The Ogun State Government has announced that the free entry initiative at the newly renovated Olumo Rock Tourist Complex will come to an end on Saturday, August 23, 2025, due to safety concerns over overcrowding. Thousands of visitors have flocked to the site since its reopening, exceeding expectations and posing risks to public safety. The…
By Adeoye Tunmise Owolabi Ebunoluwa Motunrayo, daughter of Owolabi Ajasa, a Nollywood Star Actor, and Governor of Ogun TAMPAN who was born into acting. She eats, drinks, sleeps and lives in the movie industry. while she was in Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta, her role as a good make up artiste, a fashion designer,…
The Ogun State Government has announced August 20, 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate the Annual Isese Day celebration. This decision reflects Governor Dapo Abiodun’s commitment to promoting religious inclusivity and recognizing the vital role Yoruba heritage plays in the State’s identity. In a statement signed by Hon. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Information…
The Nigerian film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, who has died at the age of 70. The news of his death was confirmed by Movie Executive and Producer Seun Oloketuyi in an Instagram post on Friday, August 15, 2025. According to Oloketuyi, Chief Kanran passed…
Renowned Nigerian Actor and Producer Kayode Peters has died in Canada at the age of 49. The news was confirmed by entertainment blogger Cutie Juls on Instagram, who revealed that Peters passed away in the early hours of Saturday, June 28, 2025. Comedian Steve Onu, popularly known as Yaw, confirmed the news to Peoples Gazette,…
Nigerian musician Darey Art Alade and his wife Deola narrowly escaped a potentially disastrous car fire incident on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The couple’s vehicle caught fire and was completely destroyed, but thankfully, they and their driver escaped unharmed. Deola shared an emotional post on Instagram, expressing gratitude to God and well-wishers for…
Tobi Adegboyega, the founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), has announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The UK-based Nigerian cleric shared the news in a pre-recorded sermon, revealing that he has been battling the disease for several months. In the emotional video, Pastor Tobi explained that he was unable to…
A Nollywood actor, Godwin Nnadiekwe, has been hospitalised with internal bleeding following a violent on-set incident involving his colleague, Zubby Micheal, which he claims was not part of the scripted scene. The actor shared details of the incident in an Instagram post on Saturday, stating that he was kicked in the chest by a fellow…
Mercy Johnson-Okojie, a Nollywood actress, has addressed concerns about her health after a video of her expressing a cancer fear recently went viral. In a footage from her Mercy’s Menu TV show, the actress discussed her health issues and unexpected weight loss with her colleague, Joke Silva, disclosing that she had a cancer scare and…
By Tosin Oyediran The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was a night of triumph for Nollywood as Femi Adebayo’s film Seven Doors clinched two of the most coveted awards — Best Lead Actor (Femi Adebayo) and Best Lead Actress (Chioma Chukwuka), cementing its place as one of the standout productions…
