Funke Akindele has once again proven that when it comes to Nollywood box office dominance, her name is no coincidence. The actress, filmmaker, and producer has set the Nigerian film industry buzzing after her latest movie officially crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the box office, cementing her status as
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the write-off of massive debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd, to the Federation Account, wiping out obligations totaling $1.42 billion and ₦5.57 trillion in what has been described as one of the most consequential fiscal decisions of his administration
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Billionaire rapper, fashion designer, and cultural provocateur Kanye West has once again sent the internet into a frenzy, not with a new album or a controversial interview, but with a surprisingly personal revelation about how he wants to live the rest of his life. In a recent post that quickly
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Media personality and social commentator Isaac Fayose has stirred widespread conversation after bluntly declaring that Nigeria is a “giant only on paper,” drawing a sharp comparison between Africa’s most populous nation and Morocco. The remark, which quickly gained traction across social media platforms, has reignited a familiar but uncomfortable national
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The internet erupted in celebration after Beyoncé officially joining her husband Jay-Z as a billionaire. Paired with a sleek photograph of the power couple in elegant attire, the caption cut straight to the point — “What’s better than one billionaire? Two.” Within hours, the line became a rallying cry across
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A cloud of shock and concern swept across Nigeria on Monday, December 29, 2025, following reports that British-Nigerian boxing superstar Anthony Joshua was involved in a deadly road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. Multiple local outlets, including PunchNG, confirmed that the crash claimed the lives of at
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The controversy surrounding popular Nigerian cleric Pastor Chris Okafor has taken a sharper and more explosive turn after Nollywood actress Doris Ogala released a fiery video response, flatly rejecting his recent public apology and accusing him of calculated manipulation rather than genuine repentance.In the now-viral clip, Doris Ogala dismissed the
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A quiet Sunday morning meant for exercise and camaraderie turned into a nightmare for Nigerian actor and cultural advocate, Dr Don Pedro Obaseki, who has narrated a harrowing account of abduction, assault and public humiliation that has since sent shockwaves across Edo State and beyond. The incident, which occurred in
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A simple prayer uttered in a lighthearted moment has ignited a wave of reactions across social media after Pastor Leke Adeboye, youth pastor and son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, made a statement many Nigerians are still unpacking. During a public prayer involving himself
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Nigerian rapper and music producer Jesse Jagz has found himself at the center of social media conversation after issuing a public apology to media personality and outspoken religious commentator Daddy Freeze, following what he described as a strange and unexpected change to his voice. The apology, delivered in a characteristically
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