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Hilda Baci becomes three-time Guinness World Record holder
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has announced that she is now a three-time Guinness World Record holder, following confirmation that her September 2025 feat also earned her the title for the largest serving of rice overall.
Tinubu hails Rema, Burna Boy, others for AFRIMA wins
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian artistes who emerged winners at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards he described their performance as proof of the country’s growing influence in African and global music.
Toyin Abraham celebrates explosive UK response to ‘Oversabi Aunty’
Nollywood superstar Toyin Abraham has expressed profound gratitude to her fans in the United Kingdom following an overwhelming response to her latest film, ‘Oversabi Aunty,’ during its opening weekend in select Odeon Cinemas across the country.
The Power of Silence: How Moses Mojeokwu’s The Fix Is Rewriting Nollywood’s Visual Language
In an industry often driven by volume—dialogue-heavy scripts, heightened emotions and visual spectacle—director and cinematographer Moses Mojeokwu is making a compelling case for restraint. His latest short film, The Fix, offers a striking counterpoint to mainstream Nollywood storytelling, proving that silence, when carefully deployed, can be just as forceful as noise.
TikToker Peller apologises over reckless driving, car crash
Popular TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, on Friday issued a public apologised over a viral video showing him driving recklessly and crashing his vehicle during a live-stream.
Soun’s Palace Denies Claims of Ogbórí Elemoso Film Remake, Faults Lere Paimo’s Allegations
The Palace of the Soun of Ogbomosoland has dismissed allegations credited to veteran filmmaker and thespian, Chief Lere Paimo, over the alleged remaking of the Ogbórí Elemoso film, describing the claims as misleading and capable of generating unnecessary public speculation.
Sanwo-Olu Cooks at Lagos Food Festival, Says Event Has Empowered Entrepreneurs
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday took part in cooking and tasting seafood rice with stir-fried spinach at the 2025 Lagos Food Festival, describing the event as a platform that has empowered numerous entrepreneurs and promoted the state’s rich culinary heritage.
Nigerians Urged to Embrace Selfless Service, Unity at First Lady’s 2025 Nine Lessons and Carols
Nigerians have been urged to embrace selfless service and adopt an “all hands on deck” approach to rebuilding trust, strengthening national unity and supporting citizens grappling with the country’s economic and social challenges.
Chief Lere Paimo MFR Is Alive — Family, ANTP Debunk Viral Death Rumour
The Personal Assistant to veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Lere Paimo MFR, has dismissed widespread social media reports claiming the legendary thespian has passed away, describing the rumours as “a figment of imagination.”
Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Dead At 81
Jimmy Cliff, the iconic reggae star who helped transform the island’s rhythmic music into a global cultural phenomenon, has died, his wife said Monday. He was 81.