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Oct

23

2026

Breaking! Nollywood Actor Francis Duru is Dead

ENTERTAINMENTS#EntertainmentNews, #FrancisDuru, #Nollywood #NigerianEntertainment, #NollywoodNews

Breaking! Nollywood Actor Francis Duru is Dead Nollywood is mourning a veteran screen figure following a reported family announcement of his death at 57. Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has reportedly died at the age of 57 following a brief illness, according to a statement attributed to his family. The statement, shared on the actor's verified Instagram page, announced his passing in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026. “We, the family of Francis Duru, regret to announce his passing following a brief illness. We appreciate your prayers, love, and understanding. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen,”…

Oct

19

2026

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Nollywood Loses Another Actress to Kidney Disease at 32

ENTERTAINMENTS#EntertainmentNews, #NigerianEntertainment, #Nollywood, #NollywoodNews, #TeniaAbrahamOmenogor

Nollywood Loses Another Actress to Kidney Disease at 32 At just 32, Nollywood actress Tenia Abraham Omenogor has been laid to rest, leaving behind a grieving family, saddened fans and a final message about love that has taken on a deeper meaning following her death. Nollywood actress and former beauty queen Tenia Abraham Omenogor has been laid to rest in Abuja following her death at the age of 32 after reportedly battling a kidney infection. Abraham was buried at Gudu Cemetery, Abuja, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, four days after her death on October 13. Her family announced her passing…

Oct

16

2026

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Nollywood Mourns as AY Light Reportedly Dies Shortly After 30th Birthday

ENTERTAINMENTS, TRAGEDY#AYLight, #KunleAfod, #NigerianEntertainment, #Nollywood, #NollywoodNews #AYLightDeath, #NollywoodUpdates, #SojiTaiwo

Nollywood Mourns as AY Light Reportedly Dies Shortly After 30th Birthday He had just celebrated his 30th birthday with friends and colleagues. Hours later, Nollywood was mourning AY Light following reports of his sudden death. Nollywood is mourning lighting technician AY Light following reports that he died shortly after celebrating his 30th birthday. Accounts shared by Kunle Afod and Soji Taiwo have left colleagues shocked. The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the reported sudden death of Nollywood lighting technician AY Light, shortly after he celebrated his 30th birthday with friends and colleagues. Accounts shared by filmmaker…

Jul

15

2026

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Popular OAP Dr. Champion, Friends Felicitate Famous Reporters Managing Editor, Charity Uwakwe on Birthday

ENTERTAINMENTS#CharityUwakwe, #DistinguishedChacha, #DrChampionMike, #FamousgroupInternational, #FamousReporters, #HappyBirthdayCharityUwakwe, #MediaLeadership, #NigerianJournalist

Popular OAP Dr. Champion, Friends Felicitate Famous Reporters Managing Editor Uwakwe Charity on Birthday A day of gratitude, celebration, and heartfelt tributes unfolded as renowned media personality Charity Uwakwe, popularly known as Distinguished Chacha, received an outpouring of love from colleagues, friends, family members, and admirers on the occasion of her birthday. Leading the goodwill messages was popular On-Air Personality (OAP), Dr. Champion Mike, who joined many others in celebrating the respected journalist and media executive for her remarkable contributions to journalism and society. Charity Uwakwe, popularly known as Distinguished Chacha and Managing Editor of Famous Reporters, was celebrated by…

Jun

29

2026

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GOMEP-NG President Otiti Celebrates Sister’s Colourful Traditional Wedding in Delta

ENTERTAINMENTS#AkpovokeOtiti, #Arhavwarien, #CultureAndHeritage, #DeltaStateNews, #DeltaWedding, #GOMEPNG, #TraditionalMarriage, #UrhoboCulture

GOMEP-NG President Otiti Celebrates Sister’s Colourful Traditional Wedding in Delta "Beyond the music, dances and colourful traditions was a touching family moment as Otiti proudly honoured his sister’s new chapter in marriage while celebrating Urhobo cultural heritage." "GOMEP-NG President Akpovoke Otiti celebrated his sister’s traditional marriage ceremony in Arhavwarien, Delta State. The colourful Urhobo wedding featured cultural displays, traditional rites, family celebrations and prayers for a successful marital journey." "It was a celebration filled with culture, family bonds and heartfelt emotions as the National President of the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG), Akpovoke Otiti, joined…

Jun

21

2026

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So Long – Odigbose: Akinboboye’s 20-Year Dream Comes Alive as African Epic Film Begins Production

