Category: Entertainment
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TOYIN ABRAHAM MAKES HISTORY, WINS BOX OFFICE CHAMPION AWARD
From actress to record-breaking director—Toyin Abraham hits a billion-naira milestone and takes home a major industry honour. The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has honoured Toyin Abraham with a Box Office Champion Award after her film “Over Sabi Auntie” smashed the ₦1 billion mark in cinemas. The achievement makes her the first debut…
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BADAGRY STORY HITS BIG STAGE AS ‘GATEWAY CITY’ LANDS iREP NOD
A powerful documentary on Badagry’s history is heading to one of Africa’s top film festivals. A documentary titled Gateway City, spotlighting the rich heritage of Badagry in Lagos State, has been selected for a special screening at the 15th iREP International Documentary Film Festival. Director Viyon Awhanse says the film goes beyond storytelling—blending history, trade,…
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BON, LCDA LAUNCH NOLLYWOOD BOOTCAMP FOR YOUTHS
Lights, camera, opportunity! Young creatives in Lagos set to gain hands-on Nollywood skills from top industry players. The Best of Nollywood Awards (BON) has teamed up with Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA to train young talents in key areas of Nigeria’s booming film industry. According to BON Executive Producer Feranmi Olaoye, the three-day intensive programme will equip participants…
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MO ABUDU REVEALS NEW CAST FOR “BABA SEGI’S WIVES” CHRISTMAS FILM
Star-studded ensemble set to bring polygamous family drama to life on screen Media mogul Mo Abudu has unveiled the latest additions to the cast of the upcoming film adaptation of “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives”. Announced on her Instagram, the new lineup features Faithia Balogun Williams, Damilola Adegbite, Nancy Isime, Uzor Arukwe, Mike…
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D’TIGERS WOMEN STUN PHILIPPINES WITH COMEBACK WIN IN FIBA QUALIFIERS
Nigeria erases 10-point halftime deficit to dominate final quarter. Nigeria’s women’s basketball team pulled off a stunning second-half turnaround to beat the Philippines 101–84 in their Group A FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Villeurbanne, France on Saturday. Trailing by 10 at halftime and behind for more than 22 minutes, the D’Tigers Women staged a…
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3SC STUN LEAGUE LEADERS RIVERS UNITED WITH LATE WIN IN IBADAN
Ibadan’s Shooting Stars pulled off a dramatic victory, edging league leaders Rivers United 2–1 with a stoppage-time goal in a thrilling NPFL clash. Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) defeated table-toppers Rivers United FC 2–1 in a rescheduled Match Day 24 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. The…
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WOMEN TAKE THE LEAD AS NOLLYWOOD SHINES IN HOLLYWOOD 2026
Women filmmakers stole the spotlight at the 2026 edition of the Nollywood in Hollywood showcase in Los Angeles, highlighting the growing global influence of female storytellers in Nigeria’s film industry. Women directors dominated this year’s Nollywood in Hollywood film showcase in Los Angeles, with three female-directed films headlining the event held during Women’s History Month.…
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BAYERN DEMOLISH ATALANTA 6–1 IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OPENING LEG
Bayern Munich put on a masterclass in Italy, thrashing Atalanta 6–1 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 clash on Tuesday, leaving the return leg in Munich all but secured. The German giants stormed to a three-goal lead inside 25 minutes, with Josip Stanisic opening the scoring in the 12th minute, followed…
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ATLETICO THRASH SPURS 5–2 IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIRST-LEG SHOWDOWN
Atletico Madrid delivered a ruthless attacking display on Tuesday night, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 5–2 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round-of-16 clash and taking a commanding advantage ahead of the return leg in London. The Spanish side struck early and often at the Metropolitano Stadium, punishing Tottenham’s defensive errors in a devastating…
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LEMINA STRIKES EARLY AS GALATASARAY EDGE LIVERPOOL IN UCL CLASH
Galatasaray grabbed a crucial first-leg advantage in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, defeating Liverpool 1–0 in a tightly contested encounter on Tuesday night. The Turkish champions struck early when Mario Lemina headed home in the seventh minute, converting a clever assist from Victor Osimhen, who nodded a corner back across goal. The early…
