Category: Entertainment

Veteran Nollywood actor, Olaiya Igwe, has dismissed reports suggesting he is seriously ill after a viral video sparked concern among fans and social media users.

The video, which circulated online last week, showed the actor appearing weak and unwell, prompting speculation about his health condition.

Reacting to the rumours, Olaiya Igwe explained that the footage was taken on a movie set and not a reflection of his actual health. 

According to him, he was acting the role of a sick father in a film directed by veteran actor and film-maker, Mr Latin.

The actor said the scene was so convincing that many viewers mistakenly believed he was genuinely battling an illness.

Speaking via his Instagram page, Olaiya Igwe expressed disappointment over individuals who appeared pleased by the false reports, while appreciating those who reached out to check on his wellbeing.

“I have seen some people wishing me to die. For those who are genuinely concerned, please relax. There is no problem. I was only acting my role, as you all know, I am a versatile actor,” he said.

He further explained that the viral clip was from a movie production and assured fans that he remains healthy.

“It was an Oga Latin movie we were shooting, and one of the scenes required me to play a sick father. It went viral and brought concern from the public. Some understood that I was only acting, while others thought I was actually sick and checked up on me.

“For those wishing me evil, evil will be their portion. I am okay and there is nothing wrong with me,” the actor added.

His clarification comes amid growing concern among fans following the circulation of the video on social media.

Olaiya Igwe clears air on health rumours, says viral video was movie scene

Award-winning comedian Real Warri Pikin has appealed to Nigerians to be less critical of her following a viral moment with singer Timaya at the 2026 AFRIMMA Awards in Dallas, United States.

The comedian, who won the Best Stand-Up Comedian award at the event, addressed the controversy in a video after clips surfaced online showing Timaya lifting her during his stage performance.

Explaining how the incident happened, Real Warri Pikin said Timaya had invited a woman from the audience to join him on stage.

According to her, she was initially reluctant because she did not want to jump around during the performance but eventually agreed after the singer assured her she would be fine.

She, however, admitted that the situation became awkward when Timaya unexpectedly lifted her in front of the audience.

The comedian noted that while those present at the event found the moment entertaining, reactions on social media took a different turn, with some people suggesting she had crossed certain boundaries.

“Make una take am easy, I beg. I’m sorry. I take full responsibility of my actions,” she said.

Real Warri Pikin added that some of the criticism was based on assumptions about her personality and values, stressing that the incident should not be used to judge her character.

“I understand where una dey come from. Maybe some people are just genuinely concerned,” she said while pleading with Nigerians not to be too harsh in their judgment.

She further clarified that she had no intention of disrespecting her husband or engaging in any inappropriate behaviour, describing the episode as an awkward moment that occurred during a stage performance.

‘Take it easy on me, I’m sorry’ — Real Warri Pikin reacts after viral Timaya stage moment

Nigerian music star Speed Darlington has challenged his colleague, Burna Boy, to a boxing match.

Speaking in a recent interview with Hip TV, the Akpi crooner pledged to drop a huge sum of money if Burna Boy accepted to fight him in the ring.

The singer boasted that Burna Boy could not beat him in a fight.

“I challenge Burna Boy to fight me. I will drop a huge sum just to fight him. I want to fight him. I will beat him. He’s all hype. He can’t beat me. Just because some people like his music doesn’t mean he can beat me. I am challenging him,” he said.

DAILY POST recalls that Portable alleged that Burna Boy gifted him N20 million for beating Speed Darlington in a boxing match in April.

Portable claimed that Burna Boy gave him the money because he beat Speed Darlington, who was trolling the Grammy-winning singer, alleging that he had an illicit affair with embattled American rapper Diddy in exchange for his Grammy award.

‘He can’t beat me’ — Speed Darlington challenges Burna Boy to boxing match

Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has claimed that the practice of giving alms to street beggars is delaying the revolution that would bring about positive change in Nigeria.

Speaking in an interview with ObjecTV, Kuti claimed that because Nigerians are constantly giving alms to beggars, they are not “hungry” enough to spark a revolution.

He argued that beggars are supposed to be angry enough to “cause” a revolution, but the alms they receive from Nigerians are pacifying them.

“The beggars are the ones who are supposed to be angry in order to cause revolution, but since we give them money from time to time, they are not hungry enough to be angry,” he stated.

His statement elicited mixed reactions on social media, with many pointing out that “being uncharitable to beggars” is not enough to cause a revolution.

Kuti has repeatedly advocated for a revolution in Nigeria over the years, stressing that the present crop of politicians is “corrupt.”

Beggars will lead revolution if Nigerians stop giving them alms — Seun Kuti

Popular Big Brother Naija season 11 housemate, Abi has exited the reality show.

The ‘Show Ya Sef’ housemate was evicted during the Sunday night eviction show hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.

Abi’s eviction came as a surprise to many due to her popularity and performance on the show.

DAILY POST reports that Abi was a two-time Head of House, HoH in the ongoing Season 11 edition of the show.

