The Actors Guild of Nigeria has lifted the suspension of actress Halima Abubakar. Recall that AGN recently placed an indefinite suspension on the actress in October 2024 after a panel found her culpable of defamation against colleagues and prominent Nigerians. At the inauguration of the new National Executive Council in Abuja, the outgoing national president of the guild, Emeka Rollas, announced that the leadership chose the occasion to lift the suspension so that affected members could return to the guild. Rollas added that acting remains Halima’s main source of livelihood, so lifting the suspension is the right thing to do.…
Author: David Folami
Popular pundit Danny Murphy has hailed Declan Rice as the most complete midfielder in Europe. He, however, warned that the Arsenal midfielder still has one final hurdle to clear before he can be compared to Premier League icons Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard. According to him, even though Rice is a blessed footballer who stands out among his peers in Europe, he still does not decide the biggest football matches like Gerrard and Lampard. Danny added that until Declan begins to show up against the best teams in the world, people will still consider him limited. His words, “Yes, Declan…
Popular Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest has shared a fake promise his wife, Angels, made to him. Recall that Cubana recently celebrated his woman’s birthday in style, and fans have been reacting. According to him, his wife promised not to stress him this year after he threw her a huge birthday bash, but he doesn’t believe her one bit. Cubana added that no matter what a man does for a woman nowadays, women will never stop managing men. His words, “Thank You So Much To Everyone Who Made Our Time To Celebrate Us. God Bless You, Kai !!! Last Night…
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has responded to speculations suggesting that he is a leading contender to succeed Xabi Alonso as manager of Real Madrid. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Emery is a client of the so-called super agent Jorge Mendes, who boasts strong ties to Real Madrid; however, the Spanish manager is giving little away when it comes to his future plans. Asked by reporters about the supposed interest from Madrid, “Nothing to say about it.” Media outlets in Spain have insisted that Emery is “best positioned” to take…
The Nigerian military has arrested Nollywood filmmaker and actor Stanley Amandi over his connection with an alleged coup plot against President Tinubu. The Premium Times recently revealed that the veteran actor allegedly participated in a foiled coup plot to overthrow President Tinubu’s government. The filmmaker, who doubles as a former Chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Enugu Chapter, was reportedly detained in September 2025 alongside several military officers. They were accused of planning a violent overthrow, including potential assassinations of top officials. Even though he was not accused of bearing arms, security sources said his alleged role involved…
Former Chelsea forward Joe Cole has hailed Liam Rosenior’s immediate impact at Stamford Bridge. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Rosenior’s impact as Blues manager has been superb thus far, and his run of five wins in six games is proof that the decision to replace Enzo Maresca is already paying huge dividends. Cole added that Liam deserves praise for rapidly transforming the squad’s mentality since he came in. His words, “It’s been fantastic, superb. A lot of people talk about what he’s been saying but you need…
Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has dismissed suggestions of rivalry between himself and Ibrahim Chatta. He recently had his say at the watch party of “Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens” held at Igbojaye, Oyo State, with Ibrahim also present at the event. According to him, he and Chatta are working towards preserving culture and heritage with the establishment of their film villages, not competing with each other. Kunle added that he has invited Ibrahim to his film village several times, so it was nice to finally have him around. His words, “We are both doing everything possible to uplift the glory of…
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has admitted that interim manager Michael Carrick is a very good player in training. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the 44-year-old remains the best passer at the club despite retiring many years ago, and he can only hail Carrick and Steve Holland’s hands-on approach as coaches. Maguire added that he has been unsurprised by the seamless transition Carrick has made into the dugout. His words, “He still does demos in passing drills and he still bangs it through the lines like he’s…
Popular musician Dede Mabiaku has weighed in on the comparisons between the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and singer Wizkid. He recently had his say during an interview on Arise TV, and fans have been reacting. According to him, comparing Wizkid to such a legendary musician is clearly misplaced, and he blames the fact that many people do not fully understand Fela Anikulapo’s work and influence. Dede added that Fela pretty much lived like a monk, and there are no parameters for comparing him with anyone else. His words, “We did not uncover many of Fela’s greatness. He wanted his…
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has said that Arne Slot’s comments on the club’s 2024-25 UCL campaign will be a body blow to the fans. Recall that the Reds manager recently suggested that Liverpool won the EPL because the team tumbled out of the Champions League early last season. Reacting, he expected Liverpool supporters to frown at such a comment because they pay lots of money to watch the club in the UCL. Gerrard added that Slot’s point was also lost in the fact that LFC were 15 points clear in the EPL when they crashed out of the Champions League.…
