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Lil Kesh Condemns School Bullying in Edo State

Nigerian singer Lil Kesh has strongly reacted to a viral video showing students bullying a fellow student at Igbinedion Education Centre, describing the footage as disturbing and emotionally triggering. The video, which circulated widely on social media, showed two male students repeatedly beating and kicking another student who had fallen to the ground while several other students watched. In the clip, one of the attackers was seen dragging the victim by his school uniform and stomping on his chest as

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Francis Odega Recounts Work Experience with Olamide

Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Odega has opened up about his collaboration with Afrobeats star Olamide and how his famous catchphrase “Gerara here” gained widespread popularity. Speaking during an appearance on the Where Is The Lie Podcast, the 56-year-old comic actor revealed that Olamide personally contacted him before using the phrase in a song with Lil Kesh. According to Odega, he gave the singer permission to use his voice and signature lines in the track and was well compensated for the

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UEFA Champions League: Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham Return for Real Madrid Clash with Manchester City

Real Madrid have confirmed their squad for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash against Manchester City, with Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham returning after recent fitness concerns. The Spanish giants travel to England with a strong 3–0 advantage from the first leg, where Federico Valverde scored a stunning hat-trick to put Madrid firmly in control of the tie. Manager Álvaro Arbeloa announced the travelling squad on Monday ahead of the crucial encounter at the

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Samklef Reacts as Crayon Criticises Don Jazzy and Mavin Records

Nigerian music producer and singer Samklef has reacted after singer Crayon publicly criticised his former label boss Don Jazzy and his record label, Mavin Records. Crayon, who joined the label in 2019, reportedly shared a series of posts on social media — which were later deleted — accusing the music executive of owing him unpaid royalties. In the posts, the singer also alleged that large sums of money had been collected without him receiving his share. He further claimed that

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Academy Awards 2026: Full List of Winners and Highlights

The Academy Awards returned in grand style in 2026, bringing together some of the biggest names in global cinema for a night celebrating outstanding achievements in film. This year’s ceremony featured several surprises, despite early expectations that the competition would mainly be between Sinners and One Battle After Another. Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, entered the ceremony with a record 16 nominations, while One Battle After Another followed closely with 13 nominations. Major Winners Best Picture Winner: One Battle After

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Iran Pulls Out of 2026 FIFA World Cup Amid Tensions with United States

Iran has announced that it will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing security concerns linked to its ongoing tensions with the United States, one of the tournament’s host nations. Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth, Ahmad Donyamali, confirmed the decision, stating that the country’s national team would not be safe traveling to the United States for the competition. According to him, the decision was influenced by recent conflicts between the two countries. “Due to the wicked acts

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Broda Shaggi Hospitalised After Alleged Gunshot Injury

Popular Nigerian comedian and skit creator Samuel Perry, widely known as Broda Shaggi, has reportedly been hospitalised after allegedly sustaining a gunshot injury in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State. Reports indicate that the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon under the Sango-Ota bridge while the entertainer was filming a comedy skit with members of his production team. According to a police source, the comedian was injured during the filming process, although the exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. He

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Ayra Starr Opens Up on Secret Relationship That Inspired ‘Where Do We Go’

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has revealed that one of her past relationships inspired her song Where Do We Go, describing the romance as a secret and emotionally complicated situationship. Speaking during an appearance on Way Up with Angela Yee, the “Rush” crooner said the relationship was known only to her and the person involved. According to the 23-year-old singer, her friends repeatedly advised her to end the relationship, but she found it difficult to walk away because of the emotional

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Timaya Sparks Debate with Comments on Marriage

Nigerian music star Timaya has stirred debate on social media after sharing his blunt opinion about marriage in a video clip circulating online. In the short clip, the singer suggested that some men may be better off focusing on having children rather than getting married. “Just born pikin, the pikin go grow, this marriage thing no dey work,” he said. His comment quickly went viral, sparking mixed reactions from fans and social media users who shared different views on relationships,

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