President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the winners of the by-elections held on Saturday, August 16, across 16 constituencies in 12 states. Recall that the All Progressives Congress secured victory in 12 of those constituencies, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking via a press statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu announced that the APC won in 12 constituencies, the All Progressives Grand Alliance won in two, the Peoples Democratic Party won in one, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party won in one. According to him, INEC deserves praise for conducting violence-free elections, and the…
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has warned members of opposition parties under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to stop blackmailing President Bola Tinubu. He recently urged them to focus on proving their innocence, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking to newsmen in Osogbo, Olatunbosun revealed that EFCC investigations against some members of the opposition parties, based on petitions against them, are fully constitutional and in line with standard international practices. According to him, being a member of an opposition party should not be seen as immunity from investigation into…
Nollywood actress Peju Johnson has refuted the popular notion that women support one another in the Nigerian film industry. Peju recently revealed that she confirmed that it was only a mere saying on a movie set. Speaking during an interview on Oyinmomo TV, she shared that after shooting about 5 scenes on a movie project, and showing up the next day to continue shooting, a female producer suddenly stormed the set and ordered her removal from the production. Maintaining that she had no beef with the woman before that day, Peju explained that the producer instructed the director to get…
Nollywood actress Bimpe Akintunde, popularly known as Wasila Coded, has come out to say that her recent pregnancy journey was scary. After welcoming her 2nd child in July, Wasila has revealed that life as a pregnant woman was filled with health challenges and multiple emergency hospital visits. Speaking via her Instagram page, she opened up about the struggles she faced while carrying her baby, sharing that it was not a healthy period for her. According to her, she battled severe low blood pressure throughout the pregnancy, and the condition even made her collapse on a movie set at some point.…
Popular Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has said that his children are his main priority right now. He recently revealed that his family is his main focus at this point in his life, especially now that his kids are much older. Speaking during an interview with Potpourri, Bolanle shared that as a father with a 19-year-old daughter and a 17-year-old son, being present for them is of utmost importance right now. According to him, he wants to be steadily available for his children to teach them life lessons and help them make better decisions that will positively affect their future. “Oh,…
Popular American-Jamaican singer Sean Kingston has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison in Florida. The sentencing happened after a $1m wire fraud scheme that also implicated his mother, and fans have been reacting. Recall that the “Beautiful Girls” crooner was convicted in March for using falsified wire receipts to obtain luxury cars, watches, and other items. His mum, Janice Turner, was handed a 5-year jail term with probation in July. Sean Kingston and Janice were first arrested in May 2024 after a SWAT raid on their South Florida home. According to prosecutors, Sean lured sellers of…
Popular Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has said that he cannot remember the last time he auditioned for a role in Nollywood. He recently questioned the need for auditions for major film roles when producers should already have a clear vision of their cast. Speaking during an interview with Potpourri, Bolanle revealed that Hollywood writers and producers already have an idea of their preferred cast while putting the script together. According to him, international filmmakers go as far as making a list of preferred actors and substitute actors while working on the script, in case their first choice is occupied with…
Fresh FM, Ibadan, a radio broadcasting station owned by gospel musician Yinka Ayefele, has been gutted by fire. The fire outbreak happened on Friday night at the station’s premises in Felele, Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State. Popular media personality Samuel Arugboboisi was the first to raise an alarm on social media, calling for urgent help. “Fresh FM is currently on fire! We urgently need the Fire Service to respond immediately. Please spread the word and alert the nearest station,” his post read. Another staff member of the station, who pleaded anonymity, said to The Gazette: “It’s pathetic…
Chocolate City Group has appointed a legal luminary, Ifeyinwa Anyadiegwu, as the popular record label’s vice president. Ifeyinwa, a popular music executive with more than 8 years of experience in the Nigerian music industry, will now be serving as the label’s Head of Business and Legal Affairs. Speaking via a press statement by the Chief Executive Officer of Chocolate City Group, Abuchi Ugwu, said that Ifeyinwa’s expertise and music business skills have played a key role in the label’s success in recent years. Stating that Anyadiegwu was behind the signing of Afrobeats superstars like Tariq, Young John and Blaqbonez, he…
Popular singer Chike has come out to express his scepticism about marriage. He recently revealed that he has no plans to get married, and fans have been reacting. Speaking during a fresh interview, Chike simply shared that marriage is a very silly step that he does not plan to take. According to him, having a wife is just not for him, so he has decided to focus more on prioritizing financial stability as a major factor in his happiness. The “Running To You” crooner further noted that he needs a massive amount of cash to truly feel fulfilled, stressing that…
