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Actress Lizzy Anjorin has refuted claims of being envious of her longtime rival Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla, following the latter’s recent wedding to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. In a video shared on Instagram, Anjorin praised Priscilla, describing her as a “beautiful girl” who has charted her own successful path. She also admired...

Actress and media personality Lolo1 has expressed strong concerns about the content on TikTok, calling for stricter regulation of the platform in Nigeria. Speaking on News Central TV, Lolo1 said that TikTok lacks sufficient measures to curb indecent and vulgar material, citing the ease of accessing suggestive content online as...

Controversial singer Portable has pleaded with Burna Boy for a music collaboration after receiving a N20 million gift from him. Portable expressed gratitude for the gift but believes a feature from Burna Boy would be more beneficial to his career than the one-time cash gift He stated that he has...

Afrobeat singer Peter Okoye has said his approach to relationships will change to avoid constant disrespect. According to him, he will stop playing ‘nice’ by now adopting a “matching energy” approach, where he treats people how they treat him. Peter emphasised respecting those who respect him, ignoring those who ignore him,...

Grammy-nominated singer Davido has spoken about his friendship with Hushpuppi, saying he was unaware of the socialite’s fraudulent activities. In a chit-chat, Davido expressed solidarity with Hushpuppi, who is serving a jail term in the US and predicted he would be released soon. Davido attributed some individuals’ involvement in illegal...

First Holdco Plc, the holding company for First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) and its former subsidiaries, doubled its top-line to N3.21 trillion in 2024, riding on the back of strong improvement in its core banking operations. Key extracts of the audited report and accounts of First Holdco for the year ended December...

Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has gifted Portable N20 million to celebrate his victory over Speed Darlington in a celebrity boxing match. Portable won the match, dubbed “Chaos in the Rings,” after Speed Darlington reportedly broke his arm in the first round and failed to show up for the second round....

Media personality Frank Edoho has stated that many women are more attracted to “bad boys” who occasionally display kindness than to men who are extremely kind. Speaking during a recent episode of The Black Table on TVC, Edoho referenced an article where women shared their relationship preferences. He pointed out...

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), often compared to the Oscars, has evolved beyond a simple awards ceremony into an influential platform boosting African cinema’s global visibility. As the 11th edition approaches, the AMVCA continues to highlight African filmmakers’ work, helping to position Africa’s cinematic output as a significant force...

From the world of broadcasting to movie scripts, Babatunde Aderinoye has walked an intriguing path—one that saw him switch dreams of being Nigeria’s top broadcaster for the bright lights of Nollywood. Known for his calm charisma and articulate delivery, Aderinoye has grown a large fan base and earned a place as the...