Jacob Zuma barred from running in South Africa election
Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma has been barred from running in South Africa’s general election in May. The country’s electoral commission has not given a reason. However, his 2021 conviction, and jailing, for contempt of court would appear to disqualify him. Mr Zuma’s backing of the new uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has been seen […]
Actress Beverly Naya nearly gave up performing due to cyberbullying
Nollywood actress, Beverly Naya, has revealed that she considered giving up acting after dealing with cyberbullying. In an interview with well-known media personality Chude Jideonwo, Naya talked candidly about how the constant criticism she encountered in her work had an impact on her mental health and how she felt “singled out”. The actor emphasised that […]
Kanayo O. Kanayo is proud, Being the “first major Igbo-speaking role” since 1992
The seasoned Nollywood actor Kanayo O Kanayo is thrilled to be playing in the upcoming movie Out of Breath, which will have his first significant Igbo-speaking part in decades. The actor became well-known for his portrayal of Chief Omego, a ritualist, in the Igbo film Living in Bondage. Over the last 30 years, he has […]
Titanic ‘door’ prop that kept Rose alive sells for $718,750
The floating piece of wood which kept Titanic’s Rose – alive has been sold for $718,750 at auction. Ever since the release of the 1997 film, fans have wondered whether the panel was big enough to fit her love interest Jack as well, saving him from an icy death. The listing noted the prop “has […]
Super Eagles Will Bounce Back From Mali Loss –Dosu
Former Nigerian international, Dosu Joseph has assured that the Super Eagles will recover from their loss against Mali ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers slated for June. Recall that Nigeria lost 2-0 to Mali on Tuesday in the second friendly game, few days after defeating Ghana 2-1. In a chat with the press, […]
NPFL reschedules all Match Day 28 fixtures to April 3
All 10 Match Day 28 fixtures in the ongoing 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will now hold on April 3, and not over this weekend. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of NPFL, Davidson Owumi, in a letter on Wednesday disclosed this, while nothing that the change in date is as a result of this […]
Onyeka Onwenu is working on a film to chronicle her music journey
Renowned Nigerian musician, Onyeka Onwenu, says she is working on producing a film that will delve into her experiences which span decades within the music industry. With a career that stretches back to the 1970s, Onwenu in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, expressed her eagerness to share her firsthand account of the […]
AGN President shuts down Zack Orji death rumours
The Actors Guild of Nigeria has refuted rumour circulating on social media about the demise of Nollywood actor, Zack Orji. News emerged on social media yesterday that the ailing thespian had died. However, the National President of AGN, Emeka Rollas, has urged the public to disregard the rumours, saying the actor is alive. Orji had […]
Gabriel Barbosa suspended for two years in anti-doping case
Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa has been given a two-year ban for ‘attempted fraud’ in a doping case in Brazil. Gabigol was found guilty of attempting to manipulate the doping test at the Flamengo training camp on April 8, 2023. The 27-year-old made the much-publicised transfer from Santos to Inter in the summer of 2016 for €29.5m. […]
Six presumed dead after ship collides with Baltimore bridge
Six people are missing presumed dead after a container ship hit the landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge in the US city of Baltimore. The Singapore-flagged container ship, Dali, struck a support column on the 47-year-old bridge at 05:30 GMT, causing it to collapse. Several vehicles were crossing the bridge, which is more than 2.6km long, […]
