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Nollywood actor, Nonso Diobi, has revealed that veteran actress, Hilda Dokubo, helped him secure his first major break in the movie industry. Naija News reports that the thespian, in a recent episode of the ‘Nollywood Hardcore’ podcast, said his resemblance to Hilda earned him the movie role. Nonso Diobi narrated that he had gone for an […]

Nigerian afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has claimed that cannabis, popularly called weed, is not a hard drug. Naija News reports that the singer made this known on ‘The Morning Hustle’ podcast while discussing his foundation’s planned donation to orphanages and fight against drug abuse. Davido said drug abuse is becoming rampant,

Nollywood producer cum actor, Kunle Afolayan, has confirmed that internationally renowned streaming platform, Netflix has stopped commissioning Nigerian original content. Naija News reports that the filmmaker made this known at the 2024 Zuma International Film Festival in Abuja. Kunle Afolayan said that Netflix’s management had informed filmmakers during a recent party that they would no longer

The founder of the SPAC Nation church, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has dismissed reports of losing his battle against deportation from the United Kingdom over an alleged £1.87 million fraud. Naija News reported that an immigration tribunal ruled that Tobi Adegboyega, 44, cousin of Star Wars actor John Boyega, will be deported to Nigeria following allegations of financial

Group chief executive officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mele Kyari, has stated that blending petroleum products at the Port Harcourt refinery is not a crime. Naija News recalls that the refinery commenced crude oil processing on November 26 after several years of being moribund. The state-owned plant also commenced loading

   

The Obidient Movement has threatened to embark on nationwide protest if a human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, is not released with immediate effect. Naija News reported that a Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti ordered that Farotimi be remanded following allegations of defaming a prominent legal figure and founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe

The former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has frowned at the remand of Human Rights Attorney and activist, Dele Farotimi, in prison. Naija News reported that a Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti ordered Farotimi to be remanded following allegations of defaming a prominent legal figure and founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN. The

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has debunked claims of his administration engaging in excessive borrowing to fund governance. Naija News reports that Fubara made the clarification on Wednesday at the inauguration of the 11.8km Okehi-Umuola-Eberi road, a vital link between two sister local government areas of Etche and Omuma. The Governor noted that the only loan

Dele Olawanle, the solicitor to the United Kingdom controversial Pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has debunked claims that the clergyman is facing deportation. Naija News reported that an immigration tribunal ruled that Tobi Adegboyega, 44, cousin of Star Wars actor John Boyega, will be deported to Nigeria following allegations of financial misconduct linked to his church, SPAC

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that its Early Exit Package (EEP) is voluntary and without any negative repercussions for eligible staff. Naija News reported that the CBN is preparing to retire approximately 1,000 employees by the end of the year, as part of a strategic workforce realignment under the leadership of Governor