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Abuja, Nigeria — Veteran entertainer and social activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, has launched a national campaign to promote prostate cancer screening and improve men’s health awareness across Nigeria. The announcement was made during an interview in Abuja on Saturday, where CharlyBoy revealed that the initiative—spearheaded by the CharlyBoy Foundation—seeks to address the […]

New York City, USA — Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs exhaled visibly and gestured in prayerful gratitude as the jury foreman announced a not-guilty verdict on the most serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. The verdict, delivered on July 2, 2025, came after months of intense courtroom proceedings, during which prosecutors portrayed Combs as […]

Seoul, South Korea — Thousands of fans converged in the heart of Seoul on Saturday to mark the conclusion of the globally acclaimed Netflix series “Squid Game,” which has become a powerful symbol of South Korea’s growing cultural influence. The event, staged near the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace, celebrated the release of the show’s third and […]

Kano, Nigeria — A Kano magistrate court has handed down a one-year prison sentence to popular TikTok creator Abubakar Usman Kilina, following his conviction for promoting indecency and featuring cross-dressers in a controversial video posted on the platform. Presiding over the case at Court No. 21, Magistrate Hadiza Muhammad Hassan also offered Kilina an alternative […]

New York — Global Afrobeats sensation Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, famously known as Wizkid, has expressed his hope for improved governance in Nigeria and across the African continent. Speaking at the premiere of his highly anticipated documentary “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” at the Tribeca Film Festival on Friday, the award-winning singer reflected on the broader African […]

Los Angeles, USA — Ronald Fenty, father of global pop icon Rihanna, has passed away at the age of 70, following a brief illness. The sad news comes from close family sources, who confirmed that he died in Los Angeles after battling an undisclosed health condition. On Wednesday, Ronald’s younger son, Rajad Fenty, was seen […]

Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State — In a major cultural endorsement, Orijin, the popular Nigerian alcoholic beverage, has been unveiled as the official sponsor of the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival, set to take place on June 8, 2025, in the historic city of Ijebu-Ode. Celebrated as one of Africa’s most iconic and colourful cultural showcases, the Ojude […]

Lagos, Nigeria — Popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Adebowale Adedayo, widely known as Mr Macaroni, has shared personal insights on love, heartbreak, and the complexities of modern relationships, especially within Lagos. Appearing as a guest on a recent episode of the Dating in Lagos Show, hosted by media personality Ariyiike Dimples, the entertainer opened up […]

Lagos, Nigeria — Renowned Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has publicly expressed admiration and affection for Edo State legislator, Natasha Osawaru, following her recent recognition. The Afro-pop legend took to his Instagram Story to shower praises on the lawmaker, whom he fondly referred to as the “most beautiful lawmaker,” while congratulating […]

Ogun State, Nigeria —   Nigerian singer Habeeb Olalomi Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been sentenced to three months’ imprisonment following his conviction on assault and theft-related charges. The judgment was delivered by Chief Magistrate Babajide Ilo at the Magistrates’ Court in Ifo, Ogun State. The case, marked MIF/192C/2023, dates back to November 18, 2022, […]