Veteran Nollywood actor, Kola Oyewo dies

by Francis Ezediuno on June 12, 2026 at 9:28 PM

Nigeria’s entertainment and academic communities have been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor and scholar, Professor Adekola Akangbe Gabriel Oyewo, popularly known as Professor Kola Oyewo. He was 80 years old. The news of his passing was announced on Friday by his son, Adetoyese Oyewo, through a message shared on Facebook, where Veteran Nollywood actor, Kola Oyewo dies

‘She’s my greatest mistake’ – Mandy Kiss accuses Funmi Awelewa of destroying her life

by Racheal Ayodele on June 12, 2026 at 3:39 PM

Controversial Nigerian social media influencer, Mandy Kiss, has called out her former godmother, actress Funmi Awelewa, for allegedly ruining her life. Mandy Kiss made the allegation while responding to a Tiktok report about her falling out with several celebrities including Funmi Awelewa, Papaya and Toyin Abraham. In response, Mandy Kiss in an Instagram video, clarified ‘She’s my greatest mistake’ – Mandy Kiss accuses Funmi Awelewa of destroying her life

2026 World Cup: Burna Boy, Shakira perform at Opening Ceremony [VIDEO]

by Racheal Ayodele on June 12, 2026 at 6:07 AM

Famous Nigerian music star, Burna Boy and his Colombian counterpart, Shakira, have performed the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, “Dai Dai”. The duo performed at the opening ceremony of the tournament on Thursday at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday. The ceremony took place an hour after the opening match between Mexico and South 2026 World Cup: Burna Boy, Shakira perform at Opening Ceremony [VIDEO]

Over five phones were stolen at Alex Ekubo’s service of songs – Stan Nze

by Racheal Ayodele on June 11, 2026 at 9:20 PM

Popular Nollywood actor Stan Nze has revealed that more than five phones were stolen at the late Alex Ekubo’s service of songs on Wednesday.He made the disclosure hours after actresses Bam Bam and Susan Peters raised the alarm over their stolen phones at the event. Reacting to the incident in an Instagram post on Thursday, Over five phones were stolen at Alex Ekubo’s service of songs – Stan Nze

Bambam, Susan Peters phones stolen at Alex Ekubo’s service of songs

by Racheal Ayodele on June 11, 2026 at 5:04 PM

Nigerian actress and media personality, Bamike Olawunmi, popularly known as Bambam, has lost her phone at the service or songs held for late actor, Alex Ekubo. DAILY POST reports that several Nigerian dignitaries, movie stars and social media personalities including Bambam gathered in Lagos on Wednesday for Ekubo’s service of songs ahead of his burial next week. Bambam, Susan Peters phones stolen at Alex Ekubo’s service of songs

Doris Ogala jubilates, says court has dismissed Chris Okafor’s case against her

by Racheal Ayodele on June 11, 2026 at 2:13 PM

Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala, has disclosed that the Lagos State High Court has dismissed the case brought by Pastor Chris Okafor against her. DAILY POST reports that Okafor, the founder of the Grace Nation Bible Ministry, had sued the actress for cyber bullying and harassment, publication of personal materials, attempted extortion and dissemination of false Doris Ogala jubilates, says court has dismissed Chris Okafor’s case against her

‘Stop comparing me to my brother’ – Peter Okoye tells fans

by Sunny Green Itodo on June 11, 2026 at 11:51 AM

Nigerian singer and half of the defunct P-Square duo, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has urged fans to stop comparing him to his twin brother and former bandmate, Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy, or any other musician.  Speaking in a recent video broadcast, Mr P explained that he wants to focus on his solo ‘Stop comparing me to my brother’ – Peter Okoye tells fans

Ruger takes break from music over legal battle with ex-girlfriend

by Sunny Green Itodo on June 11, 2026 at 11:26 AM

Nigerian singer, Ruger’s record label, has revealed the reason for the singer’s music hiatus.  The record label, in a statement, disclosed that the ‘Bounce’ crooner has been away from the music scene due to a legal battle with an ex-girlfriend. According to the statement, the ex-boyfriend sued the singer for alleged “emotional distress” and “damages”. The statement Ruger takes break from music over legal battle with ex-girlfriend

Davido draws global attention to abducted Oyo schoolchildren at World Cup Concert

by Sunny Green Itodo on June 11, 2026 at 10:54 AM

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has drawn attention to the abduction of school children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State during his performance at the FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. The ‘OBO’ crooner donned a custom-made jacket with the names of the 39 abducted children Davido draws global attention to abducted Oyo schoolchildren at World Cup Concert