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Jnr Pope: AGN lifts suspension on Adanma Luke, approves riverine filming
Emeka Rollas, President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has lifted the suspension on Adanma Luke, the producer of the ill-fated movie “The Other Side of Life,” in which Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope, and four others died while working. The tragedy occurred on April 10, 2024, when the boat transporting the actor and crew to the movie location capsized at the River Niger Cable Point in Asaba, Delta State. Following…
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BREAKING: EndBadGovernance: Tinubu bows to pressure, to address Nigerians Sunday
President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday amid the ongoing hunger protests occurring across the country. Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, announced this in a statement on Saturday. The broadcast will be aired at 7:00 am on Sunday on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). “President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on…
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Cabal that Tinubu dismantled are the ones sponsoring protests – Hope Uzodinma claims
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has praised President Bola Tinubu for dismantling cabals that were exploiting the nation’s resources. According to Uzodinma, these cabals are behind the current nationwide protests against Tinubu, despite having benefited from Nigeria’s wealth. In a statement released on Friday, the governor also commended the Southeast people for not participating in the protests. While acknowledging that peaceful protest is a citizen’s right, Uzodinma emphasized that Tinubu is committed to tackling…
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N30,000 minimum wage had more value than current N70,000 minimum wage – Kenneth Okonkwo
Veteran Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has contended that the previous N30,000 minimum wage held more value than the current N70,000 minimum wage benchmark President Bola Tinubu recently approved the N70,000 minimum wage following an agreement with joint labor unions. Speaking on the ‘Mic On’ podcast, Okonkwo argued that the increase does not align with the current economic reality. He asserted that the former N30,000 minimum wage was actually more valuable than the current…
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Ghanaian Pastor claims he has not sl3pt with anyone in 7 years, says the only female underwear he has seen in those years is that of his sister on a drying line
Popular Ghanaian TikToker and preacher, Evangelist Christian Owusu Bempah, has made a striking revelation about his personal life. During an appearance on GhPages’ “Rash Hour Hour” show, Bempah announced that he has not been intimate with any woman for the past seven years. He confidently stated that his choice to remain celibate is a personal commitment to God. He emphasized that his physical health is in perfect condition, dismissing any assumptions that his abstinence is…
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If the protest breaches beyond what the police can handle, the military will step in – CODS, Christopher Musa
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has warned that the Nigerian military will intervene to quell the ongoing hunger protests if security breaches persist. Musa made this statement during a press conference in Abuja on Friday. Since Thursday, August 1, Nigerians have taken to the streets to express their grievances over hunger and the high cost of living in the country. However, looting and property destruction incidents have been reported in some states.…
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”She has no money to buy food, but has funds to purchase alcoholic beverage” – Reno Omokri reacts to trending photo of woman holding an empty pot at the Lagos protest ground
Reno Omokri has questioned the sincerity of a woman holding an empty pot at the Lagos protest ground on Monday, August 1. In an Instagram post, Reno stated that it seemed contradictory for the woman to complain of hunger while holding a “sachet of alcohol.”
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Nationwide protest: Daniel Bwala tackles Tinubu’s ministers, APC Governors over silence
Daniel Bwala, the former spokesman for the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the silence of President Bola Tinubu’s ministers and All Progressives Congress (APC) governors amidst the ongoing nationwide protest. Bwala asserted that Tinubu’s ministers and APC governors should have engaged in dialogue with the protesters. He pointed out that they should have addressed the non-violent protesters through the media, but instead, they have remained silent. “I was actually…
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Endbadgovernance: “Our work just start” – Charly Boy hails protesters
Popular veteran entertainer Charles Oputa, known as Charly Boy, stated that the real work has just begun following the first day of the nationwide EndBadGovernance protest. Charly Boy emphasized that Nigerians should keep up the pressure until the government realizes that the tides are changing. He remarked that the protest signified that most Nigerians had awakened to the reality that the government does not care about them. On Thursday, Nigerians turned out in large numbers…
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Fight in me died on October 20, 2020 — Burna Boy rejects calls to back protest
Afrobeat musician Burna Boy has cautioned his fans against involving him in the ongoing nationwide hunger protest. Nigerian youths began a 10-day nationwide protest against economic hardship on Thursday, August 1. Amidst these protests, some fans have taken to social media, urging celebrities to support the movement. In response, Burna Boy addressed his fans on his X handle, warning them not to drag him into the demonstrations. He stated that the fight in him died…
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Heed the voices of the people and come down from your high horses – Atiku tells Federal Government over Nationwide Protest
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called the ongoing nationwide protest against economic hardship in the country significant. He urged the Nigerian government to listen to the voices of the people and come down from its high horse, emphasizing the need for a sincere commitment to addressing the demands of the protesters. Atiku noted that the protest has created an essential platform for the public to express their disapproval of government policies. In a post…
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”Let’s not deny truth. Everyone is working to get this country to where we want it to be” – Tonto Dikeh takes stance on Tinubu
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has expressed her support for President Bola Tinubu as the nationwide protest begins today (Thursday). Tonto praised Tinubu’s efforts through an infographic shared on her Instagram page. She wrote: ”Statistics don’t lie: everyone is working to get this country to where we want it to be. “One thing about Nigerians is that if they don’t like you, nothing you do will ever be good enough for them. “Let’s not deny this…
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