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Harry Potter Actor Sir Michael Gambon Dies At 82

The actor Sir Michael Gambon has died aged 82, his family has said. He was best known for playing Professor Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter films. The Dublin-born star worked in TV, film, theatre and radio over his six-decade career. He won four Baftas. His widow Lady Gambon and son Fergus […]

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Biden Appoints Two Nigerians As Advisers

The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has appointed two Nigerians, Osagie Imasogie and Chineye Ogwumike, to the 12-member advisory council on African Diaspora Engagement in the US. Imasogie and Ogwumike were part of the 12 members of the President’s Advisory Council according to a statement released by the State House on Wednesday. Other […]

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Michael Jackson’s Moonwalk Hat Sells For 77,640 Euros

The hat that Michael Jackson wore just before performing his signature moonwalk dance for the first time sold at an auction in Paris on Tuesday for 77,640 euros ($82,170). The black fedora had been estimated at 60,000 to 100,000 euros by the Hotel Drouot auction house. It was the highlight among around 200 items of […]

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How I Was Advised To Join Cult To ‘Blow’ My Music Career – Phyno

Popular rapper, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, better known by his stage name, Phyno has revealed that during his days as a struggling artiste, he was advised to join a cult or engage in rituals if he wanted quick fame and success in his music career. Phyno made this known while counselling up-and-coming artistes on taking shortcuts […]

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WWE Legend, Hulk Hogan Marries For The Third Time

American retired professional wrestler, Terry Gene Bollea, better known by his ring name, Hulk Hogan got married to fiancee Sky Daily in an intimate ceremony in Florida on Friday, TMZ reported. The couple had a church wedding which was described as intimate and was only attended by close family and friends. However, Mr Hulk’s daughter Brooke, 35, was absent from […]

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iPhone 15 Hits Shelves Around The World, Here’s What You Need To Know

Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup hit stores Friday as people waited in long lines across China, Europe and the US to be among the first to get their hands on one of the company’s next-generation smartphones. Leading up to launch day, analysts at firms such as Wedbush Securities have reported iPhone 15 pre-orders tracking much stronger […]

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World Bank Approves Fresh $700m Loan For Nigeria

The World Bank has approved a fresh $700m loan for Nigeria to enhance adolescent girls’ learning and empowerment. It disclosed this in a statement published on its website on Friday. The new loan is to provide additional funds for an ongoing project known as the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment. It was noted […]

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Naira Crosses N1,000 Per Dollar In Black Market

The foreign exchange crisis in the country worsened on Thursday as a dollar exchanged for over N1,000 at the parallel market, Daily Trust reports.  Survey at popular black markets in Lagos indicated that a dollar exchanged for between N1,000 and N1,050 in the early hours of Thursday, before settling for N990 in the evening, indicating […]

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Nigerians Have No Reason To Be Poor – Tinubu 

President Bola Tinubu has encouraged Nigerians in the U.S. to rise above failure by having a change of mindset for success in all their endeavours in life. Tinubu who gave the advice at the Presidential Townhall Meeting with Nigerians in the diaspora on Wednesday in New York noted that Nigerians had no reason to be […]

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Female Judge In Hot Water After She Was Filmed Getting Lap Dance In Court

A raunchy judge has landed herself in hot water after a video emerged of her getting a lap dance from a muscular man in a courthouse. Vivian Polanía was filmed giggling on a chair as a muscular man in an apron gyrated over her, feeding her a willy-shaped waffle at the Court of Justice in Cúcuta, north […]

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Why We Quickly Buried Mohbad – Father

Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, has provided an insight into the swift burial of the late artiste, who passed away at the age of 27 on September 12, with the burial taking place the following day. In a recent interview shared by Temilola Sobola (@TemilolaSobola) via […]

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Meet Nollywood Actor, Now Senior Pastor Fountain Of Life Church

Jimmy Odukoya, the son of Bimbo and Taiwo Odukoya, has been named the Senior Pastor of the Fountain of Life Church. The announcement was made during the church’s service at its headquarters Lagos on Sunday. Addressing the congregation, Rotimi Okpaise, a pastor, said the late Taiwo Odukoya confided in the Board of Trustees members about […]

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Why I’m Seeking Reelection Despite My Age — Biden 

Joe Biden, America’s oldest-ever president, said Monday he understood a focus on his age but that he was running for re-election because Donald Trump wanted to “destroy” US democracy.The 80-year-old usually avoids the age issue but addressed it during a fundraiser at a Broadway theatre in New York, saying his experience helped him deal with […]

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But For God’s Grace, I Would Have Died In Hands Of My Former Label – Harrysong

While Nigerian singers are coming out to share their experiences in the hands of record labels due to the death of fast-rising singer, MohBad, another famous singer, Harrysong has shared his experience in the hands of his former record label, Five Star Music owned by E-Money and his brother a popular singer, Kcee. Taking to […]

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Ariana Grande Files For Divorce From Dalton Gomez After Two Years Of Marriage

Grande filed a petition for divorce on Monday in Los Angeles. The singer cited “irreconcilable differences” as grounds for dissolution, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN. The pop star married Gomez in May 2021 at the pair’s home in Montecito, California, with fewer than 20 people in attendance.

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How My First Betrayal Came From My Mother — Bimbo Ademoye

Delectable screen goddess and multiple award-winning actress, Bimbo Ademoye, has opened up about her relationship with her mother. The movie star who is known to be close to her father whom she has posted several pictures and videos about has revealed that she has a strained relationship with her mother. While noting that physically she […]

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Being Faithful In Marriage Is Hard — RMD

Veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo has stated that it is difficult being faithful in marriage as an actor. Popularly known as RMD, the actor was married to a journalist/publisher and talk show host May Ellen ‘MEE’ Ezekiel. However, after her death in 1996, he wedded TV personality Jumobi Adegbesan, who later left TV presenting for […]

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UAE Lifts Visa Ban On Nigerians After Many Months

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travellers. The ban, which was imposed 10 months ago had affected activities of Nigerians who were regular visitors to the Middle East country for businesses, tourism and leisure. But President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rekindled the hope of many recently when he vowed […]

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