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By Saheed Afolabi A Lagos Chief Magistrate Court has remanded a prominent figure in the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Ganiyu Oyedepo, known as Koko-Zaria, for allegedly assaulting Nollywood actor Lawori. Oyedepo, who pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy, assault, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, was […]
By Felix Kuyinu Nollywood actress, Bidemi Kosoko, has revealed that her characterization in the movie ‘Ohun Iya Oko So’mi Da’ has led to severe assault and curse aimed at her. The thespian said that after she featured in the movie produced by Sola Sobowale, there have been frontal attacks on her by netizens. She also […]
By Felix Kuyinu Member at the Lagos House of Assembly, Honourable Desmond Elliot, has canvased for government’s support for Nollywood in ensuring greater heights in the movie industry. The lawmaker who represents Surulere Constituecy 01 called on the government to improve the welfare in the industry in a target to meet up with other movie […]
Femi Adebayo joins International Academy of Television Arts and Science In a momentous stride for the Nigerian film industry, celebrated actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo, has been welcomed into the esteemed folds of the International Academy of Television Arts, and Sciences. This prestigious academy is renowned for orchestrating the internationally acclaimed International Emmy Awards, an event […]
Court Jails Actress Six Months for Spraying, Stepping on New Naira Notes Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, February 1, 2024, convicted and sentenced one Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, an actress, to six months imprisonment for spraying and stepping on the new Naira notes at a social event in […]
A Tribe Called Judah becomes Highest Earning-Nigerian Film A Tribe Called Judah is set to eclipse Hollywood hits like Black Panther in Nigerian theatre earnings A Nollywood film has smashed box office records, becoming the first Nigerian movie to earn 1bn naira ($1.1m; £900,000) in domestic theatres. A Tribe Called Judah achieved the historic feat […]
Leaked Sex Video: Moyo Lawal Threatens Legal Action Actress Moyo Lawal has threatened to go to court over her leaked sex video with a man believed to be her ex-boyfriend. The video went viral a few days ago, throwing the Lagos born thespian against social media trolls who condemned the absurdity. Reacting, Lawal said that […]
…Threatens To Arrest, Prosecute Offenders By Rasaq Adebayo The management of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has declared the use of LASTMA uniforms, kits and other accoutrements by film and skit makers illegal. In a statement by Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Taofiq Adebayo, the agency frowned at the demeaning […]
By ECHONEWS Entertainers and other well wishers have taken to social media to mourn a Nollywood actor, Kamal Adebayo, who has reportedly died. The deceased, who is the father of comic star and a skit maker, Abidemi Adebayo, popularly known as Isbae U, died on Tuesday. The Chairman of the Lagos State Parks and Garages […]
By ECHONEWS The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 48 years old popular Yoruba actor, Olarenwaju James aka Baba Ijesha, for allegedly defiling a minor. In a statement on Thursday, the police spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the case of defilement was reported on 19th April, 2021 by one Princess Adekola Adekanya ‘f’ at […]