Oscar Winner Brenda Fricker Dies at 81; Tributes Pour In
Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker, known for 'My Left Foot' and the pigeon lady in 'Home Alone 2', has died at 81. Her agent and co-stars lead tributes.
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World PR Day 2026: Kwame Senou Named Jury President
GLG Communications appoints Kwame Senou as jury president for the 2026 World PR Day Power List, recognizing top PR professionals globally.
Brenda Fricker dies at 81: Oscar-winning Irish actress
Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, has died at 81. Her agent confirmed she passed after a period of ill health. Best known for My Left Foot and Home Alone 2.
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Black At makes Cannes Lions history with Afrobeats artist
Black At produced the first Cannes Lions Forum panel featuring an Africa-based Afrobeats artist, BNXN, marking a milestone for African creativity on the global stage.
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9 Nigerian Celebrities Running NGOs and Their Causes
Several Nigerian celebrities have established NGOs addressing healthcare, education, youth empowerment, and humanitarian support. This article profiles nine stars and their foundations.
Sirbalo Reveals $4 Million Earnings From 2.1 Billion View Video
Nigerian comedian Sirbalo disclosed earning over $4 million from a single Facebook video with 2.1 billion views, sparking online debate about creator earnings.
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American Cola Turns Ilupeju Court into Creative Hub for Lagos Youth
American Cola revamps a dilapidated basketball court in Ilupeju, Lagos, into a vibrant creative hub blending sports, music, dance, fashion, and youth culture under its Creative Court initiative.
Mike Adenuga and the Audacity to Build Nigerian Telecom
Mike Adenuga's Globacom proved Nigerian entrepreneurs can build critical infrastructure, challenging assumptions that local enterprise must be secondary in capital-intensive sectors.
Primate Ndukuba's Legacy: Raising Global Christian Youth
Primate Henry Ndukuba's legacy includes raising a global Christian youth movement, fostering leadership, and expanding the Anglican Church's reach in Nigeria and beyond.
Wole Soyinka at 92: Nigeria's Literary Titan, Africa's Conscience
Wole Soyinka, Nigeria's Nobel laureate, turns 92. A literary titan, Africa's conscience, and global intellectual powerhouse, his legacy endures.
We Are All God's Creatures, But Only Believers Become His Children
The New Testament reserves 'children of God' for those who receive Christ, are born of God, and led by His Spirit, not for all humanity. John 1:12 says believers are given power to become sons of God.
UNICEF Confirms Messi-Yamal Baby Photo Is Real
UNICEF confirmed a viral photo of Lionel Messi bathing baby Lamine Yamal was taken at a charity event over 18 years ago, as the two face off in the 2026 World Cup final.
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Filmhouse Group, Special Foundation bring Toy Story 5 to kids
Filmhouse Group and The Special Foundation partnered to screen Toy Story 5 for children from Roydek Academy and Waslat Schools, marking the first collaboration between the organisations.
The Night of June 7th: Apo Six Film Teaser Released
Linda Ikeji releases teaser for 'The Night of June 7th,' a film about the Apo Six extrajudicial killings in 2005, starring Femi Branch, Ali Nuhu, Gideon Okeke.
Pastor Jerry Eze's Wife Eno Reveals 24-Year Mentorship
Pastor Eno Eze revealed during a church service that her husband, Pastor Jerry Eze, has mentored her for over 24 years since 2002, shaping her character and speech despite her initial resistance.
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Mixed reactions as VeryDarkMan receives chieftaincy title
Nigerians have shared mixed reactions after activist VeryDarkMan was honoured with the traditional title 'Atayese I of Nigeria' by the Oluwo of Iwo in Osun State.
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Mercy Johnson teaches Zubby Michael bottle-breaking stunt
Mercy Johnson-Okojie demonstrates how to safely break a bottle on set, teaching Zubby Michael the trick she learned in the barracks, sparking social media reactions.
Yinka Quadri Becomes LASTMA Special Marshal
Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri was inducted as a Special Marshal of LASTMA at its Oshodi headquarters, tasked with promoting road safety and traffic compliance in Lagos.
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Apple Music Names Esoterica Up Next Artist in Nigeria
Apple Music announces Lagos-based alt-pop artist Esoterica as the latest Up Next artist in Nigeria, featuring her on the global Up Next playlist.
World PR Day 2026: Golden Age of Strategic PR in Convergence
World PR Day 2026 celebrates the golden age of strategic public relations, emphasizing convergence of media, technology, and communication for impactful storytelling.
Funke Akindele Names Tyler Perry as Her Filmmaking Role Model
Funke Akindele reveals Tyler Perry as her role model, crediting his storytelling for shaping her craft and inspiring her record-breaking Nollywood career.
Football as Metaphor for Africa's Woes: Analysis
Uddin Ifeanyi argues that football mirrors Africa's systemic failures in governance, corruption, and infrastructure, using the sport as a lens to critique broader societal issues.
Divine Positioning: Location, Time, People, Resources
Understanding how God uses location, time, destiny helpers, and resources to position believers for His purposes, with biblical and modern examples.
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Femi Otedola Announces 'Making It Bigger' Sequel Book
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola reveals he is writing 'Making It Bigger,' the sequel to his award-winning memoir 'Making It Big,' offering fresh insights on business, leadership, and legacy.
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Funke Akindele learned screenwriting from Tyler Perry
Funke Akindele, Nollywood's box office queen, reveals she learned screenwriting by watching Tyler Perry movies, despite having no formal film education.
Amir Boroumand’s Late First Wife Lauren: Life and Legacy
Lauren M. Dorfman Boroumand, Amir Boroumand’s first wife, died at 30 from adrenal cortical carcinoma in 2016. The couple married in 2014 and had no children. Amir keeps her memory alive.
What Happened to Henry in Run Away? Truth Revealed
Henry is secretly murdered off-screen by cult assassins Ash and Dee Dee, who stage his disappearance as a runaway to protect a multi-million-dollar cult inheritance.
How Breezy Johnson's Dad Greg Johnson Shaped Her Gold Journey
Breezy Johnson's father Greg Johnson, a former alpine racer and her first coach, was seriously injured weeks before the 2026 Olympics but inspired her to win historic downhill gold.
My Sister Is The Warlord Queen: Full Story and Cast Details
My Sister Is The Warlord Queen follows sisters Catherine and Grace Blackwood overcoming abandonment and betrayal to rise as a military warlord and business magnate, ending with Grace's wedding.
Israel DMW Buries Father in Benin, 30BG Absence Noted
Israel DMW laid his father to rest in Benin, Edo State, with emotional videos surfacing. Fans noted the absence of Davido and 30BG, but some said the main burial is on the 19th.
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