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Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has expressed disappointment after organizers of an award event withdrew his award due to his refusal to pay for the plaque. Taking to Instagram, the veteran actor revealed the incident, sharing screenshots of his conversation with a representative of the organizers. In his post, Solade criticized the practice, stating that he does not belong to the category of actors who “buy” awards. The leaked chat from the organizers read:“Good morning sir, trust you had a good night rest. I did revert your response regarding sponsorship to the management. However, I think it doesn’t sit well with…

Popular Nollywood actor Nonso Diobi has spoken out about long-standing rumours of rivalry and comparisons with his colleague, Mike Ezuruonye. In a candid interview with Labista, Nonso reflected on their intertwined journeys in the film industry, addressing topics such as fan-driven rivalry, mistaken identity, and their unique on-screen chemistry. Nonso Diobi Nonso revealed that he joined Nollywood before Mike and shared a key moment when they acted together in Mike’s debut film. He admitted that their similar appearances led to frequent mix-ups by fans, with many mistaking one for the other. “Photogenically, we look alike a lot. Sometimes, when I…

“Our issue with NELFUND is that in a country like Nigeria, it should be grants; and not a loan. “All the universities are increasing their fees now; jerking up their fees so that the students will borrow more loans from this NELFUND, encumbering the children of the poor. “In my university, in my department, I now have less than 10 students in the department, many have dropped out. Apart from some of these big courses like Medicine, Law and what have you, students are dropping out. The children of the poor are dropping out,” he said. Osodeke explained that the student…

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has been ordered by the ECOWAS Court of Justice to compensate Oluwatimilehin Adebayo ₦5 million for the infringement of his right to be free from torture. In its ruling, which was delivered by Justice Dupe Atoki and forwarded to our correspondent on Thursday, the court ordered the Nigerian government to look into the torture Adebayo suffered as soon as possible, impartially, and effectively, and to bring charges against those involved. Adebayo claimed in a lawsuit filed under the ECW/CCJ/APP/47/23 that he was severely abused by Ogun State police, including being beaten with an axe handle…

Funsho Adeoti, the first wife of Kazim Adeoti, has triggered reactions with a new post amid news of a fire incident at her husband’s second wife Mercy Aigbe’s house. This came hours after Mercy Aigbe revealed that a fire had engulfed her multimillion-naira house, destroying everything in its path. In an emotional video, Mercy expressed devastation over the loss but remained thankful that no lives were harmed. She reassured fans that she trusted things would get better. Hours later, Funsho Adeoti shared a video on Instagram showcasing herself enjoying life, accompanied by a short yet intriguing caption, “Grateful soul.” Screenshot…

Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa was overwhelmed with emotions after a grand surprise in celebration of the birth of her baby boy. The new mum, who welcomed her son last month, was gifted an array of baby essentials, including Pampers, cupcakes, bouquets, and more, in a heartwarming gesture. Sharing clips of the surprise on Instagram, Dayo expressed deep gratitude for consistent love and kindness over the years. She described the gesture as an honour and offered heartfelt prayers. “Thank you isn’t enough to appreciate your love and kindness over the years, my darling. I feel so honored to be celebrated by…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticized the Tax Reform Bills, which propose the abolition of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, warned that scrapping TETFund would devastate Nigeria’s public education system and perpetuate inequality by denying underprivileged children access to quality education. Speaking during an interview with Channels TV on Thursday, Professor Osodeke expressed concern that the federal government introduced the bill to the National Assembly without consulting stakeholders in the education sector. “The only source of funding is from TETFund, so when you destroy it, you have destroyed public universities. “TETFund…

A Nigerian lady celebrates her growth as she buys her first ‘brand-new’ winter jacket after 2 years of living in America. The lady Mary Ijeoma Nriagu took to Facebook to celebrate her little wins. Lady. She revealed that since 2 years of living in the United States, she hadn’t been able to afford a brand-new winter jacket for herself. Mary Ijeoma Nriagu noted that she always had to purchase fairly used ones from Salvation Army. Her words read … “After living in America for two years plus, I finally was able to buy a brand-new winter jacket! All my winter…

Popular skit maker Taaooma and her husband Abula Abdul Azeez Oladimeji have welcomed their first child. The content creator shared the joyful news on Instagram with a touching video featuring her newborn resting on her chest. Captioning the post, Taaooma revealed her baby girl’s name and date of birth, indicating that the baby arrived in November but the announcement was made just days before her one-month mark. She wrote: “ . . . .” Fans and well-wishers have flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages, celebrating the new addition to her family. Watch the video below … Source link

Professor Udenta O. Udenta, the founding National Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), has suggested that President Bola Tinubu is likely to secure a second term in office in 2027 unless certain conditions change. During an interview, Udenta expressed concern over the shrinking civic space and the inability of opposition parties to effectively hold the government accountable. He argued that without significant social action and a strong opposition, Tinubu’s path to reelection would be effortless. To create a vibrant political environment ahead of the 2027 elections, Udenta emphasized the need for organized labor to operate freely, for the media…