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“So Long – Odigbose: Akinboboye’s 20-Year Dream Comes Alive as African Epic Film Begins Production”a "A 20-year dream is becoming a cinematic reality as Nigeria prepares to unveil one of Africa’s most ambitious historical films, “So Long – Odigbose.” "After 20 years of vision, research, and preparation, a powerful African story buried in history is finally coming to life. “So Long – Odigbose,” an ambitious historical epic inspired by Otunba Dr. Chief Olawanle Akinboboye, has commenced production in Lagos, promising to spotlight Africa’s untold experiences during the era of slavery and colonial expansion." “So Long – Odigbose” is a historical…

Jun

09

2026

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Popular Grammy-Winning Singer Talay Riley Stabbed to Death in London

ENTERTAINMENTS#GrammyWinner, #LondonStabbing, #MarkYinkaOrabiyi, #MusicIndustry, #NigerianBritishSinger, #SingerDies, #TalayRiley, #TalayRileyDeath

Popular Grammy-Winning Singer Talay Riley Stabbed to Death in London "The music industry has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Grammy-winning Nigerian-British singer and songwriter Talay Riley. The talented artiste, known for his chart-topping collaborations and global influence, was fatally stabbed in East London, leaving family, friends and fans devastated. "Who was Talay Riley and how did he die?Talay Riley, born Mark Yinka Orabiyi, was a Nigerian-British Grammy-winning songwriter and singer who worked with global stars including Usher, Skepta, H.E.R., Kehlani and Khalid. The 35-year-old musician died after he was reportedly stabbed in Silvertown, East London, on…

Mar

22

2026

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APC Chairman Chijioke Chukwu Celebrates Sen. Chris Adighije’s Birthday, Hails His Legacy

ENTERTAINMENTS#APCAbia, #APCNews, #BirthdayTribute, #ChijiokeChukwu, #ChrisAdighije, #ElderStatesman, #NigeriaLeaders, #PoliticalLeadership

APC Chairman Chijioke Chukwu Celebrates Sen. Chris Adighije’s Birthday, Hails His Legacy "Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, APC Chairman in Abia, has felicitated Senator Chris Adighije on his birthday, describing him as a father figure and commending his legacy of service and leadership." "In a heartfelt tribute filled with admiration and respect, Abia APC Chairman Hon. Chijioke Chukwu has celebrated elder statesman Senator Chris Adighije on his birthday, describing him as a “father figure” whose legacy of leadership and service continues to shape generations across Abia State and beyond." The State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Hon.…

Feb

16

2026

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Lagos Police Probe Mysterious Death of Two Nollywood Crew Members at Lekki Movie Set

ENTERTAINMENTS#AyodejiOdediran, #BomaAkporeMovieSet, #EkeminiImehdeath, #EvercareHospitalLekkiIncident, #LekkiMovieSetTragedy, #NollywoodCrew FoundDeadinLekki, #NollywoodCrewMembersDeathinLekki, #PantiSCIDInvestigation

Lagos Police Probe Mysterious Death of Two Nollywood Crew Members at Lekki Movie Set "The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into the shocking death of two Nollywood film crew members, Ekemini Imeh and Ayodeji Odediran, found lifeless inside a vehicle at a movie set in Lekki, Lagos." The Lagos State Police Command has commenced a full-scale investigation into the tragic death of two members of a Nollywood production crew discovered inside a parked vehicle in the Lekki area of Lagos. The deceased were identified as Ekemini “GeeTee” Imeh, a respected lighting director, and his colleague, Ayodeji Walter…

Jan

08

2026

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Regina Daniels’ UK Drug Test Comes Back Negative, Clears Her of Ex-Husband’s Drug Allegations

ENTERTAINMENTS#CelebrityNewsNigeria, #CelebrityScandal, #EntertainmentNews, #NigerianCelebrities, #NollywoodActress, #NollywoodGist, #ReginaDaniels, #ReginaDanielsDrugTest, #ReginaDanielsNews, #TrendingNewsNigeria

Regina Daniels’ UK Drug Test Comes Back Negative, Clears Her of Ex-Husband’s Drug Allegations "Nollywood actress Regina Daniels undergoes a drug test in the UK after her ex-husband accused her of drug addiction. The actress shares her emotional reaction and vows to protect her reputation." Actress Regina Daniels has undergone a drug test in the United Kingdom in a bid to clear her name following allegations by her ex-husband that she is a drug addict. The accusation, which Regina has consistently denied, reportedly contributed to the breakdown of their marriage and has continued to generate widespread discussion across social media…