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Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has achieved another milestone, with her film “Behind The Scenes” grossing over ₦2 billion at the box office, making her Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker of all time. This marks a first for West African cinema, with “Behind The Scenes” becoming the first film to cross the ₦2 billion mark. The film, which…
The UNHCR reports that approximately 21,807 refugees and asylum seekers in Nigeria are unregistered, denying them access to essential services like food, healthcare, and financial aid. These individuals, mainly from Cameroon’s conflict-torn Anglophone region, are part of a larger population of 127,000 refugees and asylum seekers from 41 countries. The registration backlog has fluctuated, peaking…
Portable, the Nigerian singer, is currently in police custody in Ogun State, facing allegations of assault against his baby mama, Ashabi Simple, and defamation charges filed by Fuji musician Saheed Osupa. A viral video shows him in handcuffs, shirtless, and tearfully pleading in a police holding area, sparking public outrage and concerns over police conduct….
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, are mourning the loss of their 21-month-old twin son, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed away on January 7, 2026, after a brief illness. The family alleges that medical negligence at Euracare Hospital in Lagos led to the toddler’s death, citing failures such as denial…
Nollywood’s 2025 ended on a sad note with the passing of actress and filmmaker Allwell Ademola. She was rushed to Ancilla Hospital in Agege, Lagos, on December 27, 2025, after complaining of breathing difficulties at home, but unfortunately, she succumbed to a heart attack. Allwell Ademola was laid to rest on Friday at Atan Cemetery…
Recent incidents highlight Nigeria’s struggle with truck crashes. Today, January 11, 2025, a loaded mini truck overturned on Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge, injuring two people. The truck was carrying perishable goods near Unilag Waterfront when the accident occurred. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) is clearing the roadway and transloading goods. The accident caused…