US actor Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar on Sunday evening—the first Academy Award of his decades-long career—earning a standing ovation from Hollywood’s biggest stars. To the iconic “Mission: Impossible” theme, the 63-year-old took the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, greeted by thunderous applause from industry greats including Colin Farrell, Emilio Estevez,…
Nollywood actor Olarenwaju James, widely known as Baba Ijesha, has reportedly been released from prison after the Court of Appeal overturned his conviction for the sexual assault of a minor. The actor was arrested in 2021 and, in July 2022, a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja sentenced him to 16 years in prison after…
Aiso Entertainment, management of Nigerian creative entrepreneur Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jardrolita, has issued a strong rebuttal against what it describes as false and malicious allegations of money laundering recently circulated on social media by Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja (aka Peller). In an official statement dated November 2, 2025, the company expressed “profound dismay…
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy has officially endorsed the Cultural Hangout Festival (CHF) 2025, an initiative of the Platform for Cooperation on Mixed Migration (PCMM). The festival, scheduled to take place from December 12–13, 2025, in Abuja, will commemorate the United Nations International Migrants Day under the theme: “Honouring the…
Netflix shares fell more than 5% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the streaming giant reported a quarterly profit of $2.5 billion, falling short of analysts’ expectations despite strong performance in viewership and ad-supported subscriptions. The company posted revenue of $11.5 billion for the quarter, but disclosed a $619 million charge related to an ongoing…
Senator Ned Nwoko has linked the recent turmoil in his marriage to Nollywood actress Regina Daniels to what he claims is her struggle with drug and alcohol abuse. His comments follow the circulation of a viral video in which Regina appears visibly distressed, alleging emotional turmoil and violence within their home. In the video, she…
29-year-old reality TV star, media personality, and makeup artist Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, is attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the most cosmetic makeovers completed by an individual in 24 hours. As part of the Tacha’s Beauty Festival, the challenge began at 8 p.m. on October 11 and will run…
Lagos, Nigeria – October 6, 2025After weeks of intense drama, competition, and entertainment, Imisi has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, clinching the ₦150 million grand prize in a thrilling live finale held on Sunday night. Hosted by the iconic Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the finale brought an electrifying end to a season…
Lagos, Nigeria – October 5, 2025Team Rafa, owned by tennis legend Rafael Nadal, dominated the qualifying session of the E1 Lagos Grand Prix, securing pole position in a dramatic race on the Lagos Lagoon. The event, presented by FirstBank, marks the African debut of the E1 Championship, the world’s first all-electric powerboat racing series. The…
After 10 explosive weeks of twists, romance, strategy, and surprises, Big Brother Naija Season 10 (“10/10”) reaches its epic conclusion. From 29 housemates to just nine finalists, the question on everyone’s lips is: who will walk away with the ₦150 million prize and ultimate bragging rights? The finalists — Imisi, Sultana, Dede, Mensan, Koyin, Isabella,…
