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Shina Peter vows to take care of Funmi Martins’ son

Feb 20, 2021 topnews

Sir Shina Peter’s, Veteran Juju singer, has addressed the viral allegations that the late actress, Funmi Martins, bore him a son, Oluwadamilare, whom he abandoned. Martins, who passed on in 2002, is also the mother of popular actress, Mide, who is married to her colleague, Afeez Owo. During the week, a blogger alleged that Mide and Peters had abandoned Damilare, who is now 19 years old. In a video, the juju musician, who was recently ordained a Bishop of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, stated that he was in talks…

US Porn Tycoon And Publisher Of ‘Hustlers’ Magazine, Dead At 78

Feb 12, 2021 topnews

Larry Flynt, the publisher of the American porn magazine Hustler, has died. He passed away on Wednesday at his Hollywood Hills home in Los Angeles. He was 78. Flynt died “from the recent onset of a sudden illness,” the statement added, without specifying the cause. Various US media outlets have reported Flynt died from heart failure. Flynt rose from abject poverty to run a vast adult entertainment empire. He published the first issue of Hustler Magazine, created as a lowbrow, explicit counterpart to magazines like Playboy in 1974. Sales skyrocketed…

COVID-19: Nollywood’s budding actress dies at Isolation Center

Jan 15, 2021 topnews

Budding actress, Sotonye Green’s death is the first COVID-19 recorded death in the movie industry. Rivers State born actress, who featured in a movie titled ‘Blood in the Lagoon’, was said to have been taken to Yaba Isolation Centre in Lagos but there was allegation that, the medical staff paid little attention to her case due to issues bothering on bribe. According to her friend, Debby King who claimed to have taken the actress to the Isolation Centre, she alleged ‘ineptitude.’ A sad Debby King on her Instagram page, announced…

Actress Bukky Amos talks on her plans after ‘Sisi Marwa’ movie

Jan 5, 2021 topnews

Nigerian born star actress based in the United States of America, Bukky Amos-Bello popularly known as Arewa by her fans, has revealed her plans for the New Year, after her hugely successful movie, Sisi Marwa. According to the beautiful actress cum producer, she said, “Year 2020 was very challenging for me, and I know its everywhere due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but I am grateful for the achievements recorded last year, especially with the release of Sisi Marwa; a two part movie that has attracted a lot of accolades from…

Covid-19: Comedian Ali Baba shares his experience after he recovers

Jan 5, 2021 topnews

Frontline comedian, Akpobome Atunyota popularly known as Alibaba has shared his experience with coronavirus via Instagram post on his page, reminding everyone of the need to continue to keep safe as Covid-19 is not a joke or scam as widely speculated by many Nigerians. In the video, he sympathized with all those who have loved a lost one to the virus and also warned Nigerians about the second wave of Covid that has been reported to be deadlier than the first wave. Reminding all to continue to wear their masks,…

American Principal Who Inspired The Film ‘Lean on Me,’ Dies At 82

Dec 31, 2020 topnews

Joe Louis Clark, the baseball bat and bullhorn-wielding principal whose unwavering commitment to his students and uncompromising disciplinary methods inspired the 1989 film “Lean on Me,” has died at the age of 82. Clark died at his Florida home on Tuesday after a long battle with an unspecified illness, his family said in a statement. Born in Rochelle, Georgia, on May 8, 1938, Clark’s family moved north to Newark, New Jersey, when he was 6 years old. After graduating from Newark Central High School, Clark received his bachelor’s degree from…

Davido loses personal bodyguard

Dec 10, 2020 topnews

TJ, a personal bodyguard to David Adeleke a.k.a Davido is dead. Sharing the sad news in his twitter @davido, the musician said “Please tell me I am dreaming…my Tj gone? What imma do without you uncle Tj ehn…11 years you did all for me. “Put me before you at all times, all the times I wouldn’t wanna wake up for a show or flight you’d carry me like a baby in the car. “No matter what I did right or wrong, you were there for me, to allow me spend…

Regina Daniels says Ned Nwoko is free to marry more wives

Dec 7, 2020 topnews

“As a matter of fact, my husband Ned Nwoko can marry more wives. It has never been a problem.” This is what Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels tweeted on social media, as her response to those protesting that her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko should not remarry again. Ned Nwoko, a former House of Representatives member and international lawyer is known to have many wives. In a recent interview he granted, he said his most recent wife, Regina Daniels, is aware that he can marry another wife if he wants. Ned also…

Legendary James Bond actor, Sean Connery dies at 90

Oct 31, 2020Oct 31, 2020 topnews

‌ Sean Connery, the legendary British actor known for playing the fictional spy, James Bond in films, has died at the age of 90. The Scottish actor, who was knighted in 2000, won numerous awards during his decades-spanning career, including an Oscar, three Golden Globes and two Bafta awards. Tributes immediately began pouring in for Connery who was considered one of the greatest movie stars of his generation. Connery claimed his Oscar in 1988 for best supporting actor for his role as an Irish cop in “The Untouchables”. He also…

Desmond Elliot apologises for referring to Nigerian youths as “children”

Oct 30, 2020 topnews

Desmond Elliot, popular actor turned Lagos House of Assembly member representing Surulere constituency, yesterday apologized to the Nigerian youths after heavy backlash from a video of him speaking during a plenary session at the House of Assembly where he referred to Nigerian youths as children. Elliot who was speaking on why Nigeria needs a social media regulation called on the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly to “address certain things” like “the Nigerian youth, the social media, the social influencers.” Elliot referenced the recent #EndSARS protests in the…