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Legendary actor, Ajirebi Olasehinde, popularly known as Pa James, made a cameo appearance in Young Jonn‘s music video, “Big Big Things,” featuring Seyi Vibez, which sparked excitement on Friday. Pa James brought his classic charm and humour to the screen again in the “Big Big Things music video directed by TG Omori. The video was not just about the music but also about bridging generations in the most delightful way possible. Fans could not contain their excitement as they spotted Pa James gracing the screen alongside Young Jonn and Seyi Vibez. Despite his stature, Pa James‘s presence added a big…

The Police Command in Plateau State on Friday said its operatives arrested 66 persons suspected to be members of the dreaded Sara Suka cult group who have been terrorising residents of the state. They also recovered weapons from the suspects. The state commissioner of police, Hassan Yabanet, who disclosed this while parading the suspects at the command’s headquarters in Jos, said the suspects were arrested at different locations during the Sallah celebration. He added that the command was working around the clock to protect the lives and property of the citizens. He said, “I wish to most graciously announce to…

Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, pleaded for a second chance to educate his fans on Naira abuse at the Federal High Court in Lagos State on Friday. Justice Abimbola Awogboro sentenced him to six months of imprisonment without the option of a fine for abusing the naira. Awogboro said the judgement would be a deterrent to others who are found abusing and mutilating the naira. The judge ruled that the jail term began on March 24, 2024, the day of his arrest. On April 5, the court convicted Bobrisky after he pleaded guilty to the charge of…

The Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced controversial cross-dresser and social media celebrity Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months imprisonment. Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Lagos, said in her sentence that the judgement will serve as a deterrent to others who are fond of abusing and mutilating the Naira. Idris Okuneye bagged a six-month sentence without the option of a fine. The controversial celebrity has been in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) since his arrest last week. The EFCC arrested him for abusing the local currency. FG is…

Liverpool face a huge battle to stay in the Europa League after suffering a shock home defeat to Atalanta in the quarter-final first leg at Anfield. Former West Ham forward Gianluca Scamacca scored in each half, before ex-Chelsea player Mario Pasalic added a late third goal to ensure the Italians start as strong favourites to reach the semi-finals when the sides meet in next Thursday’s return in Bergamo. Scamacca broke the deadlock in the 38th minute after Caoimhin Kelleher allowed his low drive to creep under him. On a deeply frustrating night for below-par Liverpool, Darwin Nunez missed two big…

The Actors Guild of Nigeria has stopped all film productions involving riverine areas and boat rides following the tragic boat accident that claimed the life of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, and three crew members. The guild’s President, Ejezie Rollas, disclosed this in a circular dated April 11, 2024 and posted on social media on Thursday. Additionally, actors are barred from participating in any film produced by Adanma Luke until further notice. Luke is the producer of the movie titled “The other side of life,” in which Junior Pope was starring before his death. The AGN statement read, “Following the tragic…

Elon Musk’s internet service company, Starlink, has slashed the price of its hardware by 45% in Nigeria. The Starlink internet hardware, which was being sold for N800,000 as of April 9, now costs N440,000, according to a new price update released by the company on Wednesday. However, the internet service’s monthly subscription remains unchanged at N38,000 per month. Until about a month ago, the hardware had been selling for N378,000. Early March saw an increment, likely due to the declining value of the naira, which resulted in a price jump to N800,000. While the company did not state any reason…

The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has confirmed the death of Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope. The late actor and three of his colleagues were returning from a movie location in a boat when they fell into the Anam River in Anambra on Wednesday, Chronicle NG reported. Rollas took to his Instagram page on Thursday to disclose the sad development, as he wrote, “It is so sad that our joy was shortlived. “My first post was out of excitement when we noticed his tingling fingers. Two notable hospitals tried…

Suspended minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, has demanded that the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) pull down an article titled: “Betta Edu Probe: Nigeria Recover $24 million in Poverty Minister Investigation – EFCC” from its website, immediately. Edu threatened that should BBC fail and/or neglect to comply with the above demands, she will initiate swift legal action(s) before the appropriate Courts to obtain redress for the alleged injurious falsehood peddled in the BBC’s article, and to seek punitive and exemplary damages for $50 million against the BBC for the damage and injury suffered by her. She…

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recalled one of the Benylin Paediatric Syrups, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson. NAFDAC disclosed this on its website on Wednesday, stating that the laboratory analysis conducted on the product showed that it contains an unacceptable high level of diethylene glycol and was found to cause acute oral toxicity in laboratory animals. “Diethylene glycol is toxic to humans when consumed and can prove fatal. Toxic effects can include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, inability to pass urine, headache, altered mental state, and acute kidney injury, which may lead to death,”…