Nigeria: Nollywood ‘Martial Arts’ Star, Natty Bruce, Dies At 57
[Daily Trust] Nigerian film star, Natty Bruce, has been reported dead at 57. The late actor began his career in the movie industry as a stunt man and also trained some stunt actors in the movie industry.
Nigeria: Hilda Baci Dethroned As Record-Holder for Longest Cooking Marathon
[Premium Times] This is coming barely five months after Hilda Baci set a new Guinness World Record.
Nigeria: Guinness World Records Confirms Irish Chef, Alan Fisher Dethrones Hilda Baci
[Vanguard] An Irish restaurant owner, Alan Fisher, has dethroned Nigerian chef Hilda Baci as the record holder of the longest cooking marathon record.
Nigeria: Obi of Onitsha’s Personal Art Collections Featured in New Book ‘A King’s Passion’
[Premium Times] The book underscores the Obi of Onitsha as having one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of African art.
Nigeria: MohBad – Court Extends Remand of Nurse, Friend in Police Custody
[Vanguard] The Lagos State Magistrates’ Court in Yaba, on Monday, has again sent into custody the auxiliary nurse, Fisayo Ogedengbe, and Ayobami Sadiq arrested by the police in connection with the controversial death of hip hop artiste, Ilerioluwa Alob…
Nigeria: Mohbad – Naira Marley, Sam Larry Released On Bail
[Premium Times] The duo have been in police custody for a month on allegations surrounding Mohbad’s death.
Nigeria: Doctors Amputate Veteran Nollywood Actor Mr Ibu’s Leg
[Premium Times] Barely a month after he made a passionate appeal, Mr Ibu’s worst fears have come to pass.
Nigeria: Popular Kano Islamic Scholar, Sheik Yusuf Ali, Dies At 73
[Daily Trust] A renowned Kano-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Ali (Sarkin Malaman Gaya), has died at the age of 73.
Nigeria: ‘To Err Is Human’, Police Pardons Actress for National Anthem Blunder
[Premium Times] “I felt so sorry about the error on her part…”
Nigeria: Wizkid Replies Fans Over Not Releasing New Music
[Daily Trust] Nigerian music star and Grammy award-winning superstar, Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has replied to his fans who have been clamouring for new music from him.