Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday granted Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, bail in the sum of ₦5 million over allegations of cyberbullying fellow actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie. Justice Emeka Nwite, while ruling on Okorie’s bail application filed by her counsel, Ernest Nwoye, held that although the prosecution opposed the request, there was no sufficient evidence before the court to suggest that the defendant would abscond if granted bail. Read Also: Actress Angela Okorie remanded in Suleja prison over defamation “Therefore, I am minded to grant the bail in the interest of justice,” the judge ruled, noting that the grant…

Big Brother Naija reality show star and actress Tega Dominic has been appointed Special Adviser on Sexual Harassment to the newly elected President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abubakar Yakubu. The appointment was announced on Thursday, January 29, 2026, via a post on the official AGN Instagram story. Reacting to the development, Tega shared her appointment letter on Instagram, outlining her vision and commitment to the role. Read Also: CAN, AGN clash over Ini Edo’s Dirty December film She pledged to prioritise education, awareness, and accountability while enforcing zero tolerance for sexual harassment within the industry. “My commitment is…

Rapper Kendrick Lamar has topped the list of nominees for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled to be held on Sunday in Los Angeles. The acclaimed artist secured a leading nine nominations, underscoring his continued dominance across several major categories. Trailing Lamar is Lady Gaga with seven nominations, while global star Bad Bunny, pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter, and R&B singer-songwriter Leon Thomas each picked up six nominations. Read Also: Kendrick Lamar: Billboard’s 2024 pop star FULL-LIST BELOW: Album of the Year Debí Tirar Más Fotos – Bad Bunny Swag – Justin Bieber Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter Let God Sort…

Three decades after his death, legendary Nigerian musician and Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is set to receive one of global music’s most prestigious honours. The Recording Academy has announced that Fela will be posthumously awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the forthcoming Grammy Awards, making him the first African musician to receive the honour, according to the BBC. The recognition celebrates Fela’s enduring impact on music, culture, and political expression worldwide.  Read Also: Omah Lay reacts to first Grammy nomination, backs Davido to win As the founder of Afrobeat, his revolutionary sound and fearless ideology have influenced generations of artists…

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has revealed that he and late South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes resolved their long-running feud before the rapper’s death. The two artists fell out in 2019 after Burna Boy threatened to “deal” with AKA if they ever met. The dispute followed claims that AKA encouraged xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa after he shared screenshots of alleged hate messages from Nigerian social media users during the AFCON quarterfinal match banter. Read Also: Skales denies receiving Burna Boy’s gift However, Burna Boy has now disclosed that the misunderstanding was later settled privately. In a posthumous…

Former Big Brother Naija housemate and comedian Aderombi Adedayo, popularly known as Dee One, has disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force has invited him, Force Intelligence Department (FID), for a routine interview. Dee One disclosed in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, in which he read the contents of the police invitation letter addressed to him. Read Also: Many NGOs fund terrorism, DeeOne claims According to the letter, which was signed by the Commissioner of Police, Force Intelligence Department, the invitation is part of an ongoing inquiry and was described as a fact-finding interview. The letter directed the…

The eldest daughter of late gospel singer Omije Ojumi has delivered an emotional tribute to her mother, describing her as a strong and virtuous woman who remained devoted to her children despite challenges in her marriage. Speaking at a service of songs held in Ojumi’s honour on Wednesday, her daughter, Jomiloju, said her mother was a constant presence in their lives, even at moments when their father was absent. Read Also: Omije Ojumi: Nigerian gospel singers rally support for ailing singer According to her, the late singer was driven by a deep desire to raise disciplined and responsible children, determined that…

Popular Nigerian actress Angela Okorie has been remanded in Suleja prison following allegations of defaming fellow actress Mercy Johnson. An Abuja court ordered her remand on Wednesday after she was arrested and arraigned. The development was disclosed by Nollywood filmmaker Stanley Ontop, who criticised the Nigerian judicial process over the matter. Read Also: Mercy Johnson warns online trolls Reacting on Instagram, Stanley accused Mercy Johnson of intimidation and argued that defamation cases should be treated as civil matters, not criminal ones. “Free @realangelaokorie now irrespective of who is involved. If you feel they defamed your person, kindly approach a competent court…

Famous American rapper Kanye West has again issued a public apology over his past anti-Semitic remarks, attributing his outbursts to a long-undiagnosed brain injury. The apology, titled “To Those I Have Hurt,” was published in the print edition of The Wall Street Journal on Monday. The message, signed by West, was listed as a paid publication by his brand, Yeezy, according to Daily Mail. Read Also: “Taylor Swift stopped my Super Bowl dream, Kanye West reveals” In the statement, the singer traced his controversial behaviour to injuries sustained in a car accident about 25 years ago. He explained that the crash…

Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has ranked Nigeria as the worst African country visited by American streamer IShowSpeed during his ongoing Africa tour. According to New Daily Prime, IShowSpeed visited Nigeria last week as part of his continental livestream journey, sparking widespread reactions online. Read Also: IShowSpeed hails Nigerian jollof Reacting via his Instagram story, Kunle Remi compared the streamer’s Lagos experience with other African countries he has visited and expressed disappointment with what Nigeria showcased. “After watching IShowSpeed journey so far, Nigeria is the worst on my own list,” the actor wrote. Remi lamented what he described as the loss of…