Popular Kannywood actor and movie Director, Aminu Surajo Bono has died. Bono is said to have collapsed on Monday evening and was rushed to hospital where he was confirmed dead by doctors. His colleagues in the movie industry confirm the incident on Social media. Actor Ali Nuhu, in an Instagram post on Monday wrote: “May God have mercy on Aminu S Bono and make paradise your final abode.”

An Irish chef, Alan Fisheran, owner of a Japanese restaurant has dethroned Hilda Baci, the previous holder of the longest cooking marathon in Guinness World Record (GWR). Recall that Guinness World Records confirmed Nigerian chef, Hilda Bassey aka Hilda Baci as the record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual after she cooked for 93 hours.

Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has announced plans to take time off his musical field now considering a career in sports. The multi–award–winning star made this known in a series of Instagram posts on Sunday, while reacting to a threat made by one of his fans who pressured him into releasing a new song. Wizkid initially responded to the post with a laughing emoji, but he later revealed on his Instagram page that he is currently on holiday. ‘Essence’ crooner stated that he would be taking four or five years off the music scene, adding that he is considering taking up football or golf.

Lagos state police command has yesterday announced it has arrested the controversial singer, Azeez Fashola better known as Naira Marley, over role he played in a circumstance that lead to the death of his former record label signee, Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known As Mohbad. This was made known by the Public Relations Officer, PRO, of the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, said, “Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, has been taken into custody for interrogation and other investigation activities.”

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Maria Chike, has welcomed her first child, a baby boy. The reality star made this heartwarming announcement through her Instagram account on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba popularly known by a stage name Mohbad, is dead. Joey Ovie, the Music executive confirmed the news on his official twitter(X) page. His caption reads, “Confirmed. Mohbad is dead. Sad, sad day, RIP,” he wrote, alongside a photo of Mohbad. Another colleaguewho is also a singer, Olamide, a rapper and YBNL head honcho, also confirmed and mourned Mohbad.

Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema has revealed he will not be hosting or performing in any show until 2024 to concentrate more on his health, as he has been trying to manage his health initially and struggle to take to the stage for fans but unable to do so now as his workload has taken a huge toll on him due to negligence in the first stage. The Edo state-born singer made this known in a post on his Instagram story on Wednesday, 29th November 2023, stating that after years of ignoring his health due to continuous touring, he needs time to recuperate.

The wife of the late Nigerian rapper, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, Wunmi has said she is open to a DNA test on their son, Liam. Recall that following the controversial death of Mohbad, a cross-section of Nigerians has been demanding for a DNA test on his son, Liam to ascertain his true paternity.

The Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known by his stage name Spyro, has said that irrespective of his music career, he doesn't smoke, drink, and he does not fornicate.

The MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) has called off its ceremony slated for next month, citing the Israel-Hamas war. The event which was earlier scheduled to be held on 5th November was to be held in Paris, with Thirty Seconds To Mars, BTS's Jung Kook, and Renée Rapp among the performers. “The MTV EMAs are an annual celebration of global music. As we watch the devastating events in Israel and Gaza continue to unfold, this does not feel like a moment for a global celebration. With thousands of lives already lost, it is a moment of mourning,” a company spokesperson said in a statement.

The telecommunications giant, Globacom unveiled 3 musicians as its new brand ambassadors at a ceremony held on Friday at the Mike Adenuga Towers, Lagos; the head office of the company. The three new brand ambassadors are Ahmed Ololade popularly known as Asake, Oluwatobiloba Daniel widely known as Kizz Daniel and Chike Ezekpeazu, known as Chike.

The body of late Singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (Mohbad) has been exhumed by the Lagos State Police Command along with some health officials so as to unravel the cause of the death. This disclosure was made known by the state Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who on Thursday 21st of September 2023 confirmed to correspondents that "The exhumation is currently ongoing. We have here a team of health officials from the state ministry of health led by CP Owohunwa. The CP is also expected to visit Mohbad’s father later in the day”

The President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, extolled Nigerian women on the occasion of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2022. Mr. President observed that women are not where they should be yet in different spheres of endeavour, but believed that they could no longer be deprived for too long, as they have consistently proved that they could hold their own on all fronts, and in all fields. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the celebration under the hashtag #BreaktheBias, and the theme; ‘Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow’ is an opportunity to reflect on the vital roles women play in society, homes, governance, the professions, and in all walks of life.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added Liverpool’s Maritime Mercantile City to the list of removed heritage sites and third to be delisted since the Arabian Oryx Sanctuary, Oman, in 2007 and Elbe Valley in Dresden, Germany in 2009. The move follows concerns raised in 2012 about the proposed development of disused dockland near the city centre, which a UNESCO committee decided were “detrimental to the site’s authenticity and integrity”.

Highlife King of Africa and Nigerian guitarist Oliver Sunday Akanite popularly known as King (Dr.) Chief Oliver De Coque who died at the age of 61 in 2008 has been honoured posthumously by Google when the company dedicated a doodle on him for his 74th birthday. The illustration for the doodle was made by Ohab Tochukwu Bernard Johnbosco (Ohab TBJ) who expressed his delight as a dream come true.

Former presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Samuel Nda-Isaiah have died on Friday after a brief illness at the age of 58. The pharmacist who made his mark as a "newspaper mogul" with the establishment of the Flagship newspaper and LEADERSHIP was announced dead by his family.

President MuhammaduBuhari arrives Kebbi state to witness the 2020 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival (AIFCF). Top officials of the state led by governor AbubakarAtikuBaguduwere prompt at the airport to receive President Buharion his arrival. Mr President is, however, expected to only partake in the agriculture fair of the programme, an integral part of the annual four-day festival and thereafter depart the state.

The Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival (AIFCF) 2020 gets underway today March, 11, hosted by Kebbi state, after 10 years of being suspended owing to the insurgency.