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Popular content creator Iniobong Esther Louis, widely known as Sunshine, has been buried in Lagos amid grief and mourning. Naija News reports that Sunshine, aged 34, passed away on January 9, 2026, following complications arising from fibroid surgery, which reportedly began in December 2025. According to her friend, Chidera Madu, the late content creator, who was from Nnung Udoe Itak in Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, was first taken to Orchid General Hospital. However, due to the nationwide doctors’ strike at the time, she was said to have received only pain management without a full medical assessment, prompting her transfer to another hospital on January 2 for proper care. After her passing, friends and family appealed to the public for financial support to ensu...

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Nollywood actress Angela Okorie to be remanded at Suleja Prison, Niger State, following her arraignment on charges of criminal defamation and cyberstalking. Naija News reports that Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order on Wednesday after hearing an oral bail application from Okorie’s lawyer, Alex Ejesieme (SAN), shortly after the actress pleaded not guilty to a three-count charge filed by the police. The judge directed that Okorie, a single mother of one, remain in custody until January 30, when a formal bail hearing is scheduled. Okorie, residing at 1 Henry Montero Street, Lekki Palm City, Ajah, Lagos, faces prosecution under Charge No: FHC/ABJ/CR/278/2025. The police allege that she, along with Ifeoma Mbonu (currently at large), conspired...

American singer and media personality Ray J has sparked concern online after claiming doctors told him he has only a few months left to live. Ray J, who was recently hospitalized for severe chest pain, had earlier revealed that his heart was functioning at just 25 percent after being diagnosed with pneumonia. At the time, he described the situation as life-threatening and thanked fans for their prayers and support. Rephrased Version Ray J has given fans an update on his health following a recent hospitalization. The singer was admitted to the hospital earlier this month after developing pneumonia and experiencing heart-related complications, according to reports. On Sunday, he took to social media to share how he is currently doing and to thank supporters for their prayers....

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has honoured the late Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, by unveiling a Nollywood City in Enugu State in his memory. The project, situated in Ako Nike, Enugu State, consists of 150 plots of land and is aimed at providing Nollywood practitioners with affordable opportunities for land ownership. In a further show of support, the guild allocated one plot of land each to Junior Pope’s three sons, acknowledging their father’s contributions to the AGN and the Nigerian film industry. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony on Tuesday, AGN National President, Emeka-Rollas Ejezie, described the initiative as a landmark achievement and a lasting tribute to the late actor. He noted that although Junior Pope’s life was cut short, his...

Rap icon Nicki Minaj has revealed why she is a die-hard fan of President Donald Trump of the United States. Declaring that she is Trump’s number one fan on Wednesday, Minaj added that hate directed at the US president made her support him more. Trump called her up on stage after she announced her support for “Trump Accounts,” which provide trust funds for children. “I will say that I am probably the president’s number one fan, and that’s not going to change. “And the hate or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. It actually motivates me to support him more,” Minaj said. The 43-year-old Trinidadian star further said that she would not let the billionaire president’s opponents get away with bullying him. “He has a lot of force behind him and God is prot...

Popular Nollywood actress Aunty Ajara has reportedly been hospitalised in critical condition due to an undisclosed illness. According to Naija News, the update was shared by her colleague, Wunmi Toriola, via an Instagram post on Wednesday. Wunmi posted a video showing Aunty Ajara on a hospital bed and disclosed that her condition has worsened despite ongoing medical treatment. She explained that significant funds have already been spent on Ajara’s care, with support coming from fellow celebrities, actors, and kind-hearted individuals. However, despite these efforts, the actress’s health continues to deteriorate. Wunmi Toriola has now appealed to Nigerians for additional financial assistance to help sustain Aunty Ajara’s treatment. In her words, she expressed deep emotional pain...

Prominent Mexican voice actor Alexis Ortega has passed away at the age of 38. The news of his death was confirmed by World Dubbing News, though his cause of death has not been disclosed. Alexis Ortega was best known for voicing Spider-Man in the Latin American versions of Marvel Cinematic Universe films. He dubbed Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War (2016), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), and Avengers: Infinity War (2018), roles that endeared him to a generation of Spanish-speaking fans. Beyond Marvel, Ortega also worked on major productions including Star Wars: Rogue One, Finding Dory, and Big Hero 6. His career began gaining momentum in 2013, spanning both voice acting and on-screen roles. He appeared in TV series...

Hailey Bieber’s sister, Alaia Baldwin Aronow, is facing possible jail time following an incident at a bar in Savannah, Georgia. According to Daily Mail, the 33-year-old model was arrested in February 2024 after an alleged altercation with staff at Club Elan. Prosecutors have now filed four misdemeanor charges against her, including simple assault, simple battery, battery, and criminal trespass. Court documents state that Alaia allegedly assaulted three employees during the incident. She is accused of pulling out a security guard’s hair, kicking another guard in the groin, and getting into a confrontation with a female bartender inside the employees-only restroom. The situation reportedly escalated after she was asked to leave the restricted area. Staff claimed she became aggressiv...

Nigerian music star Asake has further cemented his place in Afrobeats history by extending his record as the artiste with the highest number of entries on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. The Mr. Money hitmaker has now reached a landmark 60 chart entries, following the rise of his collaborative track with Wizkid, “Jogodo,” which climbed to a peak position of number four this week. Meanwhile, South African sensation Tyla continues to dominate the chart, with her song “Channel” holding steady at number one. Tyla was recently crowned the top Afrobeats artiste of 2025, adding to her growing list of achievements. Her breakout hit “Water” previously set the record for the longest-running number-one song on the chart, spending an impressive 55 weeks at the summit. In related ...

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has reportedly been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre in connection with an alleged cybercrime case involving fellow actress Mercy Johnson. Naija News reports that filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi first shared the news on his Instagram page. According to reports, Okorie was taken into custody at her Lagos residence and held overnight at Yaba Panti, as there were no immediate flights to Abuja. She was later placed on an early morning flight to the Federal Capital Territory, where she is expected to appear in court regarding the matter linked to Mercy Johnson. The arrest follows years of public tension between the two actresses. Angela Okorie and Mercy Johnson have previously engaged in repeated online disputes, exchanging accusations and...