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Ray Emodi Quits Acting, Cites Traumatic Set Experiences

Nollywood actor Ray Emodi has announced his departure from the film industry, revealing that traumatic and dangerous experiences on movie sets influenced his decision to step away from acting and focus on music. Life-Threatening Filming Conditions In a candid Instagram video, Emodi disclosed that some filming locations posed serious safety risks. He recalled shooting in a violence-prone town where gunshots were audible during production, creating a life-threatening environment for cast and crew. “I have stopped acting in films. I quit…

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UEFA Suspends Gianluca Prestianni Over Alleged Racist Abuse Toward Vinícius Júnior

UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni following allegations of racist behaviour during a Champions League play-off clash against Real Madrid. The interim ban means the 20-year-old will miss the second-leg fixture at the Santiago Bernabéu, dealing a blow to Benfica ahead of the decisive encounter. Incident and Immediate Response The complaint was lodged by Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior after he opened the scoring in the first leg at Estádio da Luz on 17 February. Television footage showed

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Portable Demands ₦350m to Fight Carter Efe in Celebrity Boxing Match

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has escalated the financial demands for a proposed celebrity boxing match with comedian and content creator Carter Efe, raising the stakes to ₦350 million. Offer Sparks Reaction The bout was initially proposed by music executive Soso Soberekon, who offered ₦50 million to Carter Efe during a recent visit to E-Money’s residence, on the condition that he step into the ring with Portable. Portable Rejects ₦50m Offer Reacting to the proposal, Portable dismissed the ₦50 million purse

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FC Barcelona Cruise Past Levante UD to Reclaim La Liga Summit

Barcelona returned to winning ways in La Liga with a commanding 3–0 victory over Levante at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday, ending a two-game losing streak and preserving their flawless home record against the visitors. Early Breakthrough Teenage midfielder Marc Bernal opened the scoring in the 4th minute, converting a pinpoint cross from Eric García to register his second goal in three matches. Midfield Control Frenkie de Jong doubled Barcelona’s advantage in the 32nd minute, calmly side-footing home from a

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Simi Breaks Silence Over Resurfaced 2012 Tweet

Nigerian singer Simi has responded to widespread reactions after an old tweet she posted in 2012 resurfaced online and sparked debate across social media. Old Tweet Triggers Backlash The resurfaced post, originally shared on March 14, 2012, described a playful interaction with a four-year-old boy named David. In the tweet, the singer jokingly referred to the child as having a crush on her and asked humorously whether she should “give him a chance.” Following its circulation online, some users accused

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Saga Explains Why He Joined Big Brother Naija

Nigerian actor and media personality Adeoluwa Okusaga, popularly known as Saga, has revealed that his primary motivation for joining Big Brother Naija was to launch his career in the entertainment industry. Career Move into Entertainment Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, the 33-year-old said he was encouraged by colleagues at his engineering job to audition for the reality show. “I went to Big Brother Naija to launch my career as an entertainer. I am an engineer. My colleagues at

February 23, 2026 9

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Peter Okoye Admits Co-Signatory Role in Northside Account Amid $1m Theft Trial

Nigerian music star Peter Okoye has admitted before a Lagos High Court in Ikeja that he is a co-signatory to Northside Entertainment Limited’s Ecobank account, contradicting his earlier claim that his elder brother, Jude Okoye, was the sole signatory. Key Court Revelations Peter made the admission during the resumed hearing in the alleged $1 million theft case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against Jude. Earlier, he had insisted Jude alone controlled the company’s finances. Defence lawyers presented

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Michael van Gerwen withdraws from Premier League Darts Night Three due to illness

Dutch darts star Michael van Gerwen has pulled out of the Premier League Darts Night Three event at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow due to illness. Key Details Van Gerwen’s scheduled quarter-final opponent, Luke Littler, received a bye to the semi-finals under tournament rules, earning two league points and a +1 leg difference. The 36-year-old former seven-time Premier League champion had a strong start this season, winning Night One in Newcastle and finishing runner-up to Gerwyn Price in Antwerp last

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Beautiful Nubia accuses gospel stars of copyright theft

Veteran Nigerian musician Beautiful Nubia has publicly accused gospel singers Yinka Ayefele and Bakare Boluwatife Oluwatobi (BBO) of lifting melodies from his 1997 album Seven Lifes. Allegations Beautiful Nubia claims Ayefele copied his melody in the 2012 song My Faith in God (Igbagbo Ireti). He also alleges that BBO lifted from the same track in the song Amin released this year. In a statement on X, he emphasized: “Both stole their melodies from our original song Seven Lifes.” He further

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