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Netflix has amended its takeover offer for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) into an all-cash proposal worth $27.75 per share, removing the stock component in an effort to counter a hostile bid from Paramount Global. The revised proposal maintains an enterprise value of roughly $82.7 billion and targets WBD’s film and television studios, HBO, and HBO Max, while excluding several cable networks that would be spun off into a separate entity called Discovery Global. Entertainment center WBD’s board has unanimously approved the amended Netflix offer and set a shareholder vote for April 2026. Meanwhile, Paramount is continuing its own hostile campaign with a competing all-cash offer valued at $108.4 billion at $30 per share, alongside legal and proxy efforts aimed at derailing Netflix’s bid. ...

Nigerian Afrobeats star Ikuforiji Olaitan, known professionally as Oxlade, has said his upbringing and strong Christian background are the reasons he stays away from smoking and hard drugs. Speaking in an interview with gospel singer Tim Godfrey, the Ku Lo Sa hitmaker explained that he comes from a deeply religious and musically gifted family, which shaped his values and lifestyle. Oxlade revealed that his music journey began in the church choir, where he served across different age groups, adding that his grandmother is a deaconess, his grandfather was a multi-instrumentalist, and several family members are gifted singers and dancers. He noted that gospel music played a major role in his development and credited God for his success, stressing that his achievements are the result ...

Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has been hospitalised after collapsing due to extreme exhaustion. The actress shared details of the incident on her Instagram page, revealing that she woke up feeling numb and unusually weak, describing the moment as feeling almost lifeless. Despite her condition, Sarah said she pushed herself to visit her shop to carry out an inventory check and conduct interviews for prospective staff. It was during this outing that she suddenly slumped and was rushed to the hospital. According to her, doctors conducted over 32 medical tests, including checks for cancer, fibroid, kidney and liver conditions, malaria and typhoid, all of which returned negative results. Reflecting on the experience, Sarah explained that she had worked continuously throughout Dece...

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been released after spending roughly a week in police detention. The artiste was arraigned on January 12 before a Magistrates’ Court in Ota, Ogun State, on charges including assault, theft, causing bodily harm and resisting arrest. He was also accused of stealing a Mercedes-Benz E300, said to be worth about ₦12 million. Portable’s bail request was denied after the investigating police officer failed to appear in court, resulting in his continued detention. Following his release, a viral video showed the singer being joyfully received by friends and associates. In the clip, he humorously adopted a new nickname, telling supporters, “My name is now Innocenty,” to loud cheers. Reacting to the developmen...

Saida, the mother of the late Afrobeat star Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has opened up about the circumstances surrounding her son’s passing. Destiny Boy, who gained fame in 2019 with his Fuji-style cover of Davido’s hit If, died on Sunday, January 18, 2025, after a long battle with a mysterious illness called “Ogu oru,” which frequently triggered seizures. In a video that went viral on Monday, Saida explained that her son’s condition had been carefully managed by the family, traditional healers, and clerics, and kept largely private due to his celebrity status. “Destiny went to rest. A few days after his child’s naming ceremony, we visited Oba Edu Ifayomi, who performed traditional rites for him. The sickness caught up with him there, causing him to collapse,” ...

Veteran musician Seyi Sodimu has shared his thoughts on the potential political influence of Nigeria’s Afrobeats stars, suggesting that singer Davido could succeed in politics even ahead of Burna Boy. Speaking on the What I Know podcast, Sodimu analysed the strengths of the Afrobeats “Big 3” — Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid — noting that their impact extends well beyond music. He explained that while Burna Boy dominates global stages with his performances and Wizkid wields a unique, almost cult-like fan influence, Davido’s appeal reaches far beyond entertainment. “The Big 3 are all doing music for different reasons,” Sodimu said. “Burna Boy has conquered the stage, and he is very good. Wizkid is special. But Davido surpasses music.” He added that Davido’s widespread grassroots p...

Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has made it clear that she no longer wishes to be addressed by her former husband’s surname, Idibia. Naija News reports that the actress was enjoying a night out when a club’s LED screen introduced her as “Annie Idibia.” Noticing the error, she immediately requested that her name be updated to reflect her original surname, Annie Macaulay. Annie later shared the moment on her Instagram Stories, showing her reaction to the mix-up. In her first post, she emphasised that she no longer uses the Idibia name and prefers her birth surname. “Zenbah the other night … no Idibia,” she wrote. A follow-up video showed the corrected display on the club’s screen, now reading “Annie Macaulay.” She expressed satisfaction with the change, adding: “More like it ...

Rapper Nicki Minaj has publicly criticised media personality and former CNN anchor Don Lemon following his livestream coverage of a protest that disrupted a church service in Minnesota. Minaj took to social media platform X to express her anger, using harsh and offensive language to condemn Lemon’s actions and accusing him of showing disrespect toward Christianity. She also called for legal consequences, suggesting that such behaviour would not have occurred at places of worship of other faiths. The controversy arose from a protest on Sunday at Cities Church in St. Paul, where demonstrators interrupted a worship service to oppose the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and to draw attention to the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman killed earlier...

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the death of Afrofuji musician Adesina Afeez, popularly known as Destiny Boy. The police confirmed that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Homicide Section, for further investigation. According to the command’s spokesperson, Babaseyi Oluseyi, investigations have commenced into the circumstances surrounding the death of the 22-year-old artiste, with one suspect currently in custody as detectives continue their inquiries. “The Ogun State Police Command has begun investigations into the death of Adesina Afeez, aged 22, also known as Destiny Boy. The case has been handed over to the SCID Homicide Section for a detailed probe. One suspect is presently in custody whi...

Reality star Josephine Ijioma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has clarified that she never claimed she had not received her ₦100 million grand prize from the BBNaija show. Phyna had previously raised concerns in 2023, saying she had yet to receive all the prizes she won during the show. Following exchanges between her team and BBNaija organisers, it was widely believed that the matter had been resolved. However, a recently trending video suggested that Phyna was claiming she still had not received her prize money. Speaking during a Twitch livestream, she dismissed the claims, saying the clips were being shared with malicious intent. In her full message, Phyna addressed those criticizing her for becoming a streamer despite winning ₦100 million, highlighting that many of them had ...