Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas has explained why she quit acting. She recently revealed that she stopped accepting movie roles to avoid being stereotyped. Speaking during an interview, Bimbo shared that producers constantly trying to restrict her to a particular character made her fed up with Nollywood as a whole. “I felt they wanted to box me, they wanted to put me in a corner,” she said. Read Also: Comfort Emmanson Vs Ibom Air Is Proof That We All Need Anger Management Classes – Moyo Lawal According to her, because she is fully aware that she can easily switch between roles…
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Nollywood filmmaker and Funke Akindele’s ex-husband, JJC Skillz, has come out to share how he transitioned from the music industry to Nollywood. He recently revealed that his age and a desire to evolve majorly led to his decision to switch. Speaking during a new interview, JJC said that after singing and shooting music videos for several years, he eventually realized that he was getting too old for the young industry. According to him, due to his passion for telling stories and the urge to evolve as an entertainer, he did not hesitate to embrace Nollywood as the next step in…
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to prove that they are not terrorist organisations. This is coming after a controversial ruling by a Canadian Federal Court, which described both parties as entities that have engaged in conduct that amounts to terrorism under Canadian law. Speaking via a press statement, Falana urged the country’s major political parties to tackle the major concerns raised rather than rubbish the judge’s ruling as ignorant or defamatory. According to him, the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022…
Nollywood couple Stan Nze and Blessing Obasi are celebrating their son, Jay, on his 2nd birthday. Stan recently described his child as a boy who has constantly given his father joy. Reacting via his social media page, the actor revealed that his son deserves to be celebrated for being the epitome of God’s peace. Praying that God will bless Jay with lots of wisdom, he declared his never-ending love for his child. “Look who is 2 today Mazi Jnr @jay_nze aka Jay Bobo global. Pikin wey dey give him papa joy. I pray that God’s love radiates in your heart,…
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said that the S125m Islamic bank loan is meant for development purposes. He recently revealed that, contrary to reports circulating online, the loan facility has no religious connotations whatsoever. Responding to a question during a media parley in Umuahia, Otti vowed that the loan would be solely used for the projects it was procured for, stating that his government is known to manage resources effectively. Urging Nigerians not to worry because the $125 million came from the Islamic Development Bank, Otti maintained that even if money comes from the devil, all that matters is…
U.S President Donald Trump has blasted those criticizing the way he has handled the Russia–Ukraine conflict. He recently called his critics stupid and senseless, and the world has been reacting. Reacting via his Truth Social account, Trump revealed that only those who lack intelligence and understanding will speak against his approach to ending the war. According to him, he deserves more credit for settling 6 wars in 6 months, especially because one of the resolutions put an end to a potential nuclear disaster. Accusing media outlets like the Wall Street Journal of unfairly questioning his methods, he maintained that he…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has ordered Nigerian public universities to wrap up their 2025 admission processes by October 31, 2025. JAMB recently revealed that all private universities are required to complete admissions by November 30, 2025, while all tertiary institutions in Nigeria, private or public, have until the end of 2025. Speaking via a weekly bulletin, the board shared that its directives are in line with the schedule approved during the 2025 Policy Meeting chaired by the Minister of Education. According to JAMB, the decision will help to stabilise the academic calendar and guarantee equitable access to admission…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged citizens to register and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general election. He recently revealed that the PVC is the most powerful tool to end bad leadership and reduce electoral fraud. Speaking via a press statement titled “PVC is the bridge to a New Nigeria,” Obi said that for Nigerians to build a better Nigeria in the near future, voter participation must be encouraged among citizens. According to him, the PVC is “the voice of the voiceless, the shield of the weak, and the weapon of the…
The Federal Government has subsidised the cost of kidney dialysis in federal hospitals across Nigeria, reducing the price of the procedure by 76%. The fresh policy, approved by President Bola Tinubu, slashes the price of one dialysis session from an average of ₦50,000 to a new subsidised rate of ₦12,000. Speaking via a press statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, the FG revealed that the move will deliver instant relief to several Nigerians battling kidney disease. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a landmark subsidy to ease the cost of kidney dialysis for…
The African Democratic Congress has criticized INEC for the by-elections conducted on Saturday, August 16, across 13 states and 16 constituencies. The coalition party recently revealed that the polls were marred by intimidation and corruption. Speaking via a press statement, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said that the result of the by-elections does not reflect the true strength of the party as a coalition platform for opposition leaders. According to him, the elections were further proof of the decline of Nigeria’s electoral process under President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress. He stated that the polls…
