Nigerian actress Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin has been convicted and sentenced to six months imprisonment by the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, for spraying and stepping on naira notes at a social event in Lagos State.In a statement issued by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, February
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The Nigerian Film Festivals Association (NFFA) has said the country will hold a total of 26 recognised film festivals as captured in its newly launched 2024 calendar.NFFA, in a statement made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt yesterday, said the 2024 calendar was launched to achieve the objectives of the
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Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Yemi Alade is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) on Saturday in Abidjan.The singer confirmed this in a post on her official X handle (former Twitter).She said the opportunity was a dream come true for her.“Since 2016,
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Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, popularly known as Tiwa Savage, has filed a petition against Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over an alleged threat to her life.In a petition addressed to Lagos State Commissioner of Police Fayoade Adegoke, which is circulating online, Savage claims
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Nigerian entertainer Afeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, has taken legal action against actress Iyabo Ojo, alleging the dissemination of false and defamatory content on her Instagram account.In a letter sent to Ojo, Naira Marley’s lawyer, Olalekan Ojo, outlined the accusations made in a September 2023 post, stating that
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Vice President Kashim Shettima says the federal government would work to increase the annual budget allocation for the creative and entertainment industries.Shettima spoke about Tinubu’s plans for a “more inclusive and prosperous future for the country’s creative economy” on Tuesday while addressing key players and stakeholders in showbiz at the
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The 11th edition of the Nollywood New Yam Festival and Awards will hold on November 3 and November 4, 2023 in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.The deputy national coordinator of the event, Prince Chukwudi Uzochukwu, said the event is being organised by Agile247.Com, a unique platform that has continually showcased
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Controversial singer Abdulazeez Fashola, alias Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite Samson Eletu, alias Sam Larry, have filed a fundamental rights suit to challenge their continued detention over the death of 27-year-old singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, alias Mohbad.Joined as defendants in the suit filed before the Federal High Court in Lagos were
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Nollywood actress turned politician Tonto Dikeh has opened up about the reason she joined the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).The 37-year-old, who was unveiled by the APC national women leader, Mary Alile and the deputy national public secretary, Duro Mesdeko, at the party’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday
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The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation has fully covered the medical expenses of the renowned Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu.This was made known in a statement shared on the foundation’s Facebook page on Friday.The statement said, “The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation is honoured to have extended support
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