Category: Entertainment

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, wife, found dead

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95-year-old US actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead inside their home on Thursday in New Mexico. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said the couple were found dead on Wednesday afternoon, adding that there was no immediate indication of foul play, according to the Santa Fe New Mexican, Variety and Sky News. Mendoza did not provide a cause of death. The couple reportedly died along with their dog. Hackman, who was 95, was once voted as likely to flop in showbiz but instead went…

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P-Square’s brother, Jude Okoye remanded in Ikoyi prison over N1.3bn fraud

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of Peter and Paul Okoye of the defunct music group, P-Square and subsequently remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Facility over allegations of money laundering amounting to N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. Okoye was arraigned alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd, before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos on a seven-count charge on Wednesday. One of the charges stated: “That you, Jude Okoye Chigozie and Northside Music Ltd sometime in…

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Court: Portable granted N2m Bail, warned against speaking on social media

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An Ogun State Magistrate’s Court, sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, granted controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, bail to the tune of N2m and a surety in like sum on Thursday. Magistrate O.L Oke, who granted the bail, however, gave a strict warning barring him from speaking on social media about the court, among other conditions to sustain the bail. Portable is facing a five-count charge for conspiracy, assault, possession of cutlass, guns to cause injury, and conducting himself in an unruly manner. The accused, however, pleaded not guilty…

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Portable surrenders to police

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Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, on Wednesday, turned himself in to the authorities. The Lagos State Police Command through its spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed in a statement that the singer surrendered himself at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, in the Yaba area of the state earlier in the morning. Hundeyin added that the Ogun State Command was contacted for onward transfer of the singer to the state. Meanwhile, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, in a statement minutes later confirmed Portable’s arrival at the State…

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Actress Halima Abubakar’s health deteriorates, begs for financial assistance

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Controversial Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, cried out for financial assistance, claiming she is struggling to survive from her sickness. She shared an emotional video on her Instagram page on Tuesday, looking pale and weak as she spoke about her deteriorating health and the betrayal she has faced from close friends and colleagues. Expressing her frustration over accusations that she has been faking her illness, Halima said in the video that: “People are confused about what is happening. I’m not feeling fine up till now; I’m just good at being strong.…

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Ogun State police declare Portable wanted over assault

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Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola known as Portable, has officially been declared a ‘wanted person’ by the Ogun State Police Command after claims levelled against him that he and nine of his associates allegedly assaulted and obstructed officers of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development from the Ota Zonal office. On February 18, 2025, the police force released the official wanted poster across social media, stating that the warrant of arrest had been issued against him by a magistrate court in Ogun State, Nigeria. He is wanted for the…

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My Dog, My Life Decisions: Helen Paul’s new book x-rays societal ills

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Iconic thespian and educationist, Professor Helen Paul has addressed the political dilemma of a country in her new book titled ‘My Dog, My Life Decisions’. The book, which is currently available on digital platform, Amazon is a two-part drama with dual titles. It is a satirical expose of the happenings in a country described figuratively as a dog and the citizens’ outcry. The first part, titled “My Dog, My Life Decisions,” exposes the dilemma of a campaign manager who campaigned for the ruler in power, who breached all the campaign…

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Speed Darlington alleges assassination attempt

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Days after his release from Kuje prison, controversial rapper, Speed Darlington has reportedly escaped an alleged assassination attempt. In a video shared on his Instagram page, the musician claimed unknown gunmen opened fire on his car, leaving it riddled with bullet holes. According to him, the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday as he was leaving a nightclub in Victoria Island, Lagos. The footage, which has since gone viral, shows the rear of the vehicle severely damaged, with visible bullet marks. The rapper accused an unnamed individual of orchestrating the…

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Exposing Mr May D’s many lies (Part 1)

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By Bayo Adetu In my over 20 years experience as a celebrity Journalist and Publicist, I have never done what I’m about to do. Over the years, I have watched and read people sell lies to members of the public, either as a publicity stunt or to get cheap public sympathy. Whichever way it is, I try to mind my business, even though sometimes I’m being tempted not to. But I can’t overlook the mischievous, malicious and terrible lies Mr May D dished out on his interview on the Honest…

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Portable spotted offering Fanta to marine gods

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Habeeb Okikiola, controversial Nigerian singer, popularly known as Portable, has been spotted pouring bottles of Fanta into the river for the marine gods. The street hop singer recently took to social media to share a video of the unusual cultural practice. In the video, the ‘Zazu’ crooner was captured pouring a pack of Fanta drink into the river in what appears to be an attempt to appease the gods. Following this, he entered the river and began taking his bath right inside it. The development comes just hours after he…

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