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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, today January 30, granted Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, N5 million bail with one surety in like sum for allegedly cyberb#llying Mercy Johnson-Okojie, also an actress. In a ruling delivered on Okorie’s bail application, moved by her lawyer, Earnest Nwoye, held that though the prosecution opposed the request, there was no concrete evidence before the court to prove that the defendant would jump bail if granted. “Therefore, I am minded to grant the bail in the interest of justice,” Justice Nwite said, saying bail is at the discretion of the court which must be exercised judicially and judiciously. The judge then admitted Okorie to N5 million bail with one surety who must depose to affidavit of means and must be a level 13 ...

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has addressed reports connecting one of its members, Stanley Amandi, to an alleged plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Amandi, a Nollywood filmmaker and former chairman of the AGN Enugu State chapter, was reportedly arrested last year alongside other civilians accused of involvement in the foiled coup attempt. Speaking with TheCable Lifestyle on Friday, former AGN National President, Emeka Rollas, confirmed that the guild was aware of the situation and noted that an official statement would be released soon. According to a report by Premium Times, Amandi was allegedly enlisted by military officers involved in the plot to act as a propagandist, tasked with shaping narratives and influencing public opinion ahead of t...

Rapper Kendrick Lamar has emerged as the most-nominated artist ahead of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, billed to take place on Sunday in Los Angeles. Lamar leads all contenders with nine nominations, reinforcing his dominance across major categories. He is followed by Lady Gaga, who earned seven nominations, while Bad Bunny, pop star Sabrina Carpenter, and R&B singer-songwriter Leon Thomas are tied with six nominations each. Below are the different categories and the nominees. Album of the Year Debí Tirar Más Fotos – Bad Bunny Swag – Justin Bieber Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter Let God Sort Em Out – Clipse (Pusha T & Malice) Mayhem – Lady Gaga GNX – Kendrick Lamar Mutt – Leon Thomas Chromakopia – Tyler, The Creator Record of the Year ...

Nearly 30 years after his death, legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been awarded one of global music’s highest recognitions, as the Recording Academy announced it will honour him with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award. According to reports by the BBC, the prestigious award will be presented at the Grammy Awards, making Fela the first African artist to receive the Lifetime Achievement distinction. The award recognises Fela’s lasting impact on global music, culture and political consciousness, solidifying his status as one of the most influential musical figures of the 20th century. Reacting to the news, Fela’s son and renowned Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, described the honour as deeply emotional and symbolic. “Fela has lived in the hearts of the people for...

Nollywood filmmaker and actor Stanley Amandi was arrested alongside military officers accused of planning a violent overthrow of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Premium Times reported.  Amandi, a director and former chairperson of the Enugu State Chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, was arrested in September 2025. The actor's last Instagram post was on 19 September, shortly before his arrest.  This is the first time the actor’s alleged role in the alleged coup plot is being made public. The publication gathered that the actor was hired to play the role of a propagandist by the alleged coupists who planned to assassinate top government officials last year. The officers allegedly planned a violent takeover in which the top government officials were marked ...

created by photogrid Two-time Grammy nominee Ayra Starr, has revealed that Afrobeats superstar, Burna Boy remains her top choice for a future collaboration. The singer, made the disclosure in a Billboard interview shared on Thursday while speaking with Love Island USA star Chelley , as she reflected on her 2026 Grammy nominations. “Everybody knows Burna Boy is like my number one person I want to collaborate with. I’ve collaborated with a lot of people, and I still want to collaborate with many more people,” Ayra Starr said. Ayra Starr recently earned a Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance for her collaboration with Wizkid on Gimme Dat, released on April 25, 2025. The nominations were announced in November 2025 ahead of the Grammy Awards ceremony scheduled fo...

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...