Some Nigerians have accused the federal government of violating the social distancing rules while asking for a refund of N100,000 fine paid by actress Funke Akindele. Ekohotblog reports that this erupted after photos of the burial rites of Abba Kyari, the deceased chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari surfaced online. Kyari, on Friday died … Read more
Netflix, the online movie streaming giant is now more valuable than ExxonMobil, the American oil giant. Netflix soared above the oil company because of the coronavirus pandemic, which has sent its share value to new highs. According to Business Insider, Netflix stock gained 3% on Thursday to roughly $439 per share, bringing its market capitalisation … Read more
Veteran actor, Yinka Quadri, has bemoaned the attitude of people towards acting, stating that people now join the industry for fame. Quadri said this during a live Instagram chat with comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka. According to him, many join the industry just because of the kind of lives emulated by top thespians without having passion for … Read more
This is obviously going to be good news for fans of the highly-rated reality TV show “Ultimate Search” as it is set to return to their screens. Ekohotblog reports that Nigerian Breweries, the organiser of the show, announced on their social media handles that they are on a mission to “deliver best lockdown gift.” Although … Read more
Jude Okoye, the C.E.O Northside Music has expressed concerns about the negative effect of coronavirus on the music industry. Ekohotblog reports that since the outbreak of coronavirus worldwide, shows and topmost events have been called off to prevent its spread. In a tweet on Friday, Okoye asked artistes who only depend on concerts for their … Read more
Nollywood actor, Rasheed Abu, has died of an unidentified illness. The PUNCH gathered that the actor slumped and later died on his way to the hospital. The President of Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria, Bolaji Amusan, aka Mr. Latin, said the deceased died on Wednesday. Speaking on the telephone, Latin said, “Yes, … Read more
Kanye West has confirmed he’s officially backing Donald Trump in the 2020 Presidential Election. The rapper, who has been outspoken in his constant support of the US President, revealed he would be backing Trump in May’s issue of GQ magazine. He said: We know who I’m voting on… I’m not going to be told by … Read more
Rap legend Kanye West has admitted that he was a “functioning alcoholic” and often drank vodka in the morning, brought on by being snubbed at music awards Musician Kanye West has bared all in his most candid interview to date admitting he was once an alcoholic and drank expensive vodka for breakfast. Kim Kardashian-West’s husband claimed his alcoholism … Read more
Real Housewives of Orange County star Kara Keough has donated her son’s organs after the baby died tragically during birth. Keough, 32, shared the devastating news on Instagram, telling followers that McCoy Casey Bosworth was born on April 6 and weighed 11 pounds and 4 ounces. “McCoy surprised us all with his size and strength … Read more
Popular Nollywood actor, Mike Godson has begged Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo for help as he is going broke because he has no money for food. According to him, he is down to his last pot of soup and there’s no hope for another as he can’t work at the moment due to the Coronavirus … Read more
Nigerian gospel musician, voice-over artiste and producer, Yemi Oluwadaisi has passed away. Late Oluwadaisi was the presenter of ‘How E Be’ with Ododo on Faaji 106.5 FM and also a co-producer and researcher of the morning show ‘Oyela’ on the same station. Journalist Lara Wise, who confirmed the news on Monday, said that the ‘Araba … Read more
Piers Morgan is an English broadcaster, journalist, writer, and television personality. He is currently a co-presenter of the ITV Breakfast programme Good Morning Britain from Monday to Wednesday each week. A 99-year-old who has raised nearly £500,000 for the NHS by marching around his garden received a £10,000 donation from Piers Morgan live on Good … Read more
Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has sadly announced the death of her cousin in United Kingdom, though not from coronavirus. The mother and wife revealed that her cousin, Jalad’s death is so hurting to her because he died alone. Doctors couldn’t attend to him because of the Coronavirus crisis. Omosexy as she is fondly called tweeted … Read more
A 24-year-old singer and songwriter, Loven Charles has emerged the winner of Access The Stars Season 1, a new music reality talent hunt to discover and grow new stars. Charles smiles home with a grand prize of N150 million, a brand new car, and a music recording contract. He emerged winner after the 4-week highly … Read more
Nollywood actress Stella Damasus has disclosed a personal detail about herself we didn’t know before now. Stella Damasus said she isn’t one to accept every single thing that comes from a self proclaimed or titled individual. She also stated that blindly following religion created by man isn’t her style because she has a personal relationship … Read more
Public Relations Officer for zone 2 police command, Dolapo Badmus has tested negative for Coronavirus. The Celebrity police officer was subjected to Covid-19 test after a report on a blog that she visited the UK amidst the outbreak of the Virus. Her result returned negative. She has been given a clean bill of health to … Read more
Nigerian celebrity, Big Brother Naija 2018 star, Omololu Shomuyiwa simply known as Lolu on the reality TV show, has been bereaved. He recently announced that his brother-in-law died of Coronavirus on Saturday. He made the announcement via his official Twitter account, where he called on well-meaning Nigerians to put his family in prayers. “About an … Read more
In tough times, people with money show their true colours. As for Rihanna, that meant donating $2.1m to domestic violence charities in a crisis that has threatened to keep victims trapped inside with abusive partners. Cardi B’s donations came in the form of a giveaway: she promised to donate $1,000 every hour for the next … Read more
Pop star Rihanna bought a ventilator and sent it to her dad’s house after he fell ill with coronavirus. The Barbadian singer, 32, was quick to provide the breathing device to her father Ronald Fenty after he tested positive for COVID-19. Rihanna, real name Robyn Fenty, checked on him every day as he struggled with … Read more
Still mulling over how you will spend the Easter holidays in a lockdown? Don’t worry. We have compiled an array of films to keep your home bubbling this holiday. Also, DStv launched a new pop up channel Africa Easter Pop Up on Thursday, April 9. The channel will broadcast until Easter Monday, 13 April, with … Read more