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Veteran Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh, has announced the burial arrangement for his daughter, Kosisochukwu Nkem-Owoh. According to her burial poster online, Kosisochukwu, 24, died on June 28, 2023, after battling liver cancer. The burial arrangement for Kosisochukwu as announced by the family on Friday shows that she will be buried on August 24. It reads: "The family of Nkem Owoh (Osuofiasn) of Umunevo Owonta of Umungwu clan in Amagu village, Udi town, Udi local government, Enugu State regrets to announce the death of our daughter. The deceased will be buried on August 24."

Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has lost his mother. Wizkid's mum, Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun, died at around 1.30 am, Friday. Confirming the incident to The PUNCH, Sunday Are, Wizkid's longtime manager said Mrs Balogun died in the early hours of Friday. "Yes, she died this morning, at about 1.30 am," Sunday Are said. The late Mrs. Balogun is also the mother to two other children, Yetunde Balogun and Lade Balogun.

Lagos socialite, Farida Sobowale, has said she attempted suicide because of her husband betrayal. Lamenting in a now-trending video she recorded, she said her ex-husband promised to make her a mother in life but reneged on his promises and deceived her. Speaking in Youruba, Sobowale said: "Mo wo pe kin na owo kin na ara lori ife ti mo rope moti ri ife. Ife ati eyan to jepe mo n fe to ni moma di olomo laye. Oun ma je kin di olomo laye; oun ma duro ti mi. O ti leri orisisi to so gbogbo e fun mi. Ko…

A Lagos-based socialite and beautician, Farida Sobowale, CEO of House of Phreedah Bodycare and Spa, was rescued by Good Samarithans after attempting to take her own life by jumping into the Lagoon in Lagos on Thursday. Some passers-by, who were at the vicinity when she made the attempt, rushed over to grab her immediately. Witnesses reported that she drove her Lexus SUV to the edge, got out of the vehicle, and was about to jump into the lagoon when the good samarithans intervened and stopped her. In a viral video, the Lagos socialite was seen crying while being restrained by…

Princess, one of the “All Stars” housemates of the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality show, has been evicted. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced this during the live eviction show on Sunday. The housemates up for possible eviction were: Ike, Tolanibaj, Pere, Frodd, Doyin, Princess, Venita, Whitemoney, Adekunle, Neo, and Seyi. According to the vote percentage at the end of the eviction show, Seyi had the lowest vote of 0.89 per cent, Princess got 1.54 per cent, and Ike had 1.59 per cent. The trio of Bisola Aiyeola of the “See Gobe” season, Dorothy Bachor from the “Lockdown” season and Mike Edwards of…

The family of late veteran actor, Obinna Nwafor popularly known as Saint Obi, has announced the burial arrangement of the late actor. In the flyer shared, the late actor will be laid to rest on Friday, August 18, in his birthplace of Umuezealaeze, Alaenyi Ogwa, in Imo State. The flyer reads: “The Nwafor family of Ogwa, Imo State, cordially invites you as Our Superhero goes home. Obinna Nwafor Saint Obi, Our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and son. ”The funeral service and interment will hold at Saint Obi’s family home, Umuezealaeze, Alaenyi Ogwa, Imo State.” The popular Nigerian actor, passed…

It has been alleged that popular Nigerian singer, actor, politician, and pastor Bankole Wellington, aka Banky W, has not only cheated on his actress wife, Adesua Etomi but also impregnated another woman believed to be Niyola who was formerly signed to his record label. According to a report by Kemifilani.ng, this shocking revelation comes just weeks after Adesua Etomi poured out her heart to Banky W on social media on his birthday. The talented actress reflected on how she had broken down in tears two or three years ago when she realized that God had given her the best husband.…

Guinness World Record holder for the longest cooking marathon, Hilda Effiong Bassey, otherwise known as Hilda Baci, has received her Guinness World Record plaque. The Nigerian chef took to her Instagram page on Monday, to share the good news. Hilda Baci was certified as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual with 93 hours and 11 minutes. In the video, she received the award plaque packaged in a white carton and delivered by a dispatch rider. She simply wrote, “Our plaque is here @guinnessworldrecords.”

Veteran Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie, on Saturday debunked rumours that her actor nephew, Yul, has separated from his first wife, May. On her Instagram page, she wrote, "No divorce between queen May Yul Edochie and her husband, Yul Edochie. "My great people in the world, queen May Yul Edochie believes that any spell casted on the husband of her youth will surely expire someday. "She will speak up after mourning her late son, Kambili. I still thank you all for the passionate love on our family and most especially the only verified and known wife of Yul Edochie, Queen May…

Reports have emerged that popular Nigerian actor, Saint Obi, has passed on at the age of 57 after a protracted illness. It was reported that he died early in the week after battling an undisclosed illness for several months with no successful treatment. The Actors Guild of Nigeria is yet to make a statement as the family reportedly have a little disagreement hence the delay to make a formal announcement.