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Comic star actor Osinachi Dike aka Apama has lost his two-year-old son, Jboy. The toddler was reported to have died at a hospital after battling with sickness for a long time. According to reports, the actor’s son breathed his last at a hospital in Owerri, Imo State on Tuesday. Corroborating the tragic news, Apama lamented over the life of a typical entertainer, noting although they brighten others with their craft, they are dying in silence. The bereaved actor wrote: “It’s true he has been sick for long. “That is life of an entertainer, you make people laugh while you’re dying…

Jasmine, the daughter of veteran actor, John Okafor aka Mr Ibu, has announced the end of her nine-month-old marriage to a man identified as MD. She made the announcement on her Instagram page on Monday, posting their wedding photo with the caption "The End" and a series of posts. Jasmine claimed that their nine months of marriage were the best months of her life and that she had no regrets about staying with him but she would not settle for a lie. She accused her husband of lying to her about his divorce and having children from a previous relationship,…

Popular online comedian and comic actor, Abdulgafar Ahmad,  better known as Cute Abiola has announced that the Nigerian Navy has approved his exit from the force. The skit maker made this known on Friday via his verified Facebook account. According to him, serving in the Navy has helped instill in him the discipline needed to have a successful life. “With profound gratitude, I deeply appreciate the Nigerian Navy for giving me the uncommon @opportunity to imbibe discipline through a regimented procedure in the areas of career development, moral values, and work ethics, to mention but a few. I can dauntlessly…

The organizers of Aso Cultural Festival have concluded plans to hold the 2022 edition of the event on Friday, 16th December, 2022 at Tobix Recreation Gardens & Park, Abuja. A press statement signed by the Creative Director, Amb. Kingsley Tolu Agboola said the festival with the theme "uniting the city" will boost the economic activities of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He said the event is designed to showcase the cultural heritage of Abuja and its tourism value to the world. "Because the Nigeria seat of power is unique and rich in diversity, culture and tourist sites, the event will…

Ada Joy Agwu Eme, a 24-year-old model and event planner representing Abia, was proclaimed the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2022 in a glittering national competition held on Friday, October 21 at Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos. THE WHISPERER reports that Ada is from Amaogudu Abiriba in Ohafia Local Government Area. She bested 36 other contestants to win the 34th MBGN edition and clinch the title of Miss World Nigeria 2022. She succeeds last year's winner Oluchi Madubuike and will now prepare to represent her country at the 71st Miss World pageant on a date yet to be…

Famous Nigerian Comedian, Obinna Simon, also known as MC Tagwaye, has bagged an international appointment with the United Agency for North South Cooperation (UTA). The appointment letter was presented during a brief ceremony by the country President of UTA Executive Office Nigeria, Abigail Chinyere Amalaha, on Friday in Abuja UTA appointed Obinna as it's Special Consultant in Nigeria to advise and support it in various ways and promote activities of UTA in the country toward actualizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other objectives of UTA in Nigeria As special consultant of UTA, Tagwaye is expected to function in collaboration…

Singer, Davido, has confirmed he will be marrying Chioma Rowland, the mother of his son, Ifeanyi, in 2023. In one Instastory posted by the flamboyant UK-based Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, OBO declared that the nuptials would be next year. In the video, Adegboyega hailed Chioma as "Our wife, our real wife," and Davido added, "Hundred per cent, going down, 2023." Adegboyega had earlier gifted Chioma one Hermes Birkin bag.  

Big Brother housemate, Phyna has won season 7 of the popular TV show. The top two finalists from the 10 weeks show were Phyna and Byran. In his last address to the final two contestants, Biggie said, “the world now awaits you. You may now leave the Big Brother house.” Phyna, who won the show, will be walking home with a N100m grand prize— a cash prize of N50m and N50m worth of prizes from the sponsors. In addition, 30 fans of the show won N1m each in the ‘Fave Lock-In’ promo exclusive to DStv and GOtv customers. Earlier, four…

One of the evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Diana Edobor, has met with Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. Diana shared photos on her Instagram page with the caption, “Relocating back to Nigeria for me was to align with the Global Goals for Sustainable Development to create sustainable impact in my community, especially entrepreneurship amongst young girls. Big brother Naija has been a great platform for me to activate this dream. ”We had an interesting meeting with Edo State Governor, H.E @governorobaseki I shared my visions and projects with him and we discussed how I can use my platform to collaborate…

May, wife of Nollywood actor, Yul-Edochie has said she will not be forced into accepting polygamy. She made this known on her Instagram page on Saturday. Yul Edochie had, on April 27, 2022, presented his second wife, Judy Austin Muoghalu, to the public. He had described Judy as his second wife while also showing off his son by her. May in a lengthy post wrote, “The ability to accept or tolerate challenges and problems in life is a virtue, and should not be misconstrued. There is no point making an already bad situation worse, hence the need to remain calm…