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The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has lifted the suspension placed on Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar, bringing to an end a disciplinary measure that lasted more than a year. Abubakar was placed on an indefinite suspension in October 2024 following allegations of defamation involving fellow actors and other prominent Nigerians. After an extensive investigation, a disciplinary panel found her culpable and barred her from participating in AGN activities and film productions. However, the guild announced on Thursday that the suspension had been lifted. The outgoing National President of AGN, Emeka Rollas, disclosed this during the inauguration of the guild’s new National Executive Council (NEC) at the AGN national secretariat in Abuja. Rollas explained that although Abubakar had...

Lady Gaga has criticised U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a concert in Tokyo, condemning what she described as the agency’s “merciless” treatment of families amid ongoing immigration raids in the United States. The singer made the remarks while performing at her Mayhem Ball tour, pausing her set to address the situation back home. Gaga said her heart was “aching” for families affected by immigration enforcement actions and for communities living in fear. “I’m thinking about all of their pain and how their lives are being destroyed right in front of us,” she said, referencing Minnesota and other parts of the United States where residents are searching for answers amid heightened enforcement activity. She added that when entire communities lose their sense of sa...

Comedian, Deeone, has reacted after the Nigeria Police Force, Force Intelligence Department, Lagos annex, invited him for questioning hours after he made a video about  President Tinubu falling during his state visit in Turkey. The President was walking alongside with the Turkish President when he stumbled and fell. The presidency in a statement released dismissed any claims that the President suffered a medical scare.  In a video released online, Deeone asked the President to go home and rest. He went further to mention the names of past Presidents who passed away while in office. He also asked  APC and Seyi Tinubu to advice his father to go and rest. In a video shared online early this morning, Deeone said he has been invited for questioning by the police and susp...

TIKTOK star Shirley Raines, known for her selfless volunteer work with homeless people on Skid Row in Los Angeles, has d!ed at the age of 58. The content creator, known online as “Miss Shirley”, tragically passed away at her home in Nevada on Tuesday, January 27, according to her sister. Her non-profit organisation Beauty 2 The Streetz also confirmed the influencer’s de@th in a heartbreaking social media post. Shirley was found de@d in her home in Henderson by her bed, her sister Sheila told TMZ. She also told the outlet that their entire family is shocked. No foul play is suspected, and Shirley had reportedly been in good health and not taking any medication. Confirming her death, Shirley’s charity Beauty 2 The Streetz, which has over one million followers on Instagram, ...

Family of late gospel singer, Omije Ojumi has clarified the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of burial rites earlier proposed by some of her colleagues, dismissing claims circulating on social media. The family has now appealed to the public to ignore misleading online narratives and allow the late singer to be laid to rest with dignity and peace. Addressing guests during the service of songs and artistes’ night held on Wednesday, the singer’s brother-in-law, Mr. Femi Eretan, said the family resolved to independently manage the burial after disagreements arose with members of the gospel music community. Eretan refuted reports suggesting internal conflict within the family, insisting they remain united and calm, adding that “many people are crying more than the bereaved.”...

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...