• American actor Tom Cruise receives honorary Oscar for illustrious career
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    American actor Tom Cruise receives honorary Oscar for illustrious career

    December 17, 2025 - By 

    US actor Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar on Sunday evening, the first golden statue of his decades-long career, to a standing ovation from Hollywood’s elite. To the sound of the “Mission Impossible” theme tune, a hallmark of the 63-year-old actor’s career, Cruise took to the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to applause from peers including Colin Farrell and Emilio Estevez, with whom he has shared the screen, and the renowned Steven Spielberg, who directed him in “Minority Report” and “War of the Worlds.”

  • MTN Has Paid Over ₦6.9 Trillion In Taxes
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    MTN Has Paid Over ₦6.9 Trillion In Taxes

    November 24, 2025 - By 

    In a clear and powerful demonstration of its immense fiscal contribution to the nation, MTN Nigeria has announced that it has paid over ₦6.9 Trillion in taxes, levies, and duties contribution. This gargantuan figure solidifies the telecommunications giant’s position as one of the largest corporate taxpayers and fiscal partners to the Federal and State Governments, directly funding critical sectors of the economy.

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    ‘I acted irresponsibly,’ VeryDarkMan apologises after brawl with Mr Jollof

    November 19, 2025 - By 

    Social media personality Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has issued a public apology following his in-flight confrontation with comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, widely known as Mr Jollof, which caused delays on a United Nigeria Airlines flight. Speaking in a video posted on Instagram on Tuesday, Otse said he took “full responsibility” for the disruption and acknowledged that the incident should not have happened.

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    Afropop Queen Yemi Alade Delivers Enriching Fusion Of Calypso, Highlife And Afrobeats On Infectious New Single ‘Shawa Shawa’

    November 16, 2025 - By 

    NEW SINGLE SETS THE STAGE FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2026 ALBUM AND WORLD TOUR. ‘SHAWA SHAWA’ is the exciting and thought-provoking new single from afropop Queen and global music icon YEMI ALADE as the renowned Nigerian musician begins to tease towards her 2026 album and accompanying world tour. Releasing on November 13 via Effyzzie Music, ‘Shawa Shawa’ caps off an eventful 2025 for Yemi Alade, which began with her first solo GRAMMY Award nomination, two cover stories with Forbes Africa and OkayAfrica, birthed a series of chart-topping and fan-favourite hit singles including ‘Worry’ featuring Fave’, ‘My Padi’, and ‘Mbali’, and culminated…

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    Wizkid’s son, Tife, drops debut album (VIDEO)

    November 12, 2025 - By 

    Afrobeat star, Wizkid’s first son, Boluwatife Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Tife Balogun, has officially released his debut music project titled Champion’s Arrival. In a video post shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday, the 14-year-old announced, “The Champion has arrived. My debut EP ‘Champion’s Arrival’ is out now on all platforms.” The post has since attracted over 45,000 likes and 4,000 comments, with fans praising his musical debut.

  • Basketmouth and wife announce marriage split
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    Ned Nwoko vs Regina Daniels: Basketmouth cautions couples against publicizing marital issues

    November 11, 2025 - By 

    Comedian and actor Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has urged estranged couples to refrain from taking their private marital disputes to social media, cautioning that such actions could negatively affect their children in the future. In a video posted on his Instagram page on Monday, the comedian—who has previously confirmed the end of his own marriage—said that while family problems are inevitable, broadcasting them online only exposes children to potential stigma and emotional distress.

  • Uche Montana denies Ned Nwoko's allegation of being Regina Daniel drug supplier
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    I don’t supply drugs to Regina Daniels – Actress Uche Montana

    November 11, 2025 - By 

    Nollywood actress, Uche Montana, has dismissed allegations suggesting she was involved in the reported drug crisis surrounding actress Regina Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. In a statement shared on her Instagram page on Monday, Montana addressed the accusations days after Nwoko, in a lengthy Facebook post, named Regina’s close friends and relatives — including actresses Sonia Uche and Uche Montana — as allegedly undermining his wife’s rehabilitation process.

  • Pretty Mike’s sister celebrates his release, says nightclub will return stronger
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    Pretty Mike’s sister celebrates his release, says nightclub will return stronger

    November 11, 2025 - By 

    Beatrice Ige, popularly known as Dr Bea, the sister of Lagos socialite and nightclub owner Pretty Mike, has expressed relief and excitement following his release from detention. Pretty Mike, whose real name is Mike Eze, was granted bail in the sum of N50m by the Federal High Court in Lagos after being arraigned on alleged drug-related offences connected to his Victoria Island nightclub, Proxy.

  • “Seven Doors” and “Abanisete” Lead the Pack in 2025 BON Awards Nominations
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    Seven Doors, Abanisete dominate BON Awards 2025 nominee list

    November 10, 2025 - By 

    The Best of Nollywood Awards has unveiled its 2025 nominee list featuring 25 categories, including the newly introduced “Best Series” category, reflecting Nollywood’s growth and embrace of serialised storytelling. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the grand ceremony held on Monday in Victoria Island, Lagos State, celebrated creativity, innovation, and excellence in Nigerian cinema.

  • TikToker Jarvis threatens legal action against Peller over money-laundering allegation
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    TikToker Jarvis threatens legal action against Peller over money-laundering allegation

    November 10, 2025 - By 

    The management of popular TikTok creator, Amadou Elizabeth, also known as Jadrolita or Jarvis, has threatened legal action against fellow creator, Hamzat Habeeb, popularly called Peller, over allegations linking her to money laundering. In a recent TikTok livestream, Peller claimed that money laundering takes place on the platform through the gifting system, and suggested that Jarvis was involved in such activities.

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    Nicki Minaj hails Trump for designating Nigeria ‘country of particular concern’

    November 6, 2025 - By 

    American rapper, Onika Maraj, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, has expressed gratitude following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to designate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged religious persecution. It was earlier reported that Trump, in a post shared on his Truth Social platform on Friday, claimed that Christianity was facing an “existential threat” in Nigeria, accusing radical Islamists of carrying out widespread killings of Christians.

  • Fashion Brand Storms Lagos Fashion Week as Activations Create Unforgettable Fan Experiences
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    Fashion Meets Fan Culture: The Lagos Fashion Week Activation Everyone’s Still Talking About

    November 5, 2025 - By 

    Lagos Fashion Week 2025 delivered star power and immersive experiences that had fashion enthusiasts talking long after the final runway lights dimmed. The five-day spectacular, which ran from October 29 to November 2, proved that Nigerian fashion has truly arrived on the global stage, with international celebrities now seeking out the platform rather than the other way around.