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February 2, 2026

Grammys 2026: Trump to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein comments

“I can’t speak for Bill, but I have never been to Epstein Island, nor anywhere close,” said Mr Trump.

U.S. President Donald with Epstein and Trevor Noah
February 1, 2026

Grammys 2026: Ten things to know about musician Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny rose from a Puerto Rican church choir at age 13.

Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio
January 30, 2026

AGN lifts suspension of Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar

The Actors Guild of Nigeria has lifted the suspension of Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar.

Halima Abubakar
January 30, 2026

Bruce Springsteen releases anti-ICE song amid Trump’s crackdown on immigrants

American singer Bruce Springsteen has released a new protest song, ‘Streets of Minneapolis’, criticising U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s crackdown on immigrants.

Killing of Alex Pretti
January 29, 2026

Omije Ojumi: Gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu laid to rest amid family dispute 

Ms Akinnaanu died on January 13 after battling health challenges.

The late Bunmi Akinnaanu.
January 29, 2026

Nollywood: Abubakar Yakubu assumes office as AGN president

Mr Yakubu succeeded Emeka Rollas whose second and final tenure ended in December 2025.

Abubakar Yakubu
January 28, 2026

AGN: Actors immortalise Junior Pope

The Actors Guild of Nigeria has unveiled Junior Pope Nollywood City in Enugu, comprising 150 plots of land aimed at immortalising the late Nollywood actor, JohnPaul Odonwodo.

Junior Pope
January 25, 2026

Nigerian cyber bullies who ran into trouble defaming public figures

Mr Onele advised victims to document evidence, seek legal counsel and carefully consider whether to pursue criminal action, civil remedies or both.

Scales of justice
January 23, 2026

Oscars 2026: Sinners lead with 16 nominations

The ceremony is set to be held on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, with Conan O’Brien hosting.

Oscars