Gov’ship Candidate In Rivers

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has emerged the deputy governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the forthcoming 2023 general election in Rivers State. ADC governorship candidate in the state, Tonte Ibraye, made the announcement on Friday morning, in a statement posted on his verified Facebook page. The statement reads: "After series of consultations with leaders of our party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State and the national level, I’m glad to announce Ambassador Tonto Dikeh as my running mate for the 2023 gubernatorial election in Rivers State. "We are pleased to welcome her to the #RiversRescueMission2023…
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PHOTOS: Mercy Chinwo Set To Wed Pastor Blessed

PHOTOS: Mercy Chinwo Set To Wed Pastor Blessed

Gospel music star Mercy Chinwo and Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa have today announced their engagement on their social media pages. “I am blessed to be blessed with @theofficialblessed The thoughts of doing the next phase and the rest phase of my life with you makes the blessing more real I love you Sweet,” The singer excitedly wrote on Instagram, sharing photos from their engagement shoot. Pastor Blessed also echoed how excited he is about starting a new phase with his love, writing: “I’m the man the Lord showed Mercy. @mercychinwo thanks for saying YES! I LOVE YOU DEARLY !.” Mercy Chinwo…
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