Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Recently evicted Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 housemate Ivatar has alleged that fellow housemate Mensan touched her inappropriately during their time in the Big Brother house.

Hilda Baci, has expressed deep gratitude to her fans, sponsors, and supporters following her remarkable achievement of cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice.

Veteran Nollywood actor Bob-Manuel Udokwu has dismissed reports claiming he accused legendary actor Pete Edochie of “parading himself” as the oldest actor in Nollywood. Udokwu clarified that his comments, made during a podcast appearance, were taken out of context and misrepresented online. Speaking in an interview with NollyNow, Udokwu emphasised that he never made derogatory remarks about Edochie and would never disrespect him. “The line that I said Pete Edochie is parading himself and deceiving others never came from me,” Udokwu explained. “That was a complete misrepresentation. It is very wrong for me to do such a thing.” Udokwu went…

Popular Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has openly expressed her frustration with her current relationship status, saying she is tired of being single. The outspoken actress made the revelation during the latest episode of her talk show, Unfiltered with NBS, where she spoke candidly about love, dating, and the struggles of maintaining relationships in the public eye. In a refreshingly honest moment, Nkechi admitted that she has never been single for this long in her adult life. “This is actually the longest that I have been single,” she said. “I am literally tired of being single. Before, once I leave…

Tomeka Thiam, the long-time wife of global music superstar Akon, has officially filed for divorce just days before what would have been the couple’s 29th wedding anniversary. Court documents obtained from Fulton County, Georgia, show that Tomeka filed the petition on Thursday, September 11, 2025, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the dissolution of their marriage. The filing marks the end of a nearly three-decade-long union that has largely been kept away from the public spotlight. In her petition, Tomeka requested joint legal custody of the couple’s daughter, who is 17 years old, with visitation rights granted to Akon.…

A major highlight of the anniversary will be the conferment of the Distinguished University of Benin Alumnus Award on a select group of notable individuals who have made remarkable contributions to society.

Nigerian singer-songwriter Adekunle Gold has announced the upcoming release of a new album, “FUJI” set for October 3rd, promising fans a deeply personal glimpse into his life and career. Sharing the news via his Instagram page, the acclaimed artist offered insights into the inspiration, experiences, and emotions that shaped the project. Describing the album as “my story,” Adekunle Gold revealed that it reflects a journey spanning the past five years, a period marked by both triumphs and challenges. In his post, he highlighted the emotional highs and lows that influenced the music, from the grief of losing his father to…

Renowned Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has announced that he is taking a break from Twitter (now X), citing the increasing negativity on the platform. In a heartfelt post shared with his followers, Onakoya explained that the online space had become overwhelming for him. He described himself as an empath and said the emotional weight of global issues and toxic conversations on the platform had taken a toll on him. “This place has grown too heavy for me. As an empath, I feel too much darkness in the world pressing in. I’ll be…

Popular singer and activist Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, widely known as Charly Boy, has announced that he is actively looking for a wife for his 46-year-old son. The entertainer made the revelation in a post on X on Friday, sharing details about the man and the kind of partner his family seeks. Charly Boy said his son is a master’s degree holder and stands 5 ft 11 ins tall. He added that the man was previously married but later divorced and now appears cautious about relationships. “E don marry once, divorce. Now, e be like say e dey fear woman,” the…

Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has moved quickly to quash false reports claiming he had died, urging fans to ignore the hoax and report its source. In a video shared on his official Instagram page on Friday, the veteran actor addressed the rumours directly. He introduced himself and reassured supporters of his good health. “Fans and family, please disregard any rumours about my death, and kindly report the page of the blogger who started spreading them. I am very much alive by God’s grace,” he said. Agu, known for his commanding screen presence and memorable lines, added a defiant note…