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Actress Beverly Naya nearly gave up performing due to cyberbullying

Beverly Naya has appeared in notable Nollywood movies like Forgetting June, The Wedding Party, When Love Happens, and Across the Rising Sun, amongst many others. She also won an AMVCA for Best Documentary for her film, Skin.

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 […]

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.

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 ā€“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.

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 […]

Diomaye Faye officially declared Winner of Senegalā€™s Presidential Election

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was sworn in yesterday as Senegalā€™s youngest president after sweeping to a first-round victory, 10 days after being released from prison

Mr. Diomaye Faye has officially been declared winner of the presidential election in Senegal, following the conclusion of collation of votes, winning 54.28% of votes in the first round. The 44 year old Faye, who has said he wants a ā€œbreakā€ with the current political system, is set to become the youngest president in Senegalā€™s […]

AGN President shuts down Zack Orji death rumours

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

Flamengo forward Gabriel Barbosa suspended for two years in anti-doping case

Gabriel ā€˜Gabigolā€™ Barbosa has been given a two-year ban for ā€˜attempted fraudā€™ 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 ā‚¬29.5m. […]

Mali defeats Super Eagles in intā€™l friendly

The Eagles of Mali defeated Nigeriaā€™s Super Eagles 2-0 in a friendly game in Marrakech, Morocco last night

The Eagles of Mali defeated Nigeriaā€™s Super Eagles 2-0 in a friendly game in Marrakech, Morocco last night. Goals in each halves by El Bilal Toure and Kamory Doumbia sealed the win for Mali. The last time Mali defeated the Super Eagles was on 5th September 1975 also in a friendly which ended 4-1. Prior […]

Sharon Ooja announces her Surprise Wedding and said Yes a few months ago

Sharon Ooja announces her Surprise Wedding and said Yes a few months ago

Nollywood beauty Sharon Ooja, who disclosed that she had exchanged wedding vows with her beau in a private civil ceremony, has joined the growing number of Nigerian celebrities who have tied the knot this year. On Saturday, March 23, 2024, the celebrated actress shared the good news on her Instagram page with a kind message. […]