She won the HoH title game in the fourth and sixth weeks before her eviction.

The 2026 ‘Show Ya Sef’ edition of the BBNaija show was premiered on July 26 with 24 contestants competing for the N160 million grand prize.

BBNaija S11: Popular housemate Abi exits reality show

Big Brother Naija reality show contestant, Araga has been evicted from the house.

Araga was evicted on Sunday September 13, 2026 after spending seven weeks on the show.

His eviction was announced by the host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu during Sunday night’s live eviction show.

DAILY POST reports that Araga who is a fashion model was among the 13 housemates put up for possible eviction for the seventh week of the competition.

BBNaija S11: Araga evicted from reality show

Controversial streamer Cater Efe has taken a swipe at singer Wizkid’s official DJ, DJ Tunez.

During a recent livestream, Cater Efe warned fans against comparing him with DJ Tunez. He also alleged that the disc jockey is unhygienic.

“You guys should never compare DJ Tunez, who puts on dirty boxers, to me again,” he fumed.

Cater Efe has been involved in a one-sided feud with Wizkid and his team after accusing them of failing to recognise or appreciate him when he released a tribute song titled “Machala” for Wizkid years ago.

He said Wizkid’s rival, Davido, was instead the one who later embraced and supported him financially. He credited Davido with “changing” his life.

Don’t compare me to Wizkid’s DJ who wears ‘dirty boxers’ – Cater Efe warns fans

Grammy-winning rapper Durk Devontay Banks, popularly known as Lil Durk, has been acquitted of all charges in a federal murder-for-hire case over a 2022 shooting in Los Angeles that left the cousin of rival rapper Quando Rondo dead.

A Los Angeles jury found the rapper not guilty of all five federal felony counts after three days of deliberations.

Lil Durk was accused of orchestrating a revenge plot targeting Tyquian Bowman, an Atlanta rapper known professionally as Quando Rondo, following the 2020 killing of Banks’ close friend, Dayvon “King Von” Bennett.

Federal prosecutors alleged that he planned, ordered and financed the operation to kill Bowman.

However, the alleged plot resulted in the death of Bowman’s cousin, 24-year-old Saviay’a Robinson, who was shot during a daytime ambush on August 19, 2022, in Los Angeles.

Durk’s defence team maintained that he had no involvement in the alleged scheme. His lawyers argued that his former personal assistant, Kavon Grant, was responsible for setting up the intended killing.

He was arrested in 2024 and pleaded not guilty to charges including conspiracy, stalking using a dangerous weapon, stalking resulting in death and two murder-for-hire-related counts.

His co-defendants, Deandre Dontrell Wilson and David Brian Lindsey, were convicted of stalking and conspiracy to commit stalking but were acquitted of the other charges.

Following the verdict, supporters cheered outside the Los Angeles courthouse.

Defence lawyer Drew Findling said Banks was “thankful” following the acquittal.

The 33-year-old rapper has had seven albums reach the top five of the US Billboard chart since 2019 and has collaborated with artists including Drake and J. Cole on hit singles.

Despite Friday’s acquittal, Banks remains in custody pending a separate federal trial scheduled for next month over racketeering, murder and firearms charges.

If convicted on all the charges in the second case, he could face life imprisonment.

US rapper Lil Durk acquitted in murder-for-hire trial

American actress and singer Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, has reportedly welcomed her first child with fiancé Michael Polansky.

According to Page Six, the couple were spotted in Northern California with Lady Gaga holding their newborn.

The “Bad Romance” singer began dating Polansky in 2020 and became engaged to the entrepreneur in 2024.

Details about the baby, including the name, gender and date of birth, have not been disclosed.

Gaga has previously spoken about her desire to become a mother. In a YouTube video from December 2019, she discussed her 10-year plan and said she hoped “babies” would be part of her future.

“I want to do more movies, I want to have babies,” she said at the time.

Lady Gaga welcomes first child with fiancé 

Nigerian streamer Carter Efe has accused VeryDarkMan, VDM, of wanting to “spoil Igbo people’s business” over his move to China to source iPhone 18 devices.

Carter Efe made the remark during his livestream on Friday while reacting to VDM’s plan to buy the newly released iPhone 18 directly from China for Nigerians.

“First of all VDM go do wetin them go take gather am. VDM go do wetin go take make Igbo people gather am kill am for China,” Carter Efe said.

He also questioned VDM’s decision to venture into phone sales, saying the social commentator was not previously known for selling phones.

“VDM no dey sell phone o but enter China, he wan go buy phone dey sell. He wan spoil people business,” he said.

Carter Efe further questioned VDM over the move, saying, “VDM, I never see that kind person before, you be witch?”

VDM had earlier shared a video from an Apple Store in China after the launch of the iPhone 18, saying he was ready to help Nigerians buy the devices directly rather than pay inflated prices from local vendors.

‘VDM wants to spoil Igbo people’s business’ — Carter Efe reacts to iPhone 18 move