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Sep

01

2024

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Withdrawn From South Africa, Chidimma Adetshina Wins Miss Universe Nigeria

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Rejected In South Africa, Chidimma Adetshina Wins Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina, the model who was forced to withdraw from South African beauty pageant, has emerged winner of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant. The 23-year-old law student came to Nigeria after accepting to participate in the competition following her controversial withdrawal from Miss South Africa 2024 due to xenophobic backlash over her nationality. Guy Murray-Bruce, President of Silverbird Group, organisers of the competition, announced Adetshina as the winner at the grand finale which held at Ekp Hotels & Suites, Lagos, on Saturday night. The winner represented Taraba State in the…

Aug

09

2024

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Popular Nollywood Actor Loses Son

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Popular Nollywood Actor Loses Son (Photos) Ifeanyi, the son of ace Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, is dead. The thespian made this known in a post via his Instagram page on Thursday morning. Duru said he would forever miss and love his son but failed to disclose the circumstances that led to his death. Francis Duru He wrote, “My champ!!my lion…you fought like a lion…if this is the way He wants it, so be it,I still judge you faithful…Ifeanyi my champ….I will miss you son….I will forever love you….Rest in peace son…rest….I give you thanks lord!” The sad development is coming…

Jul

09

2024

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Sunday Was Davido’s Day In The City Of Houston, Texas

Arts, Entertainment, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News

Sunday was Davido’s day in the city of Houston, Texas.🇺🇸 This Man has been through countless disappointment. They trolled him, and bullied him for several years He rose from his ruins and prove them wrong, selling out arenas around the world, becoming the biggest artist in Africa. After delivering impressive stage performance in Houston Texas, Sunday July 7 was recorded in history as Davido day in America. Congratulations to 001❤️

Jul

09

2024

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Nollywood Actor, Producer Among 9 Kidnappers Killed In Lagos Police Shootout

Arts, Crime, News Flash, Security

Nollywood Actor, Producer Among 9 Kidnappers K¡lled In Lagos Police Shootout Tragedy struck in Lagos as a shootout between the police and a group of kidnappers resulted in the death of nine individuals. Among the nine individuals include a up-and-coming Nollywood actor and a producer. The actor, who was based in Port Harcourt, and the producer, identified as Prince Henry Ode, were reportedly involved in kidnapping activities. The police fatally shot the suspects during a confrontation. The incident has sent shockwaves through the Nollywood community, with many expressing disbelief and sadness over the tragic turn of events.”

Jun

22

2024

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That Remarkable OBIDIENT-FOR-Ai SYMPOSIUM. Where WOW Is Understatement.

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The Good Governance Advocacy Group called Obidients for Ai (Asue Ighodalo) held a massive symposium in Benin City on 15th June 2024. The theme of the Symposium was Obidients For An Edo That Works For All: The Asue Ighodalo Phenomenon. The hugely successful symposium has come and gone but its significance and impact will for long be remembered. Just how well did it go? This advocacy group that has announced its presence and seriousness with unmistakable billboards and massive presence in orthodox Press and Social Media added an intellectual feather to their cap that Saturday. The venue in a serene…

Jun

18

2024

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Emi Lokan: Eedris Abdulkareem Drags Pa Adeboye, Tinubu, Others In New Song

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Emi Lokan: Eedris Abdulkareem Drags Adeboye, Tinubu, Others In New Song Nigerian singer Eedris Abdulkareem has criticised Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the senior pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, over his silence on the hardship in the country. Eedris, in a newly released satirical song titled ‘Emilokan’, accused Adeboye of hypocrisy in the face of the hardship confronting Nigerians under Tinubu’s government. Eedris mentioned that while Adeboye was vocal in criticising the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, he has remained silent over the hardships faced by Nigerians under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He said, “During Good Luck…

Jun

17

2024

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Another Veteran Nollywood Actress Is Dead

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Another Veteran Nollywood Actress Is De@d It is a black Sunday in Nollywood as veteran Nollywood actress Stella Ikwuegbu is dead. The sad news was made known by movie producer, Stanley Nwoko otherwise known as Stanley Ontop via his Instagram page. He revealed that the actress left the world today, Sunday, June 16th, after battling with leg cancer. Stella Ikwuegbu is deadBading her farewell, he told her to rest well. “Popular Nollywood actress/veteran Mrs stella ikwuegbu is dead. The veteran Actress left this world today after battling with Leg cancer. Rest well madam Stella. Nollywood not againIt’s well Shalom!”. Just…

Jun

13

2024

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World Largest Canvass Painting Portrait Of Tinubu Unveiled

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World Largest Canvass Painting Portrait Of Tinubu Unveiled The National Troupe on Wednesday unveiled a large picture portrait of President Bola Tinubu. The portrait was unveiled at the Eagles Square during the 2024 Democracy Day celebration parade. It was announced at the 2024 Democracy Day event that the project was initiated by the Artefact Gallery, Best Theatre Company and the National Council for Arts and Culture The portrait of the president is said to be the world’s largest painting portrait on canvas.