News as it breaks
The Management of the National Medical Services Laboratories in Pennsylvania, United States of America, has refuted the claim by the Lagos State Government that a toxicology test to ascertain the cause of the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, was conducted at its facility. The claim by the NMS…
Chinese authorities have started taking online influencers known for their luxurious lifestyles off Chinese social media platforms amid a government crackdown on conspicuous displays of wealth. China’s Cyberspace Administration, the national internet regulator, announced a campaign last month against influencers who “create a ‘wealth-flaunting’ persona, deliberately showcasing a luxurious life…
A long-time veteran of the TV soap, General Hospital, Johnny Wactor, has been shot dead in Los Angeles. Wactor was killed on Saturday in a robbery that turned horribly wrong. He died at age 37. The actor reportedly mistook masked thieves stealing his car for tow truck drivers and intervened…
Nigerian singer Tems has shared throwback photos of herself as a 9-5 worker. She shared the photos on her X handle while responding to a post that preached about people finding their true selves. ‘’people that have quit their jobs to find themselves. what have you found” the post read…
The Federal Government has banned any form of money rituals and the glamorising of vices in Nollywood films. The Executive Director and CEO of the National Film and Video Censors Board, Shaibu Husseini made the call at a National Stakeholders Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood held in Enugu on Wednesday. Husseini…
Nollywood actor, Zack Orji has denied claims that he stated he is from Gabon, following a podcast video that went viral on Monday. The video appeared to show the actor revealing that he was born in Gabon, which would make him a citizen of the Central African nation According to…
The funeral of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, is currently holding at his hometown Ukehe, in Nsukka, igboetiti LGA of Enugu State. The actor died alongside four other crew members in a boat mishap in Anam river on April 10. See photos below lindaikejisblog.com
Justice Nnamdi Dimg alt=’Court backs CBN, directs banks to collect customer?s social media handles’ class=’img-responsive text-center’ style=’margin: auto;’ba of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has upheld a new Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulation which requires financial institutions to demand and collect the social media handles of their customers, as…
The autopsy conducted on the body of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, is said to have been unable to ascertain the cause of his death. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wahab Shittu, disclosed this while addressing journalists at the coroner’s inquest held in Lagos State on Wednesday. According to…
The 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards was held today at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos State. The AMVCA, an annual award presented by MultiChoice, recognises outstanding achievements in television and film. Below is the list of winners: Best Makeup Francesca Otaigbe (Over the Bridge) Campbell Precious (Mami Wata)…
