Category: Entertainment

Edo plans state burial for Victor Uwaifo

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Edo State Government, yesterday, said it would organise a state burial for the late music maestro, Prof. Victor Uwaifo, who died on August 28, 2021. In a statement, Osaigbovo Iyoha, Chief of Staff (CoS) to Governor Godwin Obaseki, said the government was perfecting arrangements with the family of the late music legend to ensure a successful state burial. Uwaifo died at the age of 80, having led an illustrious career as a musician, artist and art teacher, elevating the culture, experience and sound of Edo people to the global audience.…

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King Sunny Ade’s wife, Hon. Risikat Adegeye dies at 62

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Wife of Juju maestro, King Sunny Ade, Risikat Ajoke Adegeye, a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, is dead. She was aged 62 years. A media aide to Adegeye’s son, Daniel Fayemi, and sources in the Lagos State House of Assembly confirmed her demise. Fayemi said, “The philanthropic politician passed on in the early hours of Tuesday. Her remains have since been deposited at the TOS funeral homes, Lagos. “She is survived by her grieving husband and son, Mr. George Folarin. Funeral arrangements would be communicated accordingly.”…

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I attempted suicide by drinking a bottle of Sniper -Tonto Dikeh

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Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh revealed in a recent Tedx, that she once attempted suicide over criticisms and negative perceptions about her personality due to her knack for controversy. The movie star reflected on her past struggles with suicidal thoughts and how she finally managed to leverage the controversy. Dikeh said at the time, she usually go indoors to cry when people say negative things about her due to their misconceptions about her personality. The mother of one said the situation left her heavily depressed that she drank a bottle of…

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Tuface Idibia’s marriage crisis gets messier, Annie says ‘she is done’

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Nigerian music superstar, Innocent Idibia popularly known as Tuface, and his wife, Annie are trending again for the wrong reasons; their marriage is being threatened. A voice recording surfaced on the internet, alleging that Tuface has left his wife and has gone to the United States of America (USA) to allegedly see his baby mama, Pero. This is coming moments after the singer reportedly got into a serious fight with Annie on Tuesday night, September 5th, 2021. However, in an audio available to us on the social media, Annie was…

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BBN ex-housemate, Tega reunited with husband after eviction

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Tega, one of the ex-housemates in Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ has reunited with her husband after her eviction from the show on Sunday. On Tuesday, a video emerged on Instagram, showing the couple as they clinged to each other in a long hug as they met for the first time since his wife’s (Tega) eviction. Tega was seen hugging her husband for a long time with tears in her eyes, as they shared a passionate kiss while friends cheered them. Earlier before her reunion, she openly apologised to…

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FirstBank sponsors Duke of Shomolu Production; as Awo and Aremu hits the stage

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First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its sponsorship of ‘A Deep Dive Into History’, a theatre production from the Duke of Shomolu (DOS) Production House, spearheaded by Joseph Edgar. A deep dive into history comprises two exciting stage plays – Aremu and Awo, showing from the 22nd of August and will run every Sunday till the 12th of September 2021 at the legendary Glover Memorial Hall, Marina, Lagos. Aremu is a powerful depiction of the life and times of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR. The play takes us through his…

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Faces at Racheal Oniga’s symposium: Exit of an Icon

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A symposium held in honour of the late actress, Racheal Oniga at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Alausa, Ikeja on August 23, 2021 had in attendance, people from different walks of life which include movie stars, musicians, politicians, business personalities amongst others. The event, which was organised by the coalition of NGOs and friends, had the children of the deceased; Tunji and Sola Oniga spoke about the glowing attributes of their late mother as an actress who never neglected her motherly role while alive. The theme of the…

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EFCC operatives break into BBNaija star’s apartment

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Dorathy Bachor, the ex-contestant on the Big Brother Naija reality TV show 2020 edition, took to her Instagram page early morning, today (Monday) to narrate how operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) broke into her apartment. Dorathy said, the incident made her feel unsafe as a Nigerian. The men of the anti-graft agency broke into her apartment in search of a person who ran into the estate but refused to tender an apology to her after they discovered their mistake. In her narration on her Instagram story,…

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Inclusive Social Welfare & Empowerment ambassadors pay condolence visit to Racheal Oniga’s family

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Ambassadors of Inclusive Social Welfare & Empowerment Foundation, members and friends of Late (Chief) Mrs. Rachael Oniga from United Kingdom and Nigeria, paid a condolence visit to the family of late actress at her residence in Lagos. The delegation include, Ambassador Chief (Mrs.) Monica Adewunmi, Mrs. Faridat Waheeb, Olorogun Adewunmi, Chief (Mrs.) Pat Isiorho-Eleto, Mrs. Pat Oghere – Imobhio, Mr. Chibuzor Ezidiukwu amongst others. Share on:

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Nigerian Actress Rachel Oniga Dies At 64

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Rachel Oniga, Nigerian veteran actress, is dead. She was 64 years old. Oniga reportedly passed away on Friday night. Sources revealed that the actress who was still active on Friday died at 10pm. The report comes as a shock to the film industry as the “Owo Blow” actress was reportedly sighted shooting film scenes in Mowe, Ogun state only a few days ago. Originally from Eku, Delta State in Southern Nigeria, She was born on 23 May 1957 in Ebutte Metta, Lagos State. Rachel Oniga began her acting career in…

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