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Actor Saidi Balogun has addressed criticism over his public support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign, telling those who disagree with his position to respect differing political views. The actor recently shared videos of himself organising rallies in different parts of the country as part of activities supporting Tinubu’s second-term ambition. His involvement attracted criticism from some social media users. Responding in a post on his social media page, Balogun urged his critics to allow others to express their political choices. He wrote: “Rest! Live and let live,” before adding prayers for his critics and wishing Nigeria well.

Veteran Nollywood actor Nkem Owoh, widely known as Osuofia, has denied saying Yoruba people founded Nollywood, explaining that his earlier comments were misunderstood. Speaking on Curiosity Made Me Ask, Owoh said he was referring to the beginnings of Nigeria’s home video industry, not Nollywood itself. He explained that the name Nollywood was adopted later, after filmmakers met and agreed on the name. Owoh credited Yoruba filmmakers with pioneering the home video tradition, mentioning veteran filmmaker Hubert Ogunde as an important figure in its development. However, he maintained that starting home video was different from founding Nollywood.

Ekiti politician and philanthropist Opeyemi Falegan has apologised to Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday, years after their highly publicised relationship ended in 2022. The two addressed their past disagreements during a TikTok Live session on Saturday. During the conversation, Nkechi insisted that an apology was necessary before she could move past the dispute, recalling comments Falegan previously made about her during a social media broadcast. She explained that the remarks had continued to affect her, as people still used them to attack her online. Opeyemi Falegan eventually apologised, saying he had changed over the years and did not want her…

Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has urged Nigerians to accept money offered by politicians during elections but make their voting decisions according to their conscience. He gave the advice on Saturday while addressing supporters at his presidential campaign rally in Bauchi State. Makinde argued that voters should not feel guilty about collecting such money, insisting that it belongs to the people. He said supporters should accept the money but vote for their preferred candidate, expressing confidence that their choice would favour the APM. The governor also promised to overhaul Nigeria’s economy, security system…

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the financial difficulties Nigerians have experienced under his administration’s economic reforms, admitting that the policies have placed pressure on households. He made the remarks on Friday at an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where he sought support for his second-term ambition ahead of the January 16, 2027 presidential election. Tinubu described himself as a comfortable man who had not personally experienced the pain of shopping in the market but insisted that he understood the struggles of ordinary Nigerians. He defended his administration’s decisions, arguing that the reforms were necessary to…

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Living Faith Church Worldwide and Deeper Christian Life Ministry have responded to allegations that former President Olusegun Obasanjo allocated oil wells to their leaders. The claim, made by Reverend Mosy Madugba, involved Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Bishop David Oyedepo and Pastor William Kumuyi. A senior media aide to Kumuyi dismissed the allegation, describing it as ridiculous and insisting that the cleric had no interest in oil exploration or similar business ventures. Similarly, Living Faith Church’s Director of Media, Patrick Nkamiang, argued that oil wells are national resources regulated by Nigerian laws and are not…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has praised Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), for ordering the return of a multi-billion naira donation after investigations linked the funds to financial crime. Olukoyede disclosed this while addressing church workers at a pre-Holy Ghost Congress meeting. According to the EFCC chairman, a church member had donated billions of naira towards an RCCG project, but the commission later discovered that the money was connected to criminal activities. He said Adeboye directed that the funds be returned within 24 hours after…

Paraguay’s Senate has impeached President Santiago Pena following a major banking crisis linked to the collapse of Ueno Bank, which reportedly left about three million depositors unable to access their funds. The lawmakers voted unanimously, 44–0, on November 6, 2026, before appointing Vice-President Pedro Alliana as interim president. Following the decision, prosecutor Silvia Gonzalez Vester announced that Pena had been placed under house arrest. He is facing investigations over alleged breach of trust, influence peddling and misappropriation of funds connected to the supervision of the bank and the placement of public funds in the institution. Pena had denied allegations of…

Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has warned the public against X accounts claiming to represent the Hallelujah Challenge, saying they are not connected to him or his team. Bassey issued the warning on Saturday through his verified X account. Nathaniel Bassey said the Hallelujah Challenge currently has no official account on X, formerly known as Twitter, and urged people to disregard accounts presenting themselves as the programme’s official page. Bassey added that an official account would be announced publicly if one is created in the future. The Hallelujah Challenge is Bassey’s online praise and prayer programme, which attracts thousands of participants…

American Cola has opened entries for the second season of its American Cola Club Talent competition, inviting Nigerian creatives to showcase their abilities in dance, DJing, street art, skating and other creative fields. The 2026 edition carries the theme “Make Dem See,” with entries opening on November 6, 2026. The competition follows its 2025 debut, which featured five weeks of talent showcases and ended with DJ Mafdee Bitrus Moses Bugama emerging as winner. He received ₦1.5 million, a year’s supply of American Cola, music streaming benefits, media interviews and a fully funded community impact project, while Temz BusyTm and Adetutu…