2709 Updates

Media personality, Chude Jideonwo, has claimed that Nigeria’s biggest filmmakers are predominantly from the Yoruba part of the country. Jideonwo stated this while discussing the dominance of Yoruba filmmakers in Nigeria film industry. The media personality in a post on Instagram, mentioned notable names like Toyin Abraham, Kemi Adetiba, Funke Akindele, Mo Abudu, Kunle Afolayan,…

Ace Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle, has criticised the trending phrase “I am a Chosen”, commonly chanted by The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries’ members. The actor’s remarks follows social media controversy surrounding the viral testimonies from the church. Doyle, in a post on his Facebook page, described the trending phrase as “nonsensical”, saying that it…

Controversial self-proclaimed sex therapist, Hauwa Mohammed, popularly known as Jaruma, has disclosed why she got married. DAILY POST reports that Jaruma got married to Ross Fahad Isabor in 2018 and divorced in 2021. The union was blessed with a child. Speaking in an interview with the ‘Issues and Society’ podcast, Jaruma said she got married…

Barbadian singer, Rihanna has revealed that she no longer prioritises clubbing. Speaking on the sidelines of the Milan Fashion Week, the 36-year-old mother of two disclosed that she stopped liking the club in her mid 20s. She was asked to choose between the pub and the club and she said, “Definitely, the pub. I stopped…

Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Victoria, has reacted to her former partner on the show, Shaun’s eviction. DAILY POST reports that Shaun was evicted from the show along with Handi and TJay on Sunday. Reacting to his eviction, Victoria said it was shocking, stressing that she was expecting to be evicted before Shaun…

Three Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemates, Handi, TJay, and Shaun have been evicted. The trio was evicted today during the Sunday Live Eviction show after eight weeks. Following the trio’s evictions, the show is left with six housemates. The ongoing show will run for 10 weeks with the finale on Sunday, October 6,…

Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ contestant, Wanni has disclosed that she had fallen deeply in love with a fellow housemate, Shaun. Wanni stated this while reaffirming her love for Shaun, confessing she was developing strong feelings for him. Speaking after the Saturday night party, Wanni told Shaun “I am gone”. In response, Shaun questioned…

Maverick singer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has opened up about his relationship with late singer Tyna Onwudiwe. Charly Boy disclosed that he almost got married to the late singer. He stated that they were rumours that he was the father of some of Tyna Onwudiwe’s children. “I almost married Tyna [Onwudiwe]. One…

Nigerian singer, Charles Chibuezechukwu, popularly known as Crayon, has opened up about his past struggle with drug addiction. The ‘Ngozi’ crooner said he almost lost his life and was hospitalised at a psychiatric home. Speaking in a recent interview with YouTuber, Korty EO, Crayon recalled an episode he had in front of his record label…

Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ contestants, Topher and Ocee have spoken about their observations of Doublekay duo, Kassia and Kellyrae’s dominance on the show. Shaun had revealed that Doublekay has been effortlessly navigating the competition since the beginning of the ongoing show. Agreeing with Shaun’s observation, Topher stated that the ongoing 2024 season of…

Florence Otedola, also known as DJ Cuppy, a popular disc jockey and daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, has made history as the first Nigerian to host an opening session at the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA. Cuppy moderated the Youth Action Day at the 2024, UNGA, themed “The Summit of the Future – Youth…

Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has described the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as the most dangerous institution in Nigeria. Davido made the allegation in a series of posts on his X handle on Saturday amid the ongoing gubernatorial election in Edo State. “The most dangerous institution in Nigeria @inecnigeria,” he wrote….

Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has explained his interest in the ongoing Edo State governorship election. DAILY POST reports that residents massively turned out across Edo State on Saturday to cast their votes in the off-cycle gubernatorial election. Davido has been calling out the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on X over alleged malpractices…

Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has revealed the craziest rumour he has seen online about himself. The ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker said being tagged “a devil worshiper” was the craziest rumour ever peddled against him. Rema featured in a recent episode of the ‘Kids Take Over’ podcast. The host asked: “What’s the most…

Popular media personality, Idowu Adeyemi, aka Yhemolee, has advised couples to stop checking their partners’ phones in a bid to monitor them against cheating. The nightlifer, who recently wedded his longtime girlfriend, Thayour B, stated that it’s risky to check one’s partner’s phone. He emphasised that one could lose their mind and even life as…

Embattled American rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been placed on suicide watch at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in New York. Diddy was reportedly placed on suicide watch for preventative measures. DAILY POST reports that the 54-year-old who was arrested on Monday is currently facing federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges. On Tuesday, Robyn Tarnofsky, the…

Veteran music producer ID Cabasa has dismissed the Jamaican reggae icon Buju Banton’s condemnatory view of Afrobeats. Banton had in August described Afrobeats as a “shallow and unsubstantial music genre,” arguing that it doesn’t spotlight the struggles of Africa despite its global recognition. Speaking with journalists at the memorial lecture of the late cleric, Denis…