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Rebecca Luna, the TikTok creator who openly documented her experience living with young-onset Alzheimer's disease, has d!ed at the age of 49. Luna, from Victoria, Canada, chose to end her life through medical aid in dy!ng on July 25, informing her viewers of her decision in a poignant farewell TikTok video days prior. She explained to her followers that she moved her planned de@th date up from early August, explaining that the disease was advancing quickly and she wanted to maintain autonomy over her future. She was surrounded by her loved ones, including her eldest daughter, Maya. This comes months after it was revealed a child under 12 passed away via assisted dying in the Netherlands. Luna was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's in 2025 at the age of 48. This form of...

The organisers of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show have unveiled the first batch of housemates set to compete for the ₦160 million grand prize in this year's edition. The newly introduced contestants include streamers, entrepreneurs, models, and other creatives, each entering the house with unique personalities, game plans, and high hopes of emerging victorious. Below is the list of BBNaija housemates for the 11th edition. 1. Tram: Twenty-four-year-old streamer, Tram, who hails from Lagos State, said winning the grand prize is his one goal. According to his profile, he has no interest in romance or distractions and intends to stay focused on the game. 2. Temi Nkem: 21-year-old Temi Nkem said she is bringing confidence and strategy into the BBNaija...

Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has spoken candidly about his strained relationship with his twin brother, Peter Okoye, revealing that the issues between them extend far beyond their music careers. In an interview with Tribune, the former P-Square star said the disagreement has deeply affected their bond, describing it as a matter of family, trust, and personal betrayal rather than just the breakup of their iconic music duo. Rudeboy said the events surrounding their fallout left him heartbroken and damaged the trust they once shared as brothers, making it difficult for him to move on. He explained that while many fans continue to hope for a P-Square reunion, they may not fully understand the emotional pain behind the public dispute. The singer also discl...

Black Panther is back, with a British actor set to become the new superhero following the de@th of Chadwick Boseman.   In a shock announcement at Comic-Con in San Diego on Saturday, July 25, British actor David Jonsson was revealed as the new Black Panther in the franchise's highly anticipated third entry. The 32-year-old will be playing the son of T’Challa, the king of Wakanda potrayed by Chadwick Boseman who di£d aged 43 in 2020, after a four-year cancer battle that he kept private. “I want you to give a warm welcome to our new Black Panther: Mr David Jonsson,” said Coogler on stage, welcoming the actor on stage to cheers from the crowd. Thank you Ryan. Thank you Kevin. Thank you to this amazing family that I have the honour an...

Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu is set to undergo the first of three scheduled surgeries next week after receiving financial support from Nigerians following her public appeal for assistance. The update was shared by her management via Instagram, two days after the actress disclosed that she was battling an undisclosed illness. Nwosu had earlier revealed that she required three life-saving surgeries estimated to cost about ₦30 million and appealed to the public for financial help. According to her management, the response from fans, friends, and well-wishers has been overwhelming and encouraging. They expressed gratitude to everyone who has contributed through donations, prayers, messages, and other acts of support since the appeal was made. The management confirmed th...

Nollywood Yoruba actress, Regina Chukwu, has claimed that the Nigeria English movie industry was strictly sex for role. She stated this while sharing her experience with the industry before finally choosing to stick to the Yoruba Nollywood sector. Narrating her several auditions attemp, Regina stated that the English sector of the Nigeria movie industry is not “as accommodating as the Yoruba movie industry.” Speaking during her latest interview on Oyinmomo TV on Friday, the actress who claimed that the Yoruba movie industry is very accommodating, noted that “For the English industry, it was strictly sex for role.” While explaining how her inability to act in both industries have limited her popularity, she said “there’s a place we normally go for auditions at Surulere, Winnings...

               PRESS RELEASE BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE , 24 JULY 2026. The Bradford African Festival of Arts (BAFA) 2026 has successfully delivered a landmark industry grade capacity building immersion programme, designed to strengthen organisational readiness, operational resilience, and artistic excellence in the leadup to its third edition this summer titled BAFA 2026 (NKOSO). Spearheaded by globally recognised festival administrator and theatre practitioner Mr. Kenneth Uphopho , vsionary Festival Director of Lagos Fringe Theatre, this intensive workshop brought together BAFA’s core leadership, department heads, and community representatives to align practices with international benchmarks in festival management, theatrical production, and largescale cultural event delivery...

Music lovers in Lagos are gearing up for an exciting night of entertainment as Kay9ce Music World, in collaboration with Ashabi Champion Entertainment, presents "Kay9ce and Friends" on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The highly anticipated event will bring together an impressive lineup of musicians, hypemen, DJs, and comedians for an unforgettable evening of live performances and nonstop entertainment. Among the featured acts are Uptino, Hypeman Overdose, S Brown Omo Eko, Hypeman Pumping, Hypeman DJ PeeJay, Hypeman G Rhymes, and DJ Lorthz. Comedy lovers will also be entertained by MC Shibisi 5GB and MC Aproko, while the official DJs for the night—DJ Adex, DJ Unstopbable, and DJ Dimmo—will keep the party atmosphere alive. The event will take place at Love Garden Hotel, located at...

The Lagos State Special Offences Court has granted social media influencer Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, bail in the sum of N20 million in her ongoing trial over an alleged N69 million fraud. The court ordered that she provide two responsible sureties in the same amount, with each submitting a three-year bank statement or proof of a fixed deposit worth at least N20 million. The judge also directed that both Blessing CEO and her sureties be verified through the Lagos State Judiciary's Bail Information Management System. Her defence informed the court that her international passport had been lost, presenting an affidavit of loss and a public notice. The court subsequently ordered the Nigerian Immigration Service to place her on a travel watchlist until the case is co...

Sean "Diddy" Combs was reportedly involved in a fight with another inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix in New Jersey and was subsequently placed in solitary confinement. According to multiple reports, the altercation took place earlier this week after another inmate allegedly insulted the music mogul. Sources claimed the exchange escalated into a physical confrontation, with both men pushing each other and throwing punches before prison staff intervened and separated them. The reports alleged that Diddy was immediately moved to solitary confinement following the incident. It is unclear whether he remains in solitary confinement, but the reported altercation could result in disciplinary action if prison officials determine he violated prison rules. Diddy i...