Nollywood producer Mary Njoku has come out to correct the narrative that women love being independent. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, there is no such thing as an independent woman because independence is actually not a preference, but a response. Njoku added that nobody really prefers to live alone, and human beings only become independent when they don’t have dependable people around them. Her words, “There’s really no such thing as an independent woman. Independence is not a preference; it’s usually a response. No human truly wants…
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that he was initially unaware that his club needed a fourth goal against Real Madrid in order to reach the Champions League play-offs. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he actually thought that a one-goal advantage was enough to secure his team a top-24 finish, and his substitutions were made in a bid to park the bus on the night. Mourinho added that he had to apologise to Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa for his wild celebrations that accompanied a dramatic header.…
Nollywood actress Osas Ighodaro has shared a painful experience from a past relationship that led to its end. She recently revealed that a partner once called security to escort her out of his house, and fans have been reacting. According to him, after she surprised her ex by driving to his house unannounced, it took him about five minutes to open the door, and she eventually found out that he locked a woman in his room. Osas added that the final blow came when he confirmed that he involved the police because he did not want her to go to…
Raheem Sterling’s hopes of a swift return to elite European football have hit an early stumbling block. This comes after Napoli’s sporting director cast doubt on a potential move, and fans have been reacting. According to Giovanni Manna, a move for the 31-year-old free agent might prove tricky for the Italian champions because of his significant financial expectations. Manna added that while discussions took place earlier in the year, Sterling currently lacks fitness after being frozen out of Chelsea’s first team for a long time. His words, “Raheem is very good, but he hasn’t been playing for a long time.…
Former BBNaija housemate Deeone has reacted after the Nigeria Police Force, Intelligence Department, invited him for questioning. This comes hours after he made a video about President Tinubu falling during his state visit in Turkey, and Nigerians have been reacting. Reacting, Deeone said he believes the invitation is because of how he analysed Tinubu’s fall in his video, and he intends to honour it on Monday, February 2. The reality star had urged the president to go home and rest after the stumble went viral, listing the names of past Presidents who passed away while in office. WOW. Big Brother…
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has been billed as a potential successor to Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United. This comes amid speculation he could be tempted to join the Red Devils after becoming homesick in London, and fans have been reacting. According to Danny Murphy, while qualifying for the Champions League will reduce the noise around Palmer at Stamford Bridge, a good MUFC team could be a massive lure for the England international. He added that Palmer can easily replace Bruno if he decides to quit Old Trafford at the end of the season. His words, “No, because they’ve got him…
Wife of Hollywood actor Bruce Willis, Emma Heming, has said that the moviestar doesn’t know he has frontotemporal dementia. She recently had her say while speaking to Cameron Oaks Rogers on the Conversations with Cam podcast, and fans have been reacting. According to her, the “Die Hard” star never really connected the dots after he was diagnosed, and she is actually happy that he has no idea. Emma added that even though his dementia has progressed over the years, he still finds a way to connect with his family. Her words, “Bruce never, never tapped in. I think that’s like…
Former Liverpool player Gary McAllister has said that Mohamed Salah is suffering from a year of inconsistency at Anfield. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s exit is the primary cause of the Egyptian’s dip in form, and the inconsistency that Salah is experiencing is a natural by-product of the current transition period. Gary added that Mo still has plenty to offer at the highest level, so he should reject any offer from the Saudi Pro League. His words, “I also think the loss of Trent Alexander-Arnold…
Popular reality star Kim Kardashian has joked about embarrassing scenes that have made the KUWTK final cut. She recently reminisced about some of their physical fights on the show, and fans have been reacting. According to her, after her physical altercation with Kourtney that resulted in a week-long production pause, their mother did not want the clip to ever go public. Kim added that she had to insist that the video would see the light of day whether Kris Jenner liked it or not. Her words, “Mom was like, ‘This can never see the light of day,’ She was freaking…
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has reacted to Ethan Nwaneri’s temporary switch to Marseille. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the move to Ligue 1 is the ideal step for the youngster’s career because it will offer him the opportunity to showcase his qualities and talent. Odegaard added that exposure to a different footballing philosophy will make Nwaneri a more rounded technician when he eventually returns to the EPL. His words, “I went on loan a few times when I was a young player and so I spoke with…